Self Growth Videos Library
Mike Drop
Browse curated self-growth videos, teachers, books, lessons, and resources in this part of the library.
Library routes
Move through the site by purpose.
These are the main shelves of the growing library. They give people fast choices before the full index begins.
Full index
Browse everything in this section.
ResourceHis Wife Convinced Him to Ring the Bell — Then He Regretted It Immediately
A guest recounts his extraordinarily difficult path through Navy SEAL training (BUD/S), which required four attempts at Hell Week …
Explore this page
ResourcePOV: You break into an Army Ranger's House*
Ritland recounts an incident in which an intoxicated stranger attempted to enter his home late at night, mistakenly believing it was …
Explore this page
ResourceSurvived Hell Week 4 Times & Built the Combatives Program That Changed NSW Forever | Ep. 290
Former Navy SEAL Chief Randy Rozell recounts his unconventional path to the SEAL Teams, including multiple attempts at BUD/S …
Explore this page
ResourceGetting Promoted By Accident!*
The speaker recounts a story from basic training where he tried to help a fellow trainee, Calvin, understand rifle sights during a …
Explore this page
ResourceISA Tier 1 Operator: Why Controlling the Strait of Hormuz Is America's Real Problem
A guest discusses challenges of potential U.S. military action against Iran, focusing on control of the Strait of Hormuz. The …
Explore this page
ResourceThe Truth About Blackwater: "Everybody Got K*lled!"
Ritland's guest recounts his experiences as a private security contractor with Triple Canopy in Ramadi, Iraq in 2004. He describes …
Explore this page
ResourceCovert Operations in Pakistan: The CIA Insider Who Says the U.S. Left Its Own People to Die
A former CIA officer recounts his experiences working in Pakistan and the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region. He describes suicide …
Explore this page
ResourceDo you believe in God?*
A guest named Jimmy recounts a turning point in his life when he faced prison time and cried out to God at 3 a.m. The next day, he …
Explore this page
ResourceThe DEA Whistleblower Who Says His Intel Captured Maduro — Now Wants the $50M Reward?
A former DEA agent claims that he and a small team of fewer than five people provided intelligence that contributed to the recent …
Explore this page
ResourceWhen Delta Force Missions GO SOUTH*
Mike Ritland's guest, identified as Tom, recounts his experiences working in Iraq. Tom describes that his missions generally went …
Explore this page
ResourceJack Carr Reveals His Surprising EDC Switch From Glock
Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL and author, discusses his everyday carry firearm preferences, favorite hunting experiences, reading …
Explore this page
ResourceI Thought I Was Shot By Friendly Fire
The guest recounts being shot during a combat incident where an enemy combatant fired on him after he stood up. He describes his …
Explore this page
ResourceWhy SOG Was More Powerful Than Any Official Military Command in Vietnam
A former Special Forces soldier describes the differences between conventional Special Forces operations and SOG (Studies and …
Explore this page
ResourceAndy Stump Reveals What It Was Like to Screen For DEVGRU Right After 9/11
Andy Stumpf discusses his experience screening for DEVGRU (SEAL Team Six) in October 2001, shortly after 9/11. He describes the …
Explore this page
ResourceIran Is "Weeks Away" From a Nuke — They've Been Saying That for 30 Years
Ritland discusses his skepticism about repeated claims that Iran is weeks or months away from nuclear capability, noting that …
Explore this page
ResourceInside MAC-V SOG: The Green Beret Who Ran the Most Classified Missions of the Vietnam War | Ep. 289
Ritland interviews Travis Mills, a Vietnam-era Green Beret who served in the classified MAC VOG unit. Mills recounts his upbringing …
Explore this page
ResourceDelta Force Founder Blew Up the Largest Enemy Weapons Cache in Vietnam
A former EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) technician recounts his experiences in Vietnam in 1970, including hand-defusing armed …
Explore this page
ResourceDelta Force Operation Eagle Claw: The Failed Iran Rescue Nobody Talks About
A Delta Force operator recounts his firsthand experience during Operation Eagle Claw, the 1980 failed mission to rescue American …
Explore this page
ResourceSEAL Human Intel Operations: What Actually Happened to the Guys We Captured
A former Navy SEAL recounts his first deployment to Iraq in 2011, where as a new guy he ran human intelligence operations, managing …
Explore this page
ResourceMedal of Honor Marine Reveals the Real Reason Parris Island Changes You Forever
A Medal of Honor recipient Marine recounts his experience at Parris Island boot camp. He describes arriving with no preparation, the …
Explore this page
ResourceScott Huesing: The Iraq Battle History Got Wrong
Former Marine officer Scott Huesing discusses his experiences commanding Echo Company in Ramadi and Rutba, Iraq during 2006-2007. He …
Explore this page
ResourceMedal of Honor Marine Describes the Moment He Knew He Was Going to Die in Afghanistan
Ritland's guest recounts his experience during a combat deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. He describes his squad's mission to take …
Explore this page
ResourceThe Night Stalker Pilot Who Flew Blind Into Afghanistan on Night One
A former 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) pilot recounts flying the first helicopter missions into …
Explore this page
ResourceThe Real Story Behind Jack Carr's Rise After Leaving the SEAL Teams
Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL, describes his military career path and transition to writing. Carr explains that he chose to enlist …
Explore this page