TCAV TV: The Day I Lost my SEAL Trident - Story 40
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2024
- The path from jail, to United States Navy SEAL, back to jail, kicked out of the United States Military, to joining the French Foreign Legion.
The wise learn from the mistakes of others. Listen and understand so you don't have to learn the hard way.
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I relate heavily. Was 82nd airborne team leader, riding REAL high! Training the boys for our second deployment to Afghanistan,, long story short, my mother committed suicide in September, early October i got knocked out/TBI/concussion on a jump, then three weeks later i pulled up to the gate on Fort Bragg wasted at 2 am on a Sunday, straight to the drunk tank, November 2016, missed second round to Afghanistan, blessed w/ an honorable discharge and had to rebuild my life from ZERO!
We were in bout the sale time in 2016 bro! F*ck that noise lol😆🤙🏼 We on the good path now bro!👊🏼
God bless you sir, sorry that you went through such a horrible time. But I think the fact we’re all here, willing to share our trauma stories is a major feet. Your story helps others get past the things that they might be going through still. ❤💪
@@tcavofficial absolutely, respect to you TCav
@@wademccormick4371 I agree, though i seldom share. TCav inspired me to leave that comment because our stories are kinda similar. Thanks for the kind words
I was 3/505 PIR in the 82nd I got a bad concussion myself on a jump and had a couple of seizures and they found out I had had two other serous concussions and had meningitis when I was a little kid and they were fucking pissed said I lied on entrance and fraudulent enlistment all this crap and they came down hard on me too still got an honorable discharge but they gave me a ton of shit on the way out AATW brother
I respect this dude for taking responsibility for his actions and not pointing fingers at the civilian authorities or the Navy or anyone else for his screw ups.
ONLY way
Spartans were not defined by any symbol or uniform, they were just Spartans.
We can make all the pins we want , make them the hardest object in the world to obtain and retain, but they don’t define us.
Going out to thousands of people and saying “I f’d up and I paid for it but I own my F up and I resolved it”
To my mind that says more about what time of person you are
I’ve never once heard you hide behind an excuse for what happened to you
You will always be a SEAL because you’ve been there and done it!
Keep the content coming it motivates thousands!
Appreciate your words man🤙🏼
Winners are winners, even in defeat. Losers are losers, even in victory.
stay SAFE and stay STRONG.... SALUTE BROTHER ❤ 🤍 💙 💯 🇺🇸
And there are sore winners and sore losers.
I know the feeling of losing out on a dream. I got booted from OCS two weeks shy of graduation. My senior Tac Officer had it in for me and cheated me out of my commission. It was tough going at first. I also got screwed over in the civilian world when I failed my interview when I was going for a job as a Police Officer. Looking back it was probably the best thing to happen to me. I went on to have a good career and being a leader in my career field. I am still excelling and working hard. My former colleagues in OCS didn’t have good career outcomes, and being a Police Officer is no bargain in NYC. Thanks for sharing your life story! Very motivational!
Man that is some tough stuff! If I got booted from OCS mannn I wouldn’t handle that well at all. Good on you man.
Lost my identity and pride with a job taken away on a BS reason. World came crashing down and lost all the sense of myself. Took years of work to realise that none of that mattered. How I felt about myself and my life with my family was more important than external validation from people I didn't respect or respected me. A hard lesson to learn when you lose what you think you want but it's an illusion. I have learned to be myself and remind myself every day to be authentic not what someone else tells me to be. Good or bad, right or wrong I accept the decisions I make and try to be better every day. May not always agree mate, but love your willingness to share and grow from this.
There’s only one Taylor Cav. You are growing. 🧠
Brother i love your message. In my profession, I was riding high. Top of the food chain. Then just an ordinary early evening in June, much like every other day of my life. My disciplined self went on my 5 mile run. I was 1/2 mile from home when I woke up bleeding from everywhere, face planted 150 feet from where I was and completely paralyzed from the neck down. I was hit at 70mph by a drunk driver. I coded and revived. in the days after, I lay motionless crying every day. On the 90th day, my buddy scott, who would bring me my mail showed up and had this weird look. I asked whats up bro? He told me my job let me go. I was lost. Thank God I went into surgery, rehabed and I'm walking. I got home and my identity was completely gone. No one in my industry would touch me. I was lost as fuck. Financially blowing through cash, in daily pain, ready to lose my house and depressed as shit. I had to do some heavy soul searching and start at the bottom. I am better now....not where I wanna be just yet, but toughing it out. I'll get to where I wanna be...thank you brother. Much blessings to you for preaching fire, truth and God's word.
Thats powerful brother. Email me let's see where we can tighten the ship: tcavofficial@gmail.com
Wow, I was hit by a car walking my dog on November 29th and tore my shoulder tendons having a surgery on the 5th of March. Thank you for your share I realize how lucky I am after reading your story. My thoughts and prayers
Taylor, I appreciate all your wisdom and energy. After watching your videos I start a reassessment realign towards that North. Grazie
Thank you brother. I will hit u up. Inspirational shit
Alex thank you paisan. I’m glad u are ok and I hope your dog is the same. Be well and god bless.
MUCH Respect Bro! We ALWAYS hear about the successful stories from SEALS, Marines, Rangers, Green Berets etc but this is nice to hear a REAL no bullshit story about your life. It shows people that no matter how bad things get, get up, dust yourself off, don’t feel sorry for yourself and get back to grinding so you can get your life back on track.
Who you are is not what you do.
Combat veterans need to remember this when they come home and enter the civilian job market. You can go from leading men in combat to shoveling shit, it doesn't change who you are
Your message resonates big-time with me. I was fired at age 59 from a career I loved. It took several years to feel secure again but ended up with much better employment. However, the pain from being fired now 10 years ago still remains ( in a small way). Love your self-honesty, you got it the hard way.
One of the rawest and most honest breakdowns of losing something that meant a lot to a person. Your breakdown on the concept of holding onto something external really hit home as I'm in the 'latter years' of a tactical unit and thinking of this process a lot more.
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Was a non-select for combat control. 150 guys started 55 made - 50 selected. Got an invite to go back. Definitely been through the piss test shit. It’s great to see you making it post military. You keep me motivated.
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You are what you are and where You are because of what goes into your Mind. You change what you are and where you are by changing what goes into your mind. Zig Ziglar motivational speaker and sale trainer. ❤
I’ve watched many Rangers go from hero to zero over night. It’s depressing to watch the looks on there faces when it happens . As a E8 I had to walk away many times . Glad I got my DD-214 and got out .
Taylor, great message. I was very lucky and blessed to have somebody in my chain of command who saw something in me. He basically sat me down, told me I was a fuck up, that the Air Force wasn't going to waste any time or effort on my sorry ass. I had one chance, if I fucked it up, I was gone. People were there for me, people took me in and taught me. For the next 20 years I paid it back in uniform to those who were like I was. Went from being an E-3, again, to E-7 in 13 years. Ended up spending 24 years in uniform doing the next right thing. You've got a great message brother, keep putting it out there for the fuck ups like we were. Nobody is hopeless! Remember, God takes care of fools, drunks, and children. I qualify under all three categories left to my own devices.
Then God said i heard your prayers, now trust my timing!! 🙏🏻
I can sorta relate too. Long story short. Booted out of the army due to my own laziness. 7 years later, entered the national guard, deployed for OIF 1, retired with 21 years service. That was my second chance to serve.
You can help so many young military veterans who are lost after doing their time by sharing your message. The government doesn’t care nor should one look for validation from Washington D.C.
I think your message about not depending upon accomplishments and institutions to validate yourself is THE most important and the best presentation you have given so far, at least for us guys. I also appreciate your candor and honesty in telling about the day you lost your Trident. Man, what a heavy situation to face! You've got so much to teach, Taylor! Thank you for who you are and for what you are offering those who are struggling. 👊
We in it together brother🤙🏼
Man. I watch a lot of people on social media but I’ve never watched anyone as honest as you. A lot of people try to always show the best side of their lives but I appreciate you showing all sides.
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Anything given can be taken.
I was a combat medic in the army I'm going to talk to a recruiter tomorrow to be in the Navy you've inspired me not to give up on a military career that I may have already messed up but I just feel like if I don't fight for this I'll regret it for the rest of my life
That’s been the toughest lesson on my life to learn.
Having low self worth had me placing in-proportionate value on external achievements and things. It had me unconsciously chasing validation and approval and it was in control on my life until all the external things were stripped away, just like he is saying. I call it the I’m not worthy wound. In the end, those things never defined me, but I thought they did for the longest time.
Everything started getting better with healing consciousness and learning what self respect and discipline meant, then following through.
There’s no price to put on internal peace and balance from within. Once achieved, everything naturally falls into place on the outside.
Great message!
Heal and raise the consciousness. ONLY WAY!
Everyone will leave Mount Olympus one day. You don’t live there, you rent an apartment there and the Land Lord is a real SOB!
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Was watching this video, you were speaking about you losing your Trident. I served too, but in your situation, I'm STILL gonna tip my hat to you Sir, cause YOU WERE HONEST, manned up and said, you assed up. If the SHTF, and I'm in Mississippi writing this, no shit, I'm STILL gonna have your back. We ALL made mistakes in life, but you gotta learn from them. Be/stay positive, stay on the right track everyday of your life. The devil don't never take a day off. May you continue to be blessed in life and goals. Great job Sir, and Thank You for your Service. Freedom isn't free. Keep pushin' forward
Raw, real, and straight from the heart. Good medicine. That's why we love you! Keep it coming - the world is a way better place for you in it. Thanks for all you share ⚘️🙏🏻
Your honesty and truth are refreshing. I wish we had more of it today. Thanks.
Your complete honesty is not only admirable but also inspirational. You are an incredible example of achieving goals that to many are only dreams. Thank you I needed to watch and hear what you said.
Love the energy and positive wisdom!!! Thank you!
TCAV,
I wish I could say, "I am not what I do." Truth is, I sometimes find myself playing the "what if game." I have to repeatedly remind myself ( though less and less after 10 years) that life is gone, along with the idiot who dishonored himself.
Sigh.. but that's BS! I think of my mistake constantly. I carry it with me, along with all my other secret mental baggage.
Fortunately, Christ found me and is carrying me home to my father.
Thank you TCAV
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your teaching as you learn....its like firing from the hip....awesomeness
"Anything you do does not make Who you Are". Right on... Taylor Cavanaugh, the Man... keep dropping those jewels. 💯
We ON it brother‼️👊🏼🚀
Brother died unexpectedly. The single greatest thing I possessed was my EGA from boot camp. Joined right before 9-11, and the next few years were nuts after that and iraq. I didn't know how to expresses how much I was going to miss him, and wanted to leave him something to remember me by. That was my EGA. Best and most difficult thing I ever did. Someone pulling my trident in your manner.....I feel for you dude, that's a rough one. I appreciate how you understood that. But even more moving forward from that, and developing as a person.
Brother you are helping 1000's of men. Ty for stopping to look back towards others.
PRAISE YOUR HOLY NAME LORD MASTER JESUS CHRIST 🙌🏼 🙏🏻
Thank's Taylor, and thank you for your service
God bless all of you out there, currently suffering after serving your nation. Thank you for your service. My respect to all veterans will never fade, never fault. You are human and as so, you are fallible. Accept you made mistakes, misjudgments, poor choices. We all do and the meaning of it all is to learn and move on. You still have a lot of missions in this life. Don't go MIA on yourself because that is the ultimate defeat.
Best video you ever made brother.
Super real and you are 100 percent correct.
It takes a big man to get out there and tell the world you made mistakes and own it.
Then correct it!
Wicked mad respect for you Cav!
Appreciate that bro👊🏼🏴
I'm a Canadian (non woke varient) dude that reached out to Taylor in mid-December as I needed help. Badly. By most measurements in life I appear successful, but not in the areas that matter.
In mid December, I said, "let's F'ing do this"! Taylor agreed to work with me and he has helped turn my life around, I'm training hard (down 10lbs), off the bad shit, and working daily on being a better father, husband, and person.
I have nothing but respect and gratitude for Taylor.
🫵🏻 Because U walked into the fear, bet on yourself, and answered that calling‼️👊🏼🏴
Damn TCAV!! Thank you so much for sharing not only your victories but your worst days. So many men have been through this. 1 or 2 bad decisions lead to total collapse. Entire carefully crafted careers and identities ripped away in a moment! Most men can't take that and leads to alot of suicide of good men. I think only good strong men actually ever reach those positions therefore they feel it the strongest. I love how you acknowledge you did this to yourself. No blame anywhere else. Head high and shoulders back accept the punishment. And then chose to march on. That gentlemen is spirit, courage and character. I'm sure many men in many industries have felt the way you did that day and quit. Thanks for your story to give many strength to march on.
Your best video without a doubt. In addition, it has come to me at the time that I needed to hear something like that. Thank you.
Another excellent video TCAV. They go from strength-to-strength. Thank you
Much appreciated
So much of our identity is wrapped up in our careers. For many people it's everything. So is the bullshit that comes with it. Society encourages career worship. Very few have the strength to break free from societies magnetic pull and be free to be an actual human being. You obviously do. Godspeed Friend.
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capitalism
@@Anonland a corrupted form of capitalism which is something else altogether
Been watching u for a few weeks lately brotha I dig your Honesty and Humility.
I served 21 years in the Marines Field Artillery Cannoneer SSgt. deployed with Marines did Martial arts training, and a bunch of other stuff as well.
I Love the Military I love the Combat M.O.S.s more specifically whether Grunt or Arty or Recon or MARSOC or SEALS Rangers Delta etc.. all good things.
I have a bunch of Injuries and disabilities but man oh man I still train, workout, and take college classes to stay sharp that Military experience stays with me I feel Like I am always still in service but just on T.A.D.
Taylor, I’ve been following you for quite some time now, I gotta say you are inspirational. Much respect.
Thank you for your time here
Couldn't have run into these word's at a better time of my life Thanks
Top notch! TCAV has the best message. I look forward to every video. I'd follow this guy anywhere.
I appreciate that!
Very compelling episode. Having gone through something similar (sudden and radical loss of external validation and identity) I can relate. There are so many guys out there struggling who need to hear your message. Thanks for doing what you do.
Thanks for sharing!
Powerful stuff! Thank you for sharing..... Love from Prescott, Az
AZ!
Thanks Brother for your open honesty. And EXACTLY-A warfighter who is a power onto themself is so, no matter what merit badges they have or dont have.
Always!
Thank Brother. Love you man great shit let’s stay locked in.
may all beings be free of suffering.
Much Rest Sir.
A powerful message, TCAV. Thank you for sharing the unvarnished truth about "the hard way." Unfortunately for some of us, we only learn the hard way. God bless you on your journey.
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Your honesty with yourself and ability to move is motivating as hell. I hope you write a book about your adventures.
Well said and I have seen it happen. Self-worth based on an occupation is dangerous. Powerful message keep it going.
At 8:24 “Anything external you try to grab to validate yourself, be careful because it can be taken away.” This statement has to be the realest shit I have heard from any member within the community.
Awesome advice. ❤ I find that it’s easy to confuse the voice of your conscience with the voice of popular opinion. You gotta follow your personal calling even when it’s unpopular.
Wise words as always 👊
Story 40! So many great messages in this one. Have an awesome day, and looking forward to story 41.
Thanks for listening
Facts, what ever it is , it’s going to end , retirement , injury , fired etc , but u still got the mirror to look into , Self Love is the way to go
You are incredible with words without being good with words, love you...Thanks
Thx for the message today TCAV been going through some tough shit these past couple of months and felt like I really needed to hear this 👏👏 god bless
Let's get you locked on with the correct program. Email me: tcavofficial@gmail.com
Always Forward! True North, the Azimuth that leads to a wholesome life with a purpose. A life worth living. A life worthy of emulation. Validation comes from within. God is with you Brother. He Leads the way.
Outstanding. I have great respect for you.
I appreciate that!
Man, we all have those days of failure. They ain't easy and they suck. Thanks for sharing yours and inspiring the rest of us to be better, Brother.
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Taylor, what a powerful lesson. The external validation of archetype symbols that we adorn ourselves with, and the self-worth that we attach to that can be a trap that we set for ourselves, if we're not careful.
D*mn true
Good Evening I appreciate what you have shared mate
Love this message, it’s amazing how great life can be once you open your mind, listen and act. 💪🏼🙏🏼💯💯
Absolutely!!
Mad respect bro.
you work just as hard for something good as to mindlessly destroying it all. And it happens because when we veer off the narrow gate and the straight path everything comes at us fast and furious. Thank you for breaking this down. You will do many men lots of good. God guide you always,
"Anything external you try to grab to validate yourself, be careful because it can be taken away."
Absolutely true.
You had to have been an amazing teammate and leader. Troubles aside, I just know you were one of those rare guys that bolstered morale and confidence of others and made guys think, "I'm sure glad he's on our side."
TCAV is the real deal. With him now, on day 25 and not a single ounce of regret for the daily disciplines and major change he's instilled.
Dave! I see u brother! We ON THE PATH MAN‼️🚀
It's strange, isn't it where good advice comes from in life. In this case, it's from a former SEAL and current Foreign Legion Soldier who is coming to terms with himself in later life and his poor decision-making. For any young person watching this video, take heed of the powerful messages contained within. Great messages.
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Thanks for sharing and the great motivation. Also willing to help others much much respect Chis Kyle levels.
Thanks for sharing this…. One hell of a lesson on so many levels! 👊👍
🫵🏻Jim! TOO important to not share‼️
That was another from the heart talk I like the way your honest about your experiances and you translate and break it down well you know when you fk up and not afraid to confront and not play the victom like alot of people do great job👍🏻
I appreciate that
You’re a good man. Stand up man.
Thank you for this video. Hell, thanks for all your videos. But this one hit home for me.
GOT u brother🤙🏼
Love your perspective brother!! And rightly taking responsibility! Just remember if you earn a black belt and coach takes it from you, you still earned it! Like what you say about validation from external things! Real talk
Thank you for your honesty. Many blame others and not owning their own mistakes. You like police officers see a side of society few see or understand. Its a heavy burden to carry protecting society. Feep fighting the good fight God speed and protect you.
For some guys, nobody can damage us more than we can do to ourselves. As you have shown, we can rebuild and others can not stop us. Thank you for sharing.
Well said bro
This one really hits hard man. Powerful stuff. Powerful reminders. Thank you for your message.
Thanks for listening
@@tcavofficial The parallels exist everywhere. I am a PA; I practice medicine. Many people become bitter after many years of chasing this GOAL! Of being that person in the white coat. Only to realize they’re not happy. Just like chasing a title anywhere. It’s hard to not attach your self worth to your vocation.
Thank you for those inspiring words. Your story is an amazing one. God Bless
You are so welcome
Excellent truths, thank you for talking to us.
Thanks for listening
Much love bro🎉😅
What a great take Taylor!! External sources are completely unnecessary - thank you for taking the time to share this!
You're so welcome!
Thanks TCav
Im leaving these comments to boost the algorithm
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When I was 19 I was kicked out of the house for screwing up real bad. I'm talking about bad man. So moved to my own apartment working doing whatever working out and training but nothing serious. Was hanging around to many people whose life paths where conflicting with mine (I'm talking they where druggies and partiers) who I let into my life because I had no one else(learned the hard way that all you got is yourself) fast forward 3 months kicked them all out of my life and said you know what I gotta go and turn my stuff around and go and do good and reset. So I flew to Israel and joined the IDF which I'm still here today and will be discharging soon. But let me tell you it' brought on a whole nother set of challenges on top of having to fix my own shit and DOING IT AND BEING SUCCESSFUL in doing so. It brought the new challenge of war and death around me and i just got out of a period of grieving that I didint even know I was in until I got out. I ran ultra marathons while here learned a new language the whole 9 yards. But it's still everyday that i wake up that I make that choice to stay on the path or not . Taylor thank you for what you bring to us here. God bless you brother
Thank u for sharing and you being here
“Man it SUCKED” thanks for always being real T Cav😂😂🤣
And #2 you earned that trident 🔱 keep burning it bright 🌄 brother.... You will do well
Damn bro, this one hits hard. Well spoken, and my utmost respects. Thanks, that's all I got.
The real ones get it bro👊🏼
Much Love...Shine On!!!
U R a true warrior my Brother Semper Fi LFFL!!
Appreciate your videos man!
My pleasure!
Thank you 🙏🏽
In my opinion and in the minds of many you are still a Navy Seal. You absolutely earned the privilege of wearing the trident no matter what happened. You are a man's man and it takes an even bigger person to admit their mistakes and move on. You are the real deal bro.My nephew is a command pilot for the 160th and said you are guys are AMAZING. Thank you for your service to this great country. We really need to see you on the Shawn Ryan show. You can help so many people.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
You're one bad dude. While I can't relate to your situation, because while I was serving as a Grunt, Drinking wasn't my thing...Neither were drugs...But the way you've taken accountability for your actions is admirable. I respect you for that and the way you've managed to pick up the pieces and put your life back together. #Salute Out here.
Not the same as a trident, but I lost my FMF pin back in 2014 for some dumb shit out in town. I handled it the same way you did though, took it on the chin and held my head high. As you said, the pin didnt make me, and I knew I was a good Corpsman. I was able to eventually get it back, and my command wanted to do a whole ass “redemption” pinning ceremony but I said no, and just showed up to work with it again. I wasn’t going to let them take away the badge and then make it a huge deal to get it back for the young kids who hadnt earned it yet. Fuck it, onward and upward
Dude… Thanks for sharing that story. I know there is some high speed low drag dudes that can take some solace in your words after falling on hard times or dealing with the UCMJ process. You may have screwed up and lived a little too hard at times but there are much worse men out there. Your moral compass is solid dude. Good acts and good vibes produce more of the same. 🤙🏽
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bro im a bit older then u but couldnt have handled myself any better then you.god bless you for your story bro.im sober 4 years