Wasn't smart enough to quit, is an expression I've heard from more than one SEAL. It's not really about grit, BUD/S measures the ability to be an Olympic athle

Wasn't smart enough to quit, is an expression I've heard from more than one SEAL. It's not really about grit, BUD/S measures the ability to be an Olympic athlete who doesn't know how to quit and can problem solve effectively and efficiently underwater and out of air. It's really a very niche skillset.