Which is more important physical or mental strength? Why?

SFC Stephen King — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:52:52 -0500

"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is true strength."
Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2015 2:56 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:56:03 -0500

Mental strength, to me, is more important. You can always improve physical strength easier than you can mental.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Nov 24 at 2015 12:45 AM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:45:12 -0500

SFC Stephen King I think any Special Operator will tell you that Mental strength is more important, hands down. This is why small, wiry guys can complete, say, BUD/s, where bodybuilders might not.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Nov 30 at 2015 11:08 AM

SFC Stephen King — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 11:08:03 -0500

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Nov 30 at 2015 12:06 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:06:41 -0500

If my mind is tired, the body will follow no matter what I want to do. If my mind is strong, I could convince the body to keep fighting. One more rep; one more step.

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made Nov 30 at 2015 12:20 PM

PO2 Mark Saffell — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:20:02 -0500

need a choice that says depends on job function

Response by SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds made Mar 7 at 2016 10:20 PM

SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 22:20:15 -0500

Mental: The reason being that to be physically strong, there are certain aspects to be mentally strong as well.
For example, if you are a body-builder or a casual person attempting to get in shape for the swimsuit season and you do not have mental strength to keep going when that "burning sensation" of the lactic acid starts kicking in, you are more likely to give up rather than pushing through the pain and uncomfortable feeling (which is something us Military Personnel are taught throughout our entire service. I.E. Never giving up, no matter the amount of pain or obstacles in our path.)

It is the same concept when going throughout everyday occurrences. When you have had enough and do not believe you can push anymore, even when it comes to doing a rather simple task like getting out of bed because you already dread the day prior to it even beginning; This is when your mental health and strength comes into play. Not only then, but numerous times throughout each and everyday (at least for me it is numerous times a day - I don't know whether that is healthy or perhaps it just has something to do with my bulls*** deterring ways/attitude).
Anyways, getting back on the topic at hand.
Yes, physical strength is important but as for my opinion, mental strength will always come at the top of my list.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2016 10:53 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 22:53:37 -0400

What do you think Stephen Hawking would say? I agree with him.

Response by SPC Greg Andle made Mar 14 at 2016 10:28 AM

SPC Greg Andle — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:28:26 -0400

Mental Strength. Doing most difficult jobs in the military is not physical. An example: serving in the Airborne. Sure, you need to be in top shape, able to lift twice your weight, but as long as your mind is strong, you will keep going long after your body gives out. Your body also isn't the one telling you to jump from an aircraft and to take faith in your training, your mind is.