https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/54447130-34c3-4f1e-8a46-d802b4b429d4 Are your training sessions helping you develop new skills, or are you simply becoming more comfortable with the ones you already have? In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan welcomes retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant and Special Forces veteran William “Will” Thornton for an insightful conversation about deliberate practice, mental preparation, resilience, and the importance of lifelong learning. From serving with the 82nd Airborne Division to experiencing history firsthand in Cold War Berlin and earning his place in 3rd Special Forces Group, Will has spent decades learning how to prepare for challenges, adapt to uncertainty, and grow through difficult experiences. Today, as the founder of The Unlimited Well Group, Will draws on his military service, leadership experience, and professional coaching background to help people recognize their potential and navigate meaningful change. 🎯 In this episode, Terry and Will discuss: Why repeating familiar drills doesn't always lead to better shooting skills., How Special Forces selection tested Will's physical preparation, determination, and mental resilience., The difference between genuine confidence and confidence that has never been tested., How visualization and intentional dry-fire practice can support shooting fundamentals., Why progressively challenging your skills matters once you've mastered the basics., How setbacks, mistakes, and failures can become opportunities for improvement., Why surrounding yourself with more experienced shooters and mentors helps accelerate learning., What military service, coaching, and life transitions can teach us about adaptability and personal growth., Whether you're a newer shooter, an experienced competitor, a firearms instructor, or simply someone committed to improving, this conversation offers valuable reminders about how to approach training with greater purpose. The lesson is simple: experience alone doesn't guarantee improvement. What matters is how you practice, how you respond when challenged, and whether you're willing to acknowledge what you still need to learn. ▶️ Watch the full episode and consider one important question: Are you genuinely getting better, or have you become comfortable? If you enjoy the conversation, give the video a like, share it with a fellow shooter or instructor, and subscribe to Laser Ammo for more episodes of Making Shooters Better. 🔗 Connect with William “Will” Thornton Website: https://theunlimitedwell.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-thornton-acc-b3979b2a/ 🎙️ About Making Shooters Better Presented by Laser Ammo and hosted by former Royal Marine Commando and TOP SHOT Season 4 alum Terry Vaughan, Making Shooters Better features conversations with experienced shooters, instructors, and subject-matter experts who share practical insights on training, safety, preparation, and continued skill development. #MakingShootersBetter #LaserAmmo #WillThornton #FirearmsTraining #DryFireTraining #ShootingSkills #MentalPreparation #LifelongLearning #TrainSmarter Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:03:00 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/5746210d-885d-44b2-9be0-92bf1e4d34df.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/54447130-34c3-4f1e-8a46-d802b4b429d4 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.