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Modern WisdomNov 16, 2020

#246 - Jay Morton - Developing A Special Forces Mindset

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Guest: Jay Morton

Notable books mentioned: Soldier, Respect is Earned, Kovacar

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Soldier

The host introduces Jay Morton to discuss his new book, 'Soldier', which focuses on the challenges and lessons learned from his military career. Th…

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Respect is Earned

The host discusses the key themes of the book 'Respect is Earned,' which encapsulates the author's 14 years of military experience. The book emphas…

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Kovacar

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Guest: Jay Morton
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Jay Morton is a Former SAS Operator and Two-time Everest Summitee. Becoming a soldier means dealing with fear, coping with pressure and performing with excellence. The SAS is the best of the best and today we learn the key lessons from Jay's 14 year career. Expect to learn how humour can help with fear, whether climbing Everest is harder than the SAS Selection Process, the coolest operation Jay was a part of, how to take advantage of opportunity and much more...
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  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in military experiences and personal development and Individuals interested in military values and personal development.

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Individuals interested in military experiences and personal developmentIndividuals interested in military values and personal developmentIndividuals interested in personal development and psychology

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Best for Individuals interested in military experiences and personal developmentOften cited around Jay Morton's experiences

Jay Morton discusses his new book, 'Soldier', which covers his experiences and lessons from his 14-year career as an SAS operator.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in military experiences and personal development
Key quote: Becoming a soldier means dealing with fear, coping with pressure and performing with excellence.
The host introduces Jay Morton to discuss his new book, 'Soldier', which focuses on the challenges and lessons learned from his military career. The conversation aims to explore themes of fear, pressure, and excellence in high-stakes environments.
ASIN: 0030914566
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Respect is Earned cover
Best for Individuals interested in military values and personal developmentOften cited around military experience and respect

The book discusses 14 years of military experience in the Special Forces and emphasizes that respect is earned through hard work and dedication.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in military values and personal development
Key quote: it's like read this book and respect is earned it's like do the hard stuff through my military career and it's like that is how you gain respect
The host discusses the key themes of the book 'Respect is Earned,' which encapsulates the author's 14 years of military experience. The book emphasizes that respect is gained through hard work and the relentless pursuit of excellence in various aspects of life.
ASIN: B0GG759X1Z
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Best for Individuals interested in personal development and psychologyOften cited around voluntary discomfort and self-reflection

The speaker mentions their favorite self-development topic, which is related to human psychology and personality testing, specifically referencing a book where they discuss these themes.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in personal development and psychology
Key quote: I think I would say Kovacar do you know what like I'd say probably my favourite self more so because I'm quite I can get quite deep on myself and I think I'm quite interested by human psychology and how we all fit into the world.
The host mentions 'Kovacar' as a favorite book that delves into self-discovery and understanding one's personality. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection and personality testing, suggesting that many people do not fully explore their true potential.

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