#246 - Jay Morton - Developing A Special Forces Mindset

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 t…

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

Becoming a soldier means dealing with fear, coping with pressure and performing with excellence.

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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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.”

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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.

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

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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.

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Kovacar

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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

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