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#16 | Dean Stott | How to apply a Special Forces mindset to new demands.
The Modern Mind
From Surfing to Special Forces: A Journey of Transition and Resilience
The speaker recounts their path from a carefree childhood surfing in Newquay to joining the military, eventually making their way to the Special Boat Service (SBS). They reflect on the challenges and mindset shifts during the rigorous selection process for the SBS, including starting over at a lower rank and the lessons learned about pushing oneself to the limits. The chapter also discusses the career-ending injury that abruptly concluded their military journey and the subsequent transition to civilian life, highlighting the struggles of finding purpose after leaving a high-performing team environment.
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