The High Performance Podcast

BITESIZE #30 | Ant Middleton: 100% responsibility and accountability

Aug 20, 2021
Former special forces operator Ant Middleton reveals the transformative power of taking 100% responsibility for your actions, sharing personal anecdotes that illustrate this principle. He highlights the importance of accountability in high performance, emphasizing that facing the consequences of one's decisions can lead to growth. Drawing on psychological insights, the discussion also touches on overcoming challenges and how personal responsibility can shape success in life. It's a powerful reminder to own your journey!
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ANECDOTE

Ant's Accountability

  • Ant Middleton took responsibility for his actions that led to prison.
  • He rejected the opportunity to use PTSD as an excuse, wanting to serve his time.
INSIGHT

100% Responsibility

  • Taking 100% responsibility for your actions is crucial, even when difficult.
  • Ant's story highlights the importance of accountability, a key high-performance trait.
ANECDOTE

Nims' Mindset

  • Nims Purja reframed a negative event (oxygen theft) into a positive narrative.
  • This mindset shift allowed him to focus on his response rather than external factors.
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