The High Performance Podcast

The Identity Trick Elite Soldiers Use Under Pressure, with Jason Fox

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Jul 9, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jason Fox, a former Special Forces operator and bestselling author, reveals how he transformed from feeling ordinary to performing under pressure. He emphasizes the significance of choosing your identity and cultivating resilience through intentional decision-making. Jason shares powerful questions that help pivot self-doubt into strength and showcases the role of humility in high-performance routines. He also highlights the importance of leadership skills rooted in empathy and the transformative power of mindful responses in stressful moments.
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ANECDOTE

From Ordinary Kid to Special Forces

  • Jason Fox went from a normal kid to a special forces soldier through resilience and learning to respond under pressure.
  • His story shows greatness comes from how we respond to challenges, not where we start.
INSIGHT

Respond, Don't React

  • Responding consciously rather than reacting emotionally is key to staying effective under pressure.
  • Anger has no place in combat, and feeling excitement instead helps focus on next actions.
INSIGHT

Commando Spirit as a Guiding Culture

  • The UK Marines instill a culture embodied by courage, determination, unselfishness, and cheerfulness in adversity.
  • This spirit helps soldiers carry themselves steadily when chaos strikes.
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