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The Modern Mind

#19 | Ben Williams | Building a Commando mindset.

Dec 30, 2021
Former Royal Marines Commando, Ben Williams, shares his journey from struggle to success, highlighting pivotal moments of self-discovery and resilience. He narrates overcoming drug addiction, a court-martial trial, and founding tech company Loopin for corporate wellbeing. Themes include challenging military experiences, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the commando mindset.
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  • Ben Williams overcame childhood struggles and drug addiction to join the Royal Marines.
  • After battling suicidal thoughts, Ben underwent a transformative journey towards self-improvement.

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From Challenging Past to Military Success

Ben Williams, after a tumultuous upbringing involving family turmoil and struggles with drug addiction, found his path to success. His desire to be part of the military journey stemmed from childhood inspirations, eventually leading him to the Marines despite initial setbacks.

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