In this episode, we have eight lessons from Ultra Endurance, taken from eight separate guests that have appeared on the show. First up, we have Mark Beaumont, ultra-endurance adventurer and multiple world record holder, who discusses how sometimes people over plan, rather than just going out there and building their trade. Next, we listen to Sean Conway, ultra-endurance adventurer, explain how he has dealt with the setbacks in his career and various strategies that have helped him to overcome them. Jonny Pain, ultra-endurance athlete and coach, explains his experience of dealing with the fear and anxiety leading up to an event and how his experiences have influenced his life as a father and a husband.Kris King, ultra-runner and race director, outlines how being honest and fallible is crucial for success and how ultra events refine us as a person. Paul Minter, who ran 5000 miles around Great Britain, talks about how his experience of Ultra running has reinforced that no matter how bad things are, we can get through them if we keep going. Flora Beverley, ultra athlete and businesswoman, describes how she got into ultras and the value of beating your own personal bests rather than comparing yourself to others. Alex Staniforth, adventurer and ultra-endurance athlete, talks about how the body can endure so much and how ultras have helped him to transform his mindset. Finally, Rupert Guinness, ultra-endurance cyclist, discusses how ultras should be seen as a privilege, not suffering, and how he's dealt with the failure of not completing Race Across America. Expect to learn what it takes to do an ultra-endurance event. Expect to think differently about setbacks. Expect to be motivated. Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrSubscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindMark’s Instagram: @mrmarkbeaumontSean’s Instagram: @seanconwayadventureJonny’s Instagram: @jonathanpainKris’s Instagram: @kris_kingyPaul’s Instagram: @paulminter_uk_runFlora’s Instagram: @foodfitnessfloraAlex’s Instagram: @alexstaniforth_Rupert’s Instagram: @rupert.guinness-Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - get 15% off with FERGUSVIVOhttps://www.vivobarefoot.comManCave - get 40% off with FC40.https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, I answer the questions put to me on social media, covering a wide range of topics.The discussion focuses on many things, including my training, my thoughts on Hyrox, why I unfortunately chose do deprioritise triathlon in 2023,  how I balance training with running two businesses and everyday life, why semantics around the term 'Hybrid Athlete' are pointless, and much more. Expect to learn more about my current priorities.Expect to consider your WHY. Expect to think differently about your training. Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrSubscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmind-Sponsors: MyProtein - "FERGUS" for % offhttps://prf.hn/l/3YMkgBY Vivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVO https://www.vivobarefoot.com ManCave - get 40% off with FC40. https://mancaveinc.comDays Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.com/

In this episode, we have four lessons from psychology, taken from four separate psychologists that have appeared on the show. Firstly, we hear Dr Julie Smith, Clinical Psychologist and author of ‘why has nobody told me this before’, talk about the disparity in masculine and feminine views on mental health and what we can do to help a friend if he or she is struggling. Then, we hear TJ Power, Psychologist and Neuroscientist, talk about how we can build healthy relationships with technology and the various chemicals that affect our behaviour and what we can do to optimise them. Dr Daniel Crosby, behavioural finance expert and psychologist, explains the link between money and happiness and how experiences are far more valuable to us than material goods. Finally, we hear Adam Lane Smith, psychotherapist and attachment specialist, discuss the differences between male and female behaviour and how bonding over problem solving can be the most valuable. Expect to understand more about your mental health. Expect to think differently about your relationships. Expect to change your perspective on living a meaningful life. Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrSubscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmind-Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVO https://www.vivobarefoot.com ManCave - get 40% off with FC40. https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Pasha Munro, former Royal Marines Commando and Special Boat Service.   During his 26 years in the Elite Royal Marines Commandos, he was an Arctic, Mountains, Jungle and Survival expert, with the last 12 years spent as a Specialist Diver. Pasha shares his challenging upbringing and how that eventually lead him to joining the military. Fergus and Pasha discuss his time in the military, the lessons he has learned along the way, the challenges of operating in such extreme environments and the highlights of what was such a long and varied career.Expect to reconsider why you do the things that you do.Expect to reflect on your upbringing.Expect to reconsider how you manifest your competitive nature. Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrSubscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmind-Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVO https://www.vivobarefoot.com ManCave - get 40% off with FC40. https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Max Dickins, award winning Comedian and Writer. When Max decided to propose to his girlfriend, he realised there was no one he could ask to be his best man and since then, has gone on a journey to discover why more and more men are so lonely and struggling to build close friendships. Fergus and Max discuss the issue, why it’s becoming more common in today’s society, why it’s such a problem for male mental health and various things men can do to rebuild their social life to rekindle close relationships. Expect to reconsider the interactions in your social life. Expect to reconsider what’s important to you.Expect to learn more about male loneliness. Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrSubscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindMax’s Instagram: @maxdickinswritesBuy Billy No Mates: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Billy-No-Mates-Realised-Friendship-Problem/dp/1838853510-Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVO https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/? ManCave - get 40% off with FC40. https://mancaveinc.comDays Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.com/

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Professor Keith Campbell, Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia's Franklin College.Fergus and Keith discuss all things Narcissism... What is it? How do we spot it? What led Keith to studying it? How does it differ to ego? And much more. Expect to better understand what makes a narcissist. Expect to learn more about the impact of nature vs nurture. Expect to reflect your own personality. Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmind Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr      -  Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVO  https://www.vivobarefoot.com  ManCave - get 40% off with FC40.  https://mancaveinc.com

George Heaton, co-founder of Represent Clothing, shares his journey from the North West to building a luxury fashion label. He discusses personal transformation, discipline, and business expansion. The episode delves into the creation of iconic represent pants, embracing a non-linear routine, and letting go of control in business. George emphasizes the importance of balance, structured training, and gratitude for daily success.

In this episode, we have four lessons from the military, taken from four separate guests that have appeared on the show. Firstly, we listen to Ben Williams, former Royal Marine Commando, discuss the transferrable skills he believes the military gives people and how it has helped him progress in the civilian world. Episode #19Then, we hear Mike Chadwick, former Paratrooper, discuss where he thinks people go wrong when training for the military and how he implemented new strategies for troops to be more successful and ready for anything! Episode #36Paul Minter, former Household Cavalry Regiment, explains how multiple tours of Afghanistan and Iraq shaped who he is today and how those lessons helped him in running 5000 miles around the UK. Episode #45Finally, we hear from Ross Austen, former corporal in the 24 Commando Engineer Regiment, who discusses his career ending injury after triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Afghanistan, and how after undergoing an extremely long recovery process he refocused on becoming an adaptive athlete. Episode #18Expect to understand more about the harsh nature of being a soldier. Expect to think differently about adversity. Expect to learn more about resilience. Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrBen’s Instagram: @ben_williams_cmMike’s Instagram: @coachmikechadwickPaul’s Instagram: @paulminter_uk_runRoss’ Instagram: @rausten59-Sponsors: Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.com/ManCave - get 40% off with FC40https://mancaveinc.comWHOOP - get your first month free!https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/fergus

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Ben Haldon, Online Personal Trainer and co-founder of the mycoach app. Ben shares his experience of getting into the fitness industry, going through cognitive behavioural therapy, finding a lump on his testicles and much more…Fergus and Ben also discuss his current training to break the world record for the longest ever farmers carry! Listen to find out more about it and more importantly WHY he is undertaking such a challenge. Expect to reconsider your WHY.Expect to learn more about world record training.Expect to better understand your ego.Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrBen's Instagram: mycoachbenji-Sponsors: MyProtein - "FERGUS" for % offhttps://prf.hn/l/3YMkgBY ManCave - get 40% off with FC40https://mancaveinc.comWHOOP - get your first month free!https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/fergus

In this episode, we have four lessons from The Special Forces, taken from four separate guests that have appeared on the show. Firstly, we listen to Gaz Banford, former Sergeant Major of the Special Boat Service, talk about the typical characteristics shown by people who pass selection and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Episode #2Then, we hear Simon Jeffries, former Special Boat Service, discuss his misfire incident during selection, leading to him releasing the self made pressure and focusing on the moving average. Episode #37Lindsay Bruce, former Special Air Service, shares his experience of the gruelling selection process and how he recommends people to break things down into smaller chunks, rather than focusing on the end result. Episode #22Finally, we hear from Dean Stott, former Special Boat Service, who discusses his career ending injury and how he refocused onto the next chapter of his life in the private security world. Episode #16Expect to learn what it takes to be in the Special Forces. Expect to think differently about pressure.Expect to change how you go about achieving your goals. Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrGaz’s Instagram: @duratus_gazSimon’s Instagram: @the.natural.edgeLindsay’s Instagram: @thelindsaybruceDean’s Instagram: @deanstott-Sponsors: MyProtein - "FERGUS" for % offhttps://prf.hn/l/3YMkgBY ManCave - get 40% off with FC40https://mancaveinc.comWHOOP - get your first month free!https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/fergus