

The Tenacity Podcast
Fergus Crawley
I'm Fergus, host of The Tenacity Podcast. We explore stories of grit, growth and the human spirit.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 1h 12min
#44 | Paul McGregor | How Can We Fix Corporate Culture?
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Paul McGregor: CEO of Everymind At Work, and mental health campaigner.Paul is driven by the question of why? After losing his Dad to suicide in 2009, he struggled to confront his own feelings, before ultimately finding progress through therapy; he has since been on a mission to remove the stigma around our mental health, and through a variety of media outlets, consultancy, and now his own business - Paul is working to change perceptions, and reframe corporate cultures.Expect to understand the grief surrounding suicide.Expect to reconsider how we confront our feelings.Expect to ask questions about your workplace, and your place within it...Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr Paul's Website: http://www.pmcgregor.comEverymind At Work: https://everymindatwork.com/become-a-partner/Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comHMN24 - get 10% off with FERGUS10https://hmn24.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

Oct 31, 2022 • 48min
#43 | Dr Daniel Crosby | Does Money = Happiness?
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dr Daniel Crosby: behavioural finance expert, psychologist, and asset manager who applies his background in psychology to explore our human behaviours around finances.Daniel is the author ofPersonal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioural Finance and Investment Management, The Laws of Wealth, and The Behavioural Investor.Expect to understand the link between happiness and money.Expect to reconsider how you value things.Expect to reframe 'wealth'.Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr -Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.co

Oct 24, 2022 • 1h 2min
#42 | Massimo Pigliucci | How Stoic Philosophy Will Improve Your Life
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Massimo Pigliucci, Author, and Professor of Philosophy at City College, New York.We explore Stoic philosophy, and how it an help you live a happier more fulfilling life. Alongside this, we explore the key question of whether or not virtue can be taught, and if so, how can we learn it?Expect to understand what it means to be virtuous.Expect to reframe regret.Expect to reconsider what it means to be 'good'.Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr Massimo's Website: https://massimopigliucci.org -Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.co

Oct 17, 2022 • 55min
#41 | Nick Maggiulli | How to Build Your Personal Wealth
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Nick Magguili, the author of 'Just Keep Buying', COO of Ritholz Wealth Management LLC, creator of Of Dollars And Data, and educator on finance.We explore all of the things to consider when it comes to saving, earning, investing; alongside our behavioural patterns around finance, lifestyle creep, spreading risk, and how to set YOURSELF for long term success financially.Expect to understand what money means to you.Expect to set some clearer parameters around your finances.Expect to reconsider your values.Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr Nick's Website: https://ofdollarsanddata.com-Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

Oct 10, 2022 • 1h 2min
#40 | Adam Lane Smith | The truth about your psychology...
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Adam Lane Smith, licensed psychotherapies who now specialises in attachment, and consults internationally on the topic.Adam wants to raise global awareness of the psychology of attachment, and how it affects our relationships. There are some harsh truths that we must face here, but Adam helps us face them in this episode.Expect to understand what attachment REALLY is...Expect to reconsider how you socialise.Expect to confront your own attachment issues.Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr Adam's Website: https://adamlanesmith.com-Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comHMN24 - get 10% off with FERGUS10https://hmn24.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 27min
#39 | Dr Yusef Smith | Why I left the NHS to pursue an online business.
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dr Yusef Smith - former NHS Doctor, who has since gone full time with his online business: Propane Fitness. Alongside this, Yusef has some unique insight into productivity, optimisation, and how we should aspire to reduce daily friction to find more success.Expect to understand the challenges that face the NHS.Expect to reconsider the meaning of success.Expect to discover Yusef and I's personal blind spots, revealed within this conversation.Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr Propane Fitness: www.propanefitness.com/fergus Yusef's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_YMJ7_srmernFI-xLWznA Yusef's Instagram: @yusef.propane-Sponsors:WHOOP - get your first month FREEjoin.whoop.com/fergusDays Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comHMN24 - get 10% off with FERGUS10https://hmn24.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

Sep 28, 2022 • 45min
#38 | Fergus Crawley | Debriefing the Double Brutal Extreme Triathlon (A Double Ironman!?)
In this episode, Fergus debriefs the Double Brutal Extreme Triathlon:7.6km swim / 373km cycle, with 6000m of elevation / 84.4km run, inclusive of Snowdon and 2100m of elevation.This is two weeks worth of reflections on the event, the prep, the process, and the lessons learned.Expect to understand the challenges of a 40 hour ultra-endurance event.Expect to hear about ultra-induced hallucinations.Expect to better understand Fergus's reasons 'why?'Expect to explore how YOU can take one step forward, towards bigger things that scare you.Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr Fergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley Fergus's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUspFbF3GdQiP_b3e58AP5A -Sponsors:WHOOP - free first month: join.whoop.com/fergus Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comHMN24 - get 10% off with FERGUS10https://hmn24.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 6min
#37 | Simon Jeffries | Mindset Is A Skillset - Lessons From The Special Forces.
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Simon Jeffies, former SBS operator, turned mindset coach.Simon firmly believes that mindset is a skillset, and applies the lessons he has learnt from the Special Forces to his own life now as a civilian, alongside helping others to do the same.This podcast will better equip you with the tools to level up your mindset, there is no doubt about it.Expect to better understand the challenges of Special Forces selection.Expect to learn how to build a Special Forces mindset.Expect to apply some new practices to improve your mindset.Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr Simon's Instagram: @the.natural.edge-Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comHMN24 - get 10% off with FERGUS10https://hmn24.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

Aug 29, 2022 • 1h 14min
#36 | Mike Chadwick | How To Build A Paratrooper Mindset.
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Mike Chadwick, former Paratrooper, turned fitness entrepreneur.Mike has spent most of his career in the military, and now coaches others through the same principles. Now, as a civilian, Mike shares his perspective on how we can level up our mindset, and how we can learn from his experiences in the Paras.Expect to reflect upon your 'why?'Expect to learn how to build a Paratrooper mindset.Expect to reflect on commitment, progress, and priorities.Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr Mike's Instagram: @coachmikechadwickMike's Website: https://coachmikechadwick.com -Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comHMN24 - get 10% off with FERGUS10https://hmn24.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 12min
#35 | Mark Beaumont | Lessons from cycling around the world, twice.
In this episode, Fergus is joined by Mark Beaumont: ultra-endurance adventurer, media presenter, author, and investor.Alongside a variety of ultra-endurance expeditions, Mark has circumnavigated the planet twice on two wheels, and retains the record for doing so in a supported capacity.Expect to understand how Mark's rural Scottish upbringing has made him the man he is today.Expect to better understand what it takes to build a career around adventure.Expect to learn lessons from a life of adventure, and better understand how to build your resilience.Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr Mark's Instagram: @mrmarkbeaumontMark's Website: https://markbeaumontonline.com -Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comHMN24 - get 10% off with FERGUS10https://hmn24.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com


