Mindset

I have often been called ‘stoic’ in my approach, and I would agree with this observation but perhaps not in the way it was intended. Stoic is defined as either enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining, or as a member of the ancient philosophical school of Stoicism. Coming from a military background,…

The 1.5km ocean swim had gone better than expected thanks to glorious weather and extremely flat water. Transitioning for the bike I had a confidence and enthusiasm that saw me hit a faster than usual pace on the 40km out and back ride. I felt strong. But as soon as I started the 10km run…

How do you push yourself through hardship when your body is telling you to quit? This is a question that I’ve been asked many times about my experiences in the military, and it is not an easy one to answer. There have been several studies on why one person can push through while another will…

10 minutes to target. Rowse yourself from sleep, turn off the music you’ve been listening to, or whatever else you’ve been doing for the past hour to kill the helicopter flight time … 5 minutes out. Start stripping off warm jackets, and physically check off your kit. Mentally transition all thoughts to the job. Focus…

Figure out where you are trying to control the uncontrollable, realise that’s inherently pointless, frustrating and stressful, and control the controllable instead.

Meditation is the discovery that the point of life is always arrived at in the immediate moment.

Envision each action necessary to achieve the outcome. Focus on completing each step you need to achieve a goal, not the goal itself.

The vital ingredient, a common theme amongst top performers and a part of my success in passing selection: a powerful vision.

Small gains can seem meaningless in the beginning. But consistent habits and behaviour can deliver incredible progress quickly once you master your motivation and willpower.

The human brain is the most incredible piece of machinery we possess. It can help us achieve amazing feats. It can be our own worst enemy. Everyone can improve their mindset.

Christmas is over. An entire year of possibility is stretching out before you and it’s exciting to think about what you can achieve by the same time next year.

Being fully responsible for your own actions and consequences is a choice. A foundation for a successful life. A prerequisite for happiness.