The Modern Mind

#110 | What It Takes To Pass Special Forces Selection. 6 Lessons...

• Fergus Crawley

In this episode, we listen to 6 former UK Special Forces Soldiers describe what it takes to pass selection.

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 the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Episode #2

Then, we have Simon Jeffries, former Special Boat Service, describe an incident he had on selection that significantly changed his mindset for the rest of the course. He also highlights the hardest part of the process and the mindset required to pass. Episode #37

Robin Horsfall, former Special Air Service and part of the famous Iranian Embassy Siege, explains what it was like failing selection the first time and how he changed his approach for the 2nd attempt. Episode #100

Mick Hawkes, former Special Air Service and known for being captured in Bosnia alongside Billy Billingham, explains the need to be able to block out other parts of life and just focus on the task at hand. Episode #101

We then have Lindsay Bruce, former Special Air Service, describe the various parts of the 6 month course, and how it's necessary to break each part down into smaller chunks and not think about the whole course. Episode #22

Finally, Dean Stott, former Special Boat Service, explains how he became one of the first Army candidates to join the SBS. Episode #16

Expect to learn more about what it takes to join the special forces.

Expect to understand more about the Special Forces.

Expect to reflect on how you view failure and adversity.


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