What do elite soldiers, surfers, and world-record breakers have in common? More than you think—and Dean Stott proves it.

From cold-water surf breaks in Cornwall to top-secret operations in war zones, Dean Stott’s journey is fueled by mindset, grit, and the relentless pursuit of possibility. In this episode, Dean shares how surfing shaped his military career—and how facing fear head-on in the water and on land built his unstoppable self-belief.

• Learn how to use military-grade mindset tools to push past fear and frustration in your surfing.

• Discover how a devastating knee injury led Dean to break a Guinness World Record on a bike—and why that matters for you.

• Gain insights on how respect, communication, and curiosity can open even the most “locals-only” surf breaks.

Tap play now to get an unfiltered look into what it really takes to build unshakable resilience—on the board, in your life, and far beyond.

Key Points

• Successful communication and respect for local communities helped secure easy passage and access to desired locations for surfing.

• Early experiences with surfing shaped Dean Stott's career and self-belief, including his decision to join the military.

• Dean Stott's resilience and love for water, developed from a young age, were critical in his military career and his approach to life challenges.

• Dean Stott attributes his success in both surfing and the military to his mindset of believing anything is possible and his resilience.

• The military experience enhanced Dean Stott's appreciation for water and improved his surfing skills, allowing him to surf in exclusive locations.

• Dean Stott plans to surf the dangerous coast of Somalia, leveraging his security background and local contacts to ensure safety.

• Dean Stott's approach to navigating difficult situations, whether in the military or surfing, emphasizes communication, respect, and understanding local dynamics.

• Dean Stott's career as a frogman, a combat diver, and his love for water have been intertwined since his early years, influencing his military choices and surfing lifestyle.

• Dean Stott's injury and subsequent recovery highlighted the importance of mental resilience, support networks, and finding new challenges to maintain a sense of purpose.

• Dean Stott's upcoming challenges include a TV show and kayaking the Nile, emphasizing the need for physical fitness and mental resilience. 

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