Ascent with Tom Foxley

Ascent with Tom Foxley

By Tom Foxley, Mental Performance Coach for Business OwnersBusinessEntrepreneurshipHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-Improvement
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Ascent with Tom Foxley episodes

  • Mental Edge 99: The 9 Reasons You're Stuck (& What To Do About It)

    Why do most people fail to make mental fitness stick?

    They read the books. Listen to the podcasts. Try journaling and meditation.

    And still, after a few weeks, they’re stuck in the same patterns.

    In this episode, I break down:

    ✔️ The 9 reasons mental fitness doesn’t stick

    ✔️ Why willpower isn’t the solution (and what is)
    ✔️ How high performers train their minds for lasting change

    If you’re tired of temporary results and want real, lasting transformation, this episode is for you.

    6 min
  • Mental Edge 98: Mid-Wits Chase Money. The Truly Intelligent Chase This Instead.

    Mid-wits chase money. The truly intelligent chase freedom.

    Most business owners are trapped in the cycle of “more.”

    More revenue. More clients. More stress.

    And they don’t realize they’re building a cage instead of a business.

    In today’s episode, I break down:

    ✔️ The brutal truth about chasing money

    ✔️ Why scaling endlessly can leave you burnt out and miserable
    ✔️ How the truly intelligent measure success differently

    If you’re tired of the constant hustle and want a business that actually gives you freedom, this episode is for you.

    5 min
  • Mental Edge 97: Stop Drifting: How Clarity Unlocks Your Potential

    Most people think their biggest problem is discipline. It’s not. It’s clarity. Without it, you’ll drift through life—hesitating, second-guessing, and never truly making progress. In this episode, I break down why clarity is the foundation of mental fitness, how to create it in your life right now, and how it unlocks your potential in business, relationships, and personal growth.

    5 min
  • Mental Edge 95: How to Make Change Stick for Life

    Some changes last forever. Others disappear in weeks.

    What makes the difference?

    In this episode, I break down the real reason most people never create lasting transformation—why you’re not lacking willpower, but the right system to install habits that stick.

    You’ll learn:

    ✔ The real reason willpower isn’t enough
    ✔ How Royal Marines training rewires your brain for discipline
    ✔ The exact process to make execution your default—without burnout

    If you’re serious about training your mind like a high performer, DM me “training” on Instagram @tomfoxley or head to tomfoxley.me for details on the upcoming Mental Fitness Training Camp.

    4 min
  • Mental Edge 94: The Man Who Doesn’t Breathe

    Want to know how a man held his breath for 22 minutes? And what that has to do with your success?

    Stig Severinsen is known as The Man Who Doesn’t Breathe. He’s broken insane world records—but he didn’t start out that way.

    He trained his capacity for challenge.

    In this episode, I’ll show you how that exact principle applies to your life—how to expand your ability to handle stress, perform under pressure, and finally stop feeling like you’re hitting your limit.

    We cover:

    ✔ The science behind training your body & mind for high performance
    ✔ How to handle more pressure without breaking
    ✔ The exact process to expand your mental fitness

    The Mental Fitness Training Camp starts March 31st. If you want to train alongside a small group of high-performing business owners, DM me “training camp” on Instagram @tomfoxley or LinkedIn to get the details.

    6 min
  • Mental Edge 93: Why You Can’t Do It Alone

    You can’t grow in isolation.

    It doesn’t matter how disciplined you are—if you don’t have the right people around you, you’ll struggle to reach your potential.

    And yet, most people try to do it alone.

    In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

    • The military lesson that showed me why you NEED a team
    • Why personal growth feels so much harder when you’re isolated
    • How to find a group that will push you to your next level
    • If you’re serious about becoming who you’re meant to be, this episode will show you why you need to stop going it alone.

      6 min
    • Mental Edge 92: Fear Is the Sign You’re On the Right Track

      The greater the opportunity to grow… the greater the fear.

      But most people think fear means they don’t belong.

      It doesn’t.

      In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

      • Why fear doesn’t mean you’re in the wrong place—it means you’re exactly where you need to be
      • The moment I almost quit Royal Marines training because of fear—and what I learned
      • A 3-step process to rewire your brain to see fear as proof you’re on the right path
      • If you feel like fear is holding you back, this episode will change how you see it forever.

        6 min
      • Mental Edge 91: The Truth About Your Limits

        You are only scratching the surface of what you’re capable of.

        Even when you feel like quitting.

        Even when your body says no more.
        Even when your mind is completely spent.

        You still have more in you.

        So why do most people stop themselves too early?

        In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

        • Why your brain lies to you about your limits.
        • The one shift high performers make to break through plateaus.
        • How to train your mind to handle more—without breaking.
        • If you feel like you’re constantly at your limit, this episode will change how you see yourself.

          Connect with Tom:

          • Instagram: instagram.com/tomfoxley
          • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
          • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

            6 min
          • Mental Edge 90: How to Expand Your Mental Capacity & Thrive Under Pressure

            If you’re ambitious, you probably feel like you’re at capacity.

            You’re pushing for more success—but the more you take on, the heavier it feels.

            You’re maxed out. Stretched thin. Always under pressure.

            Most people will tell you to do less.

            But that’s not the answer.

            In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

            • Why pressure builds up—and why most people handle it wrong.
            • The real reason you feel maxed out—and what to do about it.
            • How to expand your mental capacity so you can handle more—without burning out.
            • If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know how much more I can take,” this episode will show you the way forward.

              Connect with Tom:

              • Instagram: @tomfoxley
              • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
              • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

                4 min

              About Ascent with Tom Foxley

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              You want to be able to build a business that gives you freedom, whilst training like an athlete and being a great family man too. The Ascent podcast will show you how to ascend to becoming the kind of person who can do all of that.

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