Jordan Mulligan from the Mulligan Brothers podcast, sits down and talks to Jay Morton, an Ex Special Forces soldier, author, and instructor as he discusses his inspiring 14-year service in the military and what exactly it has taught him.

Jay Morton was born in 1984 and raised in Lancashire. As a child he was always an adventurous child, finding joy in exploring, and fascinated with the outdoors. Although this curiosity benefited him, it meant he was constantly distracted thus, he finished school with poor grades. However, it was always Jay’s mission to join the military, he played rugby at school and studied sports at college, but this was never enough for him. He needed something more. Something that was going to challenge him and fulfil his ambitious mind.

It was in 2004 when Morton left Lancashire and joined PARAs (The Parachute Regiment) in Catterick. This was where his military career unfolded. Jay committed himself, serving 3 PARAs for four years, deploying twice in Afghanistan and once to Iraq. In 2008 Jay needed more he knew he had more in him. To reach his full potential he made the hard decision to go through the gruelling process of the special forces’ selection. He passed the first time progressing towards his 10-year career within the UK special forces granting him with a range of specialised skill sets.

Beyond his incredible 14-year service Morton has written a book, led multiple expeditions up some of the highest mountains in the world including two summits of Everest, and appeared as one of the directing staff on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins.

His amazing action-filled life made for an inspiring conversation on his gripping life story and the lessons he’s gained along the way based on motivation, strategy, mindset, and his sources of inspiration.