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Special Forces Mindset: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure | John Templeton
People think mental toughness is about pushing harder under stress.
This episode reveals what Special Forces military training actually teaches us about handling pressure, resilience, and success.
Join us and our guest John Templeton as we dissect what it really takes to succeed - through a busines, physical, and military lens.
If you're building a business, feeling stuck, or trying to level up mentally… this will change how you think about discipline, pressure, and success.
👉 Why mental toughness alone is not enough
👉How Special Forces training builds real resilience
👉The truth about stress and why it’s always contextual
👉Why most people fail under pressure (and how to fix it)
👉The hidden danger of seeking validation through success
👉How to overcome fear, shame, and self-doubt
👉The real reason high achievers still feel empty
👉How to build a strong mindset for business and life
Key Moments:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:42 From Drugs to the Army
00:04:00 You Fall to Your Training
00:08:40 Who Passes SAS Selection
00:12:40 Support vs. Challenge
00:16:13 Mental Toughness is a Myth
00:25:00 The Pride That Broke Him
00:30:44 The Myth of Sisyphus
00:38:23 Sharing a Stage with Tony Robbins
00:45:00 The Guinness World Record
00:50:00 Validation is a Futile Game
00:53:00 How to Dissolve Fear and Shame
00:58:40 Relationships as a Business Asset
01:03:40 Advice for New Entrepreneurs
Hit play now and discover why the most dangerous thing you can do is tie your identity to what you achieve.
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👉Connect with John Templeton
https://www.johntempleton.io/
https://www.instagram.com/johntempletonofficial/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntempletonofficial/
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👉Connect with us
https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast
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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.
HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.
Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.
👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?
Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/
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By Harvey Rivers & Adam PowellPeople think mental toughness is about pushing harder under stress.
This episode reveals what Special Forces military training actually teaches us about handling pressure, resilience, and success.
Join us and our guest John Templeton as we dissect what it really takes to succeed - through a busines, physical, and military lens.
If you're building a business, feeling stuck, or trying to level up mentally… this will change how you think about discipline, pressure, and success.
👉 Why mental toughness alone is not enough
👉How Special Forces training builds real resilience
👉The truth about stress and why it’s always contextual
👉Why most people fail under pressure (and how to fix it)
👉The hidden danger of seeking validation through success
👉How to overcome fear, shame, and self-doubt
👉The real reason high achievers still feel empty
👉How to build a strong mindset for business and life
Key Moments:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:42 From Drugs to the Army
00:04:00 You Fall to Your Training
00:08:40 Who Passes SAS Selection
00:12:40 Support vs. Challenge
00:16:13 Mental Toughness is a Myth
00:25:00 The Pride That Broke Him
00:30:44 The Myth of Sisyphus
00:38:23 Sharing a Stage with Tony Robbins
00:45:00 The Guinness World Record
00:50:00 Validation is a Futile Game
00:53:00 How to Dissolve Fear and Shame
00:58:40 Relationships as a Business Asset
01:03:40 Advice for New Entrepreneurs
Hit play now and discover why the most dangerous thing you can do is tie your identity to what you achieve.
-
👉Connect with John Templeton
https://www.johntempleton.io/
https://www.instagram.com/johntempletonofficial/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntempletonofficial/
-
👉Connect with us
https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast
-
Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.
HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.
Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.
👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?
Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/