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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 1H 3M

David Smith served in Afghanistan & was awarded a MID for saving a comrade's life under fire.

from The Old Paratrooper Podcast · host Chris Binch

David Smith, better known as The Mindset Soldier, is a prominent British mindset coach and former soldier recognized for his work in mental resilience and high-performance. Ex Military? Left after 1987? Struggling with your hearing? Click below👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchKey Background & ExperienceMilitary Service: A former British Army veteran, David served in Afghanistan and was awarded a Mention in Dispatches for saving a comrade's life under sniper fire.Personal Adversity: His coaching is rooted in overcoming extreme personal challenges, including a childhood in the care system, homelessness, loss of family members, and a subsequent battle with PTSD and suicidal ideation.Coaching Philosophy: He advocates for a "bulletproof mindset," teaching that discipline is trainable and that growth comes from consistency rather than temporary motivation. Core Coaching PrinciplesDavid frequently shares actionable mental health and performance strategies through his Instagram and YouTube channels:Action Over Motivation: Taking action before waiting to "feel" motivated is essential for progress.Identity-Based Habits: Focus on installing daily non-negotiable routines to rebuild confidence and focus.Self-Trust through Consistency: Keeping small, daily commitments to oneself as a way to build long-term confidence.Separating Setbacks from Identity: Viewing difficult days as temporary events rather than personal failures. Media and ProgramsMindset Soldier Podcast: A platform where he discusses the mentalities of athletes and entrepreneurs.Built Around Fitness: A program designed to help professionals rebuild their health and mental resilience.Public Speaking: He is a frequent guest on podcasts and a speaker at fitness and wellbeing expos. https://www.instagram.com/mindset.soldier/?hl=en#veteran #ptsd #military #podcast #viral #motivation #mindset #britisharmy #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth

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