Former SAS operator Mark Direen

From a young age, Mark showed an interest in the military and in 1993, at age 18, enlisted into the Australian Regular Army.On completion of his initial employment training for the Infantry, Mark wasposted to the First Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR). In1997, while serving in 1 RAR as an infantry sniper, Mark applied for, and wasselected to join the elite ranks of the Australian Special Air Service (SAS)Regiment.Serving in the SAS for over 10 years, Mark specialised in mobility operations,sniping, personal protection duties, special reconnaissance and training oflocal indigenous forces. With numerous deployments during his service inthe Special Forces including Sydney Olympic Games, East Timor, Iraq andfive tours of Afghanistan, Mark has extensive experience and knowledge inoperating under pressure, working in and leading teams in some of theworld’s most hostile and unforgiving environments.In 2007, while serving as an operational team leader in Afghanistan, Marksuffered serious injuries during an IED attack. Evacuated home to Australia,Mark focused intently on his recovery and rehabilitation. Displaying histrademark determination and tenacity, Mark successfully made a full returnto health and deployed back to Afghanistan just six months later.Discharging from the Regular Army in 2009, Mark continued to work incomplex and high-risk environments, namely as a team leader and securitymanager at the Australian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the period2009 to 2016.Mark is now Director of Point Assist, a unique company specialising inadventure travel, physical safety and self-improvement. His 25-year career inthe military, security and adventure travel fields have given him the uniqueskill set and experience to provide practical solutions to the most complexand challenging situations across military, government, corporate andprivate sectors.Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Mark DireenWebsite:  https://www.pointassist.com.au/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/point_assist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PointAssist/Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:●       Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life●       Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school●       At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#mindsetandperformanceLive Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/