EPISODE · Sep 4, 2024 · 1H 10M
Life On The Line – What It Takes To Be SAS, with Tim Webb - EP73
from Success x Happiness · host sxhpod
In this episode of the Success x Happiness podcast, we chat with Tim Webb, a former special forces member and the inspiring founder of SOTER International. Tim opens up about his military journey, sharing the rigorous training he underwent, his deployments in the Middle East, and the formidable challenges he faced while transitioning to civilian life. Our discussion dives deep into themes of resilience, personal growth, and coping with PTSD. Tim vividly recounts the intense selection process for special forces and his harrowing experiences in combat, underscoring the critical importance of mental resilience and teamwork. His stories are not just tales of survival but powerful lessons in perseverance and the human spirit. As we wrap up the episode, Tim offers profound insights on the value of community support and the significance of taking actionable steps ensuring adequate safety and first aid training. His journey is a testament to how one can harness their experiences and training to make a meaningful impact, not just in our own life, but in the lives of those around us. ============================= Listen To The Podcast ============================= Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164 YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBUo_3n_mEOCIXRwUM6w-WDknsRkRmQlp&si=IFG9octwptC0l-N1 Everywhere Else - linktr.ee/sxhpod ============================= Follow @sxhpod ============================= Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod/?__d=1 ============================= Tim's Book Recommendations ============================= 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson - https://amzn.to/47aAfnO The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg - https://amzn.to/3MuZJmw ============================= Our Recording Equipment ============================= Podcast Recording Deck - https://amzn.to/4cnazXq Podcast Mic - https://amzn.to/49Oz3qN Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3vhe3Ka ============================= Podcast Music ============================= We source all our music from Audiio. Get 70% off your first year below: https://ref.audiio.com/gpqyskpr ============================= Table of Contents ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Lessons to 20-Year-Old Self 4:43 - Finding Optimism in Challenges 5:20 - The Importance of Sharing Stories 7:17 - Tim's Background and Ambitions 9:13 - Transition to the Army 10:56 - Joining the Commando Unit 12:02 - SAS Training Experience 17:47 - Deployments and Frustrations 19:20 - Purpose in Military Service 24:25 - Physical and Mental Challenges 25:10 - Mindset of Resilience 29:20 - Mental Fortitude Over Physical Limits 30:21 - Selection Course Outcome 32:00 - Transition to Special Forces 33:39 - First Deployment Experience 35:07 - Engagement with Taliban Forces 46:53 - 2009 SAS Pay Scandal 48:07 - Impact of PTSD 51:01 - Personal Worth and Values 55:00 - Career Progression in Oil and Gas 56:08 - Coping with Decline 1:01:31 - Establishing SOTER International 1:06:03 - Family as a Priority ============================= Success x Happiness Podcast - 2024 © ============================= #podcast #sas #specialforces
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In this episode of the Success x Happiness podcast, we chat with Tim Webb, a former special forces member and the inspiring founder of SOTER International. Tim opens up about his military journey, sharing the rigorous training he underwent, his deployments in the Middle East, and the formidable challenges he faced while transitioning to civilian life. Our discussion dives deep into themes of resilience, personal growth, and coping with PTSD. Tim vividly recounts the intense selection process for special forces and his harrowing experiences in combat, underscoring the critical importance of mental resilience and teamwork. His stories are not just tales of survival but powerful lessons in perseverance and the human spirit. As we wrap up the episode, Tim offers profound insights on the value of community support and the significance of taking actionable steps ensuring adequate safety and first aid training. His journey is a testament to how one can harness their experiences and training to make a meaningful impact, not just in our own life, but in the lives of those around us. ============================= Listen To The Podcast ============================= Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164 YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBUo_3n_mEOCIXRwUM6w-WDknsRkRmQlp&si=IFG9octwptC0l-N1 Everywhere Else - linktr.ee/sxhpod ============================= Follow @sxhpod ============================= Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod/?__d=1 ============================= Tim's Book Recommendations ============================= 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson - https://amzn.to/47aAfnO The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg - https://amzn.to/3MuZJmw ============================= Our Recording Equipment ============================= Podcast Recording Deck - https://amzn.to/4cnazXq Podcast Mic - https://amzn.to/49Oz3qN Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3vhe3Ka ============================= Podcast Music ============================= We source all our music from Audiio. Get 70% off your first year below: https://ref.audiio.com/gpqyskpr ============================= Table of Contents ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Lessons to 20-Year-Old Self 4:43 - Finding Optimism in Challenges 5:20 - The Importance of Sharing Stories 7:17 - Tim's Background and Ambitions 9:13 - Transition to the Army 10:56 - Joining the Commando Unit 12:02 - SAS Training Experience 17:47 - Deployments and Frustrations 19:20 - Purpose in Military Service 24:25 - Physical and Mental Challenges 25:10 - Mindset of Resilience 29:20 - Mental Fortitude Over Physical Limits 30:21 - Selection Course Outcome 32:00 - Transition to Special Forces 33:39 - First Deployment Experience 35:07 - Engagement with Taliban Forces 46:53 - 2009 SAS Pay Scandal 48:07 - Impact of PTSD 51:01 - Personal Worth and Values 55:00 - Career Progression in Oil and Gas 56:08 - Coping with Decline 1:01:31 - Establishing SOTER International 1:06:03 - Family as a Priority ============================= Success x Happiness Podcast - 2024 © ============================= #podcast #sas #specialforces
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