Reflections: 3 September 2020

In this short episode, I reflect on the tragic news I received over the weekend of a mate and former colleague and Army veteran taking his own life.Mental health implications are on the rise in not only the veteran space, but also the wider community.We are facing difficulties that recent generations have not had to contend with, and it is having an impact on mental health, with anxiety and depression, and the rates of suicide on the rise.I share the tools that I have used to manage my own mind, as well as advice that I have given to mates and people that have reached out to me via social media.I am an ambassador for Swiss 8, which is a proactive mental health model designed to aid people in building structure and purpose into their daily life.If anyone has followed me on social media for a while, or knows me personally, they will know that I'm a no bullshit type of guy, and would never endorse a product or provide advice that I do not believe in.If this episode, helps you in any way, the only thanks I ask for, is to share it with others that could potentially benefit from the message.You can download the Swiss 8 app at: https://swiss8.org/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/