Shot 14 Times and Survived | Derek’s Mind Mastery & Human Durability Story

In this powerful episode of Business Breakthroughs, I sit down with keynote speaker, former tactical police officer, and human durability expert Derek to discuss resilience, mind mastery, burnout, leadership, and sustaining peak performance in business and life.We met at the Global Speaking Summit in Australia, and Derek’s story instantly stood out to me.After spending 42 years in policing, including working in counter-terrorism and tactical operations, Derek survived being shot 14 times during a high-risk operation, an experience that completely shaped his philosophy on “Human Durability” and managing the mind under extreme pressure.Inside this episode, we discuss:✅ The difference between resilience and human durability✅ Why high performers burn out and how to avoid it✅ How to manage your mind during pressure and adversity✅ The importance of anticipation vs reaction in business and life✅ Building sustainable peak performance✅ The psychology behind burnout and “rust out”✅ Small daily habits that strengthen your mindset over time✅ Why passion, purpose, and meaning matter for success✅ AI in business and how entrepreneurs can use it effectively✅ The mental tools Derek used to survive after being shot 14 timesThis episode is packed with lessons on leadership, personal growth, emotional control, mindset, and long-term success.If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, speaker, leader, or someone looking to build mental strength and resilience, this conversation will give you powerful insights you can apply immediately.🎙️ Guest: Derek🎤 Keynote Speaker | Human Durability Expert | Former Tactical Police Officer👉 Want to connect with Derek or learn more about his work?Reach out to him on LinkedIn and continue the conversation there.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more powerful business and mindset conversations.Book a call for DEMO of Core Brain AI: https://tidycal.com/vincent-coach/collaboration-m5w2p2xSurround yourself with people who are building, scaling, and actually winning.That’s what we’re doing here 👇https://www.skool.com/thefourengines