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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 29 MIN

The SAS Mindset: Keep Going When Everyone Else Stops | Billy Billingham

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Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. https://hppod.co/472Og7qThere’s a difference between being tough and being strong, and Billy Billingham knows it better than most.As a former SAS soldier, Billy has faced war zones, exhaustion, and moments most of us can barely imagine. But when you strip it all back, his greatest lesson isn’t about combat,  it’s about control and why the ultimate habit you need is discipline and the drive to go a little bit further.In this episode, we explore how discipline, humility, and calm under chaos have shaped every chapter of Billy’s life. From a teenage turning point after being stabbed to leading the world's most elite military forces and protecting some of Hollywood’s most high-profile stars, he’s learned that strength isn’t about aggression, it’s about staying grounded when everything around you isn’t.Together, we unpack:Why discipline matters more than motivationHow to stay calm when pressure peaksWhat “controlled aggression” really meansThe difference between fear and focusWhy true leadership starts with humilityBilly’s new book ‘Further - 10 lessons the SAS taught me about life’ is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. https://hppod.co/472Og7qThere’s a difference between being tough and being strong, and Billy Billingham knows it better than most.As a former SAS soldier, Billy has faced war zones, exhaustion, and moments most of us can barely imagine. But when you strip it all back, his greatest lesson isn’t about combat,  it’s about control and why the ultimate habit you need is discipline and the drive to go a little bit further.In this episode, we explore how discipline, humility, and calm under chaos have shaped every chapter of Billy’s life. From a teenage turning point after being stabbed to leading the world's most elite military forces and protecting some of Hollywood’s most high-profile stars, he’s learned that strength isn’t about aggression, it’s about staying grounded when everything around you isn’t.Together, we unpack:Why discipline matters more than motivationHow to stay calm when pressure peaksWhat “controlled aggression” really meansThe difference between fear and focusWhy true leadership starts with humilityBilly’s new book ‘Further - 10 lessons the SAS taught me about life’ is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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