Episode 27 - How To Improve Your Navigation Skills

In this episode, I discuss how to improve your navigation skills in preparation for selection. Navigation is a crucial skill that you must be proficient in before you begin selection. Follow these navigation tips and tricks and be ready to execute on selection.

Episode 26 - 11 SF Related Questions Answered

In this episode, I answer 11 questions that were emailed through recently. Topics include: Why I left SF, exchange opportunities within SF, tips for putting on weight, expected pack weight for the navigation phase and the use of Condy's crystals for feet hardening + more.

Episode 25 - My Special Operations Journey

In this episode, I discuss my pathway to Special Operations. As you'll hear I made a lot of mistakes along the way before finally making it. Your selection journey may follow a similar path and you'll need to be persistent to ensure you "work it out" if you want the beret and everything that comes with it.

Episode 24 - Getting BOS'd Off Selection

In this episode, I discuss the criteria each Special Operations candidate is being assessed on throughout selection. I go through the reasons why a candidate could be removed from selection and/or not pass, and what ultimately selection is really all about.

Episode 23 - Selection Pathways

In this episode, I discuss the different pathways you can take towards Army Special Forces selection, including from the full-time Army, Army Reserves, SFDRS and other Military branches. I also discuss the fitness activities and benchmarks you'll be required to reach IOT pass as well as be competitive. Finally, I discuss the different elements of the actual selection course. 

Episode 22 - SF Personality Types

In this episode, I discuss what personality types make it through selection and into a Special Operations unit. I also discuss the 16 personalities test, go through a little experiment I conducted and put it all into perspective.

Episode 21 - Injuries & Selection

In this episode, I discuss injuries and selection. Possible injuries that could hinder your selection chances and those that could even prevent you from joining the Defence Force. I also discuss injuries and sports - specifically BJJ.

Episode 20 - Selection Q&A

In this episode, I answer various selection related questions that were emailed in by my subscriber base. Topics include: reasons one could fail selection, training around injuries, and the combined selection course occurring from next year.

Episode 19 - Selection Concerns & Solutions

In this episode, I discuss some of the possible concerns a candidate may have when preparing for selection, and I also provide solutions to those problems.

Episode 18 - Impostor Syndrome

In this episode, I discuss how to overcome the impostor syndrome and how to change your mindset into a more positive belief that you can actually pass selection.

Episode 17 - UTA100 Trail Race

This episode is a little different - in it, I discuss my attempt at completing the Ultra Trail Australia 100km race held at the Blue Mountains a couple of weeks ago. It was much tougher than I'd anticipated and some great lessons were learned!

Episode 16 - Special Forces Salary

In this episode, I discuss the salary for Special Forces soldiers and why it's recently been changed on the Army website from $120k down to $87k. Did SF receive a pay reduction?!

Episode 15 - Adaptive Coping Strategies

In this episode, I discuss some of the adaptive coping strategies that you can employ to help you get through a tough physical training session. Whether that be on selection or during your everyday training.

Episode 14 - What's the ideal age to attempt selection?

In this episode, I discuss the age question regarding selection. When's the best age to attempt it? When is too early? When is too late? 

Episode 13 - Don't talk yourself off selection

In this episode, I discuss the reasons why a candidate might talk themselves into quitting selection and how you can avoid the same negative mindset.

Episode 12 - Dealing with the haters

In this episode, I discuss dealing with the haters that you may come across when going after your Special Operations dream.

Episode 11 - Is SFDRS worth it?

In this episode, I discuss the Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme pathway and if it's actually worth pursuing considering the high failure rate.

Episode 10 - Improving your 3.2km run

In this episode, I discuss the different ways to improve your 3.2km run time... a critical (and tough) component of SF selection.