In this episode, I sit down with Dhillon, who we had been working with on the Tier 1 Pathway, to talk through his journey of earning the Green Beret after passing the All Arms Commando Course.

We dive into the preparation, the challenges of the course, and what it really takes to make the step into the Commando Forces.

If you’re aspiring to earn the Green Beret, this is one you’ll want to hear.

In this episode, I break down the exact habit system that builds Royal Marines Commandos — the daily standards, non-negotiables, and behaviours that separate the few who earn it from the many who don’t.

We’re talking:

• Why discipline beats motivation every time
• The small daily habits that create elite physical and mental resilience
• How Commandos build momentum when motivation is low
• The difference between training to pass a test and training to survive the pipeline
• How to structure your days so progress becomes inevitable

This isn’t hype.
This is the boring, repeatable, proven system that forges robustness, confidence, and composure under pressure.

If you want to stop relying on willpower
And start building standards that carry you through fatigue, doubt, and adversity…

This episode is for you.

Winners don’t rise by chance.
They rise to the standards they commit to. ⚔️

This isn’t just a story about endurance. It’s a story about grief, resilience, identity, and what happens when you push beyond the limits of your body and mind. Whether you're preparing for your own challenge, walking through a tough season, or simply curious about what happens in the darkest miles - this episode will take you there.

Listen in as I reveal the full story — the victories, the vulnerabilities, and the moment that changed everything.

In this episode, we break down the mindset behind the Green Beret - what it means to operate under pressure, control emotion in chaos, and push far beyond your limits. 

Drawing from real-world military experience, we’ll touch on the tools, habits, and frameworks used by the elite to stay calm, focused, and relentlessly driven through some of the toughest environments.

Whether you're prepping for recruit training, tackling your own high-stakes goals, or just looking to sharpen your edge - this is an introduction for mental dominance.

I’m taking you back to my days as a Royal Marines Physical & Exercise Training Instructor — from leading troops through the grueling 36-week training pipeline to rebuilding broken recruits in Parker Hall. I witnessed firsthand how unqualified ‘military prep coaches’ were setting lads up to fail with cookie-cutter training plans.

That’s when the mission for Tier 1 Coaching became crystal clear: To deliver real, Commando-level preparation led by a team of Royal Marines PTIs and former bootnecks with over 80 years of combined experience.

We’re not here to sell fantasy. We’re here to provide a bulletproof blueprint for Royal Marines recruits and serving personnel — because when it comes to earning that green lid, ‘good enough’ just doesn’t cut it.

Tier 1 Coaching is more than a training programme — it’s a standard.