We’ve all seen the movies where elite soldiers are in training and being pushed to their limits to be prepared……for anything. They are tough. But former Australian Special Forces Commando, Rhys Dowden, says its not just about being physically tough.
After tours of Iraq and Afghanistan, this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt has taken what he has learned and is now helping others improve their physical, mental and emotional toughness.
The last time I saw this guy we were wrestling in the gym, and I can tell you he was 98kg of toughness. He graciously massaged my ribs with his knee whilst trying to choke me into submission. Since then he has leaned down about 15 kg to take up marathon running and is soon to tackle his first Ultra Marathon (its just like a marathon only a hell of a lot longer).
I chatted with Rhys at his Northern Rivers home about mindset, stress, PTSD, resilience and emotional intelligence.
You can tune into the conversation here….
Rhys Dowden