Selection Bullet Points
Covering all topics related to Special Operations selection.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
85: Not Doing Well On Selection
In this episode, I discuss what you need to do when you suspect you're not doing well on selection. When you think you've stuffed up, if you think you're going to get BOS'd, when negative thoughts ta…
00:06:31 |
Wed 03 Apr 2024
84: Selection Swimming Tips
In this episode, I discuss the importance of ensuring your swimming is up to standard for selection. Go into selection with your swimming below par and you'll be found out! Follow these tips to get c…
00:08:54 |
Tue 19 Mar 2024
83: 10 Breathing Techniques For Stress Management
In this episode, I discuss 10 different breathing techniques you can employ to help manage your stress levels. This will help leading into selection, on selection, throughout the reinforcement cycle …
00:07:37 |
Thu 07 Mar 2024
82: How To Improve Push Ups & Sit Ups
In this episode, I discuss some techniques you can utilise to improve your push ups and sit ups (cadence and regular). Need to improve your push ups? Take a listen!
00:09:13 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
81: Gaining Selection Confidence
In this episode, I discuss what you can begin doing right now that will help you build the confidence and belief that you can pass selection and become an operator. Selection can seem overwhelming, b…
00:10:38 |
Tue 27 Feb 2024
80: Crucial 3.2km Webbing Run Tip!
In this episode, I discuss a 3.2km webbing run strategy that will be critical to your SFET and selection success - particularly if you struggle with running. Get this wrong and your SF dream will be …
00:08:23 |
Tue 20 Feb 2024
79: Foot Care For Selection
In this episode, I discuss the different methods you can employ to protect your feet throughout selection. Getting this wrong can mean the end of selection, however, protecting your feet is simple - …
00:13:58 |
Wed 14 Feb 2024
78: The Medical Recruiting Process
In this episode, I discuss what you should and shouldn't be divulging to the medical staff during the recruiting process to join the Military. What do they need to know? What should you probably keep…
00:08:58 |
Fri 09 Feb 2024
77: Selection Instructor Tactics
In this episode, I discuss some of the tactics instructors will employ throughout selection and the reinforcement cycle. These tactics are designed to test you. Selection is a constant assessment and…
00:09:12 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
76: Commando Reserves Pathway
In this episode, I detail the pathway from Army Reserves to Special Forces. Whether you want to transfer full time into SF or stay SF Reserves, here's what you need to do. There are plenty of options…
00:08:24 |
Thu 07 Dec 2023
75: SFDRS Interview Tips & Tricks
In this episode, I discuss the SFDRS recruiting process which is highly competitive. I provide you with tips and tricks to help you prepare and perform at your best on the day. You'll need to IOT be …
00:13:34 |
Wed 29 Nov 2023
74: Selection Standards Dropping?
In this episode, I discuss the furphy of selection standards dropping. There is always constant speculation about the standards of selection being lowered due to various factors. Is this true or just…
00:08:19 |
Tue 07 Nov 2023
73: 2024 Combined Selection
In this episode, I discuss the upcoming 2024 combined selection for Australian Special Forces. How will things work? What will be the changes, if any? If you're doing selection next year, you'll want…
00:10:29 |
Thu 26 Oct 2023
72: 7 Selection Lessons Learned
In this episode, I discuss a number of key lessons learned from previous (and recent) selection courses. We'll discuss the need for doing well, not being the best at everything (or anything), compari…
00:11:51 |
Wed 20 Sep 2023
71: Situational Awareness
In this episode, I discuss the importance of situational awareness and how to develop it. Not just for selection, but life in general. An extremely important mindset to adopt.
00:11:41 |
Mon 11 Sep 2023
70: How To Best Get Through Reo
In this episode, I discuss the SF reinforcement cycle and how to best set yourself up for success by creating and optimising the right learning environment. Reo is long and difficult. You'll need to …
00:10:00 |
Tue 15 Aug 2023
69: Officer Vs Soldier
In this episode, I discuss the difference between an officer and a soldier within SF. How do they differ? What are their primary roles? What options are open to both? Not sure which path to go down? …
00:06:06 |
Wed 09 Aug 2023
68: Performance Readiness Routine
In this episode, I discuss five ways to help you deal with nerves so you can perform at or near to your best - which is crucial for the selection process!
00:07:42 |
Fri 07 Jul 2023
67: Executive Protection & The Jam Job
In this episode, I narrate a short story from my "Madness, Mindset & Mastery" ebook. It's about ego management, completing menial tasks well and being a good team player... and jam!
00:07:19 |
Thu 22 Jun 2023
66: Quick Fire Selection Q&A
In this episode, I answer a number of selection-related questions in rapid-fire! I cover SFDRS updates, boots, CDO & SASR selection courses, watches, packs, breathing, swimming, navigation and quitti…
00:06:38 |
Thu 08 Jun 2023
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