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COMMANDO MINDSET the mental fitness podcast for a winning mind. UFC presenter Layla Anna-Lee draws out the elite mindset of two Royal Marines Ben Williams and Anthony 'Thomo' Thompson to lead you to find your edge.

Commando Mindset


    • Jul 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 18 EPISODES


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    School Of Motivation 4: Bulletproof Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 35:09


    In this final lesson of our motivation series the Commandos want to show you how to protect everything you have learned so far and strengthen your decisions. You're not invincible, but there's a lot that can bounce right off you. This is Bulletproof thinking. New podcast out every Wednesday! Presented by Layla Anna-Lee ( @LaylaAnnaLee ) alongside Antony 'Thomo' Thompson ( @Thomo_2.0 ) and Ben Williams ( @Ben_Williams_CM ) Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

    School Of Motivation 3: Maintaining Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 36:36


    We're pushing you through the midweek grind - you're here, you showed up and you're half way through our month long special series on Motivation. You're already winning, so let's maintain that momentum. It's around now that things can get tough so alongside the Commandos we breakdown: Momentum Executing self discipline Feeling the grind The value of integrity Adapting your goals New podcast out every Wednesday! Presented by Layla Anna-Lee ( @LaylaAnnaLee ) alongside Antony 'Thomo' Thompson ( @Thomo_2.0 ) and Ben Williams ( @Ben_Williams_CM ) Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

    School Of Motivation 2: Self Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 42:10


    Welcome to lesson two of your month long motivation workouts. Today we discuss: Are you being pulled or being pushed? Planning your Exit Strategy Challenge yourself in a way you can be proud of The power of visualisation & simulation and how action creates motivation New podcast out every Wednesday! Presented by Layla Anna-Lee ( @LaylaAnnaLee ) alongside Antony 'Thomo' Thompson ( @Thomo_2.0 ) and Ben Williams ( @Ben_Williams_CM ) Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

    School Of Motivation 1: What's Next? (Resilience)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 36:29


    Welcome to series two where we will be bringing you 4x30 min episodes under the umbrella of our School Of Motivation. We're focusing on getting your mind going. Finding your momentum and motivation to succeed. Shorter, punchier and more personal this is the school you need for life. In this episode we breakdown: The multiple depths of Resilience Finding clarity Defining what security means to you and Why Ben would rather see our listeners go down! New podcast out every Wednesday! Presented by Layla Anna-Lee ( @LaylaAnnaLee ) alongside Antony 'Thomo' Thompson ( @Thomo_2.0 ) and Ben Williams ( @Ben_Williams_CM ) Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

    Take A Pause

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 3:48


    Mark Wednesday July 8th in your diary. It's going to be big! Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

    Evaluate The Pen (Focus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 100:32


    Thomo evaluates hotel pens and somehow he managed to link this to the time he stood on an I.E.D. An unbelievable lesson in keeping focus as the Commandos discuss  sticking to your long term goal, flow state, how to intentionally interrupt your focus, how they kept tired marine recruits focused for battle and the Pomodoro technique.  Thomo doesn't believe in Time Management and tells us why! This is your workout for better focus.  Listen to Thomo's FOCUS playlist here: shorturl.at/kqzG2 Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051? 

    Just Do It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 96:18


    We breakdown self discipline and breaking bad habits - Ben explains how he created building blocks to stop smoking and break away from his cocaine addiction. Thomo opens up about when he knew he had true control of his gambling addiction and how the self-discipline drilled into you in the military helps set up your entire character. We talk about the importance of teaching self-discipline to our children and how it can be the backbone of success. Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051? Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM

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    Trust Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 61:02


    In this episode we discuss the importance of trust. How pivotal trust is in the military and we debate if you can ever earn your integrity back. Commando Mindset is a mental fitness work out, a bootcamp for the mind - Make sure you get your work in every Wednesday. Hosted by Layla Anna-Lee our Royal Marine Commandos Ben Williams and Antony 'Thomo' Thompson teach us how we can adopt a Marine mentality into our everyday lives. Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051? Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM

    Anger & How To Lose It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 81:57


    We get real about ANGER. In today's episode we discuss our own personal anger stories whilst breaking down how anger is managed in the Marines and why we're angry in the first place. This is your mental fitness bootcamp. Enjoy!  Hosted by Layla Anna-Lee our Royal Marine Commandos Ben Williams and Antony 'Thomo' Thompson teach us how we can adopt a Marine mentality into our everyday lives. Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?  Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM

    Coronavirus - The Commando Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 64:53


    We take a look at coping with the barrage of Coronavirus news and stats from a military perspective and how isolation is affecting us...What would a Commando do? We're here to tell you exactly what they're doing and why. Commando Mindset is a mental fitness podcast brought to you by two former Marines Ben Williams and Anthony ‘Thomo' Thompson who now specialise in training elite athletes on having a winning mindset. Hosted by UFC presenter Layla Anna-Lee the team delve deep into the lessons the guys learnt on tour and how we can adapt Marine mentality into our everyday lives. Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051? Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM

    The One Without an Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 96:15


    Ben Williams tells us his most poignant truth about facing adversity. A powerful, emotional story unfolds. Later we discuss his Commando Mindset which enabled him to carry on his tough task despite adversity. We discuss the power of talking as a preventative and not just as a cure and how you can use your own most sad and painful memories to your advantage. This ones for Deano. Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM Commando Mindset is a mental fitness podcast brought to you by two former Marines Ben Williams and Anthony ‘Thomo' Thompson who now specialise in training elite athletes on having a winning mindset. Hosted by UFC presenter Layla Anna-Lee the team delve deep into the lessons the guys learnt on tour and how we can adapt Marine mentality into our everyday lives. Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

    Getting $hit Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 69:49


    Thomo calls bullshit on procrastination, we calculate a realistic way to add a week to your year and Ben explains how to excel by getting back to basics...take the bins out. Commando Mindset is a mental fitness podcast brought to you by two former Marines Ben Williams and Anthony ‘Thomo' Thompson who now specialise in training elite athletes on having a winning mindset. Hosted by UFC presenter Layla Anna-Lee the team delve deep into the lessons the guys learnt on tour and how we can adapt Marine mentality into our everyday lives. Follow us on Instagram: @commando_Mindset @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

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    A Workout For Self Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 59:58


    Thomo opens up about how he rebuilt his self belief from the ground up after he faced an unexpected crossroads and his confidence took a battering. Today we discuss self belief and how you can adapt mentalities from the battlefield and grow your self confidence. TV presenter Layla Anna-Lee sits down with former Royal Marines turned mental fitness coaches who are best known for their work with elite athletes. Ben Williams and Antony ‘Thomo' Thompson help guide you through an empowering mindset. Follow on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

    Dominate Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 85:27


    The team discuss the techniques Royal Marines use to deal with fear in combat and how we can adapt them to benefit us in every day life. TV presenter Layla Anna-Lee sits down with former Royal Marines turned mental fitness coaches who are best known for their work with elite athletes. Ben Williams and Antony ‘Thomo' Thompson help guide you through an empowering mindset. Follow on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

    Don't Let Your Goals Be Set By Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 61:25


    If you don't define your own goals then your goals will be set by society. The world keeps turning and if you don't formulate a clear plan you'll be taken for a ride. We're not against ‘going with the flow' but how far? For how long? And will you be happy? Sometimes you know what you want, sometimes you don't. Either way you need a goal. We breakdown how to define your goals, why you may not have achieved them in the past and every step you need to make sure this time things are different. If you're new - Welcome! You can join us anytime, anywhere, we do suggest starting from: ‘What Inspiration really means' and working your way through as we do refer to past podcasts. Enjoy! TV presenter Layla Anna-Lee sits down with former Royal Marines turned mental fitness coaches who are best known for their work with elite athletes. Ben Williams and Antony ‘Thomo' Thompson help guide you through an empowering mindset. Follow on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?

    Do You Even Know Your Values?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 57:02


    Values define who you are and help remind you of where you came from. You need to hold your values close and look at them often. But do you even know what they are? How can you refine your values and make them your own? Why is this a pivotal step in personal success? UFC presenter Layla Anna-Lee sits down with former Royal Marines turned mental fitness coaches who are best known for their work with elite athletes. Ben Williams and Antony ‘Thomo' Thompson help guide you through finding your Values.  Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051? Follow on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset

    What Inspiration Really Means

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 66:48


    Mental fitness the Commando way. Struggling to find your inspiration or sick of even being asked? This podcast is for you. UFC Presenter Layla Anna-Lee sits down with Commandos Antony ‘Thomo' Thompson and Ben Williams to break down the myths behind inspiration and help you find what really drives you.  Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051? Follow on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset

    Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 95:51


    How to cope with isolation and this pandemic starting with acceptance of change.  Two Royal Marines breakdown their elite mental attitude towards facing adversity and how we can adopt a Commando thinking to face the turbulent times ahead of us now. Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051? Follow on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset

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