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English - Soldier Born: September 22, 1980

I might wake up in the morning and go out for a six- to eight-mile run, and then in the afternoon, I might swim two or three kilometres. The next day, I'll mix it up and do a military circuit. I don't stick to a set programme.

Morning Day Wake Up Go

Followship is just as important as leadership. It's very important that you'll know if you're a great leader because you will have awesome followship. And the people behind you will take that burden of responsibility.

Leadership You People Responsibility

When you're in the military, you teeter on the edge of that line of life and death. The reason you feel so alive when you come through is because you know you've cheated death - and that and the adrenaline rush is addictive, no question.

Life Death You Feel

I had a tough childhood after my father died when I was five, and I had a very difficult stepfather. I want to give my children what I didn't have - a good role model.

Good Childhood Father Children

I'm more about mind over muscle. My mindset needs to be the fittest, because it drags my body through whatever needs to be done. A lot of people neglect training their mind and their self-belief, but I believe that's crucial.

People Mind Believe Training

I was point man, which meant I was the first through the door, hunting down Taliban commanders, knocking down forts every night.

Man Night Door Down

When I was younger, if I got into arguments, I'd become aggressive and violent, but I learnt the hard way that was only going to end negatively.

Way End Hard Only

When I left the military, I thought I would not have any problems with the transition - I'm very adaptable and very versatile - but I was wrong.

Problems Thought Wrong Military

The lowest point for me was ending up in prison after a violent event. I realised I was way out of my depth.

Me Ending Way Prison

If I've got a message to the younger generation, it's this: don't be scared of failure. Get out there, try things, and never be afraid to ask for help.

Failure Generation Never Try

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