The Hard to Kill Podcast

Staz is a former SBS Operator, Co-Founder of ThruDark, recipient of the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and now; published Author..To celebrate the release of his new Book, "The Hard Road Will Take You Home", we sat down for a raw and unabridged conversation on all things resilience, ThruDark and business.Expect to learn...1. The routine & mindset that Staz used to transfer from SBS Operator to successful Business founder.2. How to use being an Underdog to your advantage.3. Using the 'Red Cell' tactic to fortify your plans & strategies 4. The importance of becoming a leader, father figure and role model to your kids......and more!

Simon is a former Tier 1 Special Forces Operator, Coach and Business owner. We spent the day together doing cold plunges, training and then sitting down to discuss our views on performance, resilience & leadership.You can expect to learn:How to keep going when your back is against the wallThe incomparable value of hiring, outsourcing & delegating How hard founding & leading a business truly is, in comparison to Tier 1 Selection How to regulate limiting beliefs that are holding you back ...and more If you have any questions about anything you hear in the podcast, you can reach us here...@the.natural.edge@marc_rhodes_htk

Many ambitious Men have just one thing in their way. Themselves.In this episode, I dive deep into the intricate and misunderstood web of self-sabotage...And unravel the mysteries behind our subconscious behaviours that hinder success, keep us stuck and hold us down. Expect to discover: Potent strategies to identify self sabotage Methods in which you can confront, and ultimately conquer it How to break free from limiting patterns and step into your full potential.  Actionable tips, real-world tactics...  And more.

Success leaves clues. Phil Graham is a published best selling author, former champion Bodybuilder and now successful entrepreneur... He's also a close friend and trusted mentor of mine.Above all else, he specialises in helping business owners live life on their terms by aligning their identity with their vision for the future.In this fascinating conversation, expect to learn:1. How to take real control and responsibility over your life2. New paradigms of thinking to take your personal and business growth to the next level3. How nervous I was the first time I ever spoke to Phil, 5 years ago......and so much more. Enjoy!

Lloyd is a 2nd Degree Blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and most known for both his leg locks and study of performance psychology in the sport.In this episode, he runs us through his mental frameworks for decision making and success under extremely high pressure situations and how he has built and developed that as a prolific BJJ Coach and Competitor.Expect to learn how to have more fun in training, how to break down stress and challenges and how to overcome the fear of other peoples opinions. 

"What do you want from life?" is one of the most intimidating questions conceivable. It's why so many avoid it. But if you have no purpose, you will pursue pleasure. Not having a clear understanding of where you want to go, who you aspire to be and what you want to achieve leads to an oscillation between existential crisis and self-soothing distraction techniques.Over committing to work or training. Doom scrolling. Wondering "where is all of this leading?!".It can not and will not ever lead to fulfilling ones fullest potential, or becoming Hard To Kill.In this episode, you can expect to learn WHY it's so immeasurably important to have clarity on your vision...And HOW to use a simple questioning sequence to iterate a vision for your future and create your mission.The answer is already within you. Let's find it...

In this episode, I cover the "deadly habits" of communication, counterproductive behaviours that escalate conflicts, as well as how common communication styles may be holding you back...Of course, I wouldn't cover this without then touching on what you can do to change it.You can expect to learn how to initiate healthy conflict, improve your relationships in all facets of life and build confidence in your ability to lead and articulate. 

We spend more time speaking to ourselves than any one else in our lives. In this Episode, I help you understand why motivational quotes are counter productive, why a positive mental attitude is useless and how to turn your inner critic, in to your inner coach.Expect to learn how to regulate fast, racing and unhelpful thoughts as well as implementable tools for daily practice. 

Mike Chadwick is a Paratrooper, former Special Forces Support Group Operator, Author and fellow Coach.In this long awaited episode; Mike and I sit down to discuss peak performance, how we frame and respond to failure, our respective mindsets around coaching driven humans to elite levels… And so much more!

Ambitious, driven and type A people typically have a lot on their plate. That likely includes you, too...Frustrations arise when there's so many tasks, so much stuff and endless 'things' to be tended to on a daily basis...That it feels like we're spinning our wheels just to not go backwards. The result? You find yourself running around like a headless chicken, constantly 'doing', but never seeming to get much done.The implied solution? To do even more.In my 10 years of coaching 1000's of peak performers, I've learned why that's the single worst thing we could possibly do in this moment.Instead...I'm going to run through two simple frameworks to help:1.  Create a refined understanding of the 'equation' to double your productivity 2. Shift your beliefs, create the energy and inspire the vision needed to implement those changes.Be prepared to increase your output, your fulfilment and your performance! 

In this Episode I discuss how Self Esteem can actually cause us to undermine the greatest version of ourselves, why the word 'should' fills our lives with shame and embarrassment that can stop us giving maximal effort.. and what role the Ego plays in all of this. Be prepared to learn how the Ego is the part of us that we are aware of, when we think about ourselves... and how, if we don't regulate this..That it runs amok and ensures that our faith in our abilities suffers, our confidence dwindles and our fear of looking inadequate keeps us stuck and struggling.

Knowing how to lead, how to inspire and how to get the best for, and from, people around you is hard... But it all starts with you. Success minded people often find themselves in positions of leadership. Either intentionally, or through being the highest performer in the room. Then the real questions begin... What if they think I'm a fraud? What if I get found out? How I get the best from these people around me? How do I lead them, and this team, to a successful outcome? Self indulgent, over-engineered and dry books on the subject are little use. In this Episode, I run through the HTK Leadership Doctrine on how we take our clients from unclear and uncertain...To confident, authentic and ultimately human leaders. This episode will revolutionise how you see yourself, your daily habits and how you communicate about your vision and mission for success!

Jack Jarvis set the Guinness World Record as the first person to row from mainland Europe to mainland America, solo and unsupported.Rowing up to 15 hours per day, for 111 days, Jack shares some of his incredible experiences and lessons on resilience, persistence and high performance.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_TVe7mIx-SDnQM__dkvrQFollow Marc Rhodes:Instagram: https://instagram.com/marc_rhodes_htk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Shop for HTK Merchandise:https://hardtokillcoaching.myshopify.comLearn More About Us Here: https://www.marcrhodescoaching.comApply for a Consultation with Marc and the Team: https://hardtokillprogramme.typeform.com/to/cj2oNS

Do you ever find yourself saying ‘yes’ to things you don’t really have time for?Or slowly increasing the amount of training you’re doing…?Gradually creating a tempo of life that just gets faster and faster, with you feeling like you can’t - or shouldn’t - slow down, for fear of not getting it all done?This is commission bias, in action. This tendency towards action, even in a situation where not performing one leads to an identical, or even better outcome, is known as the commission bias…And it holds so many ambitious, high performing people back from attaining their true peak potential - ensuring they’re always spread a mile wide and feeling like there’s simply not enough hours in the day. In this episode - we discuss its implications and, more importantly, what can be done about it…

In this episode, I delve into the often-overlooked and borderline taboo topic of guilt and its deleterious impact on high performers.I explore how the desire to perform to your greatest potential can not only lead to a constant, debilitating and shameful sensation of guilt - but how it can also hold you back from reaching anything like your true potential. If you're a high performer looking to overcome feelings of guilt and achieve even greater success, this episode is a must-listen.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_TVe7mIx-SDnQM__dkvrQFollow Marc Rhodes:Instagram: https://instagram.com/marc_rhodes_htk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Shop for HTK Merchandise:https://hardtokillcoaching.myshopify.comLearn More About Us Here: https://www.marcrhodescoaching.comApply for a Consultation with Marc and the Team: https://hardtokillprogramme.typeform.com/to/cj2oNS

Procrastination is a universal human experience that, left unchecked; causes frustration, wasted chances and missed opportunities. While many assume procrastination is simply a matter of motivation or laziness, there is much more to it than meets the eye. Recent research has shed light on the crucial role that emotions play in procrastination. In fact, emotions such as fear, guilt, and self-doubt are often the driving forces behind procrastination.In this podcast, we will explore the emotional elements that contribute to procrastination and why it is so important to understand them. We will discuss how emotions affect our decision-making processes and how they can lead us to delay important tasks. We will also explore practical strategies for managing these emotions and overcoming procrastination.Join us as we delve into the science behind procrastination and uncover the emotional roots of this common behavior. Whether you struggle with procrastination yourself or simply want to better understand the psychology of human behavior, this podcast is for you.

Searching for information in today's World is like trying to drink from a firehouse. We have graduated to a thought based economy. In this episode, I talk about how to unlock your problem-solving and creative thinking potential with constraint-based thinking. This innovative approach focuses on limitations and constraints to find creative solutions that meet specific requirements. With constraint-based thinking, you'll experience improved problem-solving, increased creativity, better decision-making, better alignment of objectives, and increased accountability. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_TVe7mIx-SDnQM__dkvrQ Follow Marc Rhodes: Instagram: https://instagram.com/marc_rhodes_htk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Shop for HTK Merchandise: https://hardtokillcoaching.myshopify.com Learn More About Us Here: https://www.marcrhodescoaching.com

Decision making is in immeasurably expensive process, in every sense. The time and shear mental energy required to do it means that we are often leaking performance in every area of life, unless we create a better solution. Failure to leverage our solutions results in reduced executive function, wasted time and an inability to make quick, concise and effective decisions over even the most trivial decisions - and this is before we add in "what should I eat, what should I train today, should I be doing zone 2 cardio" etc etc In this episode I walk us through how we can overcome decision fatigue by leveraging how and when we make decisions.

Humans are infinitely complex systems. Parts of our whole are in intimate interconnection. Yet still - Coaches and PT's attempt to isolate one singular variable in an infinitely complex biological, psychological, sociological organism.. Leaving the client, you, dazed and confused as to why things aren't working.. aren't sustainable.. or can't be replicated. Our component parts cannot exist independently of the whole, or cannot be understood without reference to the whole.. In this episode - I run through how parts can only be understood in relation to the whole.. demonstrating that you cannot break things down to study them, but instead that everything has to be understood in relation to the whole.

Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker is a ThruDark Co-founder, Former SBS operator and most recently - a published Author of his soon-to-be released book "The Hard Road Will Take You Home". In this episode; we run through the lesser known facts of his life, his story and world views.. From his 13 years of distinguished and decorated military service; 10 of those within UKSF, to creating an award winning clothing brand that offers the highest quality products imaginable to those in the pursuit of excellence… We uncover his experiences, mental frameworks and beliefs that lead him to these levels of peak performance.