Jan 11 2025 114 mins
In this episode of The Alpha Human Podcast, host Lawrence Rosenberg interviews Dean Stott, a former British Special Forces operator, record-breaking adventurer, and author of the book "Relentless: From Special Operations to World Record Breaker." As one of the first British Army Special Forces soldiers to pass the Special Boat Service (SBS) selection process (a path traditionally reserved for Royal Marines), Dean’s story is a testament to determination, persistence, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence.
Throughout the conversation, we delve into the mindset, traits, and qualities that have defined Dean’s remarkable journey ... from his time in Special Forces to his transition into the high-stakes world of private security, where he earned renown for his expertise in executing complex evacuations in countries facing civil war, military coups, and societal collapse ... including single-handedly orchestrating the evacuation of the Canadian embassy during the Libyan crisis and aiding in the extraction of over 1,000 individuals during the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.
Additionally, we explore Dean's ability to lead with humility, his mastery of transforming fear into focused confidence through relentless preparation, and his remarkable capacity to harness negativity as fuel for success.
The interview also dives into Dean’s record-breaking 14,000-mile cycling journey along the Pan-American Highway, where his relentless mindset and dedication to a higher purpose (raising £1 Million for mental health) fueled him to overcome extreme terrain and temperatures to become the first person to ever cycle the Pan Am in under 100 days.
Links:
https://www.deanstott.com/
Instagram: @deanstott
Throughout the conversation, we delve into the mindset, traits, and qualities that have defined Dean’s remarkable journey ... from his time in Special Forces to his transition into the high-stakes world of private security, where he earned renown for his expertise in executing complex evacuations in countries facing civil war, military coups, and societal collapse ... including single-handedly orchestrating the evacuation of the Canadian embassy during the Libyan crisis and aiding in the extraction of over 1,000 individuals during the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.
Additionally, we explore Dean's ability to lead with humility, his mastery of transforming fear into focused confidence through relentless preparation, and his remarkable capacity to harness negativity as fuel for success.
The interview also dives into Dean’s record-breaking 14,000-mile cycling journey along the Pan-American Highway, where his relentless mindset and dedication to a higher purpose (raising £1 Million for mental health) fueled him to overcome extreme terrain and temperatures to become the first person to ever cycle the Pan Am in under 100 days.
Links:
https://www.deanstott.com/
Instagram: @deanstott