From SAS To Everest: The Decision That Shifted Everything

Jay Morton spent 14 years in the British military, including 10 Jay Morton spent 14 years in the British military, including 10 years in the SAS Special Air Service.

Then one quiet moment in the Alps changed everything.

In this Thursday Bite-Sized episode of Screw It Just DO It, Jay shares the exact moment he realised there was more to life than chasing promotion inside the Special Forces.

Standing on a mountain ridge, eating a sandwich, he made a decision that would take him from elite military operator to two-time Mount Everest summitier and high performance expedition leader.

We talk about:

Leaving a high-status career without a rigid plan

Why Everest became the next proving ground

The difference between physical toughness and mental resilience

Why growth only happens when you deliberately make life hard

Jay reflects on summiting Everest twice, guiding clients through extreme pressure, and why he refuses to reach the end of life with regret.

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