Optimism in the Face of Death: Jay Morton on Everest, Extreme Diving & The SAS #25

Episode 25,   Aug 25, 2023, 12:00 AM

When you picture resilience, Jay Morton is the blueprint.Mountains, motorsport and military service are among the countless expeditions that push Jay to his limits, scaling Mount Everest twice and serving for 14 years with parachute and Special Forces experience.Behind these achievements is a resilient mind and unrelentingly positive mindset, in spite of life-threatening dangers.Join us for an episode of Off Script bound to build your mental fortitude, open your horizons, and help you achieve...

When you picture resilience, Jay Morton is the blueprint.

Mountains, motorsport and military service are among the countless expeditions that push Jay to his limits, scaling Mount Everest twice and serving for 14 years with parachute and Special Forces experience.

Behind these achievements is a resilient mind and unrelentingly positive mindset, in spite of life-threatening dangers.

Join us for an episode of Off Script bound to build your mental fortitude, open your horizons, and help you achieve more.

This episode covers

  • Jay’s family upbringing, balancing academia with physical fitness
  • IQ and EQ, using emotional intelligence
  • Scaling Everest twice, with complications on his second expedition
  • The resilience and culture of care among Sherpas 
  • Military service for 14 years, with Special Forces experience
  • Processing the scariest near-death moments
  • Conflicting approaches to achieving mental wellbeing
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