The Freedom Project

Mental Edge 120: The Elite Military Skill Every Business Owner Must Learn

What separates those who push through brutal setbacks from those who give up? In this episode, Tom shares a raw story from Royal Marines Commando training to uncover the psychological skill more powerful than talent: grit. You’ll learn why most business owners unknowingly train their minds to quit—and how to rewire your brain for unshakable resilience, using neuroscience-backed tools like the Reticular Activating System. Plus, you’ll hear how one founder transformed her mindset and results in just 12 weeks.

Mental Edge 119: Breaking Limits, Neuroplasticity & Tears

Hitting your lowest point isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s an invitation to grow.

In this episode, I share one of my hardest nights as a parent and how it exposed the next level of my mental fitness. We’ll explore why discomfort is a gift, how neuroplasticity works under stress, and why the real transformation comes from failure reps—both in the gym and in life.

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Mental Edge 118: The Edge of Discomfort

You won’t always know what’s holding you back.
But you’ll always feel it—like friction and fear at the edges of your comfort zone.

In this episode, I unpack how to grow when you can’t see the next step clearly—through the lens of Anders Ericsson’s deliberate practice, the Yerkes-Dodson Law, and personal stories of my own journey and my clients.

If you’re ready to turn that discomfort into fuel—start here.

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Mental Edge E117: The 3 Rules of Unrelenting Growth

Growth doesn’t come from motivation. It comes from meaning, alignment, and facing what scares you most.

In this episode, I share the 3 rules for unrelenting growth—through the real stories of Amelia Earhart and Theodore Roosevelt. You’ll discover why discomfort isn’t a threat, but an invitation—and how to build a life that feels like yours, from the inside out.

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Mental Edge 116: What HRV and Samurai Can Teach You About Stress

Feeling overwhelmed? It’s not because you’re weak—it’s because you’re overloaded.

In this episode, I unpack what stress really is, how your mind and body respond to pressure, and what to do when the weight of life starts dragging you down. We’ll explore the science of cognitive load, HRV, and mental conditioning—plus what an undefeated samurai can teach you about calm.

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Mental Edge 115: What Shackleton, Seneca, and Kaizen Have in Common

You don’t need 10/10 days. You need 6/10 days—consistently.

In this episode, I break down why the real drivers of success aren’t peak performance or fleeting motivation—but quiet, relentless consistency. Through the lens of Kaizen, Stoicism, and Shackleton’s leadership, we explore how you can build elite mental fitness by doing the reps—especially when you don’t feel like it.

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Mental Edge 114: What’s Your Mental Fitness Stack?

You’ve got your creatine, your D3, your fish oil. But what are you doing to train your mind?

In this episode, I break down the overlooked power of a mental fitness routine—what I call your mental fitness stack. You’ll learn how short daily practices like breathwork and journaling upgrade your biology, reshape your mindset, and give you the clarity and composure most people never train for.

Because mental strength isn’t motivation—it’s repetition.

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Mental Edge 113: The Tree, The Baby, and The Goodbye

We are born.
We experience a whole bunch of sensory impressions.
Then we die.

In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about saying goodbye—and why moments like this reveal what truly matters. You’ll learn how mental fitness prepares you not just for performance, but for presence. For emotion. For meaning.

Because when you train your mind to face life as it is…
You stop coasting.
You start living.

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Mental Edge 112: Why Autopilot Is Killing Your Potential

Your brain is built to grow. But if you’re feeling stuck, bored, or numb—it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because you’ve stopped doing things that light you up.

In this episode, I unpack a weekend DIY project—and why it reminded me how powerful novelty, challenge, and hands-on engagement are for mental fitness.

You’ll learn why apathy is your real enemy, how neuroplasticity fuels growth, and what it really means to train your brain like your body.

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Mental Edge 111: Have The Balls to Aim At A Life You Love

You don’t fail because you’re weak—you fail because you’re scared to aim.

In this episode, I take you back to the moment I sent a 20-foot backflip off a cliff—and what it taught me about committing fully to a life that matters. You’ll learn why clarity beats caution, why half-measures kill progress, and what it really takes to land the moves that scare you.

No more vague goals. No more hesitation.
Pick your landing spot.
Commit like hell.

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