The Freedom Project

Mental Edge 90: How to Expand Your Mental Capacity & Thrive Under Pressure

If you’re ambitious, you probably feel like you’re at capacity.

You’re pushing for more success—but the more you take on, the heavier it feels.

You’re maxed out. Stretched thin. Always under pressure.

Most people will tell you to do less.

But that’s not the answer.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

• Why pressure builds up—and why most people handle it wrong.
• The real reason you feel maxed out—and what to do about it.
• How to expand your mental capacity so you can handle more—without burning out.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know how much more I can take,” this episode will show you the way forward.

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Mental Edge 89: 400 years of war—and the secret that finally ended it

For 400 years, the Comanches were unstoppable.

They fought against state-backed armies with cutting-edge weapons—and won with bows and arrows.

Every officer who tried to defeat them failed.

Until one man changed the game completely.

And the way he did it? It’s the exact strategy you need to win the battle inside your own mind.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

• How one of history’s greatest warrior cultures held their ground for centuries.
• The one mindset shift that finally ended the war.
• Why fighting yourself only makes your struggles stronger—and what to do instead.

If you’re tired of battling your own mind, this episode will change how you see everything.

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• Website: www.tomfoxley.me

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Mental Edge 88: The Hidden Truth About Those Who Reach Their Potential

The people who keep leveling up in life all realise one thing that most people don’t.

And once you see it, you’ll never approach challenges the same way again.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

• The two levels of every challenge—and why most people only focus on one.
• The real reason some people hit their limit while others keep growing.
• How to turn every struggle into an opportunity to become who you’re meant to be.

If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to keep evolving while others stay stuck, this episode will show you the missing piece.

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Mental Edge 87: The 3 Components of Mental Fitness & How to Train Them

If you feel confused about how to train your mind, you’re not alone.

Every so-called expert tells you something different.

But elite mental fitness comes down to just three components:

1. Resilience – Your ability to adapt to stress and thrive.
2. Clarity – The power to see yourself, your path, and your potential clearly.
3. Character – Becoming who you’re meant to be through deliberate training.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down exactly how to train each one so you can start operating at a higher level immediately.

If you’re tired of mindset confusion, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to mental fitness.

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• Website: www.tomfoxley.me

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Mental Edge 86: Why Traditional Self-Improvement is Failing You

You’ve tried podcasts, books, therapy, business coaching, meditation apps…

And you’re still not where you want to be.

The problem isn’t you. The problem is that these tools aren’t designed for high performers like you.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

• Why traditional self-improvement isn’t enough.
• The three major flaws in books, coaching, and courses.
• What elite mental fitness actually looks like—and why it’s the missing piece in your growth.

If you feel like you’ve been doing everything right but still not breaking through, this episode is for you.

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• Website: www.tomfoxley.me

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Mental Edge 85: The Stolen Cow & The Secret to True Freedom

I woke up to find a cow on the kitchen table.

And somehow, that moment taught me one of the most important lessons about freedom.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share:

• The ridiculous stolen cow story from my ski season in France.
• Why most business owners get trapped in a game that doesn’t serve them.
• The 3 types of clarity you need to create real freedom.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re building a life that doesn’t quite feel right, this episode is for you.

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Mental Edge 84: The Moment I Discovered if I Was a Coward or a Hero

An avalanche roared toward us, and in that split second, I discovered who I really was.

It wasn’t luck or instinct—it was mental training.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share the moment when everything was on the line, and how it taught me that high performance isn't about rising to expectations, but about falling back on preparation.

I also discuss:

• Why leaving critical moments to chance is a massive mistake.
• How everyday challenges are your personal avalanches.
• Why elite mental fitness is the only way to ensure you’re ready when it matters most.

If you've ever wondered whether you're truly prepared for life’s biggest moments, this episode is for you.

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• Website: www.tomfoxley.me

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Mental Edge 83: Why Mental Health Advice is Screwing Over High Performers

The mental fitness world is failing ambitious people.

It’s the only area where the dominant advice is “just be less ambitious.”

Nowhere else in life would you be told to stop trying to be better.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

• The ridiculous double standard in mental health advice.
• Why your ambition isn’t the problem—your training is.
• How to increase your mental resilience instead of lowering your goals.

If you’ve ever been told to “just relax and stop pushing so hard”, this episode is for you.

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Mental Edge 82: You don’t need to do less—you need to get stronger

You’ve got big goals, big responsibilities, and a lot on your plate.

And when it starts to feel like too much?

The weak will tell you to do less.

But that’s not the answer.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

• Why people want you to stay small and unexceptional.
• The real reason pressure feels overwhelming.
• How to increase your capacity for challenge instead of backing down.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, this episode will show you how to handle more—without burning out.

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• Instagram: @tomfoxley
• Website: www.tomfoxley.me

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Mental Edge 81: If you're stuck, ask yourself this

When you don’t know what to do, ask yourself one thing:

“What makes the best adventure?”

Because life isn’t about playing it safe. It’s about leaning into challenge, risk, and uncertainty.

In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I explore:

• Why we lose our sense of adventure as we get older.
• The 3-question test to know if you should take the leap.
• How my leap into the unknown changed everything.

If you’ve been stuck in indecision or fear, this episode will push you to finally take action.

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• Instagram: @tomfoxley
• Website: www.tomfoxley.me

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