This week, I am on a mission with ThruDark Co-founder, distinguished Special Forces Operator, and star of the hit series SAS: Who Dares Wins, Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker.

With an impressive 13 years of distinguished and decorated military service, within the Special Forces and as a highly experienced Chief Sniper Instructor, Staz comes with some phenomenal stories to tell for anyone who wants to succeed and thrive under pressure.

From being awarded the Afghanistan campaign medal, Queen's diamond jubilee medal, and the illustrious Conspicuous Gallantry Cross to navigating the uncharted territory of civilian life again, Staz has defeated the odds at every step of the way.

Now the co-founder of a multimillion-pound clothing company, ThruDark, Staz tells us how the hard lessons he learned from the military have been applied to the business world, which has undoubtedly put them on the global stage as the "go-to" technical clothing company.

Incredible stories. Incredible inspiration. Incredible interview live now on the On a Mission podcast 🔥

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A knee injury derailed his football aspirations, leading to multiple surgeries and ultimately preventing him from playing in the university league. But resilience kicked in, and he became determined to overcome and succeed.
• Despite setbacks, Staz's determination allowed him to find new opportunities and pursue other passions.
• Staz credits his grandparents for their unwavering support and sacrifice in raising him and his brother after the loss of their mother. There’s no support like that of those who love you.
• Staz’s ability to channel his anger and use it as a driving force has been both a strength and a challenge throughout his life, fuelling his success but also requiring him to navigate the fine line between aggression and control.

BEST MOMENTS

"Never judge a book by its cover and never judge a name by its name."

"I've never struggled with ego, you know, and ego has got its place. And when it's channelled in the right way, we need ego."

"I remember being handed stacks of cards from these scouts or coaches from these universities and it was like, 'Look, we're looking for kids with your kind of skills to come in on a full scholarship.'"

"At 17, 18 years old, a year seems like a lifetime."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Athletic Greens - http://athleticgreens.com/onamission

Anthony Stazicker Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stazthrudark/?hl=en

ABOUT THE HOST

Not so long ago, life was barely recognisable for Ellie McKay, raising three children under five, battling post-natal depression, facing redundancy and walking into the job centre to claim benefits with a double pram, no confidence, and wracked with insecurities.

Fast forward to today, and life looks very different. Ellie committed to turning her life around for herself and her family. Following this commitment, she got to work and has now built multiple successful companies, as well as having created a multimillion-pound property portfolio from a standing start.

Ellie is now on a mission to make a positive impact and add value to others through her podcast which has attracted phenomenal guests worldwide. The show is specifically to help those trying to reach their full potential through its inspirational and motivational content, as well as challenging conventional wisdom to discuss all the “hot topics” in a relentless pursuit of the truth.

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