He Got the Last Thing He Wanted. It Changed His Life | Jay Morton

About this episode

Jay Morton wanted Air Troop when he joined the SAS. Instead, he was sent to Mountain Troop. It was the last posting he wanted and, at the time, he was gutted. Looking back, that unwanted decision became one of the defining moments of his life. Mountain Troop introduced Jay to climbing, exploration and adventure, eventually taking him towards Everest and a life in the mountains. What felt like the wrong direction turned out to be the one he needed. In this Founder Classic episode of Screw It Just DO It, I revisit my conversation with Jay about that sliding doors moment, the fear of unfulfilled potential, vulnerability and what happens when achievement stops giving you the answers you…