Comfort feels safe — but over time, it quietly erodes the life you’re capable of living.

In this powerful episode of The Turning Point, I chat with former UK Special Forces operator, bestselling author, and BREAK-POINT CEO Ollie Ollerton for a deeply honest conversation about discipline, identity, and the standards that ultimately define a man.

Ollie shares the formative experiences that shaped his resilience, from early adversity to operating in environments where excuses simply don’t exist. Together, we explore why so many men drift into comfortable patterns, how self-limiting beliefs take hold, and what it truly requires to step forward when every part of you wants to retreat.

This isn’t a conversation about extremes — it’s about ownership. The small daily decisions that compound over time. The courage to confront the stories you’ve been telling yourself. And the understanding that discipline is not restriction… it is the structure that creates freedom.

If you’ve ever felt the pull of a bigger life, sensed you’re capable of more, or recognised that comfort may be costing you your future — this episode will challenge how you think and inspire you to act.

Because every man reaches moments where the path divides.

One leads back to the familiar.
The other leads toward the man you are capable of becoming.

The question is — which direction will you choose?

Discipline, discomfort, and the moments that define us

In this episode of The Turning Point, I sit down with George Mahood — endurance athlete and author of Operation Ironman — for an honest conversation about discipline, discomfort, and the quiet decisions that shape who we become.

We go beyond the headlines of endurance sport to explore the mental battles, self-doubt, and daily commitment behind Operation Ironman - One Man's Four Month Journey from Hospital Bed to Ironman Triathlon. George shares what training taught him about consistency, identity, and choosing progress over comfort when motivation fades.

We also talk about turning points — the moments where drift stops and action begins — and the powerful parallels between endurance challenges and rebuilding yourself after a major life reset.

If you’re navigating change, questioning your limits, or looking for proof that steady discipline can restore confidence and direction, this episode will resonate.

Buy George's book on Amazon here: Operation Ironman