He was told no more than once.

Joseph England had one goal: become a Green Beret.

Then a car accident changed everything.

Injuries from that crash kept him from getting medically qualified for Special Forces. For most people, that would’ve been the end of the road.

It wasn’t for him.

Instead of quitting, he fought for a support role in Special Forces.

Then he was disqualified again.

Most people would have accepted it.

He didn’t.

Joseph tried out for — and was selected into — one of the most highly secretive Tier 1 Special Operations Units in the world.

He served there for years.

Then transitioned to becoming an Army Blackhawk pilot.

This episode isn’t about a perfect path.

It’s about:

• Refusing to accept no

• Finding another way

• Reinventing yourself when the door slams shut

• And building resilience when your dream gets ripped away

If you’ve ever:

• Been told you’re not good enough

• Been medically disqualified

• Been sidelined by injury

• Had your plan blow up in your face

This one’s for you.

Find out more about Joe here:

IG @stoicviking2025

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheStoicViking

Email: Thestoicviking2025@gmail.com

On this week's Team Room episode, we welcome back 18GoodGuy—but this time, the conversation goes deeper. Instead of just the professional side, Lee opens up about who he really is. From stories about his childhood, to his favorite hobbies, to the person who's had the biggest influence on his life, this episode gives you a personal look at the man behind the name.

This week I'm sitting down with Sean "Buck" Rogers, the founder of the FNG Academy, for an interview the community has been asking for.

We cover it all:

• Why Buck hasn't been in many videos lately 👀

• What's next for the FNG Academy 🔥

• And some behind-the-scenes insights you won't want to miss 🎯

If you've been waiting to hear directly from Buck, this is the conversation you've been looking for. Tap in and get the inside scoop on the future of FNG Academy.

In this episode of Team Room, I'm joined by the one and only Dr. David Walton, aka TFVooDoo – Special Forces veteran, author, and the go-to expert when it comes to crushing SFAS. He's literally written the book on what it takes to succeed, and this conversation was packed with insight, honesty, and a few good laughs.

We dive into everything from mental prep to feet care, journaling, Team Week, and even r/GreenBerets (yes, it gets spicy). Dr. Walton brings deep knowledge, hard-earned wisdom, and a refreshingly real take on how to not just survive SFAS — but dominate it.

• 15:12 – Main indicators of success at Selection

• 18:30 – The underrated power of journaling

• 21:40 – The truth behind Team Week

• 23:25 – Training your mind for the suck

• 30:50 – Why having a coach or mentor matters

• 33:45 – Land Nav: how to actually get good at it

• 44:15 – Common prep mistakes that could cost you

• 51:30 – How to get better at rucking (without destroying your feet)

• 54:40 – How much time do you really need to prep for SFAS?

• 58:15 – Are AI-generated training plans worth it?

• 1:00:40 – What's going on in r/GreenBerets

• 1:08:00 – Yes… we talk feet pics (and why they matter)

Whether you're aiming for a Green Beret or just love a good deep dive into performance and mindset, this episode delivers.

Subscribe, share, and welcome back to the Team Room.