22 SAS Sergeant Major: The Hardest Part of SAS Selection, Building Resilience, & More | Melvyn Downes
Inspire change.17 Okt 2025

22 SAS Sergeant Major: The Hardest Part of SAS Selection, Building Resilience, & More | Melvyn Downes

In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Melvyn Downes, former British SAS soldier, author, and motivational speaker. Melvyn shares an extraordinary journey from growing up on one of Europe’s largest council estates to serving over two decades in the British military, including twelve years in the SAS. He opens up about facing racism as a young boy in Stoke-on-Trent, the lessons his Jamaican father taught him about resilience and standing up for himself, and how those experiences shaped his determination to succeed. Melvyn talks about the harsh realities of military life, from the fear of combat in Northern Ireland and the Gulf War to the grueling SAS selection process that tests every limit of the human body and mind. Throughout, he reflects on leadership, discipline, and the power of perseverance, reminding listeners that true strength comes from refusing to quit, no matter how hard the mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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