Wes Masters MC (Military Cross)

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Wes Masters was awarded the Military Cross by Her Majesty The
Queen for his actions on the battlefield in Afghanistan on the
4th of July 2013.

Wes ran hundreds of metres across dangerous ground surrounded by
Taliban firing points, carrying heavy equipment, in stifling heat
to tend to his comrade who had taken a shot in the throat from a
Taliban sharp-shooter.  His actions kept the wounded soldier
in the fight. That wounded soldier was a sniper, who then went on
to have a significant impact on the battle, and undoubtedly
preserved the lives of many of his teammates, whilst reducing the
threat and capability of the enemy they were fighting.

That injured comrade was Simon Moloney, who was awarded the
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his actions on that same day.
Simon has told his side of the story in a previous episode of the
podcast.

This is Wes Masters' story.

In this episode, we cover:


Why Wes joined the Military

His journey through the training process, to the battlefield

"Every day is a legs day"

The events that unfolded on that life defining day

Being awarded the Military Cross by the Queen

Mental health implications upon discharging from the Military

The tools Wes has used to build himself towards the man he
aspires to be



Be prepared for some dark humour, too much swearing, and
previously untold stories.

Your host - Shaun Kober
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Your guest - Wes Masters
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Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a
unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various
stages of life.

"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."


The odds were stacked against me:


Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work,
abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years
period of my life


Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping
school


At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my
pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new
life in the workforce - 2000

14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work
and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier,
at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit
to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the
best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning
coach
38+: The next evolution begins

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