Ep. 23 - How Mindset Plays a Major Role in Success with Jason Quinn The Art of Winning

Jason Quinn served 12 years in the USCG. Started in VA, NC, then spent a few years in AK and finished his service in CA. Since he got out of the Coast Guard, he’s still dedicating his time to working in helicopters around the world. He has been blessed to be able to work in eight different countries and flown on twelve different helicopters. He has had the opportunity to work on everything from hoisting to long line to fast rope. He has worked on buildings, powerlines, boats, open water, swift water, cliffs, mountains, forests and desserts. He relates how being surrounded by like-minded individuals who are constantly pushing themselves can help foster growth in those who are seeking it.



[00:01 - 10:34] Who is Jason Quinn? 
Jason discusses his mindset for success, committing to success and how to control your mind to achieve amazing things He shares that he joined the coast guard right after high school He trained as a coast guard rescue swimmer He is amazed at what your mind and body can tolerate Quitting was never an option He says that it’s important to have a specific mindset He talks about his experiences in coast guard rescue school  
[10:35 - 22:41] How Mindset Plays a Major Role in Success
Jason speaks about having rhabdomyolysis when he was hospitalized while training He had the conviction to succeed and not accept defeat Finding different ways to succeed Tricking your own mind to succeed He talks about the maturity level that plays a role  
[22:42 - 28:41] Emphasizing Patience and Focus for Challenging Issues
Jason discusses how you should maximize your effort to rescue What shaped his experience of the coast guard Jason recalls first rescue He later had more challenging rescues, including a fishing vessel that was on fire and six people that are still on board He describes the mindset he brought to each rescue, emphasizing patience and focus
[28:42 - 38:41] The Reason Why You’re Pushed to The Limit
Jason describes what a survival suit is: It is a gumby suit for cold water He describes another rescue that his team made from a sinking ship Three men on the stem of the vessel who were not able to use survival suits Unfortunately, the captain was not able to survive, CPR was performed before he passed away and another person He discusses how all eyes were on him to rescue the captain and was unable to do so He understood why he’s getting trained the way he was in coast guard rescue school  
[38:42 – 50:12] Having the Winning Attitude and The Mindset of Pushing Yourself
Jason shares his experiences with the Kodiak group where they embraced their drive to win the pool He committed to push himself to the limit He fed off from the winning attitude, the mindset of pushing yourself He advises the you want to be with people who challenges you and push you into those new levels He compares the practice of medicine and CrossFit He says that we all need to do something you Getting more information out there for people to study and learn You have to consistently improve He argues that a standard operating procedure or SOP is important for any business or military operation, and that individuals should review their practices frequently He discusses the use of different tools and equipment in jiujitsu and how they can be effectively used in specific situations  
[50:13 – 01:02:00] Closing Segment
What has been the biggest catalyst for growth in your life? He says that he changes, he re-navigates as life happens When money’s not an issue, what do you do? One of the perks of his career is to travel What brings you the most joy in life? He says that his wife and kids, his family bring him the most joy in life You can find out more about Jason and his business at https://therealresq.com/  
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