Dean Stott is a former British Special Forces soldier who served in the Special Boat Service (SBS). After a career-ending parachute accident, he transitioned into the private security sector, gaining renown for handling high-risk situations, including evacuating the Canadian Embassy in Libya. He later set two world records for cycling the 14,000-mile Pan-American Highway. Dean is now a motivational speaker, security consultant, adventurer, and podcaster known for tackling extreme challenges. Dean was awarded the distinguished honor of Member of the Most Excellent Order of The British Empire (MBE) for his services to sport, humanitarian and mental health awareness. He embodies resilience and adaptability in both personal and professional pursuits.Dean has led an amazing life and is a master storyteller. We get into his abrupt transition out of the British Special Forces, developing a new path and career based on his strengths, and working with his wife Alana, also an MBE and complete force as Dean's business partner, as well as within her own career as an author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.Sponsors:This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. We are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high-performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Single serve Creatine packets have changed our lives. We no longer go through security with little baggies of white powder. And any time we forget to take our Creatine, we've got a packet in our backpack which eliminates all barriers to adherence. If you want to make your day foolproof, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.