In this conversation, Jay sits down with Olympic medalist and world champion fencer Miles Chamley-Watson to explore the mindset behind true resilience. Miles opens up about how fencing became his anchor through a difficult childhood, and the lessons shaped by failure, racism, family trauma, and the pressure of competing on the world’s biggest stages. Together, they unpack how confidence is earned through competence, how adversity can be turned into fuel, and why real success is staying rooted in who you are while creating opportunities for others. Throughout the episode, Miles shares the principles that helped him turn setbacks into purpose and use his platform to inspire the next generation.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Turn Setbacks Into Fuel for Success

How to Perform Under Extreme Pressure

How to Build Resilience Through Adversity

How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Decisions

How to Create a Life Bigger Than Your Achievements

How to Be the Person Others Can Look Up To

No matter where you are in your journey, remember that you don’t have to be perfect to move forward. Keep learning, stay true to who you are, and trust that growth often happens in the moments that test you the most.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:39 Why Is It So Hard to Fit In?

03:28 How Fencing Changed My Life

04:47 The Power of the Right Guidance

06:59 Why Every Great Athlete Needs a Mentor

09:09 Learn to Lose Before You Learn to Win

10:28 Bouncing Back From Your Biggest Defeat

13:58 Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally White Sport

16:19 Turning Anger Into a Competitive Advantage

18:22 What It Takes to Train Like a World-Class Fencer

20:47 Preparing for Competition Day

21:57 Reading and Anticipating Your Opponent

23:06 The Tragic Incident That Changed Fencing Forever

27:50 The Road to Olympic Success

33:00 Reconnecting With an Estranged Parent

39:15 When Life Leaves You Feeling Helpless

44:50 Staying True to Yourself Through Success

46:38 The Role Models Who Shaped My Life

51:01 The Importance of Strong Male Friendships 

53:20 What is Inside a Professional Fencer’s Gear Bag?

57:17 Miles on Final Five 

Episode Resources:

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