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Ep 23 - Iron Mindset with Helicopter Rescue Swimmer with Jason Quinn

Episode #23

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/

 

Connect with Jason!

Website: https://therealresq.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealresq

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-LHabIqUQstra2oD8p9fg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealresq



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Key Quotes


“You want to be around people that challenge you, that push you into those new levels.” – Jason Quinn

 

“That winning attitude that mindset of pushing yourself harder was everybody and you fed off each other constantly.” – Jason Quinn