# Missiles Over Dubai: A Real Time Test of Mental Toughness

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Podcast: [The Built For Pressure Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-built-for-pressure-podcast-7108833)
Published: 2026-03-01T11:56:38+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/516d8754
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## Resource

Our next intake starts next week heres how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8LN8QYrZ00 In this episode, I break down what real mental toughness looks like when chaos hits without warning, drawing on my account of being in the UAE when missiles flew overhead amid an outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. I was over in the UAE visiting and running a session for those I work alongside. What started as a high performance team session in Dubai quickly turned into a live test of leadership under pressure when missile alerts began coming through across the UAE. In that moment, the focus shifted from training intensity to decision making, emotional control and protecting what matters most. I unpack the psychological cycle people move through when faced with sudden challenge: Denial, anger, bargaining and depression. Most get stuck there. Elite performers train themselves to reach acceptance quickly. Acceptance is not weakness. It is the acknowledgement that reality has changed and the ability to adapt immediately. It is the foundation of effective leadership in crisis. I also speak about preparedness, seeking counsel from those with experience, regulating your internal dialogue and training your nervous system long before chaos arrives. The core message is simple. Resilience is not something you hope shows up. It is something you build in advance so that when the moment comes, you can operate as an asset rather than a liability. The lessons here aren't about the conflict, the lessons are for you to take and implement when your overwhelmed and unsure of your next move. 🔗 Connect with me: Linkedin: @willfoden Instagram: @willfoden Website www.builtforpressure.net #LeadershipPerformance #Highperformance #ExecutiveMindset #PeakPerformance #BusinessLeadership #EnergyMan…

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