Hi Bart, Thanks so much for taking the time to listen mate. Bill is an absolute legend and incredibly inspiring as you mentioned. Thanks for leaving your comment as well, it means alot! 💯
Wow this guy was the LT in our Platoon in Waiouru '95 Basic training, the year the maunga blew up. Good Boss, very young but switched on, earned the respect of the NCO's who told us his Dad was a legend and he had a lot to live up to. So happy and proud of his achievement's. Well done Sir!
I had a plan to leave this world, and was scrolling the world of You Tube, when I came across this discussion between you both. I listened and whilst doing so, found this conversation revealed a lot about where I was currently - emotionally. As I listened I reflected on my life journey to this day… I have subscribed to Dion Jensen’s work, internalised what a thoughtless person I was being by having a plan to not want to be here. I can’t control others words or actions towards me, what I can and have control over is how I respond to those words or actions - I am going to plan to get to the next checkpoint, then the next and so forth. Aroha Mai korua and thank you.
One of the best podcast regarding the SF mindset. Two high achieving individuals. Absolutely motivating stuff and a variety of important topics covered including mental health. Joe a couple of names that come to mind for you to interview would be Gary ‘Slash’ Brandon and Neville Radford. Love your channel bro, keep up the good work. Onward
Wow really organization that does the dirty work for courpt government and cooperation, not real man and not heros killing innocent people around the world and a given medals very sad, the world knows the big Lie of America war war nothing has changed millions innocent dead and people make money no moral at all justso wrong..FACTS
Without question one of the most rewarding, educational and entertaining podcast’s I’ve had the good fortune to listen to in a long time. Great chemistry and kiwi humor between two ex brothers in arms. Some great wisdom passed down here from Bill Bestic...highly applicable, useful to anyone at any stage in their lives. I can’t recommend this gem of an episode strongly enough!
I was a Pte under Lt Bestic in WCoy 1RNZIR. I remember his concern for his mens welfare and his humility. A great leader and a genuine bloke. A brilliant mentor!! ONWARDS.
I was stuck on my seat for 3 hours watching this amazing podcast with Joe and Bill. What a life Bill has lived - good and bad memories. It still makes it one hell of a life story. To go from SAS to doctor and pilot. It really shows we can really achieve anything we want if we are willing to put the hard work. There a few key life lessons I learnt from this podcast which i am enormously grateful to both of you to facilitate this discussion. Thanks Joe and Bill.
Glad I found this. The mana you both hold stands proud in the forest . Makes me feel safe knowing NZ forces have the real thing. NZ SAS First among equals.
Should add Its the awesome depth of humanity on display that strikes a cord. You are both former tier one special operators second to none. I once had an evening drinking with some NZ all blacks at smokehouse bay on gt barrier island . You both strike me as the same. Not focused on who you are just happy sharing time with others on lives journey.
I loved this. The insights on how to engage with teams outside of the military are relevant to people who have not been in the military too. I remember a peer telling me you catch more with honey than vinegar and not understand what she was saying. I wish I had followed up with her to understand what she meant. It would have saved me many cycles of pain.
Bill, you're an incredible mentor and leader. It's cool to hear others speak about the way you've invested in them as you did in me. My phone call with you after a hefty shift at Royal Perth really inspired me to drive forward as an officer and clinician. I hope you see this and know the impact you've had. Onward.
Well done Joe and Bill. Having a military back ground (Sapper) and then working off shore I can relate. And Bill I had a lot to do with your father in Baghdad back in 2003. A good man.
This podcast is some of the most thought provoking and inspirational material I've ever had the privilege of listening to - thank you Joe for your vision and execution, thanks to Bill for sharing.
Very kind words mate - thank you very much for taking some time out of your day to stop by and have a listen and thanks for leaving us a comment / your thoughts. Greatly appreciated. 💯
So good to see Bill again, time with him in TAD, reminiscing about my time with his dad as CO 1RNZIR Singapore, and then at 1RNZIR in Linton when I was at 2LFG with his soon to be wife, and again in Sydney during my TOD at JOC. An honourable, hard working gentleman. Inspiring and genuine. Cheers, Joe! Ma Nga Hua Tu Tangata - By our Actions, We are Known! ONWARD - WDW
Kia Ora Ross - Really appreciate you having a watch, listen and for your comments. Bill is an incredible person alright. Thanks very much once again brother - Roger that, ONWARD - WDW
Thank you Bill Bestic. Real true Outlook on your life experiences. I feel for yourself and family and wish you all the best in the future. Onward / Ubique . Thank you for your service.
A fantastic podcast! You guys make some superb points about the transition between the military world and the civilian / commercial world ... The military world allows direct orders, criticism to be made, and the truth to be spoken; often with a large degree of piss take. The civilian / commercial world does not like, or accept, people barking orders to get a job done, speaking directly, or in particular speaking the truth .... "You go from being someone to being a nobody" .. Never a truer word spoken ... When people left our unit a WO2 posted this little rhyme on their locker .... "Put your hand in a bucket of water Sink it in til its up to your wrist Pull it out and the hole that's remaining Is a measure of how much you'll be missed' Again a good hearted military style piss take, but never a truer word spoken ... people think they are indispensable, but nobody is ... out the gate and forgotten ... Many people who leave struggle badly. Its a hard nut to crack! Thanks once again
These are great motivating podcasts. Just watched all three while sitting on the bike trainer for 8 hours and 180kms on the clock. Some good take home messages.
Thanks very much Steve - much appreciated mate. Heck 8hrs and 180kms in the saddle. Awesome! Please to hear you got some good take home messages bro. Thank you for watching and listening, giving us some of your valuable time and for leaving us your comments. We’re very grateful. 💯🙏
What an amazing interview by you both, thank you 😊 I did have a laugh about the joke in the classroom, that was me who asked him to tell one that night in Hobby. All the best.
This is so inspiring, educational & appreciation of the dedication & work in the upskilling of a SF Soldier, thankyou Joe & Bill, thankyou for your service & time with us
Man my heart goes out to all the retired servicemen and women, for your services to others namely our country New Zealand much love, may you all find balance of self. This podcast is the best thing for me right now that I needed, thank you P.s. I remember watching the New Zealand SAS Who Dares Wins documentary and the interviewee was the boss being interviewed throughout the program
I had the day off today and I have just finished listening to your podcast, loved it. Insightful, funny and informative. Yes, Brig Bestic pull no punches, great guy. Tku
Mate, that is outstanding. Know his Dad well but didn't know about the details regarding selection etc. I can just imagine Ernie giving a critique like that. Great work, I enjoyed listening.
Kia ora Kevin, honoured to have you stop by mate. That was a crack up for me to hear re: Bills Dad and the calling out of those few at the time. Stay well Kevin.
Great conversation guys, loved everything talked about here. As a sig in the group in the mid 80's, just back from S'pore, watching the boys on cycle, man, what an eye opener. Everyone was so competitive, passing their morse whacking out 18wpm or better, when the pass mark was 8wmp, everything they did, they did at 100mph. Some CSM's, RSM's and heaps of tp Sgts came out of that cycle for the unit, eh Mike and Scotty. Excellent men
Tena koe Craig, bro we really appreciate you taking the time to have a listen mate and for your comments. Man you bring back some memories there with the old morse, competitiveness and wpm….Appreciate your service as well brother 💯🙏👍
Thanks very much @Kae - Great to hear you're looking to join the army. It's a great place - but I'm biased. It's not perfect and not for everyone, but I loved it. Thanks for stopping by and leaving us a comment. 💯 👊
Appreciate you stopping by and having a listen @Tony Stewart 💯 Thanks mate 👊 Bill has some fantastic insights, knowledge and experience and is so humble and capable in his ability to deliver his experiences in a way that people from all walks of life can relate/connect with. I'm still hoping he writes a book. Will keep harassing from time to time 😆 Have a great day/week mate.
Great podcast Joe. Related to so much of that. Respect to Mr Bestic. I agree he should write a book. Glad I came across this. I intend to watch more. When you break your unit motto down it takes on more meaning as you both have shown. Ours was Fortes Fortuna Juvat which is also speaks volumes. Take care.
What an incredible podcast, one of the most inspiring I have listened to in a while! You guys are doing a phenomenal job with this, can't wait to listen to more!
I think we'll all agree we are not defined by others, we need to be positive our disorders are just injuries to heal as we continue our endless pursuit of excellence. Joe and Bill you nailed it on this podcast thank you for putting this out it will help and inspire many.
Much respect and appreciation for your time and comments @Misty Morning. Thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving us some of your thoughts. Much appreciated mate 💯 🙏
Too kind mate - We're very pleased if it can be of some help though. 💯 Thank you for giving some of your time to have a watch/listen. Much appreciated!
@@EpichAotearoa truely grateful for your time you take n put into theses podcasts, me myself im 17 joining the nzdf this month next year n my end goal is the special air service. the content your putting out is giving me a lot better insight for my goal n I truely think I can reach it n go a lot further than I could ever imagine. maybe one day in the future I could go on this podcast myself. truely inspirational
@@foxlz743 So Good to hear young Man. If it helps great - excited for you. FYI I've just released an ebook which focuses on the essentials required when preparing for selection. The second ebook focuses on overcoming self doubt and fear whilst on and even prior to going on selection. This is the link - Absolutely no obligation - just thought I'd share it given your end state objective in joining the unit. www.compelledtosucceed.com/products/pay-it-forward
@@EpichAotearoa absolutely imma get around to it very soon, n thank you truly you are n will be by my side till i join the unit much love keep on growing n grinding brother
Kia Ora Darby, Thank you very much for taking some time to have a listen to Bill and especially for leaving us your thoughts/comment. We really appreciate it!
Really enjoyed the korero between you guys, alot of really insightful views and strategies. Look forward to digging in through more of your episodes. Keep up the mahi 🤙🏽♦️♠️
Fantastic interview. Stumbled across your videos and I'm glad I did. I'm currently retraining within the NZDF and this interview has reinforced and amplified my own thoughts, as well as given me plenty to think about in order to stay on the path. Thanks for the great content, I'll be trawling through the back catalogue and wait keenly for new content. Keep it up!
Thanks very much for stopping by mate and for leaving us your thoughts and kind words - very much appreciated. We're pretty amateurish bro - but we love what we're trying to do and we'll keep trying to get better. Apologies in advance for any poor quality ones bro. Stay Awesome and thanks again.
Always wondered if I could have passed selection when I was younger. But that comment at 40:30 kind of sealed for me that I wouldn't have. At the time I followed the rules most of the time to death. Thanks for the peace of mind. Self selection remark is pretty powerful too. Crosses over to alot of professional aspects or vocations.
@@EpichAotearoa Kia Ora Joe, awesome work on the podcast mate. Good words there about transitions to civy street. Love the quote’bit noisy’ cheers Dave
Hi Joe, Did Bill have an elder brother who served as well? Awesome cast. The transition is not easy and I wish I had seen this sort of stuff years ago.
I would like to see other members share their transition from the military to civie street. Especially members who have formed successful companies such as vertical horizons. Willie Apiata or Dion Jenson. Good mahi Joe, last time I saw Bill was at his farewell in the housing area.
Kia Ora Bro, thanks for your comments and for taking some time to put them down. I've got Dion Jensen on the Pod next next week. Will be sure to upload. Have tried reaching out to Willie but no reply yet. Will keep trying though - he likely gets bombarded with requests so I'm not surprised that he hasn't replied. I'm connecting with Mids soon for the pod - he's running his own business and doing well. Would gladly connect with any of the lads - have heard back from some others who are possibly available in December - so we'll see how we go. Best regards - Joe
@@EpichAotearoa I know Phil Hoki has done well with Vertical Horizons, he would be awesome to listen too. Thats if Hoki is happy to chat. You have Richie Peters and his experiences as a first responder. Jack K because of his police officer joke
@@Stroy2024-d7d hahaha gold brother! Yeah I’m in comms with Richie and Jack and a few other boys. Would definitely love to connect with Phil - I met his sister on a mine site in WA a couple of years back. Recognised the surname and thought I haven’t seen too many with that surname. Asked her and she said yeah that’s her brother - bloody small world. Will be trying to get Jack on, but the timing may not be right for him due to still serving etc. bout you bro?
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Hey Joe, loving this podcast by the way. I'm 20 years old and this year I'm finishing a physiology degree at Otago. I've felt a real pull towards the defence force in the last couple of years and I'm thinking that once I finish, I want to join the army as a field medic. I'm curious as to how the SAS staff themselves with medics, do existing medics do selection? Do they do selection and then specialise once they're in the unit? Cheers again :)
@James Davidson, Good to hear from you mate and thanks for giving some of your valuable time to have a listen. Nice work finishing up your degree. If that's what you're feeling re: the Defence force - I would "HIGHLY" recommend you follow that pull. But I'm extremely biased 😂. Medic is a fantastic role. There are Corp Medics who are posted to the unit and they don't have to do selection in order to be there. But they'd have their own processes around how, who and when someone (in this case - a corp medic) might have the privilege of being posted there. I personally don't know how that piece works for the medic corp. As for operators themselves - due to the nature of the work they do, they are also trained up in advanced medical skills in order to deal with a variety of situations. Those courses are intense - but frikin awesome especially with the skills you come away with. The medics attached to the unit as far as I'm aware would not go out on operations / tasks with badged operators but you will have medics at some sort of base camp. The guys are and need to be pretty self-sufficient whilst out on task and operate with people who have been through the same training etc. You could apply to do selection as a medic if you wanted and possibly stay as a medic if you complete the selection and cycle of training etc. But you'd be better off crossing that bridge and having those discussions if/when the moment/opportunity arises. Hopefully this helps with your question mate - if not feel free to reach out again. Best Regards - Joe.
@@EpichAotearoa Did you personally know any operators who were qualified medics? If so, do they maintain their status as a medic once they are in the unit and do they often use those health qualifications when they do eventually decide to transition out of the army? Cheers.
@@jamesdavidson4586 you'll get all sorts from the defence, medics, engineers, signals, airforce, navy and all the various roles applying for, and in a number of cases passing selection. If you're a medic and you do selection you'll still hold your medic status within the defence force. If you pass everything and make it through you'll likely have the option to serve as an operator or serve as a beret qualified medic - meaning you've passed selection and cycle, but stay in your core role as a medic and you'll receive your beret obviously and have the right to wear it. Most people transitioning out of/from the defence force usually use their trade/skills learned in the defence force when moving into the civilian sector. 👊
Hi @Caleb Albiston I hit Bill up with yr question. Below was his reply - hope it helps mate. I wish there was a shortcut! Took 14 years from leaving Army to qualifying as a consultant anaesthetist.....
Hey mate - Good question. Two things I'd say - 1. I have a great friend (a brother) who did selection at 37 and I was fortunate to be on cycle with him when he was turning 39. I don't reckon that's old at all - but some people do. 2. I would suggest if you're keen to give it a crack go through the NZDF recruitment process. If you're wanting to go the direct entry civilian path (if you're a civilian) then hit up the recruiters and they'll be able to give you the most up to date info. Not sure if that help you at all mate - but if you're keen that's where I would start.
Hey thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it. The reason I asked was because Im ex kiwi army and I worked with someone you may know, Allan Ov....n from SASR, met him in mining 7yrs ago. Im not sure what he saw in me other than doing stupid amounts of burpees and suicides in 40deg heat after work but he kept encouraging me to go for selection and even hit the unit up about getting me to a selection then get OZ citizenship if I passed that and RIO. I didnt go further because my mum got cancer so I wouldnt have been in a good head space for RIO but now thats all passed I got that lingering 'what if' Not sure what OZ/NZ would think of a 40yo applying given the cost of training and service life vs a 25yo. Albeit I aint married and if iv got kids they havnt found me yet. Keep up that podcast, soldiers never stop serving.
I lost count of how many podcasts I have listened to over the years. This has to be one of my favourite ones. Truly inspirational.
Hi Bart,
Thanks so much for taking the time to listen mate. Bill is an absolute legend and incredibly inspiring as you mentioned. Thanks for leaving your comment as well, it means alot! 💯
Wow this guy was the LT in our Platoon in Waiouru '95 Basic training, the year the maunga blew up. Good Boss, very young but switched on, earned the respect of the NCO's who told us his Dad was a legend and he had a lot to live up to. So happy and proud of his achievement's. Well done Sir!
I had a plan to leave this world, and was scrolling the world of You Tube, when I came across this discussion between you both.
I listened and whilst doing so, found this conversation revealed a lot about where I was currently - emotionally.
As I listened I reflected on my life journey to this day…
I have subscribed to Dion Jensen’s work, internalised what a thoughtless person I was being by having a plan to not want to be here.
I can’t control others words or actions towards me, what I can and have control over is how I respond to those words or actions - I am going to plan to get to the next checkpoint, then the next and so forth.
Aroha Mai korua and thank you.
One of the best podcast regarding the SF mindset. Two high achieving individuals. Absolutely motivating stuff and a variety of important topics covered including mental health. Joe a couple of names that come to mind for you to interview would be Gary ‘Slash’ Brandon and Neville Radford. Love your channel bro, keep up the good work.
Onward
Probably the best interview ever. Should be mandatory for all military and law enforcement personnel. Great job Joe and Bill !!
Thank you very much @Mark Lonsdale - very kind words indeed my friend. 💯 🙏 🤝
@@EpichAotearoa Keep up the great work.
Wow really organization that does the dirty work for courpt government and cooperation, not real man and not heros killing innocent people around the world and a given medals very sad, the world knows the big Lie of America war war nothing has changed millions innocent dead and people make money no moral at all justso wrong..FACTS
Without question one of the most rewarding, educational and entertaining podcast’s I’ve had the good fortune to listen to in a long time. Great chemistry and kiwi humor between two ex brothers in arms. Some great wisdom passed down here from Bill Bestic...highly applicable, useful to anyone at any stage in their lives. I can’t recommend this gem of an episode strongly enough!
🙏 Bill is a Legend for sure mate 💯 👊
I was a Pte under Lt Bestic in WCoy 1RNZIR. I remember his concern for his mens welfare and his humility. A great leader and a genuine bloke. A brilliant mentor!! ONWARDS.
💯 Olly - I'll pass on your message to him Bro - Onward!
I was stuck on my seat for 3 hours watching this amazing podcast with Joe and Bill. What a life Bill has lived - good and bad memories. It still makes it one hell of a life story. To go from SAS to doctor and pilot. It really shows we can really achieve anything we want if we are willing to put the hard work. There a few key life lessons I learnt from this podcast which i am enormously grateful to both of you to facilitate this discussion. Thanks Joe and Bill.
I served in 1RNZIR ,when your Father was CO. He was well respected,a great commander and leader of Men.Onward.
Glad I found this.
The mana you both hold stands proud in the forest .
Makes me feel safe knowing NZ forces have the real thing.
NZ SAS First among equals.
Should add
Its the awesome depth of humanity on display that strikes a cord.
You are both former tier one special operators second to none.
I once had an evening drinking with some NZ all blacks at smokehouse bay on gt barrier island .
You both strike me as the same.
Not focused on who you are just happy sharing time with others on lives journey.
I loved this. The insights on how to engage with teams outside of the military are relevant to people who have not been in the military too. I remember a peer telling me you catch more with honey than vinegar and not understand what she was saying. I wish I had followed up with her to understand what she meant. It would have saved me many cycles of pain.
Bill, you're an incredible mentor and leader. It's cool to hear others speak about the way you've invested in them as you did in me. My phone call with you after a hefty shift at Royal Perth really inspired me to drive forward as an officer and clinician.
I hope you see this and know the impact you've had. Onward.
Kia ora Nick - I will pass this on to Bill to make sure he receives your message. Much respect 🙏💯
@@EpichAotearoa Nga Mihi ehoa.
Well done Joe and Bill. Having a military back ground (Sapper) and then working off shore I can relate. And Bill I had a lot to do with your father in Baghdad back in 2003. A good man.
You guys are so legendary here at 34 and wish i was part of nzsas but carpet laying truckdriver lol
The best podcast I have listened to in ages. Served myself 2010-2014, 2/1st. Cheers for your service lads, love your work.
@ Blade Master 92 Appreciate your kind comments bro and thank you for your service brother 💯 🙏
This podcast is some of the most thought provoking and inspirational material I've ever had the privilege of listening to - thank you Joe for your vision and execution, thanks to Bill for sharing.
Very kind words mate - thank you very much for taking some time out of your day to stop by and have a listen and thanks for leaving us a comment / your thoughts. Greatly appreciated. 💯
@@EpichAotearoa Just made a modest donation ex your website, because to me it's worth it - cheers Joe.
@@business_time2610 Mate received it - thank you very much - too kind bro! Thank you. 💯
So good to see Bill again, time with him in TAD, reminiscing about my time with his dad as CO 1RNZIR Singapore, and then at 1RNZIR in Linton when I was at 2LFG with his soon to be wife, and again in Sydney during my TOD at JOC. An honourable, hard working gentleman. Inspiring and genuine. Cheers, Joe! Ma Nga Hua Tu Tangata - By our Actions, We are Known! ONWARD - WDW
Kia Ora Ross - Really appreciate you having a watch, listen and for your comments. Bill is an incredible person alright. Thanks very much once again brother - Roger that, ONWARD - WDW
Thank you Bill Bestic. Real true Outlook on your life experiences. I feel for yourself and family and wish you all the best in the future.
Onward / Ubique .
Thank you for your service.
Fascinating interview and very inspiring! Keep up the good work this channel is going to take off! 👏🏻
Thank you for the kind support and words mate. Much appreciated 💯 🙏
A fantastic podcast! You guys make some superb points about the transition between the military world and the civilian / commercial world ... The military world allows direct orders, criticism to be made, and the truth to be spoken; often with a large degree of piss take. The civilian / commercial world does not like, or accept, people barking orders to get a job done, speaking directly, or in particular speaking the truth ....
"You go from being someone to being a nobody" .. Never a truer word spoken ... When people left our unit a WO2 posted this little rhyme on their locker ....
"Put your hand in a bucket of water
Sink it in til its up to your wrist
Pull it out and the hole that's remaining
Is a measure of how much you'll be missed'
Again a good hearted military style piss take, but never a truer word spoken ... people think they are indispensable, but nobody is ... out the gate and forgotten ...
Many people who leave struggle badly. Its a hard nut to crack!
Thanks once again
These are great motivating podcasts. Just watched all three while sitting on the bike trainer for 8 hours and 180kms on the clock. Some good take home messages.
Thanks very much Steve - much appreciated mate. Heck 8hrs and 180kms in the saddle. Awesome! Please to hear you got some good take home messages bro. Thank you for watching and listening, giving us some of your valuable time and for leaving us your comments. We’re very grateful. 💯🙏
What an amazing interview by you both, thank you 😊
I did have a laugh about the joke in the classroom, that was me who asked him to tell one that night in Hobby. All the best.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your Dad was my OC Alpha Company Singapore 74-75,platoon commander Lt Bernie RI,good times and best days of my life.
This is so inspiring, educational & appreciation of the dedication & work in the upskilling of a SF Soldier, thankyou Joe & Bill, thankyou for your service & time with us
Mate thank you for your time in listening and leaving us a comment. Truly appreciated Sir 👊 💯 🤝
Man my heart goes out to all the retired servicemen and women, for your services to others namely our country New Zealand much love, may you all find balance of self.
This podcast is the best thing for me right now that I needed, thank you
P.s. I remember watching the New Zealand SAS Who Dares Wins documentary and the interviewee was the boss being interviewed throughout the program
Awesome korero! Miss the skydiving days with yah Bill🤙
I had the day off today and I have just finished listening to your podcast, loved it. Insightful, funny and informative. Yes, Brig Bestic pull no punches, great guy. Tku
Thanks very much for giving us some of your valuable time Louisa - much appreciated 💯🙏
Mate, that is outstanding. Know his Dad well but didn't know about the details regarding selection etc. I can just imagine Ernie giving a critique like that. Great work, I enjoyed listening.
Kia ora Kevin, honoured to have you stop by mate. That was a crack up for me to hear re: Bills Dad and the calling out of those few at the time. Stay well Kevin.
@@EpichAotearoa Cheers brother.
Absolutely thought provoking.
Thank you so much for this.
Please keep up your fantastic work. 👍👍👍
Thanks Mate - Bill is a Top Man
Epic chat! Learnt a lot and gave me some ideas on self reflection.
💯 agree with you Brendon - Bill has a great way of making experiences relevant regardless of our backgrounds/professions/aspirations.
Great conversation guys, loved everything talked about here. As a sig in the group in the mid 80's, just back from S'pore, watching the boys on cycle, man, what an eye opener. Everyone was so competitive, passing their morse whacking out 18wpm or better, when the pass mark was 8wmp, everything they did, they did at 100mph. Some CSM's, RSM's and heaps of tp Sgts came out of that cycle for the unit, eh Mike and Scotty. Excellent men
Tena koe Craig, bro we really appreciate you taking the time to have a listen mate and for your comments. Man you bring back some memories there with the old morse, competitiveness and wpm….Appreciate your service as well brother 💯🙏👍
Only had time to catch the front end of this. And will certainly plan to watch the full podcast when time permits. ONWARD
Appreciate you taking the time 💯 Onward
What an awesome kõrero. Nga mihi nui e korua. Onward
Appreciate you taking time to have a listen. Much appreciated 🙏💯
So much value here. Thank you to you both.
Thank you very much bro - Bill is a great dude.
As someone looking to join the army thanks for the informative video, loved it. Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks very much @Kae - Great to hear you're looking to join the army. It's a great place - but I'm biased. It's not perfect and not for everyone, but I loved it. Thanks for stopping by and leaving us a comment. 💯 👊
Thank you guys this is one of thee better podcasts Ive listened to.
Absolute quality lads thank you.
Awesome, very interesting and uplifting korero, cheers... ONWARD
ONWARD Joe - respect brother. Appreciate you having a listen. 🙏
Truly great episode!! Very relatable and open self reflection. Thankyou both!
Thanks very much Dan - Bill is an Awesome human being! thanks very much for taking some time to have a listen mate and for leaving us a comment. 💯 🙏
Great interview! Really cool to hear all of this.
Thanks mate - Yeah Bill is pretty easy to listen to alright. Such an incredible human being.
Powerful bro. Given me guidance now. Shot brother Jack lol. Thank you guys heaps. Mean. ONWARD
Awesome Ronnie, great to hear. Kia ora ol Jack alright lol. Thank you for taking time to have a listen brother - Onward ♦️
Great interview
Best thing I've seen on TH-cam. Many takeaways and very inspiring! Thanks for your work.
Brother, Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words mate. Much appreciated 💯 👊 🙏
Wow ,inspirational podcast indeed.
Amazing korero,interesting life,
What an fantastic interview, some interesting and wise thoughts there
Appreciate you stopping by and having a listen @Tony Stewart 💯 Thanks mate 👊 Bill has some fantastic insights, knowledge and experience and is so humble and capable in his ability to deliver his experiences in a way that people from all walks of life can relate/connect with. I'm still hoping he writes a book. Will keep harassing from time to time 😆 Have a great day/week mate.
Great stuff from Bill, good to hear his real thoughts, good and the bad 👍
Awesome podcast! Thank you!
@Caan H thanks very much for taking time to have a listen and leave us a comment mate. Much appreciated. Definitely great stuff from Bill! 💯
Truly a great interview
Bill is a bloody good man alright. Thanks very much for taking time out of your schedule to have a listen - we really do appreciate it.
Great podcast Joe. Related to so much of that. Respect to Mr Bestic. I agree he should write a book. Glad I came across this. I intend to watch more. When you break your unit motto down it takes on more meaning as you both have shown. Ours was Fortes Fortuna Juvat which is also speaks volumes. Take care.
What an incredible podcast, one of the most inspiring I have listened to in a while!
You guys are doing a phenomenal job with this, can't wait to listen to more!
Thanks very much Sam! Much appreciated brother. Bill is bloody awesome alright!
I think we'll all agree we are not defined by others, we need to be positive our disorders are just injuries to heal as we continue our endless pursuit of excellence.
Joe and Bill you nailed it on this podcast thank you for putting this out it will help and inspire many.
Much respect and appreciation for your time and comments @Misty Morning. Thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving us some of your thoughts. Much appreciated mate 💯 🙏
I listened to whole thing, awesome korero - Daniel Kawana
Kia ora Daniel - much appreciated brother. 💯🙏
Incredible episode, thank you!
two legends on this podcast, so glad I watched learnt a lot going to grow a lot in the future thank you, more podcast I gotta watch
Too kind mate - We're very pleased if it can be of some help though. 💯 Thank you for giving some of your time to have a watch/listen. Much appreciated!
@@EpichAotearoa truely grateful for your time you take n put into theses podcasts, me myself im 17 joining the nzdf this month next year n my end goal is the special air service. the content your putting out is giving me a lot better insight for my goal n I truely think I can reach it n go a lot further than I could ever imagine. maybe one day in the future I could go on this podcast myself. truely inspirational
@@foxlz743 So Good to hear young Man. If it helps great - excited for you.
FYI I've just released an ebook which focuses on the essentials required when preparing for selection. The second ebook focuses on overcoming self doubt and fear whilst on and even prior to going on selection. This is the link - Absolutely no obligation - just thought I'd share it given your end state objective in joining the unit.
www.compelledtosucceed.com/products/pay-it-forward
@@EpichAotearoa absolutely imma get around to it very soon, n thank you truly you are n will be by my side till i join the unit much love keep on growing n grinding brother
@@EpichAotearoa just brought it brother
Great podcast, truly eye opening 🙌
Thanks very much mate.
Some really good nuggets in their about getting on with things. Good podcast
Thanks very much for taking the time to have a watch/listen mate. We appreciate it! 💯🙏
@@EpichAotearoa na, pleasures mine. That was a good watch, definitely had a few epiphanies while watching it.
He should write a book lol. Thanks for sharing mate 🙌
What an awesome korero! tena korua.
Kia ora Jas, appreciate you taking the time to stop by and have a listen brother. 💯
that was really a great interview
Kia Ora Darby, Thank you very much for taking some time to have a listen to Bill and especially for leaving us your thoughts/comment. We really appreciate it!
Really enjoyed the korero between you guys, alot of really insightful views and strategies. Look forward to digging in through more of your episodes. Keep up the mahi 🤙🏽♦️♠️
Kia Ora Brother - thanks for the comments and for taking the time to stop by and have a listen to Bill. He's an incredible man! Take care brother ♦️
Great talk gentleman, Sounds like route Irish, was in Iraq between 2003/6.
Fantastic interview. Stumbled across your videos and I'm glad I did. I'm currently retraining within the NZDF and this interview has reinforced and amplified my own thoughts, as well as given me plenty to think about in order to stay on the path. Thanks for the great content, I'll be trawling through the back catalogue and wait keenly for new content. Keep it up!
Thanks very much for stopping by mate and for leaving us your thoughts and kind words - very much appreciated. We're pretty amateurish bro - but we love what we're trying to do and we'll keep trying to get better. Apologies in advance for any poor quality ones bro. Stay Awesome and thanks again.
Bro awesome korero the boys, “are you a police man?” Shot eah jack 😉🤣
Haha crack up ol jack alright. 🤣💯
Man this was awesome! So many lessons and wisdom.
Great episode
Thanks for stopping by Viti - much appreciated mate 🙏 👊
I really enjoyed this episode.
Needs to be heard by all Services guys, both current and ex-.
Awsome video bro thank you for sharing 👍👍
Home grown - Proud 👏🏻
🙏💯👊 Mean Simon 🙏💯
@@EpichAotearoa Mate, just finished this episode... Awesome.
Always wondered if I could have passed selection when I was younger. But that comment at 40:30 kind of sealed for me that I wouldn't have. At the time I followed the rules most of the time to death. Thanks for the peace of mind. Self selection remark is pretty powerful too. Crosses over to alot of professional aspects or vocations.
Hi Bill, long time no see! Glad all is going good. Regards Dave Neal (section 2IC 7 platoon, whisky company, 1RNZIR, 1995). Onward
Kia Ora David - I'll pass on your message to Bill Mate - Onward. Joe
@@EpichAotearoa Kia Ora Joe, awesome work on the podcast mate. Good words there about transitions to civy street. Love the quote’bit noisy’ cheers Dave
When Bill took over mortar platoon they won the battalion cross country running competition. That was a big deal!
@@david6920-r6z Thank you brother - much appreciated mate. Yeah always makes me laugh those words.
Hi Joe,
Did Bill have an elder brother who served as well?
Awesome cast. The transition is not easy and I wish I had seen this sort of stuff years ago.
Amazing 🙏
I would like to see other members share their transition from the military to civie street. Especially members who have formed successful companies such as vertical horizons. Willie Apiata or Dion Jenson. Good mahi Joe, last time I saw Bill was at his farewell in the housing area.
Kia Ora Bro, thanks for your comments and for taking some time to put them down. I've got Dion Jensen on the Pod next next week. Will be sure to upload. Have tried reaching out to Willie but no reply yet. Will keep trying though - he likely gets bombarded with requests so I'm not surprised that he hasn't replied.
I'm connecting with Mids soon for the pod - he's running his own business and doing well. Would gladly connect with any of the lads - have heard back from some others who are possibly available in December - so we'll see how we go. Best regards - Joe
@@EpichAotearoa I know Phil Hoki has done well with Vertical Horizons, he would be awesome to listen too. Thats if Hoki is happy to chat. You have Richie Peters and his experiences as a first responder. Jack K because of his police officer joke
@@Stroy2024-d7d hahaha gold brother! Yeah I’m in comms with Richie and Jack and a few other boys. Would definitely love to connect with Phil - I met his sister on a mine site in WA a couple of years back. Recognised the surname and thought I haven’t seen too many with that surname. Asked her and she said yeah that’s her brother - bloody small world. Will be trying to get Jack on, but the timing may not be right for him due to still serving etc. bout you bro?
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His dad was our CO at 1RNZIR in Singapore
Hey Joe, loving this podcast by the way. I'm 20 years old and this year I'm finishing a physiology degree at Otago. I've felt a real pull towards the defence force in the last couple of years and I'm thinking that once I finish, I want to join the army as a field medic. I'm curious as to how the SAS staff themselves with medics, do existing medics do selection? Do they do selection and then specialise once they're in the unit? Cheers again :)
@James Davidson, Good to hear from you mate and thanks for giving some of your valuable time to have a listen. Nice work finishing up your degree. If that's what you're feeling re: the Defence force - I would "HIGHLY" recommend you follow that pull. But I'm extremely biased 😂. Medic is a fantastic role.
There are Corp Medics who are posted to the unit and they don't have to do selection in order to be there. But they'd have their own processes around how, who and when someone (in this case - a corp medic) might have the privilege of being posted there. I personally don't know how that piece works for the medic corp.
As for operators themselves - due to the nature of the work they do, they are also trained up in advanced medical skills in order to deal with a variety of situations. Those courses are intense - but frikin awesome especially with the skills you come away with.
The medics attached to the unit as far as I'm aware would not go out on operations / tasks with badged operators but you will have medics at some sort of base camp. The guys are and need to be pretty self-sufficient whilst out on task and operate with people who have been through the same training etc.
You could apply to do selection as a medic if you wanted and possibly stay as a medic if you complete the selection and cycle of training etc. But you'd be better off crossing that bridge and having those discussions if/when the moment/opportunity arises.
Hopefully this helps with your question mate - if not feel free to reach out again. Best Regards - Joe.
@@EpichAotearoa Thanks heaps! Great answer.
@@EpichAotearoa Did you personally know any operators who were qualified medics? If so, do they maintain their status as a medic once they are in the unit and do they often use those health qualifications when they do eventually decide to transition out of the army? Cheers.
@@jamesdavidson4586 you'll get all sorts from the defence, medics, engineers, signals, airforce, navy and all the various roles applying for, and in a number of cases passing selection. If you're a medic and you do selection you'll still hold your medic status within the defence force. If you pass everything and make it through you'll likely have the option to serve as an operator or serve as a beret qualified medic - meaning you've passed selection and cycle, but stay in your core role as a medic and you'll receive your beret obviously and have the right to wear it. Most people transitioning out of/from the defence force usually use their trade/skills learned in the defence force when moving into the civilian sector. 👊
@@EpichAotearoa Thanks Joe and Brian, appreciate your wisdom.
Brigadier Bestic ❤ his dad ?
How long did it take him to be an anaesthetist? 13 years or did he manage to find a shortcut?
Hi @Caleb Albiston I hit Bill up with yr question. Below was his reply - hope it helps mate.
I wish there was a shortcut! Took 14 years from leaving Army to qualifying as a consultant anaesthetist.....
@@EpichAotearoa thanks for that mate
@@calebalbiston8625 no worries bro 👍
whats the oldest age the unit takes? Id been keen to do selection even if I knew I had no chance of being accepted just for the challenge of it
Hey mate - Good question. Two things I'd say - 1. I have a great friend (a brother) who did selection at 37 and I was fortunate to be on cycle with him when he was turning 39. I don't reckon that's old at all - but some people do. 2. I would suggest if you're keen to give it a crack go through the NZDF recruitment process. If you're wanting to go the direct entry civilian path (if you're a civilian) then hit up the recruiters and they'll be able to give you the most up to date info. Not sure if that help you at all mate - but if you're keen that's where I would start.
Hey thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it. The reason I asked was because Im ex kiwi army and I worked with someone you may know, Allan Ov....n from SASR, met him in mining 7yrs ago. Im not sure what he saw in me other than doing stupid amounts of burpees and suicides in 40deg heat after work but he kept encouraging me to go for selection and even hit the unit up about getting me to a selection then get OZ citizenship if I passed that and RIO. I didnt go further because my mum got cancer so I wouldnt have been in a good head space for RIO but now thats all passed I got that lingering 'what if' Not sure what OZ/NZ would think of a 40yo applying given the cost of training and service life vs a 25yo. Albeit I aint married and if iv got kids they havnt found me yet.
Keep up that podcast, soldiers never stop serving.
Not if you finish, it’s how you finish. - nga mihi
Āe brother! 💯
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Was ernie son bruce you served with?
Sorry Henry the name Bruce isn't ringing any bells for me atm bro.
Did a Sniping Cse as a Captain 😂😂😂 I don’t think so 😂😂😂