JMtv + The Pure Jamie Milne Podcast
Can A Leopard Change Its Spots?
Monday July 20, 2026
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Can a leopard change its spots?
F$&en Oath! if it chooses to.
The greatest obstacle to change isn't a lack of willpower-it's unconscious patterns. Most of us spend our lives repeating the same thoughts, emotions, and behaviours without ever questioning them.
The behaviours we're least proud of often remain because, somewhere beneath the surface, they still provide us with perceived benefits. Until we become aware of those hidden payoffs, lasting change is incredibly difficult.
As Carl Jung famously said:
"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."
Real change begins with the courage to acknowledge what we've been avoiding. When we bring the unconscious into conscious awareness, we regain agency, make new decisions, and begin creating a different future.
Can a leopard change its spots? Absolutely-but only when it first chooses to see them.
JMTTv Episode 65 | Hikooterangi Curtis
Monday July 20, 2026
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When your identity is rooted deeper than performance, pressure becomes purpose.
In this powerful episode of the Pure Jamie Milne
Podcast, I sit down with Hiko o Te Rangi Curtis for a körero that goes far beyond CrossFit.
We talk about whakapapa, Mãori identity, pressure, purpose, performance, and what it means to compete for something greater than yourself.
Hiko shares how his culture, his people, his ancestors, and Te Ao Mãori are not just things he represents they are the foundation that carries him through the hardest moments of training, competition, and life.
This is a conversation about belonging, humility, high performance, and the deeper mission behind becoming the first Mãori athlete to reach the CrossFit Games.
A beautiful reminder that when you know who you are, where you come from, and who you represent, you can access a strength far greater than self-belief alone.
Control These 3 Things and Your Life Changes
Friday June 26, 2026
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Most of life's stress comes from trying to control things that were never ours to control.
In this video, I explore the three things we always control our actions, our decisions, and our perception. Through the parable of the old wise farmer, the wisdom of Shakespeare, and insights from Marcus Aurelius, you'll discover why changing your perspective can change your life.
Remember: You can't have a one-sided life in a two-sided reality. Learn to balance your perceptions, control the controllables, and build a more resilient mind.
RESILIENCE ISNT TOUGHNESS ITS FOCUS
Friday June 26, 2026
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Most people misunderstand resilience.
They think resilience is about being tough, pushing through, or simply enduring hardship. But resilience is actually something much deeper.
Dr. Alia Bojilova, author of The Resilience Toolkit, describes resilience as:
"Being able to focus on what we believe is most important until we get the opportunity to focus on what we believe is most important."
In other words, resilience isn't about never feeling stress, pressure, uncertainty, or adversity. It's about maintaining your focus on what truly matters, even when life becomes difficult.
In this video, I unpack why so many people get resilience wrong and share one of the most practical mental performance tools I use with athletes, business owners, leaders, and everyday people navigating high-pressure environments.
The tool is called:
1. Catch It
2. Check It
3. Challenge It
A simple three-step process to help you become aware of unhelpful thoughts, evaluate whether they are accurate, and challenge the stories that pull your attention away from what matters most.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, distracted, stressed, or stuck in your own head, this video will give you a practical framework to regain focus and perform at your best.
Why Self-Education is beating University in 2026
Friday June 26, 2026
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Why Self-Education Is Beating University in 2026
The most successful people I know never stopped learning.
While formal education has its place, self-education allows you to continually adapt, grow, and become more valuable to the marketplace. As the Stoic philosopher Epictetus taught, education creates freedom - the freedom to think for yourself rather than living according to someone else's expectations, beliefs, or limitations.
In this video, I share a simple 3-step framework to build a lifelong learning habit:
- Schedule a dedicated time to read
- Read just 5 pages a day from a book you genuinely enjoy
- Keep a journal to reflect on what you've learned and improve retention, understanding, and application
Small daily actions compound into extraordinary results.
If you want greater intelligence, awareness, confidence, and freedom, start by educating yourself.
Who Trains Their Mind?
Friday June 26, 2026
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Key Message for Parents
Most young athletes have skill coaches, strength programs, and recovery plans-but very few are taught how to manage their mind.
Our Mental Skills Program teaches confidence, focus, resilience, emotional regulation, and self-belief. We help young people build a strong internal foundation so they are less influenced by comparison, criticism, pressure, and outside opinion. These skills don't just improve sporting performance-they prepare them for life.