What does it take to make life-or-death decisions in a matter of seconds? In this episode of The Average Sucks Show, Michael sits down with Hasard Lee, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who flew the F-35 Lightning II and has trained some of the highest-performing individuals in the world. Hasard shares what it takes to remain calm under pressure, how elite performers make better decisions, and why fear is not something to avoid but something to use. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How fighter pilots make decisions when the stakes are highest
- Why fear can become one of your greatest assets
- The mindset required to perform under pressure
- Leadership lessons from military aviation
- How to build confidence through preparation and repetition
- Whether you’re leading a business, raising a family, or navigating uncertainty, this conversation will – challenge you to think differently about pressure, fear, and performance.