Mindset Lessons from the Field

Mindset Lessons from the Field

22: Keep the Promise – Jay Dorleus

The Discipline That Changes Everything Starts with You

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Gina Casazza
Aug 01, 2025
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Jay Dorleus is the definition of relentless. He spent his early years in Haiti, moved to New York at age 10, and joined the military in 2003 after witnessing the tragedy of 9/11. Fourteen years in Special Operations forged him into a Green Beret—and now, he trains both civilians and future Special Operators through his coaching platform.

But when I asked Jay what everyday people could do to build mental toughness and tap into their potential, he didn’t start with tactics. He started with a question:

Are you keeping the promises you make to yourself?

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