How the World's TOP Fencer Stays Unshakable Under Pressure (Use This Habit!)

In this conversation, Jay sits down with Olympic medalist and world champion fencer Miles Chamley-Watson to explore the mindset behind true resilience. Miles opens up about how fencing became his anchor through a difficult childhood, and the lessons shaped by failure, racism, family trauma, and the pressure of competing on the world’s biggest stages. Together, they unpack how confidence is earned through competence, how adversity can be turned into fuel, and why real success is staying rooted in who you are while creating opportunities for others. Throughout the episode, Miles shares the principles that helped him turn setbacks into purpose and use his platform to inspire the next generation. In this episode you'll learn: How to Turn Setbacks Into Fuel for Success How to Perform Under Extreme Pressure How to Build Resilience Through Adversity How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Decisions How to Create a Life Bigger Than Your Achievements How to Be the Person Others Can Look Up To No matter where you are in your journey, remember that you don’t have to be perfect to move forward. Keep learning, stay true to who you are, and trust that growth often happens in the moments that test you the most. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Why Is It So Hard to Fit In? 03:28 How Fencing Changed My Life 04:47 The Power of the Right Guidance 06:59 Why Every Great Athlete Needs a Mentor 09:09 Learn to Lose Before You Learn to Win 10:28 Bouncing Back From Your Biggest Defeat 13:58 Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally White Sport 16:19 Turning Anger Into a Competitive Advantage 18:22 What It Takes to Train Like a World-Class Fencer 20:47 Preparing for Competition Day 21:57 Reading and Anticipating Your Opponent 23:06 The Tragic Incident That Changed Fencing Forever 27:50 The Road to Olympic Success 33:00 Reconnecting With an Estranged Parent 39:15 When Life Leaves You Feeling Helpless 44:50 Staying True to Yourself Through Success 46:38 The Role Models Who Shaped My Life 51:01 The Importance of Strong Male Friendships 53:20 What is Inside a Professional Fencer’s Gear Bag? 57:17 Miles on Final Five Episode Resources: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fencer https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/ https://x.com/jayshetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast http://jayshetty.me

Miles Chamley-WatsonguestJay Shettyhost

Jun 3, 20261h 2mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 3, 2026
Duration: 1h 2m
Channel: Jay Shetty Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In this conversation, Jay sits down with Olympic medalist and world champion fencer Miles Chamley-Watson to explore the mindset behind true resilience. Miles opens up about how fencing became his anchor through a difficult childhood, and the lessons shaped by failure, racism, family trauma, and the pressure of competing on the world’s biggest stages. Together, they unpack how confidence is earned through competence, how adversity can be turned into fuel, and why real success is staying rooted in who you are while creating opportunities for others. Throughout the episode, Miles shares the principles that helped him turn setbacks into purpose and use his platform to inspire the next generation. In this episode you'll learn: How to Turn Setbacks Into Fuel for Success How to Perform Under Extreme Pressure How to Build Resilience Through Adversity How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Decisions How to Create a Life Bigger Than Your Achievements How to Be the Person Others Can Look Up To No matter where you are in your journey, remember that you don’t have to be perfect to move forward. Keep learning, stay true to who you are, and trust that growth often happens in the moments that test you the most. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Why Is It So Hard to Fit In? 03:28 How Fencing Changed My Life 04:47 The Power of the Right Guidance 06:59 Why Every Great Athlete Needs a Mentor 09:09 Learn to Lose Before You Learn to Win 10:28 Bouncing Back From Your Biggest Defeat 13:58 Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally White Sport 16:19 Turning Anger Into a Competitive Advantage 18:22 What It Takes to Train Like a World-Class Fencer 20:47 Preparing for Competition Day 21:57 Reading and Anticipating Your Opponent 23:06 The Tragic Incident That Changed Fencing Forever 27:50 The Road to Olympic Success 33:00 Reconnecting With an Estranged Parent 39:15 When Life Leaves You Feeling Helpless 44:50 Staying True to Yourself Through Success 46:38 The Role Models Who Shaped My Life 51:01 The Importance of Strong Male Friendships 53:20 What is Inside a Professional Fencer’s Gear Bag? 57:17 Miles on Final Five Episode Resources: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fencer https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/ https://x.com/jayshetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast http://jayshetty.me

SPEAKERS

Miles Chamley-Watson
guest
Olympic medalist fencer and 2013 world champion, known for being the first Black American world champion in fencing.
Jay Shetty
host
Host of the On Purpose podcast and author, known for interviewing guests about mindset, purpose, and well-being.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Jay Shetty Podcast, featuring Miles Chamley-Watson and Jay Shetty, How the World's TOP Fencer Stays Unshakable Under Pressure (Use This Habit!) explores miles Chamley-Watson on resilience, identity, and elite performance habits Miles describes how moving from London to New York, lacking a consistent father figure, and getting into trouble made fencing a lifesaving outlet and a substitute for ADHD medication through focus and structure.

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