SAS: Who Dares Wins S5: Interview with Myles #8

6 January 2020

Age: 21

Profession: Student

Hometown: London

Background

Myles grew up in a single parent household with just his mum and older brother who he looks up to. His father lived away from the family home but all his decisions and motivations in life have been inspired by his dad.

As a young man he discovered that his dad was a drug addict. His biggest fear is that one day he’ll become his dad. It’s led him to ditch his vices and become more focused on building a successful business around like-minded people.

Tell me about your experience on SAS: Who Dares Wins? 
It’s difficult to put in to words the extreme thoughts and emotions which take over during an experience like the one I had. Not only are you overwhelmed with excitement for a completely unique experience but constantly in fear of some form of hazing around the corner.  I could only describe it as an emotional roller coaster where relaxation was a luxury you could not afford. It’s interesting to see what that does to a person. The ultimate self-reflection. I found myself thinking more than ever about the everyday barriers that restrict people from being their honest selves. More specifically the barriers I had set up around myself, for example; fear, anxiety, embarrassment, selfishness and a lack of motivation. I was able to take a look at my true self, as well as well remedy shortcomings as it’s in an environment where you cannot last if you do not adapt accordingly.

What made you sign up?
I’d always been a fan of the show. I had a handful of friends who were also fans.  We would always tell each other how we would do it if we were on the show. After being engulfed in my dad’s world of addiction, I felt it was important to prove to myself and others similar to me that circumstance does not dictate a person or how they should be. I was intrigued to determine who I was underneath the exterior. As a young black male there are stigmas attached to my ethnicity. It was important for me to show viewers as well as myself how well a person like me (a young black student who has had difficulty with role models) could do in an environment where most do not attempt to go.