Books Becoming the 0.1%: Thirty-four lessons from the diary of a Royal Marines Commando Recruit  by Gareth Timmins (Author)

Becoming the 0.1%: Thirty-four Lessons from the Diary of a Royal Marines Commando Recruit by Gareth Timmins is a unique and powerful memoir documenting Timmins' intense journey through the grueling 34-week Royal Marines Commando training. As one of the 0.1% successful recruits, Timmins kept a detailed diary capturing his physical and mental challenges, which forms the basis of this book. He combines his firsthand experience with psychological insights to teach 34 lessons on developing an elite mindset, focusing on resilience, discipline, mental toughness, and overcoming adversity. The book also reflects on Timmins' transformation from a troubled youth with a background in rugby and personal struggles, to an elite soldier who survived combat roles in Afghanistan and Somalia. It offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the demanding training process, the camaraderie among recruits, and the profound changes forged by becoming a Royal Marine Commando.