Live a life without limits

Mike Bates is a celebrated International Keynote Speaker & Voice Artist, former counter-terrorism covert operations leader, entrepreneur & adventurer

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There's no-one in the world with Mike's experience.

Former human intelligence specialist, counter-terrorism operations leader and commando - turned community builder, fundraiser and keynote speaker.

Mike Bates, shares his awe-inspiring story to help you live a life without limits.

Projects

  • The Sunday Briefing

    A free, weekly transmission written by me, for you.

    Intel · Inspiration · Mission · Connection

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  • Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

    An award winning and world-renowned Jiu Jitsu academy.

    A community first project.

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  • ROW4MND

    4 Ocean rows. 4 Years. 4 MND.

    Aiming to raise £57m to find a cure and create hope.

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  • UNIFY

    Helping men live happier, healthier & more fulfilled lives.

    Events. Connection. Community.

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  • The Atlantic Grappler

    2022 solo Atlantic Ocean row winner.

    Raised £137,000 for Leeds Hospitals Charity.

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View fullsize “Operation Next Phase” New Year. New energy. Same mission. To help others. This is where it begins again, not with resolutions but with commitment. Starting this Sunday, I’ll be sending out The No Limits Club: Sunday Briefing t
View fullsize “Mission Complete: A New Mission Begins”. Seventy days of writing. Seventy thoughts made real. Seventy reasons to believe in consistency. I’ve learned a lot during this simple process. That chasing likes and engagement doesn&rsq
View fullsize “The Final Push” One day left of this lap around the sun. One year closer to it all ending and the sun finally setting on your life. If that’s a shock to read. Good. It matters that we realise our time is precious and we’
View fullsize “The Transition” These days between Christmas and New Year always feel strange to me. Half rest. Half reflection. Use them wisely, before the madness starts. Write. Review. Re-align. This is your briefing window, the time between mis
View fullsize “Build Systems not Lists” Every December, people make lists of things they want to do and achieve. Then fail, forget or give in before the end of January. But few build systems that last. Don’t chase motivation, create infrastru
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View fullsize “The Day after the Noise” The wrapping’s gone. The rush is over. Now what? Reflection beats consumption every time. Take a walk. Breathe in the cold air. Think about how you want next year to feel, not just look. Because cla
View fullsize “Merry Christmas” Today, let it all slow down. Put the phone away (this is a scheduled post). Look people in the eyes. The greatest gift you can give them is your full attention. Everything else fades. Moments like this last. Merry