In this episode of Skull Sessions, Andy Riise and the team sit down with Jay Long, a West Point graduate and Army officer-turned FinTech startup co-founder (Parlay), and deep thinker on leadership, performance, and innovation, to explore what it really takes to go from zero to one.

Jay breaks down why mental skills are foundational for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone navigating uncertainty. From building confidence as a trained skill, to accelerating your learning rate, to creating the right environment of mentors, peers, and feedback, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for high performers.

They also dive into the overlooked role of recovery, expectation management, self-reflection, deliberate practice, and resilience in both business and life. If you’re building something new, leading through ambiguity, transitioning careers, or trying to strengthen your mindset, this episode will give you actionable tools to help you kick ass between the ears.