In his memoir 'Spare', Harry explains how he turned his personal struggles into psychological toughness, which ultimately helped him to excel in his exams for the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst.
The entrance exams for the academy took four days and were focused on testing psychological toughness and leadership skills, rather than just bookwork or written exams. Despite his initial concerns about his ability to concentrate due to his personal trauma, Harry passed the tests with flying colors, impressing the Army with his resilience and ability to overcome challenges.
In fact, Harry discovered that his personal struggles actually made him a more desirable candidate for the Army. As he explains in his memoir, the Army was specifically looking for individuals who had experienced personal trauma and had developed psychological toughness as a result. For Harry, this meant that his experiences with his parents' divorce and the loss of his mother actually gave him an advantage in the eyes of the Army.
Overall, Harry's story highlights the importance of resilience and the ability to turn personal struggles into strengths. While his personal trauma was undoubtedly difficult to overcome, it ultimately helped him to achieve his goals and become a successful member of the British Army.
