I recently watched a programme on Channel 4 called, ‘SAS – Who dares wins’, the concept of which is that ordinary citizens go through the SAS selection process, notoriously one of the toughest entrance exams in the world. Recruits are subjected to a week of torturous tasks including fake kidnaps, interrogation, extreme physical exertion and being hunted by an enemy team all on about 4 hours sleep and minimal food.
I scoffed when I watched it, turned to my husband and said, ‘all of that is easy. If you want to test them, give them a new born to look after for a week.’