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Dec. 5, 2018

154: How to Effectively Communicate. Advanced Extreme Ownership Tactics, and Other Winning Tips for Life. Q and A.

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Nov. 27, 2018

153: When You're Called Upon, You Get The Job Done. The Seawolves in Vietnam, With Dennis Rowley.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:04:00 - Dennis Rowley and The Seawolves. 1:48:00 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 1:50:00 - Support. How to stay on THE PATH. 2:14:00 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Nov. 14, 2018

151: How to Really Implement Change. Different Leadership Styles. Balancing Discipline. Different Jiu Jitsu Styles.

0:00:00 - Opening. The decisions we make matter. 0:20:13 - Is it better to work a mindless job and make good money? Or a fulfilling job for less money? 0:32:15 - How to establish and implement Standard operating procedures. 0:35:20 - Balancing THE GRIND and LIFE. 0:47:28 - Too much discipline. Is that possible? How? 0:56:15 - What's the best Jiu Jitsu Style/Game? 1:02:34 - Different Leadership styles. Effective and ineffective. 1:13:37 - Making the most of life after massive failure or mi...
Nov. 7, 2018

150: Drafted to Vietnam, Surfing, and Surfboards with Dave Hall and Josh Hall

0:00:00 – Opening 0:03:01 – Dave Hall: The Draft. Vietnam. 1:48:24 – Josh Hall: Surfing, Surfboards, and Entrepreneurship. Josh Hall Surfboards: http://www.joshhallsurfboards.com 2:45:30 – How to Stay on The Path. 3:31:36 – Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Oct. 24, 2018

148: When Life Laughs At You in Crappy Situations, Stand Up and Don't Let It. "Valleys Of Death", by Bill Richardson

0:00:00 - Opening 0:04:29 - "Valleys Of Death: Memoirs of The Korean War", by Bill Richardson 2:58:49 - Final Thoughts and take-aways. 3:13:32 - How to Stay on THE PATH. 3:42:58 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Oct. 17, 2018

147: How to Build a Relationship with Your boss. Politics. How to Disagree Up the Chain.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:02:50 - Tips for good decision making 0:15:31 - How to practice "normal face" 0:33:50 - Dealing with people who don't deliver as promised. 0:31:09 - Feelings on covering Politics and Current Events. 0:46:11 - How to break past a Jiu Jitsu plateau. 0:54:13 - How to build a relationship with a boss who is distant. 1:00:53 - Dealing with a stubborn boss with a junk plan. 1:07:17 - How to disagree up the chain of command. 1:13:38 - Overbearing Extreme Ownership. 1:22:39...
Sept. 18, 2018

143: Make the World Better. Even Just a Little Bit. Lessons from "A Vietnam Diary" from Peter Nash Swisher.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:04:24 - "A Vietnam Diary" Peter Nash Swisher. 1:23:30 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 1:35:46 - Support. 2:20:36 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
June 27, 2018

131: How To Win With People You Don't Like. How to Not Get Interrupted. The Exception to--No Bad Teams, Only Bad Leaders.

0:00:00 - Opening. 0:00:16 - How to never get interrupted. 0:09:11 - Shouldn't your superiors take Extreme Ownership? 0:17:49 - Getting past plateaus in Jiu Jitsu. 0:23:31 - The Exception to "There are no bad teams, only bad leaders." 0:38:11 - How to win with people you don't like. 1:00:51 - How to get back into the swing of things after tragedy. 1:06:48 - Excerpt from Anthony Bourdain's book. 1:14:00 - Support. 1:46:51 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....
June 5, 2018

128: How to Gain Confidence. Forgiveness VS Settling The Score. Does Discipline Inhibit Creativity?

0:00:00 - Opening. 0:00:43 - Overtraining. 0:06:20 - Packing a lunch for work. 0:10:39 - Real estate investing. 0:20:41 - Do you ever watch mindless tv or Youtube during down time? 0:22:02 - Using mass punishment on the team. 0:22:52 - Discipline as a creative. 0:26:55 - Dealing with being "lonely at the top." 0:33:31 - The Office reboot. Starring Jocko. 0:36:51 - Seeing kids in bad situations: Effecting parenting. 0:38:13 - How to reduce your boss's anxiety. 0:39:01 - Best way to kee...
May 29, 2018

127: Hell Yes, I'd Do It Again. Leadership Lessons From Iwo, with T. Fred Harvey.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:03:16 - T. Fred Harvey. 3:14:08 - Final Thoughts and take-aways. 3:19:14 - Support. 3:58:18 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
May 26, 2018

Memorial Day 2018: Remember Me

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May 15, 2018

125: How Can Discipline Fail You? Excuses, Playing The Game, Good Decision Making, Jiu Jitsu

0:00:00 - Opening 0:00:19 - A "Reason" VS an Excuse". 0:10:03 - Questioning your leadership. 0:16:11 - Arrogant Jerks in Jiu Jitsu. 0:28:04 - Do Leadership principles change with major growth of a company? 0:34:35 - "Playing the Game" for success, contrasted with "Agreeableness". 0:51:01 - Good decision making VS Good outcome. 1:03:44 - Getting better at Jiu jItsu 1:16:04 - Does Discipline ever fail you? 1:18:40 - Support. 1:43:05 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https:/...
April 13, 2018

Warrior Kid Podcast 1: Ask Uncle Jake

0:00:00 - Opening 0:02:11 - How hard is it to become a Navy SEAL? 0:03:34 - What's the best food to eat? 0:05:17 - Did Uncle Jake have a mentor growing up? 0:07:48 - How to keep on the path after the book is finished. 0:11:55 - Was Jocko like Marc when he was young? 0:18:39 - Should you try to motivate people that are okay with being average? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 10, 2018

120: How to Maintain Improvement Over Time. Healthy Competition. Too Proud to Ask for Help. Comfort Zones.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:00:18 - Uncomfortably cold VS Dangerously Cold. 0:10:32 - Asking for help when you need it. 0:19:17 - Martial Arts Competition as a way to prep for Real physical confrontation. 0:41:23 - Staying in your comfort zone and not even realizing it. 0:53:26 - How to implement Extreme Ownership to others when they don't like Jocko. 1:02:21 - How working harder for an imcompetent superior will help you. 1:11:02 - Can you be default:aggressive and relaxed at the same time? 1:20...
March 27, 2018

119: A Detailed Guide How to Live Life The Gentle Way. "Mind Over Muscle", by Jigoro Kano

0:00:00 - Opening: Last moments before a plane crash on Sept 11th. Excerpt from 0:19:48 - 2:12:30 - Final Thoughts and Take-Aways. 2:25:18 - Support: stuff, , . , with and . , , and 2:57:56 - Closing...
March 13, 2018

117: What to Do When You Have Bad Luck. Tactfully Question Leadership. Tyrannical Leadership Proven to Work. Ratting on Your Boss.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:00:20 - How to question leadership, and respond to someone questioning your leadership. 0:09:10 - Problems with exhaustion in Jiu Jitsu. 0:20:33 - Steve Jobs was know to be a tyrant of a leader sometimes. Can that work for me, too? 0:33:48 - How to lead people who are older and/or more experienced than you. 0:38:26 - What to do after you've pushed your team too far, and into negative attitudes. 0:49:19 - Does Jiu Jitsu truly relate in a real life fight situation? 1:02:...
Feb. 6, 2018

112: Life is Hard. So What Are You Going To Do? 12 Rules For Life With Jordan Peterson

0:00:00 - Opening 0:12:58 - Jordan Peterson. 0:32:36 - Stand up straight and be competent. 0:52:44 - Being aggressive overcomes fear. 1:05:20 - Extreme Ownership with your wife, boss, and others. 1:26:13 - Importance of Having thick skin. 1:39:04 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 1:42:32 - Support: JockoStore stuff, Super Krill Oil and Joint Warfare and Discipline Pre-Mission, THE MUSTER 005 in DC. Origin Brand Apparel and Jocko Gi, with Jocko White Tea, Onnit Fitness stuff, and Psychologi...
Jan. 30, 2018

111: Being At War.. In Life. How To Become The Ambush. With Jody Mitic.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:10:34 - Jody Mitic. Dark times and how he got there. 0:33:43 - Jocko's (Limited) Experience with Drinking and Drugs 0:44:10 - The Military. A Crazy Life. 1:52:16 - Support: JockoStore stuff, Super Krill Oil and Joint Warfare and Discipline Pre-Mission, THE MUSTER 005 in DC. Origin Brand Apparel and Jocko Gi, with Jocko White Tea, Onnit Fitness stuff, and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), The Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual, and Jocko Soap...
Dec. 1, 2017

103: Human Will is a Super Power When Called Upon. "Recollections of Rifleman Harris"

0:00:00 - Opening 0:07:13 - "Recollections of Rifleman Harris" 1:28:23 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 1:42:00 - Support: JockoStore stuff, Super Krill Oil and Joint Warfare, Origin Brand Apparel and Jocko Gi, with Jocko White Tea, Onnit Fitness stuff, and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), The Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual. 2:04:08 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Nov. 27, 2017

102: No One Owes You Anything. Using Ultimatums. Moving On. Useful Tips for Using Extreme Ownership at Work.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:00:14 - Should you ever use ultimatums? 0:06:27 - How to Let go of resentment from High school and the past. 0:17:02 - Is it okay to have a brown belt Jiu jitsu instructor? 0:24:02 - Dealing with team members only in it for them self. 0:34:52 - How to avoid having Extreme Ownership taken for weakness. 0:47:38 - How can Discipline be a weakness? 1:23:46 - How would "young Jocko" perform under "Commander Willink"? 1:30:34 - Advice for your younger self. 1:36:48 - Advic...
Oct. 24, 2017

97: Leadership Do's and Don'ts. Be Humble, Keep Your People Informed, and Treat Others With Respect. "The Diary of a Napoleonic Foot Soldier"

0:00:00 - Opening. 0:07:06 - "The Diary of a Napoleonic Foot Soldier", Jakob Walter. 1:02:02 - Final Thoughts and Take-Aways. 1:18:09 - Support JockoStore stuff, Origin Brand Apparel, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), The Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual. 1:47:35 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Oct. 2, 2017

95: Hardship, Leadership, and Victory. WWII Army Air Forces Pilot, Jim Kunkle. Vietnam Vet/POW, Capt. Charlie Plumb.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:05:09 - Jim Kunkle. WWII Army Air Forces Fighter Pilot. 0:50:19 - Capt. Charlie Plumb. 0:59:03 - Jim Kunkle gets shot down. 1:10:52 - Jim's recovery and aftermath. 1:37:51 - Jim and Charlie Link up. 1:46:05 - Additional Thoughts. Leadership, adversity, and victory. 2:52:001 - Support JockoStore stuff, Origin Brand Apparel, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), The Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual. 3:03:34 - Closing ...
Sept. 27, 2017

94: There is a Limit to What A Person Can Be Asked To Do. And Sometimes You Lose. "Men at Arnhem", by Geoffrey Powell

0:00:00 - Opening 0:05:49 - Sometimes you lose. Default Aggressive. - 2:07:29 - Real world take-aways and life comparisons. 2:20:07 - Support stuff, , with and . , 2:40:25 - Closing...
Sept. 18, 2017

93: American Made With American Hands. The Value of Grit and Perseverance. Pete Roberts and Origin USA.

0:00:00 - Opening. 0:06:42 - Who is Peter Roberts? 0:26:45 - Lessons and Fortitude in Career in "New Media" 1:10:23 - Building the Origin Brand. 2:16:31 - More thoughts on the struggle. 2:18:53 - Support JockoStore stuff, Origin Brand Apparel, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), The Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual. 3:05:15 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content