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Jocko Podcast

Jocko Podcast

Retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss discipline and leadership in business, war, relationships and everyday life.

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542: Stronghold: War, Rescue, and Resistance. With Ephraim Mattos

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Ephraim Mattos explains how Stronghold Rescue & Relief trains local people to save lives in one of the world?s deadliest ongoing conflicts.

Stronghold Rescue | https://strongholdrescue.org/

The Overwatch | https://www.theoverwatch.co/



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2026-05-27
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Jocko Underground: When Your Disciplined Life Has Left You Lonely w/ No Social Connections

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When your disciplined lifestyle has left you lonely and lacking social connections.

Meeting The Standard To Be Prepared For Service And Life.

What to do: I committed my life to a career I don't like.

Establishing boundaries with parents and in-laws.

Moving to up to the "Political" level in your job--Things to be aware of.



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2026-05-25
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541: Skills, Struggle, and Responsibility. With Jimmy May.

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Jimmy May returns to discuss life after the military, helping veterans transition, building stronger families, and teaching the next generation resilience and responsibility.



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2026-05-20
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Jocko Underground: The Dangers and Protocol of Carrying A Gun in An Altercation.

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The Dangers and Protocol of Carrying A Gun in An Altercation.

When there's a problematic co-worker that is in good with the boss.

How Ecclesiastes wisdom informs the philosophy of Extreme Ownership.

How to teach and be a role model to modern young people.

What path to pursue in life, and why.



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2026-05-18
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540: Saved By The Corps. From A Path of Destruction, to Success. With Ben Ingram.

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Ben Ingram was headed toward prison or worse. Drugs, street fights, and survival mode defined his youth?until one decision changed everything: joining the Marines. 

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2026-05-13
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Jocko Underground: How To Deal With Public Transgressions Against You from Someone.

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How To Deal With Public Transgressions Against You from Someone.

Teaching the new generation when the odds are stacked against them.

Dealing with jealousy, grief, and loss... all at the same time.

How do we feel about crying in Jiu Jitsu?

Dealing with resentment that can happen in a blended family.



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2026-05-11
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539: Elevate From The Gray Slop In Your Head.

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Breaking down the battle between the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex ? emotion versus reason. Why people panic, escalate conflict, make terrible decisions, and how to detach from the ?gray slop? in your head.



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2026-05-06
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Jocko Underground: Struggling with Measuring Up to Your Fiance's Ex.

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Insecurity with comparing yourself to her ex. 

Insecure and sensitive boss. 

What to do when you feel stuck in your career. 

What to do when your kid is scared to take Jiu Jitsu class. 

What to do when you're struggling to find purpose in life.



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2026-05-04
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538: The Legendary Speech on How Leaders Should Lead. Major C.A. Bach Back, 1917.

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Breaking down Major C.A. Bach?s legendary 1917 leadership speech and separates timeless leadership truths from outdated doctrine. They cover earning respect instead of demanding it, why confidence comes from preparation, when leaders should apologize, how to avoid becoming a power-tripping boss, and why the best leaders quietly sacrifice for their teams.



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2026-04-29
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Jocko Underground: Would Jocko Do An MMA Fight? | Career Opportunity VS Family Needs

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Would Jocko Do An MMA fight? When you should and shouldn't get a dog. Getting a hold of a haphazard schedule and staying on the path. What to do if you think you have a good leader, but a bad team. Career opportunity VS family needs.



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2026-04-27
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537: We See What's Happening But Miss What's Going On.

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We see the movement, the noise, and the surface-level events?but miss the forces shaping the bigger picture. This episode breaks down how to see what?s really going on. 



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2026-04-22
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Jocko Underground: When To Walk Away From Your Significant Other. And Don't Look Back.

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When To Walk Away From Your Significant Other.

When your kid seems to be losing their drive to succeed.

When you feel like you are not up to the standard at your job.

Dealing with the conflict of how your wife deals with emotions.

Finishing school might not be the right move.



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2026-04-20
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536: Ramadi: Sacrifice, Brotherhood, and The Return. w/ William "Spanky" Gibson

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?A Marine?s journey through Ramadi, the realities of combat, and the strength required to return after devastating injury. A conversation about duty, brotherhood, and enduring hardship.



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2026-04-15
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Jocko Underground: Sometimes We See People Treating Kids Horribly.

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Seeing other's mistreat kids is bothersome. When should you move out of the house?Dealing with a traumatic experience on the job. Dealing with setbacks when your physicality is part of your identity. The basic tenets to live by.



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2026-04-13
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535: Keeping Things Humorous Can Keep You Humble. With Kingsley A. Pinderhughes III aka KingPix Media.

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Kingsley Pinderhughes III not only teaches how humility can keep you humble, but also how to PUNCH OUT AND GO TO WORK.



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2026-04-08
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Jocko Underground: Is Kids' Screen Time Stunting Their Development?

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Kids and screen time.

Tips for managing your home.

Should you always stick to your life's plan and goals?

90% of Fights go to the ground... is this true?

Conundrums with dating a co-worker.



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2026-04-06
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534: Soldiers, SEALs, and Ramadi. Leading In The Most Challenging Combat Environment. With Company Commander, Jason Pelletier

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A U.S. Army infantry officer forged by a brutal childhood and hardened in the Battle of Ramadi, Jason Pelletier shares how his unit fought, adapted, and passed on hard-earned lessons that helped keep SEALs and soldiers alive in one of Iraq?s most violent cities.



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2026-04-01
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Jocko Underground: Should Dogs Be Allowed On The Jiu Jitsu Mats? The Debate.

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Should dogs be allowed on the mats?

Should you stick it out for 2 more years in a difficult job to get good retirement benefits?

Dealing with a massive ego hungry for recognition.

How to calm your brain of guilt and regret for the outcome of your past actions?

What to do when your son falls of the disciplined path and puts his future at risk.



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2026-03-30
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533: Vietnam '68-War, Life, Leadership, and Loss w Marine NCO Jack W. Jaunal

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A raw look at war through Vietnam 68: Jax?s Journal by Jack W. Jaunal. Learn to write things down before they?re gone, own your mistakes before they grow, and understand the true weight leaders carry in life and death.



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2026-03-25
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Jocko Underground: Make It All Happen On Your Own Steam - No Support, Home Gym, Your Future

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Home Gym, Easy. Jiu Jitsu Training schedule on limited time. Want to join, but family might not approve. My parents worry about my joining. Good job and salary VS my desire to serve.



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2026-03-23
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532: Economic Warfare. The Power of Business In America. Sam Rogers, Joe Cruz, Steve Simar.

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Three men, Sam, Joe, and Steve, from different backgrounds come together to build a company from scratch?through risk, setbacks, and relentless execution. This episode breaks down what it really takes to start and grow a business, the power of small business in America, and the mindset required to win.



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2026-03-18
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Jocko Underground: How To Develop The "I Don't Quit" Mind Set.

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How to develop the "I don't quit" mind set.

Great job with lots of money, but no passion.

How to deal with your spouse complaining about everything and not fixing it.

How to balance staying on the Path and Having a Life.

Understanding suicide.



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2026-03-16
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531: Technology is Advancing and You Can't Stop It. Blackbox A.I. Robert and Richard Rizk.

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Blackbox unifies every major AI agent into one powerful platform. One subscription. One workflow. Unlimited possibilities.



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2026-03-11
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Jocko Underground: What Would You Do If Someone Steals From You?

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How to prepare for a future to be proud of.

How to deal with a pathological liar.

How to bounce back from failure.

How to get back on the Path after you fell off.



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2026-03-09
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530: The 8 Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water. With Andy Stumpf

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Throughout his 17-year career, Andy executed hundreds of combat operations throughout the world in support of the Global War on Terror. He was medically retired in June of 2013. His awards and decorations include 5 Bronze Star Medals (Four with Valor), the Purple Heart, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, The Navy and Marine Corp Commendation Medal with Valor, Three Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals, Two Combat Action Ribbons, and the presidential Unit Citation.



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2026-03-04
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Jocko Underground: The Ups and Downs If You Won The Lottery

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The Ups and Downs If You Won The Lottery. What to do against the evil in the world today. How to support your partner in the way that they need. What to do if your daughter develops an eating disorder. How to lead people who have no responsibility to you.



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2026-03-02
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529: Firebase Kate Was Under Siege, Surrounded, Outgunned. With Capt. Bill "Hawk" Albracht

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Abandoned in Hell: The Fight for Vietnam's Firebase Kate: When Firebase Kate was surrounded by a determined enemy force, there were no guarantees of relief and no easy way out. Cut off, outnumbered, and under constant attack, the men on the hill had one mission: hold the line and survive. This is the story of fear, faith, leadership under fire, and the breakout that got them off the hill alive.



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2026-02-25
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Jocko Underground: Making The Mental Shift Upward

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How to make the mental shift upward.

How to overcome feelings of inferiority after failure.

More money VS More Family time.

How to deal with Long-Talkers who waste time with words.

Lost motivation after success. How bad do you want it?



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2026-02-23
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528: Real Rank and Real Authority is Earned.

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?Breaking down a 1965 U.S. Army manual, Basic Problems in Small Unit Leadership, and show how its lessons still apply today. They explore the fundamentals of leadership: building trust, developing confidence, balancing mission and people, and creating psychological ?steel? within a team.



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2026-02-18
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Jocko Underground: How to Get Your Wife on The Path | Wife Won't Let Me Be The Man of The House

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How to get your wife on The Path. How to take the role of The Man Of The House / traditional man. What to do when you're calling is to serve. How to utilize confidence without letting pride get in the way. Bounce back better than ever after a break up.



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2026-02-16
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527: From Ego to Execution, and The Path to Command. With Nate Fry

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Nathan Fry shares the hard lessons that shaped his journey from a frustrated young officer to a battalion commander in the Vermont National Guard. Through failures, second chances, elite mountain training, and combat leadership, he explains why mentorship matters, why ego gets leaders in trouble, and why preparing people ? not just equipment ? is what ultimately wins wars.



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2026-02-11
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Jocko Underground: How Can Jocko Not Step Up and Talk About America's Short-Comings?

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How Can Jocko Not Step Up and Talk About ICE and Their Actions? Dealing with favoritism in the workplace. Is getting a dog just added stress? Is it a good idea to bring a child into this world we live in today? How to find the "good" in illness.



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2026-02-09
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526: The 18 Things That Make You A Bad Soldier and a Bad Leader, In Battle and in Life.

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Breaking down a 1951 U.S. Army research report based on interviews with 57 infantrymen fighting in Korean War. The episode pulls blunt, field-tested answers on what makes a good vs. poor combat man and leader?things like combat know-how, staying on task under pressure, remaining calm, taking care of gear, putting the team first, and giving clear, fair leadership. They connect those traits to everyday life and work: master your job, take quick appropriate action, control emotions, avoid selfishness and excuses, and build trust by sharing risk and being consistent.



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2026-02-04
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Jocko Underground: What to do When You're At a Low Point In Life with No Options and Surrounded by Toxicity.

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How and when to teach your kids to lead. How to handle confrontations in public. Training advice for a hard goal. I'm at rock-bottom with nothing going for me. Being grateful for your position and job VS. Living up to your potential.



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2026-02-02
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525: Why Action Beats Analyzing. The Soldier and The Statesman.

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Breakdown of Soldiers and Soldiering by Field Marshal Archibald Wavell. They discuss the tension between soldiers and politicians, the importance of initiative and decentralized command, and what truly defines good leadership in war and life. The conversation covers discipline, toughness, morale, training, communication, and why action beats hesitation. Throughout, they connect historical lessons?from Lincoln, Grant, Rommel, and others?to modern leadership, combat, business, and personal responsibility.



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2026-01-28
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Jocko Underground: A Message For You If You Think You Should Be More Than You Currently Are.

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A Message For Your If You Think You Should Be More Than You Currently Are.

Getting older, but you can still stay in the game and on the path.

How to settle Disagreements with future inlaws about wedding details.

When I'm off duty, I still feel like a scared kid. What to do.



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2026-01-26
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524: How Soldiers and Soldiering Reflect Real Life Every Single Day

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Focusing on what makes effective commanders: robustness under stress, calmness, boldness, common sense, logistics, and staying connected to the troops?plus why ?luck? usually follows action and risk. Breaking down leadership lessons from Field Marshal Archibald Wavell (and his ?In Praise of Infantry? / Soldiers and Soldiering).



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2026-01-21
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Jocko Underground: Would You Take a Loss of Rank For More Convenience?

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Would you take a demotion in rank for convenience? Handle vindictive gatekeepers. Feeling ashamed of your service like you didn't do enough? How to deal with people who need to be put in their place. Give big time advice to small-time people.



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2026-01-19
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523: Honor, Commitment, Sacrifice, and Faith. What It Takes to Get Through Hell. With U.S. Marine, Landon Longgrear

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Landon Longgrear was a United States Marine who answered the call to serve with quiet resolve, carrying the weight of duty far from home into the unforgiving terrain of Afghanistan. His life stands as a testament to courage without fanfare?proof that honor is often written not in words, but in sacrifice.

U.S. Marines at the Battle for Sangin is a battle-intensive and deeply personal war memoir following a small Marine infantry detachment who arrive in Afghanistan with acts of killing beginning immediately. Not a week goes by before the Marines experience the deaths of friendly forces, Marine casualties, enemy combatants killed, numerous IED strikes, air strikes, predator drone strikes and around-the-clock patrolling in hostile territory where death is ever present.



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2026-01-14
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Jocko Underground: How To End Drama When You're Caught In The Middle.

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How to end drama when you're caught in the middle.

How to get out of a massive slump from injuries from life.

What to do if your peers are progressing faster than you.

Walking the line between taking the responsibility and allowing others to.

Got on the path with great results and now my ego may be out of control.



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2026-01-12
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522: How Discipline and Leadership Will Make You Survive 40 Months as a POW.

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Examining the wartime leadership of Air Commodore Leonard Burchill, a Canadian POW who protected and unified fellow prisoners under brutal conditions. His story illustrates extreme ownership, integrity, discipline, and selfless leadership, showing how character, competence, and comradeship sustain teams through the harshest adversity.



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2026-01-07
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Jocko Underground: Teamwork (Cover and Move) Does NOT Always Work.

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Cover and Move does not always work. Solved: Lacking in the capability to be the defender and protector. Household chores, dishes, trash. Who does it? The man? Or the woman? My current career has me stuck and is draining my soul. How to easily pass any exam regardless of the demands and odds



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2026-01-05
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521: Obey Your Own Orders. Discipline vs. the War in Your Head

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Jocko and Echo break down why ?discipline wins wars? is not just about D-Day and SEAL teams, but about the quiet war in your own head every day. Using a 1944 Army pamphlet, combat lessons, and real-world examples (from donuts to debt to doom-scrolling), they show how tiny daily choices add up to victory or defeat?and how to train yourself to obey your own orders so you can actually reach your long-term goals.



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2025-12-31
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Jocko Underground: Obsessing Over Your Spouses Past

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How to not obsess over your partner's past.

What to do if your family does not accept your life choices.

What to do when your spouse does not follow through with the important things.

How to be a good student. On and off the mats.



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2025-12-29
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520: You Don't Get One More Minute. Time To Reset.

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Jocko in Las Vegas for UFC BJJ, coaching his daughter Rana in a tough match against Bella Mir. He recaps the fight?Bella?s wrestling and top control versus Rana?s constant submission attempts?then shares what sticks with him most: after losing, Rana says, ?If I only had one more minute.?

That comment becomes the episode?s main point: in life, you don?t get extra time. Jocko ties it to Shakespeare (?I wasted time, now time doth waste me?), calls for an honest end-of-year time audit, and stresses time is the one resource you cannot control or recover?so wasting it has real consequences.

He closes by promoting the January ?DEF Reset,? a four-week discipline challenge built around daily habits like getting up earlier, doing morning physical activity, planning priorities (especially long-term strategic goals), hydrating, eating clean, cutting junk/sugar, reading or writing daily, and reflecting with gratitude?ending with a reminder that the clock never stops.



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2025-12-24
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519: A Soldier?s Pain, Purpose, and the Brotherhood That Endures. Crazy Joe Claburn Pt.2

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After a catastrophic parachute failure, Major Joe Clayburn?s life became a daily fight: against pain, against odds, against losing who he was. But what emerged was something deeper than survival. Joe talks about recovery, fatherhood, leadership, the impact of losing Seth Stone, and what it means to carry forward the stories of fallen warriors. A powerful look at resilience, identity, and the lifelong strength of the combat brotherhood.



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2025-12-17
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518: Six Days in Hell, And Why That Was Just Normal. With Army Ranger Crazy Joe Claburn

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Joe Clayburn is a U.S. Army infantry officer who rose from a turbulent childhood to command Charlie Company, 1st and 506th ? the ?Gunfighters? ? during the brutal Ramadi 2005?2006 fight. He led his unit through daily firefights, IED strikes, and ambushes, while building the company into a highly effective combat force. After Ramadi, he was selected to lead the 101st Pathfinder Company and later served with the British Parachute Regiment. His career reflects intense frontline experience, high-stakes leadership, and a deep commitment to developing soldiers.



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2025-12-10
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Jocko Underground: You Gotta Be A Man. They Are WATCHING.

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?Be the person your family needs you to be with this guidance. How to never let drama stand in your way. Introducing trauma to toughen up your kids. How to execute on a massive transformation into a top performer. How to capitalize on nepotism in the group.



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2025-12-08
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517: Put Your Legs On. Zero Excuses. The Relentless Journey Rob Jones

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Rob Jones reveals the mindset that carried him through pain, blisters, heat, back injury, self-doubt, and the ?terrorist in his mind.? A raw, emotional, and powerful story of leadership, purpose, and the daily decision to stand up and lead ? literally and figuratively.



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2025-12-03
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Jocko Underground: Addressing Evil In The World with Kids.

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Preparing your kids for evil in the world. 

How to get in shape as fast as possible. 

How to balance maximizing self-development and family/life obligations. 

How to serve when you're "unfit to serve."

Developing new skills: How to fit it in.



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2025-12-01
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