Jocko Podcast

Jocko DEFCOR Network•redcircle.com

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

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Episodes

Jocko Underground: Reactance to People, Rules, or Regulations That Threaten or Eliminate Behavior Freedoms.

Psychological reactance. Adverse reaction to People, or Rules, or Regulations That Threaten or Eliminate Behavior Freedoms. Extreme Ownership in the Classroom. K-12. It's bad enough. We need a true leader. Is it too late to join up at 35 years old? Wanting to give back. Charity. Can you set an ideal that's too high? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...

Apr 25, 2022•10 min

330: One Piece At a Time Until It's Built Into Something Worthwhile. Ben Milligan. Pt.2

0:00:00 - Opening 0:07:00 - By Water Beneath The Walls with Ben Milligan. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Apr 20, 2022•3 hr 6 min

Jocko Underground: It's Harder Than It Looks. Acting, Podcasting, Speaking. Filtering Disinformation.

It's Harder Than It Looks. Acting, podcasting, singing, performing. Adding massive value no matter your rank / position. Filtering Disinformation. How to avoid coming across too harshly. Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts. Discipline at an early age. Favorite books. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Apr 18, 2022•22 min

329: The Son Tay Raid. Operation Ivory Coast, With Terry Buckler.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:03:35 - Terry Buckler and the Son Tay Raid. 2:33:27 - How to stay on THE PATH. 2:554:59 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Apr 13, 2022•2 hr 57 min

Jocko Underground: It's Time To Reset. New Authority, How to Motivate The Unmotivated

Is it time to reset? How? To Join or not to Join. The writing process (or any big task). New Leader advice. Fell off the path... 150 lbs ago. Should I stay or should I go? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Apr 11, 2022•13 min

328: You Get The Life You Give Yourself. With CEO, Matt Malone

0:00:00 - Opening 0:02:22 - Matt Malone, CEO. 2:24:11 - Final thoughts / How to stay on THE PATH. 2:42:15 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Apr 06, 2022•2 hr 44 min

Jocko Underground: There Are No Solutions, Only Trade-Offs.

Feeling guilty on The Path. The battle against sweets and treats. Connecting with friends with trauma. Motivating people around you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Apr 01, 2022•11 min

327: Attack on The USS Liberty w/ Phil Tourney, Larry Bowen, Joe Meadors.

0:00:00 - Opening. 0:04:01 - Attack on the USS Liberty. 2:18:49 - How to stay on THE PATH. 2:38:47 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Mar 30, 2022•2 hr 40 min

Jocko Evaluates Celebrities Slapping Each Other. Will Smith / Chris Rock. Oscars.

Oscars, 2022 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Mar 29, 2022•34 min

326: You Can't Make a Case Sitting Behind A Desk, w/ Joe Piersante

0:00:00 - Opening. 0:004:15 - Joe Piersante, DEA. 3:24:46 - How to stay on THE PATH. 3:47:01 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Mar 23, 2022•3 hr 49 min

Jocko Underground: An Interesting Factor In The Russia/Ukraine Conflict. Chasing Your Dreams. Do The Right Thing

Interesting factor in Russia / Ukraine conflict. Chasing Your Dreams. Dealing with a loved one and alcoholism. "Just do the right thing." How to think about video gaming. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Mar 21, 2022•9 min

325: Let Me Die Fighting. The Journey of Crazy Horse. Native American Warrior.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:10:15 - The Journey of Crazy Horse. 3:08:04 - Final thoughts. 3:13:04 - How to stay on THE PATH. 3:20:21 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Mar 16, 2022•3 hr 23 min

324: It's Only When a Man Supremely Gives, That He Supremely Finds. Bayonets! Pt.2

0:00:00 - Opening 0:00:36 - "Bayonets!", by Joshua Chamberlain Pt.2 2:30:43 - How to stay on THE PATH. 2:49:33 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Mar 09, 2022•2 hr 51 min

Jocko Underground: Beware The Social Contagion. Contending with Weak-Minded People.

Beware the Social Contagion. Dealing with past abuse. People who can't control their emotions, or see things the way you do. The cold plunge. Cold Showers. Discussing Differences between mend and women. Dealing with a harsh break-up. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Mar 07, 2022•16 min

323: When Times Get Truly Desperate, FIX BAYONETS and GO. 20th Maine Infantry Regiment, The Civil War.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:11:18:05 - "Fix Bayonets", by Joshua Chamberlain 2:02:09 - End analysis / How to stay on THE PATH. 2:20:02 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Mar 02, 2022•2 hr 21 min

Jocko Underground: Dog Ownership. Personal Branding. Weapons and Tactics.

Dog ownership. Weapons training, gear, and tactics. Being too out of shape for Jiu Jitsu. What it takes to live in the mountains. Personal branding. What is that? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Feb 28, 2022•7 min

The Debrief w/ Jocko and Dave Berke #22: "Unjustly" Getting Criticized By The Boss, Publicly.

Getting called out or criticized by your boss "unjustly" in public. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Feb 25, 2022•38 min

322: Sometimes the Mission Chooses You. With Tony Cowden.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:03:28 - Tony Cowden 4:14:38 - How to stay on THE PATH. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Feb 23, 2022•4 hr 37 min

321: Set a Goal, and Just Get After It. With Retired SEAL, Chris Gifford.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:03:06 - Chris Gifford. 2:56:33 - Final thoughts. 3:09:39 - How to stay on THE PATH. 3:34:07 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Feb 16, 2022•3 hr 36 min

Jocko Underground: Your Emotions Are Holding You Back. Emotional Strategy. Freezing Up Under Pressure.

How to fix your emotional strategy. Physical and mental therapy. Hairy training ops. 51 Year old black belt trying to avoid getting injured in a chaotic training environment. Newbie Nervousness. Freezing up under pressure. Vax mandates. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Feb 11, 2022•8 min

320: Counter-Attack The Problems Around You and Solve Them. With Eli Crane.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:02:52 - Eli Crane. Navy SEAL, CEO. 2:44:20 - How to stay on THE PATH. 3:11:37 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Feb 09, 2022•3 hr 13 min

Jocko Underground: "I'm Wrong" Encourages an Open Mind. Sociopath Boss.

Jiu Jitsu competition. Jiu Jitsu body types. Sociopath boss. Advice for going for a new bigger position. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Feb 04, 2022•8 min

319: "Shut Up and Return Fire" with Admiral Thomas "The Hulk" Richards.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:11:21 - Admiral Thomas "The Hulk" Richards 3:31:23 - Final Thoughts 3:45:18 - How to stay on THE PATH. 4:14:04 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Feb 02, 2022•4 hr 17 min

The Debrief w/ Jocko and Dave Berke #21: How You See People Outside Of Work Effects How You Work With Them At Work.

Mind your persona outside of work. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Feb 01, 2022•37 min

318: Even When The Uniform Comes Off, You Have a Lot To Offer. With Micah Fink.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:04:53 - Micah Fink. 4:17:30 - How to stay on THE PATH. 4:38:50 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Jan 26, 2022•4 hr 41 min

Jocko Underground: How to Win Any Argument. Talking News and Politics. The Path Can Be Lonely

How to win any argument. Manage being a leader in a new position. The Path is Lonely. Talking News and Politics with disagreements. Teaching daughters life skills. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Jan 24, 2022•15 min

317: Self-Reliance, Self-Control, and Initiative. What We Learn from "Infantry Squad Leader: Combat Leadership" Manual

0:00:00 - Opening 0:02:03 - Infantry Squad Leader: Combat Leadership 2:06:49 - How to stay on THE PATH. 2:29:25 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Jan 19, 2022•2 hr 31 min

316: High Stakes Push-Back and Accountability. W/ Stuart Scheller

0:00:00 - Opening 0:13:32 - Stuart Scheller 3:22:40 - How to stay on THE PATH 3:49:47 - Closing Gratitude Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Jan 12, 2022•3 hr 53 min

Jocko Underground: Don't Trust The "Breaking News". People Get Under Your Skin. Regret.

The first report is always wrong. Regretful for not taking an important opportunity. Getting the most out of your reading. Passing on credit and making it genuine. Dealing with your co-worker who is annoyed by you. Getting back on track with your confidence. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Jan 07, 2022•12 min

315: Draft Dodgers. And Low IQ Men Being Used as Cannon Fodder. McNamara's Folly

0:00:00 - Opening 0:02:39 - McNamara's Folly. The Use of low-IQ troops in the Vietnam War. 2:19:13 - Final thoughts 2:44:29 - How to stay on THE PATH. 3:02:35 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Jan 05, 2022•3 hr 4 min

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