Jocko Underground: Is Taking Weight-Loss Drugs "Cheating"?

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Weight loss drug and discipline

“Am I cheating myself by using a weight-loss drug?”

Belt test fees in jiu jitsu

“My new BJJ school charges $70 for a belt test—should I see this as a red flag?”

Discipline cycles vs. laziness

“How can I tell if I’m slipping into laziness when discipline wanes, and how do I stay truly on the path instead of lying to myself?”

Working at a nonprofit with doubts

“Is it moral or ethical to keep working for a nonprofit whose mission or practices I don’t fully believe in, even though I help vulnerable people every day?”

Leadership, influence, and ownership

“If I’m the only one who clearly sees a looming problem, how do I take ownership, persuade my team to act, and prevent failure without damaging relationships?”