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500: We Choose To Live. Jul 23, 2025

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Jocko Podcast 500 marks a major milestone—nearly 10 years of leadership, war stories, personal growth, and hard truths. In this powerful live episode recorded at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, Jocko Deeply personal reflection on the realities of war, the weight of leadership, and the power of choice.

From recounting the harrowing cost of combat to the enduring bonds between team mates, Stories of fallen teammates, personal battles with grief, and the lessons learned through pain. Exploring the path of mental resilience, the difference between despair and strength, and why choosing to live—and to lead—is a conscious decision we must make every day.

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Jocko Underground: Training VS Preparation for The Worst | What Non-drinkers Have in Common. Jul 21, 2025

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How should I train to prepare for the worst conditions?

How to react to others bad-mouthing someone you are close to.

How to handle suspicious business partner behavior.

Moderating people who are feuding.

What do Sober people have in common?

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499: Squelch The Noise. Disciplined Frameworks to Avoid Manipulation. Jul 16, 2025

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How overreacting to headlines, battlefield reports, or business setbacks creates unnecessary panic and poor decision-making. Using the analogy of a “squelch” button on military radios, he explains the need to filter noise, assess information logically, and avoid emotional responses. Leaders must detach, gather reliable intel, and act with calm deliberation. From combat to media consumption, Jocko emphasizes processing input through disciplined frameworks to avoid manipulation, maintain perspective, and preserve credibility and mental clarity in chaotic environments.

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Jocko Underground: Getting Over Tragedy | Get Out Of Your Slump and Crush It. Jul 14, 2025

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Staying strong and grieving to get over tragedy.

In a slump after a big failure.

Finding a new mission to crush life.

Facing your traumatic past from family members.

Why are pull-ups even important?

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498: Regardless of the Distractions, You Know What To Do. Do It. Jul 09, 2025

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Exploring deeper themes from the Marine Corps Institute’s Leadership Credo. Leadership isn’t about rank—it’s about earning trust through action. True leadership requires understanding human will, stress, fear, and mission focus. The will to fight is central in combat—and in life. Emotional control, both personally and within teams, determines success or failure. Jiu-jitsu parallels are drawn to show how will, not just skill, defines performance. Leaders must inspire through hardship, guiding others even amid chaos, loss, and uncertainty. Leadership is the art of influencing people to push beyond their limits toward shared goals.

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Jocko Underground: Blast Past Old Mistakes and Get Respect at Work Jul 07, 2025

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Getting past your past mistakes to get back on the track to excellence.

My woman brings me stress and refuses to change.

Lets talk about people who claim to be progressive, but disparage the troops.

What to do if you ruined your reputation in a certain community.

If you are anti-social media, listen to this last one.

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The Song Of America Jul 03, 2025

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Independence day. 2025.

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497: Lessons About Human Will and Those Who Don't Break. "Combat Leadership at Iwo". Jul 02, 2025

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The brutal legacy of the Battle of Iwo Jima—America’s bloodiest Marine Corps battle. Drawing from Marine Colonel Joseph H. Alexander’s powerful article Combat Leadership at Iwo Jima, they unpack the sheer scale, strategy, and human cost of the fight. Jocko highlights the critical role of combat experience, disciplined training, and small-unit leadership in surviving such savage conditions. The conversation also explores modern SEAL training, live fire exercises, and how simulated chaos prepares warriors for real-world battlefield mistakes—especially the deadly consequences of “blue-on-blue.” This is a sobering reflection on war, preparation, and the will to lead when it matters most.

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Jocko Underground 171: Does Jiu Jitsu Ruin More Lives Than It Saves?? Jun 30, 2025

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Does Jiu Jitsu ruin more lives than it saves?

Does "Playing The Game" cause you to lose the edge?

Is being a cheater in the past, a Red-Flag for the future?

When superiors go off-script.

How to recover from a damaging outburst.

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496: Toxic Leadership. This Is How You Spot It. This Is How You Know. Jun 25, 2025

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Discussing the broad and often misunderstood term "toxic leadership," noting how frequently he’s asked about it. A detailed paper by Colonel Denise F. Williams from the Army War College that identifies toxic leadership traits and categorizes 18 types of toxic leaders. Though the paper focuses on the U.S. Army, Jocko emphasizes that toxic leadership exists in all organizations, not just the military. Explore how such leaders emerge, why they’re tolerated, and whether strong, positive leadership can counteract the damage they cause.

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