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

>Join Jocko Underground<>Explore Jocko Store< 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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

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>Join Jocko Underground<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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< 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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Getting your child (and others, including yourself) over fear. More valuable tools for getting over a break-up and crushing forward. Being someone you can be proud of. Managing adrenaline dumps, nervousness, and high-stress situations. Embracing responsibility to get to the next level. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Get "Check Engine Light", by Rob Wilson >> HERERob Wilson is a Human Performance Specialist with over twenty years of manual therapy, coaching, and education experience. Rob's work spans a variety of avenues in the field of health and human performance. This includes multiple trademarks, the creation of global seminars and curriculums, and the research, development and implementation of best practices in human performance.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< In UNDENIABLE, I bring together outliers of today-men and women who are experts in their field, to share their unique and motivating perspectives on reaching the pinnacle of success and remaining there. From popular neuroscientist Andrew Huberman to ultramarathon runner Courtney Dauwalter, you will hear how undeniable individuals have obtained their winning mindset.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Strategizing life with a special needs child. Advice for how to handle a parent with Dementia and aggressive issues. Keeping an effective workout schedule with a new child. When your team grows, relationships may not be as strong? Where to draw the line between hard training and pointless risk of injury.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content