Pat McNamera on Real Discipline, Leadership, and Why 'Basic Dude Stuff' Matters

In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick sits down with Pat McNamera—retired Sergeant Major, Special Operations veteran, elite performance coach, and the mind behind “Basic Dude Stuff.” Introduced by Dr. Trevor Wilkins, Pat unpacks decades of hard-earned wisdom on building strength, living intentionally, and refusing to play the victim.

We cover everything from tactical readiness and civilian training to emotional control, faith, and legacy. Pat’s delivery is unfiltered, but his message is clear: real leadership requires action, not talk.

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:27 - Welcome to Spartan Leadership
00:01:42 - Guest Introduction: Pat McNamara
00:02:54 - Pat's Childhood and Early Life
00:06:14 - Transition to Military
00:10:50 - Overcoming Challenges and Failures
00:11:11 - Perseverance and Self-Motivation
00:12:45 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
00:15:32 - The Importance of Feedback and Sanity Checks
00:16:22 - The Power of Ideas and Protecting Them
00:19:37 - The Use of Technology in Capturing Ideas
00:20:40 - Reflections on Military Culture and Leadership
00:27:56 - Transition to Teaching and Building a Brand
00:31:32 - Financial Struggles and Lessons Learned
00:33:12 - Multiple Revenue Streams and Business Sustainability
00:34:49 - Building a Business Through Discipline
00:37:49 - Adapting to Market Changes and Giving Back
00:39:39 - Supporting the Community During Hard Times
00:39:54 - Training Law Enforcement Officers
00:42:00 - Current State of Law Enforcement
00:44:55 - The Importance of Adaptability
00:46:49 - Discussion on Media Influence and Consumption
00:51:30 - Introduction to Basic Dude Stuff
00:51:40 - The Influence and Impact of Basic Dude Stuff
00:59:19 - Reflections on Modern Culture and Masculinity
01:03:17 - Reconnecting with Our Primal Being
01:04:11 - Critique on Modern Dependence on Technology
01:04:36 - Closing Remarks and Gratitude
01:04:48 - How to Follow Pat McNamara
01:05:33 - Closing Message to Spartans

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