Jocko Podcast

Jocko Podcast

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

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July 8, 2026 90 mins

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The military review US Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, again, November 1960Drawing from rarely discussed military journals written during the Cold War, Jocko and Echo explore the timeless principles behind morale, trust, courage, and why some leaders inspire extraordinary effort while others don't.



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What to do When Life Seems To Be Unsatisfying.

How to excel when you get promoted quickly.

Are you living life by any code?

Are you contemplating law enforcement?

The best way to get over a bad day on the mats and in life.



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Retired Navy SEAL officer Rich Diviney returns to break down why fear isn't the enemy—uncertainty is. From combat and BUD/S to business and everyday life, Rich explains practical methods for staying composed under pressure, overcoming anxiety, and performing when the stakes are highest.



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Getting over overwhelming guilt from tragedy.

How should civilians respectfully ask veterans about their combat experiences without minimizing their sacrifices or making them uncomfortable?

As a new Navy chaplain, how can I best earn the trust of sailors and Marines while helping them through life's toughest challenges?

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Why the best leaders stop trying to control everything. Jocko and Cory break down Marine Corps doctrine on command and control, explaining why decentralized leadership, trust, feedback, and initiative outperform micromanagement in business, combat, and life.



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1. Sleep or Stay Alert?

Question: As a frequent traveler, how do you balance situational awareness with the need to sleep while traveling?

2. Is It Time to Leave Law Enforcement?

Question: With police officers increasingly being prosecuted after use-of-force incidents, when should an officer consider changing careers?

3. Missing the Team I Built

Question: After leav...

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Mason Wright ("Buff Runner") went from childhood trauma, loss, and depression to completing a 1,000-mile run around a high school track. In this conversation, he shares how sports saved him, how he survived some of the darkest moments of his life, and why suffering can become a tool for growth. A powerful discussion on resilience, discipline, and refusing to quit.



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Drawing from hard lessons learned during wartime, Jocko and Echo explore the psychological traps that cause individuals and organizations to drift from their values. A deep discussion on ethics, responsibility, leadership, and the warning signs that trouble is ahead.



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The world keeps changing. Your competition is learning. Are you? Looking into the power of adaptation, effective teaching, uncertainty, and the mindset required to keep growing when everyone else is standing still. 



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Losing My Faith in Humanity and The World.  Could you take a dangerous submission to the limit if you had to? Taking a promotion and more money but stress on the family. Should you move out of your town because of social political reasons? Can't seem to get into the shape I want to be in. Feeling a bit useless after service.



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Ephraim Mattos explains how Stronghold Rescue & Relief trains local people to save lives in one of the world’s deadliest ongoing conflicts.

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When your disciplined lifestyle has left you lonely and lacking social connections.

Meeting The Standard To Be Prepared For Service And Life.

What to do: I committed my life to a career I don't like.

Establishing boundaries with parents and in-laws.

Moving to up to the "Political" level in your job--Things to be aware of.



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Jimmy May returns to discuss life after the military, helping veterans transition, building stronger families, and teaching the next generation resilience and responsibility.



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The Dangers and Protocol of Carrying A Gun in An Altercation.

When there's a problematic co-worker that is in good with the boss.

How Ecclesiastes wisdom informs the philosophy of Extreme Ownership.

How to teach and be a role model to modern young people.

What path to pursue in life, and why.



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Ben Ingram was headed toward prison or worse. Drugs, street fights, and survival mode defined his youth—until one decision changed everything: joining the Marines. 

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How To Deal With Public Transgressions Against You from Someone.

Teaching the new generation when the odds are stacked against them.

Dealing with jealousy, grief, and loss... all at the same time.

How do we feel about crying in Jiu Jitsu?

Dealing with resentment that can happen in a blended family.



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Breaking down the battle between the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex — emotion versus reason. Why people panic, escalate conflict, make terrible decisions, and how to detach from the “gray slop” in your head.



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Insecurity with comparing yourself to her ex. 

Insecure and sensitive boss. 

What to do when you feel stuck in your career. 

What to do when your kid is scared to take Jiu Jitsu class. 

What to do when you're struggling to find purpose in life.



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Breaking down Major C.A. Bach’s legendary 1917 leadership speech and separates timeless leadership truths from outdated doctrine. They cover earning respect instead of demanding it, why confidence comes from preparation, when leaders should apologize, how to avoid becoming a power-tripping boss, and why the best leaders quietly sacrifice for their teams.



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Would Jocko Do An MMA fight? When you should and shouldn't get a dog. Getting a hold of a haphazard schedule and staying on the path. What to do if you think you have a good leader, but a bad team. Career opportunity VS family needs.



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