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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December 8, 2025 6 mins

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Be the person your family needs you to be with this guidance. How to never let drama stand in your way. Introducing trauma to toughen up your kids. How to execute on a massive transformation into a top performer. How to capitalize on nepotism in the group.



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Rob Jones reveals the mindset that carried him through pain, blisters, heat, back injury, self-doubt, and the “terrorist in his mind.” A raw, emotional, and powerful story of leadership, purpose, and the daily decision to stand up and lead — literally and figuratively.



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Preparing your kids for evil in the world. 

How to get in shape as fast as possible. 

How to balance maximizing self-development and family/life obligations. 

How to serve when you're "unfit to serve."

Developing new skills: How to fit it in.



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The conversation moves from military service and trades to online warfare, explaining how misinformation spreads, why memes are weapons, and how an entire digital community defended two creators from institutional falsehoods.



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How to stay on The Path on a budget.

Should you stay in a secure job that you are okay with? Or go for your dream job?

How often should we be learning new things?

How to overcome the psychological barriers keeping some of us from returning to training.

This is why you never feel like you're doing enough.




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After 15 years away, Dakota Meyer reenlisted in the Marine Corps because, in his words, he had “more to give.” In this episode, he and Jocko talk about the lifelong duty to serve others, the cost of freedom, and the honor of carrying forward the legacy of fallen brothers. A raw, unfiltered look at sacrifice, resilience, and living for something greater than yourself.



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My best man insulted me and my wife. Should I forgive him?

What to do when your leader has checked out.

Valuable tips to become move vocal when you take action and lead.

What's the best direction to go in life when you move out on your own.

Getting over the loss of a dog (or pet) can be harder than you think.



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Everyday combat, devastating losses, and the weight carried long after leaving the battlefield. Army medic Adam Anderson shares his raw story of Ramadi, recovery, and the ongoing fight at home — with Ryan Jackson on Canines for Warriors.



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How To Deal With Having a Child From a One Night Stand.

When to speak up at work when things have not been going the way they should. 

How to get back on top when your drowning in stress from Work, Home, Kids, and a new town. 

How to achieve your goals when you have trouble as a finisher and keep failing. 

How to get your great life back after you lost your dream job.



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Ryan Manion joins to share stories from her brother Travis — Naval Academy graduate, Marine officer, Silver Star recipient — and how his character and choices live on through her new children’s book and the Travis Manion Foundation.



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Heavy Duty Ex-con in Jiu Jitsu class.

How to create the best relationship with your co-workers to out perform everyone else.

How to smash life even when it seems impossible.

Best way to recover from injury FAST, and get back to the path.

How do you choose between to girls that you love?



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From boat insertions under monsoon rains to surprise assaults on hidden VC camps, this episode takes you deep into the Mekong Delta with SEAL veterans Tom Boylan and Hal McNulty. They reveal the challenges of intelligence, leadership, and survival—plus the hard lessons carried into life, family, and business long after the war.




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How to Get Through Life With No support.

Why haven't any women become SEALs?

Capitalizing on moving away from your hometown comfort zone.

Encountering strange threats to your family in public.

Starting a Jiu Jitsu group in your neighborhood.



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From the chaos of Ramadi to the pain of losing his best friend, Ben Sledge recounts combat, moral injury, and how faith and storytelling became his path to healing.



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What to Do When Your Boss’s Plan Will Destroy EverythingIs It Betrayal to Train Somewhere Else?How Do I Lead When I Feel Like I’m Not Good Enough?Why Can’t I See My Progress When I’m Getting Better?How Do I Escape the Grind Without Losing Everything?



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The second part to The Need to Lead, by Dave Berke. How ego quietly sabotages leaders and teams. When we see others’ failures as our wins, frustration and judgment take over. We talk about how that mindset damages trust, limits growth, and creates division. The conversation shows how shifting from ego to ownership not only builds stronger relationships but also unlocks the real strength of leadership—h...

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Accept That The People Around You May Not Want To Do Their Best


How to have the best relationship with your family members when they do not want to improve themselves.


How to influence people to be a better version of themself.


If you're struggling with balance and have an addictive personality.


The 1-5 system of evaluating your performance on ANYTHING.



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Dave Burke breaks down why humility, detachment, and rejecting perfection are the foundation of true leadership. Jocko adds his perspective from the SEAL Teams to reveal what separates leaders who win from those who fail.



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Up before the enemy. Disciplined vs. Crazy

Balancing it all. Training as a Specialized Officer

Discovering a family member's Infidelity

Homeschool vs. Public School Debate

Friendship Destroyed by Politics. What to do.



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Retired Marine Major Scott Huesing, author of Echo in Ramadi, to walk through the brutal realities of combat in Iraq’s deadliest city, the cost of leadership, and the transition back home. Scott shares the powerful story of his Marines, the memorials for the fallen, his personal battles after service, and how writing became a new mission to honor and preserve these stories. From Gold Star families to ...

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