Jocko Podcast

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Urban warfare expert and retired Army officer John Spencer returns to share stories from 20 Times I Almost Died, from Ranger School and Iraq to Ukraine, Gaza, and some incredibly close calls. Along the way, John and Jocko break down leadership, intuition, modern warfare, resilience, and the importance of developing a personal code to live by. 00:00 – John Spencer: 20 Times I Almost Died 02:53 – Kashmir: India, Pakistan & Modern Warfare 05:10 – Lebanon, Hezbollah & the Changing Battlefield 11:17 – Ukraine, Drones & the Future of War 15:54 – Inside a Hamas Tunnel Under Gaza 24:43 – Iraq: Common Sense, Orders & Leadership 39:08 – The IED Trap: Trusting Your Intuition 45:28 – “Pepper”: The Fight That Cost John His Ear 1:08:27 – The “Sopranos of Baghdad” & Humility 1:29:02 – Ukraine, Bucha & the Will to Resist 1:38:00 – Ranger School: “You Can Always Quit Tomorrow” 1:44:03 – The Best Ranger Competition & a 40-Foot Fall 1:55:48 – Iraq: A Deadly Humvee Crash & Duty 2:01:31 – Azerbaijan’s Special Forces & the Battle of Shusha 2:11:08 – Going Full Rambo as an OPFOR Soldier 2:16:01 – The Mission to Capture Saddam Hussein 2:27:05 – The Current Situation in Gaza 2:42:38 – Who Are You? Building a Code to Live By 2:53:21 – Closing Thoughts With John Spencer 2:54:19 – Jocko & Echo Closing / Supporters Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< How to be a dependable warrior. At what point does being ultra competitive become a weakness? How to mentally get back on track in life. How to kick the remaining vices in your life. How to guide a 3 year old in life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Every decision has consequences—and the small decisions made repeatedly can eventually shape your entire life. Jocko and Echo break down how to make better decisions under uncertainty, when to trust experience and intuition, how to avoid paralysis through analysis, and why effective leaders take action, learn, and adapt. 00:00 — Decisions: The Choices That Shape Your Life 03:33 — How the Marine Corps Teaches Decision-Making 11:50 — Take the Initiative: Keep Them on Their Heels 18:14 — Logic, Intuition, and Emotion 24:57 — Analytical vs. Instinctive Decision-Making 26:28 — Stop Overthinking. Take a Small Action. 34:26 — Detachment: The Decision-Making Superpower 41:34 — The 70% Solution: Stop Waiting for Perfect 46:07 — The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act 58:46 — Adapt Faster Than the Situation Changes 1:01:23 — Failure, Fear, and Learning Through Action 1:06:13 — Small Decisions, Fast Feedback, Constant Adjustment 1:15:37 — When Being Too Adaptable Becomes a Problem 1:17:59 — Wargaming: Prepare for What Could Go Wrong 1:20:38 — Jocko’s Extreme Ownership Leadership Loop 1:22:29 — Don’t Get Stuck. Make the Decision. Act. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< The Guy Who Called Out Rener Gracie's Purple Belts and Got Embarrassed. Maxed out for time, but training for a personal challenge. How to solve a problem riddled worker on your team. When a workout partner doesn't have as much dedication. Got beat up by my wife's guy friend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Continuing examination of René Quinton's Maxims on War, exploring courage, danger, ambition, leadership, obedience, and the randomness of combat. The discussion ultimately comes back to a powerful principle for war and everyday life: learn to distinguish real danger from the danger created by your imagination. 00:00 — Maxims on War: Extreme Views and Human Nature 05:34 — War, Death, and the Randomness of Combat 16:57 — Courage, Promotion, and the Danger of Ambition 23:27 — Bravery, Jealousy, and the Power of Example 28:51 — When Danger Becomes Real 34:22 — Real Danger vs. Imagined Danger 40:20 — Courage vs. Recklessness 48:44 — The Leader Multiplies the Team 51:07 — Why It's Easier to Obey Than Decide 57:25 — Questioning Orders and the Burden of Command 1:04:55 — Cowardly Leaders and Decentralized Command 1:11:25 — Do Hard Things. Don't Let Fear Stop You. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content