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Jocko Underground: Turn an Inferior Mindset Into an Iron Mindset
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Jocko Underground: Turn an Inferior Mindset Into an Iron Mindset

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Recent Episodes

Oct. 26, 2026

Jocko Underground: Turn an Inferior Mindset Into an Iron Mindset

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< 00:22 – Turn an Inferior Mindset into an iron mindset 18:03 – Military mission-planning principles to the emotional and financial challenges of other missions in everyday life. 24:58 – How do I cope with the death of my son, support my wife and surviving child, and find a way forward through grief? 30:37 – How do I detach from a difficult marriage while remaining fully committed to my responsibilities as a father? 41:27 – How do I distinguish between fu
Oct. 21, 2026

563: The 3 Traits Every Great Leader Must Have According to Gen. Matthew Ridgway

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Examining General Matthew Ridgway's timeless leadership principles, exploring the importance of character, courage, competence, and the moral strength to challenge bad decisions. From the battlefields of World War II and Korea to the distractions of modern life, they discuss what it takes to lead effectively, stay prepared, and earn the trust of others. 00:00:00 – General Matthew Ridgway: A Legendary Military Leader 00:05:33 – Is Leadership an Art or a Sc
Oct. 19, 2026

Jocko Underground: Issues With Training Jiu Jitsu with Women Partners.

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< 00:29 — Training Jiu-Jitsu With Women: My wife is uncomfortable with me rolling with women? 08:55 — Being a Warrior With a Disability? 16:06 — Regretting Wasted Years: How do I stop regretting lost time and know I'm doing enough? 23:57 — Dealing With a Disruptive Teenager. 36:47 — Military Service in the Age of Drones. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Oct. 14, 2026

562: The Deadly Cost of Bad Leadership. Lessons From Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. With Bing West

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Marine combat veteran, author, and former senior defense official Bing West joins Jocko to discuss the brutal realities of war, the strategic failures of military and political leadership, and the lessons America continues to overlook. Drawing on firsthand experiences from Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, West reveals how flawed decisions at the highest levels can have devastating consequences on the battlefield. 00:00:00 – The Brutal Reality of Combat in V
Oct. 12, 2026

Jocko Underground: When You're Ready For a New Chapter | Battling Fatigue In Life

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< 00:00:00 – When You're Ready For a New Chapter? 00:06:33 – Struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome? 00:13:32 – Are leaders born with natural leadership abilities, or can leadership be learned? 00:24:00 – How do I choose between multiple job offers, and what advice do you have for starting my career? 00:43:28 – How do I recognize that I'm not good enough and need to improve without constantly beating myself up? Support this podcast at — https://redcirc
Oct. 7, 2026

561: The Art Of Command. Action, Initiative, and Judgement.

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Breaking down General Melvin Zais’s 1977 speech Leadership and the Art of Command, exploring action, initiative, delegation, discipline, judgment, and the realities of leading people. After a lifetime of combat and command, Zais ultimately reduces effective leadership to one essential principle: you must care about your people. 00:00 – General Melvin Zais: A Lifetime of Leadership 02:16 – Leadership Defies Definition 08:24 – Stop Talking. Take Action.

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