Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: How Long Would You Fight To Save Your Marriage?
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Mar 31, 2025 Explore the depths of marriage and the lengths one should go to save it. Delve into the importance of alignment in relationships and how shared goals can make or break a partnership. Discover strategies to navigate personal aspirations while maintaining marital harmony. Understand the necessity of open dialogue and active listening in overcoming conflicts. Learn about using alignment assessments as a tool for enhancing connections and resolving issues effectively.
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Applying Combat Leadership Principles to Marriage
- Take ownership of past mistakes in the marriage and actively work to fix them.
- Use the principles of combat leadership—cover and move, simplicity, prioritization, decentralized command, and ego check—to improve family dynamics.
The Importance of Alignment in Marriage
- Alignment within a marriage, where both partners share the same long-term goals, is crucial.
- Without alignment, the relationship becomes like trying to be in two places at once.
Addressing Short-Term Desires vs. Long-Term Goals
- Determine if your partner has a clear vision of her long-term goals; she may be focused on short-term desires due to past neglect.
- Acknowledge her need for individual pursuits, but try to understand her long-term vision for the relationship.