The Art of Masculinity 396. Seeking Integrity over Attention with Jimmy Watson
On today’s show, Johnny welcomes Jimmy Watson, a military veteran with the integrity and heart of a lion. Jimmy has seen and been through a lot in his life, which is why when MMA fighter Sean Strickland started spewing negative comments about the military (specifically Navy SEALs), Jimmy stood up for his brothers in the military.
Jimmy is here to talk about what happened, why he said what he did, his history in the military, and why he believes so strongly about the Navy SEALs. The most frustrating part of what Sean Strickland said is his direct influence on the public. What are the actions of this influencer and MMA fighter teaching the youth of America? We are all influencers to a degree, but it’s men like Jimmy (who show integrity, determination, inner, and outer strength) that show us what it means to be masculine.
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Jimmy Watson, NSW/USN (Ret) is the Chief Operating Officer of Operation Restored Warrior. His military career in special operations encompasses leading teams in high-threat environments on multiple war fronts. Jimmy began active-duty service as a United States Marine assisting in the recovery of victims at the USS Cole, and fighting the war on terrorism. He transitioned to private military contracting and held multiple leadership positions in Blackwater USA as a GS-13 for the Department of State mission. He enlisted into the United States Navy to become a Navy SEAL and graduated BUDS Class 283. Jimmy held multiple designations as a Naval Special Warfare Operator. He was the recipient of several military decorations and medals including the Blackwater Silver Defense Medal for heroism.
Jimmy holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston, West Virginia. He retired in 2017 and held multiple senior executive leadership positions at Team McAfee culminating his time as President of Team McAfee.
Today on The Art of Masculinity:
- Jimmy’s transition from the military…back to the military
- Earning respect and dealing with higher expectations of him from his brothers
- What is Navy SEAL training like?
- Jimmy’s experience in BUDS
- How (and why) the communities and brotherhoods are built within military divisions
- The story and history behind the comments from Sean Strickland and Andy Stumpf
- The reward (or lack thereof) in BUDS: “The Quiet Professional”
- The dangers of irresponsible influencers
- Acknowledging the “wolves” that keep us safe
- That naivety is a sign of innocence, which is sometimes a good thing
- The background behind Jimmy’s indictment and with John McAfee
- The struggle that arose when Jimmy was in SEALs
- Losing hope before seeking integrity and finding God
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