Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: When You Give, Should You Really Not Expect Anything In Return?
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Aug 18, 2025 Is giving without expecting anything in return truly noble? The discussion dives deep into the emotional complexities of support within families. Learn strategies to raise mentally tough daughters and how to foster resilience in childhood. There’s a candid exploration of managing relationships, including dealing with pasts that might challenge new bonds. Lastly, the importance of gratitude in children and the philosophy behind support without strings attached makes for thought-provoking listening.
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Raise Kids To Be Self-Sufficient And Grateful
- Help your children toward a solid path so they can support themselves and potentially help you later out of gratitude, not obligation.
- Don’t give with strings attached; give to set them up, not to create debt or guilt.
Trades And Military Are Strong Paths
- College is not the only route to success; trades and military offer durable careers that AI cannot replace.
- Prioritize practical career paths that provide steady, needed skills over defaulting to college.
Give Without Expectation
- Avoid expecting reciprocity when you give; it changes the nature of the help and introduces resentment.
- Do the work as a parent so your kids will want to help you when roles reverse.