Ep. 13 • Johnny Collins - Perseverance Pays Off.

Jun 13, 2025

02:31:14

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Johnny Collins grew up the oldest of 3 siblings in a small town in Maryland. Moving from a Christian school as a child into 3 different high schools (after being kicked out of 2), there was a lot of chaos as a kid, but it was sports that kept him connected with a strong friend group.

We normally don't go into BUD/S stories too much on here, but Johnny's journey was different, having gone through 3 Hellweeks across 6 different classes and 6 years, including a brief stint as a guard at Gitmo; his is a story of resilience worth telling.

Of course we also get into some fun stuff, like bar fights, liberty calls in different countries, how "looking cool" actually saves lives, and the importance of finding the right woman in your life.

Here are some story highlights we get into this episode:

• Why the best motivation is YOURSELF.

• Johnny's breaking point at Gitmo.

• Insight on the infamous "Instructor Gate" fiasco.

• Can the average person do BUD/S? And how age affects your chances.

• "The hardetht man to ever go through BUDTH"

• Shotgunning beers before a meeting with the CMC.

• How the Eddie Gallagher situation was a surprising dividing line in the Teams.

• Not all deployments are created equal.

• When to fight for things, when to walk away.

• Why "looking good" can save lives.

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