Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: Is Taking Weight-Loss Drugs "Cheating"?
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Sep 1, 2025 Explore the moral dilemmas surrounding weight-loss drugs and whether they compromise personal discipline. Delve into the challenges of paying for jiu jitsu belt tests and what red flags might signal deeper issues. Discover insights on recognizing when laziness creeps in and how to maintain motivation. Engage with complex questions about working in nonprofits that don't align with personal beliefs, and learn strategies for effective leadership when facing impending problems.
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Prioritize Medical Help For Obesity
- Treat obesity as a medical problem that deserves medical help when prior attempts fail.
- Prefer safer medical interventions (like drugs) over remaining obese and suffering downstream health risks.
Use Drugs As A Jumpstart With An Exit Plan
- Use the drug as a jumpstart but plan an exit strategy and build sustainable habits before stopping.
- Monitor side effects and weight rebound risk so you can transition to behavior-driven maintenance.
Cheating Is Rule-Based, Not Moral Absolutism
- Cheating only exists when you break explicit rules in a competition; medical aids aren't cheating in personal health.
- Personal rules can be valid but don't let them prevent pragmatic choices that improve life and performance.