PBD Podcast “I’d Die For It Today” - Ex Navy SEALs Reveal Truth About Osama Bin Laden & Future of War | PBD Podcast | Ep. 573
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Apr 9, 2025 
DJ Shipley and Cole Fackler, former Navy SEALs and co-founders of GBRS Group, share riveting insights from their military experiences. They dive into the emotional complexities of duty and family life, revealing how deployments impact relationships. The conversation also explores the mindset needed for high-stress situations, the value of mentorship among veterans, and the significance of physical fitness for youth. Additionally, they discuss the evolving landscape of warfare, technology's implications, and the transition from military service to entrepreneurship.
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Marriage Advice for SEALs
- Avoid marriage until after four years of service, ideally eight, with four years single.
- Test potential partners during deployments as fiancés to avoid divorce and strain on the force.
MySpace Infidelity
- DJ Shipley's high school sweetheart cheated on him while he was deployed in Iraq after finding her MySpace profile.
- This anecdote emphasizes the strain deployments can put on relationships and the unexpected ways infidelity can be discovered.
Signal vs. Noise
- SEALs prioritize mission focus by compartmentalizing and suppressing emotions, treating them as secondary to the mission.
- This intense focus is essential due to the life-or-death consequences of distractions.