This episode tackles everything from parenting moments to federal fitness standards. Jason, Gabe, and MDV break down what it means to hold yourself—and others—to a higher standard.

Timestamps:

0:00 What would you do in this situation?
3:58 Cultural differences in how kids act
6:30 Should you talk to the kid or the coach?
10:00 You can only control your emotions
14:04 Shooting accident in Texas
14:33 Should FBI agents be able to do ONE pull-up?
19:45 Acknowledging the requirements of your chosen path
21:00 Holding men and women to the same standards
28:38 Once they’re in… they’re never tested again?!
31:08 Just because you want to, doesn’t mean you can (MDV’s NFL dreams)
32:55 HOW IS THIS OFFENSIVE?!
35:00 Pull-ups replacing sit-ups as the FBI standard
42:00 Personal responsibility to train martial arts
43:35 Some don’t even get range time
44:36 A powerful email from a mom listener
46:21 This mom is an absolute legend
47:30 Boys need men to shape them (Jason’s suggestions)
53:40 The TRAIN HARD Men’s Club is leveling up

Should FBI Agents Be Able to Do a Pull-Up? Standards, Responsibility, and Raising Capable Men