Jocko Podcast 185: We Only Get One Shot, So Fight The Good Fight and Make it Count, with Mitch Aguiar
Jul 10, 2019
Mitch Aguiar, a former Navy SEAL and MMA fighter, shares his incredible journey from the rigors of BUD/S training to the octagon. He discusses the psychological challenges faced during combat and the transition to civilian life, highlighting the impact of PTSD. Aguiar emphasizes the importance of resilience and discipline, while also delving into his passion for health through his supplement line, Smashing Greens. With anecdotes about camaraderie and humorous twists on competitive sports, Aguiar inspires listeners to fight the good fight and live life to the fullest.
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Make It Count
- Make your days count because life is finite.
- There are no re-dos, so give it your all.
Mitch's Upbringing and Enlistment
- Mitch Aguiar grew up in Virginia Beach and Maryland, exposed to the military through his Navy parents.
- Despite initial disinterest, boredom led him to enlist, choosing the SEALs after a recruiter's suggestion.
Early Competitive Drive
- Mitch wasn't a studious student and hated traditional workouts.
- He loved competition, a trait ingrained by his parents, which drove him in sports and later in the SEALs.