Modern Wisdom

Jocko Willink, Matt McCusker & Jeff Dye - Mostly Wise #3 - #1139

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Aug 20, 2026
Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL and leadership author; Matt McCusker, comedian and podcaster; Jeff Dye, comedian and TV personality. They riff on SEAL selection and training, military working dogs and dolphins, sobriety and dating without alcohol, extreme weapons and sniper testing, and how 9/11 reshaped military careers.
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Replace Drinking With A Consistent Routine

  • Replace alcohol with healthier routines to anchor sobriety.
  • Jeff cites regular workouts and cigars as the healthier rituals that replaced drinking and gave steady wins.

Alcohol Withdrawal Can Be Mistaken For Illness

  • Alcohol withdrawal can mimic other illnesses and is medically serious.
  • Jeff mistook withdrawal for COVID and learned the symptoms can be severe enough to require medical attention.

Embarrassment Came Before Fear After Crash

  • Chris described crashing a moped in Bali and being more embarrassed about how he looked than fearing for his life.
  • Despite horrific skin loss, his first emotion was embarrassment about appearing like a 'prick.'
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