Jocko Podcast Jocko Podcast 4: Rendezvous With Death, Disrespect, Workouts
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Jan 6, 2016 The discussion opens with Alan Seeger’s poem “Rendezvous with Death” and the brutal psychology of World War I, then turns to lessons from Captain von Schell on understanding soldiers and leading people as individuals. Questions range from handling disrespect and finding mentors to mobility for jiu-jitsu, managing a crowded schedule, and taking charge of yourself.
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Gears of War Ad
- Jocko Willink was at a UFC event and an ad for "Gears of War" caught his attention.
- The ad featured a poem called "Rendezvous with Death," which resonated deeply with him.
Alan Seeger's Story
- The poem's author, Alan Seeger, joined the French Foreign Legion during World War I.
- Seeger was killed in action in 1916 and posthumously awarded French war medals.
Brutality of WWI
- World War I was particularly brutal due to limited individual control over survival.
- Soldiers' tactical skills often couldn't prevent their deaths in large-scale assaults.