Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: The Way to Turn Your Rival Into Your Ally
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Aug 25, 2025 Discover how to transform rivals into allies through relationship-building and trust. Explore the balance between acceptance and desire, and learn when it's time to cut toxic family ties. The discussion dives into the difference between discipline and motivation, offering tips for staying consistent during tough times. Plus, they tackle the complexities of love and timing when feelings don’t align. Valuable insights for improved teamwork and collective responsibility round out the conversation.
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Real Case: Swim Coach Blocking Water Polo Access
- A coach reports that the swim coach cancels approved times and blocks hosted games by leveraging pool management.
- This chronic resentment originates from perceived poaching of swimmers and competing interests.
Neutralize Conflict By Building Relationships
- Build a relationship with the opposing coach through trust, listening, and respect to reduce conflict.
- Also cultivate strong ties with pool management and make visible, helpful compromises to win support.
Understand The Ego Behind Resource Conflicts
- Ego and protecting one's "rice bowl" drive many local conflicts over resources and schedules.
- Accepting that motive reframes opponents as engaged protectors, not irrational enemies.