Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: When Someone is Gate-Keeping and Preventing your Success.
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May 12, 2025 Dive into strategies for overcoming gate-keeping that hinders professional growth. Discover how to handle unresponsive superiors in academia while maintaining composure. Explore the impact of negative influences on family dynamics and their resolution. Plus, a candid discussion on balancing blunt communication with relationship building. Finally, reflect on aspirations like joining the military despite a satisfying current life.
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Document and Demand Clarity
- Document all communications and interactions with the advisor meticulously.
- Request specific requirements and create a clear plan for graduation in writing.
Power of Written Records
- Written documentation makes it harder to deny or ignore issues.
- It provides a clear picture detached from emotional bias and helps in resolving conflicts.
Weigh Risks Before Confrontation
- Consider the political power and potential backlash of confronting the advisor prematurely.
- Sometimes it’s safer to graduate first, then report improper conduct.