Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: How to Live in Peace, Now.
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Nov 4, 2024 Explore the art of living in peace through mindfulness and present-focused awareness. Dive into the psychological impacts of regrets and future worries, while discovering jujitsu as a moving meditation. Learn practical strategies for managing sleeplessness and the importance of controlled breathing. The conversation uncovers how to rebuild your reputation after a mistake and the value of balancing personal insights with external advice for greater emotional well-being.
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Understanding Your Feelings
- Lao Tzu's quote about peace, anxiety, and depression relates to living in the present, future, and past.
- Jocko suggests using it to understand your feelings and identify when you're dwelling too much on a particular time frame.
Don't Dwell on the Past
- Reflect on the past to learn and grow, but avoid dwelling on it.
- Dwelling leads to regret, so identify when it happens and shift your focus.
Racing Thoughts
- Jocko shares his struggle with racing thoughts at night, hindering sleep despite physical exhaustion.
- He highlights the difficulty of stopping these thoughts, relating it to the challenge of dwelling on the past.