Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: Are We Raising Soft Kids? Good Samaritan VS A Snitch. The Single Most Difficult Time.
Sep 17, 2021
The discussion tackles whether today's kids are growing up softer than previous generations, highlighting both their challenges and strengths. It delves into the importance of mental toughness over physical capabilities, especially in extreme training environments. The speakers emphasize building resilience in youth amidst modern distractions and the impact of technology on problem-solving. They also touch on the emotional complexity of family relationships and the moral dilemmas surrounding doing the right thing versus being labeled a snitch.
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Soft Kids?
- Modern society offers more opportunities for weakness, potentially resulting in softer kids.
- However, dedicated individuals and rigorous training programs still produce incredibly tough individuals.
Tough Kids
- Jocko Willink encounters young, highly competent individuals in challenging roles, like Navy SEALs.
- This demonstrates that despite a potentially softening environment, some kids maintain exceptional toughness.
Better Training, Same Attrition
- Today's SEAL trainees are physically superior to those of Jocko Willink's generation due to better training and recovery knowledge.
- However, the attrition rate remains constant.