Jocko Podcast Jocko Podcast 18: One Soldier’s War, Mobility Workouts, Rehearsals, BUDS Training, Compromise
Apr 13, 2016
Soldier who wrote a book about war shares experiences. Topics include the impact of war on humanity's demons, guilt and horror of unintentional killings, recognizing and controlling inner demons, facing darkness and growth, importance of form and mobility in athletics, effective techniques in combat situations, benefits of jiu-jitsu for law enforcement, objections to sales and sponsorship, benefits of calisthenics vs weight training, the role of compromise in leadership, and no compromise stance.
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War's Inner and Outer Battle
- War exposes the battle between good and evil both outside and within us.
- Nietzsche's quote emphasizes that gazing into darkness brings it into ourselves.
Abuse of Russian Soldiers in Chechnya
- Russian soldiers in Chechnya faced brutal mistreatment and rampant beatings.
- The lowest ranks were seen as expendable "spirits" treated like slaves with no rights.
Friendly Fire Tragedy in Chechnya
- Friendly fire caused chaos with soldiers trapped under shelling by their own side.
- Soldiers scrambled desperately to halt fire while comrades suffered severe wounds and deaths.