Jocko Podcast 416: Step Up, Work Hard, Have Fun, and Raise The Bar. With "Lead Bob" Bobby Holland.
Dec 13, 2023
"Lead Bob" Bobby Holland, a retired Navy SEAL with 21 years of service and founder of Hoolie Golf, shares his adventurous journey from the battlefield to entrepreneurship. He reflects on the grueling Hell Week of SEAL training and the emotional challenges faced during deployments in Iraq. Bobby discusses the importance of resilience, camaraderie, and the transition to civilian life, highlighting how his military experience inspired his innovative golf brand. The conversation blends humor with heartfelt insights on leadership, personal growth, and embracing one's past.
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Bobby's Upbringing
- Bobby Holland, a Navy SEAL and entrepreneur, was raised in Fresno, California.
- His mother, of Portuguese descent, had a gritty upbringing on a farm before finding success in financial services.
Bobby's Father's Story
- Bobby's dad had a rough childhood, being raised in Selma, California and largely raising himself from age 12.
- His dad's older brother, Bobby's namesake, was murdered at 21, deeply impacting his father.
Childhood Passions
- Bobby was a rambunctious child who channeled his energy into sports like football and wrestling.
- He also fondly remembers playing street football daily with his younger brother.
