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Semi rapid-fire Q and A with Jocko Willink. I am sure many will want to know if we discussed the recent bombings in Afghanistan, and we did not, as we were recording this episode as that news was being released and did not hear about it until after. We did discuss Afghanistan as a "whole," the strategies we would like to see moving forward, how we arrived where we are, etc. Of course, we talked about leadership, some jiu-jitsu, discipline and schedules, subordinates, excuses, which of the Jocko memes are his favorite, and the pressure he feels as an #influencer. Enjoy

Brian Andrews is a US Navy veteran, Park Leadership Fellow, and former submarine officer with a psychology degree from Vanderbilt and a master's in business from Cornell University. He is the author of three critically acclaimed high-tech thrillers: Reset, The Infiltration Game, and The Calypso Directive. Brian also is a principal contributor at Career Authors, a site dedicated to advancing the careers of aspiring and published writers. Jeffrey Wilson has worked as an actor, firefighter, paramedic, jet pilot, and diving instructor, as well as a vascular and trauma surgeon. He served in the US Navy for fourteen years and made multiple deployments as a combat surgeon with an East Coast-based SEAL Team. The author of three award-winning supernatural thrillers, The Traiteur's Ring, The Donors, and Fade to Black, and the acclaimed faith-based thriller War Torn. He and his wife, Wendy, live in Southwest Florida with their four children. Together, Andrews and Wilson have joined forces to create the bestselling coaut

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. Co-hosted with my father, Vaughn 1. Thoughts on Afghanistan and Vietnam 2. Rugby. Where did he find his passion for the sport, what positions did he play, and the life lessons and support one can find through physical activity 3. Teaching and encountering children that you may want to give up on 4. Mentorship, who have they been and how did you find them 5. Dating after death and divorce 6. What is one thing every man should know how to do  Enjoy

William Czopek is a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Agency, currently serving as Public Information Officer stationed in Arizona. Formally established in 1973, the Drug Enforcement Agency is a relative newcomer to the list of federal law enforcement organizations, however, its roots trace back to the 1914 Harrison Narcotics Act. The biggest narcotics seizure in 1917 was 5.5 lbs. of opium. A recent pair of seizures confiscated sufficient methamphetamines to give a dose to every man, woman, and child in both the U.S. and Mexico. Because the drug trade is an international problem, the DEA does not just operate domestically but has agents working all across the world. Over 72,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2019 and this year is on track to be worse with a 150 – 200% jump. The trail of bodies is not limited to overdose victims, The Mexican government estimates nearly 62,000 persons have "vanished" since 2006. https://www.drinkLMNT.com/clearedhot https://www.Mudwtr.com/clearedhot https://www.babbel.co

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. Thoughts on the COVID vaccine mandated by the military 2. Should I leave my relationship so I can go pursue my own self-growth 3. I am trying to get ready for military service but my social circle isn't helping, what can I do 4. When you befriend someone who has issues from serving how do you get them help 5. Does earning a black belt mean you are a good person Enjoy

Dana Linn Bailey is an American IFBB Pro fitness and figure competitor (physique category). She is the winner of Joe Weider's Olympia in 2013. Dana Linn was recruited to play soccer for West Chester University, as a starting defender and help lead her team to NCAA's and playoffs. When she graduated from college, she made the transition to lifting. She entered her first figure competition in 2006 at the Lehigh Valley Championships and competed in figure up until 2010. She taught Physical Education at Conrad Weiser Middle School in Robesonia Pennsylvania until 2007, when she retired to focus on her career. In 2010, she decided to participate in the very FIRST Physique show, which was 2011, JR. USA's in Charleston, SC. She won overall, received her IFBB pro card, and became the first women's physique pro in the NPC/IFBB. Dana has made countless appearances since competing in events such as the Fit Expo and guest poses at the Flex Lewis Classic. Alongside these guest appearances, DLB has taken up several other co

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. When should I start teaching my kids about the dangers of the world 2. How can a leader change someone from being a burden into an asset 3. COVID mandates from employers 4. How does one go to the bathroom while in the middle of Hell Week Enjoy

Matt Thornton is the founder of Straight Blast Gym International (SBGI), an association of over 35 gyms worldwide engaged in training athletes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing. Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts, based in Portland, Oregon. Matt is well known in the martial arts community for his promotion of the concept of "aliveness" in training, as well as for being one of the first gyms to feature cross-training in boxing and other fighting sports at the beginning of the growth of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts in the 1990s. He was among the first American-born practitioners to receive a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is a black belt under Chris Haueter. Travis Davison is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the owner of Straight Blast Gyms in Kalispell, Whitefish, and Missoula Montana, as well as the Vice President of SBG International. John Frankl is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a professor in Seoul, and the man responsible for bringing BJJ to the Korean peninsula. https://www.dri

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. Mourning and remembrance, how much is too little, how much is too much 2. Did a woman just graduate from BUD/s 3. How do you let go and move on after a divorce 4. Should I stay in the small town where I am from and my entire family lives, or move on and grow as a person Enjoy

Kara Smith is no stranger to hunting down bad guys. She's spent the last 12 years doing it, starting as an intelligence analyst with the Air Force where she deployed supporting counter-terrorism operations tracking and locating terrorists using state-of-the-art military technology. After leaving the Air Force, Kara worked at the NSA and then at the FBI in the Terrorist Screening Operations Unit as a Senior Intelligence Analyst assisting the FBI in identifying and monitoring persons on the terrorist watch list. Kara has helped take numerous traffickers off the streets by providing support to local, state, and federal law enforcement. Whether from her office at DeliverFund or in the back of an undercover vehicle, Kara provides real-time information about the location of traffickers and their victims, using P.A.T.H.™ (Platform for the Analysis and Targeting of Human Traffickers) software developed by DeliverFund, in-depth social media analysis, and other cutting-edge technology. To support the fight against huma

Traditionally, Fridays are for Q and A. Every so often I encounter a situation that I think deserves individual attention, and today is one of those days. Magic words....You know what I mean, words that people say in the attempt to shut you up, shut you down, or compel and elicit specific behavior. I had my first direct experience with an individual that decided that I fit the bill for her "magic word," and let's just say the conversation that followed was an interesting one. This episode is about my thoughts on the experience and the entire era of "magic words" that we now seem to find ourselves in. https://military.finance/andy-stumpf  

Sean Evangelista is a retired Navy SEAL with 20 years of service, including multiple combat deployments throughout the world.  He is the founder and owner of 30 Seconds Out, a commando-inspired apparel brand that makes the world's most awesome t-shirts.  During Sean's military service, he experienced numerous combat situations that resulted in more than thirty broken bones and even brain injuries. Through a combination of perseverance and good fortune, Sean was able to survive these difficult situations and retire with an incredibly distinguished career. Now, Sean is devoted to operating Thirty Seconds Out and experiencing every new adventure life has to offer. https://www.athleticgreens.com/clearedhot https://www.allform.com/clearedhot https://www.Magicspoon.com/clearedhot https://www.Qalo.com/clearedhot  

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. I want to join the military but I feel like I have "missed the war," what should I do 2. How did you handle having female service members on target? Did it impact in a positive or negative way 3. I have lost all hope and empathy in the human race, how do I regain it 4. I have young children but I want to serve, but I also want to be there for my family Enjoy

Author Kelsi Sheren is a Canadian Forces Veteran who fought on the front lines in Afghanistan as an artillery gunner. While she battles with severe PTSD, she is also a young female entrepreneur on a mission to change the world by healing the people who help to defend all of our freedom. It is her goal to help other struggling Veterans and first responders through charitable donations made via her fast-growing jewelry and accessory business, and her memoir, Brass & Unity. https://www.feals.com/clearedhot https://www.Betterhelp.com/clearedhot https://www.Drinklmnt.com/clearedhot https://www.helix.com/clearedhot  

Traditionally Friday episodes are dedicated to listener-submitted Q and A, but not today. What began as an interaction in the comments section of Youtube morphed into an email exchange, and the perfect opportunity to discuss a few of the topics that surfaced. Today's episode is completely dedicated to that exchange in the hopes of shedding some light on what the podcast is, what it will never be, who I am, who I will never be, negative social media comments, and hopefully a critical look in the mirror.

John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG. Meyer has published two works of nonfiction related to his experiences in the Vietnam War. Meyer's first book was a nonfiction memoir, first published in 2003, titled Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam. Mike Glover spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency). He served as a SGM (Sergeant Major) in Special Forces in various positions and deployed multiple times to combat theaters. He is an expert in Counter-Terrorism, security, and crisis management operations and is the host of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast on iTunes and Soundcloud and the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. https://www.Babbel.com https://www.TenThousand.cc https://www.Magicspoon.com/clearedhot https://www.Grammarly.com/clearedhot  

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, with local renaissance man Nelson Grant. 1. How do I instill grit and determination in my daughter while we raise her in an environment where we could provide for her anything we want. 2. I am the sole breadwinner in the family and my stress level is increasing. How can I avoid resentment. 3. I have been drinking to blackout for nearly 11 years, how do I stop 4. I am the victim of domestic violence, is it worth pressing charges Enjoy https://military.finance/andy-stumpf  

Wesley Morgan is a freelance journalist in Washington, DC, Iraq and Afghanistan, contributing stories to The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic and other publications. He recently published a book titled The Hardest Place, the American Military Adrift in Afghanistan's Pech Valley. https://www.Manscaped.com https://www.Athleticgreens.com/clearedhot https://www.Drinklmnt.com/clearedhot https://www.Betterhelp.com/clearedhot  

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. My dad is trying to force a relationship with me after being out of my life for nearly 20 years 2. I'm 43 and having a mid-life crisis, how do I find my passion 3. I'm 18 and am having a hard time expressing to my parents that I want to join the military 4. Thoughts on processing grief after the suicide of a friend Enjoy

Jeannie Sanders can only be described as a force to be reckoned with. After a 21 year career at Siemens where she worked for the President of Sales, chaired multiple diversity groups and councils, was invited to the White House to speak on her initiative to hire Veterans into her programs, was recruited by the head of HR for the US to run all strategic partnerships in the US, and speaking at over 30 universities, she has decided to launch her own consulting business based upon her career and life experiences: Practice of Positivity Leadership Consulting. https://www.practiceofpositivity.com Steve is a retired Navy SEAL with 24 years of active duty service. Immediately upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy and went to Basic Underwater Demolition School BUD/S. Stephen was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team TWO where he specialized as a SDV Pilot, small arms marksmanship instructor, and scout/sniper. In 1999 Stephen successfully screened and went to Naval Special Warfare Development Group