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Urban warfare expert and retired Army officer John Spencer returns to share stories from 20 Times I Almost Died, from Ranger School and Iraq to Ukraine, Gaza, and some incredibly close calls. Along the way, John and Jocko break down leadership, intuition, modern warfare, resilience, and the importance of developing a personal code to live by.
00:00 – John Spencer: 20 Times I Almost Died
02:53 – Kashmir: India, Pakistan & Modern Warfare
05:10 – Lebanon, Hezbollah & the Changing Battlefield
11:17 – Ukraine, Drones & the Future of War
15:54 – Inside a Hamas Tunnel Under Gaza
24:43 – Iraq: Common Sense, Orders & Leadership
39:08 – The IED Trap: Trusting Your Intuition
45:28 – “Pepper”: The Fight That Cost John His Ear
1:08:27 – The “Sopranos of Baghdad” & Humility
1:29:02 – Ukraine, Bucha & the Will to Resist
1:38:00 – Ranger School: “You Can Always Quit Tomorrow”
1:44:03 – The Best Ranger Competition & a 40-Foot Fall
1:55:48 – Iraq: A Deadly Humvee Crash & Duty
2:01:31 – Azerbaijan’s Special Forces & the Battle of Shusha
2:11:08 – Going Full Rambo as an OPFOR Soldier
2:16:01 – The Mission to Capture Saddam Hussein
2:27:05 – The Current Situation in Gaza
2:42:38 – Who Are You? Building a Code to Live By
2:53:21 – Closing Thoughts With John Spencer
2:54:19 – Jocko & Echo Closing / Supporters

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How to be a dependable warrior.
At what point does being ultra competitive become a weakness?
How to mentally get back on track in life.
How to kick the remaining vices in your life.
How to guide a 3 year old in life.

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Every decision has consequences—and the small decisions made repeatedly can eventually shape your entire life. Jocko and Echo break down how to make better decisions under uncertainty, when to trust experience and intuition, how to avoid paralysis through analysis, and why effective leaders take action, learn, and adapt.
00:00 — Decisions: The Choices That Shape Your Life
03:33 — How the Marine Corps Teaches Decision-Making
11:50 — Take the Initiative: Keep Them on Their Heels
18:14 — Logic, Intuition, and Emotion
24:57 — Analytical vs. Instinctive Decision-Making
26:28 — Stop Overthinking. Take a Small Action.
34:26 — Detachment: The Decision-Making Superpower
41:34 — The 70% Solution: Stop Waiting for Perfect
46:07 — The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
58:46 — Adapt Faster Than the Situation Changes
1:01:23 — Failure, Fear, and Learning Through Action
1:06:13 — Small Decisions, Fast Feedback, Constant Adjustment
1:15:37 — When Being Too Adaptable Becomes a Problem
1:17:59 — Wargaming: Prepare for What Could Go Wrong
1:20:38 — Jocko’s Extreme Ownership Leadership Loop
1:22:29 — Don’t Get Stuck. Make the Decision. Act.

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The Guy Who Called Out Rener Gracie's Purple Belts and Got Embarrassed. 
Maxed out for time, but training for a personal challenge.
How to solve a problem riddled worker on your team.
When a workout partner doesn't have as much dedication.
Got beat up by my wife's guy friend.

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Continuing examination of René Quinton's Maxims on War, exploring courage, danger, ambition, leadership, obedience, and the randomness of combat. The discussion ultimately comes back to a powerful principle for war and everyday life: learn to distinguish real danger from the danger created by your imagination.
00:00 — Maxims on War: Extreme Views and Human Nature
05:34 — War, Death, and the Randomness of Combat
16:57 — Courage, Promotion, and the Danger of Ambition
23:27 — Bravery, Jealousy, and the Power of Example
28:51 — When Danger Becomes Real
34:22 — Real Danger vs. Imagined Danger
40:20 — Courage vs. Recklessness
48:44 — The Leader Multiplies the Team
51:07 — Why It's Easier to Obey Than Decide
57:25 — Questioning Orders and the Burden of Command
1:04:55 — Cowardly Leaders and Decentralized Command
1:11:25 — Do Hard Things. Don't Let Fear Stop You.

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