How To Build Unstoppable Confidence - Jocko Willink - #949
Modern Wisdom
06/02/25
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Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster.
In a world overflowing with choices, we often confuse freedom with indulgence. But real freedom—the kind that builds confidence, resilience, and leadership—comes from discipline. From forging inner strength alone to leading elite teams of Navy SEALs, Jocko's life proves that discipline is the foundation for true autonomy.
Expect to learn how people can be more confident with their decision making, the best tactics to overcome fear, what it’s actually like to be in a firefight, what people misunderstand about what ‘Discipline equals freedom’ actually means, what a disciplined like looks like to Jocko, how to train mental toughness, Jocko’s thoughts on the new administration and military recruitment numbers, if we’re close to a major conflict, how men can be better about handling their emotions, and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) There Are No Solutions, Only Trade-Offs (06:23) How to Be More Confident in Your Decisions (20:39) One Word You Need to Overcome Fear (31:59) What It’s Really Like to Be in a Firefight (50:19) Biggest Misconceptions About Discipline (01:00:11) When You Can’t See a Light at the End of the Tunnel (01:13:50) Staying Driven During Times of Success (01:16:36) Advice to Directionless Young Men (01:23:35) How to Not Let Comfort Weaken You (01:30:05) Pete Hegseth’s Impact on the US Army (01:37:39) The Future of Warfare (01:57:06) What’s Next for Jocko?
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Matt Abrahams is a communication expert, Stanford lecturer, and podcaster.
Ever been put on the spot to give a quick speech, only to freeze up with nothing to say? Speaking with confidence and clarity is a skill, and the good news is, it can be learned. Today Matt Abrahams shares practical tips and tools to help you think faster, speak smarter, and become a more effective communicator.
Expect to learn how to speak more confidently, why people choke when they are put on the spot and how to overcome anxiety while speaking, how having structure can actually liberate spontaneous speaking, how to avoid rambling and get to the point faster, he biggest errors people make during conversations, how to give a compelling toast with zero prep, the key ingredients of a meaningful apology, and much more...
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(00:00) Why Do People Have Speaking Anxiety? (04:36) Advice for Managing Anxiety (07:44) Why People Choke on the Spot (10:17) Can You Over-Prepare? (14:43) How to Avoid Rambling (19:25) Thinking Fast on Your Feet (23:40) No Such Thing as a Stupid Question (28:21) Questions to Build Connection (35:40) Surprising Stats About Communication (40:05) Getting Rid of Filler Words (48:25) Importance of Confidence in Communication (52:13) Warming Up Your Voice (54:01) How to Make Meaningful Small Talk (55:59) The Keys to a Strong Apology (57:36) Where to Find Matt
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Craig Jones is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, owner of B-Team and Founder of the Craig Jones Invitational.
From wild nights in Medellín to ketamine trips with Ethiopian locals, Craig Jones has turned his life into a world of fun and chaos. From rolling with legends, clowning on traditions, and building a jiu-jitsu empire that’s as unorthodox as it is elite, Craig proves every day that you can be world-class without following the old playbook.
Expect to learn what happened to Craig Jones while in Colombia, what it was like meeting Pablo Escobar’s sister, why Craig Jones was in Ethiopia and doing ketamine with the locals, why Craig got an MS13 Tattoo and why he subsequently went missing for a while, the biggest updates from the world of BJJ, UFC, and wrestling, Craigs thoughts on Greg Souders, Jon Jones & Gordon Ryan and much more...
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