Jocko Podcast

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Actor Jim Caviezel joins Jocko and Echo to discuss his Hollywood career, faith, personal sacrifice, the physical and spiritual challenges of The Passion of the Christ, and his latest film, Ghost Soldier. 00:00 – Introduction: Jim Caviezel01:27 – Basketball, Childhood, and Early Discipline05:21 – From Basketball to Hollywood11:14 – Finding Faith and Purpose16:24 – The Thin Red Line and Mental Toughness27:05 – The Passion of the Christ: Faith and Sacrifice32:31 – Physical Suffering and Near-Death Experiences40:12 – Playing Evil, Fatherhood, and Adoption56:18 – Sound of Freedom and Protecting Children01:04:21 – Ghost Soldier: Courage, Duty, and Doing What's RightSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< 00:00 – Dealing With a High-Performing Employee's Ego11:41 – When Ego Gets You Fired15:54 – Can You Become a Police Officer With a Physical Disability?24:49 – Building Trust When You're Only the Leader for One Shift30:52 – Echo's Advice for Breaking Into Filmmaking and Video Production39:57 – Preparing for BUD/S and Navy SEAL TrainingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Director, producer, and filmmaker McG joins Jocko Willink and Echo Charles to share his extraordinary journey from the Southern California punk rock scene to directing some of Hollywood's biggest films.McG discusses working with Sugar Ray, Korn, and other legendary bands, breaking into Hollywood with Charlie's Angels, and the crippling anxiety that nearly destroyed his career when he couldn't board a plane to direct Superman. He explains how exposure therapy, discipline, and persistence helped him reclaim his life.The conversation explores personal tragedy, overcoming fear, leadership, filmmaking, the realities of Hollywood, and the making of Way of the Warrior Kid, starring Chris Pratt.A discussion about creativity, courage, resilience, and refusing to let fear dictate your future.00:00:00 - Introduction: McG00:01:39 - Growing Up in Newport Beach and Discovering Rock & Roll00:05:47 - Battling Severe Anxiety and Panic Attacks00:09:40 - Sugar Ray, Korn, and Breaking Into Music Videos00:14:53 - Directing Charlie's Angels and Breaking Into Hollywood00:19:03 - Losing Superman and Overcoming Fear00:38:12 - Tragedy, Mental Health, and Finding Hope00:59:00 - Personal Loss, Hollywood, and Lessons in Leadership01:47:00 - Making Way of the Warrior Kid with Chris Pratt02:35:16 - Bringing the Story to Life and Final ReflectionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< 00:22 – Turn an Inferior Mindset into an iron mindset18:03 – Military mission-planning principles to the emotional and financial challenges of other missions in everyday life.24:58 – How do I cope with the death of my son, support my wife and surviving child, and find a way forward through grief?30:37 – How do I detach from a difficult marriage while remaining fully committed to my responsibilities as a father?41:27 – How do I distinguish between fulfilling my duty to my family and using responsibility as an excuse to avoid taking risks and pursuing my ambitions?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Examining General Matthew Ridgway's timeless leadership principles, exploring the importance of character, courage, competence, and the moral strength to challenge bad decisions. From the battlefields of World War II and Korea to the distractions of modern life, they discuss what it takes to lead effectively, stay prepared, and earn the trust of others.00:00:00 – General Matthew Ridgway: A Legendary Military Leader00:05:33 – Is Leadership an Art or a Science?00:10:03 – The Three Keys to Leadership: Character, Courage, and Competence00:14:21 – Self-Discipline, Responsibility, and Leading by Example00:20:41 – Physical Courage vs. Moral Courage00:28:29 – When Good Leaders Must Challenge Orders00:36:32 – Physical Fitness as a Leadership Requirement00:48:38 – Modern Convenience Is Making Us Weak00:56:32 – Be Ready: Leadership Requires Preparation and Presence01:01:13 – Knowing Your People, Developing Leaders, and Leading from the FrontSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content