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The True Warrior: Be Selfish Now, So You Can Be Selfless Later with Josiah Kauffman

The True Warrior: Be Selfish Now, So You Can Be Selfless Later with Josiah Kauffman

Update: 2025-11-11
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What does it mean to be a Committed, Disciplined warrior in a world defined by chaos? In this powerful conclusion of our 3-part series, Special Operator Josiah Kauffman delivers a masterclass on balancing internal Growth with external Service.

Josiah dives deep into the mindset shifts required for the next generation of warriors and leaders, revealing how the new standards of Achievement demand more than just physical strength—they demand self-awareness, emotional Resilience, and a relentless pursuit of Purposeful action. He offers one unforgettable, Reinvention-focused piece of advice: Be selfish now, so you can be selfless later.

This episode is a roadmap to personal excellence, showing how controlling your inner world through Grit and Repetition can transform the impact you make on your family, community, and mission.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • The Power of Pause: How temperance and discipline help prevent emotional spirals and improve leadership.

  • The New Caliber of Excellence: What it takes to meet the higher standards of modern elite training programs.

  • The Information vs. Action Paradox: Why action matters more than knowledge in achieving growth.

  • The "Be Selfish Now" Doctrine: How protecting your time and energy prepares you to serve better later.

  • The True Warrior's Balance: How to merge grit, resilience, and family leadership without burning out.

Memorable Quotes:

"A lot going on in the world, but focus on you. What can you do for you to make yourself the best person you could possibly be in this world?" - Josiah Kauffman

"Have some temperance. We may not change the world, but we can start with our communities." - Josiah Kauffman

"Stay vigilant. Don't get caught up in everything—lock onto your mission." - Josiah Kauffman

"Be selfish now, so you can be selfless later. Protect your time. Build those boundaries." - Josiah Kauffman

"You have to be the leader and the warrior, and come home and hold the baby. That's the true warrior." - Josiah Kauffman

👤 Guest Information
Josiah Kauffman
Former Navy SEAL (BUD/S Class 265) | Founder of Warrior Calling | Mentor & Speaker
🔗 Website/Link: https://thewarriorcalling.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahk265

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:05 Navigating Chaos
02:00 The Power of Temperance 
03:07 The Spiral
04:05 The Warfighter's Mission
05:27 Beyond Selection 
07:26 The New Generation's Advantage
08:25 The Information/Action Divide
09:30 New Test Gates 
12:15 Reality Check 
14:24 Be Selfish Now, Be Selfless Later 
16:35 Don't Burn Your Bridges
17:30 The Hardest Thing 
18:25 The Calling
19:01 Closing Message & Gratitude 

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The True Warrior: Be Selfish Now, So You Can Be Selfless Later with Josiah Kauffman

The True Warrior: Be Selfish Now, So You Can Be Selfless Later with Josiah Kauffman

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