"90 % of What you worry about doesn't really happen" MY MOM - 1977

"Get a little cocky" that's a very good point. You made it to where you are because something you bring sets you apart from others. Don't let it go to your head, but use it to psych yourself up.

If you listen to Jocko at 0.5x speed, it sounds like a drunk buddy giving you life advice at IHOP at 2am.

What I have found to be true is the more often you are exposed to stress the less it affects you. You expect to feel it as part of the process. No factor 🙂

As someone who has suffered from (genetic) mental health issues aka depression and anxiety since a child on top of childhood abuse and trauma even at 34 years old today every day is a challenge for me. Social situations even as simple as going to a grocery store. I started practicing meditation and I work out more often now. But sometimes that just takes the edge off. I would do anything to be like most people. But I'm (me) and I just have to live my life and play the hand I was dealt in life. It's held me back from so much in this lifetime. I once had so many dreams. Today I live alone in my apartment go day to day to a janitor job and ride my bicycle to it rain or shine. Because my anxiety won't allow me to get a license. I've had many good jobs but always seem to lose them because of this. I get strength from learning and watching your videos. You truly are an inspiration for me. I hope to somehow break free of my chains eventually and be a better man. I know to many they probably see a loser. But I truly am more then that and have abilities I've just not been able to show. Thank you for doing what you do.

Stressful situation..... GOOD!!!

Jocko is always a couple of decibels away from ASMR.

Mornings with Jocco && Echo. Thank you for the advice.

I know this stuff, and hearing them say it further solidifies these great ideas. You guys are awesome. Thank you.

7:00 I remember when I had was a speaker at an event with over 500 people, and I went out and said, "Give me a sec. I'm having a panic attack and can't remember my name." We all laughed, I remembered to breathe, and it was enough to override the fear and allow me to just start. I tripped over my words (a lot), but nobody cared and I still got several clients from the event after. Once I was diagnosed with OCD and realized the reason I was avoiding certain situations was because it was compulsive avoidance to minimize anxiety, I started doing smaller exposures that led to larger ones. It started with agoraphobia so bad that I'd have a panic attack just THINKING about walking outside. Through OCD therapy and facing my fear (even when it was the last thing I wanted to do), I was able to speak on stages and travel around the world. It's definitely not comfortable or easy, though, even if it looks like it to other people.

I thank you and all the ex-servicemen I follow, you gave us that much info about so many things, that I am always prepared for the worst, I remember this quote " Prepare for the worst and hope for the best".

Cutting ties with toxic family and trying to move on. Thinking of being homeless for a bit or rooming with friends as part of the process

stressful situations keeping you big as hell

".....so you might die, cool........probably not as big a deal as you're making it out to be".

Great advice. Know you aren’t alone. I lean on my faith. I am where I am, I still need to perform and there for a reason.. I ask for help, then prepare. No matter what happens, be thankful. You went through a stressor that made you better, stronger and infinitely wiser.

Thank you uncle echo and jocko needed this today!!!

In my 30+ year career in technology, I have always compared my civilian challenges against those I went through in the military....quickly will level set things and allows me to calm down and understand that what I am going through is not a biggie.....I knock it out and also has helped to talk to others on the project team. Best gentleman - good topic in these days!

Jocko reading my mind. Had to call into work cause I've been so sick from stress.

I laughed at myself once, then I got pizzed off and kicked my own azz. Lesson learned.

i say this at "work", paraphrased from Ayn Rand and others: "I am not asking what is going to let us do this, but who or waht is going to try to stop it. Either get to work, or get out of the way, because we cannot control what is coming right now"

Good morning!!! Let’s get it 💪

Thank you, this helped me a lot. I had a thing coming up that I was getting really stressed out over, but I shouldnt have.

Good morning.

The 'rehearse' allows 'momentum' easier when you "do the thing".

On the spot advice 👍

Been unemployed for 9 months now…good…

Thank you

Im pretty much set on the theory of good. Heard it once. I use it everywhere its needed.

When so much is pilling up, my simple philosophy : One Headache at a time.

10:00 The Klingons have a saying before they go into battle: Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam. "Today is a good day to die." Sometimes I say this to myself before doing scary stuff, and it instantly refuels me. If I have my bat'leth, I'll swing it around a little to get the blood moving.

please dont die!

BTW...I could use a refresh. A little training would not hurt. Review of D&C, obstacle course, re-qualify. Push-ups, sit-ups, PT Test. Maybe a jump? My favorite jump was 16,500 at sunset in Louisville.

Rehearsals will absolutely up your hyper vigilance game. I literally should be dead, so everything from that day forward is a bonus. I appreciate your inspiration.

I'm here playing friday afternoon jazz on a separate youtube window simutaniously with the JOCKO podcast and feel linked in

Much respect, Practice makes perfect, see what you want. Imagine what it will look like once it's complete. - Much respect EN2 - Mackey

Really sorry to hear about the gym /studio fire

Jocko doesn't get stressed. Stress gets Jocko'd.

9:35 lol so true but so funny

So I was hit in the back of the head on a night out in the street outside the club ended up having a 2v2 fight and was arrested for affray and now have to pay £1800 for my advocate when it was all in self defence money I can’t get back and I’m super stressed about the whole situation first time in trouble/court as well

As someone who lives in Kentucky, I can confirm that it’s definitely worse than he can imagine.

Nothing changes...unless something changes.

the worst scenario ever - moving to Kentucky 😂😂

Any suggestions on how to "prepare" for a loved ones passing in the near future?

when i was young and naive .....I had to stand up and talk in front of people..i was so nervous...when i got up to speak I laughed and could not get a word out only laughter.

Stressful shit is fun. When you come out the other side you feel exhilarated.

Clearly Jocko has never seen the middle school Weezer concert video 😂 For those kids it was worst case scenario, so learning to laugh at yourself with certain things is important.

Sometimes things get so stressful I don't think it's good for me I get so burnt out and done with everything.

expect the worst, hope for the best.

look after yourself first,head rehearsal is defo helpful but allways a hardball gets thrown, try to be grateful for the opportunity to learn more in the struggle ❤how could it go better next time,then a different ball is thrown 😂😂I do worst case scenario and has helped stop me making some bad choices 😂

how did comments on Jockos site go on here at Merrimack valley church? this is bizarre?😳

another good point he made: you got yourself to the position youre in, so thats definitely a win. be a little cocky and enjoy the nausea, stress, anxiety. Rewards.

Thanos avengers second part . You’d be a great bad guy in any movie . It’s a compliment btw

What’s a good video on detachment? Any recommendations guys

Super clutch, always on time

and ohio and indiana..😳

Good morning Jocko, Charles and everyone. Have an amazing Work week!! God Bless all of you

Love you Jocko

Y’all soft as butter

❤🙏👊🤙

Fear setting…I’m pretty sure he made it up…at some point, every term and every course of action was made up…that’s the beauty of being a creative individual…you can made things up that WORK. 😊

i may end up homeless....i dont have money saved

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These days,the only thing that causes stress is money. College bills, unplanned home repairs. Vehicle problems. All equal money.

Victory mma burned down…..good, we’ll build it back better. My man..

Stress is good.....

So uh - fear is the mind-killer?

I went to kentucky and failed...

Solid Advice

Kinda easy not to get stressed when you don’t have adhd task paralysis

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Isnt this more about a mind-set? I dont call anything stressful. Maybe if i was being attacked that would probably be stressful. But nothing else is stressful. Bills to pay and no money? Manage the supplier/create money opportunities.

Maybe you die, thats not as big of a deal as you might think... 😂 ok, I die, good, no factor.

Jocko 2024

Early morning drop

how did the comments i made go on this site?

i’ll have to practice my wife leaving me

Let go of what you cant control

When i had a nice safety net like Jocko I lived with very little stress too.

When you listen to other people you allow them to direct the narrative

Listening 🎧 to calming instrumental 🎼 8-D music 🎶 works. Try it, you’ll agree & be absolutely amazed! ~ ANY 8-D song 🎧 is akin to smoking 🚬 weed!

They can make you feel insecure

I was just joking with the knee pad thing. :-) Come on it was funny. I am sure it will come back to me. One of you guys is going to do a military wake up on me one morning. Before I open my eyes say I will hear Kool Aid Janvrin-Kool aid....lol...I know it is coming. :-)

Ok love jocko but I dont believe he doesn't get stressed. That's the ego....................

Jocco for Trump2024 Vice President!

-1st before first comment so technically first? Lol

Jocko you can back up a little from the microphone, I can hear your bowels moving. One reason I like you is you are not a poser tough guy, so all that heavy deep breathing you can skip that

Wonder what Arnold does….. screw your freedoms

"Your death doesn't affect your world as much as you would think"????? WTF is he smoking????

I'm favoured, $22,000 every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America.

What role does Jesus Christ play in your life?

First?

Canadian in "black pajamas", since 2001. I train to survive everyday, yet I am the opposite, in terms of physical conditioning. All the Jiu-Jitsu guys went one way and I still do not exist ..like being a useless myth or walking between the walls, of someone else's limited perception.

lmfao jocko: whats the worst thats gonna happen? you die?!...🤔....🥱ok so probably not that big of a deal. hows that impact the world? hows it impact you🤷‍♂️🥴 GOOD. Noted.