Maybe should would have lived if some stupid guy learned how to wear a mask when going out for a stroll. OBAMA IS GAY People who have tons of things wrong in their lives probably are to blame for some of them. For example, a Navy SEAL or a Wall Street broker in the 80s. It is simply fabulous and it gives me energy for the day. There are much healthier ways to get better in life. This dishonest writing style is unfortunately becoming more typical from those with almost religious zeal for their twisted views. If he sells overpriced supplements and clothing as a way to support the podcast and continue helping young men take responsibility for themselves instead of wallowing in self pity, I have no issue with that but I think its good that you pointed out the dangers of falling into a cult-like worship of people like Jocko and Goggins and how its easy to throw money at someone you idolize. Goggins registered as a Republican when she was 18 and has stuck with the GOP ever since. Wouldnt it be better if Jocko took some ownership of his political standings instead of evading questions? He has appeared on The Ben Shapiro Show, Fox News, Sam Harris Podcast, and The Rubin Report. Joe's political views, and doing David. So it is kind of unfair to compare their experiences at BUD/S. He has only worked with people of military or/and sports background so we shouldnt blame him for this lack of awareness. Anyone who listens to and follows Jocko and didnt know his political leanings, has a pretty clear detachment. Your logic has so many ridiculous flaws. While David is all about PT and callusing his mind, Jocko is about teamwork. It becomes political because people want to feel like they are in control of Covid by wearing cloth on their faces, but we arent in control here. Yet here we are, writing an article like all the answers are from your breath and theyre correct. As a current member of the Armed forces (27 years) I can safely say that Jockos leadership philosophy is not for everyone. Not sure hes looked at war in a clear light imho too. In a podcast with the Zen atheist Sam Harris himself, Jocko shared opinions about the Iraq war. We have more important things to worry about than what some 17-year old kid who doesnt know how to spell going correctly thinks about a decorated Navy SEALs thoughts on the direction this country is going. He has even served as an instructor for the Navy SEAL. Every single day, he faced poverty, bigotry, and physical abuse. I love Jockos podcast. He served the military during the war in Iraq, as the commander of the SEAL Team 3 (Task Unit Bruiser). David spent a grueling 17 hours completing 4,030 pullups and tearing his hands apart in the process. There are hundreds of hours of audio/footage of Jocko on the internet. US Veteran of a foreign war. He doesnt take sides politically because he truly believes that most of the rhetoric is over-hyped; that most Americans actually dont want to kill each other and get along just fine. I think if he had gotten the chance, he would have joined those lunatics on Capital Hill too. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Jaime Carvallo is a fraudster who is now a senior advisor at Gladstone Group. Thats capitalism for you. Jocko didnt address David as a vet or an ex-military guy, instead, he mentioned him as a great athlete. Put politics aside and listen to the stories of the veterans that have served our country, defending our freedoms as laid out in the constitution and that we try to deliver to others. Hes a traditional Left liberal, both obviously from his positions, and self-described. I cant really back the critique Ive read in this article. If you totally agree with everything about a guy and defend him reflexively, you are in a personality cult which is highly unhealthy. You might need some therapy or something if you genuinely believe that. David Goggins Goggins deployed to Iraq with SEAL Team 5 right after 9-11, and served as a SEAL training instructor. Please share exact examples to support the accusations youve made. And the simple answer is: They dont agree with each other ideology. I wont call you a dumbass, or question your patriotism. I consumed the first 135 episodes of his podcast and read everything. These people are hopping onto their keyboards and defending him without realizing that he is a narcissist who doesnt care much about other peoples lives. Poor guy. He has helped me transform me from a whiney kid to a Marine. His life is one, big publicity campaign, to attempt to hawk products on the internet. the comment section makes me sick. People point out the major flaws in David Goggins' way of life, people have criticized Jordan Peterson's philosophies and ideas, but no one points out the semi-toxic ways of Jocko. I agree with most of the points laid out in the article. Dont take responsibility because its someone elses fault? I originally started this post to help my fellow Jocko fans see the actual downsides of Jockos philosophy, however I kept finding more facts and news to cover. No one is perfect. Now this is the thing I would like you to consider: when you read history, read it as though you were the bad guy. This guy is a NEO-NAZI SKINHEAD FROM CONNECTICUT, a racist, and has sounded clinically ill when he speaks since he was a child. Every time Jocko mentions Trump, he praises him, and right after that, he says something bad about him to cancel out the whole statement. by David Goggins, a fun book. Goggins chose Scribe to publish his book, and Can't Hurt Me became one of the bestselling memoirs of all time. Yeah jocko willink after people stormed the capital building did a bit on George Orwell and not taking our democracy for granted, but interestingly it was all worded so he could have been on the side of the insurrectionists or not, it was kept vague and deliberately so. What a lackluster hit piece against someone who put his life on the line while you sit back and bitch about the tough realities of life. Interesting you dont mention blm, leftists storming the capitol building in July 2021, and the breach of the Supreme Court during Kavanaugh. It is sad to see that people who are not flawless be considered liars. Godthis whole article was embarrassing to read. Mr. Willink has given 8 years of his life to military service. He can support Trump if he likesTHAT ISNT A CRIME. But then again, if we banned and de-platformed everyone who held different political views from our own, society would quickly collapse as it would be impossible to make progress. Turn your manuscript into a Professionally Published book. Big fan of Jocko. If the idea that ones choices and actions have consequences drives someone into the trendy world of depression and toxicity, then maybe it should! Jocko Alex Jones Wilink. He only cares about his company, Echelon Front and wants to promote its services. Finally, I have a real problem with guys marketing and profiting from their bird. The man is a monster and there are people who are defending him like he is some sort of a god. Im going to be honest I never thought about the bad aspect of extreme ownership. He is an. We get to choose where we go. David was just the most alpha guy out of a bunch of other alphas. Where do you come up with the idea that Jockos racist, white supremacist, hateful or a Family man. Think about your own deeply held religious or political beliefs; how much violence are you willing to accept to see those beliefs made manifest? 90% of people in my town dont and we arent all dead, we also arent locked down. All Rights Reserved. Amazingly we recorded outstanding heroes. That's why people say seal stands for sleep, eat, lift because that's all they do on deployment and at home. People need to be very cautious about trying to emulate Mr.Willinks lifestyle. Half the country voted for Trump. Really disappointing. You get what you pay for including employed Americans for a nice society. There have been conflicting opinions on the Iraq war and the participation of the United States in it. Extraordinary persona not easily adopted by all people. Hes also self made, he became a SEAL, he became an Naval Officer and he created his businesses. Actually Jocko stans might wear that one. As an influencer, I think Jocko shouldve been more precautionary and he shouldve at least wore a mask. Please listen to a couple full episodes of his podcast, and you might see a different side of him than you will find on the short clips. These people have been gaining popularity since the presidential election of 2016. I listened to his podcasts day and night while I got after it in the gym. She is the mother of Jockos four children. There are many times someone will write in with a question and I expect Jocko to answer with a suck it up, dont be weak, get after it type answer, but instead he says something much more thoughtful and reserved, encouraging the listener to step back and take a break. Faith in God brings meaning and purpose to human life.. Jocko Wilink is a part of multiple influencers whose target audience is young white males. Ive never heard a racist word or opinion on the podcast. Couldnt have said it better. Jocko also sells jeans through his company Origin USA. Youll see promotions of the Jocko Go a lot because of this reason. Way to discredit the American dream and spread the negativity you imply youre above. I am a strong advocate of taking responsibility for ones actions; however, not every failure in a persons life is going to be the result of their own doing. Snotslinger1 3 mo. Goggins being a seal is part of his story. He always addresses him as an athlete or a beast. It includes supplements like protein powder, pre-workouts, post-workouts, and white tea. However, without explicit confirmation from Jocko, nothing can be said for sure. He fights for his men and leads by example. This article isnt clever, it doesnt actually reveal anything new. He is spreading misinformation to hide his past Gripeo is the leading social platform for consumers to share their experiences with businesses and other people. The citizens of the US were not happy with the decision and they have their reasons for it. If you believe the picture it paints then go back to believing in the tooth fairy. David Goggins - How To Master Your Life | Modern Wisdom Podcast 577 with Chris Williamson . Jocko doesn't wear masks or practice social distancing and his irresponsible behavior almost cost a 70-year-old vet, his life. Wildly expensive for what youre buying but we live in a country where you can market anything for any price and if somebody is willing to pay it, thats what its worth. I cannot get confident (i.e. Look at all the cry babies in the comment section. Well also take a look at some interesting findings of Willink. A former social services worker, she's been on disability since 2010. Its written as if it was from a junior high or high school kid. The guy is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT FILLED WITH STEROIDS. The guy is a danger to society. We thrive for helping the marketplace become less ambiguous and more transparent. So criticizing Willink on any transparency issues are hypocritical at best. Nobody elses and it will always be your fault. Or avoid trying to write pseudo-intellectual articles in the future. Are you sure you are not holding up a mirror when making those accusations? What good would they get if they helped a poor black kid? They tear down men who have achieved great successful (especially military members) because they know they will never have what it takes to make it in the military. It might be shocking for some people and obvious for others, but I think the evidence is pretty clear and we should accept it as a fact. He is a textbook case of a white supermacist. David Goggins wanted to keep full ownership of his life storyturning down traditional publishing deals. Thats part of Jockos brand. So what hes a trump supporter thats kinda a gimme but only children judge others off there political beliefs. But most in my opinion lack context or just assumed the absolute most extreme possible definition for what Jocko made have said without leaving room for gray areas or alternative interpretation. Sorry pal, Jocko and people alike dont navigate their lives based on the opinions and assertions of fools like you. Well its not a surprise to me. Love them all. This is often very misleading for his followers and fans who are curious about his opinions on recent incidents. He knew every single SEAL personally that was involved. Good luck. The Professor said "We each have genetic limitations. Turned an intellectual critique of philosophy and world-view into a politically charged personal attack designed to discredit. However, criticizing Jocko Willink on the internet is a sin for which you are punished by vague rationalizations by his fan base. Because after all, David has a much bigger fan base than Jocko Willink, Goggins Joe Rogan podcast has 5.7 million views, and as a capitalist businessman, he probably wouldnt want to miss out on that opportunity. I do agree with you that the mask issue should not be political. Pathetic review of Jocko and a waste of my time you political hack. It doesnt have to weight you down and depress you unless you let it do so. Learn to spell liberal first then say something. But that is not to say it doesnt work for most. Jocko has over a million subscribers on YouTube. I can only hope that the party does right by her. Goggins has completed more than seventy ultra-distance races, often placing in the top-five, and is a former Guinness World Record . But not everything is perfect and Jocko is not an exception. It will take ages for you to receive the jeans and it has nothing special about it. As for Islams motives, go back and read your history about the Ottoman empire. Mr. Willink will never address this publicly because he wants to avoid backlash. He decided that running races was a way to make money for them. Does he still support Trump? It only takes a quick search of the internet to discover there is a pattern at play with these sneakily biased Gripeo hit pieces. You have a website called Gripe-O and you drag guys like Jocko Willink? Ill give you a few seconds to figure it out. His paid followers flood every chat board and social media platform to create an illusion of celebrity. 2-digit IQ all around. Sorry but someone lied to you. All of the negative comments to include the author have never done anything worthwhile in their lives. Yeah,,, some of you do or have. But, I give him a pass because he is merely a man. Stop watching Alex Jones for a while. David Goggins, 23. She is originally from England and moved to the USA for Jocko. Find out his criminal Jos Mestre Fernandez is a crook with a long criminal record. He is not a celebrity, and next to no one is buying any of his crappy products. David Goggins is a Retired Navy SEAL and the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training, Army Ranger School, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. If anyone believes that he uses energy drinks and protein powder to create his appearance, theyre a fool. The jeans are basically overpriced and their main selling point is, It is not made in China. I dont know, but look at my watch Dont you want to buy one? Finding things you can improve in each mistake you make is an essential part of growing as a person, but theres a limit of how many things a person can improve without feeling like the worst pile of garbage to walk the face of the earth. Stop being a miserable cunt and do something better with your life. I understand the warrior mentality but that is too much. Im not gonna go over the whole political thing but you are right about the supplements. Im not the only one that feels that way. Jocko is helping me a lot, I almost killed myself 3 times after my ex wife cheated on me after working my ass off during 8 years non-stop to give her the best life I could. Goggins will be Blackburn's guest at President Trump's State of the Union address -- themed "The Great American Comeback" -- Tuesday evening. I wouldnt have bought the Molk protein powder if I had known it was just overpriced protein powder with nothing special in it. If you cant improve it, find a way out or find a way up. What is your response? DOESNT WEAR MASKS.. Jocko acts all professional and normal in front of the camera. Ive tried almost all the supplements which the guy sells cause I wanted to support Jocko and cause Im an idiot. They blame themselves if they were procrastinating instead of working, they blame themselves if their boss treats them horribly or doesnt pay on time. I hope people see through their bias towards Jocko and actually understand what this post is trying to convey. I agree 100%. He is mostly popular on YouTube. You live in a dream world and while you complain and wait there are many people taking a mindshift and acknowledging there is something they CAN do to change the situation. This principle does not apply to everyone even though Jocko and his team keep saying it can. He took ownership of his situation and made things happen in his life. But seeing that big head of his, I dont think his ego would allow him to do something like that. So you probably feel even with him. Do you think thats the thing wrong with Trump? If youre supporting that ideology, then I guess theres no difference between you and the people he criticizes in his racist podcasts as terrorists. Have sheep will fleece color doesnt matter. He has his supporters and thats fine. Why would that guy wear a mask and protect other peoples lives? See what I mean? He's also a closeted Trump supporter who evades important political queries with word salad and doublespeak. In this post, I'll cover how Jocko's advice is not for most people and how he has masterfully made a cult-like following. The idea of extreme ownership is the taking of responsibility for your action and choices. World Record. Also, what does Jocko think about the Capitol Riots? Let people live their lives the way they want to and stop trying to use the government to force your scientific determinism religion on everyone else. However, some people tend to use their military badges to market themselves and scam people. The post misses the mark in that Jocko doesnt just say, state that its your fault or take the blame for everything going wrong. : Trump in the Rose Garden saying I take no responsibility at all vis a vis the Covid testing fiasco and lack of response in early 2020 itll just disappear, etc. However, youve got to be a meat head bro sicentist whose tried many other to tell this has a little something truly special. It doesnt always have to be pedal to the floor full speed ahead progress. I agree. Dont waste your money on the jeans. Even on this post, there will be dozens of people trying to defend Jockos ideology and actions, simply because he is their idol. Apr 14, 2021, 7:03 AM. Not the leadership? Extreme Ownership does not teach self-pity, it doesnt teach you to beat up on yourself for your shortcomings, and it doesnt tell you to allow people to treat you like crap. Ie. Some things may be beyond our ability to improve sometimes. Hint it starts almost immediately by attempting to use the youtube clip in a failed attempt at what is called third person credibility. Not the PC makers by the way. There are a lot of men who put on a macho facade because they feel vulnerable inside but I believe Jacko is wearing no facade. Ben Shapiro, political commentator, . You. Yeah jocko willink after people stormed the capital building did a bit on George Orwell and not taking our democracy for granted, but interestingly it was all worded so he could have been on the side of the insurrectionists or not, it was kept vague and deliberately so and was ironically in itself very Orwellian. We deliver hundreds of new memes daily and much more humor anywhere you go. I do NOT agree with him on everything, NOR do I feel a need to try to be him or David. This sort of has the opposite effect on me. Instead hes politcally correct. 9. Then all of a sudden, you have these people coming out of nowhere and claiming to helping others. Prior to 2016, no one had heard of these guys. Not a worthwhile opinion. Please set aside politics and just listen with an open mind. Overall, he is not the perfect guy I thought he was and you should be careful in following his advice. People are going into depression and becoming nihilistic because of going cold-turkey, failing, and starting the cycle all over again until they quit all together. Also, its not against the law to be an extreme supporter of either political entity and deeming somebody as evil/wrong/or otherwise for leaning one direction or the other is not only asinine but shows a complete lack of understanding of how free will and the right to choose works not only in this country, but for other countries and places where thats common placeyou knowcommon place to have your own opinion, be potentially wrong, and have a discussion about why you might be wrong, instead of just lambasting others and stating that your view is correct solely because it came out of your mouth, fingertips on a keyboard, or otherwise. Piss off. And the science suggests the Covid virus lives on surfaces long after an infected walks by and contaminates it. Just goes to show how dumb Jockos fans really are. I recommend going for $150 jeans that you can buy from a good showroom. They were hell-bent on invading the world as they knew it back then. On the Jocko Podcast subreddit, Jocko fans were discussing this incident and it seems that they didnt like Jockos no-mask socialization as well. If only Jocko was responsible enough to wear a simple MASK he wouldnt be facing death. Good luck keeping up jocko and his flaws. Oh Natural selection at its best. If hes a cult leader, then hes the best one you could hope for. I stopped reading when the author summed up Extreme Ownership as a way to blame the self for everything. Isnt this the same guy who supports the Iraq war? If the guest complained that there wasnt any testing or lamented about a lack of testing before appearing, he didnt have to go on the podcast to begin with. Longtime CNN host Don Lemon has been fired by the cable news network a little over two months after apologizing to viewers for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. This post is absolute dog shit. competent) without taking extreme ownership, but I feel like a total loser when I look at all the things going wrong in my life and Im responsible for all of them. And for the best life possible, you should try to find ways to do the hard things in a way that you like. And maybe then they will realise what lunacy they were promoting all this time. I often talk about them on my podcast! He has spoken about his own youth and his capacity for violence. I hope you understand the points I present in this piece and if you disagree, then please share your counterarguments and opinions. Not completely sure that the author read any of his books if that was the initial assessment. But he hides it from everyone with a pile of lies and word salad. Or is your ego so fragile that you cant handle a speck of dissent? What whiny naive little kid wrote this article? My grandma died because of covid. He has covered atrocities committed by Americans. Whats wrong with wearing a simple mask? It wasnt too long ago that it was considered bad manners to bring up politics and religion and most people kept it to themselves. We dont hate you if you feel differently about anything political, and Jocko specifically doesnt mention politics much at all. But in the end it is his personal business whether he wants to stop lying about his political standings or not. Nothing he has to say is original, you just lap it up because its so tasty when its served up on shiny boot leather Merca Is Jocko a conservative? Does this mean we just, give up or stop looking to grow? After the podcast, he took a photo with Mr. Meyer, and as you can see in the screenshot below, he is neither wearing a mask nor practicing social distancing. He says the seal community doesn't like him because they're racist. 7M Followers, 0 Following, 399 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from David Goggins (@davidgoggins) The point is, people exist on a scale of darkness and brightness and always will. I have immense respect for the military personnel who protect the American citizens from the likes of terrorists & tyrannical countries. Tell them you need a big strong man or woman in your life and cant function without being told to function Theyd love to help you. There is a reason businesses use his books and employ his company. The pimple-face dweeb doxed the sh*t out of Jocko too. He is like Jordan Peterson, Alex Jones, and Ben Shapiro. Jocko spends a lot of money in promoting the drink probably because it is a high-margin high-yield product that can generate a lot of profit. MICHELLE IS A MAN, Define Projection Like, the writer of this post pointed out how Jocko doesnt wear masks when theres a literal pandemic going on and you just dont care?!!! Now, I lost +100kgs just listening Jocko, Goggins and Peterson. I am grateful for Mr.Willinks military service to help preserve freedom in this world. David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL and is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Rang. This is the problem with liberals. I think you forgot to mention that with this sideswipe attempt at discrediting Jocko. . But he never factors in how the mind of a metropolitan work, because he has simply no experience working with them. In this proccess I got fat and sick after the cheating I was convinced that my life was over. I have seen some of his clips. And without any skepticism, Jocko fans accepted this fact. Article author tried to make some valid points. I like the guy and I think his methods are not for everyone however adults should be able to make that decision for themselves. Subtle. It is definitely okay to criticize a person for sure, but the concept in its entirety is solid. Your article is an opinion piece, and while I disagree with some of your points due to having seen more sides of Jocko than the average listener to his podcast, I respect you for the fairness of your opinion. I actually like how jocko does not use this platform to push his political stance, and if you dont want his stuff just dont buy it hey! The only people Jocko Wilink or Jordan Peterson help are themselves by making money from their audience. SCRIBE PUBLISHING. I respect that you didnt just write a slam piece about Jocko but instead pointed out the good and the bad. I dont consume his supplements and I cant talk about his political stands because im brazilian. But it's not why all of us follow him is it? They use political biases and closed minded arguments to further their cause of being nothing and believing in nothing but their own misguided fantasy land. But if it is not, then please dont blame yourself for it. Heres a Reddit thread about the same topic: If you have tried any of Jockos products they definitely share your review. Maybe your reading skills are just as good as your writing skills. The one supplement which I still use today is Jocko White Tea. So heres the whole ordeal: In 2019, when asked whether he is ok with David Goggins, Jocko used a doublespeak maneuver and said, Yeah, Hes a great athlete.. If you think Critical Race Theory is corrupting America, would you be willing to kill its adherents? I dont like Trump either. Jocko is a mask wearer which proves Jocko isnt big on science and statistics or the Constitution. Everyone has a distinct personality and stress-tolerance, which is the result of various factors including childhood trauma, financial condition, personality type, IQ, social intelligence, etc. When it comes to covid, do you have any idea how many people have died because of it?
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