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Feb 2026
16m 53s

Warrior Kid Podcast #40: Ask Uncle Jake

Jocko Defcor Network
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The importance of optimism. 

How to become a Navy SEAL even if you're afraid of horror movies. 

How to deal with a teacher who is kind of mean. 

Being afraid my loved ones will eventually die. 

 

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