#257 Jocko Willink - Commander of SEAL Team-3 Task Unit Bruiser aka "The Punishers"

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🗓️ 27 November 2025

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Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, bestselling author, and leadership expert with a 20-year military career. Enlisting at 19, he completed BUD/S class 177, served with SEAL Teams One and Two, and later commissioned as an officer with deployments across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He led SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi during Operation Iraqi Freedom, earning the Silver Star while commanding the war’s most decorated Special Operations unit. After retiring in 2010 as a lieutenant commander, Willink became a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and advocate of disciplined 4:30 a.m. routines. He co-founded Echelon Front, advising companies worldwide, and launched the Jocko Podcast in 2015, surpassing 1 billion downloads. He co-owns Origin USA, founded Jocko Fuel, and operates Victory MMA & Fitness in San Diego. His books—Extreme Ownership, Discipline Equals Freedom, and the Way of the Warrior Kid series—share his principles of leadership and personal discipline. Willink is a partner in the San Diego FC ownership group and host of the FOX special Above, Below and Beyond, honoring 250 years of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. He lives in California with his wife, Hellene, and their four children. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://USCCA.com/srs ⁠https://tryarmra.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://betterhelp.com/srs⁠ This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. ⁠https://blackbuffalo.com⁠ ⁠https://shawnlikesgold.com⁠ ⁠https://ketone.com/srs⁠ Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order. ⁠https://ROKA.com⁠ – USE CODE SRS ⁠https://gemini.com/srs⁠ Sign up for the Gemini Credit Card: https://Gemini.com/SRS #GeminiCreditCard #CryptoRewards #Advertisement This video is sponsored by Gemini. All opinions expressed by the content creator are their own and not influenced or endorsed by Gemini. The Bitcoin Credit Card™ is a trademark of Gemini used in connection with the Gemini Credit Card®, which is issued by WebBank. For more information regarding fees, interest, and other cost information, see Rates and Fees: gemini.com/legal/cardholder-agreement Some exclusions apply to instant rewards; these are deposited when the transaction posts. 4% back is available on up to $300 in spend per month for a year (then 1% on all other Gas, EV charging, and transit purchases that month). Spend cycle will refresh on the 1st of each calendar month. See Rewards Program Terms for details: gemini.com/legal/credit-card-rewards-agreement Checking if you’re eligible will not impact your credit score. If you’re eligible and choose to proceed, a hard credit inquiry will be conducted that can impact your credit score. Eligibility does not guarantee approval. The appreciation of cardholder rewards reflects a subset of Gemini Cardholders from 10/08/2021 to 04/06/2025 who held Bitcoin rewards for at least one year. Individual results will vary based on spending, selected crypto, and market performance. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and may result in gains or losses. This information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult with your tax or financial professional before investing. Jocko Willink Links: X -https://x.com/jockowillink IG - https://www.instagram.com/jockowillink YT - https://www.youtube.com/@JockoPodcastOfficial LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocko-willink-260b289 GYM -https://victorygyms.com/person/john-jocko-willink JOCKO FUEL - https://jockofuel.com Echelon Front - https://events.echelonfront.com/product/muster-023 Amazon Author - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jocko-Willink/author/B00ZY7MWW8 San Diego Futbol Club - https://www.sandiegofc.com/club/ownership Streaming Special - https://nation.foxnews.com/watch/f906bbf75deeb400207c23761349eef5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:35.1	Jock O'Willink. Welcome to the show, man.
0:54.6	Thanks for having me on. Appreciate it. It's an honor to have you. It's an honor to have you. I can't believe it took this long. But here we are. And seriously, man, I've been watching you for a very long time. I mean, I've heard about you when I was in the SEAL teams. And, you know, even though we've never met, I just want you to know that I have a tremendous amount of respect
0:58.9	for you. And a lot of the guys that I went through Buds with served with you under you. And you
1:07.0	just, you just have a reputation as a leader that is unmatched.
1:13.7	And I just want to say, it truly is, man.
1:16.9	It's an honor to be sitting across from you today.
1:19.2	So thank you for making the time.
1:20.8	Well, I appreciate it.
1:22.1	I was very lucky to learn from some really great people and be surrounded by a bunch of
1:26.6	awesome, awesome dudes and awesome to see what you're doing these days getting after it for sure
1:31.8	thank you thank you but um yeah so everybody starts with an introduction here jocko
1:38.6	willink a retired navy seal and silver star recipient commanded SEAL Team 3's task unit bruiser in
1:46.5	Ramadi Iraq, the most highly decorated special operations unit in the entire Iraq war.
1:52.9	I did not know that until today.
1:55.5	Number one New York Times bestselling author, Brazilian Jiu-Ditsu Black Belt.
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