Lead. Win. - An Extreme Ownership Podcast Stop Saying “I Have To” (This Changes Everything)
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Mar 24, 2026 J.P. Dinnell, Chief Training Officer and former Navy SEAL instructor, shares a mindset shift that changes how you approach work and life. He explores swapping “I have to” for “I get to.” Short stories from SEAL training, leadership tone-setting, reframing hardship, and practical language hacks are discussed in crisp, actionable conversation.
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Reframe Tasks From Burden To Opportunity
- Shift language from "I have to" to "I get to" to remove resentment and create ownership.
- J.P. Dinnell and Jamie Cochran show this reframing turns chores or grind into opportunities to solve problems and lead positively.
Attitude Is The Controllable Multiplier
- Attitude is the one thing you always control and it shapes others' behavior.
- Leif Babin explains enthusiastic attitude (e.g., JP's song in training) spreads and changes how teams handle long, grueling tasks.
BUD/S Oceanfront View Mindset Flip
- During BUD/S J.P. realized trainees had the same oceanfront view as wealthy condo owners and felt privileged, not deprived.
- That mental flip made training feel like paid elite development rather than punishment.