Jocko Podcast Jocko Podcast 11: Jocko’s Retirement Speech, Leif Babin, Charlie Platoon, Task Unit Bruiser, Stories, Memories, Heroes, and Lessons Learned
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Feb 24, 2016 AI Snips
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Ryan Job: Transformation And Resilience
- Leif recounts Ryan 'Bagels' Job's transformation from struggling trainee to 'Biggles 2000' and later surviving a catastrophic wound that blinded him.
- Ryan recovered, earned a degree, climbed Mount Rainier blind, and remained a relentlessly positive teammate.
Tony Friday: Relentless Platoon Chief
- Leif profiles Tony 'Friday' as an old-school, aggressive, tactically brilliant platoon chief who led by example and enabled Jocko's plans.
- He describes Tony sprinting to breach a target in training and laying down massive suppressive fire when rounds came in past his face.
Commission Source Matters Less Than Performance
- Where you commission from matters less than your performance, leadership, and willingness to learn; succeed from any source.
- Focus on building competence, PT, and relationships rather than stressing over commission path.