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“Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

-Benjamin Franklin

"I am not a cyborg." is exactly what a cyborg would say to a human.

Waking up early gives you the world to yourself for a bit. True uninterrupted peace.

A purpose-driven life is the pursuit of every good man

"It's much easier to be extreme." OMG what an eye opening statement. Really and truly. 12:40

The amount of ads on this vid is mindblowing.

Always take the moderate path. Not extreme in either direction.

I started getting up between 4 and 430 about 6 years ago at age 52. It is one ofthe best things I've ever done in my life. I get work out in, run and plan my day before the family even stirs. Lost weight easily and I've never felt better or been in better shape. Highly recommend.

This Navy seal is simply fantastic, I loved hearing him teach how to handle life

Humility is the path to glory!

the conversation at the end there is so spot on.  When I sit back and think about some of my closest friend groups in life - its the guys I played football in college with and its the guys I go backpacking with.  like 10 day  backpacking trips.  why?  how do you get so close to group of people you just met in a 1 week period?  well cause you struggled together.  we're all there for the same goal, to summit this mountain or reach this peak etc.  and its hard.  its long days, lots of elevation gain.  in football (or any sport) its the conditioning drills, the practices, the tow-a-days etc.  its the group of people together working towards a common goal, knowing that they need each other for that goal to be reached.  thats how the brotherhood is formed.

and to what you said, there's nothing wrong with playing videogames, but there are healthier ways to build that brotherhood.  jiu jitsu, hiking, backpacking, sports...anything that combines both the physical and mental together.

"I'm not a cyborg." That's exactly what a cyborg would say.

I set an alarm for bed time. Game changer for me.

His Ju jitsu is my skateboarding. So much better mentally on days I get on the board.

I’m glad you were very honest and not glorifying like some other YT that show off their 4am etc routine is the only way.
Find your balance is great, thank you for sharing 👏

“stoicism” lowercase is exhibiting lack of emotion.
“Stoicism” uppercase is living a balanced life, avoiding extremes and staying calm and level headed

I used to be that person that Jocko talks about ; no consistency in when I went to bed, when I woke up , then something remarkable happened two years ago and I started waking up at 5 : 30 am each and every single day for two years..The result ? My life has changed in ways unimaginable to the mind ; I quit alcohol, I started hitting the gym every day, I started doing OMAD and cut all that processed food and sugar I used to consume, my sleep quality is through the roof.. At age 48, I feel like I am sitting on top of the world..!

It’s really interesting noticing the subtle cues here on how the moderator behaves with men. At times he comes across somewhat pedantic and incredulous with more passive men and with this Navy Seal guy he’s nervous and somewhat insecure. This weeks episode with the Monk was like that, somewhat uncomfortable to watch. The monk was SO powerful and confident yet low key and Steven at times appeared unnecessarily ‘rough’. I hope he finds that ‘masculinity’ he craves and feels at peace with himself. Fascinating indeed.

13:06 I love the reply about balance, but I would also add humility, honor, respect, and courage… traits every man should seek to embody.