A Jocko Willink Story - From A Fellow Team 3 Navy SEAL

Much of what people think about when they think of SEALs is down to Jocko Willink. Jocko's reputation, leadership, and communication is renowned in the TEAMs and in civilian life. Hear from former TEAM 3 SEAL Garrett Unclebach in this story of what it was like to be in the SEALs when Jocko was still there.
This story shows the mindset and thinking Jocko had and was living out long before anyone knew who he was or read Extreme Ownership. After a grueling deployment to the middle East, Jocko came back and made sure future SEALs would be better prepared than he was.
This excerpt came from our episode on redefining strengths. Hear the whole episode on your podcast player of choice at:
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In this video, Garrett is sharing a story with you about his time as a fellow team 3 Navy SEAL with Jocko Willink. In this story, you’ll get to hear about my experience as a SEAL and what it was like to work with Jocko Willink.
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[@blown8642]

That's just a different breed of man. Total respect for those guys.

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

It's a mindset. While each man is unique, the mindset is something that everyone can strive towards.

[@ironpig701]

And the best part of all this is the fact Jocko is a leader and not a boss. See a boss would make this all up and have others do it. A leader makes this up and then puts himself thru it. Jocko will never ask others to do something he hasnt done or is unwilling to do. Never met the man but love his books and podcasts. And frankly have yet to find someone that doesnt admire him.

[@HarryBosch-]

A true leader of men…. A leader of the best men the world has to offer…

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

Agreed!

[@theobservereffect33]

You guys never served with him. I served with him as a CCT and the dude was totally inept. They would do day time ops all the time in Task Unit bruiser getting marines killed. He didn’t even go outside the wire most of the time. I think the truth will eventually come out about what he really did over there. I really hope it does.

[@iansimmons8826]

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[@hasanefecakar8326]

​@@theobservereffect33İf it's true,funny:)))))

[@Shakester71]

I could only imagine how hard it is to go from being constantly cold during BUD/S, then all of a sudden, you’re in 120 degrees weather. Just sounds insane.

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

It wasn't an all of a sudden transition. The 120 degree weather was part of training that occurred after you passed BUD/s as well as additional training. Training was an ongoing thing, but BUD/s gets the most public attention.

[@MexxProtect]

Jockos face is always clenched to a fist

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

lol

[@114Riggs]

A face that would break a clenched fist. I've seen bulldogs less sturdy.

[@thechef19791]

You have no idea

[@philbeattie1623]

The legend that he is ,!

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

When Jocko spoke, we all stop and listened. And men paid attention. It's no surprise he's enjoyed the success he has after his time in the TEAMs.

[@charlesbronson7618]

Your mind is what holds you back..

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

Yep!

[@PointingLasersAtAircraft]

GOOD!

[@333capo]

WHERES THE REST? GOOD STUFF

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

Check the podcast link and you can listen to the whole episode. The Jocko story was just in reference to stress testing and how SEALs did it because we were talking about strengths. Our podcast focuses on mindset and mentality and a lot of Garrett's SEAL stories come into play. We also have a bunch of stories and info on SEAL teams on our channel if you look there.

[@jessee7334]

​@@theimpossiblelifepodcast in other words we're just riding Jockos jock 😝

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

Spoken like someone who watched a 3 minute KZbin video and never actually checked out the podcast. Come back to us when you listen. We're always open to legit feedback.

[@minibuns5397]

hellagood at telling people what to do

[@Hideaway904]

And why to do it.

[@danielshaw8049]

Navy SEALS, are the Best condition warriors

[@j.elliottcole9506]

gay

[@fredbread7786]

Good

[@usndvr79]

know when to keep quiet😎

[@JohnDoe-gv3ld]

I can relate! Mid 1992, was stationed in San Diego, Navy also, had a detachment in Yuma Nice breeze and as soon as we peaked over the mountain, death valley. A/c on but felt like a warm hair dryer. Ah, still remember, still loved it though

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

That dry heat is one of a kind! Like being baked in an oven.

[@JulietActual]

Factual

[@Diesel11769]

After discovering jocko, I don’t hear the word leader without picture his mug….

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

He's earned that for sure.

[@831BeachBum]

Salton Sea was the ideal place. I went for multi-engine twin rating there in July 1991. Fricking hot. Flying in the plane was hot, shitty performance. Studying outside under some palm trees with sweat dripping off you. Check ride comes out over the lake and military jets flying over the top of you en route to bombing range at 29 Palms. Best time of my life. But stinking hot.

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

Yep. Great place to train.

[@paulreed3778]

Hooyeah baby

[@Cjones322]

They were gonna name a street after Jocko but no one would dare to cross it.

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

lol

[@lewisticknor]

Great content, lots of sibilance on the microphone sir.

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

Thank you.

[@keithdudley9199]

So how much does a Communication s Operator does physically?? Because from my Understanding he said he was a Communication s Teams Leader, I took it as he made sure you could call AIR FORCE, the SHIP, QRF,ETC. 🤷

[@JSaltyfabricator]

He was a Radioman before he took his commission to become a SEAL Officer.

[@garrettunclebach]

@@JSaltyfabricator Comms is just a role you have a SEAL, i was not an officer. SEALs have different roles such as comms, sniper, JTAC, breacher, medic, etc. Whatever your role is we all go through the same training.

[@bigsky3072]

There is too much swimming involved in being a Seal. I guess I'm more of a Delta guy

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

lol.

[@ogghostprepper9138]

Fun fact about Jocko. He dips coal, and pisses diamonds.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

He is the epitome of all American male

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

Does us proud.

[@bonnie3937]

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[@pekitas]

Summary: Dude got to the marine corp after Jocko left. Dude heard stories about Jocko.

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

This is funny

[@kanyewest6539]

g o o d

[@andrewstone3502]

Jocko is trash. Taskforce busier was trash. He got Marines killed. I was in Ramadi. He was sent to training because he couldn't lead.

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

You're entitled to your opinion but as someone who served in TEAM 3 under his leadership, I will tell you he is highly regarded and respected by his fellow SEALs.

[@andrewstone3502]

@@theimpossiblelifepodcast from Red Wings to Ramadi to drowning during vbss... SEALs cut corners, ignore sop, lie, cheat and steel at the expense of fellow warriors. All for the glory and honor of the TEAMs. In Ramadi dumbass SEALs go where we grunts tell them not to go. Not because some secret squirrel mission but because "the know better" 45 min later we are qrf pulling their wounded and surrounded asses out and getting our own Caat teams blown to shit in the process. Over and over again. Go play with you rubber boats and leave warfare to the professionals.

[@andrewstone3502]

@theimpossiblelifepodcast SEALs are the dregs of the military. From Red Wings to Ramadi to Drowning VBSS mission. SEALs disregard advice, ignore Sop, lie, cheat, and steal at the expense of fellow warriors or their own lives. All for the Glory and Honor of the teams. It's the culture, a trash culture, and Jacko is the poster Boi for it. Once a SEAL may have meant something, Now it's just another way of saying Glory Hound. SEALs should stay on their rubber boats and let the professionals handle combat.

[@user-fm1kd6mi8n]

​@@theimpossiblelifepodcastyou tracking the drama with Eric Deming on The Green Beret Chronicles?

[@rosspeterson3274]

Chuck Norris calls Jocko for advice.

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

Excellent!

[@smileyscrubs2262]

hahahahaha

[@papalou7171]

Good

[@theimpossiblelifepodcast]

Thanks