Jocko Podcast 134 w/ Mike Sarraille: Life is a Gift, But Not Free. Don't Waste It

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0:00:00 - Opening
0:09:06 - Navy Seal, Mike Sarraille
1:18:34 - The Op: Mikey Monsoor saves Mike's life.
2:35:15 - Support
3:08:17 - Closing Thoughts and Gratitude.

[@grunt12394]

God Bless Michael Monsoor.

[@musketballmatt6773]

No greater love then this, when a man lay down his life for his brothers.

[@willythe4]

Jocko, Echo and Mike, another brilliant podcast, thank you again for another belter. Since I first heard you on Rogan, then Tim Ferris, I've been working my way through all your episodes. I listen with headphones at work while i'm cutting grass or building things. I listen on my drives here and there. I listen while i'm "trying" to fall asleep. I listen in the shower. I listen basically anytime I can get away with it. You are a standout my brother. A man among heroes as you have said. You have somehow managed to cut through all the white noise/messy distractions in my mind and consistently delivered sincere, honest and enlightening brilliance. I am starting the book Extreme Ownership tonight !!! Thank you Jocko, thank you Echo. You guys are my go to when I need to feel. Love, respect and heartfelt appreciation for your work.

[@jprw]

Great conversation, and a heart-stopping account of the incident on the roof when Michael Monsoor jumped on the grenade.

[@danielh2945]

Listening to him talk about mike monsoor... so powerful. Really makes you think about yourself and who you are

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Good morning from the rolling green hills of Ireland. I thank God that it's a beautiful day of self reflection and for getting after it! God speed to you all.

[@1fitRN]

Irish Technical Thinker top of the mornin!

[@fuhq5121]

God save Ireland! The mother will need you. Stay on it!

[@raimundosilva4382]

Juiz não responder não nunca se o juiz não respondesse o juízo não se juntar juiz que é sério não se juntar e responder para cumprir a lei prender eles só vou parar quando queimar tudo já falei tô repetindo quantos juízes condenaram matar Lara e não prendeu os outros vou queimar tudo até chegar no juiz corrupto até chegar no juiz corrupto

[@raimundosilva4382]

A justiça tem que ser cumprida conforme pede a lei eu fui julgado eu fui condenado e fui vítima de todos eles e não apresentaram nenhuma prova porque o juiz não pediu e não exigiu juiz foi corrupto foi vítima do juiz e também estou sendo vítima dos próprios juízos que não pediram as provas não exigiram as provas e o juiz permitiu que eles continuassem condenado a minha pessoa sou vítima do juiz também todos corruptos queimar o congresso para limpar toda sujeira nem que faça de novo para colocar outras pessoas que preste agora se tiver juiz bom no meio ruim com caráter de moral de cumprir a lei não cumpre a lei entende essas pessoas e condená-la para as outras pessoas então não seja tão sério no meio que não seja uma vergonha para os outros dê um exemplo de juízo não é porque tem um juiz corrupto também que vocês têm que aceitar as safadeza não então vocês deu exemplo no meio se vocês querem ser honesto se vocês querem cumprir pelo menos que tá na lei do Papel vocês podem ser lá fora mas para julgar a vida de alguém não para ajudar para julgar e condenar a vida de alguém tem que ser o que tá no papel não corrupto agora se você

[@raimundosilva4382]

Continua me criticando sem apresentar nenhuma prova continua me ofendendo sem nenhuma prova e os juízes permitindo é aonde eu aonde eu falo a justiça tem que ser feita para essas pessoas não para quem tá sendo vítima Então tem que responder sim

[@anthonyp3113]

When Mike said "I am so happy you are home" I got chills up and down my body. Just the raw emotion I can feel through these words that aren't even packed full of emotion, just...man. What a community the SEALs and their families have.

[@mac8485]

This is a war of who can have the deeper voice and speak the slowest and the clearest

[@sentientcabbageman4140]

I know you probably won't read this Jocko, and even if you do, you probably get this kind of stuff every day; but I would like to thank you for all that you have taught me. I have listened to all of your podcasts now, and it has only increased my resolve to become a member of the band of Brothers and warriors that create our military. I have known all my life I have wanted to become some kind of special forces member, but I never knew witch one, my father wanted to join, but could not fight since he lost an eye when he was 14, and my grandfather fought as captain for the Marines in Vietnam. I have had my eyes aimed on the Navy seals for years now, but I'm going to honor my heritage as a Marine and join the Recon Marines. I am training every day, and have my asvab score high enough, and aim to take it again and get even higher, I also have been calculating my pft score every day for a full year and am up to 275, and hope to get it up to 300 by the time I get to boot camp. I cannot thank you enough for what you have taught me both through your podcasts and the books you have recommended, but I am going to try to honor you, and all the members of the special forces teams out there by fighting, and "EMBRACING THE SUCK." Thank you Jocko

[@AWood28]

Kenny Marshall I second this. Amazing life skills and lessons I try and use every day

[@Howard80136]

Kenny-Jump on Twitter. He's on there quite a bit & he says he reads all the tweets sent his way.

[@wyatthoresji5678]

Hey Jocko/Echo, just got turned onto you about 2 weeks ago, already listened to EO audiobook and up to podcast 20 on my catchup. Im a rough around the edges crossfit firebreather type but im not afraid to say your podcasts regularly bring tears to my eyes, especially this one. Never served, which I am now ashamed of, but Mike's account of Mikey Monsoor's heroism has touched me as deep as it gets. Getting after it isnt just the least I can do for him and you all but is a DEBT I believe we all owe. Much love, respect & especially gratitude for your podcast.

[@jasoncarey3739]

10th Mountain Officer here (2/30 Infantry, FOB Loyalty). Worked with Mike and his guys during March/April 08. They are the most outstanding group of warriors I've ever met. It was every bit as bad as he said and those guys changed the entire face of the war in Sadr City. Couldn't have done it without you bro. Glad to see you again!

[@cookiecrusher0875]

J Crayrey thank you for all you have done, sir! ❤️🇺🇸

[@keithletourneau9078]

Ft polk represent

[@kevinzhang3313]

It went away 6 weeks into their deployment before they decided to stop fighting, and the rest of the time they were chilling in Iraqi gyms? Is that how it was?

[@michaelsarraille1680]

Love you brother

[@michaelsarraille1680]

Love you brother!

[@BostonsF1nest]

This is one of my favorite Jocko podcasts

[@bullbythehorns808]

Great podcast. Powerful stuff. I dont even listen to these on KZbin. I use spotify but feel a need to hop on here just to show the love.

[@bullbythehorns808]

The Azide I dont disagree but I like to "Get after it" by multitasking while I listen

[@Spychu1993]

it is on spotify ?! gotta find it

[@BoysFromDaBurbs]

Love the podcast! I enjoy every one that y’all make, but I absolutely love when you interview people. When you have someone sitting next to you, telling their story, it gives a certain emphasis on what they’re trying to convey, and makes it more interesting as a listener. Keep up the great work and get more people on!

[@BostonsF1nest]

I love how the shadow from the brim of his hat covers his face... can’t see the guy... it’s like they’re talking to an anonymous active duty assassin

[@ridealone7933]

It just demonstrates how traditional high school is a waste of time for many. Tim Kennedy says the US armed forces are having a tough time recruiting due to high obesity levels and low academic achievement. How about creating US military high schools, completely voluntary, and identify all the kids who are like Jocko and Mike. After 4 years of this High school you will have fit and smart soldiers ready to serve! Every branch can have their own high schools.

[@doodjenkins4038]

Ride Alone that would freak so many out unfortunately

[@sixthgatebass]

or stop sending kids to die in a desert for no reason.

[@joshreeves3369]

I agree

[@frankythehatchet3206]

sixthgatebass no such thing as dying for no reason. Unless it's having an abortion,then you've killed for no reason.

[@BostonsF1nest]

Isn’t that why they have ROTC....

[@vinevienevo]

Amazing format man, I love what you're doing.

[@foggyspinks]

Good Deal Dave?? Echo's favorite thing to chime-in and always makes me laugh cuz Jocko just rolls with it

[@milanserfhos3413]

love when people talk about what it was like to work for jocko. GIVE ME MORE

[@firehorse_44alpha-omega]

Hand on heart, respect and thank you for sharing the story of Mr. Monsoor and his heroic sacrifice. Words do not describe....... Grateful for this Podcast.... Thank you all.....

[@BrunoDECOURCY]

Such an meaningful exchange!!!! Another Gem of a Podcast!!! Thank you!

[@Royale4theWIN]

Wow... there were several times during this video and podcast that I cried. Amazing conversation with Mike.

[@shawngatke3685]

Man!! Great story... emotional.... THANK YOU BOTH!!

[@michaelbarret1147]

Thank you men for your service. I can not find the words.

[@Wightzebra]

Tears flow listening to these hero stories. I am a mature guy who religiously works out and these stories buckle my knees. Damn anyone who disrespects our flag. I don't give a shit if it is their right or not. It's not right because of our military heroes. I owe all the freedom I have to all in the military past and present.

[@dominicandrew4863]

Saraille is a total warrior. So many deployments in the worst spots on earth.

[@codyzeik1937]

This is one of my favorite podcast from you Jock

[@coachkota1774]

Love the hat! Thank you for your service

[@phandalism]

Amazing podcast, mike is truly a great man.

[@johnnyfryar]

I graduated from the Citadel with MECEP Todd Opalski; scout sniper, force recon, CAG. You should have him on.

[@Whitesp44]

Fantastic podcast. Extremely powerful. No words.

[@dangc8315]

Damn. Eight mins in and I have tears building up. Jocko really digs deep.

[@rebelpenguin148]

Fuckin love you Jocko, your podcasts get me through work with relative ease, and has prepared me to get after it when I go to Basic Training in August 👍👍👍 keep on keeping on

[@guyinthechai]

this is amazing! thank you kindly

[@calebsapaugh6577]

This is probably the fifth episode I’ve listened to since I listened to the two JRE podcasts Jocko has been on. All I gotta say is I’m psyched this guy has a podcast. I can’t get enough of this shit!

[@0S0MAFI0S0]

Thank you for the motivation

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

This is one of the men that Mike Monsoor valued more than his own life. That’s a crazy thought.

[@glasseswearingninjas]

Jocko is like a real life Batman. Echo Charles is like Nightwing. Badass tag team.

[@Wightzebra]

You are heroes, like it or not, take it as it is. You are heroes. We owe you everything! Risking your lives for total strangers without hesitation, in fact hoping to go into harms way to do it. Civilians can't ever understand, me included. Thank you Jocko, Echo and Mike. I love everyone of our military past and present. Tears flowing.

[@freemometu]

Check out Mike Sarraille in 'Drop Zone: Everest' now playing on Mometu. Dude is a beast!

[@legionarulsquad6676]

Thank you Gentlemen for this. Respect from Romania

[@ivandad]

thank you for sharing your story.

[@michaelgriggs395]

10th Mtn, Sadr City, Spring 08. Yeah buddy!!!

[@derekfurreal6784]

14:58 Echo emulates what I sound like waking up for work in the morning.

[@ericdocherty2665]

Oh I got a real good laugh on that one

[@AKStorm49]

"Ryan Job. Sound familiar?" I smiled from ear to ear hearing that.

[@alexchalko3488]

These dudes are legit. Can Real warriors, grear to have a on our side.

[@fabioviniciusnovaesvieira2766]

"Stand by to get some!"

[@2AMr1911]

Great one. Well done men 👍🏼

[@cookiecrusher0875]

Love from Texas!

[@mauricegrowneyiv9467]

Jocko, thoughts on Space Marines? Which Legion?

[@zpacleb]

What an awesome podcast. Wish he coulda shared more about Devgru ops. I read "Fearless" some years ago so when he mentioned Adam Brown I realized he made it to Dam Neck. I understand tho. Classified.

[@josephsiko6731]

Fuck man. Didnt expect the first hand story of mikeys death, after hearing about it so many times. Thatll be on my mind for awhile. RIP

[@jdhsingi]

Great podcast.....Semper Fi 0302

[@ANutterSolution]

I was there putting the T-Walls up. It was Bravo "BlackHawk" Company 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division With HHC Sniper Platoon (Predator Element)... Great book written on the Battle is Angles of Sadr City. Thanks for the podcast Jocko. I start at Episode 1 around last xmas... every episode Good Evening to Out. Appreciate it. Your teachings and lesson are not common sense to everyone.. sadly I'm one of them or... I was. I Retrained my mind. Appreciate you Predator6R Over

[@ddaavvee68]

welcome home

[@sgtrock2821]

Awesome brother and thanks. You should have a million likes on your statement.

[@bljohnson_1424]

I’d love for you to do a podcast on the book “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. I think you’d do an amazing job of analyzing it from your perspective.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

Maybe my favourite book. The movie didn’t do it justice.

[@pranavs84]

Heard the podcast yesterday. Don't really SEE them, but had to this one, and the ones with JP Dinell and Leif Babin

[@BostonsF1nest]

You gotta watch the one with Travis Mills too... can’t just be heard

[@davesmith7384]

good show!! really good show!!

[@andrewwhisperasmr5579]

As much as you guys talk about Dean, I would have expected him to be a guest on the show by now.

[@revenantgaming3509]

why does this dudes face look smooth as fuck

[@originalsuccessjournal8723]

1107 bst and thank you all and everyone. No fear only faith. Zen

[@reecegeorgens1755]

Currently a sophomore at A&M. Thinking about joining the marines after I graduate, probably enlisted not as an officer. Want to be a scout sniper.

[@BostonsF1nest]

Do it

[@gunsmoke6230]

You don’t run through the soft sand you pull yourself through step by step...USN RESCUE SWIMMER USN 89-95

[@mrs8171]

Tough school. Congrat's on making it through.

[@Desertracerdad1]

Simply awesome! Thanks for sharing Gents!

[@mattmilcarek4354]

Jocko is a professional

[@Skippersonic]

GET SOME.

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

I've almost always been let down, I've dealt with brutes and bullies most of my adult life. Everyone has a universal right to say whatever they want. PLEASE do not bargain with things that do not exist.

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

Correction, the first amendment is freedom of expression of opinion by various different means that include speech. BUT it is not an absolute right to make whatever statement you want. "Bargaining with shit that doesn't exist" is threatening to do things that you've already done or are inevitably going to do anyway. A lot of American society is clearly in a repressive state of denial in which they convince themselves that their is a gray area that DOES NOT exist. You can't say you're going to do things to hurt people. You can't encourage or incite violence. Chances are good I could probably delete the previous comment and it will be gone. I'm not removing it. If what you say about "extreme ownership" is to have any meaning (at least in my own situation) then I'm keeping it there to serve as a reminder towards not regressing into a self justifying type of immaturity. I have found for a number of years now that often times you don't necessarily have to always apologize for everything just don't repeat the behavior.

[@frankythehatchet3206]

I fear all day long and I fear everything, it gets so bad that I become fearless and end up doing stupid shit to prove I'm not scared. This all started after I left my old life and work. I can't sleep at night sometimes three nights or more a week. I get angry for nothing and argue with myself and never win. Only peace I find is when I view guys like this, I'm too old to rejoin a dangerous job and too young to die.

[@shaedaniels8518]

Fear can be healthy, it's a sense of doing something that's unknown, unfamiliar. It can be your greatest period of growth moving past the fear and accomplishing a task that you once were fearful to tackle. I know this feeling very well as it on my shoulders at work, on my pillow at night and on my mind when I must make a decision. The answer is take a healthy risk toward your fear and collect the evidence. Rinse and repeat. Good luck. (signed) Fear Les Walker

[@bossseventh954]

Jocko is not lucky he was chosen for a higher purpose to share the storys of those heroes he worked with and the old guard 💪💪💪

[@johnnyfryar]

My grandfather begged to go to Korea for the combat pay, but was kept home to play in the USMC football team!

[@concretejonny4894]

Anyone else get the Super Trooper reference?

[@RooskiRooski0]

🙏🏼 RIP Mikey.

[@highconfessornicodemus1613]

Thank you Christ! That even those like me who do not deserve it are still lifted up and comforted by you. Build up your family, build a community, build up and encourage those around you!

[@highconfessornicodemus1613]

Chad Toots lol, you mean Zeus?

[@highconfessornicodemus1613]

Chad Toots he doesnt claim to be the God of gods, he is simply king of Olympus. Even his own cult admits he is simply a powerful spirit, a creation, not The Creator. His two brothers Poseidon and Hades have equal power and kingdoms of their own and none claim to be The Creator. God Bless you :)

[@AjaxNixon]

Which was the first god? Where does existence come from? That is the God of gods. Look into Aristotle.

[@highconfessornicodemus1613]

Basekitball good suggestion! Aristotle is amazing. May i also suggest Marcus Aurelius?

[@sgtrock2821]

Behold... It is I... Thee Ultimate Male Specimen... Thee Mountain of Molten Lust... Thee Gift to ALL (female anatomically at birth and still) women... Thee STANDARD in Masculinity

[@Vex916T]

2:46:36 "The Knees know what they need." - Dr. Echo Charles quote

[@jerrymarshall2095]

Stray rounds off the paper,Thats a good one.

[@FBicoolshaman]

wow Joe Rogan told me about you you are cool sir I hope to learn so many things from you

[@BostonsF1nest]

Damn this guy was pretty much in basic training or being trained in various branches from 98-04... that’s a long fuckin time to wait to go to combat... if that doesn’t test your patience idk what will

[@dylansexton5618]

Anyone who dislikes this is a disgrace to freedom.

[@reebal12]

What's inside a seal task unit!? Like what do they mean by task unit ops and so on!??

[@gennehring1]

Thank you, Mike, Echo and Jocko.

[@brettlarson3801]

Good.

[@unitedstatesofamerica9948]

Sarraille said in an interview that after this podcast, he headed home and his emotions were on overdrive, and he slept from 2pm to the next morning.

[@BostonsF1nest]

Because of the Mike Monsoor thing?

[@unitedstatesofamerica9948]

@@BostonsF1nest Yes, probably

[@Adammillerduckman]

Jocko whats the difference in the platoon and a task unit

[@curtisjarrell6725]

R.I.P. Monsoor

[@FirstStreetTV]

Bay Area represent

[@Collins811]

So anyone with the knowledge to help me out would be much appreciated. So the question is how do I go about joining any branch of the military with having one full kidney and a small peice of the other kidney called a buffer. If it's even possible. I'm 23 and in relatively good shape. It's been quite a long time since my kidneys have had any problem at all. So if I could get any advice I would be grateful. Thanks everyone and thank you jocko/echo for all the motivation

[@MrThorain]

Colby Don't tell anyone.

[@andrewyaden5209]

Best chance is during war and don’t tell anyone. They can’t pull medical records

[@georgecrisci5440]

It's almost like a good father-son talk after Jocko found out he had a son he didn't know about until they met in the SEAL Teams

[@seanpatrickrichards5593]

you know whats weird (not necessarily related to this podcast) is when the people at the table are talking about one thing, but the ENERGY/TONE/MANNER in which they said it communicated something very different.. its like it SOUNDED like one thing, but the FEELING and tone communicated something completely different MORE CLEARLY, but you cant really call them on it, but you felt it... happens alot on podcasts, and in conversations, its weird :O LAYERS :D

[@debergerac9609]

21:18 who was Mike talking about when he said don’t worry about that little guy?

[@tald6186]

De Bergerac it’s a line from the movie super troopers when they are testing out a bulletproof cup and the shooter had a stray shot on the target and the guy about to test out the cup asks about the stray bullet and he’s told not to worry about that little guy.

[@frostyboo2]

Love echo's little video edits, kinda Nine inch Nail-esque, very cool, good work Echo. Out

[@martinezjames83]

Boulder alum!!!

[@Dempdawg11]

Shout out to the Bandits 1-37

[@kylereese9676]

Does Jocko Drink coffee/ products with caffeine? Great Podcast btw!

[@AguyR1401]

Wear a white gi. *Especially* if you are new. There's a habit of new Jiu-Jiteiros to buy and wear black gi's. This is a fashion statement, tried in an environment where absolute humility is needed to learn. All white belts who prefer to wear black gi's never go the distance, or so I've observed. (2:41:00, give or take a few minutes)

[@thebluecollarhero]

Kirk: Damn it, Bones, you're a doctor. You know that pain and guilt can't be taken away with a wave of a magic wand. They're the things we carry with us, the things that make us who we are. If we lose them, we lose ourselves. I don't want my pain taken away! I need my pain!

[@alexashleigh8787]

GOOD

[@FAZE691]

Is this mr 295 that tony was talking about ?

[@ruanjacobs9900]

12:11 Jocko calls Echo Leif haha

[@robroberts1473]

Echo makes videos?

[@DontTreadOnPeewee]

#TheKneeKnows but what if the knee is skinny? Does joint warfare still work?

[@couchfighter]

not for everyone. My uncle went through buds "Greg Wilson ROTC university of KY and is even mentioned in his book, he broke his leg during some kind of parachute training anD never actually made it through, he was optioned to go all the way back through and decided to take a job on a frigate and eventually ended up electrocuted riding his bike of the ship in Lebanon craxy story "One of my cousins his lt com on a nuclear submarine as i write this.