Jocko Podcast 321: Set a Goal, and Just Get After It. With Retired SEAL, Chris Gifford.

[@adamcaudell1643]

I went to high school with Chris. His positive persona is palpable and no one ever doubted he would make it as a SEAL.

[@GewoonNee]

Sure you did bucko!

[@dailyfacts3212]

@@GewoonNee It isn’t that hard to believe…

[@theotherside1159]

@@GewoonNee you’re weird

[@fuzznut5364]

Bullshit

[@jesseolson3142]

I seriously doubt no one doubted he would make it. He made it so people say that. But when people 1st heard he was going to BUDS you mean to tell me no one said he wont make it?

[@hardtopindown7781]

Listening to Echo giggle at the conversation, reminds me of the old adage, 'if you like your job, you'll never work a day in your life.' Good stuff again lads. Thank you.

[@christopherrichard1525]

I’m on the train home from work and I just realized how happy Jocko is to be talking to an old friend. And I get it. Doesn’t matter if it’s a week or 15 years…you just get right back into it. I’m smiling ear to ear. Emotional health? GOT SOME

[@rdurl5086]

alot of people from the Kentucky region, and also the mid-west, have a nice humble way of speaking like this guy Chirs. more people should speak this way....

[@wellnative1]

Agree

[@cdrtej]

Midwest nice

[@Last_Chance.]

Meh...

[@havoc391]

After listening to all of Jocko’s podcasts it is obvious he is a very intelligent motivated person who will succeed at whatever endeavor he undertakes . What I noticed in this interview with his shipmate who began their navy experience together was how perfect this navy career was for Jocko at that time in his life. Whenever Jocko recounted an experience they shared together it brought back shear joy to his face filled with laughter and good times. Thank you for this further look into this warriors life’s experiences in the teams.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

Never judge a book by its cover . That mild mannered, stoic , quiet average looking guy next to you might just be or have been an SF/Operator …

[@billmcyrus]

Ben Milligan is certainly one you'd never guess.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

@@billmcyrus , just researched him … you are correct 👍🏻😂

[@Johnzen03]

Never mistake kindness for weakness.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

@@Johnzen03 , so true 👍🏻

[@guillemettecharles3473]

He prove the point you can be the grey man, dont have to be a muscle-up-loud mouth-always figthing-douche bag to be strong. I relate strongly to this guy.

[@ThePete2432]

I wasn’t a seal, but in boot camp I focused on my next meal. Make it to lunch, dinner, and then it was a new day

[@georgecoull1883]

I'm a regular American dumbass, civilian. Since I found your podcast four years ago, I became a much better person, father. Thank you Big J and Echo! Much appreciation from Pittsburgh

[@Rufio1975]

If you have improved and are working on it, you are Not a dumbass.

[@georgecoull1883]

@@Rufio1975 learning something new everyday and I really am a dumbass, two DUI charge's in a month back in 2016 I knew better and felt sorry for myself and went on an endless downward spiral. Sober as a judge now, but will always be a dumbass for doing that. Thanks though 🙏

[@Rufio1975]

@@georgecoull1883 Well I would still disagree with you. Maybe you were but it seems like you have learned your lesson and changed. Unless you fall back to it, you are no longer. I know, I did plenty of dumbassery. Id say to myself, how in the world did you get yourself into this again? But little by little I have improved. You are no longer a grasshopper. It sounds like you have finally grabbed the pebble from the hand.

[@georgecoull1883]

@@Rufio1975 much appreciated brother, thank you!

[@georgecoull1883]

@James Martinez thank you bro! I really am though 💯

[@micoferdinand]

Going after a singular goal, like paying off a credit card, is more motivating and rewarding than tackling multiple objectives at once. Pick one and get after it. Then move to the next one.

[@warjournaltoys5566]

Hey Jocko, I've watched almost all your videos. I think you laughed the most on this one for sure... it's always cool to connect with your old school friends again...

[@rebeccapelegrin7898]

Clearly it is so cool to hear Jocko talk to someone that he served with and enjoyed being with and yet soooo different than BTF Tony who he also enjoyed talking with.

[@Clavers1369]

I went to kindergarten with Chris. We all knew he was tough as nails and would grow up to be either a rodeo champion or a Hollywood stuntman. It turned out we were fairly close.

[@fragglerock5696]

Bahahahaaaaa

[@austinalexander2841]

I have never heard Jocko laugh so much

[@Santiago-sj7xj]

With Theo Von

[@Netjajev]

@@Santiago-sj7xj And Travis Mills.

[@dirtdiver9668]

With Jeff Higgs too

[@onyour6621]

Roger that!

[@Clavers1369]

Not even when Miley Cyrus farted?

[@LiamsMusic78]

14:00 situp story 22:30 night rock portage 24:50 risk/reward process of choosing SEALs 45:00 start of comms training story 47:54 why comms

[@jamesgunnyreed]

My Dad was a Radioman in the Navy from 1960 to 1965. Just a "Regular" Sailor not a SEAL. I was TAD to Norfolk in 2005 or 2006 and went to the Radio school that he went to ( big old red brick bldg up towards the airfield) and took some pics for him. He loved it. Ive been Retired from the Marine Corps for over 10 years now. And my Dad is 80 YRS OLD. He still Cusses people out in MORSE Code in public. and uses it to talk under his breath when something pisses him off...

[@wellnative1]

Cool story, thx for sharing

[@PFStH]

Agree. Enjoyed that. 🙌

[@LastDollie]

Does he make the beeps with his voice? Could we have a demo of that please?

[@meerasrinivasan9481]

this couldn't have come at a better time for me

[@thehashpuppy]

SAME ❤️

[@StrayedOuttaCompton]

Drywall sanding day just got better.

[@callahan9119]

This, Higgs and Lister my favorite episodes because it's like guys shooting the shit.

[@Wiggles_vs._snuggles]

Stay strong lads, get after it

[@sladeb6036]

I wish the best for all of you. Always remember your absolute worst day is somebody else's dream.

[@wagonerjared]

Chris seems like the type of personality that if you couldn't be friends with him, you need to check yourself.

[@suzanhodges415]

This guy is probably one of most well rounded, intelligent, goal digging men I’ve ever had the pleasure to listen to speak!

[@Jcperrin]

I know Jocko never likes to "glorify" BUDs, but man, it was so cool hearing these first hand stories most of us have never heard before. Nice work fellas

[@ChristianFitzharris]

One of my favorite episodes ever! So fun watching Jocko laugh so hard with Chris.

[@zinoorr1056]

Great Show - Chris sounds like a true team player. First class Patriot and American Warrior. 🇺🇸

[@johnhansen4794]

Webster's Dictionary has a picture of Jocko under the definition for Gung Ho.

[@Lordestroyer]

Jocko, I know you met my childhood friend, Bryant Young. He died on a contract. I still want to hear you say anything good or bad about him, because I want to hear anything about him after he went into the Navy.

[@Last_Chance.]

Dark haired guy about 5'9 maybe around 190lbs?

[@ingridwright8701]

These personal story episodes are my favorite, 2nd would be the book reviews. As a Navy veteran myself, the stories just take me back to some great times. Thanks, Chris for sharing- and thanks Jocko for continuing to ask, " ....and then what did you do after that?"

[@boobuglouisville3851]

Echo giggling in the background is gold

[@maxcorder2211]

He’s living the dream now. And well deserved. God Bless You Chris and your wife.

[@nateeckstine9147]

This poppep up in my feed a second time. Listened to it a second time and learned a lot about grace and perseverance through life. well done by all three of you.

[@joecanning7710]

What a great dude. This guy should be part of your business Jocko. Talk about a trust worthy friend. Thank you for your service Chris.

[@dilly2000]

There are legends that Jocko was the first hokage

[@christopherseivard8925]

Thanks again. I think I mention it every time.. I am recovering from a stroke? NOTHING motivates me like the Podcast.

[@planes3333]

I really love how jocko shakes his head in a kind of wonderment and says to Chris "Chris man how you doing ", and I also loved the way they went into buds I love the buds water stories and the pool competition stuff for some reason.

[@ai-baking-f1]

What a great podcast. Such close friends - so very enjoyable.

[@wellnative1]

👍🏼 Chris’s humility. Train hard, stay humble

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

He reminds me of my doctor back when I needed a few procedures done to my knee.

[@victorchinchillvas]

Keep slap-a-da bass sir! Thank you for your service!🤘🏽🤘🏽🎵🎵

[@jamesgunnyreed]

That was really good. Not really like a normal podcast. More like 2 old friends just catching up. You can tell Jocko really enjoyed it.

[@angienelson5381]

I am his mother and I can tell you there was no doubt that he would make it. He was one of 13 original in his class at graduation from Buds. If he set out to do something. He did it. And still is.

[@gilclopez]

What a great life.. my heart sunk when he got into the cancer part...What a relief to hear everything turned out ok! I love the storo of you and your wife, what an inspiration. I'm going to go kiss and give my gf a big hug and throw her over my shoulder.

[@micoferdinand]

my morning routine: - Wake up - Meditate for 20-30 minutes - Journal for 15 minutes (including gratitude) - Set 3 big goals for the day - Visualize success - Cold shower - Run an ultramarathon - Read my list of important things to remember - Get after it

[@walshwork]

First Jocko I’ve listened to from beginning to end. This had a depth to it. Powerful in a quiet way.

[@MrBarnettcm]

This guy learns the same way I have too, flash cards do nothing for me, writing it over and over or drawing symbols (electrical guy here) are how I remember. Learned that in the Navy as well.

[@freightshayker]

Thanks for your service

[@wirenutz7869]

On the record , all seals are on a level playing field . But behind the scenes , some seals have a less stressful , more sleep experience than others .

[@billmcyrus]

From what I've gathered from all the episodes here, it seems each job trades something for another-- sleep is only one dimension of tradeoff. Other forms of discomfort and danger exist.

[@Last_Chance.]

It's supposed to be that way. It's part of the mind fk

[@wirenutz7869]

Looks like its time to MF the MFers .

[@MortonGoldthwait]

Got a beer and a controller, Doom Eternal on the tube and Jocko in the background. My day is complete.

[@ninjanunch27]

Now that's some serious multitasking lol. Killing demons to the voices of heros while quenching your pallet. Getcha pull!!🤘

[@MortonGoldthwait]

@@ninjanunch27 I'm imagining Jocko shoving a Whiplashe's broken elbow into her own face

[@freeman3097]

That was a bit surreal to hear, I think I used Chris’s fathers service when I was a home inspector! I was happy with it BTW.

[@Addonimus]

thankful to have this guy serve

[@powerstrading1930]

Almost pissed my pants at Echo's laughing in the background at these two talking about going "hardcore" at an FTX

[@RambosMullet79]

I just woke up while listening to this and gotten the impression that Chris is so easygoing and responsible that he'd whoop ass and learn you why with ease and calm.

[@richardcross3334]

All the real soldiers are very humble. Theres a lesson there

[@michaelschasteen2407]

Thank You Gentlemen for the great talk....

[@markguetzlaff5772]

Another fantastic Cast.. Thank You for everything in more ways than one. 🇺🇸

[@micoferdinand]

You don't need to consume more content right now. What you need to do; is organize your existing knowledge, then create some short and long term goals, More information won't give you an advantage; it will slow you down and cause distractions. Get clear, then get after it.

[@MyMW3Channel]

115 people thumbs downed? Some folks are just so angry with life they hate to hear anything about doing work. Wow!

[@lawrenceray7168]

Great episode. Chris’ voice sounds like Tilt 🤙

[@MrCashewkitty]

20 years worth of leadership and critical thinking. These guys all get out and start businesses and I don't blame them but part of me is upset that more of them aren't going into politics to help re right the ship. I understand that they have given years of their lives in service to this country but we are country being run by those who have no commitment to the constitution or the people. This isn't a left vs right thing. All of them need to go and term limits and lobbyists have to go as well.

[@christiansgrignoli3351]

The recent episode with guy running for congress in north Carolina answers ur prayers

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

I thank God everyday for you guys. I just want you to know I love you all!!!!

[@TheTwit1995]

Jocko. I've never respected a man like I respect you.

[@JoegerFODC]

Awesome to hear so much about jacko, usually just get little nuggets here and there

[@kaltonian]

thanks guys, some great moments you guys have experienced,

[@jackwilson2353]

Chris is so cool! I immediately liked him (one of those people) and I really liked that he just doesn’t seem to have that typical SEAL look, or what we expect a former Team guy to look like. Very “Clark Kent”, but simultaneously you get the feeling that he can handle himself, blow stuff up and do away with bad folks in a very matter of fact fashion. A super nice guy that will also kill you.

[@james7thompson829]

Amazing As Always Gentelmen.

[@brootalbap]

Chris is really awesome. Also "Zulu-time is Zulu-time" is a great new Jocko phrase :D

[@JeffD63]

Sitting at home in front of my monitor. It is about the time you will post a pic of your time piece showing around 4:30am. I have the podcast feed on my phone set that I get an alert for any new Podcast, Unravelled or Underground. To listen to old friends just go right back into discussions of those 'Days of Old' it puts a smile on my face and I shed a tear at the same time. To reminisce days of old and also friends now gone. Listened to this one and now get to see the visual reactions of you both of which I was pretty close on my thoughts. Never give up that youth, it is what makes life worth living as we get older young men!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding podcast

[@alwilliams7406]

Is there a way we can convince Jocko to run for office? Jocko for Prez 2024

[@deepbludude4697]

Yep!

[@dantegiuliano6604]

Definitely my favorite podcast of yours ever.

[@jesseskinner6772]

To quit is to a discussion. Decide to never quit. Even unto death.

[@logikal3d]

This is one of my favorite episodes. Awesome stories.

[@Spacexioms]

Really loved this episodes, please bring more guys that had experiences with you in your career.

[@Manbrown1]

Two mates chewing the fat and sharing their friendship... great show Jocko.

[@kakarotwolf]

I like how Jocko always knew he was a badass 😂 That fucking: "did you say IF I'm hardcore!?" Fucking killed me lmao it was like a challenge to him instantly.

[@joshuaheart2764]

This interview was really good. Really enjoyed listening to you guys laugh and joke about old times. I was laughing with ya. Felt like I was in the same room listening.

[@bigtimbo4236]

With the lighting the way it is, I thought this was one of the interviews with a real Alien videos!

[@code3toepain]

This gives me hope. The strongest among you may not wear a crown.

[@willlance6182]

My grandfather was a frogman in Korea, he's still alive, we gave him a bulldozer for his 90th birthday

[@Last_Chance.]

As you should. My grandpa was in the army on the front lines in Korea. He was more shell shocked than anyone I have ever seen. He drank a lot and died from it about 15 years ago. Enjoy your time with him, you'll miss him when he's gone.

[@thepete1338]

Yet again great episode 🤘 In case somebody is interested in Chris YT channel (little bit hard to find) search for „running on the road“ - great videos!

[@nicholascushing9193]

This man is awesome he does jobs nobody wants to do

[@benjaminreid7054]

This may be my favorite jocko podcast

[@nathanmgg]

Just watched the entire video, such an awesome podcast!

[@sixonegfour2719]

Great show. Great patience EC!! 🙏

[@onyour6621]

Podcast 321 was some great reminiscing, funny, and fun...Thank you guys!

[@offcenterconcepthaus]

One of your best.

[@tylerharrell3237]

As crazy as this sound this guy reminds me of Theo Von. His mannerisms and delivery are very similar

[@lucaspetersen]

This is a fantastic episode. Thanks for sharing!

[@HELLEKSONART]

He's like "Getting People to Do Stuff, Let's Do it." lol

[@patty7804]

When my husband went through IOBC there was a lot of SF guys all caught in the same bad promotion requirements that became officers. At graduation the slide show with pictures half of them had their faces blacked out. All great guys that went back to SF. The military was definitely slow to acknowledge their process did not make sense with deployment tempo.

[@FatGuyinaLittleBoat]

Damnit Jocko, if you had tried a little harder, you could have made it in the Marines.

[@doughboybellmore2347]

Fuckin A Go Army

[@theotherside1159]

haven’t had a laugh like this in forever

[@christophermobley904]

I still have that "ALL HANDS" magazine he's talking about. 😀. I'll bring with me to the immersion camp next year. Enjoyed the morning workouts at last years Jocko, til then. 💪

[@MyMW3Channel]

This was a very good and appreciated episode. There are some commonalities between this and the Musashi podcast IMO if you can read into the layers.

[@mattmilcarek4354]

Smart guy cool calm and consistent

[@Dhejdjndkksvshsufndkke]

Guests are cool. Echo can talk a whole platoon to sleep

[@kayfish7621]

Jocko's a homebody, huh? That explains why he lives within a five mile radius of everything he needs, including an airport.

[@HomeshighlandPark]

Somewhere out there is a pissed off collegiate swimmer dude. That guys constantly made an example of. Smh.

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

For Jocko or Echo, or anybody else behind the scenes on this podcast, if you see this, any chance of getting Chris Cassidy on?

[@josephgrant2580]

Love your podcast!

[@wirenutz7869]

Which threads use seals as a tryout ? Does that explain some early quits ?

[@sigsour5421]

This guy has such a good podcast voice for sleep

[@gtman4588]

Jacko - Zulu Time "is Zulu Time!" Classic. I see a T-shirt capturing this. Jacko says . . . .

[@joshkennedy2121]

This was awesome.

[@thedayisnigh5886]

Mr "hell week was fun" Jocko