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David Goggins

01/17/23

@ Chris Williamson

Smoke jumping involves jumping out of airplanes into areas where vehicles can't access, landing in tight drop zones with all our gear to put out wildfires.

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14 Harsh Lessons To Break Free From Your Old Self - David Goggins (4K)

@ Chris Williamson

14 Harsh Lessons To Break Free From Your Old Self - David Goggins (4K)

01/17/23

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DG

David Goggins

01/17/23

@ Chris Williamson

When fighting fires, we patrol the area to ensure there are no hot spots left, and we literally wet the whole area down to prevent flare-ups.

DG

David Goggins

01/17/23

@ Chris Williamson

The longest mission I did as a smoke jumper lasted seven days, and during that time, we often worked through the night with little sleep.

DG

David Goggins

01/17/23

@ Chris Williamson

When I left the military, I was always looking for more and for the next thing to grow, so I decided to become a smoke jumper instead of enjoying retirement.

DR

Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Firefighter roles often include impulsive behaviors like addiction or dissociation, which are designed to protect us from overwhelming feelings.

JW

Jocko Willink

06/03/25

@ Chris Williamson

In training, we simulate firefights with paintball guns, but the chaos and confusion of real combat is far more intense, as you often don't know where the shots are coming from.

DR

Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The 'firefighter' role emerges in response to overwhelming emotions, acting impulsively to distract or numb the pain, often causing collateral damage to relationships and self.

JW

Jocko Willink

06/03/25

@ Chris Williamson

The portrayal of firefights in movies often misses the chaos and confusion that actually occurs, which is crucial for understanding the reality of combat situations.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/24/22

@ Y Combinator

We hired 'kamikaze drivers' who know safe routes in dangerous areas to evacuate our team members and their relatives from occupied cities.

JB

Jeff Bezos

12/15/23

@ Lex Fridman

The escape system is automated, allowing for a faster reaction in emergencies, which is essential for the safety of tourism rockets.