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Jocko Willink

06/03/25

@ Chris Williamson

In a firefight, the gut-wrenching fear comes from the responsibility of your teammates getting wounded or killed, not from the fear of your own death, which I accepted as part of my job.

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06/03/25

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Jocko Willink

06/03/25

@ Chris Williamson

The feeling of responsibility for your friends in a dangerous situation is something that you won't experience in a normal job, and the stakes are much higher than in business mistakes.

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.

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.

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. 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.

David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

I realized that my fear of dying without accomplishing anything drove me to push myself beyond my limits.

Gen. Stanley McChrystal

05/18/25

@ Chris Williamson

The greatest threat to a Ranger is being released for standards; the pride in being part of an elite unit fosters a strong sense of commitment and satisfaction.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

Fear played a significant role in my decision-making process regarding whistleblowing, as I was concerned about potential legal repercussions and the possibility of being sued.

Tim Ferriss Cast

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

If I feel like I might ignite, I probably won't; this mindset helps reduce unnecessary panic and fear in daily life.