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Episode 089 – What BUD/S Taught Me About Leadership, Discipline, and Relationships

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP reflects on the hard-earned lessons from his time preparing for and completing Navy SEAL BUD/S training, and how those lessons still shape his approach to leadership, discipline, and relationships today.

From running with rocks in his hands in the Texas heat, to nearly drowning during a pool comp, JP shares the mental battles that forged his toughness and the life decisions that determined his path. This isn’t just about becoming a SEAL—it’s about becoming the kind of man who’s worthy of trust, responsibility, and leadership.

Whether you’re chasing a dream, struggling with commitment, or just trying to become a better leader in your home, business, or team—this episode will call you higher.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What training alone taught JP before BUD/S
✅ The moment JP almost failed pool comp—and what pulled him through
✅ Why your relationships determine your resilience
✅ The one piece of advice JP gives to anyone dating or married while chasing greatness
✅ How young leaders can lead older, more experienced people with humility
✅ Why you need to be selfish sometimes—so you can lead unselfishly later
✅ How jiu-jitsu, faith, and a warrior mindset still shape JP’s leadership today
💡 Key Takeaways for Viewers:

✔️ Mental toughness is a choice. You don’t need to be surrounded by a team to train like a savage—you just need discipline and the willingness to suffer for a bigger purpose.

✔️ The people you date (or marry) affect your mission. If they don’t support your calling, they’re a distraction—no matter how great they are in other areas.

✔️ Leadership is not about age—it’s about humility. You can lead people with more experience, but only if you come ready to listen, learn, and serve.

✔️ Your environment may not be ideal—but it can still make you stronger. JP built grit running in a Texas river with rocks in his hands—because there was no pool, and no excuses.

✔️ Discipline and ownership apply at home, at work, and in your relationships. Whether you're a new team lead or a dad trying to break generational patterns, these lessons hit home.
🎯 Who This Episode Is For:

✔️ Men preparing for military, special operations, or law enforcement
✔️ Business leaders and entrepreneurs looking to lead with strength and clarity
✔️ Husbands, fathers, and future husbands trying to be men of honor
✔️ Anyone struggling with focus, motivation, or consistency
✔️ Fans of Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership, Echelon Front, and real leadership development
📣 What to Do Next:

💬 Drop a comment with the hardest lesson you’ve had to learn under pressure
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