How To Kill Your Inner B*tch - John Lovell

John Lovell is a former United States Army Ranger, firearms instructor and founder of Warrior Poet Society, known for his expertise in tactical training and philosophy. It's often quoted that “it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war“, but how should you cultivate this state of readiness? How can you become capable of standing strong when there is a battle to be fought, and sufficiently peaceful to be in touch with your emotions once it's over? Expect to learn what it means to live free and die well and how to do so, how the Army prepares soldiers to face challenges once they integrate back into the real world, what happened when John came closest to death, why America needs more warriors despite a lack of a war, how people can express their vulnerability without feeling weak and fragile, what it means to be the most dangerous man in the room, why it’s important to face death before actually dying and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on Bubs Naturals at https://www.bubsnaturals.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 15% discount on Mud/Wtr at http://mudwtr.com/mw (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 15% discount on your first order from Collars&Co at https://collarsandco.com/ (use code: MW15) Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #johnlovell #specialforces #warriorpoetsociety - 00:00 How to Live Well in the Present 02:29 The Closest John Has Come to Death 10:27 Transferable Skills from Military Combat 15:06 Why Does the World Need Warriors Today? 23:01 How to Be Open Without Feeling Weak 29:48 Being the Most Dangerous Man in the Room 35:41 Why You Shouldn’t Pursue Fame & Fortune 41:32 Fearing Our Inner Coward 47:57 The Importance of Facing Death 55:03 Where to Find John - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostJohn Lovellguest

Aug 12, 202355mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: August 12, 2023
Duration: 55m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

John Lovell is a former United States Army Ranger, firearms instructor and founder of Warrior Poet Society, known for his expertise in tactical training and philosophy. It's often quoted that “it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war“, but how should you cultivate this state of readiness? How can you become capable of standing strong when there is a battle to be fought, and sufficiently peaceful to be in touch with your emotions once it's over? Expect to learn what it means to live free and die well and how to do so, how the Army prepares soldiers to face challenges once they integrate back into the real world, what happened when John came closest to death, why America needs more warriors despite a lack of a war, how people can express their vulnerability without feeling weak and fragile, what it means to be the most dangerous man in the room, why it’s important to face death before actually dying and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on Bubs Naturals at https://www.bubsnaturals.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 15% discount on Mud/Wtr at http://mudwtr.com/mw (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 15% discount on your first order from Collars&Co at https://collarsandco.com/ (use code: MW15) Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #johnlovell #specialforces #warriorpoetsociety - 00:00 How to Live Well in the Present 02:29 The Closest John Has Come to Death 10:27 Transferable Skills from Military Combat 15:06 Why Does the World Need Warriors Today? 23:01 How to Be Open Without Feeling Weak 29:48 Being the Most Dangerous Man in the Room 35:41 Why You Shouldn’t Pursue Fame & Fortune 41:32 Fearing Our Inner Coward 47:57 The Importance of Facing Death 55:03 Where to Find John - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
John Lovell
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and John Lovell, How To Kill Your Inner B*tch - John Lovell explores killing Cowardice: John Lovell’s Warrior-Poet Blueprint For Men John Lovell discusses his “warrior poet” ethos: living with death in mind, embracing courage, and cultivating both strength and deep emotional/spiritual life. Drawing on combat experiences, he explains how fear actually works, why no one ever permanently “masters” it, and how humility is the gateway to real toughness. He contrasts hollow pursuits of fame and wealth with the richer goal of becoming a good man, husband, father, and friend. The conversation challenges modern passive masculinity and offers a framework for men to become both dangerous and loving—lion and lamb, warrior and poet.

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