What Has Happened To The Love For America? - Jack Carr

Jack Carr is a former United States Navy SEAL, outdoor adventurer and author of The Terminal List series. The lives of Navy SEALs have been romanticised on screen and in books for decades. But what is life behind-the-scenes actually like? Just how accurate are the dramatisations? And why does no one love the military any more? Expect to learn the details of Jack's narrowest escape from death, what are the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding military snipers, the parallels between warfare and the struggle against cancel culture, what Jack’s daily writing routine is, why it's dangerous for young people to forget the sacrifices made by past generations, the credibility of potential future threats from China and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at https://bit.ly/proteinwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get £150 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Jack's website - https://www.officialjackcarr.com/ Buy Only The Dead - https://amzn.to/3Cw37s4 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 #military #jackcarr #terminallist - 00:00 Intro 00:28 Why Jack’s Books are So Personal 02:29 When Jack Was Ambushed in Baghdad 05:16 Closest Brushes with Mortal Danger 11:01 The Emotional Reality of SEAL Missions 18:53 What People Misunderstand About Snipers 26:40 Receiving Hate for The Terminal List 36:26 What Jack’s Writing Routine Looks Like 41:28 How to Avoid Distraction & Stay Disciplined 51:54 How Jack Undertakes Research for a Novel 58:25 Why Jack Had His Book Approved by the DoD 1:03:50 Public Opinion of Federal Agencies Vs Military 1:08:50 Are Young Americans Becoming Less Patriotic? 1:16:36 How Much of a Threat is China? 1:20:34 The Underlying Message of Jack’s New Book 1:24:42 Where to Find Jack - 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/

Jack CarrguestChris Williamsonhost

Jun 22, 20231h 25mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 22, 2023
Duration: 1h 25m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Jack Carr is a former United States Navy SEAL, outdoor adventurer and author of The Terminal List series. The lives of Navy SEALs have been romanticised on screen and in books for decades. But what is life behind-the-scenes actually like? Just how accurate are the dramatisations? And why does no one love the military any more? Expect to learn the details of Jack's narrowest escape from death, what are the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding military snipers, the parallels between warfare and the struggle against cancel culture, what Jack’s daily writing routine is, why it's dangerous for young people to forget the sacrifices made by past generations, the credibility of potential future threats from China and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at https://bit.ly/proteinwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get £150 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Jack's website - https://www.officialjackcarr.com/ Buy Only The Dead - https://amzn.to/3Cw37s4 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 #military #jackcarr #terminallist - 00:00 Intro 00:28 Why Jack’s Books are So Personal 02:29 When Jack Was Ambushed in Baghdad 05:16 Closest Brushes with Mortal Danger 11:01 The Emotional Reality of SEAL Missions 18:53 What People Misunderstand About Snipers 26:40 Receiving Hate for The Terminal List 36:26 What Jack’s Writing Routine Looks Like 41:28 How to Avoid Distraction & Stay Disciplined 51:54 How Jack Undertakes Research for a Novel 58:25 Why Jack Had His Book Approved by the DoD 1:03:50 Public Opinion of Federal Agencies Vs Military 1:08:50 Are Young Americans Becoming Less Patriotic? 1:16:36 How Much of a Threat is China? 1:20:34 The Underlying Message of Jack’s New Book 1:24:42 Where to Find Jack - 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

Jack Carr
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Jack Carr and Chris Williamson, What Has Happened To The Love For America? - Jack Carr explores jack Carr On War, Writing, Patriotism, And Modern Cultural Cynicism Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Jack Carr discusses how his combat experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan shape his fiction, using real emotions and memories to fuel his storytelling while keeping plots fictional. He explains the realities of sniper work, the psychological experience of prolonged combat, and the sense of relief that comes from being tested under fire and not being found wanting. Carr and host Chris Williamson also explore the adaptation of his novel The Terminal List for TV, creative integrity versus criticism, and the entrepreneurial realities of being a modern author. They close by examining declining American patriotism, the manipulative dynamics of social media, and the importance of historical awareness, optimism, and lifelong learning.

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