Show notes
John McGlothlin is a former US military paratrooper & author of the book "How to Deal With Damn Near Anything: The Paratrooper's Guide To Life". He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland where he focuses on building ethical & legal decision-making skills in MBA candidates. In this episode we talked about the 5 most important character traits taught in the military & John explains how they apply to every day life. We also hear a fascinating range of stories about life serving in Afghanistan & Iraq, considering both the American viewpoint & the viewpoint of the locals. John is an Arabic linguist so it gives him a very unique insight into the local point of view. John's links: Linked InHis BookOllie's links:TwitterLinkedInTimestamps:01:01 The important lessons the military teach you05:51 Why did you join the military?08:28 Whats it like in Afghanistan?13:01 Being an Arabic linguist17:35 The power of positive framing21:45 What the military teaches about self awareness22:30 The problems with being too nice to your friends25:10 How do you become more self aware?28:40 Whats it like serving in Iraq?34:16 Having a well rounded skill set38:38 The military secret to using your initiative42:56 A surprise encounter in Baghdad45:39 Why would anyone join the Taliban?51:36 Dealing with conflict in the workplace 01:01:34 THE MOST USEFUL CHARACTER TRAIT LEARNT IN THE MILITARY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoafproject.substack.com
