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>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Director, producer, and filmmaker McG joins Jocko Willink and Echo Charles to share his extraordinary journey from the Southern California punk rock scene to directing some of Hollywood's biggest films.McG discusses working with Sugar Ray, Korn, and other legendary bands, breaking into Hollywood with Charlie's Angels, and the crippling anxiety that nearly destroyed his career when he couldn't board a plane to direct Superman. He explains how exposure therapy, discipline, and persistence helped him reclaim his life.The conversation explores personal tragedy, overcoming fear, leadership, filmmaking, the realities of Hollywood, and the making of Way of the Warrior Kid, starring Chris Pratt.A discussion about creativity, courage, resilience, and refusing to let fear dictate your future.00:00:00 - Introduction: McG00:01:39 - Growing Up in Newport Beach and Discovering Rock & Roll00:05:47 - Battling Severe Anxiety and Panic Attacks00:09:40 - Sugar Ray, Korn, and Breaking Into Music Videos00:14:53 - Directing Charlie's Angels and Breaking Into Hollywood00:19:03 - Losing Superman and Overcoming Fear00:38:12 - Tragedy, Mental Health, and Finding Hope00:59:00 - Personal Loss, Hollywood, and Lessons in Leadership01:47:00 - Making Way of the Warrior Kid with Chris Pratt02:35:16 - Bringing the Story to Life and Final ReflectionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
