{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Navy SEAL Instructor: The Dangers of Leaked OPSEC, Curing High-Performer Burnout, and Finding Your "Why" After Quitting Goldman Sachs | Josiah Kauffman","description":" "There's a lot that shouldn't be said." In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, former Navy SEAL Instructor Josiah Kauffman (The Warrior Calling) gives a rare and critical "insider" perspective on the recent New York Times article leaking sensitive Special Operations capabilities. He reveals why this is so dangerous and the real-world implications it has for the safety of future operators. Josiah then shares his raw, personal journey of transition, burnout, and finding a new "calling." He contrasts the feeling of a "dialed" SEAL platoon operating at its peak with the hidden dangers of the "yes man" culture that leads to burnout. He gives a hilarious, unfiltered account of his Goldman Sachs internship\u2014a 10-hour-a-day desk job that made him want to "jump off a bridge"\u2014and the "scariest moment" of his life: quitting his 9-to-5 with a family to feed to go all-in on his true purpose. This episode is a masterclass in mindset, resilience, and perspective. Josiah breaks down why he believes Gen Z is "fairly distracted" and lacks the strong "why" (like 9\/11) needed to survive BUD\/S, the #1 mental model that separates those who quit from those who graduate, and the powerful story of his grandfather in a WWII concentration camp that forged his own unbreakable "why." In this episode, you will learn: [OPSEC & National Security]: A former SEAL's "insider" perspective on the New York Times article and the dangers of leaking Special Operations capabilities. [Peak Performance]: What it really feels like to be in a "dialed-in" SEAL platoon where everyone is a subject matter expert. [High-Performer Burnout]: The critical warning for all high-achievers. Why the "yes man" trap and living off caffeine will "wreck" your life, and why rest is a non-negotiable for longevity. [Career Transition]: Josiah's raw story of leaving the Teams, his shocking experience at Goldman Sachs, and the "scariest thing he's ever done"\u2014quitting his 9-to-5. [Finding Your "Why"]: The #1 most important question for any candidate. Why "I want a challenge" isn't enough, and why the "quiet professional" ethos is disappearing in the "influencer" age. [The Mindset that Wins]: The "Two Guys in Hell Week" analogy\u2014a masterclass in how perspective determines your outcome. [The Power of Perspective]: A deeply personal story of his grandfather's resilience in a WWII concentration camp and how it provides the ultimate "why." \u23f3 Timestamps   00:00 Trailer Preview 00:14 Intro 01:11 The Real-World Danger of Leaking OPSEC (NYT Article) 02:09 Why We're Concerned: Capabilities the Public Doesn't Need to Know 03:40 "It's Playing for Keeps": Why This Is a No-Go 04:33 What Does Peak Performance Feel Like? The "Dialed" Platoon 05:52 A Team Packed with Subject Matter Experts 07:24 A CRITICAL WARNING: The "Yes Man" Trap & Operator Burnout 08:26 The High Cost of "Chomping at the Bit" 09:42 Josiah's Personal Story of Burnout (Goosebumps) 10:01 Transition: From SEAL Instructor to Goldman Sachs Intern 11:15 "I Wanted to Jump Off a Bridge": The 9-to-5 Reality 12:45 Starting from Scratch, Type 1 Diabetes, & Hitting Rock Bottom 14:41 The Scariest Moment of Josiah's Life (It Wasn't in Combat) 15:26 The Birth of "The Warrior Calling" 17:36 Is Gen Z Softer? A SEAL Instructor's Honest Take 18:20 The Missing "Why": 9\/11 vs. Today 18:46 The "Influencer" Problem vs. The Quiet Professional 19:49 "Why Do You Want to Be a SEAL?" (The Only Question That Matters) 20:41 The "Job Interview" Fallacy: Why "I Want a Challenge" Isn't Enough 23:49 A Practical Drill to Build Real Mental Toughness 25:54 THE MINDSET: The "Two Guys in Hell Week" Analogy 27:03 Perspective is Everything: "I Am Blessed to Be Here" 28:11 The "Why": Josiah Grandfather's Story in a WWII Concentration Camp 30:31 Final Thoughts on Chaos, Perspective, and the Future 31:40 Outro   \ud83d\udcda Resources Mentioned Warrior Calling: \u200b\u200bhttps:\/\/thewarriorcalling.com \ud83d\udc64 Guest Information Josiah Kauffman Former Navy SEAL (BUD\/S Class 265) | Founder of Warrior Calling | Mentor & Speaker \ud83d\udd17 Website\/Link: https:\/\/thewarriorcalling.com \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/josiahk265 \ud83c\udf0e Connect with the Two Promises Podcast \ud83c\udfa7 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify \ud83d\udcf2 Follow Us: Youtube Tiktok Facebook Instagram ","author_name":"The Two-Promises Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/two-promises.com","html":"