What Has Happened To The Love For America? - Jack Carr - #644

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello, everybody. Welcome back to the show. My guest today is Jack Carr. He's a former United States Navy SEAL, an outdoor adventurer, and the author of The Terminalist series. The lives of Navy SEALs have been romanticized on screen and in books for decades. But what is life behind the scenes actually like? Just how accurate are the dramatizations? And why does no one love the military anymore? 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 like? Why it's dangerous for young people to forget the sacrifices made by past generations? The credibility of potential threats from China? And much more. Don't forget, if you are listening, you should have also got a copy of the Modern Wisdom reading list. It is 100 of the most interesting and life-changing books that I've ever read. I'm always getting asked for reading list suggestions. And here it is. There's 100 for you. Go to chriswillx.com/books to download it for free. And that will add you to my 3-minute Monday newsletter list, which is where you see all of those cool carousels on my Instagram coming from. chriswillx.com/books. In other news, this episode is brought to you by MyProtein. They are the number one sports supplement company worldwide. And it's not surprising. their protein bars, their layered cookies, their gooey cookies, their clear whey, everything that they make is as advanced and awesome tasting, really, really well sourced. I'm a huge fan. And let's face it, you're not eating enough protein no matter how carnivore you are, which means that you do need a protein supplement. And clear whey is the best protein powder that I've found, especially given that we're going into summer. You want something that is light and fruity, that isn't going to make you feel bloated or it's too milky to have during a workout. And clear whey is exactly that. The orange and mango or the strawberry dragon fruit are two of my favorite flavors. There's no super secret codes that you need. The biggest discount available all the time from MyProtein will be activated if you go to bit.ly slash protein wisdom. And the code modern wisdom gets put in a checkout. That's bit.ly slash protein wisdom and modern wisdom a checkout. In other other news, this episode is brought to you by 8 Sleep. My 8 Sleep is pretty much saving my life at the moment. It is getting disgustingly hot here in Austin, Texas. And I need to cool myself down. If you're trying to cool you in a bed from outside of the bed with air conditioning or a fan, you're fighting against the entire purpose of a bed, right? A duvet is meant to keep the heat in and keep the cool out. So you're fighting a losing battle. This is where the pod cover from 8 Sleep comes in. Again, it fits on any bed like a fitted sheet. It adjusts the temperature on each side of the bed based on you and your partner's individual needs, can cool down and warm up and adjusts based on the phases of your sleep and the environment that you're in. Head to 8sleep.com/modernwisdom to save $150 or 150 pounds off the pod cover. That's eightsleep.com/modernwisdom to have the best night's sleep of your life. And in final news, this episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is the world's largest therapy service and it is 100% online. With BetterHelp, you can tap into a network of over 30,000 licensed and experienced therapists who can help you with a wide range of issues. To get started, you just answer a few questions about your needs and preferences in therapy. That way, BetterHelp can match you with the right therapist from the network. Then you can talk to your therapist however you feel comfortable, whether it's via text, chat, phone or video call. You can message a therapist at any time and schedule live sessions when it's convenient for you. Also, if your therapist isn't the right fit for any reason, you can switch to a new therapist at no additional charge. Head to betterhelp.com/modernwisdom to take that free quiz and get a 10% discount on your first month. That's betterhelp.com/modernwisdom to take charge of your mental health alongside 2 million other people.
But now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jack Carr.
You are somebody that is ex-military service, now an author. You have the opportunity to write out scenarios that may be inspired by stuff that you went through and stuff that's complete fantasy as well. How therapeutic do you find the process of being able to dispose of bad guys with as much inventiveness as you want and no restrictions at all?