Chapter

Lessons Learned from a General
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1:06:54 - 1:12:23 (05:28)

The speaker reflects on a lesson learned from a General whom he previously worked with. He shares the General's willingness to be authentic about a personal mistake and the importance of letting go of myths.

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A podcast host discusses insights he gained from his conversations with a military veteran who emphasizes discipline, loyalty, and commitment as crucial traits.
1:06:54 - 1:08:51 (01:56)
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Military veterans
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A podcast host discusses insights he gained from his conversations with a military veteran who emphasizes discipline, loyalty, and commitment as crucial traits. The veteran shares how he keeps the mystery and mythology of his strength and fitness alive with the troops, along with stories of determination and perseverance.

Chapter
Lessons Learned from a General
Episode
#310 – Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Mike Baker explains how the mythos of the CIA, and the myth of super-soldier David Petraeus, is a valuable tool in gaining popularity without putting in much work, and how his commanding officer instructed him to never ask Petraeus about his family.
1:08:51 - 1:09:57 (01:05)
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CIA
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Mike Baker explains how the mythos of the CIA, and the myth of super-soldier David Petraeus, is a valuable tool in gaining popularity without putting in much work, and how his commanding officer instructed him to never ask Petraeus about his family.

Chapter
Lessons Learned from a General
Episode
#310 – Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
General Petraeus shares his experience of being the commander of forces in the Middle East and raising a family, highlighting the pain of missing important moments in his children's lives.
1:09:57 - 1:12:23 (02:26)
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Parenting
Summary

General Petraeus shares his experience of being the commander of forces in the Middle East and raising a family, highlighting the pain of missing important moments in his children's lives.

Chapter
Lessons Learned from a General
Episode
#310 – Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast