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Send us a text In this raw episode, Aaron, Peaches, and Trent call out what it truly means to be a leader, both in and out of the Air Force Special Warfare community. They dig into the standards—physical, mental, and moral—that too many are letting slide. With stories from the field, they challenge the excuses often heard and expose the reality: if you’re not fit enough, mentally tough enough, or willing to take ownership, you’re not mission-ready. From physical fitness failures to facing brutal truths about leadership and respect, they lay it out straight—no coddling, just hard truths on what it takes to lead and succeed. If you’re tired of excuses and ready to step up, this episode is for you. Get ready for a no-nonsense discussion on accountability, respect, and why the culture of low standards has got to go. Join the Ones Ready community, subscribe, and check out OnesReady.com for gear, resources, and unfiltered insights to stay mission-ready. Chapters 00:00 The Illusion of Intelligence 03:01 Narcissism and Self-Perception 06:00 The Importance of Physical Fitness 09:08 Expectations and Self-Reflection 12:03 The Reality of Fitness Standards 15:01 The Role of Physical Preparedness 17:59 Societal Fitness and Responsibility 24:37 Stereotypes and Input 25:00 Tinker Air Force Base Challenges 26:00 Racism and Miscommunication in the Military 28:04 The Dismissal of Feelings and Opinions 30:08 Mocking Bad Opinions 32:05 Emotional Reactions vs. Logical Thinking 33:52 The Air Force Band's Hacky Sack Incident 35:52 Critique of the Thunderbirds 40:03 Questioning Military Traditions and Practices 43:00 Diversity and Representation in the Military 48:04 Leadership and Accountability in the Military 56:00 Taking Care of Airmen: Leadership Responsibilities 01:02:01 Transformational Leadership and Overcoming Barriers Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...