Being Nice Is Killing You with Navy SEAL, Jon Macaskill

Being Nice Is Killing You with Navy SEAL, Jon Macaskill

Author: David Morrow August 8, 2025 Duration: 1:07:33

Retired Navy SEAL, Jon Macaskill and I delve into the nuanced differences between kindness and niceness in leadership. Discover how true kindness can foster genuine connections and drive success, while mere niceness might fall short.

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You find conversations that matter on The Hard To Kill Podcast with Dave Morrow. Host Dave Morrow-a veteran and biochemist himself-doesn’t shy away from the difficult topics that shape our lives, from physical health and mental resilience to the societal structures that often hold us back. Each episode brings you unfiltered dialogue with guests who have been tested in extraordinary ways: special operations soldiers, unconventional researchers, and individuals who have faced profound personal trauma. The discussions are raw and direct, focusing on practical wisdom over theory. This isn't about easy answers or surface-level advice. Instead, you'll hear deep explorations into nutrition, fitness, and the mindset required to navigate a complex world. Morrow’s background allows him to bridge the gap between hard science and lived experience, asking the questions that get to the core of what it means to be strong, healthy, and free. If you're tired of polished, scripted content and want substance from people who have earned their perspective, this podcast provides that space. It’s a resource for anyone committed to genuine self-improvement and understanding the interconnected nature of our physical and mental well-being. The goal is to equip you with insights that are both actionable and profound, drawn from the hardest lessons learned.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Hard To Kill Podcast with Dave Morrow
Podcast Episodes
Follow This EXACT Program to Lose Weight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:26
I’m launching Harden Up 30 in June—a simple, progressive 30-day protocol for veterans focused on losing the first few pounds without crushing you. Most people in our community join for weight loss, so we’re using structu…
Controversial Afghan War Memorial - Where Were The Afghan Veterans? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:01
Dave Morrow, a Canadian Afghan War veteran, delivers a raw, unfiltered critique of Ottawa's Afghan War Memorial groundbreaking ceremony — calling out the exclusion of combat veterans, the politically driven design change…
Five Steps to Veteran Health Transformation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:53
As a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, I've seen firsthand the harsh realities our service members face. It's concerning to see Veterans Affairs prioritize private equity over true rehabilitation, sometimes even offering le…
BOMBSHELL REPORT: Canada Has Ignored This for 50 Years [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:56
In this episode, I break down Veterans Affairs Canada’s committee report on veteran suicide and argue Canada has known for decades that veterans face elevated suicide risk but has failed to act or even properly track dea…
My Testimony at the Veterans Affairs Canada Standing Committee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:26
I sat in a committee hearing and testified about my experience as a veteran entrepreneur and what can be done to improve the "vetrepreneur" landscape. The reality is we're not even on the radar in Canada. There's lots of…
Why veterans are choosing this BJJ retreat over therapy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
Find out more about the BJJ retreat for veterans at Becoming Om: https://www.instagram.com/becoming.om/ Discover how I've used BJJ to heal and how to get VAC to pay for it by joining my free veteran community: https://ww…