This week I’m joined by Will Coggin, and it’s one of those conversations where you realize pretty quick how many parallels there are between the things we spend our time on.
We talk about how hunting and jiu-jitsu have a way of bringing people together fast, and how a lot of what Will learned in the military—discipline, structure, adaptability—shows up again in the woods. Not in some forced way, just in how you approach problems, deal with failure, and keep getting better over time.
We also get into hunting in the Blue Ridge Mountains—what that terrain demands from you, how it forces you to adjust, and why the process ends up mattering more than the outcome. And somewhere along the way, it turns into a conversation about community too—why having the right people around you matters, and how things like the Veterans Mat Collective are giving guys a place to keep growing, both on and off the mat.
Like most of these conversations, it comes back to a simple idea: if you stick with something long enough, stay open to learning, and surround yourself with good people, you’re probably going to get more out of it than you expected.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 488
- Shared challenges and interests create fast, meaningful connections.
- Discipline and structure carry over from the military into hunting and everyday life.
- Hunting and jiu-jitsu both reward attention to detail and the ability to stay present.
- Mastery comes from learning how to learn, not just repeating the same actions.
- Adaptability is critical—both in the woods and in life transitions.
- Challenging environments like the Blue Ridge Mountains demand patience, strategy, and persistence.
- Community and brotherhood—are essential for growth and purpose.
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