Should FBI Agents Be Able to Do a Pull-Up? Standards, Responsibility, and Raising Capable Men

This episode tackles everything from parenting moments to federal fitness standards. Jason, Gabe, and MDV break down what it means to hold yourself—and others—to a higher standard.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 What would you do in this situation?

• 3:58 Cultural differences in how kids act

• 6:30 Should you talk to the kid or the coach?

• 10:00 You can only control your emotions

• 14:04 Shooting accident in Texas

• 14:33 Should FBI agents be able to do ONE pull-up?

• 19:45 Acknowledging the requirements of your chosen path

• 21:00 Holding men and women to the same standards

• 28:38 Once they’re in… they’re never tested again?!

• 31:08 Just because you want to, doesn’t mean you can (MDV’s NFL dreams)

• 32:55 HOW IS THIS OFFENSIVE?!

• 35:00 Pull-ups replacing sit-ups as the FBI standard

• 42:00 Personal responsibility to train martial arts

• 43:35 Some don’t even get range time

• 44:36 A powerful email from a mom listener

• 46:21 This mom is an absolute legend

• 47:30 Boys need men to shape them (Jason’s suggestions)

• 53:40 The TRAIN HARD Men’s Club is leveling up