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Navy SEAL: “Not Killing People Is Hard” - DJ Shipley - #1112
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Jun 18, 2026
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Contracting, Goldman Sachs, and Getting Pulled Back In
At 2:43 · chapter starts 2:05
Most operators either contract (same job, more money) or try civilian careers and return within months. The adrenaline of risk is nearly impossible to replace.
The Obsession Principle: You Have to Do It More
The most dangerous person in skydiving is someone with 180 jumps who thinks they're elite. The safest person has 4,000. Buying down risk isn't about talent — it's about volume. This is why Tier 1 units demand operators sign away the right to pursue anything outside the craft for their first 4–5 years.
