#372 Wylie McGraw - Patriotism & The Military Industrial Complex

<p>Wylie is an American combat veteran and high-performance coach who recently chose to re-enlist in the military at age 45. We discuss the reality of service, sacrifice, and patriotism, as well as the evolving role of masculinity and how cultural shifts challenge traditional ideals.</p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify &amp; more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast</p><p><br /></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(00:49) Wylie McGraw's background</p><p>(01:32) Wiley's Military Journey</p><p>(02:46) Patriotism and Service</p><p>(04:59) Confronting Misconceptions</p><p>(11:17) The Essence of Patriotism</p><p>(20:04) The Role of Masculinity</p><p>(26:14) Modern Society's Challenges</p><p>(32:02) The Illusion of More Equals Freedom</p><p>(33:09) Core Components of Long-Term Happiness</p><p>(33:59) The Decline of Faith, Family, and Health</p><p>(35:21) The Importance of Community and Connection</p><p>(36:18) Confronting Uncomfortable Truths</p><p>(40:33) The Impact on Military Morale</p><p>(52:12) A Divine Calling to Reenlist</p><p>(58:23) Outro</p><p><br /></p><p>_</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Zuby:</p><p>https://realtalkwithzuby.com</p><p>https://x.com/zubymusic</p><p>https://instagram.com/zubymusic</p><p>https://facebook.com/zubymusic</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Wylie McGraw:</p><p>https://wyliemcgraw.com</p><p><br /></p><p>Merch, Music &amp; Books - https://teamzuby.com</p><br /><br />Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations" rel="payment">https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations</a><br /><br />Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands">https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br /><br />Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>