Training is the best type of welfare you can provide to your men! Remo with Chris part VIII

In this episode, former Royal Marine Christopher Sheppard joins Remo Ojaste to unpack what it really takes to train soldiers, lead under pressure, and transform post-Soviet mindsets into modern military excellence.From drunken construction crews in 90s Latvia to high-stakes ambush training and the brutal truth about moral courage, this conversation is raw, real, and packed with hard-earned lessons.Whether you're in the military, leading a team, or building a stronger mindset—this episode will challenge you to reflect, train harder, and lead better.Topics Covered:* Breaking the Soviet “normalis” mindset* Why moral courage matters more than physical strength* Training progression: explain, demonstrate, imitate, progress* Surprise, speed, and violence of action in tactics* How to build a “can-do” culture* Real-life leadership under fire* Why debriefing is where real learning happens“Every day you don’t give 100%, your enemy is happy.” Drop a comment below: What’s your biggest takeaway from this conversation?#Leadership #MilitaryTraining #CombatReady #MoralCourage #RemoPodcast #ExtremeOwnership #EstoniaJoin the conversation on Instagram: @remopodcast