
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