This is the Jocko Underground Podcast number 166.

Here to answer questions and provide guidance and various courses of action for situations and for life.

Let's get into it.

First question, hey guys, what advice would you have in my situation?

Early 30s, male with with young family was always in great

shape and have always worked labor slash skilled labor jobs with only a high school education.

I believe my family is being ready for, I believe firmly in being ready for anything and being

the protector over my family. However, five years ago, I hurt my back at work.

I find out I have two herniated discs in my back,

causing me severe sciatic pain down my leg,

pain and stiffness in my lower back.

There are days when I can hardly move.

Some days are all right, many it's not.

I just can't do half the things I used to. It's getting to a point where I'm no longer as strong as I used to be. I can't work out

without causing a flare up. I'm not in shape anymore. I'm not as productive in manual labor as I

used to be and I'm constantly in pain. Is this a situation where I just quote

unquote suck it up or pursue doctors to try to come up with the money to fix this issue?

Or what would you suggest to get my life back and be able to become the man my family needs?

If it helps, jobs and skills include hunting guide

automotive technician farmwork heavy equipment mechanic and sonic drill operator thanks well pretty

straightforward here um yeah you need it sounds like you need to get some help.

I had neck surgery.

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