Think Uncommon

Welcome to the conversation that most people aren’t ready for.Think Uncommon takes you inside the strategies used to change their lives — the deals they made, the decisions they wrestled with, the failures they had to wear, and the moves that finally worked. From top-tier entrepreneurs to everyday men who refused to stay stuck, this is where you see what real execution looks like in the trenches, not in theory.

Think Uncommon is a education podcast hosted by Jo Jackson, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jo Jackson hosts Think Uncommon, a education show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Andy Steele | The Commando Mindset

  Sep 23, 20261h 42m

  Andy Steele joined the Australian Army at 17 and was immediately selected for Special Operations, but his story isn't simply about military service. It's about identity, character, faith, resilience and learning who you are when the uniform comes off. In this episode of Think Uncommon, Andy shares what it means to carry the lessons of precision-based, high-pressure environments into fatherhood, leadership, relationships and civilian life. Together we explore: How being a schoolboy sportsperson lead him to the Army at 17 The reality of coming home after combat and confronting an identity crisis How adversity, failure and resilience shaped the man he became The role of faith, service and moral code in shaping his life beyond the uniform It's a conversation about what remains when the title, uniform, reputation and external markers of success are stripped away.

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  Mario Bekes | Abandoned To Face 1800 Days Of War

  Aug 7, 20261h 7mS2

  Behind every extraordinary life are moments that never make the headlines. Moments of betrayal, impossible decisions, quiet resilience, and the choices that shape who we become. In this episode, I sit down with intelligence specialist, veteran, author and host of Life The Battlefield, Mario Bekes. From growing up in war-torn Croatia to serving in intelligence and rebuilding his life in Australia, Mario shares the experiences that forged his character and forever changed the way he sees leadership, trust and purpose. Together, we explore: * How betrayal can become one of life's greatest teachers. * What war reveals about human nature. * Why discernment matters more than blind trust. * The hidden cost of carrying trauma in silence. * How hardship shapes identity and resilience. * The revelation Mario found walking the Camino de Santiago. * What it truly means to live an uncommon life. Connect with Mario Bekes ️ Website: https://www.mariobekes.com.au Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarioBekes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insight.intelligence.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariobekes/ Think Uncommon Website: https://jojackson.co/think-uncommon-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fbFNub98fuPSSURPKfDAF?si=3dfb71282ceb400c Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/think-uncommon/id1854204765 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkUncommon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkuncommonpodcast/

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  Episode #15

  Bill Haase | Does The Government Owe You

  Jul 3, 20261h 10m

  Bill Haase has over 20 years of experience in the shares business, Nowadays, he spends significant time trading money, worth and time. Surviving the Black Monday crash of 1987, Bill is dedicated to reshaping how we see money and what it means to be wealthy. The approach is unconventional, and the conversation leaves you wondering - why haven't I thought of that before? We talk AI, digital currency - just what the government is responsible for.

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  Episode #13

  Gian Shaw | You're Lazy Aren't you?

  Jun 9, 20261h 42mS1

  <p>Gian grew up with brothers who looked down at him. The shortest of the family, he had something to prove. He is in charge of his decisions, and his identity is everything. <br> <br> A Hollywood stuntman, actor and author of the G-CODE, this fast-paced episode will have you asking a simple question.... <br> <br> Am I actually a real man?<br> <br> <br> </p>

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  Episode #12

  Dan Ford | Don't Be Mentally Weak

  May 18, 20261h 27mS0

  <p>Today on the Think Uncommon podcast, I sit down with Dan Ford — fitness expert, former palliative care nurse, husband, father, and a man who has rebuilt his life through discipline, structure, and intentional leadership, leaving alcoholism behind to become the leader his family needed. <br> <br> This conversation goes far beyond fitness. <br> <br> We talk about code, routines, composure, modern parenting, and what happens when a man has a zero tolerance for chaos. Dan opens up about growing up around alcohol and the importance of breaking that pattern for his own children. He shares how discipline became less ab...

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