EP. 488: The Longer You Do This, The More It Gives Back | Find Your Tribe
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In episode 488 of the Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast, host Clint Campbell sits down with his friend Will Coggin, a former military service member and passionate bow hunter, to explore the profound connection between hunting, jiu-jitsu, and personal growth. The conversation centers on the idea of 'finding your tribe'—the deep sense of belonging that comes from shared experiences in niche, demanding pursuits. Will shares how his military background instilled discipline, attention to detail, and a love for structured learning, all of which translated seamlessly into hunting and jujitsu. He reflects on how both activities provide a space for solitude, challenge, and continuous learning, helping him transition from military life into civilian fulfillment. The episode also highlights Will’s initiative, the Veterans Mac Collective—a monthly jiu-jitsu session for veterans designed to foster community, accountability, and healing. The discussion underscores that mastery isn’t about perfection, but about the relentless pursuit of learning and the joy found in the process. Clint and Will both emphasize that when you fall in love with learning, the outcomes—whether a successful hunt or a meaningful connection—follow naturally.
The most fulfilling pursuits are those where you fall in love with the process, not just the outcome.
Hunting and jiu-jitsu are powerful tools for finding community and purpose, especially for veterans and those seeking belonging.
Military training builds critical skills—discipline, adaptability, and attention to detail—that directly enhance success in hunting and personal growth.
The key to long-term success in any skill is not talent, but the ability to learn, relearn, and adapt to changing conditions.
Creating spaces like the Veterans Mac Collective helps veterans transition into civilian life by offering structured, supportive communities rooted in shared values.
Sponsor: FishingBooker.com & Hawk Optics
Introductory sponsor segments promote FishingBooker.com for booking fishing trips and Hawk Optics' budget-friendly Vantage binoculars for hunters.
Sponsor: Tacticam Reveal & Osseo Gear
Clint promotes Tacticam Reveal cellular trail cameras with GPS and real-time alerts, and Osseo Gear for premium, quiet, camouflaged hunting apparel with a 20% discount code.
The Power of Shared Passion: Hunting & Jiu-Jitsu
“When you meet a bow hunter, I'm like, cool. This guy, I can talk. We're probably gonna have a lot of the same morals and ethos.”
Military Roots: Discipline, Structure, and Identity
“I wanted to go do something bigger than myself, but also like see if I could answer these questions about myself as like a young man of like, can I do it?”
From Soldier to Civilian: Relearning and Reconnecting
“In hindsight, absolutely. I just needed adventure and that alone time and to still go do kind of some army stuff.”
“I don't want the relationship to ever end. I want to always know that I can be better at it, get better at it, learn another aspect of it.”
“It's not that I'm great at chess. It's not that I'm great at martial arts or jujitsu, I'm good at learning.”
“We just want to have a space for veterans that's a little bit different, that doesn't exist.”
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Will Coggin
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Clint Campbell
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Veterans Mac Collective
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Tacticam Reveal
brand
Charlotte, North Carolina
place
Vietnam
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Hellfish
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Osseo Gear
brand
Blue Ridge Mountains
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Hawk Optics
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