If You’re Not Making a Million, Don’t Talk About It

What separates high performers from everyone else? In this episode of **Straighten Up and Fly Right**, Kenny T sits down with former Navy SEAL Jake Zweig for an unfiltered conversation about mentorship, leadership, discipline, and building a life of purpose. Jake shares his incredible journey from a difficult childhood to the U.S. Naval Academy and the Navy SEAL Teams. Along the way, he explains how mentors changed the trajectory of his life and why he's dedicated the rest of his career to helping others become military officers, pilots, special operations candidates, and leaders. The conversation covers what it really takes to become a Navy SEAL, why so many people fail before they ever begin, how mentorship opens doors that talent alone cannot, and why discipline, preparation, and accountability matter more than motivation. Whether you're pursuing military service, aviation, business, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this episode is filled with practical lessons on leadership, resilience, and success. CHAPTERS 00:00 Growing Up and Early Adversity 00:55 Meet Jake Zweig 02:23 Childhood, Family, and Hardship 06:09 Learning to Read and Finding Direction 08:20 The Naval Academy Journey 15:18 Becoming a Navy SEAL 18:20 Why Mentorship Changes Lives 22:05 Learning From Failure 26:43 Building Future Leaders 31:07 The Rules of Mentorship 32:22 Everybody Wants to Be a Navy SEAL 35:29 What It Really Takes to Become a Military Pilot 38:04 Building the Next Generation Through Mentorship 40:49 Raising Kids With Purpose 42:12 If You're Not Making a Million, Don't Talk About It 43:41 Why Taking Action Matters 47:24 Building a Community of Mentors 50:40 The Best Career Advice You'll Ever Receive 54:24 Opening Doors Through Mentorship 57:58 Parenting, Leadership, and Accountability 1:00:25 Final Thoughts If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share. New episodes feature military leaders, airline pilots, entrepreneurs, and high performers sharing the lessons that shaped their careers. #JakeZweig #NavySEAL #Leadership #Mentorship #Discipline #Success #MilitaryLeadership #Aviation #Pilot #PersonalDevelopment #StraightenUpAndFlyRight #LegacyFlightAcademy