Hey Tribesmen, Episode 63 is here, and this one is for every man who knows he's capable of more but hasn't been living like it.
I sat down with Eli Wininger, IDF Special Forces veteran, ultra-runner, and men's health coach, for a conversation about discipline, purpose, and what it truly means to be a strong Jewish man today.
Eli's story is unreal.
He grew up in LA, chose to volunteer for the IDF, survived life-and-death moments in Gaza, ran 251 miles for the hostages, and now coaches men into becoming disciplined, capable leaders.
But what makes this episode powerful isn't the dramatic stories, it's the clarity:
Men don't need more motivation. They need discipline, purpose, and a reason bigger than their excuses.
If you've been drifting… inconsistent… or wanting to level up for your wife, kids, and community, this episode is your wake-up call.
Why discipline builds confidence
Motivation fades. Discipline lasts. Eli explains how the IDF builds it, and how any man can start today.
How small habits reshape identity
Change one habit. Keep one promise. Build one win. That's how men transform.
Why Jewish men must get strong
Strength protects. Weakness endangers. The world needs strong Jewish men again.
The power of wrapping tefillin
Heart → head → hand. Align yourself before you start your day.
Why porn destroys clarity and intimacy
It weakens discipline, distorts reality, and damages connection.
Purpose as fuel
When Eli almost died in Gaza, he realized he wasn't living with meaning. Purpose changed everything.
How to show up when life hits hard
The same mindset that got him through the battlefield, and 251 miles, can carry any man through challenges.
Why discipline creates safety in marriage
Consistency builds security. Security builds intimacy.
Why men are struggling mentally today
Distraction. No challenge. No brotherhood. Eli breaks down how to rebuild strength of mind.
Calling yourself out
Most men's biggest enemy is the lie they tell themselves.
✔ Discipline Beats Motivation, motivation disappears, discipline builds the man you respect.
✔ Strength Is a Jewish Value, your body protects your family and community.
✔ Do One Thing Every Day, small wins compound.
✔ Purpose Is the North Star, when the "why" is strong, the excuses die.
✔ Cut Porn Out, purity strengthens clarity and intimacy.
✔ Lead by Example, your kids learn from your consistency.
✔ Consistency Creates Safety, your wife relaxes when she trusts your steadiness.
✔ Measure Your Life, if you're not tracking it, you're guessing.
✔ Brotherhood Is Essential, no man stays sharp alone.
00:00 – Introduction
Yigal shares the wild story of how his wife sent him Eli's reel before the interview.
01:00 – Eli's Background
Growing up in LA and choosing to defend Israel.
02:23 – Volunteering for the IDF
His grandfather's Holocaust story and the moment Eli committed to service.
04:28 – Discipline in the IDF
How small tasks turn boys into disciplined men.
07:59 – Motivation vs Discipline
Why motivation collapses and discipline lasts.
08:58 – Discipline December
Master one habit at a time.
10:05 – Why Tefillin Matters
Aligning heart, mind, and action.
12:00 – Kids Watching You
Consistency shapes children.
13:29 – Jewish Men and Strength
Why weakness is dangerous today.
16:00 – Wear the Magen David
Jewish pride is non-negotiable.
18:38 – Why Porn Destroys Discipline
It kills clarity, intimacy, and self-respect.
21:59 – Finding Purpose
The moment in Gaza that changed Eli's life.
25:08 – The Worst Day in Gaza
Mines, fire, bullets, the day his team almost didn't make it home.
29:03 – Mindset Under Fire
Purpose fueled survival.
31:04 – Why Men Are Struggling
Social media, no challenge, no brotherhood.
34:48 – Discipline Creates Joy
Doing what you say you will do builds confidence.
35:52 – Marriage and Safety
Consistency makes a wife feel secure.
38:06 – Accountability Matters
Why men need coaching and challenge.
41:44 – Eli Builds Disciplined Men
This is deeper than fitness.
45:19 – Data + Discipline
Wearables and tracking make growth real.
46:02 – How to Work With Eli
Instagram @eliwinning.
47:18 – Closing Blessing
A call for Jewish strength, courage, and pride.
This episode is for every man who wants to reclaim discipline, build strength, live with purpose, and lead his family with confidence.
Stay strong, stay disciplined,
Yigal
P.S. If this hit home, choose one habit today. One promise. One action. Discipline begins now.
