Why do you want to get a good workout early in the morning? Well, because it sends more oxygen to your brain;… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
Since the team understands that the leader is de facto in charge, in that respect, a leader has nothing to prove. But… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
When things are going bad, there's going to be some good that's going to come from it. — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
When things are going bad, don't get all bummed out. Don't get startled; don't get frustrated. If you can say the word… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
Waking up early was the first example I noticed in the SEAL Teams in which discipline was really the difference between being… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
There are a lot of inaccuracies out there when it comes to the SEAL training process. You will see guys carrying logs… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
One of my direct subordinates, one of my guys that worked for me, he would call me up or pull me aside… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
One of the key qualities a leader must possess is the ability to detach from the chaos, mayhem, and emotions in a… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
What makes you a SEAL, what makes you a SEAL is being a good tactician on the battle field, understanding how to… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
“The best leaders checked their egos, accepted blame, sought out constructive criticism, and took detailed notes for improvement. They” — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
If I'm going to get you to do stuff, I need to lead you. I can't just order you to do it. — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
“The goal of all leaders should be to work themselves out of a job. This means leaders must be heavily engaged in training and… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
With Benghazi, I don't see anyone saying, 'Hey look, I am overall responsible for this and therefore, I take responsibility for what happened. It's… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
“The leader must own everything in his or her world. There is no one else to blame.” — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
“weaker commanders would get a solid explanation about the burden of command and the deep meaning of responsibility: the leader is truly and ultimately… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
If I've got something do. I'm going to attack it. I'm going to attack that stress. — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
“Leaders must accept total responsibility, own problems that inhibit performance, and develop solutions to those problems. A” — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
One of the best mental disciplines for people to implement is simply putting together a schedule or a task list and actually executing it.… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
If you have to stand and fight, you train yourself so that you're able to do it. — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
If you try and work out at 4:30 in the afternoon, how many people are going to chip away at that time? Your boss,… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
I'm always reading the next book. Taking notes. Highlighting, researching, studying. It doesn't stop. — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
