I was 18 years old, and it was a dream come true for me to work out and eat great food for… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
That nice, soft pillow and the warm blanket, and it's all comfortable, and no one wants to leave that comfort - but… — 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… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
If you wake up whenever you want, and you slept for 10 hours, and you're lazy getting out of bed, then I… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
We all have limitations. I don't have the right genes to be an Olympic weightlifter. I don't have the right genetics to… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
It's really hard to guarantee things in life. I guarantee if you get up in the morning and you work out, and… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
“In combat as in life, the outcome is never certain, the picture never clear. There are no guarantees of success. But in… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
I did 20 years in the Navy. I joined the Navy right out of high school and went through Navy boot camp,… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
When a team takes ownership of its problems, the problem gets solved. It is true on the battlefield, it is true in… — 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
