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18 Apr 2024 · 1 h 49 min

Books from Jocko Willink

“Special Forces Commander's Weird Trick For Overcoming Anxiety, "This Is The Reason People Quit", "Imposter Syndrome Is A Good Thing!"”

5 books mentioned

  1. Cover of Extreme Ownership
    Guest's book

    Extreme Ownership

    by Jocko Willink

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:17:00

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of The Dichotomy of Leadership
    Guest's book

    The Dichotomy of Leadership

    by Jocko Willink

    Jocko Willink · ~01:00:19

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Leadership Strategy and Tactics
    Guest's book

    Leadership Strategy and Tactics

    by Jocko Willink

    Jocko Willink · ~01:06:07

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of Discipline Equals Freedom
    Guest's book

    Discipline Equals Freedom

    by Jocko Willink

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:14:08

    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of Grit
    Mentioned

    Grit

    by Angela Duckworth

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:07:19 · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Retired Navy SEAL officer Jocko Willink discusses leadership, discipline, and overcoming adversity. The episode covers his military background, the concept of extreme ownership, and strategies for building confidence and taking action.

Talking points

  • Childhood desire to become a commando
  • Nature of SEAL training and Hell Week
  • Extreme ownership and building confidence
  • Imposter syndrome as humility
  • Dealing with grief and loss
  • Action over inaction
  • Discipline equals freedom
  • Leadership, balance, and masculinity