The Resilient Show Jocko Willink’s Guide to a Disciplined 2025 | TRS 038
Dec 30, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL officer and bestselling author, shares powerful insights on discipline and leadership from his military experience. He emphasizes the significance of intentional living, urging listeners to choose the pain of discipline over regret. Jocko discusses the transformative power of jiu-jitsu and its parallels to resilience. He also highlights the importance of adapting leadership principles for organizational success and the emotional journey behind adapting his children’s book into a film, focusing on legacy and values.
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Task Unit Bruiser's Impact
- Jocko's Task Unit Bruiser in Ramadi influenced later SEAL tactics.
- They prioritized supporting conventional forces, using snipers effectively, and civil affairs.
Jocko's Path to Ramadi
- Jocko recounts his diverse military experience before Ramadi, from shipboarding to admiral's aide.
- These roles provided unique insights into strategy, logistics, and high-level decision-making.
Shift to Counterinsurgency
- In Ramadi, Jocko noticed direct action missions weren't effective long-term.
- He shifted to counterinsurgency, working with conventional forces, using snipers, and doing civil affairs projects.
