Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: Your Life Is Here To Live... Don't F**k It Up. Opportunity, Attitude, and Gratitude. Don't F**k It Up.
Apr 23, 2021
Embrace life and seize every opportunity. The speaker reflects on leadership lessons from military experiences, emphasizing the importance of confidence and teamwork. Personal anecdotes highlight the emotional weight of loss and the critical nature of decision-making under pressure. Powerful insights inspired by a fallen comrade remind us to live intentionally and avoid regrets. It's a passionate call to make the best of life's challenges and not to fumble the journey.
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Don't Fuck It Up
- Jocko Willink recounts a story about Seth, his successor as task unit commander.
- Jocko left a note saying "Don't fuck it up," highlighting the importance and honor of leadership.
Success in Sadr City
- Seth, after a challenging deployment in Ramadi, led successful operations in Sadr City.
- These operations were so effective that insurgent leadership surrendered after years of conflict.
Reversed Roles, Same Advice
- Jocko reflects on the reversed roles, imagining Seth now telling him, "Don't fuck it up."
- This serves as a reminder to appreciate opportunities and strive for improvement.