This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von Jocko Willink 2 | This Past Weekend #236
Oct 9, 2019
Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL and renowned leadership expert, joins the conversation to share his insights on discipline and resilience. He humorously reminisces about his high school ROTC days while discussing the importance of maintaining motivation in everyday life. The talk delves into his passion for jiu-jitsu and the thrill of hunting, emphasizing the camaraderie that comes with shared challenges. Jocko also reflects on fatherhood's joys and trials, offering a candid look at blending humor with responsibility in parenting.
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Motivation Through Discipline
- Don't wait for motivation to strike before taking action.
- Cultivate discipline and remember the positive emotions you feel after completing tasks.
Escaping the Baseline
- Making poor choices is a common human experience, not a fixed trait.
- Recognize that negative behaviors are a baseline to overcome, not a sentence.
Sugary Childhoods
- Jocko and Theo reminisce about childhoods where sugary drinks were common.
- Theo's mom gave him Coke for thirst, highlighting a generational shift in awareness about health.