Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink

Join Kate and company as the boys discuss "Way of the Warrior Kid" by Jocko Willink, a decorated retired Navy SEAL, whose motto is, "You can do anything if you do the work.”

Readers meet Marc, a 5th grader who can’t swim, can’t do pull-ups, and doesn’t even know his multiplication facts. He has a false identity of being a wimp along with thinking he is dumb. His fixed mindset is holding Marc back until his Uncle Jake comes for a visit and Marc’s training begins!

This is something all parents and grandparents can do for their kids. Let them know that all problems and challenges can change for the better. Beginnings are difficult and often require a nudge or three : ) Once they start seeing the benefits of doing the work, they’ll start pushing themselves.  In the words of Uncle Jake, “Even if you can’t perform at a high level, showing up and doing something is still a thousand times better than not showing up at all.” Doing the hard work to improve, no matter what, is how dreams turn into reality. “Discipline equals freedom.”

By the end of the book, Marc has come up with his own warrior code. Are you ready to move forward? We’re on a quest to read the best, won’t you join us? Here’s a link to Jocko’s interview on why he wrote the book Jocko Willink and the Way of the Warrior Kid

Look for the movie in August!