Jocko Podcast Jocko Podcast 2: Jocko & Echo (“About Face”, Mental Toughness, NewYears Resolutions?)
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Dec 28, 2015 AI Snips
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Building Unit Identity
- To boost morale, Hackworth renamed his battalion "Hardcore" and troops "Recondos."
- He instituted a new greeting: "Hardcore Recondo, sir!" met with "No fucking slack!"
Mental Toughness is Multifaceted
- Mental toughness is not universal; people may be strong in some areas but weak in others.
- Jocko and Echo discuss how seemingly small weaknesses can derail someone's life.
Supermarket Toughness
- Echo shares an anecdote about holding groceries for 10 minutes as a mental toughness exercise.
- He highlights the importance of recognizing and using everyday opportunities.