Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: Contrarian Thinking As a Framework to Discover Things that are Counterintuitive.
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Feb 14, 2023 Dive into the realm of contrarian thinking and discover how challenging conventional wisdom can lead to innovative insights. The discussion touches on personal growth, including the journey of becoming a Navy SEAL at 39. There's candid talk about coping with a cancer diagnosis and the unique challenges of parenting daughters. The episode also contrasts the dynamics of untrained and trained physical capabilities, adding a surprising layer to the exploration of fitness and resilience.
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Contrarian Thinking as a Tool
- Contrarian thinking helps discover counterintuitive ideas.
- Counterintuitive ideas are valuable because they challenge conventional wisdom.
Counterintuitive Leadership
- To get your team to buy into a plan, let them create it.
- If you want someone to listen to you, listen to them first.
The Contrarian Colleague
- Jocko worked with a contrarian who always opposed traditional wisdom.
- This person's contrarianism wasn't about better ideas, just being different.