222: Life is a Challenge. Life is Suffering. So Live With Fortitude. With Dan Crenshaw

Fortitude is a guide for building resilience in the face of adversity. Dan Crenshaw, drawing from his experiences as a Navy SEAL and Congressman, offers practical advice on perseverance, failure, and finding heroes. The book addresses the prevailing 'safety culture' of trigger warnings and safe spaces, advocating for a culture of grit, discipline, and self-reliance. It combines lessons from history, psychology, and Crenshaw's personal story to provide a roadmap for individual and societal resilience.

This book by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin focuses on the principle of 'Extreme Ownership,' where leaders take full responsibility for their actions and decisions. The authors use their experiences in the U.S. Navy SEALs to illustrate how this mindset can lead to success in any organization. The book covers various principles such as believing in the mission, checking ego, and leading by example. It emphasizes that leaders must own all failures, develop plans to overcome them, and ensure their teams are well-conditioned and aligned with the mission. The authors also stress the importance of humility, discipline, and effective communication in leadership[1][2][4].

This book provides a direct, situational, and pragmatic how-to guide for leaders. It mixes stories from Jocko Willink's military career and consulting business with practical advice on leadership. The book covers topics such as decentralizing command, building team pride, celebrating successes, and delivering truthful criticism. It aims to help leaders understand and apply leadership principles in a real-world context.