The Megyn Kelly Show Jocko Willink on Responding to Adversity, Personal Responsibility, and Parenting | Summer Re-Release
Jul 28, 2022
Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL and podcaster, joins the conversation to share his insights on resilience, personal responsibility, and parenting. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming a victim mentality and embracing growth through adversity. Jocko reflects on the trials of SEAL training, the protective instincts experienced in fatherhood, and his battles with grief and emotional turmoil. He also discusses the transformational power of extreme ownership in leadership. His stories are both inspiring and thought-provoking, making for a rich exploration of life's challenges.
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Childhood Dream
- Jocko, from a young age, always wanted to be a commando and played army in the woods.
- He joined the Navy SEALs at 18, surprising his dad who thought he'd hate taking orders.
Don't Quit (But Know When to Retreat)
- Jocko's dad instilled in him the value of not quitting, a trait that served him in SEAL training.
- However, Jocko learned there are times to retreat and reassess before pushing forward again.
Meritocracy in the Military
- Jocko viewed the military as a meritocracy, a place where hard work leads to advancement.
- He thrived in this environment, contrasting it with John Kerry's comments about military intelligence.
