Jocko Podcast

157: When to Play The Game, When to Break The Rules. Ultimatums. Making Co-workers' Shape Up. Coping with Loss.

Dec 26, 2018
Discover the art of navigating life's game by knowing when to play by the rules and when to break them. Learn how to handle smack talk among friends and respond to ultimatums with wisdom. Gain insights on maintaining discipline within families while fostering healthy communication. Explore the balance of expressing emotions versus keeping a 'normal face,' and the importance of seeking counsel as a leader. Finally, delve into heartfelt discussions on coping with loss and meaningful ways to honor loved ones.
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ANECDOTE

Rescue By Breaking The SOP

  • Jocko saved a captured teammate by abandoning the SOP and stealthily ascending external stairs to the hostage floor.
  • The team entered silently and eliminated the opposing-force role players, rescuing the seal without clearing intermediate rooms.
INSIGHT

Detach To See Alternatives

  • Detach enough to see options outside standard plans and be ready to break rules when warranted.
  • But break rules only with heavy justification and a way to mitigate the risks you create.
ADVICE

Play The Game, Then Use Influence

  • Play the institutional game to build influence, then use that influence to protect your people.
  • Avoid actions you cannot own openly, because people will use them against you later.
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