Jocko Willink and his team are no different. Lots of people who have experienced combat come home with mental and physical baggage. They know the true value of a human life and are unwilling to squander it. As you would expect, these are intense people and while they laugh and joke as much as anyone, maybe even more, they don’t mess around. I think about that event often, particularly when I’m tired, frustrated, or discouraged.
I had the opportunity to meet Jocko and much of the Echelon Front team at their event, Muster 005, in Washington D.C. Much of DEF is reminiscent of Ben Bergeron’s book Chasing Excellence, except that where Bergeron’s book is about the process required to push the limits of human performance or excel at your chosen pursuit, Jocko’s message is more visceral, motivated by something deeply personal. You may be able to rationalize that it’s too hard or too extreme or too whatever, but you can’t convince me that being un-disciplined in better than being disciplined, that being weaker is better than being stronger, that being dumber is better than being smarter.
Sometimes they roll their eyes at me when they know I’m quoting Jocko, but here’s the thing…you may not like what’s in this book or his others, but you can’t tell me it’s wrong. It’s made an enormous difference in my life and that of my family. I’ve been a fan and follower of Jocko Willink and his work and principles for some time now. Discipline defeats the infinite excuses that say: Not today, not now, I need a rest, I will do it tomorrow.” The core principle that overcomes laziness and lethargy and excuses. “Discipline: The root of all good qualities.
DISCIPLINE EQUALS FREEDOM REVIEW MANUAL
The DEF Field Manual is a relatively short book that addresses the mindset and actions you must employ to “stay on the path”. Essentially, it says that having structure, discipline, in your life ensures you do the things you must do to win and removes any excuses. “Discipline Equals Freedom” is a common refrain in Jocko’s podcasts and writings. He is also the host of the highly successful Jocko Podcast and author of several best-selling books, among them, Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual. Jocko is also the co-founder of Echelon Front, an organization that provides leadership training for individuals and businesses using battlefield principles. Jocko Willink is a retired US Navy SEAL and was a commander of US SEAL Team 3’s Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi. Discipline Equuals Freedom Field Manual by Jocko Willink
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