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31 Phenomenal Jocko Willink Quotes from Discipline Equals Freedom

 

Jocko Willink is a former United States Navy SEAL commander, and author of seven books:

  1. Extreme Ownership – How Navy SEALS Lead and Win
  2. Discipline Equals Freedom – Field Manual
  3. Way of the Warrior Kid
  4. Way of the Warrior Kid – Marc’s Mission
  5. The Dichotomy of Leadership
  6. Mikey and the Dragons
  7. Way of the Warrior Kid 3

He focuses on teaching the leadership principles that he learned as the Commander of the SEAL Task Unit Bruiser, where he was stationed in Iraq fighting in the Battle of Ramadi. He is the co-owner of the leadership consulting company, Echelon Front where he, along with Extreme Ownership Co-Author Leif Babin, provide practical solutions to create high performance success in professional teams.

Jocko’s most recent book, Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual

In Discipline Equals Freedom, Jocko hones in more on his personal methods for life, and leadership.

The book is separated into 4 parts:

  • Thoughts – This is where Jocko covers his personal views on many things
  • Actions – This is where Jocko goes more pragmatic in how he attacks life
  • Fuel – Feeding the Machine – Jocko’s take on food
  • The Workouts – Here Jocko outlines his personal workouts, and breaks them into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced with 4 tiers of difficulty in each

Discipline Equals Freedom is a phenomenal read, and it’s also a bad ass design.

The book is all black, with no dust cover. The pages are all black with white type, and each page has a black and white backdrop behind it.
(There is a picture of two of the passages down below so you can see how the book is laid out.)

The writing style of Discipline Equals Freedom is like no book I’ve ever read…It’s almost written in poems.

The writing style is incredible, and as you read each passage, the whole book is practically narrated in Jocko’s distinct surly voice.

While Jocko is very well known for his aggressive style, rough exterior, and assertive attitude, he actually has a bachelors degree in English. This, combined with his extensive leadership experience, and take-action attitude, make him a phenomenal motivator and a role model for many.

Here are 31 of the best Jocko Willink Quotes from Discipline Equals Freedom

The Way of Discipline – “THERE IS NO EASY WAY. There is only hard work, late nights, early mornings, practice, rehearsal, repetition, study, sweat, blood, toil, frustration, and discipline. DISCIPLINE.”

The Enemy – “I know that somewhere out there, another man is also preparing. That man is the enemy.”

Where Does Discipline Come From – “If you don’t think you are disciplined: It is because you haven’t decided to be disciplined. YET.”

Overcoming Procrastination – “Stop thinking about it. Stop Dreaming about it. Stop researching every aspect of it…Start doing it. Take that first step and make It happen. GET AFTER IT.”

The Person You Can Control – “The only person you can control is you. So focus on making yourself who you want to be: Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.”

Mind Control – “You have to decide that you are going to be in control, that you are going to do what YOU want to do. Weakness doesn’t get a vote. Laziness doesn’t get a vote. Sadness doesn’t get a vote. Frustration doesn’t get a vote. NEGATIVITY doesn’t get a vote. ”

Mind Control (2)- “You are declaring martial law on your mind: MIND CONTROL.”

Destroyer Mode – “Fight weak emotions with the power of logic; fight the weakness of logic with the power of emotion.”

Here is Jocko Willink reading the passage “Destroyer Mode” from Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual.

Fight – “Go out in a blaze of Glory, fighting with everything you’ve got, every ounce of energy, every bead of sweat, every drop of blood – until your last breath. And then – and only then- can you stand down, put down your sword and your shield, and rest: in peace.”

Default Aggressive – I don’t view aggression as an outward attitude. I view aggression as an internal character trait. A fire in your mind that says: I’m going to win”

Nature vs Nurture – “So to me, it is not about nature or nurture: It’s about choice”

Fear of Failure – I don’t want you to overcome fear of failure. I want you to be afraid of failure.

Sugar Coated Lies – Those donuts aren’t food. THEY ARE POISON. Same with the chocolate chip cookies, the chocolate cake, the can of soda, the bag of potato chips….All that junk isn’t going to make you stronger, faster, smarter or better. It’s going to do the opposite. And you know this. YOU KNOW THAT YOU DON’T NEED ANY OF THAT JUNK.

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Not Feeling It – How do I handle those days when I’m just not ‘feeling it’? Those days when I am tired or worn out or just sick of the grind…What do I do on those days? I GO ANYWAY. I GET IT DONE.

Not Feeling It (2) – Don’t really want to workout? I work out. Don’t really want to hammer on the project? I hammer on the project. Don’t really want to get up and get out of bed? I GET UP AND GET OUT OF BED.

Focus – Embed that long-term goal in your mind. Burn it into your soul….but most important: do something about it. Every day. Every day: Do something that moves you closer towards that goal – that keeps the goal in sight and in focus.

Draw Fire – “Be the one who people look to. Absorb the impact – and the negativity. Draw fire – yes: Draw (enemy) fire.

Good – “When things are going bad: Don’t get all bummed out, don’t get startled, don’t frustrated. No. Just look at the issue and say “Good.”

RELATED: Read The Complete “GOOD” Transcript  by Jocko Willink

Every Day – “This isn’t a part-time gig. This isn’t punch the clock and go home for the day. You don’t get weekends off. No…this is an everyday gig. Everyday is a Monday…I love it.

No More – “No more excuses…Now is the time for strength. And through strength – and through will – and through unwavering discipline – I will become what I want to be. I will become who I want to be.

Staying Motivated – “Don’t expect to be motivated every day to get out there and make things happen. You won’t be. Don’t count on motivation. Count on discipline.”

Here is an example of two pages of Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual

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Remain Vigilant – “It isn’t that you wake up one day and decide, that’s it: I’m going to be weak. No. It’s a slow incremental process. It chips at your will – It chips at your discipline.

Fear – “Step aggressively towards your fear – that is the step into bravery.”

Negative Talk from Negative People – “IGNORE AND OUTPERFORM. Yes. While you are over there watching me and talking about me – I’m working. Working hard. I’m taking things to the next level.”

Engage – “Weakness is strong. I must be stronger.”

Psychological Edge – “There are a slew of psychological advantages that come from early morning physical training. First, there is a psychological win over the enemy. Knowing that you are working harder than your adversaries gives you an advantage. It gives you confidence that you can overcome them in battle.”

Here is Jocko Willink reading the passage “Psychological Edge” from Discipline Equals Freedom: Field manual.

Sleep – “Go to bed at 9:55pm and you can get up at 4:55am, still get your seven hours, and be up before the enemy.”

The Workouts – “Everyone wants to know: what should a workout actually consist of? And first of all – let me say this: The most important thing to do is SOMETHING. ANYTHING.”

Addicted to Sugar – “The lies will come, and the will come from you. The lies you will tell yourself are: It’s no big deall. You can have just a little. It isn’t worth it to feel this bad. The body needs carbs. You will rationalize, and start to listen to these lies. DON’T.”

Fasting – “In this age, the food around you is actually trying to kill you. It is poison. Donuts? Poison. Soda? Poison. Potato Chips? Poison. YOU DON’T NEED IT.”

Dealing with Injuries and Illness – “If you are sick or injured, don’t use that as an excuse to skip workouts to stay in bed all day. Do what you can.”

Here I’ve got a great infographic full of great Jocko Willink Quotes from Discipline Equals Freedom.

BONUS FROM JOCKO PODCAST
Here is an excerpt from Jocko Podcast where Willink is discussing being a new leader and not knowing as much as your subordinates.
It’s been dubbed; The Leadership Comb-over.

Thanks for reading this collection of Jocko Willink Quotes Discipline Equals Freedom.

Which quote inspires you…which one speaks to you? Leave a comment below!

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Jocko Willink “Good” Transcript

 

You know how intense Jocko Willink is.

You also know that he is an accomplished leader and great communicator. His ability to inspire through words is incredible.

On his podcast, simply called Jocko Podcast, Willink focuses on teaching the leadership principles that he learned as a the Commander of the SEAL team, Task Unit Bruiser, when he was stationed in Iraq fighting in the Battle of Ramadi.

He is also the co-owner of the leadership consulting company, Echelon Front, and co-author of the best selling leadership book, Extreme Ownership. His parter in both endeavors is also a former Navy SEAL, Leif Babin. Together they provide tactical solutions to create high performance success in business teams.

One of Jocko Willink’s more famous inspirational quotes is from Jocko Podcast Number Three, and has been dubbed “GOOD.”

The word “GOOD” has now become synonymous with Jocko’s name, actually being screen printed on t-shirts and coffee mugs!

Jocko Willink Good T-shirt
Here is the Jocko Willink “GOOD” T Shirt

The “GOOD” rant, was then adapted into print and published in his book Discipline Equals Freedom, and it’s full of memorable quotes.

Here is the “GOOD” Transcript from Jocko Willink
Jocko Podcast Number Three

“How do I deal with setbacks, failures, delays, defeats, or other disasters? I actually have a fairly simple way of dealing with these situations, summed up in one word:

“Good.”

This is something that one of my direct subordinates, one of the guys who worked for me, a guy who became one of my best friends pointed out.

He would pull me aside with some major problem or issue that was going on, and he’d say, “Boss, we’ve got this thing, this situation, and it’s going terribly wrong.”

I would look at him and say, “Good.”

And finally, one day, he was telling me about something that was going off the rails, and as soon as he finished explaining it to me, he said, “I already know what you’re going to say.”

And I asked, “What am I going to say?”

And he said, “You’re going to say: ‘Good.’ ”

He continued, “That’s what you always say. When Something is wrong or going bad, you just look at me and say, ‘Good.’ ”

And I said, “Well. I mean it. Because that is how I operate.”

So I explained to him that when things are going bad, there’s going to be some good that will come from it.

Oh, the mission got canceled? Good… We can focus on another one.
Didn’t get the new high-speed gear we wanted? Good… We can keep it simple.
Didn’t get promoted? Good… More time to get better.
Didn’t get funded? Good… We own more of the company.
Didn’t get the job you wanted? Good… Go out, gain more experience, and build a better resume.
Got injured? Good… Needed a break from training.
Got tapped out? Good… It’s better to tap out in training than tap out on the street.
Got beat? Good… We learned.
Unexpected problems? Good… We have to figure out a solutions

That’s it. When things are going bad: Don’t get all bummed out, don’t get started, don’t get frustrated. No. Just look at the issue and say: “Good.”

Now, I don’t mean to say something trite; I’m not trying to sound like Mr. Smiley Positive Guy.

That guy ignores the hard truth.

That guy thinks a positive attitude will solve problems.

It won’t. But neither will dwelling on the problem. No. Accept reality, but focus on the solution. Take that issue, take that setback, take that problem, and turn it into something good. Go forward. And, if you are part of a team, that attitude will spread throughout.

Finally: if you can say the word “good,” then guess what?

It means you’re still alive.

It means you’re still breathing.

And if you’re still breathing, that means you’ve still got some fight left in you.

So get up, dust off, reload, recalibrate, re-engage – and go out on the attack.”

-Jocko Willink

Here is the audio from Jocko Podcast:

Here are 17 Phenomonal Jocko Willink Quotes
Jocko Willink is a former United States Navy SEAL and author of Extreme Ownership - How US Navy SEALS Lead and Win. He teaches leadership techniques that he used in battle to apply to business teams. Jocko is INTENSE and inspirational. Here are his most memorable quotes...

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19 Rare Motivational Quotes for Salespeople

You have a meeting coming up?

You need some motivational quotes?

Look:

You can hop on Pinterest and get 50 whimsical quotes.

or….

You can google it and get About 32,400,000 results (0.54 seconds).

The issue with all those motivational quotes, is that your team has seen them before. They have googled it, and they’ve seen all the same memes that you’re looking at.
They have a Pinterest board called “Inspiration” with those same pins saved to it.

You want something fresh? You want some inspirational quotes that you can’t find on any other site?

I got you!

Here are 13 Motivational Quotes for Salespeople that you haven’t seen before!

-Don’t make excuses, because excuses don’t close deals.

-It’s hard to stop someone that doesn’t give up.

-Finite players play within boundaries; infinite players play with boundaries.

-Luck is important. It’s also a random variable, so it’s about doing everything you need to do to win, and eventually luck will swing your way.

-If you can’t join ’em. Beat ’em.

-Notice the difference between the questions “can I do this?” And “how am I going to do this?”

-A customer is the most important visitor on our premises, he is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do so.

-Focus on the process, and the success will take care of itself

-Great sellers are listeners. The customer, through words and body language, will tell you what you want.

-Absent hard work, no one is really great at anything.

-I don’t need time. What I need is a deadline.

-Master your craft. Don’t let your Craft master you.

-Losers focus on winners. Winners focus on winning.

-Do the things you have to do, so you can do the things you want to do.

-There is no such thing as missed opportutnies…some else just takes the ones that you miss.

-Your ability says WIN. What does your attitude say?

-The dreams are free: Hustle sold separately

-We ben spendin two much time tryin to spel instead of tryin to sel.

-How to never lose…never quit

The list is kept to 19 because you want motivational quotes that can be motivate sales people. It doesn’t take a list of 50 quotes to get you going, and this way you don’t have to dig through some long list to find the good quotes. They’re all gems! These are quotes that you can’t find on any other site.

-NG

BEFORE YOU GO….

Check out these quotes from Jocko Willing Navy SEAL.
Jocko Willink is a former United States Navy SEAL and author of Extreme Ownership - How US Navy SEALS Lead and Win. He teaches leadership techniques that he used in battle to apply to business teams. Jocko is INTENSE and inspirational. Here are his most memorable quotes...

 

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JJDIDTIEBUCKLE – USMC Leadership Traits

The Marine Corps Leadership Traits – JJDIDTIEBUCKLE

The Leadership Traits of the USMC are summed up as 14 qualities that are essential to every Marine to follow in life, and in the Marine Corps.

Since these leadership principles of the USMC are so important to each and every Marine to live daily, they have a clever acronym to remember each of the 14 leadership traits.

JJDIDTIEBUCKLE

Each letter in the acronym corresponds to the first letter of one of the 14 USMC Leadership Traits. By remembering the acronym, they will be able to recall the traits, and use JJDIDTIEBUCKLE to guide their thoughts and actions.

Justice – Being fair and consistent. Giving consideration for all sides of each decision, and having rewards and punishments based on merit.

Judgement – The Ability to think things through in a clear, and orderly fashion so as to make the right decision.

Dependability – Having the ability to be relied upon to perform duties properly, and complete a job. Always putting in  best effort so as to achieve the highest standards of performance.

Initiative – Taking action even if direct orders haven’t been given and using resourcefulness to solve problems.

Decisiveness – The ability to make good decisions calmly and quickly, and announcing your decisions in a clear, direct and professional manner.

Tact – To deal with people in a manner that will maintain good relations and avoid problems. It means that you are polite, calm, and firm.

Integrity -To be honest and truthful in everything you say and do, and value sound moral principles above all else.

Enthusiasm – Performing of your duties with excitement, optimism, and willing to accept the challenges

Bearing – The way you conduct and carry yourself. Manner should reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control.

Unselfishness – To be considerate of others, giving credit to those who deserve it. To make self uncomfortable at the gain of others.

Courage – To remain calm, even while recognizing fear. Having the strength to stand up for what is right. Functioning effectively when in immediate physical danger.

Knowledge – An understanding of science, art, and people. Knowing your job, the unit’s policies, and being informed on current events.

Loyalty – The devotion to country, and the Marine Corps. Unwavering loyalty up and down the chain of command, to seniors, subordinates, and peers. The motto of the Marine Corps is Semper Fidelis (Semper Fi), meaning “Always Faithful”.

Endurance –  Mental and Physical stamina, which is measured by your ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship.

These are the USMC leadership principles as expressed by the acronym:
JJ DID TIE BUCKLE.

Check out these quotes from Jocko Willink Navy SEAL.
Jocko Willink is a former United States Navy SEAL and author of Extreme Ownership - How US Navy SEALS Lead and Win. He teaches leadership techniques that he used in battle to apply to business teams. Jocko is INTENSE and inspirational. Here are his most memorable quotes...

Jocko is the former SEAL Commander of Task Unit Bruiser, has a very accomplished podcast, and is a best selling author.

-NG