Jocko Willink continues on the disciplined path of success
John Gretton “Jocko” Willink is an American podcaster, author, and retired United States Navy SEAL. He received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service in the Iraq War. Willink was commander of SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi. Jocko graduated from the University of San Diego in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in English.
“Whenever I face anything that’s challenging, whenever anything sucks, I like it. It’s going to make me tougher.”
The military uses the “suckfest” of boot camp and challenging schools and experiences to build bonds between troops until they ultimately arrive in combat, “which sucks the worst of all” but makes units even tighter, Willink explained.
During his speech, Willink credited the bonds developed through shared adversity as directly contributing to their successes.
“So, when something sucks? Good,” he said. “Good! It’s going to make me tougher and it’s going to make us stronger.”
Sources:
- https://youtu.be/yRSFA12d3EA
- https://www.combster.tv/t/1626122-jocko-willink?utm_source=spectroom_web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=cross_promo
- https://www.stripes.com/news/us/retired-seal-jocko-willink-surprises-guard-members-tells-them-to-relish-adversity-1.671563
- https://tim.blog/2015/09/25/jocko-willink/
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