More than a decade of continuous war and tough combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan gave birth to a new generation of leaders in the ranks of America’s fighting forces.
JOCKO WILLINKA mission statement tells your troops what you are doing.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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There is no growth in the comfort zone.
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To not move around, observe, and analyze, in order to make the best decisions possible, was to fail as a leader and fail the team.
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Most important of all, he believed winning was possible.
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We learned that leadership requires belief in the mission and unyielding perseverance to achieve victory, particularly when doubters question whether victory is even possible.
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Our freedom to operate and maneuver had increased substantially through disciplined procedures. Discipline equals freedom.
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A mission statement tells your troops what you are doing.
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A good leader has nothing to prove, but everything to prove.
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Discipline equals freedom.
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Cover and Move, Simple, Prioritize and Execute, and Decentralized Command.
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Although discipline demands control and asceticism, it actually results in freedom. When you have the discipline to get up early, you are rewarded with more free time.
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When it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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That’s it. When things are going bad: Don’t get all bummed out, don’t get startled, don’t get frustrated. No. Just look at the issue and say: Good.
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Is this what I want to be? This? Is this all I’ve got—is this everything I can give? Is this going to be my life? Do I accept that?
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Take care of your gear and your gear will take care of you.
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