But, in fact, discipline is the pathway to freedom.
JOCKO WILLINKCover and Move, Simple, Prioritize and Execute, and Decentralized Command.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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Get after it.
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Whether on the battlefield or in the business world, leaders must be comfortable accepting some level of risk.
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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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Even the most competent of leaders can be overwhelmed if they try to tackle multiple problems or a number of tasks simultaneously.
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Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
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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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A mission statement tells your troops what you are doing.
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If we could execute with a monumental effort just to reach an immediate goal that everyone could see, we could then continue to the next visually.
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Calm but not robotic, logical but not devoid of emotions.
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The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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The greatest of these was the recognition that leadership is the most important factor on the battlefield, the single greatest reason behind the success of any team.
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Leadership isn’t one person leading a team. It is a group of leaders working together, up and down the chain of command, to lead.
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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.
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Once people stop making excuses, stop blaming others, and take ownership of everything in their lives, they are compelled to take action to solve their problems.
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