The Problem Isn't Your Problem. Your Response Is - Jocko Willink

About this episode

Jocko Willink discusses the importance of personal response to challenges rather than the challenges themselves.

John Gretton "Jocko" Willink is a retired United States Navy officer who served in the Navy SEALs and is a former member of SEAL Team 3. Jocko was honored with the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal for his service. He achieved the rank of lieutenant commander. Jocko also co-authored the books Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership. Take action and strengthen your mind with The Resilient Mind Journal. Get your free digital copy today: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Download Now⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channels for more: The Resilient Mind: https://www.youtube.com/@TheResilientMindPodcast The Resilient Mind Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@TheResilientMindInterviews 🌍 The Resilient Mind Podcast is a proud member of 1% for the Planet — building resilient minds and a resilient planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: The Resilient Mind

Guest: John Gretton "Jocko" Willink

Topics covered

• resilience
• mental strength
• leadership
• Navy SEALs
• personal development

Keywords

• Jocko Willink
• resilience
• Navy SEAL
• leadership
• mental strength
• personal development
• Extreme Ownership

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Extreme Ownership, The Dichotomy of Leadership

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