About this episode

Jocko Willink discusses how excuses hinder personal growth and success.

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: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Download_Journal Explore tools from past guests of the podcast. Some links below are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you: 💓 HeartMath: https://www.heartmath.com/resilient 🧠 Muse: https://choosemuse.com/resilientmind 🌿 Brain Ritual: https://www.brainritual.com/THERESILIENTMIND 🌍 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

• mental resilience
• self-improvement
• leadership
• Navy SEALs
• personal development

Keywords

• Jocko Willink
• excuses
• mental strength
• leadership
• self-discipline

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HeartMath, Muse, Brain Ritual, 1% for the Planet

Books & works: Extreme Ownership, The Dichotomy of Leadership

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