Last Updated on August 9, 2024
Willink is a veteran Navy officer who developed a liking for the pen. His books Extreme Ownership, Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual, and The Dichotomy of Leadership catered to his fame as a podcaster, author, and motivational speaker.
After retiring from the Navy, Jocko and his partner founded Echelon Front, a leadership consulting firm. Jocko made numerous debuts on podcasts hosted by notable names in the media industry. Soon enough, he started his own podcast show that he calls The Jocko Podcast.
Are you a fan of Jocko Willink? Have a look at these inspiring quotes, and we are sure you will find a take-home message hidden in between the lines.
- “Discipline equals freedom.”
- “The most important thing a leader can do is lead by example.”
- The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.
- “Get after it. Every day.”
- “If you want to change the world, start by making your bed.”
- “Discipline is the pathway to freedom.”
- “Pain is weakness leaving the body.”
- “It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.”
- “Simplicity is the key to brilliance.”
- Stay humble. Stay hungry.”
- Leadership requires belief in the mission and unyielding perseverance to achieve victory.
- One meal at a time. One workout at a time. One day at a time.”
- “Take ownership of everything in your world.”
- “Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.”
- “You have to discipline your mind before you can discipline your body.”
- “There is no bad weather, only soft people.”
- “Prioritize and execute.”
- “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.”
- “Suffering is a test. It is a test of how much you want to achieve your goals.”
- “Plan. Execute. Assess. Refine.”
- “The only way to change the world is to make a little progress every day.”
- The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.
- “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.”
- “Life is hard, but suffering is optional.”
- “The only easy day was yesterday.”
- “Stay focused. Stay disciplined. Stay aggressive.”
- “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”
- “The most important part of any mission is the execution.”
- “The more you know, the less you fear.”
- “Be the best at what you do, or find something else to do.”
- “Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind.”
- “The mission is the most important thing.”
- “Discipline is the difference between being good and being great.”
- “Make a plan. Stick to the plan.”
- “The best leaders are the best learners.”
- “Don’t just talk about it, be about it.”
- “Extreme ownership. Take it. Embrace it.”
- “If you want to change your life, change your mindset.”
- Failure is not defeat. Failure is just a stepping stone to success.”
- “You are not a victim. You are in control.”
- “Take the path of most resistance.”
- “The more difficult the task, the greater the reward.”
- “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
- “Don’t be a spectator in your own life.”
- “Take charge of your own life.”
- “Success is not owned, it’s rented, and the rent is due every day.”
- “Don’t let fear hold you back.”
- “You have to earn your success.”
- “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.”
- “The key to success is to keep moving forward.”
- “The only way to get what you want is to work for it.”
