How To Lead When You're Not In Charge - Jocko Willink

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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 170

[@Yetipfote]

6:13 "Don't pour additional value into non-value-needing areas." word.

[@trashpanda314]

You are in charge of yourself. It's that simple. Go in everyday with the mindset to your job the best you can. A little discipline and accountability never hurt any man.

[@raimundosilva4382]

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[@raimundosilva4382]

Eu sou um vídeo que eu não comi o c* dele ainda eu sou virgem porque eu não comi o c* de um daqueles cornos Ainda sou virgem porque eu não comi o c* deles ainda

[@hatejethro1164]

Law of Power #1... Never outshine the Master.

[@JDCPA80]

LagiNaLangAko23 absolutely nailed it. A title does not necessarily mean they are always right.

[@erikw113]

JDCPA80 you’re misunderstanding the rule of never outshine the master.

[@monkeydotbizness]

Robert Greene is a wise man

[@CaptainVillanueva1]

True story my lead was incompetent af! But thanks to the politics I eventually got fired. Part of the never outshine your master. Cause huge insecurities in a weak man. Luckily for him he inherited his position from his homie.

[@erikw113]

CaptainVillanueva1 your boss isn’t your master. Someone who mentors you, someone you respect.

[@MatthewSmith-cp3hu]

Hold back, step up, step back I love the simplicity of his message, he keeps it simple.

[@muhammadaminullah5367]

Hold back, step up, step back. Got it.

[@carlweston648]

I was at a cop's funeral in NH a few years back on a cold raw day and when the procession started it was like hippity-hop-to-the-barber-shop. There were small contingents from different depts. with Captains and Lieutenants and no one was stepping up. I jumped out and got at least my section in step, calling out a quiet cadence. I tried to be as subtle as possible with it because it wasn't my show, but I think everyone found it a little soothing to listen to us in step. Didn't have to buy a beer at the bar afterwards.

[@Islandstrength1955]

Loved it Jocko. I found you can start to lead when you know where all the gear is. Be that guy.

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

Gear as in steroids? Serious question.

[@azursmile]

This is 100% true. There's always some boring tool or process no-one else wants to look after. Own and lead on that to get the experience.

[@winnah2314]

Also if you are new or lower on the rung, ask people what they need help with instead of "let me take charge". Everyone has shit they need help with, you do that a few times with enough people in your team eventually when it comes to requiring leadership, they will turn to you when the void occurs. Great vid! Love it guys!

[@TakeOffYourBoots]

That’s what I’ve found - do your job well and help others with theirs and eventually people will turn to you. You’re also leading by example, which is really powerful for team morale.

[@Yetipfote]

true!

[@twalker8020]

Thanks for no swearing. It makes your mentoring more mature and more powerful.

[@joeythehat9]

I've become team-lead multiple times in networking and systems and I never once asked for it. If you're competant enough to where everyone comes to you with the questions, you might get promoted too fast and piss people off around you and then you have other problems to deal with...

[@RoarDaemon]

Thats my current issue. Trying to meet expectations, closing the learning gap, and play catchup with knowledge, all while trying to acquiesce the guidance sent down. But its the same concept of filling in a hole with dirt. There are 100 ways to do it, and you dont know where to start. Just have to do it. Otherwise you wont learn. Its just growing pains.

[@automaticmonkTV]

THIS

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

Your manager also has to acknowledge that you know what your doing too.

[@Usy122]

That's me bro.

[@gibbsm]

yup, it just happens, and the questions start coming in that's when, I have them realize, I'm just leading this task per se, and I'm only operating on the boss' instructions anything more than that, I can't help ya bud.

[@KeisharJeenkins]

Gonna be the best Raider Leader in Classic wow becuase of this video, thanks Jocko!

[@lutang]

This is perfect advice. I did this a few times and didn’t know I was doing what Jocko suggests. I saw when there wasn’t anyone in control, THEN I jumped in. I also hate the person who jumps in barking orders. Like who TF are you? Perfect advice. Own your task. Do it to perfection, then offer to HELP others. Not take over other tasks. Then when there’s that void. Wait another best or two. No one above you is stepping up. Then dive in and lock it down. Great advice. Again. From Jocko.

[@ser-hanga]

The different voices Jocko does are an awesome prop in these discussions. 💯

[@bakerbrian41]

When Jocko uses the “hey guys” voice 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertwnorrisii9143]

They still got me f*cked up , over there Sir."

[@jailinmatthews-brown6704]

1:30-2:45 is very true I do the same thing with my group of friends, it's all about patience

[@jenniferdana5665]

Take responsibility for myself. Allow others to lead themselves. Only lead them when they are ready and willing to do things or be led by you when the time is right. Be humble and fair. Don't unfairly judge yourself or others.

[@TerryWadeThompson]

You will always lead yourself first regardless of whether you are in charge or not. I love the concept of the leader and the led. When you are the leader you lead. When you are the led you learn and support.

[@gibbsm]

you have to be able to let go of your ego a bit to do this, some folks can't, and that's where we have problems. I can't work with people like that. One day I might be telling my friend and assistant what to do on my job, but he might hire me for one of his jobs, and then I have to be led. if you can find two people that think like this, great things can happen. I actually love the dynamic, since I'm only really caring about results, so as they say in the UK, "Horses for Courses".

[@JumpingJimmyJet]

When I was a MACV-SOG Recon/ Brightlight Team leader, I would question myself while flying into a mission, "What am I doing here, I have these men's lives in my hands, they depend on me" Then I would say "Come on, get it together, you have this" I knew what I had to do and I was good at it. I've been in a lot of firefights. I was good at giving commands and calling in fire power and extractions when needed... I talked about this with John "Tilt" Mayers and a few other team leaders. They said they felt the same way. That, that is what makes a good team leader. Knowing what your capability is, grabbing the Bull by the horns and run with it... I had a lot of missions before going into SOG. My first mission I was a 1-1, assistant team leader, with Dan "Stinky" Ster, all my missions after that, I was the 1-0 team leader. (MACV-SOG, SOA-CCC, Kontum, Vietnam 1969-71

[@kaiporter8559]

Thank you for your service. MACV-SOG inspires me.

[@JumpingJimmyJet]

@@kaiporter8559 Thank you. It was a good job. Very dangerous. We are all still good friends to this day...

[@squatplugenthusiast3667]

Sorry to hear about the Frenchman. Too many good men paid for bad political mistakes (agent orange). Spread the message of MACV-SOG!

[@navydave9667]

Damn, Echo is looking jacked today!

[@doughamilton1756]

Great advice!

[@RafaelBenedicto]

This is actually what Jon Snow does in Game of Thrones. He’s usually the subordinate. But he becomes the leader when he needs to be. And then he steps right back down to his place afterwards.

[@irish7460]

Damn that was such a good show

[@craig-alicious]

@@irish7460 till they ruined it. 😔

[@heathench6134]

Legit advice!

[@leperiv4378]

4:30 ohh that's so true, I've noticed especially in competitive scenarios that the people who wants most to be a leader is the less capable of leading, all they want is a medal in their chest and weak people give it to them and that's why all the planning, goals and shit goes down sooner or later.

[@Elevateyourlife100]

Thank You Much 😊

[@DudeNamedDad]

This is the first podcast I have watched rather than listened to, and I was shocked at how jacked echo Charles is!!! Did not anticipate that going in.

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

His voice just doesn't fit.

[@collinblack9605]

Excellent segment

[@zmitch88]

Thank you.. timing..

[@livinginstoneoffical5167]

Echo IS JAAAAAAAAACKED

[@mattfranzoia8725]

This clip was very helpful Sir. Just received evaluations from my peers who said I need to focus on being a good rifleman. This clip helped me realize that I've been focusing on being Captain America.

[@gibbsm]

tell them you're leading but your rifle just won't follow.

[@JDCPA80]

You are leading yourself and will have fellowship if lead by example. Assume you are the leader and the rest will fall in line. This does not mean you’re the decision maker. You suggest it. That provides the skill set.

[@bobdobbs7600]

Too many Chiefs. I agree with the approach, it earns loyalty and elevates the team as a whole. Overly assertive creates conflict. Ride the waves and keep everyone’s head above water. If recognition is what you seek, in time it will come, if you deserve it.

[@theveteranpress7715]

Tactical Patience.

[@copytechful]

Thank you

[@devonjohnson475]

Great vid!!

[@gibbsm]

I'm that guy, I lead when not in charge, but then again, I don't have much of an ego, and I'm the boss one day and the assistant the other, it just kinda happens, but when people start asking me what to do next and the real boss hasn't told me, that's when I pump my brakes, and let them know I'm not the real boss. Happened the other day on a worksite.

[@ambidextrousshooter6463]

Congratulations! OMG. I have your trophy ready. Come pick it up at 5555 you'resospecialcongratsforexisting Lane withing the next hr of don't bc noone fucking cares. P.s. you're not the boss still so calm down bucky. But you're so so so so amazing omg ahhhhhh you're so great we even included an award for you!! Surprise. Need an applause too when you come pick up your special award? Good job buddy! Yaaay. you fucking sound like a special ass.

[@just_pillar]

Hi my name is Pillar, I have been reading the book strategy and tactics on how to lead book. I also listened to warrior kid and I want to lead.

[@DonVito591]

I've been looking for a video from Jocko on micromanagement. He addresses it in another video, just a bit differently. This one hit me hard since my boss wants to be Captain America and micromanages.

[@joe7917]

I'd love to hear you interview Don Shipley.

[@davidoakley9387]

Really hit home for me here I realize I tend to be the Capt America guy. Not intentionally I just want us all to succeed now, not later but I tend to ruffle a few feathers. Might be time to step back support current leadership and be the answer when they are ready to hear it. Thanks for the content Jocko!

[@EASyourpain]

I got my job dialed in, I've been cross trained and I train everyone with no discrimination so long as they are humble and willing to learn which most people are. I'm getting cross trained on a third position atm. I do what I'm told and follow orders to a tee. It's the waiting game that's the hardest part. Boss says I'll get promoted eventually but god damn am I'm ready to get after it today

[@screwballjoe3039]

Get promoted?

[@chevchelios3904]

Spot on!! reminds of the scene from The Avengers when the Cap arrived in NYC and started barking orders then the NYPD Lieutenant stated "Why the hell should I take orders from you?" then the Chetaury landed and Cap busted some skulls, that busted some egos and the boys took Steve's lead.

[@jonathansherwood872]

the best leaders are also the best followers

[@braziltokyoschool]

We're 24/7 leading even if we're not aware about it and it's the most important asset, our time, our life.

[@grega.n.1865]

The real issues come in situations when you see problems and threats coming your way before all the others e.g. you have more experience or understanding etc. Because in these situations you have to wait until actual damage is done to your unit or the risk is way too high for SHTF so everyone else also recognize the problem and finally let you take charge. Oh, well.... 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jenniferdana5665]

Absolutely true Jocko and Echo...Thank You!! 😊😎

[@Martijn_Steinpatz]

Echo's biceps take charge of the screen

[@MrSaemichlaus]

Don't lead to dominate people. Lead to accomplish the mission.

[@madhusharma9824]

Hooyah !

[@jflowization]

i never liked asking for help, and through bad experiences, people hated on me asking for help

[@seabound1350]

A great episode and an eyevopener for me. Its clear that i have navigated this field very badly.

[@jackmaher4466]

Yes. Pearls of wisdom here. I am 63 and learn from every podcast this guy does.

[@seabound1350]

Jack Maher I’m ”only” 52 but i know what you mean 😀.

[@brunodaccio5604]

I was so captain america when i was in university rsrs I did everything wrong..even When I was in the army service I did bad..so bad..so weak. But now I m better after I start to study and absorb the ideas and lessons here Jocko I m a man now.. I can do better everysingle day ! I took ownership and now I m rumble, stronger, I take ownership I feel a real soldier now. Studying hard to get back to the army or navy and destroy

[@BurninVinyl]

The problem is that who take the charge often does a bad work, tons of complaining and in reality that person is lazy.

[@BurninVinyl]

@@kevinroberts781 i spot one then. If you red carefully you wouldn't figure it out other things than already described.

[@jacquelyn6800]

I like his perspective, it's sort of leading humbly if that makes sense.

[@oriondev547]

Wisdom +1

[@nigmac75]

That is a massive issue in all industries......................

[@PreppyAnglican]

I needed this today. A coworker one level above me nit-picked my performance all day, mostly over minor differences of work style rather than real issues. It reached a point where I heard a critique and (after quickly playing out the conversation in my mind) I decided to say nothing and do exactly what he asked, just so I wouldn't have to engage in a dead-end conversation. How do I talk to my Captain America { 4:01 } as a subordinate?

[@gibbsm]

he has a boss, just sayin'. Either kick his ass, or sort it out thru supervisors, and ugh, management or HR. I'd just kick his ass so bad, he'd be embarrassed to say anything. Dress up in a Easter Bunny costume and beat the living fuck out of him with a 'giant carrot', even if he did say anything, it's too stupid to believe ;)

[@jenniferdana5665]

Work with others. If for instance, you are dealing with anyone...like a nurse or medical professional and they tell you, for example, "NO! You're NEVER SUPPOSED TO do that!" But you don't always do what they are telling you to do. Nor do you incorrectly do things that will cause you to get physically sick or something or whatever they are concerned about or worried about happening...or when you try to explain what you mean by what you're behaving like... Then they tell you, "I'm not going to discuss it with you!" 🙄 OK. So I'll behave as well as demonstrate to that individual what I'm doing so that person will better understand. I cannot only just tell that individual how positively Sonny Puzikas Jocko Willink Have impacted and affected me...I will need to demonstrate that and show them by my behaviors and attitudes.

[@torpor5740]

There's a big difference between being a leader and being in charge.

[@KingPeanutAndTaz]

Didnt know Randy Savage was based off a real person!🙌 lol thanks for the always amazing insight though

[@MarcoPolo-ze2gl]

Seriously dealing with this at work. So many me me me civilian nasty leaders kiss assers

[@MarcoPolo-ze2gl]

@BigErn_Mccraken you one of them " i was gonna join but i knocked up mary jane rottencrotch" im just venting. I dont think im better, but alot of these civilians have no moral code.

[@razaz03]

@BigErn_Mccraken I dunno how I ended up on this guy's vids but reading your interaction with that marco polo guy... he really misread his audience huh? Stay classy Mccraken

[@anam.caballerowilson9421]

Easy! You lead but not in charge. Be a shadow🌹

[@stuckbarry4163]

Add value.

[@kobiesboxing4956]

Simple, you lead when it's necessary. But first start off in life by taking charge, and leading yourself. In which the objective should never be to lead, but to get the job done. But if it just so happens that people respect your work so much that they come to you for advice, and or they appoint you to a leadership position you accept it.

[@xFlared]

In work environment you need to be more persistent. Passively stepping in while waiting for an opportunity is not ideal. We live in an extremely aggressive and competitive world where desire and hunger at the end of the day wins. It's competition, and constantly trying to challenge the existing leader isn't a bad thing. It's a motivator for those on top and on the bottom to constantly find creative and efficient ways to solve issues.

[@warbler1984]

To be fair though, there's nothing passive about what he said.

[@xFlared]

@@warbler1984 He clearly stated waiting for the opportunity. That is passive. Opportunities rarely come. They need to be created. Hoping for something will never get you anything. He was giving a military example and their chain of command. "Real" capitalist world is more liberal regarding your right to fight for promotions.

[@chevchelios3904]

4:48 To be frank I think people not following and not being fond of those who openly commit to leadership and take the role due to uncertainty and fear of being misled more than the selfish aspect of it as Jocko stated, also people don't like being commanded and bossed around naturally, even those who train for it have natural resistances due to some level of lack of trust and uncertainty of the outcome resulting in more fear of submitting to and less submission as a result of added fear as the discomfort is connected to the idea of being led, this happens until it doesn't as a result of maturation and adaptation to being led and being ok with being led, or even miss led. Also with a tad of some kind of primitive drive to be the top chimp and the dominant ones is what people desire, so why would they want to be outdone and controlled? nobody wants to be controlled, well some freaks do, but most don't want to be out shined and made to look less competent, nobody wants to look like a puppet or feel like one, though these are misconceptions I believe these are the stronger variables than what Jocko stated.

[@scamacho773]

No one is born to lead, you train, observe and communicate until you learn the ropes and policy. Being a leader is a thankless and lonely job. Your boss will give you "constructive criticism " and your subordinates resent you. Watch out for office politics and field in subordination. Everyone wants to lead until things get difficult. Whether working at a sandwich shop or running a crew of 30, your always working from a deficit. My advice for future leaders is to mature in your experience and attitude, don't be a "yes" person and don't take anything for granted.

[@ciaagentsextillerson3857]

PAVE YOUR OWN ROAD!

[@johnnym9909]

Your prodile picture is 👌

[@ciaagentsextillerson3857]

@@johnnym9909 Graaaatsi graaaatsi ;)

[@shreder89]

if you have to say i am your king then you are not the king....wise words from gudol' George. Leaders are chosen and recognized by others in a tacit manner, otherwise you are just a dictator.

[@sandiegoeve1]

Yeah you look like a genius . Eveyone is happy smiling and ecstatic we completed the task at hand. But in my experience they never remember who lead the group. Its forgotten the next day.

[@lagaulerefractaire743]

is it posible if a come from france to meet jocko ?

[@alphatale]

man echo's biceps might just explode 😯

[@alphatale]

i feel so damn inspired

[@rickmartel8665]

Great wisdom.

[@MrTonyharrell]

How do you keep your sanity when it seems everyone .................

[@messiahogk365]

Can we get Marcus luttrell on a podcast.

[@gibbsm]

might as well get his brother on too, he did part of his BUDs class for him, lol. he's perfect for seals, no integrity whatsoever.

[@pjcookmke]

@echocharles been hitting them biceps

[@user-qe7bt9dz1l]

Well, that is, just like your opinion, man.

[@antoniobergamasco7799]

i got your reference haha

[@medievalknievel]

Dude abides

[@Yeah_na]

How do you not care what others think? How do you get rid of that feeling of not wanting to offend someone? I don’t want to offend anyone so I leave it... maybe I’m scared of confrontation?

[@dustyroad1312]

I think you might be more so worried about what will happen after the individual gets offended. Because say they do, then what? They might not want to efficiently complete the tasks, do it a different way from how they're suppose to do it or even not do it at all. So that's when I think being humble comes into play and being tight with your team. If you're humble and you and your team are tight, when you need to tell your allies to do something a certain way (and explain why) and they may be doing it poorly or the wrong way, then they'll understand and follow orders/diplomatically try and optimize the order with you. If not, well they'll just get huffy and upset inside. So if you're doing everything in your power to be the best leader and the ally isn't complying well, odds are your soldier/employee is in the wrong and you need to either question their feelings about the orders you're directing to them 1 on 1 or counsel them if things are getting too severe. Just one mans thoughts.

[@scamacho773]

You will always have to deal with feelings of what people think of you and not wanting to offend. In today's world, everyone gets offended in one way or the other OR FOR A REASON. Sometimes it's your fault but most of the time this is used to manipulate you and the situation. Some people are so good at it that they ride the "guilty" train over you. Making you second guess your approach. This is done to control you and/or the situation. Get rid of these people asap. I always hear the same excuses, " I'm playing devils advocate", or "I'm trying to toughen you up". This is called gaslighting and is destructive to teams and leadership. Narcissism is rampant in the workplace and sometimes your boss will be a narcissist. They will make you feel bad to feed thier need for negativity. They are not happy unless you are not happy. Get away from these people or learn how to deal with a narcissist.

[@therunawayrascal]

servant lead

[@ncchia]

In these days, people really hate being uncomfortable. They're really emotional, hate conflict and hate being corrected. Just give authentic gratitude whenever someone has negative feedback and just do the right things. Handle being really uncomfortable and do the work others won't. There's plenty! You'll barely have to talk and you'll receive recognition for what you do. Hopefully, not in front of your peers too much. Especially those who are cut throats trying to get you fired. Also, you'll gain respect from those that matter, receive other opportunities which also falls under better protection.

[@footbalr074]

I'm not as wise as jocko, but if you actually know your shit just whisper good idea's people will start to notice, let bad leaders make their mistakes, step on toes politely and call it constructive criticism. I find it easy to be a leader when I'm not a 'manager' rapport is a lot easy to build and people are more willing to accept that you don't have ulterior motives. Has fortunately come in hand understress when supervisors have made dangerous calls and I've been able to override some decisions. And he's right, don't go looking for it, but be good and it'll find you.

[@walnergonzalez1967]

Have you added value?

[@BradPitbull]

MY BOSS SAYS I WILL NEVER BE IN CHARGE... FOR HAVING SKINNY KNEES!!!!

[@ultimatebastiaan]

The skinny knees reference is getting a little tiresome bro.

[@Xpistos510]

Yeah can we move on from the skinny knees shit? It never seemed funny to me.

[@chevchelios3904]

@@ultimatebastiaan how about noodle or baby arms, fucking love baby arms WHAT A FUNNY QUOTE, HULK - "BABY ARMS!, BABY! THOR GO, BZZZZZZ THOR STAY HA HAAA" BEST SCENE OF THE MOVIE

[@joshs8704]

THIS!! Leaders are about the team and the goal!! Not how much authority/power they get!

[@schmidtforge1946]

Jocko is the father every little boy needs

[@mrdeathclaw66]

In order to be a good leader, you need to learn to be a great follower first - heard or read this somewhere

[@medic4445]

GOT)))) wanna be a good leader someday? then learn how to follow. tywin to jaime

[@stacksmountain2893]

33°🇺🇸°.

[@SHIETson]

Jocko, how do I take charge when I’m not in charge? Jocko: you’re in charge of something..... take charge. Lol

[@cephei154]

That's the way it works.

[@artofvalor9396]

Gotta watch the know it alls who don't know s***! and the egotistical people. Oh, and the backstabbers and ass kissers. Thanks for the vid. Love the content!

[@ryanhassel5090]

Some send this to Scottie Pippin… 😝

[@kaltonian]

a good team leader doesn't really do anything apart from being the voice or point of call for the upper levels to communicate to so you can pass on to the others,

[@davidhenrie1640]

I was a step on toes Im the leader and lost some friends because of it.

[@owainp8445]

I am/was that captain America, reality check.

[@oldmate99]

you better pull your head in private

[@anttikettunen8601]

Not saying everything Jocko points out is true but he leaves out (at least to me) one very important aspect. I'm quite sure that even when he was a private, if he'd go down to tell "guys how about we do it like this", people would actually to listen to him. And most likely do what he told em to since it was obiviously smart. Not everyone has his ... charisma? Presence? Authority? What you wanna call it? You also need to be convincing.

[@jamesahern9864]

Seaman not Private, but yep

[@konstantinpakhomov3910]

This is literally what Ivan 4 did with Oprichnina

[@riccaruso7791]

I got “fired” from Schwann’s Frozen Foods cuz I made the mistake of telling the Depot Manager my major career goal there was to take his job. ~ LOL ~ Heard he got canned a few years later.

[@user-qe7bt9dz1l]

You know what my problem is by listening to people like Jocko or other inspirational people? I see a lot of people saying how he changed their life, made them a better man or a better father, etc. But the problem here is you’re not listening to yourself. Someone else’s OPINION is running your life. Life could be lived an infinite amount of different ways but you chose to let this guy or someone else tell you how to live it. You’ll lose yourself in the process, you’ll lose your identity in the process. Jocko only follows Jocko. I’m willing to bet money he doesn’t take advice from anyone but himself. So why don’t you? Trust yourself, trust your instincts, listen to that inner voice, follow your own feelings for they have the answer to your problems. You should never depend on an outside source to tell you how to live your life because they don’t know you or your life. Life spawned you here without a manual, you gotta figure this shit out yourself. You don’t need strangers telling you how to live, just figure it out yourself. What you’ll gain by doing it yourself is independence and identity. Inspirational figures like Jocko will take your identity from you. Listen to yourself. I literally read and listened to self help books and videos for 12 years STRAIGHT. I tried to take action as much as I could but that wasn’t the issue I’m talking about. The issue was that I never not once needed or used anything the self help material taught me. NONE. I found that all that helped me was my own feelings and instincts in every given situation guiding me but I always tried to remember what I heard in these kinds of motivational or informative videos and books. None of it helped. So starting today I’m gonna drop ALL THIS SHIT and listen to ME. For ME is the only one who gives a true shit how ME end up. The best advice is the simplest advice and usually it’s a universal one phrase and not a long list of 10 fucking things to remember. My universal phrase is “follow your feelings”. Your identity is at its peak when you do that and everything you do you do it because it resonates with you. You don’t do it for Jocko, you don’t do it for your parents, you do it for you. And when you do it for you, it FEELS RIGHT and as a result you’re happy with your decision. The only thing in life that matters is human emotion so it makes sense to focus on that. So the universal advice is to “follow your feelings”. The rest should fall into place. I’m done listening to other people like Jocko and advice and all that bullshit. From now on I only take advice from myself. Following your inner compass which is your own feelings. Thinking about “following your feelings” yields a different result than just implementing “following your feelings” so don’t try to reason with it. Just do it. I’m done with this shit, I’m listening to myself. That’s what I’m gonna do now.

[@abhimat]

Let things escalate a bit so that you can fill an actual void of leadership

[@IAMYETTI25]

Fuck other people toes though if they're in a leadership position and fail to lead I'm taking the reins for the team and if they get upset, they better be there next time. People realize who shows up and who doesn't

[@mrpensive7341]

The supervises at my work couldn't supervise a piss up in a bar totally useless!!