Jocko Podcast 229: Pick a Plan and GET AFTER IT. Any Good Plan Executed Boldly is Better.

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0:00: 00 - Opening
0:10:59 - General Omar Bradley's take on Leadership.
1:49:15 - Final thoughts and take-aways.
1:50:42 - How to stay on THE PATH.
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2:06:14 - Closing Gratitude

[@cthornton523]

"Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment." So wild to hear my father's oftquoted phrase in Jocko's rumbling voice... Thank you for that. I can feel him smiling from the other side. I needed that today.

[@oldschool8851]

Echo is the king of bad analogies but he keeps on rolling like a beast.

[@JojoTheMongol]

Sometimes I want Jocko to give him a bit more mic time but this podcast I just wanted him to shut up.

[@jackaubrey8184]

It does seem to be on the first hand BUT if you look deeper under the surface of his statements, he really does have the gift of simplifying the things (through movies - his passion) Jocko talks about, which some "normal" folks couldnt comprehend. Apart from that it amuses me A LOT and always bring a smile on my face during my commuting!

[@oldschool8851]

Jack Aubrey if he helps you go get man

[@BostonsF1nest]

His analogies would make more sense if he was more concise

[@jamimccormack9220]

I might be being a “yes man” for him but he’s got the more creative way of thinking.... At least he’s out there doing good things. I’m just listening...learning from both of them.

[@adamolczak5827]

Everyone pictures Echo as a weakling until they actually watch the video and find out he has two extra torsos instead of arms. Kills me everytime.

[@MrAustinStaley]

I really wish I had this guidance when I was still enlisted.

[@ericcain9951]

he is literally just repeats every age old saying there is. If you had this guidance when you were active you'd call him Joe Navy and ignore every word of it

[@terrykim2743]

u wish

[@MrAustinStaley]

@@ericcain9951 cool

[@AngryOscillator]

Well he died 1981 so I assume his book was around

[@AngryOscillator]

In fact I was just listening to an earlier Jocko Podcast were they are going on about giving their past selves good advice, it span off of 'if I knew then what I know now and Jocko observed that he had the option to know because the books and the experienced people were right there. Or something like that. It's when they are going through one of the USMC manuals. It might actually have been Ep. 81 and the serve to lead book.

[@mwhitelaw8569]

My grandfather knew Omar Bradley Didn't speak much of him other than to say He was a good leader And coming from my grandfather That's a hell of a compliment

[@fakedonttrackmevro6629]

Not a avid Listener. Glad I listen to this episode. Because I was about to legit drop 10k on a Rolex. Got allot from this thanks for saving me from from losing 10k and more importantly my helping me become more humble.

[@wewd]

The only person who should drop $10K on a Rolex is a person who wouldn't miss $10K if they spent it on a watch or a steak dinner.

[@GsOfApollo]

Thank you Jocko and everyone for all of your HARD WORK ! Let's get this done ! break through the firewall

[@matthewbrown4826]

As a leader be like a swan calm and cool on top and paddling like mad underneath

[@jeyfa1294]

Who else listens to Jocko for a long time and still looks at the bottom of the screen and ponders over those exotic names they have...jocko and echo...

[@rhallanger]

Always confuse Jocko w Drago from Rocky movies. Jocko is Americas Drago!

[@laurivaisanen6918]

I think what Echo is trying to say with mature, is that there are traits that we associate at being older/mature, and being able to articulate yourself properly is one. Jocko is exceptional at bringing ideas to proper and simple words that can be understood. There are other traits also but you can simplify them to a single word leader.

[@floyd4311]

Only watched 7 minutes and I am hooked. To hear you both discuss military officers and their history is fantastic. Standing by to get some!

[@JampackGaming707]

Thanks Jocko. Things aren’t going so well at home here & this will help take the edge off it 🙏

[@harmlessmonkey]

Thank you @echocharles! Asking the Questions we all have!

[@lifeinthejazzlane]

This is one of the most useful channels out there, because it teaches how life lessons are applied when the stakes are literally life and death. Principles and methods that hold up under that kind of pressure are clearly viable for application anywhere else in life

[@reliquiae9017]

20:50 - I think that "projecting success/confidence" is essential in leadership. You don't do it to fool other people (although people will take you more seriously), you do it for yourself. It's like JBP told us to walk upright with your shoulders back. Again, it's a balancing act. Get to equilibrium.

[@AngryOscillator]

How about just be successful and confident? To achieve either or both, you work hard. Simple as that and as hard as you choose to make it. The harder, the better. (within reason) Walking with your shoulders back is a matter of personal pride and respect. Its about being mindful of little things and choosing to hold them with good grace and composure.

[@andrabook8758]

is he out of Russia yet....bc I hear that the repirators in the hospitals are bursting into flames now and doctors are committing suicide. No worries, right?

[@samsonslocum1326]

What a way to start the day! Hooah!

[@gustavf.6067]

Thanks, Echo.

[@ZAT1playerxX13Xx]

This whole channel is gold!

[@smeech5177]

Keep striving everyone🙌🏾

[@stevetellez6616]

aye dude i love your podcasts and be safe

[@Anthony-jc1ii]

Really enjoyed this!

[@orangebanana7129]

My Goal: to run my first 25k trail race this October. My plan: to run my ass off for the next 16 weeks; 5k runs 3-4 days per week, plus a 12-16k run 1-2 times per week for 4-6 weeks. Then build up to the point where i can run 16k 3 days per week plus 1 long run (20+ km) per week, and keep it at that for the next 8-10 weeks before race day and work on my proficiency. And then go ruin the trails on race day! I want to finish in the top 10 for my distance.

[@cybersyndicate1645]

That's a really awesome review of Gen. Bradley by Gen. Patton. Great respect regardless of his personal feelings.

[@travisboothe5670]

49:15 There is so much good content in these videos 👍 "Fred over here, he's got some brain horse power!!! 🐎"

[@tooabstract1212]

Hey Jocko or Comment Section, Been watching Jockos Podcast for a couple days, and it’s really encouraged me to stay determined and continue to execute my everyday positive habits such as working out, reading, meditation and etc. Getting after it, I’ve graduated high school in 2016 and never really found what I truly wanted to do it is now 2020 and most of my fellow high school classmates have graduated from college. Leaving me behind and having regrets of not fully getting after college I’m going back in the fall and plan on absolutely crushing it. However I still feel really bad on not getting after it upon the completion of high school any advice when going back. Probably a minor issue to many just wanted some thoughts. Keep getting after it! I’m 21 years old

[@SeraphxHikaryu]

Hello friend. When I graduated high school, I too did not know what I wanted to do in life. I got into college studying as Medical Laboratories Technologist. Even when I finished that, I still felt it wasn't what I wanted in life. At age 33 I finished college yet again on a different subject, this time Radiology Technologist. So, my personal advice is, just keep trying things out and see what you like. I know people push to "get their shit together" until X years old. You don't have to. Nobody has to. Just keep trying stuff and once you find something you like, BOOM, go beast mode on it. Cheers from Greece!

[@tooabstract1212]

Vladimir Alexantrof Thankyou So Much!

[@jonnygauger2077]

Thank you for all your podcasts. They have realy helped me to have a better perspective on life. I love hearing you fellas talk I wish I would have served our country like you did but unfortunately I'm probably "to old" I do train jujitsu so we do have that in common. Someday I will come train with you.😀

[@TheRISINGSTAR35]

I start my new job in a few days.. Watching this tonight

[@wateringthefate3890]

😆 the best leaders are feared not by who they are but by what they go through most fear to go 😤

[@brandonb8879]

Jocko please ask Wes Watson to be on your podcast. You two have changed people's lives.

[@dirtymike3329]

the review of bradley is amazing

[@nantumbwelinda5446]

Much respect Gentlemen 🙏🙏🙏

[@docmax4556]

Check & thx. Strategizing Transformation. 🔥🔥🔥

[@richardhernandez1854]

Now THAT'S a review! 📈 #TopTier

[@ChiefEngineeringOfficer]

coming up with plans is the easy part allocating resources and effort is the hard part

[@user-pf4px2cn9e]

And thank you for the gold

[@nurmukhammedermekbaev8064]

Be your best!!!

[@klasnm_5364]

That ancient ego massage technique book could, IMO, have a subtitle: "Flattery will get you anywhere". Lol

[@BadassMindset]

@19:00 influencers have nurtured these exact skill sets

[@benimendoza5136]

Be like Oooooh get it baby GET IT $##@ YA

[@practicalpractitioner1014]

Echo: "tha'ts a strong statement". Jocko: "did I say it? Yes I did" Jocko says it there for it is strong lol. This cracked me up. Love your stuff man

[@isaacmendes1256]

The best pistol.

[@lanceroark6386]

When Jocko mentions Montana and you’re in Helena MT? 😎

[@yearight1205]

Any chance you got advice for how to deal with step children? Engaged and fiance has a 7 year old kid. Would love to hear you speak on the subject of how to assert your authority in that situation, making sure to get the results you want and not have marital struggles.

[@jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862]

Spend less time thinking and more time doing

[@aldaaa]

Vlad Novikov yup

[@aldaaa]

Vlad Novikov but u can execute a plan while listening this

[@troyfly71]

Not sure if I agree with the operating on lack of sleep is fine. Studies have proven over and over performance is affected not to mention the negative health effects on ones body. Being tired while on stage at a muster has no fatal consequences for mistakes. I'm not going to consistently show up to fly an aircraft load of passengers or on a mission while I'm sleep deprived. Sure, I might get away with it for years (same as a complacent attitude) but there might be one day when I need that extra mental clarity to help make a good decision to get me out of a tough situation. If i get myself killed thats on me. If I get others killed thats not right. It's my responsibility to show up stacked with every advantage I have to "win" every day. I can't hope that adrenaline will get me out of a tight spot on a daily basis. Matter of fact I would rather not have adrenaline involved to any great degree. It's easier to remain calm and "detach" without adrenaline. Sometimes it's not possible to show up well rested and I get that. But I think I owe it to others to be at the top of my game when lives are at risk so I make the attempt. Just my opinion based on 30 years of flying including a few in Iraq and Afghanistan. Awesome podcast. I wish I could have gotten all this info "back in the day"!

[@digitt2]

As I walk the path my obstacles can appear to have an element of luck but I only see that I can dodge bullets now.

[@bigkrillz7208]

You make me regret not joining when I was younger!! with your knowledge of war & management, the popularity you have would you ever run for Secretary of defense my opinion I think your what this country needs

[@Signingman]

Adam Driver would be a cool guest on here

[@Rui_Miguel_]

What happend to the thread videos? Those were some of my favs.

[@BadassMindset]

@30:00 Jocko wanted to start a podcast... He wanted to buy a tape recorder... You guys aligned - Jiu Jitsu, Echo being good at video/podcasting/etc; Jocko at extreme ownership & leading by example. Technical skills, strategies within broader strategies.

[@4everdoma]

"Character is doing the right thing when no one is looking"

[@elus1ve0ne64]

Hey guys, so what happened to no commercial breaks ? Lol

[@travisboothe5670]

New name for The thread podcast. "The Jocko Thread" I know right, super original.

[@omarhasan2083]

Omar sounds like a sick name!

[@VanTuylAjax]

So the series "The thread" has been deleted, was turning into one of my favorite ones, is this simply moved to another platform or are we SOL?

[@mattzw9340]

they are finding a new name then re-uploading, "the Thread" was taken/trademarked

[@VanTuylAjax]

@@mattzw9340 Awesome, thanks for the clarification

[@travisboothe5670]

1:25:50 Echo "ya bra if your sleep deprived bra your no good to nobody" Jocko "yaaaaaaa I'm not 100% on board with that". Check!

[@andrabook8758]

if I wasn't sleep deprived I would have never gotten through uni. or training. or anything. literally anything. so far I think 3 days is still my max for full sleep deprivation. you definitely get loopy by the 3rd day. but you can function, just not very well.

[@gb8641]

Will The Thread come back?

[@jackburnett1741]

Anyone know where all the Thread podcast videos went?

[@Canadianduke23]

Hey Jocko have your ever worked with the Canadian JTF2 or have any of them on your podcast?

[@crazymacedonianboi]

I’m in the Somalian JTFHAOAO ...Allah Akbarrrrrrrrrr! 😂

[@andrabook8758]

are you in the Canadian military?

[@Canadianduke23]

Andra Book no

[@andrabook8758]

@@Canadianduke23 why do you ask then?

[@user-pf4px2cn9e]

A good idea man whose idea reaps profit should be rewarded in an appropriate way. This benefits the executor of the idea with blessing in his future eendeavours. Basic ethics, i would think, and not generally practised.

[@user-pf4px2cn9e]

Somtimes the biggest reward to the idea man is watching the idea become a reality or a simple thank you.

[@AshishChauhan-rf5pg]

Check

[@victerditter]

I have an idea for an app that chides and scolds you in Jocko when you are working out, or especially when you miss a workout, maybe at 3:45 AM. Occasionally you might get a grunt of approval when you beat a PR or a demotivational story of despair that you must mentally overcome. I'm an idea guy.

[@gigition2405]

How do we get jocks to read one of our questions; do we just put it here on the comments.

[@vinnyvorhees]

Does anyone know why The Thread podcasts were deleted???

[@shawntrueblood2338]

He said at the end of this podcast that they have to change the name because another podcast already has "The Thread". So they will change it and put them back up.

[@JohnDoe-yu2xw]

@@shawntrueblood2338 The thread is great , the combination of big picture with on the ground perspective not to low/high up in command makes it a really interesting thread to follow.

[@firehorse_44alpha-omega]

Great news... thanks for posting....

[@BostonsF1nest]

I really enjoy the thread podcast. No opening. No ads at the end. Just straight to the point.

[@andrabook8758]

i stopped watching bc he keeps apologizing for wierd crap and I don't like that. too ambiguous in way too many places. its like he keeps getting stuff backwards. the logic is kinda loopy too. no, just no. i could kinda tolerate that kind of stuff when it wasn't about actual war topics and events. Like with some of the Peterson stuff. But in war context and stories I just can't take it. The impulse to use a very high degree of sarcasm is too great. or to edit it. Basically, i think im allergic to the ambiguity. I'm here cuz of the TedTalk. It wasn't ambiguous. I was 100% excited about the concept of "the thread", but after listening my ears were in "knots", haha. Its like when you're super excited to eat candy and then you try it and realise....you're super allergic to this particular brand. I usually don't do a full 180 but in this case....full 180.

[@l0rd_of_hollows681]

Holy shit now I want a Merc...

[@aktobepat]

Where is the "The Thread"?

[@benimendoza5136]

Say good job

[@markdlt2989]

Do all tough guys swear? Is that a prerequisite to confidence or an elite frogman, leader? What foundation does Jocko build on?

[@persepolis0219]

Ideas are matches that light fires. Without acknowledging the inspiration or the source of the idea, or to claim full credit for the creation/ execution is amount to intellectual dishonesty. Regardless of anyone's (Echo's strong feeling) that fact will not change.

[@cr-nd8qh]

Im the best at leading.

[@user-pf4px2cn9e]

Rewarding an idea man is not about the idea man. Rewarding the idea man is about the executor of the idea...he receives benefit BY rewarding the idea man. Sort of like the blessing given to Abraham in the bible...those who bless you will be blessed. And remember, Avraham led an army...

[@user-pf4px2cn9e]

Brain horse power. Good one.

[@THEOfficialJR]

If only more politicians listened or became aware of this piece because it may resonate - or it might hit too close to home (especially that sick leader bit).

[@skutterbuster666]

Anybody else watch these Jocko Podcasts and think "Even though Echo is JACKED and a BJJ black belt, and would beat down 95% of people watching this.……...Jocko would maul him" ??? LOL

[@dillonaustin9652]

Full support man. F KZbin. I'll be Following you on Spotify

[@WritaFlo309]

Weakness to have strawberry-Molk @ midnight 😂

[@CalvinJGreen]

53:20 Hmmm Steven Crowder!

[@thehammerofzuess]

Anyone know the cartoon he’s talking about around the 15:30 mark

[@capncharlie7894]

A Merc is a Mercury

[@davidgreen40]

The best plan that "staff officer in your head" can come up with is "Listen to Jocko. Act on what he says. Now."

[@benjaminrogoff4195]

Just call it "Pulling the thread" and give us the next 40 episodes.

[@SunnytheWeim]

I was in a team surrounded by "yes" men. I came in from a different place and immediately saw the group think and tried to bring a different perspective. I was almost shot on sight. These power structures that people create for themselves are dangerous. Do not harm your career by getting around these situations. Try like mad to ask good enough questions in the interview process to determine if this is what you are about to walk into. Avoid like the plague.

[@jul6956]

Anybody know where I can watch The Thread podcast that was deleted

[@marcusofthestoneage]

2:00:20

[@andrabook8758]

aparently he's re-uploading it under a different name. I vote for "The Backwards". hehe he

[@aquilo1714]

So, does anyone here know why The Thread podcasts were taken down?

[@SHINYxCHROME]

that's G14 classified bud

[@tomas.bednar]

From youtube? I still got it on Google Podcasts

[@Xanthrochroid]

2:00:25 It’s returning under a new TBD name due to a conflict with another podcast by the same name.

[@aquilo1714]

MALL Nice. Thanks.

[@richardprice9730]

Incredible Jocko as always , spot on ! In the Town of Spring hill they don't sleep ezzy , often the earth will tremble and roll my all time fav folk song . 6 mins in must go for a walk lots happening new job MH( ala NHS) and some on line training soon , but lovely Jocko so not only are you a man to look to but you understand maturity when it comes down to it , the "mission" is paramount and the safety of personnel at getting job done , I love the for ......Army ( surprise surprise)! Bradley sounds very intelligent and Paton a right c... Yep Rigth again I am instinctively an ideas discussion exploration man not a practical DIY er Leaders Must be DIY , DIY , DIY through and through , but when it comes to ideas put me in a room with Einstein or Darwin or St Jof Cr and I'm away from what if , and explore analyze, question and then ah ha , remember guys 14 phoning me how do did you sove that equation or complex geometric problem look is easy , come exam they were a bit lost though. Need a walk its been a busy morning already God bless Jocko ... ( sir... just teasing )

[@DIRKCHRISTIAN]

sand and metal Mölk 😅

[@sgriffin8560]

Apple, then IBM, then all PCs with the icons and the mouse (any type of modern GUI)... this was not their idea. It was made by Xerox. And then Xerox got frustrated and bored with the lack of traction, and they abandoned it, and Apple picked it up and ran. BOOM. Public domain from deliberate failure, baby.

[@theiggles]

Jocko watches Project Runway? 🤣🤣🤣

[@oliverhantu910]

Re: Ego Massage, Anybody watch the McNamara podcast? I felt like McNamara and Jocko weren't on the same wavelength, their approaches are completely different; I didn't feel like Jocko condoned many aspects of McNamara's story, but didn't shut him down. He cut the podcast off at two hours, where he often goes to 3 or 4 hours.

[@TheDestrab]

Maybe we don't need a Molk that tastes bad, just one with so much spice that it HURTS to take it.

[@diyonisis7790]

Sounds like he's describing the Winkelvoss twins versus Zuckerberg

[@arikkatzenberg4498]

0:06

[@callumpinfold3073]

Get some . Liberty or death

[@j.r.b2329]

22:27 - 22:57

[@joshualockey5625]

Jocko and Echo. Have you warriors ever wanted to have an everyday guy on? There's nothing special about me... As in I have no medals worth speaking of. But I have a few great stories (IMO) FUNNY more than anything. I can't compete with most guys on your podcast, but we'll have a laugh

[@aarondawg6820]

Why has the subject of covid 19 been ignored?

[@ScarrDawg]

Echo and Lee Syatt sound exactly the same in their voice but they’re the complete opposite from eachother lmao

[@BradPitbull]

Where will jocko and echo be when the Corona civil war begins???? Freeeeeedooooommmm!!!!

[@MrPlatano11]

Very very soon there will be a battalion sized army of people who can squat 8000 pounds and that will be very scary to deal with 😏

[@thewize]

Wait, they pulled The Thread...

[@chadwilson2091]

Jocko needs to let echo run the podcast for a bit, and run for some political position, we need some serious change in this country rn