Jocko Podcast 80 with Echo Charles - Musashi, "The Book of Five Rings"

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0:00:00 - Opening
0:07:51 - Musashi, "The Book of Five Rings"
0:49:40 - Normal Face.
2:18:26 - Support, Cool Onnit, JockoStore stuff, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), The Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual, and The Muster 003.
2:38:44 - Closing Gratitude

[@miya6008]

Jocko covering musashi’s words of instruction on the arts of war.. is by far the coolest damn thing I’ve ever heard

[@gnomes6342]

Not the art of war btw, it’s the book of five rings

[@miya6008]

@@gnomes6342 I completely blanked out on that tbh

[@miya6008]

@@gnomes6342 I said arts of war, I completely forgot about The Art of War when I made the comment

[@Uhfffyeah]

​@miya6008 Not necessarily war. Art of strategy, which includes war but also normal life

[@AntonioRonde]

THIS SHOULD BE GIVEN CAREFUL CONSIDERATION

[@sgspartan3353]

GOOD.

[@outboundflight4455]

This requires further practice.

[@707josh]

This must be studied will

[@redditsubcultureking6399]

I’m at work rn my stomach hurts

[@jghotier167]

I LOVE LAMP

[@joetapout]

I have been wishing for this .Book of 5 rings is one of the most important and valuable book for a man to read.Now all I want from life is for Jock and Echo Charles to break down Meditations .

[@bennettprudhomme]

That'd be a good one!

[@dotdotdotdotdash]

Hope you got the book

[@bga_29]

I really believe zen buddhism, bushido, and stoicism can all change one's life. So insightful given their age

[@BostonsF1nest]

Christianity first and foremost

[@buckets3628]

@@BostonsF1nest absolutely not

[@amberherddog8061]

@@BostonsF1nest agreed 🔥...

[@Kryptdegen]

@buckets 36 lmaooo. I agree with you tho. That's all you need Christianity isn't needed. I'll add machiaveli the prince and art of war to that list of things

[@iammicah895]

Stoïcism and Taoïsm for me.

[@shannonpinion5729]

“As to methods, there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson.

[@coolvania]

I don't always click on KZbin notifications but when I do, it's for the Jocko podcast.

[@coolvania]

Mindful Seeker Olive Garden...

[@coolvania]

Mindful Seeker Seven. Butthole.

[@coolvania]

Mindful Seeker It's a meme that was popularized by Brian Redban from the Joe Rogan Experience - old school JRE fans will recognize them. Check out an "Oh Brian compilation" if you want to laugh at Redban's random remarks.

[@thefinalgrind]

SiempreChido I've had to turn them off..... I've found myself scratching at the phone like a crackhead on Mondays while anticipating Wednesday. It's gotten bad.....

[@theetiologist9539]

pushup game: drop for ten whenever he says "back to the book"

[@HashFace253]

Like 150 in the first 45 minutes dayumn (not that im doing them)

[@romegavadquez6310]

Back to the book

[@bigdata8078]

@grant tollison same😂

[@sirsupesafro7637]

27:08 made me lowkey peeved as I hit the ground.

[@sirsupesafro7637]

360 total. Not gonna lie, when he put that book down, I smiled a little on the inside.

[@msgflava]

The passion with which Jocko describes cracking his kids with foam pipes...priceless.

[@PULAG]

It's about a far as you're allowed to go these soft days..

[@Sirenity01]

@@PULAGyou not lying man. My pops used to throw my ass in the pool and uppercut my chest growing up lol nigga like 240lbs. Tell you what though, I’m 170 natural and guys his size don’t hurt me. Nowadays a kid will cry abuse and get the parents arrested.

[@premo8564]

@@PULAG the one guy who misses physically abusing children

[@alejandroblanco7369]

It’s funny as heck lol by cracking he means the bonk lol it’s a hollow tube that goes bonk lol

[@dilly2000]

Audible needs to hire jacko to read their library of 240,000 books. Please get after it bucko

[@Jordan882007]

Back Health 101 I agree. There is no audio of musashi be awesome if jocko read it.

[@InviteTheLightReadings]

@@Jordan882007 Was thinking the same thing. Let's write audible and see if it's possible.

[@waqidj]

Back Health 101 he would charge an amount that would never make it profitable lmao.

[@stevencrow5462]

Naaaa sucks at accents

[@zen-ventzi-marinov]

bucko

[@christopherrobbin847]

"You're gonna end up at walmar... Somewhere you dont want to be"

[@BostonsF1nest]

Lmao I caught that too

[@WellPsyched]

"when you sense a deadlock, you gotta make a move before you become stagnant" - Immediately pauses the video and gets some work done!

[@AngryOscillator]

Was the work in question writing that comment? 😊

[@CHEESYHEAD684]

Musashi invented his dual wield technique when he was being ganged up on by more than 1 opponent and improvised on the spot and created magic.

[@JoseMolina-jz9hh]

Defined victory in battle and in life

[@razklein7743]

4 years later - this video only has 195k views. I am going to take it to 200k single handedly because I'll watch this so many times over.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Raz. 6.3k views today

[@JoseMolina-jz9hh]

301k views today 🤺

[@codylaxton3287]

Solid gold. This episode should be given careful consideration... 👊

[@amberherddog8061]

Can you pllz explain

[@marlinbethea-gullap4666]

oh shit! miyamoto musashi!

[@KenobiStark1]

This is Jocko Podcast, a whetstone for the mind

[@DWhite-qp4rc]

"The only easy day was yesterday"

[@andres81100]

man I love this show, like medicine for the mind and soul .

[@kronoscamron7412]

This book is a masterpiece, a book to live by, you must appreciate this.

[@sci-clops5307]

We should all start following Jock and Echo around when they travel just like the deadheads used to follow the Grateful Dead. Everywhere they stop, we'll set up outdoor gyms, sell workout stuff, wear all kinds of black workout clothes, play hardcore music, and generally Get After It. We'll bootleg their speeches and put them up on KZbin. Of course, our daily routines will be starting promptly at 4 A.M. ...

[@austin2466]

Sci- Clops idk about you all but I'm gonna GET AFTER IT

[@papaw2937]

I like this plan!

[@teshomacalkins3257]

Check✔

[@ezap8618]

I know a guy..

[@joepesh3648]

you should start doing audio books Jocko :p

[@orangeiceice12]

At least an extreme ownership audiobook

[@pepetenpiku9953]

@Ryan Lewis any audio books fantasy sci fi the way he reads is fantastic

[@timr8456]

13:42 “The martial way of life practiced by warriors is based on excelling others in anything and everything” 38:07 rhythm, pace, tempo, being late 41:21 “do not do anything useless” (essentialism) 55:12 “a specialty of martial arts is to see that which is far away - closely and to see that which is nearby from a distance.” (detachment and panoramic vision) 1:03:12 “fixation is the way to death, fluidity is the way to life” 1:09:47 prioritize and execute 🔥 2:09:41 “resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for one’s self or others”

[@TheBlueskyson]

Thanks Tim. Appreciate it. ty boys for gr8 vid and thanks Mr Musashi. Wise words for life

[@timr8456]

Another gem 35:56 “You should not have any special fondness for a particular weapon, or anything else for that matter. Too much is the same as not enough. To entertain likes and dislikes is bad for both commanders and soldiers. Pragmatic thinking is essential.”

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@timr8456 good work again Timbo

[@johndardani9224]

Thank you for that!!!!

[@shannonpinion5729]

Mushin literally means the “mind without mind”, and it is commonly called “the state of no-mindedness”. Mushin is the essence of Zen and Japanese martial arts.

[@robwalsh9843]

"Too many mind.....mind sword, mind opponent, mind people watching......too many mind, no mind"

[@robinsarchiz]

”Mushin” means ”no mind”. ”Mushin no shin” means ”mind without mind”. Yes, I am ”that guy”.

[@AwakenZen]

Wu wei

[@ADGO]

I love this podcast. So many great books introduced, and Jocko's reading brings them to life.

[@Tactical_DZ]

This is my favorite episode. It is something I come back to and listen to because I reflect on these teachings daily and hearing others talk about it in detail is cool. Peace.

[@MrShark731]

this was the best gripping episode I genuinely enjoyed of all Jocko podcast. Thanks a lot.

[@carlosbravo6282]

I could listen to jocko podcast all day he's the master of wisdom

[@davidkeel5062]

That's it. I'm playing "normal face" with the fellas at work tomorrow

[@coolvania]

Echo's laugh never fails to crack me up 😂😂

[@letsgosean]

Great discussion! Thank you, Jocko!

[@arthurphiladelpho]

Good evening, Echo.

[@tazdvl11]

most defiinitely the best discussion and very cool and efficient commentary about the book. fascinating

[@Scottish-Batman]

So blessed for this! ^^ Thank you!!

[@americanmambi]

loving these book-casts you guys been doing

[@alexskywalker4888]

one of my faves. great read and audiobook version is also great!

[@goukhanakul]

36:27 thank you jocko for this honest gem of accountability! Mahalo from hawaii brother!

[@andrewreid9027]

Thanks Echo & Jocko, brilliant, serious, really funny, always useful nuggets for life... Look forward to the next Podcast...

[@Rhymer3]

Read this book when i was 15, best podcast ive ever heard

[@emilianocorradi4079]

Really awesome... Guys, Thank you so much for this!

[@ksiddharth1472]

Amazing podcast. Im slowly getting on the warpath. Thank you jocko and echo.

[@johngarry3723]

And so one of the modern figures I find most inspiration into as an adult, studies the antique figure which most influenced me as a child.

[@AsdeEspadas.Fernando]

Just got this book. Of course, i need a Jocko Podcast before diving in.

[@RBRTSWORLD]

YES. i saw this book on the website and was wondering when it would be uploaded!! GET AFTER IT

[@anastasi5946]

These guys are authentic!

[@iggyspirit]

This is pretty cool, i read it a few times and yet keep hearing new things over and over again...

[@dogestranding5047]

That rhythm stuff from 38:07 also applies to Olympic Fencing. If someone has a predictable rhythm or tempo in their footwork, you can easily disrupt them and make a touch.

[@leeming1317]

How do you counter their rythem do you make a feint which stutters their predictable breaks and find the opening on loose foot foot?

[@nowthisisgaming117]

much needed jocko, thank you for the restful read brother

[@patrickkelligan2875]

I loved that book (Musashi). As soon as you used the name Takezo... I knew what it was.

[@wpb5876]

As a big follower of Jocko and Echelon Front, and also a big fan of Musashi Miyamoto, this is very very awesome. Can't believe I didn't discover this earlier! Thank you for uploading!

[@JaketheJust]

I’m going to reread Book of Five Rings. Listening to this podcast has given me a new perspective of the book and start practicing a warrior mindset in my life over and over again

[@Sebastian-pb9hm]

Incredible episode, thank you guys.

[@TheTocix]

Jocko Podcast 100!!! I'll be looking forward to hear it. Thank you and....Keep GETTING AFTER IT

[@Dean.AlAmriki]

TheTocix it was 4 hours of GETTING AFTER IT

[@joshslavin5103]

I LOVE that jocko dropped a William Blake quote in there. This is epic.

[@kaltonian]

When i read the 5 spheres, what i learnt from it was to harness understanding, once you understand something then you can do it, look at a something and truly understand

[@06livefast]

Favourite podcast, favourite book.. Good evening, let's get after it

[@fewhavestrength]

listened to the audio book, it's amazing!

[@borisstoyanov3337]

This was incredibly insightful. Jacko did a great job with this

[@cmdctrl4292]

Just commenting to support the podcast. I enjoyed this one, ty. Good job reading this one Jocko, it was faster, no over extended pauses, good stuff.

[@menwithven8114]

I have been subscribed since the 1st podcast and i have to say i love how the "banter" between echo and jocko has developed. Well done guys

[@vaudemu2263]

They have become more comfortable on set for sure.

[@ddbruni77]

Tremendous job men. Thank you.

[@BradPitbull]

JOCKO + ECHO = TRUTH

[@scottbredemann2963]

Excellent podcast topic, loved the book but Jocko's reading and understanding add another element.

[@huansitoaguilar9405]

Respect , One of the favorite books.

[@paragon1782]

I just finished this book lol great timing.

[@jv1846]

Ive been waiting for this so long

[@samnaghavi9775]

can someone explain the first rule off dokkodo "accept everything the way it is" how does it apply to things like oppression how to accept oppression the way it is? cause I believe it means accept that oppression exists and accept it's a negative entity and needs to be dealt with but I read on different articles it means accept things and do not struggle to change things because it will take your peace away from you.

[@dakanthony8011]

Hey Jocko and Echo, Love the podcast and Jocko love the books you have written by yourself and with Leif, thank you for those resources, thank you for this podcast and thank you most importantly for your service! Can you make a clip of "normal face"? Love the whole podcast and that part as a parent really makes me connect to another level hearing your life as a dad. Love it all thank you!

[@XiaolinDraconis]

I fell asleep to this book, woke up with a podcast on pause about the book... Awesome.

[@Paul1970]

Another fantastic book and podcast. Now whenever I read a book, I imagine the narrator's voice is Jocko.

[@salad75]

Awesome podcast, Jocko - "Take your time and hurry up" is what you're looking for in the ONNIT ad toward the end there... :)

[@BostonsF1nest]

This episode is absolutely terrific

[@TXSuplex]

I came to hear echo giggle

[@CodyBunker]

jocko is my spirit animal.

[@hobbsmakescomics]

1:06:40 ... I had to stop and listen to this bit several times... This one stopped me in my tracks and its something that I need to work on a lot. "You are thinking defensively when you should almost always be thinking offensively." I do this at work, I unload trucks and stock shelves, I am constantly worried about doing things in order to get out on time when I should be just focused on getting the work done.

[@MSR1187]

This podcast was f****** amazing

[@dilly2000]

Thumbs up before watched.

[@masonfrancis7221]

Just read the book a few days ago. I’m glad to hear your take on it.

[@TheFactorySealedCollector.]

One of the best military podcasts to this day

[@kriskollar2336]

I needed this

[@thomasb8733]

I love their thoughts on how this applies to jiu-jitsu. Really great listen and an amazing book

[@brandondillman2384]

Great podcast. Broke things down very intelligently.

[@jacobsmith5669]

niiiice i've been waiting for this one

[@haggus71]

I love the Eiji Yoshikawa novel. The transformation of Musashi Miyamoto is beautifully told.

[@ashager]

In reference to Jocko talking about using the pipe insulation as a toy sword with his kids, here is a life hack for you that I discovered years ago: get a piece of it from Home Depot, and cut it into sections just big enough to cover the sharp corners of your bedframe and tape them there. You can just about kick those things as hard as you can and you will never stub your toe. It's so great.

[@JoseMolina-jz9hh]

Great tip! Toe tip. Tip: toe. If you will. Lol

[@Sleepy_zzzzz]

Balance is such a powerful ally.

[@rockeaterfungi]

Echo really is lucky for this mentorship. But I bet Jocko would say he was lucky

[@firehorse_44alpha-omega]

Top tier Jocko Podcast.... Book of Five Spheres. Most excellent tips to live the WAY and practice the artless art daily. Thanks for grinding out the tome by Musashi Jocko. All new insight third time around.

[@Jason-mx8dl]

Jocko podcast is fantastic. This does not need to be considered closely.

[@orangeiceice12]

i like that boy echo... he's quiet, but he's always got some intelligent shit to say

[@heavenhell5909]

This inn my opinion has been a very enjoyable pod cast.

[@tristankempton2263]

The gentle way to self submission. Look within for true validation.

[@USMANUNCHAINED]

Dokkodo 1- accept everything just the way it is 2- do not seek pleasure for its own sake 3- do not under any circumstances depend on a partial feeling 4- think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world 5- be detached from desire your whole life long 6- do not regret what you have done 7- never be jealous 8- never let yourself be saddened by a separation 9- resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for yourself nor others 10- do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love 11- in all things have no preferences 12- be indifferent to where you live 13- do not outside the taste of good food 14- do not hold on to possessions you no longer need 15- do not act following customary beliefs 16- do not collect weapons or practice with weapons behind what is useful 17- do not fear death 18- do not seek to possess goods or fiefs for your old age 19- respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help 20- you may abandon your body but your just preserve your honour 21- never stray from the way Respect to Myamoto Musashi and big thanks to this episode of the Jocko Podcast… Back to the book

[@CaptainCowboy476]

Thanks for this.

[@Daycros]

I've been waiting for this.

[@snickzonesnickzone5242]

I had no idea jocko knew about Musashi this is awesome

[@sunriseeternity300]

Thank you for reading this book. Much better then audiobook

[@fredfalgiano7481]

FINALLY! A woodworking analogy! Keep it up guys. This is the good stuff.

[@ronaldolio76]

It's like buy being 100% committed to the path of the warrior, he gained a total understanding of that path and he can see how it applies to all paths people can follow, it's not the path you take it's how you walk it.

[@AndrewMLangton]

As a kid from Rochester I LOVE that you are using Kodak film!

[@andrewreid9027]

Hagakure by Tsunetomo would be another good one if you have'nt already covered it..

[@albertbecerra]

Or the unfettered mind by takuan soho

[@ericb2409]

Both excellent choices.

[@HistoryWolfCZ]

Yeah, Hagakure is a great book. But there's a one big problem: Yamamoto Tsunetomo never was in a battle or in fight or death duel. He had no credit to do some critisism he did in the book, for example critisism of 47 Ronin. He even did not commit seppuku although almost the whole book is about that. Still a great book about bushido to read. I've read it many times and it helps me a lot.