Jocko Willink & Ryan Holiday talk Stoicism, Resiliency, and Learning New Skills.

Jocko Willink is a retired naval officer who served in the Navy SEALs. He is host of the Jocko Podcast and co-author of Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership. In this video, Ryan Holiday and Jocko discuss Stoicism, Resiliency, Learning New Skills, and more.
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[@matejkeka3697]

Ryan talked about it from more theoretical/philosophical point of view and Jocko was more of practitioner going straight to the point. Its amazing to see this kind of conversation happening! Great work! Keep it up!

[@admirallightningbolt]

@2:52 “It’s hard to do worse than Jocko’s stuff” 😂 burn!

[@joakas1986]

2:38 that part about feeling " I do have to... I don´t feel like I´ve done anything great " that hitted me... there´s always something else to do/master

[@AdamEstes-x1l]

Thanks discipline equates freedom

[@hasdrubal121]

What is really eating me at the moment is that Society has decided that we must all curl up into a ball and cry that we are victims. I want to just live my life without obviously crazy dictates from others.

[@centaurlogic5155]

It starts with initiative of the self, community is describing a whole in society. Stoicism is about practically inputting lessons into life but nothing changes if nothing ever gets started so start with you and lead by example. Part of being a stoic is realizing you can't control others but you can hold up a sign and say I'm doing what is righteous would you like to make this society a better place too?

[@hissyfitz7890]

@@centaurlogic5155 - Well said. ❤️‍🩹

[@atotalwanka]

That's solely your perception and who you choose to listen to.

[@hasdrubal121]

@@atotalwanka but as you can take from my comment I'm not buying into the narrative they're selling.

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

I love this-reminds me of Robert Solow's "learn by doing". Classical and timeless wisdom.

Background music is absolutely gorgeous, get it back please

[@BrendanEvan]

Anyone else notice the distinct lack of ads on this video? Thanks Ryan! Edit 12.17.20: aaand now there’s an ad

[@arknal]

He chose not to monetized his channel.

[@hecateswolf6007]

I have and its fantastic and the teachings are superb

[@beammeupscottie7042]

Yeah...KZbin Premium. 😁

[@53af00d]

There's an ad half way through

[@BrendanEvan]

@@53af00d KZbin just recently rolled out a decision to automatically place ads in people’s videos whether they want them there or not, including people (like me) that aren’t even monetized. Annoying.

[@elainealdridge7178]

Cheerleading is an activity in which the participants cheer for their team as a form of encouragement. It can range from chanting slogans to intense physical activity. It can be performed to motivate sports teams, to entertain the audience, or for competition.

[@michaelp8823]

Omg! I’ve been waiting for you two to get together! Yes!!!

[@bettermanchannel770]

Discipline 🤘🔥

[@TonyCook7]

Same!!! 2 of my favorites hell yeah!

[@uckjoebiden9232]

It's like Titties and beer. Perfect match.

[@chocobicho8172]

he uploaded in his podcast with him like 3 weeks ago

[@re1v3r]

I'm a YUGE Jocko fan. I love this vid

[@shanemckenzie8681]

I think the kind of life I’ve lived will serve me as a older Nursing student. Crazy!

[@jrg_lmnop]

The collaboration I’ve been waiting for!

[@chuey1988]

4:40 Epic quote!

[@patrickwilliamscoaching788]

Needed this today fellas. Thank you both for what you do.

[@emotionalignition]

Great podcast episode. Jocko is always so on point and candid.

[@victoriaramirez5985]

Q

[@garydickens6132]

Hey my luck ran out! Love this guy!

[@DrengrMike]

You seem to be looking for the secret while Jocko is just living in the simple.

[@JakeHawken]

hahaha yes

[@bigern182]

You must of just heard of Ryan Holiday today..........

[@DrengrMike]

@@bigern182 yeah just realized he's a writer always looking for the secret to success

[@f.michaelbremer-cruz2708]

Thanks for sharing this. I appreciated how Mr. Willnik shared his path and how Stoic philosophies became apparent to him before he ever read a single word on the topic. It just illustrates how universal so much of it is to our daily lives. Watching he and Mr. Holiday have such an engaging conversation was time well spent, in my view. :)

[@tedalexander5263]

Thanks men! Crushed it

[@henchgamer6996]

Awesome podcast. Thank you

[@bigern182]

Just when I thought I couldn't have any more respect for Jocko, he goes and says he also was disappointed with Metallica selling out for the Black album! Total respect!!!💯

[@friedrich9607]

It's nice to see you interviewing someone that isn't a leftist for once, diversity of thought is always good. #DisciplineIsFreedom

[@StoicEvolution1]

Seneca: "Ignorance is the cause of fear."

[@MichaelJames707]

Freaking epic, this collaboration is bliss.

[@LookAtDat4ss]

hell yeah man

[@Amor-Fati.]

I am learning it's all about how we react, it has changed me.. Black flag is big difference than SABBATH.. war pigs is commercialized but is what we are seeing now. Truth

[@nickgrant9576]

2:49-2:53 Accidental burn? 😂

[@darrenmalbut8499]

Yeah, Ouch! :P

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

Yeah damnn lol

[@eealec2138]

Ha!

[@akshay777able]

Do one interview with david goggins.

[@deathlarsen7502]

Gimme a break like everyone who was a seal spec forces is a superman. Then why didn't they win a gold medal in any Olympic sport? More unique

[@joshkennedy2121]

Death Larsen you alright man? You’re good enough.

[@janelperez9726]

Need to learn something new every single day,just a foreign word would doit today.Have fun kids.

[@chantaledaudelin]

This is powerful to think about, this is helping me move forward. Thank you.

[@ahl4203]

Jocko : The modern stoic

[@ric9759]

Is it possible to think, progress, be successful and happy, to live life without relying on militaristic analogies and perspectives?

[@joeicamelu8606]

Jocko doesn’t practice stoicism, stoicism practices Jocko

[@rickybushy]

Have always thought Jocko is very stoic 🙏

[@joakas1986]

accidentaly stoic is still stoic...

[@joedavis4150]

... Thank you. It is nice to watch two men who aren't afraid to communicate with each other.

[@tangoleftist7792]

Great episode. The scariest part of my transition was the not having a job immediately. I still had the mindset that I had to work FOR someone.

[@robertsellsatl]

"it's hard to do worse than jocko" means that there's nothing worse than jocko.

[@kenseijoe666]

this channel is so much better when the focus is just on Stoicism and not a political ideology, Jocko is great

[@arknal]

Unfortunately, Stoicism overlaps with politics because the Stoic owes its duty to the state. But I agree that some of his videos about politics have been utter garbage like the one about statue removal.

[@roxikoko3744]

Agree.

[@DomenicoSolazzo]

I really was looking forward to this collaboration!! Great video!

[@hawkeyelegend2039]

Jocko and Ryan together is one of the most important and awesome video I have seen in my entire life!!!

[@bettermanchannel770]

🔥🔥

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Going places...DISCIPLINED

[@vetiarvind]

Wow Ryan holiday really resonated with me at 24:00. It's kind of funny he was talking about convergent evolution, I'm from India and I think so alike to him in terms of putting projects in timelines in a manner as to mitigate the effect of outcomes of the previous ones.

[@spearfish]

Hard to do worse?

[@Juntxo1]

Would El Cid be considered a stoic?

[@VisualVortexArtStudio]

I think Ryan meant its hard to do better than jockos stuff at the beggining as opposed to hard to do worse.

[@hecateswolf6007]

Extremely interesting and enriching talk. Thanks very much.

[@colesimkin-boyar3561]

Lol 2:50 “ it’s hard to do worse than Jocko’s stuff”

[@LookAtDat4ss]

haha i loved the bit when the discussion transmuted into talking smack on black album - such a typical thing for metalheads. brilliant video part 2 coming up???

[@DavidS11]

Really enjoyed this podcast, hope you have him again in the future

[@chxseventura]

You guys talking about the world kicking our asses connected to something I just talked with my family about in the Bible. The flood does not come because god is malice, it comes because you are doing things that cause it knowingly. You and jocko tel people to turn around and face their own inner hell and put out the fires

[@jzen1455]

Jocko pumps me up, but his level of discipline and resolve makes him seem like an alien that I can't relate to. Only a tiny percentage of men can make if through Navy SEALS training. I still think he provides great advice, but I just find it more difficult to implement his advice than advice from a mere mortal .

[@mannyfox8089]

Good points. Totally valid. Can you do some of what he says and build on it slowly? Jocko was once mortal too right? ;)

[@deliap.8456]

Reading this all I could hear was Goggins talking about people trying to dismiss what he does as something extra or special to give themselves a pass and excuse not to. In reality, Jocko (and Goggins) go to the bathroom just like we do. There is nothing impossible about discipline. I think its a matter of aligning your thoughts, actions, words and decision with who you say you want to be and go where you say you want to go. Self-sabotage and laziness are real. Don't be a contradiction to yourself and don't make Jocko out to be unattainable to let your ego off the hook. Get Some and Get After It you can totally do anything you want to.

[@philosophicalinquirer312]

@@deliap.8456 Quite agree. I read Marcus Aurelius and take what can from it, step by step. Its not like I am an Emperor of Rome fighting the Gauls during 15yrs of Plague. Marcus Aurelius might just seem as Alien. ...but, he was human, all too human.

[@mannyfox8089]

@@deliap.8456 reminded me of that too, Delia. Seeing what David looked like before he "transformed" has been a powerful mental imagery for me.

[@deliap.8456]

@Tony discipline will get you to acheive your task. Their training is not on my plate. But that mentality is what we can all use to tackle and accomplish what is on front of you that you say you want.

[@josephclark5414]

Does anybody know the conversation Ryan is talking about with the Professor who teaches children about classics??? What is her name??? Thanks!

[@josephclark5414]

@@RyanHolidayYT Great! Thank you so much!!!

[@edwintepuendikum3527]

Thanks so much Discipline is freedom

[@Someone-nv1cj]

2:50 Hard to do worse than jocko's stuff. Lol

[@RenZoneNL]

please upload this on apple podcasts as well!

[@grantegginton251]

Awesome interview Ryan. Jocko is the real deal!

[@shinelover9179]

It's a good time to get another opinion from people that are knowing how to give agood advice

[@stephr9859]

You’re still Lieutenant Dan-Forrest Gump

[@brunosoaresrodrigues8957]

I thought this would be much more interesting than it actually was.

[@karenseibert5214]

Penultimate means second to last - is that what you meant?

[@TheAnniegoo]

I wondered that too.

[@charlesbourgoigne2130]

Do you know that the character of Hannibal Lector is an excellent stoic? So what made him different from Marcus Aurelius?

[@warrenpabbott]

He ate people.

[@sahilnambisan2942]

@@warrenpabbott 😂😂😂

[@tyronetownsend251]

@@warrenpabbott Nailed it!

Diet

[@tblightningbolt8902]

Is Ryan still crying because his dad voted for Trump?

[@SFRB1187]

Two of my favorite people, absolutely amazing. 👍

[@JohnDoe-zz7on]

Been kicking As##% since I got out of the military. But ive gotten lazy and now Im just coasting. Then again, i think ive been coasting all my life. Full time coaster.

[@carlosarchuleta62]

Iron Maiden got me very interested in history too!!!

[@leeboriack8054]

Great collaboration. Glad it found me.

[@michaelserrano4412]

Iron Maiden, Motorhead. Covers coming soon. Play Guys

[@JOReview]

your kidding me! two of my favorite youtube personalities and authors come together in one video to talk on the virtues i live my life by! awesomeness x1000! kudus you Ryan and Jocko!

[@bmtrueblood]

My worlds colliding. So glad this happened

[@alexsveles343]

Stoicism has a big impact on the russians

[@christinagurchinoff1517]

My line is, ***The obstacle is where real life happens*** Being truley humble is key for me. I must admit to my innermost being that I have to accept the situation as it is. Then I have to apply my best thinking to this situation whatever it is. A lot of times it's requiring that I made a mistake this time around, admit this to myself. I AM responsible no matter what. Whether my mistake or the pandemic that happens. How can I fix it? How can I make this better? I'm not talking about material wealth or that type of success. But inner happiness and fulfillment. First, do no harm. I start there in my interactions. Most of the time, I manage to come out the other side feeling a great sense of accomplishment, I feel a sense that I did good and during that journey I've touched other people's lives and hopefully added something good to their lives and to the greater good of the world, too, I hope. In my own little way, in my little piece of the planet. And that's really what's most important to me.

[@Lisbetmaximaminimic]

Yes. Pure, simple true ; to accept the situation as it is, to do our best and carry on. Thanks!

[@hogey74]

5:50 the human factors of the fork tailed doctor killer, right here. Accomplished people buying into a different area of knowledge and thinking their skills will just transfer. Physics had a word with them. I nearly did the same thing with motor bikes in my early 20s.

[@Self-DisciplineSelf-Expression]

Thank you both.

[@Ofthegirl09]

If John Krasinski and Jerry Seinfeld had a kid, it would be this guy..

[@chas7618]

Shout-out to Iron maiden and motor head 🤘

[@digitt2]

I will remain UNBROKEN!

[@Mercy-lb5rq]

Can a nerd can a freak can somebody nobody notices and definitely could be invisible scholar of these teachings no one sees be cool. does one has to look like these projections mirrored as heroes, all appearing to be angry at something.. Words of Wisdom •I come from nowhere • I'm going nowhere •I am nothing •• within these words one finds power The neighborhood idiot

[@mjwall1986]

Been waiting for you two to join forces! Knew it was only a matter of time. Thanks for the wisdom! 👊🏼

[@DrBernardMambwe]

Thank you

[@cdrtej]

Meaningwave exists

[@strategysprints]

Loved the interview. Well done guys!

[@evfast]

Although the stories of Lewis Puller and Jim Sursely appear to be parallel examples of two people with catastrophic injuries who differ in their approaches to addressing the same issues, that is only superficially accurate. To compare one life to another on a narrow set of criteria and judge them based on the tangible "success" of each is a flawed method of interpreting what success is in something as complex as life. For that method to give a useful insight it would require an accounting of a near infinite number of variables in the entirety of each person's experience. Not only is that information unknowable to an observer but also to the individuals themselves.

[@Omar31587]

When life puts you in a tough situation. Don't say "why me", say "try me".

[@mubibidyoklipph6635]

Why didn't I find this video sooner? Yes, Ryan and Jocko!!!

[@Chronorust]

This is great. Keeping the mind straight and not straying the path is hardest when it's dark. It's key to remember what you've learned that gives you true strength and keep it close in your heart. It makes the long ride all the whole more bearable.

[@ReallyFarFarAway]

⚠️ “1,500 years ago our kids would have” ... NO, they would NOT have, unless they were the sons of Royalty : everyone, more or less, were fully occupied of the absolute necessary gruelling work of survival 1,500 years ago, especially in Europe and it sure looks to me that you have European roots ! Another thing to bear in mind : very few members of different European Royal families did emigrate to the New World. Most of the people who moved across did that to find new opportunities of ‘necessity’ ... ⚠️

[@roxikoko3744]

Ryan asks. How do you stay tight when you don't have too? I was really surprised Ryan asked this question. Man always has too stay tight as you put it. It gives him meaning and purpose and without meaning and purpose you head in a downward spiral. No matter how rich you are. Also, when you say he "doesn't have too" infers he has climbed to the top and no where else to go. You have to ask yourself. "Compared to what?"

[@camalf71]

Awesome... Jocko and Ryan together!!!!!.

[@tomasdickson7807]

Such a helpful conversation - legends

[@f.h.4038]

WHO is this Professor Herakles to about myths?

[@valoriebroderick]

I read Extreme Ownership. It was amazing. I've read a few books by Navy Seals because I keep hoping their toughness will rub off on me since I am the opposite of a Navy Seal :p Extreme Ownership is my favorite Navy Seal book. Watching this makes me kind of want to read it again.

[@valoriebroderick]

@MrRadar45 Personally, I wouldn't say it has made me suddenly super disciplined or tough. It just helps me find something to aim for. Now and then a piece of Navy Seal wisdom will help me put something in perspective and act accordingly. When something bad happens, for example, I'm more likely to ask myself what I can improve, rather than focus on everything and everyone else. Instead extreme ownership helps me ask what I can do to make things better no matter the circumstances or what other people are doing. And this gives me way more insight. I realize things I wouldn't if I simply hadn't stopped to ask myself that question. It's a small thing, but I consider it a treasure. Maybe it takes the edge off my roughness. But I probably won't ever become David Goggins :p

[@studentoflife4776]

Just came across your channel. Love it!

[@DJSTOEK]

🖤

[@carlcandiano1517]

Great video

[@megabboy]

I love Joco but seriously you put him next to Socrates and Marcus Aurelius ???

[@gcxred4kat9]

Guess what... they were great men, but they were just men. Jocko's been through SEAL training and led men in that arena. That puts him in VERY rare air. Socrates and Aurelius would call him a brother.

[@megabboy]

@@gcxred4kat9 they were just man??? Read about Socrates life as a warrior (you would be amazed) , And now about Marcus he was in the front all his life (king of the world btw) So Jocko is a great model and we can learn a lot from him, but some perspective is needed here ;)

[@ericgrisham6592]

This is awesome

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

Jocko is probably one of the best guests you could have had. Such an incredible dude, with a much better mind than people give him credit for. Those who know him know, but for a lot of “outsiders” to him, they think he’s just some muscled up over masculined military dude. I’ve learned more from him and jordan peterson than I have from anyone else in my entire life.

[@ohno837]

So true

[@ebtv7663]

The thoughts on parenting were spot on

[@kennethcounts5905]

Thank you my friend.

[@OffTheGrid1982]

Good Talk 💯

[@sslupu]

I really enjoyed the discussion. Nonetheless, I am a little distressed about the American confiscation of stoicism, in terms of using it as some sort of self-improvement, goal-achieving, success-maximizing approach. And I honestly doubt this is the main goal of stoic thinking and living. Cheers!

[@kisahnalahnpoveda9068]

I thought something similar when he posted the top 10 stoic moments in history vid. And Ryan made a statement like "we might not ever need to stand against Tyranny in Our Lives today but..."I felt he was only thinking about the developed world/US. cuz I thought there are tons of autrocities going on around the world, and took take them on in your backyard we just gotta plant our feet, apply our minds and take these things on, if it's through business, or head on conflicts for justice. It's for the world and crucial in every time period. let me know if you disagree

[@sslupu]

@@kisahnalahnpoveda9068 I agree with you on this, Allen. Besides that, my point was more in the direction of let's not use stoicism only as a give 110%, win-it-all thing, but as a way to lead a good life. Sometimes it is not only about winning. I know, a lot of people are inspired by Marcus Aurelius and the whole being-an-emperor stuff. But most of us won't be or do not even want to be liderus maximus. Let us remember that Epictetus was a slave for a good part of his life and then lived a modest (in a good way, modesty is a virtue, no matter what the society around tells you!) life. At the same time, we shall consider that stoicism was and still can be a philosophic tool against autocracy and tyranny, which can take many forms, not only within political systems but also in our daily lives. Cheers!

[@Anthony-x9f6u]

@@sslupu thanks for your input. I agree with you completely.

[@stephengwalker8714]

💪🙏🙏👍