Breaking Down Being Decisive vs Carefulness - Jocko Willink

[@frankzeppelin]

It's refreshing to hear this. I've always had the sense that the "all in" talk is really more of a gambling mindset than a committed mindset, like you gotta bet big to win big. You should really be thinking it through. Jocko's right, the people that seem to have a sudden breakout usually spend massive time and effort working quietly to prepare for the right opportunity. But preparation usually isn't much to look at or talk about, it's not sparkly like the big payoff. To paraphrase Robert Heinlein, going all in as a show of commitment is wishful thinking at its worst.

[@keeganbrighton9479]

The sudden breakthrough brings back the line "Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity." There is no breakthrough without massive amounts of preparation and discipline. Great way to bring stuff together!

[@chrisoys2746]

Very true, there’s some really dangerous advice floating around in the wrong hands. Just because it’s one’s opinion doesn’t justify having an amputation.

[@richardcarpenter7454]

It's also what you learn during the journey, not just the destination.

[@baseballer21and0]

"Nobody gives you a chance, you gotta take chances." -Lil Wayne

[@FU05241960]

Better to regret something you did, than something you didn't.

[@Ray-jg5dj]

People don't give you a chance, they give you opportunities.

[@thatomofolo452]

🙆‍♀️

[@kylegrodem1035]

"If I can't get an hour I'm going to get SOMETHING and get closer to my goal then I was." Progress is perfection

[@vincentcrowley5196]

I watched Joe Rogan talking to another person who explained in martial arts competitions the difference was they in the Eastern bloc countries would train daily gradually increasing intensity , whereas the Americans would be smashing it 2-3 days but struggling to recover from the training , so overall the Eastern bloc guys would have twice as much training time and experience by the time they meet.

[@charlenew3582]

Love your voice, and your insight. What you are saying is so true! I work a more than full time job and have been going to school now for 5 years to get my degree with one more year left. I have wanted to quit so many times but through the tears and the days of both mental and physical exhaustion I still keep going. To all who want more you can have more go get it!!!!

[@richardpetts9661]

Echo - YIN, Jocko - YANG... perfect balance. You guys are the the best. Out

[@Ray-jg5dj]

I remember when I was at school, one of our teacher told us something like : "In this world, there is no room for you. Nobody is waiting for you. If you want room, you have to MAKE it." Probably one of the most important life advice I've ever gotten.

[@LazGato]

Damn that's so true

[@LuckySevenSamson]

The decisive, bold action is to be taken as a final masterstroke, the coup de grace at the end of a string of maneuvers.

[@Zsaqwes8]

This is poetry

[@Tankifed]

Life is a game of inches everyday doing a little eventually will add up to a lot

[@soerenna]

Couldn't agree more!

[@vtabbs7836]

Thank you for this comment

[@danban2281]

I disagree. Completely depends on the person.

[@armorsmith43]

Discipline is tending a garden every crack of dawn. An all-in commitment *feels* nice because its a dramatic story of change. But its not disciplined. A business, a habit, a team, a life does exist with the flip of a switch. No living thing does. Living things need to be grown like a garden. You’ve got to get up every dawn and do the weeding and watering.

[@V742]

@ The cavalry does make sudden changes, but what happens when the revolution is over? You think dramatic change is constant? Here's a big part of history that doesn't make it to the books: most people have ordinary lives that improve or worsen to varying degrees based on who currently rules. But a lot of the menial activities and details don't change. Some of these ordinary people are significantly happier than others of their kind, and it can be worth learning from their example. Even the revolutionaries build their resources and power in a steady way to prepare for sudden change. If they don't, they generally don't last long. Look at parts of war-torn Africa. A new warlord general comes along thinking he'll be the one to sort all the problems by killing off certain people. And it never lasts long. The only thing that endures is the misery. So no, he didn't say nothing. He pointed out that discipline is a long term game. If you want dramatic change, go for it. But you better have a long term plan, otherwise you may find yourself directionless and slowly losing what you gained.

[@lazenbytim]

The first thing I tell people if they are really busy and they thinking they need extra staff is; Have you thought about increasing your prices, do the same amount of work for more money. Then if you still get more work, then you have extra priced in to pay someone to do it. Its REAL simple. But what generally happens is people get weighed down, usually through inefficiencies in the way they work and then THINK they need extra staff.

[@justducky6534]

Yes!!! I have a garden and a business. Spot on!!! #truth

[@Nan-59]

Very well said!!

[@billwillson5361]

@ also nothing.

[@Edgar-Friendly]

As a teacher, this is so much the case. You'll see so many kids TALK about being successful, but few will put in the day-today grind building themselves. Talk is cheap...deeds are precious.

[@DS-kp4ch]

When the hulk gets mad he turns into Jocko

[@dominicarroyo4571]

Matt Damon Hulk mode!

[@EthosO76]

@@dominicarroyo4571 actually accurate 10/10

[@SaintCashel]

This video has just solidified and encouraged my current philosophy of lifestyle. Thank you once again Jocko and Echo. Focus on the next step and steadily keep going.

[@enochbrown8178]

Jocko is the most sensible person on the planet. He reinforces my own gut feelings, but I can't say it like he does.

[@chiragrana2323]

Wish I had heard this piece of advice a year ago, but well Life doesn't work that way, You understand the situation, learn what's required, adapt accordingly, and Push Forward. Thank You Jocko & Echo.

[@miorsyahmi]

I don’t know what a widget is, but I’m gonna start to make them; and eventually sell them.

[@johnmivule-novabow8143]

Glad I found this amazing channel, keep it up

[@JamesFrederickPolk]

yeah, the long fight. this podcast is so on point. i just woke up after my last graveyard shift of the week. it always takes me a few hours to make a plan for the day with respect to my business activities and exactly this conversation is my basic internal monologue for the most part every week after my last graveyard shift. weighing out whether i have made any progress.

[@danielregaldo1365]

The smart commitment is spot on. It really proves to you how much you actually do want it. Currently Active duty military, working on getting certs and licenses to become a Firefighter in two years. I have a family so I can't just up and quit. But having to put a little towards it day in and day out has told me that I really do want it, after a year of evening classes.

[@aubiekaronga1753]

Commitment and action equal to success

[@johncormier8194]

This is really important advice on so many levels- being committed to oneself & family obligations includes goals and progress, and planning and mitigating risks, and chipping away at the analysis paralysis to take measured actions toward progress and completion... some times one must rock the boat while setting nets to land the big catch- but don't sink the boat & lose all you have amassed in your hold...

[@JayKayKay7]

I agree. You have to have a plan and commit to the plan and single mindedly pursue it, but also have a Plan B. I was lucky and I made my luck, but I had help. I was driving back from visiting my friend in the San Diego Burn Unit when the vision of becoming a doctor occurred to me. (My dad was an Air Force Psychiatrist and my brother was a Oncologist, but I was 27 yo old white male who had been pounding nails in So Cal for 6 years after college.) Three years later I started med school and 4 years of training and three years in the Air Force and 38 years and approx. 40 thousand cases later I retired. It all starts with a vision. "Genius is 2% inspiration and 98% perspiration. " Edison.

[@lindamon5101]

Those biceps are a commitment!

[@garyharnish2395]

When I first started training for everything I was reluctant, then I realized aggression and confidence worked

[@TheprogresBMX]

Gary Harnish is this just in general or specifically training? Has it translated into other aspects of your life? Also what do you train for if you don’t mind me asking?

[@OkOk-vj9db]

There is not a lot aggression and confidence can't beat

[@marksmith3523]

Another great podcast today.Im working a factory job as a janitor 8 hours a day.Im also regretfully only working out one hour a day and doing about 2 to 3 hours a day building a home gym.Thats about 12 hours a day which is a long way away from 18 to 20.Still I'm trying to also keep my energy levels up and do it over a long term.Ive been that guy recently that has told one or two coworkers I was looking at a career change.Chipping away makes more sense and I hope I can maintain some consistency with everything.As well years ago a friend of mine and I became training partners.He put together 2 and a half hour workouts for us.We did weights followed by running the stairs and swimming.These type of workouts are best done at local YMCAs or any other facility that has everything under one roof.We weren't particularly great at any one thing .As a matter of fact we could only swim 125 meters in 25 meter increments but we got in fantastic shape.

[@BadassMindset]

The artifice of deviation & tactical maneuvering. Good advice. Thanks, Jocko & Echo.

[@EddyWoon]

Excellent content! My instructor used to give out this advice for new students. He said that we all need to have dedication, devotion and discipline to progress. By just coming to classes and not doing any training, the rate of progress will be extremely slow.

[@WorkingForANewDay]

Jocko wasn't born. He was built from infinity stones and vibranium.

[@Feverishkiller]

DON'T FORGET ADAMANTIUM.

[@beholdandfearme]

and a sprinkle of those crystal shard things from inuyasha

[@nathanielnicholi2985]

@@beholdandfearme lmaoooo nice

[@Ray-jg5dj]

No, he's a normal human being.

[@rudibotha3947]

I like this one because quitting the job part and doing what you love without weighing your options thinking realistically, can i survive financially, what's my plan B etc. There's a difference between a dumb decision and a calculated risk

[@jamesharback1760]

Great advice Jocko. I loath it when people say "it is what it is". To me sounds like "I do to want to make things change".

[@blueager222]

I never cared much for that phrase. I’ve heard it used in the “this is the reality and the obstacles we have to overcome” way but in my experience it’s usually in the way you described.

[@iamloveabundance4102]

I use "It is what it is" when I'm dealing with a person or entity that I can't do anything about. I think its an absolute legit response to events that are out of our control. Many things are not in our control, so why waste time or energy on them?

[@Batou667]

The value of action, or making an attempt. You can't compare your theoretical potential to somebody elses actual results. Who are you kidding! Great video as ever

[@garyharnish2395]

I did a construction job my self. I’m one hell of a CEO.

[@LS-ye5pp]

Me too. I pressure washed a house LOL

[@joshuabrophy1081]

so true it's not about commitment it's about planning; Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

[@diegojoseascencioguzman7533]

Thank you Jocko! Greetings from El Salvador

[@richardsrensen4219]

i love this channel and the common sense counsels

[@jacobjohn378]

"if you're going to be a gangster, you have to be a gangster every day."

[@thatomofolo452]

Hard facts 💯

[@nicolicarpathia318]

People want to instantly have “the end goal” but to get there, people forget that they have to go through the process. “The process” is 100% behind the scenes that no one sees

[@johnmk6148]

B

[@koleymusic4909]

Jocko💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@julius43461]

3:36, Because small risks don't motivate us the same way big risks do. Going all in is scary, and fear is the greatest motivator.

[@majungasaurusaaaa]

Relying on motivation is a weakness.

[@julius43461]

@@majungasaurusaaaa What else can you rely on? I don't consider motivation to be some hype surrounding some thing, but a very basic instinct that decides whether a creature will even eat. People do things because their environment motivates them to do things.

[@majungasaurusaaaa]

@@julius43461 If you need these external stimuli to take action towards your goals, you may wanna re-evaluate your mindset. Motivation and external factors come and go. Disciplined people do things because they have decided to do things, regardless of environment.

[@julius43461]

@@majungasaurusaaaa Personally, I have huge issues with discipline, so you might be right. You wouldn't believe what I have to do in order to get things done. Then again, when I evaluate some high achievers around me, they don't seem to be radically different from myself, they just have stronger and more permanent external stimuli. For example, my sister started studying medicine, and she is going strong two years later. In order to pay for studies and buy herself some time for studying, she sold her house and is now using that money to support her 4 kids. She is in her 40's btw. The way I see it, she burnt all other bridges, and chose to focus on this one thing. By putting yourself in a situation like that, you are exploiting your self preservation instinct. What I did in two years was I learned some basic Python and quit after my main motivation was gone. My initial motivation was nothing but increased workload at my current job. I didn't do anything spectacular or inspiring, so naturally I easily went back to my comfy lifestyle. I don't know it all, so maybe I'm wrong, but that is how I see it. Permanent external motivations beat those that are temporary.

[@murshedshawk5322]

“CEO of Jocko Podcast.” 😂

[@danf4447]

being half way committed to an out come is a 100% way to lose in business. he ought to know this!

[@daconqueror101]

Long term commitment is very hard. I think most people can't do it. It sucks and you deal with others' negativity. But it's worth it in the long run.

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

9:10 Don't confuse planning and mitigating risk with not taking action. You have to make things happen *every single day.* If you don't take action and don't move, you're paralyzed and will never get everywhere. Chip away at projects and make a little bit of movement EVERY DAY. 11:45 If you want to make money, you have to TAKE it from someone else. People aren’t going to just give you their money, they want it too. So what are you going to give them that’s going to allow them to give it to you?? (Default aggressive mindset)

[@alchie8676]

awesome discussion and solid advice Mr.Willink and Mr.Charles

[@wargriffin5]

"If you want money, you have to take that money from someone else..." - Jockommunist Manifesto ;)

[@mikecrelevate]

Very good counsel. Thank you, Sir.

[@DeathrashWhiplash]

Got my first BJJ class thursday evening thanks Jocko and Echo

[@randomsandwichian]

Someone I know fairly well happens to have been in that same situation; developing an app, just without the reach, and all on savings. Had the whole project have more push, and of course, more demand, I would say it could have gone better, but like most things, especially ones that depend greatly on digital presence, the need for the tool is greater than the creation of it. The stroke may be genius, but it also needs to be where people see it necessary that opens the way for growth.

[@markusschaffer9712]

Have a long term plan, with micro goals along the way. Think.lo g term, act short term. Make calculated decisions and learn from them.

[@TheDogggrecords]

So beautiful, true and hilarious!! ❤❤❤

[@americanlivesmatter-BmanWild]

"Pay attention to detail, use ethics *never revenge* that way you've turned every page"

[@mellow-jello]

Commitment is 100% plan, and maximum action with the resources available, not necessarily 100%, while growing capital over time with maximizing efficiency.

[@Steve-holm]

Thank You Much 😊

[@gdolphy]

Going all In is not commitment. That's cutting off your options. If you burn your boat you have no choice but to fight. If my boat is still on shore I ha e to choose between fighting and retreating.

[@Rvns556]

Listening to Jocko in the AM when you’re sore as shit from jiu-jitsu hits different..

[@Alejandr017able]

you have to go through bootcamp to be a soldier and that requires discipline(consistent structure), effort(push yourself wether you want to or not), and sacrifice(giving up what you love that's holding you back) also suffering because it's gonna hurt really bad most times.

[@reservordawg]

Honestly hard work doesn't work if you make bad decisions or are not well planned and organized. For example if you forget to change the oil on your car- it doesn't matter how hard you worked in your life- your car is still damaged.

[@ivorybow]

Jocko, I would love to see you interview Elon Musk on this very subject.

[@rjmontouro713]

Absolutely right

[@n1c98]

BETTER THAN GOLD

[@SnootieHootie]

Yo your awesome

[@dionakgamer7769]

Jocko should invite goggins in the podcast, i would die to listen to the full jocko and goggins podcast.

[@memeseed5460]

These podcasts are so inspirational

[@mjjumps]

Jocko would make a great Autobot

[@lazenbytim]

ya I seen it first hand in my brothers business, he was always taking on guys 2 or 3 at a time then 'finding' the work for them to do. Mostly remedial work that was there because the last 2 or 3 guys he bought on had not been trained effectively and then fucked up. High turn over but immense costs as well so, was always just standing still.

[@937jmoney3]

Hey Jocko how do you deal with a close friend who is going down a dark path after you have tried everything you can do to help them and care for them but they choose to ignore you and treat you badly and continue the bad path, but you still deeply care about them and want to help? Thank you Jocko love the podcast

[@RizztrainingOrder]

They won’t accept help until they’re ready to. All you can do is just be a friend, not a savior.

[@harvestblades]

Please email them with this question or hit them up on the gram. I do remember a very similar Q&A question about a guy feeling he needs to take Extreme Ownership over his girlfriends death from a drug overdose. Like Giga-Chad replied you can only offer them a way out, wisdom/facts, let them know you will not enable them, but are willing to help them get out. I would personally add prayer to that, and don't let them drag you down, jeopardize your goals, or put your family or other friends at risk. If I can find the Q&A I will come post it.

[@TheBuchla]

Jocko has a podcast with Jordan B Peterson on this exact issue. Sometimes you just gotta let go and not let them drag you down under.

[@TaraConti]

No matter what your feelings are or what the relationship between you, there are people & situations you just have to walk away from. They're not going to do Anything to change their path unless they want it for themselves. Ya there might be a person who can spark something within them but If you haven't been the inspiration for them by now you're probably not the one. (I'm not trying to be insulting in any way when saying that! Just realistic.) And when it comes down to it even with a spark of inspiration, insight, motivation or whatever it's still upon the individual themselves to follow through. If they're not ready or willing then nothing & no one can help them. You don't have to turn your back on them completely but if you stay involved it's only going to cause you more stress. It doesn't matter if it's family or a friend. If it's a spouse or someone you have kids with ya that absolutely makes things more complicated but you have to be responsible for your own sanity first & foremost!

[@spiritussanctusdei7802]

100% 🕊️🙏❤️ Keep the great content! 👍

[@blackdogcoaching4436]

if you want to start something new, think of the 7/11 principle. Work your day job, come home, relax, do time with kids etc... Then from 7pm - 11pm work on your new business/company/project etc. Yes its a grind, yes it sucks, but if you do this 6 nights a week, thats 24 hours a week. Keep at it and is it gets busier, start to cut back on your "day job" and increase your passion. Continue until your new income surpasses your day job and you can switch one to the other. ✊✊✊

[@irisgonzalez-caulder4817]

Jocko Willink and Echo 👍7:00 - 7:17 days ago I wrote about honoring God with the body He gave us I haven't post what I wrote Thug 18:00 - 14

[@7777PEACEMAKER]

Jocko sounds like Hulk Hogan at times LOL lots of wisdom being shared here

[@silentlessons4221]

this was good

[@WilborArthur]

I like that one a lot!!

[@nigeleharis5886]

This was a damned good episode

[@godisgreat5141]

Good topic good stuff

[@branchmc743]

Keep it up

[@lindamon5101]

That is what she said.

[@branchmc743]

@@lindamon5101 wow...

[@craftpaint1644]

Napoleon wrote that if time is of the essence, answering 7 of your 10 most pressing concerns is enough to go forward with a plan.

[@vincentcrowley5196]

That's good , he also wrote that the reason he defeated the Prussians was because they didn't realize the value of five minutes

[@Dave_UL]

4:50 looks like that BlackBerry statement is coming full circle... lol

[@EDX2308]

When it comes to business or even war, it's all about opportunity and knowing how to seize the moment. For example, you own a huge piece of farm land. The fruits/vegetables are ripe and you just find out that a storm is coming in 2 days. You HIRE as many people as you humanly can and just go all in rather than let all of that crop go to waste which leads to financial ruin if you sat there and hired 1-2 people.... Different situation, different method, different risks.

[@V742]

There is certainly something to be said for seizing opportunity if it presents itself. However, preparing with the mundane yet important things for many years is how you get yourself ready for them. In your situation, there's little to lose by going all in; those crops are either disappearing or ending up in your supply chain in 2 days. But most situations are not that dramatic and people do have something to lose by throwing everything in. It's foolish to throw everything in for these cases, especially if the ramifications extend to family that had no say in the matter.

[@majungasaurusaaaa]

To be able to seize those fleeting opportunities you have to lay down the long term ground work. As they say, luck is preparation meeting opportunity.

[@alannavarro5421]

Great video

[@420bigo]

Great stuff.

[@joefusile7038]

I enjoy this podcast very much, but if I had to listen to the noises Echo makes when he agrees with Jocko all day I would gouge my ears

[@BattlefieldSailor]

Would like to hear a Jordan Peterson take on the psychology of this, next time you have him. I read not too long ago that when you announce your plans, you’re less likely to succeed in finishing. That support, congratulations, and cheerleading all give you the feeling like you’ve already completed the task. Here’s an example for reference. www.inc.com/melissa-chu/announcing-your-goals-makes-you-less-likely-to-ach.html

[@vincentcrowley5196]

I've heard that from JP,I think politicians are a prime example all talk before the election it doesn't happen. Elvis Presley said it best , "a little less conversation, a little more action"

[@thereisnotryv1971]

Thanks Steven Crowder for showing me Jocko...I'm not thanking anyone for introducing me to this Echo character 😂

[@hufinnpuff3068]

Me to Jocko: Good

[@mattrobinson8011]

So funny when you take on your first weekend job, do extra hours after work, and then it fails.. And your like well that's a relief I didn't quit my job.. < cause that's happened to me. But after a number of weekend jobs, I'm getting better.. Still it's so hard to do something all by yourself, so much better in a company where responsibility is shared.

[@michaelgabler2108]

If you can’t get a Lotta get a little

[@orderdivinewarrior]

I decided how do you make a better decisions

[@armorsmith43]

Get into the habit of making predictions and writing them in a journal that you review monthly.

[@matthewfernandez2698]

Does anyone else literally see Master Chief in this man? The dudes a navy guy and his name is John.

[@michaelhansen5185]

Jocko could beat Chief in an arm wrestle

[@badash1738]

Can you give your thoughts on tech st. John Chapman! We here about the navy seals...but we never here really the thoughts of navy seals in joint ops with other specops!

[@구재헌]

to victory

[@thundergrace]

What happened to HTC...my fav phone..

[@brandongute1019]

6:00 check out playlist

[@RizztrainingOrder]

People not doing anything for you isn’t necessarily true, my old classmate fails upwards. Has extremely wealthy parents who give him money to this day car, home, and gets him a good job whenever he loses the previous one. I Feel bad for him because it’s handicapping his development but he chooses to accept it.

[@RizztrainingOrder]

@Sic Semper Tyrannis sorry to hear that you are experiencing that, it's tragic, but in a extreme ownership sort of way it's motivating for me to see my old classmate like that because if i let my laziness take the wheel, that's how I'd end up. But I hope this message finds you well and you and your buddy will be in my prayers.

[@groverc.loweiv8987]

"The reasonable person adapts to the world. The unreasonable person makes the world adapt to him. Therefore all change comes from the unreasonable person." George Bernard Shaw Or something like that.

[@marinecor23]

Anyone here know the process i have to go through to ask this guy a question?

[@PinoyDiskubreChannel]

Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard to be fully committed on their products(Microsoft and Facebook). However, they did not start from scratch after dropping out of Harvard. While they were studying in Harvard, they are working on these products on their spare times.

[@ThePereiraAlex]

jocko: "take money from people with a default aggressive mindset" .... echo: "if you wanna be a gangster, you have to do gangster stuff" ... got the hint ! :) ( just kidding , i understood what they really meant :) )

[@trexn8]

Commitment is useless without strategy.

[@Adam-TheLiftedKing]

100% well full commitment anyways I think developing commitment without strategy is ok initially but strategy need to come to. Sometimes that initial commitment makes you realize you wanna stick with something to then develop the strategy. A good parallel is going to the gym daily at first a lot of people do shit wrong but developing that initial behavior and commitment convinces people to look more into it and do shit properly,

[@DragonballZDeep215]

No one's ever walked up to Jocko and given him money? Not even on his birthday? ):

[@danf4447]

dumb idea. "well we cant bring on six, so lets bring on the engine specialist and maybe the fire supression guy but the navigation and landing gear, and airframe stress people will just have to wait"...riiiight.