![]() Struggling to start a workout plan? Read the book. Don’t think you can wake up at 5 a.m.? Read Jocko’s book. Jocko’s example and encouragement will light a fire under your ass and make you want to better yourself. He has an almost mythical commitment to improving the lives of both himself and others, and hearing (or in this case, reading) about the lengths to which he goes in order to accomplish those twin missions is incredibly motivating. If you’ve ever listened to Jocko’s podcast or heard him speak, you can probably understand how and why men would follow this guy into war. I can honestly say that the first half of this book is, easily, one of the most inspirational texts I’ve ever read. ![]() The promise of this book, and of Jocko’s brand in general, is that he can help you do it. ![]() The tricky part, of course, is in the execution. His message is clear: you can be a better version of yourself, and you probably already know how: wake up earlier, work out more, remain true to your values and work to achieve your goals. But no, this absolutely isn’t fluffy, new age, nonsense feel-goodery. One of the best things about Jocko and his message is that it’s so straightforward. Here he focuses almost entirely on the value of fitness and nutrition and offering advice, including extensive workout plans that range in intensity from beginner to intermediate. In the second half of the book, Jocko shifts his focus to putting his philosophy into practice. Jocko shares his thoughts on motivation, dealing with hardships, perseverance, and other elements that affect the way you feel about yourself and your ability to perform tasks that you know will make you better. The first half of the book focuses on the philosophical – it’s dedicated to helping you cultivate the right mindset. He derived the name of this book, Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual, from his personal mantra, so it’s fitting that the book expounds on both his philosophy and his approach to living a disciplined life. Since then Jocko’s popularity has exploded, as he’s become known for his no-nonsense, no excuses style of personal development. Jocko shot to fame a few years ago after being featured on the popular podcasts of Joe Rogan, Sam Harris and Tim Ferriss, then started a show of his own, appropriately entitled The Jocko Podcast. If you’re not familiar with Jocko, he’s a former Navy SEAL, a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt and now a corporate consultant that helps CEOs manage their companies the way he used to manage military personnel. D iscipline Equals Freedom may as well be called “Jocko Willink’s guide to life.”
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