Episode #729
Jocko Willink
Books mentioned
Extreme Ownership
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:00:00
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The U.S. Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual
Mentioned by Jocko Willink · at 00:53:36
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The Art of War
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:55:53
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The Book of Five Rings
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:55:53
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The War of Art
Mentioned by Jocko Willink · at 02:06:06
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Retired Navy SEAL commander Jocko Willink discusses his experiences in the Battle of Ramadi, leadership principles from his book 'Extreme Ownership', and the evolution of military training. He also explores parallels between martial arts and combat, emphasizing discipline, humility, and the necessity of violence against evil.
What they talked about
- Transition from SEAL to social media
- Combat experience and the desire to return
- Patriotism and American luxury
- Training realism and evolution of tactics
- Deployments in Iraq and counterinsurgency strategy
- Challenges with Iraqi soldiers and cultural differences
- ISIS and the necessity of military force
- Leadership, ego, and taking ownership
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