About this episode
Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, leadership consultant, and bestselling author. During his 20-year military career, he led Task Unit Bruiser — the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. There, he learned that strong leadership means taking responsibility, staying humble, and keeping the mission clear. After the military, he cofounded Echelon Front — a consulting agency that teaches leadership principles to civilians, businesses, and teams. Jocko is also widely known for his bestselling books “Extreme Ownership,” “The Dichotomy of Leadership” and his hit podcast “The Jocko Podcast.” Time Stamps: 00:00 Discipline and Motivation 02:58 Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield 05:56 Ownership and Accountability 08:57 Overcoming Insecurity 11:53 Environment & Personal Growth 15:09 Strategies for Young Men 17:52 Balancing Life: Work, Family, and Health 20:51 The Secrets to Healthy Relationships 24:11 The Driving Force Behind Success Meet me at Home Service Freedom 2025 ⟶ https://homeservicefreedom.com/ Check Out My Social Media: Tiktok ⟶ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello Instagram ⟶ https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/ Facebook ⟶ https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/ My other podcast: The Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G Live Q&A submission form: https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions Learn more about Jocko: Website ⟶ https://jocko.com/ Echelon front ⟶ https://echelonfront.com/ Victory MMA ⟶ https://victorygyms.com/ TMM Director / Series Creator - Elaina Slayton Executive Producer - Jim Leslie Producer - Bianca Zhou Editor - Paul McAleavey Camera - Cullen Fleming