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Jocko Willink

John Gretton "Jocko" Willink Jr. is an American author, podcaster, and retired United States Navy officer. He served in the Navy SEALs, was a former member of SEAL Team 3, and is on the board of directors for the Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.

Author, podcaster, board member for San Diego FCKnown for Navy SEALs, Podcasting, Author

Common themes for Jocko Willink include strength training.

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Podcasts3
Linked books8
LatestJun 2, 2025
Podcasts featuring Jocko Willink
Modern Wisdom
2 episodes · latest Jun 2, 2025
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
1 episode · latest Aug 19, 2024
Joe Rogan Experience
1 episode · latest Jun 16, 2020
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So he wrote a book called The Dirty Tricks Department.

The Dirty Tricks Department · psychological warfare tactics

He came up with this synopsis, which is your expectations are even more powerful than your genes.

The Expectation Effect · impact of expectations

I've been sort of trying to think about, um, that level of fear, that level of sort of kinetic, uh, engagement between people.

Atrocitology · understanding human atrocities

He gets a note from his dad that says, Hey, stand up, go attack the dragons. You'll see that there's nothing to be afraid of.

Mikey and the Dragons · overcoming fear

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