How Physical Fitness Empowers the Mind - Jocko Willink and Echo Charles

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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 27

[barrymagner]

I've been a fat lazy piece of $#@& my whole life, and my dad just passed away from a heart attack unexpectedly. Now I'm afraid the same will happen to me. Jocko, Joe Rogan, and EchoCharles have helped me find the motivation I need to take ownership and get in shape. I'm only a few weeks in, but this is happening. Any day that I just don't want to eat right, or work out, I listen to Jocko for five minutes and get my ass up and hit it hard. Thank you guys for doing this. Seriously. Thank you.

[keinaanabdi]

I call my gym “the hospital” because that’s where I cure almost everything wrong in my life.

[BreakItYourself]

It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste - Henry Ford

[anon]

1:28 "The stronger you get, the stronger you get" That is called a virtuous cycle!

[Tactical_DZ]

Waking up at 4-4:30 every morning for the past three years has changed my life for the better. Gotten me through many hardships, very good podcast. Discipline/Will training can change your life.

[ianmcfee]

When you've been there, paid those dues, earned your spot... never apologize for enjoying what you have earned.

[Hammythejedi]

When he says “I’m unfamiliar.” In regards to the kardashians. 😂😂😂

[Yourlittlehomie]

Physical fitness has been the best therapy for me.

I was almost 300lbs and i lost 80lbs in about 3-4 month in the beginning of the year. Kept loosing weight progressivly each month since then. I work out, i hike, i run, i dive.
I became more active, more confident, more assertive, less irritable and less susceptible to negative emotions.

The physical transformation was the most visible to others but the mental transformation was the best for me.

Your mind goes on journey of death and rebirth:
It start with "i don't know if i can do it but i am gonna try "
Then "it was hard but i did it"
Then "it is no longer as hard as in the beginning"
Then "I can do more "
Then again "I can do even more"
Then in the end it is "I can do anything !!!"

Your body become a tool to navigate the world and no longer a burden. And your mind become the master of this tool. It feels so good.

Healthier diet has been of great help too. I grow my own veggetables. And i am considering hunting to get my own meat by the end the year.

[bobisrael]

Jocko: 'I'm living the dream.'

You earned it. No need to feel bad. It's a manifestation of the Discipline Equals Freedom ethos.

[ericlummus]

DAVID GOGGINS! The people want to hear/see this podcast! Put aside this “complex” about Goggins and air an epic interview with one of the most disciplined individuals on earth. He lives a good portion of what you preach with owning it, discipline, how to mentally and physically challenge yourself, etc. Goggins is the reason that I changed the way I do things day to day and for the better. His story inspired me (as well as thousands of others) and changed my mindset on several topics. Goggins IS discipline. He fits right it to what you preach on certain topics. Please “like” this comment so Jocko sees this and starts to consider bringing Goggins on the cast. I will post a request for Goggins on all casts going forward. It would be an epic interview.

[Speedfreak_ZXR]

Fitness, weight lifting, and discipline has transformed my life. I now can be who I am bc of freedom in discipline. My schedule opens up and my head is level.

[brandonm.]

Physical activities are the cheapest form of therapy.

[ajcook]

Physical fitness not only helps you create resiliency mentally, in order to overcome goals, but releases endorphins and certain chemicals that help with digestion, sex drive, vascular growth, and overall better physical health! Which, in turn, will help you feel better as a whole, and have alot more in reserve to face mental stressors...
Ps - thx for creating those excerpt playlists! Helps us save time routing through all the interviews!

[physicalimprovement]

"You only got one shot at today." Jocko Willink. Just one of many strong words of wisdom. Thanks for the share.

[bowtieboy]

Love it.. “Discipline equals Freedom” Amen brother

[bubbadurel]

YOU put YOURSELF in YOUR position. YOU sacrificed YOUR time, sweat, tears and blood to build YOUR lifestyle. Live YOUR life Jocko. I grew up riding dirtbikes and used to feel the same way about professional Supercross racers and Freestyle riders, until I matured and realized their sacrifices in life to get where they are... given my current profession, I see and speak with citizens all the time who envy celebrities who only post these photos of the "perfect" life. What they don't see is the drug addiction, mental problems, family issues and stress that they deal with behind the scenes. In my opinion, social media and the negative way it is being utilized is the downfall of society. Keep doing you and spreading the positive vibes!

[chrism]

"discipline is freedom" this is the first time I've heard this @jockowillink, solid quote, thank you

[wilb]

This podcast episode right here....is one of the best examinations of the consequences of hard work and discipline that I have ever heard.

[nc]

Jocko you're one of the best ever. "Discipline equals freedom" is how you approached your grinds. I am happy that you are a success because you want the same for other people

[goodwillhuntinglawson]

New listener as of about 8 weeks ago, former Marine of 10 years. Lost my way over the years with work, family and lack of discipline. I allowed the lies of the daily grind get me down. Today, everyday for the past 8 weeks, I get up early and get after it, I’ve not weighed myself as I no longer care about weight, but how I feel in my head and body. I get after my day from start to finish making every hour count for something leading me to freedom. Thank you. By the way, I fucking feel alive again! #getsome #disciplineequalsfreedom