Questioning If You're Good Enough - Jocko Willink with Echo Charles

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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 38

[AutomotiveAnatomy]

Do not let other peoples opinion of you become your reality.

[PaperRaines]

I'm thirty three years old, and this is the first time I've ever heard anyone say "there *is* such a thing as a stupid question". Good on you Jocko, telling the truth

[MrIchbins]

Echo. I like the combination : huge biceps and brains.

[joelvaldez]

I just got hired for my dream job in Law Enforcement. My first week on the job is when the riots were going on. I stepped into this chaotic time and in my training I've been told I'm stupid, I should know things that I still need help with, like the 100 forms that go for every call, I make safety errors. I feel like I'm failing every day and I am doing my best to improve but my confidence is shaking. If anyone else is feeling this way, you're not alone. Take ownership for your mistakes and for your training. Don't quit. Maybe all you need is a paradigm shift. Go into work feeling like you're going to do great.

[nmarrs]

Embrace your flaws admit them willingly. True strength comes from people who are willing to admit they can’t do something. That they are flawed that they are scared.

[kevphillips]

I just got a job and was freaking out because I made a career change. I’m taking it on though. Ready to learn!

[Westonator]

This feeling keeps coming up lately, I'm graduating soon and will be looking for a job in my field, thank you Jocko

[dale]

I'd love to have Jocko as a mentor in any aspect of life. Such a well spoken, humble dude.

[LocoCioco]

regarding the statement about the impostor syndrome: "I wish more people had that". I'm not sure that everybody knows how to handle it but it's probably the best thing that happened in my life.


After you overcome it, you'll feel indestructible. And after that, you need to pass it again. And againg But after a while you know it's just an indicator that tells you "out of comfort zone, amazing things incoming, hang on"

[rythmicwarrior]

This is spot on and well timed man. I recently embarked on an entrepreneurial endeavor and with it shouldered some of the greatest responsibility I ever have. For the first time in my life, I'm captain of the ship instead of a deckhand and it's terrifying. I feel like a total fraud! Despite the fear, I just keep pushing forward, one day at a time. When the fear starts to grip my mind I remind myself that life is just a game of problem solving, and moving piles, and it helps me retain peace of mind. Ultimately, imo, showing up, giving it your best shot and paying attention is just as valuable as whatever outcome you were hoping for, sometimes more so. Thanks for your guidance fellas!

[HansHammertime]

Fuck, I never knew that feeling of not being ready for leadership was normal. Thanks guys

[vallixx]

Ive really been struggling with this for a lot of things right now. I dont feel good enough for a lot of things. Thanks Jocko and Echo for the needed advice.

[thundergrace]

Wonderful answers Jocko . Asking for help. Nothing wrong with that. Over prepare... Wow... I like challenges. Thank you.

[g]

Performing Due diligence in a task, sprinkled with humility in the form of asking questions equals success

[Usy]

I've recently been promoted to a PM role and this is exactly how I feel. I feel like I don't deserve this role. Thank you, this has helped me.

[sunriseeternity]

Do your best... Give it your all.. Learn as much as you can. Adjust, observe, adjust... And... Breath with a smile

[MasonOfLife]

All you can do is your best, and if your best isn’t good enough for the job, ask your peers (above you, on your level and below you) how you can improve, try to improve, if you still aren’t doing a good enough job I’m sure they’ll let you know and action will be taken, no shame in demotion if you’re not ready for the job yet

[coiledsteel]

Don't "fake it until you make it" - people can get hurt and can die!

[mmdeatmatch]

I’m in engineering school and Imposter syndrome is a big thing, it’s kind of a rite of passage at this point. A senior told me when I was an incoming freshman at my college, that everyone who could get into this school is good enough to graduate from it but that not everyone is willing to persevere though it. That has always stuck with me

[bobkin]

2:55 Im so fucking happy I heard this. Im trainging and getting my HS diploma, to go into bud/s and I constantly I question why im doing this. I always look at you guys and look at myself working out and I question myself as to why I'm even getting after this goal, and if I'm even worth it or SEAL material. Thank you guys. Thats so fucking refreshing.