What Discipline Really Means - Jocko Willink

What doesn Discipline really mean?
From Jocko Podcast 14.
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[wingnutmcspazatron]

It's cool how this works: Sin, lusts and whatnot may seem like your best friend, but in fact they are your worst enemy. Discipline may seem like your worst enemy, but indeed it is your best friend.

[Mavish]

Discipline means abstaining from pleasure if it gets in the way of progress.

[getafterit]

Discipline is the greatest form of self love!!!

[AmawolfTwitch]

that was THE EXACT thing that I needed to keep on my no smoking fight! I am 6 weeks off the tobacco as I am writing this and I won't go back to it!

[petarniciforovic]

"Discipline is taking the hard, uphill road to do what's right for yourself and people"

[aeneas]

This guy says things that Americans dont hear anymore... I thought this way of thought was dead but I am very much appreciating this channel.. preach on brother and thanks for your service

[MatthewSmith-cphu]

"Discipline is taking the uphill road to do what is right"

Good one Jocko, this answer is practically burned on your soul after so many years of service. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[manonfire]

It's crazy because once you find a good disciplined routine and regiment for your life that works for you you don't want it to stop, and if you stop (at least I find) it resets. To illustrate. For the past month I had been on this really good routine and my discipline was building momentum, I was feeling good. Since I am preparing for the military I was fired up and accomplishing probably more than I ever really have. 2 days ago my best friend invited me to spend a night at his house. We drank, played videogames, and laughed our asses off, we slept until late in the night and woke up a little later than I usually would, usually I wake up at 6 AM and I'm in bed by 10 at least. Those two night I ended up spending at his house I did not study, I did not work out, nor read, It was some "time off" I thought. Came back home last night and I found myself in a completely different state of mind. It's almost as if my discipline momentum I had reset, and now I have to build it up again. Now this I don't mind at all, I think this is what Jocko means when he says that the goal should not be getting to the end of something, the goal should be doing the thing itself. Everytime your discipline, your homework, you assignments, your work, your day, your life even resets, use that as motivation to keep pushing forward and to exercise your discipline. Sorry for the bad grammar, I'm in a hurry and just wanted to pour some thoughts that came to mind while listening to this video. Will probably fix it later, maybe not, I don't care. Now go out there and GET SOME. Out

[michaelkraiger]

Doing the right thing, the right way, for the right reason, consistently = discipline. Thanks, Echo and Jocko. Hooah.

[joepeterson]

I needed this today got busy at work and wanted so badly to cave into my hunger and just buy something convenient and terrible for me but I listened to this on my way back to the office and maintained my discipline and ate my dry chicken and rice. It tasted so good knowing that my discipline was able to beat out my urge to violate my plan.

[eaglebearer]

"Discipline equals freedom" has to be the realest thing I've heard all year.

[RealandOfficialDeanRaza]

I master discipline but I keep going still learning all over again to improve my level of mastery of the discipline. I am surrounded by liars but I will never be liars. Discipline is part of me and I will keep going to improve it.

[koentjuh]

Listening to Jocko genuinely helps me getting through studying and working out. GET AFTER IT! Thank you

[enduserperson]

Jocko, I found you at the right time in my life. I was recently at a crossroads in my life, and decided to take that uphill battle. I’m so glad to have found your simplistic but meaningful words of wisdom. I do not mean “simplistic” as “dumbing it down for us civilians.” In fact, I respect your words more because these are tactics taken from battle. My dad was a Vietnam Vet, and he spoke a lot like you. My son also respects you and your mindset, and he’s 12. My husband purchased your book “Discipline Equals Freedom”, and I’m reading it now. These are words are concepts I needed to remember. And I’m grateful to have found them from such a strong, yet open minded individual. Thank you Lt. Willink.

[francineemma]

I love these snippets of Jocko advice. It is all so motivational and is now a morning routine for me.
Great job Echo Charles and Jocko!

[SuspiciousFace]

@2:40 "Discipline can seem like your worst enemy. But the reality is: discipline is your best friend." - Jocko


Thanks so much for that simple yet very understated quote, Jocko. I agree.

[freeMinder]

Disziplin ist die Wahl zwischen dem, was Du in diesem Moment möchtest, und dem, was Du am meisten willst.

[nicholasadams]

Discipline is the key to being the best version of yourself.

[drumminemt]

I appreciate the short videos, Echo!  Revisiting some highlights from the past year is a great idea!

[matheusgoncalves]

Discipline is have the self control to keep your self on the path of your own rules (against your feelings, procrastination, tiredness, laziness, distraction)

Do what you are supposed to do - every day.