Mistakes Made in the Past and Focusing on the Future - Jocko Willink and Echo Charles

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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 184

[areyoutheregoditsmedave]

“I’m gonna win again.”

What a Chad response. I love it.

[ronnierico]

I was just released from prison after serving 17 years and I have never been more inspired to get it all together after listening to Jocko's "Good" podcast episode.

[ahoycoiner]

Was bummed im home on a Saturday night and this bomb drops. Needed it. Gonna get rest and kill my morning workout feeling good.

[stay.alive.]

if you notice a recurring event or problem in your life, You are most likely the common denominator. go back to the drawing board and get ur bases covered.

enjoy the weekend, & dont drink & drive yall

[matthewmccullough]

My past is full of successes, failures, interesting life experiences and things I could spend time lamenting but I choose to look for the lesson and leave it the past. I focus on today...but...what I do today, each day, to work towards a bigger goal in the future. I do not get anxiety about the future because I know the work I'm putting in daily are going to get me where I desire to be. Jocko keeps me focused on what must be done.

[RobertSababady]

Why do I listen to Jocko regularly?
I asked myself this question this morning and initially thought that it was because Jacko refocuses what I do onto the most important things in life, and I can see the results. There are lots of people who do that - so why is it, that Jacko makes a difference? Today I came to the conclusion that Jacko is soooo good at articulating ideas - in such a simple way that resonates easily, is easy to remember and easy to one step at a time.

[alwaysgonedriving]

My father always told me that the decisions I make today affect the man I will become tomorrow. Took me 18 years for that to really make me think.

[MusicBySJP]

I can totally relate to that last part. I was just naturally predisposed to be stronger, taller, and smarter than everyone I went to school with. But there came a point around 8th grade when my natural “gifts” wouldn’t cut it any more, and soon everyone was past me because I didn’t know how to work hard. I’m still working on it today, but I know I’ll catch up and pass them just as soon as they passed me, only this time I’ll stay. Thank you Jocko and Echo!

[quattrobeastab]

I've been struggling with not drinking on Saturdays. I've made it a habit to get wasted on Saturdays while watching fights with my homie. Today will be my 3rd week sober. Not a drop of alcohol. Lost about 10 lbs in the meantime. It sucks having to stay at home on a Saturday while everyone else is out doing stuff. I know it's for the best. I will find a book to read.

[joerossa]

Happiness comes from chasing the money. That effort gives meaning, purpose and fulfillment.

[charleswilson]

So much wisdom here. I'm 65 And everyone needs to here this 50 times especially the younger generation. To the both of you this is totally awsom.

[PioneerPauly]

What a wicked explanation of giving the child or employee a shorter goal that's in the right direction. 🤙🏼

[GarbageDanks]

Echo is a straight real life ninja turtle.

[jimbobbilly]

11:53 echo bringing up a 90 burpee analogy and jocko asking why he didnt record the time and/or raise it to 100 burpees while intensely clutching a knife is like one of the top two reasons i watch this podcast lmao

[Brian-nthh]

Thx guys. Nothing can be built without effort and intent.

[jamesarmstrong]

Around 14 minute mark. The way to foster pride for working hard into children is GOLD. Thank you again.

[RexKramerDangerSeeker]

Man, you guys and David Goggins are so damn inspirational.

[joshuaziegler]

Jocko has a great perspective of life.

[EmbraceLifeCoachingAndFitness]

Great podcast, as usual. Self reflecting on mistakes I've made in my past and what I can do differently in the future. Going through a divorce in a marriage that was going on 24 years. Having a really hard time with it, but this podcast got me focused on my new long game. Thanks guys.

[cjapao]

Hearing words of advice & wisdom feels good. And is so refreshing.