Learning and Moving On From Failure - Jocko Willink

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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 151

[ernestoberger]

Sometimes you win sometimes you learn.

[danieloh]

When I was 20 I made a U-turn at night... on the highway. I had missed the turnpike and was kinda drunk /high. I just didn't feel like driving to the next one. So I turned and did 300 metres. Had four people in the car with me. Could have all died and then some. To this day I reckon that to be the worst decision of my life, but I've learned so much from it. I quit drinking and smoking cold turkey, and found God. I am a very fortunate man, and I will never cease to remember it.

[Precisionhack]

Discipline = freedom, perspective will give you gratitude

[BecozPro]

I love how un-judgemental Jocko is. What an excellent human.

[mathiasgadeyt]

Failure can be one of the toughest things to experience in life, but if you work hard enough you will eventually overcome it in some way

[justins]

never in my entire life was I taught to see failure as a lesson. It was always the end of the world.

[michaelcaprio]

Failure is the best teacher, no matter what learn from mistakes and try again. (Carry on and move forward).

[Bigfishboi]

I really love how he doesn’t care what the person did really he just has some level headed pragmatic advice and never passes any judgements. We all need a jocko

[MrRocksW]

That point at 5:15 really struck a chord with me. I embarrassed myself in my professional life a few years ago and let a lot of people down. I still think about it almost dailly.

[kylevebar]

I have gotten straight As my whole life, always had a job, and have a consistent workout routine, during covid i starting failing two classes this semester for the first time, this video helped, but i still wish i could just work like a machine

[Chill-mmpn]

When I was in my twenties I went to college but it didn't work out for me eventhough I ditched parties and everything. But it's life, that just wasn't for me. There is still a life to be lived.

[Mr.Nogijiujitsu]

We gotta be able to accept our lives and move forward. Dwelling does nothing except incite regret

[ImpactMotivation]

Failures are just life lessons, keep going!

[cshawn]

Listening to Jocko brightens my day. Love the podcasts....

[dropcake]

Damn Jocko, the intensity is strong in this one. Thank you and Echo. Your videos are full of sage advice and they really help me with my problems.

[MisterEleven]

It's so easy to loose perspective. Ironic actually. I struggled for years dwelling on a personal/professional mistake that I blamed for eventually having to leave my past career. Was a one time shot that I blew. Funny thing is while I never got to be where I wanted with this limited window of opportunity, I was still a better person afterwards and had grown as a result of this failure. And even though that was years ago and every now and then it comes back to haunt my memory, I am still a better man now than I was prior to making that mistake. That said as long as you're continuously moving forward and growing that's all that matters. And it's so easy to forget that.

[ChrisLevelsUp]

I’m going to stop overthinking and trust myself. There will always be ups and downs

[Ltldrk]

I love this. I've had the opportunity to mentor new employees to my work who are also new to the industry, and I always try to explain to them (regardless of how bad) any problem that comes up is a learning chance.

They felt bad one day because they set off the fire alarm in the office. I had to tell them "don't worry about it, let's continue. It's not worth worrying about" and it's true! We don't have time to worry about our mistakes. Learn from them, and Cary on. Do better.

[bga_]

Jocko is a prophet. Attened the live show in NYC 100% worth it. Humbling experience to meet one of my heroes in person. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 He took time to take pictures and sign autographs after the show too btw

[leocmen]

In his words, Jocko is showing how a good family can be a grace, and still some don't value it.
God, when I listen Jocko I understand Jordan Peterson, and I see how everything is connected.