Standard Directive 01: Take Control

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[calebgroncki]

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” -Marcus Aurelius

[crackedwindow]

Only thing cooler than being a bad ass is being a bad ass that helps create other bad asses … stay strong Jocko

[joanlong]

Thanks for this! Getting ready to zap this cancer that invaded my body. I'm going to set those alarms. Having trouble getting my thoughts to stay right, since the diagnosis.

[AudraT]

Jocko's podcasts really do motivate me and help me deal with situations in life. God bless you Jocko, Echo Charles, and everybody else who makes these videos possible.

[Dreamchasing]

God is my Foundation of Truth. Aligning yourself with God through your daily task will give you strength and peace. Without God, the vices and the wicked will arise.

[tacothursdays]

"You have got to take control of your life. If you don't, other people will do it for you."

I don't remember who told me that, but it sounded an awful lot like what you said just now. I'm not even sure you'll read this, but if you do, I want you to know I'm glad you're telling people the things they need to hear.

I'm looking forward to future Standard Directives. This is what we really need more of.

[John-kztm]

This is some of the best advice you could ever get in 2023.

[catstickler]

A big thing that's helped me stay in control is knowing my personal integrity code and goals. Then I have something I can check against my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Here are things I consider:

- Is this decision aligned with my goals and help me get there? Or is it just a distraction?
- Is this friend group healthy and supportive of my goals?
- Will this break my core values and integrity? Or does it strengthen it?
- Do I feel energized and vibrant after doing this or being with these people? Or do I feel demotivated, sluggish, and apathetic?
- How do I WANT to feel each day? Is that how I'm feeling now? If no, then audit everything I'm doing.
- Is my self-talk conducive to my goals? Is my self-talk stronger than people's shit talk?
- What actions strengthen my mind and body? How can I do MORE of these? Which actions destroy my mind and body?

And then I get ruthless with my time and energy. (I don't manage my time as much as my energy. If something brings me down, it's cut out of my life.) As a single mom of two kids running a business, I don't have the luxury of wasting time. (None of us do.)

Does it mean I'm alone a lot of time? You bet. But the people I DO have in my life (like my partner, my kids, virtual coworking friends, clients, and kickboxing friends + trainers) are the people who are ALSO doing big things and we're all supporting each other.

[danielgarmizo]

This video is coming out at one of my hardest times.
Someone I loved broke up with me. I slept during those two weeks only 3 hours a night. Two night I didn’t succeed to sleep.
And I so sad, it’s painful.
But I do know, that this is my choice.
I should make this situation as something beneficial, and control my thoughts.
Thank u.

[mazevedo.]

It's a four minute video with a ton of information. Straight to the point.

[Jer-Michael]

Such an amazing human being. I love these segments! Thank you Jocko

[garyguaplin]

Jocko, I don’t think you truly understand the amount of lives you’ve impacted and CHANGED across this planet man. You’ve left your mark in so many ways and I know your far far far from done. Incredible human being. Thank you. May god continue to bless you my man!

[z.r.]

Wow ...

Hearing this brought to my mind many Bible verses. About a narrow path that a few walk vs a wide path that many take. About thinking good and virtuous things. About transforming oneself by renewing your mind

[BIGARMADA]

Really needed this today. I've been dieting and losing weight slowly but steadily for the past year and a half now. Had a tough night of work last night and was thinking about skipping my workout but seeing this pop up in my feed got me motivated to push through and just do it.

[Feldsomethin]

This is on the same level as the 'GOOD' video. Thanks Jocko for everything you and your team are doing for all the troopers.

[MattthewRay]

Man… thank you for this! When you move to the beat of your own drum - of what you feel is righteous, integral, productive, it can get VERY lonely. A little bit of positive mental fuel like this goes a long way. Appreciate you sharing this.

“Go Execute” - Jocko

[hypnoticintentions]

I am LOVING these standard directives!

[Rambo]

Dude I love listening to you in the morning- you're like that drill sergeant just in my brain, wake the f up Taylor, get disciplined, get motivated, yes sir!

[EllaSilentDragon]

As much as I love your 2-4 hour long podcasts and books: Sometimes a daily snippet of wisdom is all I have time for. So this short format is perfect! And the advice is always spot on and applicable! (And sadly I sometimes need the reminders… Ego is a b****! ) 😅
Thank you so much Jocko and Team for all your work! 😊❤

[hahhahahahahahaahahahahaahaha]

Man, this dropped just at the right time. Thank you for your hard work, sir. I'm aware you're in a position where you couldn't care less about getting more YT views but you remain dedicated to helping us folks out. God bless you.