Jocko Willink

"Don’t expect to be motivated every day to get out there and make things happen. You won’t be. Don’t count on motivation. Count on Discipline."

John Gretton "Jocko" Willink (born September 8, 1971) is an American retired United States Navy SEAL, podcaster, and author. He received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service in the Iraq War and was commander of SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi.

What genres does Jocko Willink write in?

He writes leadership and self-help non fiction grounded in his military experience, practical field manuals, and children's books in the Way of the Warrior Kid series. He also has works outside those categories.

What are some of his most popular books?

Notable titles include Extreme Ownership, Way of the Warrior Kid, The Dichotomy of Leadership, Leadership Strategy and Tactics Field Manual, and Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual.

Where should I start if I want to read his work?

For leadership and management, start with Extreme Ownership or Leadership Strategy and Tactics Field Manual. For younger readers, begin with Way of the Warrior Kid and then read Marc's Mission.

Does he write a series and what is the reading order?

He is the author of The Way of the Warrior Kid series. A sensible reading order is Way of the Warrior Kid followed by Marc's Mission.

What military experience or honors inform his writing?

He is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who commanded SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser and served in the Iraq War. He received the Silver Star and Bronze Star, experiences that inform his leadership and discipline-focused books.