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Book Review | Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Mk1-MOD1
★★★ Publisher: St. Martins Press (Paperback)Year: 2020Pages: 247Author: Jocko Willink If you are a regular listener of Jocko Willink's podcast, you don't have to read Discipline Equals Freedom. If you have watched the snippets of Jocko W…
If you are a regular listener of Jocko Willink's podcast, you don't have to read Discipline Equals Freedom. If you have watched the snippets of Jocko Willink on YouTube - you know the ones that appear on so many vlogs on YouTube - even then you don't have to spend money on this book.
This book is mainly for those readers who have no clue who Jocko Willink is and what his philosophy is. For starters, he was a decorated Navy Seal who served for two decades. After his retirement, he decided to continue on the path of teaching discipline and success. As I write this, Willink is the CEO of a leadership consulting company and an accomplished, best-selling author.
His books have become cult phenomena. His podcast and YouTube channel motivate tens of thousands every day.
I bought a paperback version of Discipline Equals Freedom. The book stands out because of its handy, guide-sized format. It has white text on a black background, making using your highlighter a little tricky.
The content is pretty straightforward, though. With its short sentences and chapters, a focused reader could probably knock it out in just 2-3 sittings.
So what is "Discipline Equals Freedom" all about?
The central idea of Discipline Equals Freedom is that you are responsible for your own life. You can always control the factors within your reach, including your physique, your emotions, and your reactions to adverse situations.
The book is divided into five sections, each focusing on different aspects of personal development. Willink shares his insights on building strong mental resilience, physical fitness, effective time management, and goal-setting.
What I liked about the book is that it doesn't just serve you a blueprint for being your best. Instead, Willink advocates good, old-fashioned hard work and developing discipline to become the best version of yourself.
If you appreciate the tough-love approach to self-discipline in this book, you might also enjoy Ryan Holiday's Discipline is Destiny. It's fascinating how both authors, though they come from wildly different backgrounds, converge on the same truth: discipline is key to unlocking our potential.
Jocko Willink's straight-shooting take on discipline cuts through all the excuses. To grab the reins of your life, you must cut out the distractions and resist all evil temptations. Stay away from the endless rabbit holes of YouTube and Reddit, the never-ending stream of Insta reels, and all the other click-bait clutter online.
Willink's words sound like a call to arms. Here's a scintillating quote:
The instinct that says, "You've had enough. You've given it your best shot. You can stand down. You can back off. You can take a knee. You can rest now." DO NOT LISTEN TO THAT INSTINCT! That instinct is a liar and wants to bring you down.
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Apart from the guidance to take control of your life, there is a good amount of life philosophy in the book, too. Drawing on his experiences as a war veteran, Willink encourages you to dig into your own battles and challenges, pushing you to confront them with the same discipline and resolve. The following pearl of wisdom hit me hard:
"Most of us are not defeated in one decisive battle. We are defeated one tiny, insignificant surrender at a time that chips away at who we should really be."
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Willink's advice is clear and direct, like a compass pointing you straight to success. He emphasizes that real freedom comes from mastering your habits and choices. Whether it's your career, fitness, relationships, or personal growth, this book is like having a battle-hardened ally by your side.
Conclusion
I will reiterate what I said at the start: if you can tune into Jocko's Podcast, then you don't have to read this book.
The bite-sized chunks of wisdom make for an easy read, alright, but you'll find even more of this material on his podcast. However, if you prefer reading or find it easier to absorb information that way, then by all means, Discipline Equals Freedom should be on your reading list.
That said, if you want to really dive into Willink's leadership philosophy, then, I highly recommend his first book, Extreme Ownership.
Here's a bit of unusual advice: to get the most out of this book, try reading it in the mornings when your brain is fresh. It will hit hard and inject spurts of motivation into you.
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