The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols
Allow yourself room to maneuver. When it gets hard — don’t surrender, don’t give up, don’t quit. Then you haven’t failed. All it means is you need to regroup and reattack. You’ve learned, you’ve gained experience, and YOU ARE STILL ALIVE
Jocko Willink, Dave Berke, • The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols
Work the plan. Take action that moves you forward. Don’t stay stagnant. Don’t dwell. Take a small step towards what you think is the best decision. Not a giant step – because you don’t know exactly what is going on. This is a step that allows you to assess again before you decide what to do next.
Jocko Willink, Dave Berke, • The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols
You know darkness. And because of that, you know light.
Jocko Willink, Dave Berke, • The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols
Avoid half apologies said with a tone that indicates you just want to get it over with and that you don’t really mean it. It’s not time to bring up past offenses that you are holding on to. Focus on the one situation and talk about that.
Jocko Willink, Dave Berke, • The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols
Take Ownership of it. You are responsible for your words and actions.
Jocko Willink, Dave Berke, • The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols
Let the adversity you face today turn you into a better person tomorrow so in the future you look back at these struggles and you say “Thank you – you made me better”.
Jocko Willink, Dave Berke, • The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols
It’s going to be hard because life is hard. These challenges that you face will do their best to take you down. Do not let them. Stand up and dig in. Line up those problems and fight them. Let those challenges raise you up – elevate you.
Jocko Willink, Dave Berke, • The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols
Make a list. What is the biggest problem? What is causing the most stress?
Jocko Willink, Dave Berke, • The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols
PRIORITIZE AND EXECUTE.