The Dangers of Extreme Mindsets | Jocko Willink EP 469
Podcast: The Daily MotivationPublished On: Wed Dec 20 2023
Description: Retired Navy SEAL Commander Jocko Willink shares how he stays grounded by starting each day with humility, avoiding ego traps like overconfidence. He explains balanced leadership requires assessing situations openly without rigid absolutes. Willink describes the dichotomy of being aggressive yet avoiding recklessness, taking ownership while empowering teams' input. Willink notes even extreme ownership has limits when one oversees every detail. He advocates fluidity, adapting rather than forcing rigid plans. Willink models self-checking even mantras like "default aggression" to allow context and nuance. Overall, he stresses ego destroys progress by preventing the flexibility, hunger and openness needed for growth.LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE!Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!
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