Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, bestselling author, and leadership expert with a 20-year military career. Enlisting at 19, he completed BUD/S class 177, served with SEAL Teams One and Two, and later commissioned as an officer with deployments across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He led SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi during Operation Iraqi Freedom, earning the Silver Star while commanding the war’s most decorated Special Operations unit. After retiring in 2010 as a lieutenant commander, Willink became a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and advocate of disciplined 4:30 a.m. routines. He co-founded Echelon Front, advising companies worldwide, and launched the Jocko Podcast in 2015, surpassing 1 billion downloads. He co-owns Origin USA, founded Jocko Fuel, and operates Victory MMA & Fitness in San Diego. His books—Extreme Ownership, Discipline Equals Freedom, and the Way of the Warrior Kid series—share his principles of leadership and personal discipline. Willink is a partner in the San Diego FC ownership group and host of the FOX special Above, Below and Beyond, honoring 250 years of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. He lives in California with his wife, Hellene, and their four children. #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Jocko Willink Links: X - IG - YT - @JockoPodcastOfficial LI - GYM - JOCKO FUEL - Echelon Front - Amazon Author - San Diego Futbol Club - Streaming Special - Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Sign up for the Gemini Credit Card: #GeminiCreditCard #CryptoRewards #Advertisement This video is sponsored by Gemini. All opinions expressed by the content creator are their own and not influenced or endorsed by Gemini. The Bitcoin Credit Card™ is a trademark of Gemini used in connection with the Gemini Credit Card®, which is issued by WebBank. For more information regarding fees, interest, and other cost information, see Rates and Fees: Some exclusions apply to instant rewards; these are deposited when the transaction posts. 4% back is available on up to $300 in spend per month for a year (then 1% on all other Gas, EV charging, and transit purchases that month). Spend cycle will refresh on the 1st of each calendar month. See Rewards Program Terms for details: Checking if you’re eligible will not impact your credit score. If you’re eligible and choose to proceed, a hard credit inquiry will be conducted that can impact your credit score. Eligibility does not guarantee approval. The appreciation of cardholder rewards reflects a subset of Gemini Cardholders from 10/08/2021 to 04/06/2025 who held Bitcoin rewards for at least one year. Individual results will vary based on spending, selected crypto, and market performance. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and may result in gains or losses. This information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult with your tax or financial professional before investing. 00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome 09:13 Early Life and Military Beginnings 13:03 Joining the SEAL Teams and BUD/S Training 42:45 First Deployment and Discovery of Jiu-Jitsu 45:24 First Platoon & Leadership Lessons from Tragedy 56:23 Platoon Commander Conflict and New Leadership 01:03:21 Hydrographic Recon & Officer Candidate School 01:32:09 Germany Deployments & Big Picture Leadership 01:38:24 Communicating with the Troops 01:44:39 Transition to Officer & College Life 01:47:38 Iraq Deployment & Leading in Combat 02:05:50 Learning Strategic Operations as Admiral’s Aide 02:26:14 Building Combat-Ready Leadership 02:29:11 Task Unit Bruiser and Ramadi Deployment 03:12:05 Blue on Blue: Friendly Fire Incident 03:23:14 Leadership, Accountability & Lessons Learned 03:52:08 Combat Strategy and Leadership Reflection 04:10:53 Memorials and Command Decisions 04:49:09 Military to Civilian Transition 05:11:46 Launching the Podcast and Business Ventures 05:18:14 Warrior Kid: From Book to Movie 05:31:05 Jocko Fuel & Social Media Commentary 05:43:40 Advice to the Younger Generation 05:49:21 Honoring Veterans and Final Reflections