Jocko Podcast 251 w Leif Babin: Set The Standard. "Guidelines for the Leader and Commander" 

I used to not want a leadership position when I started working in a grocery store deli. I have worked for the first time in a decade. I started listening to Jocko to help with my PTSD (medic in the Army) and now I am working again when everyone else including the VA said I couldn't. And now I am motivated and want to be in a leadership position in the profession I chose which is related to my families profession. I want to be a leader. Between me wanting to be better than myself, being as good as my assistant manager and surpassing her, better than my father who was the best butcher I have ever met and the best man (although he says the same about me.) I have ever known. I didn't have purpose or motivation before three years ago when I discovered the Jocko Podcast. Thank you Jocko Willink for being the guy who amped me up. Who encourages me every day to do better. For showing me the light at the end of the tunnel. And being the influence in my life that helped me the most. I promise not to let you down. I am going to be the best lunch meat slicer in the US. I survived Army Basic Training, I survived medic AIT, I survived OIF, I can do anything. Jocko helped me realize this. Thank you sir for helping me find the strength in myself to walk towards my goals.

About time... it’s been too long since Texas Batman was on the pod

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Leif should voice a character on Call of Duty. His voice would fit perfect.

When I think there’s no one else that has a more badass voice than Jocko...Leif Babin shows up and says hold my beer.

Leif has that drill sergeant voice. Brings back memories.

“During seal training I was cold and wet” during combat I was waiting to suck start an IED 17 nights in a row. Best quote of the week.

Legend has it, Jocko didn’t actually shoot the enemy, he verbally commanded them to die.

This 3 hours should be a mandatory Leadership course for all MBA programs

I've listened to this podcast for 10 minutes and my testosterone levels have already shot up by 200%. THE TEXAS BATMAN BACK! STANDBY TO GET SOME!!

Leif has the coolest personality. It's like we all think there's someone out there like him, then boom. God bless.

It figures that Jocko spends his free time reading old or new military training manual’s

Leif needs to be a honorary co-host of the podcast

I find these guys so impressive. Thanks for the great material. I love this podcast! Gives me and my veteran friends some direction on living right in civilian society. I find this so useful in my life. Thank you folks.

“This palace had a JDAM dropped thru the middle of it, but for some reason they got all upset he smashed a window with a rock” 😂🤣😂🤣

I love it when Leif is on the podcast. What a great duo.

Anytime an intense or sad story is told: "👃💨"

When Jocko does laundry, he doesn't use fabric softener, he uses fabric HARDENER!

Love the line "Jocko normal face".

Need to upload this document so others can print it and read it

Intense guys, so inspirational. Just listening to them forces me to be more seriouse and disciplined. Thanks again!

I can't wait to listen to this 4 times over the next week 😂

The ground combat soldier comes from the general populace. He is the private citizen under arms... the clenched fist of his people. Cool line @13:20 ish

Imagine these 2 narrating a children's book ! Instant badasses born to get some !!!

I could listen to Jocko and Leif for a long time! I loved listening to this episode while I organized my planner and updated my drivers at the same time! 👊💪

35:25 Whenever I get stressed out about things this voice pops up in my head!

Will Roger Hayden ever re-appear on the podcast? Can't get enough of those stories

I love it when Jocko gets excited like a kid with a new video game they have been waiting for, when he talks military warrior talk like a manual from WW2 that he spent 300 and years to get.

Had the honor to meet them both..awesome gentlemen 👊🏼🇺🇸

Get Tim kennedy back in the podcast!

This is like listening to Jocko talk to himself.

So it just didn't occur to you guys to have Leif on again? People love seeing him on the podcast. I'm sure there are new questions, principles and books to go over with him. And what about Kevin Lacz, he's the longest requested guest who hasn't made an appearance yet.

They should hand this book to all senior leadership in the Corps. Insanely hard to find leaders like that.

When jocko's son was born , the doctor said :" it's a Jocko"

this is pure gold, thank you 🙏 32:56 practice makes perfect 33:31(three questions) 34:39 (four questions) 35:12 (five questions) 42:08 (eight questions) 43:59 (five questions) 44:50 (one question) 47:42 49:15 52:10 53:26 55:19 58:20 1:03:32

I wish I had more commanders that followed these guidelines but thank god for stellar SNCOs

Thank you soo much for this podcast guys.. take care everyone, wherever you are... keep positive...

Get Leif back on!!! the podcasts with Jocko+Leif+Echo are Legendary, and fun!

What was talked around minute 37 it’s an constant problem in construction and manufacturing problem...great podcast. Thank you!

Finally - I have been waiting for Leif to come back on!

Thank you jocko! Listing to these lessons help improve my day to day life and work so much. Keep on keeping on!

3... 2... 1... Leif Babin ! Thank you gentlemen

Thank you!!Very enjoyable conversation, informative and applicable to my situation for sure...

Thanks very much for this Jocko.

God bless these guys and this podcast

Hearing about the BB Gun and spear wars reminded me of one of my favorite quotes about young men: "The greatest miracle is that any boy lives to see the age of 18" - Doctor near the town I grew up in

A man wothout an identity will never be anyone!!!

His Jocko impersonations are so spot on hahaha, just one word responses.

Leif should read the SOG stories for audio books.

Texas Batman!!!

Omg, I love you Jocko, I freaking love you!!!

Jocko, Looking at leadership from a game theory point of view. Your lectures help a lot with the analysis of leadership

I don't know what it is, but every time i hear these two together i want to snap into a slim jim.

Was around Leif's East Texas childhood mothership the other day...Heard banjos and didn't stop.

Gents - Thank you. For 251 and for all the episodes. It's hugely appreciated. Best wishes from the UK. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

1:48:44 “Well you also have to train your kids to deal with just unknown terror.” 😂

It's always good to see the Texas batman:)

"Human nature is revealed in war and suffering". Aint that the truth! The best and the worst.

Listened to the Entire Episode before commenting... and I’m sitting here “normal face” of course 🤩... You have literally done the same to ME .. example: a bought of anxiety would come at me like a crazy riptide .. to the point I was about to be catatonic .. for some reason as I began to read your books ( purchased of course through your Amazon store.. That’s for YOU Echo 😂) I’m reading About Face since I’ve read all of your books .. Life has changed to the point .... I now have been gifted a Honey Badger ... His Name? HACKWORTH ... Thank You to All of You for Your Lessons & Will continue to support by Creating More Solutions with my kiddos ...Most Important LOOK in the Mirror & Remember...It’s My Responsibility to BE the Best I can be and take care of business .. or what some would call BS... I say... I can’t wait until you start on page 14... Time to Get After It!

Yeeeees. YEEEEESSS!!! LEIF!!!

18:22 I can see it in Echo’s eyes. He understands.

Lets start watching it

This man's voice is America!😂💪 🇺🇸

There are times that I despair for my grandchildren's future... and then I come here... to have my spirit lifted once again by Jocko and his guests. You speak principles of character and leadership here to which I shout; Yes! I wondered if it was only my arrogance that made me think I was so smart... You restore my faith, that I often have questioned, that what I knew to be right wasn't "crazy"... It was the hard won wisdom of the leadership that went before. It wasn't my own brilliance; it was the "passed on wisdoms" of those who went before. It is not stealing Jocko... it is DUTY. It is our DUTY to future generations of warriors, to pass on the spiritual lessons learned. It is our DUTY to pass on the wisdoms given to Us, that have blessed our lives.

Gave echo his black belt!

Thank you for producing these podcasts. My boss got me into listening to you guys. Was a bit anti podcasts there for a split second and did a complete 180 after listening to the first one lol I have most of your books but because I live in Australia I am unable to purchase about face the forward written by Jocko as an ebook, is there anyway I can obtain an ebook copy of this book. I have searched everywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated 😊😊 thank you.

I love when Leif goes into third person and talks in a deeper voice of his already deep voice, its hilarious

New subscriber here. Just bought 4 of your books on Amazon. 3 of your children’s book for my boys and extreme ownership for me. Looking forward to reading them and the rest of your books.

Dude...where are all the full podcasts?

Yup gave 48hrs now, bout time to post that pdf

Jocko man you should get combat controller on the podcast!!

Is it just me or does Leif resemble Corey Taylor of Slipknot?

1:53:58 I had been wondering about Jocko's opinion on saving and investing while in the service. This covers some of the ground.

I'm ineligible to serve due to disability but I will fight for this country and the freedom it represents if necessary

Standing by to get some

One boot in front of the other🔥🤘

1:47:47 is my favourite part of this whole episode

Exactly(2hr43min) subject matter expert

I really wanna know just how many young kids have taken Leif and Jocko saying “BUDs is easy” so literally that they sign up only to find out while they’re sitting in freezing cold water in the middle of the night covered in sand, sleep deprived, sore, hungry... that it absolutely sucks

Gentlemen, a request if I may > Regarding "Kaizen". I'd love to hear a podcast or excerpt, (maybe one exists already) regarding your take and historical perspective on this old and active philosophy.

The book is available on Amazon now. Just received it in the mail. I guess the publisher was listening.

soooo can we get a PDF link on that book?!?

Lets go!

I sort of fell off the podcast at episode 99 because I hadn't read Musashi and had life situations prevent me from doing so. But this got me fired up to read it and pick up the path where I left off.

At the 36 minute mark they talk about the delineation from prioritize and execute because the book mentions a good commander being able to multi-task. but I think prioritize and execute is how you multi-task. Prioritize which are most urgent and require the most focus, as well as which ones can wait and for how long or if you can pair it with another task to knock out at the same time. Just my 2¢

Jocko is my new dad.

Just put your differences aside, with David Goggins, and put out that banger podcast.

IN the army, the NCO creed states, "I will not use my position or grade to attain pleasure, profit or personal safety." This podcast reminded me alot of what the NCO creed says, you should check it out sometime and maybe speak with an awesome NCO one day. Like SFC Bellavia who won the Medal of Honor for his actions in Fallujah. Hes still in the army right now and he has a lot of really good insight.

Bring on Artur rehi. A youtuber from the estonian infantry. For perspective

FACT: Everybody wants to be a Ninja.

Am I the only one searching for Marc Lee's Facebook account to see if it's still up there? 😂

I can just imagine Jocko repping it out at the gym with normal face. That must be a scary sight to see lol

~ 40:00 in, the comments are meetings are 100% valid and point out a drain on productivity worldwide.

The fight you are talking about is Ali Vs Frazier 3. Joe’s corner stopped the fight and Joe was freaking out they did it. He was literally blind. The press asked them if he would rather have died and his answer was yes. Both men are absolute pillars of guts and determination

Jocko has never fired his weapon........ The round leaves his barrel out of respect.....

Jocko doesn't give a sh!t, Jocko TAKES a sh!t!

so funny to see jocko laugh

GOOD.

So where's that PDF Jocko?

Did you scan it and upload it as a pdf for those of us who can't spend $300 for a book?