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Learning about Leadership through War Books
Joe Rogan shares how he looks for insight into human nature while reading and highlights a few war books that have given him a frame of reference for leadership lessons such as "With the Old Breed" by Eugene Sledge and "About Face" by Colonel David Hackworth.
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Detaching emotionally from negative focus states can allow you to see those emotions from a distance and prevent them from overwhelming you.
08:43 - 10:38 (01:55)
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Detaching emotionally from negative focus states can allow you to see those emotions from a distance and prevent them from overwhelming you. Focusing on uncontrollable issues wastes valuable energy that could be used to better achieve goals.
ChapterLearning about Leadership through War Books
Episode#187: Jocko Willink on Discipline, Leadership, and Overcoming Doubt
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about how he learns about human nature and leadership through reading books about war.
10:38 - 16:41 (06:02)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about how he learns about human nature and leadership through reading books about war. He recommends several books that have had a huge impact on him and taught him leadership principles.