Chapter
Learning Extreme Ownership from a Humbling Experience
16:24 - 20:12 (03:48)
The opening chapter of Extreme Ownership tells the story of a friendly fire incident in the military that resulted in deaths and injuries among the troops. It highlights the importance of taking ownership of mistakes and finding solutions to prevent them from happening again.
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Jocko Willink shares his experience as a team leader in the military and how the most humbling experience is having your team members wounded or killed on the battlefield.
16:24 - 17:52 (01:28)
Summary
Jocko Willink shares his experience as a team leader in the military and how the most humbling experience is having your team members wounded or killed on the battlefield. He shares a personal story in which friendly forces accidentally killed each other and the responsibility he felt as the leader in charge.
ChapterLearning Extreme Ownership from a Humbling Experience
Episode871 Jocko Willink on Extreme Leadership and The Power of Self-Discipline
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of taking ownership of mistakes and providing solutions to prevent them in the future is discussed.
17:52 - 19:12 (01:20)
Summary
The importance of taking ownership of mistakes and providing solutions to prevent them in the future is discussed.
ChapterLearning Extreme Ownership from a Humbling Experience
Episode871 Jocko Willink on Extreme Leadership and The Power of Self-Discipline
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Blaming others for your mistakes does not solve problems or lead to progress.
19:12 - 20:12 (01:00)
Summary
Blaming others for your mistakes does not solve problems or lead to progress. Instead, taking ownership of your mistakes and making a plan to fix them will help solve problems and make progress.