Yep, sounds harsh and inhuman but that’s life. Somewhere along the way, you screwed things up and it’s up to you to figure out a way out. Not your bosses fault or the current market condition. If you don’t have enough money to pay the bills and if you’re not getting that promotion, it’s your error, too. If you’re managing a team, and if you have people underperforming, it’s your fault. But he was the commander of the troops at that time and his involvement, or the lack of it, was the reason such an unfortunate event occurred.Įverything happening in your world is your responsibility. Instead of pointing the finger at others for this crazy situation, Jocko took full ownership of the case when the commanding officers arrived to investigate.

But instead of blaming the field personal and the people shooting their co-workers, the general blamed no one other than himself. In the first chapter, the authors share a story from their time in Iraq where lack of communication lead to blue-on-blue – friendly fire. You need something few people dare to mention. You don’t need a fancy haircut or a pile of muscles attached to your body. A mucho general who people want to follow and listen to – like in the movies. Lesson #1: Take Complete Ownership Over The Operation Lesson #2: If Not Managed, Ego Ruins Everything.Lesson #1: Take Complete Ownership Over The Operation.You’ll take responsibility and start tackling the problems that are thrown at you. Once you get that it’s all up to you, you’ll stop complaining. Extreme Ownership is a mindset, an attitude, a way of living. You’re responsible for your failures, misfortunes, the way you look, the car you drive, the thoughts that consume your mind, and even often times the mistakes of the people around you. The Core Idea:Įxtreme Ownership aims to teach one thing: No one owes you anything. It’s more than just a book on leadership, it’s a manual that will help you transcend in difficult times. And thirdly, practical implementation of these principles in business as well in life. Secondly, deep dive into the leadership principles by the authors applied in warfare.

Firstly, it’s a story of the navy SEAL life in the violent battlefield of Iraq. This book is a combination of a lot of things. Written by book fanatic and online librarian Ivaylo Durmonski. Covering the key ideas and proposing practical ways for achieving what’s mentioned in the text. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink. This is a comprehensive summary of the book Extreme Ownership: How U.S.

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