{"id":79959,"date":"2022-09-26T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T16:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=79959"},"modified":"2022-10-03T15:16:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T19:16:18","slug":"discipline-equals-freedom-jocko-willink-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/discipline-equals-freedom-jocko-willink-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink: Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/discipline-equals-freedom-jocko-willink\/\">Discipline Equals Freedom<\/a><\/em> about? What are the main takeaways of the book?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <em>Discipline Equals Freedom<\/em>, Jocko Willink argues that the key to reaching your highest goals and discovering your full potential is unwavering discipline. He offers his principles to master self-discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read below for an overview of <em>Discipline Equals Freedom <\/em>by Jocko Willink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discipline-equals-freedom-by-jocko-willink\"><strong><em>Discipline Equals Freedom<\/em> by Jocko Willink<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The book <a href=\"https:\/\/us.macmillan.com\/books\/9781250274434\/disciplineequalsfreedom\"><em>Discipline Equals Freedom<\/em><\/a> by Jocko Willink skips the motivational fads and fluff to deliver the harsh but empowering truth that <strong>simple, relentless discipline is the key to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-become-the-best-version-of-yourself\/\">becoming the best version of yourself<\/a><\/strong>. If you want to master your mind, become healthier, and achieve your highest goals, practicing discipline will drive the actions necessary to do so.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Willink developed his philosophy of discipline based on 20 years of experience as a US Navy SEAL. Since his retirement from the military, Willink has promoted principles like discipline and responsibility through his leadership training program, <a href=\"https:\/\/echelonfront.com\/\">Echelon Front<\/a>, in books like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/extreme-ownership\"><em>Extreme Ownership<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>and in his <a href=\"https:\/\/jockopodcast.com\/\">podcast<\/a>. In <em>Discipline Equals Freedom<\/em>, Willink encapsulates his philosophy of discipline, considering it from a variety of angles and presenting his thoughts in a rapid-fire, drill instructor style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the book, Willink covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-self-discipline\/\">importance of self-discipline<\/a><\/strong>: what it is and why you need it to improve your life.<\/li><li><strong>How to cultivate discipline<\/strong>: finding your drive, establishing long-term goals, and achieving these through incremental self-improvement.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-overcome-obstacles\/\">Overcoming obstacles<\/a> to discipline<\/strong>: strategies to combat procrastination, invalidate false excuses, and persevere through challenges that seem overwhelming.<\/li><li><strong>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/apply-discipline\/\">apply discipline<\/a> to your daily life<\/strong>: practical ways to make discipline part of your regular routine.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Willink circles around the idea of discipline, approaching it from many angles and considering its application to different situations. Because this style and structure create repetition, we\u2019ve consolidated and reorganized these points into sections, focusing on one idea at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Importance of Self-Discipline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we\u2019ll discuss the kind of discipline Willink focuses on in this book: <em>self<\/em>-discipline, which Willink advocates above all other influences to get things done. We\u2019ll explain what self-discipline is, distinguishing it from motivation and external discipline. Then, we\u2019ll explore why it\u2019s important to implement this discipline in your life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Self-Discipline?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-discipline is a steady, <em>internal<\/em> force that drives you to take action and \u201cbe better.\u201d <\/strong>Willink explains that motivation or discipline from someone else\u2014for instance, a motivational speaker or drill instructor\u2014is a temporary influence that\u2019s unreliable and outside your control. In contrast, self-discipline is consistent willpower that you exert over your mind and body enabling you to do what\u2019s necessary to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/steps-to-achieve-your-goals\/\">reach your goals<\/a> <em>despite<\/em> your feelings or external influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Cultivate Discipline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what self-discipline is and why Willink believes it\u2019s beneficial, we\u2019ll explain how to develop and implement this discipline in your own life. In order to sustain discipline, it\u2019s important to establish reasons for it. Willink explains how his own underlying drives have pushed him to keep improving throughout his life. Similarly, you\u2019ll lay the foundation for your discipline by identifying <em>your<\/em> drive. After you identify your reason to be a better person, the next step will be deciding <em>how<\/em> you\u2019re going to achieve this by establishing a concrete, long-term goal and progressing toward it incrementally.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overcome Obstacles to Discipline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after you establish your underlying drive, set long-term goals, and begin to pursue these with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/learn-by-making-mistakes\/\">incremental progress<\/a>, your discipline can falter. We\u2019re all human and nobody is perfect. Some days might bring overwhelming challenges or obstacles that are out of your control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you let obstacles stop you, you\u2019ll disrupt your progress toward health, happiness, and your long-term goals. Willink describes several strategies to combat the obstacles of procrastination, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-overcome-fear-of-failure\/\">fear of failure<\/a>, and factors that are out of your control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apply Discipline to Your Daily Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you understand why discipline is important, how to cultivate it, and what to do when your discipline is challenged, you\u2019ll be better equipped to apply discipline in your regular routine. Although discipline is a principle that should affect all spheres of life, Willink highlights a few key areas of daily life in which to apply discipline for excellent health and self-improvement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exercise<\/li><li>Diet<\/li><li>Sleep<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Discipline Equals Freedom about? What are the main takeaways of the book? 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