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Jocko Willink approached Determination from first principles, cutting through assumptions to reveal fundamental truths. This archive captures that thinking, giving you access to frameworks you can build on. Every quote is sourced and contextualized, allowing you to understand their reasoning. Use this when you need to think clearly about Determination without inheriting broken mental models.
"The only person who can stop you is you. Don't let yourself down."
"The mind is the most powerful tool you have. Use it to stay determined."
"Determination is the fuel that keeps the fire of discipline burning."
"Determination is the choice to keep going when everyone else has quit."
"Stay humble. Stay hungry. Stay focused. And always, always, get after it."
"The will to win is nothing without the will to prepare."
"Discipline equals freedom. It is the only way to achieve the things you want in life."
"You have to be willing to suffer. You have to be willing to endure the pain to get to the prize."
"If you fail, get back up. Learn from it. And then get back after it."
"You don't need a plan for everything. You just need the determination to figure it out as you go."
"Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one."
"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you do not stop."
"Go down swinging. And you know what? If you go down swinging, you might just win."
"You have to do the work. You have to hold the line. You have to be the one who decides to keep going."
"The only way to get it done is to do it. Just do it. Don't wait. Don't think. Just do."
"When the pressure is on, that's when you find out who you really are."
"There is no easy way. There is only the hard way. The hard way is the way of discipline."
"When things are going bad, there's going to be some good that comes from it. Get after it."
"You are the leader of your own life. Take ownership of everything."
"When you feel like quitting, remember why you started. Keep pushing forward."
"Your determination is your armor. It protects you from the doubts of others."
"The more you practice, the better you get, the more freedom you have to create."
"Don't wait for motivation. Motivation is a feeling that comes and goes. Discipline is what keeps you going."
"Every day is a battle. Every day is a chance to win. Don't waste it."
"Success is a marathon, not a sprint. You need the determination to stay in the race."
"A leader must be strong but have endurance."
"The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war."
"Don't look for shortcuts. There are no shortcuts. There is only the long, hard road."
"Stop making excuses. Stop waiting for the perfect moment. The moment is now."
"The hardest part is starting. Once you start, keep going. Don't stop."
"It’s not about what you say, it’s about what you do. Actions speak louder than words."
"If you want it, go get it. Nobody is going to give it to you."
"The line between success and failure is often just the willingness to keep going."
"When you are in the thick of it, step back. Detach. Look around. See what is actually happening."
"Determination is not about being loud. It's about being relentless."
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