Jocko Willink on Growth Quotes

"You don't get stronger by staying comfortable. You get stronger by leaning into the pain."

"You have to be patient with the process of growth. It doesn't happen by accident."

"Implementing Extreme Ownership requires checking your ego and operating with a high degree of humility."

"There is no growth in the comfort zone."

"Over-discipline can lead to a lack of creativity."

"Success is a lousy teacher. It makes smart people think they can't lose. Failure keeps you humble."

"You are not your mistakes. You are what you do after your mistakes."

"We learn more from our failures than we ever do from our victories."

"It takes patience to lead people who don't yet understand the vision. You have to bring them along."

"The moment you stop taking responsibility for your failure is the moment you stop growing."

"Strength is being able to admit when you are wrong and take ownership of the failure."

"Ego clouds your judgment. It prevents you from seeing the truth."

"A leader must be patient with their team as they learn, but impatient with the standards of the mission."

"If you want to be better, you have to work harder."

"Keep things simple. When things go wrong—and they will—complexity compounds the problems."

"Your results are a direct reflection of your effort."

"Cover and Move. It is the most fundamental tactic. All elements within the team must work together to support each other."

"You missed your workout? Good. You have more energy for tomorrow. You failed the test? Good. You know what to study."

"Taking ownership of your life is the ultimate act of strength."

"The hardest work is the work you do on yourself."

"Don't hide from your failures. Put them on display. Look at them. Learn from them."

"The darkness is where the growth happens. Embrace the struggle."

"You must have the patience to listen to your team's concerns before you give orders."

"Implement Extreme Ownership by checking your ego and operating with a high degree of humility."

"Default aggressive. You must be the one to take the initiative."

"Don't let your ego rush you into a bad decision. Step back, look around, and be patient."

"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday."

"Your failures are the foundation of your future success. Build on them."

"Failure is not the opposite of success; it is a part of success. It is the testing ground where you find out what works and what doesn't."

"Failure is the fuel for future success. Burn it."

"The pain of failure is temporary, but the lessons learned from it last forever."

"Failure is the ultimate reality check. It strips away the ego and leaves only the truth."

"Don't let the desire for a quick win lead to a long-term loss. Stay patient."