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Jocko Willink approached Stoicism 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 Stoicism without inheriting broken mental models.
"Discipline equals freedom."
"Wait for the dust to settle before you make your next major move."
"Humility is a form of strength that allows you to see the truth clearly."
"The only person you can control is you. So focus on making yourself who you want to be: Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego."
"When you fail, take a step back, detach, and look at why it happened objectively."
"Don't let your emotions dictate the pace. That is when you lose your patience and your edge."
"Failure is the ultimate reality check. It strips away the ego and leaves only the truth."
"Discipline includes the discipline to wait when the situation is not yet in your favor."
"Being patient allows you to maintain your composure when everyone else is losing theirs."
"We learn more from our failures than we ever do from our victories."
"True strength is being able to control your emotions so they don't control you."
"The ego is responsible for most failures. It prevents us from seeing the truth of our situation."
"The ego is a weak spot in your armor. Humility is the strength that keeps you learning."
"The dichotomy of leadership requires balancing the urgency of the mission with the patience of the strategy."
"When things go wrong, don't get frustrated. Don't get discouraged. Just say, 'Good.'"
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