Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL commander who led SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser during the Iraq War. After leaving the military, he became a leadership consultant, podcaster, and bestselling author known for applying combat discipline to civilian life.
98 Books Recommended by Jocko Willink
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Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 78
Also recommended by: Dustin Moskovitz, Ev Williams, Sam Altman, Aniela Gregorek, Bryan Johnson, Chelsea Handler, Chip Conley, Alastair Humphreys, Daniel Pink, Dave Elitch, David Blaine, Patrick Bet David, Emma Watson, Esther Perel, Fedor Holz, Jim Kwik, Jimmy Fallon, Jordan Peterson, Lex Fridman, Maria Popova, Mark Manson, Michael Gervais, Michael Hyatt, Pewdiepie, Phil Jackson, Robin Black, Ryan Holiday, Shane Parrish, Simon Sinek, Steve Kerr, Terry Crews, Tom Bilyeu, Tony Robbins, Turia Pitt, Derek Sivers
Tools of Titans
16 people recommendedrecommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 50
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 50
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Naval Ravikant, Balaji Srinivasan, Balaji S. Srinivasan, Ben Greenfield, Daniel Pink, George Raveling, Greg Mckeown, Greg Norman, Jodie Cook, Kevin Rose, Mr Money Mustache, Tim Urban, Ranveer Allahbadia, Derek Sivers
The Art Of War
13 people recommendedrecommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 23
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 23
Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Raj Shamani, Evan Spiegel, Marc Benioff, Travis Kalanick, Vlad Tenev, Dave Camarillo, Patrick Bet David, Fred Wilson, Lex Fridman, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Ryan Petersen
12 Rules for Life
8 people recommendedJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 98
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Marc Andreessen, Ben Greenfield, Dominic Dagostino, George Raveling, Pewdiepie, Derek Sivers
The Road
8 people recommendedJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 97
Also recommended by: Oprah Winfrey, Aubrey Marcus, Charlize Theron, Joel Mchale, Lex Fridman, Ryan Holiday, Sam Hinkie
The Book of Five Rings
6 people recommendedJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 80
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Pewdiepie, Ryan Holiday
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 100
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 100
Also recommended by: Ray Dalio, Ben Greenfield, Jodie Cook, Tony Robbins
Musashi
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 100
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 100
Also recommended by: Jimmy Chin, Tim Ferriss, Derek Sivers
With the Old Breed
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 10
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 10
Also recommended by: Howard Stern, Paul Graham
Panzram
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 158
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 158
Also recommended by: Jordan Peterson
About Face
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xI had [this book] next to my bed in Ramadi. I literally read it every night. Thatβs how I'd fall asleep.
I had [this book] next to my bed in Ramadi. I literally read it every night. Thatβs how I'd fall asleep.
Also recommended by: Jeff Atwood
Blood Meridian
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xWas able to show the darkness in humanity and thereβs nothing pleasant in any way, shape or form.
Was able to show the darkness in humanity and thereβs nothing pleasant in any way, shape or form.
Also recommended by: Bryan Callen
The Terminal List
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 183
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 183
Also recommended by: Joe Rogan
Machete Season
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 16
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 16
Also recommended by: Sam Harris
The Rape of Nanking
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 60
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 60
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 60
Also recommended by: Jordan Peterson
True Believer
2 people recommendedJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 183
Also recommended by: Joe Rogan
Storm of Steel
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 14
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 14
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 14
Also recommended by: Elon Musk
Ordinary Men
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 85
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 85
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 85
Also recommended by: Jordan Peterson
Stalingrad
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 109
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 109
Also recommended by: Richard Branson
The Nightingale’s Song
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 149
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 149
Also recommended by: Tommy Vietor
Scars and Stripes
2 people recommended[The author] is a Green Beret, Sniper, UFC Fighter, movie/TV star, entrepreneur, and all-around great human being.
Also recommended by: Joe Rogan
How to be Strong, Healthy and Happy
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 27
Mind Over Muscle
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 119
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 119
Psychology For The Fighting Man
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 164
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 164
Hard-Core
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 74
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 74
Serve to Lead
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 81
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 81
I Said No!
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 70
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 70
Wooden Leg
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 45
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 45
The Killing Zone
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 33
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 33
Valleys of Death
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 148
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 148
Forgotten Highlander
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 12
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 12
Unit 731 Testimony
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 132
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 132
The Trident
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 163
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 163
Steel My Soldiers’ Hearts
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 28
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 28
18 Platoon
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 84
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 84
The Hundred Rules of War
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 101
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 101
Maps of Meaning
recommended 3xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 98
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 98
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 98
The Woman Who Could Not Forget
recommended 3xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 60
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 60
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 60
Fortunate Son
recommended 3xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 122
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 122
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 122
Unit 731 – Laboratory of the Devil
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 132
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 132
Battle Studies
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 62
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 62
Excursion to Hell
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 88
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 88
Into the Fire
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 115
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 115
Beyond Band of Brothers
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 17
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 17
Hal Moore on Leadership
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 107
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 107
Instructions for His Generals
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 129
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 129
Unflinching
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 24
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 24
On Guerrilla Warfare
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 20
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 20
SOG Chronicles
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 180
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 180
Nothing to Envy
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 22
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 22
The Knock at the Door
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 201
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 201
Through the Valley
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 63
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 63
De Re Militari
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 130
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 130
Navy SEAL Dogs
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 113
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 113
One Soldier’s War
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 18
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 18
We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 105
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 105
The Clay Pigeons of St. Lo
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 87
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 87
Everyday Heroes
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 111
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 111
Four Hours in My Lai
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 31
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 31
I Heard My Country Calling
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 149
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 149
Red Blood, Black Sand
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 19
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 19
All Out War
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 192
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 192
Fields of Fire
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 149
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 149
I’m No Hero
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 76
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 76
He Was No Coward
recommended 3xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 136
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 136
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 136
Heart for the Fight
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 59
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 59
Marine!
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 121
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 121
Team Dog
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 113
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 113
The Armed Forces Officer
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 54
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 54
The Glory of the Trenches
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 43
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 43
Trident K9 Warriors
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 113
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 113
Across The Fence
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 180
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 180
Brothers Forever
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 72
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 72
Conversations with Major Dick Winters
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 75
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 75
Reveries on the Art of War
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 110
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 110
Brave Men
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 39
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 39
I Remember The Last War
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 27
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 27
Men Against Fire
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 142
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 142
Hell Yes, I’d Do It Again
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 127
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 127
Henry V
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 15
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 15
I Fought With Custer
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 48
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 48
Maurice’s Strategikon
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 57
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 57
On The Ground
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 181
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 181
Platoon Leader
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 29
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 29
The Recollections of Rifleman Harris
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 103
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 103
Colder Than Hell
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 53
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 53
Company Commander
recommended 2xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 67
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 67
By Honor Bound
recommended 3xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 89
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 89
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 89
Omaha Beach and Beyond
recommended 3xJocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 26
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 26
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 26
The Glass Factory
recommended 3xAn outstanding book.
An outstanding book.
An outstanding book.