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Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Hardcover – October 17, 2017
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The instant New York Times bestseller!
FIND YOUR WILL, FIND YOUR DISCIPLINE--AND YOU WILL FIND YOUR FREEDOM
Jocko Willink's methods for success were born in the SEAL Teams, where he spent most of his adult life, enlisting after high school and rising through the ranks to become the commander of the most highly decorated special operations unit of the war in Iraq. In Discipline Equals Freedom, the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Extreme Ownership describes how he lives that mantra: the mental and physical disciplines he imposes on himself in order to achieve freedom in all aspects of life. Many books offer advice on how to overcome obstacles and reach your goals―but that advice often misses the most critical ingredient: discipline. Without discipline, there will be no real progress. Discipline Equals Freedom covers it all, including strategies and tactics for conquering weakness, procrastination, and fear, and specific physical training presented in workouts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced athletes, and even the best sleep habits and food intake recommended to optimize performance.
Within these pages discover the keys to becoming stronger, smarter, faster, and healthier. There is only one way to achieve true freedom: The Way of Discipline. Read this book and find The Way.
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Print length208 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherSt. Martin's Press
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Publication dateOctober 17, 2017
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Dimensions7.91 x 0.87 x 8.81 inches
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ISBN-109781250156945
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ISBN-13978-1250156945
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- ASIN : 1250156947
- Publisher : St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (October 17, 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781250156945
- ISBN-13 : 978-1250156945
- Item Weight : 1.54 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.91 x 0.87 x 8.81 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #119,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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What most impressed me about this book was Jocko's ability to discuss a topic in detail and then summarize it succinctly in one line. This is his gift and he uses it in almost every chapter. Glory in solitude. Laughter wins. Curse the warmth of the bed. All of these ideas, and others, are included in Part I (Thoughts) of this field manual.
While originally reading Part I (Thoughts), I thought it was somewhat unorganized. Why is he talking about Regret then talking about Focus? However, as I kept reading I realized that Jocko was just attacking the same problem from many different angles. It was as if Jocko were rotating around his core truth (Discipline Equals Freedom) and explaining it using different perspectives. For example, how do you view Discipline Equals Freedom through the lens of stress? Through regret? Through negativity? Through positivity? It is harder to follow the structure initially, but I believe this makes the work more accessible to a wider audience. For example, I found that some chapters spoke to me more than others, and I am guessing you will feel the same way.
In Part II (Actions) Jocko summarizes what actions you can take to start moving in the right direction physically. I completely agree that thinking is nowhere near enough to actually make changes in your life. You have to act, and this part discusses the practical side of acting. For example, how to wake up early, how to eat, how to work out while traveling, etc. I recommend spending as much time, if not more, on acting (Part II) as you did on thinking (Part I). While the thinking will get you engaged, the acting will keep you engaged, and this is the key to staying disciplined.
In conclusion, this isn't a typical motivational book. When reading it you can tell that the author means business. He lives this lifestyle. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. His Instagram account illustrates this better than anything. 2 daily photos. One at around 4:30 AM to show he is awake and acting, and one after his daily workout. Simple, but to the point. He lives it and I hope you can take some inspiration from this book to live closer to your truth. With that being said, I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes from the book:
"We are defeated one tiny, seemingly insignificant surrender at a time that chips away at who we should really be. It isn't that you wake up one day and decide that's it: I am going to be weak. No. It is a slow incremental process. It chips away at our will-it chips away at our discipline."
I hope you enjoy Discipline Equals Freedom as much as I did.
1. **No Excuses Philosophy:** Willink's mantra of "Discipline Equals Freedom" resonates throughout the book, emphasizing that self-discipline is the key to unlocking personal freedom.
2. **Actionable Advice:** The book is filled with practical advice on fitness, leadership, time management, and mental toughness. It's not just theory; it's a manual for action.
3. **Motivational Tone:** Willink's no-nonsense, motivational style keeps you engaged and encourages you to take charge of your life.
4. **Applicability:** The principles shared in the book can be applied to various aspects of life, making it a valuable resource for personal and professional growth.
In conclusion, "Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual" is a concise yet powerful book that inspires readers to take control of their lives through discipline. If you're looking for a dose of motivation and actionable advice, this book is an excellent choice.
Navy Seals are very popular. The once silent professionals are putting out movies and memoirs on a scale I never could have imagined 20 years ago. They have developed such a following that some fanboys will 5-star any and everything they put out. If you have heard or seen Jacko on a podcast or interview, you know he does not need to trade on this reputation. His character is the product.
This book is full of no-nonsense advice starting with the idea that YOU control you. It is a self-help and motivational book that contains no nonsense and is very direct. Other similar books mollycoddle the audience with tidbits like "If you can't stop eating sugar it is not your fault. Your dopamine and serotonin..." Jacko puts it simply "If you are eating too much sugar STOP. Just stop." Granted he does not give a plan on how to wean off sugar. There is no 21 day secret plan. No secret squirrel recipe collection of substitutions one can make. JUST STOP. Take control and fix it. This is where his book shines. The burden is on you. Only you can change your life. As a non-millennial that works with millennials, I wish the participation-trophy/play-date/helicopter-parent generation had been exposed to such blunt truths.
Why only 4 stars? Nothing in the book is that groundbreaking. Much of this has been said before and, perhaps, said better. I opened it at 10 PM the day it was released and read it until midnight. I could not put it down. It was fun to read the book in Jacko's voice, but as I was reading I realized that you could easily read most of the sentences in Tony Robbins' voice just as easily. Or any motivational guru.
If you want the parts of the book that are uniquely Jacko there are some, but I recommend "Extreme Ownership" for that. It has more developed stories and sounds like it is a lot more of your liking. In that respect only, the relationship between EO and DEF is analogous to the relationship between a book and a TED talk.
This is a good book, despite my minor criticism. As much as I dogged on it, I woke up the next day and got out of bed without hitting a snooze button.
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Melhor condicionamento, melhor inteligência emocional, mais antifrágil.
É sobre se tornar alguém PRONTO! Pronto pro que vier, sem saber o que pode vir um dia.
Leitura leve, rápida e prática.
Personally, I believe that discipline equals freedom is not a book that you'd want to just sit down and enjoy reading while having your coffee, its moreover a book that you're supposed to read when you feel that you don't want to continue doing your work. I highly recommend you to put it on your desk, and open any random page and start reading when you feel like lying in bed and leaving everything for 'tomorrow'
Reviewed in India on July 1, 2020
Personally, I believe that discipline equals freedom is not a book that you'd want to just sit down and enjoy reading while having your coffee, its moreover a book that you're supposed to read when you feel that you don't want to continue doing your work. I highly recommend you to put it on your desk, and open any random page and start reading when you feel like lying in bed and leaving everything for 'tomorrow'
Het boek oogt ook heel mooi, blijft wel lastig open liggen.
El autor nos muestra que todo lo que se quiere obtener cuesta, que no hay camino fácil, que no se le puede dar la vuelta al esfuerzo, pero que vale la pena luchar para obtenerlo.
Al final del libro se pueden obtener las rutinas de los ejercicios que realiza el autor en varios niveles, desde principiante hasta los mas avanzados.
Excelente libro.
I particularly liked how he reminds you that you are in control and you can stop yourself from bad habits. No one else can. Sounds silly but the book is amazing. I plan on reading this once a month.