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Extreme Ownership

How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
Mar 12, 2018JP_Wright rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
By far one of the best leadership books ever written. Jocko is a straight to the point no BS type of dude and his experience certainly shows it. I borrowed this book from a friend who is also a fellow service member. Our unit deployed to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this past fall after hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the islands. There were enormous obstacles and logistical challenges especially during the first three months. Extreme Ownership helped me identify the shortfalls and put together a plan that addressed a variety of issues. In all honesty, without the candid and direct written language of this book, I do not think I would have succeeded in achieving my unit’s mission requirements. Obviously, the book does not address every issue, as I have had to improvise and make adjustments along the way. However, the book provides the reader a solid blueprint that can steer the individual in the right direction. Most of the time that all is we need. My only criticism is that Jocko compares every situation and decision to combat and war. I cannot blame him since he has spent an entire military career as a Navy SEAL. However, occasionally, it did bother me since I do not necessarily see it that way. Either way, I learned a lot from this book and am very grateful for Jocko’s contributions in developing successful leaders.