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Who is Jocko Willink?
Jocko Willink is a well-known American author, podcaster, and retired US Navy officer. Jocko Willink served in the Navy SEALs and was a member of SEAL Team 3. Jocko currently co-hosts a weekly podcast called the Jocko Podcast with Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Echo Charles. In addition, he co-hosts The Unraveling with Darryl Cooper.
Early Life and Childhood
Jocko Willink was born in Torrington, Connecticut, in the United States, on September 8, 1971. He is fifty years old. Every year on September 8th, Jocko celebrates his birthday.
Jocko is the adoring son of John and Robin Willink. His father, John Willink, was a teacher at Wamago Regional High School, where he coached both middle school and varsity basketball and also taught tennis.
Jocko, who grew up in a sports-obsessed family, displayed true athleticism from a young age and excelled in the family sport of skiing.
He was raised by two other sisters and learned at a young age how to distinguish himself from his sisters through masculinity, a trait that no doubt contributed to his intense career as a SEAL.
Education Details
Jocko Willink graduated with the BUD/S class of 177.
Jocko was awarded the NEC 5326 as a combatant swimmer (SEAL) after completing SEAL tactical training (STT) and a six-month probationary period.
He served as an enlisted Navy SEAL with SEAL Team One and SEAL Team Two for eight years on active duty.
Professional Career
Willink co-founded the leadership consulting firm Echelon Front with Leif Babin, who he worked with in the SEAL Teams, after retiring from the Navy.
Jocko and Babin also co-wrote the leadership book Extreme Ownership: How United States Navy Seals Lead and Win.
Willink launched his own weekly podcast, The Jocko Podcast, after appearing on the podcasts of Tim Ferriss, Joe Rogan, and Sam Harris to promote his book.
Willink Quotes – “When personal agendas take precedence over the success of the team and the overarching mission, performance suffers and failure occurs.”
– “Rather than asking your leader what you should do, tell them what you intend to do.”
“Rather than allowing the situation to dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.”
“In war, you are forced to witness humanity at its most heinous.”
“The more you practice, the better you get, and the more freedom you have to create,” says the author.
– “If you let your ego get in the way, you’ll only blame other people and circumstances.”
– “That response hit me like a slap in the face.”
– “Fight weak emotions with logic; fight logic’s weakness with emotional power.”
Net Worth and Salary
Jocko Willink’s net worth is estimated to be $937,685.
Relationship Status
Jocko Willink is married to Helen Willink, a retired flight attendant. They met in Bahrain.
His wife is now a successful businesswoman who co-owns a fitness gym with her husband Jocko. Jocko and Hellen have four children, three daughters and a son named Freja, Rana, Thorson, and a daughter. Thorson is their sole child.
Body Measurements
He stands taller than average. Jocko is 5 feet 11 inches tall (Approx 1.78 m).
Social Media
His Instagram handle is @jockowillink.
His Twitter handle is @jockowillink.
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Trivia
- He was born on September 8, 1971, in Torrington, Connecticut, USA.
- His net worth is estimated to be $937,685.
- Jocko is 5 feet 11 inches tall (Approx 1.78 m).
- He is married to Helen Willink, a retired flight attendant. They met in Bahrain.
- Jocko and Babin also co-wrote the leadership book Extreme Ownership: How United States Navy Seals Lead and Win.
