--- title: "Need motivation? This Jocko video gives me life" date: "2020-04-29" modified: "2020-10-30" authors: - name: "Shannon Corbeil" job_title: "Contributor, Air Force Veteran" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-culture/jocko-willink-navy-seal-motivation/" categories: - "Mental Health" - "Special Operations" - "Tactical" - "Veterans" --- # Need motivation? This Jocko video gives me life ![]() Sometimes you just need someone who can whisper-talk a motivational speech right into your gut while drums simultaneously beat INTO YOUR BLOODSTREAM. A buddy of mine shared this video with me and whenever I whine complain he doesn't even address my problems, he just re-sends the video. His message is clear: step up. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdTMDpizis8 Jocko Motivation "GOOD" (From Jocko Podcast) [www.youtube.com]() ### Jocko Motivation "GOOD" (From Jocko Podcast) [Jocko Willink is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer]() who is now a leadership instructor, speaker, and coach. A recipient of the Silver Star and the Bronze Star, he was commander of SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi and now he shares the lessons he learned from active duty. [The Jocko Podcast](), where Jocko and Echo Charles "discuss discipline and leadership...extensively," has over 28 million views on YouTube (and probably 20 million of them are mine playing this video). ![]() Image courtesy of [Jocko Quotes]() After retiring from the Navy, Jocko co-founded Echelon Front, a [premier leadership consulting company](). (Without ever having spoken to him) I'd describe his philosophy as disciplined-based: we can't control what happens to us, but we are in full control of how we respond. He doesn't demonstrate patience for excuses; instead, he champions the idea of meeting your objective through strength and hard work. UP BEFORE THE ENEMY.pic.twitter.com/l9JKla7NWL [twitter.com]() Jock is probably lifting weights with The Rock right now and we're missing it. Check out the video at the top and let me know what you think. I'm going to the gym, but [I'll be back on Facebook later](). ## Author Shannon Corbeil has worked for We Are The Mighty as a digital video producer, writer, and host, as well as a staff writer covering military history, trivia, and valor. Shannon is a fierce veteran advocate, covering the achievements of members of the military community and volunteering in multiple veteran non-profit organizations, including Pin-Ups for Vets and Warriors for Peace Theatre. Her undergraduate degree is in Humanities and Philosophy and her Masters is in Strategic Intelligence. A screenwriter and actor recently seen on SEAL TEAM and THE ROOKIE, Shannon writes about exciting projects in the entertainment industry. She is an alum of the Writers Guild Foundation Veterans Writing Project, a Finalist in the Disney TV Writing Fellowship, an inaugural fellow for the STARZ/VME #TakeTheLead Program, and has performed at the Geffen Playhouse and Kennedy Center as a writer, dancer, singer, and actor. As a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer, Shannon supported the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, and conducted Cyber Threat Analysis at the National Security Agency. Her work has been seen in Business Insider, Task & Purpose, Military.com, and various other publications. ### Author social links [Facebook]() [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()