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Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Kindle Edition

by Jocko Willink (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 9,670 ratings

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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JOCKO WILLINK was a Navy SEAL for 20 years, rising through the ranks to become commander of Task Unit Bruiser―the most decorated Special Operations unit of the Iraq War. After retiring, Willink continued on the disciplined path of success, co-founding Echelon Front, a premier leadership and management consulting company, writing the #1 New York Times bestsellers Extreme Ownership, Leadership Strategy and Tactics, Discipline Equals Freedom, and The Way of the Warrior Kid children’s series. He also created and hosts the top-rated podcast, JOCKO PODCAST.

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Customers find the book well-written, concise, and filled with reminders for daily challenges. Moreover, the information quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it provides pragmatic common sense direction. The book design is appreciated for its interesting layout, and customers like its length, noting it's not very long at under 200 pages. However, the narrative style receives mixed reactions, with some appreciating its no-excuses approach while others find it filled with superficial platitudes. Value for money opinions are divided, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it a waste of money.

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662 customers mention "Readability"619 positive43 negative

Customers find the book well written and concise, with one customer noting it's a worthwhile quick read.

"...It is terrific. 7. Jocko served our country for 20 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL. He is a veteran and a hero...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...In conclusion, "Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual" is a concise yet powerful book that inspires readers to take control of their lives through..." Read more

"...Jocko does a great job making the reader understand the brevity of putting this manual into action...." Read more

438 customers mention "Motivation"435 positive3 negative

Customers find the book motivational, with good points on psychology and mindset, and one customer mentions it provides reminders for daily challenges.

"...is also a bonus appendix with very, very detailed workouts for different levels of physical condition (i.e. beginner to advanced)...." Read more

"...Jocko does have a number of daily exercise regimens detailed in this book that range from Beginner to Advanced...." Read more

"...It is a self-help and motivational book that contains no nonsense and is very direct...." Read more

"...3. **Motivational Tone:** Willink's no-nonsense, motivational style keeps you engaged and encourages you to take charge of your life. 4. **..." Read more

231 customers mention "Information quality"193 positive38 negative

Customers find the book informative and practical, providing useful advice and principles for life.

"...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...." Read more

"...His character is the product. This book is full of no-nonsense advice starting with the idea that YOU control you...." Read more

"...It's not just theory; it's a manual for action. 3. **..." Read more

"...The book is laid out in short sections, 1 to 2 pages each, utilizing a dark background with large bold white font...." Read more

64 customers mention "Book design"56 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the book's design, noting its interesting layout and well-presented content, with one customer highlighting its unique visual formatting.

"...The book has a physically appealing, yet intimidating look and feel, which you really have to hold to appreciate." Read more

"...In addition, the physical book itself is absolutely beautiful – it has very solid feel with a thick hard covers and thick pages...." Read more

"...Prose is not the point of the book. The lay-out is great, the typography is appealing...." Read more

"...In fact the wording is simple - elegant even. The subjects are also simple but substantial. I mean you'll have to work to read this book...." Read more

39 customers mention "Length"30 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the book's length, noting it is not very long at under 200 pages and is short and to the point.

"...The first 10-12 pages are good stuff about mindset/thinking the rest are pretty much basic stuff that most people should know...." Read more

"...He's short, direct, and drives it home...." Read more

"...This book is basically a compilation of short sprints...." Read more

"...Short truncated sentences, a font that doesn't read well, and a format that's got life but doesn't read right (to me)...." Read more

26 customers mention "Fluffect"26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is concise and to the point, with no unnecessary content or fluff.

"...It has an intent and it cuts out all of the clutter. He stays disciplined even within his writing...." Read more

"...You will find no fluff, sugar coating, or psychobabble between the hefty bindings of this book...." Read more

"...It is well-written in simple, powerful language, without fluff. Love it." Read more

"This. Is. Motivation. Pure and simple, no sugar coating, no psychoanalysis, just the most honest understanding that humans are lazy, pleasure..." Read more

44 customers mention "Value for money"25 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it a waste of money.

"...likely come to the same conclusion that I did... This man is the real deal...." Read more

"...self discipline. Overall, I did enjoy the book, but not justifiable for the money frankly...." Read more

"...The section on Focus alone is worth the price of the book x 100...." Read more

"...Well designed cover work ruined buy a cheap price tag. I'll buy it from a local store that will at least think about the placement of the sticker...." Read more

26 customers mention "Narrative style"17 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the narrative style of the book, with some appreciating its focus on removing excuses and common sense approach, while others criticize it for being filled with superficial platitudes and poster slogans.

"...It has more developed stories and sounds like it is a lot more of your liking...." Read more

"...for me: Jocko begins with some very short, rhythmic, poetic chapters on perseverance, will, and discipline...." Read more

"...If I had to describe it I would call it the ultimate excuse killer...." Read more

"Full of short stories and bits of wisdom, it’s a great book to leave on a coffee table or other common area for family members or guests to pick up..." Read more

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This book is a priceless tool to improve your life.
I love and appreciate this book. Firstly I want to clarify that this books is more of a daily devotional rather than a book filled with hard information or personal stories. The subtitle is "field manual" for a reason, it's set up in short topics to be read daily and fill the reader with inspiration and motivation for some things that are common sense yet difficult to follow, or occasionally deep and insightful and worth meditating on. The last third of the book is tools and programs to workout and practicing what Jocko is preaching. Discipline has become a core value in my life; seeking God, practicing martial arts, losing 100+ lbs/working out regularly, and pursuing a very difficult career path has naturally revealed to me that discipline is freedom, so when I saw the title and the awesome book design, I knew I had to have it. It has become a tool in my life, because although I value discipline, we all drop the ball sometimes. This book has motivated me to pick myself back up on rough days, go harder in ways that matter, and bring order to my life when things start to get too slack. The lessons learned from adopting the mentality that Discipline Equals Freedom is ultimately priceless.
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  • Jorge Presas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Practico y útil .-
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
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    Es un buen libro muy fácil de leer. lo único que me gustaría que sea más profundo en algunos ítems . De todas formas , 5 estrellas.-
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  • Nick Maggiulli
    5.0 out of 5 stars Curse the Warmth of the Bed
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
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    Discipline Equals Freedom. A man's entire philosophy boiled down to 3 words. This is what is most incredible about this book. The depth paired with the brevity. At 190 pages it isn't meant to waste your time and that's why I like Jocko's writing. It has an intent and it cuts out all of the clutter. He stays disciplined even within his writing. The book is broken into 2 parts: Thoughts and Actions. Part I (Thoughts) discusses his philosophy and Part II (Actions) discusses physical conditioning (diet, stretching, etc.). There is also a bonus appendix with very, very detailed workouts for different levels of physical condition (i.e. beginner to advanced).

    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.
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  • Mike Pritchard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jocko Willink's "Discipline Equals Freedom" will get you up early! +7 Navy SEAL learnings
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018
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    Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who has inspired me to wake up early, which has been a game changer for my life. Jocko posts a photo of his watch on Twitter every morning when he wakes up at 4:30 a.m. I am not getting up that early, but I'm now waking up at 6 a.m. every morning, including weekends, which has amped up my daily productivity significantly. Jocko's Discipline Equals Freedom is the book that motivated this change for me. I'll share 7 great things about Jocko and this book below.

    1. Navy SEALs are tough, obviously. I'm probably the opposite of a Navy SEAL. I wouldn't have made the cut. However, somehow Jocko's intensity has encouraged me greatly. Jocko believes that waking up early and exercising is the transformational habit for your day. I believe him. I've been what you call a "night owl" for most of my life. I'm now waking up early consistently. Apparently a Navy SEAL can still motivate me here in my 40s. :)

    2. Jocko believes in the word GOOD, even when things do not seem good on the surface. I'm sure this is some sort of Navy SEAL training Jedi-mind trick, but it works. It's taking life head on and all that it brings you. And some good can be found in whatever it brings you. The Stoic philosophers approached life this way as well. They encourage us to embrace whatever life brings our way. "Embrace it all."

    3. Discipline Equals Freedom is split into three parts: 1. Thoughts, 2. Actions and 3. Workouts. Jocko appropriately spends the first part of the book focusing on how important our thoughts are. We need to achieve discipline in our thoughts before we can hope to achieve discipline in our actions. This reminds me of Jim Collin's quote from his epic book, Good to Great, where he advocates for: "Disciplined People with Disciplined Thoughts taking Disciplined Action." Discipline your mind before you attempt to discipline your life.

    4. Jocko advocates that we all exercise daily. It doesn't have to be lifting weights daily, but some activity every day and ideally first thing in the morning to get your blood pumping. It could be a walk. It could be a run. He does advocate for some strength training in the book, which I agree with. Jocko does have a number of daily exercise regimens detailed in this book that range from Beginner to Advanced. Most of these exercises can actually be done at home and don't require a gym.

    5. Jocko writes about his passion for the martial art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in this book. I have never done a martial art, but his advocacy for learning how to defend yourself by knowing a martial art is compelling. I am now motivated to find a self defense class that my whole family can take together.

    6. I first learned about Jocko thanks to a terrific podcast interview Tim Ferriss had with Jocko about his first book, Extreme Ownership: How Navy SEALS Lead and Win. (I'll be writing a review of this book soon. Stay tuned.) This podcast interview from 2015 was actually Jocko's first public interview ever. It is terrific.

    7. Jocko served our country for 20 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL. He is a veteran and a hero. I thank him for his service to our country and thank him for his new mission of service to motivate and train civilians like me.
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  • Pranshu M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just to get you going!
    Reviewed in India on July 1, 2020
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    I've read all the three, most famous U.S. Navy seal books.
    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'
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    Just to get you going!

    Reviewed in India on July 1, 2020
    I've read all the three, most famous U.S. Navy seal books.
    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'
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  • Gluecksdrache
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kernaussagen zur Selbstmotivation und für persönlichen Erfolg super zusammengefasst
    Reviewed in Germany on December 31, 2018
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Der Autor bezeichnet dieses Büchlein als "Field Manual" - hier eher ein kleines Handbüchlein, in dem er die wesentlichen Lehren und Erkenntnisse aus seiner Tätigkeit bei einer amerikanischen Spetzialeinheit sehr gut zusammengefasst.

    Es st sozusagen der komprimierte, eingedampfte und um ein paar neue Aspekte ergänzte Inhalt des BUches "Extreme Ownership" das Jocko Willink mit einem Co-Autor geschrieben hat.

    "Discipline equals freedom" ist an sich ja schon eine sehr interessante Aussage, weil das rechtzeitige Planen, frühe Aufstehen und richtige Organisieren von Dingen die Freiheit für Selbst-Vorankommen und andere Dinge gibt.

    Die Führungsprinzipien sind bewährt und lassen sich vom militärischen Bereich sehr gut in die Welt der Projekte und des persönlichen Vorankommens übertragen.

    Dieses Buch ist *sehr groß* gedruckt, weshalb sich die einzelnen Seiten auch sehr gut als Motivationskärtchen zum Aufhängen eignen (Vorsichtig rausschneiden bitte).

    Zielgruppe: Ich glaube, dass dieses zusammengefasste Büchlein etwas für die Leserinnen und Leser ist, die bereits jetzt unter Organisationsdruck und Zeitproblemen leiden.

    Es enthält zudem einige Ernährungstipps und wie Sie die Gesundheit durch weniger an Fast Food und mehr an gutem Essen steigern sollten.

    Wenn Sie (noch) nicht tief in die Welt der Entstehung der Führungsprinzipien eintauchen möchten und das Geschriebene erst mal verstehen und als Anleitung "sacken" lassen möchten.

    Das abschließende Kapital enthält zusätzlich einige Vorschläge für ein effektives Workout.

    Und die vertiefende Lektüre dann später lesen möchten oder werden. Mit sehr guten Englischkenntnissen sollten Sie sich an dieses Buch wagen.

    Wer mehr Lesezeit pro ausgegebenem Euro haben möchte, der sollte sich sozusagen die ursprüngliche Langversion ISBN 9781250183866 aus dem Angebot von Amazon gönnen.
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    Gluecksdrache
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Kernaussagen zur Selbstmotivation und für persönlichen Erfolg super zusammengefasst

    Reviewed in Germany on December 31, 2018
    Der Autor bezeichnet dieses Büchlein als "Field Manual" - hier eher ein kleines Handbüchlein, in dem er die wesentlichen Lehren und Erkenntnisse aus seiner Tätigkeit bei einer amerikanischen Spetzialeinheit sehr gut zusammengefasst.

    Es st sozusagen der komprimierte, eingedampfte und um ein paar neue Aspekte ergänzte Inhalt des BUches "Extreme Ownership" das Jocko Willink mit einem Co-Autor geschrieben hat.

    "Discipline equals freedom" ist an sich ja schon eine sehr interessante Aussage, weil das rechtzeitige Planen, frühe Aufstehen und richtige Organisieren von Dingen die Freiheit für Selbst-Vorankommen und andere Dinge gibt.

    Die Führungsprinzipien sind bewährt und lassen sich vom militärischen Bereich sehr gut in die Welt der Projekte und des persönlichen Vorankommens übertragen.

    Dieses Buch ist *sehr groß* gedruckt, weshalb sich die einzelnen Seiten auch sehr gut als Motivationskärtchen zum Aufhängen eignen (Vorsichtig rausschneiden bitte).

    Zielgruppe: Ich glaube, dass dieses zusammengefasste Büchlein etwas für die Leserinnen und Leser ist, die bereits jetzt unter Organisationsdruck und Zeitproblemen leiden.

    Es enthält zudem einige Ernährungstipps und wie Sie die Gesundheit durch weniger an Fast Food und mehr an gutem Essen steigern sollten.

    Wenn Sie (noch) nicht tief in die Welt der Entstehung der Führungsprinzipien eintauchen möchten und das Geschriebene erst mal verstehen und als Anleitung "sacken" lassen möchten.

    Das abschließende Kapital enthält zusätzlich einige Vorschläge für ein effektives Workout.

    Und die vertiefende Lektüre dann später lesen möchten oder werden. Mit sehr guten Englischkenntnissen sollten Sie sich an dieses Buch wagen.

    Wer mehr Lesezeit pro ausgegebenem Euro haben möchte, der sollte sich sozusagen die ursprüngliche Langversion ISBN 9781250183866 aus dem Angebot von Amazon gönnen.
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  • Alpha Ko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un livre de chevet
    Reviewed in France on March 16, 2019
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Disciplines Equals Freedom, le titre du livre peu paraître flou mais en réalité Jocko à travers son livre veut vraiment nous faire comprendre que : la liberté est le fait d'avoir le pouvoir sur soi.
    Faire ce qu'on a dit que l'on allait faire, tenir sur la durée dans ses engagements, faire face aux situations compliqués car elles arriveront etc.

    Ce livre est un condensé de notions fondamentales pour exceller dans la vie et dans tous les domaines.

    Je le recommande chaudement. (La version audio est incroyable aussi, donc pour les plus curieux vous la trouverez sur Youtube).
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    Alpha Ko
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Un livre de chevet

    Reviewed in France on March 16, 2019
    Disciplines Equals Freedom, le titre du livre peu paraître flou mais en réalité Jocko à travers son livre veut vraiment nous faire comprendre que : la liberté est le fait d'avoir le pouvoir sur soi.
    Faire ce qu'on a dit que l'on allait faire, tenir sur la durée dans ses engagements, faire face aux situations compliqués car elles arriveront etc.

    Ce livre est un condensé de notions fondamentales pour exceller dans la vie et dans tous les domaines.

    Je le recommande chaudement. (La version audio est incroyable aussi, donc pour les plus curieux vous la trouverez sur Youtube).
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  • Mike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Motivatie nodig? Zoek niet verder!
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 2, 2020
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    Ideaal als je opzoek bent naar motivatie voor het sporten. Hij verteld de (harde) waarheid. Daarbij zitten achterin goede workouts voor beginners tot aan govorderden.
    Het boek oogt ook heel mooi, blijft wel lastig open liggen.
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  • Othon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Não existe fórmula mágica.
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 25, 2022
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    É um livro que traz a realidade de quem quer disciplinado e “melhor”.
    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.
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