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Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way
Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc's life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn't swim. But what was most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson, the class bully, who calls himself the King of the Jungle.
When Marc's mother tells him that his Uncle Jake is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a for real, super-cool Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan.
He's going to turn Marc into a warrior.
Becoming a warrior isn't easy. It means a lot of pull ups, sit ups, pushups, squats, swimming, eating right, and studying harder than ever before! Can Marc transform himself into a warrior before school starts in the fall - and finally stand up to the King of the Jungle himself?
The Way of the Warrior Kid is a new illustrated chapter book by #1 New York Times-bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink.
When Marc's mother tells him that his Uncle Jake is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a for real, super-cool Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan.
He's going to turn Marc into a warrior.
Becoming a warrior isn't easy. It means a lot of pull ups, sit ups, pushups, squats, swimming, eating right, and studying harder than ever before! Can Marc transform himself into a warrior before school starts in the fall - and finally stand up to the King of the Jungle himself?
The Way of the Warrior Kid is a new illustrated chapter book by #1 New York Times-bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink.
192 pages, Hardcover
Published May 2, 2017
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July 17, 2017
In a world where you have people who when you ask them is it a boy or a girl they will answer back "we won't know until it tells us when it's older" I'm glad this book exists for kids which essentially teaches you to be strong, work hard, plan your days out and you will be successful.
The book can be summed up with one sentence which occurs a little over half way through:
"With hard work, anything is possible."
Great message for kids and adults.
And that it's teaching this to kids is another benefit:
The SEAL Code
• Loyalty to country, team, and teammate
• Serve with honor and integrity on and off the battlefield
• Ready to lead, ready to follow, never quit
• Take responsibility for your actions and the actions of your teammates
• Excel as warriors through discipline and innovation
• Train for war, fight to win, defeat our nation’s enemies
• Earn your trident every day
THE VIKING LAWS
• Be brave and aggressive – Be direct – Grab all opportunities – Use varying methods of attack – Be versatile and agile – Attack one target at a time – Don’t plan everything in detail – Use top-quality weapons
• Be prepared – Keep weapons in good condition – Keep in shape – Find good battle comrades – Agree on important points – Choose one chief
• Be a good merchant – Find out what the market needs – Do not promise what you can’t keep – Do not demand overpayment – Arrange things so that you can return
• Keep the camp in order – Keep things tidy and organized – Arrange enjoyable activities that strengthen the group – Make sure everybody does useful work – Consult all members of the group for advice
THE RANGER CREED
• Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger regiment.
• Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier, who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a ranger, my country expects me to move farther, faster, and fight harder than any other soldier.
• Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight, and I will shoulder more than my share of the task, whatever it may be, 100 percent and then some.
• Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress, and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
• Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy, and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
• Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.
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The book can be summed up with one sentence which occurs a little over half way through:
"With hard work, anything is possible."
Great message for kids and adults.
And that it's teaching this to kids is another benefit:
The SEAL Code
• Loyalty to country, team, and teammate
• Serve with honor and integrity on and off the battlefield
• Ready to lead, ready to follow, never quit
• Take responsibility for your actions and the actions of your teammates
• Excel as warriors through discipline and innovation
• Train for war, fight to win, defeat our nation’s enemies
• Earn your trident every day
THE VIKING LAWS
• Be brave and aggressive – Be direct – Grab all opportunities – Use varying methods of attack – Be versatile and agile – Attack one target at a time – Don’t plan everything in detail – Use top-quality weapons
• Be prepared – Keep weapons in good condition – Keep in shape – Find good battle comrades – Agree on important points – Choose one chief
• Be a good merchant – Find out what the market needs – Do not promise what you can’t keep – Do not demand overpayment – Arrange things so that you can return
• Keep the camp in order – Keep things tidy and organized – Arrange enjoyable activities that strengthen the group – Make sure everybody does useful work – Consult all members of the group for advice
THE RANGER CREED
• Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger regiment.
• Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier, who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a ranger, my country expects me to move farther, faster, and fight harder than any other soldier.
• Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight, and I will shoulder more than my share of the task, whatever it may be, 100 percent and then some.
• Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress, and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
• Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy, and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
• Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.
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July 7, 2018
I heard this author interviewed on NPR. His approach to discipline and setting goals sounded worth checking out. I really loved this book and will pass it on to my grandchildren.
May 22, 2017
This is a didactic story. Ten-year-old Marc has low self-esteem and skills and is taught the "warrior way" to self-improvement by his Navy Seal uncle, Jake. Uncle Jake is more sympathetic than the Great Santini, but he insists that discipline equals freedom.
This book does not seem to be aimed at girls/women. Early on in the book, Marc thinks,"I'm a disgrace....and the whole world knows it. Even the girls. Especially the girls that can do more push-ups than me."He also notes that his mother is nice but doesn't understand him, and "she couldn't make me stronger."(The dad is nice, too, but away frequently and never makes an appearance in the book.)
Although most would not object to certain aspects of the warrior program such as healthy eating and regular exercise, those who feel children's lives are over regimented already might feel uneasy with early rising, jiu-jitsu classes, constant workouts (pull-ups until his hands bleed), jumping off a bridge into a river, memorizing not only the multiplication tables, but also the presidents, states and capitals ---all in one summer.
How will young children (tweens) react to this book? I'm not certain. Uncle Jake tells Marc,"I showed you the path, but you could have found it on your own." I would love to hear if children read this book and successfully apply some of the warrior code to their lives.
This book does not seem to be aimed at girls/women. Early on in the book, Marc thinks,"I'm a disgrace....and the whole world knows it. Even the girls. Especially the girls that can do more push-ups than me."He also notes that his mother is nice but doesn't understand him, and "she couldn't make me stronger."(The dad is nice, too, but away frequently and never makes an appearance in the book.)
Although most would not object to certain aspects of the warrior program such as healthy eating and regular exercise, those who feel children's lives are over regimented already might feel uneasy with early rising, jiu-jitsu classes, constant workouts (pull-ups until his hands bleed), jumping off a bridge into a river, memorizing not only the multiplication tables, but also the presidents, states and capitals ---all in one summer.
How will young children (tweens) react to this book? I'm not certain. Uncle Jake tells Marc,"I showed you the path, but you could have found it on your own." I would love to hear if children read this book and successfully apply some of the warrior code to their lives.
January 24, 2019
Къде отидоха истинските мъже? Защо се навъдиха толкова батки, кифъли, мамини лигльовци, обикновени лигльовци, метросексуални, вегани, хипари, хипстъри и вся остальная сволочь, която си бръсне краката, ръкува се с ръка като умряла риба и/или не мръдва огромния си гъз от пред компютъра? Много жени си задават този въпрос, в често неуспешните си усилия да намерят поне един свестен мъж в живота си.
А къде отидоха истинските жени? Жените с характер, психическа зрялост и визия за живота по-голяма от това да намерят кой да ги издържа? Собствено, аз отдавна съм се нагледал на вечно залепените за телефона си безработни кифли с претенции, лигли с емоционалната зрялост на третокласничка и тлъсти, непрестанно депресирани мрънкалки.
Къде отидоха ли? Пропуснахме да ги направим. Защото истински, нормални големи хора стават от истински, нормални деца. От деца, които които знаят какво е да нямат и наистина да се стремят към нещо, какво е сами да постигат, каква е връзката упорита работа-успех, които знаят как да преодоляват страха си, знаят какво е да са относително самостоятелни, а не родителите постоянно да висят над главата им като майки орлици и да ги предпазват от всякакви въображаеми "опасности".
Джоко Уилинк изглежда сякаш не е роден от майка, а иззидан от гранитни камъни. Той е бивш командир от специалните части в армията на САЩ и ветеран от Ирак, така че ако някой ги разбира истинските работи, то това е той. Книгата, която е написал е предназначена най-вече за четене от деца между 8 и 12 (но едновременно ще е много от полза и за родителите им). Той не търпи лиготии, не признава "не мога" за отговор и в съвсем подходящ за възрастта на децата стил им показва как сами да започнат пътя, който ще им позволи да постигнат в живота това, което решат.
А къде отидоха истинските жени? Жените с характер, психическа зрялост и визия за живота по-голяма от това да намерят кой да ги издържа? Собствено, аз отдавна съм се нагледал на вечно залепените за телефона си безработни кифли с претенции, лигли с емоционалната зрялост на третокласничка и тлъсти, непрестанно депресирани мрънкалки.
Къде отидоха ли? Пропуснахме да ги направим. Защото истински, нормални големи хора стават от истински, нормални деца. От деца, които които знаят какво е да нямат и наистина да се стремят към нещо, какво е сами да постигат, каква е връзката упорита работа-успех, които знаят как да преодоляват страха си, знаят какво е да са относително самостоятелни, а не родителите постоянно да висят над главата им като майки орлици и да ги предпазват от всякакви въображаеми "опасности".
Джоко Уилинк изглежда сякаш не е роден от майка, а иззидан от гранитни камъни. Той е бивш командир от специалните части в армията на САЩ и ветеран от Ирак, така че ако някой ги разбира истинските работи, то това е той. Книгата, която е написал е предназначена най-вече за четене от деца между 8 и 12 (но едновременно ще е много от полза и за родителите им). Той не търпи лиготии, не признава "не мога" за отговор и в съвсем подходящ за възрастта на децата стил им показва как сами да започнат пътя, който ще им позволи да постигнат в живота това, което решат.
April 19, 2019
Wish I had this when I was a kid. Great read and very accessible, with a good set of priorities and methods.
June 12, 2017
Although I don't agree with everything in the book, especially how girls are seen as physically weaker than boys and how down on himself Marc gets, and I'm not sure that it will reach everyone, the book does provide several great tips about self-improvement, motivation, and self-discipline. Many young readers around Marc's age will be able to relate to his low feelings of self-worth because he doesn't know how to swim, isn't physically adept, and is struggling with learning his times tables. Over the course of the fifth grade that has just concluded, he seems to have grown increasingly less confident. The end of the school year is a relief for him, and he plans to spend it relaxing and hanging out with his uncle who was a Navy SEAL. Uncle Jake quickly realizes that Marc needs some guidance, and he comes up with a plan to change his life. While some of the practices and routines are pretty intense, there is much truth to his advice to his nephew, and Marc eventually conquers many of his fears, becoming stronger, emotionally and physically, along the way. The Way of the Warrior might not be for everyone, but there is plenty valuable advice found within its pages. Even food choices or the decision to sleep in rather than get up and get going can make a difference in someone's life, and Jake even has study tips that help Marc memorize facts more easily. I wonder what would have happened if he had struggled more in any of these areas, but even though this book is pretty didactic and self-congratulatory, it offers a blueprint for changing someone's life. Sometimes an example and a gentle nudge is all that is needed.
August 20, 2017
You got kids? Do yourself and your kids a favor: buy this book and read it to them (and to yourself!).
The author is Jocko Willink a retired Navy Seal who is also the host of the Jocko podcast and the author (with Leif Babin) of Extreme Ownership, a book on leadership principles learned in war.
The Warrior Kid is the story of a wimpy kid who fails at many thing (math, pull-ups, swimming, etc.) and over the course of a summer is trained by his uncle Jake, a Navy Seal.
Uncle Jake shows him the "way of the warrior kid" full of great principles, integrity and practical ways to get stronger, smarter better while remaining humble (wake up early every day, learn a method to learn, exercise every day, go beyond your fears, train martial arts, etc.).
My kids loved listening to this story and I enjoyed it probably even more than them. Every night they have been asking me: "Dad can your read warrior kid?!".
Jocko has shown the way of the warrior kid not only to my kids but also (or even mostly?) to me. You just can't put this book down without thinking: "Man! I am supposed to be uncle Jake for my kids!"
Sorry, now I have to go ... I need to go to sleep to wake up my kids at 6am tomorrow ...
The author is Jocko Willink a retired Navy Seal who is also the host of the Jocko podcast and the author (with Leif Babin) of Extreme Ownership, a book on leadership principles learned in war.
The Warrior Kid is the story of a wimpy kid who fails at many thing (math, pull-ups, swimming, etc.) and over the course of a summer is trained by his uncle Jake, a Navy Seal.
Uncle Jake shows him the "way of the warrior kid" full of great principles, integrity and practical ways to get stronger, smarter better while remaining humble (wake up early every day, learn a method to learn, exercise every day, go beyond your fears, train martial arts, etc.).
My kids loved listening to this story and I enjoyed it probably even more than them. Every night they have been asking me: "Dad can your read warrior kid?!".
Jocko has shown the way of the warrior kid not only to my kids but also (or even mostly?) to me. You just can't put this book down without thinking: "Man! I am supposed to be uncle Jake for my kids!"
Sorry, now I have to go ... I need to go to sleep to wake up my kids at 6am tomorrow ...
April 24, 2018
This is an awesome field manual for implementing a growth mindset. It teaches kids not to accept their perceived limitations and shows the path to a lifetime of discipline.
October 19, 2020
Oh. My. Gods. This book is... just really bad. Here are my problems:
IT DOWN TALKS TO THE PHYSICAL STRENGTH OF GIRLS
Like, what is going on? This book was written in 2017, not 1817. I fail to understand why this book includes this.
(This is real actual sentence in the book): “Girl: I did one pull up, how many can you do? Marc: I choose not to define my efforts in numbers.” Haha, so funny *insert sarcasm*
THE MAIN CHARACTER
Marc is incredibly unbelievable. He calls himself “dumb” because he can’t do his times tables. Is the author implying that everyone who can’t do their times tables is dumb? He also can’t swim. Sure, a lot of people can’t, but why doesn’t his mom take him? Then, he learns his time tables in about five minutes after using flash cards. He grows huge muscles, (did I mention he’s in fifth grade?), and uses threats and physical violence to deal with his bullies, which brings me to my next problem.
THIS BOOK ENCOURAGES PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
Why does it do this? No one knows. All I know is that those ideals are very wrong.
UNCLE JAKE
Uncle Jake bothers me so, so much. There is a scene where Marc is doing pull-ups and his hands start bleeding, yet Uncle Jake DOESN’T LET HIM STOP. WHAT THE HADES?!!!!!
THEY JUMP OFF A BRIDGE
Yeah, this actually happens. When Marc learns to swim, Uncle Jake takes him to jump off a bridge into a lake. Depending on the height of the bridge and the shallowness of the water, the pressure of the water would be like bellyflopping onto cement. Even if it was fine, it’s never a good idea to jump off a bridge, so why does an adult take his nephew to do just that?
Look, I’m a kid, but I’m not stupid. I know that this book is dumbing it down for kids, and I don’t approve. Kids aren’t stupid. And Marc is not an accurate representation of any child I have ever known. Adults forget that kids aren’t dumb. We know when we are being talked down to. We had to read this book in school for One School, One Book, and none of my friends liked it. Not many people read it all the way through. Going from books like Percy Jackson and Harry Potter to... this, is almost an insult. For all those people saying this is a “great book for kids” I would like to debunk that. This book is boring and extremely condescending and boring.
I can understand why someone else might like this book, but I think it was poorly written, poorly drawn, and poorly executed. I don’t recommend it to anyone.
IT DOWN TALKS TO THE PHYSICAL STRENGTH OF GIRLS
Like, what is going on? This book was written in 2017, not 1817. I fail to understand why this book includes this.
(This is real actual sentence in the book): “Girl: I did one pull up, how many can you do? Marc: I choose not to define my efforts in numbers.” Haha, so funny *insert sarcasm*
THE MAIN CHARACTER
Marc is incredibly unbelievable. He calls himself “dumb” because he can’t do his times tables. Is the author implying that everyone who can’t do their times tables is dumb? He also can’t swim. Sure, a lot of people can’t, but why doesn’t his mom take him? Then, he learns his time tables in about five minutes after using flash cards. He grows huge muscles, (did I mention he’s in fifth grade?), and uses threats and physical violence to deal with his bullies, which brings me to my next problem.
THIS BOOK ENCOURAGES PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
Why does it do this? No one knows. All I know is that those ideals are very wrong.
UNCLE JAKE
Uncle Jake bothers me so, so much. There is a scene where Marc is doing pull-ups and his hands start bleeding, yet Uncle Jake DOESN’T LET HIM STOP. WHAT THE HADES?!!!!!
THEY JUMP OFF A BRIDGE
Yeah, this actually happens. When Marc learns to swim, Uncle Jake takes him to jump off a bridge into a lake. Depending on the height of the bridge and the shallowness of the water, the pressure of the water would be like bellyflopping onto cement. Even if it was fine, it’s never a good idea to jump off a bridge, so why does an adult take his nephew to do just that?
Look, I’m a kid, but I’m not stupid. I know that this book is dumbing it down for kids, and I don’t approve. Kids aren’t stupid. And Marc is not an accurate representation of any child I have ever known. Adults forget that kids aren’t dumb. We know when we are being talked down to. We had to read this book in school for One School, One Book, and none of my friends liked it. Not many people read it all the way through. Going from books like Percy Jackson and Harry Potter to... this, is almost an insult. For all those people saying this is a “great book for kids” I would like to debunk that. This book is boring and extremely condescending and boring.
I can understand why someone else might like this book, but I think it was poorly written, poorly drawn, and poorly executed. I don’t recommend it to anyone.
November 4, 2018
There are some interesting ideas but it has quite a amateurish feeling to it.
I struggle to find real practical applications to any of the suggestions proposed and that makes me feel slightly inadequate as a single of father of 4.
The boy protagonist (Marc) is a bit of a neglected child as both parents work very hard and his confidence is low. Things improve only when uncle Jake comes over for the summer and teaches him how to be a navy seal. This is achieved only because it is summer, the uncle has nothing else to do, he spends all the time training the kid and the parents carry on been unsubstantial entities.
Being a parent, the absence of the parents in this book, makes me give only two stars to the book.
The parents should have been the prime subjects to be trained into the navy seal way of life. This would have made them better parents and Marc would have benefited at the end.
I struggle to imagine a 10 years old child reading this book and be inspired to get up early and get the job done.
I struggle to find real practical applications to any of the suggestions proposed and that makes me feel slightly inadequate as a single of father of 4.
The boy protagonist (Marc) is a bit of a neglected child as both parents work very hard and his confidence is low. Things improve only when uncle Jake comes over for the summer and teaches him how to be a navy seal. This is achieved only because it is summer, the uncle has nothing else to do, he spends all the time training the kid and the parents carry on been unsubstantial entities.
Being a parent, the absence of the parents in this book, makes me give only two stars to the book.
The parents should have been the prime subjects to be trained into the navy seal way of life. This would have made them better parents and Marc would have benefited at the end.
I struggle to imagine a 10 years old child reading this book and be inspired to get up early and get the job done.
February 13, 2020
I like the idea of the book, and I see why it’s popular. It is motivating. But it’s not a book I’d ever hand to my kids. First of all it is so dumbed down it’s utterly insulting. I’m guessing the author wrote it as a response to books like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, therefore he wrote it in the same style as I assume those are. But more importantly, the main character, who is an 11 year old boy, is constantly telling himself that he’s a loser, a wimp, dumb, etc. The author is trying to use this to motivate the reader to work hard, be disciplined, and take responsibility for themselves so that they can stop being wimps, but I don’t think it’s necessary to start on the premises of self-hatred.
September 25, 2021
Our world needs more books like this. Teaching kids how to stand up for themselves, be strong, take ownership, and put in the work. Of course this is extreme because it’s from a Navy Seal (as is one of the characters). But it’s also an important thing out every generation seems to be losing more of. Too many kids growing up entitled (because they should just be able to be kids so they lose the opportunity to grow in responsibility and discipline).
The writing might not have been top notch, but honestly my kids didn’t even notice.
My kids really enjoyed reading this book and immediately wanted to start the next one. I hope that there are more authors willing to put out this kind of materials for kids.
The writing might not have been top notch, but honestly my kids didn’t even notice.
My kids really enjoyed reading this book and immediately wanted to start the next one. I hope that there are more authors willing to put out this kind of materials for kids.
December 18, 2017
Marc has finished fifth grade is dreading sixth. He’s struggling with math and is bullied (along with everyone else) by a playground tough kid at school. His uncle, a Navy SEAL, comes to stay for the summer and trains Marc physically through a series of exercises and mentally by expecting Marc to practice self-discipline and learns his multiplication tables. When school starts, Marc uses his newly muscled body to defeat the bully. This predictable story over simplifies school bullying issues and is really just a SEAL training guide for kids. An actual SEAL training guide for kids would be more useful and interesting. Kids looking for a good story will choose other books. Optional purchase for larger libraries.
May 19, 2019
I can't believe how highly this is rated on Goodreads... Ultra repetitive, poorly written, and preachy. Kid is weak and gets picked on, his Navy SEAL uncle makes him get up early and train all summer. Somehow he learns his multiplication tables in 20 minutes when he hasn't learned them after three years of school, just by making himself flashcards and practicing...
Lesson is if you work hard you can achieve your goals, which is good, but it also encourages being willing to physically fight your bullies and never dealing with emotions or fears except through physical exertion.
There is nothing redeeminf about this book.
Lesson is if you work hard you can achieve your goals, which is good, but it also encourages being willing to physically fight your bullies and never dealing with emotions or fears except through physical exertion.
There is nothing redeeminf about this book.
October 12, 2021
One of the best books and most benefical books I've ever read 👍
January 17, 2018
Way of the Warrior Kid is a good book, but it very short. Its an easier kind of book and you can relate to it if you play sports or are active.
The author taught a lot of life lessons. He showed how if you keep trying and keep going at one thing you can achieve your goals. At the start of the book, Marc couldn't even do one pull up. Then his Uncle Jake, a Navy Seal, visited him over the summer. Uncle Jake taught him how to eat and fuel his body right, how to learn a better way, how to swim, and how to work out. Marc really looked up to his Uncle Jake.
This book was a good book for me and I liked reading it. When Uncle Jake was teaching Marc things it felt like he was talking to you at the same moment and you could take those lessons in daily life. I wish the book was longer and could talk more about how Marc's year at school was rather than barely talking about what happened in the end. Overall it was a good read for me and I liked it a lot.
I took the lesson of keep trying your hardest and make goals for yourself. If you liked the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, then this would be a good book for you.
The author taught a lot of life lessons. He showed how if you keep trying and keep going at one thing you can achieve your goals. At the start of the book, Marc couldn't even do one pull up. Then his Uncle Jake, a Navy Seal, visited him over the summer. Uncle Jake taught him how to eat and fuel his body right, how to learn a better way, how to swim, and how to work out. Marc really looked up to his Uncle Jake.
This book was a good book for me and I liked reading it. When Uncle Jake was teaching Marc things it felt like he was talking to you at the same moment and you could take those lessons in daily life. I wish the book was longer and could talk more about how Marc's year at school was rather than barely talking about what happened in the end. Overall it was a good read for me and I liked it a lot.
I took the lesson of keep trying your hardest and make goals for yourself. If you liked the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, then this would be a good book for you.
October 4, 2018
Está es la historia de Marc, un niño de 10 años que se encuentra en el quinto grado, todo se ha vuelto complicado en la vida de Marc ya que no es bueno para los deportes y tampoco para las matemáticas, debido a esto y el acoso escolar va perdiendo la confianza en sí mismo y se siente un tonto. 🙇🏻♂️
Pero afortunadamente cuenta con la ayuda de su tío Jake,un Navy SEAL con 8 años de experiencia, que guía a Marc por el camino correcto 👣 para convertirse en un pequeño guerrero 💪🏽
Es un libro de fácil comprensión para niños a partir de los 8 años y adultos, te enseña que con disciplina puedes lograr todo lo que te propones!
Me ha gustado bastante, gracias a Nirvana Libros por el ejemplar ❣️
Reseña completa en el blog
https://mitijuanalectora.blogspot.com...
Pero afortunadamente cuenta con la ayuda de su tío Jake,un Navy SEAL con 8 años de experiencia, que guía a Marc por el camino correcto 👣 para convertirse en un pequeño guerrero 💪🏽
Es un libro de fácil comprensión para niños a partir de los 8 años y adultos, te enseña que con disciplina puedes lograr todo lo que te propones!
Me ha gustado bastante, gracias a Nirvana Libros por el ejemplar ❣️
Reseña completa en el blog
https://mitijuanalectora.blogspot.com...
May 5, 2017
If you have read "Extream Ownership, how U.S. Navy SEALS lead and win" and are looking for a way to bring the lessons of leadership and personal growth to a younger audience this is the perfect book.
This lightly illustrated book walks through the summer vacation between 5th and 6th grade for "Marc". When his U.S. Navy Seal Uncle comes to spend the summer with them. Marc learns how to learn. Learning discipline, math, history, geography, etc. Marc also learns how to properly eat and workout to fuel his mind and body.
This lightly illustrated book walks through the summer vacation between 5th and 6th grade for "Marc". When his U.S. Navy Seal Uncle comes to spend the summer with them. Marc learns how to learn. Learning discipline, math, history, geography, etc. Marc also learns how to properly eat and workout to fuel his mind and body.
May 11, 2017
Kids book, but easily for adults too!
Like I stated in the header, this was a book intended for children, but has bits of wisdom for people of any age who want to make the most of life. With ideas like "Discipline Equals Freedom" and examples of character (humility, courage, respect), this is a book we could all learn from, not only improving our own lives, but taking steps to be leaders and examples to the world around us.
I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anybody. It's an easy read and packed full of wisdom. 5 stars from me! Now, time to GET AFTER IT!
Like I stated in the header, this was a book intended for children, but has bits of wisdom for people of any age who want to make the most of life. With ideas like "Discipline Equals Freedom" and examples of character (humility, courage, respect), this is a book we could all learn from, not only improving our own lives, but taking steps to be leaders and examples to the world around us.
I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anybody. It's an easy read and packed full of wisdom. 5 stars from me! Now, time to GET AFTER IT!
February 26, 2018
Excellent book on what it takes to be successful in this world--both physically and mentally. My son and I both read this as part of his leadership club in taekwondo, and it's certainly highly enjoyable for kids and adults alike.
March 21, 2019
Every classroom should have a set of this book!
May 20, 2022
My son reads this book at the end of every school year, and I had never read it before. It was great!
November 4, 2018
I forget a lot of things often. One of the things I forget is to feed all of the parts of myself. I get stuck in ruts of feeding only one portion of my spirit and my life begins to fall apart. It's something I'll strive to work on. In any event, this book reminded me of what it means to be a warrior. While reading this, I got over my obstacle with exporting annotations by deciding to do it manually, because done with difficulty is better than lamenting difficulty and leaving it undone. I started cleaning my room, something I've been reluctant to do for a few months due to my breakup, and resolved to get rid of most of my furniture and my excess stuff. I have resolved to write my own list of values, codifying the things that I sometimes live by but should always strive to. I also sealed the cracks that let air and insects in by my windows, dusted the sill and lintels for the first time since I moved here (imagine how gross that was) and resolved to find another, non-stupid, way to achieve my goal of a masters in data science or analytics without giving up on that goal.
I make no promises about what this book will do for anyone else. For me, it reminded me of the warrior within me, of what my values are, of what it means to express discipline, and of that fact that action, not intentions, is what solves problems.
A beginning list of my values:
Less stuff means less stuff to clean.
Doing a little every day makes the work easier.
It's quicker than it looks and easier than it seems.
Don't freak out until it's time to freak out.
Motivation is not as good as discipline.
Figure out the best thing to do and the best way to do it, then do it.
Do what you have to do.
1 problem at a time.
If not me, then who? If not now, then when?
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, fast is lethal.
Things are decided in training, not testing.
Thank you, Jocko Willink.
I make no promises about what this book will do for anyone else. For me, it reminded me of the warrior within me, of what my values are, of what it means to express discipline, and of that fact that action, not intentions, is what solves problems.
A beginning list of my values:
Less stuff means less stuff to clean.
Doing a little every day makes the work easier.
It's quicker than it looks and easier than it seems.
Don't freak out until it's time to freak out.
Motivation is not as good as discipline.
Figure out the best thing to do and the best way to do it, then do it.
Do what you have to do.
1 problem at a time.
If not me, then who? If not now, then when?
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, fast is lethal.
Things are decided in training, not testing.
Thank you, Jocko Willink.
August 10, 2017
Onkel Jake kommt zu Besuch und verbringt die Sommerferien mit seinem 10-jährigem Neffen Marc.
Ein sehr einfach geschriebenes Buch für Kinder. Keine spannende Geschichte, keine vielschichtigen Charaktere, keine spannenden Abenteuer...
Aber:
Onkel Jake ist ein Navy Seal und krempelt das Leben seines schüchternen und unsportlichen Neffen um, statt Fernsehen, junk food und lange schlafen gibt es zwei Monate Sport, Mathe Training und gesundes Essen. Und, sehr Kind gerecht die Werte der Marines wie Disziplin, Ordnung und Fairness...
Ein sehr einfach geschriebenes Buch für Kinder. Keine spannende Geschichte, keine vielschichtigen Charaktere, keine spannenden Abenteuer...
Aber:
Onkel Jake ist ein Navy Seal und krempelt das Leben seines schüchternen und unsportlichen Neffen um, statt Fernsehen, junk food und lange schlafen gibt es zwei Monate Sport, Mathe Training und gesundes Essen. Und, sehr Kind gerecht die Werte der Marines wie Disziplin, Ordnung und Fairness...
February 11, 2020
Great book for kids, loved reading it. A number of fundamental values can be understood and learnt through this book. The section on the Gettysburg Address was touching-"Uncle Jake said everyone should memorize that speech, I agree with him and I will".
Overall, this book has great utility for kids in cultivating strong values and discipline while also being fun to read. To be honest, I learnt about some new things though I'm a little older than the target audience XD.
Would recommend.
Overall, this book has great utility for kids in cultivating strong values and discipline while also being fun to read. To be honest, I learnt about some new things though I'm a little older than the target audience XD.
Would recommend.
October 9, 2023
My son loved this book. It was read to him by his teacher and he immediately wanted me to read it with him. He was inspired by the warrior code. Him and his friend vowed to work together to get stronger. Each day he goes out to our tree now to do pull ups and reports his progress. He also asks me about foods that are good for his body. Too bad he still won’t try anything new but at least he tries to add some healthy things in.
This is a great book to motivate young boys. I would love an Uncle Jake to come and help my son with his anxieties. Great illustrations and great pace!
This is a great book to motivate young boys. I would love an Uncle Jake to come and help my son with his anxieties. Great illustrations and great pace!
March 9, 2021
Every parent should read this to their kids. We finished last night and my 7-year-old decided to take a pen and paper to bed with him so he could practice his multiplication tables before he went to sleep.
January 14, 2020
I read this book aloud to my 10-year-old brother and my 11-year old sister and we all enjoyed it. Since finishing it they have taken to doing work-out sessions in the garage.
There were many ideas that Jocko Willink talks about in Way of the Warrior Kid but one particular idea stands out to me. "Discipline equals freedom." Discipline is not something to be dreaded, even if it isn't always fun. Discipline and self-control are vital to have a happy and free life.
There were many ideas that Jocko Willink talks about in Way of the Warrior Kid but one particular idea stands out to me. "Discipline equals freedom." Discipline is not something to be dreaded, even if it isn't always fun. Discipline and self-control are vital to have a happy and free life.
November 23, 2021
I liked the basic message of this book. What bothered me was how Mom kind of set the kid up and how she and Dad failed him to begin with so Uncle Jake had to step in.
December 21, 2022
It was really fun reading this with my son. It created some great conversations and I refer back to it when situations arise. Enjoyable and helpful.
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