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Jocko Willink is a man who has won multiple caps and achievements. He is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer who led one of the Iraq War’s most decorated special operations units. As an author, he has written multiple best-selling books on leadership, discipline, and personal development.
As a podcaster, he hosts a popular show that covers topics such as war, history, fitness, and philosophy. He co-founded a leadership consulting company that aids businesses and organizations in improving their performance and culture. In addition to his role as a jiu-jitsu instructor, he also holds the title of co-owner of a lifestyle and fitness company.
| Real Name/Full Name | John Gretton Willink |
| Date Of Birth | 8 September 1971 |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Birthplace | Torrington, Connecticut, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Height | 5 feet 11 inch |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Spouse | Helen Willink |
| Children | Freya, Rana, Thorunn, and Jocko Jr. |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Profession | Retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, Author, Podcaster, Leadership Consultant, Jiu-jitsu Instructor, Fitness Entrepreneur. |
| Net worth | $5 Million. |
Biography
In 1971, Jocko Willink was born to his parents John Gretton Willink Jr. and his birth date was September 8th. John was raised in Torrington, Connecticut with his two siblings.
In Torrington, a local school provided him with his primary and high school education training. Jocko participated in soccer during his high school years. After finishing high school, he started attending the University of San Diego and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
Personal Life
Helen Willink, whom Jocko Willink met while stationed in Bahrain, is now his wife. The family has four children, including three daughters named Freya, Rana, and Thorunn, and a son named Jocko Jr.
Career
Jocko Willink was initially trained as a Navy recruit and later attended Radioman (RM) “A” School training. In the following period, he enrolled in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and then proceeded to finish SEAL Tactical Training (STT). Upon completion of a six-month probation period, he was given permission to work as a Combatant Swimmer (SEAL).
The Silver Star and the Bronze Star were awarded to him for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. In addition to his duties as an instructor and training officer at the Naval Special Warfare Center, he was responsible for developing and implementing the SEAL leadership training program. In 2010, he resigned from the Navy and started Echelon Front, a leadership consulting company that provides training, coaching, and mentoring to companies and organizations.
He also co-authors several books, such as Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership, with his fellow SEAL Leif Babin, based on their experiences and lessons learned in the military and business. Discipline Equals Freedom, Leadership Strategy and Tactics, and Way of the Warrior Kid were just some of the books he wrote, along with countless others.
In subsequent years, he wrote/co-wrote a number of other bestselling books including Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual(2017), The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win(2018, with Leif Babin), Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual(2020) and The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols: Striving to Becoming a Highly Qualified Person (2020, with Dave Berke and Sarah Armstrong).
Mikey and the Dragons (2018) and the three books in the Way of the Warrior Kid series (2017–2019, with Jon Bozak) were both written by him as children’s books.
In addition to running a leadership consulting firm, writing books and hosting a podcast, Jocko Willink is also the co-owner of Origin USA, a company that manufactures and sells products in lifestyle apparel, nutrition supplements and fitness equipment category. Furthermore, Willink holds the position of jiu-jitsu instructor at Victory MMA & Fitness, a martial arts establishment situated in San Diego, California.
Awards
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star with Valor
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Presidential Unit Citation
- New York Times Best Seller
- iTunes Top Podcast
Books
- Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (2015) with Leif Babin
- Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way (2017)
- Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual (2017)
- Way of the Warrior Kid 2: Marc’s Mission (2018)
- The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win (2018) with Leif Babin
- Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual (2020)
- Way of the Warrior Kid 3: Where There’s a Will… (2020)
- Final Spin (2021)
- Mikey and the Dragons (2021)
Net Worth
The estimated worth of Jocko Willink is $5 million. His books, podcasts, consulting firm, fitness company, and speaking engagements are all sources of income for him.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @jockowillink | 3.1M | |
| YouTube | @JockoPodcastOfficial | 1.93M |
| @jkowillink | 975K | |
| X(Twitter) | @jockowillink | 904.5K |
