“It's not fun to get out of bed early in the morning. When the alarm goes off, it doesn't sing you a song: it hits you in the head with a baseball bat. So how do you respond to that? Do you crawl underneath your covers and hide? Or do you get up, get aggressive, and attack the day?”

American author, podcaster, and retired United States Navy SEAL officer

Jocko Willink is an American author, podcaster, and retired United States Navy SEAL officer. He is also a member of the board of directors for Major League Soccer club San Diego FC. He is known for work on leadership, discipline, and military experience, especially through his writing and podcasting. His public voice is direct and practical, shaped by a career in the Navy SEALs and later work in media and business.