In this first book of a new illustrated middle grade series by a #1 New York Times-bestselling author, Marc learns to become a Warrior Kid after his uncle Jake, a Navy SEAL, comes to stay for the summer.
Read the best-selling, illustrated adventure that helps kids overcome their fears! From retired Navy Seal and New York Times #1 best-selling author, Jocko Willink, comes a timeless tale about a young boy s wondrous journey of self-empowerment. FUN, IMMERSIVE STORY told in rhyming verseBIG, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL full-color illustrationsRELATABLE, INSPIRING CHARACTERS that face the same fears all children faceEMPOWERING, ACTIONABLE LESSONS that helps children seize control over what scares themHELPS DE-MYSTIFY the power that fear and anxiety can hold over a childPOSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING MESSAGE for kids of all agesPERFECT for young readers to enjoy alone or along with their parents Mikey and the Dragons Synopsis Little Mikey is scared of everything. He s certain there are creepy crawlies hidden under the rug. He sleeps with his light on to keep the monsters at bay. He s scared of sharks and snakes even ladders and slides and it all makes him incredibly sad. But, when he stumbles upon an old book that tells the tale of a young boy prince that volunteers to protect his king-less kingdom from hordes of dragons, there s a chance Mikey might discover that his fears are not quite as big as they seem
With their first book, Extreme Ownership (2015), Jocko Willink and Leif Babin challenged readers to become better leaders, better followers, and better people in both their professional and personal lives. Now, Jocko and Leif dive deeper into finding balance between the opposing forces that pull every leader in different directions. Mastering the Dichotomy of Leadership requires understanding when to lead and when to follow; when to aggressively maneuver and when to pause and let things develop; when to detach and let the team run and when to dive into the details and micromanage. In addition, every leader must: take Extreme Ownership of everything that impacts their mission, yet Decentralize Command by giving ownership to their team; care deeply about their people and their individual success and livelihoods, yet look out for the good of the overall team and above all accomplish the strategic mission; exhibit the most important quality in a leader -- humility -- but also be willing to speak up and push back against questionable decisions that could hurt the team and the mission. With examples from the authors' combat and training experiences in the SEAL teams, and then a demonstration of how each lesson applies to the business world, Willink and Babin clearly explain The Dichotomy of Leadership -- skills that are mission-critical for any leader and any team to achieve their ultimate goal: VICTORY.
The ultimate guide on leadership from the bestselling co-author of Extreme Ownership offers a clear, step-by-step approach to navigating the complexities of leading others. It addresses common challenges such as transitioning into a leadership role among former peers, dealing with imposter syndrome, and effectively administering both punishment and reward. Building trust with superiors and subordinates, as well as delivering constructive criticism tactfully, are also explored. While many books provide solid leadership principles, this guide stands out as a practical manual that translates leadership theory into actionable strategies. It equips leaders at all levels with the tools they need to understand and excel in the leadership landscape, ensuring they can not only grasp the nuances of leadership but also effectively implement them in real-world scenarios. This resource is essential for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and achieve success in their roles.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BECOMING A WARRIOR KID !!Eighth grade is wrapping up and Marc is bigger and stronger than ever. He's also smarter, healthier and better because he's on The Warrior Kid Path! But when a schoolmate, who's moving away, wants to become a Warrior Kid too, Marc is faced with a how do you get someone on The Path if they live halfway across the country?The you write a Field Manual. A Warrior Kid Field Manual!Leaning on his experiences on The Path and his summers with his Navy SEAL Uncle Jake, Marc creates a fun-filled guide to help kids EVERYWHERE become Warrior Kids!In the Way of the Warrior Kid 4 Field Manual, Marc breaks it all down, like the importance of doing the right thing, keeping your mind and body strong, and maintaining a great attitude. He gives tips for dealing with "boring" classes, "impossible" homework and "annoying" classmates. He shares how to make yucky vegetables taste good, cleaning your room seem fun, and turning bullies into allies. He shows you how to complete your first or fiftieth pull-up, what your first day at jiu-jitsu will be like, and why the snooze button is NOT your friend. The Way of the Warrior Kid 4 Field Manual has everything a kid needs to get on The Path to becoming smarter, stronger, healthier and better. And the whole gang is here too Uncle Jake, Kenny, Nathan, Nora and Danny to make sure Marc doesn't take himself too seriously in the process. As if that's possible...
From Navy SEAL, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and host of the top-rated JOCKO PODCAST, the ultimate book on motivation
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, Willink 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 optimise performance. Within these pages discoverthe keys to becoming stronger, smarter, faster, and healthier. There is only one way to achieve true freedom: The Way of Discipline. Read and this book and find The Way.
Highly decorated Navy SEALs, now successful businessmen, show readers how to lead and win in business and in life with principles learned on the battlefield
Final Spin is the fast-paced, action-packed thriller from international number one bestselling author Jocko Willink.
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Marc hopes that his Uncle Jake can help him turn around his terrible summer, which he has to spend at camp with Nathan James, who is mean and annoying, while longing for a fancy new bike his parents will not buy him
Как обрести контроль над своей жизнью и карьерой, стать более успешным и добиться того, о чем всегда мечтал? Джоко Виллинк и Лейф Бабин в своей книге, сразу после выхода ставшей бестселлером, предлагают универсальные для любой сферы принципы, которые гарантированно изменят вашу жизнь и решат проблемы, казавшиеся непреодолимыми. Начните читать и убедитесь сами!
Vyše milióna čitateľov knihy Extrémne vlastníctvo sa naučilo aplikovať v boji overené vodcovské lekcie autorov Jocka Willinka a Leifa Babina. Po svojej prvotine sa Willink a Babin podrobne pustili do najproblematickejšieho aspektu vedenia ľudí: dvoch stránok vodcovstva. Táto najťažšia, no kľúčová časť vodcovstva vyžaduje hľadať rovnováhu medzi silami pôsobiacimi proti sebe, ktorým sa nevyhne ani jeden líder. Lekcie vychádzajúce z poznatkov získaných v priebehu vojenskej kariéry a z množstva skúseností v postavení vodcov na bojisku pomohli stovkám spoločností a tisíckam lídrov v najrôznejších oblastiach podnikania. Na dynamických príkladoch postavených na skúsenostiach na bojisku aj na cvičisku tímov SEAL a stručných ukážkach zo sveta biznisu Willink a Babin ukazujú, ako každá lekcia platí na bojisku, vo svete biznisu aj v živote. Dve stránky vodcovstva poskytujú lídrom dôležité poznanie potrebné na to, aby pochopili: • kedy majú viesť a kedy nasledovať • kedy sa potrebujú sústrediť a kedy poodstúpiť • kedy pritiahnuť tímu opraty a kedy ho nechať bežať • kedy agresívne manévrovať a kedy byť opatrný. Dve stránky vodcovstva je kniha predurčená pridať sa k Extrémnemu vlastníctvu ako základné čítanie pre celé generácie lídrov a tímov. Pochopenie potreby zachovávania rovnováhy umožňuje lídrom viest maximálne efektívne, splniť misiu a dosiahnuť konečný cieľ: víťazstvo.
Wie man Schwächen besiegt, Angst überwindet und den Weg zur inneren Ruhe findet
Nur wer weiß, was er wirklich will, und die Disziplin hat, diesen Weg unbeirrt zu gehen, wird seine wahre Freiheit finden. #1 New York Times-Bestseller-Autor Jocko Willink hat im Rang des Commanders unter den SEALs in der höchstdekorierten Specialeinheit im Irak gekämpft. In Der Weg der Disziplin beschreibt er erstmals, wie sich jeder mit physischer und mentaler Disziplin in die Lage versetzen kann, seine Leistung in allen Bereichen des Lebens zu steigern. Er demonstriert, wie man smarter, schneller und gesünder wird und zugleich die eigenen Ziele im Leben erreichen kann. Viele Bücher, die das Überwinden von Hindernissen und das Erreichen von Zielen in den Vordergrund rücken, vergessen dabei die wichtigste Komponente: Disziplin. Doch ohne Disziplin gibt es keinen Fortschritt. Keine Verbesserung. Keinen Erfolg. In Der Weg der Disziplin bündelt Jocko Willink das notwenige Wissen über Disziplin und zeigt, wie sich Schwächen besiegen, Angst überwinden und beständiges Aufschieben verhindern lassen. Zudem finden sich im Buch spezifische Workouts zur physischen Leistungssteigerung für Anfänger, Fortgeschrittene und erfahrene Athleten sowie die besten Gewohnheiten um optimalen Schlaf und bestmögliche Ernährung zu gewährleisten.
Führen und folgen - das Erfolgsprinzip der Navy SEALs
Viele Führungskräfte profitieren bereits vom praxiserprobten Wissen der Elitesoldaten Jocko Willink und Leif Babin. In ihrem Bestseller Extreme Ownership – mit Verantwortung führen erläutern sie die effektivsten Führungsprinzipien, die sie aus ihren Militäreinsätzen in der Eliteeinheit der Navy SEALs gelernt haben. Und schaffen neue Standards für Führungsqualitäten. In Ihrem neuen Werk Die zwei Seiten der Führung beweisen die Autoren nun, wie wichtig es ist, die richtige Balance zwischen Führen und Folgen zu finden. Nicht nur im Feld führt das richtige Maß an übernehmen und delegieren von Verantwortung langfristig zum Erfolg. Ausgehend von ihren Erfahrungen in den Navy-SEAL-Teams zeigen Sie, wie jede dieser Lektionen auch auf das unternehmerische Umfeld angewendet werden kann. Und welche Fähigkeiten auch im Management über Sieg oder Niederlage entscheiden.
