Guide to Waking Up Early - Staying Alert and Keeping the Peace - Jocko Willink
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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 40
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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 40
Jocko gets up at 4:30 in order to go out to give the sun permission rise
He has Chuck Norris status now? LOL.
kubaner Chuck Norris jokes were old ten years ago, nay fifteen years ago.
I hate stupid comments like this, you’re the type to kiss Jock ass all day long... i don’t respect it and neither would he
Alex Mathers It’s just a joke mate maybe you should calm down...
Fox yea I agree, it’s a joke 😂
Jocko doesn't read books, he stares at them till they give him the information he wants.
Waterboarding the book
haha i love these comments. It's like Jocko has become the new modern-day Chuck Norris!
To be fair, that is how books work.
🤣
Lol
"Food is for the weak", "go to sleep early".... Me: watching Jocko at 1am while eating cheesecake... No factor.
me eating a mug cake at 3 am while watching this
@@xTheNameisEthan This failure can't even spell mud.
AsurasPath22 no it’s like a cake you make in a mug in the microwave lol
@@xTheNameisEthan hahaha
@@asuraspath2262 this uncultured fool's never even heard of a mug cake.
Used Iron Swan as an alarm, Didn't grab it before 55 seconds. My wife left and took the kids and said the dog shouldn't stay with me any longer either
Omg I'm on it!
🤣
I wonder how many thousands of people went and listened to the song. I laughed way too hard at your comments. Well done
Lmfao..love it
@@mattdonah still laughing. Fucking hilarious.
I really think Jocko needs to make his own clock, he can call it the Jocko-Clock. Instead of an alarm sound, its just Jocko telling you to wake up, and his tone starts with him speaking in a whisper tone, and progresses to him screaming to get up. $49.99.
Or at least an app!
@@kalobadams7803 no app a real fuxkin clock would be awesome!!!
Jocko-Clocko
I'D BUY
I would buy that 👍🏻
1. Get an escalating alarm or set your alarm to a progressively louder song (Jocko recommends Iron Swan by The Sword) 2. Set your gear the night before. If you sleep with someone, get ready in another room to avoid waking them up. 3. Check your diet. Avoid carbs and sugar spikes. 4. Start working out before having caffeine. 5. Power naps. 6-8 minutes with feet elevated. 6. Get the blood flowing. Bang out 10 pushups, burpees etc. 7. Go to bed early. Go rest when you are tired, don't stay on your phone or on the Internet. Read a book to help you falling asleep.
You forgot this 👑
Thanks
Gear lol strong word for my wallet and keys
@@bobsherman904 Make sure your secondary and tertiary alarms are off! Toothbrush is staged in a strategic position! Gear prepared for next day! 😂 haha
That's a recipe for disaster.
Every morning is a Splinter Cell mission.
Lol what Still made me laugh
Genuinely made me laugh. Gold
My mornings are Mirrors Edge and then Gran Turismo
@Mark D Snake, talk to me Snake!
lol amazing
Me: What time should I get up? Jocko: Yes
GarethNIreland Get up from what???
😂😂
Let’s keep it at 430 likes. I like it.
"I want to be stressed. I want to be tired" Hes obviously the terminator dying to feel human.
😂😂😂
Sounds really healthy
@@Christopher-md7tf man's a SEAL. If you can't enjoy unhealthy conditions and persevere, you die. imo, it's much better to push yourself too much and crash, than cruise control on weakness and passive mind states.
@@hopelesspandora4195 You're presenting a false dichotomy. This isn't either/or. You can be disciplined and get a lot done while still knowing your body's limits and the value of rest and adequate sleep. In fact, these things well HELP you be more effective and efficient and of course keep you healthy in the long run (it' s a marathon not a sprint). As always, there's a ditch on the other side of the road that you don't want to drive into. Burnout, dementia, and long-term injuries are no fun at all. And I get that Jocko's mindset would be incredibly beneficial or maybe even necessary for a SEAL. But guess what? Most of the listeners here are not SEALS, and neither is Jocko anymore.
@@Christopher-md7tf So you basically took the specifics of my point, disregarded them, added a either/or that I never suggested or mentioned, and also implied that I thought rest, adequate sleep and knowing your body are irrelevant things. correct?
If ever there Is a proper Doom movie, Jocko should be cast to play the Doomslayer
Either that or BJ Blazkowicz
@@TAKEYOURCREATINE EXACTLY.
ID Software could easily contract him for a 3D scan.
Dude, John-117 in the flesh!
we are looking for a proper example of that wonderful game, everybody. we’ve got the star.
I struggled to wake up early for years. It wasn’t until recently I found a solution that works. We all have hobbies or things we want to do but we put them off because more important things take precedence. One for me is video games. I like playing video games but I’m a grown man with responsibilities. How can I justify playing video games when I’ve got a long list of productive things to do? It seems like a waste of time. But then I sleep in for hours and waste even more time than I would’ve spent playing. So I’ve been getting up at 4 am everyday, playing video games for an hour, and then going on with my day. Yeah I might have “wasted” an hour playing games but now I’m up. I gained several hours I would’ve otherwise spent sleeping that I can now do more productive things. I do it every day so my mind knows first thing in the morning it’s gonna get that reward and it makes it easier to get up. Maybe it’s weak minded, but hey, it’s better than sleeping in. Also once you start waking up early you start getting tired earlier in the evening and it’s easier to go to bed on time and the cycle continues. Makes the habit easier.
exactly. im a dad so i have to get up at 430 to practice piano
I know so many people might disagree with me or what not but hey man, if you find playing video games enjoyable or stress relieving or a way of escaping for even just an hour, then go play some video games. If they make you feel good and give you enjoyment, then it’s not “a waste of time”. Just because you’re not out there making money or whatever, doesn’t mean it’s a waste of time!
I like waking up at 4:30 and playing games for a couple hours before heading out the door at 6
Yeah this is a good tip....sometimes getting up to do something you love can help you ease into the day to do the other things that you don't necessarily love. I personally don't think it's weak minded. Got to find a solution that works for you.
Yea your on to something! I get it now you want to wake up
Wait, so Jocko actively makes his life more difficult so that he feels the struggle more? Love it-this guy is something else.
How fuckin funny is it that he said he starts his day with a song named Iron Swan, by a band named The Sword
Well, then you should check out David Goggins. This is basically his whole philosophy
All the best music comes from Pain and Suffering...think Billy Joel 70's vs his mid 80's Shit...... Think Phil Collins early 80's vs his late 80's SHIIIT
@@niklaszillig7282 uh oh, you mentioned David Goggins. Jocko fans about to be salty. Imma fan of both btw
Iron Swan and Repeat Process just got 100’s of unexplained hits.
probably thousands.
*searched for both before reading comments*
@@ctca2403 me too - didn't like either. kzhead.info/sun/ra98gJaujoObm5s/bejne.html These guys are WAY better! My fave workout jams!
Check out the comments at Iron Swan. "Jocko sent me!"
Yup i was one of them 😂😂😂😂
The 72-Hour fast usually happens to me before pay day. I guess i’ve been a mini Jocko without knowing it 😂
😂
Lola Nola I hear ya,,, eat all you can when you can cos you don't know when you'll eat again ,,,,,guys like us eat jocko willinks for breakfast ,,,😜
Hahaha
Always got a box of saltines hidden away just for that occasion
Am I the only one who thinks Jocko never eats and magically gets jacked.
8:30. When he said “go find a corner somewhere” I could have sworn we was going to say “rub one out” 😂
thats cause u watch too much porno. #facts
I scrolled through the comments, read this, laughed, then got up to the point where he actually said it, and *still* thought he was going to say rub one out.
StAUG1211 😂😂😂
just get the blood flowing 😂
Every thing this guy does has a tactical tone to it 😂
Can’t wake up the wife so he’s gotta go into s t e a l t h m o d e
Regular civilian: What should I do Jocko Jocko: Don't eat or sleep Regular civilian: Got it!
Lol Cackled at this
Hahaha
I havent ate or slept for 132 days
lol
Some dry shit.....dry af
Falling asleep during the day? Jocko: 8 minute nap
Jocko: take a power nap Me: 😍😍😍😍 Jocko: 6-8 minute nap Me: 😲😲😲😲
TzUp I thought he said 60-80 minutes ☹️
I know right lmao
That's stupid, a 30 minute nap is good!
@@metigame1450 80min is not a nap, it's sleeping and it will make your more tired at the end.
Me: So Jocko when should I eat? Jocko: “eating is so inconvenient”
It reallllly is though.
Sawyer For sure. I wish we never had to eat or shit. Such a waste of time 😂
I'm on the path to 96 hour fasts weekly. My stomach has shrunk so much that I'm starting to understand this.
@@redbeard3946 hold up
When i was in the military i used let the bodies hit the floor. The one time I didn't get up in time and it made it pass the whispering. Spousal adversary at 0430
One of my roommates on one of my deployments did this... he never woke up in time. We both woke up about 20 seconds after it started though.
I had to seriously simplify my life to be able to get up early enough. I made a list of what I needed to do in a day/week. I put it in order of importance. 8 hours of sleep, workout, 8 hours of work, etc. When I ran out of time... that stuff got farmed out to my family members or I got rid of it - cuz it obviously wasn't important enough. But I know that I want to get my work out in before my work, so I have to get up at 4 AM, do a 30-minute scripture study/meditation, then I can work out. So I know I have to get up at 4 AM, to get 8 hours of sleep - that means 8 PM. So I'm up from 4 AM to 8PM. Everything has to happen in that window. The end. No arguments. That has saved me.
That's what it's all about. Shape the schedule that fits you.
Plus, for me, setting stricter deadlines like that to get things done.....i sure can get em done, hustling, rather than pitty pattying around wastingng time
@@journeyfurthur6396 I agree. When I was making the change, I used an app (OmniFocus) to write out a strict schedule. I did things when they were scheduled, and did not vary. I need to tighten things back up this week because it has been a bit too loose lately, but I have a basis and that is enough to help me keep going. The nice thing is, you can always shift and rework when life circumstances change. My work schedule is changing to 4pm - 12:30 AM... that will change things, but I will still be effective.
Your self-discipline is exemplary! But how do you have a social life if you go to bed at 8pm? Can you still maintain a healthy work-life balance this way?
Great comment! I need to shape my life like that as well. I have no "cut off" time before bed, so I think I'll try your tactics!
"It's physiologically impossible to do burpies and remain tired" Jocko Willink
Strange thing - when i started to do burpees, i felt tired. Now however, the more I do the better I feel! I cannot explain it.
THE COLDEST QUOTE FOR #2020
Yeah but reading a book is like the opposite of burpies......
🤣😁
@@tay740 Unless you read a book about Burpees
"Go to bed when you are tired. Shut off the computer. Turn off t-" *Windows Shutdown Noise*
Jocko can use "get after it" in almost every sentence "Put a big ol steak on, get after it" LOL
I am going to clip out Jocko's impression of the gnarly wind-up alarm clock and make that my cell phone alarm.
Did you? Please post somewhere for interwebs usage haha.
Post it!!!
Share please. Jocko would probably approve.
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"I'm not a doctor. I'm a knucklehead." - Jocko
Love ❤️ it !
“Secondary and tertiary alarms”. That’s what I’ll call them now. 😂 I’m dying. “Toothbrush staged in another room”. I love the way Jocko thinks and expresses himself.
Enter the bathroom (stealthmode), unfasten your nightgown, release aquatic load
Hey Jocko how do you wake up? Jocko : *_STEALTH MODE ACTIVATED_*
“Reading a book is the opposite of burpees, it’ll make you tired ”- Jocko
Love ❤️ it
Jocko 'I don't need food' Willink. Legend.
thegreenbaizevampire its an eating disorder for the rest of us
Truth is, Jocko wakes his alarm
54 years old, in law-enforcement and a SWAT member… And I can tell you that my absolute best days and mornings are before hits. The night before setting out all the gear knowing I have to be quiet so I don’t wake the spouse, out the door by 0400 and ready to hit the door by 0600. Most alert days ever even though it starts out very quiet and peaceful it is absolutely focused. Great podcast keep them coming
A fitbit or smartwatch will vibrate for an alarm, which isn't audible to your spouse. My weapon of choice.
I sleep right through that vibrating alarm lol
Put it on your weiner, it will wake you right up for sure
It also means it can safely be ignored. That's a negative, you need that 'oh shit' adrenaline rush to get you up and moving before it's TOO LATE
I personally don't like the watch alarm because I have the ability to just turn it off or hit snooze. I get up easier if I have to physically get out of bed to go turn off my alarm
Yep, Garmin has been waking me up silently for years now. I have an audible phone alarm set for 3 minutes later on the other side of the room. That motivates me to get out of the bed.
4 years ago my wife left me and took the kids after I lost a big job. I was deeply religious and prayed and fasted for 14 days straight. I had crones disease, overweight, and was diabetic. I lost 40 lbs and both sicknesses went away before the 14 days ended.
I doubt it. Like 100% doubt it.
@@jamesanderson2236 heaven forbid your world of understanding be challenged.
@Nancy dude I've gone ten days fasting, myself. 25-30 is where it becomes deadly. Diabetes can be 'cured' with weight loss. Have you never noticed that type 2 diabetes patients are almost exclusively fat fucks? Crones symptoms are exascerbated by weight gain and diet. Everyone in my family has diabetes and IBS/ crones. My grandparents and uncle died from complications related. Organ failure, foot/leg amputation, etc. They were fat fucks also. Since I'm predisposed to it, I'm careful. They are 'curable' in the sense that if you treat it properly, it won't happen to you.
it's called weight loss, the praying is just talking to yourself.
@@michaelandrews4783 I'm also an atheist, but I don't waste my time shitting on people for their religion. Try to change their mind, otherwise don't bother. A one-liner, especially a low effort one, has never converted someone.
I wake up at 4 am. Every day. On my work day it gives me time to clear my head, have a coffee, check the news, make my lunch etc. On my day off I still get up at 4 but the day is mine. I don't have to think about work, can take my time and plan my day. Sleeping late takes time away . Thats my routine and works for me. But I do sleep by 9pm or so.
How does it take time away?
Longest recorded controlled fast was in 1974. An over weight man under supervision fasted for 382 days. He started around 450 lbs and ended at 180! 🙌
How was this possible? Were they giving him and i.v. drip of supplements or something? That's crazy!
@@mphase7575 It was possible because he had 270lbs of fat energy at 3200 cals per pound! He was medically supervised, they supplemented him with vitamins. If you do the math he had over 2000 cals/day available from fat.
@@BStrambo That's amazing
I sleep 7 hours. It doesn't matter what time I wake up. I still have 17 hours to be productive. What matters is cutting out time-wasting activities.
... which there are many of in most lives. Good point too
Yes this is the fucking truth. Ppl pat themselves on the back as if waking at 5am is in and of itself some big productive achievement... when it’s not lol. What matter is what you do with your waking hours. Whether you wake at 5am or fucking 12pm lol
@@christophersurnname9967 No. Point of waking up early is giving yourself a big challange every single morning. Because it is so easy to put your head back to the pillow. By forcing yourself to wake up when your are too comfortable you increase your will and dicipline. And another thing is (atleast for my opinion) nights are not productive at all. You are more tired. Ext. And by waking up early you finish the task you need to do by the time most people get up. This feels great. And you are more likely to make the day count.
Give some examples. Is reading wasted time to you?
@@markdelgado7130 just like social media or being in the city for no reason losing around
Love these podcasts!!!
11:49 "food is for the weak" is the most Jocko thing I've heard Jocko say
This video is just great, i took a lot in from this video as well as truly enjoyed it. i was constantly glued and wasn’t bored. it was also just great to see them fit humor into the video!
Love how jocko stages his personal gear like an operation !!
I read extreme ownership every night at 9:30. Straight to sleep. Thanks Jocko
*2130
I dont know if thats an insult orrr lmfaoo
I've had my life mostly fall apart since I got out of the army, but one thing I never let go was getting up early. My depression is so much easier to handle when I'm on a routine regardless of having something to do. I always get up at 0400-0500 everyday, even weekends. I don't have a spouse, only as dog. At this point, I get up without an alarm at the right times.
Hope you’re doing well ❤️
Thanks for your service man. Hope you’re getting better
That song absolutely destroys! Thank you for that gem! 💎💎💎
I myself start my day at a normal five o clock in the morning and start to plan for today love the Jocko podcast
I had the brilliant idea to use “Wake up and move forward” from psychological warfare as my alarm. I keep my phone on silent all the time and forgot to check the alert volume. I promise you that Jocko saying “Get up and get up now” at full volume, 8 inches from your head will wake up even the most sound sleeper at 4:30am. Also counted as my cardio for the day.
God bless and keep you guys, thanks for posting
Legendary advice from a LEGEND really appreciate the mindset conversation.
Iron Swan is such a savage track. You've just sent me back a decade, thanks Jocko.
Alarm sounds Jocko Recommended: The sword - The iron swan (Starts slow and then eventually just explodes.) 100 demons - Repeat Process Absolute startler
Get a wind-up clock. That thing will wake you up from a coma. You do need to wind it up every day, though, at least I did. On the other hand even something quiet works really well if it winds up into something. I used Dio - Holy Diver as my alarm for a long time. After a while I woke up before the actual song started. ( kzhead.info/sun/ddySgdNsapatY2g/bejne.html )
Grave Digger - William Wallace Don't ask 🤘🏼
highly recommend trying Samurai Sword from the Microphones, no better alarm song imo.
The Sword - Iron Swan kzhead.info/sun/eriSoqV-Z6mfa58/bejne.html 100 Demons-Repeat process kzhead.info/sun/gtxppsWcb4F6eIk/bejne.html the internet demands links
Marine Vet. here...love the vibes of this podcast. It feels like you're in the room with two of your favorite leaders without the fear of being fucked up haha
I thought I was the only one who needs that little bit of stress. I love that feeling
I love how echo puts in more mic time now. He used to be very quiet and let jocko do all the talking but now he gives a good counter balance to jockos remarks.
I agree with Jocko. Having to eat and sleep is pestering.
Such a great chemistry between you guys. Great!
I love this man !
this actually fired me up to get some sleep deprivation. The beautiful ways of jockos podcast xD
I love how it’s black and white, so easy on my eyes, thanks for that. Good content too🙏🏼
My appreciation for Jocko is absolutely yes factor.
Jocko you and Echo are awesome.
Love these highlights !!!!
Finally, suddenly at a place where I can integrate these practical tips into my life, apply them, live them. Thank you Jocko.
This is great advice.
Thanks for the tip on The Sword. New band to add to the listen list.
4:11 My new alarm tone.
love this guy Jocko you're the man and thank you for all of the motivation and inspiration, I'm finally getting my life together, it's amazing how your words affect physical reality :)
Inspiration is like bathing, do it daily bro, keep it up
Love your show! You guys are very down to earth and the subjects you present relate to veterans and cops they help translate issues that vets and cops face and think they are the only ones going through problems. Thank you
Jocko is such an inspirational person!
I was doing inventory the other day at work after New Years and I had pigged out big time New Years eve so I decided to do a 35 hour fast. One of my coworkers said he was hungry and I asked when he last ate and he said about 3 hours ago and I said "I haven't eaten since New Years eve. Weak" and he looked at me all crazy, lol. It's so liberating to be able to function without food. It's just one less thing to worry about on those days that are hectic and you can barely catch your breath.
Watching this at 10:30pm, so hope it's quick so I can get enough sleep before waking up early
Jocko, so many gems, thx man
Love the idea about staging clothes. I do it. I also immediately upon waking turn on EVERY light. Screw it if it hurts for a second. Do it. Light helps tremendously. I do 40 push-ups and 20 air squats. Now I’m awake!
Love the mention of renatch the goat
“It’s so convenient to eat all the time.” I feel the same way. This three meal default modern structure needs to be further examined to find the optimal for health and state of well-being.
Everybody is different 3 meals a day is just a baseline While an athlete may need 5-6
two large meals a day and a morning run
Thanks from Brazil!
This was surprisingly helpful and enjoyable. Thank you
Key to waking up early for me has been Prep every needed item for the day ahead the night before Alarm at 4am: Keep my morning tasks simple and easy. I don’t bust into waking up at 4am and think I’m gonna go for a 10 mi ruck...I build my way up there from something small easy and something I’m not afraid of...
Regarding the sleep conversation, I think your fending off complacencies Jocko! Warrior.
Thank you for Top Advice, I watch daily.
this is so true the idea of deception into training is so smart. In old MMA a fighter thought he was taking steroids but his trainer switched out the pills with just asperin so he really thought he was getting strong off the steroids but really was just training extremely hard to get in shape
For Alarms, especially when I’m traveling and sharing rooms, I use the soundtrack of the movie INTERSTELLAR for my alarms. All the music is very soft and cosmic.. I wake up 8 to 10 seconds after it starts floating in my ears..
Best wakeup song in my experience: “The Great Southern Trendkill” by Pantera.
I prefer Morgenstimmung by Peer Gynt, hahaha
Fuckkk
wow, I just happened to come across your podcast after doing research for sleep improvement and it is really interesting that Echo mentioned retraining your mind to think that you have enough sleep even when you have fewer hours of sleep. It kind of fits into the puzzle. I spoke to a lot of people having less sleep when they really had more sleep than they need. And don't forget about the effects of sleep apnea too. If you feel tired and sleepy most days then have it checked, correct the sleep apnea, and the time you feel more awake apply those things that Jocko said
I need a Jocko Playlist!!!!
echo shrugged off the last point but that might be the gold nugget of this whole video. Delaying gratification will build your character like no other.
GETTING UP IS MANDATORY FOR ME... I HAVE TO, RAIN OR SHINE... TO PUT LOTION ON MY SKINNY KNEES!!!!
DimensionZombie lmao
This is a deep cut
*ashy*
Love "The Sword" reference. Such a great band!
This is awesome.
One tip I found by accident for being alert in the morning... Within 15 minutes of waking up, drink at least a litre of water. I run a nearly identical schedule to Jocko's and that's the deciding factor on whether I drive to work tired or not regardless of whether I have a morning coffee which I usually don't. I never made the connection to carbs tho. I'll have to explore that. Also the power nap idea is amazing. 7 minutes has always been my perfect number. And I always set 2 alarms but I don't know why. Second one never rings. I'm a very deep sleeper but it's never more than 15 seconds from when my alarm starts till I'm standing. And I use the quietest alarm in my phone with volume on low. It's called discipline.
I am now a wake and alert when trying to sleep because Jocko's sweet timber voice reminds me to get up and get after it. Thank you Echo Charles.
William Waylander Wow did you get it ? It’s like a ring ton but I’m alarm ?
First time listening to this for my first day waking up early and I think this going to help me a lot. Liked and subscribed 😁👍🏻
Jocks is a beast , yet he seems exceedingly sweet, polite, kind...he is considerate towards his spouse. A model of a gentleman. Also, filled with thoughtful and sound advice.
I love this. This is so true. Multiple alarms.
I dont even use an alarm
@LOW 9 wow is it weird its relative to the comment if anything you are the weird attention seeker lol jk have a great day
I tried this and couldn't get it got frustrated on why I could not wake up early. Well went to the doc I have sleep apnea. So the constant waking up at night no matter how early I get to bed I am still tired and exhausted. So once I get the CPAP machine and I can finally get a good night rest its on. Thanks Jocko if it wasn't for this podcast me being so determined to wake up early so I can get shit done I prob would have never had a sleep study done.
Sir, a great book that explains what you are taking about. Hardwired for fitness.
that’s why for certain events, i’ll try to get a little bit less sleep, because it gives my body that feeling of “okay i’m a little broken down” so it makes me think more and be more situationally aware. get some. i’m gonna get after it today
I use to wake up at 6:30, and thought I was cool haha, been waking up at 4:45 for 4 months now and feel great. Waking up for a 4am meeting at 3:15 tomorrow... I was missing so much life
I’d personally recommend Dillinger Escape Plan’s “Panasonic Youth” or Converge’s “Eagles Become Vultures” as wake up songs, especially if you want to wake up stage-diving.
Lights out by 9! Up before the break of dawn! 🔥
I'm late to the party and just discovering Jocko. Love the advice, thanks or that! Regarding carbohydrates, he is referring to processed carbohydrates like sugar, flour, syrup, etc. Whole plant food is pure carbohydrates and absolutely not the same to your body as refined/processed carbohydrates. The only time you need refined carbs is any time you plan to burn it all off - like during exercise.