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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

Jocko and Leif advocate for better leadership through "extreme" ownership: taking ownership of outcomes, no matter who is directly at fault. It's a pleasant read, mixing practical "real world" advice with war stories. The crux, however, could have been delivered in a blog post. You'll be a far more effective leader when you take full ownership of everything under your purview.

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These are entirely subjective, and roughly try to capture my personal enjoyment and usefulness, and how likely I'd recommend it to others. Don't read too much into this unless you love my judgement. Rough guidelines:

A: Top quartile. Changed the way I think about something.

B: Worthwhile. I took away something useful.

C: Didn't hit, wouldn't directly recommend. Likely won't revisit.

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