Extreme Ownership by Navy SEAL commanders Jocko Willink and Leif Babin distills battlefield leadership into principles that work in business and life: own everything in your world, prioritize and execute, lead up and down the chain. Told through gripping combat stories with direct business applications.
The Principles
- There are no bad teams, only bad leaders
- Check your ego — cover and move
- Discipline equals freedom
Required reading at countless companies — the book behind Jocko’s legendary discipline brand.
Book Details
| Title | Extreme Ownership |
| Subtitle | How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win |
| Authors | Jocko Willink & Leif Babin |
| Publisher | St. Martin’s Press |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9781037409950 |
| Genre | Leadership / Military |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Extreme Ownership in India?
₹450 for a new paperback at TheBooksTank.
Military-heavy or business-applicable?
Both — combat stories illustrating universal leadership laws.
Will I receive a brand-new copy?
Yes — every order from TheBooksTank ships brand-new, carefully packed to arrive in perfect condition.
What if my book arrives damaged?
Contact our support within 48 hours with a photo and we will arrange a free replacement — no hassle.
Who is Jocko Willink?
Retired Navy SEAL commander of Task Unit Bruiser, host of the Jocko Podcast and co-author of The Dichotomy of Leadership.
Is there a follow-up book?
Yes — The Dichotomy of Leadership by the same authors; check our listings.
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What Readers Say
★ 4.24/5 on Goodreads (105,000+ ratings, 6,700+ reviews) · 4.8/5 on Amazon (38,000+ ratings)
★★★★★ “This is the kind of leadership book that once you begin to read it, it is difficult to put down. It explains how SEAL leadership principles apply not just to combat, but to business success and living a full and productive life”
— Joseph J. Truncale · Amazon ★★★★★ Verified Purchase
★★★★★ “It’s one of the best non-academic management books that I’ve ever read. The book is very straightforward and practical, presenting 7-8 core management principles, each with one real life example both from combat and business”
— Mart · Goodreads
★★★★★ “One of the best motivational books I’ve ever read. He and co-author Leif Babin relate one of their actual battlefield experiences in each chapter, then craft leadership lessons for business and personal achievement. This book will inspire you, and challenge you”
— David Huff · Goodreads
★★★★★ “This is an excellent leadership book, as judged by someone who usually is skeptical of the genre. He breaks down the operations into a great deal of detail and builds trust. He shows how a team in any realm can use his strategies”
— Rachel Bayles · Goodreads
★★★★★ “I think it is a powerful book because it was written by those who truly practice and believe in what they preach. They forged themselves as leaders on the real battlefield where ‘everything is at stake’. It is a must-read for each leader”
— Olga · Goodreads
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