Book · 2017 · Juvenile Fiction
Way of the Warrior Kid
From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way: A Novel
Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink has been mentioned in 8 episodes across 7 podcasts (4 episodes recommend it and 4 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Dave Berke (1 episode), Joe Rogan (1 episode) and Mark Zuckerberg (1 episode) on The Joe Rogan Experience (2 episodes), Huberman Lab (1 episode) and SmartLess (1 episode).
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What Jocko wrote in those books is literally the best summation the best explanation the best description of how we raise kids that grow up to be.
Questions about Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink
Who recommends Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink on podcasts?
Dave Berke (1 episode), Joe Rogan (1 episode), Mark Zuckerberg (1 episode) and Todd White (1 episode) have recommended Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink on podcasts. In all, 8 people brought it up across 7 podcasts (4 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention Way of the Warrior Kid the most?
The Joe Rogan Experience (2 episodes), Huberman Lab (1 episode), SmartLess (1 episode), The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (1 episode) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (1 episode), among 7 podcasts in all.
Is Way of the Warrior Kid recommended, or only discussed?
Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink was recommended in 4 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 4 episodes, as of 2026-11-02.
What do people say about Way of the Warrior Kid?
Dave Berke on The Megyn Kelly Show (2022-10-20): "What Jocko wrote in those books is literally the best summation the best explanation the best description of how we raise kids that grow up to be."
When was Way of the Warrior Kid last mentioned on a podcast?
Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink was last discussed on SmartLess by Linda Cardellini on 2026-11-02.
What they say about it
- Finding the book useful“immensely useful in terms of actionable information”2
- Discussing the book series“How many books are in that series now”2
- Recommending to parents“tell all parents to get their kids”2
The best things said about it
I'm reading this book with them now, The Way of the Warrior Kid.
Mark Zuckerberg The Tim Ferriss Show · Mar 2022 Way of the Warrior Kids is this book written uh by Jaco Willing about sort of this kid getting bullied and his uncle was a Navy Seal sort of helps him with these like tenants that they learn as as SEALs and sort of gets him through feeling bullied.
I've read both Extreme Ownership and The Way of the Warrior Kid, and I found them to be immensely useful in terms of actionable information and understanding oneself and different kinds of relationships, both in and out of the workplace.
Andrew Huberman Huberman Lab · Dec 2022 We discussed why he wrote that book, what problem he thought he was solving.
Jordan Peterson The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · May 2025 Where and when it comes up
8 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink is an empowering children's book that follows a struggling youngster who learns essential lessons in resilience, discipline, and physical fitness from his uncle, a former Navy SEAL. Dave Berke enthusiastically recommended the warrior kid series on The Megyn Kelly Show, describing it as an exceptional resource for parents striving to raise resilient, productive, and valuable members of society. Mark Zuckerberg shared on The Tim Ferriss Show that reading the book aloud with his children became a cherished daily routine during the pandemic. Todd White also noted on The Joe Rogan Experience that he read Willink's children's literature with deep emotional resonance, while Joe Rogan recommended the volume during an episode outro. On SmartLess, Linda Cardellini discussed the narrative framework involving bullying and military mentorship. Furthermore, Jordan Peterson discussed the book and its underlying problems-solving philosophy with Willink on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, noting its adaptation into other media formats. Across these appearances, guests and hosts praise the story for translating core leadership principles into accessible, inspiring lessons for younger audiences facing personal challenges, academic difficulties, or social pressures, ultimately encouraging children to take personal responsibility for their growth and well-being.
Every mention
Dave Berke Well the first thing I do is I tell all parents to get their kids the warrior kids series because what Jock… 1
“Well the first thing I do is I tell all parents to get their kids the warrior kids series because what Jocko wrote in those books is literally the best summation the best explanation the best description of how we raise kids that grow up to be”
“well the first thing I do is I tell all parents to get their kids the warrior kids series because what Jocko wrote in those books is literally the best summation the best explanation the best description of how we raise kids that grow up to be and they don't have to be in the military they grow to be”
Joe Rogan new book is called way of the warrior kid 1
“you've got a new book out the way of the warrior kid”
“new book is called way of the warrior kid”
Mark Zuckerberg So, that's maybe one silver lining of the of the pandemic the last couple of years, but it's but basically,… 1
“So, that's maybe one silver lining of the of the pandemic the last couple of years, but it's but basically, you know, I I just take an hour every day and you know, we we read, we like sing, we you know, it's um you know, I'm I'm reading this book with them now, The Way of the Warrior Kid,”
Todd White but he did a book that didn't get a lot uh it's been kind of quiet with the mikey and the dragon book okay… 1
“but he did a book that didn't get a lot uh it's been kind of quiet with the mikey and the dragon book okay yeah and mikey slays the dragon I think I don't want to just code it He'll punch me in the face but i uh i read it and i'm not i'm not kidding you as a”
Andrew Huberman I've read both Extreme Ownership and The Way of the Warrior Kid, and I found them to be immensely useful in… 1
“I've read both Extreme Ownership and The Way of the Warrior Kid, and I found them to be immensely useful in terms of actionable information and understanding of oneself and different kinds of relationships, both in and out of the workplace.”
“I've read both 'Extreme Ownership' and 'The Way of the Warrior Kid,' and I found them to be immensely useful in terms of actionable information and understanding oneself and different kinds of relationships, both in and out of the workplace.”
Jocko Willink and the book I read was way of the warrior kid which is which is a kids book 1
“and the book I read was way of the warrior kid which is which is a kids book”
Jordan Peterson He's got a new movie coming out, The Way of the Warrior Kid. And we discussed why he wrote that book, what… 1
“So, you wrote this book, The Way of the Warrior Kid.”
“He's got a new movie coming out, The Way of the Warrior Kid. And we discussed why he wrote that book, what problem he thought he was solving”
“So, you wrote this book, The Way of the Warrior Kid. How many books are in that series now?”
Linda Cardellini Way of the Warrior Kids is this book written uh by Jaco Willing about sort of this kid getting bullied and… 1
“Way of the Warrior Kids is this book written uh by Jaco Willing about sort of this kid getting bullied and his uncle was a Navy Seal sort of helps him with these like tenants that they learn as as SEALs and sort of gets him through feeling bullied.”
Other mentions (15: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Way of the Warrior Kid. Yeah.”
“His books—Extreme Ownership, Discipline Equals Freedom, and the Way of the Warrior Kid series—share his principles of leadership and personal discipline.”
“Okay. So, you wrote this book, The Way of the Warrior Kid.”
“So I read a bunch of kids books and one part of those kids books or one series of kids books called Way of the Warrior Kid.”
“And I ended up writing the first book in in in the series which is called Way of the Warrior Kid.”
“And they're doing push-ups and they showed him this book that they read called Wave the Warrior Kid. He picks up the book and says, "What? I got to make this into a movie."”
“The movie is called The Way of the Warrior Kid. Yeah. Okay. And it's the same title as books. Same title as the books.”
“the following is a conversation with jaco willink a retired u.s navy seal co-author of extreme ownership dichotomy of leadership discipline equals freedom and many other excellent books”
“the first one is called way the warrior kid and and right basically i have four kids myself”
“and so that series carries on with different types of situations that kids get into and so i wrote the first one way the warrior kid the second one mark's mission”
“if someone wants to start some [ __ ] with you you're absolutely better off just swallowing your ego and getting the [ __ ] out of dodge i that's the warrior kid books”
“and then the last line said the book I read was the way of the warrior kid which is you know aimed at kids but the lessons in there are completely universal and applied to your whole life”
“I wrote a couple kids books as well and nice we'll share links to there that's awesome way the warrior kid”
“You've got the kids book You've got the Field Manual You've got the other kids book coming out in a couple of months”
“and I got another book and other kids book coming out called Mark's mission it's you can pre-order it right now”