Jocko Willink Reading Order
5 series · 14 books
Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL and decorated military leader who has become an influential voice in business and personal development through his writing and podcast. His works, including the bestselling Extreme Ownership series co-authored with Leif Babin, draw from his combat experience to offer practical lessons on leadership, discipline, and accountability applicable to professional and personal life. Willink has published over a dozen books across multiple series since 2015, with his philosophy emphasizing direct communication, ownership of outcomes, and the mindset needed to overcome challenges.
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Extreme Ownership Series
Ongoing3 books (2015–2025)
The Extreme Ownership series comprises three non-fiction works exploring leadership principles, with the first two books co-authored by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, and the third by Dave Berke. The series began in 2015 and continues to expand, with the most recent installment published in 2025. These books should be read in publication order to build upon the foundational concepts introduced in each successive volume. The series remains ongoing, suggesting additional entries may be forthcoming.
Start with Extreme Ownership(With: Leif Babin) and read in order.
Start this series with Extreme Ownership(With: Leif Babin)
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Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete4 books (2017–2021)
Jocko Willink's four-book non-fiction series spans from 2017 to 2021 and appears to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Discipline Equals Freedom. The series covers personal development, military-influenced leadership philosophy, and practical strategies for success across professional and personal domains.
Start with Discipline Equals Freedom, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Discipline Equals Freedom
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Picture Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Way Of The Warrior Kid Series
Complete5 books (2018–2024)
The Way of the Warrior Kid series by Jocko Willink consists of three books published between 2018 and 2019, with the series now complete. These titles should be read in publication order, beginning with Marc's Mission. The series includes accompanying materials such as a field manual and letters from Uncle Jake designed to help young readers develop discipline and resilience.
Start with Marc's Mission and read in order.
Start this series with Marc's Mission
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jocko Willink written?
- Jocko Willink has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Jocko Willink series?
- Here are the first books in Jocko Willink's series: Extreme Ownership: Extreme Ownership(With: Leif Babin); Non-Fiction: Discipline Equals Freedom; Way Of The Warrior Kid: Marc's Mission.
- What order should I read Jocko Willink's books?
- We recommend reading Jocko Willink's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jocko Willink still writing new books?
- Yes, Jocko Willink has 1 ongoing series: Extreme Ownership.