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Jocko Willink Reading Order

5 series · 12 books

Non-Fiction

Jocko Willink is a prominent American author and podcaster known for his motivational and leadership-focused literature. With a diverse catalog that includes twelve books spread across five series—such as the Way Of The Warrior Kid and works in non-fiction and picture books—he has gained acclaim for his engaging writing style. Active from 2015 to 2025, his most notable work, Extreme Ownership, has made a significant impact in the realm of personal development and leadership.

Extreme Ownership Series

Ongoing

3 books (2015–2025)

Start with Extreme Ownership(With: Leif Babin) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Extreme Ownership(With: Leif Babin)
Extreme Ownership(With: Leif Babin)
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Dichotomy of Leadership(With: Leif Babin)
The Dichotomy of Leadership(With: Leif Babin)
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Need to Lead(By: Dave Berke)
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2017–2021)

Start with Discipline Equals Freedom, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Discipline Equals Freedom
Discipline Equals Freedom
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Leadership Strategy and Tactics
Leadership Strategy and Tactics
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Code. the Evaluation. the Protocols(With: Dave Berke,Sarah Armstrong)
The Code. the Evaluation. the Protocols(With: Dave Berke,Sarah Armstrong)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Official Extreme Ownership Companion Workbook - Win at Work. At Home. In Life.(With: Leif Babin)
The Official Extreme Ownership Companion Workbook - Win at Work. At Home. In Life.(With: Leif Babin)
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Cover of Mikey and the Dragons
Mikey and the Dragons
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
Cover of Final Spin
Final Spin
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Way Of The Warrior Kid Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2019)

Start with Marc's Mission and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Marc's Mission
Marc's Mission
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Way of the Warrior Kid
Way of the Warrior Kid
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Where There's a Will...
Where There's a Will...
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jocko Willink written?
Jocko Willink has written 12 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.

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