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Jocko Willink

07/20/18

@ Y Combinator

I spent twenty years in the military, and after retiring, I began teaching civilians about the leadership lessons I learned in the military, which culminated in my book 'Extreme Ownership.'

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Jocko Willink and Mike Sarraille - Helping Veterans Transition into the Private Sector

@ Y Combinator

Jocko Willink and Mike Sarraille - Helping Veterans Transition into the Private Sector

07/20/18

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