Leadership doesn’t just flow down the chain of command, but up as well. We have to own everything in our world. That’s what Extreme Ownership is all about.

The challenges you face will test and strengthen you. If you’re not failing, you’re not pushing your limits, and if you’re not pushing your limits, you’re not maximizing your potential.

Great leaders are less concerned with the competition. They compete against themselves.

When we are able to physically see the positive impact of the decisions we make or the work we do, not only do we feel that our work was worth it, but it also inspires us to work harder and do more.

The social rewards for going with the crowd are felt long before the benefits of going against it are gained.

Players with an infinite mindset want to leave their organizations in better shape than they found them.

Goals created from desperation often stem from a sense of lack or fear, leading to feelings of emptiness even after achieving them.

The leader must own everything in his or her world. There is no one else to blame.

Only a certain kind of community, what I am calling spiritual community, can cut through our commitment to safety from people and allow us to enjoy safety with people.

The best modules have simple interfaces which abstract away complex implementations.