Join Kate and company as the boys discuss “Way of the Warrior Kid” by Jocko Willink, a decorated retired Navy SEAL, whose motto is, “You can do anything if you do the work.”
Readers meet Marc, a 5th grader who can’t swim, can’t do pull-ups, and doesn’t even know his multiplication facts. He has a false identity of being a wimp along with thinking he is dumb. His fixed mindset is holding Marc back until his Uncle Jake comes for a visit and Marc’s training begins!
This is something all parents and grandparents can do for their kids. Let them know that all problems and challenges can change for the better. Beginnings are difficult and often require a nudge or three : ) Once they start seeing the benefits of doing the work, they’ll start pushing themselves. In the words of Uncle Jake, “Even if you can’t perform at a high level, showing up and doing something is still a thousand times better than not showing up at all.” Doing the hard work to improve, no matter what, is how dreams turn into reality. “Discipline equals freedom.”
By the end of the book, Marc has come up with his own warrior code.
- The Warrior Kid wakes up early in the morning.
2. The Warrior Kid studies to learn and gain knowledge and asks questions if he doesn’t understand.
3. The Warrior Kid trains hard, exercises, and eats right to be strong and fast and healthy.
4. The Warrior Kid trains to know how to fight so he can stand up to bullies and protect the weak.
5. The Warrior Kid treats people with respect and helps out other people whenever possible.
6. The Warrior Kid keeps things neat and is always prepared and ready for action.
7. The Warrior Kid stays humble.
8. The Warrior Kid works hard and always does his best.
Impressive indeed!
Are you ready to move forward? We’re on a quest to read the best, won’t you join us? Here’s a link to Jocko’s interview on why he wrote the book Jocko Willink and the Way of the Warrior Kid
Look for the movie in August!