The Code The Evaluation The Protocols
In The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols., Jocko Willink and Dave Berke provide a clear framework for self-discipline and accountability.
This book outlines essential standards for every aspect of life—health, leadership, relationships, and personal conduct—while offering practical strategies for continuous self-improvement.
Through structured evaluations and actionable protocols, readers learn how to assess their progress and push toward excellence.
Focused on unmitigated daily discipline, The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols. challenges individuals to uphold the highest standards in pursuit of becoming an Eminently Qualified Human.
The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols Summary
What does it take to become an Eminently Qualified Human? In The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols., Jocko Willink and Dave Berke lay out a no-nonsense guide to setting and upholding the highest personal standards.
This isn’t about quick fixes or trendy self-help tips—it’s about discipline, accountability, and relentless pursuit of excellence in every aspect of life.
Through a structured approach, The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols. provides a blueprint for evaluating your performance in health, leadership, relationships, finance, and more.
It challenges you to embrace daily discipline, push past limitations, and refuse to settle for mediocrity. You may never reach perfection—but should that stop you from trying? No. This book will push you to strive for more, to raise the bar, and to live with intention.
The path isn’t easy, but it’s the only one worth walking. Are you ready to step up?
About the Authors
Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-founder of Echelon Front, and a New York Times best-selling author known for his powerful leadership principles and no-excuses approach to life. With over 20 years of military experience—including combat leadership in the most intense environments—Jocko brings unmatched credibility when it comes to discipline, accountability, and high performance. His leadership philosophies have transformed teams and organizations around the world.
Dave Berke is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, combat pilot, and former member of the elite SEAL Team training cadre. Now a leadership instructor and speaker at Echelon Front, Dave brings a unique blend of tactical experience and practical wisdom to the principles outlined in this book. As both a warrior and a mentor, he knows exactly what it takes to live by a code—and how to teach others to do the same.
Together, Jocko and Dave don’t just write about standards—they live them. The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols. is born from decades of hard-earned lessons in discipline, leadership, and personal responsibility. If you’re ready to raise the bar in your own life, you won’t find a more qualified or credible guide than these two.
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