By Ryan McGrath I have long held military servicemen in high regard. In addition to sacrificing their lives in an effort to maintain our freedoms as citizens, these individuals provide brilliant examples of leadership as well as personal development. In turn, many of these men and women have become virtual mentors of mine, as I learn from their experiences and lessons in hopes of becoming the best, most productive version of myself—both in and out of the office. In 2015, former Navy SEAL officer Jocko Willink published Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, a book that is part memoir, part self-help guide. I was immediately drawn to Willink’s straight-talk, no-nonsense style, and I appreciated how his writing challenged readers. Needless to say, when he launched the Jocko Podcast two years later, I became an avid listener. In a sea of noise generated by nearly one million active podcasts, Willink’s voice cuts through the clutter with clear, actionable advice. Related: 5 Things I Wish I …