EP 24: Overpacked and Underpowered: What Jocko Willink Taught Us About Mental Overplanning

In this episode of The Nature of Everything, we unpack the mental chaos that comes with overplanning—yes, even the kind that feels productive. Inspired by a gut-punch line from Jocko Willink’s The Dichotomy of Leadership, we take a hard look at how prepping for every possible outcome actually slows us down. Through the COIN method—Confirm it, Own it, Be Intentional, and Change the Nature of Everything—we explore how to lighten your mental load, stop scripting for disasters that haven’t happened, and start leading yourself with clarity and presence. Whether you’re prepping for a board meeting or just trying to survive Monday, this one’s for you.