Former Army here. "Embrace the suck" is the term you're looking for when shit gets so bad it just becomes funny. It's definitely carried over to my civilian life. I can see coworkers getting so flustered and upset sometimes it kind of makes me chuckle. You just have to laugh it off and be like, "ok I guess we're doing this now." and just move on. Have an extra drink at the end of the night because at the end of the day, you're going home.
@m2hmghb
5 ай бұрын
I know it well. I'm not military but I am disabled. That attitude has kept me going over the years when friends rang the bell on life. I hope you're doing well placebo.
@28dirtj
5 ай бұрын
Hell yeah. I'd be rich if I got a nickel for every time I said "roger embrace the suck, hooah" 😅🤣😭
@01C5SemperFi
5 ай бұрын
...... to a bed that you made.
@rosetv9393
4 ай бұрын
Yep. Navy - FMS corpsman. "Welcome to the suck" was the greeting of the day
@birch5757
4 ай бұрын
As a chef, this is also very much a thing in the kitchen, although obviously not near the level seen in the military.
@Jeeperskip
5 ай бұрын
70 year old female Air Force veteran here. I still wake up at 5 AM. i still make my bed. My clothes are hung in the closet facing the same way. Some things just become a part of you.
@shikkennugs6446
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service!!
@jstme2aswell
2 ай бұрын
I'm a 74 USAF Officer Veteran. I still do the same and also add to the list of the gig line of the belt. One of the best mottos is duty, honor, country. Thy shall not lie, cheat, or steal. I also realized that every join in the USAF is equally important as all others. Respecting those others with whom we serve makes is one great team.
@AlexisLopez-pb8ms
4 ай бұрын
Admiral McRavens voice is calm, stern yet resolute and is spoken in such a commanding tone. This is a man whose opinion I would listen to.
@twiztidtrucker3989
5 ай бұрын
As an Army veteran learning to "embrace the suck" carried me through most of lifes hardships and challenges. Truer words have not been spoken. HOOAH!!
@hellhound1389
5 ай бұрын
Not in the military but had one hell of a hard life. I had a saying that I lived by since childhood and that's f**k em if they can't take a joke
@loucatozzi7656
4 ай бұрын
If you are wondering why Admiral McRaven kept harping on "If you want to change the world..." is because this speech was given at the University of Texas at Austin and their slogan is "What happens here changes the world!" From 2015 to 2018, Admiral McRaven was the chancellor of The University of Texas System.
@steve376
5 ай бұрын
I was in the US Marines from 1974 to 1978 and we were always taught and trained the more you sweat in peace the less you bleed in war
@guyfalcurious762
4 ай бұрын
The Roman's had a similar saying "Their drills are bloodless battles and their wars bloody drills".
@mk30b25
5 ай бұрын
I hope we get a ship named McRaven.
@shadetreemech290
4 ай бұрын
A Ford class carrier. USS McRaven
@kevinotoole2285
5 ай бұрын
When he took command of SOCOM he asked to have a naval historical item moved to his office so the Navy went to the museum and took Admiral Nimitz desk for him to sit at
@tugboat_actual
5 ай бұрын
Can you imagine being in command and sitting at that desk? It would leave me speachless
@vikinginfidel4293
5 ай бұрын
This mans speech really helped me get through a rough patch in my life. I build powerlines for a living and had an arc explosion go off in my face, I got airlifted to a burn unit and spent 2 painful weeks there and had some skin grafts, my face, chest, and arms were burnt pretty bad and it really made me feel like a lesser human. I have friends that served in Iraq and Afghanistan so I would tell myself that I'm not allowed to have mental issues because I didn't serve in the military like they did and I'd bottle everything up and just bury it but speeches like this really helped me deal with my mental health.
@M_Teeboo
4 ай бұрын
Brother, front line and center, hear me now. You are allowed to have mental and physical struggles. You are allowed to say "this fucking sucks." You are allowed to say that today, you had the toughest day. You went through trauma, you experienced pain and suffering in a split moment and over time. You are human and that is going to suck. Do not compare your pain against someone else's that is "worse" and think that you cannot have yours. Do not compare your accomplishments against someone else's and think that yours aren't real. In the army we said "embrace the suck" that did not mean ignore it or pretend it didn't exist, it means that you say "this sucks, and I hate it and I want to quit" but you don't, you push on and you fight for your brothers and sisters and yourself. Do. Not. Forget. Yourself. I served 3 tours in combat, and I grew up in a warzone, your pain is real and it sucks and I'm sorry that you have experienced it. I hope that you are able to learn that your pain, suffering and grief is real even if you compare it to someone else's. I have a handful of brothers left from my unit, some passed in combat but most passed at home, our fights never end, and now you are with us.
@buckeyegirl16
5 ай бұрын
I wish guys like him would run for president
@LexLootHoe
5 ай бұрын
Too smart to want the job.
@jimreilly917
5 ай бұрын
YES
@seangelarden9543
5 ай бұрын
He's smarter than that
@Edgar-kl6us
4 ай бұрын
attention to detail, …
@Edgar-kl6us
4 ай бұрын
i can no longer bend to make my bed, or any one else’s as my back will not allow me to do so, … but i would if I could, … i need to get them to fix my back, or lumbar, …
@thseed7
5 ай бұрын
His book, "Sea Stories," is very good. If you never fail at the things you try, it doesn't mean you are infallible. It means you aren't challenging yourself. That doesn't make you weak, but it never makes you better either.
@richardkim3652
5 ай бұрын
He was the top Commanding Officer for SEAL Team 6 also.
@chrisboek2346
5 ай бұрын
Look up Richard marchinco he made the team
@richardkim3652
5 ай бұрын
@@chrisboek2346 Ya i Know
@andhisband
4 ай бұрын
_Christ, this guy's good!_ That quote belongs on the back cover of McRaven's next book.
@cookien8390
4 ай бұрын
On the back of every book - I've never heard anyone speak like McRaven
@SamGray
5 ай бұрын
I was in the USMC, and now (more years later than I care to admit) I work in a factory. When things get hectic and fast, others gripe and moan and some just clock out and go home. I smile to myself and dig deeper. No matter how bad it gets, I know it's nothing. I know that I'll still be driving on and cracking sarcastic jokes long after they all crumble. Winning is the only option.
@joecpluck2336
5 ай бұрын
I went into the USMC when I was 18. It taught me how to be a man. I'm a working supervisor in a corrugated box plant. No matter how bad things get, I dig deeper to get the job done. And when I'm hobbling out of the plant, I know everything I had was given all I had. Lead by example, never abuse your power, stand up for all your employees. Semper Fi.
@hellhound1389
5 ай бұрын
My best friend was in the Marines and I hired him when I started my business. He's the only one that can keep up with me
@raven_1133
5 ай бұрын
When your fuckin’ name is “McRaven” you’re a goddamn badass!
@BattleGn0me
5 ай бұрын
more like mc Craven. His political machinations resulted in a geo political Catastrophe for the country he pretends to love. Fuck 'em
@shadownor
5 ай бұрын
McNevermore
@muffin6369
4 ай бұрын
If we do it will be a TRIANGLES!!! We already have three crewed since 200 in OS.
@Zomby_Woof
2 ай бұрын
You know his DI's had to fuck with his name. McPenguin McShitBird McBuzzard McTurkey
@ATippePodcast
5 ай бұрын
This man was a navy seal for over 36 years
@JS-TexanJeff
5 ай бұрын
Nice comment about your mate from Manchester helping you to keep going when you were about to quit. You owe him a beer!
@trouble97018
5 ай бұрын
When things get tough, I remember a former coworker in the call center I worked at. After 9/11 he disappeared. Then one day he came back to visit his former boss and to say goodbye; wearing his Marine Corps Dress Uniform. He was shipping out for Afghanistan. I never saw him again. I never saw my friend again..........
@CrisG-OhWOWmommy
5 ай бұрын
I joined the US Marines on my 18th birthday and coming from NH, I can’t tell you the misery of Parris Island in August. Bootcamp was hell and I was one singled out to failing daily. That experience gave me what I needed to survive fifty years of success and failures and still determined to keep getting up.
@billsmith3471
5 ай бұрын
"Bull Frog" is the title given to the senior SEAL on active duty, the one with the most years of service.
@melodyszadkowski5256
5 ай бұрын
Beats being the Bull Ensign. 😂 Had a new young kid report aboard the Acadia and he was SO proud when he learned he was the bull ensign. Til he learned what it meant. Went from doing the Strut to a young puppy. I've never seen someone deflate so fast. Serves him right for the "I'm a big shot" crap.
@WhodatLucy
5 ай бұрын
Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) 4star admiral
@Mr74145
4 ай бұрын
Aren't many fleet admirals in the navy but they all must be badass.
@huehuehue7308
3 ай бұрын
bad mf,got more stars on his chest than are on the sky
@ColoradoDuB
5 ай бұрын
Every time I hear this speech I get chills. Love it, great reaction ❤
@SPPTA
5 ай бұрын
Absolutely read those books. I also recommend “Leaders eat last”
@sodalines
5 ай бұрын
he is a four star admiral and straight killer. Americas best.
@SWTSU
3 ай бұрын
Hook’em Admiral!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘 We miss your integrity and leadership!!!!! We barely even knew you!!!! So says Austin Tx!!!! 😎🍸
@davidstange4174
5 ай бұрын
The best motivational speech ever. That is learning more from your failures than your successes.
@michaeloshaughnessy9718
5 ай бұрын
My wonderful Granma always said exactly that! Make your bed and the rest of your day will be productive!
@michaelh3053
5 ай бұрын
You need to read all of his books. Make your bed is the oldest which he adapted from this speech. The wisdom of the bullfrog was his latest I believe. They’re all fantastic. And if you really are into it, watch his podcast with jocko willink. If you don’t come out of that willing to yank satan off his throne by the balls, you’re not human.
@IrishSoyBoy
5 ай бұрын
I recieved his book 'Make your bed' as a Christmas gift and it has been one of the most enlightening reads. I highly recommend you pick it up for yourself.
@saurrav__01
5 ай бұрын
His statements about making bed after getting up in the morning is the best thing to do it really change my routine and motivated all time
@Stephanie-we5ep
5 ай бұрын
It's crazy how motivating it is... to reflect that no matter what else the day brings, I got something done!
@Tbone1492
5 ай бұрын
100% agree. The mind and body build up high tolerance for anything. That laughing story sounds spot on!🙏
@cornsnake7171
4 ай бұрын
This video is a strongly contributing reason to me still beeing alive. I got CRPS, Complex regional pain syndrome (aka "the suicide diagnose) from a injured nerve since 2007. I was at a point in life where I was ready to throw in the towel because of the pain. UNTIL I saw and heard THIS SPEECH.
@pauletteriddle3776
4 ай бұрын
So proud of you, to keep going. You're amazing!
@cookien8390
4 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that you're still here and I hope life is better for you 🫶
@thissailorja
5 ай бұрын
McRaven is a certified Bad Ass Legend!!!
@tammycenter8757
4 ай бұрын
My Dad was a Marine. He raised all of us with these same lessons. I miss him. He gave me the mental toughness needed to get through this life without being self destructive. People always say that addicts who get clean are brave. I have a different philosophy. The bravest people are those who go through all of the hardships of life without self medicating. Taking every punch and not letting it sink them into oblivion. Those are the bravest and toughest people.
@suzanneterrey4499
4 ай бұрын
Your words have great meaning for me personally as I feel that I have endured many hardships and troubles, but I have never allowed myself to resort to drugs, pity, or feel sorry for myself. I have always felt that I could overcome and that I would eventually come out on top. I have never given up!
@jucadvgv3449
5 ай бұрын
if i'm not mistaken, the admiral gave this speech to a graduation class at annapolis naval academy. i remember hearing this before. "make your bed".
@LarrySmith-ev5qr
4 ай бұрын
university of Texas class of 2014
@TheBlackArcane1206
5 ай бұрын
One of the phrases we used in the Army (U.S.) was "Embrace the Suck" it's used often as a joke but many of the greatest memories I have are from some of the most exhausting and trying times that I've experienced, and in every one of those I had a group of men with me, some that I met that same day, and we'd smile and laugh even when we were damn near about to collapse.
@ralphwillis1126
5 ай бұрын
I'm an old man. almost 67. Tried to get in the army twice. Turned down twice, for medical. This man could inspire anyone. He has found his calling. I don't give a shit what he did or accomplished, this is his finest hour. Hat's off to a mans man, a true hero. I would follow this man to hell.. Well done Admiral
@jerrylisenbee7212
4 ай бұрын
I'm an old vet and if you tried twice and was turned away because of medical I consider you a honorary member. I'll take you in my foxhole anytime. Consider yourself an honorable individual willing to serve the country.
@buzsalmon
4 ай бұрын
ADMIRAL MCRAVEN DID GIVE AN AMAZING SPEECH!
@Wobu27
4 ай бұрын
5:51 look to the left at the poster. LMAO
@leeloehr1
5 ай бұрын
Another really good motivational speaker is Roy Benavidez. He was a Vietnam vet who received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Reagan.
@NascarMom66
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for reacting to the full version. So many do the short one.
@Ben-rex
5 ай бұрын
The 9 year video Is the full version not the 5 year
@judyl5260
4 ай бұрын
Discipline, following directions, being organized, little things matter
@jamescorbett8291
5 ай бұрын
I have officially been in the army active duty service 12 years on March the fifth.. Every single time i'm feeling down I put on that speech.
@eriklarson4504
5 ай бұрын
infantry, airborne, "embrace the suck" its something i still hold too
@GrantWaller.-hf6jn
5 ай бұрын
11b1p
@aNyWildAngel
2 ай бұрын
This is definitely a speeches speech ty, for this beautiful video and to all military ladies and gentlemen world wide, thank you for your service past, present and future.
@marvincharles995
5 ай бұрын
The army and yes embrace the suck. When I was on a march I stepped in a hole broke a bone in my foot and limped for two miles after and my instructor told me to go to the infirmary and said no drill sergeant! Asked me again I said no! but they had to physically put on a deuce and a half and make me go. I would have kept going even if I had to crawl on my elbows and knees, so never give up!
@davidswanson2482
5 ай бұрын
One of my favorite speeches ever
@MrYabber
5 ай бұрын
3:40 It is so incredibly valuable because it instills in you, trust, not in others, but yourself. It’s also a win. You get to start your everyday with a win.
@thatpatrickguy3446
5 ай бұрын
Dude, not going to lie. I was crying at times during that man's speech. F#
@Steel387
2 ай бұрын
I have listened to this speech many times and every time it like it’s the first time give me goosebumps and inspiration and strength to keep going forward with anything life throws at me
@lockdown-kp6cv
5 ай бұрын
5:42 Top left 👀😂
@MelodicVHS
5 ай бұрын
saw the same shit lmao
@stephenende
2 ай бұрын
This gives me a new found sense of pride for our military and service members
@danacasey8543
4 ай бұрын
My dad was a US Navy aviator for 27 years including during Vietnam. He always referred to his Seal friends with reverence. Although my son did not serve in the military, I see him applying these principles to his life, raising 3 kids on his own and doing well, with a smile and a joke to tell.
@russellburress6240
4 ай бұрын
This reminds me of the simple sign that is the most famous One probably in the modern world that was posted all over the UK during the Blitz, " Keep calm and catty on "
@franksullivan1873
4 ай бұрын
Making your bed is a metaphor for all things in life.
@kondomonster
5 ай бұрын
I served in the United State Navy for 6 years. When I was in bootcamp, I sucked at running and swimming. The first running test my lunge were popping with the help of my supradeshywhat the help of my Shipmates I passed my final testwe're all running information and singing cadence.after the test was over, our company Commander enter our Barracks room and set an alarm voicein a loud voice said even condo made it.that made us all laugh and smile.
@user-fh5re1ot7e
4 ай бұрын
His remarks hold true in every thing in life ,every thing he mentioned I was privileged ,honor and humble to be a part of a special group of young men
@JintoLin
5 ай бұрын
I feel like we don't have enough people out there not only doing this but ones willing to listen and Admiral McRaven is another fantastic human that we need more of making the world a better place I had the pleasure to listen to another fantastic motivational speaker for 17 years in Nick Saban "Mediocre people don’t like high achievers and high achievers don’t like mediocre people." " There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you’ll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment. "
@corporealexistence9467
5 ай бұрын
I was not in the forces due to asthma and angina attacks, but I can say this is perfectly on target. Most of my friends are either L.E.O.'s or military. It is up to you to make the world a better place no matter how bad your life has been. Smile when you do not want to, encourage others even when you have not achieved your goals, do everything as if your life depends on it and you will overcome.
@tastein314
4 ай бұрын
Former Army here as well. This is a great speech!
@warrenwarburtonesq.6884
5 ай бұрын
I saw his speech shortly after he gave it, and since that very day I now always start my day by making my bed.
@ATippePodcast
5 ай бұрын
This is a partial and edited version. The full version is 19 minutes long posted by the university of Texas at Austin
@thomascain8747
5 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your comments about finding humor in tough times and having friends to help move you through obstacles. I am a veteran though have never been tested in combat. I was seriously injured during training and spent months in the hospital. I remember not being out of surgery for only a few hours, having have had my head cut open from one ear over to the other and then stapled when my tank crew came in. The first words were "you look like a zipperhead." That became my nickname for awhile. It did change to "drano, then plate." My friends got me through those times. Fifteen surgeries later and I still laugh.
@hellhound1389
5 ай бұрын
Now imagine being 15 laying in a hospital bed at deaths door being told you were born with a genetic disorder that will shorten your life and you probably won't live to see 30. That will break you but you'll have to decide what to do from there. I decided to no longer take any crap off of anyone especially my father. I began to live for myself and to hell with my parents plans. I eventually started a family, built a home from the ground up, and started a successful business. And in the udder most irony I managed to be the person to live the longest with this disorder turning 45 this year. I know the time is growing short but I made sure to make one hell of a wave while I was here
@dwmorse78
18 күн бұрын
I was stationed at SOCOM when he was the Commander and ran a brief for him once a week. He was this kind of speaker all the time even off the cuff, when he started talking people usually gathered to listen regardless of him being a 4-Star.
@Telrathian
5 ай бұрын
I listened to his autobiography, "Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations" in Audiobook format. Admiral McRaven narrates it himself. It is a very good book, and so much fun to have the author read it himself.
@hellhound1389
5 ай бұрын
I was never in the military but raised by military family members. I went through some very hard times. I've had friends that were in the Marines that say they would rather go through their entire military career than to have my childhood. You don't have to be a soldier to go through hell. I walked through fire hardened into a monster
@everypitchcounts4875
5 ай бұрын
When you do the little things right, big things can happen.
@briantologie
2 күн бұрын
That man is a legend.
@thomasazevedo8477
5 ай бұрын
So we are all just going to skip that background he paused on at the 5:30 part of the video for for a good while 😂😂😂😂 top left P.s love the content keep it up
@ryderjohnson1293
4 ай бұрын
Idk how many times I've watched people react to this...but I appreciate this near the top, if not, the best.
@Libyinth
4 ай бұрын
Both of his books are great!
@blakebrown534
5 ай бұрын
Do Review the book. The 'make your bed' one sounds like, basically, a more in-depth version of this speech. I wasn't aware he'd written any myself until you mentioned it.
@michaelskondin5908
5 ай бұрын
Marine here.. we call it mind over matter if you don't mind it don't matter
@alanmontanus9315
2 ай бұрын
Embrace the suck! Accept misery, & make it your comrade in arms
@tmanknoll9702
5 ай бұрын
When i was a boy i was in scouting. At my youngest age i had a cubmaster who was retired from the army. While he had his own words, these are the same ideas he taught us. Those words gave me and my 4 brothers the perspective to push ourselves until we earned the rank of Eagle (the highest rank in scouting) and we were unaminously voted by our peers into the Order of the Arrow (scouting's honor fraternity). To this day, i have never faultered to achieve any goal from lack of will (many other reasons, sure, but never lack of will). It remains the most common advice i give and i challenge anyone yo live by it, not because you will succeed or fail, but because i have found no place it will fail you or help you grow as a person.
@sinpage2500
5 ай бұрын
I reading every book the Admiral has written. I'll watch your reviews.
@ocean911
Ай бұрын
Yea, during basic training in the U.S Air Force making ur bed, keeping ur locker/clothes wardrobe, and boots up to military spec. was a daily chore. It teaches you to be detailed and consistent in the most mundane things so when it really matters one day these skills may save lives.
@RobJ1929
4 ай бұрын
Love every word he said and its so true.please review the book,
@richardbale3278
4 ай бұрын
When I left the military, I actually vowed to never make another bed. I have not failed.
@A_Brit
4 ай бұрын
Such a speech.
@scking9313
5 ай бұрын
U.S. Marine, 1976-1982. Agree 100% on the harder the times and more you embrace the situation. We used to say - we have been doing so much with so little for so long that we can do anything with practically nothing.
@adamarens3520
5 ай бұрын
Keep truckin’ Busker Wade! Your sick beats will PREVAIL 😎👍!
@jacquelinejohnson9447
4 ай бұрын
I really like the idea of you reviewing those books. I hope you do so. ❤
@ericpohlmeyer4116
4 ай бұрын
Youre awesome my brother! Thanks for sharing your experience!
@AlmightyTod
2 ай бұрын
William H. McRaven's book The Wisdom of the Bullfrog is a must-read. Short and well done for anyone to read.
@blakebrown534
5 ай бұрын
They have a saying 'embrace the suck' that I've heard a number of times. Also, not sure if you were aware, 'the bullfrog' is a little trophy thing and title given to the oldest active SEAL, which McRaven was at one point. He was also the commander in charge during the Osama Bin Laden raid.
@davidcopple8071
2 ай бұрын
When I worked as a councilor at a boys home where we mostly delt with kids who were long-term gang members and had little to no parental supervision. Or their parents had simply given up out of overwhelming exhaustion. We had to teach them how to be useful and good members of society. How to act in a way that wasn't contrary to social norms. Basically how to treat others with dignity and self respect without expecting any benefit to themselves from their good behavior. It was a lot of hard physical work. Often especially with kids fresh off the streets, we were required to physically but safely restrain any kid who were deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. We couldn't allow them to hurt or kill each other. A few actually tried both. But at one point in their transformation when we knew that they had gotten past their worst habits and bad attitudes. That's when they began to understand in earnest that we weren't there to punish them. But rather to help them succeed in life. My two favorite points that I worked to instill into each and every one of them at this point. Was how to succeed and how to deal with failures and great disappointment. First one was: Never make a permanent solution to a temporary problem. This is a point that I wish I could instill in every teenager on the planet. And then hopefully. We would have much fewer kids taking their own lives because of a temporary situation. Like bullying or failure at something. Or disappointing their parents. What ever it was. Was only temporary and life can change on a dime and you'll wake up to a whole new reality when it does and your situation is either handled or simply ends . You're still here. Second one was: Learn to embrace your mistakes and failures. Because these if you embrace them can teach you far more than even success in some cases. But understanding that our failures are our best teachers. Puts them in a whole new light. But only if you train yourself to embrace them as something positive and you are able to use them to learn from so even if you failed a second time. It won't be for the exact same mistake. And eventually you will succeed. That's not all I taught my boys but those two things were key to them being able to deal with all the struggles that they were going to experience in real life moving forward. And yes I am Former military and I've seen and understood this video and agree with all his points
@mwalker8269
5 ай бұрын
I did my time in the Marine Corps and on this specific area on the east side of Virginia beach. I wasnt special or anything else, i was a Marine! Love the video
@daledavis3651
Ай бұрын
This admiral is a patriot a man of honor,integrity he also says trump is unfit.
@drcruelty
5 ай бұрын
This just kind of demonstrates to me what I have seen from special ops people. It's not about being the fastest, strongest, or smartest. Its mostly the absolute refusal to give up, no matter how much you want to.
@rustyknifelover4463
5 ай бұрын
Absolutely great speach. Definitely review books
@ACSays
4 ай бұрын
This motivational speech was actually the commencement speech at the University of Texas - Austin
@drobichaud1000
5 ай бұрын
Lol first time I have heard anyone interrupt mcraven during this speech. ever.
@a7734999
5 ай бұрын
Wwhen i was 13, my dad caught me 40 feet up in the tree he told me not to climb. Instead of being grounded to my room for weeks, he threw a rope at me, tied a chainsaw to it, and made me cut down all the branches i used to climb the tree. That is how i learned to use a chainsaw.
@hellhound1389
5 ай бұрын
My father would've cut down the tree with me still in it. But growing up on a cattle farm I was driving a semi at 13 I never had time for kids stuff
@FumikoNobuoka
5 ай бұрын
I read both "Sea Stories" and "Make Your Bed." I am still haunted by a particular story at the beginning of "Sea Stories". I really love this man. I have watched several interviews of his and though I've never served, I would have followed this man through the Gates of Hell. I am a three times 70.3 Ironman finisher and people have always looked at our training as insanity. It really gives you a mental acuity that pulls you forward. I can tell you, everything that would have detered anyone else did not affect any of us who became an Ironman. And when you looked at the people who crossed that finish line, after a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 run, you knew that ANYONE could do it IF THEY BELIEVED.
@user-il8ho6re3n
Ай бұрын
I was in Mazar e Sharif with the Royal Marines in 2004, one thing I did notice with them is they can turn any shitty situation into a cheerful one.
@Wickit96
5 ай бұрын
He is a 4-star admiral and was in the Navy SEALs for I believe 36 years. I've only been on this Earth for 28 years and can't even fathom what he's gone through. That man has wisdom beyond measure and would follow him to hell.
@thecapturban
5 ай бұрын
Its not "that guy".. its every guy who has stood in his shoes.. embrace the suck.. and never.. never stop moving forward.. that is US
@ruthiewohlforth5464
4 ай бұрын
Yes! Please read Admiral McRaven's books and tell us about them and what you thought of them! Would love to hear what you think. Thank you!
@jimreilly917
5 ай бұрын
His speech was BRILLIANT. YOUR reaction was a lot like mine. Make your bed. Every day. NEVER ring that bell.
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