"I Went From 3rd Grade Dropout To ULTRA SUCCESSFUL" | Rick Rigsby
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Make an Impact: Rick Rigsby delivers a powerful speech on how his father's teachings have guided him through the most troubling times of his life. Are you Inspired? Order Dr. Rick Rigsby's book, "Lessons from a third grade dropout" here: amzn.to/2fXHZV1
00:00 - "Wisest and Drop-Out in the same sentence is oxymoronic"
01:00 - "Never allowed my schooling to get a way in my education"
01:55 - "I won't have a problem if you aim high and miss, I'll have a real issue if you aim low and hit"
02:00 - "If you think you can or you think you can't you are right"
02:25 - "Maybe one of my boys will catch me in the act of excellence"
02:32 - "Excellence ought to be a habit"
03:00 - "Ego is the anaesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity"
03:35 - "You wanna make an impact - find your broom"
04:15 - "Good enough isn't good enough if it can be better"
04:30 - "Rock bottom is a great foundation on which to build"
06:50 - "She said YES!"
07:15 - "Six years after that diagnosis me and my two little boys walked up to mommy's casket"
08:10 - "Son, Just Stand - You keep standing"
08:42 - "What matters to me most is how I live?"
09:00 - "How you do anything is how you do everything"
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That was just ten minutes, can you imagine taking a class with this man.
Is that supposed to be offensive or what?
I know right
There is whole book ....lessons from a 3rd grade drop out ..my copy came two days ago just about to start reading it
Edward Sweeney what’s the title ?
@@msscandalqueen1256 thanks for your wisdom comment
"Don't let your schooling get in the way of your education" ... Classic!
What about
"Don't let your education lead to knowledge...make it lead to action.
@@dmac5935 this is the one
Einstein said "don't let education get in the way of your learning"
Is there a difference between schooling and education?
But yes my earlier comment is by one if my great coachs The Great Jim Rohn. He mentored Anthony Robbins....I go straight to the source. Wishing success, health and wealth do everyone seeking and pursuing their goals and dreams! Rumble young people rumble!!
@@dmac5935 there was a man who told me that" I should study for something thst i loved and that paid a decent or higher wage. If you focus on one thing you would be misearble and unhappy." It went something like that
@@octaviog9059
There is a debate of weather to seek something you are passionate about or something you are actually competent, develop as a craft.
You know what is the most beautiful thing about this message? His father's wisdom has been pass down to 15 million people through Mr. Rigsby's beautiful speech. We all carry Mr. Rigsby Sr's wisdom with us forever now.
He died??
16 million now. Hopefully that number continues to go up
That was his purpose, what a powerful one huh 🤯
Yes this!!
@@deeznutz3617 o
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of Stupidity"- That's absolutely true
So is it good?
Good stuff
I agree
I finally found it- the good side of TH-cam during all this chaos
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Haha right?! My counselor from high school just sent me this right now. (Graduated this year) I'm glad he did. I'm 30 seconds into this video and already know it's good...
AMEN
Lor Mich
i don't think anyone needs a motivational speaker in self confident after hearing this man speak...
a world that is in turmoil and this man comes out with this speech brings life back to what we were were designed for. Being good to each other being kind and loving being brothers and sisters to each other
The good side of TH-cam.
The good side of the world.
"I never allowed my schooling to get in the way of my education" - Mark Twain
"I wont have a problem if you aim high and miss, but I'm gonna have a real issue if you aim low and hit" - Michelangelo
"If you think you can or if you think you can't, you're right" - Henry Ford
"Son, you'd rather be an hour early than a minute late" - Father/Shakespeare
"You are what you repeatedly do; therefore, excellence ought to be a habit -- not an act" - Aristotle
"Son, make sure that you servants towel is bigger than your ego." - Father
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity" - Father
"Pride is the burden of a foolish person" - Michelangelo
"Son, if you're gonna do a job... do it right" - Father
"Good enough is not good enough if it can be better, and better isn't good enough if it can be best" - Rick Rigsby
"Rock bottom can also be a great foundation on which to build an on which to grow" - Rick Rigsby
"I'm not worried you won't be successful, I'm worried you wont fail from time to time" - Rick Rigsby
"Son, just stand. You keep standing. No matter how rough the sea, you keep standing and I'm not just talking about water. No matter what, you don't give up" - Father
"It doesn't matter any longer to me HOW LONG I live. What matters to me most, is HOW I live" - Trina
"Look in those unlikeliest places for wisdom" - Rick Rigsby
How a simple cook, a third grade dropout, would suggest you live:
1. That you would not judge;
2. That you would show up early;
3. That you would be kind;
4. That you made sure that servants towel is huge and used;
5. That if you're gonna do something, you do it the right way;
6. That is never wrong to do the right thing;
7. How you do anything, is how you do everything.
"How you living? Everyday, ask yourself how you living"
Thank you very much💪🏻🙏🏻
Great dude
Thank you
@Peter Flood Thanks for putting me on tabs! I actually did some research and, apparently, the quote does come from his book "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" -- in which he criticizes the educational system.
You can do some superficial research on Google to confirm that, but I also got an old paper: doi.org/10.1080/00220973.1942.11019059
There are many more studies and papers on Twain's work... the quote above aren't his exact words, but a good interpretation of it!
Just FYI, all the quotes I posted were from the video and attributed by the speaker himself =)
Nice.... Here's a few words of Wisdom - on How and "Why....?" You should be special.... or Not...
"It doesn't matter.... if You're "Special"
or NOT.... What matters is WHAT YOU DO....
with those TALENTS, and "Specialties"...
*Whether* YOU *HAVE* THEM... or NOT....
It DOESN'T matter.....
WHAT DOES.... MATTER.... is the WILL, THE DRIVE, THE KNOWLEDGE, THE DETERMINATION, MOTIVATION, and the DESIRE.... to SUCCEED in Life.....
THAT'S what makes *YOU....* SPECIAL.
Because LITERALLY -- 70% of THIS ENTIRE WORLD....
Probably DOESN'T EVEN know *THAT* and THAT'S *WHY* they DON'T LIVE "SPECIAL LIVES...."
Because THEY DON'T know HOW -... to BE....
Special... ON THEIR OWN MERITS, as a "PERSON".... and NOT as an *INDIVIDUAL...* To truly be SPECIAL -- as a person... is to
KNOW.... *HOW* to BE....
"Special."
NOT *JUST* on YOUR *OWN* merits...
as a PERSON.
:)
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We all have different impressions of an approach that defines how we understand and act on it regardless of the truth. It’s is an example.
Now THAT'S a man that should be running for president!
Gerry Sherman ikr
So you never considered the fact
1.someone who doesn't have the money
2.probably knows nothing about ecomony
3.and probably doesn't want to
@@idinboi4254 STFU
@@idinboi4254 You did not even get the message smfh.
Gerry Sherman exactly
Failure is not falling down.
Failure is when you stop getting up.
HalosTinglesASMR amen
but when you fall so often and so hard you break your leg and cant get up again alone and you will never get up because there is nobody that helps you no hand you can grab and get up nothing just darkness
then you are weak, prove to yourself that you indeed can get up, prove to those who doubted and still doubt you that you can get up.
@@weeaboo6785 so if I break both my legs and it is physically impossible for me to ever stand up again I'm a failure?
@@haveringdokkan9344 its not the physical aspect that is being talked about here, you can get up mentally and be a better version of yourself that you wish to be, even if your legs are broken. if that is your case i wish you well!
“If momma ain’t happy,ain’t nobody happy.”
“If daddy ain’t happy, don’t nobody care.”
😂
Facts
So true 😉.
Sad, but true.
I never get tired of hearing his speech. AMEN!
Yaaaa
It is 2024 and this speech is still keeping me strong thank you I would love to hear you live. Thank you from Brooklyn new york
That man was put on that podium for a reason. Excellence
Oh, shut up. Everybody can't fail. There are barely enough successful people on planet Earth to make others say, "Hey, I can do that, too!" They are so wrong...
it's not an act, it's a habit
He can control the croud.
CLASSICALFAN100 You are wrong. Dont say SHUT up to someone else, dont be rude, as Rick Rigsby said. Remember to always be kind. And I know you are wrong, everyone can CAN succeed. Accept it or not, but its a fact that everyone CAN succeed.
CLASSICALFAN100 And everyone CAN fail, you have failed and I have failed. Everyone does it, and thats also a fact. If you dont believe me, then go and ask someone if they failed, no matter who you ask, the answer will always be yes, as long as you dont ask a baby.
They laughed
They cried
More importantly
They learned
And we shall too
We all did after this speech
We too
So powerful
Agree
who else got their life fixed by this masterpiece of a speech
Assume that you were one of the listeners of Rick Rigsby’s speech in that commencement rite. Describe yourself as a listener. Why did you respond that way?
2024 & I still find myself watching this during rainy days. “Just keep standing” ✊🏽💯
When he said his father said “I won’t be mad when you aim high and miss, but when you aim low and hit.”
Never heard something so true. This man never looked at any notes. Respect Sir
Matt K most motivational line I ever heard
Yea he never looked at any notes because it came from the heart and you not it probably isn't fake.
@@victoriawardrope9843 /ぺ\
o1
I want to print this in vinyl and put it on the window of my door to leave the house every day. Also want to put "Never embarrass Momma" for my kids sake, ha ha ha.
I've listened to this speech over 50 times
Speak Up World Could listen everyday and take one part for your daily goal❤️
Honestly, I try to listen to this speech at least once a month. Keeps things in perspective.
I'm right there with ya man.
Same here man. In my lowest times I rewatch it. Him and Les Brown give me this feeling
At least a dozen times never gets stale
One of the best speeches I have ever heard.
My grannie literally raised me the man I am today.
To be
kind
Honest
And respectful to others regardless.
I follow this simple rules to today.
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
"Pride is the burden of a foolish person."
Praise.
Yeah, I wrote that down.....
I think he said “pride is the burden of a foolish person”
Her Wei Lim profound
Love this comment.
Take a listen to the content I am creating to bring a message of triumph to the people
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What is the meaning please
That man didn't speak with cue cards, He spoke with conviction and Truth. What an outstanding inspirational person!!! God Bless You Sir!! and Thank You!!!!
Trump 2020
Cause he's given the same speech hundreds of times
Fuck trump
@@jcman240 I have seen him in person. It is not the same speech every time..ps. I havnt heard u give an inspirational speech.
Throw those dice on your judgment day.
I come back to this video often, when I get to a low point in life and need the uplift. Still gives me chills and tears. Beautiful
“How you do anything is how you’ll do everything” ...that hit me the chest like a ton of bricks
Facts
This man just combined humor and wisdom into one well-constructed speech. The best to him, God bless!
Yes that's so true !! I got inspired for my elocution
Mega Bombers! Looks like you need it
bronypony 276 lol
Polske
very well crafted speech for sure.
"Just keep standing" may be the most powerful three words i have ever heard. this whole speech is incredible.
brian schwartz- I say “just do”, even if you get it wrong, at least you DID ,
Can't hurt me ....this is the most powerful word I have ever heard
True words.. Just keep standing
Mine is, “Just keep swimming...”
@@huetuber1204 I changed....I am ironman
“Boys, I won’t have a problem if you aim high and miss, but I’m gonna have a real issue if you aim low and hit.” this speech is so moving but that part was as powerful as it was hilarious.
8:15 The most powerful 3 words I've ever heard.
I've watched this speech so many times. But as I watch it again today, these words hit in a way they never have before. I'm going through some things, and it feels like the building is collapsing around me.
All I have to do is keep standing.
♥️
And remember to ask yourself How you living
God bless you and keep standing
Did not see him refer to any prepared notes.
Not once, did I see him break eye contact with the audience.
RESPECT
Yeppp most couldnt do dat
Nice😢😢
Idiot
@@joeky6436 yes you are
He was amazing I’m now obsessed with speeches because of his speech. It really hit me when he talked about his wife dying. I started crying in the middle of writing class but I’m not the only one who did. He is a strong man and one day I wish to be like him even though I’m a girl. I’m a soft more in high school it’s hard and he has encouraged me to be the best that I can and try my hardest!
My father decided he was gonna stand and be a man. Not a black man, not a brown man, not a white man, but a man !
That's why I can't deal with this color and this color. Who cares??? Character counts!
@@hughhancock2835 you said it all
🙏❤️
AMEN!!!!!
Whew!
He spoke at our church today , I must say it was one of the best sermons I have ever heard.
I’ve been having a hard time with my depression lately and the “Just keep standing” bit is the first thing that’s broken through to me in a long time. What a powerful speech!
Hey buddy ya not wrong.. I'm a double amputee, I lost both legs and the depression and ptsd are incredible but I will stand and fight everyday of my life. Don't ever give up on what it is you love. I was electrocuted 3 years ago by 57,000 volts. I woke up in icu with no legs and being told ill loose my right arm. 3 years later and I ride dirtbikes and walk tall and proud. The struggles we go through in life are hard but the human mind is ready for it. Don't ever give up...
@@nothinyaseehere9449
This is impressive and really great
God bless you
Hope you are doing good!
@@nothinyaseehere9449 Amazing! Hope the best.
His dad would be proud.
Yes, he would be!
Bestdoggaming The little puppy and his wife
His dad IS proud
"Son, just stand up" gets me every time
Gabriel de Metz “Son, just stand”*
Men should be able to speak to males and females and women should be able to do the same thing. SONS AND DAUGHTERS STAND UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michelle Um.The father was talking to his son.If it was his daughter.He would have said “Daughter,Just stand”
Fully agree. Could be a more simple but very clear message
I felt that.
5 years later and I still come back, keep standing everyone. Much love to all
The impact of having a father figure to guide and support you is immeasurable. The void left in a child's life by a parent that doesn't show up, equally so.
"Maybe one day my boys will catch me in the act of excellence"
"U r what u repeatedly do, there for excellence is a habit not an act"
Next day they walk in on him hurgin the flurgin while reachin for jergens
Just sent this to my son
BEST SPEECH EVER. From someone with 6 degrees. They told me I would be retarded because I was born two months early. Guess I showed them.
How is this man not the greatest human being?! Just a man...in his father’s mold. Remarkable individual regardless of race, gender , creed! Total inspiration!
Made me cry, made me laugh, made me think- makes me stronger.
Made me refocus
What made you cry???
Then, you had a full day!!!
I’ve been listing to this for 4 years … this has really impacted my life
I never heard a more powerful message❤
Facts 🙏🙏
...not a black man, not a brown man, not a white man....but a man. At last....someone doesn't make it about colour. What a wonderful speech!!!
That was all about race imo...don't classify, stereotype or prejudge me based on my color he's first a man
You are sick to even think about that.
That one really hit me.
@@saritawalsh5031 It was all about race in that it was all about being not about race.
Is this user white or black or Asian or blasian
Ive watched 2 videos here every week for a while now. Admiral William Mcravens university speech and Rick's speech. I was sitting in on the couch watching stupid people videos and the Admiral's video came on. Next was Rick's. The next day i woke up and made my bed. Hadnt done it in about 6 years. Had the worst day at work. Damn near got fired because of another employee's stupidity. Came home and went to my room to got to bed and saw it all neat and boxed and my pillows all nice. Teared up a bit. I got one thing right that day. Next day i did the same and ironed my clothes. And again and again. A week later i made my own coffee instead of buying it. My own lunch and dinner instead of mcdonalds and ramen. I crawled out of the depression slump i was in. Started going out more, bringing my kids and my gf around to places on the weekend. Started college later. Still pushing forward today. All because of 2 speeches. I looked back to the things my parents and grandparents told me as a kid. All that combined made me who i am today. And it all started because i listen to a guy that had no say in anything i did, nor of any importance to me. He made me make my bed. Im not joking one bit.
MrVegaStyles I don’t know why no one has not replied in a positive way to your post. But I am doing it now. So many of us fight depression, etc., waste our time with mind-numbing nonsense to escape our lives. You just keep putting one foot in front of the other in the way you are now and you can be proud of yourself for the things you do that are in the best interest of yourself and your family.
“Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment”. - Booker T. Washington
Thank you for sharing YOUR story. Very inspiring....more than you know.
God bless you, and may I have the same courage as you.
Keep standing, brother.
That is simply amazing. Wish you the best
Losing both my parents a year apart was my rock bottom. Depression hit so hard I had back pain that made it hard to breathe sometimes. Vids like these helped me get up. This one helped. I started carving coconut jewelry because vids like these helped to renew my purpose in life. 6mnths on I hv become not only a coconut carver but a vid editor and youtuber. For those out there struggling w dep, keep going, keep standing. Bless up.
Good job, keep going you got this!
Thank you soo much for your response. Lost my mother 6 months ago. I am trying to get back up...
This has always been the speech that has impacted most in life, it reminded me of my grandfather how he had always been one of the most wisest and humble men I ever knew in my life and how he raised me when my biological mother did not want to. It gave me a further respect for him and it made me realize that his wisdom was more than just words… today was his funeral and here I stand today at this video, without him still asking myself, how am I living Papa I love you may you Rest In Peace dear friend and may the perpetual light of god shine apon you and all the souls of the dearly departed. So long for now old friend I won’t let you down.
-Love Roddie
♥️
“I’ve never allowed my schooling to get in the way of my education.” Mark Twain keeps it real as always!
As someone who is well read and knows a lot about history, geography and has an interest in a variety of other “geeky” subjects but struggled at school, this really resonated with me. For all it’s educational intent, they don’t teach you how to learn and educate yourself.
After all these years, his quips still hold, more relevant than ever!
They laughed
They cried
More importantly
They learned
Sitting here in my VA Hospital bed with terminal cancer, and I REALLY hope I made a HUGE impact on all the people that I knew. Many blessings, and I'll see you on the other side. Semper Fidelis, Captain T, U.S.M.C.
God bless you man! Look to Jesus Christ & In His name shall you be saved! Amen
God bless you bro
God bless you❤️
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 🇺🇸✌
God bless you brother, you are a good man! wish you health soon, you gonna live and be healthy I feel it ❤
By far, by a country mile, the best speech I have ever had the privilege to witness. 40 times I have watched this speech over the last two years. This gentleman has changed my approach to life in so many ways. God bless him. His children will be proud
the two professors in the back is the two types of teacher in this world
“It’s not a problem when you aim high and miss, it’ll be an issue if you aim low and hit.”
Ji-Eun Kim that one got to me
Me too!
"I won't have a problem if you aim high and miss, but i'm gonna have a real issue if you aim low and hit"
When did he say that?
Ji-Eun Kim yeah it’s in the video so why you echoing?
Why can’t we have more people like him...
Because of hate. There are builders like Rick Rigsby and then, those who tear down.
More inspirational men -- David Wilkerson, A.W, Tozer, and Leonard Ravenhill -- look them up.
Those 3 men did more good for the human race than we'll ever know.
Just a few examples :
1. Tozer - got people off the streets and went after Al Capone and Frank Nitti's men to try and get them to quit being criminals.
Worked and Preached in Chicago in the 1920's - 1950;s. Had Balls of steel.
2. Ravenhill - walked across the entire British Isles with the Holiness Trekkers in the 20's and 30's. Didn't earn a penny's wage in 20 years -- people just fed the poor man. Slept outside in the cold of winter in tents and barns -- Brought entire cities under conviction of sin. Once got fined $5 for holding an outdoor prayer meeting in London during WWII -- it started with 6 people and was supposed to be private, but people kept showing up and joining in the streets until there were over 5000.
3. David Wilkerson -- started the first major rehab program for Heroine Addicts. And it was the first to actually work.
Broke up and drastically reduced the numbers of several NYC street gangs in Brooklyn.
No doubt!! I completely agree, Rick was AWESOME in that speech!
Because the new generation we are apart of is a bunch of quitters who give up at the slightest sense of work
For real
The world is what we make it. In my view it’s up to all of us to be the best version of ourselves.
I can't count how many times I've watched this since it came out, but I still get goosebumps every time.
This is one of the most amazing, most articulate, most thought out speech I have ever heard in my life!! You are a true scholar and gentleman. That's the first time I have said that and it was not a joke.
"You are not a faliure if you fall down, you are only a faliure if you stay down"
I didn’t hear him say this
@@ricardo-b58 cause he didn't say it
Lol wut kind of name do u have 😂😂😂, "Sexy Thanos" 😂😂😂
The fact that he didnt read anything.
No Script
No Memorization
No Mind
But a Heart
yes. agreed. however your lie in april......................
@@mastercyber9707 Oh.. That was past .. Kousei and Tsubaki are happy together now.😊
@@TheVincentVanGogh but i still wanna cry
@@mastercyber9707 Sorry.. I didnt meant to make you cry.. Just smile.. What's happening right now is for the best. 😊
@@TheVincentVanGogh thank you.
Come back to this video from time to time. Can never watch it without getting motivated or shedding a couple tears!
I’ve watched this 10 times and will continue to. Amazing speech
Wow. I have never applauded a TH-cam video but I just applauded this one. Praiseworthy.
this is the first time i watched a video like this twice in a row. i still get emotional when he grabs that podium while talking about the funeral
Reading the comments while teary eyed is not easy but I'm still standing
I'm right there with all of you. All emotions came out of me on this one. I haven't had this affect on me by a speech like this before now. And I've watched and listened to many speakers. Sounds came out of me as I wept and cried and my body shakes and snot ran out my nose. I was moved and motivated and felt love and compassion in a great space.
"Fall down 7 times, get up 8." Old Chinese Proverb
Thank you, Sir, for giving us your wisdom. 🙏🏼♥️☝🏼
I felt like standing haha
I cried, not going to lie
Every single time!
I cried the moment he said "casket"
i play this on repeat and still do!
Jarid Gaming almost... The one speech by the football player who's arm became paralyzed killed me
Jarid Gaming No reason to lie. It's part of who you are. Be proud of yourself.😂
The end hits you like a truck💔 god bless this dude
I've listened to this speech so many times, and every time I learn something more. So special!
i had the honor of listening to his speech in person, and all i could say was wow. his words really hit home, had me balling uncontrollably.
You are the first person to properly use grammar properly on TH-cam comments. Congrats.
@@cowl6867 well not really she didn't capitalize i
I imagine it was better without the deafening music.
El Loco Rift She also said “balling” instead of “bawling”
Ab Nayr haha thanks for the spell check, my bad
Who else started crying when he said his wife died😖😪
Anthony Blanco yeah, it was too sudden!
Anthony Blanco aww thx
Me.
I live in Lompoc Ca. where his first wife was from. That took me by surprise too
Lyla Rose actually I was welling up when she said yes
I’ve been coming back to this speech for the past 3 months straight, I don’t plan on stopping
The best motivational speech i always go back to when i needed a little push! Hope you all are hanging in there! Keep standing!
“Good enough isn’t good enough if it can be better, better isn’t good enough if it can be best”
So many powerful quotes in this
And best isn't the best, if it isn't your GREATEST.
@@dezzepson4173 Best and greatest are the same thing but okay 😂
@@scorpyworpy In your mind Weakling.
@@dezzepson4173 huh
I’ve never let my schooling get in the way of my education
I won't have a problem with you if you aim high and miss, but I will have a real problem if you aim low and hit
If you think you can or if you think you can't, you’re right
Rather be a hour early then a minute late
You are what you repeatedly do, therefore excellence ought to be a habit, not an act
You may be tough, but always remember to be kind
Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity, pride is the burden of a foolish person
If you’re going to do a job, do it right
Good isn’t good enough if it can be better, and better isn’t good enough if it can be best
I’m not worried you won't be successful, I’m worried that you won’t fail time to time
Son, just stand. No matter how rough the sea you keep standing. No matter what you don’t give up
It doesn’t matter to me any longer how long I live, what matters to me most is how I live
It is never wrong to do the right thing
How you do anything is how you do everything
Ask yourself every night, how am I living?
So deep.
Great extraction, my dude.
Great list of quotes from the video! I hope you don't mind me adding one that sticks with me, although not from Rick Rigsby, but I believe it to be on par.
The uncle of one of the wisest men I know (my father), said in his final weeks of life, "I've taught my kids how to live... now it's time that I teach them how to die."
There is a reason that people looked to him for guidance and leadership; it's because he knew that he was always in the drivers seat of life. To be able to keep your head up, even when the gravity of the situation is dragging it down, is what it takes to be a glimmer of light in the darkest of times, when it is difficult to look at the glass half full because that same glass looks entirely empty. You never know when people are in desperate need for an optimist who can remind them that the pain they are feeling is merely a reminder that we felt something much more, which is a thing that, while lost, should never be forgotten. My great uncle led by example, as he provided his family with strength that lasted long after his passing. I never knew my great uncle, but clearly his impact resonates through the people who were lucky enough to know him.
Be that resonating factor for the people you know, because you never know what kind of ripple you will create. Perhaps you too will inspire your great nephew to lead a positive life.
Ask yourself every night, why am I living
So awsome love it thanks for posting the words
It went from all laughter to tears within seconds.
This is the most life changing video I have come across on TH-cam. Every time I find myself slipping away I watch this video, and every time, I am reminded of how much more I can be. I cannot count how many times his words helped me push through the difficulties I faced or how many times I've cried watching this.
"I won't have a problem if you aim high and miss, but I'm gonna have a real issue if you aim low and hit"
Sometimes it's really simple things that resonate with you
It hits the spot... After spending seven years in the Marines; I decided to attend college. Currently on my six semester. This motivates me to attend graduate school for Landscape Architect. If don't make it then so be it but at least I won't regret it.
@@tK50cAl "If I don't ? " No you mean you will!
@@tK50cAl My whole life I aspire to be a Soccer\Football player I'm willing to sacrifice my negative thoughts such as fear and doubt to fully achieve this goal no matter how impossible it may seem the only thing that can make me achieve it is no one other than myself. This is something I have been struggling with for some time now but I won't give up!
“Rather be a hour early, than a minute late”
I went from smiling to sobbing in one second. Wow! My respects to him, his storytelling and the way he speaks of his wife ❤️
I've watched this video for many years. Year in. Year out. One of the most inspiring. Love that man.
The part about his wife tore my heart up. May she Rest in Peace!
I clicked this by accident but I'm glad I did
Dr. Joey same here man
Omg same!!
Same with me too
Dr. Joey I second that
Dr. Joey Me too, awesome. Being educated isn't the same as being wise
I heard this on Facebook a while back. Glad I found it here so I could listen again; so powerful.
Listened to it a dozen times and it always a great reminder.
Oh man that got me "maybe one of my boys Will catch me in the act of excellence"!
I have been doing this for the past 15 years, waking up at 4am and putting on my uniform, polishing my boots, shaving, combing my hair... hoping to capture what this man has said
Jaime Lopez dam, my respects to you sir.
What is the meaning of this ? im trying to understand please.
AllEyezOnMe AA his dad was hoping that one of his sons would see him doing the right thing (waking up early to get to work early)
AllEyezOnMe AA Not only to show them the right thing but also the hard thing. If you've ever woken up on a stray weekend at 4 AM it can honestly physical feel like it hurts, you would much rather go back to sleep even for just a second longer. But His dad couldn't have that luxury, so he got up every morning even when it hurt to set a standard, that this is what it is like to make the most out of life.
SON, JUST STAND!
Never heard a more inspiring speech. This just blew my mind!!!
This was the first public speech I had ever seen on TH-cam and it inspired me for 6 years now. Thank you sir for a great message and inspiring others.
8:04 "It doesn't matter to me anymore how long I lived. What matters to me most is how I'm living.."
It actually happened at around 8:40
True, true, true! A quality life isn't about length or all the stuff you've accumulated; it's about how are you living. Are you true to your values and beliefs? Does the path you walk leave a trail of dead bodies or rose petals? I am old enough to be facing my mortality so these are the questions I ask myself.
No we don’t have to worry about how long we live with advancements on stop aging but there’s still unnatural deaths god damn u
"We should not measure life in the amount of years a man has lived but instead by the intensity of which he's lived them"
-Renzo Gracie talking about his now dead brother
His name is Rick Rigsby, he has written a book based off of this speech dedicated to his fathers wisdom, I would really recommend it to anyone who was inspired by this
What is the title? I may have been looking in the wrong places but I couldn't find anything.
The Raccoon The book title is "Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout". It's written in the description box.
Thank you. I will be getting this book.
“good enough isn’t good enough if it can be better, and better isn’t good enough if it can be best.”
"If it wasn't for my two little boys "... this hit me in my most delicate spot .
I've never sat through a 10 minute speech and been absolutely awe struck for the entire thing. I watched this video 2 times, and immediately went and bought this man's book on Amazon. I really needed to hear this speech.
Same here.
2 times? Those are rookie numbers, better ramp them up.
Can u please share his book title? Thx
Jenny Evenson lessons from a thirs grade drop out by rick rigsby. Google it and amazon should pop up.
iRon Tyson it has good Amazon reviews and my wife who is reading it seems to enjoy it. So id say its worth getting since its pretty cheap and a very quick read.
Goosebumps all the way
Critic (al) really??😑
Critic (al) you may not have the same beliefs as this man, but anyone can have the same morals. This man is not trying to tell you to believe in God but to believe in people. Is it fair to let one small thing like religion get in the way of a phenomenal lesson about being a good human being? Can one small thing block your entire view of what he is actually saying? It is people who do that who stand in the way of greatness. People who will like something like a moon, which is 400 times smaller than the sun, block all of the light coming in, that cause a personal eclipse and don't allow themself to be better. Can we not look beyond that on the value of people?! Martin Luther King Jr. is a great example of someone who could see past the small moons in life. Imagine what he could have done if he wasn't killed. Killed by someone who could only see the moon. I seriously hope, after watching this entire video, you were able to see some of the light despite the differences in religion. Because you won't get far if you only ever look at the moon. Without the sun you wouldn't be able to see anything and the world would be dark. The reason so many people die today, is due to others only seeing the moon. Don't let race, gender, religion, financial status, looks, or any other moons get in the way of the all bright and glorious sun. Realize that what he is saying is be good. Be a good human being. I wish you would see that. I wish everyone could see that. If more peoppe could be the person he was exemplifying in this speech the world would be great, light, and happy. If more people could do what this man is asking, we might be able to raise our children in a world of little fear, where we don't have to worry about sending our children to school each day, or letting them go play outside. Can we forget about the differences and unify ourselves with a common goal of goodness? We don't have to all believe the same, but we can all hope for the same thing. A good world. Let's try and make the world a little bit better, and try to see the sunlight. Trying to constantly bring people into the light, rather than tear them away into the mists of darkness. Because in the light there is hope. Hope for a better tomorrow. Something we can all agree on
What the hell is wrong with you Sydnie? Why do you hate those who suffer so intensely that you cannot see that he needs psychiatric care?
And, beliefs are for retards. I do no such thing.
Sydnie Anderson this is fucking exceptional. Thank you.
Critic (al) who's suffering mate ?
Trust me, religion is a dead rock, but what's the man is saying is remarkable & you should at least try.
Whenever I am feeling down. I rewatch this. Always reignites my drive to be the very best I can be.
It went from chills to laughter 😁.... From laughter to crying 😢... I'm not gonna lie.... The tears are dropping 💧
It hurt me hearing about his wife
Ebbe Hansegård if you're down I'm down
Ebbe Hansegård let's gooooooooo
Ebbe.... daddy didnt teach you shit
@@jasonfire1191 Don't worry someone will teach him at some point. One way or the other.
Roose Bolt u
This made me cry, I just love the bond he had with his father and his wife, you are one in a trillion brother.
Lynn The Magnificent So sad that they are so rare. Every man should strive to be like them.
Lynn The Magnificent words of the wise have moved rock from mountains and formed greatness for all to see. his words are similar his wisdom will go a long way for those who listen and may they live it well❤
Yeah I have to admit that was great!
I can't do this speech enough justice, it's impactful, humbling and up-lifting. Every time I watch it, I tear up! AMAZING!
I have listened to this man on several occasions and keep coming back. Even as I approach 74 years old, he gives me hope for the future.
"If you think you can, or you think you can't -- you're right."
" Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity ".🙏🙏🙏
Inspiring
What he mean by that
@@DelandJohn basically he's saying when someone has a huge ego, it makes them blind to the stupid things they do or say
Donald Trump ... are you listening?
I’ve listened to this speech well over a hundred times and it gets better and better.
ive watched this speech many times and he still inspires me!!!
Such words are rare.
Kwakeka Mdivasi mm hmm
His speech really moves me. I literally cry listening to his speech. Such a wise advice from him.
Me too, I cry everytime I watch this. Such deep words to live by.
I came on the verge of crying.
I never cry either. I never would have guessed that the speech would have gone in that direction.
struckzero you only get a pass if you are a women
boi shut yo sensitive ass up
boi shut yo sensitive ass up
On the rough days when I feel lost, it’s hearing the heart and passion in his words that lift my spirits!! When someone’s speech gives you goosebumps, you know it made an impact!!! God bless anyone who reads this💪💪💪