I had this quote as a placeholder for months in the frame I selected for my Master's degree certificate while struggling through the mental and physical exhaustion of writing my Master's thesis. I hung it right over my work desk at home, so that I could read it every time I was out of energy to go on, which was several times a day. It helped me push a little further, and further, and further... Sick (having battled depression for years at this point on top of struggling with being the first in my family to study), tired, and broken, but still fighting. It took every little piece of my spirit to fight this battle to the end, and I did. Now, the certificate is on top of the quote, but I still know it's there. The two belong together, since I won't forget, what helped me gain it.
I had to read it at a funeral. It felt like saying the story of my life and the response that was required from me at that time.. all with a man who lived it so truly in front of me in a casket and his photo looking at me.. all my trauma that was so raw at the time coming to the surface, all of a sudden and unexpectedly.. hardest thing I ever had to read publicly 🥹
Wow this edit is insane. Only a few edits and deep voice can do justice to Kipling's poem i remember Jocko reading it on one of the podcast. This one one hits it out of the park
While at college, I was having a discussion with my teacher telling her that I considered the quality of the poems in the textbook from previous centuries to be poor. I brought three poems to this very nice teacher with a doctorate; "If", "The Patriot's Password" and "The Present Crisis". She said that she had never read any of them. No wonder people today think that societal ideals have improved if the selection of literature they are presented from the past is so lacking.
Yes I put that in my journal of quotes and personal writings Ive been putting together for the past year or so. Wish I heard it sooner. Or wish I’d listened if I did.
I had this on my desk in work....when I had a "proper" job. I come from a poor area of my city, grew up without a lot of money, went to a school where only one person went to university at 18. I worked up to a management job where I was dealing with CEO s and top management of huge financial institutions in the UK. I often felt I didn't belong or shouldn't be there. These words helped. I didn't struggle speaking to anyone, or making decisions, or telling the truth....this last one didn't help my career, but I have honour and know I didn't break it. I left on my terms and set up a business in a different field, retired a year ago at 55 and will always be financially secure, have my honour and am (quietly) proud of what I have done...no one except God and the tax man knows how much I have in the bank
If you quit pretending you are a warrior and admit the fact you went of the Green Zone once you're entire time in country, you can get some respect from people who don't think you're a 'hero' just for having your Budweiser.
@@levismith8423 Nas aka "god's son" uses it in a video. Was curious if he was using "4 shadowing" for the "Holidays". Hopefully that helps the "Lo IQ" readers
100,000 years and 20 billion brains later one brain- Mark McCutcheon:” The Final Theory: Rethinking Our Scientific Legacy “- discovered/published the CAUSE of gravity, electricity, magnetism, light and well.... everything. This poem is irrelevant. Grow up and move on.
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Had this in my stateroom for an entire deployment. Kept me grounded.
My Dad used to read this poem to me all the time I have it in my office now.
I had this quote as a placeholder for months in the frame I selected for my Master's degree certificate while struggling through the mental and physical exhaustion of writing my Master's thesis. I hung it right over my work desk at home, so that I could read it every time I was out of energy to go on, which was several times a day. It helped me push a little further, and further, and further... Sick (having battled depression for years at this point on top of struggling with being the first in my family to study), tired, and broken, but still fighting. It took every little piece of my spirit to fight this battle to the end, and I did. Now, the certificate is on top of the quote, but I still know it's there. The two belong together, since I won't forget, what helped me gain it.
My grandmother wrote this poem in a card that she gave me at my highschool graduation. It has always stuck with me. Kipling was a great writer.
I'll be making this into a poster and listening to this video a few thousand times.
My grandfather chose this poem to be read at his funeral 🥲
Your Grandfather seemed a genuine human !
I had to read it at a funeral. It felt like saying the story of my life and the response that was required from me at that time.. all with a man who lived it so truly in front of me in a casket and his photo looking at me.. all my trauma that was so raw at the time coming to the surface, all of a sudden and unexpectedly.. hardest thing I ever had to read publicly 🥹
@@davidflavinwho wrote this?? tia
Yes, the file is a special tool, that sharpens the others.
Oh I've always loved "If" by Rudyard Kipling! Well read!
One of the best ever written… Well done, Mr. Kipling (and Jocko, of course). 👏🏼
This edit goes super hard
I beg you with tears in my eyes to put this on Spotify!!
This
Wow this edit is insane. Only a few edits and deep voice can do justice to Kipling's poem i remember Jocko reading it on one of the podcast. This one one hits it out of the park
While at college, I was having a discussion with my teacher telling her that I considered the quality of the poems in the textbook from previous centuries to be poor. I brought three poems to this very nice teacher with a doctorate; "If", "The Patriot's Password" and "The Present Crisis". She said that she had never read any of them. No wonder people today think that societal ideals have improved if the selection of literature they are presented from the past is so lacking.
Jocko did a podcast about a year ago where he breaks down every line of the poem. Awesome listen.
Did not know. Will look for it. Thanks!
Which episode was it?
Episode 140. August 2018
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@@bobmarquardt393thanks bruv
Outstanding recitation sir. Thank you. This is getting sent to my son.
Legit.
My namesake, Rudyard Kipling! One of my favorite poems. Thank You for sharing it and thank you for being you!!
Get after it.
Invictus is another great poem along these same lines. Both have been a great influence on my life.
Knew this was Kipling immediately, such a stand out voice
Next Level. Let's GO!
I'd buy this album
Happy New Years
Fellas
This poem "If" is over 120 years old, written by Rudyard Kipling who also wrote Jungle Book.
Hell yeah, jocko. Hell yeah. 👏
IF …middle two letters of life! Lotsa ifs there. Live your life better each day=success
My Dad's favorite poem....
Thank you for this presentation.
I first heard this poem shortly after my son was born. I immediately bought it on canvas and put it on his wall.
Yes I put that in my journal of quotes and personal writings Ive been putting together for the past year or so. Wish I heard it sooner. Or wish I’d listened if I did.
I had this on my desk in work....when I had a "proper" job. I come from a poor area of my city, grew up without a lot of money, went to a school where only one person went to university at 18. I worked up to a management job where I was dealing with CEO s and top management of huge financial institutions in the UK. I often felt I didn't belong or shouldn't be there. These words helped. I didn't struggle speaking to anyone, or making decisions, or telling the truth....this last one didn't help my career, but I have honour and know I didn't break it. I left on my
terms and set up a business in a different field, retired a year ago at 55 and will always be financially secure, have my honour and am (quietly) proud of what I have done...no one except God and the tax man knows how much I have in the bank
I hear you on telling the truth not helping your career. These places breathe hypocrisy. It really stings but for me integrity comes first.
Magnificent 🔥👌
Best rendition of "If" I've heard.
We agree.
Sounds about right.
Yes sir
This does not age, and is a mantra for young and old alike...I'm still working on it.
I remeber you r video "Good"
Amen
Nice; Perfect
Patrik Berg - Techno Poem, parts of this poem turned into a song
Good
Thanks
Question. If i dont tell random people i lost 40k in a bet.... how will they find out i made a 40k bet ?
YOU know, therefore the universe and with it GOD knows.
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wow.
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The war path calls….
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“We fought the wrong enemy” - Patton 🍻
Video is a total non sequiter to the audio, but a great read nonetheless.
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If you quit pretending you are a warrior and admit the fact you went of the Green Zone once you're entire time in country, you can get some respect from people who don't think you're a 'hero' just for having your Budweiser.
quoting nas? Can I get..... things I didn't expect jocko to say for 100 Alex
You may not, since this isn't a Nas quote. Learn to read the title
@@levismith8423 Nas aka "god's son" uses it in a video. Was curious if he was using "4 shadowing" for the "Holidays". Hopefully that helps the "Lo IQ" readers
100,000 years and 20 billion brains later one brain- Mark McCutcheon:” The Final Theory: Rethinking Our Scientific Legacy “- discovered/published the CAUSE of gravity, electricity, magnetism, light and well.... everything. This poem is irrelevant. Grow up and move on.
chlling unforgettable skin deep rendition. Helen. athens greece. lit prof. pivoting to the unsafe world of challenges.
I am a man .
Noooooow i get it
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