Reminds me of my Dad who taught me everything I knew but was from a much older generation that couldn’t relate to modern times. It was fun hearing his stories and anecdotes.
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies : There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why: 1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility: The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures. 2. Command Rank and Career Progression: Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines. 3. Geographical Assignments: NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam. 4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict: If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline: • They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia. • At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path. In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
0:00 Early Career and Coaching Philosophy 1:00 The Decline of Accountability 1:34 "...we have now got 70 years more or less of people wanting to be liked as opposed to being effective..." 5:00 Childhood Influences 9:27 "I grew up a bad kid... I tried to kill my teacher in the fifth grade..." 17:00 Tough Love in Parenting 27:00 The Role of Fear in Motivation 28:23 "...motivation is more important than Talent... fear is a hell of a motivator..." 36:00 Societal Changes and Masculinity 37:58 Self-Esteem and Political Correctness 38:04 "The lack of self-esteem and the PC movement is all a manifestation..." 38:10 "Self-esteem is the bedrock..." 38:17 High Performance and Swearing 39:39 Job Interviews and Fear 41:06 "You working here would be fitting a square peg in a round hole..." 42:42 Wall Street Success 42:59 "I did some pretty spectacular [__] in the 80s..." 44:06 Tough Love Philosophy 44:12 "The lies that were told..." 44:42 The Reality of Success 45:01 Military Influence 45:15 "The Army changed you, formed you..." 52:51 The Importance of Enthusiasm 53:02 "If you're enthusiastic even if you're wrong I can flip you..." 53:27 Training High Performers 53:32 "I never give up on anybody..." 1:13:59 The Role of Communication 1:15:30 Emotional and Financial Accounts 1:15:37 "...if you can't get over your emotional bank account you're never going to fill your financial bank account up..." 1:16:30 The Myth of Credit Scores 1:16:48 "...most people find the credit score is a myth...it's crap..." 1:17:32 The Importance of Accountability 1:19:00 Tough Love in Parenting 1:23:05 "...you want to feel fulfilled not necessarily happy..." 1:23:31 "...I should have been a little tougher on my kids..." 1:24:52 Legacy of Teaching Wealth 1:24:59 "...I've been able to teach people with no money from the hood how to be independently wealthy..." 1:25:57 Ruthlessness in Success 1:26:46 "...you could be our first trillionaire if you were just ruthless enough..." 1:32:09 The State of Commercial Real Estate
I have always thought if someone says they are the smartest person alive, not many smarter than me, to not trust them. Side eye. You can be wealthy, intelligent, incredible etc but humility is still more appealing than being pompous.
For someone “so fuckin smart” he sure doesn’t sound it. And for an interview with the “smartest person in the fkn’ world,” I haven’t learned a thing so far.
There’s more to life than just money fellas. Men like this are going to die alone, unhappy, and regretful. Have kids and be the dad you wanted when you were a kid, don’t just chase money.
Saying ‘there’s more to life than money’ is just loser talk to justify mediocrity. Be the dad you wanted? Great-but guess what? Kids need a role model who wins, not one who settles. Stop whining about men chasing money. Winners build wealth, inspire their families, and leave legacies.
what does that mean? “ be the dad you wanted “ fathers are the hunters, mothers are the nurturers. When daddy comes home its supposed to be a celebration. The guy above me is right. justifying mediocrity, The only one who is truly there for you is Jesus. Rich or not rich. Your kids might grow up and become gay and stray from you😮
@@iknowsomething You don't know a damn thing about rectitude. You don't know a damn thing about parenting. Your just another greedy bastard that will die alone.
From what I've seen of Dan in the past, he really only has one thing of value to say: be tough minded and work hard. As for the rest... well, you can decide for yourself.
@@ow3wells that's what this Chanel is about. Low self worth causing addiction and poor life choices due to a bad childhood and transgenerational trauma. That is reality bra.
I do not agree with firing two of the top 5 earners “just to send a message.” Imagine being those two guys who probably worked really hard to get where they are. All down the tube just cause of this guy’s ego
Interesting anecdote for everyone. When Enron went down for corruption and ethics violations they had a study to figure out how a company started by Edison ended up in such moral decay and this is the exact reason. Every year they had reviews and fired the bottom half of people and that creates an environment that turned toxic and lead to people breaking the law. They cumulatively lost billions of dollars for shareholders and pensioners so I would argue how profitable that mindset was, not to mention Enron no longer exists.
Very full of himself. Classic narc. Narcissist term is highly overused in this society right now but folks, this is the classic example of one. Lonely old man now.
@@AYes-m3r lol. I of course we don't have a degree or access to him to make a diagnosis. However, you'd have to be bloody stupid to not bet on him being a narcissist.
this story took a hard turn from toxic workplace authority to the story of an abused boy who learned that he had to become the bully in order to survive..... but 1 thing is for sure: Grandpa is dressed fly! lol
Thank you Sir I appreciate your outlook on many things. I am this way and have struggled with connections with others. My way or the highway. I run into judgements then I self question or self sabotage and not make it there. I’m going to put my own bs aside now and fix me. Thank you Mr Pena
51:42 - I’m having to bow out now. Anybody that says “I’m the smartest person you’ll ever have sat here, I trained presidents, I make people 10M a month” etc makes themselves sound less credible with each passing second. I have no idea who this guy even is
He's hilarious. He holds lectures where he explains to average people how to become successful. He always takes questions from the audience and at some point, he will usually yell: THIS IS WHY YOU'RE FUCKING POOR!
This guy is an example of a delusional rich person, and the people that believe his greedy foundations are aspiring bullshitters and mini oppressors and label it as being progressive. In other words, he's one of those rich fucks who enjoys fucking your wallet indirectly, and teaching others to do it while he wallet fucks those he teaches 😂
@@davidhughes8795 because yelling and demeaning someone for the problems they are having and trying to solve has proven to have the best benefits when “trying to help”
WOW NEVER HEARD OR SEEN A MAN QUITE LIKE THIS AND THE KNOWLEDGE HE TELLS YOU WITHOUT HESITATION AMAZING AND DEFINITELY INFORMAL. NEED A PT2 WITH THIS MAN
He already said he doesn't know if his kids love him, but that he knows they respect him! My mother is like that, demands respect meanwhile putting everyone else down around her.. good luck with that! People hide their true feelings
Parents who leave their kids nothing are selfish. Id leave my daughter,nieces, nephews, everything and trust that they would be good stewards of that wealth and give back and give to charity as its a huge part of our families values. But id never give all my wealth to charity, theres no connection to the money and it will be blown through faster than an trust fund with nothing to show for it.
He had a gracious mother as well. Plain to see. Thank you for your time. Enjoyed this, reminded me of my dad. He would be in his 90s now. Tough as nails so God gave him four daughters.
@@peterbedford2610Great western Resources 1982 founded with 820 bucks turned into 450 million dollars valuation in only 8 years.Search up his company name it pops up on google and it youtube
My thoughts exactly. He gives off vibes of thinking he’s the almighty powerful wizard of oz, too. Great great grandpa’s time on earth is nearing its end. He’s an angry bitter old man who thinks that heavy iron fist is the way to rule and get things done. It doesn’t work like that today…. He’d fail in today’s system, if he were young and starting out.
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies : There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why: 1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility: The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures. 2. Command Rank and Career Progression: Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines. 3. Geographical Assignments: NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam. 4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict: If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline: • They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia. • At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path. In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
There are many reasons to be jealous of or hold a person in high regard. In two hours, he's managed to garner neither from me. I believe we all deserve respect, and in that regard, he'd get what he gave from me.
You need to understand that becoming weslthy will either break you or turn you into a hardened person like Dan because when you become successful people around you are going to attempt to take everything you have, this will make you tough or break you and Dan is tough to the point that the average person sees him as a psycho.
Love this interview. We need more men like him. I am a Hs teacher (27 years & former missionary in 23 countries). My husband, our son, our daughter and myself have been training martial arts for 14 +, we go to the shooting range to practice. We have a non-profit to help underserved communities in our city. We are caring BUT we are tough. Our son is at West Point now living his best life. Our daughter is still in hs and she is focused on a meaningful life. We tell our kids: “Nobody cares about your feelings out there… work harder… we love you”. 💝
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies : There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why: 1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility: The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures. 2. Command Rank and Career Progression: Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines. 3. Geographical Assignments: NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam. 4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict: If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline: • They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia. • At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path. In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
I work in the Cal State University system. There is no way an honors class would have 200 students in it. 13 is about right from start to finish. I wonder what else he embellished?
Going from a private to an officer in the military, in less than a year? LOL.....not possible. Even if he already HAD a college degree, WHY would he join the military as an enlisted man? He wouldn't have. Period. So, the ONLY way to become an officer is to HAVE a 4 year degree. Period. And he would have JOINED the military as an officer in training, or whatever they call it.....he woulsn't have started as a private anyway..... So....anyway...yeah, not possible.
His mentality is perfect for gaining success, but it comes off as psychopathic to your every day person in the rat race. I get Dans perspective but its not for everyone.
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies : There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why: 1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility: The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures. 2. Command Rank and Career Progression: Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines. 3. Geographical Assignments: NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam. 4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict: If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline: • They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia. • At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path. In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 no, do you want to go back to primitive and tribal times without growth? Men like him lead others to build civilizations and cities. I would NOT want him as a father! However this personality is what brings progress to civilization. They are hated power figures. Today it's the business world. But people like him have been monumental with progress. If no one encourages people to work harder, where would we be? We need someone to put fire on our butt's to move forward. It's been our human history. We can't have hippie peace love Daisy the Healer like mentality. Humans by nature like hierarchy and it will find it's structure in any facet. Even in a within those idealistic ones will succumb to a hierarchy of power and control within it's own structure and a guy like Dan would be there (Daisy) We are people with personalities. Each society will have it's narcissist, psycho etc. if it's in the upper class business world or streets. Ancient Egypt or Los Angeles 2024.
@@APERSON2POINT0 it’s can also be the greed that starts war and enslavement in the world. Productivity and dollar signs aren’t inherently bad but you need to establish a morality and a generosity of spirit behind your actions and the use of money to make them meaningful.
EXCELLENT interview. Dan Pena has been a huge positive influence on my life since I first discovered him a couple years ago. A very wise person. Watch his many videos! He's amazing.
@@fingersm Oh thanks, here it is, I listened back a couple of times but didn´t get what Pena said after alligator mouth. Though humming bird is about the very last thing that would come to mind in connection with the Trampler, methinks.
I was absolutely excited when I saw that you interviewed Pena! i am a 4th Generation Paternal Sigma and all were law enforcement except me, I am all about business. I can relate to him, his story and how he sees the world. Thank you and thank him for you two getting together and doing this. He is a national hero, regardless of the fact that he lives mostly in Scotland.
@hannahmitchell87 what it means is that my Great Grandfather, Grandfather, Father and myself have all been Sigma Males. Fortunately, so is my Son. If you need to know more about what a Sigma Male is, there is a great channel on TH-cam called Gents Grove. While I'm not a big fan on telling all about us, they do a great job at explaining us to those that can't quite figure us out. We are not for everyone.
I blanched too at that comment. Dan is an dangerous (albeit entertaining) nutcase. Major mental health issues which clearly come from his childhood school experience & his aggressive violent father. Poor guy never had a chance…
No, he wanted to hire someone that he seen in brilliance in and told his people that. When those people failed to do their jobs he fired one of them and was prepared to fire the others. Do you fucking job and you won’t get fired
His dad was tough and it protected the home. Love that they were afraid to look at his mom cause his dad could’ve gotten their eyes out. Would’ve loved to talk to Manny or hear him do this
@@Moxie-kb9ehYou're clueless. Do research on him for a couple hours and you will find out that is not the case. There's a reason he charges $20k . Because he needs to know those attending his seminars are SERIOUS. He only wants to produce real high performance people. If he charges a couple hundred for it, he would have a bunch of losers show up who are only there out of curiosity instead of a desire to truly change their lives.
Regardless of what anyone says about him…he made his own destiny. By working hard…& making a lot of money. A lot of people taking his advice…& also doing well. You can’t deny it. Great interesting interview. 👍👏😊
I wonder what his next life,eternity..😂 will do with all that money & reputation 😅😅. I'd rather be kind to each other, help them out...YES, I've been screwed over a few times 😢, but it was a lesson & I know my intentions & heart ❤️ did the right thing. 😊
No. He is what is wrong with society today. That is why we have Trump today. Mark, I can’t believe you think highly of him. Life on skid row has really hardened you. What decent, human qualities does he have? Tough love would be when his time is up on this earth. Nasty old man. Can’t stand him
Plato defined courage as "knowing what to fear and what not to fear". To me it seems like he learned to fear his father, but through that he learned to fear weakness and dishonour, as he described when he stopped taking drugs when his father put a gun to his head. Ideally he would have learned to fear dishonour without also fearing his father, but maybe it would have been worse to have not feared either.
Good example of how "good" has nothing to do with intelligence and having resources, but unfortunately, our society equates them and glorify them. They get many chances, even labeling them "successful," and they learn that the rules don't apply to them.
Interesting interview with Mr. Peña. I surprisingly agreed with a lot of what he shared. I also can practice what I learned in AA, “take what you need and leave the rest". I can see through to his injured inner child. He was a victim of tremendous abuse, like most of your guests. He dismisses much of it. I’m guessing his behaviors stemmed from his upbringing. I hope he will find a way to reconnect with his children. Break the cycle! Maybe get them involved in his charity work? Thanks, Mark. Best to all!
We are getting less and less of these men hence why America is so fucked up! Depression, anxiety, obesity, addiction is up ten fold compared to the 1960s! So yes sweetheart we definitely need more weak men 😂 🤡
I think his ego is pretty reasonable in relation to his achievements. And as far as being a psychopath he's far too involved in building other people up for that to make any sense. A psychopath doesn't create a comprehensive guide to making millions of dollars and then put it on the internet for free, and they don't give away all their money. He's a hardass for sure but that's no reason to lie about him.
1:46:42 give or take a few seconds: To Mark and Mr. Pena - old and young folks from all walks of life follow this channel. People who are interested in human life in general. Best wishes to both of you from the NL!
Lower your shock levels and outrage and you will find some incredible wisdom and truths from this man! I know it’s hard to swim through the abrasive and boastful demeanor but toughen up a little and you just might find gold
@ listen like it or not most of these extremely successful individuals have very off putting personality traits. It’s everywhere in that world. You don’t need to mimic the behavior to find value in the information.
If you'd like to see the worst of this human I suggest finding his interview with a fellow scammer on London Real. This person ranks down with some of the worst people on this channel.
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies : There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why: 1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility: The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures. 2. Command Rank and Career Progression: Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines. 3. Geographical Assignments: NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam. 4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict: If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline: • They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia. • At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path. In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
Guys like these are important. It frustrates me that people in my generation.......baby boomers.....do not see it when our grandparents were gold that left us in our late teens or early 20s. My Great Grandfather was the best person in my life. I know he loves me. Did not mean he was soft on me. He reminded me how long my childhood was compared to my adulthood. There was no time for lacking my education. Adulthood comes quickly, if you are not ready the world will chew you up and spit you out. I am glad I am older now. I don't want to be alive during the stupid age.
I agree with you completely. I am also a baby boomer. My father fought in WWII and the Korean war. Although he was not always a soft man, he was disciplined and expected everyone to appreciate the benefits of being so. He was also tender if he felt he'd loose communication with one of his children. I don't think the entire message was about money alone. It was more about taking life and opportunities seriously. He talked about reprimanding our children. Sometimes we need to get woken up. The example Mr. Peña gave about training lions when they're young and not being harsh, but intentional and always dependable. The lions always got the same answer when misbehaving, or behaving aggressively. I wish I had had the money for him to train me. We only need a few tips sometimes to get the mindset and motivation to remove ourselves from non-beneficial environments. Life is about doing better for ourselves and others. Insecurity is useless. It doesn't bring understanding or build bridges.
They still make plenty of pieces of you know what like this. He's the reason people need unions. Screw shareholders. Employees are the ones that make a company hum. People like this are a draw for sociopaths.
While I do believe in tough *love,* that doesn't mean you have to be an a-hole. This guy's just a pompous a-hole. Tough love means you love a person enough to say the things they don't want to hear. He certainly believes himself very smart, but I'm afraid the amount of money you accumulate isn't truly reflective of your intelligence, *only your greed.* I've also encountered professors such as this. Tyrants of Academia. So insecure in their own intelligence, particularly when confronted by *real intellect,* that they take it out on their students... No, this man isn't a master of tough love, he's just a run of the mill bully who just so happened to be in the right place at the right time & with no scruples about who he screws over to make a buck. Listening to him talk, I can assure you that he's not remotely an intelligent as he believes himself, & if I were in his class, I would have let him know it. He's a small man with a small heart.
@@rogerteaminski6351 One need not assume anything, when a person talks, *listen to them.* They are telling you everything you need to know. There's a reason behind everything anyone ever does or says. It's simple deduction at the end of the day.
There are plenty of comments pointing out this man's faults. However, what he is still doing is nothing short of amazing. 80 years old and still killing it. Do what he's done, and let me know if you're as successful. Don't worry I'll wait.
When you realize this is all smoke and mirrors, you'll understand how silly it really is. It will all vanish. Your growth in awareness and relationships with what lies beyond the senses is what matters. Grow your soul. This is dust in the wind, my friend.
@NotIT777 I am beneficiary of this mans generosity out of East Los. He gave me and four others I know of the chance to succeed or the option to fail. We have moved out of the hood and are successful. This man is legit Sir.
@@donald.trump.3339 if his wife is anything like Melania, he is pretty much alone. Rich assholes don't tend to keep loving wives, they keep distant wives who stick around for the money, because the money was the only thing ever put on the table. Men making their paycheck their entire personality is not fulfilling for either partner.
I think we need to still hear these voices, but imo they are of the past. It’s possible to just move forward successfully in life through just plain pure love. Tough love can be the recipe for success or failure for someone, depending on their personality. Not everyone responds to that approach the same! I believe becoming more loving as human beings has been a struggle - and often, tough! ❤️
I think tough love is trauma inducing. My father is tough love and his before him… their are severely disliked and no one will willingly deal with them.
I’m glad I heard Dan out, always kinda just laughed off and dismissed any clips if see of him but there’s a ton of value to what he’s saying. To anybody ripping on him in the comments, consider that if somebody’s demeanor, abrasiveness, opinions, lifestyle, or whatever happen to upset you, nobody benefits when you just dismiss or condescend upon them…everybody has so much more to them. Also when somebody takes the effort to point out your flaws from a sincere place, take that as a gift, you were just handed an opportunity to see part of yourself that you might be blind to and can improve upon. And if it’s just bullshit criticism, then just like bullshit, don’t get it all over your hands and let it go
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies : There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why: 1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility: The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures. 2. Command Rank and Career Progression: Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines. 3. Geographical Assignments: NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam. 4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict: If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline: • They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia. • At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path. In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
He’s saying a lot in this video 😳😂 I’ve never seen Mark cut out scenes like this. Especially with the topics that were being talked about….. All his INSINUATIONS…… he’s not an oblivious man! He knows everything he does and says, he’s very deliberate and tactical. So, him bringing up certain things is very much intentional….. but why? Ask yourself why would he bring up these specific topics. Murderers sometimes can’t resist but to admit and brag about all they’ve done and gotten away with
Satan's No 1. It's amazing how happy he looks. No anger here. Wow. To travel through life and end this way. Nothing here I'd want. If this is winning, I'm proud to loose.
He does not look happy to me. Well dressed, seemingly wise and successful, certainly hardened and strong, until he goes off on a tangent from around 42 minutes in the interview.
We don't respect self awareness enough and respect intelligence too much. Dan has so much self awareness and regardless of his faults, I respect a man for being self aware.
I’ve always pitied this man. His pride and venomous anger he’s displayed speak of a person who has mountain of difficult experiences and feelings that they haven’t processed in a healthy way.
Be the person you wished to have when you were a kid. There will be a time when, as on this plannet, we will be taken responsible for the good and the bad we've done. As the Rosicrucians say's , be the midle. Create the middle if you can't create the upper. PS: He's just the hardend and bitter person that the world made him be and he's talking with these filters behind his brain. We should've asked him the same questions when he was a child , the answers would've been diffrent; He's talking adaptation methods, i'm all for cancelling the reasons for it. PS 2 : He reminds me of my dad who would threaten to hang me,beat me till death, put the hands around my neck and squizz me till i loose my breath, beat the shit out of me and my brothers. Dad still has the same pissed off resting face just as this guy. I simply have nothing to learn from Dan, i don't give my 2 cents on his millions, on his empire and his pretended ideal life.
This guy Dan Pena is a real "wild card" . I have he heard him speak before. Fascinating to listen to him though. You just got to make your own decision on whats bullshit and what's fact. Maybe it's all true. I guess he is a pretty popular teacher , even though he is kind of a hard ass. i have worked for guys like this in the construction arena. It aint easy but you can learn a lot if you can stand it and put up with their demeanor. Usually these "hard charger" type guys are pretty good at what they do and you can learn alot ,,,,IF you can hack it.
Dan needs to go to therapy. He thinks his dad putting a revolver to his head made him a tough man, instead he’s a kid scared shitless of his dad and he never moved on from that moment.
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies : There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why: 1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility: The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures. 2. Command Rank and Career Progression: Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines. 3. Geographical Assignments: NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam. 4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict: If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline: • They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia. • At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path. In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
Pena is not for everyone. He has some valid points and others to ignore. You have to balance some of his rhetoric. But what amazes me more than that are the soft candy-assed easily offended replies in the comments section. Makes total sense why our society is failing the way it is today in a terminal decline. Safe spaces are not an ingredient for success.
I am a Psychopath with OCD - Dan Pena . A quote from one of his videos
I love it.
Owning it: It's not for everyone.
Agreed!!!!
also narcissist, ADHD, sex addict, can't stop talking addict, bipolar, manic, probably also depressive LOLLL
Yawn. What would be more worth quoting?
Insecurity is loud. Confidence is quiet.
Or maybe over confidence because of proven life examples to justify to be confident but is a little to over confident then he should actually be
The best comment I ever came across.
Dan, we like you being loud. Keep on rocking sir.
Maybe. But, I would verify many of his claims. Don't take anyone's statements as fact until you've verified them yourself.
-and platitudes are easy to spit out and even better for convincing yourself of things that aren't even remotely true to spare your shoddy ego.
Reminds me of my Dad who taught me everything I knew but was from a much older generation that couldn’t relate to modern times. It was fun hearing his stories and anecdotes.
Never thought I’d see DP on here… this is fantastic. I’ll listen in once I get to my desk at work.
I’ve been a listener of Dan Pena for around 3 years now. Cherry pick the old man’s wisdom and ruthlessness as you should with anyone
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies :
There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why:
1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility:
The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures.
2. Command Rank and Career Progression:
Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines.
3. Geographical Assignments:
NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam.
4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict:
If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline:
• They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia.
• At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path.
In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
I love hearing older people talk about their lives.
Me too, but it depends on what they have to say @917mary ;)
60. On the threshold of old?
Do you enjoy hearing people like about the majority of their life? That’s Dan Pena for you
@@meghan42 Dan is 80
@@Daniel-wl2bx Go to your safe space, the adults are talking.
0:00 Early Career and Coaching Philosophy
1:00 The Decline of Accountability
1:34 "...we have now got 70 years more or less of people wanting to be liked as opposed to being effective..."
5:00 Childhood Influences
9:27 "I grew up a bad kid... I tried to kill my teacher in the fifth grade..."
17:00 Tough Love in Parenting
27:00 The Role of Fear in Motivation
28:23 "...motivation is more important than Talent... fear is a hell of a motivator..."
36:00 Societal Changes and Masculinity
37:58 Self-Esteem and Political Correctness
38:04 "The lack of self-esteem and the PC movement is all a manifestation..."
38:10 "Self-esteem is the bedrock..."
38:17 High Performance and Swearing
39:39 Job Interviews and Fear
41:06 "You working here would be fitting a square peg in a round hole..."
42:42 Wall Street Success
42:59 "I did some pretty spectacular [__] in the 80s..."
44:06 Tough Love Philosophy
44:12 "The lies that were told..."
44:42 The Reality of Success
45:01 Military Influence
45:15 "The Army changed you, formed you..."
52:51 The Importance of Enthusiasm
53:02 "If you're enthusiastic even if you're wrong I can flip you..."
53:27 Training High Performers
53:32 "I never give up on anybody..."
1:13:59 The Role of Communication
1:15:30 Emotional and Financial Accounts
1:15:37 "...if you can't get over your emotional bank account you're never going to fill your financial bank account up..."
1:16:30 The Myth of Credit Scores
1:16:48 "...most people find the credit score is a myth...it's crap..."
1:17:32 The Importance of Accountability
1:19:00 Tough Love in Parenting
1:23:05 "...you want to feel fulfilled not necessarily happy..."
1:23:31 "...I should have been a little tougher on my kids..."
1:24:52 Legacy of Teaching Wealth
1:24:59 "...I've been able to teach people with no money from the hood how to be independently wealthy..."
1:25:57 Ruthlessness in Success
1:26:46 "...you could be our first trillionaire if you were just ruthless enough..."
1:32:09 The State of Commercial Real Estate
Thank you for chopping it up
So helpful and thorough! Thank you!❤
Thanks for his Fucked up timeline!!! 😂😂😂
Thank you
Thank you so much❤
Fascinating interview! Thank you, Mr. Pena and Mark!
I have always thought if someone says they are the smartest person alive, not many smarter than me, to not trust them. Side eye. You can be wealthy, intelligent, incredible etc but humility is still more appealing than being pompous.
There is always someone smarter even if you are the smartest person there is
@@katiedid9224 if someone has to tell you they likely feel they need to convince you
For someone “so fuckin smart” he sure doesn’t sound it. And for an interview with the “smartest person in the fkn’ world,” I haven’t learned a thing so far.
Well said.
This guy has been screaming Bitcoin is going to zero for a long time.
There’s more to life than just money fellas. Men like this are going to die alone, unhappy, and regretful. Have kids and be the dad you wanted when you were a kid, don’t just chase money.
Saying ‘there’s more to life than money’ is just loser talk to justify mediocrity. Be the dad you wanted? Great-but guess what? Kids need a role model who wins, not one who settles. Stop whining about men chasing money. Winners build wealth, inspire their families, and leave legacies.
@@iknowsomething boy are you triggered.
@@iknowsomething Yikes.
what does that mean? “ be the dad you wanted “ fathers are the hunters, mothers are the nurturers. When daddy comes home its supposed to be a celebration. The guy above me is right. justifying mediocrity,
The only one who is truly there for you is Jesus. Rich or not rich. Your kids might grow up and become gay and stray from you😮
@@iknowsomething You don't know a damn thing about rectitude. You don't know a damn thing about parenting. Your just another greedy bastard that will die alone.
From what I've seen of Dan in the past, he really only has one thing of value to say: be tough minded and work hard. As for the rest... well, you can decide for yourself.
This guy got a hold of Mark, not the other way around. He wants to toot his own horn.
He luvz doing that ..
He is definitely into praising himself.
self confidence is hard to take if you feel your life is not going as you want it to
And most of the other guest have low self worth. Look at their life stories.
He's the head of the Figjam academy, ask him, he'll tell you 😂
@@AYes-m3r How do you not know others don’t have confidence, maybe they are classy enough not to show their arrogance.
@@ow3wells that's what this Chanel is about. Low self worth causing addiction and poor life choices due to a bad childhood and transgenerational trauma. That is reality bra.
I do not agree with firing two of the top 5 earners “just to send a message.” Imagine being those two guys who probably worked really hard to get where they are. All down the tube just cause of this guy’s ego
Okay boomer
you could go somwhere else and make more.
Whatever bud. If you don't understand his mentality. That's your problem.
This attitude is also why charity money gets robbed before it reaches its intended target, He should’ve stayed in the Army 🫡
Interesting anecdote for everyone. When Enron went down for corruption and ethics violations they had a study to figure out how a company started by Edison ended up in such moral decay and this is the exact reason. Every year they had reviews and fired the bottom half of people and that creates an environment that turned toxic and lead to people breaking the law. They cumulatively lost billions of dollars for shareholders and pensioners so I would argue how profitable that mindset was, not to mention Enron no longer exists.
Very full of himself. Classic narc. Narcissist term is highly overused in this society right now but folks, this is the classic example of one. Lonely old man now.
going to bet $$$$ you do
not have a degree to make a diagnosis over a video. he is a winner.
@@AYes-m3r your opinion is yours and yours alone. Dime a dozen.
He's currently in a 10 year marriage. That's gotta count for something.
He might be happy with whatever life he currently has.
@@AYes-m3r lol. I of course we don't have a degree or access to him to make a diagnosis. However, you'd have to be bloody stupid to not bet on him being a narcissist.
@ yes, I’m aware that he bought a wife ten years ago. It certainly doesn’t mean he’s not a lonely, old man at 80.
This man has a unique set of circumstances that gave him this perspective
this story took a hard turn from toxic workplace authority to the story of an abused boy who learned that he had to become the bully in order to survive..... but 1 thing is for sure: Grandpa is dressed fly! lol
Exactly my experience!! He's an example of why toxic masculinity doesn't only hurt women but men!
😂😂😂😂
@@jen-ov2bi He pimpin
@@angelamarsters9169 lol and pimpin aint easy... lol
Grandpa is dressed contemptuously. Fuck this dude, he deserves no commendation.
Thank you Sir
I appreciate your outlook on many things. I am this way and have struggled with connections with others. My way or the highway. I run into judgements then I self question or self sabotage and not make it there. I’m going to put my own bs aside now and fix me. Thank you Mr Pena
I love how he talks about entitlement being a problem but then tells us a story about how his cop dad shielded his son from accountability
😂😂😂😂😂😂
51:42 - I’m having to bow out now. Anybody that says “I’m the smartest person you’ll ever have sat here, I trained presidents, I make people 10M a month” etc makes themselves sound less credible with each passing second. I have no idea who this guy even is
You not knowing who he is doesn’t mean anything. A lot of people know who he is.
@@internetargumentchampion78 Most people know him as a fraud and a liar. That's what he is.
He's hilarious. He holds lectures where he explains to average people how to become successful. He always takes questions from the audience and at some point, he will usually yell: THIS IS WHY YOU'RE FUCKING POOR!
This guy is an example of a delusional rich person, and the people that believe his greedy foundations are aspiring bullshitters and mini oppressors and label it as being progressive. In other words, he's one of those rich fucks who enjoys fucking your wallet indirectly, and teaching others to do it while he wallet fucks those he teaches 😂
@@davidhughes8795 because yelling and demeaning someone for the problems they are having and trying to solve has proven to have the best benefits when “trying to help”
WOW NEVER HEARD OR SEEN A MAN QUITE LIKE THIS AND THE KNOWLEDGE HE TELLS YOU WITHOUT HESITATION AMAZING AND DEFINITELY INFORMAL. NEED A PT2 WITH THIS MAN
No
yes we need more of these !!!!🎉
WTF is with the caps??? 😂
Let’s ask his children if they had a good upbringing
He already said he doesn't know if his kids love him, but that he knows they respect him! My mother is like that, demands respect meanwhile putting everyone else down around her.. good luck with that! People hide their true feelings
His kids hate him
@@izzydeadyet7336ya fear =/ respect
@@crazyprayingmantis5596how the heck do you know that
Parents who leave their kids nothing are selfish. Id leave my daughter,nieces, nephews, everything and trust that they would be good stewards of that wealth and give back and give to charity as its a huge part of our families values. But id never give all my wealth to charity, theres no connection to the money and it will be blown through faster than an trust fund with nothing to show for it.
Dan you are awesome! I wish I had the opportunity meet up with you. I am blind so I can't see you but I agree with a lot of your points.
He looks exactly how you would imagine.
Insecurity was known when he started tearing up talking about his rise from "nothing".
He had a gracious mother as well. Plain to see. Thank you for your time. Enjoyed this, reminded me of my dad. He would be in his 90s now. Tough as nails so God gave him four daughters.
Thank you for the positive comment finally! I enjoyed this interview a lot
@@bobjenks8642 I don't get the comments. Guess I am old school. They just don't make them like the used to.
Red pill hustler. Treat what these men say with great skepticism.
Only view this guy like an animal in a zoo.
I would fact check this guy closely.
@@sulIy we need more strong men like him.
@ Of course society needs strong men, but not charlatans or gorillas.
@@peterbedford2610Great western Resources 1982 founded with 820 bucks turned into 450 million dollars valuation in only 8 years.Search up his company name it pops up on google and it youtube
Nobody gets this kind of money without blood on their hands and screwing over tons of people... This is not someone to look up to.
My thoughts exactly. He gives off vibes of thinking he’s the almighty powerful wizard of oz, too. Great great grandpa’s time on earth is nearing its end. He’s an angry bitter old man who thinks that heavy iron fist is the way to rule and get things done. It doesn’t work like that today…. He’d fail in today’s system, if he were young and starting out.
Karma iS wild! I would be scared
And he's a fraud
@@topfeedcocoGreat Western Resources was a legit company and every mentees company pops up with a google search 🤷🏻♂️🤣
@@topfeedcocoAww.🥲
Mark you’re the man! Love Dan Pena.
I don’t like this guy. I’m watching. Let’s see if my mind is changed.
Let us know wutcha think 🤔
He’s a dick. And a con man. Wow! I wasn’t expecting that.
I bet you dislike him even more
@@daveomite he doesn't need you to like him
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies :
There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why:
1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility:
The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures.
2. Command Rank and Career Progression:
Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines.
3. Geographical Assignments:
NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam.
4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict:
If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline:
• They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia.
• At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path.
In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
There are many reasons to be jealous of or hold a person in high regard. In two hours, he's managed to garner neither from me. I believe we all deserve respect, and in that regard, he'd get what he gave from me.
Have you ever considered your premise might be wrong?
@@mikefurr5281 maybe it's you.
You need to understand that becoming weslthy will either break you or turn you into a hardened person like Dan because when you become successful people around you are going to attempt to take everything you have, this will make you tough or break you and Dan is tough to the point that the average person sees him as a psycho.
Love this interview. We need more men like him. I am a Hs teacher (27 years & former missionary in 23 countries). My husband, our son, our daughter and myself have been training martial arts for 14 +, we go to the shooting range to practice. We have a non-profit to help underserved communities in our city. We are caring BUT we are tough. Our son is at West Point now living his best life. Our daughter is still in hs and she is focused on a meaningful life. We tell our kids: “Nobody cares about your feelings out there… work harder… we love you”. 💝
So you bamboozled people in 23 countries with false beliefs
There's a happy medium. He's way over the top right!!!
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies :
There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why:
1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility:
The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures.
2. Command Rank and Career Progression:
Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines.
3. Geographical Assignments:
NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam.
4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict:
If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline:
• They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia.
• At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path.
In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
This guy is great. I see a lot of comments pointing out his faults, but I think he has something to teach all of us.
Thanks Mark and Dan! Brilliant
I work in the Cal State University system. There is no way an honors class would have 200 students in it. 13 is about right from start to finish. I wonder what else he embellished?
calling you pretty
Going from a private to an officer in the military, in less than a year? LOL.....not possible. Even if he already HAD a college degree, WHY would he join the military as an enlisted man? He wouldn't have. Period. So, the ONLY way to become an officer is to HAVE a 4 year degree. Period.
And he would have JOINED the military as an officer in training, or whatever they call it.....he woulsn't have started as a private anyway.....
So....anyway...yeah, not possible.
Money makes the blind see, and the cripple walk!✌🏻
There's definitely something wrong with this guy. It's easy to succeed when you have no conscience.
His mentality is perfect for gaining success, but it comes off as psychopathic to your every day person in the rat race. I get Dans perspective but its not for everyone.
Thank You Mr. Peña for giving this interview. You have offered priceless wisdom and insight. I hope people have the ears to hear. 🪷
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies :
There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why:
1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility:
The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures.
2. Command Rank and Career Progression:
Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines.
3. Geographical Assignments:
NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam.
4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict:
If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline:
• They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia.
• At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path.
In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
Dan Pena did not take his medicine before coming to interview today, but he definitely remembered to bring the vitriol he's fond of swinging around
@@dillasoul2228 oh wow are you his doctor? you should be interviewed to back that claim.
I like this man! To each his own. Great interview.
The purpose of life to this man is numbers and dollar signs and productivity?
This is how pyramids and cities are built.
Sad isn't it
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 no, do you want to go back to primitive and tribal times without growth? Men like him lead others to build civilizations and cities. I would NOT want him as a father! However this personality is what brings progress to civilization. They are hated power figures. Today it's the business world. But people like him have been monumental with progress. If no one encourages people to work harder, where would we be? We need someone to put fire on our butt's to move forward. It's been our human history. We can't have hippie peace love Daisy the Healer like mentality. Humans by nature like hierarchy and it will find it's structure in any facet. Even in a within those idealistic ones will succumb to a hierarchy of power and control within it's own structure and a guy like Dan would be there (Daisy) We are people with personalities. Each society will have it's narcissist, psycho etc. if it's in the upper class business world or streets. Ancient Egypt or Los Angeles 2024.
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 nope
@@APERSON2POINT0 it’s can also be the greed that starts war and enslavement in the world. Productivity and dollar signs aren’t inherently bad but you need to establish a morality and a generosity of spirit behind your actions and the use of money to make them meaningful.
EXCELLENT interview. Dan Pena has been a huge positive influence on my life since I first discovered him a couple years ago. A very wise person. Watch his many videos! He's amazing.
All I know is I have to find a way to incorporate "like shit through a goose" into a sentence/conversation today 😂😂😂
Animal House.
Alligator mouth on a hummingbird..””” is good slso
@@fingersm Oh thanks, here it is, I listened back a couple of times but didn´t get what Pena said after alligator mouth. Though humming bird is about the very last thing that would come to mind in connection with the Trampler, methinks.
I was absolutely excited when I saw that you interviewed Pena!
i am a 4th Generation Paternal Sigma and all were law enforcement except me, I am all about business. I can relate to him, his story and how he sees the world. Thank you and thank him for you two getting together and doing this. He is a national hero, regardless of the fact that he lives mostly in Scotland.
"paternal sigma"?
@EnterGoldenAge
Yes, Paternal. That is through my father's bloodline.
What is a 4th Generation Paternal Sigma?
@@hannahmitchell87 👍
@hannahmitchell87 what it means is that my Great Grandfather, Grandfather, Father and myself have all been Sigma Males. Fortunately, so is my Son. If you need to know more about what a Sigma Male is, there is a great channel on TH-cam called Gents Grove. While I'm not a big fan on telling all about us, they do a great job at explaining us to those that can't quite figure us out.
We are not for everyone.
A legend in his own mind.
I really like this interview . As someone who grew up with no disciple, I wish a had a bit of tough love. I’d definitely love to learn from him.
What a twit. Great men don't have to boast. They are a quiet presence of command!
True
not always.
@@AYes-m3r Show me the exemption to the rule.
That's not a generalization by a long shot....this isnt boastfulness.
@@coritellastory what???? How is it not?
“I like the way you operate.” That’s it, Mark. He wanted that”gal” at any cost. Including an innocent person’s job. This guy is despicable. Done.
I blanched too at that comment. Dan is an dangerous (albeit entertaining) nutcase. Major mental health issues which clearly come from his childhood school experience & his aggressive violent father. Poor guy never had a chance…
Welcome to life.
He's done far better than you ever will; go back to your body count
No, he wanted to hire someone that he seen in brilliance in and told his people that. When those people failed to do their jobs he fired one of them and was prepared to fire the others. Do you fucking job and you won’t get fired
SENSITIVITY EQUALS POVERTY.
TO YOUR QUANTUM LEAP!
His dad was tough and it protected the home. Love that they were afraid to look at his mom cause his dad could’ve gotten their eyes out. Would’ve loved to talk to Manny or hear him do this
$35,000 to take his class. My God.
I'll give you a class for free.
Buy Bitcoin
😂😂😂😂😂
That’s how he makes his money..selling classes…such an old game for scammers..
Worth every penny
@@Moxie-kb9ehYou're clueless. Do research on him for a couple hours and you will find out that is not the case. There's a reason he charges $20k . Because he needs to know those attending his seminars are SERIOUS. He only wants to produce real high performance people. If he charges a couple hundred for it, he would have a bunch of losers show up who are only there out of curiosity instead of a desire to truly change their lives.
Great move to interview Dan Peña👍. Loved it!!!
Regardless of what anyone says about him…he made his own destiny. By working hard…& making a lot of money. A lot of people taking his advice…& also doing well. You can’t deny it. Great interesting interview. 👍👏😊
I wonder what his next life,eternity..😂 will do with all that money & reputation 😅😅.
I'd rather be kind to each other, help them out...YES, I've been screwed over a few times 😢, but it was a lesson & I know my intentions & heart ❤️ did the right thing. 😊
Excellent man.
On this channel we have prostitutes, gang members, and Dan Pena
pimps and Dan Pena
Gotta love this guy. Remarkable.
No. He is what is wrong with society today. That is why we have Trump today. Mark, I can’t believe you think highly of him. Life on skid row has really hardened you. What decent, human qualities does he have? Tough love would be when his time is up on this earth. Nasty old man. Can’t stand him
Plato defined courage as "knowing what to fear and what not to fear". To me it seems like he learned to fear his father, but through that he learned to fear weakness and dishonour, as he described when he stopped taking drugs when his father put a gun to his head.
Ideally he would have learned to fear dishonour without also fearing his father, but maybe it would have been worse to have not feared either.
Good example of how "good" has nothing to do with intelligence and having resources, but unfortunately, our society equates them and glorify them. They get many chances, even labeling them "successful," and they learn that the rules don't apply to them.
@@Newpb77 I dont think that's right. Wouldn't you want your child to be intelligent and have resources?
Dan pena never tried drugs once in his life, he said he never tried them because he feared his father. What are you talking about?
@@jasonolinger7585 Pena learned to fear drugs. Maybe Mark didn't need to fear them. Maybe he feared them some other way.
Interesting interview with Mr. Peña. I surprisingly agreed with a lot of what he shared. I also can practice what I learned in AA, “take what you need and leave the rest". I can see through to his injured inner child. He was a victim of tremendous abuse, like most of your guests. He dismisses much of it. I’m guessing his behaviors stemmed from his upbringing. I hope he will find a way to reconnect with his children. Break the cycle! Maybe get them involved in his charity work? Thanks, Mark. Best to all!
This guy is his own biggest fan. Pretty sure he's a psychopath; massive elevated ego. I hope men like these are less and less as the years go on.
We are getting less and less of these men hence why America is so fucked up! Depression, anxiety, obesity, addiction is up ten fold compared to the 1960s! So yes sweetheart we definitely need more weak men 😂 🤡
I think his ego is pretty reasonable in relation to his achievements. And as far as being a psychopath he's far too involved in building other people up for that to make any sense. A psychopath doesn't create a comprehensive guide to making millions of dollars and then put it on the internet for free, and they don't give away all their money.
He's a hardass for sure but that's no reason to lie about him.
Lol
This is his shtick to make men tougher, women should want this.
*Megalomaniac
1:46:42 give or take a few seconds: To Mark and Mr. Pena - old and young folks from all walks of life follow this channel. People who are interested in human life in general. Best wishes to both of you from the NL!
Lower your shock levels and outrage and you will find some incredible wisdom and truths from this man! I know it’s hard to swim through the abrasive and boastful demeanor but toughen up a little and you just might find gold
Is that the same approach you’d recommend to Andrew Tate?
@ listen like it or not most of these extremely successful individuals have very off putting personality traits. It’s everywhere in that world. You don’t need to mimic the behavior to find value in the information.
😂😂😂😂
i'm just mesmerised by his plush jacket and wis'c't
@@craigrock8444"success"
Reminds me of my father, when we turned 18 we all left home , never to return .
How’d that work out?
If you'd like to see the worst of this human I suggest finding his interview with a fellow scammer on London Real. This person ranks down with some of the worst people on this channel.
Lol
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies :
There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why:
1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility:
The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures.
2. Command Rank and Career Progression:
Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines.
3. Geographical Assignments:
NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam.
4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict:
If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline:
• They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia.
• At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path.
In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
Brian? Lol yea he's the definition of grifter, his channel started out on a spiritual path and Dan Pena turned him into a redpilled Money whore lol
Rotten to the soul, and so proud of it. Been his life goal to become who he is.
As someone who's watched a lot of Peña for amusement and laughs, this is wild.
😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you Mark and thank you to all of your storytellers. This is brilliant work!
Tough love appeals to most at first glance. In the long run, sensitivity wins the day, Dan.
No tf it dont
And I suppose because you said so it makes it true?
@@ThatViralspot doesn't *
Few appreciate a man who tells the blunt truth.
Guys like these are important. It frustrates me that people in my generation.......baby boomers.....do not see it when our grandparents were gold that left us in our late teens or early 20s. My Great Grandfather was the best person in my life. I know he loves me. Did not mean he was soft on me. He reminded me how long my childhood was compared to my adulthood. There was no time for lacking my education. Adulthood comes quickly, if you are not ready the world will chew you up and spit you out.
I am glad I am older now. I don't want to be alive during the stupid age.
I agree with you completely. I am also a baby boomer. My father fought in WWII and the Korean war. Although he was not always a soft man, he was disciplined and expected everyone to appreciate the benefits of being so. He was also tender if he felt he'd loose communication with one of his children. I don't think the entire message was about money alone. It was more about taking life and opportunities seriously. He talked about reprimanding our children. Sometimes we need to get woken up. The example Mr. Peña gave about training lions when they're young and not being harsh, but intentional and always dependable. The lions always got the same answer when misbehaving, or behaving aggressively. I wish I had had the money for him to train me. We only need a few tips sometimes to get the mindset and motivation to remove ourselves from non-beneficial environments. Life is about doing better for ourselves and others. Insecurity is useless. It doesn't bring understanding or build bridges.
I absolutely loved the interview!
He either is putting on the longest act of all time. Or he has NPD. No in between.
@@xstephanx94 ight are you a doctor? you should be interviewed
They still make plenty of pieces of you know what like this. He's the reason people need unions.
Screw shareholders. Employees are the ones that make a company hum.
People like this are a draw for sociopaths.
While I do believe in tough *love,* that doesn't mean you have to be an a-hole. This guy's just a pompous a-hole. Tough love means you love a person enough to say the things they don't want to hear.
He certainly believes himself very smart, but I'm afraid the amount of money you accumulate isn't truly reflective of your intelligence, *only your greed.*
I've also encountered professors such as this. Tyrants of Academia. So insecure in their own intelligence, particularly when confronted by *real intellect,* that they take it out on their students...
No, this man isn't a master of tough love, he's just a run of the mill bully who just so happened to be in the right place at the right time & with no scruples about who he screws over to make a buck.
Listening to him talk, I can assure you that he's not remotely an intelligent as he believes himself, & if I were in his class, I would have let him know it. He's a small man with a small heart.
Nailed it.
He's Brian Rose's mentor, which says it all. (Brian Rose the scammer from London Real who ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of London a couple of times)
And here you are with nothing to hang your hat on but incorrect assumptive morality. Make sure you check on your wives boyfriend for me.
Yeah, he has an IQ of at LEAST 75.
@@rogerteaminski6351 One need not assume anything, when a person talks, *listen to them.* They are telling you everything you need to know. There's a reason behind everything anyone ever does or says. It's simple deduction at the end of the day.
I notice that when someone is bullied they either stray away from bulling or overcompensate with bulling & projecting strength 😢
There are plenty of comments pointing out this man's faults. However, what he is still doing is nothing short of amazing. 80 years old and still killing it. Do what he's done, and let me know if you're as successful. Don't worry I'll wait.
When you realize this is all smoke and mirrors, you'll understand how silly it really is. It will all vanish. Your growth in awareness and relationships with what lies beyond the senses is what matters. Grow your soul. This is dust in the wind, my friend.
@NotIT777 I am beneficiary of this mans generosity out of East Los. He gave me and four others I know of the chance to succeed or the option to fail. We have moved out of the hood and are successful. This man is legit Sir.
He’s doing it because he’s not nearly as wealthy as he would like you to believe, he lost all that money he brags about making, he’s full of shit
I agree with you.
Don't worry we are waiting for you to defend your weak ass premise
This gentleman suffers from the "smartest man in a room of one" phenomenon.
@@thatpart not factual. do you realize how many people have joined his room over the years at 35k a pop?
“If you like me, I did something wrong” 😂. Ok Dan. Enjoy being 80 with zero actual relationships
He can stay alone with his wife at his historical Guthrie castle, with his 100s of millions. Very sad right?
@@donald.trump.3339 if his wife is anything like Melania, he is pretty much alone. Rich assholes don't tend to keep loving wives, they keep distant wives who stick around for the money, because the money was the only thing ever put on the table. Men making their paycheck their entire personality is not fulfilling for either partner.
@@donald.trump.3339Yup
@@donald.trump.3339Depends on his wife
@ don’t get his dick too far down your gullet my guy
A sincere and hard-ass man. God bless him.
I love this guy. Straight shooter. People can’t stand this type of bluntness, but it’s what needed.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
He's a narcissist
His business is selling seminars because he failed at business
@@reefslayer21 failed at politics as well.
There is a difference between being blunt and aggressively self-righteous.
The most interesting man in the world
Pigeon killer. Quite the flex . Very cool
God bless Dan.
I think we need to still hear these voices, but imo they are of the past. It’s possible to just move forward successfully in life through just plain pure love. Tough love can be the recipe for success or failure for someone, depending on their personality. Not everyone responds to that approach the same! I believe becoming more loving as human beings has been a struggle - and often, tough! ❤️
I think tough love is trauma inducing. My father is tough love and his before him… their are severely disliked and no one will willingly deal with them.
I've never disagreed more quickly in my life, just because he knows how to make money it doesn't mean he has a wealth of knowledge or valuable wisdom
@ truth.
who are you to decide which voices we need to hear? this guy is a huge success!
@ success? In what way?
Leave this dude in skid row alone at night without a phone. See how tough and smart this guy actually is.
I’m glad I heard Dan out, always kinda just laughed off and dismissed any clips if see of him but there’s a ton of value to what he’s saying. To anybody ripping on him in the comments, consider that if somebody’s demeanor, abrasiveness, opinions, lifestyle, or whatever happen to upset you, nobody benefits when you just dismiss or condescend upon them…everybody has so much more to them. Also when somebody takes the effort to point out your flaws from a sincere place, take that as a gift, you were just handed an opportunity to see part of yourself that you might be blind to and can improve upon. And if it’s just bullshit criticism, then just like bullshit, don’t get it all over your hands and let it go
💯
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies :
There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why:
1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility:
The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures.
2. Command Rank and Career Progression:
Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines.
3. Geographical Assignments:
NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam.
4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict:
If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline:
• They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia.
• At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path.
In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
He’s saying a lot in this video 😳😂 I’ve never seen Mark cut out scenes like this. Especially with the topics that were being talked about….. All his INSINUATIONS…… he’s not an oblivious man! He knows everything he does and says, he’s very deliberate and tactical. So, him bringing up certain things is very much intentional….. but why? Ask yourself why would he bring up these specific topics. Murderers sometimes can’t resist but to admit and brag about all they’ve done and gotten away with
Dan Pena is a hell of a speaker!
Satan's No 1. It's amazing how happy he looks. No anger here. Wow. To travel through life and end this way. Nothing here I'd want. If this is winning, I'm proud to loose.
He does not look happy to me. Well dressed, seemingly wise and successful, certainly hardened and strong, until he goes off on a tangent from around 42 minutes in the interview.
You look like warren buffett, i enjoyed listening to you.Thank you for being on Mark's channel.Hope you come back.
The wealthiest man youve interviewed mark
We don't respect self awareness enough and respect intelligence too much.
Dan has so much self awareness and regardless of his faults, I respect a man for being self aware.
I’ve always pitied this man. His pride and venomous anger he’s displayed speak of a person who has mountain of difficult experiences and feelings that they haven’t processed in a healthy way.
If he’s a psychopath, he does not feel like you or me.
He speaks the truth, you just can t handle it daisy
@@maryhumphreys2931 It sounds like you just can't handle the truth of how fallible your guru is.
Nailed it.
Becoming successful will either make you tough or break you, Dan is tough.
"I used to be a momma's boy between 5 and 6." lol.... we all were Dan.
Be the person you wished to have when you were a kid. There will be a time when, as on this plannet, we will be taken responsible for the good and the bad we've done. As the Rosicrucians say's , be the midle. Create the middle if you can't create the upper.
PS: He's just the hardend and bitter person that the world made him be and he's talking with these filters behind his brain. We should've asked him the same questions when he was a child , the answers would've been diffrent; He's talking adaptation methods, i'm all for cancelling the reasons for it.
PS 2 : He reminds me of my dad who would threaten to hang me,beat me till death, put the hands around my neck and squizz me till i loose my breath, beat the shit out of me and my brothers. Dad still has the same pissed off resting face just as this guy.
I simply have nothing to learn from Dan, i don't give my 2 cents on his millions, on his empire and his pretended ideal life.
What do ya know bout The *Rosi Cross* ...Great Fraternity
This guy Dan Pena is a real "wild card" . I have he heard him speak before. Fascinating to listen to him though. You just got to make your own decision on whats bullshit and what's fact. Maybe it's all true. I guess he is a pretty popular teacher , even though he is kind of a hard ass. i have worked for guys like this in the construction arena. It aint easy but you can learn a lot if you can stand it and put up with their demeanor. Usually these "hard charger" type guys are pretty good at what they do and you can learn alot ,,,,IF you can hack it.
I guess Trump would never put him on his administration- Trump would end up dead and this dude would be our next president. This guy is a nut .
Narccassists avoid other like them, they can spot each other out very easily.
Thank you Mr. Pena
Dan needs to go to therapy. He thinks his dad putting a revolver to his head made him a tough man, instead he’s a kid scared shitless of his dad and he never moved on from that moment.
Amen.
He can't be helped
Dan Pena is the BIGGEST LIAR! So many lies. In fact here I will be addressing the inconsistencies :
There’s no way someone born in 1944 could have been drafted in the Vietnam War at age 21 or 22 in 1966 and simultaneously served as a company commander in NATO. Here’s why:
1. Draft vs. Command Eligibility:
The draft targeted men aged 18-26, and most draftees started as privates or junior officers after basic training. Company commanders, on the other hand, are typically senior captains with years of experience. To become a company commander by age 22, he would’ve needed to join the military around age 16, which is implausible under NATO or U.S. military career structures.
2. Command Rank and Career Progression:
Company commanders in NATO are usually in their late 20s or early 30s. Even if this person had an exceptional career, the absolute youngest realistic age to command a company would be 25-27, not 22. Claiming to hold such a position at 22 in 1966 defies standard military timelines.
3. Geographical Assignments:
NATO operations were centered in Europe, while the Vietnam War involved Southeast Asia. It’s illogical for someone to be commanding NATO forces in Europe while simultaneously being drafted or volunteering for the Vietnam War, which would have required deployment to Vietnam.
4. The 1944 Birth Year Conflict:
If this person was born in 1944, they turned 22 in 1966. By this timeline:
• They claim to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam, which would place them as a junior soldier or officer in Southeast Asia.
• At the same time, they claim to have been commanding a NATO company, a position requiring years of experience and a completely different deployment path.
In short, the timelines and career requirements don’t align. It’s impossible for someone born in 1944 to have been drafted or volunteered for Vietnam while simultaneously commanding a NATO company at age 22. This claim doesn’t hold water.
Theres a thin line between confidence and arrogance.
Don't care how rich this guy is, he comes across as a very flawed human being.
SAYS AN ANONYMOUS
he is but got a few universal thruths
U don't understand him
Pena is not for everyone. He has some valid points and others to ignore. You have to balance some of his rhetoric. But what amazes me more than that are the soft candy-assed easily offended replies in the comments section. Makes total sense why our society is failing the way it is today in a terminal decline. Safe spaces are not an ingredient for success.