"I'm not gifted. I'm not smarter than everybody else. I'm not stronger. I just have the ability to stick to a plan and not quit." That is so inspiring.
Rich 91 that’s a lie you can be average and extremely disciplined from a young age many of the Asian Americans that went to Harvard re some of the hardest working academically
wei wei you don’t achieve that kind of academic success by yourself. You need support and resources. Just combining it as discipline is probably a bit oversimplifying it
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, graduating summa cum laude. M.D. from Harvard. Astronaut. Navy SEAL sniper and medic with a bronze star and a silver star - the second highest commendation next to the Medal of honor. All this despite a brutal childhood. And he's humble. Wow. What a guy.
Surprised he didn't get waitlisted to Harvard for that resume since he's Asian. Even though it's grad school, idea still the same. I know so many Asian kids who have a perfect GPA, captain of wrestling team, leads multiple clubs, Honors society, volunteers at a hospital, but get rejected or waitlisted because affirmative action hurts them. Meanwhile, a black or latino kid who has half that gets right in.
"You should never think you are too good to do a job. Be a forever new guy. Never think that you are above taking out the trash." - LT. Jonny Kim, MD, Astronaut, (SEAL)
This, I need to incorporate this in my life. But, how to incorporate this with ambition. Because I'm more than willing to be the lowest of the low in a hierarchy just as long as I have a chance or opportunity to move up.
Lorist Norton you can absolutely combine ambition with the attitude of being the new guy and open to learning, that’s probably the most powerful combination. That attitude also takes the pressure away from whatever you are doing. Your willingness to learn from anyone, no matter how experienced you are is a huge tool to moving forward and will definitely be recognized.
Lmao, white Americans only identify Asian Americans as Americans when theyre accomplished. Otherwise, theyre Asians first and foremost. Treated as perpetual foreignors, told to go back to China, etc. Ask Lee Wong for example
@@user-pd9ju5dk5s let's be honest many people identify themselves as their race first then American. Asian Americans work hard because because asians generally have a good work ethic and pass it onto their kids. They lose it later on though (people already here lost it) like many immigrants because first worlders get too comfortable too lazy and too entitled.
1 1 respectfully I’m pretty sure white Americans LOVE the idea of other ethnicities thinking of THEMSELVES as Americans. That’s ultimately what people want to feel when they look around while hearing the media tell us how divided we are....that when it comes down to it we’re Americans on the same team. I’m not saying ALL white Americans think like that but don’t make sweeping statements about white America....or I mean you’re welcome to but you shouldn’t also be feeling like that’s correct ✌🏻🙏🏻
He should be our president. Intelligent, well spoken, self made, knows what it’s like to go through real hardships and struggle. This is the type of man that should lead our nation. Not politicians.
This is the problem with humility. It is often seen as such a great quality in people. And in most it is, but it prevents those truly great individuals from ever putting themselves in a place where they would take a job like that. I think Plato said a version of it…. The people that should have that job don’t want it.
@Southside Chicago jeez dude. Hollywood loves their racial movies. They would make it about the horror of war and the other seals not accepting him because of his race lol
Tony Tone no no. He’s an American now. It doesn’t imply white, it implies American. The beauty of the idea is that anyone, not just Korean Americans, can look up to him. It isn’t limited to people who look like him to want to be him.
I tell my son about Jonny Kim. He is 10 and I tell him Jonny is the celebrity. Not a movie star, not social media. He is our hero and everyone should know his name. He was fortunate enough to go to Kennedy space camp this summer with Jonny on his mind.
Jesus have mercy. Jonny Kim's childhood stories are some of the most harrowing things I've ever heard. Reading his accomplishments beforehand, I had assumed that Jonny grew up upper-class or upper-middle class, with a functioning family and whatnot. The fact that he has accomplished what he has, with THIS kind of upbringing, is beyond inspiring. Jonny is a tribute to the human spirit.
Honestly some of the most inspiring and highest functioning people get to where they are at because of this upbringing, not in spite of it. Its not always a disadvantage, it can be your greatest advantage to know what low is and to never take anything for granted cause there is always something worse out there. One very good book around this subject is David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
@@user-pf6vz5ig4l lmao yeah that sounds nice but actually even the ones who have trouble with drugs early on will still go to a better school, get a better job and make more money than folks with a lower or middle class upbringing. Just look up damn near all of the Wikipedia pages of every C level businessman. And look how famous rich people try to lie about growing up poor. It feels good to lie about it and say they all fuck up their lives but they all have something called a golden parachute that will save them no matter how bad they ruin their lives. It's something that none of us "regular" folk will understand. Just like they won't truly understand the feeling of going from rags to riches
@@rks5457 Most millionaires have poor grandchildren or great grand children. Everyone who reads and looks at history know this. You can even be completely loaded and have a much worse life just by having depression. Money is far less important than you think and also the obsession of money for money's sake rather than being skilled is what keeps people poor.
I served with this man in the first month of buds training and he was a super humble guy. He was the nicest and easiest to get along with and a pure motivator. It was an honor to serve with him and now to follow him and see his accomplishments as a human being.
Participated in over 100 combat missions and still feels he shouldn't be able to be a representative of the SEALs. I know he is humble, truly. There are SEALs that never saw combat at all and that is truly the most coveted qualification of their lives. Rightfully so. This man is the closest we have to a Captain America.
This is for Jon. I’m a Thai American, came to the states when I was ten. Every men in my family died from drugs and alcoholism. I found my way to the Air Force after high school. 3 deployments and a couple jobs later. I’ve been married for ten years ima father and now I’m an architect. John you are not an accident. This is gods plan. This is the American dream. Thanks for being you bud.
CD ollin from An immigrant perspective. Coming to America is like coming to heaven. That’s how I feel about that. What u do from then on it’s up to you.
CD ollin I posted this right after he talked about his dad getting shot. Being an abused kid myself. The events of that day could have gone any other way. That’s god in him. God had a plan for him. No one in the Bible that god called on had it easy. It’s all suffering and belief, and work.
@@kdollin9417 To say that God did not do this for him discounts the intangible things you cannot control: where you were born, what your temperament is, what your natural proclivities are, who you are born to, how you grew up, where you grew up, what your education is, what opportunities you were given, your ability to work hard, etc. The only thing you can do is to make do with equipment you have been given in your journey and to understand that the journey is something that has been determined for you and to understand that the equipment has been forged for you to help you in your particular journey. You don't determine what your journey is and you don't determine what your equipment is (the intangibles)--so if this is the case, then what or who determines your journey? If it was the case that you determined your journey and equipment, then all of us can become like Jonny Kim or all of us can become like Manny Pacquiao or all of us can become like Bill Gates. Telling people that we have the freedom and independent power, telling people that we have the power to determine our journey and equipment in order to become like Jonny Kim or like Manny Pacquiao or Bill Gates will lead to tragedy. Why? Because no matter how much free will or independent power you have, you will never become like them and you will be a mediocre version of these kinds of people. The reason why God's plan is important in this is because by accepting that God determined your journey and equipment (the intangibles), you will NOT insist on your own path. You will allow God to determine those things for you. How do you "allow" God to determine those things for you? Well, just like you immerse yourself in the process of becoming a Navy Seal, you have to immerse yourself in the process of dying to the self, learning how to now insist on your own desires, embodying God's desires, depending on God, embodying wisdom, etc. In other words, becoming "religious" and accepting that "God did this for me".
Johnny Kim confirms and bust every negative stereotype that exists about Asian men. He is an ivy league medical school graduate, who is an astronaut, that can kick your ass and fix you back up. What an inspiration to all men out there, especially Asian men living in the west.
Background and childhood wise, his dad was abusive, family owned a liquor store, brother in the safe middle class, so I mean, technically from one "stereotypical perspective," you can't get more stereotypical than that. Working hard, being tough, one goal after another, if anything he "fulfills stereotypes," it's only bad if someone assumes things about you without knowing you. If you want to be like him, just DO. Racism? Who gives a shit. Can you honestly see Jonny Kim being a whimpering, whiny Asian-American dude whining about "racism" that you see all over social media and the internet? Grow a pair, stop looking for representation, and take control of your life, represent YOURSELF. You hear him talking about experiences, with support because he was at the same thing as everyone else. That's because everyone is equally American even if they are very different or diverge in great ways. Ignore the closeminded people, partisan idiots, lazy motherfuckers, egotistical dumbshits and SJW's. That's because you're in the land of the free, home of the brave. Even if it's also the residence of a high number of people unworthy of their presence. Shit's Hard? Okay, give up or just fucking do it. Don't bitch, whine, compare, or stick in your Asian or whatever fuck else bubbles or safe spaces, but see your common goals. You gonna waste your life? Okay, cool, no one gives a shit. The liberals' desire to divide and to control has induced many conservatives in a rabid state. And so, many people don't listen in general, but most people actually do, contrary to the impression you may get by staying on social media for hours every day or watching mainstream media.
Jocko, this Podcast is powerful, dark and very emotional....to me. As a man who came from an abusive home from a drunken father. I would recommend this podcast to anyone, any child who comes from this darkness. I didn’t have a mother growing up, but I did enlist in the Marine Corps at 17. I am no where near the man Mr. Kim is, but I did have a life of serving, both in the Marines and in Law Enforcement. This story could be a light for many young men and woman escaping this. Please read this and look at getting it out to as many organizations that deal with this horror. Thank you.
Bob Bayne , great comment. But I’ll challenge you - I would guess you are every bit the man he is, maybe just not all the elite level accomplishments. There’s a difference. Much respect for your service.
Thanks for telling a bit of your story, Bob. I had a similar upbringing, living with a violent alcoholic and an absent mother. I shudder to think what my life would have looked like if I hadn't enlisted in the Navy in '90. Growing up with such a POS bully did have one benefit: when I went to boot camp, all of the screaming and shoving was a vacation compared to my home life!! hahahahaha! Thanks for your service and stay safe out there!
P Lindstrom thank you! And yes, the benefits were many; bullies.... as a kid, I wasn’t afraid of bullies, they couldn’t hit as hard as my dad. And yes boot camp was easy. Thanks for your service!
Seems like you did pretty well for yourself to me. Makes me appreciate the home I came from (and my father did become somewhat abusive but the circumstances of my eldest sister's death feel mitigating--and he became a fine father after they divorced).
I just retired from the navy and absolutely a lot of military guy respects this man, so accomplished on everything he gets into…. Yet so humble. Being strong and intelligent and growing up from that environment takes crawling from the bottom of the bottom to where he’s at now. I hope we see somebody like him again. One of the most accomplished human being on our world at the moment.
When I saw he was a SEAL, Harvard graduated doctor, and Astronaut, I was beyond impressed. But listening to him and how humble he is makes him so much more impressive. He is just so introspective, and caring, and humble. What an amazing individual. I feel blessed to have been able to listen to his words.
The humility is nice, but if you were arrogant with his resume, you couldn't exactly be shocked. I mean, I am still having a hard time believing this guy has accomplished all of this.
Exactly. For a guy that is so accomplished, he is surprisingly normal. You wouldn’t know that he is a 100% badass in every way - you’d think he’d act/be different in some way. Nope. He’s a humble, hardworking man who has an unshakable work ethic and sets and achieves any goals he wants. While he doesn’t boast about it - he’s cut from a different cloth. He’s the hero and role model every person needs - child or adult.
Incredible. This man achieved what 3 exceptional human beings could achieve in their lifetime in ONE. What’s more impressive is that he’s not done. There’s more to come.
Brilliant interview. He let Jonny Kim talk freely without unnecessarily interrupting him, allowing him to convey the real pain and tragedy in his upbringing, and how he successfully overcame such a dark and violent past. I don’t think Jonny would’ve opened up as much if it isn’t wasn’t in front of Jocko, as a former leader, teammate, and mentor. Well done 👍
agree BP. not talking over guests and allowing the negative space/silence makes it so much more profound. Rare for a host not to do those things. Props to Jocko.
Black Paw exactly, people saying jonny kim should go on joe rogan, joe would have kept interrupting jonny and asking him about aliens, like he did with chris hadfield...joe wouldn't be able to get out of jonny what jocko did
@@melissacalypso When Audie Murphy was starting in a movie based on his own life, they have to tone down some of his accomplishments as it's literally unbelievable. But he's hardly ever alone for those encounters and got plenty of eyewitness.
@@salvatoretessio4932 knowing a person and interviewing a person aren't related. i can be friends with someone and still interrupt them or insert comments whenever they tell a story
@@stephenchew1665 Somehow I think these two having gone through intense training and combat, know each other a lot better than two civilian friends would know each other.
I just love how Echo sits there quietly listening to these two guys talking straight with each other for more than 4 hours. And then when Jocko asks him if he's got some questions for Kim, he just wants to know where he can buy that awsome Nasa t- shirt.
Can’t help but wonder if he’s already had a meeting like that. Imagine the things he’s been briefed about. He barely talked about anything when it came to nasa. I also noticed he said “our species” a few times. The context in which he said it makes me extremely curious.
Got me tearing up, what an awful childhood, but even greater is how he was able to understand and forgive, and not even a tear shed, such a strong inspirational person
“Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; and if it is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.”-Marcus Aurelius Jonny Kim is someone who takes that quote and runs with it, the things he’s accomplished are nothing short of amazing. Much respect and appreciation.
It is spiritless to think that you cannot attain to that which you have seen and heard the masters attain. The masters are men. You are also a man. If you think that you will be inferior in doing something, you will be on that road very soon. - Hiroki Shima, Hagakure
Master lttei said, "Confucius was a sage because he had the will to become a scholar when he was fifteen years old. He was not a sage because he studied later on." - Hagakure
The first 6 minutes was basically Jocko describing how Jonny decided to play life on hard mode. Then the next 30 minutes made me realized that he was playing on extra hard mode....
his life seems so crazy people might think it’d be a ridiculous movie imagine a movie where the main character has a tough childhood becomes a seal, becomes a doctor, and an astronaut all before 37 seems ludicrous but the really crazy part is that it’s entirely true what a man
Abused kid grows up to be a Seal, Doctor, Astronaut.. Why are incredible people like this not celebrated anywhere near as much as vacuous pop stars and Hollywood know-nothings?
This is the kind of person Joe Rogan NEEDS to interview to hopefully Influence young Americans. This man is a great example of the opportunities America has for EVERYONE no matter your upbringing. What matters is the sacrifices your willing to make to achieve your dreams. As long as You don’t give up on your dreams Nothing is unachievable. Failure is only possible when You never try.
I love Joe don't take me wrong, but this guys is doing a good job with the interview! If he keeps going he will have the exposure that you've mentioned, to be able to motivate a wider, younger audience.
This is one of the first TH-cam videos I’ve ever cried to. When he said “I love my father I couldn’t say that for a long time but I love him. He is human” I felt that. This guy is definitely one of my idols.
He took everything that he did to the absolute pinnacle. He didn't just join the US NAVY, he became a SEAL sniper and combat medic, and then became commissioned as an officer, he didn't just get any MD, he went to freakin' HARVARD and was doing a residency in EMERGENCY MEDICINE, he didn't just join NASA, he became an ASTRONAUT. Did we even have to mention his 3.98 GPA while getting a math degree? (one of the more difficult degrees to get)
@@RobertMJohnson you do that. Go join the navy seals go through hell week all that training they do. Apply to Harvard medical school let’s see if you get accepted. Try to become a nasa astronaut, all while obtaining a 3.98 GPA bro you are trying to downplay what this man did what he did is absolutely insane. No one has accomplished what he has stop disrespecting this man and show some respect.
@@RobertMJohnson Delta or SFOD-D does invite Servicemen from different Branches. The US Navy has their own Tier 1 equivalent Seal Team 6 or DEVGRU. So it would be more likely he would be with DEVGRU.
@@starcityrc3298 of course. I wouldn't put DEVGRU at Delta's level. and to keep Caleb from crying, we all know we're talking about the elite of the elite of the elite.
@@RobertMJohnson I agree with Caleb. If you want to be perfectly literal, then yeah maybe he didn't take it to the "absolute pinnacle". But like Caleb said, there has probably never been a person in history as successful as Jonny, and there might not ever be. Your statement wasn't necessary, neither was saying "and to keep Caleb from crying".
@@lain11644 yeah but most asians only make low six figures. How many are out there in high level positions? Plus there's something cool about an Asian dude who is not only smart but athletic and masculine as well. Most asians only cover the smart part not the athletic masculine part.
i’m 30min in, just had to pause to assure myself there’s more… i’m never been this glad that this interview took almost 5hrs. i could listen to his life story all day because he’s just the epitome of strong ‘cause even in the weakest moments of his life, he was strong for his family and for himself. he is such an inspiration and motivation.
im 2.5h in, and the most striking thing is that this man who we look at as the epitome of success - the man who has resolute and unstoppable work ethic, has talked about nothing but his own weaknesses for nearly 3 hours straight.
Jesus Christ his childhood is a nightmare. His dad almost murdered him, stopped, escapes into the attic and then gets gunned down by police. Absolutely insane, what an amazing person to rise above and become the legend he is now.
A lot of stuff Jonny talked about in his childhood and experiences as child hit very close to home I can't explain how inspiring and moving it is to hear someone that was born in the same city as you has a similar ethnic background as me and experienced some of the same things and felt the same way as I did as a kid and still now as a teenager. To see someone like me in many ways overcome so much and achieve so much is unfathomably inspiring.
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as a fellow korean male living in USA... i went exactly the same thing Jonny did. I didn't shed any tears when my father passed. I didn't feel any sorrow. Glad i'm not alone
For real, I don’t think most of America realizes how much of a problem abuse and alcoholism can be in some Asian homes. I mean, these issues can be in any home but I think people don’t realize it happens even in the homes of the quiet friendly Asian immigrants Even Eddie Huang talked about it in his book. He said his father used to beat him with a PVC pipe
I too grew up with an unconventional childhood. And honestly i was so full of hate and anger but hearing Jonny say about his father that "he didnt have the clarity and tools to deal with those demons" that gave me clarity, i heard this podcast about 6 months to a year ago and its changed my whole perspective on my whole life. Thankyou Jonny for your wise words, you have changed my life.
It's so weird to hear how humble these guys are. I remember meeting a seal during a deployment, and he told me that they have the upmost respect for grunts because we're the ones getting in the nitty gritty parts of combat while they are just there to support. I was literally dumb founded because here is this person that is more knowledgeable, combat effective, and physically better in every way possible telling me, a crayon eating lance with a 240, that he has the most respect for what grunts do. I can understand what he meant now, but I think these guys are some of the world's smartest individuals on this planet, and they deserve way more credit than they give themselves. Johnny Kim is a prime example of that. Thank you all for what you do.
i'm a big believer that the only limits that exist are the ones that we place upon ourselves. i don't care if it's "right", probable, or even possible. i still believe.
Jonny Kim has one of the greatest stories never told. From growing up in Santa Monica, to Navy Seals, to combat, to Harvard Medical School, Doctor, Naval Aviator, Naval Helicopter Pilot, NASA Astronaut, etc. He is the greatest American Hero. His humbleness, heart, intelligence, self doubt, loyalty, devotion to family, etc. are the values our society needs. Such a great Podcast! I showed this to my son, not for achievement but to show that humbleness is the greatest strength a human can have.
I have met and worked with LCDR Kim, I was humbled by his focus, and his calm in the chaos that is his life as a Naval Officer, Physician, SEAL, and now Astronaut. I never tell people to emulate anyone, but learn from his focus, he is a man like all others, but allow "iron to sharpen iron"
Way to go Dr Kim. I’m a critical care physician myself and I know it’s difficult enough to do medicine alone, but to have the Navy Seals, Astronaut, and military accolades under your belt is astonishing!
This is the most gripping interview I have ever watched. We, as a nation, are blessed that Jonny Kim walks among us. God Bless Jocko for conducting an interview like no other and his ability to listen and let people talk and allow for silences.
Forged steel, personified. What an exemplar of dignity, focus, and humility, whose constitution would have kept his light from broad exposure, ever the quiet hero, had it not been for the clarity of intent in doing these podcasts. Thank you, Jocko. Blessings, Jonny.
gsquyrb you never hear about other Asian professional athletes either that came from nothing and made it to the highest pennacle with extremely hardships and challenges in their life but never talk about it or seen on because western media doesn’t want to portray that side of Asians.
Came here due to Andrew Hubermans recommendation and boy I am not disappointed. What a conversation and what a life that Jonny Kim has lived. A true inspiration to us all
Yea I deleted my Twitter. Instagram, Facebook, snap chat. I’m 25 and I’m just now realizing it’s bullshit and it breeds narcissism and a fake-ness of one self
I asked Jocko at Jocko Live SF if he would ever interview him and he teased to give it about 3 months. Jocko delivered. Thank you so much to both of you for doing this.
He's probably the strongest silent type I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. How he can harness the strength to maintain composure and speak openly about such things I simply will never know. My childhood was horrendous but I will never be able to speak so openly about it. This gentleman is a role model that every disadvantaged child should meet, he will go on to change many lives for the better, inspirational.
i'm in my 30s and still learned things. "The moment you start to think you’re better than anyone else, you have poisoned yourself. You’re on the dark path.” wow
Adults too, there's a few podcasts many would greatly benefit listening to, the ones that don't like it...they just made it easier for us to identify their sorry asses. Lol
I’m a freshman, and I 100% agree. Kids are wimps, but they all think their hot $h!t They come from country clubs with pools, and they act like they are straight from the hood. This podcast would straighten up these damn kids and their guppie parents, and would straighten up the whole damn country
I watched the whole entire 4:20 podcast over 3 days and Johnny kim is now my biggest roll model except my dad. I am 20 years old in college, and I am going to produce as much good in this world as I can for my parents and older siblings who sacrificed so much for me, and for my younger siblings to have a bright future.
When we were kids playing GI Joe, our buddies would get mad because we made up a character that was a SEAL, a sniper, a medical Dr, and also an astronaut. ‘You can’t be all those things,’ they’d say. Jonny Kim said WATCH THIS!!!
Only @20:42 and I've heard him say both multiple times, but more of umm's. Does it matter though? Regardless of it all, he is phenomenal and a light that should be seen by everyone despite the fact that he says Umm.
Why do people equate "umms" with being dumb or something like that? Nothing wrong with saying "ummm" it just means you are thinking and make sure you are processing everything before speaking.
@@felixf4378 saying a lot of ums is a sign of doubt and unpreparedness even if you're someone whose extremely self assured and prepared. it's better to avoid that whenever you can, and staying silent is usually the alternative that's given when you need to think about what to say next
Just inspirational!!! An amazing story about a Korean American who holds onto his faith and loves his country so much. As a former US Marine, a Korean American, and a Christian, I want to express my sincerest appreciation to Jonny for sharing his life especially about his father. I am sharing your life story with my children.
I love how I’ve listened into an hour of this podcast and I already can testify this man has the love of Christ in him without knowing any of his religious beliefs. This is what’s it’s about folks. He is the real deal.
When I see Jonny Kim and his story, I almost want to cry. Being an Asian kid living in Australia, I grew up in similar conditions though not as extreme as his case with his dad. My own dad suffered his own share of mental issues which caused a lot of hardship in our family, but we always worked through it. Until he died of a preventable organ failure in December of 2018. Now that I'm 15, I have always been in this limbo of what I should be. What I should strive to be, ever since my father's death. I convinced myself that I coped with his loss, yet that feeling of emptiness never subsided. He will never see me grow up. Get my first job. Graduate High School. Get into a career that he would respect. See the grandchildren that he had wanted to have. And ultimately, the continued health and wellbeing of me, my brother and my mum. Now that I'm aspiring to become a professional Surgeon within the Army, Jonny's struggles and success motivates me to attempt to achieve the same level of what he had did. Thank you, Jonny Kim, for sharing your story. When I am older, I will also share mine.
This is wow, I'm in the same current situation right now, lost in limbo amongst thousands of ideas of what to do with my life. Is there any way I can talk with you? Dm of some sort?
Jocko, your podcast got me through a tough battle with bone cancer. Alone in a dark hospital you helped keep me stay grounded and to always be grateful. I believe I was able to be calm and kind to all around me even in my darkest moments because of your example. If there is a god you are doing his work with this podcast. Thank you.
This man is extremely wise beyond his years. To forgive someone who could inflict so much pain is the ultimate test I think we could truly face. Godbless you and I hope you continue to prosper my brother.
Heard this podcast sent by my son who sent the link while I was at gym, Glad I did listen to it. Such an inspiration. My son was overseas and told me "Mom, please listen to this" This man is super badass. Thank you for all you do Jonny Kim! Courage and Grit. God speed.
I just came from the JRE podcast with Jocko from 2015. At the end Rogan said "You should start a Podcast". You've really come a long way in a short time. Some legendary mountains of men have poured their heart on your show. I feel lucky to live in a time where I can listen to these guys for 4 hours. Johnny Kim is a true inspiration.
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Wow, i used to think this guy must have had easy life swim coaches, good environment, successful parents and privileged. Knowing now that he had to go through some of the most terrible things a kid can go through, then succeeding in all these areas as he did. Also being one of the most humbling Navy Seals i ever heard. Most Navy Seals these days sound like they want book deals. Bless you Mr. Kim.
The greatest podcast episode I have ever had to privilege to listen to. From an traumic, abusive, and tragic upbrining to a warrior, leader, and overall great human being, Jonny is perhaps the most astonishing individual that I have ever listened to. I hope to one day be at least a fraction of a man as Mr. Kim, and to live life with humility, courage, and curiosity. Thank you Jocko for posting this episode for the whole world to see.
Warrior, scholar, and gentleman. Perfect man. Also, her mother is very strong woman to raise such a man. So inspiring. His story should be in school text books.
Johnny, for those of us that did not grow up in less than perfect situations, we appreciate the courage it took to share your unfortunate experiences and then to excel is unbelievably inspiring. I never served in the military so am not worthy of even commenting, but I did hope this does not offend those better than me.
This guy is a real life Captain America. If anyone accomplishes ANY of the things this guy has they can consider themselves a resounding success. If they accomplish ALL of this shit, they can consider themselves a super hero.
Anyone with a resume like that is humble. People who know they are failures deep inside find the need to brag or be grandiose & lie about their accomplishments
@Jim Shorts Most of the time no; people with massive successes don't even have time to brag, they are already trying to achieve something else (e.g. Gates, Bezos, Musk, etc.)
This interview shows Jocko’s excellent interviewing skills. He doesn’t interrupt. He doesn’t try to outshine the guest. It’s like a respectful dialogue of “tell me why you did this and what motivated you.”
This is by far the most powerful and impactful Jocko podcast to date in my opinion . Jonny Kim recollection of Ryan Jobe incident was so intense and its such a shame he feels to this day some degree of responsibility . These men are the very best this country has to offer I am humbled by them and would be honored just to be in their presence .
"I'm not gifted. I'm not smarter than everybody else. I'm not stronger. I just have the ability to stick to a plan and not quit." That is so inspiring.
Rich 91 that’s a lie you can be average and extremely disciplined from a young age many of the Asian Americans that went to Harvard re some of the hardest working academically
For those with discipline no convincing is necessary!
For those without discipline no amount of successful examples will be enough.!
wei wei you don’t achieve that kind of academic success by yourself. You need support and resources. Just combining it as discipline is probably a bit oversimplifying it
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face" - Mike Tyson
@Rich 91 "Average" is a label. You think of your own progression when pursuing goals, not primarily comparing yourself to others.
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, graduating summa cum laude. M.D. from Harvard. Astronaut. Navy SEAL sniper and medic with a bronze star and a silver star - the second highest commendation next to the Medal of honor. All this despite a brutal childhood. And he's humble. Wow. What a guy.
What I really wanna know is what singular class in undergrad tripped him up enough to get a B? 🤣
Positive Racism: What South Koreans are able to perform - with EASE
@@kevinh9110 Perhaps measure theory
@@kevinh9110 Also, I think because he was on a scholarship of some sort, he had to get his undergraduate in 3 years. On top of working for the school
Surprised he didn't get waitlisted to Harvard for that resume since he's Asian.
Even though it's grad school, idea still the same. I know so many Asian kids who have a perfect GPA, captain of wrestling team, leads multiple clubs, Honors society, volunteers at a hospital, but get rejected or waitlisted because affirmative action hurts them.
Meanwhile, a black or latino kid who has half that gets right in.
Why isn’t this man in EVERY Nike Ad? He is Literally the Living Embodiment of their Slogan.
because he's asian
Americans don't like Asians
Because Nike is shit
Because Nike caters to underachievers.
@@mujomujo3567 Nike doesn’t like Asians ***
How both Goggins and Kim give credits to their moms during the darkest times is so moving, and absolutely humbling.
Had Goggins ones had an interview here before on this channel?
@@Rama_Rama_Rama No
Unconditional love. Thanks mom!
This guy is in an entirely different universe from Goggins, who failed the ASVAB twice before he was able to pass it through memorization.
@@yashjoseph3544 they should invite for inspiration and motivation.
"You should never think you are too good to do a job. Be a forever new guy. Never think that you are above taking out the trash."
- LT. Jonny Kim, MD, Astronaut, (SEAL)
This, I need to incorporate this in my life. But, how to incorporate this with ambition. Because I'm more than willing to be the lowest of the low in a hierarchy just as long as I have a chance or opportunity to move up.
Whoa I read the comment at the exact same time he said it.
Lorist Norton you can absolutely combine ambition with the attitude of being the new guy and open to learning, that’s probably the most powerful combination. That attitude also takes the pressure away from whatever you are doing. Your willingness to learn from anyone, no matter how experienced you are is a huge tool to moving forward and will definitely be recognized.
@@fitnesslibrarian9013 That's nice to hear, thanks mate.
This guy is going to lead a rock band to a platinum album
Jonny Kim is one of our generation's greatest Americans.
I think he might be one of the greatest human beings of all time. Like he achieved 3 lifetime achievements before he even reached 40
Lmao, white Americans only identify Asian Americans as Americans when theyre accomplished. Otherwise, theyre Asians first and foremost. Treated as perpetual foreignors, told to go back to China, etc. Ask Lee Wong for example
@@user-pd9ju5dk5s let's be honest many people identify themselves as their race first then American. Asian Americans work hard because because asians generally have a good work ethic and pass it onto their kids. They lose it later on though (people already here lost it) like many immigrants because first worlders get too comfortable too lazy and too entitled.
Dan Caulfield Korean American
1 1 respectfully I’m pretty sure white Americans LOVE the idea of other ethnicities thinking of THEMSELVES as Americans. That’s ultimately what people want to feel when they look around while hearing the media tell us how divided we are....that when it comes down to it we’re Americans on the same team.
I’m not saying ALL white Americans think like that but don’t make sweeping statements about white America....or I mean you’re welcome to but you shouldn’t also be feeling like that’s correct ✌🏻🙏🏻
The only logical next move is President.
Jacob L seriously there should be a way to request such greatness to help lead
Lets hope so
It's amazing in a "free Society" everybody's looking for a leader
@@EUROFIGHTER14567 He said he was born in Los Angeles.
It seems that he is too nice and straightforward to be one of those conniving politicians.
He should be our president. Intelligent, well spoken, self made, knows what it’s like to go through real hardships and struggle. This is the type of man that should lead our nation. Not politicians.
...Someone in elected public office is, by definition, a politician 🤣
Yet he will be hated or smeared by both democrats and conservatives for wanting to help people. Lol
@@unitedstatesofamerica9948 I think what he means is a career politician lol
This is the problem with humility. It is often seen as such a great quality in people. And in most it is, but it prevents those truly great individuals from ever putting themselves in a place where they would take a job like that.
I think Plato said a version of it…. The people that should have that job don’t want it.
@@danfreezin2040 it is rather unfortunate.
Jonny Kim needs a movie made after him one day. A true American story by a true hero
It’ll be Harold from Harold and kumar 😂
@Southside Chicago seriously
@Southside Chicago Simu Liu from Kim's Convenience
@@flyinfinity8745 no not simu liu,
@Southside Chicago jeez dude. Hollywood loves their racial movies. They would make it about the horror of war and the other seals not accepting him because of his race lol
Best thing about jocko is he lets his guest finish their entire answer and never cuts them off, so rare
So true.
that is what having an English lit degree makes you😀
Jocko is the kind of mentor every guy needs.
??? Rogan? Rubin? Shapiro? Peterson? What do you mean it's rare?
@@AthanaSus rogan frequently interrupts people mid convo
Jonny Kim might be one of the most incredible Americans of our times
One of the most incredible humans of our time.
@@connorbaird8596 of course, but I think he especially embodies the American spirit
*All time
Franz Meier Korean American*
Tony Tone no no. He’s an American now. It doesn’t imply white, it implies American. The beauty of the idea is that anyone, not just Korean Americans, can look up to him. It isn’t limited to people who look like him to want to be him.
I tell my son about Jonny Kim. He is 10 and I tell him Jonny is the celebrity. Not a movie star, not social media. He is our hero and everyone should know his name. He was fortunate enough to go to Kennedy space camp this summer with Jonny on his mind.
Might learn the definition of celebrity first. Also, when your parents told you how cool someone was,,, did you listen lol
Jesus have mercy. Jonny Kim's childhood stories are some of the most harrowing things I've ever heard. Reading his accomplishments beforehand, I had assumed that Jonny grew up upper-class or upper-middle class, with a functioning family and whatnot. The fact that he has accomplished what he has, with THIS kind of upbringing, is beyond inspiring. Jonny is a tribute to the human spirit.
wilb6657 I remember when my dad was in a rage and smashed all of my toys. I learned to avoid and not piss the old man off. ;)
Honestly some of the most inspiring and highest functioning people get to where they are at because of this upbringing, not in spite of it. Its not always a disadvantage, it can be your greatest advantage to know what low is and to never take anything for granted cause there is always something worse out there. One very good book around this subject is David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
most people grew from upper-class family are drug addicts, they party everyday and most of them accomplish nothing in their lives lol
@@user-pf6vz5ig4l lmao yeah that sounds nice but actually even the ones who have trouble with drugs early on will still go to a better school, get a better job and make more money than folks with a lower or middle class upbringing. Just look up damn near all of the Wikipedia pages of every C level businessman. And look how famous rich people try to lie about growing up poor. It feels good to lie about it and say they all fuck up their lives but they all have something called a golden parachute that will save them no matter how bad they ruin their lives. It's something that none of us "regular" folk will understand. Just like they won't truly understand the feeling of going from rags to riches
@@rks5457 Most millionaires have poor grandchildren or great grand children. Everyone who reads and looks at history know this. You can even be completely loaded and have a much worse life just by having depression. Money is far less important than you think and also the obsession of money for money's sake rather than being skilled is what keeps people poor.
He SEAL, he Heal. But most importantly, he the new Neil.
@@Ghostkillerr914 it's 100% stolen lol
@Captain Falsetto someone posted this exact comment 1 year ago on another video
*A PROPER ASSESSMENT DEAR WATSON*
Rofl.
we never went to the moon...sorry Jonny, you were duped
I served with this man in the first month of buds training and he was a super humble guy. He was the nicest and easiest to get along with and a pure motivator. It was an honor to serve with him and now to follow him and see his accomplishments as a human being.
George Gobles dudnt graduate? Thanks for your Service
Sure
Class 247?
@@issmansour no I rang out brother but served in iraq with the marines 2/2
@@hunterw9740 Sure what buddy
Participated in over 100 combat missions and still feels he shouldn't be able to be a representative of the SEALs. I know he is humble, truly. There are SEALs that never saw combat at all and that is truly the most coveted qualification of their lives. Rightfully so. This man is the closest we have to a Captain America.
This is for Jon. I’m a Thai American, came to the states when I was ten. Every men in my family died from drugs and alcoholism. I found my way to the Air Force after high school. 3 deployments and a couple jobs later. I’ve been married for ten years ima father and now I’m an architect. John you are not an accident. This is gods plan. This is the American dream. Thanks for being you bud.
I'm a believer in God, but to say that God did this for him is discounting his hard work.
CD ollin from An immigrant perspective. Coming to America is like coming to heaven. That’s how I feel about that. What u do from then on it’s up to you.
CD ollin I posted this right after he talked about his dad getting shot. Being an abused kid myself. The events of that day could have gone any other way. That’s god in him. God had a plan for him. No one in the Bible that god called on had it easy. It’s all suffering and belief, and work.
I try to explain every day of my life how this country is the closest to the paradise. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@kdollin9417
To say that God did not do this for him discounts the intangible things you cannot control: where you were born, what your temperament is, what your natural proclivities are, who you are born to, how you grew up, where you grew up, what your education is, what opportunities you were given, your ability to work hard, etc. The only thing you can do is to make do with equipment you have been given in your journey and to understand that the journey is something that has been determined for you and to understand that the equipment has been forged for you to help you in your particular journey. You don't determine what your journey is and you don't determine what your equipment is (the intangibles)--so if this is the case, then what or who determines your journey? If it was the case that you determined your journey and equipment, then all of us can become like Jonny Kim or all of us can become like Manny Pacquiao or all of us can become like Bill Gates. Telling people that we have the freedom and independent power, telling people that we have the power to determine our journey and equipment in order to become like Jonny Kim or like Manny Pacquiao or Bill Gates will lead to tragedy. Why? Because no matter how much free will or independent power you have, you will never become like them and you will be a mediocre version of these kinds of people.
The reason why God's plan is important in this is because by accepting that God determined your journey and equipment (the intangibles), you will NOT insist on your own path. You will allow God to determine those things for you. How do you "allow" God to determine those things for you? Well, just like you immerse yourself in the process of becoming a Navy Seal, you have to immerse yourself in the process of dying to the self, learning how to now insist on your own desires, embodying God's desires, depending on God, embodying wisdom, etc. In other words, becoming "religious" and accepting that "God did this for me".
Johnny Kim confirms and bust every negative stereotype that exists about Asian men. He is an ivy league medical school graduate, who is an astronaut, that can kick your ass and fix you back up. What an inspiration to all men out there, especially Asian men living in the west.
Hear hear! I gotta be honest though... aside from driving what negative stereotypes am I missing?
@@donaldmike9709 wake up buddy
Background and childhood wise, his dad was abusive, family owned a liquor store, brother in the safe middle class, so I mean, technically from one "stereotypical perspective," you can't get more stereotypical than that. Working hard, being tough, one goal after another, if anything he "fulfills stereotypes," it's only bad if someone assumes things about you without knowing you.
If you want to be like him, just DO. Racism? Who gives a shit. Can you honestly see Jonny Kim being a whimpering, whiny Asian-American dude whining about "racism" that you see all over social media and the internet? Grow a pair, stop looking for representation, and take control of your life, represent YOURSELF.
You hear him talking about experiences, with support because he was at the same thing as everyone else. That's because everyone is equally American even if they are very different or diverge in great ways. Ignore the closeminded people, partisan idiots, lazy motherfuckers, egotistical dumbshits and SJW's. That's because you're in the land of the free, home of the brave. Even if it's also the residence of a high number of people unworthy of their presence. Shit's Hard? Okay, give up or just fucking do it. Don't bitch, whine, compare, or stick in your Asian or whatever fuck else bubbles or safe spaces, but see your common goals. You gonna waste your life? Okay, cool, no one gives a shit. The liberals' desire to divide and to control has induced many conservatives in a rabid state. And so, many people don't listen in general, but most people actually do, contrary to the impression you may get by staying on social media for hours every day or watching mainstream media.
@@kevinzhang3313 exactly.
Donald Mike oh man, where do we even start
Jocko, this Podcast is powerful, dark and very emotional....to me. As a man who came from an abusive home from a drunken father. I would recommend this podcast to anyone, any child who comes from this darkness. I didn’t have a mother growing up, but I did enlist in the Marine Corps at 17. I am no where near the man Mr. Kim is, but I did have a life of serving, both in the Marines and in Law Enforcement.
This story could be a light for many young men and woman escaping this. Please read this and look at getting it out to as many organizations that deal with this horror.
Thank you.
Bob Bayne , great comment. But I’ll challenge you - I would guess you are every bit the man he is, maybe just not all the elite level accomplishments. There’s a difference. Much respect for your service.
Paying my Salutation to you !! Thanks for your service.
Thanks for telling a bit of your story, Bob. I had a similar upbringing, living with a violent alcoholic and an absent mother. I shudder to think what my life would have looked like if I hadn't enlisted in the Navy in '90. Growing up with such a POS bully did have one benefit: when I went to boot camp, all of the screaming and shoving was a vacation compared to my home life!! hahahahaha! Thanks for your service and stay safe out there!
P Lindstrom thank you! And yes, the benefits were many; bullies.... as a kid, I wasn’t afraid of bullies, they couldn’t hit as hard as my dad. And yes boot camp was easy. Thanks for your service!
Seems like you did pretty well for yourself to me. Makes me appreciate the home I came from (and my father did become somewhat abusive but the circumstances of my eldest sister's death feel mitigating--and he became a fine father after they divorced).
I just retired from the navy and absolutely a lot of military guy respects this man, so accomplished on everything he gets into…. Yet so humble. Being strong and intelligent and growing up from that environment takes crawling from the bottom of the bottom to where he’s at now. I hope we see somebody like him again. One of the most accomplished human being on our world at the moment.
When I saw he was a SEAL, Harvard graduated doctor, and Astronaut, I was beyond impressed. But listening to him and how humble he is makes him so much more impressive. He is just so introspective, and caring, and humble. What an amazing individual. I feel blessed to have been able to listen to his words.
The humility is nice, but if you were arrogant with his resume, you couldn't exactly be shocked. I mean, I am still having a hard time believing this guy has accomplished all of this.
he also has a bachelor in mathematics
Exactly. For a guy that is so accomplished, he is surprisingly normal. You wouldn’t know that he is a 100% badass in every way - you’d think he’d act/be different in some way. Nope. He’s a humble, hardworking man who has an unshakable work ethic and sets and achieves any goals he wants. While he doesn’t boast about it - he’s cut from a different cloth. He’s the hero and role model every person needs - child or adult.
This all started because of *LOVE*:
Love for his family - SEAL
Love for his community - Doctor
Love for his humankind - Astronaut
nice way to put it michael
nice way to put it michael
nice way to put it michael
nice way to put it michael
Nice way to put it Michael
jonnykim will become a verb.
That guy is so good. He jonnykimed it
Thank you for using it in a sentence. Wouldve gone over my head otherwise
New definition of the acronym, "Jk"...
And for the bad, we say he schruted it.
Underrated comment
Yeah there's gonna be Jonny Kim jokes just like with Chuck Norris!
Incredible. This man achieved what 3 exceptional human beings could achieve in their lifetime in ONE. What’s more impressive is that he’s not done. There’s more to come.
yup. he's still a relatively young man. Wow
All that and he has 3 kids too lol. I think he is still only 39 years old which is relatively young.
Brilliant interview. He let Jonny Kim talk freely without unnecessarily interrupting him, allowing him to convey the real pain and tragedy in his upbringing, and how he successfully overcame such a dark and violent past. I don’t think Jonny would’ve opened up as much if it isn’t wasn’t in front of Jocko, as a former leader, teammate, and mentor. Well done 👍
agree BP. not talking over guests and allowing the negative space/silence makes it so much more profound. Rare for a host not to do those things. Props to Jocko.
Black Paw exactly, people saying jonny kim should go on joe rogan, joe would have kept interrupting jonny and asking him about aliens, like he did with chris hadfield...joe wouldn't be able to get out of jonny what jocko did
Kenneth Cosgrove 👌
@HAWT YOGA shcaub interrupts himself. CTE at its finest
Kenneth Cosgrove Rip Ryan
If Hollywood makes a movie about him they’re going to have to tone it down to make it believable
lol And, who could they possibly cast???
@@melissacalypso When Audie Murphy was starting in a movie based on his own life, they have to tone down some of his accomplishments as it's literally unbelievable. But he's hardly ever alone for those encounters and got plenty of eyewitness.
@@melissacalypso They'll cast Ryan Reynolds. (I'm being sarcastic, but wouldn't be surprised.)
Melissa Calypso Might as well just cast him, he can probably do that too
@@melissacalypso Daniel Dae Kim?
Possibly one of the greatest interviews of all time.
True... Very True
Very true. It may be one of the greatest interviews of all time that will remain relatively unknown to the most.
Who dislikes a video of this magnitude? Geez Louise
1000%
Intense. Love what he said about social media. Narcissistic behavior the end all.
Navy seal,sniper,math degree,harvard,doctor,astronaut, pilot..
And a truly humble human being!
What a guy is Jonny kim.
Johnny Sins has more jobs. 😂
@@jaycho6747loooser
I love how Jocko doesn't interrupt and just lets Johnny talk and tell his story.
Yeah, it's almost like these two know each other!
@@salvatoretessio4932 knowing a person and interviewing a person aren't related. i can be friends with someone and still interrupt them or insert comments whenever they tell a story
That's called RESPECC
@@stephenchew1665 Somehow I think these two having gone through intense training and combat, know each other a lot better than two civilian friends would know each other.
Joe Rogan could learn a bit on this.
Not that his podcasts aren’t fucking dope
I just love how Echo sits there quietly listening to these two guys talking straight with each other for more than 4 hours. And then when Jocko asks him if he's got some questions for Kim, he just wants to know where he can buy that awsome Nasa t- shirt.
LMFAO
Real G’s are silent, like the one in Lasagna
I totally for got he was there until, at about 1.5 hrs in, he asks ‘..........what’s a shellback?’
Can you imagine if Echo started snoring during the most inappropriate moment during one of these interviews 😳. Not sure what Jocko would do......
Better than me, I'd be speechless...
SEAL. Harvard MD. Astronaut. Basically the person we should sent to represent humanity when the aliens want a face-to-face meeting.
Can’t help but wonder if he’s already had a meeting like that. Imagine the things he’s been briefed about. He barely talked about anything when it came to nasa. I also noticed he said “our species” a few times. The context in which he said it makes me extremely curious.
Haha. Tremendous. 💪👽
Excellent suggestion! 👍🏻
Wrong he is a fucking Alien. He would just be meeting his own.
Take me to your leader
Got me tearing up, what an awful childhood, but even greater is how he was able to understand and forgive, and not even a tear shed, such a strong inspirational person
Teacher: So Jonny what do you want to be when you grow up?
Jonny: Yes.
F Ed d3;8
Made me laugh out loud 😂😂
@@sovereignone1900 Same 😂
“Whatever the fuck I want”😭
Hahahhaha
“Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; and if it is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.”-Marcus Aurelius
Jonny Kim is someone who takes that quote and runs with it, the things he’s accomplished are nothing short of amazing. Much respect and appreciation.
It is spiritless to think that you cannot attain to that which you have seen and heard the masters attain. The masters are men. You are also a man. If you think that you will be inferior in doing something, you will be on that road very soon. - Hiroki Shima, Hagakure
Master lttei said, "Confucius was a sage because he had the will to become a scholar when he was fifteen years old. He was not a sage because he studied later on." - Hagakure
The first 6 minutes was basically Jocko describing how Jonny decided to play life on hard mode. Then the next 30 minutes made me realized that he was playing on extra hard mode....
Homeboy was playing on Legendary difficulty and slayed it
bad comment.
damn I've only watched the first 40 minutes but Jonny really went through some tough times. What a warrior. Inspired me to do better with my life.
One of the saddest early life stories I’ve ever heard. After the two hour mark they start talking about Iraq, shit gets really sad again 😭
He’s gonna break the speedrun record to the Presidency and/or Mars.
This should be in TH-cam's top 10 of most inspirational, incredible and motivational videos of ALL FUCKING TIME.
This man's life story deserves to be immortalized in a full film production. Hollywood couldn't write a better script if they tried.
Whoever did it would end up casting some white dude to play Jonny....
@@1utube01 Steven Yeun or John Cho probably
@@tootspogsforever5590 I'll believe it when I see it. But I hope so. Maybe a Daniel Wu or someone we don't even know about yet.
@@1utube01 👍
his life seems so crazy people might think it’d be a ridiculous movie imagine a movie where the main character has a tough childhood becomes a seal, becomes a doctor, and an astronaut all before 37 seems ludicrous but the really crazy part is that it’s entirely true what a man
Abused kid grows up to be a Seal, Doctor, Astronaut.. Why are incredible people like this not celebrated anywhere near as much as vacuous pop stars and Hollywood know-nothings?
Same ting I’m saying
Cause we keep our heads down
They should make a movie about his life! Jocko and every person he has had on the podcast as well!
@@seanfitzpatrick8385 don't think anyone would believe it haha.
A lot end up in prison or dead before the can reach their potential
This is the kind of person Joe Rogan NEEDS to interview to hopefully Influence young Americans. This man is a great example of the opportunities America has for EVERYONE no matter your upbringing. What matters is the sacrifices your willing to make to achieve your dreams. As long as You don’t give up on your dreams Nothing is unachievable. Failure is only possible when You never try.
I love Joe don't take me wrong, but this guys is doing a good job with the interview! If he keeps going he will have the exposure that you've mentioned, to be able to motivate a wider, younger audience.
This.
Joes audience isnt the young. Its us 30 somethings. The young think he’s a trumper
@@AquaBlueSS2300 exactly
Joe had incredible military people on his podcast before, I think Kim was comfortable doing this with Jocko because they served together.
This is one of the first TH-cam videos I’ve ever cried to. When he said “I love my father I couldn’t say that for a long time but I love him. He is human” I felt that. This guy is definitely one of my idols.
A Navy SEAL combat veteran, Mathematician, Harvard physician, NASA astronaut, loyal Husband and father of 3. Unreal.
Man of faith..
He took everything that he did to the absolute pinnacle. He didn't just join the US NAVY, he became a SEAL sniper and combat medic, and then became commissioned as an officer, he didn't just get any MD, he went to freakin' HARVARD and was doing a residency in EMERGENCY MEDICINE, he didn't just join NASA, he became an ASTRONAUT. Did we even have to mention his 3.98 GPA while getting a math degree? (one of the more difficult degrees to get)
"So why did you do all of this?"
*"I wanted to be Lore Accurate."*
@@RobertMJohnson you do that. Go join the navy seals go through hell week all that training they do. Apply to Harvard medical school let’s see if you get accepted. Try to become a nasa astronaut, all while obtaining a 3.98 GPA bro you are trying to downplay what this man did what he did is absolutely insane. No one has accomplished what he has stop disrespecting this man and show some respect.
@@RobertMJohnson Delta or SFOD-D does invite Servicemen from different Branches. The US Navy has their own Tier 1 equivalent Seal Team 6 or DEVGRU.
So it would be more likely he would be with DEVGRU.
@@starcityrc3298 of course. I wouldn't put DEVGRU at Delta's level. and to keep Caleb from crying, we all know we're talking about the elite of the elite of the elite.
@@RobertMJohnson I agree with Caleb. If you want to be perfectly literal, then yeah maybe he didn't take it to the "absolute pinnacle". But like Caleb said, there has probably never been a person in history as successful as Jonny, and there might not ever be. Your statement wasn't necessary, neither was saying "and to keep Caleb from crying".
This is the cousin every Asian parent talks about
DEAD!!!
you hit the nail right on the head with this comment. You've won the internet for me today =)
Nah Asian parents want their kids to use their degrees to make money.
Don't tell my mom about this guy!
@@lain11644 yeah but most asians only make low six figures. How many are out there in high level positions? Plus there's something cool about an Asian dude who is not only smart but athletic and masculine as well. Most asians only cover the smart part not the athletic masculine part.
i’m 30min in, just had to pause to assure myself there’s more… i’m never been this glad that this interview took almost 5hrs. i could listen to his life story all day because he’s just the epitome of strong ‘cause even in the weakest moments of his life, he was strong for his family and for himself. he is such an inspiration and motivation.
Oh wowwww it is a deep talk
im 2.5h in, and the most striking thing is that this man who we look at as the epitome of success - the man who has resolute and unstoppable work ethic, has talked about nothing but his own weaknesses for nearly 3 hours straight.
Jesus Christ his childhood is a nightmare. His dad almost murdered him, stopped, escapes into the attic and then gets gunned down by police. Absolutely insane, what an amazing person to rise above and become the legend he is now.
Father wasn't "gunned down" by police he committed suicide by police.....
Tony D committed suicide by getting gunned down by police
@@tonyd4307 Rick and Morty.
then he became a navy seal, md, astronaut
i just don't even lmao
@@calebroca5134 I mean, if you threaten your own family AND police, then you're asking to be killed.
A lot of stuff Jonny talked about in his childhood and experiences as child hit very close to home I can't explain how inspiring and moving it is to hear someone that was born in the same city as you has a similar ethnic background as me and experienced some of the same things and felt the same way as I did as a kid and still now as a teenager.
To see someone like me in many ways overcome so much and achieve so much is unfathomably inspiring.
Same
I'm in the same boat, and it is beyond inspiring to me. Crushing stereotypes, achieving what he has, it's unbelievable and gives me so much hope.
Let his story light a fire inside you and never let it die out
Glad this was for you, Girthquake the 3rd lol
Not sure he overcame anything though: he achieved a lot but that is quite typical with traumatised people
32:00 - 32:50
Stand up to the biggest fears of yours.
44:21 - 44:38
You have the choice to execute or not
1:02:00
Embrace the suffering
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Be all in on one thing at the time today use all the tools to learn it fast
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Be fascinated by the challenging things always
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Be hungry to do a good job
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Learn how to suffer
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Love the geeky side of things
Be curious
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Shares hardship and suffering can be brought together to a bigger goal
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Owe the responsibility to your bigger goal, to those who watch. To those who will seek the inspiration from you
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Understand what works for you
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Assume you was going to die/there is a possiblility of death, and you need to fulfill you opportunity stay uncomfortable
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Have different masks for different occasion
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Remain hard to care.
And be free to be effective at your job
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Keep yourself alive
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Choose your battles and if you choose them, you better do something about it.
And there are plenty
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it is worth cash in the currency the reputation to speak if something is messed up
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Make promise to your ideals that you will fullfill
And make it so you will make a positive mark on the world
And don't stop till the day you die fullfilling the void that never ends in your life Making the positive impact on the world.
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Use your fucked up NES for your own cause
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Learn how to craft your words.
Psychology
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Remove emotions to get to the root of the problem really
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Emotions are cues for something in a conversation, after you feel it control what you say.
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Talk respectfully to the officers, and also to the lowest people in the company the same.
(Adapt to each person though)
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Don't be above taking the trash.
Meaning be respectful to everyone and everything
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Look for a bigger platform to be impactful
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Have the social and emotional intelligence and suit yourself to other people. When speaking to them
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Be ready to be mentored and thought
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It's the right human thing to do to help others
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Listen to people voicing their opinions and voice yours
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Wow
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Stand up everytime you fail all the time
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Don't humiliate people
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Being a good leader is being a good follower.
Have quality over quantity of speaking
The less you talk the more they listen
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Learn to be squeezed put yourself in the darkest things to understand why you are.
To take the armour down
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Giant leaps are done with small steps
Thank you for existing ❤️
@@smileysel7113 Thank you for the kind words sir,
Appreciate that a lot♥️
Thank you so much
Thanks
Amazing
He is my mom’s favorite son
Hey my parent's as well.
Why is that black-and-white video?
@@wret84rt64ht Makes it more self important.
Jonny Kim silent professional patriotic Navy Seal, Doctor, and Astronaut true legit American hero
you forgot seal sniper and a mathematician(he graduated with summa cum laude in maths from university of san diego)
as a fellow korean male living in USA... i went exactly the same thing Jonny did. I didn't shed any tears when my father passed. I didn't feel any sorrow. Glad i'm not alone
David Suh I worry that I’ll be the same if/when my mom dies
Hard to shed tears for a guy who beat you and your family up all the time
@St Benaiah wow.....that was me at my fathers side when he passed. I touched his hand..closed his eyes but didnt cry
Yup...as 1st gen Asian men, we have to break this cycle.
For real, I don’t think most of America realizes how much of a problem abuse and alcoholism can be in some Asian homes. I mean, these issues can be in any home but I think people don’t realize it happens even in the homes of the quiet friendly Asian immigrants
Even Eddie Huang talked about it in his book. He said his father used to beat him with a PVC pipe
I too grew up with an unconventional childhood. And honestly i was so full of hate and anger but hearing Jonny say about his father that "he didnt have the clarity and tools to deal with those demons" that gave me clarity, i heard this podcast about 6 months to a year ago and its changed my whole perspective on my whole life. Thankyou Jonny for your wise words, you have changed my life.
Fuck yeah
Can’t believe it’s been a year since this came out
Thank you
Hope you are well
Jonny is so immensely inspirational.
Until he decided (as a teenage) to be on a SEAL team, Jonny had no plan. He simply excelled at every opportunity presented to him. What a life lesson.
It's so weird to hear how humble these guys are. I remember meeting a seal during a deployment, and he told me that they have the upmost respect for grunts because we're the ones getting in the nitty gritty parts of combat while they are just there to support. I was literally dumb founded because here is this person that is more knowledgeable, combat effective, and physically better in every way possible telling me, a crayon eating lance with a 240, that he has the most respect for what grunts do. I can understand what he meant now, but I think these guys are some of the world's smartest individuals on this planet, and they deserve way more credit than they give themselves. Johnny Kim is a prime example of that. Thank you all for what you do.
When did you serve?
Crayon eating lance hahaha
He has been chosen as one of 17 astronauts for a 2024 Moon landing. Seems like there's no limit to what he can do.
💯🤟🐐
bro would create the new task force to fight aliens for nasa hahahah
he should be the first pick
i'm a big believer that the only limits that exist are the ones that we place upon ourselves. i don't care if it's "right", probable, or even possible. i still believe.
He is unstoppable.
Chuck Norris has a tattoo of Johnny Kim.
Legendary comment
jeez, my stupid ass didnt realize that its a joke and started searching on google"Chuck Norris tattoo"
@@simar1846 what did you see
johnny LI ^ asking the important questions
@@wolfgang4free nothing. Chucks skin won't allow the ink to penetrate. The ink would permanently be tattooed with his sweat.
Jonny Kim has one of the greatest stories never told. From growing up in Santa Monica, to Navy Seals, to combat, to Harvard Medical School, Doctor, Naval Aviator, Naval Helicopter Pilot, NASA Astronaut, etc. He is the greatest American Hero. His humbleness, heart, intelligence, self doubt, loyalty, devotion to family, etc. are the values our society needs. Such a great Podcast! I showed this to my son, not for achievement but to show that humbleness is the greatest strength a human can have.
Well said bro!!!😊
Why is that black-and-white video?
I have met and worked with LCDR Kim, I was humbled by his focus, and his calm in the chaos that is his life as a Naval Officer, Physician, SEAL, and now Astronaut. I never tell people to emulate anyone, but learn from his focus, he is a man like all others, but allow "iron to sharpen iron"
He's only a LT
Thats awesome. How do you know him, by the way? And, did he get promoted recently from Lieutenant?
Hes an O3, not an O4...
Wish more people would see this message
@@VickyPoo13he is LT commander.
Way to go Dr Kim. I’m a critical care physician myself and I know it’s difficult enough to do medicine alone, but to have the Navy Seals, Astronaut, and military accolades under your belt is astonishing!
Astonishing is a weak word
@@sne299 what word would you use ?
Oh please. You probably volunteer for doctors without diplomas
@Bob Jenkins what??
@@tootspogsforever5590 Typical Bob response. Best to ignore it.
I’ve been waiting to see if Jonny Kim would get on the podcast. Here we go.
Fucken ayy
Warrior, Scholar, Healer, Explorer. A true pioneer of the modern man
....... Jonny Kim makes me want to be a better Person
You already are !
no one can do you better than you can
these amazing American men really humble me 👏 😭
@Ordinary Pete You calling me a Lollipop ?
I know. He wants to make us all a better person.
"The less you talk, the more people listen."
Wow. So subtle and yet so true.
Imagine this guy at a job interview. The most humble but over qualified person in the world. So much respect for that.
This is the most gripping interview I have ever watched. We, as a nation, are blessed that Jonny Kim walks among us. God Bless Jocko for conducting an interview like no other and his ability to listen and let people talk and allow for silences.
Forged steel, personified. What an exemplar of dignity, focus, and humility, whose constitution would have kept his light from broad exposure, ever the quiet hero, had it not been for the clarity of intent in doing these podcasts. Thank you, Jocko. Blessings, Jonny.
Couldn't have said it better than that!
Amen. Well said.
Never thought I saw the day, but finally as an Asian I got a better role model than Bruce Lee. Thank you for your inspiring life.
Check out Jocko's interview with Gen. James "Mook" Mukoyama. Pretty interesting man.
Miguel Yorba YES! Gen. Mook is the freakin man.
Artem La Goat MOOOOK!!!
gsquyrb you never hear about other Asian professional athletes either that came from nothing and made it to the highest pennacle with extremely hardships and challenges in their life but never talk about it or seen on because western media doesn’t want to portray that side of Asians.
Boris Bornakiss to Shin Soo Choo, Shohei Ohtani, Jung Ho Kang, Youngho Koo, Kyler Murray to way more
"He is a man of focus, commitment, and sheer fucking will!"
- Description of John Wic... I mean John Kim
😂😂😂
Indeed.. jhon kim part what ?
And, dont you dare touch his dog. LOL
Genius lol
"I once saw him smoke a muj in Iraq with a pencil...A Pencil."
Came here due to Andrew Hubermans recommendation and boy I am not disappointed. What a conversation and what a life that Jonny Kim has lived. A true inspiration to us all
Grade School Teacher: What do you want to be when you grow up Jonny?
Jonny: Everything.
* Jonny: Yes
Jonny Kim or Sins?
His thoughts of social media breeding narcissism is spot on.
Time stamp?
@@DaMan478 4:09:31
I've never had a Instagram, Facebook or Myspace. Creates a me me me mentality. Never been my thing
Yea I deleted my Twitter. Instagram, Facebook, snap chat. I’m 25 and I’m just now realizing it’s bullshit and it breeds narcissism and a fake-ness of one self
Not a new idea. Psychology has been screaming this for many years.
I asked Jocko at Jocko Live SF if he would ever interview him and he teased to give it about 3 months. Jocko delivered. Thank you so much to both of you for doing this.
This is what courage looks like. Day in and day out these people perform their duty without second thought.
A Navy SEAL, a doctor, and an astronaut walk into a bar...And they're all the same guy.
"oh hi jonny, i didnt know it was you"
He's like Johnny Sins.
Goes to Sniper School before his first deployment.
Not just a medic , a combat medic while holding the title as sniper
werewolvesbyday hahahahahahaha “the room”!!!
As an Iraqi person myself i am litterly in tears hearing what he has done. I actualy cant express how much respect i have for Kim.
He's probably the strongest silent type I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. How he can harness the strength to maintain composure and speak openly about such things I simply will never know. My childhood was horrendous but I will never be able to speak so openly about it. This gentleman is a role model that every disadvantaged child should meet, he will go on to change many lives for the better, inspirational.
unfortunately many young kids are stupid and instead listen to scumbags like that "alpha male" Andrew Tate.
This podcast needs to be a class to students in high school.
Alright chillax lmao
i'm in my 30s and still learned things. "The moment you start to think you’re better than anyone else, you have poisoned yourself. You’re on the dark path.” wow
Adults too, there's a few podcasts many would greatly benefit listening to, the ones that don't like it...they just made it easier for us to identify their sorry asses. Lol
@@xmnemonic true...very true.
I’m a freshman, and I 100% agree. Kids are wimps, but they all think their hot $h!t They come from country clubs with pools, and they act like they are straight from the hood. This podcast would straighten up these damn kids and their guppie parents, and would straighten up the whole damn country
I watched the whole entire 4:20 podcast over 3 days and Johnny kim is now my biggest roll model except my dad. I am 20 years old in college, and I am going to produce as much good in this world as I can for my parents and older siblings who sacrificed so much for me, and for my younger siblings to have a bright future.
will you join the navy??
Very similar position. Let's change the world.
When we were kids playing GI Joe, our buddies would get mad because we made up a character that was a SEAL, a sniper, a medical Dr, and also an astronaut. ‘You can’t be all those things,’ they’d say. Jonny Kim said WATCH THIS!!!
Lol
Oh shut up Rebecca, that never happened
@levinS--holy shit that is one underrated statement!!!
I think this man is one of the best men of a whole generation. I wish he could be talked into becoming our president one day. What an amazing American
I'm a decade older than Dr. Kim, but he's what I want to be when I grow up!
He spoke with poise and integrity. Never hear a UMMMM, LIKE etc… he spoke very directly and clearly. Jonny is seriously a phenomenal human being.
Now that you mention this, I paid attention to that and he definitely says uhhh a lot, as well as aaand.
U sure?? @59:17
Only @20:42 and I've heard him say both multiple times, but more of umm's. Does it matter though? Regardless of it all, he is phenomenal and a light that should be seen by everyone despite the fact that he says Umm.
Why do people equate "umms" with being dumb or something like that? Nothing wrong with saying "ummm" it just means you are thinking and make sure you are processing everything before speaking.
@@felixf4378 saying a lot of ums is a sign of doubt and unpreparedness even if you're someone whose extremely self assured and prepared. it's better to avoid that whenever you can, and staying silent is usually the alternative that's given when you need to think about what to say next
Just inspirational!!! An amazing story about a Korean American who holds onto his faith and loves his country so much. As a former US Marine, a Korean American, and a Christian, I want to express my sincerest appreciation to Jonny for sharing his life especially about his father. I am sharing your life story with my children.
Thank you for your service sir. Thank you for your love to our country and thank you for your love to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Him and Yul Kwon are my inspiration.
Thank you for your service
I love how I’ve listened into an hour of this podcast and I already can testify this man has the love of Christ in him without knowing any of his religious beliefs. This is what’s it’s about folks. He is the real deal.
When I see Jonny Kim and his story, I almost want to cry. Being an Asian kid living in Australia, I grew up in similar conditions though not as extreme as his case with his dad. My own dad suffered his own share of mental issues which caused a lot of hardship in our family, but we always worked through it. Until he died of a preventable organ failure in December of 2018. Now that I'm 15, I have always been in this limbo of what I should be. What I should strive to be, ever since my father's death. I convinced myself that I coped with his loss, yet that feeling of emptiness never subsided. He will never see me grow up. Get my first job. Graduate High School. Get into a career that he would respect. See the grandchildren that he had wanted to have. And ultimately, the continued health and wellbeing of me, my brother and my mum. Now that I'm aspiring to become a professional Surgeon within the Army, Jonny's struggles and success motivates me to attempt to achieve the same level of what he had did. Thank you, Jonny Kim, for sharing your story. When I am older, I will also share mine.
This is wow, I'm in the same current situation right now, lost in limbo amongst thousands of ideas of what to do with my life. Is there any way I can talk with you? Dm of some sort?
I feel for you mate, don’t give up on your dreams
Im gonna hold you to it!! No luck, YOU GOT THIS
Jonny Kim is a prime example of the saying, What doesnt kill you makes you stronger. Lots of respect sir.
Jocko, your podcast got me through a tough battle with bone cancer. Alone in a dark hospital you helped keep me stay grounded and to always be grateful. I believe I was able to be calm and kind to all around me even in my darkest moments because of your example. If there is a god you are doing his work with this podcast. Thank you.
This man is extremely wise beyond his years. To forgive someone who could inflict so much pain is the ultimate test I think we could truly face. Godbless you and I hope you continue to prosper my brother.
Heard this podcast sent by my son who sent the link while I was at gym, Glad I did listen to it. Such an inspiration. My son was overseas and told me "Mom, please listen to this"
This man is super badass. Thank you for all you do Jonny Kim! Courage and Grit. God speed.
I just came from the JRE podcast with Jocko from 2015. At the end Rogan said "You should start a Podcast". You've really come a long way in a short time. Some legendary mountains of men have poured their heart on your show. I feel lucky to live in a time where I can listen to these guys for 4 hours. Johnny Kim is a true inspiration.
Wow, i used to think this guy must have had easy life swim coaches, good environment, successful parents and privileged. Knowing now that he had to go through some of the most terrible things a kid can go through, then succeeding in all these areas as he did. Also being one of the most humbling Navy Seals i ever heard. Most Navy Seals these days sound like they want book deals. Bless you Mr. Kim.
Imagine the Harvard Admin board reading that letter of recommendation. LOL.
UFB-NFW X 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Haha
@bl91978 Times are changing though
@bl91978 soldiers aren't heroes
"you know this is a great letter..but you dont meet the personality criteria of Harvard."
The greatest podcast episode I have ever had to privilege to listen to. From an traumic, abusive, and tragic upbrining to a warrior, leader, and overall great human being, Jonny is perhaps the most astonishing individual that I have ever listened to. I hope to one day be at least a fraction of a man as Mr. Kim, and to live life with humility, courage, and curiosity. Thank you Jocko for posting this episode for the whole world to see.
Jonny Kim: When having a Harvard degree is the least remarkable achievement in your vita.
Jonny: the day you got your Harvard degree was the most important day of your life but for me it was Tuesday
Alex K. I am A Harvard Grad and you are 100% correct. He is THE real deal.
To be fair Harvard has kind of gone down the tube in recent years. Even if that weren’t the case, you’re right though. Lol.
Not just a regular Harvard degree. Harvard Medical school. The hardest academic program in the world.
@@vgman94 Why?
Warrior, scholar, and gentleman. Perfect man. Also, her mother is very strong woman to raise such a man. So inspiring. His story should be in school text books.
HER mother?
A Seal, sniper, medic, doctor, and astronaut thinks he's average.....what an incredible individual
That's one way to stay hungry...Always on the grind to keep yourself at the level of people with more experience or different strengths.
you forgot his undergrad degree: Bachelor in Mathematics - he's like an infomercial 'wait there's more...' ;)
the most humble become the most successful
Seems like he just has an over inflated opinion of the rest of us. Kinda flattering, really.
Hopefully we can add President of United States to his resume.
Johnny, for those of us that did not grow up in less than perfect situations, we appreciate the courage it took to share your unfortunate experiences and then to excel is unbelievably inspiring. I never served in the military so am not worthy of even commenting, but I did hope this does not offend those better than me.
Decorated Navy Seal
Harvard trained medical doctor
NASA astronaut
Future President of the United States if he wants to.
This guy is a real life Captain America. If anyone accomplishes ANY of the things this guy has they can consider themselves a resounding success. If they accomplish ALL of this shit, they can consider themselves a super hero.
He has my vote
I am aware of another SEAL on a similar path to NASA, but through Columbia University.
lightfighter3023 Mario Romero, great guy from what I’ve seen in his IG. Great ambition too
michigan0207 we would be very lucky Kim and yang 2024
Anyone with a resume like that is humble. People who know they are failures deep inside find the need to brag or be grandiose & lie about their accomplishments
Jim Shorts well for one i don’t know of anyone else on earth literally who has a “resume like that”.
On point
@Jim Shorts Most of the time no; people with massive successes don't even have time to brag, they are already trying to achieve something else (e.g. Gates, Bezos, Musk, etc.)
Trumpy??!😀😃
you know jonny kim is the man when jocko interviews him for almost 5 hours... lmao
Its going to be the first podcast I have the time to see completely cuz of the quarantine, its an opportunity to change!
He woke up at 3.30am at medical school.
This interview shows Jocko’s excellent interviewing skills. He doesn’t interrupt. He doesn’t try to outshine the guest. It’s like a respectful dialogue of “tell me why you did this and what motivated you.”
This is by far the most powerful and impactful Jocko podcast to date in my opinion . Jonny Kim recollection of Ryan Jobe incident was so intense and its such a shame he feels to this day some degree of responsibility .
These men are the very best this country has to offer I am humbled by them and would be honored just to be in their presence .