Lessons learned from my time as a NAVY SEAL | Bridging the Gap Ep.028
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2019
- A lot of people have been asking about stories from my time as a Navy Seal. Check out todays episode as I galk about mindset.
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Best one I ever heard in the military is, "I'm never down, I'm either up or getting up."
"Lesser men than you have done this and gotten through this. Why can't you?" That is the simplest and yet most bad ass quote ever!
Am En E!
@@bodyboardingchronicles602 how do you know they were lesser man?
@@weeevan3078 Great Or Destuctive.
That is all a man has to live for!
- Navy Brat ☺
100000%!!
“A man has two lives, the second one starts when he realizes he only has one”
Profound statement my man! 👍🏻
Woow!
We Odinists believe in reincarnation
💪💪🤙🤙
Wow holy sht 💯
When I went to basic training as 18 year old I remember going to church that first Sunday I was there, keep in mind I had never been to church before anyways I picked up a bible and I opened it and saw in handwriting “god give me the grace not to fall” and I say that in my head every time I’m struggling with something. I’m 24 now and I’m still using it.
"Don't look back. You're not going that way." 👍#PayHim
Personally, I found Jocko's book's, Extreme Ownership and the Dichotomy of Leadership, along with David Goggins book, Cant Hurt Me, to be very powerful books that completely changed my perspective on life. I stopped making excuse's, excuse's only make you weak. Took extreme ownership in all my successes and failures. Began callusing the mind and pushing past the point of exhaustion or what I thought was previously impossible. began embracing pain, hardship and challenge instead of running away from it and used this to make me a better person. But there is one catch, reading a book once or getting motivated one day doesn't last. You have to work on it everyday. Embrace the daily grind. Can you maintain discipline long after the initial feeling of being motivated goes away? A lot of people struggle with this and it comes down to being able to leave your emotions/feelings out of it. You dont feel like working out today... tell yourself, your feelings dont get a vote. Its not easy staying on the path, but doing difficult things should be difficult!
Discipline equals freedom!
your feelings don't get a vote! Love that man👊
Goggins is too full of himself. He is an endurance athlete and somehow that applies to everything but it doesn’t.
@@dylanholmes1985 I have read extreme ownership and Can't hurt Me!!!......Both are awesome books by Awesome achievers!!!.....However my favourite two books (that actually give you advice on WHAT TO DO) are
1."The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield
2."Relentless" by Tim Grover...
Completely changed me!!!!...
"Legs feed the wolf." That's my motivation. If you want to eat, gotta put in the work. If you want to make money, gotta put in the work. Nothing without effort.
Good shit, boss!
I'm 5'8, 195, 18%.
I used to be 5'8, 251, over 30%
I saw this kid in a wheelchair. He wasn't in the chair because an injury; his body was clearly misshapen. He was wearing a Laker jersey and cap and his entire wheelchair was adorned with pennants and stickers from sports teams. We were at an intersection, each waiting for the light so that we can enter the crosswalk. I said hi to him and he just kind of nodded and kept looking at me.
I don't know him and I don't know what he was thinking but at that moment what I imagined he was thinking (about me) was "What a waste. This guy has a body that works and he doesn't even appreciate it or use it." I was too ashamed to hold eye contact with him. This kid just wants to stand up, run, and play, and I'm just stuffing my eat-hole with garbage and moping around I started making changes with what I ate and I started training.
To this day, when I'm half-assing a set, or staring down a box of Capn Crunch at the store, or whatever, I think of that kid and instantly my head gets right.
This is real. So many of us take our health for granted, forgetting it is the most valuable thing we possess.
That's pretty profound. Thanks for sharing that. I feel exactly the same way. I figured out that even if everything else in my life was going for shit, I could control what went in my face and what I did with my body. Down 65 lbs and making changes. Still a struggle, but its all about perspective. Rock on guys.
Hey James, same height, weight and body percentage! I was up too 265 at one point with 32% body fat.
That’s amazing man, keep progressing
This is testament. This is affirmation. My son has special needs, so I do for him- to degrees that many see as inane- what he isn't capable of doing. Keep up the great work James, complete strangers are proud of you and grateful that the good, such as yourself, outnumber the latter.
"Pain is temporary. It can last an hour, a month or even a year, but eventually it will subside and something great will take it's place. If I quit however, it will last forever".
One of my favorite quotes that keeps my mind sharp and focused
Stealing that
Eric Thomas
When I went through Royal Marine training I told myself something similar, "Royal Marines exist, therefore this isn't impossible".
i hope to join up soon, i am gonna use this quote from now on👍🏻
@@ekul7894 did you join up?
Love it.
I once heard this very simple saying from a Dutch SF operator that's very similar to your last point: "Just keep going. You can always quit later."
Thx!
One thing that kept me going a few times:
"Not the fastest sprinters in the world would leap the 100m - even the best in the world only take steps!"
Helped me to focus on breaking stuff down into more manageable pieces.
Thanks to all the men & women who served!!! Yaw are bad ass🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
in August of 2000, the day I was shipping to Marine Corps bootcamp my dad gave me nearly the exact speech. "Even though it will be hard, remember thousands of people have done it before you so it's not impossible." Once I attained the title I find myself flipping it and saying, "If I can make it through that, I can make it through (insert whatever tough moment I find myself in)".
Something else that sticks with me is an interview you did years back. You were speaking to the exact concept of basically just holding on a little longer. Do 10 reps, then stop thinking about the end, just push yourself to stay on the bar and do another 4, once you hit that goal, shoot for another 2, then another 2... etc. It's a strong mindset. Your actions and words have definitely carried me through some difficult moments be in it crossfit or life.
You my friend are an evil genius. Watched your video right before running 2.5 miles. May not seem like alot but I've never ran that much in my life. Kept repeating "other men have tried and failed."
Finally made it! Thank you so much!
Not seem alot I cant even jog a lap at my local high school track lol
@@luisvilla799 I couldn't a month ago. Just started working on it because I've always been terrible at it lol.
@@bofmonky also forgot to add Im a fat ass lol
A little advice: don't jump distance quickly with running. You will shock your lower extremities in a bad way and cause injury.
Good advice thanks. I've been working my way up just couldn't ever get there.
timing is perfect, as I lay here with my broken leg, listening to this lesson🤘🏽👊🏽💪🏽thanks JB!
5’9”
194
8 months ago I was 240 the heaviest I’d ever been to date. I didn’t wake up and pay the man like I needed too. I was in danger of being kicked out of the army and in a dark place. I made the conscious decision to take ownership of me and lose the weight. I had just barely passed my pt test it was clear all of this extra weight was slowing me down. It took me running 25+ miles a week to lose the necessary lbs to get myself back on track. Along with diet changes and only limiting myself to sugars on special occasions I got down to 194 lbs. My journey is still in progress but damn it feels good where I’m at.
Good luck bro!
Josh this couldn't have come at better time. I always try to find the positive in everything. Of late it's been hard. This is perfect. Now I'm reenergized. Good dude!
Man, I needed to hear this today. Not even fitness related. Thanks Josh.
I watched this last year and for whatever reason the algorithm thought I needed to hear this again. I'm glad I did. This is a great one @JoshBridges. TY, my man.
Man your insight into quitting is so right on the money....always inspiring people with your brand of humour and realness it's priceless information your putting out there
Great advise, my father always says, “Don’t let the bastards get you down”. I’ve carried it with me my whole life.
"Just make it to chow. They have to give us a break at chow".
Oldest man in my Ranger Indoctrination Program class by 8 years. circa 06/2004.
Aco 3/75 07-14
SUA SPONTE'
RLTW!!!
Scrolling through RUclips, found your channel, great words. Every Navy seal I have encountered is solid. In every aspect of life. Even ones with problems seem to get past it and come out stronger. The instructors at BUDS know what they are doing. Building men.
@JB.. Great content! I'm a former squid that was lucky enough to train with a few Seal Team Member back in the Pi in 08-10. I was a decent swimmer and strong runner, and they loved me for that, cause I used to keep them at my heels and never let them past me till one day, a few team members, just took a shot and lead the rest of the way. It was an awesome experience for two years, and we kept in touch and trained again in San Diego when came back stateside... A quote, that I truly live by, and got when I was in HS "Nothing, is forbidden, except that which obstructs the will to conquer". Thanks Josh... #paytheman
it all rings true my man! I remember points during assessment and selection having that mental struggle with yourself. I always tied a little humor into whatever I was doing at that moment. Just laugh a little, make a joke, or whatever and the next thing you know that moment of struggle has passed. You take everything one thing at a time. Don't get tied down in thinking about the long term or how this is going to hurt or how tired you're going to be later. Think about that exact moment, find some humor in it, and push on. I can't tell you how many good dudes I've seen give up because they lost the battle with themselves. Don't beat yourself..you are your best cheerleader and motivator. Your body can do far more than your mind allows you to think it can. Love your videos man, keep 'em coming.
Great stuff! I love Arnold’s advice...”you keep pushing because you believe in yourself and in your vision and you know that it’s the right thing to do so don’t listen to the naysayers “...
It’s advice like that that makes me think a lot more about doing something as challenging as becoming a Navy Seal. Those life lessons you learn from going through the process makes it seem like it’s so worth it because you take it with you as a person for the rest of your life.
We look up to you Josh. Thank you for that.
love this. just dislocated my shoulder on tuesday going for a PR on my squat snatch. I can sit here and say that it sucks but I can also sit here and say that I have found a new limit that with more training, I can surpass.
Awesome piece of advice, it’s great that you are able to share this with us.
Thanks for this JB! Really needed this especially as a junior sailor.
Thank you, Josh. You seem like such a genuine person. Thank you for sharing these lessons with us.
Thank you so much for this, I will be playing this on a loop. Training for my 1st marathon, timing for this is perfect. #preach #paytheman
Great advice! I would add that it isn't necessary to compare yourself to other, but that we all have an infinite capacity to do good. When we gain the hope of whatever it is we desire, we can accomplish anything fearlessly. Currently going through veterinary school and this was a good help, thanks Josh.
Once you said you have to break down the things in smal parts to overcome.. like in a competition, "just one more rep, think just on one more rep and get trough it"! Thats what helped me the most breaking down things and observe .
Thanks for that Josh
Awesome video josh !!!!!
Keep them coming mental preparation is one of my weaknesses in life and your experiences are a great motivation to keep pushing forward.
I can't imagine why anyone would give this a thumbs down. This is appliance for any walk in life. Thanks. I am sending this to my teenagers. This is great advice for graduates too.
Too true!! I remember going through OCS having the TAC scream and yell and threaten us with dismissal daily. But they always said: how bad do you want this? Desire to achieve your goals is a great motivator, especially when things are hard and you have a voice screaming at you to give up.
You learn a lot about yourself in the moments that suck, and how much you can rely on the people around you that are suffering with you.
Thank you! I really needed to be reminded that thoes moments where you feel like everything is crashing are gonna pass and it will be better
Really great advice Josh - I often get to that point while exercising where everything inside you is telling you to stop. You have to pull yourself towards yourself and push through.
Always love the content on mindset, always great info 💪🏾
With the looming of a possible dream come true around the corner and the stress of, have I done enough in my weight loss journey to actually obtain this and actually finally be where I am suppose to be....This def hits at the right moment...Def going to keep this close to heart...Thank you sir
Totally what I needed to hear as I slowly recover my second herniated disc. Thanks Josh!
Finally, a SEAL who seems like a genuine dude with a good head on his shoulders, not a toxic ego ...appreciate the post man thanks
Jocko willink is not toxic, check him out.
What he said^^
Thank you SO much for your reply to my pm. Meant a lot to me and I’ll do my very best to stay strong 💪🏻
Josh, I’m a dudette and can apply your advice to everything I do... It sucks that men in this country have so much pressure on them to be competitive, to not allow feelings, etc. Your videos are valuable to everyone, no matter how they identify
Thanks for this awesome advice. Sometimes we forget this specific one and we fall down under the pressure of something which seems to be too heavy whereas it's actually manageble.
Best advice in my opinion was the timing. I often think about things my dad said to me when I was younger and from time to time I have these rear moments when you realize what he was talking about... By the way huge fan from Germany 😁👍
Thank you for this. I really needed this to finish out my last post workout mile on the treadmill today.
Great video & advice! Having a tuff time right now and this puts things in perspective and helped me refocus.
Keep up the great work!!! 🏋🏽♀️💪🏽👊🏽
As JB said that's gonna pass too
Great message Josh! Speaking of our own trials.... Willpower is what I draw upon. I like the "moments of weekness" you spoke of. Im training for a Marathon on the c2 rower. I'll remember this during those "moments". Thanks Buddy!
"bring it in boys, bring it in nice and tight, take a knee" = literally every grunt SNCO ever lol
TRUTH
Facts 😂😂🤣
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Such great advice! Really helps people to make it through tough times! Thanks!Great video!
I just wanna say I really appreciate what you were saying it hit home with me thank you
Truth!
I made it through 30 years of MIL life using that same advice. I came out the other side a better person because of it.
Awesome! You are a hero to me. I know many don't think of themselves as a hero, but I think of our present Military and every veteran as a hero.
Currently training for my first half marathon October 20th and I'm not always waking up on the running days ready to attack but all I think is 1 lap turns into 2 then 3 and pretty damn soon we're done and moving on to the next workout!
Thank you J.B YOU THE MAN
#paytheman
Very good. Speaking style relaxed very personable. One of the best I have heard it's like your listening to a buddy in a relaxed setting. Advice is awesome. More.please.
Great advice " The only easy day was yesterday keep going get passed it"
Sincerely THANK YOU for putting your ass on the line!!! We patriots TRULY APPRECIATE IT!
Thank you Josh! You gave me positive words of strength.
I needed to hear this right now. God bless Josh.
Thank You!!!!!! And God Bless you and your Warrior Brothers.
Hey Josh, I’m Jp, been into crossfit for a while now and I got to say, you’re a huge inspiration. Currently, I’m in graduate school and stuff is pretty hard right now, science just being science lol, but this video really motivated me and made at a perfect time for me. Anyway, thanks for the motivation and keep up the videos!
pain is weakness leaving the body.
DEP Marine slogan, so moto brooo
I’m still currently struggling with pushing myself in the gym. I’m in the middle of the mental prep course and have slacked for a few weeks. Liking the course so far just struggling to get hard back at it. Another great video 👊🏼
Josh, wise words. First time one of these moto videos really clicked with me from my training to my work, working in the merchant marine shit gets lonely, I’ve lost friends to suicide as well as job related injury. Some days are so tough being alone and shits going down at home and there is nothing you can do... your words help. Thanks Bro for your service and everything you do. Watching your channel has made a huge impact in my life.
I had no military time , but I had some hard struggling moments in my life, that I had to go through alone ; I thought more than one time to quit but never did , I tried to find another way, another clue to "survive" and change the things . Thank you forthis motivating video, I'll remeber your words through the futur hard times ( there are always hard tile, tile to tile, in our lifes ;), no ? ) and I'll fight to adapt and overcome, like some military can say . Kee going, keep smiling :) Thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing that man very positive stuff and it does work🤙🤙
Great advice.
Always remember someone is worse off then you.
Thanks JB
Love the videos
Thanks josh,.needed this brother.
This is pure gold
Wow! Great video. I will soon be going to an Academy for Customs and am kind of nervous. But I will remember your good advice. Thanks again!
This is absolutely true, loosing sight of “I’m gonna deal with it, it’s going to pass” and letting a moment beat you down...that split second makes the decision for you that changes your life for the next 2 years. Creating a itch that can’t be properly satisfied, learning from these decisions helps develop you as person. Understanding more what kind of a butterfly effect you have on yourself, now realizing it those decisions make you never...quit...again...no matter the cost
Loved this video. I think self-talk is huge. I’m far from an athlete but I love CrossFit because it takes me to that place every time where I don’t think there is anyway I can do what’s on the board. But every once in a while I succee or come way closer than I thought I could d and it’s the best feeling ever!! I’m going to try your tips!! Thank you for posting and being a bad ass in general lol.
Wow I really needed this, Thanks man
Real talk man, thank you!
Right on! Thanks for the video!
i feel numb all the time and i just keep hustling threw see what tomorrow brings .
Make sure to talk to people and own your emotions
Respect brother, so true! The military can do so much for. I take that with me every day. Greetings a dutch veteran
Loved this type of video! Thanks Josh!
These words are invaluable, truly.
Josh brilliant stuff excellent advice
Excellent work and best of luck to you
Awesome message
You are right. Everyday when I was in airborne school I quit but I would always tell myself "I'll quit tomorrow ". I did that till graduation. I was sent to Fort Bragg after airborne school and lived the Army airborne life (I was brainwashed and wore a high and tight) I learned a lot but also knew I didnt want live my military life that way so I went EOD. Academically it was the hardest thing I have ever done but like you said others have done it and if I failed I was going back to bragg. Now I have been EOD for 14 years and it's a very rewarding job. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us old guys who forget that age is just a number
Definitely a humble dude mission brief at 4:18 gave me a moral boost awesome channel.
You are a good man Josh Bridges.
I needed to hear this today.
Thank you for these
Appreciate the wisdom, thank you
Yes when hit subscribe can't wait to see what you got more super motivating rock-solid watching from Hilo Hawaii
This really helped and currently, I've been dealing with a lot of crap lately, despite the Crossfit competitions I've joined in this year which has been a good way to destress, I've been searching for myself and finding ways to make money after complying my years as a Respiratory Therapist and man was it a struggle. I could go on and on about this but regardless, the lessons you learned can be applied to me and I'll use this as a way to motivate me from all the struggles I've been going through all my life and never quit. Thanks Josh. 🤙🏻
Thank You Joshua, Good Seed words. planted. Harvest Coming.
Thanks I needed that
i think about "when this is done, In 10 minutes I'm gonna be fine!"
Thanks for this Josh and just had a bad setback when it was quit or move forward. I moved forward!
Absolutely in the top tier of CrossFit veterans/legends, someone who, as an ambassador for the sport, would inspire countless people to no end. I don't CrossFit, but I'd pay $20 to attend a presentation/talk. His potential as a 'Life coach' knows no ceiling. As in 'how high can you imagine?'
first time seeing any of your videos, this shits deep and inspirational.