Yeah. My AP Euro teacher puts all our homework and stuff out like 2 weeks before so I just sit down and work for hours until it's done, after that it's studying and application of knowledge.
Jocko... After watching this, I implemented it. For the first time in my life, I crushed school. I got expelled from high school for low grades/poor attendance/fighting. Now, taking 18 credits of upper level courses at my new school, I just blew my first semester out of the water with a 4.0. Straight As. I don’t remember ever having one A before. I did this ON TOP OF demobilizing from our deployment during the first month. I did this ON TOP OF volunteering with youth on active orders with 13 hour days for 2 weeks. I did this ON TOP OF staying in shape to prepare for Marine OCS. I glued my butt to my chair, got online, and didn’t leave until my crap was done. 15 hours a day. 7 days a week. All I could think of was the word “Discipline.” It’s the real deal. My confidence is busting through my skin. I will graduate Summa Cum Laude next year. Thank you. “I’m here to win.” *****Edit***** Now, 2.5 semesters after the last post, I’m still at a 4.0. Nothing but A’s. I’m on the Dean’s List and will graduate top of my class in Terrorism Studies/Counterterrorism. 2.5 semesters to go baby.
ZestyLemon oh I’m not dumb, I just find everything more motivating when I use that wording. Just yesterday I CRUSHED cleaning the dishes. Today I am buying new tableware
Because he has a positive mindset. Many people think they are positive, but they are actually just needy; people confuse neediness with positivity. If you have an ACTUAL positive mindset then you will naturally be motivated because all you will see is opportunity everywhere.
1. 1:32 Do everything. Do all the reading, all the assignments. Let that be your job. 2. 2:49 Game Mentality = you will win. Gaining knowledge, better version of yourself. 3. 3:35 Time management. 4. 4:49 Be constant. Make notes (High-light). And use them as flashcards. 5. 5:30 Ask questions. Don't be afraid. 6. 7:55 Be ready for everything. Get into character. 7. 8:30 Pull every piece of knowledge from the teachers. Don't be offensive. 8. 9:00 Build relationships. Personally I think the most important is to be organized (time management). There is time for everything. Don't fool around. When you study, then study. When you workout, then workout. When you rest, then rest. Edit: Time management 1. Get accountability with someone. Get a friend to do the things with you. You can find ways to do it even if there is distance and can't see each other. 2. Find more time by waking up early. How to wake up early: go to sleep early. Make your room as dark as possible, and go to sleep with intention. Make a list of the things you need to do the next day. And before going to sleep go with the intention to wake up the second your alarm clock goes off. The intention Jocko wakes up early: ruclips.net/video/dytkGtCK2Ks/видео.html Other ways to wake up early: ruclips.net/video/NCbiuP2CAqk/видео.html Some people have "highlighted" that highlighting (pun-intended) is actually a pretty terrible way to learn. That is actually true if highlighting is used in and of itself because it is a passive way of learning. But if you use highlighting as Jocko says, to extract the important info without rereading everything then you can use that in flashcards which is the best way to learn because it is active and uses spaced repetition and active recall. If you want to learn more about that then check this link out: ruclips.net/video/ukLnPbIffxE/видео.html
I found The 7 Habits book to be decent. It was a little long winded. I found Jocko's leadership book to be a little more engaging and to the point. I suppose both are decent approaches.
GOOD sleep is critical. Insomnia dogged my academic career, especially since I was unaware it was a problem until towards the end. I was in a perpetual fog. Treating my insomnia made a huge impact. Had I identified and solved the issue, I would have had an easy ride or could have gone to a more advanced program.
@@Gfors85 Doesn't exactly work that way, Jockos not saying this with his military experience, and as Jonny Kim says, you cant just grind through it like you do in military training or combat🤷♂️
33 y/o, fulltime single father of two. Work fulltime firefighter/paramedic, 70 plus hours a week. Current fulltime college student.... GETTING AFTER IT!!!!
As a veteran who went to college and crushed it, I've never heard anyone explain my personal approach so dead on. I treated every test like it was a fight, I worked my ass off and studied and even listened to workout music right before it. Thanks Jocko for being the voice and motivation many of us have lost over time.
Jocko, I’m in high school and taking a college course in pursuit of my dream job. Today I listened to this video on my walk to school. For the first time I willingly annotated an entire chapter, around 65 pages, in the downtime I had within my classes. I got home and took the online test. I had memorized almost every answer.
A lot of truth here. I was a horrible student, until I got to college, then I decided to get after it. The single biggest thing I learned, that is touched on in this video, is time management. If you get time management down, college is a total cake walk.
@@rye-bread5236 Have a set plan. If you have hobbies that you practice/train for, do hw and study first, then do those things. Have a consistent time that you get up in the morning to start the day. It doesn't have to be an insanely early time like 4:00 am, but consistency is key. Also, have an endgame in mind. Knowing the real reason why you're trying to effectively manage your time (stepping stone to a dream job, etc.) provides excellent motivation and helps you hold yourself accountable.
Self discipline. AND THAT is why an extremely large number of kids SHOULD NOT go to school right away. Work 2-5 years. Do something of value. Then, after having matured, made money, learned about life, go to college. Now this is not for everyone. Some kids are ready right away. Good bless them. But Jocko was 27. He was a much more mature adult.
My apologies for a super late response. I watched this video in July of 2019. A month later, I was a Master's in Leadership student at age 47 at a university where my daughter and wife were also enrolled for their undergrad and Doctoral programs, respectively. I'm not a veteran, never served in any capacity and was never a serious student. Chose to be the funny guy throughout my entire education and had a lack of confidence during my undergrad studies 22 years before. I earned a 3.933 GPA and my Master's cohort voted me Top Leadership student. I crushed it by following all the advice, including having extra pens, pencils and batteries for my financial calculator used in Finance and accounting classes and it made me quickly realize this was all a mindset and figuting out the game. Crushed it.
My advice for how to crush college is be ahead. Read ahead in everything. And test yourself. Flash cards are great, but there are a lot of other ways as well. To learn something, you have to test yourself. Also, take advantage of office hours, whether of the TA or the teacher. These can be incredibly helpful. Like, sometimes they will tell you how to get an A. And yes, don't forget about the politics. Dress like the students who get along well with the teachers and act like them, without being too obviously fake. Try to adopt their mentality, without being fake, is what I am trying to say.
From enlisted, to single Mom, to graduating with BS Science, to MEDICAL SCHOOL. Hard transitions? Yes. No excuses. Doing better now in my 30's as a vet and Mom than I did at 18 single with no worries. Wish I had this mentality 15 years ago, would have been awesome...but can't turn back now! GOOOD as always Sir!
Sara Dinnell Great Job Sara, very motivating. keep up the great work, you are like a superwoman! Good to remember people like you whenever I feel sorry for myself.
In math and physics DO NOT RELY ON MEMORIZATION. Know where every equation comes from and practice like you are learning how to play a musical instrument in preparation for the concert hall. Also, do not dismiss classes that do not interest you at first as just a game. You do not know where and when the likes of Kant's categorical imperative which seems so arcane and irrelevant will change your life. If you have to take an art or literature class you do not have to agree with what an author says, but disagreeing or even finding fault with it is how you learn how to think. You are not in college to be indoctrinated in what to think you are there to learn how to think. Still, I wish I had people with your attitude in my math classes because you make me as envious of your professors as a eunuch in a nudist park.
so incredibly true Robert. I struggle through math in returning to college as an older adult. I feared I was possibly too old to learn math, as it did not work the first time when I was younger. The benefit IS being older. And making it happen by finding a way. Constantly adjusting and tweaking and working to find the game plan that is going to get me, not to memorize like you said (I can't any way, my memory seems shot at this point LOL) but to know it, like a instrument like u said. I see it like a new language.
Robert Vincelette I think a quiet implication of what he is saying is that, often, you are what you pretend to be. Pretending to be interested in the course can make you interested in the course.
It is all in looking at the4 problem and asking "What do I need to complete the final step of solving this?" You do not get the instant gratification of it being immediately in the problem, but within the problem you look for where you can get the pieces of the puzzle that you finally assemble into the solution. This comes with practice.
Now I work 60hrs a week, at 45 years old and just started college full time. So many young people have the attitude you express here and goof around, and I'm the fool? No, I'm in this to win this (game).
guess what, it took you 45years to comprehend that, let these youngsters goof around. There is nothing more retarded then old farts looking down on the young generation, just because their midlife crisis kicked in and now they are finally motivated to do something in life. (not saying that u are one of these people, just a little hint)
2:02 - On a deeper philosophy, learn to become better 4:18 - Get ahead of the curve as early as possible 5:32 - Ask questions 6:32 - Ask questions as soon as the understanding train goes off 7:58 - Line up your pencil/pens
Well than stop being a bitch and grind You’re not only disappointing yourself but also your family so STFU and grind. Enlist in the military if you have to get that hardcore discipline
- 5 months later reply to my comment I fuckking failed both semesters because of the language barrier (i had to move to a better country even while not knowing their native language) and the second semester because of online classes. Thank you for the likes
I'm a 19 year old first year of college, received a 2.29 for my first semester, 3.9 second semester. If I hadn't gotten all As I would have lost my scholarship and probably left altogether. It's never too late to turn your shit around.
All throughout high school, I had C's, D's, and F's. I failed three classes. I graduated by the seam of my pants. BUT, I got a 21 on my ACT, so I got into a university anyways. The problem I had in high school was I just didn't care. I wasn't motivated. But when you get in college, it's all on you. You're by yourself in a new environment with a tremendous amount of freedom. My main motivating factor in college is the fact that my mom is paying for it by herself. She relies on me to pass, otherwise she's paying thousands of dollars for nothing. Now I'm fucking CRUSHING it. I have A's and B's in all of my classes and I'm in the honor society. It's fucking simple man, ALL YOU GOTTA DO is pay attention in class, take bad ass notes, do all of your homework and assignments, read the syllabus, study, and don't procrastinate. That's it. I promise you, it feels 1000x better knowing you have all of your shit done. If you do all of that, you're guaranteed to be successful.
Watched this before my fall semester this year after I was just a little above average student in Highschool, I had about a 3.4 cumulative GPA and never received a 4.0. This past semester I went in with the attitude jocko talks about throughout this video and I legitimately tried in every assignment my teachers gave me. In the end I received a 4.0 for my first time ever and it was in my first semester of college. Shoutout jocko, thank you man.
In 2007, I went from a full year of combat operations in Ramadi ending in February, ETSing in June, and starting classes in college in September. It was very, very difficult. I graduated with my bachelors 5 years later. Good luck to those embarking on this task, crush it.
Seeing this video six years ago when it came out, and reading "How to Become a Straight-A Student" were the key factors in getting me a 3.9 GPA for my bachelors in biological sciences. Thank you Jocko and thank you Cal Newport
I like how he says “beat these people”, referring to himself as a military guy and academics as the “other” Academics view eachother the same way, this place is cutthroat as hell if you’re at the top tier of the game
After a tough and unstable year, I decided to drop out of college in february. I felt weak and I wasn’t able to put the effort in that was needed. For the past 6 month, I had the feeling that I was standing still, while in the meantime my high school friends were passing their exams and slowly moving away from me. Now, after reading David Goggins’ book; can’t hurt me and listening to this speech by Jocko, I am the most motivated I’ve ever been. Crushing. Crushing is what I am going to do the upcoming years. I attended to an other study, international studies, and I look forward to put in the maximum work.
As a college student graduating this Friday with a 3.9 GPA...this video is spot on. Looking back I had implemented the bulk to these tips/tricks...Follow these steps and there is no chance of getting a grade lower than a A. Most important thing to me was what Jocko mentioned about making the Professor think that their subject was the most important. As a business student I had no interest in poerty but I made it seem that I wanted to be the next Allan Poe. It also helps reduce any fallout from being too political..or challenging (I learned the hard way) At times its best to keep shut and write that paper agreeing with the Prof stance. At the end of the day you are there for that A that is all.
Bull Investor I would never submit or "agree" with a professor just for the sake of agreeing. Because that way you'll be writing junk. On the other hand if you write a paper with a different perspective from the professor, and you actually believe in your work I guarantee you, you'll have a better paper with a better grade.
I’m so glad I found this when I did. I leave for college for the first time in a couple of days and this just gave me the motivation and the FIRE to crush all my classes. Thank you so much for your knowledge and wisdom Jocko. I’ll be sure to do right it and to do right by me.
I am doing English just like Jocko, and his last point is so true lol. There's some classes that I can't wait to start because they're so informative and rewarding, and others that I groan in (these are usually ones relating to journalism/political theory). I do even better in the ones I don't like because I want to know I can excel at things I don't enjoy.
''A couple things about college and the actual tactics, techniques and procedures to dominate....'' Those should be the first words out of every profs mouth on day 1 of any program.
Unlike most veterans in college, they understand students are there for their own benefit, not to bitch about other students just to make themselves feel better.
Incidentally, Jocko described the profile of an amazing student that is memorable to the teacher and also that makes them feel great about their vocation and choice of work.
I discovered you the other week, you have motivated me to start my own journey of success, I'm 19 and currently working to save up to pay for university to get the degrees needed to join the navy, while at the same time running every day so I can pass the physical and sharpening my numeracy and literacy skills so I can pass the written test. Just by choosing to initiate the mindsets you express in your podcasts I've seen a dramatic change in my attitude day to day, my attentiveness and my interactions with other humans, thank you.
Just to check in, I know no one really cares but I'll write this anyway for my own assurance. I didn't end up joining the navy but I am super close to signing my contract with the British RAF. I pass the aptitude test, passed my selection interview, passed my medical exam and about a week ago I passed my pre-joining fitness test, so after 7 months of hard work, it's finally starting to pay off and I'll be sent to Halton to do my pre recruit training. Life looking up now. Get after it people! Nothing is impossible!
I used most of the techniques you mentioned. In addition, I would record the lecture (while taking hand written notes) then that evening I would replay the tape (I'm dating myself because this was pre-digital recorders) while transcribing my notes onto the computer. I would end up with excellent notes and have listened to the lecture twice, this made for excellent learning.
hey bud...how did you manage to record the record the lectures with the teacher standing that far away and with all that noise in class? Plus did they tell you you shouldn't record? Hope you do well and answer my question! Cheers!!
I just turned 19 and have not served in the military but my first day of college is tomorrow and this was extremely motivational. Thank you to everyone who has served this country
I wish I got this advice when I got out in 1989. I was a nuclear mechanical operator on board fast attack submarines under Reagan. I blew off anything else because I crushed Naval Nuclear Power School and Prototype. Every course I saw as inferior to my attention. I was so wrong and it took so long to recover.
This is great. Too many vets go into college thinking they’re superior to traditional students in every way possible. Socialize with other students, have an open mind. There’s a lot we can learn from them too. Shit I’m ten times the social person I was before I went to college and your sociability and ability to form strong relations gets you far in life
Marine Iraq Vet, in grad school, having a real hard time keeping up with these younger kids. Had my first major slip up this past quarter that may delay my graduation date. Hard seeing a positive from it. Just here seeking motivation to keep hooking and jabbing.
Hey man I hope all is well. I'm 29 going on 30, been in and out throughout the years. I told myself that once I cross that line when i get my degree. The only date that matters, is the date I recieve my degree.
Just started my final semester for my undergrad last week and this is exactly what I needed to hear. Wish I heard this back in 2012 when I first got home and jump straight into five courses.
Just when Jocko mentioned time management, it almost blew my mind. Since I'm currently in law school, I can't believe how true that is. Thank you Jocko.
Jocko, Just got outta the Army a couple months ago & I watched this video at least once a week after going back to school for my degree. Long story short, finished college a semester early. Perfect 4.0, Summa Cum Laude & got my degree in Health Sciences. Thank you for everything. Can’t tell you how much this video meant to me 🤙🏾
Really solid advice. If you do these things and put in the time you'll get good results. One of the best attitudes I got for studying was: treat university as your full-time job. If you're not putting in 35-40 hours/ week studying you're not taking it seriously BECAUSE that's what you're giving up to be there: the chance to have a full-time job now.
So true on all of this. I did 7 years of college, and still tutor university students now as a side job. I'm constantly emphasizing to students to treat college as their full-time job - and to always take steps to get ahead of the game. Read up on the lecture material (and even watch other lectures on RUclips) before going to your own professor's lecture. That way you already know the language, and you can use the lecture to clear up the fine details - rather than being completely lost and missing crucial details while it comes at you at lightning speed while it's your first time hearing it. Get ahead of the professors and come prepared, and you will win. At the very least you'll be way ahead of the student crowd around you, which guarantees you're going to pass.
I was never in the military but I’m in college currently and think these tips will help me succeed in college. Thank you Jocko for the tips and thank you for your service. Thank you to all who served for your service
I went to college after 3 years in the 82nd. I barely got out of high school, but DOMINATED in college. I loved seeing the defeated looks on the kids faces when the "old man" had the highest grades on tests and in the class. I also worked 30 hours a week, got my pilots license and married the best girl in the world a week after graduation. This strategy works! Crush it!
Jocko's like the older brother you LOOK up to. Would love for him to teach me a few things, hell he could even help me with my ADHD. I know he could. The short time i was in the Navy, it helped me to a large degree.
Jocko, you might not see this but it has to be said. I am one of those college students that blew things off. In middle school I was diligent, and in High School, bad habits started to kick in. Other things became more important, to the point of which I felt physically ill at my level of effort. I kept digging myself in a hole. I didn't even feel like I deserved the grade that I got and when I took my awards I didn't feel as if I had earned them because I wasn't doing my full potential. Fast forward to college, the first semester I aced it, and then it tanked because I became so overwhelmed. Second-year is here and it feels like I am walking on knives because of how out of control things seem. You reminded me of my mentality when I was younger, where discipline and control was the key thing in my life where I didn't need to be told what to do and where I never procrastinated and did things early and could walk up on the stage and take my honour roll with a smile on my face and feel proud of my achievement of pushing through. Thank you, for spreading this message, it inspires us who need it the most.
I’m currently in the Navy and love these podcasts. Super informative and have helped me a lot through my career. Much like a father I never had, keep it up jocko!
I simply love your mindset, your approach to every single part of life! I'm trying to implement some of your advices and step up from being silly depressed piece of human being! And I'm gonna tell you, so far so good! You're literally life changer for me Keep up with great work! Greetings from Poland!
I just started my masters and I’ve already established myself as the one that asks the most questions. Totally taking the rest of your advice throughout the program. 😂
This is how I crushed college as a veteran (BA: 3.5, MA: 3.9 and enroute to beginning a funded Phd), treat it as a year round job. A. The summer is for preparing for the following year. Read for fun and sign up for classes which track with your reading. Stack the deck in your favor. Are you interested in Vietnam...read books on Vietnam...and sign up for a class on Vietnam. Got a thesis course in the fall? Start your research in the summer. B. *Go to every class* Class is formation...you better not miss it. Its no small thing. Distinguish yourself against those lesser mammals called classmates and it'll payoff when the prof determines a participation grade. C. Participate in every course, and don't be afraid to go against the grain. Most people are sheep and are terrified of taking a position opposite of the herd or the professor. Use that courage you once had fighting terrorists to prepare your arguments for intellectual battle.
@6:13 to be fair, there are a lot professors who refuse to answer questions during class time and hit you with “if you have questions come to office hours” and ignore your raised hand
I heard from one of my instructors once, that displaying uncertainty can feel like a big deal for most people (no one wants to look dumb), but in truth it will usually show off that you're interested and actually get you the attention that you need to succeed in that class. I've had bad teachers, who would seriously grill you out in front of class because they either did not understand your question or they didn't teach something properly and didn't want to be bothered. Don't let those guys stop you. Finish this game, and finish it well. It WILL translate to your later years. What you do with your responsibilities now builds up the character and behaviors you will have tomorrow.
My first two years of college were tough. I put in a lot of effort but wasn't seeing the results. I changed the way I approached learning and it changed everything. I quit trying to memorize everything and worked towards understanding what and why things were happening in my subjects. I also spent hours talking to my professors and that cleared many misconceptions I had. Finding people who you can study with and help you understand the material also helps tremendously. College can and is tough, but if you put in effort and figure out how you learn you can graduate knowing you can actually apply your degree effectively.
I’m not military but I’m definitely hearing this man’s words and I believe it. Too many people do it just for the degree and to have fun. It definitely isn’t worth it to me.
I have been blessed with the opportunity to go to college with my parents paying for most of my tuition. I often think about how I've slacked off in so many classes, and I start to feel guilty about it. Now in my Junior year after reevaluating my life, i'm getting far better grades, and have full intention of making the best out of myself.
i just came here after I dominated and crushed everybody else in my toughest exam for architecture and engineering (Building Physics 3). I got the best percentage (90,3%) and therefore the highest grade. this was my last exam. when i was lazy before the exam i came here and heard joko and then later goggings speaking and that really motivated me bad. thank you for that.
My advice, pay attention in class. So many people in my classes were on their phones or just zoned out during class. If you treat class like a personal conversation between the professor and you, you'll do so much better in the course. It worked for me at least. Everytime I tell people this they act like an a douche though lol It is just true though, people think they are paying attention but they are just focused on writing or note taking or just thinking about anything else.
College and/or University always matters because for achieving a degree which you need to choose to be an important person to be a graduate which you need to embrace the suck of reality and Crush College!!!!!! Jocko Willink crushed it⚔️⚖️⚓️⚓️⚓️🔱🔱🔱⚜️⚜️⚜️.
I almost got expelled from high school and barely graduated. 1st time in college it took me 6 years to graduate with my BA. I was a complete mess, took nothing serious, and ended up an alcoholic. I went back to college 7 years later for a career change, and charged it head on. I asked and answered questions, used the professors’s office hours, had my work finished ahead of time, and also tutored freshman writers at times. It felt good to be on point! Man, the younger students thought I was such a nerd, but I didn’t care because they weren’t part of my plan. Mind you I was also working full time at nights. The end result? A 3.8 GPA and a solid career path! Do the work now and you will be rewarded.
Jocko, this couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. I’m going to start college again this January after being out of school for 5 years. It’s such an intimidating task. Thanks bro.
Thank you. After highschool I went to basic and ait. I felt like I was in my place, finally happy with what I was doing. Then I was back in college 4 weeks after I got out of training. I admit I had the wrong mindset in my classes. When I was given writing assignments I thought “ wtf do I need this for, I could have went enlisted and be making money right now”. But over the summer I’ve gotten time to think and read books like extreme ownership. This summer I have achieved my physical and money goals. My discipline has sky rocketed and I get up at 4 and workout and work then study something after work. I’m going to college to become an officer. My specific goal is infantry officer.
The biggest mistake I see my peers do is they don’t answer instructors when they ask questions to the class. Participation makes a whole grade difference. If you are sitting at a B but you are active everyday in class. Your instructor will notice and most likely give you the nudge to get an A. I am a 4.0 student. I’m not smart, I just work hard. Like Jocko said, college is a game. Really, life is a game. The choices you need to make are right in front of you to be successful.
I really enjoyed this episode, simply because I personally struggled through college. Similar to the point you made around the 8 minute mark of siting in the front row and raising your hand to get the teachers attention to re-explain what you don't understand... I found it much more helpful to write down what I didn't understand, and than really utilizing the professors office hours to get a better understanding of the concepts in a more one on one setting. Just a different approach that is just as effective
Ok this video is straight to the point and very refreshing a lot of the thing you talked about are 100% percent true and guest what i am one of the "kids", and i admit that i fucking failed in this semester for fall 2016 it is hard to admit because of what you said about the ego that everyone has. The thing is that i didn't not care enough in this semester and flop because i got lazy and didn't have the time management that i need it. I realize that i do not have the self disciple to care and accomplish my goal. I had enough time to complete my work and opportunities to improve my self and i didn't. Now my advantage that i had with my financial aid is out of the window. It is smash to pieces and i want to change and seriously considering to join the military. I need time to think about this because enlisting is a huge commitment and I want to give my all. I first watch you Jocko in a video about self defense and later i watch the joe rogan podcast that you where in and i became i fan and now i just finish listening to your first podcast in Itunes and reflecting in what im going to do in my life.
Ex infantry, 1 week out from starting university. This is exactly the pep talk i needed. Thankyou Jocko! Time to get after the new mission and dominate!
My friend and I switched from infantry in the 82nd to EOD. With that kind of reclass, if you fail you go back to your old MOS. Once you tell the 82nd you're leaving, don't dare look back. That pushed us both through. I kept that same mentality when I got out to go to college: if I fuck it up, I'll probably have to go back into the Army.
14 years teaching at a university (PL, not US - different system) - part time job, but still. Jocko, your part about questions? I would LOVE to have you in the room. And most of the teachers who haven't completely burned out yet would as well. FFS, ASK!!!! I don't care that I have to rewind 5 minutes, I'm paid by the hour anyway. But every time I see that someone actually GOT IT - that's a nice dose of satisfaction flowing as hormones in my bloodstream. Students don't ask. They sit there and think "how can I get through this one easy". And then you have that one person, who is actually trying to keep up with you (event though you're not really speeding that much, it was probably just a single burst). Amazing feedback - you now know that you have to rethink how you explain that part. Great lab setting for the teacher - you get to try to explain this differently... and again... and yeah, this one worked! Next time I'll explain it this way! I just got better as a teacher, I would never manage that without your feedback! And most importantly - chances are you are not that special. You probably lost track at about the same point 80% of the group did. But the rest of those students are willing to just sit there and pretend they understand. You're not. You noticed that there was a difficult jump in my lecture and made sure you understood it. You just helped many others. They probably don't care. I somehow still do. 15 minutes later, you are all beyond helping - even if you ask, you won't understand my answers. You are too far off track. ASK. QUESTIONS. They do not make you seem stupid, definitely not to me. This isn't kindergarten, the things you learn here are supposed to be hard. Make sure you understand them. Or learn it the hard way in your own life, as you wish. I have years of experience in teaching, what is the chance the people you meet at work will be better at explaining? And (this one is not universal of course, but I'm writing about myself) - I've been doing this thing professionally for years outside of university. I recruit people like you in my other job. I actually do know what you need to get by. Why do you think you do, when you haven't worked in this field... ever? Give me that feedback. You will not regret it. You might with some other teachers, but I think that's the minority. Help me help you. And if you're actually paying? Credit or cash, whatever? If you're not asking questions when you get lost... What the hell are you doing with your money?
And one more thing, about the last part - remember that you never know where a crucial piece of knowledge will come from. I know I've learned a few very interesting things, very useful in different contexts, from otherwise useless classes. Listen to it all, show interest, make the teacher care about teaching you. If nothing useful materializes - fine, forget it a month later. But you may be surprised. They may have something very useful in store for people who listen.
Having homework done way early is the best feeling ever
Yeah. My AP Euro teacher puts all our homework and stuff out like 2 weeks before so I just sit down and work for hours until it's done, after that it's studying and application of knowledge.
Honestly
Also learning everything one month prior to the exams 😎
I swear
Yesssssss
Jocko...
After watching this, I implemented it. For the first time in my life, I crushed school. I got expelled from high school for low grades/poor attendance/fighting.
Now, taking 18 credits of upper level courses at my new school, I just blew my first semester out of the water with a 4.0. Straight As. I don’t remember ever having one A before.
I did this ON TOP OF demobilizing from our deployment during the first month.
I did this ON TOP OF volunteering with youth on active orders with 13 hour days for 2 weeks.
I did this ON TOP OF staying in shape to prepare for Marine OCS.
I glued my butt to my chair, got online, and didn’t leave until my crap was done. 15 hours a day. 7 days a week. All I could think of was the word “Discipline.” It’s the real deal.
My confidence is busting through my skin.
I will graduate Summa Cum Laude next year.
Thank you.
“I’m here to win.”
*****Edit*****
Now, 2.5 semesters after the last post, I’m still at a 4.0. Nothing but A’s. I’m on the Dean’s List and will graduate top of my class in Terrorism Studies/Counterterrorism. 2.5 semesters to go baby.
Amen...
Sounds awesome
Cool story
Jocko didn’t do it ,you did
what was your major
Jocko tricking meatheads into studying by saying "crush" and "dominate" every other sentence.
loool
ZestyLemon I am that meat head
@@50shekels whatever it takes brother
ZestyLemon oh I’m not dumb, I just find everything more motivating when I use that wording. Just yesterday I CRUSHED cleaning the dishes. Today I am buying new tableware
facts
why does jock make everything worth doing
It's either everything matters or nothing matters. Watch some of Dr. Jordan Peterson's videos too.
Because he's a fucking savage. ✔️
Individual Blend right
Because he has a positive mindset. Many people think they are positive, but they are actually just needy; people confuse neediness with positivity. If you have an ACTUAL positive mindset then you will naturally be motivated because all you will see is opportunity everywhere.
Because life is worth living
1. 1:32 Do everything. Do all the reading, all the assignments. Let that be your job.
2. 2:49 Game Mentality = you will win. Gaining knowledge, better version of yourself.
3. 3:35 Time management.
4. 4:49 Be constant. Make notes (High-light). And use them as flashcards.
5. 5:30 Ask questions. Don't be afraid.
6. 7:55 Be ready for everything. Get into character.
7. 8:30 Pull every piece of knowledge from the teachers. Don't be offensive.
8. 9:00 Build relationships.
Personally I think the most important is to be organized (time management). There is time for everything. Don't fool around. When you study, then study. When you workout, then workout. When you rest, then rest.
Edit:
Time management
1. Get accountability with someone. Get a friend to do the things with you. You can find ways to do it even if there is distance and can't see each other.
2. Find more time by waking up early. How to wake up early: go to sleep early. Make your room as dark as possible, and go to sleep with intention. Make a list of the things you need to do the next day. And before going to sleep go with the intention to wake up the second your alarm clock goes off.
The intention Jocko wakes up early: ruclips.net/video/dytkGtCK2Ks/видео.html
Other ways to wake up early: ruclips.net/video/NCbiuP2CAqk/видео.html
Some people have "highlighted" that highlighting (pun-intended) is actually a pretty terrible way to learn. That is actually true if highlighting is used in and of itself because it is a passive way of learning. But if you use highlighting as Jocko says, to extract the important info without rereading everything then you can use that in flashcards which is the best way to learn because it is active and uses spaced repetition and active recall.
If you want to learn more about that then check this link out: ruclips.net/video/ukLnPbIffxE/видео.html
Table of Contents guys like you make RUclips a better place. Thanks.
Any time management resources?
@@ProxyAuthenticationRequired sweet i have that, never got around to reading it. Ty
I found The 7 Habits book to be decent. It was a little long winded. I found Jocko's leadership book to be a little more engaging and to the point. I suppose both are decent approaches.
GOOD sleep is critical. Insomnia dogged my academic career, especially since I was unaware it was a problem until towards the end. I was in a perpetual fog. Treating my insomnia made a huge impact. Had I identified and solved the issue, I would have had an easy ride or could have gone to a more advanced program.
Others : College crush
Jocko: Crush college
I am a college professor, and this is absolutely the best advice to college students I have seen!
same.concur
maybe you need some military motivators in College then? :)
Just don't highlight
@@Gfors85 Doesn't exactly work that way, Jockos not saying this with his military experience, and as Jonny Kim says, you cant just grind through it like you do in military training or combat🤷♂️
@@kevinzhang3313 why not? it worked for me? :)
33 y/o, fulltime single father of two. Work fulltime firefighter/paramedic, 70 plus hours a week. Current fulltime college student.... GETTING AFTER IT!!!!
Keep grinding Hard Champ.
Nice, do firefighters get payed a lot? I want to be one in the future.
🥇
You sir inspire me 💯💯💯
@@fresnofiahman8999 if you want money do computers.
As a veteran who went to college and crushed it, I've never heard anyone explain my personal approach so dead on. I treated every test like it was a fight, I worked my ass off and studied and even listened to workout music right before it. Thanks Jocko for being the voice and motivation many of us have lost over time.
"Meaning of life isn't happiness but rather development of character in the face of suffering" - JP
I would agree with this statement but the fact that most people me included aim for happiness is the real problem
Jocko, I’m in high school and taking a college course in pursuit of my dream job. Today I listened to this video on my walk to school. For the first time I willingly annotated an entire chapter, around 65 pages, in the downtime I had within my classes. I got home and took the online test. I had memorized almost every answer.
Thank you Jocko for your advice, and you aiding in my first steps towards more efficient and effective reading comprehension.
A lot of truth here. I was a horrible student, until I got to college, then I decided to get after it. The single biggest thing I learned, that is touched on in this video, is time management. If you get time management down, college is a total cake walk.
ThePband Exactly, time management is where the rubber meets the road. Good for you and keep up the great work.
How does one learn time management?
@@rye-bread5236 Have a set plan. If you have hobbies that you practice/train for, do hw and study first, then do those things. Have a consistent time that you get up in the morning to start the day. It doesn't have to be an insanely early time like 4:00 am, but consistency is key. Also, have an endgame in mind. Knowing the real reason why you're trying to effectively manage your time (stepping stone to a dream job, etc.) provides excellent motivation and helps you hold yourself accountable.
Well it also depends on what youre studying, some things are harder than others.
@@Max-me9ol *cries in engineering*
"Pull every piece of knowledge from them and then go beyond" gold advice wish someone told me this in college 10 years ago
He was an english major. Going beyond in english literature? Worthless in my opinion. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't crush it.
"Oh, you don't think I'm smart? Let's check out the GPA homeboy" HAHA. ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS.
2018 somebody is boosting about GPA... lol... I ll take the engineer...
Logan Miles
Yeah, let’s look at your GPA. However, we need to compare which classes we’ve taken as well.
@@bucsfan2565 I'm just trying to picture one of these 18 year old kids going up to Jocko's face trying to tell him he's an idiot. Lol
My gpa is 2.3 and I have no idea what college to apply to my choices are limited😓
Self discipline.
AND THAT is why an extremely large number of kids SHOULD NOT go to school right away. Work 2-5 years. Do something of value. Then, after having matured, made money, learned about life, go to college.
Now this is not for everyone. Some kids are ready right away. Good bless them. But Jocko was 27. He was a much more mature adult.
Jocko was really 27 when he went in.
My apologies for a super late response. I watched this video in July of 2019. A month later, I was a Master's in Leadership student at age 47 at a university where my daughter and wife were also enrolled for their undergrad and Doctoral programs, respectively. I'm not a veteran, never served in any capacity and was never a serious student. Chose to be the funny guy throughout my entire education and had a lack of confidence during my undergrad studies 22 years before. I earned a 3.933 GPA and my Master's cohort voted me Top Leadership student. I crushed it by following all the advice, including having extra pens, pencils and batteries for my financial calculator used in Finance and accounting classes and it made me quickly realize this was all a mindset and figuting out the game. Crushed it.
My advice for how to crush college is be ahead. Read ahead in everything. And test yourself. Flash cards are great, but there are a lot of other ways as well. To learn something, you have to test yourself. Also, take advantage of office hours, whether of the TA or the teacher. These can be incredibly helpful. Like, sometimes they will tell you how to get an A. And yes, don't forget about the politics. Dress like the students who get along well with the teachers and act like them, without being too obviously fake. Try to adopt their mentality, without being fake, is what I am trying to say.
Lil Scotchy Great Tips!
From enlisted, to single Mom, to graduating with BS Science, to MEDICAL SCHOOL. Hard transitions? Yes. No excuses. Doing better now in my 30's as a vet and Mom than I did at 18 single with no worries. Wish I had this mentality 15 years ago, would have been awesome...but can't turn back now! GOOOD as always Sir!
Sara Dinnell what are you pursuing?
Sara Dinnell Great Job Sara, very motivating. keep up the great work, you are like a superwoman! Good to remember people like you whenever I feel sorry for myself.
Sara Dinnell bad ass Sara! Congrats
Sara Dinnel Congratulations!! That's amazing!
BS science? Bull Shit Science?
In math and physics DO NOT RELY ON MEMORIZATION. Know where every equation comes from and practice like you are learning how to play a musical instrument in preparation for the concert hall. Also, do not dismiss classes that do not interest you at first as just a game. You do not know where and when the likes of Kant's categorical imperative which seems so arcane and irrelevant will change your life. If you have to take an art or literature class you do not have to agree with what an author says, but disagreeing or even finding fault with it is how you learn how to think. You are not in college to be indoctrinated in what to think you are there to learn how to think.
Still, I wish I had people with your attitude in my math classes because you make me as envious of your professors as a eunuch in a nudist park.
Rightly said.
Yeah some teachers even can make you hate a subject.
so incredibly true Robert. I struggle through math in returning to college as an older adult. I feared I was possibly too old to learn math, as it did not work the first time when I was younger. The benefit IS being older. And making it happen by finding a way. Constantly adjusting and tweaking and working to find the game plan that is going to get me, not to memorize like you said (I can't any way, my memory seems shot at this point LOL) but to know it, like a instrument like u said. I see it like a new language.
Robert Vincelette I think a quiet implication of what he is saying is that, often, you are what you pretend to be. Pretending to be interested in the course can make you interested in the course.
It is all in looking at the4 problem and asking "What do I need to complete the final step of solving this?" You do not get the instant gratification of it being immediately in the problem, but within the problem you look for where you can get the pieces of the puzzle that you finally assemble into the solution. This comes with practice.
That's what I did. Age 27-31 I crushed college. Great stuff, Jocko, as always.
I know it's been 3 years but what did you major in?
I fucked up first year and I'm crushing second year. I'm trying to keep it going :D. I failed out of highschool too but I knew I was never dumb.
@@Dyl_Cam damn same thing I did, shitted on 1st sem, as a result 2nd got affected too due to covid. Now tryna reclaim all what's mine. Stay hard.
Now I work 60hrs a week, at 45 years old and just started college full time. So many young people have the attitude you express here and goof around, and I'm the fool? No, I'm in this to win this (game).
Very inspirational, Jenni. Keep up the good work!
YOU are crushing it, Jenni!
Good luck to you Jenni! It's never too late to start over.
My ex did this. She kicked ass. You got this.
guess what, it took you 45years to comprehend that, let these youngsters goof around.
There is nothing more retarded then old farts looking down on the young generation, just because their midlife crisis kicked in and now they are finally motivated to do something in life. (not saying that u are one of these people, just a little hint)
2:02 - On a deeper philosophy, learn to become better
4:18 - Get ahead of the curve as early as possible
5:32 - Ask questions
6:32 - Ask questions as soon as the understanding train goes off
7:58 - Line up your pencil/pens
Can confirm. I'm not doing well in college [not] because I'm stupid but because I lack the self-discipline.
Well than stop being a bitch and grind You’re not only disappointing yourself but also your family so STFU and grind. Enlist in the military if you have to get that hardcore discipline
@@AlexWondo lol I always cringe whenever you keyboard warrior soy boys say dumb shit like this
Just ADude military gay
@@AlexWondo Shut yo bitch ass up.
Just ADude easier said than fuckin done. You talkin a lot of shit that you probably don’t practice or do
Jocko : " Be ahead of the curve . "
Mechanical Engineering : " I don't think that's gonna happen ... smh "
Just finished my junior year of mechanical engineering so I feel your pain.
Just finished junior year of chemical engineering, I feel you guys
Well I'm gonna be taking engineering physics next year and my brain is way past broken now idk which reference frame it will be in the next year
- 5 months later reply to my comment
I fuckking failed both semesters because of the language barrier (i had to move to a better country even while not knowing their native language) and the second semester because of online classes.
Thank you for the likes
@@daviddajic1450 I bet you had a problem integrating (even if it was a language one).
I'm a 19 year old first year of college, received a 2.29 for my first semester, 3.9 second semester. If I hadn't gotten all As I would have lost my scholarship and probably left altogether. It's never too late to turn your shit around.
Your not a soldier in the military, your a soldier in life bro, your a fucking samurai. Inspirational.
All throughout high school, I had C's, D's, and F's. I failed three classes. I graduated by the seam of my pants. BUT, I got a 21 on my ACT, so I got into a university anyways. The problem I had in high school was I just didn't care. I wasn't motivated. But when you get in college, it's all on you. You're by yourself in a new environment with a tremendous amount of freedom. My main motivating factor in college is the fact that my mom is paying for it by herself. She relies on me to pass, otherwise she's paying thousands of dollars for nothing. Now I'm fucking CRUSHING it. I have A's and B's in all of my classes and I'm in the honor society. It's fucking simple man, ALL YOU GOTTA DO is pay attention in class, take bad ass notes, do all of your homework and assignments, read the syllabus, study, and don't procrastinate. That's it. I promise you, it feels 1000x better knowing you have all of your shit done. If you do all of that, you're guaranteed to be successful.
Alright
I'm happy for you, man.
Keep crushing it.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Clay Allison thanks, bro.
Problem is people aren't dumb, they're just lazy
Watched this before my fall semester this year after I was just a little above average student in Highschool, I had about a 3.4 cumulative GPA and never received a 4.0. This past semester I went in with the attitude jocko talks about throughout this video and I legitimately tried in every assignment my teachers gave me. In the end I received a 4.0 for my first time ever and it was in my first semester of college. Shoutout jocko, thank you man.
In 2007, I went from a full year of combat operations in Ramadi ending in February, ETSing in June, and starting classes in college in September. It was very, very difficult. I graduated with my bachelors 5 years later. Good luck to those embarking on this task, crush it.
Seeing this video six years ago when it came out, and reading "How to Become a Straight-A Student" were the key factors in getting me a 3.9 GPA for my bachelors in biological sciences. Thank you Jocko and thank you Cal Newport
I love the mentality of how the challenges he faces are a battle, definitely going to implementing this mindset from now on.
The Boogeyman has nightmares that Jocko is under HIS bed. Hardcore. I dig it!
+Misha no he killed someone with a tooth pick lol
Aubrey Curtis LoL Nice!!
@@MikhailDjabbarov jocko killed someone just by intimidating them
But he's too afraid to check.
4 years late, but Dean 'The Boogeyman' Lister is one of the few that is both familiar and unafraid of Jocko :D
I like how he says “beat these people”, referring to himself as a military guy and academics as the “other”
Academics view eachother the same way, this place is cutthroat as hell if you’re at the top tier of the game
After a tough and unstable year, I decided to drop out of college in february. I felt weak and I wasn’t able to put the effort in that was needed. For the past 6 month, I had the feeling that I was standing still, while in the meantime my high school friends were passing their exams and slowly moving away from me. Now, after reading David Goggins’ book; can’t hurt me and listening to this speech by Jocko, I am the most motivated I’ve ever been. Crushing. Crushing is what I am going to do the upcoming years. I attended to an other study, international studies, and I look forward to put in the maximum work.
Do it!
I feel u man! I am stuck at a school I don't wana be at. I am starting to listen to Goggins
Update, Friend?
As a college student graduating this Friday with a 3.9 GPA...this video is spot on. Looking back I had implemented the bulk to these tips/tricks...Follow these steps and there is no chance of getting a grade lower than a A. Most important thing to me was what Jocko mentioned about making the Professor think that their subject was the most important. As a business student I had no interest in poerty but I made it seem that I wanted to be the next Allan Poe. It also helps reduce any fallout from being too political..or challenging (I learned the hard way) At times its best to keep shut and write that paper agreeing with the Prof stance. At the end of the day you are there for that A that is all.
Allan Poe? Really? where did you go, ASU?
Why not a 4.5
Bull Investor I would never submit or "agree" with a professor just for the sake of agreeing. Because that way you'll be writing junk. On the other hand if you write a paper with a different perspective from the professor, and you actually believe in your work I guarantee you, you'll have a better paper with a better grade.
Bean SquadReflex you are funny!!! Well done Sir
@@realatf1955 because he he doesnt know when to use a or an
I’m so glad I found this when I did. I leave for college for the first time in a couple of days and this just gave me the motivation and the FIRE to crush all my classes. Thank you so much for your knowledge and wisdom Jocko. I’ll be sure to do right it and to do right by me.
I am doing English just like Jocko, and his last point is so true lol. There's some classes that I can't wait to start because they're so informative and rewarding, and others that I groan in (these are usually ones relating to journalism/political theory). I do even better in the ones I don't like because I want to know I can excel at things I don't enjoy.
Crush everything you do.
That's the mentality.
''A couple things about college and the actual tactics, techniques and procedures to dominate....'' Those should be the first words out of every profs mouth on day 1 of any program.
darealness514 Jocko literally said that line a second or two after I read your comment.
3:06 perfectly in sync with my reading of this comment
@@d.staten1958 you are my spirit brother
Unlike most veterans in college, they understand students are there for their own benefit, not to bitch about other students just to make themselves feel better.
Incidentally, Jocko described the profile of an amazing student that is memorable to the teacher and also that makes them feel great about their vocation and choice of work.
I discovered you the other week, you have motivated me to start my own journey of success, I'm 19 and currently working to save up to pay for university to get the degrees needed to join the navy, while at the same time running every day so I can pass the physical and sharpening my numeracy and literacy skills so I can pass the written test. Just by choosing to initiate the mindsets you express in your podcasts I've seen a dramatic change in my attitude day to day, my attentiveness and my interactions with other humans, thank you.
dskirby Lucky you
Just to check in, I know no one really cares but I'll write this anyway for my own assurance. I didn't end up joining the navy but I am super close to signing my contract with the British RAF. I pass the aptitude test, passed my selection interview, passed my medical exam and about a week ago I passed my pre-joining fitness test, so after 7 months of hard work, it's finally starting to pay off and I'll be sent to Halton to do my pre recruit training. Life looking up now. Get after it people! Nothing is impossible!
+dskirby passed*
+dskirby RAF is royal air Force right? and good for you I hope you get signed in and don't fail out of boot camp.
james Grant yeah that's the one, thanks. My thought are with you also!
I used most of the techniques you mentioned. In addition, I would record the lecture (while taking hand written notes) then that evening I would replay the tape (I'm dating myself because this was pre-digital recorders) while transcribing my notes onto the computer. I would end up with excellent notes and have listened to the lecture twice, this made for excellent learning.
hey bud...how did you manage to record the record the lectures with the teacher standing that far away and with all that noise in class? Plus did they tell you you shouldn't record? Hope you do well and answer my question! Cheers!!
I just turned 19 and have not served in the military but my first day of college is tomorrow and this was extremely motivational. Thank you to everyone who has served this country
I wish I got this advice when I got out in 1989. I was a nuclear mechanical operator on board fast attack submarines under Reagan. I blew off anything else because I crushed Naval Nuclear Power School and Prototype. Every course I saw as inferior to my attention. I was so wrong and it took so long to recover.
This is great. Too many vets go into college thinking they’re superior to traditional students in every way possible. Socialize with other students, have an open mind. There’s a lot we can learn from them too. Shit I’m ten times the social person I was before I went to college and your sociability and ability to form strong relations gets you far in life
Marine Iraq Vet, in grad school, having a real hard time keeping up with these younger kids. Had my first major slip up this past quarter that may delay my graduation date. Hard seeing a positive from it. Just here seeking motivation to keep hooking and jabbing.
Hey man I hope all is well. I'm 29 going on 30, been in and out throughout the years. I told myself that once I cross that line when i get my degree. The only date that matters, is the date I recieve my degree.
What happened?
Just started my final semester for my undergrad last week and this is exactly what I needed to hear. Wish I heard this back in 2012 when I first got home and jump straight into five courses.
Just when Jocko mentioned time management, it almost blew my mind. Since I'm currently in law school, I can't believe how true that is. Thank you Jocko.
I love how he’s giving the same advice teachers and lecturers usually do but he’s actually charismatic so I might just implement it
Jocko,
Just got outta the Army a couple months ago & I watched this video at least once a week after going back to school for my degree. Long story short, finished college a semester early. Perfect 4.0, Summa Cum Laude & got my degree in Health Sciences. Thank you for everything. Can’t tell you how much this video meant to me 🤙🏾
Really solid advice. If you do these things and put in the time you'll get good results. One of the best attitudes I got for studying was: treat university as your full-time job. If you're not putting in 35-40 hours/ week studying you're not taking it seriously BECAUSE that's what you're giving up to be there: the chance to have a full-time job now.
So true on all of this. I did 7 years of college, and still tutor university students now as a side job. I'm constantly emphasizing to students to treat college as their full-time job - and to always take steps to get ahead of the game. Read up on the lecture material (and even watch other lectures on RUclips) before going to your own professor's lecture. That way you already know the language, and you can use the lecture to clear up the fine details - rather than being completely lost and missing crucial details while it comes at you at lightning speed while it's your first time hearing it. Get ahead of the professors and come prepared, and you will win. At the very least you'll be way ahead of the student crowd around you, which guarantees you're going to pass.
Did this in college myself! Asking questions is important!!! Don’t worry about your ego! Be/have self discipline.
I was never in the military but I’m in college currently and think these tips will help me succeed in college. Thank you Jocko for the tips and thank you for your service. Thank you to all who served for your service
I completed MY BS in organizational development and MS in leadership just this way. 3.83 GPA. Great advice Jocko!
“If you’re a veteran, you’re representing ALL OF US”
Marine Vet.: *profusely resisting craving of crayon*
I went to college after 3 years in the 82nd. I barely got out of high school, but DOMINATED in college. I loved seeing the defeated looks on the kids faces when the "old man" had the highest grades on tests and in the class. I also worked 30 hours a week, got my pilots license and married the best girl in the world a week after graduation. This strategy works! Crush it!
Jocko's like the older brother you LOOK up to. Would love for him to teach me a few things, hell he could even help me with my ADHD. I know he could. The short time i was in the Navy, it helped me to a large degree.
Omg Jocko gives me motivation to study. He makes it seem like just another operation on the battlefield.
Jocko, you might not see this but it has to be said. I am one of those college students that blew things off. In middle school I was diligent, and in High School, bad habits started to kick in. Other things became more important, to the point of which I felt physically ill at my level of effort. I kept digging myself in a hole. I didn't even feel like I deserved the grade that I got and when I took my awards I didn't feel as if I had earned them because I wasn't doing my full potential. Fast forward to college, the first semester I aced it, and then it tanked because I became so overwhelmed. Second-year is here and it feels like I am walking on knives because of how out of control things seem.
You reminded me of my mentality when I was younger, where discipline and control was the key thing in my life where I didn't need to be told what to do and where I never procrastinated and did things early and could walk up on the stage and take my honour roll with a smile on my face and feel proud of my achievement of pushing through. Thank you, for spreading this message, it inspires us who need it the most.
I’m currently in the Navy and love these podcasts. Super informative and have helped me a lot through my career. Much like a father I never had, keep it up jocko!
Jocko might be my favorite person ever. This video is gold
I listen to this everyday. I need a new career and going back to college. Thank you Jocko for the lesson and I will implement this mindset
I listen to it very often as well. It has the most practical advice in it for dominating in college and it is super motivating.
Easily one of my favorite! Thanks to whoever requested and thanks Echo!
Thanks Echo!
I simply love your mindset, your approach to every single part of life!
I'm trying to implement some of your advices and step up from being silly depressed piece of human being!
And I'm gonna tell you, so far so good! You're literally life changer for me
Keep up with great work!
Greetings from Poland!
In grad school now with only 5 courses left. Air Force Veteran here representing and needed some words of wisdom and some motivation. Thanks John😉
I just started my masters and I’ve already established myself as the one that asks the most questions. Totally taking the rest of your advice throughout the program. 😂
I'm getting my bachelors degree in advanced materials engineering next week because of this.
This is how I crushed college as a veteran (BA: 3.5, MA: 3.9 and enroute to beginning a funded Phd), treat it as a year round job.
A. The summer is for preparing for the following year. Read for fun and sign up for classes which track with your reading. Stack the deck in your favor. Are you interested in Vietnam...read books on Vietnam...and sign up for a class on Vietnam. Got a thesis course in the fall? Start your research in the summer.
B. *Go to every class* Class is formation...you better not miss it. Its no small thing. Distinguish yourself against those lesser mammals called classmates and it'll payoff when the prof determines a participation grade.
C. Participate in every course, and don't be afraid to go against the grain. Most people are sheep and are terrified of taking a position opposite of the herd or the professor. Use that courage you once had fighting terrorists to prepare your arguments for intellectual battle.
@6:13 to be fair, there are a lot professors who refuse to answer questions during class time and hit you with “if you have questions come to office hours” and ignore your raised hand
I heard from one of my instructors once, that displaying uncertainty can feel like a big deal for most people (no one wants to look dumb), but in truth it will usually show off that you're interested and actually get you the attention that you need to succeed in that class. I've had bad teachers, who would seriously grill you out in front of class because they either did not understand your question or they didn't teach something properly and didn't want to be bothered. Don't let those guys stop you. Finish this game, and finish it well. It WILL translate to your later years. What you do with your responsibilities now builds up the character and behaviors you will have tomorrow.
Jocko's solution for all problems. Crush them all.
My first two years of college were tough. I put in a lot of effort but wasn't seeing the results. I changed the way I approached learning and it changed everything. I quit trying to memorize everything and worked towards understanding what and why things were happening in my subjects. I also spent hours talking to my professors and that cleared many misconceptions I had. Finding people who you can study with and help you understand the material also helps tremendously. College can and is tough, but if you put in effort and figure out how you learn you can graduate knowing you can actually apply your degree effectively.
Started my first two courses today. I'm active still and saw the assignments list and completely melted. Then I remembered Jockos take on college.
This was absolutely wonderful!!!!!! AWESOME AND HELPFULLY FOR US EXMILITARY GUYS.
I’m not military but I’m definitely hearing this man’s words and I believe it. Too many people do it just for the degree and to have fun. It definitely isn’t worth it to me.
I have been blessed with the opportunity to go to college with my parents paying for most of my tuition. I often think about how I've slacked off in so many classes, and I start to feel guilty about it. Now in my Junior year after reevaluating my life, i'm getting far better grades, and have full intention of making the best out of myself.
i just came here after I dominated and crushed everybody else in my toughest exam for architecture and engineering (Building Physics 3). I got the best percentage (90,3%) and therefore the highest grade. this was my last exam. when i was lazy before the exam i came here and heard joko and then later goggings speaking and that really motivated me bad. thank you for that.
My advice, pay attention in class. So many people in my classes were on their phones or just zoned out during class. If you treat class like a personal conversation between the professor and you, you'll do so much better in the course. It worked for me at least. Everytime I tell people this they act like an a douche though lol It is just true though, people think they are paying attention but they are just focused on writing or note taking or just thinking about anything else.
College and/or University always matters because for achieving a degree which you need to choose to be an important person to be a graduate which you need to embrace the suck of reality and Crush College!!!!!! Jocko Willink crushed it⚔️⚖️⚓️⚓️⚓️🔱🔱🔱⚜️⚜️⚜️.
You make it sound so simple.
No excuses.
Maximum accountability.
Dominate.
I almost got expelled from high school and barely graduated. 1st time in college it took me 6 years to graduate with my BA. I was a complete mess, took nothing serious, and ended up an alcoholic. I went back to college 7 years later for a career change, and charged it head on. I asked and answered questions, used the professors’s office hours, had my work finished ahead of time, and also tutored freshman writers at times. It felt good to be on point! Man, the younger students thought I was such a nerd, but I didn’t care because they weren’t part of my plan. Mind you I was also working full time at nights. The end result? A 3.8 GPA and a solid career path! Do the work now and you will be rewarded.
You just motivated me as a freshman going into university haha
Jocko, this couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. I’m going to start college again this January after being out of school for 5 years. It’s such an intimidating task. Thanks bro.
Thank you. After highschool I went to basic and ait. I felt like I was in my place, finally happy with what I was doing. Then I was back in college 4 weeks after I got out of training. I admit I had the wrong mindset in my classes. When I was given writing assignments I thought “ wtf do I need this for, I could have went enlisted and be making money right now”. But over the summer I’ve gotten time to think and read books like extreme ownership. This summer I have achieved my physical and money goals. My discipline has sky rocketed and I get up at 4 and workout and work then study something after work.
I’m going to college to become an officer. My specific goal is infantry officer.
The biggest mistake I see my peers do is they don’t answer instructors when they ask questions to the class. Participation makes a whole grade difference. If you are sitting at a B but you are active everyday in class. Your instructor will notice and most likely give you the nudge to get an A. I am a 4.0 student. I’m not smart, I just work hard. Like Jocko said, college is a game. Really, life is a game. The choices you need to make are right in front of you to be successful.
I really enjoyed this episode, simply because I personally struggled through college. Similar to the point you made around the 8 minute mark of siting in the front row and raising your hand to get the teachers attention to re-explain what you don't understand... I found it much more helpful to write down what I didn't understand, and than really utilizing the professors office hours to get a better understanding of the concepts in a more one on one setting. Just a different approach that is just as effective
Think I just got high of internet content
I wish that I had heard of Jocko when I was in college. Now as a professional, I get after it every day. Thanks, Jocko.
In undergrad they will NOT teach you everything but you will learn the basics of time management and you have to learn how to "think" on your own.
Ok this video is straight to the point and very refreshing a lot of the thing you talked about are 100% percent true and guest what i am one of the "kids", and i admit that i fucking failed in this semester for fall 2016 it is hard to admit because of what you said about the ego that everyone has. The thing is that i didn't not care enough in this semester and flop because i got lazy and didn't have the time management that i need it. I realize that i do not have the self disciple to care and accomplish my goal. I had enough time to complete my work and opportunities to improve my self and i didn't. Now my advantage that i had with my financial aid is out of the window. It is smash to pieces and i want to change and seriously considering to join the military. I need time to think about this because enlisting is a huge commitment and I want to give my all. I first watch you Jocko in a video about self defense and later i watch the joe rogan podcast that you where in and i became i fan and now i just finish listening to your first podcast in Itunes and reflecting in what im going to do in my life.
I love watching this at certain points in the semester for accountability.
This video is a good re-motivator for those weeks of burn out in the middle of the semester.
I overloaded my courses and finished a 4yr degree in 3.5yrs and graduated with first class honors.
Good shit
thats awesome homie
i think i watched this like 15 times over my semester - works every time
Ex infantry, 1 week out from starting university. This is exactly the pep talk i needed. Thankyou Jocko! Time to get after the new mission and dominate!
You are good at suffering and not bitching about it. You minus as well suffer and not bitch about something that will greatly benefit you. Good luck.
Does anyone else come back and watch this for motivation every semester? It's still the best thing to watch to get me to study when I don't want to.
Fr I’ve listened to this video about 7 different times over the last year and a half
Oh man i love his podcast
My friend and I switched from infantry in the 82nd to EOD. With that kind of reclass, if you fail you go back to your old MOS. Once you tell the 82nd you're leaving, don't dare look back. That pushed us both through. I kept that same mentality when I got out to go to college: if I fuck it up, I'll probably have to go back into the Army.
14 years teaching at a university (PL, not US - different system) - part time job, but still. Jocko, your part about questions? I would LOVE to have you in the room. And most of the teachers who haven't completely burned out yet would as well.
FFS, ASK!!!! I don't care that I have to rewind 5 minutes, I'm paid by the hour anyway. But every time I see that someone actually GOT IT - that's a nice dose of satisfaction flowing as hormones in my bloodstream. Students don't ask. They sit there and think "how can I get through this one easy". And then you have that one person, who is actually trying to keep up with you (event though you're not really speeding that much, it was probably just a single burst). Amazing feedback - you now know that you have to rethink how you explain that part. Great lab setting for the teacher - you get to try to explain this differently... and again... and yeah, this one worked! Next time I'll explain it this way! I just got better as a teacher, I would never manage that without your feedback!
And most importantly - chances are you are not that special. You probably lost track at about the same point 80% of the group did. But the rest of those students are willing to just sit there and pretend they understand. You're not. You noticed that there was a difficult jump in my lecture and made sure you understood it. You just helped many others. They probably don't care. I somehow still do. 15 minutes later, you are all beyond helping - even if you ask, you won't understand my answers. You are too far off track.
ASK. QUESTIONS. They do not make you seem stupid, definitely not to me. This isn't kindergarten, the things you learn here are supposed to be hard. Make sure you understand them. Or learn it the hard way in your own life, as you wish. I have years of experience in teaching, what is the chance the people you meet at work will be better at explaining? And (this one is not universal of course, but I'm writing about myself) - I've been doing this thing professionally for years outside of university. I recruit people like you in my other job. I actually do know what you need to get by. Why do you think you do, when you haven't worked in this field... ever?
Give me that feedback. You will not regret it. You might with some other teachers, but I think that's the minority. Help me help you.
And if you're actually paying? Credit or cash, whatever? If you're not asking questions when you get lost... What the hell are you doing with your money?
And one more thing, about the last part - remember that you never know where a crucial piece of knowledge will come from. I know I've learned a few very interesting things, very useful in different contexts, from otherwise useless classes. Listen to it all, show interest, make the teacher care about teaching you. If nothing useful materializes - fine, forget it a month later. But you may be surprised. They may have something very useful in store for people who listen.
“If I have a downed pencil it won’t cost me a single letter” 😂 I love Jocko ☺️
"I'm here to win... I'm not going to miss one word."