Jocko's Wife: Hey honey i can't open this pickle jar, can you help m- Jocko: *Have you tried learning jiu-jitsu??*

There used to be this dude in my gym, he was yoked. He’d come in with his reading glasses on and a book, between massive sets he’d sit there and read while resting. Talk about yin and yang, dude balanced both worlds of intellectualism and manliness.

When the military applied for Jocko...he was skeptical at first. But decided to give them a chance.

Summary Points : 1. Be physically strong 2. Do technical skills - regardless expertise, just start, follow how to do 3. Read about world - challenges + solution 4. Follow Tutorials - if you dont have mentors Simplified concept : Read, Study, Do

Step 1. Be your own electrician, learn to do your own electrical work. Step 2. Be your own firefighter, learn to put out electrical fires.

"Be a smart ass guy with a big deadlift" - Jocko Roger that.

“The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools.” - Thucydides

“When you know that you can destroy someone. Then it doesn’t matter. You just think they’re an idiot.”- Jocko

Jocko looks like testosterone if testosterone was a person

Me: Jocko, how can I be a nuclear physicist? Jocko: Do Jiu-Jitsu.

As a widow w/o a man around living out in the country for the past 10 years, I watch UKposts videos. Just yesterday, I changed the oil in my riding mower for the first time and I am 66! Last month, I dropped the deck and thoroughly cleaned it AND put it back together! Saved $180 that I used to spend for annual maintenance. If I can do it, a man can learn. Builds self esteem!

Learning how to fight is a very important skill. It builds an insane amount of confidence. The better boxer and wrestler I became, the less I postured and quieter I became. Ironically, as I got more confident and quieter, the more intimidating I was to loud Alpha males in social settings. They were constantly looking to me for validation. “Right bro? Right bro?” When I spoke to my squad mates on serious matters, my words held more weight because I never wasted words on bullshit or bragging. They were like, “Hey Rod might have a point.” All this came from learning how to fight properly.

I’m 34 with a 5 week old daughter. A year ago I started power lifting to be strong for her and my wife. A year before that I started motorcycling to fulfill a personal goal. 4 years before that when I bought my first house I learned on my own how to fix it and maintain it, I’m still learning. Now Im studying ownership and leadership so I can be a better father, husband, friend, coworker and son for my family and peers. Get after it.

No one: Joe Rogan: have you ever tried DMT? Jocko: have you ever considered Jiu Jitsu?

I relate to this so much. My father died when I was ten. My uncle tried to take me under his wing best he could but I was acting out all the time. He ended up getting murder shortly after I turned 18 and I wandered far from the reservation after that. Very far. I’ve always wanted a father or a positive male role model (mom never remarried or dated). I never had one until recently when I found people like Jocko, Jordan Peterson, even a certain comedian I really related to. I started taking their advice and I can happily say that I’m doing really good now and actually look forward to tomorrow. Hell im looking forward to the day I have a family now really and can be for my son what I never had. I used to want to die real talk. Thanks for all the content Jocko I listen to it on the daily and also, I wake up at 2:45 everyday for the gym before I go to work. Thank you!

I love how a conversation on developing man skills always, without fail, turns in to a Jiu Jitsu love fest with these guys. Bless Jocko and Echo’s hearts.

Self esteem comes with developing skills.

"Do things" - Jocko *applause* (PS: you're not going to be great at it) *standing ovation*

Jocko is all of the Chuck Norris jokes rolled into one, but in real life.

"Do some plumbing" I love it :D It is amazing how some good honest constructive work builds the soul, not even manual labour. Just the act of creating something, standing back and thinking "I did that". The satisfaction that you didn't have to call in a more competent man to do it for you.

No one: Jocko Rogan: Have you tried doing Jiu Jitsu on DMT?

Jocko's pipes burst, so he taught it Jiu Jitsu to defend itself

The part where he talks about getting a book called "how to do plumbing" rings so close to home. So many times I'll do something and a friend will have the same problem down the line. When I suggest they fix it themselves they say they "arent like me, they don't know how to do that stuff..." neither did I, until I went to Google and searched "how to fix...." there's a reason they teach you how to read and follow directions in elementary school.

John Doe: "What's the meaning of life?" Jocko: "Learn JuJitsu"

I studied jujitsu all through highschool and college, took about 10 years to get a black belt. It is the best thing I ever did and I never had to fight someone. Confidence affects everything you do every day.

When you mentioned being embarrassed about not knowing how to do something. A great thing about developing a skill in any area is that as you grow in experience, you find that not knowing something is a big part of learning. Admitting that you don't know something actually becomes a comfortable part of the job. It feels good when I don't know how to do something because it gives me an opportunity to learn something about this area that I didn't before. And you know what? You only don't know something once. As soon as you solve that problem you will know how to solve it for the rest of your life and your toolbox has just become that much more kitted out. So at the end of the day, being ok with not knowing how to do something is a skill in itself.

Damn. I’m in my mid 40s and more and more, I’m grateful that I grew up with the father I have. The man doesn’t have a college degree. He grew up very poor an was one of 6 kids (the 2nd youngest, he was born in ‘42). He doesn’t have a college education. HOWEVER...he was a heavy equipment diesel mechanic for 33 years, a welder (US Navy Certified) at a local shipyard, and can build, fix and troubleshoot just about anything that’s ever been made. And odds are, it’ll be done right and better. As one of 5 kids I grew up doing yard work, and dad would “farm us out” to the neighbors to do their yard work. I helped him fix things since I was 7-fetching wrenches, hammers and “here, Hold this.” Fishing. Hunting. How to tow a trailer. It didn’t make sense at the time, but now? I’ve got skills. I can fix and maintain my home. I can repair my car. I know how to move stuff in and out of houses. Windows, doors, siding, drywall, painting, etc. I know how to build, fix and maintain things. The money I’ve saved and the confidence it builds is immeasurable. Also-my dad was a fighter. Even if he knew he’d lose, he’d make you work for it. Stand your ground, don’t back down. Choose your battles wisely and die on that hill if needed. Let people know when they’ve crossed that line-consequences are a real thing. “ “Be a man;” treat women with respect, be firm but caring with your kids, be kind to the cats and dogs. Respect your elders. Do what needs to be done, and help your neighbors. Stand up for yourself and for those who can’t-and when you see/hear bullshit, you call it out. You don’t gain the skills overnight and odds are, your first attempt is going to take forever and look awful. But, YOU did it and you’ll do it again and you’ll get better and more efficient at it. Much like a muscle, these skills need exercise to get strong. All of this is considered “toxic” by most today and it saddens me.

"Be a smart ass guy with a big dead lift". Love it..

When you stand against someone and you've more skills than him.. you've already conquered at intellectual level Develop skills.

In my line of work I've seen my fair share of "do it yourself electricians" and it's terrifying. Especially when whole families live in such homes. It's good to learn different things, but also good to know your limits. Theres licenses to be had for doing certain kind of jobs and there's reasons for it.

Jocko: “Be a smart ass guy with a huge dead lift” Words of wisdom right there.

The holy trinity of dominance. Intellect, Strength and know-how.

I learned a lot of "man" skills because i wasn't willing to spend money on stuff😂 thankfully i realized my time's worth more

Bully: *tries to take Jocko's lunch money* Jocko: No you Bully: Ok

Jocko brings me peace when I’m stressed. He’s gives the answers men need to move forward.

One of my favorite quotes. " A society that separates its Warriors and Scholars has its thinking done by cowards and fighting done by fools". Be balanced

Many skilled people are willing to teach, but a lot of people don't want to learn. I saved a ton of money helping the plumber install my hot water heater last year. It was in my attic and we hauled it up together. He then showed me how to install it while he worked. I had another guy come to fix the fridge at my mother's house and he straight up told me I could do it myself and then showed me how for free.

*To be the man you got to be the man.*

To hear "I'm not there yet, but I'm working on it" from Jocko Willink is a powerful thing.

Nobody: Jiu Jitsu: have you ever tried Jocko?

Jocko is everyone’s tough uncle. Thank you,Sir.

This is a very real conversation for me. Boxing liberated me in a lot of ways. It teached me so much and gave me new perspectives in a lot of things in life. Combat sports are a great learning tool for "intellectual types", as jocko put it, to get out and live the world. It can actually be the most enlightening experience someone can get, especially if they read philosophy. So many concepts of stoicism, cynicism, taoism, pre-socratic thought get real while training. Doing combat sports is like getting all these teachings in philosophy and squeeze them in a single moment. It will complete an "intellectual type" that lacks purpose.

As an army infantry veteran I took this approach to my life. I didn’t have people teaching me technical skills growing up but I was taught hard work ethics. After my first deployment I realized the more skills you have the more valuable you are to your team. After the army I realized many skills I gained didn’t correlate to civilian life so UKposts and books have been my friend. I’ve learned so many skill sets I’ve been able to do most things alone. Currently been fishing and hunting is my next chapter. If you keep yourself open minded to accepting knowledge you’ll be a life long student. Good stuff men and thanks for the great advice.

Learned how to change my oil last month, and changed a friend's brakes yesterday... as someone who didn't have his license to drive until age 24, and didn't have any confidence that I could ever learn how to work on my car... I'm telling you it's possible. Be humble and ask someone for help. Learn on UKposts. Go out and do it, like Jocko said. You aren't going to learn if you don't go try.

The important thing to remember with training in self-defence like Jiu Jitsu is that it not only gives you confidence to stand up for yourself but others will talk of you and your training telling people not to mess with that guy "cause he does Jiu Jitsu." Bullies go after the weaker ones because they know they are somewhat tougher than them, they will never test their strength against those who know how to defend themselves. But through your confidence in self-defence, it becomes more so your obligation to help those who are preyed on by others; stand up not just for yourself in times of distress but for those who continue to face the bullies just as you did before your training. Jordan Peterson wrote it better saying "learn good by experiencing evil. A bullied boy can mimic his tormentors. But he can also learn from his own abuse that it is wrong to push people around and make their lives miserable." Be the better man. Always. Side Note: I found this wisdom through Michael P. Murphy, a former Navy SEAL, who was known as "The Protector" in his high school for standing up for his fellow classmates who were being bullied.

The embarrassment thing is real. I have felt it, my friends have felt it....and generally, there is no reason for it. Its self imposed. Most of the time the experts at Home Depot, Auto Zone, etc WANT to help and don't see you as "less manly". On the physical strength issue, it reminds me of a line from Act of Valor..." the worst part of growing old is that other men stop seeing you as dangerous "

I absolutely LOVE how these guys literally give the best advice EVER on any subject. Period! Sending y’all love from Kentucky! 💪🏻

I just want to say that this video really hit home for me, I did not grow up with any positive role models. My father was in the picture but was more interested in random snatch than he was raising his son. It took me well into my twenties to realize how poorly prepared for the world I was and until I was almost 30 to stop making excuses and pull my head out of my ass. Now I have grown into a well-rounded man, learning new skills all the time with the example put forth by people like yourselves.

Myamoto Musashi said “the first time is hard. Keep doing it till you master it”

"Read. Study. Do." *Rodger that.*

I don't come to this channel often, but when I do, I am consistently glad I did. Really love even the most mundane of topics covered Jocko. Thanks man! :)

Get ACTION!! Go do things! Awesome advice from Jocko. I myself am one of those who had an absentee father and missed the whole series manhood lessons from him. So what did I do? I went out, picked up boxing, picked up bow hunting, picked up fishing, and with these hobbies came new friends , new social circles, and new women to mingle with and ask out, talk to, date etc. I learned this lesson late, around age 28, but now 2 years later I am seeing the positive results of going out and doing things!

Thank you Jocko, never had a father, no one to teach anything in life, I had too father myself n teach myself things, most was learned the hard way but I go through it. Hearing speak and talk 💯

Apart from self-reliance, it gives you a good feeling deep down inside that makes you feel better knowing that YOU DID IT! It's all in the mind, really.

Its amazing how much I’ve learned about things by simply admitting “I don’t know” be humble and people who know more will usually gladly help.

Thank you for this Jocko & Echo. I NEEDED this. I REALLY needed this. Please dig into more & more of this topic if you can. ALL LUV to both of you!

Beautiful ! Thank you for making this video !

To me a lot of this comes from fear of leaving individuals comfort zones. I had a lot of problems with my comfort zones until I joined the Army and it completely changed me. Great video guys!

Jocko, this message is so powerful and not just physically. Emotionally & psychologically as well. I'm raising 2 teenage boys and you have just galvanized to them why I ask so much of them. Thank you. Terrific podcast, as usual.

The level of Humbleness Jocko & Echo carry, Too Good.

Jiu Jitsu helped me in adult life. I’ll explain… I learned how to relax under pressure, to escape holds calmly, to have strength, and endurance. I didn’t know it at the time, but all those battles with my buddies, prepared me to be a single dad of two daughters for 20 years. To be a Grandpa to 4 kids with my daughters having issues. Of course Christ was the center, but Jiu Jitsu was a gift I learned at a young age, that helped me in ways I never thought. Maybe through a higher power. But it had its purpose.

I think the feminine mindset tends to be based around "who will sit me down and teach me how to.. who will give me..." and in my opinion there is only one "man skill" and that's basic confidence in your ability to face a challenge. You *know* nobody will hold your hand and give you any skills or resources - or at the very least that you will have to go ask/trade or struggle for them in some way. You also know that the process of fighting for information and competence is a large part of the value of the exercise. There's a few reasons I say this - one is just from plainly observing how (competent) men go about things, the other is rooted in observing men's role, treatment and value within society throughout history and to present day. To me, "man" means "hands". For better or worse we are defined by what we *do* (literally or figuratively) with our *own* hands. Even if someone else does it bigger and better what counts is that you took the issue into your own hands. That's my two cents - I haven't listened to Jocko's opinion yet so maybe he'll teach me something new.

I'm amazed! I have some of the Jocko DNA. I wanted Adirondack chairs, bought a book and made some. Wanted bookshelves and bought a book and made some. I now have books on wiring, plumbing and the repair manuals for my car and truck. So many projects look overwhelming until you get started on them. Great advice.

This is actually the mentality I had when first approaching game development. Worked at a software company and showed some colleagues my code on the project's I was working on. They ripped those things apart and i was constantly being shown SIGNIFICANTLY better ways of doing things. But the best part of it was it opened doors into other areas of development and also helped with networking as well. I quite frankly don't have the time to do game development at the moment, but I have been doing front end development (UI/UX, etc.) with a startup company and those fundamentals that were ingrained into me early on (from having looked at it objectively and not taking things personally) have been the saving grace. Moral of the story is 'never be afraid to try thing's before you're "ready to do them."' Because some lessons are best learned in the frying pan.

It doesn’t seem to be the weight lifting and fitness that’s lacking, it’s the ability to fix things. Cars, home repairs, etc. It’s so rare nowadays.. and ATTRACTIVE.

1:00 Hit the nail right on the head. Both my parents are academics. I've run into the same problem. As a young man nobody taught me how/when I should defend myself should the need arise. I was never taught to change a tire or use tools. The male role models in my family lived too far away for me to effectively learn from them. Luckily the internet has taught me a lot of what I need to know.

Build things! Yes Jocko, preach brother. A real man adds to the whole he never takes away.

I enjoy the black and white filter at all times, when I'm in a public place listening and watching I can also glance at what's behind me with ease

Learning to be self reliant, especially around the house, made a clear and drastic change in how I approach every challenge moving forward. Love this podcast 👊🏼

I totally agree with “doing things.” From growing up in a very spicy childhood hood-murdered mom, rape, dad in hooscal, etc etc. I have skill & proud of it! Actually skill! Albeit, oftentimes-most time, it’s slower. I kept at it, until I was proficient. I operate heavy equipment-quite good, as I asked the owner I’d work for free to get taught. I know how to cook, sew, decorate beautiful wedding cakes, properly weed eat, use chain saws, change toilet guts, whatever. UKposts takes away all excuses. Figure it out. Keep at it. Remember-everyone has to learn, doesn’t come out the gate knowing & a black belt. I’m every bit a contender...and I’m a girl. (Older now...still proud!)

9:22 I was listening to this while doing a workout and was actually doing deadlifts … the words being spoken resonate to certain principals I’ve been following or trying to hone in life… great convo

Ohh this hit me in the feely bits. Being given a Lawn tractor that only works half the time started me on my journey to finding skills my parents never taught me.

Things that made me stronger: Jiu Jitsu Learning from my failures and their consequences (like getting choked out in Jiu Jitsu) Shooting (with strong wrists bc Jiu Jitsu) Crushing puss (with a good stroke game/hip grip bc Jiu Jitsu) Watching motivational videos by dudes who did a lot of Jiu Jitsu. This is half a joke half not, but things like martial arts and failure in that lay a strong foundation of discipline. Pushing 21 and graduating the police academy, long road ahead. To all the older dudes, thanks for paving the way. For all my young brothers, let’s fucking get to it.

Confidence doesn't come from knowing how to do things, but the realization that you have the capacity to figure out how to do things. Learning how to learn is the most valuable skill you can develop. It makes you adaptable and feel like you can take on the world as you embrace the feeling of not knowing

„Be a smart ass guy with a big deadlift“ I was laughing so loud sitting here in a train. Cheers from Germany

The Jocko Podcast always has the best content. Thanks.

The only guy who motivated me to wake up at 4:30 am

Build model kits (if it catches your interest).teaches alot of patience, build imagination,paint skills etc,the outcome is rewarding and its a great mental work out

I guess where this part of the podcasts misses is that in being a man, there is some sort of pursuit of excellence or competence. In that pursuit I think is where the growth occurs. The forging of mind that commits to reading everyday, the discipline that compounds from getting up every morning and training whether you feel like it or not. These are things I’m still working on and pursing but I’m at a point know where I am watch something like this and it is not “the answer” for me. I have my own answers as a man but I can appreciate what they are taking about and take from it new ideas perhaps I hadn’t considered before. Great talk man!

I remember seeing Jacko on a viral video (forgot what it was exactly about) and it’s been about a year now, I think. Maybe less. And after diving deeply into self-growth/self-development, this channel popped up. Decided to dive in since I liked the title and saw a familiar face. Currently, I’m on Jacko’s video spree, became a subscriber (trust me, I very rarely find a channel that I subscribe to) and already have heard a few great things that I’ll definitely try to use in actual life encounters (mental, non-physical). Thank you, Jacko.

I just realized that I have a book called "The Illustrated Art of Manliness" that I have been meaning to read but never did. I'll read it now.

I am a woman and had to learn man skills after I had to leave someone years ago. Because I had to "man up." The love of my life died at age 57 in January after an accident. "Cabrones" we were: He was a retired Mexican paratrooper and trained assassin. I've reached a new level of challenges, which is why I'm here. Thanks, Jocko and friends.

Thanks for the video! Been doing a lot of these things - but still feeling insecure because of a big challenge (for me) that I've taken on. After watching I feel reassured that I'm doing the right things and that I just need to stick with it.

Today, day 2 of getting back to running after a big break. No more excuses. Jocko got me going, Goggins got me to lengthen my stride, Uncle Jake got me to huddle running up the hill. I'm working on my house listening to Jocko and Echo. I'm 42, no more excuses. There are mentors everywhere, Lynne Blacks book is sitting in my car, just arrived in the post. And I'm reading the 3rd Warrior Kid book. I got them for my kids, but they are worth reading.

Reading is totally underrated...

"It's good to have good tools." Damn right Jocko. One of the wisest things I've ever been told was "I am too poor to buy cheap tools." Those are words to live by.

Learning martial arts was by far the best thing I ever did in my life to build confidence.

When Jocko was talking about how great of a mentor Hackworth was to him, I wonder if he realizes what a mentor he has been to millions of people.

It shouldn't be understated that almost every man most dude’s can name were the type of dudes who taught in some form or fashion. They knew shit and were self-reliant, yes, but they also taught the people around them. Even if they weren’t great, they still taught what they knew and encouraged others to keep learning. At least this was my personal experience. There’s the humility of learning, bit also the humility of teaching.

Jocko and Echo are my mentors right now.

Love the conversation, thanks guys.

My Dad was a hand surgeon that worked on his own cars, and did his own home repairs. I was blessed. He instilled in me the confidence that I could do stuff myself. Heading out to do the brakes on my truck after this. If you didn't have a Dad like that, start hanging out with guys who are like that. My Sensei in Aikido inspired me to learn to weld.

Great talk. I grew up on a farm, and our father made me and my brothers fix almost everything that broke. And, a lot of stuff broke. He also took us hunting and fishing at very early age. I didn’t appreciate it until a lot later in life. But, I’ve learned other stuff on my own, mostly working on my boats.

Very grateful for the vids. Thank you 🙏

This video got me Started with Jiu-Jitsu/boxing at American top team after watching. Been training for couple months now. “Train Jiu-Jitsu “ Thank you guys!

This is just what I need. I appreciate this a lot!

'When you *know* enough to handle the situation, it's also very tolerable to be able to remove oneself from said situation prior to it 'it' becoming a 'situation' in the 1st place. But, if it's a inescapable situation, you're more aware of what to do also. Win-win. "

What echo said hit the nail on the head. I was book smart and I felt week. I hooked up with my big marine homie who was a judo black belt. He took me down the road of marital arts. It was cool too cause we clicked on being two Kung Fu nerds into comics and manga. But I definitely felt the push back from my more nerdy homies. That being said I don't hear that no more and I even got some of my other homies into the arts. I love it. Getting better everyday.

This was a very good show. Allot of good things and truth (speaking by experience) was shared. Good stuff.

"It's very beneficial to hit it hard." - Check.