3 Things I wish someone had told me when I joined the Military

[@phunkadelic1159]

If you were popular in High School, then you'll get an extension of that lifestyle in your 20s. Otherwise, if you were not part of the "it" group...then no, you're not missing out on much. 30s is where your life really begins...

[@joshdelgado3589]

Phunk Adelic never thought of it like that, thank you

[@pawkyyy]

thank you

[@robertdeforest9682]

I loved the tree analogy, hadn't thought about life that way before, thanks

[@MrYoonKim]

Thanks for the comment Roberts!

[@danielwu8621]

The tree illustration is very helpful and motivated. I like your videos.

[@DoubleDamageGames]

The last point you made really hit me hard... I've been thinking exactly that way my whole life, that I want to be unique, I want to be my own man, been trying to convince my parents to be on board with me joining the military for a while now..

[@harlemkiid149]

Do what you feel is best for you,but no matter what have a game plan

[@nganthony8646]

+Jonathan Martinez if you really want to join the military, then i'd say go for it. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise.

[@imnotaweebyounormie547]

ikr?? So deep and powerful.

[@KeryKatto]

I leave to boot camp in 2 weeks and I'm so nervous. 5 years on an aircraft carrier. But I feel in the long run, it's worth it.

[@jgbpkoolguys]

is it worth it ?

[@KeryKatto]

Jackson Gasho not sure yet to be honest. Just wish I knew what I was getting myself into when I picked the job I picked.

[@Prodflip1]

I'm leaving soon too as a nuke for 5 years.

[@wartortle577]

KeryKat update?

[@jaimecantu9862]

What happened

[@thebookwaswaybetter2827]

Great advice man, thank you. As a lost 20 year old talking to multiple recruiters this helped a lot.

[@MrYoonKim]

You got it man! I recommend watching Gary V

[@samuelquach9728]

Great inspirational video. Thank you for sharing

[@MrYoonKim]

Thank you!

[@TheDoorsThatWay]

I just want to say this is the most helpful video I have found on the internet to help me with some of the big feels I have been having. A little about why. I have decided to join the Air Force as I am feeling very stuck in my life circumstances and feel like is exactly what I am needing. I have found it hard to grow in the place I am in. I am 31 and swore into BMT a few weeks ago, I ship out in September. I am wrestling with the fact that I won’t be there for when my niece is born.😢 Which I find myself getting in my feelings about almost daily. My mom specifically is very worried about this being the wrong decision for me. So I am doing my best to do as much research in the next 2 months to decide if giving my 30’s away to the Air Force is in fact the best decision for me. Thanks again!

[@rippedj]

A great video i agree the last past about looking back on his life hit home for me thank you!

[@UndyingInferno]

I listen to him speak and it’s words of wisdom that come out.

[@imnotaweebyounormie547]

Soo insightful. Thank you!

[@sabrinaarmas2164]

Great video.

[@TetFeMal]

I need all the strength I could get because I'm joining, and this made me look at it in a different way. A way that is true to me but have not thought about. Having a unique life is important to me.

[@JayDillon-mm6yv]

What a great guy.

[@renzymate6113]

Thank you for this video my friend. I'm about 5 months and a couple days into the Navy. I just recently finished my first week at my first command, coming off of 'leave' vacation back at home. Lately, I've been feeling quite down on myself ever since I got here. I believe it to be 'homesickeness'. I guess it's just hard accepting the fact that I also signed for a five year contract and that I'm so far away from home, family, and friends. All the things that are all too familiar to me. I just miss it. I wake up questioning myself whether this was the right choice or not, almost a sense of depression for missing home, and wanting to have this contract finished as soon as possible. But I share the same ultimate goal with you. To be able to thank God at the end of my lifetime, knowing that I had an amazing and unique life. But this chapter, where I transition into adulthood is really tough in the mind. It's THIS sacrifice that I need in order to reach that ultimate goal. Where I need to learn my independence. Thank you. This video was really great, and I appreciated your shared wisdom. It re-opened motivation within me. It really did. Thank you again shipmate!

[@MrYoonKim]

Hey mate! Yeah man, definitely can relate to the feeling. Let us keep pushing through for our family!

[@pawkyyy]

the last point you made was inspiring. thank you, hope all is well.

[@MrYoonKim]

Thanks man!

[@YoitzMattV]

This video just inspired me, thanks 🙏🏽

[@MrYoonKim]

you got it!

[@beeldi123]

Thanks... great message.

[@MrYoonKim]

you got it grace!

[@imnotaweebyounormie547]

"The best thing in life is to create a unique life" woooww, such a good quote. I think I might quote you in my college essay :) need to remember this lol. I always get depressed for things in my life and people may question the way that I do things. Well at least I'm starting to be true to myself and accept myself for who I am and what I do. This is my elaboration on it, I paused the video and did not listen to your explanation yet. But wow! That hit me dude. Thanks for this video. A very realistic aspect of what you may feel getting into the military.

[@MrYoonKim]

Keep pushing forward!

[@imnotaweebyounormie547]

I will! Thank you!

[@richiakpokli1072]

I thought I was the one...and that felling is more strong by the time my shipping day is soon...two more weeks...you're right...the only goal is to have a unique life...and the unique life is not for ordinary people..

[@todddally768]

Man I'm twenty two and I went through the same exact feeling when I signed my contract just after my 22nd birthday in January I'll be shipping too bootcamp in a month watched all your videos and I sort of question it all also but it still seems like it will be worth it for me and I always told myself I wanted this and I don't want to regret not trying

[@todddally768]

All I have to say is the grass is always greener on the other side I wasted several years saying to myself I wish I knew or had this earlier in my life but hindsight is always 20/20 and who knows maybe you would or would not have had the same gratitude you have now for the things you appreciate

[@MrYoonKim]

+Todd Dally agreed

[@collinpody5113]

leaving June 1st this is a great video

[@imnotaweebyounormie547]

Loved this video!!!!!!!!!! I am 16 and wowww this is sooo helpful. lol. Love you!

[@MrYoonKim]

You got it man!

[@dankdandy]

Is your pfp Seraph of the End?

[@joeygibbs2362]

I threw my early 20's away joining the Army

[@13bcoffee]

True indeed! I was ready to go home that first week in bootcamp. It's hard to believe how pampered my life was before then. You become indepent of your parents and other family members. You get the chance perhaps for the first time in your life to make decisions without their input. They were only 50/50 about my decision to leave for the military.Yes, not everybody can join. Matter of fact the military is harder than ever to get into. Old timers often got accepted with criminal records. Obese people were admitted. Back in the day even low IQ was not a hinderance. But back then the military offered less. Terrible work conditions, jackasses for supervisors and crap pay. That is no longer the case.Most importantly, the military has slowly won the support and respect from the American people. Vietnam had destroyed the public support but it's back.

[@cubanheat3rules100]

Awesome video!

[@MrYoonKim]

Thank you!

[@mr.richards2192]

well on your previous videos you really went into details saying it really wasent what you expected.. i have the choice between CTL or LS or re taking the asvab really wanted a job that can transcend into civilian life and i have a degree in finance

[@NerohEdits]

my contract was 4 years active 4 years reserve.

[@Family__Lee]

Can you make a video of why you chose your mos and your rate?

[@Tyler70897]

Hey I really want to join the Navy! However I need to lose weight in need to burn off 25 lbs of fat. Any tips on what exercises I should do?

[@nickhernandez1001]

Run. Lift weights. Eat healthy. As easy as that

[@MrYoonKim]

+Tyler Harris I personally do not have a lot of knowledge in fitness. What I do recommend you is to associate yourself with very fit people in the gym. Make friends with these people and absorb their lifestyle. Workout and diet.

[@mr.richards2192]

whats the pros and cons of being a LS in the navy logistics specialist

[@MrYoonKim]

+Khalil Richards Can't say, I'm not really doing my job yet.

[@draybush1112]

JustYoon Can you answer now? I signed up to be an LS also

[@dankdandy]

@@draybush1112 what's your opinion on LS now?

[@draybush1112]

@@dankdandy It's pretty awesome so far. I went to shore duty immediately, and just got orders to the USS Boxer.

[@madisonebird]

do you have any other social media?

[@MrYoonKim]

+Madison Bird Yes, but I do not use it much.

[@sookahful]

+Yoon Ho Kim Hey Kim I am a recruit for the Army with a MOS of Automated Logistical Specialist or 92A1. I leave for BCT to Fort Jackson, SC in October 2016 then to Fort Lee, Virginia for my AIT ( Advanced individual Training). I got in as an E-4 because I have a degree in Computer Information Systems and a Masters of Science in Software Engineering. I am 29 years old and I would like to think I am physically well placed to take on the military challenge. My question is, in your experience, do people of my age tend to fair well and their fitness tests and everything associated with bodily challenge requirements? I know its a very dependent question, but any slight insight on that makes me a better prepared recruit for my challenge ahead. Thank you so much.

[@Devyon69]

JustYoon how old are you if you don't mind me asking? I plan on joining when I'm 25.

[@dankdandy]

@@Devyon69 did you end up joining?

[@tagens4993]

your first problem? you joined the Navy! Why the hell anyone would join the navy i do not know; "lets see, I'll most likely be on a ship that will be out to sea for about 6months a pop, when I am off duty I can lay in my bunk and stare at my roomies ass, or I can go outside and look at the ocean", high excitement!!! And as far as your waxing on about somehow "losing" your 20's, while Yoon, you know damned well if you were in Korea-which from your name I'd say your family is from-you would have been drafted with ZERO choices on how you would serve that time.