How an immigrant farmworker beat the odds to become a NASA astronaut

[@juben679]

Nobody's going to talk about how hard his father worked to support his children. RESPECT

[@THESLlCK]

@John Doe facts

[@franciscogerardohernandezr4788]

Moms and dads that settle down and break a sweat for their kids, staying away from "bachelor syndrome", are the MVPs of society.

[@Juliorios-z2d]

I mean... He did have his children work on the fields. Im sure the money they made went to the household. Would you make your 10 year old work in the fields?

[@forever_nocturne4146]

@@Juliorios-z2d Not everyone is born into a cozy life. The great thing about this is that at a young age they were able to work hard for what they have and want, obviously it stuck with them and are successful because of it. Children now a days feel entitled to everything because their parents give them everything and dont understand how to work for what they want.

[@boliviandimples]

@John Doe It wouldn't be out of wedlock if the males would practice self control, respect women over their selfish needs & desires, had children with whom they actually married, became good husband's and father's (not every other weekend ones), males who actually sacrificed for their families, so the problem still falls on the males! It's still males to blame!

[@samanthacastillo9033]

This is so cool. A whole Mexican astronaut who started off picking fruit. As a hispanic i’m so proud. 🥺

[@fyoutube2539]

You should attend one of his speeches. Super inspiring, he says to copy what your idol has done and you can do it to, like becoming an astronaut.

[@samjohnson2801]

Being hispanic is chingon but it would a whole lot better if you were Mexican

[@thizzfox]

he was probably an affirmative action hire or the higher ups did it for PR reasons

[@isabdi04]

@@thizzfox he had all the right degrees etc, plus he was declined 11times so it wasnt any of those

[@adrianalainez8499]

A Native American from the continent of America. The people already here before 1492 whose descendants speak a European language called Spanish. Hispanic is a European term for people from the Iberian peninsula. When Africans only speak English they don't stop being African and all of a sudden become British or Britanic? No. So Native Americans don't stop being Americans just because they only speak a European language imposed on their ancestors. This is how others impose an identity on other people and make them feel they are foreigners in theit own land. They're not Hispanic. They are Native Americans who speak Spanish. From Alaska to Chile Native Americans speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and millions still speak American languages like Nahuatl, Quechua, Aymara, Navajo and others. They are all still Americans regardless of language.

[@molopez619]

His dads validation took him “to the moon and back” the gift of being a father.

[@1kaaa]

GME

[@girldisappearing6129]

Took 12 years, rejected 11 times and he didn't give up!?! Wow! I really needed to hear his message! Such an inspiration! Pa'lante mi gente!

[@Donut6975]

The fact that his dad instantly responded with encouragement regardless of how difficult to achieve his sons dreams were really speaks to his character

[@edub9930]

The first step is believing

[@marlenelaravillegas]

Exactly

[@ahmedmonjid5696]

7

[@MarioMartinez-zk2wk]

My dad would've said your fucking crazy kid .🤣

[@phyllisjabeo1663]

@@marlenelaravillegas aye 6 tok

[@adhynugroho9424]

Applied 12 times.... rejected 11 times. Damn... that's persistence. Everything about this story is heartwarming.

[@PLAYAWORLDRecords]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3KqlIGkipZshck

[@km55611]

Like those numbers aren't made up

[@km55611]

@Will Gee well, believe it is, cuz it is fake. Look up nasa admittedly saying they cant get humans beyond "LEO - Low Earth Orbit" , they openly say this, yet we went to the "moon" when we had inferior technology. Its all laughable.

[@chawk6201]

@@km55611 Oh boy. You people.

[@marijblack]

@@km55611 why do you believe the things you do?

[@rileyglennwatters]

He started at dirt, went to space and chose to come back to earth and live on a farm. How beautiful is that.

[@CoercedJab]

Low earth orbit

[@rileyglennwatters]

@@CoercedJab 🙄

[@KaptainKKD]

like Captain Picard lol

[@LakesideTrey]

@@CoercedJab Past the Karman Line, still in space.

[@ricmadara1893]

Sounds like he’s living the thanos life

[@rickyreyes1371]

Growing up with Mexican immigrant parents who were working in agriculture I definitely shed a tear over this. Proud of you bro ! 💯✊🏽

[@god-la-7wins-verdad-942]

You crying because y’all haven’t achieved something great I know that feeling 📈

[@rickyreyes1371]

@@god-la-7wins-verdad-942 its definitely inspriring to young Mexican American boys and girls.

[@TheChronozShow]

​​@@god-la-7wins-verdad-942what a dumb ass comment congratulations you achieved nothing but 4 followers.

[@DreDredel3]

I felt very encouraged & can identify with him. Lesson learned, persistence, discipline & love will pay off one result at a time.

[@MontagZoso]

I’m so proud too! Viva La Raza! ❤

[@Mikeyfromtheblock1]

this man is someone to look up to. so much we can learn from him.

[@ItzjoshyVQ_37]

My dad told me anything is possible if u work ur ass off

[@2Saucyx]

@@concealedace6454 That's what the lazy say, the one's who don't want you to unleash your full potential as a human.

[@cowboys4life702]

FARM WORKERS UNITE, HUELGA BIRD!!

[@Brandon_Y.]

@@ItzjoshyVQ_37 stfu Yamato. We all know you’re the weakest jounin

[@PLAYAWORLDRecords]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3KqlIGkipZshck

[@elizehs]

What an inspiration...at 10 years old all it took was his dad’s validation “I believe you can do it” to stick to his dreams and pursue them. Then the support of his teachers and loved ones thru out his journey....It really takes a village to raise our kids.

[@Alaskanman]

All western families and communities can use this kind of support

[@jamescarlin569]

Yup I love that saying, it takes a village...I think we as a ppl are steering away from that, I think the media n government are pursuing an agenda that makes us all MORE dependent

[@HashknightGaming]

@@jamescarlin569 You could be dependent on a ventilator....

[@Alaskanman]

@@jamescarlin569 That’s the craziness I can’t understand, they think they’re our parents or gods. While I do understand it, I have to put myself in the shoes of sociopathic draconian evil people and it makes me sick that humans are capable of such evil

[@jamescarlin569]

@@HashknightGaming wtf you talking about... the fake corna virus statistics?

[@legendarybelt]

People looking down on him while he be looking down on them from space. Edit: This comment session has become a MAGA vs the other grp (not from US, sry). Honestly, quite fun to watch US people fight with each other when most of them aren't actually natives (American Indians).

[@blessedbythebest1003]

Wowww....😲

[@RubiMercuri]

Who's looking down on him?

[@never2354]

@@RubiMercuri MAGACULT45

[@never2354]

BIG FACTS!

[@2003.ex3]

@@RubiMercuri maga people

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

Imagine how many kids' dreams would be fulfilled if their parents gave encouraging words like Jose's father. It only takes a few words to fuel a kids determination

[@johancarrillo4150]

It’s a huge problem in latin American culture. We are always told that our ideas or dreams are not worthy.

[@adancespedes6545]

I'm sure the movie will inspire millions. It's amazing!

[@c1h2r3i4s56987]

its a human problem, im white american, same thing happened to me as my grandfather did to my momther. Which is " No Nah, I think you are better suited for this random thing you have no attachment to"@@johancarrillo4150 or " ehhh im not sure thats right for you" or sarcastic " well GL with that"

[@diegoe.4639]

Fr. 😢

[@ClassicCarCustodians]

Imagine how many super smart people like him there are out there, never being able to be given the chance to do these amazing things. Instead they are stuck picking food in fields. Add to that all the poor kids around the world never given any chances. I gather there will be millions of super brains out there being wasted. Humanity’s loss.

[@donneone]

Yes indeed, or stuck in between at border detention facilities. Hopefully that will change under Biden-Harris.

[@pyramidion5911]

I would imagine not many at all.

[@ClassicCarCustodians]

@@pyramidion5911 you are WRONG!!!! Imagine all the homeless kids on the beaches of Brazil, or in the fileds in Africa, or Bangladesh or many poor countries, India etc... millions of super brains out there never given the chance to explore their possibilites. Humanity’s loss.

[@pyramidion5911]

@@ClassicCarCustodians lol you do a lot of imagining.

[@ClassicCarCustodians]

@@pyramidion5911 so you apparently think only white people are intelligent then. You’re the one imagining too much.

[@nataligarcia2356]

I follow his daughter on Tik tok she’s so proud of her dad. She shares his stories there. Good for him.

[@fruitrollup2790]

@@santoryu2753 Did you not hear him say he was tweeting in space? Smh.

[@lxvor8225]

I follow her too! Love seeing them on my fyp

[@estebanbalitang5860]

Link pls

[@sickgameplay13]

Stop using Tik Tok

[@emzywillrich7243]

He wrote a great book about his life. I highly recommend it.

[@jacobunofficial1146]

What's the name?

[@fish7860]

@@jacobunofficial1146 "Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut"

[@jacobunofficial1146]

@@fish7860 thanks

[@Cerebrosity]

Thanks for the recommend, I love biographies...I'll check it out!

[@fatimarivas8660]

Yes I read it !!! It’s a great book ! 💯 I recommend .

[@daleblue22]

I'm 44 and came here from Brasil, worked on aviation industry for 10 years, got laid off from work then father passed away now pandemic and unemployed. While at home taking care of my autistic child which is 17. Now I'm working on getting my A&P license. I guess life is not that hard. Wish me luck. Gracias.

[@silvergirl8581]

I believe you can do it!!!!! Good luck!!!🍀

[@luyzqint3760]

Buena suerte!.✌️

[@starburst2448]

Good luck.

[@tonyalake6793]

You've got this!!! And you ROCK👏👏👏👏👏

[@daleblue22]

@@silvergirl8581 thanks you.

[@elborrach6829]

He’s been a hero, without farm workers, we will all starve. Of course he deserves this opportunity. It’s sad that not everyone can see it.

[@asiandynasty7478]

pfffttt....there are tons of americans looking for low skill jobs like this...what an exaggeration...it's sad that you cant see it...HAHAHAHA

[@elborrach6829]

@@asiandynasty7478 then you will starve

[@asiandynasty7478]

@@elborrach6829 pfffttt...as I said, there are tons of americans lining up to take his job...both in the farm and in NASA...

[@alexandersinclair]

@@asiandynasty7478 The problem is that Americans are not lining up for those jobs on the farm.

[@shrayesraman5192]

@@asiandynasty7478 What american is willing to work that job? Almost all are too entitled to do such back breaking work! We rely on people like him to run this country!

[@NoCapMarcelo]

I’m Mexican and listening to his story made me extremely proud

[@GamingforNostalgiaForFun]

Ya there not much Mexican s as astronauts he probably the first he made history I wouldn't doubt it ya but IAM happy for him God bless him n his family

[@stimulatedgains8647]

Racist

[@soumadip_banerjee]

@tommy aronson Yeah, u go back to where u came from! No one is an immigrant in a land which was stolen n snatched from the natives!

[@ketchupkey9599]

@@stimulatedgains8647 How

[@13_cmi]

Hi there Mexican and listening to his story made me extremely proud. Is that your full name or just the first? Either way that's a huge name.

[@karlaeskarzega7333]

As a Latina women this brings joy and tears to my eyes. So proud 🥲✊

[@stn7172]

So basically he's another actor

[@stimulatedgains8647]

Racist

[@mrcrowleyoz]

@@stn7172 what have you done? Waste oxygen?

[@Gary109]

Amigo illegal. OOHHSSIITT

[@Gary109]

Amigo illegal. OOHHSSIITT

[@babyblue7798]

I love his humility! He went to the moon and yet kept his feet grounded! Bravo! Felicidades Jose!

[@lxvor8225]

Love that "went to the moon yet kept his feet grounded" 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@toddkobell4441]

I don't think he went to the moon, but to the international space station

[@militarymatters685]

He did not go the moon

[@staywoke1090]

To the people that say he didn't go to the moon...it was a metaphor. Smh

[@BondJFK]

@@staywoke1090 You should be careful when using such metaphor in space related videos

[@ninagolgi3132]

This is such a beautiful story, it makes you want to try again. Yes, the Mexican American community should be super proud, but honestly all of humanity is proud of this family.

[@jorgebarajas5231]

I’ve been working since 14 in New Jersey Picking blueberries 🫐 I never got my childhood I wanted but looking back I’m glad I did

[@dougaholinurgurl6251]

Best comment.

[@esahb9567]

Can't agree more Nina, he represents us all when he's out there in space

[@Student0Toucher]

They are Americans not Mexicans anymore they belong to this nation

[@stephenbrand5661]

@@Student0Toucher Nobody said they were anything other than Mexican Americans. No need to argue about which country they "belong" to.

[@MissCarolyn04]

"Sure rejection doesn't feel good...but if you prepare yourself you come back stronger..." This is the story of my life. We can't take rejection personally. We gotta extract the lessons from it, keep emotionally controlled. And come back better because of those lessons we learned to do the things we LOVED in the first place

[@johndough201]

Carol, a lot of kids nowdays can't handle what you're talking about. This guy is a great example to everyone

[@suryasingh9738]

@@johndough201 What are you trying to say exactly?

[@johndough201]

@@suryasingh9738 What part didn't you comprehend?

[@suryasingh9738]

@@johndough201 About a lot of kids nowadays.

[@haye702]

On Friday I got an email regarding a job I applied to work as a junior doctor..I messed up the interview and someone else got the job. I was disappointed and somewhat still feel the Same way.But your comment really uplifted my mood.Thank you

[@anabelreyes4198]

He’s an inspiration for us Mexican Americans

[@antonyramirez1937]

this b pic is stuck in 2009

[@BaronFeydRautha]

American Why do you need to make that distinction? You are an American who happens to have Mexican ancestry. Just like black Americans. They are Americans who just happen to be black. Just like me. I'm an American who happens to have Slavic ancestry. I'm not trying to tell you who you are, even if it seems like it. I'm just confused as to why so many people say things like that. I'm "fill in the blank" American. I understand wanting to have a connection with your heritage, I get that part. I just don't get why making that distinction. Do you mind explaining it to me? I genuinely want to know. I feel that making that distinction is partly to blame for the "us vs them" crap going on in this country. Almost like it gives people the excuse to dehumanize their fellow Americans. I would really appreciate it if you took the time to explain to me why it's important. Thank you in advance.

[@AJ-pc9gu]

an inspiration to everyone if you ask me

[@AlexisSanchez-qs8vf]

@Ramon Lopez dude really wrote a whole speech.

[@BaronFeydRautha]

@Ramon Lopez I understand that. I'm curious to why even bother making that distinction in the first place? I'm not a Russian American. I'm an American that has Russian genetics. I don't call myself a Russian American because I am not. I am an American. That's what I was getting at. I understand genetics and ethnicity.

[@urielmendoza5243]

As the son of Mexican immigrant parents this motivates me so much. I one day wish to be a doctor maybe a surgeon and the first of the family to ever even try to do something like that. He motivated me so much when I first heard about him & when I become a doctor I too hope to motivate other first generation Mexican Americans to follow their dreams no matter how hard it may seem.

[@MarMore13]

🙌👌

[@Aliiii831]

Hey, you got this. Don’t give up on your dreams and study very hard. Don’t let anyone, any grade, etc ever tell you or convince you otherwise. Your parents will be proud 🤝

[@JimChair-zx4lu]

Be like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant when there team leaves the gym after a training session the two best in the world they stay in the gym and they keep training. That’s why there tge best.

[@adelaibarra4806]

SEÑOR JOSE, es usted un gran orgullo para todos los Latinos especialmente los Mexicanos, lo felicito por su perseverancia y valor es usted un gran ejemplo para todos los migrantes..so proud of you Sr Jose , I watch the movie I cry , laugh and feel good to see that you fulfill your dream.💕

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Sique palante. Quedate siempre con gente positiva

[@joehernandez3269]

God bless you hermano. We're proud of you. You bring hope to so many brother..

[@Dopeboi_93]

Word up 🇲🇽💯💪🏽

[@drewkuttz3679]

Yes sir! 🇺🇸🇲🇽

[@cortez_d3352]

💚🤍❤️

[@aurora9252]

3:18 Of course it's a black male and a white female. They'll never put a pic of two white guys helping him with his gear

[@Dopeboi_93]

@@aurora9252 wut In tarnations

[@DeShakeel]

This gives me hope. He never ever gave up. So i won't either.

[@iamataco411]

I love that! I'm rooting for you!

[@SL-lz9jr]

Rejected 11 times? Most people would quit after the first or second rejection! In life I mean, not specifically in applying to Nasa

[@jzk3919]

I feel ashamed. I was rejected fewer than that-and I grew old. WTF-I may try in the next millenia...

[@rogervalenzuela9360]

That's Passion ♥️

[@gerardomarroquin9492]

Yes cause he is determined and persistent. When I dont get something right once I quit and this guy truly surprises me for his attempts

[@Dontleavemedimi]

My eyes watered up at this mans story. As a former farm working young man in Texas these stories are very inspiring. A very nice story.

[@97amron]

The way he speaks about his journey is so humbling

[@y-sub9567]

They lost me at Netflix 🙄. His movie belongs in the theaters ans streams alike.

[@jacksonreginald4735]

Mi gente ❤️🇺🇸X🇲🇽

[@aaaaaabbbbbbccccccd1]

As a struggling electrical and computer engineering student, this gave me the motivation I need to push through and achieve my goals. Thanks ❤️

[@grd6021]

You got this!!!

[@manofculture8026]

Just do it bro!👍

[@hydrolifetech7911]

Go for it dude

[@ObTainCS]

Is computer engineering really hard ?

[@Kenzirs]

Don't worry, if you're white you'll definitely make it! If not, then I suppose just don't feel too bad if it doesn't work out. That's life it seems.

[@citizengoodman8023]

I've known many immigrants and they are hard working decent people. Better than many Americans I know.

[@imraw087]

@Susan Grimm I know a lot of people who are lazy just depends on how racist you wanna be

[@austingole4861]

@@imraw087 I don’t think he was being racist, I think he’s just saying there are both good and bad Americans and American immigrants

[@austingole4861]

@Melissa Arispe but that doesn’t automatically are them bad people, desperation can make people do crazy things

[@PTS-Maid]

@Susan Grimm never seen a white folk busting their ass in the fields with the sun blazing at you. Have seen thousandths of illegals doing that tho. 🤔

[@guardianoffire8814]

@@PTS-Maid 2021 most people would use machinery to do most of the work. American farmers choose the cheaper path of hiring undocumented migrants and then calling ICE when its time to pay their wages.

[@martinez209]

This man was my neighbor as a kid. Respect Jose. Proud of you my brotha! 🇺🇲🇲🇽

[@naivedays5421]

Moms made me work in the fields for a few weeks as a kid to know what her and all our family went thru to give us the life we know. Proud to be a Mexican American

[@xcH1NOx1]

🙏 Respeto, Respect! God bless everyone in here.

[@xcH1NOx1]

@@biIIybob858 ✔👊

[@KREEZY.]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZDYaIeqibGimdk

[@KREEZY.]

@@xcH1NOx1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZDYaIeqibGimdk

[@KREEZY.]

😱👆

[@ligerfelikscayanga7361]

@@KREEZY. Ewww self promoter go away from here,you wont grow your channel that way.Dont put link to your crappy vidoes on other videos comment section with that emoji pointing up to your comment.Stop self promoting you'll never grow if you continue doing that

[@bentleybrewster3374]

Hold up! It's great and all he was an astronaut BUT he was also instrumental in inventing the mammogram machine, the one that saves numerous women lives everyday from breast cancer? How TF they just glossed over that? It must be a special feeling to live such an accomplished life!

[@vladimir-savage72]

He's accomplished some very impressive feats and best part. He's humble about it all.

[@theoistrying9904]

Portable mammogram but amazing none the less. I’m so happy to have someone like that living here.

[@2003.ex3]

!! 👏🏾

[@techbuddy5305]

My son and I met him. Very down to earth and humble person. Gave my son very good advice about completing college and following his dreams. Very happy for him as a human being for his accomplishment. Whether you’re white, black, brown, orange, or purple, it shows what perseverance, dedication, and following your dreams can do.

[@Dylan-lg4wg]

Agreed.

[@positronicbrain6957]

Went to space, bought his own land for grapes, has his own wine and restaurant. He's living the dream.

[@merrymaurader2521]

Fun fact: it’s 40x harder getting into nasa than Harvard

[@jd4908]

Oh, wow! I learn something new every day.

[@merrymaurader2521]

@@elcb845 i agrée

[@maxinator2002]

And unlike with colleges, it’s much harder (if not impossible) to scam your way in with money/influence. There’s only one way into NASA; you have to earn it.

[@gabrielgarcia-zw8fu]

Because you have to be mentally AND physically capable. Truly more impressive than most accomplishments.

[@Thenotfunnyperson]

Harder to become a garbage worker in NYC then both.

[@ivanargueta5]

His father validated his dream. God bless these gentlemen

[@robertlee8805]

And his kids too. So they can accomplish their dreams.

[@lifeofthadreamers5950]

Fr

[@Pasguro]

Latinos stand up!! The stars the limit literally 🇲🇽🇲🇽💥💥✨

[@yts23]

"Put me in coach" this is the type of people we should look up to and revere. He deserves statues and schools named after him throughout Latin communities across the US and Mexico. A true hero. A true legend 👏🏼

[@yts23]

He started with his hands in the dirt but went beyond the stars

[@fartface5172]

This man's story should smack all the entitled brats, hollering about "the system" in the face

[@vanzypubg8469]

Latin communities shouldn't be a thing. America has normalized segregation so much noone seems to even realize how bad it is. All black schools, all white schools.. ridiculous. And then people wonder about systemic racism

[@azianchick3529]

Hear, hear!! I agree! An elementary school named after him would teach and influence so many young ones.

[@Erika-rosee]

It was an honor to have meet him in person! The most humble human being ever. ❤️ His story is very inspiring.

[@pdflo]

More stories like this please.

[@EggEnjoyer]

Yes. Keep the poor masses docile and complicit with motivational stories that have a 1 in 15 million chance of coming true

[@christopherburgos1959]

@@EggEnjoyer Jesus christ 😂

[@EggEnjoyer]

@@christopherburgos1959 Im just pointing out the facts my dude. Class mobility is at an all time low. So that means people are just being born into poverty and dying in that same poverty and there's little to nothing they can do about it as it's a systemic issue. These feel good stories just give people an excuse to stop looking at it as a systemic issue and instead a personal failure. "See this dude did it. And if he did it, maybe it's your own fault that you're poor". But this isn't how it really works at all

[@eramos8916]

@@EggEnjoyer it's called being motivated, one could be in the the lowest of the lows, but if you have the drive and eagerness to better yourself you WILL PROVE IT to yourself that you can succeed. More motivating is needed for the young and old when things are bleak.

[@EggEnjoyer]

@@eramos8916 So you think the cycles of poverty are caused by a lack of motivation instead of systemic issues and challenges?

[@kaylasandoval7971]

"Do I deserve to be here?" Yes, yes you do. What an amazing guy, amazing family and amazing example of what an ounce of confidence can do for someone.

[@dstorm7752]

But think how many other deserving people were not selected because NASA is now searching for applicants they can send out virtue signals about. A minority female now has a far, far better chance of being selected, and a heterosexual caucasian who is qualified now has a poor chance.

[@vikb197]

Wow proud to be Mexican American

[@red5958]

I know his family is proud

[@FranciscoGarcia-nn9rc]

Me too

[@emptymitochondria0]

ong 🙏🏻

[@leeleeman4678]

Ok

[@eri0498]

It's an honor to be Mexican American.

[@gabrielaorellana2734]

“I started off working in the land, a land that wasn’t mine” damn that made me tear up. Es un orgullo tan grande este hombre 🙏🏽🥇

[@foodlifefamily6140]

Mexicans overall I seen are a stable, hard working community, especially that mans generation and his fathers. In my experience they also revive communities and make their houses look nice.

[@vladimir-savage72]

@Your daddy squirtle Lay off the bong for a day dude. You're sounding more crazy then the nuts who wave signs near street corners saying "the end is neigh"

[@somedude0505]

@Your daddy squirtle is that what your parents told you when you said you wanted to be an astronaut? Or is that what you are telling your kids??

[@seoulglo1999]

@Your daddy squirtle You say this while typing in a comments section thinking the words just magically appear on the screen. I wonder what causes the words to jump from my screen for others to see? How did this technology come to be???

[@amandagold2648]

Your dumb a lot of people work on land that’s not their own . Why is that emotional

[@Ismaiz_4469]

In times where everything seems to be going wrong in the world it’s great to see something positive once in a while, 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 ❤️

[@xdarkhunterx4163]

"Everything" isnt going wrong in the world you pessimist...we are living in really great times...

[@Ismaiz_4469]

@@xdarkhunterx4163 well maybe for you buddy, but not everybody can say the same

[@xior1761]

@@xdarkhunterx4163 in what fucking galaxy are you in?

[@monicaloera1427]

@@xdarkhunterx4163 you must live under a rock?

[@PLAYAWORLDRecords]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3KqlIGkipZshck

[@phd9335]

I actually remember this guy came to our school one day and gave a speech about his life and how we can do whatever we put our minds to if we work hard enough. It was a great speech. It's so cool seeing him on the news.

[@matthewgarcia2119]

For everyone watching and getting inspired by this video, remember how smart he was and he still met rejection 11/12 times. He worked hard all his life and studied hard and failed and kept trying. If you have a dream, go out and get it! In your heart of hearts, if it’s an honest dream you have, don’t stop chasing. I want you to know that no matter what background you come from, you can achieve what you set your mind to but it comes at a cost. If you want to get smarter you have to study. You want to be more healthy you need to workout. You already know what you NEED to do. The only one that’s stopping you is you. You have only one life to live! Live your dreams. You don’t know me but just know that I wish all of you who read this all the positive energy I can give. I rooting for you and I’m cheering for you. Have a wonderful day.

[@celenebalvaneda4848]

Namaste 🙏🏻 💗

[@FurTheCasa]

I felt that. I'm studying to be a mortgage loan originator right now and was having doubts. Seems like lots of people have trouble with the test and today I felt like I couldn't retain the information. NAW, I'm going to keep pushing 💪

[@matthewgarcia2119]

@@FurTheCasa what helps me is literally not touching the information every now and then. Take a tiny break and then review your info again and that might help. Don’t stop trying, you’ll get there before you know it! 😁👍

[@Unfamiliar_Fruit]

Damn bro why you gotta get me all hyped up before bedtime? Lol cheers brother I needed to hear this today

[@timohanjala8779]

Now that is what am talking about !!.."The strength of immigrants here in the 🇺🇸!"

[@elenalatici9568]

The United States IS a country of immigrants and without you all we would be nothing. My immigrant Italian grandmother wanted to be secretary but had to work in the mills..Now I am a writer and translator and live in Italy thanks to her belief in me.

[@snmrz]

Sure, legal of course. The same standard world wide.

[@andreeperaltag.8316]

@@snmrz both legal and illegal

[@andreeperaltag.8316]

@GSD ! he’s right

[@soniatriana9091]

@Timoh anjala. Very well said, I agree with you 100%!!

[@TheJanet4321]

I think it's so powerful to a child when somebody tells the child they believe in them. It sounds like his father and 2nd grade teacher were two of his greatest supporters.

[@Rodrigo-tk2fm]

Taking notes 📝

[@largervoid1708]

This man is a hero.... plain and simple....

[@bestexas966]

Parents, please don't smash your kids dreams just because you didn't live yours. The dad could've easily have said, "don't be stupid!", like most parents.

[@blessedbythebest1003]

Like a huge % of Parents of different races do.

[@BaronFeydRautha]

My parents made fun of me for wanting to be a marine biologist. I developed a fear of failure and never went to college. Now I'm a 30 something struggling to scrounge up the 1500$ to fix my car's brakes. Right after I just spent 1500 on a refurbished battery for my Prius. The universe knows just how to screw ya. LOL. At least I have a job and a ride to work. Hopefully mumbly joe will get the second part of the second stimulus check out asap.

[@BaronFeydRautha]

@DYNAMO DYNAMO I'm looking at getting online classes for medical billing and coding. Have to find a grant that I can use online. I've given up on marine biology.

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

@@BaronFeydRautha I hear ya. My parents always encouraged me but I never believed enough in myself..I went back to school and got a Masters in Public Administration to "challenge" and improve myself last year, but I'm still working as a public social service provider..still not making the money, living the life, or ever had the life partner (men I dated were way less educated or just not into much because I felt I couldnt do better)...so yeah I sound good on paper but I really feel stuck. Oh you're right on the "universe knows just how to screw ya" --just when I pay off my car in December, I now need like $3000 in much needed car repairs, dentists needs a couple 1000s, and since I forgot to apply for another school loan so I had to put $4428 on a credit card just to get my diploma 😆... I prolly should've gone into tech earlier or biologist, but I didn't think I would like it or be too hard...but..I;m still learning and improving myself with skillsets..it's just a matter of just following through and believing that I can do it, I guess.

[@lightyears2go]

@@BaronFeydRautha meanwhile, Charles Darwin's name is etched in history. it seems your parents are the not-so-bright ones for mocking your aspirations.

[@ryderr6958]

Katie’s ending quote did it for me. “YES, YOU ABSOLUTELY BELONG HERE AND WE ARE A BETTER COUNTRY FOR IT”. People like you are what make this country GREAT!

[@domingosoto74]

It's such a inspiring event when someone talks so humble about how far they gone.

[@briand8949]

Ahh! I don't think anyone will fully realize how much this story means to me. I've always admired latin-americans for their hard work and strong family relationships, to see them succeed is truly exciting to me! I know what it feels like to fail and when you fail those feelings of not belonging get really, really strong. It's SO easy to give up or postpone your pursuit of dreams and ambitions. Thank you for reminding me once again to believe in yourself!

[@LyknDelToro1]

The video is about Mexicans not latin Americans not all latin Americans are Mexicans

[@Alien42x]

well said

[@ciaa8387]

@@LyknDelToro1ok… all Latin Americans aren’t Mexican but all Mexicans are latin American. What’s the point of segregation within an ethnicity

[@LyknDelToro1]

@@ciaa8387 the point is this isn't latin American history it's Mexican american history only

[@haa1774]

I remember Mr. Hernandez coming to my middle school back in 2007. Such a humble individual and an inspiration for many.

[@bobandywiththebrandy1990]

Wow this is a beautiful story his dad sounds like an amazing person too

[@Trund27]

Exactly! - supportive, loving parents are THE GREATEST.

[@idamoody1554]

Absolutely true example of the American dream! No matter where you come from or what your nationality is if you work hard and apply yourself you can go far. That's what I was raised knowing as the American dream I don't know where and when this country changed so much but it's beautiful to see a story like this.

[@rick3747]

No, the American Dream is playing by the rules.

[@idamoody1554]

@@rick3747 how is he not playing by the rules he worked hard he went to school how is he not playing by the rules

[@rick3747]

@@idamoody1554 Not applying for enterance to the US, not paying the fee and not waiting for a "yes" or "no."

[@idamoody1554]

@@rick3747 so you know for sure he's not an American citizen right

[@idamoody1554]

@@rick3747 or at least doesn't have dual citizenship right

[@patsfan4821]

YES, sir, you DESERVE to be there. You earned it!!! Proud of you and proud to be a Mexican 🙌 🇲🇽 ❤️ God bless you and your family. Props to your dad as well 💪

[@dgk5556]

"they are stealing our jobs" lmfao like if y'all could get as far as he could crying y'all's asses for them "stealing jobs" this man earned it!!!!💯

[@iLikeBeans481]

Ikr the same people saying “their stealing our jobs” are the people doing drugs living paycheck to paycheck stuck in retail earning 11$ an hour working 40 hour weeks just to barely get by

[@switch1837]

I mean, when people say that, they are referring to illegal immigrants.

[@taten007]

@@switch1837 they don’t though. People blatantly are racist daily in my town. It’s disgusting. People who legally immigrated here that I worked with at work were called leeches for working at the cafe I worked at. Daily. People are just racist. They don’t care about legality or not.

[@switch1837]

@@taten007 Then you live in a really disgusting town. However, that doesn't change the fact that normal people who say that are referring to illegal immigrants.

[@kevinlazo4647]

He came legally. That’s the difference here... don’t be ignorant lol

[@alo93533]

Alot of people are surprised of what Jose has done, but he works hard and he comes from a well oriented family full of values. He’s Humble. All of that combined along with perseverance can take you very far in life. Eres Un chingon Jose me quito el sombrero Don Jose! 👏

[@angelahernandez-bischof4769]

Mexicans helped to build this country so YES they belong

[@Luna-mx7fi]

💜💖💗🌻😊

[@JM-nt5ex]

Mexicans in the southwest ARE this country. Mexican cultures has lived within our bordered longer than the english, people seem to forget a lot that hispanic culture isn't foreign in the southwest

[@jesussandoval9843]

Mexicans are natives! yes with a percent of hispanic but we are majority native..

[@JM-nt5ex]

@@jesussandoval9843 No. Some mexicans are native, but all Mexicans are not native. Natives actually suffer from discrimination in Mexico so it's kinda insulting to claim to be one of them if you aren't.

[@adriennegarcia2986]

Exactly!

[@rubina1868]

He did not beat odds.. He worked for it . Its not a fluke. So proud of him. May God bless him

[@sanstevenson]

I just saw the movie "hidden figures", i really think he needs his own story to be in a movie.

[@irmags82]

Netflix is doing his movie

[@mrike5651]

A sequel at that

[@x000s2]

@@irmags82 sauce?

[@irmags82]

@@x000s2 what?

[@x000s2]

@@irmags82 it's like asking where you heard that, but I just finished watching the video lol

[@RoplexGaming]

Hell yea that’s super motivational

[@idontlikeuidiot2060]

Yes

[@ionic5421]

Yes

[@annamorgan9338]

rightttt i’m feeling good

[@chorizo3434]

I was literally about to comment "Hell yeah!"

[@adamreyna2686]

@Kirstin McBertrand you’re just jealous

[@danielpaulson8838]

Humans are humans. No matter what fences many fearful people wish to build. Congratulation Jose. You're a hero.

[@amandagold2648]

Sorry but your dumb.

[@stimulatedgains8647]

Fences? It's called borders protecting your country from outsiders.

[@Randomguy-ep7zl]

I wonder why these fearful people don't just get some land and go wall them selves in the way they want to? I know the decent humans in the world would be just fine with that.

[@amandagold2648]

@Bryce Benefield lol it’s not that serious . Im texting . Lol but thanks.

[@vuton7670]

Yikes, we have countries for a reason. Look on your map. We have outlines of borders. Even China had to put a wall up, that worked very well.

[@thevillage2.058]

This makes me teary eyed....this amazing, and this is why America is great!

[@RG-sb2yb]

this motivated me so much , someone that looks exactly like me ! Mis respetos para este hombre 🇲🇽🙌🏽 orgullo mexicano

[@mariejane7381]

Love seen my people being recognized. Viva los Latinos!

[@NextGenNative]

Why do you need looks to motivate you or race to identify we are all humans give respect and love to the land of opportunity 🇺🇸

[@jamesbisonet3302]

@@NextGenNative the part about looks, we could explain it to you, you wouldn’t get it. If you get it you get it, if you don’t you don’t. And the part about giving love and respect to the land of opportunities. You can have love for your culture/country of origin and still love this one. It’s like loving your spouse doesn’t mean you no longer love your parents, or you love them less. No one says those type of things to Irish Americans for showing love for their heritage.

[@NextGenNative]

@@jamesbisonet3302 wtf?

[@RG-sb2yb]

@@NextGenNative representation matters when all you see in our society is white males dominating in high important roles in our society . Stories like these need to told to the millions of Mexican children that weren’t taught in the history books that someone that looks like them did it too !

[@KaptainKKD]

I'm so glad they are giving this wonderfully humble man more attention. He definitely belongs in NASA. Netflix it up! I can't wait.

[@rescue9810]

No lie. I don’t know him but I feel so happy for him. He is literally going down in history and his story was so inspiring.

[@tattedupelizabeth5268]

He’s from my home town. In fact him and my dad worked in the fields together when they were kids.

[@madwrestler1455]

My mom worked in the fields since she was 8 years old in the U.S. Now she owns her own construction company and builds half a million dollar homes. Proud mexican immigrant families

[@cesarconh895]

Jose is from Michoacán just like me. It feels weird knowing that someone from my state became an astronaut.

[@qsks8366]

puro Michoacan

[@magomago7819]

La Piedad right?

[@jessicam7398]

Arriba Michoacán!

[@xhafts]

Lucky he in texas because if it was california he woulda been lazy

[@ramoscarrillo1229]

He graduated from my high school! We have a mural of him on one of our buildings

[@mar7268]

I was privileged enough to meet him in person and hear him talk about his story last year. Really a humble and funny and charismatic man! But seriously he has such an amazing and inspiring story, I know he definitely inspired me! :)

[@robpalac1603]

People: the sky it’s the limit Jose Hernandez: not Homie space it’s the limit.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

It's the beginning.

[@ohanaross-roberts9719]

Your comment is dumb as hell. He’s going to space, so it’s not a limit.

[@Cinnamon535]

The limit is ultra instinct

[@obsant7214]

I know Jose personally and he’s a great guy forsure and his olive oil is one of the best

[@wrongarage]

Stfu no you don’t

[@Araene1]

Incredible story of perseverance for not giving up on his dream. His story is so fitting to the rover “ Perseverance” that landed successfully just an hour or so ago at Jezero Crater in Mars!!!

[@MissNessaBless]

As a Latina who still hold my dream and aspirations, this made me tear up with joy.

[@waterproof4403]

Good luck

[@danielhernandez-vo9zc]

Keep going, I’m one of a handful of Latinos in my aerospace engineering program at Embry Riddle. Majority of my classes are either white/Asian Americans or foreign born Asian students. In our communities things like education aren’t prioritized, let alone space-travel be prioritized. I understand his doubt syndrome, I doubt myself sometimes and say “do I even belong in here, with all these other engineers”. And to drown out the noise of my thoughts I work hard, I work harder until that thought almost disappears. I’m a first generation immigrant as well, never stop, life isn’t going to be easy on you so don’t be easy on it, go hard when you can and try your absolute best.

[@waterproof4403]

@@danielhernandez-vo9zc God bless. Stau strong 💪

[@jacobortegatv1598]

Echale ganas mija

[@yonosotros8]

Never give up

[@antoniasarria6646]

Que orgullo!!! Se me salen lágrimas de felicidad al escuchar su historia. Un buen ejemplo para todos, no solo los Latinos ❤️

[@ChrisWarTar]

You can pretend to be badass. But you'll never be leather jacket grandad riding a tractor, badass.

[@thethirdview7098]

He didn’t beat odds. He just realized that he is in total control of his life and decided to make a change.

[@emp6962]

Crazy how difficult it is for people to see that

[@thefox47545]

"Choosing" is the difference between achieving something and not achieving something.

[@bennyblanco3534]

Exactly he never had the victim mentality.

[@thefox47545]

@A ziri Explain? I say this cuz I grew up in the hood and now have a college degree and make bank in a hospital. Some of the other kids, with very similar situations as my own, CHOSE the thug life. It's BS that the "Thug life chose them". Was the thug life tempting, yes, was it difficult to be a nerd in the hood, yes, but is it possible to achieve our goals, ABSOFREAKINGLUTELY!!!

[@RestrictedHades]

@A ziri he wasn’t lucky, he worked hard to get out of the hood.

[@yamomspimp9431]

I live in stockton and seeing stories like this make me think of how many people who came from stockton became something incredible, and if you really believe in your goals/dreams you can achieve it.

[@ybnalex9628]

You’re up next bud

[@yamomspimp9431]

@Philip Edersson ik

[@jamesfrangione8448]

This is American Exceptionalism at its finest; not some false form of patriotism. Nowhere else is this kind of journey possible. I love his story, and truly respect everything about him - from his first job, to his journey to space, and to his knowledge and wisdom that education is the key to that kind of mobility. And to think, an astronaut, who could admit to imposter syndrome. There’s an authenticity here that is incredibly uncommon. As such, the movie of his story will be compelling. And for any immigrant, they should be able to see themselves in him...and know what is possible. Beautiful. Just beautiful. Bless you Jose Hernandez.

[@P71ScrewHead]

Bless you too, amigo.. Viva our 2 nations..

[@PG-sc5th]

i remember him coming to my elementary school and telling us his story wow was it inspirational especially coming from an immigrant family ❤️🙏🏽

[@waterproof4403]

Wow❤

[@alifianrasya3319]

@Daniel Chang ok

[@robertcarrasco4571]

Please make a movie about this guy. We need this type of inspiration

[@mamasprintable2418]

Yes it will be awesome if they make a movie about him

[@itsyurmumm8458]

Don’t close a book when the story isn’t over.

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

His Astronaut call sign will be: Air Force Juan Jokes aside: this guy is bad ass

[@AngelHernandez-fc3kd]

Area 50 juan

[@razzzu2011]

Thanks I almost died choking on my cereal reading this comment

[@masterc1172]

Juan in space Make it a movie now!

[@quickstrike209]

The juan who made it

[@jaeLAX23]

That was what my lacrosse teammates in college called me. Ah, brings back memories.

[@davidannielarcilla610]

A MILLION MILES AWAY BROUGHT ME HERE 😊 Thank you for the encouragement that your story brought

[@Floresj78]

Me too.

[@Desert10075]

I love these people. They're just folks who don't have the opportunity to get easier jobs. But many break out of the cycle, then they push for education for their kids, then their kids become big money makers and they help out their families. My property is near huge orchards, it's 20° out and men and women are out there, in the cold, no sitting down, no shelter, if you want to see heroic work ethics, this is it. No body works harder, nobody, than the orchard workers. If you go to a group of workers in a store, they may give you a nervous glance, many are undocumented, but not all, then if you smile and say hello, 90 percent smile right back at you and say olah. Good people.

[@foodlifefamily6140]

I tend to notice Mexicans immigrants have a really strong work ethic, more than the ones that are already established. Their the only group of people I’ve seen willing to stand living with each other with extended family members and make it work.

[@annarobinson72]

Thanks to this people we are able to eat! God bless them

[@jrcadventures2905]

@Your daddy squirtle whatever squirtle

[@roseescobedo5919]

ABC. OMG, So proud of you & your story, from one Latina to another Latino. Im forwarding this to my Gradson!!

[@elizabethagustin7750]

His story is truly inspiring. I started working in the fields at the age of 13 and still continue to. For years I hated it, however the fields and my parents have been my biggest motivation to continue my education. Graduating next spring with my bachelors and double minor. And I’m not done yet, voy por más!!

[@jabancho1990]

Aplausos y felicidades Eli, no quites el ojo de tu meta. Y que dios siempre ilumine tu camino. Gracias por hacernos orgullosos a todos los latinos. Aunque muchos no te conozcamos te apoyamos a ti y a todos los que se superan por una vida mejor. Si se puede!

[@juanmarin2427]

ahuevo

[@punjgurl]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are an inspiration. Keep striving!!

[@elenalatici9568]

Go, go, go, go!!!!! You are the best of what's still good about the United States. I don't know you, but I feel so proud of you. 👋🏾👏👋🏾👏👋🏾👏👋🏾👏👋🏾👏👋🏾👏👋🏾👏👋🏾👏👋🏾👏

[@JH-ej2yt]

Asi no mas, congrats and keep going..always have a hunger mentality.

[@MirageEspejismo]

"Yes, you absolutely belong here and we are a better country for it!" 💯% agree 💕👍🏼😊

[@B8R8]

I was part of NASA twice and the last time I was part of the Scholar program! I had the great honour in meeting Jose in person. He truly is an accomplished humble gentleman. I have a picture with him in my IG @Dropout_Founder 😏

[@SlayerofFiction]

Thanks for working for an organization that inspires the world.

[@bdubb5390]

Nasa is fake. He just checks the box for Mexicans and nasa relationship. Sad manipulation.

[@B8R8]

@@SlayerofFiction I was humbled to be part of such organization now I have different goals!

[@sugar2544]

He picked up soil “to me represent LIFE” I came to tears love the way you are thinking and I hope to see or hear that you are going up there to space again--

[@RobbyTripp]

This man should be an inspiration to every American that you can overcome most any odds, with hard work and dedication! God bless you sir and congratulations on achieving a life goal, you deserve it!

[@brittanycarriger]

I'm sobbing!!! This is so powerful this man is a boss and a hero!

[@riptwan]

I like how his old man was proud of all of his kids

[@miguelescamilla8875]

I met this guy when I was a kid, even got a picture with him somewhere.

[@ricardoalmada2489]

Same, he came to talk to my high school in like 2011 to talk to us

[@MrShei123]

Give everyone, no matter their background, equal opportunities to excel. Talent is universal.

[@Trund27]

YES!!!!!!!

[@warriorfb2010]

If they're in the United States, they have that

[@Agent.J]

US: yes, of course. Every AMERICAN has that right.

[@drownedcactus5618]

But will they actually receive that opportunity? No.

[@h3ctor272]

@@drownedcactus5618 only the most qualified will. Not because of your bs political reasons.

[@AR-pi1wy]

I meet this man when he went to my high-school to do a nasa presentation. As a Hispanic I'm proud of him and the people that work hard to get to where they want to be in life.