Ego, Grit, and Humility | Bear Independent

[@JADudley]

Thanks for the shout out brother & to everyone else get up and do the things!

[@markchase5323]

Blessings Twin! May all your students reflect well on their master and your Master.

[@danonotinthelionsden]

One year later,..the Lord brought me here. Never saw nor knew of this channel before now. The Lord's timing. ☝️😉

[@homeschooldaddyjournal9839]

Coming from someone with the biggest ego is something special 😂

[@galatians328]

The Alan-ism that strikes me is; "If you will do, it will do". I'm humbled to sit at the feet of the folks who take their time to share their wisdom. Thanks!!

[@lorkainenkingg8497]

Sometimes, the hardest things to hear are the most needed ones. As a "jack of trades", I have no real expertise in any one thing, and while I can adequately do a lot of things, there is ALWAYS room for improvement--even in the few things I do well. Great message, and one that serious preppers should seriously consider!

[@pattibrown1809]

I can relate👍✌

[@briangrant2005]

"If I can't trust YOU to take care of YOU, how can I trust you to take care of ME" I'm painting this on my wall, and I'm gonna recite it every day. Lots of Love to Bear (Independent) and Survival Dispatch! ❤❤

[@christophersmith2608]

I've been in the plumbing business for 25 years Bear, and what I do is find a relationship between the bust ass hard work I've put in over the years to get the job done at all cost , you do not have the option to fail.....or say "well it's just not going to get done today" , NO !!! There is no option to be incomplete , it has to get done and pass inspection so everyone gets paid therefore smiles on faces !!! Nobody said it would be easy to make it happen, and your body will hurt and you may cut the crap out of your hands , but you did what it took to make it happen. I find a way to tie these 2 together to apply the same ethics and morals in many situations in life. To be the best tradesman I could be took many days of digging ditches in Florida and not giving up 👍👍👍

[@doubletappinhillbilly]

I was a wildland firefighter for many years. The biggest recurring problem I saw from coast to coast was ego. It kills alot of people to stop an say, "I don't know guys.".

[@troublechild41]

Bear, I'm a 50 something woman who watched you do the 75 hard and that was my kick in the pants, and I continue to push myself. According to doctors I'm terminal but I have Yaw and what He says trumps anything the doctors say. Amazing video to keep us going love you doing it in the woods, with coffee my husband and I do that with our 13 year old boy occasionally. If people talk to Yaw with a sincere heart He will provide the strength you need when you need it, but you can't just stop there you have to keep building is what I have learned from life and your videos just in case your wondering if your reaching people, you are. Thanks to Yaw for raising you up to do this, and thanks to your family and tribe. Shalom

[@jimb.628]

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The next step is the understanding that I don't know what I don't know.

[@johntoothman4888]

I learn every day, I listen every day.

[@truenorthtarot8670]

I aspire to this.

[@Bob814u]

Needed this video. One day at work I was fighting (prison) and realized just how far I had let myself go. Keep up the training. At a meeting the other night someone said "All the preparedness in the world is useless if you are too sick or out of shape to use it."

[@koltoharcos]

My father told me decades ago. He was a Korean war veteran, also a DS in the United States Army in the mid-50s. He had a saying With an ego. You drop the E and just go!!

[@protectedservices4640]

Well said Bear. The Lord raises the humble but opposes the proud. God bless you Bear in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

[@casualplayah]

yes, humility keeps you in line of all the things

[@robertdenson488]

thank you for letting us know how godlike and perfect you are. also for letting us know you have grit(!?). I sleep better at night knowing that you dont have any ego, and are so very humble.this is probably the most hypocritical video i have ever seen on yt.

[@HIPPIETHUG92109]

I had a similar conversation with a friend yesterday. Being your own boss requires you to be the best employee, if you're not willing to do what is necessary and beyond then no one else will, you must put in the work, you must be humble and you must have a solid foundation. Being comfortable while being uncomfortable. God always rewards! Thank you Bear for a much needed and much appreciated video! 🙏❤️🌏

[@frankdouglas8841]

Good afternoon and GOD BLESS PATRIOTS.. 64 and still lern every day why i watch this channel and many others

[@xtrm.mayhem4098]

I love Jerry Miculek's outlook. He's (IMO) the best all around shooter alive today but he has open ears and eyes to every new person that shoots a match to see if they are doing somthing that could potentially make him better. Most 3 gun guys at that level have a huge ego.

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

I know some things about survival but not everything. Keep teaching me.ill learn

[@scotthorton7786]

I was a Ranger (1/75) ,yeah I know stuff ,but I listen to alot of different guys like bear. There's always a different idea, view, angle. My arrogance dwindled away quite awhile back and was slowly replaced by humility. You can learn something from damn near anyone if you're quiet and observant.

[@robertbates6057]

So true Scott. I like to say, you can't hear if you're talking...

[@Edward2092009]

"Excuses are like assholes everyone has one!" GREAT video as usual.

[@dwaynewallace306]

Well hot damn I truly needed this video since I have had a broken back and had surgery I've been feeling sorry for myself this was like a much needed kick in the nuts thanx for that bro

[@LouieLou998]

I strive to learn something new every day 👍

[@cornpop7805]

I used to live in the hood and defend myself about every week, and usually against multiple guys (2 to 10). I took lots of damage from age 6 to 12, but from age 13 to 25, I never succumbed to my attackers, although I still took some damage. I thought I was invincible regardless what came my way. I met a guy who had never been in a fight, but he was a 7th degree BB. We played around and I can't describe how outclassed I was, I had to change my mind on everything I believed about myself. I trained at his feet for maybe 4 yrs, I still go through the motions of what he taught me. Unfortunately, the injuries of my past have caught up to me and I'm virtually crippled (55 now). I can barely walk a 1/4mi, much less jog or run, but I'm still very difficult to take in close quarters (even against my young collegiate wrestler friend) . Unfortunately, I'll just have to hunker down when SHTF. Regardless, I believe everything you said in the video. I need to try something, regardless how uncomfortable it is.

[@cornpop7805]

@@chrisgilbert9921 Also, old man strength is a real thing.

[@rufuswinemiller3503]

I had never seen your humble side until Mayfield, terrific job I salute you!!!

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

So.....your standing in the woods conversating with a juvenile.....tree. lol. What a sight that must be !

[@mountaintruth1deeds533]

I feel the fluffy unicorn bunny would be more entertaining....o_0

[@coldwarrior78]

Yup. Bear nailed it again. Been trying to weed out the unteachable folks from my AO. Always something new to learn and something at which I can improve. Get a little better every day.

[@MrHarryhere69]

I have a dog, she never quits. I have been walking here everyday during the week at least 2 miles. Now I pushed through that with a really bad knee. On the weekends we would do 4 miles in the morning and 1/2 mile in the evening. This year I was pushing myself to get out hunting again. I put a ruck on and carried a rifle for 6 days strait. Between hunting and walking the dog I think I clock 35 miles. My legs where in so much pain, but let me tell you my knee is much better now and of course the muscle pain went away. Now I can take the dog miles with out any real issues at a fast pace. It was the drive that made me get up and throw on a pack. It made my body stronger. I am now going to ruck when we walk on the weekends just for maintenance.

[@robertbates6057]

Good video Bear! Great message! I have found humility and poise to require a lifetime of practice and mindfulness. Alan may be a little wacky but he knows some stuff LOL! As an old guy (only 61) and stiff and sore, I recommend...KEEP MOVING but don't tear stuff! You'll pay for it later. I hear many a Marine / SF Soldier mention how they destroyed their back, knees, etc.. by pushing TOO hard.

[@RL-RL]

Even a master of anything only knows 90% of anything. That's why you need others to fill in the other 10%, so forth and so forth for having a strong team. In the rhelm of reality "It's all in your head".

[@codywhitney3404]

I live in Maine, I'm assuming it's about the same everywhere, but I can't get anybody to train up here. It's 100% ego. You can be the nicest person ever and be super understanding, make the excuses for them, literally provide everything necessary, and people will still refuse to look "stupid ". The value of what they are going to learn isn't worth the shame or whatever you want to call it of the process. They want to keep the facade going. When you do get people who are serious... more often than not they are scary serious, not in a good way either. I pray often for guidance let's just put it that way.

[@davidanderson3875]

“If I can’t trust you to take care of you, then I can’t trust you to take care of me.” Bear That was awesome. I got work to do!

[@donaldanderson7410]

Was going to go, then I hear the words “teachable spirit”….hang on, not so fast. Let’s hear this. Here I am. Subbed

[@firechaser21]

I don't know nothing about survival I will like to learn it

[@grunt2516]

You did it again bear. You motivated me. When I needed it most. Thanks for what you do brother

[@bradtaylor1766]

A GREAT "applicable to life in general" video! Resect sir ...

[@jf4118]

Minute 13 to 14. Listen to that every morning after your devotional.

[@rugrt1]

An ole man taught me the deffanition of an expert in a sport bout 20 miles from home. Remember to keep the glass half full so you can continue to learn

[@ghostape6481]

Excellent message

[@wmluna381]

Not always totally down with your topics, but def showing this video to my 2 boys. We were discussing the topic of the downfalls of Ego recently. Resonating.

[@harleyshade9]

Striving to LEARN Everyday is not only a mindset but, a Positive way to explore this worldly ways in LIFE WE all GO through ( in MY Opinion ), thanks for the Upload here BEAR ^5

[@alexmcgregor2854]

All the great spiritual leaders preach humility as the key to enlightenment.

[@blainoakes]

Bane said it best: “Peace has cost you your strength; victory has defeated you.” I got out of the army (6 years airborne infantry) and got lazy with pt. Threw on an 80lb ruck for a hike about a year ago and looked like a sorry bag of ass from the first step. It’s a good wake up call. Since that day I’ve heavy rucked at least twice a week. And am now back up to 80lbs for 15 miles in about 5 hours flat. Can’t expect to live long if you’re not living a life worth that extra time.

[@eddiejennejr4342]

When the balloon goes up; I’m just gonna kick all of y’all back in play. Just keep moving go bother somebody else. If the ones that didn’t prepare like we did cause too much drama well then we’re gonna have to make their drama permanently quiet. Good luck everyone from the hundred percent disabled veteran with a walker and a cane and recovering from kidney Surgery yet again. And I still have fight left in me. And I won’t be doing up close I’ve done up close before. That was in Iraq. I have plenty of range around me to reach out and touch you before you ever get close to me. And then it becomes a question do I reach out and touch you or just let you go by and not even let you know that I’m even here. That would be some wisdom. Thanks Bear love you brother you are awesome. And yes I am trying to do some things lol

[@lesliee5938]

Thank you sir. I'm humbled!!!!!👊🏾

[@nancyhjort5348]

I concur with your assessment of our current culture. As you said, "The fluff is going away in our society." I am recovering from cancer treatment and am encouraged to keep moving by your imperatives for success.

[@timothysloan5195]

Thanks for the message and reminder to do the hard stuff!

[@markp6062]

LOVE this! Another good way to think about it is not knowing the answers, but knowing the right QUESTIONS.

[@phantomscolts7002]

WORDS OF WISDOM : :NEVER SAY WHOA ...IN A HARD PULL... :IF YOU PULL HARD ....IT WILL COME EASY... :IF YOU DO THE HARD STUFF FIRST ....YOU HAVE NOTHING BUT EASY LEFT...

[@dustinorbik7352]

Nail on the head....I myself suffer from EXCUSES. But I must improve everyday ..great speach.as always.SHALOM Brother

[@loneconcern2639]

Hard not to like your humor w/ All that's going on.Keep it trucking sir.🙏

[@thymenabottle2515]

Thank you so much, Bear! From this great-grandma in NC Appalachia.

[@kenworland1865]

Lots of truth right there! Would be awesome if folks didn't just hit like and "agree"! ...........

[@tonyspagolly8071]

THANK YOU, BEAR !!

[@MultiAlexlink]

Great video! Thank you, sir! I will watch it twice.

[@tracycouture3955]

Oh I'm sharing this, absolute truth Thanks Bear✌💪

[@TheSurvivalBuzz]

You are not wrong Sir. Gotta do hard things now. I’m always saying in my videos learn skills now. Time is definitely running short for us to prepare in every facet of life. Great video. Thanks..

[@christopherhull3757]

Thank you, 🐻!

[@napoleonsgarden5162]

Personally I don’t think you can ever learn everything there is to know about any topic or area. You’re always learning.

[@Messor_YT]

I used to think I knew everything and then, I shut up and started listening learned a lot more that way . This is not just for survival but across all trades.

[@dansherman7486]

BEAR AWESOME! totally love this! Correct

[@jesseadams45]

GOOD is one of the most motivating things I like to listen to when things are hard.

[@BlankSpot07]

Good lesson... Thank ye Bear

[@kickstand8475]

It's awesome you're on survival dispatch I used one of their fire products and I'm in love with it there's a little round color disc that you scratch the top of those are awesome

[@morganblackheart9468]

Your explanation reminded me of the karate kid when Mr Myagi (dunno how to spell his name, forgive me) was telling him to paint the fence, wax on, wax off and all the other mundane stuff, and in the remake, jacket on, jacket off. Daniel didn't realize it at first, but the body moments in the work ended up being the basis for movements in actual fighting stances and such and it blew his mind when he explained that to him. Mr Myagi was just a "repairman" but it was an illusion. Mr Myagi was teachable and was able to teach later on. Mr Myagi was extremely humble as well. Like you said, you can't be taught if your ego is in the way.

[@JADudley]

Simple movements paint the picture

[@morganblackheart9468]

@@JADudley exactly

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

Love this message, thank you so much, Bear! This is vid is pure gold. Big hello to you guys and girls from Norway. We have snow and cold, now it is more interesting out in the woods, it's harder.

[@Jonathan-0331]

It’s funny. Some of us may be separated by distance but our mindset is the same. As a Fallujah Marine you hit on the key points brother! Intestinal fortitude only takes you so far. You have to put in the time to make difficult tasks less difficult and add new difficult tasks. Always a student never a master. MAKE PEACE OR DIE!

[@ATinyPlace]

I need friends like you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts brother.

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

Ego is never your Amigo... Great insights 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ScorpioSin777]

Adversity builds character…especially when you have a good attitude about it! 😉

[@Q-BinTom]

Amen... wise words your man.....

[@T1an1s]

Love the message!

[@Leatherneck2838]

Smart dude. Well said!

[@MechanicalMercenary]

29 lives saved now. Praise Yah

[@FreedomFrontier1992]

Great message

[@paulchase9515]

two of the most dangerous men in life- 1.-young men who have not really started to learn because they think they already know so much and 2.- older men who just because they have been around awhile now think they know it all and have stopped learning.

[@topherzac777]

You’re right on. 🎯

[@commonsgiant]

You need to learn the rules, so that you know how and when to break them. Always try to be the 2nd smartest guy in the room. If you are alway the smartest one in the room...you are in the wrong room.

[@ndpredator4726]

I absolutely love this video. This has really relite a fire under my ass because I quit doing my stuff when I was back at home. (Currently on a deployment) and now I'm gonna get back to it

[@sethmarcek1648]

Love Bear, crazy I missed this video

[@kenykincheloe9557]

Awesome message thank you for the kick in the pants we all need

[@ecospider5]

I do wish these talks could be more inclusive to people with disabilities. But I understand why that would be extremely hard to do. But no I can not get up off the couch and go for a walk any better than you can go practice flying without equipment. But I do get the point and it is my responsibility to convert what you are saying into what makes sense for my situation.

[@vic_cast]

Come see us in the Bear Nation. There is so much at @BearIndependant KZbin and Patreon. You will learn a new way to think about things. Nobody can tell you exactly hell to perform tasks with your specific disability, but you will certainly learn what you need to try to look at things differently and accomplish the goal. The Bear channel is very inclusive, if you choose to be there.

[@williammcguire9749]

Man I really do enjoy your talks.

[@outlawfarms6961]

LIFE LESSONS = always a student never a master. Jack of all trades master of none. Never be to old to learn new things. Open mind is a never ending slate

[@wildlifegrocery2965]

Great video & dialogue..!

[@phantomscolts7002]

HUMILITY BEFORE HONOR I THINK IT IS IN PROVERBS

[@darrenmelton5651]

Thanks for telling it like it is!

[@larryeddings3185]

Well said, sir.

[@trashman20]

Thanks Bear. I love when you read the Bible. Your teachings are well absorbed

[@drinkwater1915]

Sometimes failure is a learning opportunity.

[@rogerkilburn4732]

Thanks I needed this.

[@HansV1973]

This was/is an Awesome message, I respect how real you are. I am just as real and most just don't handle it very well. Not my problem. I agree with everything you said here, too many claiming shit, when they don't have the heart. Anywho, I'm sharing this video, more need to hear this,,,,, from someone other than me.

[@neil_castell]

outstanding motivational speech, soft modern living is seductive ... apathy and laziness are hidden killers,

[@johnkelley5759]

BAER GOOD JOB ON THE SHOW IS A TIME THING WHENYIU CAN DO IT WITH YOUR EYES CLOSD GOOD DO IT MORE DID THAT IN THE ARMY20 YEARS YOUR DOING A GOOD JOB,,,AMEN

[@RoadTraveler]

Good one Mr. Bear. Agreed.

[@ralphkarschner2616]

Well this hit home !!!

[@zackblish1036]

We never rise to our expectation but fall to our level of training is a truth bomb from next door. Similar to someone hitting the pressure release underneath the couch cushions and shooting someone to the ceiling. Get after it!

[@robertlarsen6516]

Edging God Out = EGO

[@Adamabilities]

GREAT VIDEO !!

[@wolfdima]

Amen