Elon Musk - Character vs. Ability

[@_dooley]

This talk hits home. I've recently been under a lot of stress and my character has been trash. I recognize the problem. I won't stop trying to improve.

[@Factchecker9111]

Motivation will get you started. Discipline will keep you going.

[@Tunagates22]

“Character” is more than a state in a given period of time. It’s who you are, at the core. You cant have “bad character” days or moments. You either have or dont have good character.

[@AkaRyrye83]

Recognizing the problem is one of the most important steps. No problem can be solved that is not first acknowledged

[@jasonhopson7280]

Jesus Christ is the answer. God bless you , friend. I will pray for you

[@dongkhamet1351]

​@@Tunagates22this rings true. However as Chuck pointed out the bad character can often be reserved or held in check until times of duress. I don't think the OP's posting neglects your point but perhaps recognizes it in the parting commitment.

[@WMoney-k8k]

Want to know a persons real character? Give them power. Trust ability over character? Always expect a double cross.

[@firstsquadleader7thESB]

Well said 🙏🏽💪🏽🇺🇸

[@davidb9779]

Youre just coping you aint as smart as Elon

[@truckinpoppop6777]

Or take the power away

[@elbertelvis7963]

Any man with power like Elon, doesn't have to use a Potty Mouth the get his point across.

[@griff4366]

I served under more than a few CO's and XO's in the Navy who proved that statement true.

[@ShermanMays-fw8ko]

“Bad character is like rot” Amen 🙏

[@jedneal2322]

I think this might be the best truck talk ive seen boss, thank you

[@firstsquadleader7thESB]

@@jedneal2322 I agree 🙏🏽🇺🇸 Happy new year 🎆🎊🎈 ❤️🙏🏽

[@findingdori442]

Bad character corrupts good company.

[@locustsandhoney486]

Congress has not been a company of good men since Act of 1871. So, your arguement is flawed.

[@Mr._Infamous]

Oh yeah, I'll bet you're a trump voter though huh? Better realize that all you did was pick the lesser of two evils. Trump don't care about you or any of his voters. He's been a Democrat his whole life and he always will be. Not that that's much worse than being a republican though

[@findingdori442]

@@locustsandhoney486 I actually agree with you regarding congress . Not everyone.

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT - Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” -This one 👍

[@findingdori442]

@ Thank you ! You’re Awesome. I remember heating this & it stuck with me. Thank you sweet Jesus

[@DarkPassenger]

Humility is the most important IMO. When someone lacks humility they are not good leaders, or people in general.

[@goonofhazard2203]

Does humility imply understanding yourself as a seeker of truth and God instead of self-identifying as someone who has the truth, is "saved" or "chosen"?

[@MOstix13]

Don’t mistake humility for lack of ability. Big mistake. Thanks Chadd

[@watch1949]

@@MOstix13 Or vice versa.

[@cohoonatube]

Agree... it's also the key to every victory for a Christian. "Humility" by Andrew Murray is a great read.

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT - Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” Solid teaching, Chad, thanks again 👍

[@paulnreid]

Okay, this was the best truck talk I've heard. There may be better ones, but this one elevated you to another level.

[@Brett235]

A good character trait is also the ability to walk away. Wether it be a bad situation, a negative confrontation or just bad people. I had to learn that trait and it was difficult for me because I thought that I always had to argue my point. Sometimes the best response is no response at all.

[@williamstillwater5646]

meekness is a term that is completely misinterpreted and your a huge person and a great man bro .. to be meek isn't to be weak .. i appreciate you bro appreciate your devotion...

[@AroundTheHouse315]

This talk should be taught in school.

[@DavidNefelimSlayer]

Agreed. It is truly fundamental.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly.

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

Blessed be the wicked who are healed by my hand 🔥

[@Factchecker9111]

First psalm

[@BlastedOffRawPuerh88]

His delight is in the Law of the lord

[@Joe-uh6kt]

Thanks, actually needed that. Been in a few situations recently where its been hard to keep from lashing out and continue to be understanding. It's nice to have some reinforcement that I'm doing the right thing.

[@willnotquit]

Same….this truck talk is right on time!

[@jaketown7]

You must REALLY dislike Trump. He is the pure personification of the 7 Deadly Sins.

[@TechJunky777]

A person with good Character can learn to be more able!!!! An able person with bad character will never learn good character.

[@codiacmulletmulletlife9477]

Thats not exactly what Jesus Christ taught, your basically saying no one can become born again Christian. Not everyone and not most but at least some people can change.

[@theresamartin3629]

Excellent discussion Chad. We should strive for making God proud of us. Not easy, but we must do it.

[@makeGODsmile]

Got that right sister!

[@Fuse_146]

Which God? Who's God? Imagination isn't reality. Believing in a contradictory theory can only be maintained with delusional psychosis. An all powerful "creator" that is perfect in every way wouldn't create an imperfect planet that kills hundreds of thousands of his children every year.

[@ryanr260]

Good word! Been digging these positive truck talks.

[@gcwilson1]

Every Dad needs to hear this! Thank you Chadd- Happy New Year.

[@Mz0430]

I'm in the process of rebuilding my character, from the foundation up. Man, I'm even talking to church people again. It's a small step in the right direction of where I'm headed. Don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way there kinda thing. I speak for more than myself when I say that I highly encourage these biblical breakdowns of character building. We need men that step up and true authenticity is the way to do it.

[@firstsquadleader7thESB]

Same here 🙏🏽❤️🇺🇸💪🏽

[@toejam503]

You are born with personality and you build Character. Your abilities stem from how well your character has been built.

[@dolphinwatcher415]

Wishing everyone peace and good health in the new year. 🙏

[@conantheseptuagenarian3824]

thanks.

[@onealjones3873]

Same to you.

[@Jeff11776]

Good talk going into 2025. God bless you all.

[@Tsitris46]

No truer words have been spoken.

[@conantheseptuagenarian3824]

i've seen this play out in my own life. without character you really have nothing.

[@Thunderdomehomestead]

You are a very wise man, Chad. Thank you for what you do!

[@douglaskilborn151]

Ability can be a taught and learned, Character is what makes a true leader. When people believe in the cause, they will exceed their limits. It takes a leader with true character to inspire people to greatness. Excellent question Chadd!

[@hawknives]

self control is a tough one, especially when one is ready at every second to go to war against evil. Christ Bless!

[@littlefish9670]

Know them by their fruits. 👍💯👋👋👋👋👋👋👋💪💪🙏🙏

[@KarenAnn-dm4ks]

One of your best chats. Wisdom. Thank you. Something we can all take into the New Year with us.

[@essayess3]

Character is far, far more important than ability. One can acquire an ability in a day and hone it over time. Character is partly inherent, but mostly takes years to develop. Once it's locked in, it's not going anywhere. If you drop off on an ability for a few months, you get rusty. Character is crystalline; ability is liquid.

[@thomaslogan7372]

Self control, Desire, Mercy, Pure intensions, Peace maker.

[@petermontgomery2874]

Intention is spelled with a t. Peace is not a virtuous thing.

[@Jeremy-Two]

Chadd Wright for President 2028. A good leader has a good character. America needs strong Christian Republican representatives. Amen.

[@Mark-s7w1i]

He's a commie

[@mountainman417]

Solid Intel From The Word of God! Thanks brother Needed this encouragement!

[@johnbuerger6579]

This was a very solid truck talk. Your perspective is good.

[@mikecolossale8948]

Well said. Character will always shine as our abilities begin to tarnish. God Bless

[@ruthanndietz3764]

That was a good review of character, Chadd. Thank you. I particularly enjoyed "meekness".

[@Williams_Workshop]

Chadd, like many people are saying, I think this is probably the best truck talk you’ve done brother. I can really tell you are well spoken from all your podcasting and public speaking. I remember you saying you did these truck talks in one take. Thanks so much for the well spoken Biblical wisdom. It hit a nerve on some things in my life recently.

[@ulysses8859]

I love the way Bannon countered.

[@power2me1]

Let's talk about George Soros getting the medal of freedom from Joe Biden. 🤡🤪😆

[@veronicaapav8975]

Very insightful and encouraging. I've learned from you. Thank you

[@dlife7427]

The two sith lords. Look at the stare Elon does, its like a "im finally gonna get even for beinf picked on as a kid".

[@Bad.Pappy.Official]

Good character is needed to exercise one’s abilities appropriately.

[@blueridgeprepping4864]

Any Man That Push Digital $$$ Also Push The Mark 💯 Love Your Vids. Semper Fi

[@fhtmbdh]

Thank you, my brother, in Christ.

[@Richard01234]

How does Chad in Missouri know about Musk's character? Has he met him? Oh yeah, he doesn't like Trump. Hopefully one day Chad gets a job on CNN as a war expert, he was a Navy Seal and has Trump Derangement, perfectly qualified.

[@matthewgeib4921]

GOOD WORD My BROTHER!! Thank You..May God Bless you & yours abundantly in 2025!!🙂

[@troywarren1075]

This is a great conversation and advice to strive for personal character.

[@cathyglascock1370]

Jimmy Carter had good character. Not sure of ability as president. Always heard …. “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”John Wooden( a legendary basketball player coach)

[@godsgoodnessandgrace]

Jimmy Carter gave away the Panama Canel.

[@mpclepto182]

@@godsgoodnessandgrace That's a good point, why did we pay for that river anyway? It's kinda crazy because I've been looking at a map and I just can't seem to find the state of Panama anywhere in the USA!

[@ClimbAClassic]

My friend - thank you - I needed to hear this today.

[@gregfuller4119]

Chad,you are a man of God. Thank you!

[@Dr.I.C.Spots247]

Needed to hear this today for many reasons. Good truck talk.

[@Third_eye_Tia]

That was Beautifully said brotha💜😎

[@uponcripplecreek1]

Excellent video, I believe character is by far the most important thing.

[@TangibleExistence]

Character derived/paired from wisdom.

[@BrettJohnson-i2z]

Well done! This is your best yet and the reason I liked it so much is that you used Scripture perfectly. So Often, people quote Scripture out of context or twisted to "prove" their point. You used it exactly the way it was meant to be used...to teach and instruct . As a retired sailor and active minister, I appreciate what you do. Keep it up!

[@spitfirered]

Thank You For Sharing This, Happy New Year 2025!

[@DavidLee-wf1ns]

Good conversation, good facts it's hard to keep my patiences when dealing with corrupt individuals,

[@tomblain2529]

Level of technology that Elon Musk is invested in, does not match up with the conservative viewpoint of the end times in my opinion. He is about number one, control, and digital/technological advancements to stay ahead of the rest of the world. We do not need those advancements, telling us how to run our life, or running our life for us.Take that for whatever it’s worth.

[@brandonneedler22]

Well said sir. Just prayed before listening to this and those were 5 of several things that I prayed to God to help me be a better Godly man, husband, and father is 2025. I love your Truck Talks brother! You and Shawn have great content that I look forward to every week!

[@Bullfrog0302]

I think we are all human and God expects that of us that there are moments where we can slip. And be put under pressure and not measurebut that's what grace and mercy are for.❤

[@susanmn744]

I am a firm believer in your character being your motive and morals.

[@nancywilson5239]

Amen, Integrity. Elon is a RED Flag...In my opinion

[@benallmark9671]

Ditto

[@opaca512]

Dude has so many flags I am confused how we even got here.

[@naughtynickel9955]

@@opaca512 Money makes people look the other way. Never trusted Elon.

[@joegeezer6375]

bloodlines matter

[@Garywhitetrumphobgobbler]

Money he has a lot of money and trump only cares about money. So Elon dog walks him a few million at a time it breaks the illusion trump can't be bought. That's why yall are having a hard time comprehending your disdain for Elon

[@kawdenco]

Thank you sir. Good stuff. Have a good new year.

[@theresamartin3629]

Agreed with you completely. Character and 😅integrity matter. Most important, is he a Christian?

[@robertlarsen6516]

Excellent words, brother Chadd. Blessings in the New Year.

[@fmyles3]

Good to know that you listen to Bannon.

[@brodykin3505]

A much needed perspective. Character is more important, and that understanding seems to be dwindling quickly.

[@fivevs1]

character is more valuable. It is much harder to improve or change. if someone doesn’t have character, it’s much harder to give them a character. Skills and abilities are things that can be learned and honed through practice and repetition. If someone doesn’t have a skill or ability, it’s very possible to train them.

[@Joefest99]

The landscape in your window looks like a punting! Beautiful down there!

[@DudeNamedJeffery]

Character … Hands down brother Elon is a Man Child who throws temper tantrums when things don’t go his way and that’s dangerous for someone who has power like Elon

[@organican]

Ditto times two for Trump

[@timtaylor8192]

Excellent self reflection episode. I have poor/weak character…but everyday, every task, every word that comes from my mouth is a test/exercise in character.

[@travisbond635]

That's why we NEED term limits. God bless America 🇺🇸

[@edwardsmalley4287]

Absolutely!!! That way if a person of integrity and honesty EVER gets into office, GONE in two terms. We can't allow that kind of person to have a long career in public service!

[@benallmark9671]

Big time. Like was hasten hold up been. The people as a whole are too soft when it comes to demanding certain things. It’ll be the death of us. We deserve what we tolerate.

[@johnlangerlaan4799]

Great truck talk! Struggling recently! Hit home! Thank you!

[@spitfirered]

I Have Believed In Character And What I Have Seen From Musk Is In Control Of His Person His Mind And Is Outside Of Others And To Me That's Not Good!

[@bp9198]

As usual, great stuff Chad and right on point. Thank you for what you do and Happy New Year.

[@alstewartsr31]

Happy New Year's brother

[@michaellogie]

That was a really good talk - thank you and Happy New Year!

[@FrostyT330]

These rich elites don't get rich on character! Nope!

[@joweb1320]

If you lose all your money, you lose nothing. If you lose your health, you lose something. If you lose your character, you lose everything.

[@davidburleson4812]

Character is most important.

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

You can teach skill and ability, character is who you are, I would treasure character over ability anyday..

[@ericgill6992]

He dressed up as a knight of hell (it was a custom leather suit of armor) that’s all I need to know

[@vasquez73]

It was cosplay for a video game that,.. you don't know.

[@ericgill6992]

@ that makes it SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER, I don’t care you do as you wish I will

[@kskip4242]

​@@vasquez73So what.

[@fulltang1]

Cringe as hell my bro

[@WebenHad]

I thought the “ Devils Champion “ suit was cringe. Mild Autism keeps them in certain states of stunted youth as well as states of brilliance. It’s a blessing and a curse for Elon as well and he has admitted as much but aren’t we all a bit bent going down the road . Happy New Year !

[@jordanhermann4781]

Our character is dependent on our openness to the virtues God gives us. We either accept or reject Gods gifts to us. All glory to God!

[@debwasalaski3099]

Character! God gives all gifts.

[@SarahWilson-z6q]

Seems like we are filled with poor leadership. I am very concerned for our country. Thanks for the video sir

[@edward_spyderhands]

I can't be the only one seeing the other, much bigger, elephant in the room.

[@xfitslingshot]

“We can rejoice in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance, and perseverance produces proven character.”

[@pauleskine]

Eli Must … definitely corruptible. It was a Very Character REVEALING moment. 💯

[@weshamil3921]

Excellent points Chadd, thanks for sharing!

[@jcglock40]

Character is always more important !

[@Rollingmesas_1]

Strive to instill these traits into life. As adults we have to bestow these to the young so they themselves can strive to be better than us. Be patient and time tells all. Happy New Year 3of7 🤙🏻

[@DevinAwe]

Follow Jesus or you're heading the wrong way!

[@evildeebee]

We are free to have any religious beliefs we want. That is what it means to be an American, which you are not.

[@evildeebee]

So take your isis/al qaeda views elsewhere

[@JesusIsAlive904]

Amen

[@ericwitt4586]

Oh yea that’s right 🙏🏻🇺🇸👍

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

Is Jesus real

[@matthewmcmichael6416]

What a great way to start the new year! Thanks, ima get to work

[@ninecats1344]

Character

[@lynn7108]

Awesome teaching!! Great way to kick off the New Year listening to this! I pray God’s hedge of protection around you and yours in 2025. 🙏

[@slimzimm1031]

So you choose Trump who chose Elon, because of their good character? Two billionaires who care about number one. Jesus wouldn't touch the team you voted for with a 10 foot pole.

[@proudbirther1998]

Nonsense. Jealous Trump hating Nonsense.

[@slimzimm1031]

@@proudbirther1998 Right all he does is brag about how great he is and do his little dong dance along to gay anthem YMCA. What's not to love?

[@borhotkaar3480]

Because he will make the RIGHT decision in any challenging SITUATION.

[@DLG24]

All Elon really cares about is getting approval for his space endeavors. Everything else comes second or last. I hope those around him GET IT.

[@timsmith6228]

Ability and skill can be learned. Good Character, Integrity, and honesty are observed traits to model your life on.

[@CosmicTaco333]

I don't know what Musk's private character is. But we also have Trump---a man who was unfaithful to all of his three wives. What kind of character is that?

[@CVEIWKID]

He could have had bad wives

[@scottshumaker4969]

Facts ?

[@CosmicTaco333]

@@scottshumaker4969 Look them up. Google can be your friend.

[@Dave-sy9uy]

Very true and encouraging, thank you for your wisdom, God bless you 🙏