Feel Like Giving Up? Use The Cookie Jar Method by David Goggins

I know how hard it can be, to keep the motivation to persevere.
Our minds simply don't want us to be in an uncomfortable situation, that's why we give up and shy away from it.
But even when our minds are telling us that we should call it a day, we usually have more fuel left in the tank.
We can tap into that fuel by using the Cookie Jar.
The Cookie Jar was created by a guy called David Goggins.
Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL, who has competed in more than sixty ultra-marathons, triathlons, and ultra-triathlons. All while also setting new course records and regularly placing in the top five. Furthermore he's a former Guinness World Record holder for completing over 4000 pull-ups in seventeen hours.
He's known to be one of the toughest men alive.
He used his Cookie Jar to fuel all of these achievements and continues to use it, to fuel his
Now you might not be interested in running an ultra marathon. However I believe you would like to be able to keep on going, even when you feel like giving up.
That might mean studying longer, even if it's extremely boring. It might mean working on your side-business even if you're tired. Or it just might mean going to the gym, even if it's raining outside and you don't feel like it.
The Cookie Jar can help.
You can get David's book here:
US: amzn.to/3gowDnE
UK: amzn.to/3c4IbZv
Images © Piers Baker www.svgdoodlewhiteboard.com
#DavidGoggins #CookieJar #Motivation

[@BetterThanYesterday]

You can get David's book here: US: amzn.to/3gowDnE UK: amzn.to/3c4IbZv

[@priyansubhagabati8157]

And if I not from these countries

[@julia.no.X]

@@priyansubhagabati8157 Make an effort and find the book yourself?

[@brandoncfejeran]

It’s a great book. What he’s been able to accomplish and his journey to get there are truly inspiring.

[@birdylove24]

O.k., got the message! Eat enough cookies and you can finish a marathon! 💪 I will start my training immediately! 🍪🍪🍪

[@reversleve5572]

Who else thought that this was video was about taking a cookie after you finished a task.

[@skycharm3545]

Lolll

[@Jeca299]

I thought it was about taking a cookie every day and feeling one cookie closer to your future success.

[@blessyangeliegonzales3584]

Tau nga. Barbie

[@mtheg7220]

Rever Sleve it is

[@politereminder6284]

I thought it would be about the guy who invented cookie jars as a deterrent to eating too many cookies.

[@mrmiraclenut9684]

Bold of you to assume that i have past victories

[@BetterThanYesterday]

Thanks for a chuckle 😀

[@h.amz.a2262]

The least thing you did defnetly is you made somone smile. That is somthing, but i m sure therr is much more than that. Beleive in the hero inside you and he will come to life ❤

[@kofola9145]

You are alive.

[@totallynormalcat8048]

Is it bold of me to assume that you survived your birth

[@GreyPhoenix117]

You learned to read and write. You just proved that. And that's a past victory.

[@christinebeames712]

As Mel robins says , “if it’s worth doing , don’t wait for inspiration , it may never come , use dedication .”

[@christinebeames712]

Your right , I love her advice

[@HopefulMathGirl]

In my situation, everything is worth doing

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

@@milesdoyle holy hell 🙄

[@MsRizz100]

Watching my baby brother right now while my parents are passed drunk (its only 5:30pm) I really needed this thank you. I need to keep going.

[@hossain4696]

I can't really express how would I have felt if I was in your shoes.I'm so sorry love.Hang in there a lil bit more.Don't give up on yourself or your younger brother,Soon you'll be safe and sound.

[@blackcopycat4967]

I think what you need is CPS

[@ziziphodyasi2126]

Sending you hugs 🫂🫂🫂❤️❤️❤️

[@Cara.s1place]

Sending lots of love.! Bless you for being there for your brother

[@Lyndell239]

Are you OK?

[@BlondeQtie]

Don't push too hard! When you feel like you need to pause: PAUSE!!! I pushed through my masters thesis and had to accomplish 6 months of workload in 2,5 months. I barely slept for weeks,12 hours in the lab, eat in between, writing during the night. I finished in time and headed straight home into my bed. I had severe fever for days and slept 20 hours per day, I was dehydrated for the fever and sleeping so much and ended up at the hospital. I needed several weeks to recover and was only fully healed after a few months. Would never do it again! I really recommend to pay attention to your health, it's *THE MOST VALUABLE ASSET YOU HAVE!!!!!* I would recommend another version of the cookie jar: When you feel down, think back to happier moments and relive them. Thinking about them and feeling the feelings agains automatically lifts your mood. (Only applies to feelings that have no bad connotation. Don't think about the loving start of your relationship after breaking up. Rather think about positive childhood memories, your pet, grannys cookies, cuddling your mom, a nice holiday with friends...)

[@kellybramm]

Yes, why physically ruin your health for a goal that's not life or health. This idea is good for smaller things, not for things that can ruin your life or kill you.

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

“Bloody urine and diarrhea dripping down your leg is usually your body telling you it’s time to stop.” I should hope so!!!

[@CrowSpirit1977]

That's my body telling me I'm awake😂

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

@@CrowSpirit1977 Oh man! That's pretty sad! 😹

[@jhibehhhkkooo6t99]

so my body is telling me to stop school🤨... cause I only get those at school

[@senes2105]

“When you feel like giving up think of the reason why you held on so long” Natsu Dragneel

[@pancake1655]

Natsu 💓

[@akashdhami8381]

Natsu all about friendship it's great but man there's a limit

[@takumijoong6271]

i never had one to begin with.

[@MzRioD1]

Thanks for firing me up.

[@jhvghjgjkhlihli]

what if that reason is no longer here

[@shady_dodo]

this might not work for other people but as a person who binge watches and reads a lot, then gets far too attached to the characters (as if i knew them personally), what i do when i feel like giving up is think "that character wouldn't give up in this situation". it reminds me of the things i admire in others and who i want to become. then i can push at least a little bit further.

[@torterra289]

I Don't Have A Name no I feel the same!!

[@esteeeela]

So sweet!

[@kokomalt]

!!

[@ichoosejoy2712]

I do the same and find it highly effectively. I am drawn to these vulnerable but deep and strong characters and when I face an obstacle, think how they could take it, they wouldn't give up.

[@saraanonymous9673]

Yea I used this method all the time when I was younger it really worked!!

[@tree7258]

I have been scrolling and waste my life on tiktok and arguing with people about the dumbest things, but ever since I found this channel. I been thinking about life and how I can be a better person. So thank you

[@gochamwa]

hope you're okay now. keep up the good work.

[@reichlim5127]

Same here arguing about different matters especially in politics. Now that I've found this channel, this gives me hope to change my mentality to be a better person to value my precious time.

[@jordanscott6204]

Hope your doing better than yesterday I know 😬

[@TheFakePlayerGame]

replace tiktok with youtube and remove the part after the arguing thing. then yo got me. argue 24/7 with ppl on internet. watch youtube and get bored. still planning on fixing this problem, but i dont got shit to do on my free time. Im mid at drawing, i am extremely bored most of the time and social anxiety hits hard so i dont got irl friends to really talk to. Planning on fixing this big time.

[@SatoriWazHere]

@@TheFakePlayerGame Don't give up, thank you for everything you do ^^

[@icemans1matedude339]

Knowing when to pull back is just as important as knowing to push through, cuz poor management will destroy your health

[@mhjgh3834]

I agree. 👍🏽

[@ramblingrahema2125]

1000% agree

[@readyredpanda127]

So true.

[@mydietisfruitsnuttandseed9817]

Agreed. Bloody urine and diarrhea are way past the quitting point

[@kafed656]

nah imma keep going with the cookie jar and basically kill myself trying to not feel bad like the navy seal did at mile 70 :-)

[@nicolwithoutthee2392]

What’s hard is when you don’t have an achievement for the same field you’re currently working on and you gotta push without knowing if it’s gonna be wasted time

this is exactly how I feel

[@aartigor8805]

I too

[@aartigor8805]

I am looking for my cookies but I couldn't find haven't tasted that success that is just mind blowing to remember

[@jackedkerouac4414]

I'm on the same boat

[@samanthar6172]

But don't you see.... it's never wasted time. The journey is the destination, truly.

[@ptak1988]

I came here for a justification to eat a cookie. There was none. I'm heading to the gym.

[@darkside4566]

good luck then

[@BetterThanYesterday]

No cookies allowed!

[@naomianomaly8540]

Lol

[@sirichandana224]

😂😂

[@Name-ps9fx]

The gym doesn’t have cookies...but the dollar store does...be right back

[@SmileyFace11988]

I felt like giving up on watching this video but I powered through it and rewarded myself with a jar of cookies

[@Steve_Ragnarson]

Does it taste nice, precious?

[@kristinhendrix2893]

Even took the time to comment...wow

[@buyerbware25]

😃

[@weltschmertzz]

Lol

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

We deserve more than cookies to get through this crock.

[@judecieffe6769]

if you run so much that you have bloody urine and diarrhoea dripping down your legs, i'm not sure that carrying on is the best idea

[@BetterThanYesterday]

It's definitely not a good idea. However if you want to keep going, the cookie jar will help you push through 😉

[@AndrewHorezga]

...he could have made diarrhoea and blood cookies

[@jlina]

Yeah he could've stride out. Waaay too macho for his own good, why couldn't he just I dunno.... train for a month?

[@AndrewHorezga]

@@jlina ...it's funny how luck of the draw life experiences make people come up with life philosophies. It's really based. Just think if he collapsed at like 70 and had to have both legs amputated and had slurred speach the rest of his life he would be giving a TED talk on the importance of knowing your limits.

[@jlina]

@@AndrewHorezga yes! Exactly. Good analogy!

[@MandhanAcademy]

Video summary: draw on past successes to fuel your future ones....thanks for video

[@brendalg4]

Should have read comments before watching

[@brendalg4]

@Snow Crystal I don't care. His was the one I saw first. Also you are in top comment mode where the posts are not in date order. I was looking in date order. One comment says it is 10 months old. The other one is a year old. But that can mean all the way up to 2 years minus one day. I'm glad I didn't have to go any farther to see the comment

[@brendalg4]

@Snow Crystal he never claimed that he was the only one that said it. Most people do not comment because they are trying to boost their channel or get people to like their comment. Most people that make a comment don't even upload videos. I would think if that was the reason he made the comment, he would have said something about come and see my channel I have said similar things a lot of times on posts or videos. I don't do it to get people to like my comment or watch videos. I do it to help people

[@parulsrivastava2244]

Thanks Saved my 8 minutes ✌

[@Abhaysharma-mg2bm]

Sir aap

[@Iris-fp4uk]

life hack: always watch vids on 1.25 or 1.5 x speed. Really saves you time in the long run!

[@johannesgoetzen]

Check👌🏽 and now I'm watching twice as much videos 🤣

[@erpmo3326]

I'm actually on x2

[@nataliadapkus5214]

Thank you

[@superdemonboy]

Also, podcasts! I listen at 1.1 and use the 'remove silence' option. It helps a lot!

[@scribblepaw6732]

Shut up 😑 just watch the videos.

[@danacampbell8331]

The greatest accomplishment of my life was winning a court case against a psychopath who had a lawyer. I couldn't afford one and represented myself. I kept custody of my son and he is now a healthy, happy grown man!

[@loributterflying]

I'm so proud of you

[@danacampbell8331]

@@loributterflying Thank you! Have a lovely day!

[@melissai.2659]

Dana Campbell Now that’s what I’m interested in.......I’m so mentally exhausted from fighting to protect my children from my abusive spouse.....he’s got the high powered attorney and I don’t have one. It’s been 10 years of going to court and my kids are a mess. He keeps getting his way. I’m hanging on to the hope that I can raise our 10 year old in a healthy loving environment so he can have some normalcy.

[@arianareeves3042]

God. That's incredible, Dana. Has me tearing up. Good for you and your son!

[@danacampbell8331]

@@arianareeves3042 Thank you! He designs computer programs for deaf and blind people, sings like a bird, plays guitar, has good friends, is capable of seeing his own mistakes and correcting them. He's a great person!

[@MelloCello7]

Video summary: draw on past successes to fuel your future ones. You can do the impossible Saved you 8 minutes Edit: Thank you guys, I'm just glad I could help:)

[@tsizzle6228]

Thank you

[@blackdiamond4001]

thanks

[@winterbearmoon8811]

THANK YOUU

[@plusbonus1165]

Good lad , ta.

[@marias8007]

But what about the cookie jar?

[@mrs_aries]

This doesn't apply to all people. If you're tired, take a rest. In reality, life is not like a marathon where you need to compete with others. Run at your own pace. It's okay to work and push to your limits but don't forget about your health.

[@galaxylucia1898]

Am I the only genuinely concerned when he got to the part about bloody urine and diarrhea? I feel like that's a LINE that shouldn't be crossed and yeah, you should just pack it up.

[@susanlawrence2938]

I was thinking the same thing..... He could have went into kidney failure

[@MN-vn8mk]

Galaxy Lucia same, he’s insane i would never be inspired by someone like this

[@JeanneBook]

He crossed that path, so he is what he is now.

[@tomparnandersson2317]

Haha wow, you guys almost fel angry because how tough he is

[@Pontificate]

Definitely not safe and definitely not something you should be idolizing and praising. this guy is a nutcase and a liability to himself and others

[@susanbrennan5511]

This is really relevant. 12 years ago my husband and soulmate died. I never realized it but I have been digging into my cookie jar since then. Bad managers at work bad living situations I have persevered and at this point I feel I can handle anything. Thank you. You have put into words what I have been doing for the last 12 years.

[@dayanaflores8500]

May he rest in peace

[@flan8627]

So sorry for your loss ,hope you are doing fine and never give up♥️

[@citlallir.]

I’m so sorry for your loss🥺🤍

[@aasthasinha7492]

What I find trouble in figuring out is when to let go and when to keep pushing? I don't want to lose myself in the process of getting something that'll never be mine or isn't really worth it. I also don't want to give up too early when a little more effort could solve things completely and bring clarity. So I find it hard to make this decision as I can't know the future so.

[@user-bk1ee6kh3w]

In case you may find this helpful I saw a post that said.. "When do you let go? - When it feels heavy on your soul. When you feel more trapped than emancipated. When it tastes less sweet and more like poison. When you feel yourself sinking instead of floating. When freedom becomes a battle. Open your heart to intuition; you'll always know. When do you hold on? - When hope exists. When it fills your lungs with air, no matter how deep the struggle is. When joy overweighs sadness. When flowers grow from hard spaces in your heart. If you don't feel friction, it's worth holding on to. If it flows, it's worth swimming in."

[@daniellerodgers6493]

@@user-bk1ee6kh3w thank you. And thank you asstha for asking the question.

[@bhavishakewalramani1762]

that is exactly my question!!!

[@twitzmixx8374]

same question that I never thought of asking

[@convertible2987]

i think you're on the right track if you are aware about what's troubling you. When to stop - when you feel like you haven't had an exhale, like you have been holding your breath but can't seem to let it out, you should rest and regenerate and push yourself in the things that will actually help you become better, be it anything. You can only do as much as you are capable to at that said moment. You must also stop when you feel like what you're doing and has no outcome and that you're not gaining or learning anything by going through it. When to keep pushing - when you know that you want something and that something is going to help you to achieve a better version of yourself and make this world and yourself a tad bit better. When you feel discomfort in going through that but you know that this does not feel good right now but it will help me feel better over the course of it. Also, you should have faith in yourself and believe yourself and listen to your instincts. Write down the pros and cons, and find what is right for you. It might not seem easy but you got this. And finally don't pressurize yourself too much, it's gonna be alright, you don't need to feel like an anvil has fallen onto you, try to calm down and take it easy. Good Luck :)

[@eins.wanderer4799]

thats the reason why i am so motivated to change my life. i was almost at the end, had depression and therapy for 2 years. i learned so much about myself. i overcame some of my anxieties and find a girlfriend. i went from nothing to everything imo. i always try to think how much work i put in this to change my life. and now i have to go on and find a job, get my driving license, a car, move out from my parents house. i have goals and i am excited to achieve them.i want to work for it. wish me luck i wish you luck on your journey and stay strong 😘

[@lanyp.4381]

I wish you the best

[@kll815]

Eins. Wanderer gl

[@___MYL]

I literally just came to YT to give up on studying and that was the first video.. it's a sight

[@MorganHorse]

Same

[@GloriaGladene]

Today is my 3rd degree black belt test and unknowingly I have had to use this method at several points in this journey. We do a 12 hour meditation with short breaks every hour and during one of the hours I decided to sit on my knees in what is “proper meditation stance.” Around the 45 minute mark it was extremely challenging, legs are numb and any slight movement causes your legs to go into electric shock from your nerves being cut off. Once that hour was over I felt so triumphant and now it was added to my cookie jar. Another requirement is doing a 3 day fast. I am currently on day 3 (test day!!) and I had to use the cookie jar last night. I was running a fever and endured hours of acid reflux. Waking up this morning I sat and talked to myself mentally, showing myself gratitude for how hard I worked for this moment. There have been literally blood, sweat, and tears. Soon it will all come to fruition today and I can add this entire process to the cookie jar. Keep fighting, because you all are SO much stronger than you even know!

[@AdelineCowgirl]

That's actually pretty cool to read. You were probably one of those kids who would have passed the "marshmallow willpower test." The one where the adult puts a marshmallow in front of a child, and tells them they can eat it now, or if they can wait until the adult comes back, the child will get two marshmallows. I wish someone had done that test on me as a kid. I have no idea what I would have done.

[@exwhyz33]

A method that works for me consistently is the '10 minute rule' in which I get myself to spend 'only 10 min' on whatever it is that needs doing and then stop (washing, ironing, running, gardening, writing, etc). Strangely, once I start to see the results, the 10 min often turns into 20 or 30 or even reach the end. I recommend it.

[@mayanightstar]

I was expecting this to be dumb optimistic self help nonsense but this was actually very nice and grounded. "Fill your cookie jar with any achievements you can think of, no matter how small!" and "know how to listen to your body and take a break when you actually need it" I'm so glad you also included these

[@lorenwood4357]

I remember it was 4am and I had college the next day, I had been powering through and was going to give up the final hurdle but I didn’t! I finished the last 3 episodes of breaking bad and then couldn’t wake up for college. I succeeded with my aim

[@kristantr7174]

hahahah

[@superdemonboy]

Proud of you! You deserve ALL the cookies 😉

[@afnanalnajar9196]

Now reward yourself with the cookies

[@millionairemom]

Lol

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

😂😂😂😂

[@Jenyuryuji05]

I personally never depend on motivation i depend on dedication no matter what i feel

[@arundpm8220]

I'm here after watching Improvement Pill 😂

[@BlacPhoenix]

Same

[@nickhynes1278]

Yep

[@Thatguy-rh5ls]

Same lol

[@elijahlee7314]

Me too. Let’s improve!

[@adamenigmahardy]

Yeahhh

[@vanillacokejunky]

This is a fascinating idea, but for depressed and/or low self-esteem people it can be difficult to fill up the jar with tasty cookies. Especially when your mind is in a negative state, it's so much easier to remember bad experiences or failures rather than successes. Especially people who have known lots of failures for most of their life, you really have to dig deep within the jar, as just reaching in lightly you might find a worm instead of a cookie. I think this is a subject worthy of its own video - advice on how to fill up the jar with cookies and positive things that you want to take out and consume.

[@MagdalenaHaane]

If you get tired, try to rest, not to quit🕊️

[@ketihawk5544]

Insane how this man just considered the "first few miles" as the first fifth of 100 miles, an entire marathon 😭

[@ramblingrahema2125]

I think it depends. It's not okay to destroy your body or mind to push through something. I can't imagine how long and painful the recovery process was. It's perfectly fine to take a break and get help when you need it.

[@audrinamoon7032]

The reason any person would wanna give up is because they feel like they can't do things, and it doesn't matter what you tell them, they have to see for themselves what they're capable of. And one thing I feel is important is not having a fear of failure, and to see what you can do and try your hardest when you feel like you achieved nothing cause you have nothing to lose, but atleast your trying and if you failed, you know you tried your best, and sometimes we didn't try at all, I think we're gonna have to be willing to face ourselves and work hard in our problem areas in life, struggle through our own personal challenges until we defeat it.

[@audrinamoon7032]

And even if your not as smart, or don't have money, or this and that, whatever you think limits you, it just makes you yourself, and you have to work with yourself, cause once you know what your weaknesses are, you can improve them. I didn't mean to say anyone wasn't smart or compare people, but truth is we all have our own capabilities and level and it's up to someone if they wanna grow themselves. I've had lots of struggles with myself, and I really don't want other young people to feel the same way. Life is fragile, so i'm trying to make the best of it and believe in my dreams, it's really hard for someone like me, I have so many insecurities and problems that always hold me back, but now i'm not gonna be scared to do whatever it takes to grow even if I am afraid and have insecurities. You live and you learn right, I'm not a perfect person, but I know I am a good person and I try to leave the world a better place.

[@Fran-rd1nl]

4:09 This thing also helped him: "Okay i'm exhausted,but if i could just go 1 mile more,it would be monstruous" Then another one,etc. He tricked his mind

[@johndoh1000]

I feel like “I washed my dishes today” can’t really sustain someone’s drive.

[@Rynntastic01]

Ah yes, but think about the cleanliness of those dishes and how delicately you washed them. The scalding water wasn't enough to stop you. Even when you felt like giving up and leaving some of the dishes unclean, you kept going. And in the end, those dishes gleamed like sparkling gemstones, reflecting your tremendous accomplishment. 😎😎😎

[@jlina]

This is true no matter how hot the dam water was!

[@Sarah-ky5yv]

I think it just feels nice. It makes you think ”hey, at least the sink isn’t messy and I did something productive today.“ It’s really comforting and can really help when you feel like you’re not doing anything right. It totally leads to bigger things when you keep doing this. The goal of it is just to see the little wins you have daily which add up. Being in the right state of mind and having confidence/faith in yourself is what sustains someone‘s drive. These little victories help you get there.

[@jjava.bean5]

Not really, no. The achievement of cleaning dishes wont help me run a marathon. But it will help me clean dishes (or other things) when I dont feel like it. Because I'll remember how I good I felt to have clean dishes.

[@jjava.bean5]

A lot of times I dont clean cause I enjoy cleaning. I clean because I remember how good I feel when it's over. Being in a clean home feels good. You hardly come across people "comfortable" in filth. It declutters MY MIND. It's not a "to do" list floating in my head. It's doesnt distract me in the corner of my eye when I'm working an a More Important Task. It doesnt block my sink when I need it. It doesn't stop me from cooking. It doesn't attract bugs or flies. It doesn't stop me from having friends over. It doesn't drive me to go eat out (wasting money or unhealthy). It doesnt make me feel embarrassed (like I'm a dirty or disorganized person.) All of this is just useless "chatter" in my head, Clean dishes does MORE for me than just "provide something to put my food on."

[@sunnysocoolio]

I think that this works when we're doing performance tasks- like a marathon, and stuff like public speaking, the last day of a final deadline, or idk a food eating contest- basically I mean when there's a high pressure to complete something and where one might feel more compelled to get it over with than to stop or go back. I say this because it's super hard to constancy be in this mindset- we're not anime characters and our energy and willpower are both expendable, most things can be better if we work on them without pushing our limit

[@emilyx8377]

I agree. I would add that this cookie jar trick works better when you have a task with a clear end point in the near future. For a task that has no clear objective, or a task that can drag on for years and years, you might be wasting valuable time and energy trying to use the cookie jar trick. Sometimes it's actually better to quit completely or drastically rethink your strategy for getting the job done. As they say, "work smarter, not harder."

[@sunnysocoolio]

@@emilyx8377 yes! I agree completely with you on that! That's something I find productivity vids lacking is the concept of quitting something that does not work for you- it's one thing to feel compelled to go on a for something that's goal oriented and has that achievement in one's relative line of sight, but most personal goals are intuitive and blindly pushing through with the might not yield people the happiness and rewards that they might really want in later life

[@xAshesxElitex]

I did the dishes that one time, I can climb Everest!

[@afnanalnajar9196]

And don’t forget to eat the cookie afterwards!

[@millionairemom]

Dont bother... it's too cold lol

[@_SpreadingLove_]

4:26: "that's what the cookie jar method is..." *My brain:* masochism?

[@josequins9099]

Yes. If you're not pissing blood are you even trying?

[@01001000010101000100]

I do it all the time. I live in a toxic environment that I'm reminded constantly of every tiny failure I made. Great achievements are ignored, it's always "it doesn't matter" or "but you still failed to do something else", or "so what? do you have money NOW?!". Yep. A family thing. I'm not even mad at them. They were raised that way and it must go this way for hundreds years. That's why it's a typical "poor family". Taught from the earliest childhood that you have to do what they tell you, and if you have any goal of your own you will fail no matter what, and they are always "helpful" to remind you in case you forget it for a while. Yet my life is a chain of "missions impossible". It is my specialty to complete impossible tasks. I do it over and over again. But too often I quit just before the finish line. BTW, every mission is impossible when you are in an environment, where they constantly keep repeating you will fail. And if you succeed, they will find something else that you didn't do. When I think of my greatest achievements in life - I always remember someone saying "but yada yada yada" - how all I've done is shit and literally everything else is more important. BTW, that's also why I don't have money. You never get big money earned "NOW". You build on top of achievements and successes. Every success on the way is nagging intensified. "But you don't have money NOW!!!!!". Then I get even more tired. Then I need to drink or do drugs. Until reset. And start over. But I'm stubborn. I switched to alcohol free beer. I quit drugs. And I have the last few miles ahead.

[@hazelnut5084]

You've done the impossible more times than they ever could. It may not mean much, cause' you don't know me, but anyone who is so determined to outgrow their environment and pursue a patient and long term happiness and peace is someone who has my pride and respect. Good luck. Keep fighting, you are better.

[@noexcuses5524]

Knowing how to quit is not a sign of weakness .... society wired our brain that quitting is a sign that your a loser and you should endure , endure and prove them wrong but that all depends on the circumstances. For example you have a toxic relationship to the point where you two where hurting each other not just emotionally, not just mentally but also physically... what to do? Should u still not give up on that relationship because your friends told you two are perfect match, is it because you two have been in relationship for 15 years and it would be a waste to give up and still hope that it will get better in a few months? But few months passed by but relationship is not going to get better. In fact, it’s getting worser every months passed by For me it is best to let go on something that is worth letting go like resentment, hatred, jealousy... let go of those emotions. Give them up! Also for work ; if someone mistreated you and your complaints goes on deaf ears... you are mentally stress to the point it is affecting your health Ask yourself? Is money worth it or is my health worth more than the money? Don’t quit but look for another job and when u found another job then you can let go on the other one that’s making you mentally exhausted everyday and people bully you. Let it go! Learn to let go! *Know your worth*

[@michfranc1446]

Thank you! Finally someone said it.

[@neo1053]

Well said

[@Fikamar27]

Finally. There are some aspects where we cannot give up, but there were another aspects (toxic behavior/relationship/places) where giving up is the only option to better life.

[@baki577]

Typical millennials lol

[@zad0m]

No don’t listen to this comment never give up if you have a solid plan and know what you’re doing. Complaints isn’t everything you’re probably working on making yourself into someone whose complaints will be listened to. Don’t let them get away and stand up for the dignity and honour of your profession

[@justthezeO]

Basically anime, when the protagonist remember past to get a overkill boost

[@ronhill8333]

I always figured I never did anything that was successful. This video forced me to recall all the obstacles and walls I had to overcome. My perception of my life is different than the life I have lived, and the life before me PS - I love cookies ❤️

[@ronhill8333]

Thanks for the love ❤️

[@jobgonzales1251]

Dang I would always think like this then I stopped and gave up during my junior year of high school. But during the end of the summer I felt like trying once again because my purpose in life is to make life easier for the others entering the world. But also for my family because I’ve seen my mother fail school and give up on school and just work. My stepbrother being raised by a lazy father(my stepfather) and is now living from friend to friend and my sister threw her future away for a guy and is now being evicted every 6 months. I still have a younger brother and sister in which I want to show them how to be successful in life. I don’t want them to grow up and view the world based on my families past. I think this video just really reminded why I tried so hard in the past and I don’t want to give up.

[@beth1979]

Job Gonzales good luck. You are obviously a good person, and I wish you every success. Just remember if the outcome isn't what you want don't blame yourself, you can't control the lives of other people, but I sure hope you can inspire them. All the best.

[@adel-a]

Nice thinking. I wish you luck with your brother and sister. Whatever you do, NEVER give up.

[@dhwanikurani5117]

That's really brave of you! Good luck for your future!

[@digitalis_]

imagine running 70 miles in one go and that being your lowest point in life.

[@Napalm_Candy]

At least I'm not the only one who was thinking that! Jesus, most people can't run a marathon without training ffs. 70 miles with no training before having to stop is NUTS.

[@SarabethJohnson]

I think there is a benefit to this mentality for sure, but only in moderation. Otherwise, you’ll run yourself into the ground by invalidating your mind asking for a break. It’s important to listen to your body just as it is beneficial to push yourself to make it stronger.

[@user-eg7sr2zv4u]

I would probably just eat all the cookies while crying

[@kamanuvidiluis3952]

HAHAHAHAHHA

[@bhawnamishra9297]

If this isn't me, I don't know what is 😭

[@millionairemom]

Haha

[@AreianaraS3]

Ελληνιδα αληθειας

[@sherrysynthesis]

My dad told me I was a winner the moment his sperm made it to the egg, all the other sperm didn't make it, that's actually a huge win. Next time you can't pick a cookie 👻

[@BetterThanYesterday]

No excuses!

[@thenextbigthing1393]

Subscribed 😋

[@Ancient_Rylanor]

You are cute ! Thats all :p

[@leahj1613]

sherrysynthesis lol my friend tried to tell me that too...... I’m a twin , I didn’t even get 1st place .... bruh

[@Ancient_Rylanor]

@@leahj1613 LOL hahahaahahahahaha that reply !

[@Casey-dy2oo]

I bought a bag of cookies while watching this video. All I need is the Jar and I’m set for success!

[@indie9281]

So cookie jar is a mental collection of your achievements and success? And you can remember it to motivate yourself to keep going and add another cookie to that collection? Wow what a concept 😄😁😁 Thank you op for making this video 💕

[@HritwRaje]

^ Reddit user

[@tairastuart]

Indzy Agreed

[@VishalGupta-kn8lm]

Became your fan post listening your videos.... Each ine better than last one. Wish I could have discovered this channel earlier... However as said it's never too late to begin new journey... Keep creating such masterpiece. ❤️🎉

[@WilliamJonesChess]

Tim Ferriss calls this the Jar of Awesome. When you feel low, pull out one of your past achievements. This reminds you of the good times. This gives you motivation to go further.

[@BetterThanYesterday]

I didn't know Tim talked about it before. Was it in any of his books or anywhere else?

[@WilliamJonesChess]

@@BetterThanYesterday Tim mentions it in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/goimp2OwdtOkjZI

[@mikedfelix]

So in summary what is this about?

[@pleasemusic3314]

My family and i are going through a tough time right now but hopefully we'll get through this. Thank you for the video!

[@BetterThanYesterday]

Wish you all the best!

[@georgealderson4424]

I really like this chap's accent. Very calming! Blessings and peace to him Thank you

[@michellelewis9409]

Thank you for making these videos! This one was particularly inspiring to me because when I'm dealing with the day to day, anxiety in my head is constantly telling me I always give up or how inept I am after every social interaction. I like the idea of pulling out my past victories as proof of my tenacity. I'm going to make a cookie jar in my journal! Thank you again for all these wonderful videos and dedicating your time to making people better than yesterday! positive vibes ✌🏽

[@dalliboyrt9927]

Best channel ever. Videos are crisp and full of content. I'm watching this video on loop so that it'll get stuck in my mind. Thank you 😊. All good things to you mate.

[@amydieca4]

“i didn’t get this far to JUST get this far”

[@sapphicmorena5791]

I really needed this right now. Thanks for making the video!

[@sandrahardy9891]

Love this video. Everybody should learn more about David Goggins. He is the real deal.

[@Bangpaulxu]

Love your content and crisp videos!!! Thank you!

[@Clarity2222]

Thank you for sharing this. This is just what I needed

[@BetterThanYesterday]

Glad you liked it!

[@vaisakhvm1726]

Thank you very much for this inspiring Cookie Jar reminder video ❤. I hope this video has helped many to rediscover their worth and value amidst the dark hours as it did to me :)

[@AJROtheWriter]

This video has inspired me to create a list of impossible. Specifically a list of people who have said the words "that's impossible" at me. I may not have any victories but I have PLENTY of people who need to be shown that "impossible" is not real.

[@malycar1707]

Your videos are somewhat different. Thank you so much for fueling us with your inspirational messages & please keep up with the good work, these lessons do leave an impression on mind ^^

[@eval4495]

Thanks for this, this will definitely come in handy the next time I have negative thoughts about myself. It helped me remember the small but important achievements I accomplished growing up.

[@adskinadskin8163]

Thank you for making this video.. I stumbled on this when I need it the most 🙏🙏

[@abcdefJin_biased_m0412]

Thank you! Btw, your voice is so calming and pleasant

[@rrcience2648]

“The greatest wizards now started like us, just students, if they could make it, why wouldn’t we?” -Harry Potter

[@truckdriver9111]

Anyone who had conquered depression will understand this concept the most

[@mahendrapruitt6769]

These videos are what I need to find ways to motivate myself and try to do new things even I'm lazy or don't want to and would much rather be playing games or watching youtube. I hope anyone else who watches these videos or sees this comment also gets that same motivation.

[@Charlie-xp9lq]

Thank you very much for the time you spend making these videos to help others . You are a Blessing.

[@mc95]

This is beautiful and inspirational. Thank you.

[@claude6570]

Love your videos, making my life less stressful.

[@BetterThanYesterday]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@Nihalz8099]

The way you delivered the content made me to remember this cookie jar method forever. Thank you very much!!!

[@spramele]

Thank you so much! I needed to hear this right now. Plus, it makes me realize how many things I’ve overcome.

[@whateverppl1229]

"feeling like giving up? want to die? eat a cookie"

[@Aakash-yh8ou]

at 7:35... I feel like, I'm listening u, one to one personally and really start smiling while looking at the roof. Thanks a lot man!

[@aezelleque9463]

Beautifully put. Thank you for this video❤️

[@batesbytheblood487]

Looking back in my life I see the many many things you've done for me, that's what you do when you're waiting on the Lord. It renews your strength. It gives you hope waiting and being patient with God, because you look back and remember all that He's done for you, and He's never failed us yet, no sir, not even once. Praise His name.

[@foxkitsune7]

Instead of cookies I would choose fruits or healthy treats, since I've given up on sugar to help me get clearer skin for some years now 😁 Thanks for your videos! They really inspire me to be more productive.

[@loirocks18]

Pretty helpful stuff. At first, I wasn't sold because I thought it was saying to just push no matter what, even if your body's screaming at you to stop but then you quickly rebutted that idea.

[@arabellacampbell9014]

I really needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@animeclips7232]

thank you so much for the video.God bless you.

[@ash_m_]

Great video :) Thanks for acknowledging the importance of rest and that there are times when pushing through is counterproductive.

[@wnd9434]

"I good General not only know how to achieve victory but also know when victory is impossible"- Sun Tzu

[@jamesewanchook2276]

glad I listened as always, thanks!

[@julianedesfayes6154]

Thank you for your videos, they are very well-made and inspirational. I really think you're helping people get better.

[@elenabilbija1185]

This guy really took 8 minutes to tell us to just not give up when we want to

[@observer698]

👏

[@convertible2987]

guess u really want to give up because u missed the entire point, hope u be a better version of yourself

[@skyboydston1531]

Best of your videos so far! Very inspirational.

[@dianadiaz962]

The channel that i needeed to find at this point of my life. Thank You.

[@clementlobut]

That's some great content right there. Keep on going !

[@codaues]

Justin Whats Love it, man !

[@FocusDr]

You are great I love your videos Keep it up!!!

[@FocusDr]

3 yrs later , rewatching it again !!

[@jav4346]

Thank you for this amazing free content

[@alphonsokillen3505]

This reminds me of when I was middle school. I joined the soccer team and was horrible, but we were forced to run a mile to warm up every day. Normally I can’t run far or fast, but during practice I was forced to keep up. When we had to run a mile in gym I just thought, “I’m part of the soccer team, this will be easy” I completed the mile in about 7:00 min. which is really good for me.

[@SharellJ]

I needed this thank you.

[@21Cysia]

I don't think we should take life lessons from a guy who decided to run 100 miles without any prior trainig 🤷‍♀️

[@josequins9099]

Yeah, he was lucky he didn't just drop dead. I wouldn't follow or recommend his actions as far as that goes, but the cookie jar technique was obviously effective for him and we can still take that lesson for our own use.

[@tomparnandersson2317]

Its exactly that guy we should learn from

[@akubornlight4800]

@@josequins9099 A glimmer of light in a mad comment section, thank you kind sir, you are the hero of my day.

[@kibbitznbitz]

Yeah the runner of the original "marathon" dropped dead after 26.2 miles @_@

[@henrij6692]

The guy was a marine. He was probably already in a pretty good physical shape.

[@EhurtAfy]

My mental health greatly improved when I started expecting less from myself. I'm still a workaholic and perfectionist, but I don't beat myself up too hard anymore. When I do need to do something difficult, I think about how proud I would be if I did it well. I also think about the regret I would experience if I only gave something 95% instead of 100%. I've also learned that consistency and frequency is ideal rather than sporadic activity for long-term goals and skills.

[@ALEX-mo1zo]

This hits (positively) me in a hard moment of my life, thank you