Go To College or Join The Military?

Join the military or go to college? PBD shares his opinion and the differences in what'd you'd learn with either. Watch, share and subscribe to Valuetainment bit.ly/2aPEwD4.
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[@Youbeentagged]

Could you do a video where you just share your epic military stories? I know you are really busy, and I don't mind waiting for it but just letting you know how much I would appreciate it.

[@FilmChick2001]

I'll be out of the military this Friday. I have learned so much and everything you mentioned is true. I have so much more discipline, determination, attention to detail and more because of the military. Thank you for posting this video. 👍

[@ii-panniik-ii4332]

Lisa Martinez I see you often on this channel You're going to be a incredible entrepreneur 💪💪

[@FilmChick2001]

John Wick Thank you! :)

[@herkload]

How’s it going blud? 👀

[@solidsnake9477]

The choice is either learn proper values and ethics vs ending up in debt and relying on a degree to get a good job.

[@huntersanschargrin3983]

I went to college and I have very little debt because I chose to do an online program. On top of that more and more jobs are requiring a degree so when you get you you'll need it.

[@rorschach7752]

@@huntersanschargrin3983 welp most people dont like the idea of a cheap online program (not that im undermining your efforts, good job mate). They'd rather go to top tier schools for their reputation in degrees and get themselves in debt

[@billygrctv6698]

5.INDEPENDENCE, this one really hits close to home. my uncle was a military man, and I lived in his house for about five years when I was 15 years old. at first I hated my uncle because he was too strict, but now I owe most of my discipline to him, thanks to him I'm not late to any place, thanks to him, I keep everything neat and clean. I would have liked to go to the military, but the game of being military where I come from is the worst.

[@777Eliyahu]

Marching across the field as a military training graduate meant way more to me than any college degree.

[@gianoliver7103]

Here in Switzerland you have military draft for young men, compulsory, 4 month recruit school, then about 8 months duty as a soldier. I can totally agree with this video, one point that was missed is the networking part of it, you meet a lot of different miltary people, during the military and during civilian life that open up a lot of possibilities and opportunities. For a lot of young people it is a good experience to start their adulthood with the skills that are taught in the military and If you live in a country with free democracy, giving something back to your country is a good thing, apposed to taking everything for granted. Many thanks for the commitment to educating and all the hard work that goes into this channel.

[@michaelzola178]

Love you Pat. I'm 19 and you are like a father figure to me. I would love to meet you one day to tell you how much you have improved my life, I went from getting a 2.8 in high school and being average to getting straight As in college. Thanks :)

[@TRIPLEMLUXE]

Perfect timing on this video Patrick!!! I've been deciding a lot you have no idea!! Thank you so much for this video!! You give the world best advice , appreciate you so much ✊🏽🤗

[@mohammedhashim7668]

Totally agree. I went to the military for year and half after high school, I hated it at first but it was good experience

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[@chrisscarberry422]

I would LOVE to have been at the table when you were writing this to add more in-depth details to some of these points. Great video, glad you included so much preface that the military is not for everyone!

[@sohaibahmed226]

I am surprised about having fun part. Other than that man helpful points man I am definitely considering going man.

[@mitchellvanburen6479]

I wish I would've saw this video when I was younger. I'm about to be 26 with a kid on the way and my girlfriend has 2 kids already I live in the Sacramento county area and cost of living is 97k-100k a year. I get paid 15.75$ a hr for pool service and finally realizing I can't keep going on like this and hoping the military will help benefit me with getting out of this situation into a slightly better one.

[@Cremeee]

Mitchell Vanburen you already spoke to a recruiter?

[@williamfiliciello2133]

A most excellent video

[@daltonleigh3942]

Yes sir

[@Ayushkumar-cv3er]

It's an incredible video

[@No_step_on_snake]

I'm 14 years old right now and am going to join the Royal Marines when is finish high school. My parents (mum especially) don't want me to join up because it will be a "waste of my intelligence" and I'll end up with all the other "grunts". I find this video very informative and I'm going to show this to my parents to try to convince them other wise. Thank you.

[@Lorenzo67899]

Yo Pat. Love your videos been watching since the beginning of this year. One question though, what do you think about joining the military after college? Even if its only like 1 or 2 years? Thanks💪

[@bencruzguzman2562]

Hey Patrick Would you recommend a valuable business degrees? Are any business degrees in college worth it? Please let me know your opinion. Thank you for all you do!

[@nml9374]

Morn'in

[@gawrikondaskar5104]

Pat I have an idea at the end of every episode you can recommend a book.and on every Friday you can make a episode on any book you want nda you can even give the book to download in the link of the video

[@TheHabsfan69]

Great idea! It truly would be great! Maybe it could even be a random book from the READ behind him in the videos!

[@VoDkaGaMeR]

He already does book of the month of his website btw

[@gawrikondaskar5104]

GoHabsGo yes that's what I want to say hope pat reads it

[@vx1297]

Just join the book of the month club. You can win prizes and the book is always really good and related to business or self improvement

[@emperorofanatolia]

Stop spamming this in every video, thank you.

[@lukeburas6475]

I am thinking about joing the coast guard as a MP. I used to think about airforce but I am really unsure. I want to lean all these skills and I was wondering if they have a specific branch that developes more of these skills than another?

[@ThomasHaberkorn]

there's no calculus in doing guard duty

[@webbgo6651]

U r too good. A true Blue Entrepreneur.

[@Beautifulblessings88]

Thanks for the advice. I'm 29 currently in college getting my certification to become a medical assistant. I'm almost done but I have been considering joining the service after I complete school.

[@Vezzolll]

Hey what did you do after all, did you join the service?

[@Beautifulblessings88]

@jesusrodriguezjr7606 hi no, I never did join the service.

[@Kelyanz]

@@Beautifulblessings88 have you thought about the main reasons for not joining? Your life oils be different if you had right?

[@vangilyard3259]

I did both!

[@savagenochill5858]

van gilyard how

[@_Balaur_]

Radical Entrepreneur

[@shedshahada1981]

hey pete i'm 18 years old and i just finished high school and want to be entrepreneur. should i study SME management in college please give me some advice and all the reader please share your opinion too. thank

[@robertomora2491]

Im 26 years without degree at a dead end job, i wanna be a business owner but have no idea how to start. Considering joining military. Do u reccomend i stick to pursuin an entrepreneurship or military?

[@Robert-lp4tz]

What is you opinion on doing rotc in college?

[@juniorlerma953]

You can still do both at the same time it’ll just be a challenge but it can be done

[@Deadpool-go7bf]

Guys: I am interested in joining the military. I cannot join the US army/marines because I am a Canadian citizen. What is your opinion about the Canadian Armed Forces? Which unit should I consider? Thanks.

[@manjimsadik]

Mate , personally I like air force but in the end it comes down to you , if it feels right , then just pic one and do that

[@cultural_lettuce1]

I know I definitely want to join the military, and also go to culinary school. I just don't know which one I should do first.

[@geoffburke3325]

Mr. Bet-David, As a Canadian, we don't have the same military culture as you do in the United States so I cannot pretend to understand the draw of enlisting. It is simply not something that many Canadians even consider pursuing. I understand that many people join the military because it is often the best financial choice for them. My question is, as a well off person, would you like your children to join the military in order for them to learn these skills that you are pointing out, or are there other opportunities to learn these essential strengths elsewhere?

[@joebird5151]

Good point they go to Private school,the majority of kids who come from money don't join the military 😂

[@31goons]

Best decision I ever made was attended the Marine Corps infantry. Best education out there

[@mikedaskalakis5006]

You can go to both

[@talhababar7405]

You give good information that can help give direction to someone. Keep up the good work 💪👍

[@kisaraperera9634]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD

[@crazilajimpers2042]

Hey Pat, I actually have a wierd question to make. I'm pretty lazy lack a lot of discipline but was still offered a position at the Canadian Military College. It will force me to be in the military and study engineering at the same time. I know you are an entrepreneur, but do you think this Is a good decision?

[@mild546]

My friend joined the Canadian Military College a few years ago and studied engineering at the same time. I don't want to scare you off but he had in incredibly difficult time keeping up with everything. He ended up switching universities due to the insane workload.

[@josephthecreator]

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[@Ferelmakina]

This made me think that I should have done it....

[@christinacesario7845]

I'm trying to convince my son to join the military. He's 17, athletic but has never been the "book and classroom learning type", but if you give him anything physical to do, like sports or learning with his hands, he's amazing. I know the military would make him the man God intended for him to be. Thank you for the video ! I just sent it to him.

[@xhydrox]

So did he join ?

[@MohamedFathy-ts2pt]

Christina Cesario your sound like a bitch

[@jamespark8330]

@@MohamedFathy-ts2pt lmaoooo

[@lethalhotbox3778]

@@MohamedFathy-ts2pt ?? How

[@tonyhuang2594]

Pressuring your son to join the military seems messed up

[@tomm.5191]

Hey Pat! So im 16 and thinking about joining the Marines, but i also want to be successful before becoming an adult. Is it one or the other, or is there some way I can run an online business from the military?

[@porsche9184]

Tom McAteer Tom McAteer hi Tom I'm 16 as well and I have the same dream. So I don't have to worry about money when I go to college or something. I think that you can build your business and then go to the military

[@tomm.5191]

+Hjalte Sigurd yeah thats what im gonna do. Just mainly so I can have a good foundation when i get back and the world hasnt completely left me behind

[@HobbyistPrinter]

So I've been in the marine corps for 7 years now. I have owned an auto detailing business for 4 years now while being active duty. Is it possible, definitely, but not everyone has this work ethic.

[@j-xl6258]

Tom McAteer I served 4 years in the Navy, and now I run an e-commerce business. You definetely will learn some applicable skills in the military

[@mpc7440]

Yes, it is definitely possible to run a business while in the military. But keep in mind, your time working in the military will be time taken from tending to your business, and business will require more of your time as it grows. So if you are Active Duty it will be difficult and a strain on you, but if you can do it, more power to you. I would suggest joining the Marine Corps Reserves if you seriously plan on running a business online. Or even, if you're not deadset on the Marines (Which a lot of teenagers think they are until they see an Army/Navy/AF Recruiter), joining the Army NG or Air NG as inactive reserve.

[@raygrenade1697]

Any tips for someone thinking about joining the military ?

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[@thesuitmakesmefeelfancy3375]

Gonna ride that airforce ROTC.

[@marjesway3414]

What about females in the military and parties that's the only thing stopping me from joining

[@dudewat212]

It doesn’t have to be only one. You can do both and have the best of both worlds. You can go to college on an ROTC Scholarship (graduate with almost zero debt) and join the military automatically as an Officer right out of college at the age of about 21 to 23 (whichever age you personally graduate college).

[@dudewat212]

Officers also make higher pay than Privates.

[@Ethan_Clarke007]

Yeah, If I get high enough a levels I will be able to join up as a royal marine officer which is what I’m considering of doing

[@eni3199]

I would love to join the Marines but im afraid its not for me how imma get sure

[@adrielreyes6471]

You must have very good physical condition and be prepared for a tough boot camp, and remember, every marine is a rifleman

[@QuintenPauwels]

HELP ME WHAT IS YOUR OPINION hello everyone. I have a question I am interested in a bisnes (i want to buy all dhelaize's from belgium (it's a store chain)) But my dad thinks i would better not do that because the profit percentage is only 20% of wat you sell or something like that (he thinks it's too long for you to make real money (first buy the store and then the building and then you pay directly to 13miljon $ for 10-15 years) would you continue the bisnes or would you looking for something else with better margins. I do not mind working with those margins I wanna WORK FOR IT 🔥🔥🔥 AND DESERVE IT!!!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@QuintenPauwels]

Abdul Ahmed are hou also from Belgium?

[@madrussiantv7249]

@Valuetainment can you help me? I am a Junior in high school and I goofed off my 9th-grade year and 10th grade and now trying to get my GPA to 3.0. if I don't get to that goal what is the best way for me to go to college and get a degree in computer science. what should I do?

[@DifferentProducer]

Mad Russian there’s lot of computer tech jobs in the military that teaches you skills that transfer to civilian world and pay well. The Air Force and Navy have the best tech jobs in my opinion. I’m going Navy as an IT (Information Technology Specialist). Talk to a recruiter you got plenty of time.

[@DifferentProducer]

A lot of the schooling will also count as college credit. And when you get out you can get your school paid for. If you’re really motivated it possible to take a couple classes while in. Good luck 👍🏼

[@classicleslie6914]

I don't want to join but I want to get the same values they have for business. I have unwanted ligyrophobia. My heart wants to go to college of engineering.

[@AJ31944]

You had me at 10:16

[@Thundersteams]

👊

[@reyshakquit]

But what branch, what part of the military should you sign up to?

[@reek984]

reyshakquit Air Force or Navy. Marines, Army, are the main ones that go to war.

[@mpc7440]

Depends... are you cool? Army. are you hardcore? Marines. Are you smart and chill? Air Force. Are you gay? Navy

[@1nsaneviper2]

Military

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[@robosullivan704]

I joined the Navy SO I could go to college!

[@alanr4845]

I'm at this crossroads. I'm fucking sick of engineering school. I would grow so much in the military I'm ready to sign up.

[@aispokenhere]

I missed the military

[@georgsarlin7894]

What if i go to collage then join the army

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[@themaxxer]

I love this. I would support mandatory military for teenagers not going to college.

[@proxnavam]

Almost join the rangers, but i want to be rich so

[@chavycash2518]

If there is a 2 year contract for the air force I'd 100% go but 4 years seems too long because I'm 20.

[@victormendoza3295]

You always are actually doing 8 years. 2-4 active, 1-4 reserve/IRR

[@chavycash2518]

Victor Mendoza so I can do 2 years active and the rest reserve?

[@chavycash2518]

Victor Mendoza so I can do 2 years active and the rest reserve?

[@mpc7440]

Chavy Cash Hes misleading you. On a 4-6year contract you will be working for the military for only those 4-6 years BUT you will still be in the military for 2 more years and be required to be drug free and capable to be recalled into service if you are needed. Basically for 2 years after your 4-6 years are done, you are still on the leash but you can basically forget about the military because the only time theyll recall you back into service is if theres a war and they need people, basically WW3.

[@dusitthehtoe2561]

Can you graduate from college to join military?

[@w3irdflexbr0]

If you want to be an officer and attend OCS or you want a promotion.

[@adrielreyes6471]

You can do it. A bachelor's degree for an officer job through the OCS or some credits to enter as a e-3 a good rank for start a military life

[@jodymiller1]

How impossible is it t join the air force ??

[@quantomic1106]

It depends. It's like asking how long is a piece of string. If you want to join to be a fighter pilot, it's very hard. If you want to join to be cook, working in the "chow hall", it's easy if you get the minimum score for the AF in the ASVAB test and finished high school. There are many jobs in the AF. You can even be signer! But whatever you do, don't join to be an aircraft maintainer unless you like working 12-14hr days in the rain, extreme cold or heat while you're being rushed. I've been in the game for 11 years as a maintainer. So I know a few things here and there.

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[@adrielreyes6471]

Make a good asvab and choose wisely a career

[@5minutecfa461]

Can you make a vedio on How to overcome break-ups and girls and focus on your career....much needed...plzzzzzzzz..!!

[@Leoleonpd]

He acts like people won't experience teamwork and diversity in college or when they finish college. The military has a mix of academics and hands on, and so does going to college to be a nurse, doctor, engineer, lawyer. He shouldn't paint college with a broad stroke. Every different degree is going to be a different process

[@MrJucesar2005]

I disagree with Patrick. There are many things you can learn in the Military that are (non-unique to the Military). I will give you a better approach to both college and military. I made a mistake right after 9-11. I joined the Marines and while in boot-camp I realized things were not going as promised so long story short I got out. Thank God I was wise enough at 19 and missed the longest most stupid war ever waged by the US. But dont make my mistake, instead go to College and get a career that has both military and civilian uses. After college you can join any branch as an officer and believe me officer training is far superior than enlisted members; is like a community college 50 years ago vs. Stanford business school 2017. You will find yourself enriching both your career, your business/management skills and at the same time serving. PATRICK SHOULD COMMENT ON THIS!!! This is what I should have done but 9-11 patriotism clouded my judgement. Good Luck to all of you and SemperFi!!!

[@goldenmemes51]

war on drugs and war on terroism was a horrible war mongering USA mistake

[@tomm.5191]

Its a good approach. I like both your side and Pats side.

[@TheFanGuy]

Pat's version sounds 100 times better You don't need to go to brainwashing college to make money, and he isn't suggesting military for long term, but just for the experience. You don't make Millions by being in the military.

[@nickoleli437]

My answer is ultimately that one should allow oneself to fight out of a corner. Being in the military puts one in a corner. Being a freelancer does. An entrepreneur does. Comfort and complacency are poison, ultimately. If one is too comfortable, there is no corner to fight out of, and there is little drive to keep moving forward. I think the military provides a unique experience that nothing else provides, but then so do many other tough situations to be in. So I would go with Pat's points and see what other situations in life that would call for and provide those skillsets. I went through university myself and realize on hindsight I did it all wrong - too much comfort. But then again it provided a leg up for pushing forward in career and now I'm getting the biz off the ground. TL:DR - Comfort is poison. Be uncomfortable, and keep on fighting.

[@sohaibahmed226]

Nice I like the way you phrased it.

[@jeremiahmoore385]

👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@khalidalmoulani5634]

what if someone missed or cant go military? How can he still become tougher person and not a softy?

[@victormendoza3295]

There is a lot of soft people in the military.

[@mpc7440]

take a bamboo stick and slap your legs with it until they bleed

[@marcel9216]

Let your balls drop

[@henhowell2433]

Or you could do both. Go to the military first, serve honorably, and earn a paid education.

[@lastravaganza2385]

I really want to but military in the philippines is soo unattractive and low-tech, I also wanna go for the reason because I want to get physically big while I'm not, but in my country you don't get big, it sucks. That's why I'm just gonna elliminate comfort in my life, and start going for 100% days.

[@idirhhrin8876]

Get green card and join American army💯💯

[@vx1297]

Hey guys, I just started college this semester and so far, it's not for me. I'll be dropping out once my business takes off.

[@michaelkenyon3372]

dude we haven't fought a just war in 60 years. i would like to see the best patriots willing to be warriors in our country to be tasked with a more legitimate task. let me make this very clear, i support the troops. i don't trust the decision makers as far as i can throw them. and i cant do 4 pull ups. your point about teamwork is spot on. what i did: college, then on to an AmeriCorps program that was more selective than most colleges. low pay, but you were challenged out of your comfort zone regularly doing good work for great organizations. and with the internet now, you can learn almost anything on your own. practice math, it is a practice on logic. logic is important. you get in to coding or science. or if you have no soul, be a lawyer. yeah don't work for a machine that is designed to kill. and we don't kill for legitimate reasons anymore. our million dollar missiles create more terrorists every time their targets are wrong. he makes a decent case for his point. and its one side. ok neverming. one guy had a mountain of blow? disregard everything i said. go to the military. do drugs. get kicked out. leave with all of the skill he talked about.

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[@w3irdflexbr0]

Some people don’t find working behind a desk appealing. Let’s say there’s an athlete who’s tough as nails and sees a video of Navy SEALs or Special Forces. He’s going to be attracted because he likes the idea of being part of an elite band of brothers. From what I’ve heard, special operations guys live like rockstars and get paid too. How can you convince someone to stick to a white collar job? You can perhaps encourage him to do the trades or consider law enforcement. Also, not all military folks fight. There’s computer guys, engineer, etc. They’ve never stepped out the wire. It’s better to learn a skill for “free” than have to pay for it. College is overrated anyways.

[@bbb345sddf]

College is worthless for example a degree in electrical engineering takes about 130 credit hours. Just alone in the Navy going to A school (22 weeks 6 hours x 5 days a week was 660 hours hands on electronics work and book study. B school was 24 weeks x 6 hours x 5 days a week was 720 hours hands on advanced electronics work and book study and then C school was another 12 weeks x 6 hours x 5 days a week was another 360 hours hands on super advanced electronics work and book study. And to top it all off it was free and while the average college engineering graduate has only120 hours practical study and tuition debt your average military vet has over 1600 hours more technical knowledge plus hands on experience than the person with the degree doesn’t have.

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[@brandonnorton5252]

what job was this for

[@AcousticSilkvibes]

2 comments. PBD how important is diversity to you?2) I find when the teacher says you don't have to come to class, that's really a lesson on personal accountability because most students who don't come to class are not going to do well in that class. So it's on them to do what they need to do in order to do well in the class.

[@DoglinsShadow]

Neither... Start a business off the bat (something small, of course)

[@williamfiliciello2133]

My only fear is that the military has become too woke. Also, I won't serve under the current C I C and his appointees.

[@nicolomachiavelli8543]

do you really like the millitary so much. i know you are patriotic but the american military has created more pain then relief in the 21. century

[@TheRidgerunner318]

Nicolo Machiavelli That's not his point. He's talking about skills that you gain in the military.

[@TheHabsfan69]

it's more about the benefits for yourself than the global political side

[@Saad-rm8sd]

Ya the American is known for being the worlds Police like wtf is wrong with them.

[@anicairoby]

First

[@EvoSvex]

Go to college? Why? Go straight to University..