How Bad Do You Want It? (Success) HD

"When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful"
Speech by Eric Thomas (AKA ET The Hip Hop Preacher).
Inspirational video featuring Giavanni Ruffin (player for the Seattle Seahawks).
Original: vimeo.com/27933991
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Eric Thomas Online: www.ETInspires.com
Eric Thomas Online: www.BreatheUniversity.com
More from Giavanni Ruffin: www.GiavanniRuffin.com/
Both background songs are by Explosions in the Sky. The first song is called Home ( • Explosions In The Sky ... ).
The second song is called Your Hand in Mine ( • Explosions In The Sky-... )
I do not own this video, nor am I in any way affiliated with Greyskale Multimedia. All credit goes to them. I originally saw this video in Vimeo, I just wanted to share it with KZbin and have GSK's full permission to do so.

[@jahriirpg1907]

Who’s here in 2024??

[@insidemyhead22]

Just discovered this

[@JC-kb8vb]

Every year, man.

[@davidemarco5759]

Amen ❤🪽

[@daveolander5054]

facts. it's been years since i listened to this. never forgot the message. I needed this again

[@FullStackIndie]

@@daveolander5054 same I listened to this about 10-11 years ago, hit hard back then and still does!!!! Didn't even know Eric Thomas was a motivational speaker until a few years ago

[@321criko123]

i come back here from time to time

[@009freestyler]

So will I and I just did

[@313Jayyy]

same here man

[@rob.elo.music.]

Elbow is a great band.

[@KebabMoto]

same here man!!! Love yall

[@brendanbehrens9956]

I come back a lot lol

[@Thomas.jr20]

8+ years later and still hits home every time.

[@bigapofficialbsb5452]

Facts

[@NasgolFren]

I literally grew up on this video :))

[@n.reed_3981]

Just passed the video down to next generation of hockey players

[@Thomas.jr20]

@@n.reed_3981 they’ll never forget this video :)

[@pumbajayden]

Been that long.. fuck the grinds good

[@musclemachine8849]

Shout out to whoever is back for this video💪💪💪hopefully we all make it one day, NEVER GIVE UP👑👑👑

[@shades9723]

🙏 amen.

[@danijohn6010]

In Jesus mighty name 🙏🏽🙌🏽❤️

[@danijohn6010]

Amen ❤

[@okc08098]

thx 4 ur shout out

[@musclemachine8849]

@@okc08098 ❤️🫡👑

[@travel_clicks]

For all the people reading this, I hope you become successful in your life!

[@visionaryajay3459]

🙏💕

[@memelord2787]

For that comment, I hope your journey is seen by everyone !

[@markstone4984]

We will bro💪💪💪grettings from Croatia🇭🇷🇭🇷💪💪

[@PaKiKiNg908]

You too my friend. Thank you!!!!!! Lets get it!!!!!

[@melikemelonsforbrunch2814]

Travel Clicks I read this 2 moths ago and I want you to know I’ve made 500k sense I read this

[@genrekowski]

I'm ten days sober and clean. I want it bad! This time it's for real.

[@genrekowski]

+flows0fresh Thank you! Your comment is exactly what I needed at a moment when it mattered most :)

[@rahma9508]

+John Rakowski Good on you i wish you the best of Luck

[@idance0001]

+John Rakowski I'm proud of you. If you believe in yourself you can do it! I shall pray for you! God is with you!

[@moinmoin9295]

Always remember that you were sober yesterday and that it gets easier with every Second every Minute every Hour every Day, Week, Month, Year... There is no Way back. Just keep on Looking forward!

[@sixpackrevolution6425]

+John Rakowski Good job broooo ... 1 day at a time ... and ul get there .. were all with u man ! :)

[@kylelowry188]

I remember watching this video at 12 I'm 23 now 😢

[@tatoriety]

times flies bro watched this everyday in school 25 now

[@RobT_]

@@tatorietysame here. God bless you guys

[@tatoriety]

@@RobT_ godbless you homie

[@johnhiltner6676]

I watched this since I was 11 im 25 now

[@okc08098]

me too bro don't let them you go down

[@darraghsheehan700]

I will return to this comment in 5 years, and congratulate my past self - for the work I have put it. You will be so proud of yourself. Believe.

[@aaronbrutus1239]

I was almost 400 pounds I woke up 3 A.M to work out because I was ashamed to be seen in the shape I was in. I put this Video on every morning and hit the gym. I dropped over 100 pounds in 2013. 3 years later I've kept the weight off. I will NEVER go back. NEVER.

[@11bravo1789]

Stay at it. You will keep losing the weight.

[@gainchasers7769]

keep it up brother health is wealth ☝

[@ilarionasavgoustou7427]

well done man! best choice you could ever take

[@bocephus6012]

great job man. I heard this by my football coach back in 2007 he said " never be satisfied, never wake up and be OK with where your at strive for greatness, wake up Hungry for more" I live by that everyday it goes for a working man why be the average American by just doing enough to get by don't be average go for more. but great job you can do anything you set your mind too

[@kylejunkunc5558]

UR A WARRIOR KEEP FIGHTING

[@marekprokes1292]

5 moths clean, working out again. Life's worth it!

[@JonLeon]

Hows it going man? you don’t know but i want you to know it’s not on you it’s in you

[@DEFAirsoft]

I feel you man, working on getting clean myself right now. Just remember everybody goes through something it’s all about perseverance

[@CarCrashToday]

Fuck yes. Life is worth it. It's what you signed up for. Keep pushing through, otherwise you will have to reincarnate and do this all over again! Love, Power & Wisdom brother 🙏 💪💯

[@bfgfjm]

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[@furious1228]

Hope that you’re still going strong 💪🏾

[@fudasca]

I watched this video in high school 10 years ago. It motivated me to overcome the shyness of stepping into the gym. 10 years later, going strong in my local gym.

[@jayt5636]

I did exactly the same, also 10 years ago

[@J-Rose-2024]

Use to watch this before football and track meets in the morning before I start my day

[@andrewb7232]

crazy been 10 years

[@jerryburke7877]

It’s funny how we still go back to this video time to time. Same boat here brother

[@earayaCR]

It's been 10 years since I watched this video! Every now and then, I come back to it to remind myself of my goals and what I'm focused on. And guess what? In those 10 years, I got hitched, bought a house, ran four marathons, became a proud parent of a baby boy, and really advanced in my career. It just goes to show that anything is possible when we put our minds to it and truly want it.

[@corycarr]

10 years ago I had nothing and I used to watch this every day. Now I’m at a point where there’s nothing else I need. Loved this comment. It’s been a long journey this past decade.

[@alexandrelebienheureux5474]

Sorry in advance, but getting married, taking out a bank loan to buy a house, having a child, a promotion and running 4 marathons in a 10 years timeline cannot be called an amazing success and don't require a motivational video everyday. Maybe the 4 marathons are a tough challenge, the rest is what almost everybody naturally do. And not to forget that these days it only require a divorce for a man to lose every of these things. If a man become a milionar in a 10 years timeline, then yes, that would be a massive success, and the funny thing is that in such case, having a house and a family wouldn't be hard at all if this man wanted.

[@nobeg6343]

HE MADE IT, HES A SEAHAWK. CONGRATS MAN!

[@tombrady7425]

really. how do you know?

[@nobeg6343]

+Billy Bob follow him on Facebook. he posted a video almost crying of happiness of how he made it , and he's with the seahawks

[@tomibeeldman5293]

whats his name please?

[@robertsmith26580]

+Tomi Beeldman Giavanni Ruffin

[@joeiallonardo1744]

+Tony Mendez He isn't done though. My boy won't stop until he is an all pro back.

[@moinmoin9295]

Found this video 3 years ago. Went from drug addict to physiotherapist. Couldnt have started my journey without you. Love from germany

[@Aurosis]

Toll :-)

[@patrickpereira2658]

+Moe Joe also found this 3 years ago and am on path of being a physio therapist ! Good luck brother !

[@TheAndreCato]

+Moe Joe Awesome story bruh.

[@sirmel11]

+Moe Joe freak

[@necronji]

+Sirmel11 lel weeabo

[@rannyorton]

Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future.., I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life!!

[@dawsondanny990]

Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority . I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life beause I invested early ahead this time .

[@ivankagel9949]

The rich Invest in alternative income streams that are independent of the government should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. Stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment...

[@smithlenn]

I thought about investing in the financial market, I heard that people make millions if you know the tricks of the trade, but I lack good knowledge and a strategy to outperform the market and generate good yields. I have $160,000 but it's hard to bite the bullet and do it.

[@belljoe]

Having an investment advisor is the best way to go. Based on a direct encounter with a CFP named Betty Sue Blanchard , I can say with certainty that their skills are excellent. She helped raise over $580,000 in 18 months from an initially stagnant portfolio of $150,000

[@smithlenn]

Fantastic! can u share more details?

[@lindanindebele]

My friend showed me this video when I was 16. That was about 6 years ago when being a doctor was a mere dream to me. This video moved me. I had "how bad do you want it?" written on my bedroom wall for the rest of high school. I am now in my fourth year of medical school.

[@patrice5487]

❤🎉

[@blaynecarver2236]

Damn man nice

[@dewwwd3431]

Let’s fucking go! Keep going! How bad do you want it!

[@jppaul9156]

This is so impactful man. I’m currently studying for the MCAT and was looking up motivational videos to get me through. I’m not gonna give up my dream. I want it terribly

[@jordanvanmeter1020]

FUCK. YES. This just made my day dude.

[@itextjesus1823]

My gold fish watched this, he's a shark now.

[@rickyhoward81]

LMFAO

[@AnthonyHernandez-ze5kb]

Lol

[@zakariyya9901]

😂😂😂😂

[@itextjesus1823]

+Zak Yunis 😂😂😂

[@wayup8122]

😂😂😭

[@kokopelli5357]

I will become a petroleum engineer. And i will be successful. Period.

[@ongansan]

FUCK YEA, GOKU!

[@kokopelli5357]

By graduating college!

[@ImReadyD151]

Goku Sonn go get that shit man, work for that.

[@ThisMusicIsToogood]

Better check with Chi-Chi first.

[@joshuarodriguez4472]

I will be the one who hires you

[@timnimnom]

I remember waking up every morning at 6am and starting the day off with this video... that was almost 7 years ago, I was in a dark time of my life with big dreams. Really took his words to my heart and worked on my online business with a full-time job like a mad man working 15 hours a day 7 days a week. Now I have a wonderful life with a 7 figure income. Watching this now is bringing tears of joy into my eyes.

[@dff8809]

i respect that man. Respect that so much.

[@randomclips8575]

what’s your business called man that’s so beautiful

[@LeviAck178]

That’s wonderful bro 💪🏼

[@yourboytg5318]

wow this is very inspiring

[@Just_Adu_It]

Fucking Respect ✊🏿

[@pankajsingh2116]

I watched this video in 2013 when I started my career ...I'm watching this again in 2024 ...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Damani5445]

I needed this motivation just so I can get up and feed my dog

[@DaanFire10]

Made my day bruv 😂

[@megha90manjunath]

hahaha.. u made me laugh for 5 mins!!

[@kccj12]

Made me actually laugh lol merry Christmas

[@Bsm1996]

Did you not listen to this video then? Your dog needs to go days without eating or it could miss the opportunity to be successful

[@THATMOFODIRT]

I needed this motivation so I could get out of bed and go to the bathroom. Used a bottle instead....

[@omprakashghuniyal581]

I showed this to my dog , now he is a Wolf

[@armandomorales3515]

om prakash ghuniyal best comment , comment of the year

[@BillyBart]

lmaooo bro thats funny as fuck

[@user-kk7nf4yn9s]

LLMMAAOOOOOO😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MattGarcyaDC]

my fish is finally a crocodile

[@martinprocter2955]

fish watched this became a cat fish, cat fish watched this became a cat, cat watched this became a tiger, tiger watched this became sabre-tooth tiger, sabre-tooth tiger watched this became ME!!!!!!!! I was that fish!!!

[@juanbruna1534]

someone else in this 2022 motivating themselves with this tremendous video?

[@RonnieTeeSmith]

7 years ago in 2013 I didn’t take college too seriously and didn’t prioritize or balance my studies with extracurriculars, and I graduated college with a 2.3 GPA. I was depressed at graduation because always had the intention of becoming a dentist and was at a realization that I probably couldn’t do it. GPA was too low to even get into a graduate program. This video was my fire and fuel to help me prove myself. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy to become a competitive applicant, but whenever I was mentally at a low point, this video kept me motivated through the years. Since then, I took it a day at a time, worked odd jobs to gain life experience & to reassure myself that I will succeed. I made sure each year was something new, a growth step/opportunity. Eventually I decided to take upper level classes to show I was determined to show how bad I wanted it. I boosted my post-bacc GPA to 3.5, applied and finally got into dental school, and this August I will have completed my first year of dental school thanks to this video.

[@DarthNutsack]

TreyDongz underrated comment. It’s arguably harder to apply this discipline to collegiate academics then it is to sports. Good work, stay savage.

[@MohiniDabarwal]

You are doing amazing and what an inspiration! I am so happy for you!!

[@jaredmorales9763]

I don’t know you but I am proud of you ... God bless you and always trust in your creator and his son Jesus Christ !🙏❤️🙏

[@bavenkumar1998]

Its an amazing story to be shared, wherever you are in the world ,all the best to you

[@fernandoavalosrivera8829]

Love this.

[@GentleJohn]

Guys, please get your sleep. If you want to be successful at anything you need to get adequate sleep. Sure you'll get a few more hours in your day by not sleeping much, but they won't be productive hours.

[@maxsarkissian6375]

He's saying that you shouldn't rest until you are successful

[@Asto508]

Max Sarkissian no, he literally talks of cutting sleep time

[@100point1percent]

ThatSmartHotGuy I think he is referring to when you are deeply into a project that needs to be finished, then it might be necessary to cut your sleep. But normal life, i think Eric has mentioned he goes to sleep around 9pm-ish and wakes up around 3am.

[@ITRIEDEL]

You only need a minimum of 4 hours of sleep. That's scientific fact. If I had listened to the whole 8 hours of sleep rule, I wouldn't be making six figures. Wake the fuck up, grab a coffee and go. Just make sure you stay away from bars the night before... A solid 4 hours of sleep is better thank 10 hours of restless sleep. And read read and read some more.

[@Asto508]

ITRIEDEL "You only need a minimum of 4 hours of sleep." That's true, like 7 or 8 hours, yes.

[@imfuze]

this dude signed with the Seahawks damn he never stopped his grind atta boi

[@imfuze]

***** giavanni ruffin

[@maleekreado1422]

Charisma what's his name?

[@loganmiller8175]

NotabLe what his name

[@tahirisaid2693]

I’m glad I pulled through, despite the crises. I am retiring next yr at 55 with 3 houses paid off worth 4.5 million . One is my place of residence the other 2 properties will give me $80,000per/yr rent . I will have an income stream of $20,000 per yr through my super which gives me total $100,000 a yr to live comfortably . I have no debts ... Stay Motivated!!

[@ADAM53428]

kudos!

[@joejohnson8966]

Amazing work. So proud of you.

[@Leo227]

nice but who asked?

[@brookejodyhayes1360]

Why are we all coming back to this at the same time? Maybe it’s time to evolve. Maybe we need it. Regardless, I am proud of every single one of you. Am praying for and believing in every one of you. To the ones that are successful and the ones that are struggling. You got this. Don’t hurt to quit. Get that reward. 💪 much love y’all 🙏

[@SuccessResourcesAustralia]

"You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else." - Albert Einstein

[@kingkobra60]

''Do i give up? No Do i ever give up? No Will you ever give up No? Now get that damn straight in your mind WILL WE EVER GIVE UP NO!!!!!!'' - Block Wolf

[@tyrumod1941]

block wolf"If you don't build your dreams, someone will hire you to help build theirs" - Tony Gaskin

[@kingkobra60]

:P

[@derekcremer1894]

too bad einstein was a failure lmfao

[@meladath5181]

derek cremer Einstein? A failure? Let me just stand here and laugh at you.

[@Chris-vc1jj]

Who is here in 2020? Yea....I am.

[@user-yh4pn6ph2j]

Chris me

[@josea.martinez2234]

I'm here, reminiscing when I use to watch this video back in the day. I boxed and played soccer put this in the 5am everyday for my roadwork.

[@dariusplk5350]

Me

[@BillClemens]

I am, 2/21/20

[@joshuahunck6091]

I got kicked off my track team

[@EpicSprint]

Checking in 9 years later. Currently fighting for a career! I’m tired, hungry and in pain but most importantly still driven.

[@kalmmarketing]

KEEP PUSHING, YOU GOT THIS BRO!

[@TheMainMayn]

Keep at it brother. Keep fighting ✊ God bless

[@joseoropeza1684]

Fight bro fight scream it out let it out

[@YahuUnchained]

Lol I watched this in 2013 everyday

[@e.c2891]

You got this

[@mustafashebli6546]

Find myself back here during my toughest times

[@dnaofficial8704]

My goldfish saw this, now he's a shark

[@ambertintin5045]

LOL

[@panosgeorgiou9545]

All the LoLz!

[@lifewithstanya8742]

I almost died laughing . 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MsSlimntrim]

🤣🤣🤣

[@thehollowwon]

🐐

[@robertnelson2295]

Man, it's so crazy how time flies. I just came back to this video after 4 years of not seeing it. Oh boy, the memories, the feelings. I remember watching this video 24/7 at 21 years of age, no clue of what I wanted to be in life. All I had was the gym and basically this video. I was so lost, but this video gave me hope. Hope and the motivation to go out and at least DO SOMETHING. Guess what, 4 years later, I'm still lost - but a different kind of lost. I feel like I'm a bit more in place, more mature. I have found something that is making me enough money to live and gives me a sense of fulfillment. I have a healthy relationship. And to be honest guys, that's 99% of what you need in life to be happy. I'll come back in 4 years with another update.

[@sweetie680]

I'll be waiting bro good work

[@brianthornton8781]

Bro it feels good to know that I’m not alone. I feel the exact same way bro! Thanks for sharing and happy new year!

[@mra2zee]

It’s CRAZY how similar this comment is to how I feel about this video. 6 years ago I’d watch this every day before the gym, working a shitty job and striving to get myself out of a shitty situation... I did. If anyone else is watching this video in a similar situation - don’t give up. Keep at it. You’ll get where you want to be.

[@Billsite]

I’m setting a reminder for 4 years . Don’t disappoint us

[@kazuhitoshi9701]

Mad respect.

[@petermattew8331]

198 days sober today. I have Watched this video a lot, probably a decade ago. Not sure why but lately I keep hearing this in my head. After two decades of failing I’m finally able to say I’ve got over 6 months clean . If this gets read by anyone suffering then brother /sister, I’m proof it can be done. Peace and blessings x

[@miaum181]

nice … Keep pushing bro!!!!

[@derektitus4684]

This video got me through medical school. Many many hours of lost sleep. I now have my dream job as an Anesthesiologist.

[@thomasjohnson2862]

But you're increasing your chances of dying early because of lost sleep. Sleep is essential, without it you will sooner or later crumble.

[@childishjustino2138]

@@thomasjohnson2862 death is inevitable, we're all gonna die one day. why not spend it accomplishing goals you set for yourself and enjoying your own individual journey

[@aiqbal02]

Congrats Doctor! As a pre-med student, this is exactly what I needed to hear today.

[@MrSamMcC]

Brb....going to bench press my house

[@monke5403]

Sam McConaghie pft wimp im finna bench press a hotel

[@Rshankar632]

Haha that lined cracked me up

[@torrecampo411]

Rotator cuff motivation - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqCupX2gbNh-orc

[@imnorii8121]

@@monke5403 is that it I'm gonna bench press the twin towers

[@Sittingduckk]

that wont make u rihc

[@Sneakerama17]

dam i used to watch this all the time when i played hs ball :( memories

[@DM-nj9kt]

Sneakerama17 exactly... high school baseball for me. Memories man

[@ACanHoop]

Sneakerama17 I'm still in HS n im gonna treasure what I have

[@Sneakerama17]

Michael Riley yupp! But onto better things 👍🏽

[@KidsMakingArt]

Sneakerama17 I'm playing high school ball I do the same as of right now 💯🙌🏼

[@gv551]

you gave up..... dont take the regrets with u in grave, there is still time go for it what can u lose? at the end it doesnt matter anyway

[@hermanenterprise5090]

This video pushed me harder than any coach I’ve ever had

[@dvirdeez]

Crazy seeing all these comments and how we are all going through similar experiences and getting to a full circle together. Used to watch this for my workouts before enlisting to the army back in 2018. We as a humanity used to be a lot more hungry, there was more to discover about ourselves. Today I feel that ‘success’ isn’t the same as it used to be. It’s lost it’s meaning. People are becoming society’s version of ‘success’ without really doing anything. At least we know that no one will take away those golden years.

[@armando1829]

There’s definitely some truth in this. How do you think we got to this point?

[@abe_linc02]

OMG !!!! Success don’t ring like it once did. I keep saying this man 😢

[@Metaphysicsmadness]

I was 275 and decided to join the Army , I woke up every day at 5:30 to run 2 miles, slowly and puking but I did it , 2 turned to 3 , 3 to 4 and then to 5 , boiled and grilled lean meats and portioned , it was hard, people laughed and asked if I was serious that I wanted the Army, I was 23 they said I was too old, I got down to 215 , started doing 2 push-ups got to 96 did no sit-ups my first day , I couldn't , I do 85 now I left Army basic training at 203 and it was one of the proudest moments of my life , cause I earned it , every painful step , every mile , every time I wanted to fuck up my diet, I stood my ground not I'm about to enter the firefighter academy and all because I fucking love the grind , the process is more important than the progress focus on consistency and you'll get results, not the other way around.....🤙🏽

[@actionjackson8573]

Metaphysicsmadness6810 I’m 17 and I want to go into the army. Any advice for me? I know that I could be great in the army.

[@YungEx_TheBest]

KZbin Watcher run a lot, run with weight, make sure you’re fit and don’t lose your reason, I’m going into the special forces, I don’t know what branch yet but I’m 17 too

[@actionjackson8573]

Raion yeah I’m very confident in myself because I started working out November 19th of last year so I’m almost at a year.. I can run 2 miles in 12 minutes.. I also can do 500 push-ups in a day.. I’m working on being able to do 1000 push-ups in a day..

[@YungEx_TheBest]

KZbin Watcher do it, don’t let anyone stop you

[@stanpeterson3944]

LOL I'm trying to loose weight too for the air force

[@Gyroman1233]

Those 4k people who disliked this video are the people that quit and don't keep pushing to get there goals. There mad that they don't have the mentality to do this shit.

[@thenarcissistsscapegoat5091]

+dkdkd Or... they are passed 40 years old and have realized success in the world does not mean success in personal life and in the mind. Today I see someone driving a BMW or other sports car and immediately think, wow there's a big loser. Materialism is the big joke played on us from the time we are children.

[@DivinePlant]

OR, they disliked it because it took 6 minutes and like 4 pauses to tell an insanely short story

[@DivinePlant]

+The Narcissist's Scapegoat Very interesting perception "losers" being the ones making money enough to purchase expensive goods, elaborate

[@nukefatty1525]

Hell Yeah!

[@iisuperstarii7310]

+The Narcissist's Scapegoat So now working hard in life to accomplish your goals and enjoy the benifts makes you a "loser"? Okay... sure.

[@abk1424]

Just ticked over 1 mil$ networth at age 31 after coming from a broken, poor family. Nothing special, grinded, made good decisions and got here by myself. Came back to this video after a decade.... "some people just kinda want it" Moving moment for me re-watching it. Good luck to everyone out there who needs it.

[@MarcoGonzalez-bi6cg]

Proud of you I’m on my way up

[@davebob9796]

How u doing now man?

[@jdotpodoubleu5482]

For everybody reading this, You ARE Successful, You ARE Loved

[@shaunrobbitt9752]

I'm training to be a police officer trying so hard and having many of my family telling me i'm not good enough smart enough fit enough and i cant wait to prove every single one of them wrong

[@kuramakurama4850]

Shaun Robbitt Goodluck!

[@shaunrobbitt9752]

cheeers buddy you too!

[@HeroesBelgrade]

Shaun Robbitt You don't need to be smart to be a police officer

[@shaunrobbitt9752]

on the testing you do, and in america you have to go to university to get your law degree, im sure learning about everything in the law isn't pretty straight forward mate lol i wish tho

[@HeroesBelgrade]

it's diffirent here,you can go to university to become a detective or you can be a regular police officer with elementary school :)

[@GinoBrouwers]

Damn, this video got me into the gym so many times 6 years ago.. Nostalgia

[@EpicMovieMoments]

Same here, good old Jack3d days, freshly graduated from high school and college years started!

[@spooked5747]

i listen to this when i lift and its like straight adrenaline!

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Gino Brouwers im the 69th like (Idk why i announced that but i did)

[@conradmyers132]

I listen to this 7 years ago and it got my soo pumped I couldn’t believe it. I was only 9.

[@seanbyrne7927]

Like the channel bro keep it up

[@oliveroox]

3 months to 2024 .. this year was crazy hard ! want to make next year the best of my life ! let's do this bros 👊🏽

[@Elizabethgreen779]

This video is such a blessing to all. I achieved success after I practiced the steps below.

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[@gabytrumbull7880]

the substantial approach you got here; we all need this, feels so good to be here. Thankss

[@cso3664]

Because if you go to sleep you might miss the opportunity to be successful, that's how bad you have to want it. Powerful words.

[@cso3664]

***** its a metaphor.

[@cso3664]

***** it doesnt literally mean dont sleep, its more like might miss opportunities to succeed if you idly let them go by.

[@MrMarios3000]

Even if you think you are not good and worthy,just work hard and eventually you will succeed. Remember,''Hard works beats talent when talent fails to hard work''

[@FaChAsCwalK]

what my dad told me since I was a kid

[@calebussery7075]

But when talent works hard your out of luck lol

[@GettingBrutal]

Caleb Ussery so you try and try again until talent gives in

[@calebussery7075]

I'm the natural talent guy that's why I said that lol the guys that work hard get decent but the ones with talent and hard work always come out on top

[@qwqwqwqwasasasasz]

Caleb Ussery I don't believe in natural talent its all the mindset and personality we are all the same.

[@justinchristopheralfonso7421]

I first watched this video as a 14 year old. I was a freshman in high school. I had dreams of becoming a professional basketball player and this confirmed everything I wanted to do in life. I had my ups and downs. I was told I was not good enough, not tall enough, I was told don’t aim for that, maybe division 3 basketball. After years of perseverance, failing, succeeding I did end up playing pro basketball overseas and I’ve been at it for 3 years now in 3 different countries. A 5’7 Filipino kid from a small town of El Monte, CA who was told you’re not good enough, not tall enough, just maybe division 3 basketball. Dream big. Work hard and don’t be afraid to fail. I’ll be back here with another summary in a few years!

[@ibrabruh]

I'm 14 and a freshman right now first seeing this video. I want to be a professional soccer player. I hope I can come back to this video and tell the same story as you. Stay strong 💪

[@coreyhickmanch]

The dream only die if you let it die stay strong still working on my dream 41yrs old.

[@fosterbaratta1656]

@@ibrabruh yeah, i just turned 15 and im the same. I want to go pro in soccer.

[@blakeburns9587]

I look back after 5 years with tears in my eyes and I want to say with a humble heart, this video saved my life.

[@joejohnson8966]

Glad you're still here with us, my man.

[@GaVuNiDuSH]

I'm a skinny dude, been at the gym for about 3 and a half months now. Slowly progressing, slowly gaining confidence, slowly healing my broken heart, slowly forgetting my memory of her. 1 thing I learned is if youre going to love someone, you need to love yourself first. Thank you for reading, you can keep scrolling down now.

[@HarmeetSinghBrarOfficial]

No words Bro....same here...just keep going Buddy :)

[@MiguelSanchez-vv3xp]

+GaVuNiDuSH Confidence and positivity is everything lil bro. ive been there b4. keep grinding and improve everyday homie. never stop

[@feralwispasmr7145]

+GaVuNiDuSH Don't give up, consistency is the key to everything.

[@dgator57]

WHEN I SAY I FEEL U 100%....... I MEAN IT!!! LETS BOTH SLOWLY PROGRESS ONE STEP AT A TIME. There's someone I gotta get over too, and it's gonna take a long time. I have a goal I need and a path I need to follow. All I can say is hopefully we'll be happy at some point

[@mcgowan30]

+GaVuNiDuSH keep pushing bro..im going thru same shit...Take all your pain out on the gym. Make the weights your BITCH...SHE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR LET YOU DOWN...KEEP YA HEAD UP

[@drown4994]

I want success so badly, I want to make the people who's supported me lives better; I want to make my life better.

[@wesleytietz4506]

But,m you're God, don't you have all the success you will ever need???

[@kobainethegamer4402]

Wesley Tietz 😂

[@samuelfisherlindman8218]

ripperoni start saving money then

[@knightofhope2479]

Whatever you want go for it bro!! Go! Get it!

[@Mile.HighMoto]

It’s not what you want it’s what you need.

[@gstatus51]

Very inspirational for me.., listened to this daily during my journey. From the inner city, went to a D rated high school. 1st to graduate from college. Failed to get into medical school on my 1st attempt. Studied my tail off boosting scores and retaking entrance exams. Finally got accepted, graduating with highest honors. Now im a Cardiologist :) unheard of from my neighborhood and family background .

[@LEGE7VD]

Good for you man! GODSPEED

[@picklerofficial346]

I remember when this was first released and I watch it often. For 12 years.

[@Bolowood139]

"When you want to succeed as badly as you want to breathe,than you will be successfull" God Bless Eric Thomas

[@porschelover84729]

Eugenio Naldi what does the quote mean??

[@user-qk1yu5bn1u]

Gang Eric Thomas (the narrator) mentions person A, seeking advice from person B on becoming rich (successful). Person B takes him to a beach, almost drowns him, and raises him right before he drowns. At that very moment, all that person A wanted was just some fresh air so that he could live. The quote then comes into the play. When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe (right after he raises him from water and from drowning), then you will be successful.

[@HustleMillennial]

“Everything you want is on the other side of fear!” - Will Smith

[@jakobgoree]

"Behind every fear, is a person you want to be." - Gregg Plitt -

[@lukie4317]

"Keep my wife out of your fucking mouth" - Will Smith

[@jareejones]

@@lukie4317 😭😭😭

[@robertchew5309]

Will Smith is a great actor. Love his movies. His personal life is the complete opposite. Take care of your house first.

[@JohnBobbit]

@@lukie4317 hahaha

[@user-xp8hs2tk4v]

found this since 2012, it helps me to keep on going, I reached my dream job but I still feel the pain, this hits me everytime I listened too.

[@3400Tcrip]

12 years later and this still hits thank you

[@KM-tb9np]

I watch this almost every day before i start studying...

[@KM-tb9np]

.

[@dewineon101]

?? studying ??

[@struggler8532]

Dewi Neon If that's his way of doing things then he should. Not everyone is a workout fanatic.

[@dewineon101]

Alberto Martinez Did i say something wrong?

[@linamcmore4973]

I think that beating procrastination is your first and main step towards becoming successful. Talking about procrastination, I've been struggling with mine for the last 10 years and read countless books and self help methods. Here is what I'm having best results with. First of all, procrastination bulldozer method has worked wonders for me. I highly recommend you apply it. Secondly, whenever you have a task that takes less than 5 minutes to do, do it right away. No delays. I'm really starting to take control of my life now. :D

[@mdtutul1318]

nice

[@pedrolane22]

nice

[@lonnieestes7373]

Lina McMore 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@disertpk]

I've just looked that word up. thats exactly me! always running away when things get serious. having lots of pressure when I need to begin, while actually I am very capable of doing the work. it has always been like this, always living with this pain. not being able to manage the little things, and then suffering from it, because things are not proceeding and you keep failing. what books have you read? I need help

[@dgj6869]

Lina McMore Cold Showers help too bro!💪

[@davidwu3247]

I remember watching this at 17 as a HS football player. Now I am 27 and a medical student and the message remains the same. KEEP GOING!!!

[@mindset2billions756]

Wow that speech has really shown its power through your achievements, have you heard of Wesley Virgin his teaching on manifestation are quite impeccable-mindset2billions.com/

[@fullygoated1449]

same bro

[@questing.with.crohnos]

Man I listened to this so many times throughout highschool. Daily doubles. Done drills. Weight training. Long runs. Crazy to still remember every word

[@Whistfulthinking]

At the minute I'm a laborer at a run-down storage facility, me and one other guy have to clean the entire place up. I spend my days picking up litter and cutting down trees for minimum wage and it's hard. But over the years, in my spare time, I've learnt to speak Mandarin Chinese, and I'm fucking determined to get a career using it. Whenever I'm shoveling shit or picking up used condoms with my bare hands, I put this video on to remind myself of where I'm headed, not where I am.

[@RevanthBoomBoom]

i listen to it while working too!! it really helps me get through..

[@michaelpizzo92]

you might want to get a pair of gloves

[@TheItalkanything]

Just saying mate, and well done for picking up Mandarin, but a lot of intelligence agencies and big firms want translators for Mandarin.

[@dprague]

Can you translate from English to Mandarin? I might have an opportunity for you. Please let me know

[@Whistfulthinking]

Joshua Peat Hi mate. Will definitely give that a go cheers.

[@TCgis95]

I'm not born talented. I was educated with the phrase: "if the others can do it, you can do it too.", which is paradoxally demotivating. Now, I hate when people surpass me, I have the desire to be the number one in almost everything, which is practically impossible. Add the fact I am EXTREMELY insecure, and you got it all. The frustrating thing is that, although I watch every day mativationals, I don't have the balls to take the risk, I'm afraid of other people's judgement. I'm dying internally.

[@ricomayes1995]

Push pass your fears . Believe me, I know what you are going through but don't die inside. Rise up and believe in yourself. This life is for you so live it with passion!! Take care my friend and God bless.

[@garrisonnorton6766]

I am in that same spot, but faced with a very challenging decision. Give up football and go to a charter school that will help me with my possible future in technology, and never go anywhere with the skill I have or dedication and time I have put into football. Or stay at my local high school and continue on the path to success in sports but most likely never go anywhere in technology, which my dad is into for the business and hobby world. I am torn and very worried on what I would choose, as I love both of them. If there are any suggestions or tips, please let me know, I would like some guidance.

[@lilianaghinuelao7864]

Well... you aren't other you are you and ur goal should be that u are being the best u can be and u are trying ur absolute best fears aren't holding u back the only thing your afraid of is fear itself so that fear can be ur motivation if u try ur absolute best at ur goal then u are defeating that fear don't hold back

[@GoldKitsuneBrony]

No one is born talented. Every human being is born a baby, cable of nothing.

[@schmoovey]

Garrison Norton Why not focus on both? Looking back, I wish I had devoted my attention to two things: sports and academics. Devoting all your passion to sports is great, but what happens if you get a bad injury? You can't play sports forever. The majority of people do not make it to the pros. Your chances of having a more solid income come from the academic side, especially in technology. You can do both though!

[@alexruggiero70]

2024 and this video still gives me chills

[@hulkhoganwwf]

I came out of prison in 2015. Had so much doubt, low self esteem and disappointment in myself. Id listen to this every morning in the shower. Day by day i built up my fathers business took my brother on and went full time. Started another business with him. Bought half dozen properties learned how to invest in crypto and stocks. Day by day we re getting closer to our freedom number. If you re watching this vid and reading this comment find your purpose then get good at your purpose. Nothing else matters. Surprise yourself. Once it starts working other opportunities manifest from that. Meeting likeminded people that level you up. Been 7 years since i listened to this. Gonna listen to this frequently to level me up for 2022. Go get it yall.

[@kerrycai2115]

Giavanni Ruffin finally made it into the NFL! Congrats dude, 4+ years of hard hard work paid off. Good luck in the Seahawks!

[@wginwien4]

What is the name of the player again?

[@connorgates6101]

Who’s here in 2019?

[@jimmyolsenblues]

this is my favorite motivation video.

[@jow8480]

Old but still gold for sure forever relevant

[@patrickberry9807]

Me

[@mitica940]

Me.

[@cooperburt7707]

Connor Gates me

[@kalikokahoonei4781]

I watched this to get better in HS ..College …before job interviews …and now my kid will hear it …wild❤ TNDO

[@dmckay711]

10+ years and listen to this everyday

[@BostonsF1nest]

I literally remember watching this video back in 2012 when it had like 50,000 views and back then I remember thinking to myself “everyone needs to hear this”... and here we are 8 years and 46 million views later

[@WhrilledPeas]

Same, way ahead of our time

[@thewilliamjrful]

I needed something like this. This reminds me of my dad, used to be poor, now owns a 150million $ company. I was born into a rich family, didn't know how hard my dad worked for it, still is working hard, wakes up 6 in the morning everyday to his office. Me however lazy bastard watching the screen basically daily really needed to be motivated to do something myself. Thanks for this video. Alright, back to sleep

[@emilgoubasarian9822]

Start a new freaking company bro lol you got all the capital you need to start something of your own.Im pretty sure if you suggested your idea to your dad he would lend you the money.

[@thewilliamjrful]

Emil Goubasarian haha im in college and I'm 20

[@xFootball2011x]

thewilliamjrful 150 mill company is enough for you, your future kids, and all future grandkids to never spend a single second working. Why would you go to college when your dad owns a company, if anything own your own business.

[@kccj12]

Not trying to kill your vide but $150 m evaluation is not a very good company what is he a micro cap company? But I get what your saying

[@thewilliamjrful]

Mateo Ballin because i don't wanna be a spoilt kid

[@joshuajohnson6911]

It’s 2024 and I still come listen to this

[@moonlanding7890]

12 yrs later, I still watch this from time to time. This shit right here will wake the soul

[@Wally17.]

Goivanni Ruffin finally made it. After playing his last of college football at ECU in 2010, he has made it to the NFL in 2016 with the Seahawks. 6 years and he didn't quit and it's paying off.

[@xxfritzy22xx]

Watched this video in 6th grade. Told myself I would play Division I football and never looked back. Put in more time than anybody I ever knew. Countless extra hours at the park running ladders, weight room sessions late at night after school, morning runs. I was obsessed. Friends would bust my balls for it. All I knew was the grind. Obsessed is no exaggeration. This video sparked a fire that was always in me, just needed to find it myself. I persisted through a brutal path. Setback after setback. I never quit. I had a very good high school career but had no looks outside of DII. Did not help that I was 5'8" 155. One DI-AA school took a chance on me and gave me a walk on spot. Dream achieved. It doesn't end there. It's just part of me now. The grind, it's just me. Turned myself into a Division I football player. I belong. Myself, peers, and coaches have given me that affirmation. It's because of this. I don't break. It got past the point where I would outwork everyone. Wasn't enough. Now I just fuckin compete, the grind is second nature. First spring practice is tomorrow. I am a redshirt freshman now, with a chance to make my mark. All the groundwork has been set. This video changed my life, literally. Now, how bad do you want it?

[@brycelagow1416]

What’s your name?

[@alexpacheco5008]

I smell bullshit

[@jesgarcia2590]

Stay hard Repetition every day

[@kimgoalie]

This gave me goosebumps... Rooming for you!!!

[@m.y.515]

Read your comment and just wanted to congratulate you on your achievement. Most people won’t understand the countless hours and sleepless nights that give you the edge over your competition. I hope you accomplish all of your future goals. Good luck

[@24mellojello]

2021 and I’m still here listening to this video

[@ecoreas3878]

Haven’t seen this since my senior year of highschool 12 years ago. Life certainly got tough so I’m back here going back to my roots. Almost 30 and staying and getting back in shape while raising a family and working 70+ hours a week is no easy task. 12 years ago I wanted to be where I am now financially however now I want to be where I was 12 years ago physically. Man time flies by!

[@leo5117]

as bad as I wanna fucking breathe.

[@Yamotha47]

Leo5322 yea bro

[@thinkthrice123]

As bad as you NEED to fucking breathe brother.

[@marissawilson4644]

For the people wondering what happened to Giavanni Ruffin, guess what? He's been training with the Sea Hawks and has been declared one of the hardest working people trying to get drafted by the NFL Draft Insider. He's also CEO of his own business Take No Days Off ( TNDO ) Apparel line. In fact as of a few hours ago, he was officially signed by the Seahawks! 😄😄😄😄😄😄 He's 28 but never gave up.

[@brucelick9507]

really happy for him ☺☺☺☺

[@theernalrealestategroupatk707]

Are you really serious about him training with thr Seattle Sea hawks so he can get drafted? That would be great if it is true.

[@brucelick9507]

+The ERNAL REAL ESTATE GROUP at Keller Williams Capital Properties-DC he got signed yesterday

[@ca9782]

people who work that hard really deserve all the success they have.

[@theernalrealestategroupatk707]

+orfan soleh He hasn't made the team yet. But I pray he makes the team though-SERIOUSLY. I watch this video everyday. #Howbaddoyouwantit

[@andrewb7232]

Helped me all those years ago. Comeback a father,husband and still helps today

[@renegarcia268]

I'm at a low point in my life right now. Hope the next time I see this I've become successful and overcame all my negative thoughts

[@IBEENART]

broo he made it to the nfl... inspiration

[@hecg83]

iBEENART nope he didnt

[@KennnnyT]

deinspiration

[@1957346]

Ken lmaoo bro

[@Jay-jb2vr]

A Legend Returns what team??

[@aussiepie448]

Javontae Eaddy seahawks.

[@lepotanCCCC]

Stop Smoking stop sleeping Too much Start going to School Start work out start spending More Time with Family stop Meeting False Friends Start Focus !!!! Imma Show You how Great i am!

[@TheNahidali91]

I used to watch this every day when I was younger. Fast forward 10 years later, I hold a degree from the LSE, a two masters from UCL and Oxford. Thank you for your powerful words, Eric!

[@bobbyhuff2023]

Wow!! This video changed my life in 2011. Over a decade later... I get tears in my eyes with how far I've come in my own professional career and journey.

[@chibaby0306]

trying to get through medical school, and this just motivates me so much! God bless you

[@xandefigi7188]

same here xd

[@marissawilson4644]

Pre med student ✋👋✊

[@glamorouschicc2508]

lovelychi did u finish ?

[@karrazy241193hot]

pg aspirant xD

[@shastrithiru7358]

You got this fam, 3rd year medical student right here..just keep pushing!!

[@thremeneishkveineis7260]

This is one of the most inspiring speeches I have ever heard.. First time I heard it, I was 22 years old.. I was biking 2-3 hours everyday.. until one day when my bike was stolen. I could not afford a new bike.. but I have started to play basketball instead.. I play basketball everyday, by myself.. and I really want to become a good player.

[@MKWPizza97]

Then your basketball got stolen

[@stupidboy1597]

MKWPizza97 Good joke.. It made me laugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For a second.

[@josecisnerosrm]

MKWPizza97 hahahahah

[@snoopynasosu]

Thremeneis Hkveineis this is very good but watch the second part of this. Thattt sss God mode!!! if you don t find it on youtube, search it on fb on Bar Brothers, it s incredible.

[@snoopynasosu]

snoopy nasosu oh shit, it s exactly the next video :))

[@bigjohnson721]

I remember watching this freshman year right before the football season started our team ending up going far in the playoffs

[@HABACHI617]

My Coach played this over the speaker

[@timeb9300]

Failure is the greatest thing to happen to us

[@captsparks1]

I never thought about it in black and white like this. I'm gonna need to hear this at least once a day for the rest of my life. Let's see what can be accomplished...

[@romanmatusek2680]

Incorrect, "lets see what will be accomplished ,,

[@cityspud123]

I feel somewhat responsible for half the views on this thing.. I just keep coming back to it time and time again lol Brilliant video.

[@braedensworld6657]

you're not alone buddy.

[@xJonasVB]

This is crazy. I stumbled upon this video randomly, I used to watch it back in 2012 when I was a fat kid, being bullied in high school, no friends and low grades. This was my daily motivation for my pre-school 5AM runs nearby the sea. I dreamt about losing weight and being better one day. 12 years later, I am a natural bodybuilder, went from being a nobody to the most popular kid in school, graduated in a foreing university and live in Switzerland, having a super well paid job. It is wild how true the lyrics of this video are. Keep grinding boys - one day, we are all gonna make it.

[@sethleary52]

I watched this so many times in middle school and highschool.

[@bumsergeant]

I wanted to play baseball for my high school. Right now I'm a freshman. I tried out for the team last month, I didn't make it. I can barely throw it from shortstop to 1st base. I made an error at second base. I was laughed at. I couldn't throw it from 3rd to 1st. I got laughed at. I found it tough to hit the ball past the shallow outfield. I went home and cried myself to sleep. My dad came in. He said to me that he loves me so much, and that he was proud that I was his son, and that nothing is worth my tears. He said never give up. Keep on doing what you love, and fun while doing it. Then I realized, i didn't fail. I was doing what I loved, and that's all I need. I have already succeeded. That's all that matters.

[@anthonygreen207]

Go out and pratice practice so much that it just becomes natural to you.

[@ultimumlibertas5727]

Keep practicing and start working out expicially your upper body and abs. Just don't give and who what other people think of you. You keep working hard and get to where you wanna be then you can turn around and laugh at those who doubted you. Keep your head up

[@rustamguliyev1159]

Every single person who watched this video has that beast inside of them. That beast that drives them to success - drives their dreams further and slowly makes them into a reality. A lot of people cringe when they watch or talk about motivation cuz they dont have it in them. Regardless of whether you are watching this because you want to commit to HW, a sports game, gym, life goals or anything, you have got it in you. Groom that beast cherish and make it a part of your everyday life. Make it a constant driver in everything that you do and I promise those values will be so deeply engraved in your life that you will naturally never take no for an answer in anything. Every person has that doubtful - pussy mindset that questions their dreams, their actions, and all the possibilites that they dream of. It takes time, but once you get rid off that mindset through proving it wrong, by doing things to achieve that goal or dream; it will slowly start dying away and you will become invincible.

[@gurashishsingh7813]

Rustam Guliyev WOW very well said.. This should be the top comment ❤

[@anishnehete]

😃

[@jesgarcia2590]

You sound like David Goggins. Stay Hard

[@user-mz3ce8gf2j]

Been listening since 2015, thank you Eric. You tell no lies.

[@se2419]

I know loads of people watching this are straining right now 🤧 I don’t wanna lose to any of you guys 🥊 let’s all keep going

[@dsm7051]

Thanks 😀