How This Nerd Survived Navy SEAL Training

I took my laziest friend to Navy SEAL training. Here’s what happened.
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[@BinsPeace]

When he said "you're a quitter" so honestly and directly into his face, I was a little shocked and surprised. But a second later and I thought, wow, I wish I had friends around myself who told me what I need to hear, and not what I want to hear.

[@toxicvold3164]

I'll be the asshole friend that you hate to deal with, but love with honesty.

[@surielao4162]

You are your friend, get it together ❤️

[@gamestosi9260]

My step dad is that way and I'm also that way... I'm known as the asshole in my friend group but they all know I get shit done and will tell them exactly how something is and when they need a little motivation for something they always come to me cause I'll tell them straight up stop feeling sorry n get shit done..( there is a difference between feeling sorry for yourself and having a legitimate problem mentally but I have found majority of mental issues can be fixed by doing some serious damage because it's not as physically hard as it is mentally)

[@giovaniciviltoussaint9486]

I realized the only person who can give me a honest answer upon my circumstances is me.

[@trexbait895]

I will tell you if u wish ask me anything I'll be a str8 forward azz about it

[@ZePizzaKnight]

Lol anyone that served can confirm that the instructors were being extremely nice

[@TheCyberSatyr]

The one guy I dont think would've been able to handle it, at least not at the point of day 1

[@rosteach4027]

Was thinking the same thing. They hit on a small part of the mental aspect but half a day running down the Silver Strand and hiking around Miramar isn't SEAL training.

[@nomemeshere4807]

I think everyone here understands that

[@TANGSs1258]

bro that shi wasnt even regular navy training

[@cameroncrider6970]

Lol. We all know that. These guys aren’t military. You don’t have to train these guys for life or death. It’s a different situation. I’m glad they focus more on the mental aspect than life or death like soldiers must focus on.

[@ec6933]

Dude. What a friend.... He probably saved this man's life and doesn't even know it.

[@ulysses_grant]

Wish I could have served.

[@itb4255]

@@ulysses_grant Best decision ive made in my life so far was becoming a marine. Despite going through the worst experiences of my life and most uncomfortable expereinces, I'm the most happy. It's weird but going through shitty times makes everything else better and makes you enjoy the good times. Are you too old? Why can't you join? If you truly cant, it sucks man. I thought I couldn't because I had asthma and potentially still do but I don't know or care. I didn't tell anyone, it sucks that there are records of it and if they find out I could get fucked but if I don't do anything stupid they wont find out.

[@Pisscan]

@@itb4255 those MREs took about 5-10 years off your life 💀

[@amv9401]

@@itb4255 bro, I'm 16 right now and I want to go through the training but I don't want to become a seal. I just want to go through the training to make myself tougher.

[@itb4255]

@@Pisscan Yeah i cant stomach another fucking mre but i have to 🤣🤣. Im so damn tired of the metallic taste from the preservatives.

[@max-fj7np]

I see a lot of myself in Matt. There's just a lot of smart people who don't push themselves out of their comfort zones and get complacent. Matt is lucky to have a friend like Leon to push him. Im sure Leon values having an intelligent friend like Matt as well

[@williammcfadden7443]

Same dude, I want to find some kind of training program like this where I can just break my mental limitations and actually do what I'm capable of. I know I'm able to do more, I just don't know how to push past the barriers

[@dcnation1558]

​@@williammcfadden7443 have you thought of going into the military?

[@oniichandame48]

​@@dcnation1558I had similar thoughts as the dude above. I don't quite want it to be my whole career tho. More like something that helps it. Plus we don't got military in Hong Kong🥲

[@sino_diogenes]

@@dcnation1558 i dont like killing brown people

[@slavplaysgames]

WHINY LOSER

[@americanpride5540]

My man really did a whole video to help elevate his brother in life to push him to the man he knows he can be. Respect.

[@yobootyhadmeded3022]

or he made a youtube video for content

[@wizzzy7466]

@@yobootyhadmeded3022 both, he helped his bro and by the way he made content, what is totally fine

[@alexdelarge8]

yeah! thats what youtube should be

[@I666I]

Gotta say, that's a lot of training for being randomly shot or bombed when you don't expect it.

[@sega702]

love this man...youre a great friend

[@SatisfyingWhirlpools]

“Positivity is a skill” I learned this a few days when I was running my 3rd marathon. I was getting hot, tired, and sweaty around mile 20 but I knew I was on pace to break 3 hours. I had to FIGHT to stay positive the last 6 miles. On the final stretch my legs started cramping as I made the final dash to the line. Made it in 2:59:45

[@JaxonGrimesTV]

hell yeah!! Love to hear that. I myself need to get out of the quitting mentality and I love hearing positivity like this.

[@aliyaanderson]

So proud of both of you boys, not many will be brave enough to take this on.

[@omegapointil5741]

you mean stupid

[@helmetongrass1893]

I know that I'm not lol, it looks horrible

[@sprescia194]

Great job Leon and Matt; it was an absolute pleasure working with you guys. All the best and keep up the good work! We believe in you guys 😎🇺🇸

[@Clocksare]

You truly did push them beyond however they thought they could

[@JapaneseSoomi]

great work!

[@Moodboardxyz]

You are doing an amazing job. Pushing yourself and other people beyond what they think they are capable of.

[@filhanislamictv8712]

See you in Kandahar bro.

[@cryptobra5933]

9/11 was a controlled demolition

[@thomasigoe893]

My expectations of what this video was were completely wrong. The video was focused on the mental challenge of over coming hardship and not the hell of Navy training, the type of which we’ve seen on KZbin time and time again. You took a back step in this video to focus on your friend and his journey through the experience. Seeing him push through it almost made me emotional. Great video

[@punu3675]

Fr I love this channel

[@alexrosario423]

That's literally what seal training is about though. It's just that people in the SEALS program are in way better shape, so it takes a lot more to break them.

[@dobertjowneyrunior3023]

That’s the meta of Hell Week. Everyone thinks it’s a physical crucible to prepare for physical combat, but it’s really mostly to prepare your mind; and the only way to do that is to break people.

[@gamestosi9260]

Almost all military training I'd focused on the mentality part of everything.. any branches basic training is 80 percent mental and 20 percent physical and it's no different for BUDS it's just alot harder because you can quit any time

[@comebacksarecool2834]

The second I read "nerd does navy seals training" I knew it would be a underdogs journey.

[@goodfortune5480]

That actually looks like a lot of fun. I think if their mindset was "This is awesome!! I love push-ups! I love my workout!! I'm a beast!" It would have been much easier. The way you talk to yourself inside your head matters.

[@yoshi_wrld4892]

Repent of sin and Trust in Jesus! John 14:6 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Matthew 7:13-23 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. --

[@Daniel-gu6ut]

the planning fails when you get to exhaustion and pain

[@ryane3543]

@@Daniel-gu6ut facts

[@Theblinkerman]

I really liked the content. It clearly shows that our real strength is inside us, inside our mind and our spirit, not in our muscles.The bond they have is extremely rare. I wish there were more people and friends like him, that understands the value within a friend and make it shine like gold. They made it together and they learned probably the very best lesson of their life: never give up.

[@JoeMama-ll1mb]

When he said “It doesn’t matter how fit you are, it’s a choice” and Matt started freakin busting out those push-ups. The right words can be the key to someone’s problem.

[@Fleato]

seems like matt does good when he's made to realize that he's making a choice

[@christhornham]

It's crazy how powerful your mindset is!

[@GaZonk100]

nicely said...nice-ly said

[@aaaaaa2206]

He didn't do one proper pushup though. And when it comes to physical performance, it odes matter how fit you are. Rare exceptions are when your life is at stake and the adrenaline does wonders to your performance.

[@iamawin8272]

@@aaaaaa2206 this video obviously wasn’t about physical fitness more so mental strength.

[@myichael]

When he said 'So when guys are feeling sorry for yourselves, when the push-ups get hard, when the pull ups get hard, think about all service members that don't have the opportunity to come back one', Man I felt ashamed of all my weakness, that I could be doing so much better.

[@marcosbondeu8231]

They died stealing oil from the Midwest

[@iiRoot_]

@@marcosbondeu8231 stay mad

[@Dennis-vm6lu]

@@marcosbondeu8231 yeah wisconsin cant be allowed to keep that liquid gold under their land, it must be taken! those cheese heads dont deserve it

[@rizinMLG]

@@marcosbondeu8231 they died training afghan army to defend themselves… and other wars

[@bruh1077]

@@marcosbondeu8231 Middle East is a cesspool anyway.

[@ryanmitchell6721]

I can't tell you how refreshing it is to see two guys being brutally honest with each other, disregarding feelings and speaking the truth. Good friends will always tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear.

[@crownember560]

My best friend said to me "man i dont wanna hurt your feelings but you are fat and you need to do better" so i started having a better diet and started working out. Im doing so much better now after he said that to me

[@solarismortum383]

That was powerful. You're an amazing influence to do that for him.

[@MicahGreenhalgh]

This was so motivating. Thank you Matt for showing me that it can be done. And thank you Leon for pushing it with him!

[@the50blessings88]

“The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” Was one of the best quotes I heard a Sargent told me when I wanted to just drop pack during bootcamp. Nope I thought about all the guys that had it worse than me and fought a war with less gear, worse weather conditions, and I’m sure they were wishing they were back in training. But here I was feeling sorry for myself all because the 15 mile hike was hurting my back and feet. I remember getting angry at myself for being so soft and looking back at my platoon mates struggling with me. I thought “what makes me so fucking special?” So I pushed and pushed because I knew your body will break before your mind does. In the end I made it through and now as an NCO I have to make sure to motivate my guys like Leon here. I’m not perfect, I struggle with some guys who are like Matt but I do whatever it takes to get them there

[@stephenflores5215]

wow so brave, thanks for your service.

[@vincenzoluisi5916]

The correct saying is... "The More you Sweat in Training, the Less you BLEED in Battle"

[@Syzygy3clipse]

and yes the actual quote as mentioned above is "The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war."

[@bunsenn5064]

Sometimes I think about serving, and then I ask myself: would I be willing to die in a war that isn’t even necessary? If I got sent to a foreign country to fight in a war I wasn’t even a part of, I’d feel like I had no purpose or place.

[@thisninja11]

@@bunsenn5064 you’re just gonna be used and abused lol there’s better things out there dawg

[@nomad1517]

My father served in the NAVY, and had a chance to get into BUDS, around the late 80s. He told me some fun little stories. It's fun to see guys who are all "alpha, sigma, macho" tough guys go in. And about 3 hours later start crying and giving up. Guys passing out. Puking. Bleeding. Getting cpr because they drown. Hypothermia. You name it. One guy was running so much his leg snapped and collapsed to the ground. Or a tendon tore. He talked about the rafts they hold above your head. Getting balding spots because it rubs on your head all the time. Sand ends up in places you never knew existed. When you do deep dives they do a test that makes you trip the fuck out. They basically torture you throughout BUDS. Everyone is strong when they get in. But strength isn't the only part. It's all mental too. They fuck with your head a lot. Like, a lot of guys drop out because they hate tight spaces. But that's BUDS. After that you got 3 years or so of training. You are a specialist. You are basically a green beret mixed with a swat team essentially. But in the end, You're just a warrior with specialized skills. But yeah, the media shows you all the badass parts of being in the military, playing Godsmack and wearing camo. But you dont hear or feel the pain of waking up but ass early to get ready for a mission after you just got back from another. Or seeing a kid get his head blown off in front of his little sister. Or telling a mother their son just died because of a leadership mistake and she collapses in disbelief. She'll never see him or hear his voice ever again. War is horrible. But for those who want to keep their country free, then having no sleep, food, water, being tortured, and not being recognized for it, is the price to be paid. War sucks. Live in peace whenever you can, obviously.

[@renaissanceman5847]

and this is the very reason.. perhaps the only reason that anyone elected to be a senator or higher (like prez) should be an active duty military veteran with 8 years minimum ( no guard or reserves) as a requirement with actual deployments in either combat or direct combat support roles. no more rich lawyers and corporate kids making life and death decisions for the rest of the country... because they never had nor do they have any skin in the game

[@nomad1517]

@@renaissanceman5847 Preach 🤟

[@philstone3859]

It’s such a shame that dedicated American Patriots are controlled by a lying government that see’s them as mere tools.

[@fugu4163]

@@renaissanceman5847 Exactly the world needs leaders that do their best for their countries and their people and not a bunch of spoiled brats that are destroying USA and europe right now.

[@BboyTurok1990]

@@renaissanceman5847 Like my governor Ron DeSantis was a Navy Seal captain a while back and is doing an amazing job in Florida.

[@gyj6626]

Wow man! You moved my brain. This is what being a real man is. Not enough words to describe. Thank you. You are goog friend for Matt. Say congrats to him from me. He made it!

[@puffdufftv1904]

Seeing Matt go from thinking it's completely impossible to keep on going to beasting through the pushups is absolutely inspiring

[@bigthiccimus4664]

"It doesn't matter how fit you are it's a choice" this honestly really changes my perspective on everything

[@SealHero]

Yeah, that's deep as hell.

[@NotHaunted...]

It's bs

[@bigthiccimus4664]

@@NotHaunted... how?

[@iCookCrystalMeth]

@@NotHaunted...Untrue

[@joebowl8315]

Facts Losers will find any reason or excuse to not show up

[@MattMort]

Thank you for this experience Leon. Inviting friends over now to watch the video for the first time & I couldn’t be more excited 😁

[@textatic9353]

Keep suffering man 👊

[@Clocksare]

Good job

[@MilitaryHistoryUnveiled]

Proud of you

[@Viewtiful_J]

Nerd ❤

[@fredo3161]

Matt Mort! Suffah!.

[@DeeGKay]

Good job guys, this is one of the type of training which really make you know yourself on a whole other level.

[@yanniknoahjr9649]

Every person on the planet needs a friend like you!

[@shishir2639]

So this is the training my parents used to do during their high school time ..

[@shishirdangal7971]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@markkonka]

imagine your grandpas

[@shishirdangal1281]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@shishirdangal7081]

Same 😂😂😂😂😂

[@shishirdangal7081]

@@markkonka yeah 😂

[@cliftin4551]

19:06 "do it for the person you can be" i really needed to hear that

[@jaygopinath1694]

As someone who used to do mtb downhill cross-country 14miles+ 3-5 a week until big injury i approve of this message pushing through the pain and achieving not quitting

[@kingpeedorah]

Big ups to you man

[@raheela710]

We all need a friend like "Leon Hendrix"

[@GriffinMagleby]

this video was incredible. you’re really taking youtube to new places Leon.

[@shizangle8761]

as a veteran, one of the key things that sticks out to me that they keep pushing is to not feel sorry for yourself. if you're there doing the training, you have an easy life and you better make the most of it. not feeling sorry for myself has changed my entire outlook on life and made me the successful person I am today. it has taught me discipline, leadership, empathy, and showed me how actions are what prove outcomes.

[@bunsenn5064]

I don’t feel sorry for myself, I just hate who I am as an individual.

[@fendybendy6466]

@@bunsenn5064 that sounds like self pity to me. You can change how u r as an individual by making better choices/getting professional help that can help you make better choices.

[@delta4093]

So true man. Life can be so easy if you just make it past MEPS

[@vegitohaze2081]

Can shame be considered feeling sorry for yourself?

[@gyj6626]

My respect to you! I think many of us, didn't have an example to live by, and find this is like an open door to find out what is to be a real and resilient man. But I have a question: what is feel sorry for ourselves? I think I have a little idea but, you can make this clear for us.

[@DillonBrodzik-oy9ty]

A real friend, pushes you to push yourself beyond what you thought possible with yourself.

[@theempoweredself]

This was an unbelievably great video Leon. Congrats on being that supportive of your friend.

[@ethanoptimized]

This is a great video Leon! When Matt said ‘I want to believe in myself’ I felt that. Can’t imagine how much time went into organizing this idea, props to you

[@placebo5466]

Everyone needs a friend like this. The 3 remaining friends I have from high school, we are all veterans and are constantly challenging each other and calling out each others bullshit. These are the type of people you need to surround yourself with.

[@squidontheside5496]

What an amazing duo. It's really inspiring. I wish I had a friend like you Leon, keep being amazing!

[@nicolegarland749]

You two earned a lifetime subscriber. Great job you guys. Keep it going in life.

[@ProfKaos-yf8oq]

It's so easy to just sit here and be like oh i would have done this and i would have done that but all of us here we don't even have the slightest idea how hard and how mentally and physically exhausted you would be after those 3 days. It is an amazing achievement. Thank you for sharing this journey!

[@ChillGamerLad]

real. i was like "damn, i could do this" but then remembered im a fat ass who never leaves the house

[@vini784]

@@ChillGamerLad in the real u couldn't, probably

[@mateusz3291]

Every one can do this ofc dude, thats Exactly the wrong mindest Ur having. I get what u mean, in the Internet is every one hulk. But the Point is that every Single one of us can do this, if He wants to. When i went to the army i started slowly by my self At home with indoor cycling. Thats the Best shit Ever for endurance Trust me. I hate running but when u did the cycling a lot u get run much much longer and easier. Guys stop blaming each other in the Internet. There is enough bad influence in everybodys life. Push yourself and your friends if Ur able. One last advice, if u dont Have Good friends, go to the army Doesnt matter which country your from. I promise you, you will find people that struggle with the same Problems as you or they already did it so they will help you. There is a very Good friendship for everybody in the army. If u dont try to Change your life u will regret it the Future. Than u cant do shit to Change the past. So get Ur shit together and be a man. Or does Has ur mom raised a pussy?

[@furkanonarr5408]

i have done this before :D

[@___kayed]

@@vini784I can do this😂

[@Sana-Operator]

True story , my story. At 18 i had a buddy of mine replicate hell week for me and some friends , we were all gonna serve so we wanted to see what's what. I did okay , and theoretically passed hell week. At 21 when i tried to join (Army) i couldn't run a mile , because all i've been doing is drinking and smoking (cigarettes) , i tried at 22 again and passed out while running . I thought i just wasn't cut for it , but in the back of my mind i had the : how the fuck did i pass the replicated hell week that summer and now i can't fucking run 500meters and not die. For the next 2 years i went to the gym and pusshed everything out of me and finally made it in the Army. So no excuses.

[@frostbitepokin9520]

Sounds like the easiest replicated hell week ever

[@Sana-Operator]

@@adammatthew9984 You don't gotta believe it :)

[@Sana-Operator]

@@frostbitepokin9520 Yeah we basically ran 3 yards and jumped a fence , so yeah... NAVY SEALS

[@FOXZERO237]

What’s your MOS, big dog?

[@FOXZERO237]

Also, to the rest of you, leave him the fuck alone. The kid didn’t say he passed hell week and then couldn’t run a mile in the same week. Read the post. Beyond that, how good can you be if you only want to be an asshole and make fun of the guy?

[@rgr3427]

“I think we stole his soul right there” ouch….. the idea is to begin the change of your mindset and to keep it going, good for these guy. Be Safe out there.

[@reeverfalls2069]

What an awesome video. It’s amazing what people are capable of and I’m glad you both pulled through. Even if it isn’t a “true” hell week, it might as well have been. My dream ever since I was 6 was to become a navy seal. Unfortunately they wouldn’t take me because of my illness. But I still learned a lot and cherish every moment of working towards that goal. Anyone who even does 48 hours of seal training has my respect.

[@reddiver7293]

I liked the positive vibe from the SEAL trainers at the end. Yeah, this vid is Disney in a lot of ways. But those two guys, what they put out for those 3 days: the real thing.. This 3 day program should be available to all American high school students on a voluntary basis. To the SEAL community; thanks for your work with two civilians.

[@zackmoore1351]

It won't be available because Satan's agenda or at least part of it is to feminize men

[@cringystingy8025]

This was way overdramatic

[@reddiver7293]

@@cringystingy8025 Hey, just sit back and enjoy the unicorns and rainbows.

[@Aicarll]

@@reddiver7293 ignore him....probably that dude is part of a lgbt shit rainbow community

[@TherealJay_Sturdy]

facts

[@wildtalesofanamericanjungl1145]

I’m 43, out of shape, and pretty unmotivated. Sure I take care of my family, but I know I could do more. I just wish I had a friend like this care this much about me.

[@easttowest7839]

Be that friend for yourself

[@amosmoses8656]

Motivation is not your friend. Your goals and how important the are is. ‘Not feeling like it’ is not a reasonable enough condition to downscale how important something is to you. You know enough about where you’re at to type your comment and that is all the information you need to get going. FYI I cared enough about you to reply to you now you have that condition met. Get after it.

[@CR7GOATofFootball]

Discipline.

[@fendybendy6466]

Make sure you take care of yourself amd your mind. You don't have to join the military but stuff like weightlifting coild help. Or hiking

[@Mudinyeri]

You don't need a friend to motivate you. You need intrinsic (internal) motivation. Extrinsic (external) motivation always fails at some point.

[@jinx8591]

When he said I want to believe in myself 18:15 the amount of chills is crazy I legit teared up

[@ImJidionDaddy]

“Suffer in silence no one wanna hear you complain.” Big FACTS

[@johneleasar9878]

12:32 "It doesn´t matter how fit you are. It´s a choice." During my yesterdays half-marathon while suffering at KM 15 I remembered this line and kept going. Finished strong! Thank you for inspiration Leon!

[@giannis7707]

mort has balls of steel for a regular nerdy guy, salute 2 u both for even going through this, going out of the comfort zone is the only way to grow, but honestly they gave u a taste of the real deal without the psychological pressure this guys normally get, respect tho

[@pentatron3127]

00:06 GsG9 and all others "hold my beer"

[@MrJokerJenkins]

Think this was a great video. both of you really put it all out there and MaTT came a long long way. I thought he was going to quit long ago but he pulled through. That is a champion in my eyes.

[@nathanjames__]

David Goggins and Jocko Willink have both had big impacts on my life. There are so many lessons that can be learned from current and former SEALS. To any vets in the comments thank you for your service 🫡

[@70stunes71]

Thanks, and we definitely appreciate that. Many of us left because we had something to prove to ourselves, and because we were patriots. I definitely still am

[@Thekoryostribalpodcast]

@@70stunes71 same

[@AverageAlien]

And yet us Brits never feel the need to brag. You never see royal marines bragging about how tough they are, despite being many many times tougher than any seal

[@AverageAlien]

@Hesh Hesherson are you an anarchist?

[@alastor8091]

I feel like David and Jocko are gaining an unprecedented amount of sons looking for the path to manhood.

[@WhatAboutU.S.]

Props to you man! As a veteran myself all of that stuff is mind over matter, your body can be pushed to limits you never knew you were capable of and keep on pushing. Excellent job!

[@reddiver7293]

Not a vet but have learned a little about pushing past perceived limits. And, to you, a vet, thank you for your service.

[@WhatAboutU.S.]

@@reddiver7293 it’s good to test yourself and push through those times when that little voice is telling you to quit. It makes you a better person and gives you a greater sense of confidence in my opinion. Thank you!

[@reddiver7293]

@@WhatAboutU.S. Thank you, brother. Happy New Year.

[@WhatAboutU.S.]

@@reddiver7293 Happy New Year to you as well!

[@mechanomics2649]

Is that why a lot of veterans have bad backs and knees? It's ridiculous to push this kind of rhetoric without also pushing the importance of knowing your limits.

[@DarkManifesto]

"You're really good at running from people!" Truly an inspiring quote.

[@williamburdon6993]

Awesome job ,both of you. This is what life is supposed to be, overcoming, not accepting failure.

[@meeplymoon8391]

"when you have nothing left, find energy inside of you to keep going. you are always capable of more." That's what I got from this video, and I believe it down to my soul.

[@_JMann]

This is a solid video and story. One point I’ll humbly make that the title reminds me of is: What I think people don’t understand is that sure the physical challenges and torture of pushing the body past your limits is hard but, not the hardest part of making it into these types of career fields in the military. It’s the mind fuck that lasts for months or even years prior to and after getting your opportunity at a selection. It’s the physical and psychological stress applied to you 24/7, the weight of the expectations, anticipation of hardship, fear of failure, letting teammates or cadre down, etc.. The nonstop attention to detail. Battling injuries, sleep deprivation, time away from normal life, being a selfless teammate, being a true leader, completing tasks big and small constantly, not getting distracted or discouraged to the point of questioning your commitment to the end goal. You can’t really prepare for this type of ordeal. You just have to go in as resilient mentally and physically as possible and expect the unexpected to succeed. All of that is why people quit or don’t make it. Cheers and salute to all those who signed up and tried !

[@Wrath1991]

I've heard of people pushing themselves to where their body simply gave up (ie drowning) and they passed for not giving up mentally, literally going as far as they could, not for completing the course.

[@_JMann]

@@Wrath1991 yeah man. Outcomes like that do exist

[@karolienderop2120]

idk i feel bad for mort cuz he sometimes looks so sad but on the other side i dont feel bad cuz he keeps going like a absolute warrior

[@utredragnarson191]

That level of friendship camaraderie is what i miss the most about the military. Im happy to see that you and Matt have it. 👍💪

[@AspenHemisphere]

"You're a quitter, that's really what it is" I guess he needed to hear that. And of course the hardest 3 days of his life.

[@chantalpollaert8589]

im just out here cheering for Matt everytime he does something he thinks he cant do, he did amazing!

[@CRF250R1521]

The "I want to believe in myself" got me. What a legend.

[@rjeption]

Probably the nicest instructors you’ll ever see

[@leonjhendrix]

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[@shishir2639]

Haha my comment has more likes than your pinned so as per traditional you need to pinn my comment

[@TuscanyFTX]

Hey Leon let’s go. I’ll go to seal camp with you. Think you got it in you to do it twice?

[@Cjw46754]

Great video Leon however there's something wrong/missing with this video but I can't pinpoint what it is, it may be Ur provided to much unnecessary info/words could be a faster more trimmed vid, idk tho

[@Cjw46754]

It actually may be to many music breaks when there just stand alone audio

[@hihe530]

You should try scout rangers of the philippines for jungle experience

[@thamomentum]

Its tough to do - I've never done any Navy Seal type of training, but did go through Army. Honestly, at some point or another you have to realize that you no longer are doing it for anything else but the guy in front of you and the guy behind you. That's it. And keep your world small. One meal time at a time, focus on just that and execute.

[@poconofrank9476]

Every SEAL that has made it and spoken about BUDS has said pretty much what you just did. Don’t worry about anything other than making it to your next meal.

[@tonyfourpaws4511]

It's not about being "tough" it's about seeing a mission and following through.

[@maxedoutmotivation8430]

The thing about these vids is that the DI's are so supportive. Real recruits have to do so much more, and the instructors are tearing them down in an attempt to make them quit. 😮

[@InsertMyChineseUsername]

This reminds me of high school when I was in horse riding. My instructor was brutal, she'd make me hold hard positions for hours and cracked a nasty whip or threw rocks at me when I was falling down in exhaustion. I thought I knew my limits before, but after that, I learned how to push myself harder even when I felt like absolute hell. I miss her, she was an awesome teacher

[@callmecory4694]

Oh yeah this is exactly like horse riding in high school. Great analogy.

[@baileypanama]

@@callmecory4694😂😂😂

[@DOEverything]

Your hard work deserves a genuine comment. Thank you so much for going through this and sharing it with us!

[@Umuliuz]

Loving the psychology in this, and the teaching attitude of the instructors. This should be available to the many, and mandatory for some cases.

[@JLee-ut2tk]

As a marine, I say this with absolute pride in what you put into this. Abolutely amazing, guys. Ooh rah!

[@axelrider405]

This was absolutely amazing seeing you and Matt's journey through this. Especially when Matt used everything he had to do the ten pushups at the top of the hill when it looked like he about to throw up and pass out just seeing both of your guy's determination throughout this is incredible and really inspiring.

[@nathanielengel5218]

Mort needs to learn that you don't actually know your physical limit until you push yourself to that actual limit. He says he feels like he's gonna pass out many times and he never does, because your body is stronger than your mind.

[@JeffreySachsOfficial_]

I will link you to something new, a life-changing financial business investment

[@davep153]

True motivators. Appreciate the coaches.

[@naimulpalok4253]

"I feel like I need to be broken" well said Matt be greater big homie

[@darlucey]

Even though Leon is growing very fast, I still can't believe these videos aren't getting more views. Well done Leon, this is a masterpiece

[@HeavyReverb]

Unreal! Matt you’re a trooper! Super inspiring. I think the thumbnail should be Matt with his stringing spit down his chin. The emotion there is crazy.

[@FrEDo507]

That right there shows how fucking drained he was…been at that point myself. He pushed through insane!

[@Zatracenec]

So freaking inspirational.....loved it. You both did a great job. I know, many guys with the actual BUDS experience will say, this was just an appetizer, but hey...You just got him from behind the comp desk and threw him into this madness. I don´t know how much training took place before the actual challenge, but holy shit. You both deserve these coins. I doubt I would be able to do it.

[@masonlopes6030]

This was an amazing video very wholesome push yourself boys!💪🏽

[@peppy198]

goddamn. matt's character development was something else, kudos to the guy

[@ushankaman6143]

seeing yalls friendship makes me a bit jealous i wont lie. at my lowest point my dearest friend abandoned me. a mutual friend tried to find out what happened, cuz i couldnt talk to her cuz she kept ignoring me and never responding to my messages. “hes just sad all the time” is what i was told. i was sad for a good reason, yet she never rly tried to understand

[@xXErr4rXx]

This is honestly such a rare friendship these 2 have sometimes we can never be that lucky

[@mekhijones3086]

Run from the wind until it stops following you, turn around and scream at it, (I am faster, stronger, and better) do this everyday until you actually believe it

[@user-ru2nl1sy2r]

When you have constant negative energy people don't want to be around you. Matt doesn't have negative energy he just seemed lazy and too used to comfort. You were probably dragging tour friends through shit by constantly complaining about your own life. Take the instructors advice and suffer in silence. Be a man.

[@BROKENsk8board]

I think more people need to go there stuff like this. When I went through Basic training. It changed me for sure.

[@seleman-MW]

This is what we call to man up! All men need this!! We all need this!

[@Womenlovefishpics]

This video reminded me of my crucible in the marines. I needed this reminder to remember how far I can push myself. My brothers have fought and died for the flag. My pain and my life is nothing compared to their ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for this Leon! (Is it weird I miss this?)

[@robmangeri777]

Excellent. No matter what challenges we have already overcome, today is another one. I’ve been through things like this but I can’t live in the past myself. Time for the next challenge.

[@techt-125]

Calmly and politely " your a quitter, that's what it is.. right?" THATS a friend. Tells you what you need to hear. Good man.

[@arsachotiwattanatrakul3420]

A real friend kept it real, he not only send his friend but also join it, no one left behind, from a nerd to difference person.

[@Nanogrip]

This is a very important video for young men to watch. We have it so easy what we can afford to be "quitters" and still be able to somewhat be alive and functioning. But imagine all those times where you could have pushed through, wadded through tough challenges and came out on top, or lost disastrously. Both outcomes would still build a better you than quitting without trying. Bravo, gents, you've done more than 95% of the people has ever done in just 3 days.

[@thaxbutcher]

"It doesn't matter how fit you are Matt, It's a choice." That lit a fire 🔥 Good job guys

[@fly8414]

imagine having someone like that, its been 25 years and i never did, what a great guy

[@bearieroblox6451]

This is awesome! I felt like it really shows what makes military training hard. Never seen any other video do that. It’s about fighting will all you’ve got even when you have nothing left, for days, weeks, or even months unresting.

[@SkipKelly]

Wow. What an incredible story, challenge, and gift to us, your viewers! Great job Matt and Leon!

[@mariusleitzgen1940]

Lets goo guys!! proud of you

[@kazuto_in_black332]

This is incredibly inspiring, thank you.

[@Boro_MuayThai]

This was fucking inspirational, as someone who’s given up on things because of my anxiety or my depression or anything, ive always wanted to be able to push myself like this and become someone new and i might just do that now. Great job to the both of you🙌

[@Texasbroski512]

Leon you’re an amazing friend and a beast for being the one who volunteered for this

[@Chub2Fit]

This was such a great video. Truly inspiring, people need to see this video!

[@Drew-do9wx]

You guys are AWESOME! Amazing work. Great job!

[@chrisjones9115]

You guys had to dig deep to complete this course, and that’s exactly what you both did! I am so impressed and excited that neither of you quit!!

[@annam8360]

This is very inspiring. Thank you for challenging yourself and your friend and then sharing that challenge with us. It is very humbling.

[@hackjobgarage9289]

Matt got swole quick! Seriously in 3 days, I am impressed! Matt you have a great friend bro, I am envious. You guys are savages!

[@Mister_Know_Name]

It is nice to see people try military light. I think a lot of people would do well with military structure because it allows them to realize they can have control over their life and be strong enough to be responsible for others; Which will give them the confidence to find truth.

[@hafu]

Loved the video! I can tell you guys suffered a lot for this 😂