"I WAS FIT BUT LACKED......" | A LESSON FROM BUD/S

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[@wilb6657]

Damn. Homie was physically crushing BUD/S, putting in the grind....but then he spoke to some folks who quit, and succumbed that mental pressure. That's so wild and sad.

[@StrykerValison]

Morale is important Be a glass is half full kind of guy for your own sake

[@mattg0012]

As so he says

[@jesus85ize]

Do you really want somebody like that on your SEAL team who can’t take that pressure

[@jesus85ize]

Is that instructor Pastone’s son?

[@senchacalibre-ql7ku]

Became super

[@13e11even11]

His buddies definitely took him down. Damn that was tough, “don’t talk to a quitter”

[@jakezweig]

Leave them dudes alone

[@Youtubeviewz]

Take balls to say it like it is. Thank you 🙏

[@jakezweig]

He did a great job!!!!!?

[@bomjbruevich]

Sometimes you just have to drop off the face of the earth to start your own journey. There's too much noise and people out there that will grab at your ankles to steer you off your own lane.

[@evilchaperone]

Outstanding segment. I'm glad Noah landed an awesome gig in the fleet. He could have been chipping paint, but rescue diver is pretty bad ass in itself. I'm glad we still have young guys still willing to put it all on the line. Semper Fi.

[@jakezweig]

Absolutely man !!!!!

[@H0N3Y_B4DG3R]

Legend has it Noah’s eyebrows finished BUDS

[@usmcmma]

He's got that Chief's Stache going on!

[@Steelman1957]

We learn from our failures. This is the essence of BUD/S and SEAL training yet done to the extreme. As you've shown us, Jake, the instructors will beat you down, you will fail but does a man have the gumption to push through the failures and keep going? This young man was facing more of a maturity issue and lost his focus. Whether he gets another shot or not, he should take the lesson learn and let it assist him with his life going forward. He learned a lot about mental toughness he can take from this. Class young man.

[@jakezweig]

Yes sir 10000000000%

[@SplitDecision11]

“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future”

[@seanwilson5704]

This has definitely been one of the best interviews you have done!

[@Atonement-]

Totally agree

[@jakezweig]

Thank you both Im working on making them better man

[@soulburst]

they should have given him his trident just for looking like a young instructor Patstone

[@MrZachgonz]

Even his eye brows look like mustaches.

[@Youtubeviewz]

Hurry up don’t fall back.

[@Atonement-]

@@KZbinviewz lol

[@destrytompkins9464]

And Sir, if you fall down, fall flat on your face. To Ensign Jeffrey Green

[@danielbaugher826]

“ hey stud boy “ 😂

[@SledFrog198]

Many kids today don't know how to suffer and embrace the suck. Noah said it best "They don't owe you anything." You have to earn everything you get, a little luck doesn't hurt. Grit is an intangible trait, you earn grit through adversity and going through hard things and it isn't something that can be faked. Hard times make hard men, success surrounds themselves with success and rejects the notion of failure.

[@jakezweig]

FIND AWAY TO WIN

[@robertmishelow]

You have an important job now. Be proud of yourself.

[@jakezweig]

Absolutely

[@kimesha1113]

Much love and respect to Noah 💪🏾 great things are coming buddy!

[@jakezweig]

Fist bump

[@mr.c3928]

A great young American man. I appreciate your service! 🇺🇸

[@willraynes455]

Noah was a stud definitely the fastest in class and good person, good friend

[@cellardoor199991]

That's awesome, he's in Aircrew. He decided to quit 1 thing and succeed in another. Great interview .

[@dh2360]

Awesome interview, a lot of respect to you guys for serving our country with honor!

[@jakezweig]

Thank you

[@jeremyfrancois9101]

Failure is not failure if you learn a lesson. You never know how telling your personal story can help the next person succeed

[@inertiallychallenged]

If this dude goes for it again, I'm confident he can make it. Go for it!

[@jakezweig]

Only time will tell

[@chris212849]

He needs grit and he ain’t got it

[@pacthesharwell3598]

Excuses he's pampered, he's not willing to die for the cause , he's much happier in his here and now...

[@tpowell1998]

this guy can cut it, if you get another opportunity brother go get it!!!

[@jakezweig]

The mental game is the game

[@wildbill60]

Jake awesome video, love the motivation i get witching them, im 60 and i train like im preparing to go to BUD/S!!!!!! Thank god for 800 motrin, keep up these great videos

[@PauloBerni699]

Jake don’t say you’re an old person Sir! I’m 59 and aside from my 26 years still on the mat, still on the pull-up bars, I was listening to this episode while skateboarding at my local park!

[@jakezweig]

I love it man!!!!!!!!

[@TomCastor]

Outstanding interview shipmate! You’re turning into the “Grampaw Pettibone” for the NSWC! Keep up the great work and I wish that young man all the best!

[@jakezweig]

Thank you man!!!!

[@tacotom3492]

Has to be the hardest gut punch to admit something you think you wanted to be for years was just a dream and not reality.. Takes real guts to admit it and not waste yours and others time. ✌️🇺🇲🍻

[@jakezweig]

100000000000% I commend him

[@tacotom3492]

@@jakezweig yes Sir.. Grown man sh*t.. 👍✌️

[@Atonement-]

Damn bro... Noah! U had it man...idc what anyone says dude, this guy here has what it takes... It's not his friends fault for him ringing out, but, it's also safe to say, those aren't really his friends either... "Misery Loves Company".... dude had what it took, just associated with the wrong team... Do it again bro.

[@jakezweig]

Time will tell

[@Dhdjdjsjdjsjk]

Man jakes a gritty ass guy lots of guys don’t make it through the first time you crushed it I wish there was a documentary on your class but as I’ve heard you say you would’ve got court marshaled lmao big fan of you man!

[@04alvas]

Crazy he looks exactly like my friend in the army. I live in Austin Tx also, ive tried living in Milwaukee that cold is a different beast.

[@paddlestandingup]

These are great lessons that all of us can learn from. Failure is the best teacher. Thanks for doing these interviews Jake!

[@jakezweig]

We killing in this shit that happened by accident

[@paddlestandingup]

@@jakezweig Once that doubt crept in, it became a wedge that separated him from his goal. However, sounds like he's got a good gig now and doing well there. Great interview.

[@blueyes8654]

Great video Jake! Thank you Noah for relating your experience! Good luck 🍀 in your Navy career!

[@norealaffection9596]

21 looking 30 thanks for the story boss 💪🏼

[@luis443s]

Its a been a while since these face to face chats. Love the videos, huge inspiration!

[@jakezweig]

I'm working on a better deal

[@MsRotorwings]

Quit week two. Bummer. But Noah’s definitely someone who can learn from his experience and get through it if he gets a second chance.

[@jimmylight4866]

Poor Guy. After a few years in the fleet he would have had the maturity to handle the mental end. Fleet to Buds is apparently difficult to pull off at the moment. I hope he makes it back.

[@jakezweig]

Almost impossible

[@joshp146]

@@jakezweighave you ever had any stories of guys getting out the navy and then going back in the navy with an SO contract??

[@Dhdjdjsjdjsjk]

@@joshp146waste of time because if you don’t make it your in the navy again for another 4 years, you have to have outstanding pst times to get to buds from the fleet.

[@ΜΟΛΩΝΛΑΒΕ_1776]

Great video, the water is warmer up here in La Jolla anyway. 🤣 🇺🇸✌🏽

[@jakezweig]

and not full of TJ shit

[@ΜΟΛΩΝΛΑΒΕ_1776]

@@jakezweig 🤣

[@theironmarshmallowg3932]

Just cowboying up and going to buds is awesome.

[@alexz2702]

These videos are huge, thanks bro

[@jakezweig]

Eat brother eat

[@CyFuxan]

Get after it Jake. Awesome conversation.

[@jakezweig]

Thanks man !!!!! Dude did an amazing job

[@Imsorrybeg]

Everything I did in the Marines and growing up wrestling over a decade prepared my mind for anything. Love it when you talk wrestlers and their mindsets

[@stephen3762]

If he had done a year or two out in the real world working some bullshit menial labor job he would have made it. Interesting interview Mr. Zweig.

[@teanistillmon3341]

One of the best I have heard.

[@speedbagboxer7451]

Love these videos man!!! Keep ‘em comin brother👍

[@David_Bang_]

Im an AWRC and we are undermanned. He has almost no chance. It's unfortunate, but I've lived what he is going through.

[@b.c.731]

I like these videos. I try to watch these for motivation and focus to achieve when I'm tired or feeling weak I remember these stories. Great videos.

[@jakezweig]

Glad they are helping you

[@danstenberg760]

Amazing give all you can and more !!

[@johnmurphy4781]

Agreed with the other comments that this kid seems like he can earn his second shot - he knows where he failed, and if he decides that he wants it, he'll get it. I think he knows to keep his world small the next time around.

[@jakezweig]

The beast is still the beast!

[@Atonement-]

Bro, get that 6 back into BUD/S.... Dude just belongs there imo .... Perfect officer skills imo

[@theKashConnoisseur]

Just goes to show that you need to build up the mental toughness as well as the physical ability. Can't just have one or the other.

[@jakezweig]

Mental is more important

[@evilchaperone]

Anaerobic sustained power.

[@michaellacy8510]

No shame in not making it. Learn from it and go find something you're good at that suits you. You'll be happier and more fulfilled in the long run. Or, try again.

[@buck8063]

Great show !

[@yuk6260]

BOOM.... there it is.. thanks 2 both of U for the info

[@dantepryor5276]

I don’t know any drug addicts with pastor friends. Get you some savage friends. BUD/S is a mirror it shows you who you are in that moment.

[@Zeke214_]

So glad I’m going in with a good mindset don’t worry ima buy that PDF and I will be talking to you soon remember my name I come from nothing and I promise WITH ONLY GOD I WILL BECOME A NAVY SEAL

[@jakezweig]

It's free

[@RossNaylor-uq4jp]

😂 this guy looks like a young seal instructor patstone

[@AlienPrisonGang]

SAR is a great career field!

[@Atonement-]

Damn good video content right here

[@jakezweig]

I'm glad you guys are like in it

[@UTFapollomarine7409]

respect for attempting man, it dont hurt to go try the rangers bro!

[@travishodge9013]

Yep gotta keep your world small.

[@jakezweig]

Very

[@Jjoplington]

Are you seeing people commonly returning if they fail rasp or is it like buds where you don’t really get a second chance?

[@jakezweig]

Army is different as long as you don't quite

[@FF_Polk1]

Took a lot of guts to tell this story.

[@jakezweig]

Yesir courage 💪

[@desmundlighten3603]

Love these id like to see you altérnate and have some of your guys that made it through come share.

[@jakezweig]

I do have a couple

[@burbsl1672]

Boil it down to age. I think he's got it with some years of maturity.

[@justinsouvana9793]

day one sounds intense. I got a question do you think its better in buds to go 100% in all workouts or set a good pace and keep that pace?

[@jakemartinez1354]

Always pace yourself you aren’t winning any trophies at buds. Make the times don’t be first don’t be last.

[@jakezweig]

90% rule

[@johnnyfreeman1018]

Try again if you want,but do not feel bad man.....you made a good run.......👍

[@jakezweig]

Yes sir

[@thudtrades1850]

I dig it Sir....

[@jaydee2620]

Hell yea, I guarantee u this guy has more fitness and desire than 99%. But only the top 1% get to make it.

[@MiamiFigueroa]

I didn't know they got weekends off in BUDS. I thought it was an everyday/all day thing. That's wild.

[@jakezweig]

@@MiamiFigueroa for the most part

[@terrylantz2831]

I was in Zweigs class (217) then rolled back to 218 and probably in the top 10% physically, however like they say, buds is mental and that El Niño 98’ cold got me. Probably biggest regret but good times

[@jakezweig]

Hey man lets chat dude 734 834 7944 what are you doing now?

[@terrylantz2831]

@@jakezweig will hit you up

[@zacharyshaheen]

What’s buds class? I’m assuming recent since he wore a mask. Respect either way

[@jakezweig]

Not sure

[@muriloninja]

I think with a mature mindset and more grit this guy could do well going back through...this is the first interview you have done Jake where I've thought that. I mean he looks like Instructor Pastone (of Class 234 fame) with that stache. haha!

[@jakezweig]

No question I was thinking the same thing man

[@evilchaperone]

I think boats on head will snap my shit. Ain't got the genes!! Hahaha.

[@jakezweig]

Lol it was not that bad but then again I was a wrestler

[@lannydunagan3628]

I know you get really wired in a BUDS day to where it’s difficult to sleep because your in that sleep deprivation mode. Can you get melatonin to make yourself sleep?

[@jakezweig]

Sleep is NEVER a problem you learn to sleep while doing shit, like carrying boats

[@markwilliams9869]

this is one dude i think has a legit shot of making it if he gets another chance. some of the dudes in other interviews, no chance in fuck.

[@jakezweig]

It's hard to get back

[@dewwwd3431]

Now as I get older the biggest mistake I see young guys make in any facet of life is hanging out with people who aren’t on the same mission as you or who arent trying to accomplish anything. Their energy will rub off on you, you become the people you hang out with. Right now I’ve had to cut off family because they don’t believe in me. It’s rough and hard to do when you’re young but you HAVE TO cut people out who aren’t on the same mission as you or at the very least who have a weaker mindset than you.

[@jakezweig]

You are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with

[@GaZonk100]

that's why private schools pump out more success stories, I think; there's not that drag-em-down mentality to the same degree as the run of the mill outfits; peeps got a mission not to fail and cost money and disappoint

[@meccasue5934]

Good comment but i think that's at any age.

[@randy464]

I wonder how many Kat's just want to make it threw BUDs as apposed to becoming a Navy SEAL. BUDs is not an end all it's just the beginning.

[@jakezweig]

Yup is kindergarten

[@jesusisking6734]

26 min 4 mile???? Jeeze thats moving.

[@jakezweig]

Yup I saw 12:10 3 mile by a Kenyon

[@Dirk-my2zf]

The record at BUD/S is a sub 20:00

[@jhleaverton]

Great info

[@jakezweig]

BOOOOOOM

[@TheFilthy5ifty]

Love it old man. Bet you would STILL out perform me.

[@jakezweig]

shit or die trying

[@davidbrown4540]

IMHO no one is qualified to do this right out of HS. Go Infantry or Armor, do that for 2 years. Get that experience and that context. You are going to learn about yourself, know your limits, know your mental. Then you'll know if you're ready for SEALS.

[@jakezweig]

Yes sir!!!!!!

[@davidbrown4540]

@@jakezweig You are doing a great job with these vids. Give it to 'em straight no chaser!

[@jakezweig]

@@davidbrown4540 This is the way

[@David-qb7ck]

Go get your shit and ring out right now 😂

[@destrytompkins9464]

Absolutely right, surround yourself with like minded people only! Dont listen to those who moved on and didnt commit! Ignore that noise, persevere, drive forward, front sight, trigger squeeze!

[@jakezweig]

PRESS THE EMENY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BvngeeGvm]

If he didn’t make it at that level ( a much higher level than dudes who have made it) do you think he could ever grow into that mind set because he was lacking mental. Do you think you can train mental?

[@john-nx4xn]

Stupid question ⁉️.... would you suggest people "practice" sleep deprivation b4 trying to enter buds?

[@jakezweig]

Maybe?

[@TheRealChrisBeard]

I appreciate this info and took many notes. I’m 24 and still need to go to MEPs and get a good asvab score, but I want to be a navy seal. My life has not been a super hard struggle, but I’ve been through a lot, many hard workouts and mentally I feel I’ve built a callus. I can tolerate a lot and push through a lot. Spent some time at the Military Marine Academy in Harlingen Tx. My HS football team was pretty good for our size, and I’d say my workouts there were harder than most schools. Been on some serious bike rides, against the wind, legs burning, walked/ran many miles, strength good through moving jobs. Haven’t really hit the weights like I was doing in HS but I’ve maintained my strength and probably got stronger in different areas. I don’t have the money for how I want to eat. Slim. So I don’t lift much weights cuz I see it as burning a lot of calories. Great calisthenics. I can swim, want to be a lot better though. Hopefully I get in. Want it badly. To add to this video, honestly dude seemed to not tell the whole story. If you were exhausted by Friday, say that, don’t blame it on ur friends. If you were taken care of by ur parents, and went from a super comfortable household, straight to bud/s, say that. You let out the obvious you probably weren’t mature enough. No shame in that and completely understandable. But there’s more to it bro. You may not have really wanted it, you didn’t prep enough mentally. Idgaf what anyone says, you’re a great guy, just may not have had that grit and killer instinct. Reason the vast majority don’t make through 1st phase. The attention to detail through other phases is a different story.. That’s complete honesty. Best of luck to you and thanks again for the info.

[@jakezweig]

Let's see if you make it stone thrower

[@garinbaker_]

working out doesn’t make you mentally tough lmao

[@rojofish504]

So how that SEAL dream going?

[@MeridianPanther]

Hey Jake is it possible you can interview an older Seal named Tony Green I heard he retired from NCIS from my security officer

[@jakezweig]

I don't interview SEALs really

[@chillznax]

I feel like it’s a mind game. For sure you need that grit and fitness but I’m thinking I would have hustled in the traditional term of playing as if you’re weaker than you are. This is assuming I’m physically fit enough to be an actual Seal. I might play as if I’m having a real problem in an area I’m fine with. Let the instructor pound me, make it look like I’m about to quit. Lay it on thick and pull through to where everyone is impressed I didn’t ring out. Somehow make the instructors like you at the same time and actually have a hard core attitude. It just seems like an instructor could easily push out someone worthy due to them pushing you harder than others. It seems like if they want you out, they will push you out.

[@danielschimmel8779]

I don't buy his reasons for quitting. He couldn't take it pure and simple.

[@jakezweig]

Hummmm you never know

[@danielschimmel8779]

@@jakezweig That's true. i hope he gets another shot and follows your advice.

[@Jarhead-rn6wd]

What class was this guy

[@USALibertarian]

What does all the code jargon mean? What is a "beating"?

[@jakezweig]

Working out

[@chaist94]

What is the deal with BUDS contracts? A couple of years ago my wife was in crossfit with a young guy that enlisted on a buds contract and he was back home in about six months after he quit. As far as I can tell he was in first phase, I never got the full story. In the old days when I was in the Navy you had to have at least 4 years on your contract, I think Corpsmen even had to have 6 years, just to go to buds. If you failed, as just about everybody does, you had to do the rest of your contract in the fleet. I guess that isn't the case any more?

[@jakezweig]

it is the same .... he did something like smoke weed or had a major injury or just got booted on bad conduct

[@chaist94]

@@jakezweig ah, that makes more sense. Thanks.

[@TheCoxMan]

Look at all these mfers ripping on this dude for quitting. It's easy making it through Buds sitting from your couch.

[@razorhawk9808]

Is there coffee and creamer at BUDS? I don't care how bad my day gets if those two things are there.

[@jakezweig]

What? LOL you got to be kidding me

[@razorhawk9808]

@@jakezweig So those items are not there. Ok thank you Navy SEAL Jake Zweig for your service and providing us information for our dream job.

[@chris212849]

I don’t think he wants to go back

[@robgaeta6265]

That mustache is pure aircrew

[@PauloBerni699]

Man these uploads are like getting home after school as a kid and finding out your mom just bought a box of oatmeal pies at the grocery store for snacks. Because the frontal cortex of the brain doesn’t fully develop in a young man until 23 years of age, it seems to me that a man like this, with his story should be given a second opportunity to try it again after his 23rd b-day. I however was never in the waters so my opinion isn’t worth two pixels on this phone.

[@jakezweig]

BOY GET THOSE PIES

[@PauloBerni699]

@@jakezweig 😂

[@SpamHunter]

I hope they give him another shot. He seems like he can make it after maturing a bit.

[@melissabowers6268]

Totally think so too. He's got the proper mindset now. Look at Class 234, it took Rivera three times to get thru. I don't think you can go thru more than twice now though.

[@ABC-dw7pe]

He's a nice kid, he doesn't seem like a killer tbh ...but there will be a good job for him somewhere/he has a good one already, in fact its probably perfect for him he's still got time to mature and tbh saving people as a SAR swimmer is probably ideal for his personality.

[@jorges2112]

@@ABC-dw7pe they’re not looking for “killers” take your mythology somewhere else

[@TheRealChrisBeard]

@@jorges2112 We’re in peacetime so maybe you might be right, highly doubt it though. I’m sure the teams guys at least have something in them most don’t. Call it a killer instinct, serious grit, or whatever you want. Navy seals, marines, army soldiers, some airforce pilots, kill. Name of the fuckin game. Yea you got other aspects to it like surveillance, search and rescue, but c mon. This is military. You either got it if you don’t in my opinion, don’t want guys out there slipping, choking majorly in combat. You sound soft tbh, killers are the reason we have our freedom.

[@GPaulTheThrashKing]

@@TheRealChrisBeard it’s not a peacetime/wartime thing. It’s just a really cringy way of looking at these kind of things. I don’t know what kind of person they need. I don’t know who makes it. But I know that it’s probably not like the movies or like podcasts or whatever. The people I’ve actually met don’t seem like killers. The only thing that stands out is how calm they were, like dudes just super in control of themselves.

[@ZAN-THE-GOAT]

I felt for him, he would have been ok if his mind took proper control & made no outside contact. Not even go to town for anything. Suck it up

[@angelomunoz3791]

what about for a cheese burger

[@torreto9054]

So is hellweek 1 week or 2weeks with the weekend off?

[@jakezweig]

Sunday evening to Friday around noon