If I Could Rewind Basic Training, I’d Change This

[@Vertaint]

Im a HS dropout and im now 23yrs old wanting to better myself and my life. I decided I want to become a PJ and its been 2 months and ive lost 35lbs and got my GED. I took my practice ASVAB and got an 80 and im still in disbelief about how much ive excelled. If I can do it, you can do it.

[@Inspirational_cari]

Thank you for the motivation I’m 19 and considering joining

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee that’s crazy work. Congrats bro and keep it going. People love to see this type of growth.

[@LjredR]

Jodi can you please help me. I dep discharge from the Marine Corps. Could you please tell me how to join the Air Force and what the procedure would be?

[@Vertaint]

@@Inspirational_cari You will be surprised at how far you can go when you actually apply yourself. You're gonna do great.

[@nicolaspaulino950]

Amazing

[@zhongxina4304]

Just graduated basic and tech school. Your videos helped me out a lot. I thought I was too fat for the airforce so I was gonna go army till I saw your video about the airforce increasing the BF measurement to 26%. Thank you for keeping my dreams alive of becoming an airman.

[@Vanessa-g4u]

So air force is better than military or what? Congrats by the way 🎉

[@ZiiShihouin]

My waiver got accepted and i ship out Dec 3 for Air Traffic Control! Wish me luck 😁 your videos really help me mentally prepare

[@quickdraw1921]

Good luck 🍀

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee let’s go. Good luck and I’m glad I could help. 🙌🏽

[@njobekaadele5709]

Sir please what's a waiver all about What's the meaning of a waiver

[@seabass5297]

Leaving December 10th for the same job! Good luck 🍀

[@derdaeer8702]

Tough but high rewarding job

[@mentalbones2035]

Saw you at Lackland just the other day, I wanted to say hello but you were in a conversation as well as there were many others walking around along with you, super cool to see you, I genuinely never thought it’d happen, it was super cool, have a great day sergeant!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ahh man. If you see me again, come say something. I’ll give you the time. 💪🏽

[@MiightyAli]

YAAAYYYY!!! My guy Jody.. back with another one!!! 💯❤️🔥🔥

[@Jodywithawhy]

Just trying to keep the coming. It ain’t easy out here. lol.

[@kylerbrock3471]

Leaving tomorrow for basic training, been watching your videos, and just want to thank you for all of the help.

[@Theoverthinker777]

Thank you Jody for another motivational video! Just passed the ASVAB test with a 72 first try! Getting ready for my physical and DEPS. Your videos have been key 🔑 for me 🙏🏾

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Congrats on the score. That’s a great score. I’m glad I could help and I’m wishing you good luck on the rest of the journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Theoverthinker777]

@@Jodywithawhy thank you 🙏🏾

[@isaiahcox9787]

I’m 22 and wanted to change my life around cause I was feeling so unfulfilled and unhappy working dead-end jobs. I met a really nice recruiter when I was at a job fair and decided to take the asvab on a whim. I took the test at a recruiters office and made an 88 and then buckled down and studied hard and made a 95 on my picat. I was so surprised because I have pretty low confidence about myself overall and I’m terrified of failure. I’m so happy cause I feel like I can finally change my life around and get out of the poverty I was born into. Rn I’m just searching KZbin trying to find out what the hell kind of job I should be looking for and stumbled upon your videos 😭 Thanks for your service and the wonderful videos 🙏🏾

[@RickyypT]

I leave for BMT oct 8th, been watching your videos for over a year and can say thanks for all the tips and everything you do 🙏🏻.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Big congrats and I’m glad I could help. Good luck on the journey. 🙌🏽

[@RithN-hl9cb]

Haha so do I

[@RickyypT]

@@RithN-hl9cb I'm going into SF, see you at bmt haha

[@thephilips]

I ship out October 8th too!

[@krezeii]

@@thephilipsme as well

[@nathanreta7666]

Your youtube channel has been one of the best resources for me. I feel extremely confident in joining the army while knowing exactly how I am going to further my education, finances and mentality. From a stranger, thanks for your help!

[@Jodywithawhy]

No problem at all. I’m glad I could help and wishing you good luck on your journey. 🙌🏽

[@Tatsuya.O_hkt]

I watched your video for the past 2 years, I’m finally leaving for basic training next week! Thank you for all the information. Wish me luck guys!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Big congrats. Thanks for watching, and I’m wishing you good luck on the journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Tatsuya.O_hkt]

@@Jodywithawhy Thank you so much! Keep up the good work on your KZbin videos to help those who will become future airmen!

[@qwandakuda7413]

This was the video I needed. Imagine me harassing a recruiter to take the test, I passed and now I have all I have to do is complete the application and send over the requested documentation but now I am straddling the fence.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Oh no. Call them back. Tell em you got scared and now you’re ready. lol. You got this.

[@CriticalyDumb]

​@@Jodywithawhy I was wondering if I should still contact my recruiter cause I bailed on him over a year ago😢

[@Ananse15]

Real talk Jody. How we react to what the world gives us is always completely within our control 🙌🏾

[@muimi1479]

leaving for Lackland for BMT in Nov 19,I just wanted to say honestly thanks for all, one of the best motivations for people who wants to join AF🙏🏽

[@MiightyAli]

This is a great video. I’ve been learning to get out of my own way for a while now. Thanks for the advice. Change your mindset change your life

[@brodwight7746]

I switched Branches now I'm Pursuing the Army instead. But I definitely enjoy your videos keep them coming they definitely make sense

[@Jodywithawhy]

No problem at all. Good luck on the journey.

[@brodwight7746]

@Jodywithawhy Thanks brother we all one fighting force

[@joshuatruvillion3044]

Can't wait to join the Air Force

[@pinpinr6]

I leave tomorrow, Wish me luck. Thanks for the videos.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Good luck on the journey. You got this. 🙌🏽

[@m1sunderstxxd]

i dont have a really close relationship with my dad, given hes a con and grew up very rough. But when i think of a man, he is who comes to mind. He was never the teaching type, nor did I see him often. I had to figure many things out by myself, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. He is not like that. But the one thing that he taught me and TOLD me, given he rarely talks too, is that you gotta run before you can walk. I think this advice goes on par with yours, "Get out of your way." Both require a leap of faith into the unknown and doing something regardless of if its scared or not.

[@DTaze]

Great message, especially in the beginning with the example of your daughter

[@SilveiroHD]

Hey Jody, I commented on one of ur asvab videos in the beginning of this year thanking you for you're videos which helped me get a really good score on the test which got me into PMEL. I graduate tech school in less than 2 weeks and will be going to Nellis AFB for my first duty station. Your videos really helped before basic, it wasn't as physically challenging but it was definitely a mental war going through basic and getting through the PMEL course which is one of the hardest in the Air Force. I am debating on whether or not to do my contract then get out or go all the way and do 20. Please keep going strong, you are helping people more than you realize.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ahh man. Im glad I could help. Love to see comments like these and congrats on all of your success. Good luck on the rest of your journey, and you’ll know which way to go when it’s time. Just maximize your time while you’re in that way either choice you make, you’ll be set. 🤙🏽

[@bassclefly]

Impecable timing sir, I just got booked for tomorrow as Avionics (Quickship). I thank you for all your videos because you were my main inspiration into joining the Air Force. And it’s finally becoming a reality 🙌🏼

[@ItsJWandoe]

Straight up. Went to basic April 2006. When I left Memorial Day weekend, I seriously left a new person. Whatever they did to me in there worked!

[@artissins]

Great Video! Wish there were more parents like yourself! Have to teach kids from a young age! Thank You bro!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Just trying to raise her to be confident. Raising a girl is tough. lol

[@adolfosevilla6237]

I saw your first video randomly a year ago. Re saw it earlier this year maybe in may. Thought about it and assured myself that this was my best option. I contact my recruiter and after 4 months since first contact, I swore into the DEP two days ago!! Excited for my future. Thank you for the videos. I rewatch all of them a lot. (My recruiter used them as well )

[@Jodywithawhy]

That’s awesome. I’m glad I could help and I appreciate you letting me know. It means a lot and I hope you find success in your journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@asdawdaswdas5203]

Graduated 2 weeks ago, I remember watching a lot of your videos in preparation, thanks

[@EndyPenddyyy]

shipping oct 8 for aircrew flight equipment im a 21 year old man so basic will be a breeze. but its not the jobs i wanted or could get for various reasons lets just hope the next 5 years sets me up for the next 10 !!

[@yohanaalaniz6892]

i needed to hear this, thank you Jody ❤

[@Jodywithawhy]

No problem. I got you. 🙌🏽

[@krezeii]

I ship out for Aircrew Flight Equipment on the 8th of October 💪🏾

[@BrickBountyHunter]

Hey, I just got my Waivers back and they were approved!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeeee. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@rboston33]

Another well thought out video. Good job

[@Jodywithawhy]

Thank you for always watching. 🙌🏽

[@shncrz]

Needed this video. Thank you.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m glad I could help. 🙌🏽

[@moniquemckie4383]

Thank you for information. I needed this. I just created an account on Aim High app. I thought I had to be apart of Air Force to use it.

[@shempaulmboya]

Thank you Jody

[@HorribleDribbler]

I’m at my unit now and it’s kinda funny getting this video recommended a year after I swore in

[@WillVoss]

I ship tomorrow, perfect timing

[@c0rycapal0t70]

Man Im 19 graduated high school 2023 and I’m tired of watching Madukes struggle to pay for things I’m just sitting here all day letting the days go by It doesn’t feel good I think joining the air force would make me feel better about myself and I’ll also be able to help Madukes out in the long run

[@Special_Airsoft]

I ship out for BMT October 1st for Aircraft armament systems. I’m super excited but also nervous.

[@captaineric5276]

4:40 Lol I know NAS Pensacola when I see one. Went to tech school there which is where they teach sheet metal and NDI. It was a blast and I do anything to do it all over again honestly. Being a rope there was fun!

[@irontwist1647]

One of the reasons I'm going in is to get the goddamn procrastination outta me 😅😂

[@stephenalas6395]

Can you please do a video going over Debt waivers?

[@fourthking]

Man, between BMT and Tech School, I was always being called out by the TIs and MTMs because of my last name King and because I looked like PRIME TIME aka Deion Sanders. Standing in formation minding my own business..."King!" Anyway, watching the videos in the recruiters office had me LMFAO. I was confident until I kept failing the inspections then finally week 5 I started passing... Yeah, we did not have the Apps and social media to help guide us or even the mentors to help us through our AF careers like now. If I could go back for a redo, I would just enjoy the ride and try to stay in touch with everyone in the Flight.

[@mustangct4032]

Drill instructors are hilarious bruh

[@bruwy7370]

Are you retiring at 20 years? I've been studying for my asvab looking for an 70-80 I want to apply for all the cyber jobs, hopefully I get networking. I got a 54 a year and a half ago and I didn't studying and my army recruiter was lying to me so I came back this time looking to join the airforce.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I do plan on retiring at 20. It’s time to settle down and give my daughter a more stable school situation.

[@bruwy7370]

@@Jodywithawhy dont give up the things that still make you a kid inside though, keep what makes happy for ever

[@xChachii]

Shipping out Oct 8th for Air Transportation!

[@CaPnZan]

Thanks! Your videos motivated me alot to join. Passed meps and I'm in DEP now. I really wanted to start vlogging my days leading up, am I good to just start that? Do I need to tell my recruiter? I had this channel before I joined. Thanks again for all your vids

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m glad I could help, and yes you can vlog that. Just start. You got this. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

Speaking of jodies, we sang Yogi Bear, One by One, Grandma did PT, and of course our squadro whoa oh oh oh cadence as we did Airman's Run LOL good times Jody, so glad I have graduated BMT nearly 3 months ago. Speaking of smiling at BMT, as I was in 6WOT talking with a new trainee girl across from me at the DFAC, I asked her what WOT she was in and the MSgt MTI came in and smoked me.

[@Jodywithawhy]

lol. It happens. You just trying to be normal, and boom…you’re getting smoked. lol. Congrats though. Im glad to see you make it through. You’ve been commenting for awhile so I love to see the transition. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

@@Jodywithawhy thank you so much! I'm planning on doing a video about BMT one year after graduation which will be around 25 July 25. Definitely giving you a shoutout!

[@Jodywithawhy]

I wanna see it. 🤙🏽

[@Joshthewinner]

Ayuy, leaving october 8th for Aircrew Flight Equipment!

[@adrianforbes2367]

Lovely 💯

[@lthughes]

I’m curious on something. Would you flat out retire once your 20 years comes up. Or would you be willing to stick it out for maybe 25 and maybe retire at a higher rank?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m retiring at 20 years. I have a 6 year old daughter, and I’m trying to give her a more stable school program. My older sons had to move a lot throughout my career, and for my daughter I wanna settle down.

[@lthughes]

@@Jodywithawhy I can respect the settling down for the sake of your daughter. If giving her a more stable home balance is critical. Why not switch to guard or reserves and keep going that way? After all you already getting your pension as soon as you get out anyway. I understand being in for 20 sometimes folks don’t have enough to keep at it.

[@Jodywithawhy]

@@lthughes I’m in the guard now. I switched over at the 16 year mark to an active guard position so I wouldn’t have to move. That position was a 4 year contract. It will take me to 20 and I won’t be doing anymore. I’ve done my time, and afterwards I’ll be giving more to my family. I thought initially I wanted to become a Chief, but after my daughter everything changed.

[@lthughes]

@@Jodywithawhy ahh I gotcha. Well you’ve given plenty in the pursuit of service and sometimes things change when kids come into the equation. Seeing someone like you get Chief would’ve been nice. You clearly care about others and lead by example. I would always remember the military preach that you must always take care of the soldiers below you. They “come” first. Yet every time I looked at many e6-e7s plus, it became about them over their soldiers. You however seem to have kept to heart taking care of the soldiers.

[@iSovereignKing33]

Bob Proctor changed my life

[@Jodywithawhy]

Him, Jim Rohn and Earl Nightingale. Solid.

[@Gandhi_Physique]

Not saying this to sound arrogant or something, but I have always been "the smart dude" and rarely have difficulty figuring something out. Even so, I still have the same problems you mentioned. I go straight face, no emotion when I am bored, uncomfortable, or disappointed. I have almost every reason to be positive, yet the negativity seems to want to win. Let's see if I can train it out. I just don't get why I can do better than mostly everyone around me and simultaneously feel like I didn't do much of anything. Positive affirmation sounds so cringey. Guess it can't hurt me. I did get a 95 on ASVAB and got through MEPS without needing a waiver, so I'll look towards that as proof I can do something.

[@Jodywithawhy]

They do sound cringey until you use them and you start to see your life change. It’s so weird, but the language we use with ourselves will eventually start to show its face. Whether it’s positive language or negative language, the way people talk themselves shows through especially under pressure. Work on your language with yourself, and hopefully you can start using your gift of intelligence towards something positive. 🙌🏽

[@EpicBizHero]

Good video! I retired in 2011… Got some questions for you. How can I contact you outside of KZbin?

[@eddiemartinez7585]

Great content, Jody. Where is your recruiting office out of? Tried speaking to a local recruiter but didn’t get the answers/help I wanted. Was wondering if you’re near the Chicago land area or if we can connect over the telephone?

[@xanderrogers]

I’m 24 wanting to join the air force. I have spoken with my local recruiter and I’m scheduling my asvab soon. But I told him about my prior drug use and that it’s been about 3 years since. They were harder drugs but I only did them a couple times and like I said it was years ago. I told my recruiter and he said he wouldn’t even mention it. What do you think about that? I don’t want to lie and get kicked out of bmt but he’s telling me not to mention it.

[@j.smithbeatz5020]

Question, what do you do if there are people close to you that regularly mentions things that you do wrong to either them or things in general that causes you to have negative thinking ? I’m stuck in an area where I have to hear feedback from my spouse which may can be a bit harsh but have to keep mental confidence in myself to change and have positive thinking.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I just wouldn’t take it personal. Before I started my journey of financial freedom, my wife was the main one telling I’m crazy for trying to be a millionaire. What I realized is that she was just projecting her own doubts on to me. Once I started getting closer to my goals, she realized I’m very capable of accomplishing my goals, and she has since stopped projecting. This is a normal behavior of people when someone they love starts dreaming big. Just don’t take it personal, go out there and crush it and you’ll see them change their tune. I hope that helps and good luck.

[@j.smithbeatz5020]

@@Jodywithawhy yessir it did, thank you so much for your reply man. And man to man I respect you from what I’ve been seeing, especially you being a black man with a family, as I myself. This means a lot, more than you know God bless !

[@queenlili2090]

do you have a email to get in contact with for other resources and question about my background to qualify?

[@freemaysin5088]

Are you still a recruiter? Or in contact with any? I'm joining later in life, 33.... and i need some assistance. Not looking for a handout, just guidance.

[@tanikawhitsett8120]

Great info!!! Question...Im trying to join but I'm short 5'0 and have to be 36% body fat any suggestions on what kind of exercises to do to get here?

[@BloodBladeRonin]

Go keto and do cardio

[@jordanrennes2279]

I’ve recently had a recruiter tell me that I don’t meet the requirements to join the airforce because I have a green card for a little over 2.5 years now and I’m not a US citizen. I thought permanent residents can now apply?

[@Jodywithawhy]

You can. How much longer does your green card have until expiration?

[@jordanrennes2279]

@@Jodywithawhy expires 2031. Been a permanent resident since 2021. Should I try reapplying with a different recruiter?

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi, great video as always! I will graduate with a college degree in December of 2025, I have three semesters left. Can I talk to my recruiter now, take the ASVAB and MEPS and ship out at the beginning of 2026 after graduating from college? Or is it too early?

[@moarkish6739]

Hey Jody, I took my AFQT and scored above the requirement to get in. But theres only 1 recruiter in my area and its taking forever for him to contact me. I feel like just going the Navy route since theyre always trying to get me in. What do you think i should do? I appreciate your videos man.

[@414piece2]

Tips for Felons trying to join? 27 trying to turn my life around after 1 mistake when I was 20 just looking for a second chance

[@C1R3_]

Hey Jody I’m trying to get in the electrical and environmental field in the Airforce do you have any tips for me to achieve the required ASVAB score for that Job?

[@Jodywithawhy]

That was my first job in the Air Force. It will require a good electrical score and a decent mechanical score. If you’re interested, I’d recommend studying both mechanical and electrical sections.

[@C1R3_]

@@Jodywithawhy is it alright for me to email you so I can get ask you for more information about the ASVAB?

[@Gandhi_Physique]

@@C1R3_ There is a lot of information available online about the ASVAB. You can also always try talking to a recruiter, because they tend to want you to succeed.

[@1business2690]

respectfully if I may add. The opposite is true also. Keep negativity in your life and around you and you will go DOWN.

[@rupvictoria3017]

Jody i came from a very rough background and i’ll admit the biggest thing that gets people discharged from Air Force bmt is pt it gets trainees both recycled and discharged after four tries

[@kevinmendoza9499]

Hey Jody! Wondering if you could provide some insight from your recruiting expertise? What is the job selection process like for a trainee who gets a thc waiver approved for a retest at meps? I keep hearing I’ll be at the needs of the air force; will I be assigned a job or will I get a list of like five jobs I qualify for? I’m still all in regardless! Thanks Jody! Always enjoy your content drops! Check meee out! Haha

[@Jodywithawhy]

You’re most likely gonna take whatever they need. You’ll still list some jobs, but most likely your recruiter will call and ask to you to take a job outside of your list when it’s time to book jobs. Unless one of the jobs you listed is in high need of course.