Jocko Podcast 241: There Will Be Pain. Life is Rough. Lessons From Being Shot 27 Times, w/ Mike Day

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0:00:00 - Opening
0:08:15 - Mike Day. "Perfectly Wounded" and shot 27 times.
2:50:24 - Final thoughts and take-aways.
2:58:06 - How to be capable and STAY ON THE PATH.
3:15:52 - Closing Gratitude.

[@coorsknight5616]

Rest in Peace Senior Chief Mike Day. Hope you found your peace. A grateful nation thanks you for everything you’ve done.

[@yuimishaiza8551]

Very sad

[@xprettylightsx3781]

God Bless this Comment.

[@PhillipHart-kw1pw]

Pg6qp

[@PhillipHart-kw1pw]

9

[@BetaBuxDelux]

Amen

[@chloeholman9050]

This is the first time I have heard of Mike Day..... I searched online to buy his book..... I was shocked and sad to read he passed away literally the same day I discovered him. RIP he seemed like a real American Hero.

[@mackenzies6876]

I cannot think of a video on the internet that changed the trajectory of my life more than this one did. It is sad to hear that Mike Day is now passed on. May he rest peacefully.

[@Orangutan1000]

Mike Day passed away on March 27, 2023. He was alleged to have died by committing suicide. Rest In Peace. True legend.

[@bendirkss]

Not the news we wanted.

[@Johnknoll1042]

Jocko is the father figure for those of us who came from a broken home with no father. Thank you Jocko.

[@mactagg8814]

My father was an abusive prick to me. But he is still my pops. I undertand his reasoning now, but sure wish he would have chosen a different methodology. . . So it's Uncle Jocko.🤙 Every day i listen to a Jocko podcast/interview. Thank you Jocko, it's changing my entire person.

[@MrRic007]

Yes, Jocko fathers me too . 💪🏾🤙🏾

[@mihabrilj152]

I am the father you never had but should have. ~Dan Peña

[@mikethestoner]

For sure brother took me over ten years to realise I needed a male role model to learn from

[@patriot2677]

Agreed

[@darrellprice6585]

I'm sure nobody will read this, but you guys are the true heroes of this world. My endless respect goes out to you.

[@edwardptacek2458]

It took me 6 months but I read it

[@numbnuts3633]

Good man

[@SabanWorshipper]

@ 10 months

[@jenniferdana6175]

What does make a lot of sense to me is that the guys on the teams are wanting to be first to fight. Could also be because they want to get the difficult, challenging part over and done with. A.S.A.P. So that the situation is out of the damn way.

[@jenniferdana6175]

The Lord God and His Son Jesus Christ of Nazareth and this guy's Guardian Angels were watching over him.

[@BlakeCWong]

My father's childhood was exactly like this. My mom never told me until I was an adult. It explains why he never once laid a hand on me. I was lucky he dealt with his abuse like a real man, and did not pass it on.

[@bigpun799]

My grandfather's was like Mike's and your father's childhood I'm so happy that he broke that cycle when he had my father and his sister. He was really hands off as well and I'm pretty sure it's because of the abuse he endured from his father. Much gratitude to him, your father and so many others who have broken that cycle of abuse.

[@sgriffin8560]

My dad was hands off, mostly. We, (my brother and I, not my sister) did get occasional belt spankings, on the bare ass, but it was super rare and entirely deserved. It gave us a chance to think about, in reality, the consequences of our actions... and let me tell you, it wasn't just a "spanking," it was a whole event, a ceremony, almost like an execution- we were read the riot act (not literally), tons of talk, and then the actual licks. There would be tears, but no real damage. My dad's father died when my dad was nine years old. My dad's father would pick up whatever was handy, and use it to discipline his two twin boys. This at least included electrical cord, flat pieces of wood, whatever was close. My dad is a White dude, but born in rural Texas in 1938, he picked cotton, seasonally, for years. He did whatever was necessary to survive. A wood stove and a house built by hand. I'm lucky to have him as my earthly father. He is a tough ass dude in disguise. You would never know the details of what he's been through, including his Army service, where he sat in combat-ready mode for two weeks in Panama, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. C130s stacked in a line, one constantly running her engines 24/7, until the front one ran out of enough fuel to make it to Cuba... then it would taxi to the back of the line and refuel, and the new front plane would fire up her engines. God bless America.

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

Damn I’d be mad af if my white left me for a ***** there would be blood believe that

[@olsparkywisenheimer8239]

My Dad used to tell me to go to my room and wait for him when i was a kid and i got in trouble. I was sure it was a torture tactic. As i got older he told me why. He said he never wanted to spank me in anger, he strictly did it as discipline. He was afraid if he did it while he was mad it might go too far, so my time waiting was actually an opportunity for him to cool off. I always respected him for that..

[@donsimons9810]

interracial relationships can keep people in check

[@megapromo3771]

Jocko could make a living reading these books out loud. His voice brings them to life.

[@ronsouther]

He can feel what he’s reading so he makes it come to life 👏🏼👏🏼

[@xxlegend420xx4]

I think he kind of does 🤣

[@maziond]

I agree, every war book should be read by Jocko!

[@lsx646]

Rest in Peace Mike Day 🇺🇸🔱🕊️

[@84CORVETTEBILL]

🔱 Rip Mike Day…. Yours, a fellow shipmate

[@jwesson4571]

So bummed to hear of Mike’s passing. A true hero. RIP

[@RusredGuTH]

How did he pass what happened?

[@eddymullins5857]

@@RusredGuTH he killed himself 😢

[@BetaBuxDelux]

@@eddymullins5857Really sad. :(

[@cincinnatiharry2460]

Came back to pay my respects. REST IN PEACE. Prayers to the family

[@amjan]

- Good evening, Echo. - Good evening. So simple, so classy, so rare.

[@MrIchbins666]

Echo is super cool .

[@philiproach2537]

@@MrIchbins666 EC is a total bro

[@MrIchbins666]

@@philiproach2537 such a legend

[@bamawebdev8640]

@@philiproach2537 too bad about his knees, though

[@jimporfit]

@@bamawebdev8640 what about his knees?

[@ByWayOfDeception]

"I just sold the book because I want to go surfing all the time." No truer words have ever been spoken.

[@DJRAINTREE]

RIP TO MIKE. Thank you for your service. Thank you for serving your country to the fullest. And may you find peace on the other side.

[@klmorg63]

R.I.P. Mike Day, a warrior and a hero! Wish he could have found peace!

[@king_9625]

Came back to listen to this one. RIP Senior Chief. God Bless

[@sophiemaree3868]

"You gotta train to be able to handle stress" Word

[@MrBojangles2020]

RIP Mr Day.im sorry you came to the point you did your legacy will never be forgotten

[@brianmorrow6355]

My god this man's childhood makes mine look fabulous

[@stephenjohnhughes1001]

I HAD IT BAD, BUT THIS PURE MAN HAD A HORROR SHOW, HE IS RIGHT IT DOES AFFECT UR DEVELOPMENT INTO ADULTHOOD 100%

[@zoom4368]

@@stephenjohnhughes1001 me too brother ik what its like being a little kid trying to peel a behemoth off my ma while the other kids were scared and huddled in the corner, didn't play then and nothing has changed im just bigger older and smarter

[@robbyrobinson4500]

He recently took his own life.

[@dillioncowie5220]

Rest easy Senior Chief, Day. You will be missed. Never forget, Never quit.

[@buzas69]

Funny

[@agentorange20]

First time he’s seeing people die in front of him was surreal, in a matter of 30 seconds he witnessed 25 people get turned into liquid shit from a mini gun. That’s a pretty high bar of violence.

[@theothersidenumber9307]

Terrorists dont deserve anything but death.

[@TheCarson65]

@@theothersidenumber9307 ehhh I think they deserve torture too

[@sampat10]

Rest In Peace, Mike. True American Hero. ❤

[@spoonerson1103]

I have a tough time relating to most folks I meet day to day. But I feel at home when I watch these podcast. My people. Thank you for what you do.

[@gertagritt5077]

Thank YOU for sharing YOUR appreciation, brother!🙏🏽

[@JudeFunk37]

Yes yes yes 🙌❤🇺🇲

[@justinsimmons2961]

Echo Jocko These podcast have changed everything for me. Thank you

[@onehundredyearsagotoday]

I can second that.

[@ianmedford4855]

Shit, i lost 40 pounds and quit drinking just by pretending Jocko was giving me that "so that's the plan you fucking loser?" look everytime i wanted to slack. EDIT: I'm 100% serious

[@mr.shin.5138]

I hear that brother

[@davesnothere512]

Yea man. These podcasts keep me motivated, inspired and humble.

[@sophiemartinez7595]

I make my oldest so watch all of his videos.

[@OldSchoolParatrooper]

It was a rough day when heard about this man's passing. So many questions and wishing it didn't happen. Rest in peace warrior.

[@burnssy112]

RIP Mike Day

[@brutussz5684]

His automatic reaction to make a joke is exactly what I do. Just shows the extent of the trauma. When I do it, I don't realize it, I'm sure he doesn't either, but SEEING it being done by someone else, you can see the sadness regardless of how much he laughs. It's a sad thing to realize how damaged we really are. What a giant of a man, one of the best podcast episodes ever.

[@cindyscornerhub8379]

May he finally be at peace now in Glory. 🙏🙏🙏 RIP, Mike. So sad tonight!!😭

[@TheSherahprincess]

I think the beatings I received as a kid by my mom caused an attachment disorder. As a palliative care nurse, it moulded me to be strong enough to deal positively with death on a consistent basis while not getting too close. I think a lot of nurses were built like this because of tough childhoods. Thanks for sharing this remarkable mans story. Stay healthy gentlemen.

[@user-xq4st9ie7r]

I noticed it too with nurses, they are though and some times they seem really cold and detached. I always ask myself if they are able to go home after work and live different? Seems like switching roles, you don't want to treat your children like you'd treat a patient.

[@garyjohnston6921]

This is true ​@@user-xq4st9ie7r

[@stephanie09.11]

RIP Soldier. May you be free of the demons that haunted you. Definitely be reading your book. This podcast is a wonderful memory of this man.

[@felixc3719]

Rest in peace Mike Day, a true inspiration of both resilience and bravery.

[@bigk5746]

We lost a good one, sad and terrible news. RIP Mr. Day

[@SweetSweetFireOfLove]

Thank you for having this gem of a man on. Trauma IS very prevalent. This honest, humane, and humble man has amazingly pertinent insights. I’ll be reading his book.

[@lsx646]

Rest in Peace Mike Day 🇺🇸🔱🕊️

[@suzanhodges415]

So sad! To be so resilient and yet his mind was his own worst enemy. Truly heartbreaking !

[@WarInHD]

Imagine going through all of that just to get cussed out and flipped off by a 22 year old boy in Starbucks over not wearing a mask… Do you really think someone who shot 27 times gives a shit

[@andovideo]

"adversity is either a privilege or a tragedy, depending on how you respond to it"

[@numbnuts3633]

Thanks for highlighting that quote man. I've never heard better words uttured.

[@thefoo1231]

Mike Day looks like a buff Tom segura

[@kelmohror6960]

50 or so minutes into the video, two former SEALs recall going through the process. Incredible; they talk and laugh as though those drills, physical training, "resiliency training" and situations were *easy*. America is free and safe because of men and women who have the courage to serve.

[@nathanmendelsohnbjj7964]

It’s so sad to hear his story of how he overcame his PTSD and was saved from the only time he truly contemplated suicide only to know that it eventually caught back up to him in the end. I teared up a lot watching this interview. So sad to think of how many more people he could have helped if he were still here. Rest in Peace to a true warrior and legend

[@toddmauer9284]

Mike Day is dialed in. Love that he is zero BS. His views on the health system are spot on.

[@danbronconut8547]

This podcast has helped me in ways I can’t even begin to express. Thank you Mike for what you did and still do. You are an inspiration for me on how I want to live my life.

[@MrTruthandlove]

I'm reliving the beatings I endured as a kid listening to this, I always thought that people had it worse than me so it's ok, it wasn't and it isn't.

[@ddaavvee68]

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunction is a lifesaver for childhood trauma. hang tough

[@crazymacedonianboi]

God bless brotha. take care of ur self because ur worth it.

[@jashroy]

F***. Did those beatings come from parents/"guardians"?

[@korbandallas8931]

Man, when i start feeling sorry for my punk ass im a rewatch this podcast....got damn, no excuses use all the bad to become something better. wow poor Mike as a kid. But what a beast man he became.

[@TeKnoVKNG23]

This one and his one with Rose Schindler will both do that to you, makes you realize your "problems" don't add up to anything worth worrying about.

[@bamawebdev8640]

This, Jonny Kim, and the stories from various Nam vets (particularly Puller Jr) are perfect for just that. I regularly listen to those podcasts for perspective when I think I'm faltering.

[@gertagritt5077]

We see you brother, just live up to your potential and we're proud of you!🙏🏽

[@dianekaminsky8127]

A true warrior.

[@robbyrobinson4500]

Shame Mike Day recently took his own life.

[@Cuffsmaster]

Horrible to hear of Mike's passing today. R I P. Damn!!!

[@lbca81]

Here for a replay after the sad news he is gone.

[@Gray-om1bj]

Imagine being those insurgents and you have to fight this bullet proof mutant

[@emptyness2583]

They're thinking "die already!!"... Their last thoughts.

[@robertmurphy8510]

It's probably demoralizing honestly imagine unloading a mag into someone and it does nothing

[@cornbread2910]

@@robertmurphy8510 “does nothing” lmao regardless if he lives 27 bullets don’t just do nothing

[@sever427]

Right, It's amazing how some men are just unkillable

[@proudinfidelpaintball]

Imagine over your entire career you have tons of success and good fortune.... and the only thing you are remembered for is the worst day that you ever had.... and you have to re-live that day forever. Nobody gives a shit what enemy combatants are thinking when they are being handled by the best Americans our country has. ❤️🇺🇸

[@davidashbach5316]

Had to listen one more time a real American hero🙏

[@vitigaymer1053]

RIP Snr Chief

[@andresndergaard1712]

When Jocko reads about Mike being shot and how he handled himself in the situation, like... It felt so powerful to hear. Like you were there yourself. Huge respect to these guys.

[@moms_rank9815]

I pray for peace for this hero

[@castellofficial]

Loved this guy. He is so genuine and truly puts his worst out there unlike a lot of people. Even when he made comments such as " Navy Seals are some of the most insecure people out there , they try to hide their insecurities " noticed Jocko awkwardly laughs at that. Felt that connection man. Definitely reading this book in the near future.

[@anthonyant1589]

Rest Easy Shipmate. I know you’ve found the peace in heaven that you couldn’t find here on Earth. I’ll see you on the other side

[@shannonferguson4810]

Sharing our stories of childhood trauma is integral to our healing. Thank you, Mike, for bravely telling yours.

[@axson8]

27 times?!? Does this guy have plot armor?

[@MysticMac96]

Duhh still counts as getting shot what you think you won't feel a thing even if you were wearing body armor?? If you were listening in the beginning Jocko said he got shot 11 times in the body armor and 16 hit his body parts.

[@jsealejandro06]

@@MysticMac96 Plot armour... Characters, specially protagonist are protected by plot armour, meaning the author doesn't want them to die so they survive against all odds. Baneman doesn't mean a literal kinda of armour but more of a "Literary" kind of armour.

[@JR-ju3kj]

@@MysticMac96I'm not sure you're familiar with the term plot armor but as was already mentioned,plot armor doesn't mean a literal armor. But it is interesting about Mike Day being shot 27 times. I've never heard of ANYONE being shot that many times and surviving-and that's someone in the military,law enforcement,government agencies, and even people on the wrong side of the law. I heard of a gang member and gang leader named ''Bloodhound''from the Bloods street gang who was shot 23 times and even a now incarcerated rapper and gang member from Chicago named ''Lil Jay'' who was shot 21 times(and obviously,a LOT of rappers have been shot on multiple occasions). The body armor stopped 11 rounds but it still counts as him being shot and like Jocko said,16 hit his body parts.So in total,it's still accurate to say that Mike Day was shot 27 times.

[@POSSUM3K3]

@@JR-ju3kj Here is another amazing tell. Check out the link its of Sgt. Benavidez receiving the Medal of Honor an what happened to him in Vietnam to deserve it. Very impressive that both Sgt. Benavidez and Mike Day survived. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laC4pX2uepmmoNU

[@POSSUM3K3]

This man didn't have armor an survived. Listen to Reagan tell his story while presenting Sgt. Benavidez the Medal of Honor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laC4pX2uepmmoNU

[@XeTylerr]

People that leave dislikes on these type of videos are what’s wrong with this world

[@-redacted-2214]

Its a bot. Calm down.

[@animula6908]

I wouldn’t take it that hard. Especially not without ever talking to them. Maybe they have zombie finger from hard work callouses and accidentally hit the dislike while attempting to like. Anyway, there’s more than one thing wrong in the world, and most of it isn’t video-dislike related.

[@jeffhardy3343]

Probably insurgents

[@Spiffy35]

im sure people see this podcast as "are they just looking for petty? for signing up for an old mans war to fight against an unknown enemy for no reason." my stand point is that there is always an enemy, for no reason because, the enemy has no reason, to be the enemy.

[@marasegal1849]

I love Mike's sense of humor and laughter. He never let his childhood abuse own him. He rose above it and transformed the experience into courage and strength. #loveit ❤

[@ThePete2432]

Rip Mike

[@sarahfriend324]

Mike's got one HELL of a guardian angel. 9 lives is more like 90 lives.

[@davidgutierrez1729]

This guy might possibly be the hardest man alive. I’m finding him when the zombie apocalypse hits

[@johnclark5914]

Rest in Peace, Mike Day.

[@christopherwright6208]

If this man cannot motivate you in any way you're just a lost cause.I literally went from sitting around for five years my muscles were withering away and now I don't hardly spend any time inside the house whether I want to do it or I don't want to do it gets done cuz feelings don't matter

[@Thizlamic]

3:56AM listening to some certified bad asses...LEGIT.

[@miniharvin1141]

"I felt safer in the room I just got in a gunfight in because I knew everybody in there was dead" God Damn Sir. Much appreciation for what you've had to go through

[@MarkRollag]

Rest in peace Mike Day

[@jww488]

Rest in peace

[@mauricecooper9016]

“I know we are in the middle of COVID right now...” COVID don’t want no smoke with this man.

[@williambrown7128]

RIP Mike, breaks my heart to hear the new

[@redhammer92]

5am, cup of coffee ready, 3 hours of podcast lined up. Lets get it! :D

[@frankanderson21]

love it

[@WestCoastIrk]

5am? What you doin' sleeping in like that, let's get after it!!

[@bamawebdev8640]

Lift some heavy ass weights before the podcast. A single cup of black coffee is a great pre-workout.

[@djkillstreak33]

5 am? Nice make it 4 and you got enough time to work out

[@rafatorquetti]

RIP Mike.

[@albertlin5551]

That quick “got his shirt on” for Clark, appreciate outstanding people like this sharing their stories 🙏

[@KovalMichael]

Man I was halfway through this and then learned that he succumbed to the enemy within. Such a remarkable story of grit, heroism, honor and comeback of such an incredible warrior! My deepest condolences to his wife and little girls. The darkness is a real thing and there are things that hide in there that non of us can fathom... This guy was such a warrior that just needed keep fighting, unfortunately he was unable to win against a invisible enemy. Straight Ephesians 6:12 May his soul be at peace Lord, I pray. Amen

[@alanmiller4122]

I aint got the words, I feel like I'd follow this guy anywhere.

[@ElzoLowe]

What an amazing insightful podcast! My reading list is getting longer and longer thanks to Jocko! 🙂

[@nicholasquintero1080]

This was the best passage of time I've spent in memory. Perhaps one the best in my life. Thank you for sharing.

[@paulmullins9441]

God bless you Mike Day-RIP Sir. Thanks Jocko.

[@bradleygoldstein5868]

Jocko / Echo. Thank you I’ve been waiting for this one. I needed to hear this today. Much love and respect

[@gregoryferguson3575]

“But hey man.. I’m not gonna ruin a good story” Jocko- “hey man I say we round up” 😂😂

[@doorshotel]

A true hero, thank you Mike and all servicemen and women who keep us safe.

[@RolandsDad]

Man, this episode got me good. It's wildly inspiring. I first heard it while I was at work on Spotify, and had to come back to it here so I could leave a small piece of my mind. I listened to a lot of other interviews with this man, and they pale in comparison, so hats off to Jocko for conducting this one so well. You earned it. A lot of the details Day covers are so close to home for me, without remotely the same trauma. It made me check in and start taking mental stock. I genuinely feel like this episode turned over a rock in my brain and I could finally identify some of the bugs crawling around underneath. I can't begin to express my appreciation for both of these men (sorry Echo, you were too quiet) in a single comment. But it is very easy for me to couple what I took away from this as well as Jocko's main MO of ownership and start making something happen for me. At least in theory. This is on the list of most impactful discussions I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. I don't think it would have been the same without Jocko. Thank you both

[@mr.shin.5138]

R.I.P Mike Day, (Edit 29/03/23) I really appreciate the lessons I can take away from this podcast. To Jocko, Echo and Mike thanks and god bless.

[@chipdiamond5104]

This man is a TOUGH dude, RESPECT, thank you so much for your service sir, and thank you Jocko and all the other men and women of our military that we don't hear about, there truly is not enough I can do or say to show my appreciation.. Thank you, gentlemen, I owe all my freedoms to you.

[@tobinfrost6273]

Man, freakin' unbelievable childhood and I feel so much respect for you!! You definitely have an amazing soul and heart man!!

[@DS-kp4ch]

This guy makes John James Rambo look like MacGruber.

[@SHOOTERSHOOTERSHOOTER999]

Rest Easy Mike Day🇺🇸

[@stockrack]

A favorite quote on mine by Rob O’Neill: Stress is a bag of bricks. You can wake up in the morning and it is laying right there. You can pick it up first thing in the morning, throw it over your shoulder and let it ruin your day, carry it around with you and ruin everyone else’s day, but with stress at any time you can put it down and forget about it and you should because it is doing you absolutely no good and it is in your mind. You only feel the amount of stress you allow yourself to feel.” I understand that its hard to see that when you are experiencing that stressful situation. This is where Jocko's insightful advice about taking a step back and evaluating a situation really spot on.

[@smokecheck03]

Damn, guys.. Always nailing it. I am honoted that you sacrifice your time and effort to bring our community solid podcasts like this. Thank you. Semper Fidelis.

[@kzmla]

Just got home and settled. Gotta be back to work at 6am. Guess I'll watch this instead of sleeping and risking oversleeping. Lol

[@markbritton844]

RIP 🙏

[@TheBrick534]

Listening to Mike’s experience about PTSD has really helped me to fully realize that I’ve also gone through the same and have managed to come out on the other side a stronger and more resilient man. Anyone out there going through similar shit, don’t give up. Seek help. There’s nothing to be ashamed about. Get the support you need and evolve into something more than you ever thought possible.

[@YourBombsite]

Rest In Peace.

[@azpaquin]

Rest in Peace Michael Day. Thank you for your Service and your hard work helping others.

[@hooliganbroome]

I respect you guys so damn much. My life is all roses and sunshine ... the huge hardships I have endured now mean not much.

[@tigertantitan576]

Thank god America has guys like this

[@mcruss3866]

This gave me hope and motivation. Stand and battle. We got this!

[@nathanbieber2840]

most therapeutic podcast of all time!!! allot of us guys have a fearful time with vulnerable stuff like this, but you guys are tearing down those barriers!!! thank you!

[@Arjun-gq2bs]

i weared a suit out of respect to hear this podcast

[@gertagritt5077]

RESPECT!

[@zacharymueller7127]

😂

[@spire393]

Weared?

[@jamessmallwood5061]

Jocko thank you for this podcast brother , i was fortunate to watch the entire show . It was very enlightening Mike Day is a hero on the battlefield and off again thank you good work .

[@massivepump3059]

Between Jocko and Shawn Ryan I can’t stay off KZbin!!

[@KnightsoftheApex]

Had the pleasure of meeting Mike Day during the Veteran's Adaptive Archery Shoot BRCC hosted during Total Archery Challenge. Awesome guy, incredible story. Excited for my book order to come in.

[@hair4alluk]

RIP Mike Day from the UK

[@stacielivinthedream8510]

Echo Charles, love your new word: Terrification!!! I'm gonna use it!

[@nickcitron2369]

Mike Day said that 10:01

[@stacielivinthedream8510]

@@nickcitron2369 okay

[@MM-kc2bw]

Jocko's Emotional Poise is intense