Jocko's Letter to His Daughter. Appreciate Your Mother - Jocko Willink

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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 70

[@PFeal]

After this letter I respect your wife and I'm a stranger.

[@johannakunze3300]

Dude, it's much easier to respect a stranger than your mother as a teenage girl

[@erxfav3197]

Custom Made WHAT?? why?! Kick Jocko out?!?

[@hassanjacobs7506]

@Custom Made hey ik I'm late man but where Is the abuse?

[@hassanjacobs7506]

@Custom Made I'm not attacking you man I'm just curious about your perspective.

[@datboi_gee]

@Custom Made I think there's a whole other side to this that a lot of people will see. I think a lot of people will recognize that his daughter isn't actually guilty of anything in particular -- teenage angst and rebellion is a part of being a teenager. Most people would hear of a teenage girl or boy being a little shit to their parents and think, "Sounds about right." So there isn't anything inherently shameful with her behavior or Jocko's response to it. And if you notice, he didn't spend any time in that letter degrading his daughter or telling her anything she is doing wrong or could be doing better. He simply took the time to try to model behavior he would like for his children to adopt for themselves, which is appreciation. I almost wish my dad would have written me a letter like this when I was her age because I believe there's something truly special going on here. The girl is being enlightened to who her mother truly is. And that's incredible. Now she'll recognize there's a complex person with many lifetimes of experience behind who she used to think was just 'mom'. This could do wonders for their relationship going into the future.

[@tammyvenezia9117]

Having been a vet and then a military wife for 25 years and having four kids, this made me cry, I get EVERY bit of it! Thank you for this.

[@joeldupuis4182]

Tammy Venezia thank you for your service

[@chadgrov]

You’re a solid solid chick. Wish there were more like y’all

[@danielstrother2494]

Tammy Venezia thank you Tammy. The world needs more of you.

[@jimberridge295]

Respect Tammy

[@metalli07]

I cry at this , something about it. I'm not a particularly emotional person, I only cry if Scotland win at soccer and that's virtually never. I listen to this for cathartic reasons, and I just go. Anyway - agreed; god bless you Tammy.

[@CoolMoney4U]

"Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than rubies" ...Proverbs 31:10

[@JacopoSkydweller]

I've read that before but in this context, chills.

[@rishabhkashyap690]

You're seriously quoting the bible? Really?

[@CoolMoney4U]

@@rishabhkashyap690 Yes. With style and grace,

[@rishabhkashyap690]

@@CoolMoney4U you forgot to mention with stupidity and ignorance as well.

[@JacopoSkydweller]

@@rishabhkashyap690 A single verse that is relevant to the discussion is stupidity and ignorance? I'm guessing you think he's "shoving religion into every discussion" while you are literally doing the same, with your condescension. If you want to change Christians lead by example dude.

[@justinyoung3068]

This tribute has forced me to take a long hard look at my own children and their behavior towards their mother. Time to sit down with them and explain all the duties & responsibilities their mother takes on, day in and day out. Thank you for this Jocko.

[@buildinit6523]

a real man does all these things also, if possible. daughters love their fathers so it is important to have bonds

[@Gardnereen]

Perhaps your best Jocko, I suggest you make her a guest on the Podcast so we can all witness her greatness.

[@gilbertfranklin1045]

Phillip Edwards He's received suggestions in the past. He's said on earlier podcasts that he's asked her and she definitively turned it down lol

[@romanizaboss6641]

Phillip Edwards not necessary.... that ipersonal ... just be happy with a glimpse.

[@buddingnaturalist]

@Flavius Belisarius *please. And no one was.

[@EJ-zx5cz]

Phillip Edwards she hot ?

[@prometheustactical8427]

Phillip Edwards great idead

[@AuthorTLGray]

Damn it, Jocko. You got me crying at work this morning. Hooyah! A woman is as strong as the man beside her. It's beautiful the way you revere her.

[@nolaanderson9568]

Well, I am currently going through the teen drama with my oldest daughter. I am a stay at home, homeschooling, military mom. My husband is an SF soldier and is currently gone for a year. I needed to hear this today. Thank you 👏

[@CoachBaileyCooper]

@Custom Made that is very disrespectful of you. You cast shame upon someone whom is a warrior. This woman deserves an apology from you because she has sacrificed for her highest purpose, and i don't believe that she regrets it. In the end, it's all about unconditional love and I hope that you find it in your life.

[@nickg2162]

@Custom Made, more like bitch made. If you're so concerned about Israel's oppression of the Palestinians, go over there and help a brother out. But you won't, because you're all talk, no action.

[@nickg2162]

@Custom Made you sound too unstable to be a doctor or in the medical field. Maybe an stna. I'm calling bullshit. And what did you do hands on to help Palestinians? Specifics or it didn't happen. I do believe you lived out of a truck camper though. Hell, probably still do. But nobody with a PhD would leave as many replies to comments as you have. You haven't even made one original post, all replies. Fucking weird bro. You are a trip. Thanks for the banter though, I was really bored today.

[@nickg2162]

@Custom Made hahahaha. I just noticed you had to edit that last one. Yeah, went to med school but fucked up a KZbin comment and had to edit. Definitely full of shit. Use some of those crazy pics for your thumbnail and background on your profile too. If you can figure it out, med school grad.

[@nickg2162]

@Custom Made dang dude, still going at it? Ok, I'll oblige. I am trying to help someone. You. But you haven't answered any of the questions I've asked. I'm trying to get to the root cause of your issues that you are projecting onto Jocko. Help me help you. I'm here for you buddy 👍

[@1984msms]

A strong woman and inspiration to all women and future mums out there.

[@StefaneJaspering]

Every time I watch him I think “his wife is a lucky women” but it sounds like he is a lucky man too. Much respect to both of them. Such a beautiful letter. “I WORSHIP her” omg I died at that part. So beautiful.

[@nickg2162]

@Custom Made , following you through the comment section. Was your daddy in the military. Do you guys have a bad relationship because he tried to instill some discipline in you? Did your mommy talk shit about him and cheat on him while he was on deployment. You sound bitter and fucked in all your comments. Who hurt you?

[@LivingBGLegend]

Custom Made how do you know this, from a podcast? Tha fuck outta here dude

[@emilpashov1040]

Custom Made every ‘‘REBELLIOUS‘‘ girls I knew became a slut.

[@universalrandomizer405]

An outstanding woman will find the man she deserves. An outstanding man can only hope she will say yes

[@packersredhot]

Mothers are the foundation of society.

[@juliettezea9507]

Green Bay sad so many women won’t have the opportunity to be one

[@The_CAG]

Behind every good man there is an AMAZING WOMAN. I never take my wife for granted. I am ever grateful everday for her.

[@htsjohnnyo1]

As a dad, this is just about the most valuable content there is, not just in giving your kids a frame of reference for how grateful they should be for their parent's sacrifice....but also acknowledging all the hurdles, obstacles, and challenges you've conquered in your own life to get where you are. Thank you guys for making these types of valuable messages out there.

[@DeepBlueWaves]

"she knew I had men to take care of". Badass. A gal who understands the power of a man's love and guardianship, 365.

[@poprocks837]

As a mother and a wife who feels generally unseen and unappreciated, seeing your wife through your eyes made me realize that this is what I have been longing for someone, anyone to say about me. I'm glad I found this video so close to Mother's day. I'm going to attempt to write something like this for my mother. Thank you so much for sharing this letter, and for every insight and perspective that you and Echo and the rest of the speakers have shared us.

[@SweetSweetFireOfLove]

This brought me to tears. The fact the you saw everything she was and did and greatly value it. Your wife is definitely rare and amazing.

[@trentalexander908]

Respect your mom and tell her you love her. You only get 1 mom in this life.

[@jammiedodger5243]

Well that's me shutting up whining so much, I'm so ungrateful. Thanks for this x

[@jgenaw12]

I felt the same way and I'm not military. Super inspiring and motivating.

[@joefelice5062]

This seems more like a poem, especially the way he reads it. Plus, he clearly knows he is one of the luckiest servicemen in the world to have met her.

[@AaronBriggsInc]

Shit bro, ya made me cry. 😥 This was beautiful and joyful. The sacrifice of a mom.

[@svarthofde2492]

Jokko is the embodiment of Warrior Scholar

[@BlinJe]

'The nation that separates its warriors from its scholars will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools'

[@ianAEF]

Bring Mrs. Willink on the podcast!!

[@bbrewer609]

Try listening to that with dry eyes, well done Jocko, kudos to your wife and I salute all military families.

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

This was beautiful Jocko! You’re wife will be proud of you when she watches this! 😭

[@Deocto]

@saeed r You don't say? Tell me, do you find irony in omitting all punctuation while simultaneously calling someone a "dumbass"? You're the problem, dude.

[@InteractiveMail]

Jocko's wife sounds exactly like my mother. They really don't make'm like that anymore, sadly.

[@matthewbutler6557]

Same man got me emotional over her thinking about mom😭😭

[@joe5.043]

Does sound like your mom.

[@RagingKabuto]

Yes they do, my wife is one of them.

[@josephhoffman8060]

I disagree. We’re still the best country because of our men and women. Not just our men.

[@relaxenjoy909]

Joe 5.0 haha

[@IdahoMthman]

Hats off to you and your once in a lifetime woman

[@riccaruso7791]

My wife and I are going thru “a difficult time” with our 14 y/o daughter. “Love & respect goes a long way...” my Dad continuously preached to me growing up. A husband should always in all ways definitely defend, honor, guide, love and cherish his wife & family. Relationships require diligent mutual respect and work. Thanks for sharing!

[@liteknight]

Time to write your daughter a letter methinks...

[@jsweetness5]

As a dad of 2 daughters this hit home. Some of your best work Jocko

[@jasonevans498]

Wow. This is a powerful clip. The emotion in that letter speaks volumes.

[@jarischol331]

You don’t got a woman like that YET? GOOD. Time to find one.

[@liteknight]

Become a man worthy of that strong a woman before you look for her.

[@oc4026]

@@liteknight I'm trying, nigga.

[@officialyoutubecommentator4357]

@@oc4026 You not trying hard E-nuff wigga, trigga, shigga. You'll only attract what you are.Figga.

[@officialyoutubecommentator4357]

@@liteknight I agree 100% you got to be qualified.

[@paintballjunkie65]

@@liteknight Agreed. Marriage is more about being the right person, not finding the right person.

[@JTT311]

Wow. Unbelievably intense, genuine and sincere. Great job almost bringing a grown man with a daughter to tears. Good stuff

[@kings3r3n]

Almost

[@JTT311]

Yeah almost. Haha. I would’ve admitted it

[@Sara_The_Feral_Housewife]

I'm a military wife and mom of 3. My husband is gone for training and just got back from deployment so the kids are struggling hard with it. This letter just felt so validating of my sacrifice. It just felt like he was reading my mail all the way down to training BJJ. Thank you so much for posting this. It means a lot to hear someone recognize what wives go through especially in sof.

[@morpheux2]

Beautiful way to honor your wife and lecture your daughter Jocko, thanks for sharing. Respect man.

[@nickg2162]

@Custom Made , did your dad shame you publicly for liking Freddy Mercury and other guys? Is he military and didn't accept your gayness? You seem butthurt. What happened?

[@nickg2162]

@Custom Made your replies just show how fucked in the head you are. Good luck with that.

[@colto2312]

@@nickg2162 Legit tho, why you following him everywhere? Are you not entertained? Or are you Jacko with a fake mustache?

[@nickg2162]

@@colto2312 the comment section of KZbin is as entertaining to me as the videos themselves. He's trolling, I'm trolling. It's entertaining.

[@colto2312]

@@nickg2162 So long as we can be entertained together *clap clap*

[@krugerjnr]

Takes a work ethic to be the kind of man that's worthy of that calibre of a lady.

[@samzippo1372]

That was absolutely amazing and your wife sounds incredible. I can't imagine how tough it was on her or you. Thank you both so much for serving our great country and keeping us safe!

[@garyodriscoll7988]

All my admiration for Jocko has been shifted towards his wife. He’s nothing without her. Incredible example of selflessness and a mother’s love. What a woman. Great tribute. Get her on the podcast!!!!

[@jameskile5113]

Been a huge Jocko fan for a long time now and I have to say this might be one of the most powerful and awe inspiring videos yet. It’s truly incredible to listen to a man like Jocko talk about his wife with such love and respect. That sort of thing is so rare these days. I would love to see her on the podcast, the world needs more women with values and morals and just like Jocko inspires and motivates young men maybe his wife could be a light to young girls looking to follow her example.

[@Surtac100]

This mentality is what needs to be spread around everywhere, not the bullshit sjw snowflake mentality being pushed on everyone.

[@monicadabney8471]

Im half way through and I can barely see to type. ..tears! I can only continue to pray for husband & family. That one day they will look toward me like you do your beautiful family. 🙏🌹

[@thundergrace]

this made me cry

[@officialyoutubecommentator4357]

Jocko it sounds like you've been blessed all the way around. Good deal.

[@JuanArellanoDartman]

Where is the love button, I would be cliking it all day long. Please let your wife know she is an amazing person and you sir are blessed.

[@selftheory5401]

Damn, this has me tearing up. What an amazing human being.

[@lovefunbeer]

Respect the Warrior!

[@zoeyydee8766]

I wish she had a podcast.

[@lambmaryann]

EXCELLENT LETTER! Your wife is as AWESOME as you Jocko! I love her! Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for your excellent service to our great USA and your family! God blessed you immensely!

[@kristinag.8379]

What a badass woman!

[@hethinkshesfunny]

Well Jocko, watching this one has given me a lump in my throat all day. Obviously have never met you or your wife, (hope to someday) but she is a rockstar and a example of the greatness of a beautiful wife and mother!

[@scottishrestorian1999]

thank you Jocko, your words play music together.

[@JDarrow999]

Mad respect for you and this letter to your wife.

[@bharathmadapu6355]

Thank you for shining light on this topic. Thank you very much Sir!

[@wb5mgr]

Just listening to you reading this I now have great respect for your wife,whom I've never met. Just hearing the emotion and passion with which you speak of her says volumes. One day when she's older my daughter should read this...

[@ironheadhooligan]

Its always good to reflect on life...we usually complain about stuff...but rarely take the time to be grateful for what we do have...thnx brotha....right in the dammmm feels....#getsome

[@holly2810]

This is by far the realest video I have ever watched!! Thank you for sharing this with everyone!!

[@bsackmcgee6587]

This is the best sacrifice of true patriots. What a beautiful woman.

[@bw1620]

Your a lucky man. This was incredible to listen too. Straight from the heart

[@ATHLETE.X]

Damn bro she’s a true ride or die.

[@pibbles9]

What a wonderful and resilient woman. Bless you both.

[@davewade30]

Your wife is a soldier!

[@randalldemichel4818]

Just saw this. Jocko, you married an angel. You are so blessed. She has to be one of the world’s best - without a doubt. Thank you for reading that letter. I’ll keep it for my granddaughter to show her what a real woman and mother is.

[@foxed5283]

Every single sentence is true! Mrs Willink is a truly beautiful person inside and out. I loved her from the first moment I met her too! ❤️

[@craig.barker]

What a powerful message, thank you for sharing this. As a father with a soon to be teenager daughter and a truly strong, wonderful wife who is also an awesome mother this really resonated with me. Thank you, Jocko.

[@cattsmahal1005]

I’m just at awe and impress by the strong women behind the strong man. Absolutely beautiful!

[@testCEO]

One thing is for sure. That girl got in line. This approach of Jocko is so much more subtle and effective, than one would expect of such a masculine/macho figure like him, very surgical. He is the most stoic men I know of, and dealing with your problems like that is what real masculinity looks like. Let that be a reminder to all of us, next time we feel like screaming or bitching about something. It'll certainly be on my mind.

[@numbers9696]

Real men eat steak

[@michaelaerulius9238]

Damn Jocko you the man! No words necessary cause you said all of it! Sent what you said a Gold Star widow. Her husband was a Green Beret who took his own life and left his family 18 year old daughter now and 14 year old son. You all sacrifice so much. God bless!

[@joe41004]

Wow! What an amazing story and letter to your daughter... more importantly, its an amazing letter for the wife! You are very thoughtful for detailing out the sacrifices your wife made throughout the years!

[@TomDulson]

Jocko at his best. Thank you for posting

[@rad-guidance7]

What a beautifully candid witness to an amazing wife.

[@madpup1962]

How can you not get emotional! This also shows the high caliber of this man !

[@ThePwNzclan]

His wife is one of the most badass people I could imagine.

[@conceicaogomes6149]

She is beautiful. Thank you.

[@missyangfire874]

I cried. This one made me cry. Where are men like this?

[@cheesiepizza7671]

Miss Yang Fire, unfortunately we've turned them into women.

[@hl48]

LOL

[@joejvitale]

Such a powerful and beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing.

[@djayj1220]

I enjoy putting your show on in the background while I am at work, but dang man why you always making me cry at work! Seriously tho, thanks yet again for helping me keep my priorities straight with my family and beyond. You are more than an American hero and patriot, but also a leader of inspiring values. Thank you kind sir for your works!

[@KarenTookTheKids364]

Shit this was real. Your wife sounds like a great woman, wife and mother. Congratulations to you and your kids. Even if they lose sight of it every now and then, this should help put things into perspective.

[@rr279]

Wow, you wrote really beautiful about a beautiful person that you lucky to have as your wife, I wish you two many more years of happiness

[@hiphopdmt2167]

My favourite Jocko video to date. Everyone needs to watch this.

[@cjhall7798]

What an amazing woman👍

[@AZ12345678900000000]

Jocko is a great inspiration...without doubt, he is who he is also because of her...'behind every great man is a great woman'!! what a great letter from father to child.

[@joygernautm6641]

This one made me cry. Jocko has done a lot of things...but how he speaks about his wife , the respect he has for her is so touching❤️Jocko just gained 1 million female fans with this video

[@SamLevite53]

She’s a warrior. Let’s get this woman in front of a crowd 👏👏👏

[@nickmaihofer1084]

Beautiful! Just beautiful! Amazing letter and thank you for sharing!

[@malcolmcouturier6993]

What an incredible lady. Jocko's a lucky man.

[@angourie68]

Brilliant. A fantastic tribute and message.

[@fishinchik72]

You had me at "I worship her". Beautiful tribute to a strong woman.

[@bobbailey4954]

A very selfless person your wonderful wife is. The most respect ever this wonderful women deserves.

[@gmee123]

Bless your wife and your family.

[@AmericanScumCleanser]

With a mother and father like this....Your daughter will be a great woman.

[@rickcgiv]

wow. Jocko, this was good! thanks for sharing this. I was in the Navy for 4 yrs and I am now in the Navy reserves. For your wife not to complain about anything and to stick by your side that whole time says a lot. I have been out of the Navy (active duty) since 2007. My wife left me in July. I hope one day that I can find that special someone that you described how your wife was and is.

[@lilycaceresrivas5337]

Wow what a amazing letter.. I look forward to be the same for my husband and kids!! Thank you for sharing!

[@bakerbrian41]

Fantastic tribute to your wife!

[@tomnesbeam]

This ep was so powerful I remember where I was and what I was doing when I first heard it a couple of years ago. Awesome work from both Jocko and Iris, and this particular part is pure gold.

[@986C]

Okay... moved to tears here.

[@kevinle5460]

In tears, thank you Jocko

[@shubhamkumar.8547]

*AFTER LISTENING TO THIS NOTE, THIS AWESOME LETTER , I GOT TO KNOW A BEAUTIFUL AND SELFLESS ANGEL CAME IN THE LIFE OF JOCKO AND YES, DEFINITELY AN ANGEL MARRIED A WARRIOR. THANK YOU SIR FOR MAKING THIS BADASS EPISODE.*

[@drdavecohodes]

Straight fire brother. 🔥🔥🔥 Well said.

[@i8aNooB]

Now I know how jocko gets so much done having kids...

[@Tux7.62]

No words can describe. Subscribed again... But this time emotionally.

[@SteveAHenning]

Unreal. You are both warriors.

[@rhoadsmikkelson6973]

Beautiful sir, thank you for sharing.

[@LuisGarcia-mq5vi]

So inspiring, thanks for sharing this jocko

[@thememorytraveler4978]

Wow...that last statement! A real man can say that! I respect you!