Royal Marine Reacts To Admiral McRaven Leaves the Audience SPEECHLESS

[@placebo5466]

Former Army here. "Embrace the suck" is the term you're looking for when shit gets so bad it just becomes funny. It's definitely carried over to my civilian life. I can see coworkers getting so flustered and upset sometimes it kind of makes me chuckle. You just have to laugh it off and be like, "ok I guess we're doing this now." and just move on. Have an extra drink at the end of the night because at the end of the day, you're going home.

[@m2hmghb]

I know it well. I'm not military but I am disabled. That attitude has kept me going over the years when friends rang the bell on life. I hope you're doing well placebo.

[@28dirtj]

Hell yeah. I'd be rich if I got a nickel for every time I said "roger embrace the suck, hooah" 😅🤣😭

[@01C5SemperFi]

...... to a bed that you made.

[@rosetv9393]

Yep. Navy - FMS corpsman. "Welcome to the suck" was the greeting of the day

[@birch5757]

As a chef, this is also very much a thing in the kitchen, although obviously not near the level seen in the military.

[@Jeeperskip]

70 year old female Air Force veteran here. I still wake up at 5 AM. i still make my bed. My clothes are hung in the closet facing the same way. Some things just become a part of you.

[@shikkennugs6446]

Thank you for your service!!

[@jstme2aswell]

I'm a 74 USAF Officer Veteran. I still do the same and also add to the list of the gig line of the belt. One of the best mottos is duty, honor, country. Thy shall not lie, cheat, or steal. I also realized that every join in the USAF is equally important as all others. Respecting those others with whom we serve makes is one great team.

[@kevinotoole2285]

When he took command of SOCOM he asked to have a naval historical item moved to his office so the Navy went to the museum and took Admiral Nimitz desk for him to sit at

[@tugboat_actual]

Can you imagine being in command and sitting at that desk? It would leave me speachless

[@steve376]

I was in the US Marines from 1974 to 1978 and we were always taught and trained the more you sweat in peace the less you bleed in war

[@guyfalcurious762]

The Roman's had a similar saying "Their drills are bloodless battles and their wars bloody drills".

[@SamGray]

I was in the USMC, and now (more years later than I care to admit) I work in a factory. When things get hectic and fast, others gripe and moan and some just clock out and go home. I smile to myself and dig deeper. No matter how bad it gets, I know it's nothing. I know that I'll still be driving on and cracking sarcastic jokes long after they all crumble. Winning is the only option.

[@joecpluck2336]

I went into the USMC when I was 18. It taught me how to be a man. I'm a working supervisor in a corrugated box plant. No matter how bad things get, I dig deeper to get the job done. And when I'm hobbling out of the plant, I know everything I had was given all I had. Lead by example, never abuse your power, stand up for all your employees. Semper Fi.

[@hellhound1389]

My best friend was in the Marines and I hired him when I started my business. He's the only one that can keep up with me

[@twiztidtrucker3989]

As an Army veteran learning to "embrace the suck" carried me through most of lifes hardships and challenges. Truer words have not been spoken. HOOAH!!

[@hellhound1389]

Not in the military but had one hell of a hard life. I had a saying that I lived by since childhood and that's f**k em if they can't take a joke

[@WhodatLucy]

Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) 4star admiral

[@Mr74145]

Aren't many fleet admirals in the navy but they all must be badass.

[@huehuehue7308]

bad mf,got more stars on his chest than are on the sky

[@thseed7]

His book, "Sea Stories," is very good. If you never fail at the things you try, it doesn't mean you are infallible. It means you aren't challenging yourself. That doesn't make you weak, but it never makes you better either.

[@mk30b25]

I hope we get a ship named McRaven.

[@shadetreemech290]

A Ford class carrier. USS McRaven

[@vikinginfidel4293]

This mans speech really helped me get through a rough patch in my life. I build powerlines for a living and had an arc explosion go off in my face, I got airlifted to a burn unit and spent 2 painful weeks there and had some skin grafts, my face, chest, and arms were burnt pretty bad and it really made me feel like a lesser human. I have friends that served in Iraq and Afghanistan so I would tell myself that I'm not allowed to have mental issues because I didn't serve in the military like they did and I'd bottle everything up and just bury it but speeches like this really helped me deal with my mental health.

[@M_Teeboo]

Brother, front line and center, hear me now. You are allowed to have mental and physical struggles. You are allowed to say "this fucking sucks." You are allowed to say that today, you had the toughest day. You went through trauma, you experienced pain and suffering in a split moment and over time. You are human and that is going to suck. Do not compare your pain against someone else's that is "worse" and think that you cannot have yours. Do not compare your accomplishments against someone else's and think that yours aren't real. In the army we said "embrace the suck" that did not mean ignore it or pretend it didn't exist, it means that you say "this sucks, and I hate it and I want to quit" but you don't, you push on and you fight for your brothers and sisters and yourself. Do. Not. Forget. Yourself. I served 3 tours in combat, and I grew up in a warzone, your pain is real and it sucks and I'm sorry that you have experienced it. I hope that you are able to learn that your pain, suffering and grief is real even if you compare it to someone else's. I have a handful of brothers left from my unit, some passed in combat but most passed at home, our fights never end, and now you are with us.

[@ATippePodcast]

This man was a navy seal for over 36 years

[@richardkim3652]

He was the top Commanding Officer for SEAL Team 6 also.

[@chrisboek2346]

Look up Richard marchinco he made the team

[@richardkim3652]

@@chrisboek2346 Ya i Know

[@loucatozzi7656]

If you are wondering why Admiral McRaven kept harping on "If you want to change the world..." is because this speech was given at the University of Texas at Austin and their slogan is "What happens here changes the world!" From 2015 to 2018, Admiral McRaven was the chancellor of The University of Texas System.

[@AlexisLopez-pb8ms]

Admiral McRavens voice is calm, stern yet resolute and is spoken in such a commanding tone. This is a man whose opinion I would listen to.

[@buckeyegirl16]

I wish guys like him would run for president

[@LexLootHoe]

Too smart to want the job.

[@jimreilly917]

YES

[@seangelarden9543]

He's smarter than that

[@Edgar-kl6us]

attention to detail, …

[@Edgar-kl6us]

i can no longer bend to make my bed, or any one else’s as my back will not allow me to do so, … but i would if I could, … i need to get them to fix my back, or lumbar, …

[@raven_1133]

When your fuckin’ name is “McRaven” you’re a goddamn badass!

[@BattleGn0me]

more like mc Craven. His political machinations resulted in a geo political Catastrophe for the country he pretends to love. Fuck 'em

[@shadownor]

McNevermore

[@muffin6369]

If we do it will be a TRIANGLES!!! We already have three crewed since 200 in OS.

[@Zomby_Woof]

You know his DI's had to fuck with his name. McPenguin McShitBird McBuzzard McTurkey

[@JS-TexanJeff]

Nice comment about your mate from Manchester helping you to keep going when you were about to quit. You owe him a beer!

[@billsmith3471]

"Bull Frog" is the title given to the senior SEAL on active duty, the one with the most years of service.

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

Beats being the Bull Ensign. 😂 Had a new young kid report aboard the Acadia and he was SO proud when he learned he was the bull ensign. Til he learned what it meant. Went from doing the Strut to a young puppy. I've never seen someone deflate so fast. Serves him right for the "I'm a big shot" crap.

[@michaelh3053]

You need to read all of his books. Make your bed is the oldest which he adapted from this speech. The wisdom of the bullfrog was his latest I believe. They’re all fantastic. And if you really are into it, watch his podcast with jocko willink. If you don’t come out of that willing to yank satan off his throne by the balls, you’re not human.

[@CrisG-OhWOWmommy]

I joined the US Marines on my 18th birthday and coming from NH, I can’t tell you the misery of Parris Island in August. Bootcamp was hell and I was one singled out to failing daily. That experience gave me what I needed to survive fifty years of success and failures and still determined to keep getting up.

[@andhisband]

_Christ, this guy's good!_ That quote belongs on the back cover of McRaven's next book.

[@cookien8390]

On the back of every book - I've never heard anyone speak like McRaven

[@IrishSoyBoy]

I recieved his book 'Make your bed' as a Christmas gift and it has been one of the most enlightening reads. I highly recommend you pick it up for yourself.

[@trouble97018]

When things get tough, I remember a former coworker in the call center I worked at. After 9/11 he disappeared. Then one day he came back to visit his former boss and to say goodbye; wearing his Marine Corps Dress Uniform. He was shipping out for Afghanistan. I never saw him again. I never saw my friend again..........

[@SPPTA]

Absolutely read those books. I also recommend “Leaders eat last”

[@sodalines]

he is a four star admiral and straight killer. Americas best.

[@michaeloshaughnessy9718]

My wonderful Granma always said exactly that! Make your bed and the rest of your day will be productive!

[@TheBlackArcane1206]

One of the phrases we used in the Army (U.S.) was "Embrace the Suck" it's used often as a joke but many of the greatest memories I have are from some of the most exhausting and trying times that I've experienced, and in every one of those I had a group of men with me, some that I met that same day, and we'd smile and laugh even when we were damn near about to collapse.

[@SWTSU]

Hook’em Admiral!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘 We miss your integrity and leadership!!!!! We barely even knew you!!!! So says Austin Tx!!!! 😎🍸

[@saurrav__01]

His statements about making bed after getting up in the morning is the best thing to do it really change my routine and motivated all time

[@Stephanie-we5ep]

It's crazy how motivating it is... to reflect that no matter what else the day brings, I got something done!

[@ColoradoDuB]

Every time I hear this speech I get chills. Love it, great reaction ❤

[@davidstange4174]

The best motivational speech ever. That is learning more from your failures than your successes.

[@jucadvgv3449]

if i'm not mistaken, the admiral gave this speech to a graduation class at annapolis naval academy. i remember hearing this before. "make your bed".

[@LarrySmith-ev5qr]

university of Texas class of 2014

[@Tbone1492]

100% agree. The mind and body build up high tolerance for anything. That laughing story sounds spot on!🙏

[@leeloehr1]

Another really good motivational speaker is Roy Benavidez. He was a Vietnam vet who received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Reagan.

[@NascarMom66]

Thanks so much for reacting to the full version. So many do the short one.

[@danacasey8543]

My dad was a US Navy aviator for 27 years including during Vietnam. He always referred to his Seal friends with reverence. Although my son did not serve in the military, I see him applying these principles to his life, raising 3 kids on his own and doing well, with a smile and a joke to tell.

[@cornsnake7171]

This video is a strongly contributing reason to me still beeing alive. I got CRPS, Complex regional pain syndrome (aka "the suicide diagnose) from a injured nerve since 2007. I was at a point in life where I was ready to throw in the towel because of the pain. UNTIL I saw and heard THIS SPEECH.

[@pauletteriddle3776]

So proud of you, to keep going. You're amazing!

[@cookien8390]

I'm so glad that you're still here and I hope life is better for you 🫶

[@thissailorja]

McRaven is a certified Bad Ass Legend!!!

[@marvincharles995]

The army and yes embrace the suck. When I was on a march I stepped in a hole broke a bone in my foot and limped for two miles after and my instructor told me to go to the infirmary and said no drill sergeant! Asked me again I said no! but they had to physically put on a deuce and a half and make me go. I would have kept going even if I had to crawl on my elbows and knees, so never give up!

[@jamescorbett8291]

I have officially been in the army active duty service 12 years on March the fifth.. Every single time i'm feeling down I put on that speech.

[@tammycenter8757]

My Dad was a Marine. He raised all of us with these same lessons. I miss him. He gave me the mental toughness needed to get through this life without being self destructive. People always say that addicts who get clean are brave. I have a different philosophy. The bravest people are those who go through all of the hardships of life without self medicating. Taking every punch and not letting it sink them into oblivion. Those are the bravest and toughest people.

[@suzanneterrey4499]

Your words have great meaning for me personally as I feel that I have endured many hardships and troubles, but I have never allowed myself to resort to drugs, pity, or feel sorry for myself. I have always felt that I could overcome and that I would eventually come out on top. I have never given up!

[@judyl5260]

Discipline, following directions, being organized, little things matter

[@happyphotoshooter]

I was a 17 year old Marine (US) in training, and I was the put in charge as squad leader, then platoon leader, and always was punished with anyone that failed under my leadership. I joined at 5'9" and 125 lbs. With proper food, massive physical exertion, and strong will I finished boot camp at 5' 11.75" and 165 lbs. I lived in an abusive society (East L.A.), abusive family, and hungry, so this was my chance to get out and make my own way. In the end, it all comes down to can you take it mentally. Anyone can make it through the physical demands if you keep a good mindset. It set me up for life (I severed over 17 years and was put out medically). Even in pain, I continued to strive in my career choice and considered myself a success even though I had to stop working years later for continuation of my med issues. My nurses and doctors can't understand how I ignore the pain and joke about things and never have a bad attitude. I just tell them "I am a Marine, and we ignore pain and don't let things under our control beat us and keep a good attitude. It helps, because I get great service from all the medical staff and others I deal with. This is one of the best commencement speeches I have ever heard! Thanks!

[@kondomonster]

I served in the United State Navy for 6 years. When I was in bootcamp, I sucked at running and swimming. The first running test my lunge were popping with the help of my supradeshywhat the help of my Shipmates I passed my final testwe're all running information and singing cadence.after the test was over, our company Commander enter our Barracks room and set an alarm voicein a loud voice said even condo made it.that made us all laugh and smile.

[@russellburress6240]

This reminds me of the simple sign that is the most famous One probably in the modern world that was posted all over the UK during the Blitz, " Keep calm and catty on "

[@MrYabber]

3:40 It is so incredibly valuable because it instills in you, trust, not in others, but yourself. It’s also a win. You get to start your everyday with a win.

[@ralphwillis1126]

I'm an old man. almost 67. Tried to get in the army twice. Turned down twice, for medical. This man could inspire anyone. He has found his calling. I don't give a shit what he did or accomplished, this is his finest hour. Hat's off to a mans man, a true hero. I would follow this man to hell.. Well done Admiral

[@jerrylisenbee7212]

I'm an old vet and if you tried twice and was turned away because of medical I consider you a honorary member. I'll take you in my foxhole anytime. Consider yourself an honorable individual willing to serve the country.

[@dwmorse78]

I was stationed at SOCOM when he was the Commander and ran a brief for him once a week. He was this kind of speaker all the time even off the cuff, when he started talking people usually gathered to listen regardless of him being a 4-Star.

[@buzsalmon]

ADMIRAL MCRAVEN DID GIVE AN AMAZING SPEECH!

[@corporealexistence9467]

I was not in the forces due to asthma and angina attacks, but I can say this is perfectly on target. Most of my friends are either L.E.O.'s or military. It is up to you to make the world a better place no matter how bad your life has been. Smile when you do not want to, encourage others even when you have not achieved your goals, do everything as if your life depends on it and you will overcome.

[@warrenwarburtonesq.6884]

I saw his speech shortly after he gave it, and since that very day I now always start my day by making my bed.

[@aNyWildAngel]

This is definitely a speeches speech ty, for this beautiful video and to all military ladies and gentlemen world wide, thank you for your service past, present and future.

[@Steel387]

I have listened to this speech many times and every time it like it’s the first time give me goosebumps and inspiration and strength to keep going forward with anything life throws at me

[@eriklarson4504]

infantry, airborne, "embrace the suck" its something i still hold too

[@GrantWaller.-hf6jn]

11b1p

[@stephenende]

This gives me a new found sense of pride for our military and service members

[@Telrathian]

I listened to his autobiography, "Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations" in Audiobook format. Admiral McRaven narrates it himself. It is a very good book, and so much fun to have the author read it himself.

[@hellhound1389]

I was never in the military but raised by military family members. I went through some very hard times. I've had friends that were in the Marines that say they would rather go through their entire military career than to have my childhood. You don't have to be a soldier to go through hell. I walked through fire hardened into a monster

[@kenconey]

His remarks hold true in every thing in life ,every thing he mentioned I was privileged ,honor and humble to be a part of a special group of young men

[@davidswanson2482]

One of my favorite speeches ever

[@Wickit96]

He is a 4-star admiral and was in the Navy SEALs for I believe 36 years. I've only been on this Earth for 28 years and can't even fathom what he's gone through. That man has wisdom beyond measure and would follow him to hell.

[@gunny2044]

I served 20 years as a US Marine in the Infantry, and one of the most important lessons I learned during that time was to never lose your sense of humor.

[@alanmontanus9315]

Embrace the suck! Accept misery, & make it your comrade in arms

[@ATippePodcast]

This is a partial and edited version. The full version is 19 minutes long posted by the university of Texas at Austin

[@Wobu27]

5:51 look to the left at the poster. LMAO

[@everypitchcounts4875]

When you do the little things right, big things can happen.

[@franksullivan1873]

Making your bed is a metaphor for all things in life.

[@jamesblossom-y1u]

"He who makes no errors makes little else." Ben Franklin

[@scking9313]

U.S. Marine, 1976-1982. Agree 100% on the harder the times and more you embrace the situation. We used to say - we have been doing so much with so little for so long that we can do anything with practically nothing.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

Dude, not going to lie. I was crying at times during that man's speech. F#

[@blakebrown534]

They have a saying 'embrace the suck' that I've heard a number of times. Also, not sure if you were aware, 'the bullfrog' is a little trophy thing and title given to the oldest active SEAL, which McRaven was at one point. He was also the commander in charge during the Osama Bin Laden raid.

[@ocean911]

Yea, during basic training in the U.S Air Force making ur bed, keeping ur locker/clothes wardrobe, and boots up to military spec. was a daily chore. It teaches you to be detailed and consistent in the most mundane things so when it really matters one day these skills may save lives.

[@dantreadwell7421]

Absolutely. You can laugh at the absurdity of the situation you're in, or you can cry at the misery of it. I have always chosen to laugh at absurdity, its the only control of the situation you have.

[@FumikoNobuoka]

I read both "Sea Stories" and "Make Your Bed." I am still haunted by a particular story at the beginning of "Sea Stories". I really love this man. I have watched several interviews of his and though I've never served, I would have followed this man through the Gates of Hell. I am a three times 70.3 Ironman finisher and people have always looked at our training as insanity. It really gives you a mental acuity that pulls you forward. I can tell you, everything that would have detered anyone else did not affect any of us who became an Ironman. And when you looked at the people who crossed that finish line, after a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 run, you knew that ANYONE could do it IF THEY BELIEVED.

[@robrussell8870]

When I was growing up I used to say one phrase one I made up that helped me push through some difficult situations it was “ This sucks so bad I love it “ cause I knew I’d remember it

[@tastein314]

Former Army here as well. This is a great speech!

[@ryderjohnson1293]

Idk how many times I've watched people react to this...but I appreciate this near the top, if not, the best.

[@blakebrown534]

Do Review the book. The 'make your bed' one sounds like, basically, a more in-depth version of this speech. I wasn't aware he'd written any myself until you mentioned it.

[@daledavis3651]

This admiral is a patriot a man of honor,integrity he also says trump is unfit.

[@JintoLin]

I feel like we don't have enough people out there not only doing this but ones willing to listen and Admiral McRaven is another fantastic human that we need more of making the world a better place I had the pleasure to listen to another fantastic motivational speaker for 17 years in Nick Saban "Mediocre people don’t like high achievers and high achievers don’t like mediocre people." " There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you’ll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment. "

[@thecapturban]

Its not "that guy".. its every guy who has stood in his shoes.. embrace the suck.. and never.. never stop moving forward.. that is US

[@michaelskondin5908]

Marine here.. we call it mind over matter if you don't mind it don't matter

[@davidcopple8071]

When I worked as a councilor at a boys home where we mostly delt with kids who were long-term gang members and had little to no parental supervision. Or their parents had simply given up out of overwhelming exhaustion. We had to teach them how to be useful and good members of society. How to act in a way that wasn't contrary to social norms. Basically how to treat others with dignity and self respect without expecting any benefit to themselves from their good behavior. It was a lot of hard physical work. Often especially with kids fresh off the streets, we were required to physically but safely restrain any kid who were deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. We couldn't allow them to hurt or kill each other. A few actually tried both. But at one point in their transformation when we knew that they had gotten past their worst habits and bad attitudes. That's when they began to understand in earnest that we weren't there to punish them. But rather to help them succeed in life. My two favorite points that I worked to instill into each and every one of them at this point. Was how to succeed and how to deal with failures and great disappointment. First one was: Never make a permanent solution to a temporary problem. This is a point that I wish I could instill in every teenager on the planet. And then hopefully. We would have much fewer kids taking their own lives because of a temporary situation. Like bullying or failure at something. Or disappointing their parents. What ever it was. Was only temporary and life can change on a dime and you'll wake up to a whole new reality when it does and your situation is either handled or simply ends . You're still here. Second one was: Learn to embrace your mistakes and failures. Because these if you embrace them can teach you far more than even success in some cases. But understanding that our failures are our best teachers. Puts them in a whole new light. But only if you train yourself to embrace them as something positive and you are able to use them to learn from so even if you failed a second time. It won't be for the exact same mistake. And eventually you will succeed. That's not all I taught my boys but those two things were key to them being able to deal with all the struggles that they were going to experience in real life moving forward. And yes I am Former military and I've seen and understood this video and agree with all his points

[@ericpohlmeyer4116]

Youre awesome my brother! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@GordonH.Welles]

I was in Mazar e Sharif with the Royal Marines in 2004, one thing I did notice with them is they can turn any shitty situation into a cheerful one.

[@tmanknoll9702]

When i was a boy i was in scouting. At my youngest age i had a cubmaster who was retired from the army. While he had his own words, these are the same ideas he taught us. Those words gave me and my 4 brothers the perspective to push ourselves until we earned the rank of Eagle (the highest rank in scouting) and we were unaminously voted by our peers into the Order of the Arrow (scouting's honor fraternity). To this day, i have never faultered to achieve any goal from lack of will (many other reasons, sure, but never lack of will). It remains the most common advice i give and i challenge anyone yo live by it, not because you will succeed or fail, but because i have found no place it will fail you or help you grow as a person.

[@drcruelty]

This just kind of demonstrates to me what I have seen from special ops people. It's not about being the fastest, strongest, or smartest. Its mostly the absolute refusal to give up, no matter how much you want to.

[@Libyinth]

Both of his books are great!

[@puddinsub]

I'm a Navy vet here...and by no means, did I ever have to undergo this type of training but I did learn some really good life points in bootcamp. The women, at that time (1980), had to have slips to wear under our skirts and this was something extra that the women had to fold. Folding silky-feeling slips was ridiculously difficult. Women will have to work a bit harder to get things in life. The other that stood out to me was having an Instructor half an inch from your face, yelling obcenities and telling you what a piece of poop you were (I was one of those "you can't tell me what to do" teenagers). You learned to find a spot on their face to focus on to make it easier to ignore the words. I learned really quick to pick my battles wisely with that.

[@devonowens3652]

Next speech you should listen to is the "Someone else will raise your sons and daughters". Its the Best example of what most soldiers I served with felt. We don't want to do it but we will.

[@seangfoster1974]

20:06 - There is also another saying in the US military: "Embrace the suck." It means to accept that things are going to be bad and it's unavoidable, but instead of trying to resist or avoid it, just accept it... EMBRACE it... and then GET BUSY! I think it's inline with this part of the video.

[@ninjabearpress2574]

I've seen this speech before, the admiral makes a lot of great points, but the best version is just McRaven talking without music or cutaways. My favorite takeaway is get over being a sugar cookie.

[@JohnFrazee-b7v]

Amazing man and motivator. As a former Army soldier I have watched this numerous times and would follow this man anywhere. There is one thing that drives me nuts watching the speech, and please don't condemn me for this, I wish someone would have checked his lid before he went up to the podium. But when you impart this type of wisdom a slight misalignment is alright. As we used to say in one of the units I was assigned : KEITA (Kick Em In The Ass). Well done Admiral!

[@adamarens3520]

Keep truckin’ Busker Wade! Your sick beats will PREVAIL 😎👍!

[@willbiles6033]

You would enjoy the books and story about Jason Redman. He is a motivational speaker now but a retired navy seal. His entire life story through a horrific injury to a point now in life is very inspiring!

[@ACSays]

This motivational speech was actually the commencement speech at the University of Texas - Austin

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

Yes! Please read Admiral McRaven's books and tell us about them and what you thought of them! Would love to hear what you think. Thank you!

[@lockdown-kp6cv]

5:42 Top left 👀😂

[@Scrumpo]

saw the same shit lmao

[@watchthe1369]

McRaven was Chairman- Joint Chiefs- SOFCOM. Special Operations Forces.

[@damionrarig4299]

I'm pretty sure I sold a T.V. to this guy in Brentwood TN a few years back. He was so affronted when he asked for a military discount and I told him that we didn't offer that as a matter of course. I would have called the manager in if he hadn't been such a tool about it.

[@shannonp1656]

I have listened to Admiral McRaven's speech several times, and your reaction twice now. Here is another quote that fits with this perfectly, A documentary about Larry Bell of Bell Aircraft has this, so I assume it came from Mr. Bell. Paraphrased because I can't find the screen cap: Show me a man who can't be bothered to do little things and I will show you a man who can't be trusted to do important things.