Six Rules For Men

[@xpmedia8660]

This is such a wonderful video. Judo was a hard wake up call. I was abused growing up, thrown out of my moms house at 18, dropped out of college to party, drink and do drugs. A girlfriend broke up with me calling me a worthless deadbeat. But she was right. I was doing nothing with myself, going nowhere. When I got into Judo, it showed me that the world will beat you down, but you can be among the few to fight back. At their encouragement I went back to school for my engineering degree, I got a place to stay, job, my drivers license. I remember the day my ex called me those things and Judo set the map for me to never lay on my back again.

[@joseph5166]

Did jiu jitsu teach you that even when you are on your back you’re far from defenseless? Lol

[@ram_bam]

It's really incredible how those most hurtful to us end up helping us the most. I know what she said was hurtful, but look how much it changed your life. You should thank her if you ever see her again.

[@xpmedia8660]

@@ram_bam I did actually. I saw her just a few days ago. She's interested in having me back...Though I have a new girlfriend so, that's outta the question 😂😂

[@xpmedia8660]

@@joseph5166 I don't like being on my back as someone who's smaller and weighs less that partners

[@ram_bam]

@@xpmedia8660 Awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@smellyodorousstank5704]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. 1:36 - Get fit and healthy 6:12 - Learn to fight 9:15 - Become interesting 13:51 - Seek truth 16:18 - Fix your bullshit 21:17 - Find your mission

[@CDABXXX]

Thank you. I hate when KZbinrs don't show you their outlines like this because they want to force you to watch their whole video for views and money.

[@JanKowalski-pe9lo]

Youre so funny... I bet you read only last 10 pages of books amd watch only last 10mins of movies. This makes sense lol.

[@spanglishonly6509]

# 2 is 100 percent bulllsshhyyttt!! Rolling on the floor in gay submission style doesn't do shyt. Fighting doesn't do shyt for you. I know . I fight! Fk no lying ass old man

[@DmacJitsu]

@@CDABXXX or maybe they want you to watch their video that they spent hours making lol

[@CDABXXX]

@@DmacJitsu yup all bout the money. they spend hours making unnecessarily long videos for that revenue

[@bradtedeschi4901]

This is the first time I’ve ever commented on a KZbin video. I just started my journey and Jujitsu two months ago at 70 years old. I already have Fuji mats occupying my living room, and am affiliated with the Gracie University out of Torrance. I cannot express how deeply moved. I was listening to this video. It’s hard for me to talk to dictate right now because of the tears in my eyes. Let me share that this was the most motivational presentation/speech I’ve ever heard in my life. I have a college degree from Berkeley, in philosophy, and have heard countless motivational speeches. I’m very successful and passionate about Health, weightlifting, bicycling, and now Jujitsu. But the depth and breath of every aspect of life that you touched as clarified several areas of my life that need to be changed. And these changes will be made. Currently, I am happy and healthy, but certain areas of my past have held me back from achieving moving forward with self actualization to my highest self. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and may you continue your journey for the longest and happiest of lives. Brad Tedeschi, Irvine California

[@TheArtofSkill]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing that, Brad. I'm touched. I applaud your desire to continue improving yourself. BJJ is tough at any age. Starting at 70 is impressive. I'm just down the street in San Diego so it would be fun to share the mat with you one of these days. Good luck to you.

[@onebridge7231]

I’ve been hesitant starting at 51 even though I think I found a good beginner gym for BJJ near me. It seems very new and focuses only on Gi and No-Gi BJJ. I’m motivated that going will be good for me and you starting at 70 has given me more confidence to try it. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@78logistics]

Lost 100+ lbs, stopped swilling beer in 2019. Started BJJ 23 months ago. Still working on fixing my BS.

[@TheArtofSkill]

Good on you, brother. Keep it up.

[@debronj624]

Thank you so much for sharing this! This is fatherly advice that many of us men were never given.

[@theodorepayne9663]

This is a phenomenal message. I look forward to internalizing these concepts immediately. Thank you sincerely! 🙏🏻👏

[@TheDannyAssault]

“I came from a horrifically abusive household, and now I’m emotionally healthy” You just gave me hope. Thank you. Subscribed. Glad I found you

[@onebridge7231]

I’ve been in many fights over my 51 years but never trained. My ability to take pain and get violent quickly usually had me come out on top but that aggression and constant battle mentality has harmed me mentally, my career, my personal life. I have become negative to the point of bitterness. I had to end a 12 year relationship a few days ago with a woman who I love dearly because she (41) finally admitted she’s turned off by my mental deterioration over the years and constant bitterness as my career failed at work. She’s 💯 correct. It ripped me to my core to have her tell me this. I’ve immediately decided to no longer be that person or live like that anymore. I think I found a good BJJ studio near me but my age has me hesitant as I’m not sure how to live a more positive life from a sense of love and friendship. I hope BJJ will help with this as I’ve always been interested in it from a friend of mine who participated. He said since I’m a Vet and played rugby the community will be a good place for me and that the physical activity will humble me quickly and reframe my thoughts. I hope he’s correct.

[@algierssolja]

Did you go?

[@yourguitarpal]

Now I understand why you have what looks like a sennheiser 416! Great, thanks!

[@travisjones1481]

I love your content Rick, and I believe you to be a good hearted, honest person. This video missed some nuance and details I think. While it’s much better than say Jordan Peterson, still think it could use some tweaking.

[@jiaconis99]

More than excellent - what a great video!

[@chrisisherwood2209]

Thanks

[@robcubed9557]

3:04: "Strong people are harder to kill" - Sir, are you referring to Mark Rippetoe?

[@quickregisterseo]

Terrific video thank you

[@ernst501]

Thank you for your guidance.

[@JerseyDevil_RF]

Thank you teacher.

[@LessonsinLive]

Amazing information! Thank you for sharing!

[@peterbulley9391]

Hey brother. Thank you for the video. been doing MMA training for a few weeks now but I've realised I've still got a lot of work to do in order to get myself where I want to be. I think a lot of us become too comfortable being unhappy with ourselves rather than looking for a way to improve our situation. While watching this video, I set time limits on my phone use so I can only actually open apps outside of specified time limits. I also used to love reading and realised I haven't in a long time. I think I forgot about the impact it used to have on me. This video really reminded me that I have the time and the blessing to be able to become who I want to be. Thank you

[@victorngo8749]

Hey Peter, how's your journey coming along?

[@me9497]

This is a seriously good video that so many men need to see. I couldn’t agree more.

[@Man_in_a_Van]

I started jiu jitsu in late may and have been making small changes as often as I can. I weighed 247 when I started. Now I'm down to 213! So stoked but I'm not stopping here. Jiu jitsu is amazing and has changed my life in such a short time. I am head over heals in love with this art. Its gives me drive to better myself and a passion in my life I dont think I have ever had.

[@spaceace41]

Started when I weighed 245-250. I'm down to 202. I feel so much better.

[@xxxxxanonym]

Amazing! Keep going!

[@fredpoulin736]

Love your vlogs. I totally agree with what you said . I started bjj and the real change came because it made me realise all that had to change around. I stopped drinking, eating junk, became intersted in things i never would have thought i would do, read, do yoga , meditation, stoic philosophy. Since i did that, i feel better than i ve never felt. Keep your vids comin i just dig them! Cheers from Quebec Canada

[@raymondchatwin]

It's good to see that there are still some of us who strive to be the best we can be. I'm still young and naive, so I have a lot yo learn, and a long road ahead. I am so thankful for people like you who give out good solid advice that I can learn from. Thanks for putting so much effort and passion into the videos.. Cheers brother. 🍻 🤜🤛

[@chrisomara9592]

Excellently put, Rick. I have always struggled with the idea that I'm not interesting enough, but your advice to become "interested" really clicked for me. Appreciate your videos, keep up the good work.

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

Strive to become the best version of yourself brother...dont let anything stop you...least of all another person.👍

[@chrisakins692]

As a Psychologist I find this interesting. Lots of good stuff here. The trick is the "how" not just the "what," though. Great video!

[@johnvogh5445]

Great video. If I could get a lot of my thoughts into worlds this is what the majority of them would be. Thanks for creating this video.

[@paulkopy3766]

Thank you Rick....I truly appreciate the effort you put into your videos in general, but this one in particular is not just impactful, but also incredibly well timed for me personally... Keep up the great work, your message is being heard, and I look forward to hopefully being able to train at your academy in the not so distant future...

[@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573]

Thank you for sharing your vision. This is true on what you’re saying and doing things. Life is very short, don’t loose it overnight. Semper Fi R.

[@johnc2480]

Brilliant work Mr. Ellis. Hearing this is exactly what I needed at the moment. Thank you.

[@bmenchavez]

**Six Rules For Every Person** Watched it twice, tbf, I'd value the same qualities in a woman too 👍🏽

[@gh3444]

Rick I love these videos. They are so valuable. Keep following your path.

[@daniellanders5794]

Brilliant and thoughtful as always

[@kyRRrider]

I'm doing most of this, but this video helps to keep me motivated and inspired. Great video, thanks!

[@GynJitsuRonin]

@13:25 Dos Equis marketing team heads just exploded.

[@kxe7934]

Thanks Rick. I think that you must be getting close to being like Andy.

[@performxl]

I really like your Authenticity, and your obvious intelligence. I think that embedded in 4 and 5 is the concept of living with INTEGRITY. keeping and honoring one’s word, facing the world with courage.

[@kylestewart8176]

Criminally underrated Chanel

[@Jryu7141]

Love your contents brother.. or Mr. Rick. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Hope you keep inspiring people with your positive message and joyful conversation.

[@CarlosGomz70]

Thanks for this. Greetings from Spain

[@dondasher58]

This popped up in my feed today and what a refreshing surprise. I have strived for this change in my life for many years now. I realized one day that my life seemed to be driven by what I wanted others to think about me, both men and women. I think that’s a mans weakness that many of us suffer from. You can be respectful and a descent human but some people are toxic and you have to learn to let those people go. I decided to change my life and 20 years later I am still living this way of life. I have good and bad times because I’m human and I don’t beat myself up. You have to learn to forgive yourself. Martial arts has really leveled out my “hot button” that’s for sure. I also take my time to really listen to others which is an art in itself that is lost on many people these days. Plus I have learned to forgive others and I don’t stress over many things I use to get upset over. Is that from martial arts alone? No but when you put good goals in your life and strive to get there a change happens and yes it shows. It happens physically, emotionally and mentally. Excellent video Sir👍

[@andredickson7665]

Beautiful insight. Thank you.

[@steve00789]

Bravo 👏🏻 Rick I never leave comments, But I need to compliment you. I love your work the videos a well made and interesting.

[@mpass77]

I really enjoy your channel. A good teacher is also a good learner, and you've proven that in all your videos. Thank you, good sir!

[@konstantinusstoyanov9749]

Eliminating internal crap is soo important, I am working on it, great content

[@mikeagliata8519]

Love love love this video. Thanks!!

[@Slamminbassplayer]

Love the fact that you call out being interesting. Have you ever noticed that the guy at work who takes his PTO and travels to interesting places and what that guy’s professional trajectory looks like? He/they always seem to be on the fast track - even more so than the one who stays home and does nothing but work. People want to work with folks that are interesting. Be interesting by doing interesting things. And be able talk about those casually. You’re welcome!

[@0hopscotch0]

Thanks bro for this video. I stumbled on it. But I needed to hear the message.

[@raulaleman2277]

Awesome brother! Only thing I would add is something along the line of: is okay to seek help, you will accomplish more and go further with others than if you do it along. What I'm referring to is Interdependence.

[@Tacticalteabag]

Great information. It took a long time for me to realize some of these things. It's all so good. Thank you brother.

[@SueZQue83]

I love to read, I read in my spare time. So I got that going for me

[@crankinozzer]

Thanks! I needed to hear that! I believe I forgot or dropped parts of myself along the way and became quite limited.... Very eye opening!

[@markdilworth3791]

Great stuff … I personally would a spiritual component that involves gratitude…again thanks you for a very worthwhile listen. My best!

[@炼斌实记KungFuForgedtoFigh]

bam! this is insightful! its like a protein shake to my mind!

[@murderyogafin]

Nothing else to say but Thank you. This made me thinking about the bigger picture in my life.

[@surfb4work1]

Another excellent video. All your videos are good whether they have BJJ or not in them. All motivating and inspiring. For those who put a thumbs down, obviously you're not seeking the truth.

[@CoachSteveJandS]

I love this Rick I came for the Jiu-Jitsu I stayed for the life coaching 🎉❤

[@Cwaytons]

Thank you! This spoke to me in a time I needed it.

[@geraldkoppe]

Great video with very important advice every man needs to hear and incorporate into his life. I can imagine how difficult it was to limit this to 6 rules. "Magna est veritas et praevalet"...

[@ivanivan5511]

Thanks sir, it was awesome. Greetings from Argentina!!!

[@Kev80ification]

Great work Rick!!!! 👏

[@Rolling_panda84]

Good stuff! Keep it coming!

[@letsgosean]

Great video, Sir! Thank you!

[@Ledfists]

Awesome video, and completely honest & true. More like this…. 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@GaryArgoyle]

Brilliant and inspirational. Thank you

[@JamesBond-td7li]

Good job , Rick !

[@Ki5PGL]

You, sir, are high in "The Most Interesting Man in the World" rankings.

[@chrishatch2158]

Well rounded life philosophy. Wish I had been exposed to this mind set 50 years ago.

[@DaveyTan83]

Love this video! I needed this! Thank you!

[@marksmit4134]

Thanks for the video !

[@Tacticalnine]

Wow! Pure wisdom! Thank you!

[@The_Paddle_Smith]

Wow, that was more than Jujitsu! That was life!

[@seabeebillm]

Pure gold Professor…going to start setting reading goals again!!

[@JuanGonzalez-0308]

Great video

[@scarroll451]

You rock, dude. Thanks!

[@ludoka58leo]

Thank you, Rick...

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

Rick you are a man and brother after my own heart...blessings to you always😉👍

[@thekilanism5734]

Great content you are the man master

[@iscout61kenney10]

you continue to surprise and shine, rick. what you say has been desperately in need of being said, and you did it beautifully. thank you for so many things you give to my life. hope to meet you some some day. for now, living in japan puts me a little out of range of you. take care. james

[@cucdeceas]

Thank you, sensei!

[@jpm7596]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@ethanlichtblau5951]

Solid intriguing video. A few comments. Why are these rules only for men? I see them applying equally to women. Why no mention of the importance of nurturing relationships? I see that as being key to a successful adult life. Thanks again.

[@TheArtofSkill]

Rule 6 is way more important for men. Women derive their identity primary from relationships. Men, from their passions. Nurturing is impossible if you're broken. Fix yourself first.

[@ethanlichtblau5951]

I think we have a healthy disagreement on those points. We’re all ‘’broken’’ to some extent, so if we’re waiting to fix ourselves before entering into and growing through the development of healthy loving relationships we’re going to all live lonely lives. Anyway, really appreciate your response. Keep up the thoughtful videos. SYOTM

[@Jaclyn531246]

These are great tips and so true, I can confirm fitness and muscles definitely make a man instantly more appealing :) honestly these points really helped me as a woman too, especially your point about finding your passion. You are a great motivational speaker and I love your content!

[@OGFITNESS]

Wow! That was surprisingly amazing. Osu!🙏🙇‍♂️🥋

[@badgoat666]

Fantastic advice 🔥

[@RogerKnowsTech]

Excellent video!

[@JB-qj1mq]

This man is a Legend

[@wcrx2000]

This is amazing

[@dungeonquesting8075]

Thanks for this.

[@adventuresinbudgetoffroad9165]

I need your shirt!

[@MonacoRocha]

Your Videos Are GREAT !!!!!!!

[@zomer6936]

Thank you Rick.

[@Semmn]

Thank you 🙏

[@warrenwright9532]

Oss. Love it. Now where can I get that shirt Professor?

[@TheArtofSkill]

Amazon! Search for Jiu Jitsu baseball shirt.

[@CharlesAlexanderJr]

@5:51 That hurt.

[@areitomusic]

LOL... Dos Equis - XX, commercial.

[@rayciannello2268]

Funny how BJJ can be such a great jumping off point to all 6 rules

[@sana-cm7oc]

Learn to fight. Women want a man that can protect them. Beauty and the Beast is the hero's journey for women.

[@andrewsilverstein6186]

Very good

[@mp9810]

A little preachy, but still a good video. Comes across as if you have all the answers, be interested to hear what you think qualifies you for that. But there is some very useful advice.

[@AudreyandmeAu]

This is all excellent

[@jonsarkissian1788]

What’s everyone’s “must read” book(s)? Looking for some new recommendations

[@me9497]

Chimpanzee politics by Franz de Wal. If you want to understand the human social landscape (work, politics, social hierarchy, confidence, etc) check this super readable book out. Worlds leading animal behavioralist explains a chimp troop’s behavior and social interactions - the chimp info will blow your mind, but even better is the obviousness that we are apes in so much of what we do. Better than any psychology book at explaining humans. Must read!!!

[@f91256]

Ive read robb wolfs book he mentions here (if you havent you should), jordan petersons 12 steps and he just came out with another one I havent read yet. One of my all time favorites is buddhas brain. Im not a buddhist but it breaks brain function/emotions down into very simple terms. Great question by the way. looking forward to everyones responses.

[@jgpenate]

If you want to understand the Economy and Politics : “Basic Economics” by Thomas Sowell. If you want to understand nutrition “How not to die” by dr. Greger. If you want to be the hero of your own story read “The Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand.