ZestyLemon oh I’m not dumb, I just find everything more motivating when I use that wording. Just yesterday I CRUSHED cleaning the dishes. Today I am buying new tableware
Yeah. My AP Euro teacher puts all our homework and stuff out like 2 weeks before so I just sit down and work for hours until it's done, after that it's studying and application of knowledge.
Because he has a positive mindset. Many people think they are positive, but they are actually just needy; people confuse neediness with positivity. If you have an ACTUAL positive mindset then you will naturally be motivated because all you will see is opportunity everywhere.
Jocko... After watching this, I implemented it. For the first time in my life, I crushed school. I got expelled from high school for low grades/poor attendance/fighting. Now, taking 18 credits of upper level courses at my new school, I just blew my first semester out of the water with a 4.0. Straight As. I don’t remember ever having one A before. I did this ON TOP OF demobilizing from our deployment during the first month. I did this ON TOP OF volunteering with youth on active orders with 13 hour days for 2 weeks. I did this ON TOP OF staying in shape to prepare for Marine OCS. I glued my butt to my chair, got online, and didn’t leave until my crap was done. 15 hours a day. 7 days a week. All I could think of was the word “Discipline.” It’s the real deal. My confidence is busting through my skin. I will graduate Summa Cum Laude next year. Thank you. “I’m here to win.” *****Edit***** Now, 2.5 semesters after the last post, I’m still at a 4.0. Nothing but A’s. I’m on the Dean’s List and will graduate top of my class in Terrorism Studies/Counterterrorism. 2.5 semesters to go baby.
1. 1:32 Do everything. Do all the reading, all the assignments. Let that be your job. 2. 2:49 Game Mentality = you will win. Gaining knowledge, better version of yourself. 3. 3:35 Time management. 4. 4:49 Be constant. Make notes (High-light). And use them as flashcards. 5. 5:30 Ask questions. Don't be afraid. 6. 7:55 Be ready for everything. Get into character. 7. 8:30 Pull every piece of knowledge from the teachers. Don't be offensive. 8. 9:00 Build relationships. Personally I think the most important is to be organized (time management). There is time for everything. Don't fool around. When you study, then study. When you workout, then workout. When you rest, then rest. Edit: Time management 1. Get accountability with someone. Get a friend to do the things with you. You can find ways to do it even if there is distance and can't see each other. 2. Find more time by waking up early. How to wake up early: go to sleep early. Make your room as dark as possible, and go to sleep with intention. Make a list of the things you need to do the next day. And before going to sleep go with the intention to wake up the second your alarm clock goes off. The intention Jocko wakes up early: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dytkGtCK2Ks.html Other ways to wake up early: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NCbiuP2CAqk.html Some people have "highlighted" that highlighting (pun-intended) is actually a pretty terrible way to learn. That is actually true if highlighting is used in and of itself because it is a passive way of learning. But if you use highlighting as Jocko says, to extract the important info without rereading everything then you can use that in flashcards which is the best way to learn because it is active and uses spaced repetition and active recall. If you want to learn more about that then check this link out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ukLnPbIffxE.html
I found The 7 Habits book to be decent. It was a little long winded. I found Jocko's leadership book to be a little more engaging and to the point. I suppose both are decent approaches.
GOOD sleep is critical. Insomnia dogged my academic career, especially since I was unaware it was a problem until towards the end. I was in a perpetual fog. Treating my insomnia made a huge impact. Had I identified and solved the issue, I would have had an easy ride or could have gone to a more advanced program.
@@Gfors85 Doesn't exactly work that way, Jockos not saying this with his military experience, and as Jonny Kim says, you cant just grind through it like you do in military training or combat🤷♂️
Self discipline. AND THAT is why an extremely large number of kids SHOULD NOT go to school right away. Work 2-5 years. Do something of value. Then, after having matured, made money, learned about life, go to college. Now this is not for everyone. Some kids are ready right away. Good bless them. But Jocko was 27. He was a much more mature adult.
33 y/o, fulltime single father of two. Work fulltime firefighter/paramedic, 70 plus hours a week. Current fulltime college student.... GETTING AFTER IT!!!!
Took a major blow to GPA the last two semesters, largely due to failure and apathy. Thanks Jocko for helping to remind me of my overall purpose, which is to dominate school at the moment
Same as me, my grades aren't bad but it's still not the best, two of my semesters didn't do well so now I really have to grind now... I NEED to do well
- 5 months later reply to my comment I fuckking failed both semesters because of the language barrier (i had to move to a better country even while not knowing their native language) and the second semester because of online classes. Thank you for the likes
My advice for how to crush college is be ahead. Read ahead in everything. And test yourself. Flash cards are great, but there are a lot of other ways as well. To learn something, you have to test yourself. Also, take advantage of office hours, whether of the TA or the teacher. These can be incredibly helpful. Like, sometimes they will tell you how to get an A. And yes, don't forget about the politics. Dress like the students who get along well with the teachers and act like them, without being too obviously fake. Try to adopt their mentality, without being fake, is what I am trying to say.
In math and physics DO NOT RELY ON MEMORIZATION. Know where every equation comes from and practice like you are learning how to play a musical instrument in preparation for the concert hall. Also, do not dismiss classes that do not interest you at first as just a game. You do not know where and when the likes of Kant's categorical imperative which seems so arcane and irrelevant will change your life. If you have to take an art or literature class you do not have to agree with what an author says, but disagreeing or even finding fault with it is how you learn how to think. You are not in college to be indoctrinated in what to think you are there to learn how to think. Still, I wish I had people with your attitude in my math classes because you make me as envious of your professors as a eunuch in a nudist park.
so incredibly true Robert. I struggle through math in returning to college as an older adult. I feared I was possibly too old to learn math, as it did not work the first time when I was younger. The benefit IS being older. And making it happen by finding a way. Constantly adjusting and tweaking and working to find the game plan that is going to get me, not to memorize like you said (I can't any way, my memory seems shot at this point LOL) but to know it, like a instrument like u said. I see it like a new language.
Robert Vincelette I think a quiet implication of what he is saying is that, often, you are what you pretend to be. Pretending to be interested in the course can make you interested in the course.
It is all in looking at the4 problem and asking "What do I need to complete the final step of solving this?" You do not get the instant gratification of it being immediately in the problem, but within the problem you look for where you can get the pieces of the puzzle that you finally assemble into the solution. This comes with practice.
A lot of truth here. I was a horrible student, until I got to college, then I decided to get after it. The single biggest thing I learned, that is touched on in this video, is time management. If you get time management down, college is a total cake walk.
@@rye-bread5236 Have a set plan. If you have hobbies that you practice/train for, do hw and study first, then do those things. Have a consistent time that you get up in the morning to start the day. It doesn't have to be an insanely early time like 4:00 am, but consistency is key. Also, have an endgame in mind. Knowing the real reason why you're trying to effectively manage your time (stepping stone to a dream job, etc.) provides excellent motivation and helps you hold yourself accountable.
I'm a 19 year old first year of college, received a 2.29 for my first semester, 3.9 second semester. If I hadn't gotten all As I would have lost my scholarship and probably left altogether. It's never too late to turn your shit around.
Well than stop being a bitch and grind You’re not only disappointing yourself but also your family so STFU and grind. Enlist in the military if you have to get that hardcore discipline
As a veteran who went to college and crushed it, I've never heard anyone explain my personal approach so dead on. I treated every test like it was a fight, I worked my ass off and studied and even listened to workout music right before it. Thanks Jocko for being the voice and motivation many of us have lost over time.
Now I work 60hrs a week, at 45 years old and just started college full time. So many young people have the attitude you express here and goof around, and I'm the fool? No, I'm in this to win this (game).
guess what, it took you 45years to comprehend that, let these youngsters goof around. There is nothing more retarded then old farts looking down on the young generation, just because their midlife crisis kicked in and now they are finally motivated to do something in life. (not saying that u are one of these people, just a little hint)
From enlisted, to single Mom, to graduating with BS Science, to MEDICAL SCHOOL. Hard transitions? Yes. No excuses. Doing better now in my 30's as a vet and Mom than I did at 18 single with no worries. Wish I had this mentality 15 years ago, would have been awesome...but can't turn back now! GOOOD as always Sir!
Sara Dinnell Great Job Sara, very motivating. keep up the great work, you are like a superwoman! Good to remember people like you whenever I feel sorry for myself.
I am doing English just like Jocko, and his last point is so true lol. There's some classes that I can't wait to start because they're so informative and rewarding, and others that I groan in (these are usually ones relating to journalism/political theory). I do even better in the ones I don't like because I want to know I can excel at things I don't enjoy.
Marine Iraq Vet, in grad school, having a real hard time keeping up with these younger kids. Had my first major slip up this past quarter that may delay my graduation date. Hard seeing a positive from it. Just here seeking motivation to keep hooking and jabbing.
Hey man I hope all is well. I'm 29 going on 30, been in and out throughout the years. I told myself that once I cross that line when i get my degree. The only date that matters, is the date I recieve my degree.
How to do well at school: Step 4: Psychological Warfare Step 5: Challenge your teacher Step 6: Manipulation Also; the way he talks about obtaining knowledge sounds like he’s talking about tearing meat off the bone.
''A couple things about college and the actual tactics, techniques and procedures to dominate....'' Those should be the first words out of every profs mouth on day 1 of any program.
Unlike most veterans in college, they understand students are there for their own benefit, not to bitch about other students just to make themselves feel better.
All throughout high school, I had C's, D's, and F's. I failed three classes. I graduated by the seam of my pants. BUT, I got a 21 on my ACT, so I got into a university anyways. The problem I had in high school was I just didn't care. I wasn't motivated. But when you get in college, it's all on you. You're by yourself in a new environment with a tremendous amount of freedom. My main motivating factor in college is the fact that my mom is paying for it by herself. She relies on me to pass, otherwise she's paying thousands of dollars for nothing. Now I'm fucking CRUSHING it. I have A's and B's in all of my classes and I'm in the honor society. It's fucking simple man, ALL YOU GOTTA DO is pay attention in class, take bad ass notes, do all of your homework and assignments, read the syllabus, study, and don't procrastinate. That's it. I promise you, it feels 1000x better knowing you have all of your shit done. If you do all of that, you're guaranteed to be successful.
I wish I got this advice when I got out in 1989. I was a nuclear mechanical operator on board fast attack submarines under Reagan. I blew off anything else because I crushed Naval Nuclear Power School and Prototype. Every course I saw as inferior to my attention. I was so wrong and it took so long to recover.
Seeing this video six years ago when it came out, and reading "How to Become a Straight-A Student" were the key factors in getting me a 3.9 GPA for my bachelors in biological sciences. Thank you Jocko and thank you Cal Newport
In 2007, I went from a full year of combat operations in Ramadi ending in February, ETSing in June, and starting classes in college in September. It was very, very difficult. I graduated with my bachelors 5 years later. Good luck to those embarking on this task, crush it.
Jocko's like the older brother you LOOK up to. Would love for him to teach me a few things, hell he could even help me with my ADHD. I know he could. The short time i was in the Navy, it helped me to a large degree.
I like how he says “beat these people”, referring to himself as a military guy and academics as the “other” Academics view eachother the same way, this place is cutthroat as hell if you’re at the top tier of the game
What about how to crush college debt? Ooh, nobody wants to mention that. Pro tip: Take a major that will lead to a profession that pays you well, or your degree will be useless.
Mostly Accurate Reviews obviously don’t go into gender studies, but if you’re passionate about anything you can be successful. going into a major that leads to a profession that makes you money even tho you hate it is a recipe for a miserable life
Total cost per year at my college 30K. My debt for this year 8K. FASFA Scholarships Grants Work study (2 years prior of community college where I got a much cheaper associates for free. 2 year free tuition bc of 150 hours of community service) has drastically helped me. With none of that I'd be looking at 5 years of expensive college (around 100K debt total) Where as now I'll leave with 30k
Watched this before my fall semester this year after I was just a little above average student in Highschool, I had about a 3.4 cumulative GPA and never received a 4.0. This past semester I went in with the attitude jocko talks about throughout this video and I legitimately tried in every assignment my teachers gave me. In the end I received a 4.0 for my first time ever and it was in my first semester of college. Shoutout jocko, thank you man.
As a college student graduating this Friday with a 3.9 GPA...this video is spot on. Looking back I had implemented the bulk to these tips/tricks...Follow these steps and there is no chance of getting a grade lower than a A. Most important thing to me was what Jocko mentioned about making the Professor think that their subject was the most important. As a business student I had no interest in poerty but I made it seem that I wanted to be the next Allan Poe. It also helps reduce any fallout from being too political..or challenging (I learned the hard way) At times its best to keep shut and write that paper agreeing with the Prof stance. At the end of the day you are there for that A that is all.
Bull Investor I would never submit or "agree" with a professor just for the sake of agreeing. Because that way you'll be writing junk. On the other hand if you write a paper with a different perspective from the professor, and you actually believe in your work I guarantee you, you'll have a better paper with a better grade.
I used most of the techniques you mentioned. In addition, I would record the lecture (while taking hand written notes) then that evening I would replay the tape (I'm dating myself because this was pre-digital recorders) while transcribing my notes onto the computer. I would end up with excellent notes and have listened to the lecture twice, this made for excellent learning.
hey bud...how did you manage to record the record the lectures with the teacher standing that far away and with all that noise in class? Plus did they tell you you shouldn't record? Hope you do well and answer my question! Cheers!!
The biggest mistake I see my peers do is they don’t answer instructors when they ask questions to the class. Participation makes a whole grade difference. If you are sitting at a B but you are active everyday in class. Your instructor will notice and most likely give you the nudge to get an A. I am a 4.0 student. I’m not smart, I just work hard. Like Jocko said, college is a game. Really, life is a game. The choices you need to make are right in front of you to be successful.
After a tough and unstable year, I decided to drop out of college in february. I felt weak and I wasn’t able to put the effort in that was needed. For the past 6 month, I had the feeling that I was standing still, while in the meantime my high school friends were passing their exams and slowly moving away from me. Now, after reading David Goggins’ book; can’t hurt me and listening to this speech by Jocko, I am the most motivated I’ve ever been. Crushing. Crushing is what I am going to do the upcoming years. I attended to an other study, international studies, and I look forward to put in the maximum work.
I’m so glad I found this when I did. I leave for college for the first time in a couple of days and this just gave me the motivation and the FIRE to crush all my classes. Thank you so much for your knowledge and wisdom Jocko. I’ll be sure to do right it and to do right by me.
This is great. Too many vets go into college thinking they’re superior to traditional students in every way possible. Socialize with other students, have an open mind. There’s a lot we can learn from them too. Shit I’m ten times the social person I was before I went to college and your sociability and ability to form strong relations gets you far in life
2:02 - On a deeper philosophy, learn to become better 4:18 - Get ahead of the curve as early as possible 5:32 - Ask questions 6:32 - Ask questions as soon as the understanding train goes off 7:58 - Line up your pencil/pens
My advice, pay attention in class. So many people in my classes were on their phones or just zoned out during class. If you treat class like a personal conversation between the professor and you, you'll do so much better in the course. It worked for me at least. Everytime I tell people this they act like an a douche though lol It is just true though, people think they are paying attention but they are just focused on writing or note taking or just thinking about anything else.
@6:13 to be fair, there are a lot professors who refuse to answer questions during class time and hit you with “if you have questions come to office hours” and ignore your raised hand
College and/or University always matters because for achieving a degree which you need to choose to be an important person to be a graduate which you need to embrace the suck of reality and Crush College!!!!!! Jocko Willink crushed it⚔️⚖️⚓️⚓️⚓️🔱🔱🔱⚜️⚜️⚜️.
I just started my masters and I’ve already established myself as the one that asks the most questions. Totally taking the rest of your advice throughout the program. 😂
I simply love your mindset, your approach to every single part of life! I'm trying to implement some of your advices and step up from being silly depressed piece of human being! And I'm gonna tell you, so far so good! You're literally life changer for me Keep up with great work! Greetings from Poland!
Jocko, who God to tell us Marines/6 we don't serve together, our creed: How to be silent in combat, get something or someone to watch and listen to my commands to fight and protect the bubble around us, so we serve God and carry our Cross from God's Mercy before we fight in combat and win, Marines/6 creed..
Just think, your nation requires our soldiers to be the strongest in discipline, physique, and intellect. You need more squads that holds each other accountable for their school schedule. This country also needs more happy families raising happy and grateful people. The war isn't over when you get home. Just a different mission. Some free words. I'm not qualified to talk. Just bored.
Jocko has an English degree...of course he thinks it's easy to just 'Crush College!'...it's easy to 'crush college' when you get a degree in shit that has complete subjective grading lol.. to me it's like an art major telling a math/science major how easy college is.... 'yeah bro you don't even have to learn the facts you can just make shit up the teacher likes and you'll get an A.. I actually have to learn the material"
I discovered you the other week, you have motivated me to start my own journey of success, I'm 19 and currently working to save up to pay for university to get the degrees needed to join the navy, while at the same time running every day so I can pass the physical and sharpening my numeracy and literacy skills so I can pass the written test. Just by choosing to initiate the mindsets you express in your podcasts I've seen a dramatic change in my attitude day to day, my attentiveness and my interactions with other humans, thank you.
Just to check in, I know no one really cares but I'll write this anyway for my own assurance. I didn't end up joining the navy but I am super close to signing my contract with the British RAF. I pass the aptitude test, passed my selection interview, passed my medical exam and about a week ago I passed my pre-joining fitness test, so after 7 months of hard work, it's finally starting to pay off and I'll be sent to Halton to do my pre recruit training. Life looking up now. Get after it people! Nothing is impossible!
The only reason you think the alphabet starts with an 'A' and ends in a 'Z' because that's what you were programed to think!!! But when we start from scratch it is an opportunity to be more creative to be more in-control of our own programming
He doesn't go to in detail and answers the question with general answers. It begs to ask "he can talk the talk, but can he walk the walk". He's not wrong, depending on your major understand the minimum number of hours you must spend per week. Sacrifices will be made, its all time management. Im a sophomore studying for a BA in mechanical engineering. My personal minimum is 14 hours per week, and I have 2 jobs. You can have a life, video games have to go, girlfriend has to be in stand by mode or leave, and don't miss a day of class.
This is how I crushed college as a veteran (BA: 3.5, MA: 3.9 and enroute to beginning a funded Phd), treat it as a year round job. A. The summer is for preparing for the following year. Read for fun and sign up for classes which track with your reading. Stack the deck in your favor. Are you interested in Vietnam...read books on Vietnam...and sign up for a class on Vietnam. Got a thesis course in the fall? Start your research in the summer. B. *Go to every class* Class is formation...you better not miss it. Its no small thing. Distinguish yourself against those lesser mammals called classmates and it'll payoff when the prof determines a participation grade. C. Participate in every course, and don't be afraid to go against the grain. Most people are sheep and are terrified of taking a position opposite of the herd or the professor. Use that courage you once had fighting terrorists to prepare your arguments for intellectual battle.
Really solid advice. If you do these things and put in the time you'll get good results. One of the best attitudes I got for studying was: treat university as your full-time job. If you're not putting in 35-40 hours/ week studying you're not taking it seriously BECAUSE that's what you're giving up to be there: the chance to have a full-time job now.
Ok this video is straight to the point and very refreshing a lot of the thing you talked about are 100% percent true and guest what i am one of the "kids", and i admit that i fucking failed in this semester for fall 2016 it is hard to admit because of what you said about the ego that everyone has. The thing is that i didn't not care enough in this semester and flop because i got lazy and didn't have the time management that i need it. I realize that i do not have the self disciple to care and accomplish my goal. I had enough time to complete my work and opportunities to improve my self and i didn't. Now my advantage that i had with my financial aid is out of the window. It is smash to pieces and i want to change and seriously considering to join the military. I need time to think about this because enlisting is a huge commitment and I want to give my all. I first watch you Jocko in a video about self defense and later i watch the joe rogan podcast that you where in and i became i fan and now i just finish listening to your first podcast in Itunes and reflecting in what im going to do in my life.
Just started my final semester for my undergrad last week and this is exactly what I needed to hear. Wish I heard this back in 2012 when I first got home and jump straight into five courses.
