This is hands-down one of the best shows I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to

This guy is a grade A story teller. Could listen to him all day.

For every person who insists that the system is broken, that you can never really achieve anything, there is someone like this man who proves them wrong. Jose represents everyone, no matter where they start out from making their way in life, and finding their happiness in it. Only from humble beginnings can one reach true greatness, and he proves it to be true.

Awesome show Jocko. I am proud to say that I know Jose. I worked with him at Lawrence Livermore Lab. Witnessed much of what he speaks about including his astronaut application process. As disappointing as it was when he left the lab for Houston it was even more exciting when he was selected. And of course his launch. Awesome life story. Awesome human being and awesome guest. One can absolutely do most anything they put their mind to. You just have to “get after it”.

Wow that story really hits home as a Mexican American father raising 4 kids. Thanks for sharing.

The Rock: I'm the hardest working man in the room Josè: Hold my cervesa

I'm sitting here in Stockton, CA, inspired by this man's journey!

"There is only one way to make dreams come true...." Thank you gentlemen Cheers

That school story had me dying. I think every American born Mexican grew up that way.

This guy and the story of his parents are just another driver for me to be a good father to my future children.

I've had the pleasure of working with Jose at my previous job with the Teamsters Union. We supported him in his run for congress (CD21). His story is truly inspiring!!!!

I remember the commercial. Walking underneath the stars. Talking about how he used to work the fields as a kid. And kept working hard enough to become an astronaut. Awesome!! Is not enough

Jocko uploading in the middle of the night - no factor. GET SOME

I found I am emotionally attached to Echo. I've never seen an episode without him and this episode is AWESOME but it's missing that Hawaiian spice.

Please bring more people like this to the United States. People like this have true American spirit.

Mexican-American scientist myself, and man this was a great listen! I too lived a nomadic lifestyle growing up. I've never known stability, and I have to say, hearing Mrs. Youngs words couldn't come at a better moment for me. Incredible podcast, and thank you to Jose Hernandez for sharing this!

Finally they got some of my people on here my raza Mexican American...love this podcast don't get me wrong but love to see my people shine.....⭐🌞⭐

Upon watching this I came to the realization of what this actually is. The warrior poet and the astronaut Only a republic of high order could create two men like this. If the founders could watch this They'd be proud of what they started Thank you Mr Hernández for sharing your story sir Keep rockin' it jocko!!!

Yussss!, was waiting for the visuals on this one. Listened to an hour of the audio, and then turned it off to wait for the added visual aspect of his storytelling 😊

As someone who teaches kids every day in Martial Arts and school activities, as well as works for someone who is the regional manager of ESL (English as a Second Language) this was an absolute pleasure to listen to!!! If you engage with kids at all this is literally necessary listening.

Listened to many amazing episodes of Jocko Podcast since #1, but this has to be in the top 5 for sure.

Señor Zendeyhas taught you a great lesson. Tenga gran orgullo por su cultura. Soy un gringo hispañohablante querría decirle eres muy interesante y muy buen trabajo. La comida de mamá es lo mejor tambien.

I love Jocko and his guests! I was needing inspiration today, flipped this on and feel back rooted! Don't forget Live: ISS!

Echo has changed a lot since last episode I've watched

I could listen to this all day, jocko reminds me of Paul Harvey, and the rest of the story..

When I was a boy in middle school, I had the fortune of being in the National Junior Honor Society. One phrase which always stuck with me was, “It’s not your aptitude, but your attitude, which determines your altitude in life.” Jose embodies this phrase. Despite the circumstances while growing up, he saw his life as a great opportunity. Well done Jocko! This was a great interview.

This podcast showed up in my recommendations at the right time. I have been on the fense about quitting ju jitsu as its so difficult in the beginning, not to mention the added challenge of learing the technique with a vision impairment. I ended up going to class regardless last night and I am very glad I did. Seeing this podcast on reeffirms that I need to continue the pursuit of BJJ. I needed this podcast. Thank you Jocko and crew.

I'm an engineer and Jose made me smile. He'd kindly and gently correct you by saying 3 hours 40 minutes average, or 3 Thousand 2 hundred and 18 miles away. He could have been accurate and understood, but he choose to be accurate and precise. I wouldn't bother to fact check because I know he's studied and practiced and verified the answers. He's very intelligent but he's clearly a very prepared person, good lesson in there.

Got damn Jocko you killing it! Already got my eyes watery 30 minutes in! This is inspirational and is continuing to give me an excuse not to make ANY excuses! Salute! 🫡🤧💯🔥

interview the parents they are the real stars, not to dismiss jose but they produced this guy

This is incredibly inspiring. What a great American story.

I am a little partial because it played a big part in my life, but I have found that people who grew up on Star Trek tend to be a different breed.

This episode was truely inspiring... I have to pause a third way in 108:00 and let the lessons soak into my soul. Congrats Mr.Hernandez on a beautiful ride. Sincerely

Watched all of this on another platform. This is prob my favorite episode yet. Commenting for engagement.

True hard working Mexicano 🙏🏾 much needed motivation for the week. Awesome episode

What a great podcasr and life story. Well done Men!

Hell yeah. Space boys in the house.

I love Echo. Jocko's always big brothering him. Its so funny.

I'm an early childhood educator, and it's crazy how much a consistent environment can do for a child! In our classrooms we try to help incorporate the child's home into the classroom. So we do family boards, if a child is bilingual we put labels and get books that are in their native language. We are also encouraged to learn a few words in the language to help communication. Your teacher was amazing!

You know who I would love to see on this podcast? Mark Donaldson VC, first Australian to win Australia's highest military honours since WWII, the Victoria Cross for Australia, his life is interesting as fuck with so many hardships, his book Crossroads was an incredible read, in 08 he earned his VC by putting his life on the line to save a critically injured interpreter while his 5 car convoy was taking 360° fire

Pick a goal high enough that there are lots of cool and worthy steps. EG: the path to "astronaut" might contain: military officer, pilot, professor of any of several topics, various types of engineer.

I think the "content of his character" is one of the reasons why he was chosen to be an Astronaut that isn't mentioned. I believe it plays a big factor, especially when the selection process gets narrowed down to 12 or 20. For him to invite/bring those two teachers who impacted him most & have them sit with his family at his first launch...to show them such respect by his actions & not just words. You couldn't ask for a better way to appreciate & honor a teacher more than this.

best podcast ive ever seen.Thank you !!!!

What an awesome, inspiring story to share with my 4 boys -- beautiful!😃 Thanks, Mr. Jocko & Friends! God be with you & yours, always. 💖🙏🏼🕊️

I got fired yesterday due to my vaccination status and my husband sent this to me. I am here for it.

Imagine being actually happy to live with your parents

Stockton made it to Jocko podcast! Glad to see the success of my hard working people

The perfect example for living the american dream! What an awesome story!

What an awesome teacher with the young tree analogy

Purdue University was recently declared one of the top ten public universities in America. Boiler Up!

When faced with something that making you struggle look at it and say ' make me struggle!! You're only making me stronger! You're a benefit to my well being.'

Muy buenos esto, es una historia magica

Thanks for your time.

Thank you jocko and jose for this incredible journey and the many lessons to be learned and cherished in ones life

The story about Jose's father & his teacher is beautiful & got my eyes watering. Thank you.

"Normalization of Deviation" is the equivalent of a term we use in law enforcement and that's "Complacency Kills". Awesome interview!!!

This is a good episode. Although I must say that I have gone through a 12pk case of Mango Mayhem due to the absence of Echo Charles.

What happened to echo? I haven’t seen him on the last few podcast of yours ?

I do not get to listen to all of episodes you put out,but when ever I do I get a lot out of it man. It’s always an eye opener. This story is amazing.

10:23 to 22:18 would be a good excerpt. Miss Young. Thank you teachers.

So grateful I grew up in the Texas Hill Country in a place with everyone being different. We spoke “Spanglish” and it’s served me all my life and continues to this day to do so. Growing up multilingual gives you such benefit, living in my friends houses with their Parents as The Law and learning the Culture and my Mexican friends getting the same in the Anglo houses, the benefits are never ending. We were one big Family you see and there was no difference between any of us. No matter the 1st language spoken in the individual home, English, German, Polish, Czech, Spanish, it didn’t matter. If you wanted to know what was going on you picked up on what was being said and in doing that you got an in-depth look into how people thought and lived. People are so much the same and yet so different at the extremes, all is beneficial to everyone if you pay attention. I’m especially grateful for the difference in eating the same basic foods but getting to enjoy them prepared in different ways from cultural influences and traditions! What a childhood and place/way to grow up! Jose and I are born in the same year and I can relate exactly to his mindset from those times.

Good parenting usually makes good people. Very inspiring.

this guy is off the charts w overall duty to educate motivate and he gives a dam about people u can just tell after 1 min of listening to the man semper fi jocko u da man john wayne got nuthn on u. lol

Best Podcast Ever. Seriously... He can learn what is already done later ®. Seriously inspiring... Amen.

Greatest country in the world and good news, we can make it even better.

Gratitude is a powerful feeling.

Echo Charles??

Awesome podcast, totally can relate to this man's story as a Mexican-American from East LA... Much respect thanks

Two inspiring men. Thank you Jocko!

This was so Powerful! I cannot really relate to his upbringing but these stories about his parents are breaking me down. So flippin awesome. Amazing so many MILLIONS of Americans do not grasp what they have in our country. They choose ignorance and laziness to their, and more importantly their descendants, demise. His parents - and that fantastic teacher! - changed generations of people.

Outstanding journey this gentleman has had.

Jockooo perfect timing brother 🔥

Powerful Jose Hernandez . Great podcast and story!

This was such a great guest to have on. I loved this episode.

Thank you for this podcast, been watching for a very long time. Just saying the influencing like the teacher had meaning on your guest, your podcast has done the same for me. Acceptance of deviation hit home in my work place hit home.

We raised our kids while working as migrant farmers. We did potatoes in Idaho, lettuce in California, tomatoes florida, blackberry North Carolina, Salmon in Seattle, salmon in Alaska before I went on military disability. In between seasons we spent a lot of time in the bush, or 🏜. Our daughter just returned from Germany with the big red 1. I was the only gringo, or veteran. I don't speak Spanish. My wife was would interpreter. She swam the Rio grand at 13 with an 11month baby. Jump down turn around pick a bale of cotton boy! I grew up in Mississippi skipping school to throw hay bail, get drunk, and drive race cars on Memphis streets.

This was so interesting. Loved it

Awesome podcast. Inspirational. Bought the book!

Best Episode. Thank you Willink team.

Been all over central California

Amazing story.

45:14 to 55:19 How you know you are the wrong path to become an astronaut. Would be a good excerpt.

very inspirational man. Glad to have seen this episode on time. Thanks Jocko!

Where's echo?

Great start. I'm going to finish the rest. My dad learned English with the Beatles music initially, ESL classes, and working.

THIS IS A GREAT STORY AMERICA IS A GREAT COUNTRY WE ARE NOT A RACIST COUNTRY GOD BLESS AMERICA...

11 rejection letters and he was already a rocket scientist!

That is a real story of perseverance.

You gotta love this guy. What a great story. 👍

Shout out Stockton!

Awesome podcast. Outstanding guest.

Loved this episode, purchased the book to get the details

These are so wonderful and positive ...

Excellent time spent

What a sad Mexican story.. Glad affirmative action helped you out...

Great podcast Jocko and great guest!

1:36:50 To 1:47:24 getting rejected twelve times to become an astronaut. But I'm not a quitter. Would be a good excerpt

Jocko’s “one world huh” had me laughing so hard!

That was an awesome story!

Such an incredible story