Yeonmi Park is a NORTH KOREAN defector and activist, one of the few in the world who successfully fled from North Korea. She tells a heartbreaking, unbelievable story & you should definitely listen to the whole episode. This video does not do her justice, but go ahead and listen to the whole story, your jaw will drop. JRE Episode #1691

My Dad was a strong man. At 5'9", he towered over all 6'3" of me. He never graduated from High School, or went to College. Before he turned 30 years old, he had a wife and 5 children to provide for. We never went hungry, but he did. His clothes got a bit ragged, ours didn't. He worked every day of the week, sometimes two or more shifts. Only once did I really hear him curse his life. Only once, but he saw what it did to us. Saw it in our eyes. I complain too much. I wish I was one twenty part the tithe of my Dad. I'd be ten times the man I am. Still, I may be getting wiser. Nowadays, whatever happens, I think of him. The rest is easy.

My wife and I have twin daughters who are 12 (7th grade). Recently in English class they had to do a report on on their hero and they wanted to interview me. Because apparently I'm their hero. I cried when they told me that. They said I was their hero because I sacrificed for them way more than their friends' dads do. I'm crying typing this right now.

Hard times create strong men Strong men create good times Good times create weak men Weak men create hard times

He pumps me up, she calms me down.

“There are a lot of weak people trying to take control of this country right now.” Boy is that an understatement.

This woman is everything he described, she overcame and survived so much adversity that would have broke the average person.

Hard times haven't even begun yet.

My father supported my mom and 3 of us kids on a fireman's salary, and worked the weekends pouring concrete. We never were hungry, or cold. I am old now and look back and realize all that he did for us. He spent a lot of his time when he was home teaching me all kinds of things as he came from a family of teachers. I owe him my life. Sometimes I wish for a heaven where I could run and jump up into his arms

Her voice creates Hard Times too.

If you are 55+ you more than likely grew up struggling, which definitely builds character and makes you a better person. For some reason that generation decided that their kids would never have to struggle like we did. Didn't work did it? All we got was a country of cupcakes. Like Joe said, you don't have to be mean or evil to be responsible and act like a man.

This is what I was thinking! Better to be a warrior in a garden Than to be a gardener in a war

The quote is actually “bad times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, weak men create bad times”

it's better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war. what a profound message.

I love that quote. I grew up around a soft dad trying to act hard. Its difficult being a hard man in soft times.

If she whispers yeah one more time bruh ❤️

My Father was a Hard Warrior (W.W.2, Korea & Vietnam [Twice]) and the Soft Times that he provided for his family through his hard work and sacrifice (plus our country's environment) produced Soft Sons. I always marveled that I could have been the Son of such a Man (Mexican Policeman, Mexican Army, U.S. Army (Master Paratrooper [82nd & 101st Airborne] & Instructor/ Helicopter Mechanic/Pilot & Instructor), 18 Wheel Mechanic + Southern Pacific Railroad Mechanic.). The Soft Times that followed allowed his sons to grow up soft. (Much to our detriment.) I realize that Hard Times are coming and to meet them, I am becoming Hard ahead of those times. It is not easy because I have become so soft but I have to. It will go worse for me if I don't. Getting old, especially alone and without family is not for the weak. I have been given the signals and am responding in kind. I care enough about myself to train and get ready for the Struggles Ahead. Covid, the Poor Political Leadership, the Economy, etc. are just the beginning of the New Hard Times. It will get Harder before it gets Easier. Like a Sword, we.will be Hammered and Tempered to Gain Strength, Resiliency and Flexibility but there will be those who will Crack and Break in the Times to Come.

I must say that my son who is 20 1/2 years old is a bad ass. College football player that doesn't take chit from no one, very smart, driven, great grades, volunteers and the ladies at college like him. He is definitely a warrior in a garden. Very proud of him.

Is she doing ASMR 😂

Best few minutes of a Joe Rogan show I’ve ever seen…

Amen! My grandfather was strength and I love what you said Joe

Bro her voice in the background “yah…yah…wow…mmhmm…yah” 10/10 on all levels

The problem is “weak” and “strong” people cannot have dialogue. I’m of the belief that we are all one tribe, but to do that, we have to come to an understanding. Joe’s right that there are realities you can’t ignore but if you’re an avoidant toxic positive, it doesn’t help. No amount of “positive communication” is going to make a layoff more pleasant for instance. What we should be talking about is “why did this happen” and “how can this never happen again”

Her "yeah , uhm uhm... yeah " made my _masculinity_ emerge. Hard time 🤤 . 🤣

Everything she said is spot on 😂

Her voice and responses are both calming and sultry

This inspires me every day. Since the first time I listened to this, I´ve been working hard to become that monster.

There's no better way to fight weakness than strength.

"Good times create more surgeries."- That lady right there.

What joe said is sooo true…yeah,let’s all be weak together…and what the lady said…”they try not to expose you to reality

My Father left us ( I was 3) to go abroad and earn. He provided for all of us, my Mother worked her ass off during that same time. 16 years, in all that time they met for a sum of 3 years (per year they would meet a month sometimes two or a week). When he came back, he wasnt the same man. We werent the same either. I went through so much pain in his absence. I wasnt safe. But i didnt give up. I built myself into a hardhitting monster. My fathers pride isnt me achieving that, but only using that in times of need. Its been 6 years since he came back, my parents gave ecerything to build this family. Today I follow in their footsteps. Making sure they are loved, cared for and safe. My dad and I had issues. He was used to doing everythibg alone (so was i). Thrn ofcourse the huge gap cuz of his absence in my developmental events. If he was weak, i wouldnt be typing this. If my mother was weak, i wouldnt be typing this. If i was weak, i wouldnt be typing this. Being sensitive, caring, loving isnt a weakness. Always being a victim in thinking is.

Good interview. I enjoyed what the guest had to say

Joe man, I love your show and the perspective the show is putting on events but she is totally owning your soul right now just letting you spew things and softly saying yeeeah on the things you say! Cheers love, excelent acting! Point well crossed Yeomni

My dad is far from your typical hardened man in the way we usually imagine one from around the generation of boomer. He is kind, friendly, gets along with everyone and a real softy, they don't write movie dads this good. Yet despite that he was in his own right a strong man, a good masculine figure. He worked hard and if I cast my mind back to my youth now that I am an adult I can say that he could not have earned very much. The car was a piece of crap, we lived in a small town, he came home in overalls, but man he worked and never complained. He would come home to a house full of kids from the neighborhood, and instead of complaining that he had a long day and doesn't want kids around, he came outside and played sport with the kids of the block and you would swear nothing was bothering him. He left work at work and kept his stress to himself. I have said this many times, if I could be half the man he was I would consider myself a success.

Going from a depression into a world war created a lot of hard men!

That shirt she has on probably created a lot of hard times as well.

On Point Joe!!!

I love her voice ❤

Joe is so spot on and that saying that he opened up with is truth!!

A lot of wisdom was just spoken right here

There is strength in unity/family. The world is like a dysfunctional family right now. We can’t overcome our differences so that we can come together=this is weakness.

Yeonmi's story is so important to hear

I've always felt that having the ability to be soft does not mean you are weak.

I actually knew who that was. Especially when she spoke I recognized her voice. God bless her.

Being a nice person. I've learned that you can never show true appreciation for others when being weak is the only option. True Respect will have to be self-created before being given to others.

It’s not about looking strong it’s about having a strong mentality

Well said Joe!

Being both sensitive AND strong is not impossible. Sensitive without strength is being a snowflake. Strength without sensitivity is being a bully. We need to be both.

G-d bless Joe. Happy Thanksgiving.

Yup 100% agree. If u don't learn from history u'll be doomed to repeat it

My Main issue with the “Weak men create hard times” meme is that is seems like it’s being touted as this never ending cycle which also demonizes good times. Good times are what we live for, so hopefully we can get our shit together, have good times, but also keep strong and prepared for shit to hit the fan.

We're in the 'good times create weak men' stage of history

Oh I can see reality alright and it’s a lovely sight indeed.

What do teach my boys: "kindness for tomorrow is better than kindness for today."

Joe’s words are so true, I can’t think of any man softer than Justin Trudeau . And he’s is creating a massive, long lasting period of hard times for Canada.

Her voice is soft times

nailed! good to hear at this level of diffusion and notoriety, good job Joe

Excellent short clip by Rogan.

Strong men are not afraid to be weak.

Need more video like this --- JUST BEAUTIFULL

Exactly...be a beast and learn to control it

Poor memory of the past is a real human plague

Excellent points Joe made.👍

Amen. Well said.

A lot of weak people turning confidence into a terrible thing that takes love and respect away from those who do not fit in. Like a giant Mean Girls club.

I am a USMC and Army vet. I sent this video to my wife and kids.

I don't always agree with JR but I agree here "100%".

Joe begging her to jump in on the conversation

Joe Rogan is a great man.

JR, you are exactly right. I think that cycle is correct, and where we are in it, unfortunately.

You got this right on!!! thumbs up

Why can’t we be balanced? Seems like we can’t get out of our own way. You can be gentle while being strong. Powerful while being compassionate. Let’s act according to the challenges…………

Soft men bringing hard times is a similar adage to good fences making good neighbors. You have to project strength and have good defenses, to keep the peace.

I really like and agree what Joe says here, people should listen really close to what he is saying.

A good man is hard to find. But A hard man is good to find.

This summer I had to stand up for myself after my predatory corporate psychopath manager tried to run me over with outright aggression within a month of me starting - submitted my resignation notice and reported him to HR. After that he only tried passive aggression and snake-in-the grass dirty tricks until my last day.

True, but also that means we're at the point where hard times create strong men. Just like fight club it is our duty to become strong and bad responsibility of our country and our people around us. Let's get it!

I always say be kind but always stand your ground & take no shit from anyone! The problem is with being kind is to many people will take your kindness for weakness unfortunately.

man this is so spot on

I think it’s better said: “Strong man create good times, good times create weak men, weak man create bad times” 💪🏻

Watch Hercules Legendary Journeys with Kevin Sorbo. Strong man half god cast out by his father Zeus but he is a good man fighting for the common man against evil. He wants no money no fame no recognition for what he does. Just helps and is a strong idol. Too bad we don’t see that these days but can rewatch it on tv…

this was by far the most compelling podcast i’ve heard. this clip isn’t a good example though because it’s more joe than yeonmi

Definitely, We need to see how we can make our day more difficult and complicated all while completing tasks by the end of the day and not trying to make our lives more “Convenient”.👍

Truth.

You can’t truly call yourself “peaceful” unless you’re capable of great violence, if you’re not capable of violence you’re not peaceful, you’re harmless : -Sun Tzu- son goku

We live in times where most are disloyal turncoats

This is the truth.

Good saying It makes sense

This woman's femininity is so strong...I love it...her voice is beautiful

Soft men become hard men around her.

What a beautiful voice.

Nailed it!

No soft times around this waifu

I love this interview, especially the parts where joe let her speak 🤣

Nailed it Joe 👍

well said

Is this real? She's an authentic North Korean escapee survivor.

I love that Joe's speech is punctuated by that sexy Korean woman's "umm, ahhs and mmmhmmms". 😆

Joe Rogan on his high horse.

Well said Joe.