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.

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

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

This is the first time I’ve ever commented on a KZfaq 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

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.

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...

Brilliant and thoughtful as always

Good stuff! Keep it coming!

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

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. 🍻 🤜🤛

Thanks for making this video!

Love this video! I needed this! Thank you!

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

Great video, Sir! Thank you!

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

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.

Love love love this video. Thanks!!

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

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!

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

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

Thanks for the video !

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

Brilliant and inspirational. Thank you

Amazing information! Thank you for sharing!

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.

Great work Rick!!!! 👏

Excellent video!

Terrific video thank you

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

Thank you for your guidance.

Great content you are the man master

More than excellent - what a great video!

Wow! Pure wisdom! Thank you!

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!

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

Excellent! Thank you!

Great video

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

Good job , Rick !

Thanks for this. Greetings from Spain

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

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.

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

“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

Thanks for this.

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

This is amazing

You rock, dude. Thanks!

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.

Thank you Rick.

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

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"...

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

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👍

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

Fantastic advice 🔥

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

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.

Thank you, sensei!

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

Thank you teacher.

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!

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.

Your Videos Are GREAT !!!!!!!

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

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

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

Criminally underrated Chanel

Very good

Thank you sir🙏🙏

This is all excellent

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.

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

This man is a Legend

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

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

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

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

Yes sir..👊🏼

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

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

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!

Big Fan!

Thanks

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

Thank you 🙏

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.

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

Thank you

I need your shirt!

Facts.

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

@5:51 That hurt.

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.

Woah , woah, woah...stop the porn? JK, great advice and perspective, thank you.

Where did you get that shirt!

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

LOL... Dos Equis - XX, commercial.

this applies to women too!