The Official Moto Thread

[Rough Hands]

So, I thought it would be appropriate to make a thread to compile all of the quotes, pictures, and videos that we, as poolees, find motivating. That way, in our times of weakness, we have something to resort to and remember exactly what we're working so hard for.

I think it also serves as a good way to remember all those who perished 9 years ago, on September 11th, 2001, and the men and women who've fought and died for our country in the War on Terrorism... Post pictures, videos, quotes and for every first post, make sure you add in a paragraph of WHY you want to be a Marine and what keeps you from giving up. That way you can always look back on it, and remember what YOU are fighting for.


United States Marine Corps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDTAKdNyJnM

The True Heroes, 1/6 Marines: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4JieM0zYMI

The Warrior Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sam4lq2WHos

http://th09.deviantart.net/fs26/150/f/2008/141/e/c/ec6206fec18925c7e2349d617e65c0b3.jpg (http://%22http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=eagle%20globe%20and%20anchor&order=9&offset=72#/d1fbz20) http://th04.deviantart.net/fs29/150/f/2008/141/4/8/48c4b0c4671c6cf644d2938b2c5448f6.jpg (http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=eagle%20globe%20and%20anchor&order=9&offset=72#/d1fbz6t)

I love my country, and I feel there is no better way of serving my country than with the most elite fighting force in the world as a Marine. It would be an honor to wear that title, knowing that I EARNED it, and that it can never be taken away. Not many people are willing to make that committment; but if not me, then who?

"Few can claim the title; no one can take it away. It is yours forever."

Stay motivated, poolees.

[shadox]

Wow the warriors song is friggen AMAZING!

[pattchan]

Been given one life. That's it. I want to spend it being a part of something much bigger than me. And if I die doing so, I can't think of a more honorable way to die, dying so that others may live in freedom and peace.

[ScarSniper]

Been given one life. That's it. I want to spend it being a part of something much bigger than me. And if I die doing so, I can't think of a more honorable way to die, dying so that others may live in freedom and peace.

Couldn't put it better myself. I mean, hell, we've all got to die eventually. Who wants to live forever anyway? We can die walking down the street because some random schizophrenic decides that we look like a nice, cheesy pizza pie that needs carving. Anything can happen, why not live life full, knowing that you're doing something worthwhile and beneficial to others and not just yourself? I can't think of a better way to go either (not that I'm looking for the quickest exit off the planet, mind you. I like breathing. lol) but yes, being a Marine is one surefire way of knowing you're doing something worth a damn, and living by principals that mean something of significance in this world.

[Rough Hands]

Been given one life. That's it. I want to spend it being a part of something much bigger than me. And if I die doing so, I can't think of a more honorable way to die, dying so that others may live in freedom and peace.

Well said. If that ain't moto, I don't know what is. :)

[wilsontc11]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoQzaqatUzY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSVf-nnkhFs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHCtO1H75j8&feature=related

I love those ones

[ScarSniper]

So, I thought it would be appropriate to make a thread to compile all of the quotes, pictures, and videos that we, as poolees, find motivating. That way, in our times of weakness, we have something to resort to and remember exactly what we're working so hard for.

I think it also serves as a good way to remember all those who perished 9 years ago, on September 11th, 2001, and the men and women who've fought and died for our country in the War on Terrorism... Post pictures, videos, quotes and for every first post, make sure you add in a paragraph of WHY you want to be a Marine and what keeps you from giving up. That way you can always look back on it, and remember what YOU are fighting for.


United States Marine Corps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDTAKdNyJnM

The True Heroes, 1/6 Marines: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4JieM0zYMI

The Warrior Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sam4lq2WHos

http://th09.deviantart.net/fs26/150/f/2008/141/e/c/ec6206fec18925c7e2349d617e65c0b3.jpg (http://%22http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=eagle%20globe%20and%20anchor&order=9&offset=72#/d1fbz20) http://th04.deviantart.net/fs29/150/f/2008/141/4/8/48c4b0c4671c6cf644d2938b2c5448f6.jpg (http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=eagle%20globe%20and%20anchor&order=9&offset=72#/d1fbz6t)

I love my country, and I feel there is no better way of serving my country than with the most elite fighting force in the world as a Marine. It would be an honor to wear that title, knowing that I EARNED it, and that it can never be taken away. Not many people are willing to make that committment; but if not me, then who?

"Few can claim the title; no one can take it away. It is yours forever."

Stay motivated, poolees.


Damn that's motivational!

[ScarSniper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NNdtyOZVRQ&feature=related

Try running to this. My favorite Cadence.

[pattchan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NNdtyOZVRQ&feature=related

Try running to this. My favorite Cadence.
i like the not hip hop one alot more

[Rough Hands]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoQzaqatUzY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSVf-nnkhFs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHCtO1H75j8&feature=related

I love those ones

"Marine Corps Blood" gave me chills. Good post, man.


"America's Few": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xWA1rp50rs

"Leap": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwaskivJrZE&NR=1

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4753970048_e8d1388f66_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32264709@N04/4753970048/)

And just a little bit of humor for you, poolees: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iEuor-hd4

"Marines die; that's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means YOU live forever."

[mcspam]

So, I thought it would be appropriate to make a thread to compile all of the quotes, pictures, and videos that we, as poolees, find motivating. That way, in our times of weakness, we have something to resort to and remember exactly what we're working so hard for.

I think it also serves as a good way to remember all those who perished 9 years ago, on September 11th, 2001, and the men and women who've fought and died for our country in the War on Terrorism... Post pictures, videos, quotes and for every first post, make sure you add in a paragraph of WHY you want to be a Marine and what keeps you from giving up. That way you can always look back on it, and remember what YOU are fighting for.


United States Marine Corps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDTAKdNyJnM

The True Heroes, 1/6 Marines: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4JieM0zYMI

The Warrior Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sam4lq2WHos

http://th09.deviantart.net/fs26/150/f/2008/141/e/c/ec6206fec18925c7e2349d617e65c0b3.jpg (http://%22http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=eagle%20globe%20and%20anchor&order=9&offset=72#/d1fbz20) http://th04.deviantart.net/fs29/150/f/2008/141/4/8/48c4b0c4671c6cf644d2938b2c5448f6.jpg (http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=eagle%20globe%20and%20anchor&order=9&offset=72#/d1fbz6t)

I love my country, and I feel there is no better way of serving my country than with the most elite fighting force in the world as a Marine. It would be an honor to wear that title, knowing that I EARNED it, and that it can never be taken away. Not many people are willing to make that committment; but if not me, then who?

"Few can claim the title; no one can take it away. It is yours forever."

Stay motivated, poolees.


Holy Crap that 2nd link to the John Glenn speech is amazing. That has definately been added to my bookmarks. The speech isn't just amazing but the Marine reciting it is so passionate in reciting it that gives me chills.

I like the following vids.

Black Friday 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ukDT4X-7k&annotation_id=annotation_487205&feature=iv

Black Friday 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XKqg7MWnhM&feature=related

3rd battalion 1st Marines in Fullajah (I think many have seen this before)-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW9bBUedzWI

2009 USMC Birthday Message - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7fTppX5swo


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MISC MOTO vids

David Goggins ( I Know this isn't a Marine Video, but it is still motivating, especially knowing his background which is he used to weigh close to 300 lbs and also did all this with a hole in his heart.) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSNtyYZlFU

[Rough Hands]

Holy Crap that 2nd link to the John Glenn speech is amazing. That has definately been added to my bookmarks. The speech isn't just amazing but the Marine reciting it is so passionate in reciting it that gives me chills.

I like the following vids.

Black Friday 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ukDT4X-7k&annotation_id=annotation_487205&feature=iv

Black Friday 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XKqg7MWnhM&feature=related

3rd battalion 1st Marines in Fullajah (I think many have seen this before)-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW9bBUedzWI

2009 USMC Birthday Message - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7fTppX5swo


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MISC MOTO vids

David Goggins ( I Know this isn't a Marine Video, but it is still motivating, especially knowing his background which is he used to weigh close to 300 lbs and also did all this with a hole in his heart.) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSNtyYZlFU

I'm hella' motivated right now. Marine Corps push-ups will commence in 5...4...3.....

[Aitrus]

Need moto? Then prepare for an overdose....

Meet Navy SEAL David Goggins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSNtyYZlFU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrlmLvPFdg8

It's well worth your time to read through his blog start to finish (ain't that long).

http://davidgoggins.blogspot.com/

Be prepared, I mean this honestly, some of what he writes you may even find disturbing. This man did ultramarathons, ultra bike races, and... He hates it. He says he despises running with every bone in his body. But he does/did it (I don't know if he currently participates in any ultra sports anymore, I know he had some health problems) to see where his limits are, if a human even has limits. He also did it to help kids who's parents died in the wars go to college. Through his efforts he raised more than one million dollars.

An incredible man, you may think what you like about him, but I think he has some valuable lessons that we could all learn from next time we're running an IST, and feeling like slowing down around lap 4... We're capable of far more than we think.

Also BTW the John Glenn speech video is supreme moto.

-Poolee Pike

[Aitrus]

Ah man, didn't see that someone had already posted about Goggins. Oh well, watch it a second time for more moto. xP And read the blog.

-Poolee Pike

[wilsontc11]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtGEGQcLEkI&feature=related

a pretty cool tour of Parris Island

[pattchan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1WTyW-9Usg

[Meagan92]

SOOOO FREAKIN MOTIVATIONAL!!!!!! i love it, thanks! :)










Need moto? Then prepare for an overdose....

Meet Navy SEAL David Goggins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSNtyYZlFU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrlmLvPFdg8

It's well worth your time to read through his blog start to finish (ain't that long).

http://davidgoggins.blogspot.com/

Be prepared, I mean this honestly, some of what he writes you may even find disturbing. This man did ultramarathons, ultra bike races, and... He hates it. He says he despises running with every bone in his body. But he does/did it (I don't know if he currently participates in any ultra sports anymore, I know he had some health problems) to see where his limits are, if a human even has limits. He also did it to help kids who's parents died in the wars go to college. Through his efforts he raised more than one million dollars.

An incredible man, you may think what you like about him, but I think he has some valuable lessons that we could all learn from next time we're running an IST, and feeling like slowing down around lap 4... We're capable of far more than we think.

Also BTW the John Glenn speech video is supreme moto.

-Poolee Pike

[Rough Hands]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1WTyW-9Usg

This made me laugh so hard. lol

"You like coochie, don't ya?"
"Damn straight, he does."
"HOOAH!"

Good stuff. :thumbup:

[mcspam]

Here's another funny one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FaDhnkzqTU

[RBrouse]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1WTyW-9Usg
My staff sergeant found that on youtube the day before i went down to MEPS and showed every one now they all quote it almost constantly

[ScarSniper]

Here's another funny one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FaDhnkzqTU


"They can come from either directions if they want. We don't care."


Don't F*ck with restless Marines. lol

[ScarSniper]

This made me laugh so hard. lol

"You like coochie, don't ya?"
"Damn straight, he does."
"HOOAH!"

Good stuff. :thumbup:

They can't be real Marines, though, can they? lol. No self-respecting Marine would ever say Hooah. o_0; Funny regardless.


NVM. I'm guessing they are Marines, just having fun. lmao

[RBrouse]

They can't be real Marines, though, can they? lol. No self-respecting Marine would ever say Hooah. o_0; Funny regardless.


NVM. I'm guessing they are Marines, just having fun. lmao
i dont think they are did you notice the staff sergeant calling the sergeant sir i thought that was a bit wierd

[RBrouse]

either way funny as hell video

[wilsontc11]

I think they're Marines... the color scheme matches a recruiting office. I think they just said stuff like that just to make the video more of a "spoof"

[Rough Hands]

So, something I find personally motivating... 9 DAYS UNTIL I SHIP!!

[wilsontc11]

So, something I find personally motivating... 9 DAYS UNTIL I SHIP!!Hell yeah. im so excited I can barely sleep at night lol.

[motivated91]

Need moto? Then prepare for an overdose....

Meet Navy SEAL David Goggins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSNtyYZlFU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrlmLvPFdg8

It's well worth your time to read through his blog start to finish (ain't that long).

http://davidgoggins.blogspot.com/

Be prepared, I mean this honestly, some of what he writes you may even find disturbing. This man did ultramarathons, ultra bike races, and... He hates it. He says he despises running with every bone in his body. But he does/did it (I don't know if he currently participates in any ultra sports anymore, I know he had some health problems) to see where his limits are, if a human even has limits. He also did it to help kids who's parents died in the wars go to college. Through his efforts he raised more than one million dollars.

An incredible man, you may think what you like about him, but I think he has some valuable lessons that we could all learn from next time we're running an IST, and feeling like slowing down around lap 4... We're capable of far more than we think.

Also BTW the John Glenn speech video is supreme moto.

-Poolee Pike

All I can say is wow.

[Rough Hands]

One Mind, Any Weapon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja4T5BSSlEg

I just stumbled across this on YouTube, thought I should share.

[ScarSniper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW-clMX_TfY

MOTO. For all you 17 and 18 year old poolees out there, let this serve as motivation to get on your grind with the pull-ups. This guy's 26, which in bootcamp is an old man. Sure as hell motivated me.

P.S. He's a Marine now. It seems he just recently graduated.

[Rough Hands]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW-clMX_TfY

MOTO. For all you 17 and 18 year old poolees out there, let this serve as motivation to get on your grind with the pull-ups. This guy's 26, which in bootcamp is an old man. Sure as hell motivated me.

P.S. He's a Marine now. It seems he just recently graduated.

Yeah, that's gonna' be me one day.

[ScarSniper]

Yeah, that's gonna' be me one day.

I know this one dude who bangs out 45. We have the same recruiter. He's a monster, and doesn't look like a walking steriod either. Lets see you get there. You do even 20 pull-ups and I will wear a bright pink shirt that says "Rape Me"

[Rough Hands]

I know this one dude who bangs out 45. We have the same recruiter. He's a monster, and doesn't look like a walking steriod either. Lets see you get there. You do even 20 pull-ups and I will wear a bright pink shirt that says "Rape Me"

Stay in contact. It's going to happen.

[ADRobold]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UmxDUJHfHM&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49zqB6qV7hI&feature=related


Two very very verrrrrrrry good speeches. Even if you have heard them before, listen to them again.

[Rough Hands]

I need some motivation, poolees. I had the sh!ttiest run of my life today. Help a sister out.

[Aitrus]

Did I just hear the call for moto?

I'll do my best to round up some moto, but for now I'll leave you with these:

Here's from the USMC's brothers across the seas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rbTLkMpV1g

And this is the uncut version of the hecka motivational John Glenn speach posted earlier. I've listened to this (both versions) probably 10 times now.

Don't ever forget that you've volunteered for something noble. Don't ever forget that YOU'RE the one who has volunteered to do something many others would not. Don't ever forget that there's a reason that we go run 'till our lungs are about to burst, do pushups until our arms go dead (then do some more) and do flutter kicks until our freakin' stomachs split open. We do it because we're going to be United States Marines. YOU are going to earn that title, YOU are going to stand proudly with your Eagle Globe and Anchor in front of friends and family on graduation day. We do things that utterly SUCK so that we can be better people, poolees, and someday, Marines.

Keep up the good work Rough Hands, go out again tomorrow and run again, push yourself past your limits, and keep in mind why you're doing it. Don't give up.

Now I'll go see about rounding up some more moto.

-Poolee Pike :thumbup:

[Aitrus]

I thought this was pretty awesome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i768aP0GJms&feature=related


For y'all sentimental types out there might appreciate this... Kinda got me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KWwDM5B-dE&p=BB8769FF59CB27BB&playnext=1&index=6


On 9/11 our British allies honored us by playing our national anthem. Pretty awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwrX-LN9-L0&p=C8C3D1D46C3E45BC&playnext=1&index=1


Ok, maybe not so much moto, but should still at least give you a laugh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FaDhnkzqTU&feature=related

Sorry, that's all I got tonight. Will have to do 'till I can go find some more proper moto.

IMO it just doesn't get more moto than the John Glenn video. Warriors song video pretty awesome too. Watch both of those frequently.

-Poolee Pike :thumbup:

[RBrouse]

I think this thread needs to be brought back up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESl2MuDChW0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLQjHzQcBaY&feature=related

[BurkeWorld]

I don't have any links or YT vids to post, just my own personal experience. My recruiter plays songs from the new Ozzy CD while we drive from the RS to the field where we do the CFT and all that.

He plays it LOUD. I mean really freakin' loud then tries talking to us on the way there and we're trying to hear what he's saying. He does it on purpose, but it's awesome. Then he will start SCREAMING along with the lyrics and tell us to join in and just let it loose and by the time we arrive, we're the loudest, most motivated car in the lot.

It's awesome.

If you see my past history of threads/posts I've made, I've had problems with pull ups, I've gained 2 so far and up to FIVE freakin' pull ups. I know it's not much as some of you guys here, obviously, but I'm only 2.5 months into the DEP and when I started I couldn't even get 1, I was just hanging straight armed on the bar wiggling about.

"We hump til we die."

Keep up the hard work, no matter how tough things get, it will end at one point, so might as well suck it up, buttercups!

~Burke

[bartone]

Don't want to let this thread die:beer:, most important thing for a Poolee is motivation, sometime the DEP can be a long wait, and remembering your commitment and keeping up with your training is hard some times.

This is an exceptional post Rough Hands great idea, since your ship date has already come and gone hopefully when you come back a MARINE and take a look at this post it will be a lot bigger. :thumbup:

Hopefully if I see you on PI (I leave 20101115) the Drill Instructors wont see me. ;)

[ScarSniper]

Don't want to let this thread die:beer:, most important thing for a Poolee is motivation, sometime the DEP can be a long wait, and remembering your commitment and keeping up with your training is hard some times.

This is an exceptional post Rough Hands great idea, since your ship date has already come and gone hopefully when you come back a MARINE and take a look at this post it will be a lot bigger. :thumbup:

Hopefully if I see you on PI (I leave 20101115) the Drill Instructors wont see me. ;)
Same date. See you on the Island.

[bartone]

Same date. See you on the Island.


Yeah, see you there. :thumbup:

[Aitrus]

Prepare for hecka moto in 3... 2... 1...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW4Gm5uFYQk

2010 Marine Corps Birthday Message from the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (a few days early).

For some reason the most moto part to me was when it transitioned from the film footage of the Chosin Marines marching through the snow to the Marines in Iraq marching across the bridge. We have a long proud legacy that we're joining and becoming part of.

-Poolee Pike:thumbup:

[RBrouse]

ya that was on the main page when i got here it was really motovaiting

[Aitrus]

Dangit, stole it off a different site before I saw it on the main page here, haha.:)

Ah well, post it twice for double motivation. :thumbup:
-Poolee Pike

[ImpatientPoolee]

Yah. That's what I'm looking for.