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



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=xHCtO...eature=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



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=_NNdt...eature=related

Try running to this. My favorite Cadence.

[pattchan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NNdt...eature=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=xHCtO...eature=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



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



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-ukD...205&feature=iv

Black Friday 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XKqg...eature=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-ukD...205&feature=iv

Black Friday 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XKqg...eature=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=GtGEG...eature=related

a pretty cool tour of Parris Island