Do Whatever It Takes (Motivational Video)
Epic motivational video with a speech from Eric Thomas that will motivate you to do whatever it takes.
Transcript:
There was a young man who, you know, he wanted to make a lot of money, and so he went to this guru, right? He told the guru, you know, "I want to be on the same level you on." And so the guru said, "If you want to be on the same level I'm on, "I'll meet you tomorrow at the beach at 4am." He like, "The beach? "I said I wanna make money. "I don't want to swim." Guru said, "If you want to make money, "I'll meet you tomorrow, 4am." So the young man got there, 4am. He all ready to rock and roll, got on a suit. The old man grabs his hand, said, "How bad you want to be successful?" He said, "Real bad." He said, "Walk on out in the water." When he walks out to the water, it goes waist-deep. So he like, "This guy crazy. "I want to make money, "he got me out here swimming." But the old man said, "I thought you said you wanted to be successful." He said, "I do." He came, dropped his head in, held him down, hold him down. Just before my man was about to pass out, he raised him up. He said, "I got a question for you." He said, "When you were underwater, "what did you want to do?" He said, "I wanted to breathe." He told the guy, he said, "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, "then you'll be successful." And I'm here to tell you, number one, that most of you say you want to be successful, but you don't want it bad. You just kinda want it. You don't want it badder than you want to party. You don't want it as much as you want to be cool. It's only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. Are you hearin' me? You don't count the cost on this one. You don't count the cost on this one. You, you just do what you gotta do on this one, and then you look back when it's all over and you see the reward. You look back and you see the account, but you don't count it. You just look back and you see that you succeeded. So what I'm telling you is, you can't count the cost, because if you count the cost and you see how much it costs, you might quit, you might give up. So you gotta go in knowing that I don't count the cost. Listen to me. You don't count how many breaths you take. You don't count it. You get to a point where you don't count it. You just do whatever it takes to get whatever you want.
Military Dad Defends His 4 Little Daughters When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
Watch Austin von Letkemann's Video:
"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.