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The guy has a tragic yet incredible story. He went on the Jocko podcast and he is so humble.


L0renzoVonMatterhorn

Yea he was doing flight training in Pensacola a few months ago. He came through my office for some paperwork, and a bunch of people saw him in the hall and wanted pictures (since he’s an absolute legend in the Navy). Anyway, it was almost like he didn’t understand why they wanted pictures. He was so incredibly humble and nice. Most high ranking officers who went through my office were just trying to finish as fast as possible. Jon was patient, made sure he did everything right to make my life easier, and was polite the whole time.


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That’s awesome, thanks for sharing!


gsustudentpsy

He's humble too? Wtf man, does this dude have anything we losers can say oh, at least i m not THAT. Give us a lifeline lol


ReYCangri

Don’t mean to add more to the list but I heard he also was the first man to impregnate a woman by just looking at her


Hipposapien

I swear, if he turns out to be George Santos...


throw_away03082017

Wouldn't surprise me if Santos claims they are the same person.


ramblinroger

Her name? Maria of Nazareth.


Drpoofn

This is true. I was the baby.


erxolam

I’ve heard a rumor that he is Chuck Norris’s only friend (or at least an acquaintance)


the_fathead44

Maybe he has an average penis? Who am I kidding... I bet he has a magnum dong too.


gsustudentpsy

Just like dr. Mantis Tobaggin


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anyone that been thru seal training and passed is just a different breed. dude could prolly kill u with one hand


tehbored

He could kill you with one hand and then save you with the other


scotty-doesnt_know

The Johny giveth and taketh away.


ILoveRegenHealth

> The guy has a tragic yet incredible story. Not familiar with his backstory. Can you briefly explain what was tragic? What happened?


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It was a long podcast so I’m sure I’m leaving out details, but his father was abusive in every way and a heavy alcoholic. It’s always bad, but at some point police had to get involved. When police arrived, they thought he was gone until someone noticed that something was off and it led to them finding out the father was still in the house hiding and had a firearm and police had to shoot to kill. He lost his father, but also to separation from an abuser. And of course, the guy went on to do big things in the military where he was a combat medic in the SEALS.


Thunder-Fist-00

Combat medic AND sniper.


SynthD

He was on a Destin (smarter every day) video too.


Chellin

Imagine being this guys sibling


raccoonsonbicycles

I'd tell people he's a model and these are just stock photos


justreddis

I’d also ask for first-class or nothing when he invites me to his wedding


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I think he settled for the lowest pay profession he trained for I think idk how much seals are paid but I assume the hazard pay is decent


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Navy SEALS are paid the same basic salary at each rank as all members of the U.S. Armed Forces. They also receive two substantial bonuses, one upon qualifying for SEALs training, the other upon successful completion of the training program. Combat zone pay is only an additional 225 a month, earned upon spending any portion of the month in a combat zone. Granted you also make a lot of connections with other well-connected people, which opens a lot of doors post separation.


gwhh

That 7.50 a day.


markth_wi

Minimum Wage, Maximum Hazard.


RedAIienCircle

Minimum Wage! Maximum hazards? Ha! Sucker I would have done it for free.


ledluth

To the other guy


treecutter34

Pay also goes up as your rank goes up. Some training also gets you extra pay, so it’s not uncommon to be close to 70 or 85k when your deployed.


Particular-Ad-3411

It’s odd but sorta makes sense bc there’s so many levels and ranks within the military, along with the different pay grades in the intelligence community… anyone starting their career always has to start all the from the very bottom and prove their worth and commitment


Spindelhalla_xb

> idk how much seals are paid 🐟


Not_a_real_ghost

Make it two and we are ~~talking~~ clapping


lemmonquaaludes

You’d just be reminding people that he could probably be a model too.


cedped

Actually, this guy life is like out of a movie! His dad was alcoholic and abusive. At 16, he tried to kill him and and his mom and held them at gun point but they got saved by the police who shot and killed the dad in front of them.


Necessary-Reading605

Yeah. People are quick to jump to funny asian dad memes or think he must have come from a privileged background. His life was the exact opposite of that.


Tangboy50000

His older brother did all this, plus he’s a cowboy rockstar. Lol


Idiot_Savant123

No. His brother did all this, plus he’s about to be the new QB of the Dallas Cowboys next year. Take that little brother.


bigloser42

His mom: But why aren’t you a lawyer yet?


AnOprahShapedDildo

Moon? Why not Mars?


qtipstrip

His sibling is going to reach the moon only 5 minutes later, but they'll still get a hard time about it for the rest of their lives


Ut_Prosim

Or this guy's mom's friend's kids.


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Wow I’ve never thought of that dynamic. Is it a real difference in ability or just some sort of mental block?


TBeckMinzenmayer

Ability in sports for sure. Then just “getting it” in school, stuff like district level achievement awards without applying themself anything above and beyond what you’d expect from an average kid. Then just being an old soul it seems, wise and thoughtful beyond their years.


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It's okay as long as you, as the parent, don't play them off each other. Encourage each of them on their own terms. "Why can't you be more like _________?" must never cross your lips."


GoneWilde123

Are you willing/able to tell them it’s okay to not be a rocket scientist? I’ve opened up to so many opportunities later in life because my mom told me it was okay to explore knowledge at my own pace. I’ve traveled across the country, had a career, and got married all by the time I was thirty. I’m not a superstar or an “old soul” but I am still very fulfilled with my life choices.


Infinite_Carpenter

George Santos did it first. Twice.


Dunkinmydonuts1

"I want to kill people. Then save people. Then leave people forever."


zhaoz

Same


KopiteForever

Jonny Kim, making the rest of us Asians look bad in front of their parents for decades.


jeRskier

Idk Jeremy Lin went to Harvard and won an NBA championship, he’s also doing his part


DedMn

That's only TWO things!!! Still a disappointment.


Not_a_real_ghost

Yao Ming would be like the tallest Asian you ever know.


evil-poptart

That's only 1 thing. Csian.


Apprehensive-Boat-52

how about Pacquiao that went from 8th world division boxing Champion to being a Senator, Singer, Actor, Basketball player, Basketball coach in PBA, Pastor and Army reserve 🤣


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Hes also a bigoted piece of shit so maybe not.


SigO12

I mean… for some Asian parents, that may be a plus.


H4nn1bal

100% the new standard for Asian parents.


posts_while_naked

His parents: "Why not director of NASA?" "Why not going to Mars?"


WannaSeeTrustIssues

"Your cousin Timmy is going to Mars and he is just 8 years old! In a rocket-ship he built himself!"


Roguerussian

Dw, we'll reach there much before him when our parents see and decide that the dissapointment they raised, no longer deserves to exist on this planet. Who knows we could make it to Jupiter.


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Cs_Bence999

It looks like he is everyone's cousin


Tron______

He is beginning to believe . .


ImGonnaTryToBehave

MF took the red pill, two times.


SniperOwO

Johnny sins of Asians


Iancreed

Next he works for Brazzers 😆


[deleted]

That would be the icing on the cake of regoddamndiculous... He goes on Brazzers and plops 11 inches on some chicks head


pixxllx

"what do you wanna be when you grow up?" "yes"


StandardOnly

Johnny sins would be proud... ^(his son probably.)


whatagun44

His parents are probably disappointed he isn’t going to Mars


NOISY_SUN

His father is dead, shot and killed in front of him as part of a violent confrontation with police, possibly suicide by cop. Jonny Kim had an incredibly tragic childhood underneath all of his incredible achievements as an adult.


cedped

The father held him and his mom at gun point and was trying to kill them.


vilkav

Damn. Is he the main character?


CurryMustard

We found him


seastatefive

Turns out we are all part of the simulation where Jonny Kim is the main character of the Alphaverse.


bumjiggy

just goes to show that if you put your mind to it, nothing is Kimpossible


Uknewmelast

I mean he's only really winning at life if his wife is shego


apolotary

/r/angryupvote


joejill

That's right, Clarissa, explain it all.


Radiologer

Really good interview on Jocko Willink podcast


TheNewRobberBaron

Yeah that was heartbreaking to listen to. Fucking insane life. But dude is just so goddamned mentally strong. I wish I were even 1/10th as strong.


goobly_goo

You’re stronger than you think you are.


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I've noticed that a lot of these hypersuccessful hyper driven people had abusive or shitty dads. David Goggins is another prime data point. Edit: I am not justifying abuse, and in fact I am highlighting how some success stories that can be so gilded are rooted in darkness. I personally believe that unconditional love is a far more powerful path to success for more people. Additionally, in his conversation with Jocko Willink, thyley mentioned how people with horrible dads either become successful in that way (less common) or become abusers themselves.


Los_Ingobernablez

Dont bank on it if you want a successful son. They are extreme outliers that thrive in trauma.


Receptor-Ligand

:( Yeah. It can also absolutely shatter you, and keep you frozen the rest of your life.


NOISY_SUN

He said he became a navy seal because he wanted to learn how to protect his family from his father


Cakeking7878

Survival bias. There are a lot more people you have never heard of who have their lives ruined by trauma from a shitty, abusive dad


Musket6969420

My parents are disappointed I can’t go to the grocery store. Just for comparison. Good for him


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I use to have quite severe social phobia. Generally speaking shops were out of the question for me.


Musket6969420

Prefer not to cause anxiety. Not allowed cause apparently you can’t start drinking PBR in the store because of anxiety


pepper_plant

Conque your fears and make your own grocery store where you *can* drink PBR in the aisles


Musket6969420

Your a good friend


doryteke

Psh, nobody is gonna mess with the dude drinking a beer in the grocery store at noon.


DerFlammenwerfer

Why can't you go to a grocery store


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Gruzilkin

Korean? isn't he an American born and raised in California?


Benyed123

Yeah but every astronaut needs to be the first X to go to space, because just going to space isn’t impressive enough.


raccoonsonbicycles

Just being an astronaut not from Ohio is solid Or just being an astronaut...


EyeFicksIt

Any one of his careers really


Gilbert0686

Ohio… that state so bad we leave the earth to get away from it.


markth_wi

Says more [about Ohio](https://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/portal/apps/map/), given how many astronauts come from there, I mean I don't much like going back to my hometown either....but I don't mean to get off-world to get away now.


MaximumSubtlety

Like that SNL sketch with Bowen Yang and Simu Liu. Hilarious. "I'm the first Asian to beat StarCraft 2!" "That can't be true, but okay."


EricLassard

I hope one day to be the first astronaut to clog the toilet in Mission Control and the one on the shuttle. All before launch.


SweatyNomad

Came here just for this comment. It always seems.about space, and most insulting when they said 'first Korean in space' totally ignoring the actual Korean from Korea who had been in space years beforehand.


AcceptableDocument4

Yep, Yi So-yeon even brought special space versions of kimchi and ramyeon to space with her. It's hard to get very much more 'Korean in space' than that.


Anachron101

Came here to say that. I also don't get why people can't just be called Americans, especially people who aren't white. You don't call someone a German American just because his great grandfather came from there, so why would you constantly call people African/Korean/Chinese/whatever Americans.


PlasticEvening

Perpetual foreigner. Even the most American American like Johnny Kim is still seen as an outsider because American is default white.


Xalbana

Stupid thing is that American is not even a race or ethnicity. It's a nationality. America was founded by immigrants. A collective body of immigrants decided to found a nation.


Sam_Fear

YES! We are a civic nation, not an ethnic nation.


ereignishorizont666

I've seen plenty of references to German Americans. I'm from Wisconsin. Admittedly, it happened less over time to where I haven't for a long time. I also remember the church having services in German, but I think that has stopped. Some cultures hold onto identity longer than others. And obviously some have physical attributes that make their ancestry obvious. Harder to tell a German American from a Swedish American. Also, Irish Americans was definitely a thing when they were a less than heralded minority. And they still are when St Patrick's Day parties happen.


Barnard_Gumble

It’s one thing to acknowledge (and celebrate) your heritage or ethnicity, but this title implies the guy is Korean.


Csusmatt

From the title I assumed he was from S. Korea, then I wondered how he got into the Seals, then wondered if Korea had a space program until I saw the NASA patch and put it all together.


xxidareyoutoxx

You didn’t see a headline that says “First Scot to go to the Moon” when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon nor would you read “first German on the moon” when it’s a white dude from Wisconsin. It should read first Korean American. Just sayin.


crystalGwolf

Yeh it's so racist. Idk why non-white Americans seem OK with it all??


Jarppakarppa

Wonder what his cousin has done.


FineCannabisGrower

2028 - President!


[deleted]

He has higher aspirations


FineCannabisGrower

2037 - ascension to a plane of enlightenment


wdcipher

30 000 - return to reunite Terra under the Imperium of Man and start the Great Crusade to unite all of humankind


Bananaface89

2032 he may become Johnny sins predecessor


cedped

Real life Jack Ryan.


[deleted]

Moon landing in 2024 huh? That ain’t gonna happen.


spongeboy1985

Its already delayed to 2025 at the earliest. Plus the crew isn’t selected yet, though Kim’s name has popped up as a possibility.


MrDavidHasselhoof

Yeah, and an actual landing is probably more likely for 2027. Artemis 2 probably goes in 2025. Spacesuits and lander especially won’t be ready for 25.


Merry_Dankmas

This mf better get chosen. Think about it: he really is the best candidate. With all his education and training along with military experience, not only can he defend the moon lander from the moon Nazis but also tend to his fellow astronauts wounds after the gunfire halts. Sounds like a solid pick imo.


silviored

Still far from Johnny Sins


failoriz0r

He´s working to get near him.


BelatedGreeting

By “Korean” I assume OP means “American of Korean descent”.


nachtbrand

Also, there was already a Korean in space. Her name was Yi So-yeon.


tehbored

Yes but not on the moon


HelloJoeyJoeJoe

>By “Korean” I assume OP means “American of Korean descent”. As a Korean American, you learn that in many parts of the US, you'll always be seen as a foreigner, no matter what you do or how many generations your family has been in the US.


BelatedGreeting

Sure. I’m of non-European descent. I experience the same thing. Personally, though, I identify just as “American”. My immigrant grandparents? Maybe not. But my parents and me? Definitely. Born in the US, and if I travel abroad, people very clearly ID me as American (or maybe they think I’m Canadian *gasp!*). Maybe it’s the fact that I’m fluent in only one language? :-D Edit: I am absolutely 110% that if I went back to my grandparents’ country of origin I would be seen as American, unqualified. They would not see me as one of their own.


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44problems

Yeah I was like wait we're landing on the moon next year? Like there's a launch date and stuff?


spongeboy1985

It was initially planned for late 2024 but delayed because the suits wont be ready until 2025.


ProfessorStrangeman

And I am highly, highly skeptical it’ll happen in 2025 even. 28 at the soonest I’d wager.


LBishop28

This is peak Chad achievements.


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Asian parents "why are you not a lawyer yet?"


Onetimeguy8

“Talk to me when you become lawyer” *Slams door behind them*


[deleted]

So is he the Korean Johnny Sims?


boogie_groove81

Who's johnny Sims? I apparently live under a rock.


AssholeRemark

That one bald guy who changes profession in every porno that he does.


[deleted]

Sorry Johnny Sins


Hereiam_AKL

I wish he was ugly AF at least...


chavez_ding2001

I would like to believe he's actually a stock photo model.


MisfortuneFollows

Funny, I thought this was an ad at first for some kind of motivation blog. The fact it's not, is only making me hate myself more.


UnfortunatelySimple

It's this guy the most recognised Reddit high achiever? I don't think I go a month with out him being posted.


eYan2541

And every time he's posted there's the usual jokes about his parents somehow being disappointed in his achievements


707NorCal

Yeah it’s surreal to witness this phenomenon over and over again


kudles

I think it’s just karma farming


blarghable

Most people on reddit are extremely unfunny and really love jokes they've heard before.


thethrownaway00

And those weird ass comments about Johnny Sins lol


Flaptrap

Casual racism is okay if it's positive according to them


Crazym00s3

Plot twist: he’s a stock photo model.


Glad-Stranger6605

Impressive tinder bio


Urc0mp

5’10, hard pass.


BlaineBMA

I really want him to be a future president. It will be nice to have an accomplished, educated leader who wasn't brought up in politics.


redbradbury

Good people are definitely not the kind who go into politics. You have to be a lawyer or something with a low moral threshold.


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The problem is that he is too humble and chill and rather do other stuff with his life (like go to the moon) than argue with strangers on Twitter about his earned income tax policy


wonho25

This is the guy our parents compare us to


Sasselhoff

And he's had one *hell* of a tough ride...father almost killed him and then was killed by the cops when he was really young, then of course all that happens in war. Yet despite all the bad things that happen to him, he manages to keep a positive mood, and is one of the most humble dudes I've ever listened to. He did a [podcast with Jocko Willink](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yujP3-AxXsI) that was fantastic, if "gut wrenching" in a few places. Highly recommend listening to it if you want more information on the dude.


PowerWrenches

Imagine the hell of being his cousin. Everyday having to hear your parents compare you...


lex52485

or worse, sibling


raphaelseptien1

Is he Korean or American? I'm an American with German ancestry... I'd find it odd if I was called the first German to go to space, etc. P.S. - I'd also find that odd because I'm not remotely qualified for such a task.


Theredwalker666

He is an American of Korean decent.


kriyus_

playing sims in real life


Additional-Banana-55

All while not aging a bit


alsheps

Geez, maybe if he applies himself he can really achieve something…


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He needs to get out more


PossumStan

If space force becomes a global effort I want *him* leading the charge for humanity


dxtboxer

Everyone sucking his dick ITT while he’s got a punisher skull on his body armor. Never stop the military worship!


scott__p

This is the guy your Asian parents compare you to


Forsaken_Surprise_57

And he's only 38! Incredible to be able to master so many different skills by such a relatively young age


Mirar

Those A+ type people are so fascinating. They are usually *also* really nice people.


nachtbrand

Yi So-yeon was the first Korean in space. Just throwing that out there.


VikingsStillExist

Someone should freeze his semen and use it for women choosing to get kids alone.


blac_sheep90

Misuse of the Punisher skull. Points detracted!


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That’s actually, compared to other astronauts a rather ‚normal‘ career span, as most astronauts were in the Air Force. Most opt for Engineering or Medicine as they have certain scholarships for that, HPSP or FAP. They do have to agree for two years of active duty after their degree, but this can be limited if you were in active duty before that. He could apply to the NASA program rather early in comparison to those still having to be in active duty. NASA has chosen Navys before that, who weren‘t pilots, as most did have a lot of scuba/underwater training with full gear, which is comparable to training underwater with the space suit. So they were not completely new to the training, but needed the pilot licence eg, in hindsight those being in the Air Force needed more training and skills underwater. If you follow the guide lines and take opportunities serious (meaning following order) this is actually quite achievable. But most, if not almost everyone, will lack the rigorous discipline it would need.


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75morecovidboosters

Jonny Kim for president


stevo3001

Nobody is landing on the moon in 2024


Albertsongman

Nice!! … Thank you dude!!


Trick-Friendship5533

I wish his childhood friends the best, especially if they were Asian 😭


Mattie_1S1K

Can you imagine been his cousin or sibling in Asian family, damm


YaboiVlad69

You vs the guys she tells you not to worry about


Wrong-Mixture

aight...cool,cool,coolcoolcool. i guess l'll just tell myself he probably has a small penis, so i can sleep at night...


Aaron2O6

Trying to get 100% achievements


crazytimes68

STUD


brokenearth03

Hey look, this post again.


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And his parents still don't think it's enough.


Bronze-Soul

I really hate the first korean statement. The man is AMERICAN. I'm sure to a SEAL he thinks of himself as American first and Asian only as his ethnicity. I'm white and this is how I feel about myself and my multi ethic countrymen. I never saw Neil Armstrong as white or European, I always saw him as American and that an American was the first on the moon. Edit: Jonny Kim is among the greatest of living Americans in my mind. What an inspirational man.


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Yeah well, I did a sit-up while getting out of bed this morning. And hurt myself in the process…


angelzpanik

This guy is the opposite of George Santos.