There is no physical fortitude and there is no financial fortitude without mental fortitude and most of you are mentally weak. I say this to people all the time – I have a few like insults I like to use and I throw that around a lot – “You’re weak.”
What do you mean weak? “You’re mentally weak.”
No I’m just depressed for a week. “Get over it because people are weak.”
And every time someone says to me “I’m not weak” I say “You are.” They go “No I’m not.” I said “Yes you are and here’s the iron-clad proof.”
And if you want to test yourself now – “Am I weak or not?” – here’s the test:
You’re Mentally Weak
The 500 Pushup Test
So I want you to do 500 press-ups today. One of three things is gonna happen:
You’re gonna watch this video and go “Hmm nah.” You’re the weakest of all. You coward.
You’re watching this. You’re gonna do 500 press ups. You’re listening to Tate’s speech. I’m trying to fix your life.
500 push-ups – how is that gonna harm you in any way? Can only make your life better.
You might end up in a situation in the next few weeks or months or years where you’re hanging from a cliff edge and someone’s running to rescue you and you’re hanging on with everything you’ve got and they get to you just as they’re about to grab you you lose your grip and you die by 0.2 seconds.
That little tiny fraction – if you would have done these press-ups you’d have been strong enough to survive.
Or maybe someone’s going to come attack you and your family and those these few press-ups you’re going to do is going to make you strong enough to fight that attacker off because life is like that.
It’s that close sometimes so you need to do these press-ups today. You ain’t got time to waste. 500. You don’t know what’s going to happen in the future. You might need this strength.
Those Who Don’t Do It Are Weak
So if you don’t do them you’re a real second. You’re gonna have people who watch this video and go “Yeah all right I’m mentally strong I’m gonna do 500 push-ups now.”
I’m going to do them and you’re going to start. I’m going to get to 47. Okay okay I’ll do some more than an hour and then and what’s gonna happen when you get to 261?
Let me sit there and go “Well I tried and that’s not bad for the first day and you know that’s that’s a good start.”
No I said 500. I didn’t say 261. I didn’t say 499. I said 500.
So you’re quitting too because you can do 500. Your body will allow you within 24 hours to complete 500 press ups but your mind won’t do it because it’s hard so you quit like a bitch because you’re mentally weak.
Those Who Try but Fail Are Weak
So you’re a too.
Third is the kind of people are gonna lie. YouTube comments “I did 500.” No you didn’t, shut the fuck up. You’re a liar.
And then there’s one percent of you who’s gonna watch this video and go “You know what fuck it I’m gonna do 500.” And it’s gonna be hard and I’m gonna want to quit but I’m actually going to finish it.
If you genuinely finish those 500 push-ups genuinely then you are not a mentally weak person.
Those Who Lie Are Weak
So if you’re watching this I know everyone who watches this, everyone in the world thinks they’re mentally strong.
If you’re watching this thing “Not mentally strong” – you don’t. You have to do. You haven’t gotta prove it to me because I don’t give a fuck about you.
You have to prove it to yourself if you’re genuinely a mentally strong person and you’re not a mentally weak person.
As soon as this video ends you’re going to drop down and start those push-ups.
24 hours to get 500 finished.
Now 499, 500. If you start the 500 and you quit halfway through then you’re weak. If you never start them you’re weak. If you lie you’re weak.
There’s only one path to strength – that’s through achievement.
Life Requires Mental and Physical Strength
You can only see the glory of the world at the top of the mountain you gotta climb that.
If you’re a mentally strong person I challenge you right now to complete 500 push-ups before you go to sleep.
Hanging from a Cliff
You might end up in a situation in the next few weeks or months or years where you’re hanging from a cliff edge and someone’s running to rescue you and you’re hanging on with everything you’ve got and they get to you just as they’re about to grab you you lose your grip and you die by 0.2 seconds.
That little tiny fraction – if you would have done these press-ups you’d have been strong enough to survive.
Defending Your Family
Or maybe someone’s going to come attack you and your family and those these few press-ups you’re going to do is going to make you strong enough to fight that attacker off because life is like that.
No excuses.
No Excuses
You Must Prove Yourself to Yourself
You have to prove it to yourself if you’re genuinely a mentally strong person and you’re not a mentally weak person.
As soon as this video ends you’re going to drop down and start those push-ups.
The Path to Strength
Starting the 500 Pushups
24 hours to get 500 finished.
Now 499, 500. If you start the 500 and you quit halfway through then you’re weak. If you never start them you’re weak. If you lie you’re weak.
Finishing All 500 Pushups
There’s only one path to strength – that’s through achievement.
If you genuinely finish those 500 push-ups genuinely then you are not a mentally weak person.
498, 499, 500
24 hours to get 500 finished.
Now 499, 500.
Quitting Halfway Through Means Failure
If you start the 500 and you quit halfway through then you’re weak.
Never Starting Means Failure
If you never start them you’re weak.
Lying Means Failure
If you lie you’re weak.
Seeing the Glory of the World
You can only see the glory of the world at the top of the mountain you gotta climb that.
You Must Climb the Mountain
If you’re a mentally strong person I challenge you right now to complete 500 push-ups before you go to sleep.
Conclusion: Being mentally strong requires pushing yourself to overcome challenges rather than quitting or lying. If you can complete difficult physical tasks like 500 pushups, it proves your mental fortitude. This kind of perseverance prepares you for any situation life throws at you, whether it’s surviving disasters or defending loved ones. Challenge yourself now to build true strength.
FAQs:
Q: How can doing pushups make me mentally strong?
A: Completing physical challenges you want to quit shows the power of mind over matter. Overcoming difficulties builds perseverance to handle life’s unpredictable events.
Q: What if I try but can’t finish all 500 pushups?
A: The key is not giving up. Do as many as possible without quitting. Each time, try to do more until you reach 500. Progress demonstrates mental strength.
Q: Should I attempt 500 pushups every day?
A: No – rest and recovery is key. But keep setting ambitious fitness goals requiring perseverance several times per week.
Q: Can other hard exercise work instead of pushups?
