Cowboy Up

Life hurts. Horses hurt. The cold hurts. We need to stop complaining and just get it done.

[nickaoke]

"Make yourself someone that this world needs". That's some powerful stuff right there!

[lsauthor]

Dwayne, I just want to thank you for what you do here on the channel. You are that fatherly voice this country needs to hear; that I need to hear. You have helped me become a better man, that's for certain. This world could use a lot more cowboys like you.

[oldbones]

Sir, you may not have smarts (as you so claim) but you are chock-full of wisdom, and it's so refreshing to hear it coming from a man like you. Thank you for all your videos. I'm always looking forward to the next one.

[davidc]

Take responsibility
Embrace the suck
Purpose over pleasure
Do what others won't do
Be grateful

These five things have influenced my life over the past several years, leading to stronger relationships, career development and overall satisfaction. Great video Dewayne.

[ezekielmoorejr]

I hear ya brother, I was hauling a load of bull's to the stock yards and when I went to unload them one of them was being bad tempered so I tried to get him to lead out when he turned and caught me and fractured my spine and cracked 4 ribs, but I was 2000 miles from Texas so I had to man up and get it done. And while I was doing all this the rear differential went out of my personal vehicle and I got a replacement but I couldn't do the work so my late wife cowgirled up and she replaced the differential as I sat there and told her what to do. God bless a good woman with true grit.

[coldandaloof]

She raised 7 kids, she was stronger than she knew she was just to accomplish that. Good woman you have there. They do exist. I have one too. Couldn't do what I do without mine.

[a.teague]

Well sir, 27yrs ago I was riding in a 3 day bull riding event & the last bull on the last day sent me to the hospital with 7 broken bones, 4 separated ribs, 1 collapsed lung & a brand new hoof-print in my chest. Went skiing 3 months later. 6 months after that I get broadsided on my way to a job sight & this time 3 months later I woke up paralyzed from the neck down. My therapist told me after about 18months in recovery you will probly have regained all the control you will ever get back. And I calmly replied, "your not the last say."

And almost three decades later I can confidently say that I think I will be able to run this year. I think to many people are too willing to let a 'professional' talk them into giving up on their self. So I just wanted to give you my example of the same idea you presented here. Toughness is first a mental capacity.

[num]

"Embrace the suck" was something I heard over and over in the Army. The one I preferred, however, was "Fuck it. Drive on." AKA FIDO. Same meaning, but more suited to those times where the suck is especially nasty--hostile incoming fire, torrential downpour, twisted ankle, extra heavy kit, etc.

Life sucks sometimes, and there's no getting around that. The capability to rise above the discomfort is one which not everyone has, but which everyone can foster in their own way, regardless of mental or physical capability. One person's pain is another's discomfort, but the only way to learn your limit is to push past it.

[kellywalker]

Dwayne, I gotta tell you a story of when I did NOT cowboy up.
We come in from a trail ride and I did not feel good. I reluctantly asked the other wrangler if she would unsaddle. Sure no problem she said, but I still felt guilty. I went to the bunkhouse, puked and laid down. I had the "flu" and a back ache.
Anyway, long story short, about 4-5 days later went to the doctor and it was a ruptured appendix. I didn't feel quite so guilty after

[scottbobcat]

Hi there this is Scott I was raised in Texas and I live up in the mountains and Quebec I normally watch your videos first thing in the morning they're positive video and they're entertaining it's about 5:00 something in the morning and you have me laughing my butt off about Cowboy Up come on people get it together

[kylerussell]

I needed this today - I’m 31 and my entire body (neck, back, elbows, hands, etc.) is riddled with arthritis already. My jobs really physical and some days absolutely suck. I’m gonna remember to cowboy up on those days. Thanks.

[operationandy]

I’m a third generation roofer, I’m 33 been roofing for 12 years . Fell off and landed on a fence, after a few minutes of bitching, I was on my back I just self evaluated and shut up . Found the green leaves swaying in the trees and made that my only concern. Beautiful I thought .
I cowboyed up . Was fine mentally after a shattered t12 and t11
Broken sacrum 12th rib
Ripped my asshole
But those trees were beautiful and I just breathed .
Helicopter ride on fetynal was epic too 😂

[natashasmith]

I lost my husband to cancer. You give sound life advice in a way that he would have. I have sent my sons your videos and told them that this is what your Dad would have said on this matter. They are 21 and 28. He has been gone 7 years. They’ve had to cowboy up. I thank you for taking time to make these videos. You are making an impact probably more than you know. My youngest has taken a liking to trying cigars. Maybe not such a good impact. Lol. God bless you and your wife.

[tumbleweed]

“Embrace the suck” yep that’s what Soldiers do I did it for 21 years. But really learned it on my sister and her husband’s ranch in South Dakota 300 head of cattle can teach you a lot for 4 summers my mom would send me to Hecla South Dakota from 5:00am till supper we work cattle, Buck hay, mended fences just to name a few. Working on that ranch made me a good Career soldier. I’m not bragging but that hard ranch work toughened me up for life as a soldier. I truly love your cowboy wisdom and your channel Gob bless you and keep you and yours safe.

[timcisneros]

66 year old Blacksmith here. Spent yesterday felling a 70 ft. Douglas Fir tree, cutting it up and loading onto my trailer and hauling it 60 miles to my buddy's mill to cut it into lumber for our cabin build. Oh yeah, I have to haul it 750 miles before I even start building with it. A little sore today. Ibuprofin and ice is better than aspirin. No blisters even though I forgot my gloves. Callouses for the win.

[dannyburrell]

I am 63 and was a logistics supervisor for a German car manufacturer and retired after 19 years. Man I wish I new the term Cowboy up when I was there. Great paying jobs but sometimes could be very physically demanding. Most kids just out of school could not handle it while a person twice their age worked rings around them. Like your channel you have a uncommon value which is comment sense.

[bellabastos]

This video I happened upon as a total accident, though I’m no where near what a cowboy represents. Hell, I don’t even have horses, and have only rode a horse a handful of times. I respect men like you a lot, you’re simple and smart in your own way. Honest and true, back bone of this country. I needed to hear this, to “cowboy up” in my own profession and in day to day life. So thank you Dewayne, God bless you and your family ❤️ you have a new subscriber 😌

[jeffconsiglio]

I'm currently going through a divorce and geographic separation from my kids right now. And yes, I needed to hear this tonight, because I have indeed been wallowing in self-pity over this situation today. As you say, time for me to cowboy up and get on with what needs doing.

[cliffordwright]

Such good advice. I’m 70 years old and most younger ones can’t keep up. I’ve led a pretty tough life and learned to cowboy up by some good people Only way to get through life

[MariaChristinaBari]

WOW! 😯 Your wife is AMAZING ! 🏆 God bless Mama AND you for your respect and praise you give her ! 😌