How an immigrant farmworker beat the odds to become a NASA astronaut

Jose Hernandez talks about how his mission to outer space began with picking produce on a farm.
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  • @juben679
    @juben6793 жыл бұрын

    Nobody's going to talk about how hard his father worked to support his children. RESPECT

  • @THESLlCK

    @THESLlCK

    3 жыл бұрын

    @John Doe facts

  • @franciscogerardohernandezr4788

    @franciscogerardohernandezr4788

    3 жыл бұрын

    Moms and dads that settle down and break a sweat for their kids, staying away from "bachelor syndrome", are the MVPs of society.

  • @Juliorios-z2d

    @Juliorios-z2d

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean... He did have his children work on the fields. Im sure the money they made went to the household. Would you make your 10 year old work in the fields?

  • @forever_nocturne4146

    @forever_nocturne4146

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Juliorios-z2d Not everyone is born into a cozy life. The great thing about this is that at a young age they were able to work hard for what they have and want, obviously it stuck with them and are successful because of it. Children now a days feel entitled to everything because their parents give them everything and dont understand how to work for what they want.

  • @boliviandimples

    @boliviandimples

    3 жыл бұрын

    @John Doe It wouldn't be out of wedlock if the males would practice self control, respect women over their selfish needs & desires, had children with whom they actually married, became good husband's and father's (not every other weekend ones), males who actually sacrificed for their families, so the problem still falls on the males! It's still males to blame!

  • @adhynugroho9424
    @adhynugroho94243 жыл бұрын

    Applied 12 times.... rejected 11 times. Damn... that's persistence. Everything about this story is heartwarming.

  • @PLAYAWORLDRecords

    @PLAYAWORLDRecords

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/e3V7xbCnhZSff8o.html

  • @km55611

    @km55611

    3 жыл бұрын

    Like those numbers aren't made up

  • @km55611

    @km55611

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Will Gee well, believe it is, cuz it is fake. Look up nasa admittedly saying they cant get humans beyond "LEO - Low Earth Orbit" , they openly say this, yet we went to the "moon" when we had inferior technology. Its all laughable.

  • @chawk6201

    @chawk6201

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@km55611 Oh boy. You people.

  • @marijblack

    @marijblack

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@km55611 why do you believe the things you do?

  • @girldisappearing6129
    @girldisappearing61293 жыл бұрын

    Took 12 years, rejected 11 times and he didn't give up!?! Wow! I really needed to hear his message! Such an inspiration! Pa'lante mi gente!

  • @nocturnalwolf7559
    @nocturnalwolf755910 ай бұрын

    Imagine how many kids' dreams would be fulfilled if their parents gave encouraging words like Jose's father. It only takes a few words to fuel a kids determination

  • @johancarrillo4150

    @johancarrillo4150

    9 ай бұрын

    It’s a huge problem in latin American culture. We are always told that our ideas or dreams are not worthy.

  • @adancespedes6545

    @adancespedes6545

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm sure the movie will inspire millions. It's amazing!

  • @c1h2r3i4s56987

    @c1h2r3i4s56987

    8 ай бұрын

    its a human problem, im white american, same thing happened to me as my grandfather did to my momther. Which is " No Nah, I think you are better suited for this random thing you have no attachment to"@@johancarrillo4150 or " ehhh im not sure thats right for you" or sarcastic " well GL with that"

  • @diegoe.4639

    @diegoe.4639

    8 ай бұрын

    Fr. 😢

  • @samanthacastillo9033
    @samanthacastillo90333 жыл бұрын

    This is so cool. A whole Mexican astronaut who started off picking fruit. As a hispanic i’m so proud. 🥺

  • @fyoutube2539

    @fyoutube2539

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should attend one of his speeches. Super inspiring, he says to copy what your idol has done and you can do it to, like becoming an astronaut.

  • @samjohnson2801

    @samjohnson2801

    3 жыл бұрын

    Being hispanic is chingon but it would a whole lot better if you were Mexican

  • @thizzfox

    @thizzfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    he was probably an affirmative action hire or the higher ups did it for PR reasons

  • @isabdi04

    @isabdi04

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thizzfox he had all the right degrees etc, plus he was declined 11times so it wasnt any of those

  • @adrianalainez8499

    @adrianalainez8499

    3 жыл бұрын

    A Native American from the continent of America. The people already here before 1492 whose descendants speak a European language called Spanish. Hispanic is a European term for people from the Iberian peninsula. When Africans only speak English they don't stop being African and all of a sudden become British or Britanic? No. So Native Americans don't stop being Americans just because they only speak a European language imposed on their ancestors. This is how others impose an identity on other people and make them feel they are foreigners in theit own land. They're not Hispanic. They are Native Americans who speak Spanish. From Alaska to Chile Native Americans speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and millions still speak American languages like Nahuatl, Quechua, Aymara, Navajo and others. They are all still Americans regardless of language.

  • @molopez619
    @molopez6193 жыл бұрын

    His dads validation took him “to the moon and back” the gift of being a father.

  • @1kaaa

    @1kaaa

    3 жыл бұрын

    GME

  • @rickyreyes1371
    @rickyreyes13713 жыл бұрын

    Growing up with Mexican immigrant parents who were working in agriculture I definitely shed a tear over this. Proud of you bro ! 💯✊🏽

  • @god-la-7wins-verdad-942

    @god-la-7wins-verdad-942

    3 жыл бұрын

    You crying because y’all haven’t achieved something great I know that feeling 📈

  • @rickyreyes1371

    @rickyreyes1371

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@god-la-7wins-verdad-942 its definitely inspriring to young Mexican American boys and girls.

  • @TheChronozShow

    @TheChronozShow

    9 ай бұрын

    ​​@@god-la-7wins-verdad-942what a dumb ass comment congratulations you achieved nothing but 4 followers.

  • @DreDredel3

    @DreDredel3

    9 ай бұрын

    I felt very encouraged & can identify with him. Lesson learned, persistence, discipline & love will pay off one result at a time.

  • @MontagZoso

    @MontagZoso

    9 ай бұрын

    I’m so proud too! Viva La Raza! ❤

  • @daleblue22
    @daleblue223 жыл бұрын

    I'm 44 and came here from Brasil, worked on aviation industry for 10 years, got laid off from work then father passed away now pandemic and unemployed. While at home taking care of my autistic child which is 17. Now I'm working on getting my A&P license. I guess life is not that hard. Wish me luck. Gracias.

  • @silvergirl8581

    @silvergirl8581

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe you can do it!!!!! Good luck!!!🍀

  • @luyzqint3760

    @luyzqint3760

    3 жыл бұрын

    Buena suerte!.✌️

  • @starburst2448

    @starburst2448

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck.

  • @tonyalake6793

    @tonyalake6793

    3 жыл бұрын

    You've got this!!! And you ROCK👏👏👏👏👏

  • @daleblue22

    @daleblue22

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@silvergirl8581 thanks you.

  • @Donut6975
    @Donut69753 жыл бұрын

    The fact that his dad instantly responded with encouragement regardless of how difficult to achieve his sons dreams were really speaks to his character

  • @edub9930

    @edub9930

    3 жыл бұрын

    The first step is believing

  • @marlenelaravillegas

    @marlenelaravillegas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @ahmedmonjid5696

    @ahmedmonjid5696

    3 жыл бұрын

    7

  • @MarioMartinez-zk2wk

    @MarioMartinez-zk2wk

    3 жыл бұрын

    My dad would've said your fucking crazy kid .🤣

  • @phyllisjabeo1663

    @phyllisjabeo1663

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marlenelaravillegas aye 6 tok

  • @rileyglennwatters
    @rileyglennwatters3 жыл бұрын

    He started at dirt, went to space and chose to come back to earth and live on a farm. How beautiful is that.

  • @CoercedJab

    @CoercedJab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Low earth orbit

  • @rileyglennwatters

    @rileyglennwatters

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CoercedJab 🙄

  • @KaptainKKD

    @KaptainKKD

    3 жыл бұрын

    like Captain Picard lol

  • @LakesideTrey

    @LakesideTrey

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CoercedJab Past the Karman Line, still in space.

  • @ricmadara1893

    @ricmadara1893

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like he’s living the thanos life

  • @urielmendoza5243
    @urielmendoza52433 жыл бұрын

    As the son of Mexican immigrant parents this motivates me so much. I one day wish to be a doctor maybe a surgeon and the first of the family to ever even try to do something like that. He motivated me so much when I first heard about him & when I become a doctor I too hope to motivate other first generation Mexican Americans to follow their dreams no matter how hard it may seem.

  • @MarMore13

    @MarMore13

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙌👌

  • @Aliiii831

    @Aliiii831

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, you got this. Don’t give up on your dreams and study very hard. Don’t let anyone, any grade, etc ever tell you or convince you otherwise. Your parents will be proud 🤝

  • @izzyash2031

    @izzyash2031

    9 ай бұрын

    You got this!

  • @JimChair-zx4lu

    @JimChair-zx4lu

    9 ай бұрын

    Be like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant when there team leaves the gym after a training session the two best in the world they stay in the gym and they keep training. That’s why there tge best.

  • @adelaibarra4806

    @adelaibarra4806

    9 ай бұрын

    SEÑOR JOSE, es usted un gran orgullo para todos los Latinos especialmente los Mexicanos, lo felicito por su perseverancia y valor es usted un gran ejemplo para todos los migrantes..so proud of you Sr Jose , I watch the movie I cry , laugh and feel good to see that you fulfill your dream.💕

  • @babyblue7798
    @babyblue77983 жыл бұрын

    I love his humility! He went to the moon and yet kept his feet grounded! Bravo! Felicidades Jose!

  • @lxvor8225

    @lxvor8225

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love that "went to the moon yet kept his feet grounded" 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @toddkobell4441

    @toddkobell4441

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think he went to the moon, but to the international space station

  • @militarymatters685

    @militarymatters685

    Жыл бұрын

    He did not go the moon

  • @staywoke1090

    @staywoke1090

    10 ай бұрын

    To the people that say he didn't go to the moon...it was a metaphor. Smh

  • @ElonHusky

    @ElonHusky

    9 ай бұрын

    @@staywoke1090 You should be careful when using such metaphor in space related videos

  • @ClassicCarCustodians
    @ClassicCarCustodians3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine how many super smart people like him there are out there, never being able to be given the chance to do these amazing things. Instead they are stuck picking food in fields. Add to that all the poor kids around the world never given any chances. I gather there will be millions of super brains out there being wasted. Humanity’s loss.

  • @donneone

    @donneone

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed, or stuck in between at border detention facilities. Hopefully that will change under Biden-Harris.

  • @pyramidion5911

    @pyramidion5911

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would imagine not many at all.

  • @ClassicCarCustodians

    @ClassicCarCustodians

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pyramidion5911 you are WRONG!!!! Imagine all the homeless kids on the beaches of Brazil, or in the fileds in Africa, or Bangladesh or many poor countries, India etc... millions of super brains out there never given the chance to explore their possibilites. Humanity’s loss.

  • @pyramidion5911

    @pyramidion5911

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ClassicCarCustodians lol you do a lot of imagining.

  • @ClassicCarCustodians

    @ClassicCarCustodians

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pyramidion5911 so you apparently think only white people are intelligent then. You’re the one imagining too much.

  • @legendarybelt
    @legendarybelt3 жыл бұрын

    People looking down on him while he be looking down on them from space. Edit: This comment session has become a MAGA vs the other grp (not from US, sry). Honestly, quite fun to watch US people fight with each other when most of them aren't actually natives (American Indians).

  • @blessedbythebest1003

    @blessedbythebest1003

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wowww....😲

  • @RubiMercuri

    @RubiMercuri

    3 жыл бұрын

    Who's looking down on him?

  • @never2354

    @never2354

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RubiMercuri MAGACULT45

  • @never2354

    @never2354

    3 жыл бұрын

    BIG FACTS!

  • @vee7757

    @vee7757

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RubiMercuri maga people

  • @Dontleavemedimi
    @Dontleavemedimi3 жыл бұрын

    My eyes watered up at this mans story. As a former farm working young man in Texas these stories are very inspiring. A very nice story.

  • @martinez209
    @martinez2099 ай бұрын

    This man was my neighbor as a kid. Respect Jose. Proud of you my brotha! 🇺🇲🇲🇽

  • @anabelreyes4198
    @anabelreyes41983 жыл бұрын

    He’s an inspiration for us Mexican Americans

  • @antonyramirez1937

    @antonyramirez1937

    3 жыл бұрын

    this b pic is stuck in 2009

  • @BaronFeydRautha

    @BaronFeydRautha

    3 жыл бұрын

    American Why do you need to make that distinction? You are an American who happens to have Mexican ancestry. Just like black Americans. They are Americans who just happen to be black. Just like me. I'm an American who happens to have Slavic ancestry. I'm not trying to tell you who you are, even if it seems like it. I'm just confused as to why so many people say things like that. I'm "fill in the blank" American. I understand wanting to have a connection with your heritage, I get that part. I just don't get why making that distinction. Do you mind explaining it to me? I genuinely want to know. I feel that making that distinction is partly to blame for the "us vs them" crap going on in this country. Almost like it gives people the excuse to dehumanize their fellow Americans. I would really appreciate it if you took the time to explain to me why it's important. Thank you in advance.

  • @AJ-pc9gu

    @AJ-pc9gu

    3 жыл бұрын

    an inspiration to everyone if you ask me

  • @AlexisSanchez-qs8vf

    @AlexisSanchez-qs8vf

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ramon Lopez dude really wrote a whole speech.

  • @behappy5170

    @behappy5170

    3 жыл бұрын

    Inspiration to all.

  • @SL-lz9jr
    @SL-lz9jr3 жыл бұрын

    Rejected 11 times? Most people would quit after the first or second rejection! In life I mean, not specifically in applying to Nasa

  • @jzk3919

    @jzk3919

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel ashamed. I was rejected fewer than that-and I grew old. WTF-I may try in the next millenia...

  • @rogervalenzuela9360

    @rogervalenzuela9360

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's Passion ♥️

  • @gerardomarroquin9492

    @gerardomarroquin9492

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes cause he is determined and persistent. When I dont get something right once I quit and this guy truly surprises me for his attempts

  • @Pasguro
    @Pasguro3 жыл бұрын

    Latinos stand up!! The stars the limit literally 🇲🇽🇲🇽💥💥✨

  • @kaylasandoval7971
    @kaylasandoval79713 жыл бұрын

    "Do I deserve to be here?" Yes, yes you do. What an amazing guy, amazing family and amazing example of what an ounce of confidence can do for someone.

  • @dstorm7752

    @dstorm7752

    9 ай бұрын

    But think how many other deserving people were not selected because NASA is now searching for applicants they can send out virtue signals about. A minority female now has a far, far better chance of being selected, and a heterosexual caucasian who is qualified now has a poor chance.

  • @NoCapMarcelo
    @NoCapMarcelo3 жыл бұрын

    I’m Mexican and listening to his story made me extremely proud

  • @GamingforNostalgiaForFun

    @GamingforNostalgiaForFun

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ya there not much Mexican s as astronauts he probably the first he made history I wouldn't doubt it ya but IAM happy for him God bless him n his family

  • @stimulatedgains8647

    @stimulatedgains8647

    3 жыл бұрын

    Racist

  • @soumadip_skyy_banerjee

    @soumadip_skyy_banerjee

    3 жыл бұрын

    @tommy aronson Yeah, u go back to where u came from! No one is an immigrant in a land which was stolen n snatched from the natives!

  • @ketchupkey9599

    @ketchupkey9599

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stimulatedgains8647 How

  • @13_cmi

    @13_cmi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi there Mexican and listening to his story made me extremely proud. Is that your full name or just the first? Either way that's a huge name.

  • @Mikeyfromtheblock1
    @Mikeyfromtheblock13 жыл бұрын

    this man is someone to look up to. so much we can learn from him.

  • @ItzjoshyVQ_37

    @ItzjoshyVQ_37

    3 жыл бұрын

    My dad told me anything is possible if u work ur ass off

  • @2Saucyx

    @2Saucyx

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@concealedace6454 That's what the lazy say, the one's who don't want you to unleash your full potential as a human.

  • @cowboys4life702

    @cowboys4life702

    3 жыл бұрын

    FARM WORKERS UNITE, HUELGA BIRD!!

  • @Brandon_Y.

    @Brandon_Y.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ItzjoshyVQ_37 stfu Yamato. We all know you’re the weakest jounin

  • @PLAYAWORLDRecords

    @PLAYAWORLDRecords

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/e3V7xbCnhZSff8o.html

  • @techbuddy5305
    @techbuddy53053 жыл бұрын

    My son and I met him. Very down to earth and humble person. Gave my son very good advice about completing college and following his dreams. Very happy for him as a human being for his accomplishment. Whether you’re white, black, brown, orange, or purple, it shows what perseverance, dedication, and following your dreams can do.

  • @Dylan-lg4wg

    @Dylan-lg4wg

    8 ай бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @phd9335
    @phd93353 жыл бұрын

    I actually remember this guy came to our school one day and gave a speech about his life and how we can do whatever we put our minds to if we work hard enough. It was a great speech. It's so cool seeing him on the news.

  • @citizengoodman8023
    @citizengoodman80233 жыл бұрын

    I've known many immigrants and they are hard working decent people. Better than many Americans I know.

  • @imraw087

    @imraw087

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Susan Grimm I know a lot of people who are lazy just depends on how racist you wanna be

  • @austingole4861

    @austingole4861

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@imraw087 I don’t think he was being racist, I think he’s just saying there are both good and bad Americans and American immigrants

  • @austingole4861

    @austingole4861

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Melissa Arispe but that doesn’t automatically are them bad people, desperation can make people do crazy things

  • @PTS-Maid

    @PTS-Maid

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Susan Grimm never seen a white folk busting their ass in the fields with the sun blazing at you. Have seen thousandths of illegals doing that tho. 🤔

  • @guardianoffire8814

    @guardianoffire8814

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PTS-Maid 2021 most people would use machinery to do most of the work. American farmers choose the cheaper path of hiring undocumented migrants and then calling ICE when its time to pay their wages.

  • @emzywillrich7243
    @emzywillrich72433 жыл бұрын

    He wrote a great book about his life. I highly recommend it.

  • @jacobunofficial1146

    @jacobunofficial1146

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's the name?

  • @fish7860

    @fish7860

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jacobunofficial1146 "Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut"

  • @jacobunofficial1146

    @jacobunofficial1146

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fish7860 thanks

  • @Cerebrosity

    @Cerebrosity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the recommend, I love biographies...I'll check it out!

  • @fatimarivas8660

    @fatimarivas8660

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I read it !!! It’s a great book ! 💯 I recommend .

  • @ssep12
    @ssep123 жыл бұрын

    ORGULLO MEXICANO 🇲🇽✊🏼

  • @tattedupelizabeth5268
    @tattedupelizabeth52683 жыл бұрын

    He’s from my home town. In fact him and my dad worked in the fields together when they were kids.

  • @WeKiIISuckas
    @WeKiIISuckas3 жыл бұрын

    An astronaut with a farming background, he's perfect for Mars.

  • @alancastaneda8322

    @alancastaneda8322

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same. Elon likely has him on a secret shortlist of first Mars expeditions.

  • @thehateugave9699

    @thehateugave9699

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course we gotta do all the work 😂

  • @therealbedeq

    @therealbedeq

    3 жыл бұрын

    The best comment. Spot on!

  • @KS-wk6uk

    @KS-wk6uk

    3 жыл бұрын

    His farming background will not be useful on Mars. Things don't work like that. Earth and Mars are different so don't expect you'll just be digging Mars's ground and plant seeds calling it farming. You'll need people with biology degrees not astronauts to figure out how to grow something on Mars. Astronauts are only good for transporting people and goods in between planets. How to keep something or someone alive on Mars needs someone with biology background.

  • @Dannyy29

    @Dannyy29

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KS-wk6uk Welp farming is actually useful for Mars, you should check out the book "The Martian", it's kinda old but it explains how it's possible for actual plant growth on Mars. Nevertheless, in the soil itself is impossible, but you can grow stuff *on* the soil. A botonists from a University, I forgot which one, he's a prof. there's a vid here on KZread explaining how to do it

  • @elizehs
    @elizehs3 жыл бұрын

    What an inspiration...at 10 years old all it took was his dad’s validation “I believe you can do it” to stick to his dreams and pursue them. Then the support of his teachers and loved ones thru out his journey....It really takes a village to raise our kids.

  • @Alaskanman

    @Alaskanman

    3 жыл бұрын

    All western families and communities can use this kind of support

  • @jamescarlin569

    @jamescarlin569

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup I love that saying, it takes a village...I think we as a ppl are steering away from that, I think the media n government are pursuing an agenda that makes us all MORE dependent

  • @HashknightGaming

    @HashknightGaming

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jamescarlin569 You could be dependent on a ventilator....

  • @Alaskanman

    @Alaskanman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jamescarlin569 That’s the craziness I can’t understand, they think they’re our parents or gods. While I do understand it, I have to put myself in the shoes of sociopathic draconian evil people and it makes me sick that humans are capable of such evil

  • @jamescarlin569

    @jamescarlin569

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HashknightGaming wtf you talking about... the fake corna virus statistics?

  • @patsfan4821
    @patsfan48213 жыл бұрын

    YES, sir, you DESERVE to be there. You earned it!!! Proud of you and proud to be a Mexican 🙌 🇲🇽 ❤️ God bless you and your family. Props to your dad as well 💪

  • @briand8949
    @briand89493 жыл бұрын

    Ahh! I don't think anyone will fully realize how much this story means to me. I've always admired latin-americans for their hard work and strong family relationships, to see them succeed is truly exciting to me! I know what it feels like to fail and when you fail those feelings of not belonging get really, really strong. It's SO easy to give up or postpone your pursuit of dreams and ambitions. Thank you for reminding me once again to believe in yourself!

  • @LyknDelToro1

    @LyknDelToro1

    8 ай бұрын

    The video is about Mexicans not latin Americans not all latin Americans are Mexicans

  • @Naveen-iu7ej

    @Naveen-iu7ej

    6 ай бұрын

    well said

  • @ciaa8387

    @ciaa8387

    3 ай бұрын

    @@LyknDelToro1ok… all Latin Americans aren’t Mexican but all Mexicans are latin American. What’s the point of segregation within an ethnicity

  • @LyknDelToro1

    @LyknDelToro1

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ciaa8387 the point is this isn't latin American history it's Mexican american history only

  • @nataligarcia2356
    @nataligarcia23563 жыл бұрын

    I follow his daughter on Tik tok she’s so proud of her dad. She shares his stories there. Good for him.

  • @fruitrollup2790

    @fruitrollup2790

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@santoryu2753 Did you not hear him say he was tweeting in space? Smh.

  • @lxvor8225

    @lxvor8225

    3 жыл бұрын

    I follow her too! Love seeing them on my fyp

  • @estebanbalitang5860

    @estebanbalitang5860

    3 жыл бұрын

    Link pls

  • @sickgameplay13

    @sickgameplay13

    9 ай бұрын

    Stop using Tik Tok

  • @karlaeskarzega7333
    @karlaeskarzega73333 жыл бұрын

    As a Latina women this brings joy and tears to my eyes. So proud 🥲✊

  • @stn7172

    @stn7172

    3 жыл бұрын

    So basically he's another actor

  • @stimulatedgains8647

    @stimulatedgains8647

    3 жыл бұрын

    Racist

  • @mrcrowleyoz

    @mrcrowleyoz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stn7172 what have you done? Waste oxygen?

  • @Gary109

    @Gary109

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amigo illegal. OOHHSSIITT

  • @Gary109

    @Gary109

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amigo illegal. OOHHSSIITT

  • @robpalac1603
    @robpalac16033 жыл бұрын

    People: the sky it’s the limit Jose Hernandez: not Homie space it’s the limit.

  • @georgeb.wolffsohn30

    @georgeb.wolffsohn30

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's the beginning.

  • @ohanaross-roberts9719

    @ohanaross-roberts9719

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your comment is dumb as hell. He’s going to space, so it’s not a limit.

  • @Cinnamon535

    @Cinnamon535

    3 жыл бұрын

    The limit is ultra instinct

  • @jamesfrangione8448
    @jamesfrangione84483 жыл бұрын

    This is American Exceptionalism at its finest; not some false form of patriotism. Nowhere else is this kind of journey possible. I love his story, and truly respect everything about him - from his first job, to his journey to space, and to his knowledge and wisdom that education is the key to that kind of mobility. And to think, an astronaut, who could admit to imposter syndrome. There’s an authenticity here that is incredibly uncommon. As such, the movie of his story will be compelling. And for any immigrant, they should be able to see themselves in him...and know what is possible. Beautiful. Just beautiful. Bless you Jose Hernandez.

  • @P71ScrewHead

    @P71ScrewHead

    9 ай бұрын

    Bless you too, amigo.. Viva our 2 nations..

  • @merrymaurader2521
    @merrymaurader25213 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact: it’s 40x harder getting into nasa than Harvard

  • @jd4908

    @jd4908

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, wow! I learn something new every day.

  • @merrymaurader2521

    @merrymaurader2521

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@elcb845 i agrée

  • @maxinator2002

    @maxinator2002

    3 жыл бұрын

    And unlike with colleges, it’s much harder (if not impossible) to scam your way in with money/influence. There’s only one way into NASA; you have to earn it.

  • @gabrielgarcia-zw8fu

    @gabrielgarcia-zw8fu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because you have to be mentally AND physically capable. Truly more impressive than most accomplishments.

  • @Thenotfunnyperson

    @Thenotfunnyperson

    3 жыл бұрын

    Harder to become a garbage worker in NYC then both.

  • @elborrach6829
    @elborrach68293 жыл бұрын

    He’s been a hero, without farm workers, we will all starve. Of course he deserves this opportunity. It’s sad that not everyone can see it.

  • @asiandynasty7478

    @asiandynasty7478

    3 жыл бұрын

    pfffttt....there are tons of americans looking for low skill jobs like this...what an exaggeration...it's sad that you cant see it...HAHAHAHA

  • @elborrach6829

    @elborrach6829

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@asiandynasty7478 then you will starve

  • @asiandynasty7478

    @asiandynasty7478

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@elborrach6829 pfffttt...as I said, there are tons of americans lining up to take his job...both in the farm and in NASA...

  • @alexandersinclair

    @alexandersinclair

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@asiandynasty7478 The problem is that Americans are not lining up for those jobs on the farm.

  • @shrayesraman5192

    @shrayesraman5192

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@asiandynasty7478 What american is willing to work that job? Almost all are too entitled to do such back breaking work! We rely on people like him to run this country!

  • @thevillage2.058
    @thevillage2.0583 жыл бұрын

    This makes me teary eyed....this amazing, and this is why America is great!

  • @antoniasarria6646
    @antoniasarria66469 ай бұрын

    Que orgullo!!! Se me salen lágrimas de felicidad al escuchar su historia. Un buen ejemplo para todos, no solo los Latinos ❤️

  • @DeShakeel
    @DeShakeel3 жыл бұрын

    This gives me hope. He never ever gave up. So i won't either.

  • @iamataco411

    @iamataco411

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love that! I'm rooting for you!

  • @positronicbrain6957
    @positronicbrain69573 жыл бұрын

    Went to space, bought his own land for grapes, has his own wine and restaurant. He's living the dream.

  • @largervoid1708
    @largervoid17083 жыл бұрын

    This man is a hero.... plain and simple....

  • @MirageEspejismo
    @MirageEspejismo3 жыл бұрын

    "Yes, you absolutely belong here and we are a better country for it!" 💯% agree 💕👍🏼😊

  • @ninagolgi3132
    @ninagolgi31323 жыл бұрын

    This is such a beautiful story, it makes you want to try again. Yes, the Mexican American community should be super proud, but honestly all of humanity is proud of this family.

  • @jorgebarajas5231

    @jorgebarajas5231

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been working since 14 in New Jersey Picking blueberries 🫐 I never got my childhood I wanted but looking back I’m glad I did

  • @dougaholinurgurl6251

    @dougaholinurgurl6251

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best comment.

  • @esahb9567

    @esahb9567

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can't agree more Nina, he represents us all when he's out there in space

  • @Student0Toucher

    @Student0Toucher

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are Americans not Mexicans anymore they belong to this nation

  • @stephenbrand5661

    @stephenbrand5661

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Student0Toucher Nobody said they were anything other than Mexican Americans. No need to argue about which country they "belong" to.

  • @MissCaroline24
    @MissCaroline243 жыл бұрын

    "Sure rejection doesn't feel good...but if you prepare yourself you come back stronger..." This is the story of my life. We can't take rejection personally. We gotta extract the lessons from it, keep emotionally controlled. And come back better because of those lessons we learned to do the things we LOVED in the first place

  • @johndough201

    @johndough201

    3 жыл бұрын

    Carol, a lot of kids nowdays can't handle what you're talking about. This guy is a great example to everyone

  • @suryasingh9738

    @suryasingh9738

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johndough201 What are you trying to say exactly?

  • @johndough201

    @johndough201

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@suryasingh9738 What part didn't you comprehend?

  • @suryasingh9738

    @suryasingh9738

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johndough201 About a lot of kids nowadays.

  • @haye702

    @haye702

    3 жыл бұрын

    On Friday I got an email regarding a job I applied to work as a junior doctor..I messed up the interview and someone else got the job. I was disappointed and somewhat still feel the Same way.But your comment really uplifted my mood.Thank you

  • @AR-pi1wy
    @AR-pi1wy3 жыл бұрын

    I meet this man when he went to my high-school to do a nasa presentation. As a Hispanic I'm proud of him and the people that work hard to get to where they want to be in life.

  • @jollypasquale
    @jollypasquale3 жыл бұрын

    Landing in a space shuttle 80 miles away from where he used to pick strawberries 🤯

  • @pdflo
    @pdflo3 жыл бұрын

    More stories like this please.

  • @EggEnjoyer

    @EggEnjoyer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Keep the poor masses docile and complicit with motivational stories that have a 1 in 15 million chance of coming true

  • @christopherburgos1959

    @christopherburgos1959

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EggEnjoyer Jesus christ 😂

  • @EggEnjoyer

    @EggEnjoyer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@christopherburgos1959 Im just pointing out the facts my dude. Class mobility is at an all time low. So that means people are just being born into poverty and dying in that same poverty and there's little to nothing they can do about it as it's a systemic issue. These feel good stories just give people an excuse to stop looking at it as a systemic issue and instead a personal failure. "See this dude did it. And if he did it, maybe it's your own fault that you're poor". But this isn't how it really works at all

  • @eramos8916

    @eramos8916

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EggEnjoyer it's called being motivated, one could be in the the lowest of the lows, but if you have the drive and eagerness to better yourself you WILL PROVE IT to yourself that you can succeed. More motivating is needed for the young and old when things are bleak.

  • @EggEnjoyer

    @EggEnjoyer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@eramos8916 So you think the cycles of poverty are caused by a lack of motivation instead of systemic issues and challenges?

  • @joehernandez3269
    @joehernandez32693 жыл бұрын

    God bless you hermano. We're proud of you. You bring hope to so many brother..

  • @fuckahater2177

    @fuckahater2177

    3 жыл бұрын

    Word up 🇲🇽💯💪🏽

  • @drewkuttz3679

    @drewkuttz3679

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir! 🇺🇸🇲🇽

  • @cortez_d3352

    @cortez_d3352

    3 жыл бұрын

    💚🤍❤️

  • @aurora9252

    @aurora9252

    3 жыл бұрын

    3:18 Of course it's a black male and a white female. They'll never put a pic of two white guys helping him with his gear

  • @fuckahater2177

    @fuckahater2177

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aurora9252 wut In tarnations

  • @PhuongHuynh-qm5th
    @PhuongHuynh-qm5th3 жыл бұрын

    Damn. A parents words of encouragement really affect their kids. He was so inspired by his dad’s belief in him that he never gave up in those 12 years of applying to NASA. My dad told me that he could never see me successfully complete a bachelors in computer science or be in that field. He didn’t mean to hurt me, but those words hurt and they never left me. It sucks when your parent have zero belief in you. Regardless, I went to school and graduated with a bachelors in computer science and now working on my masters in the same field. Never give up, regardless of whether people belief in you or not

  • @P71ScrewHead

    @P71ScrewHead

    9 ай бұрын

    Amen, don't worry, you take a negative n turn it to a positive..

  • @JMVideoProjections
    @JMVideoProjections8 ай бұрын

    Having a great wife that supported him made a big difference.

  • @RoplexGaming
    @RoplexGaming3 жыл бұрын

    Hell yea that’s super motivational

  • @idontlikeuidiot2060

    @idontlikeuidiot2060

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @ionic5421

    @ionic5421

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @annamorgan9338

    @annamorgan9338

    3 жыл бұрын

    rightttt i’m feeling good

  • @chorizo3434

    @chorizo3434

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was literally about to comment "Hell yeah!"

  • @adamreyna2686

    @adamreyna2686

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Kirstin McBertrand you’re just jealous

  • @xcH1NOx1
    @xcH1NOx13 жыл бұрын

    🙏 Respeto, Respect! God bless everyone in here.

  • @xcH1NOx1

    @xcH1NOx1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@biIIybob858 ✔👊

  • @KREEZY.

    @KREEZY.

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZOpmbathK_Vk9o.html

  • @KREEZY.

    @KREEZY.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xcH1NOx1 kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZOpmbathK_Vk9o.html

  • @KREEZY.

    @KREEZY.

    3 жыл бұрын

    😱👆

  • @ligerfelikscayanga7361

    @ligerfelikscayanga7361

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KREEZY. Ewww self promoter go away from here,you wont grow your channel that way.Dont put link to your crappy vidoes on other videos comment section with that emoji pointing up to your comment.Stop self promoting you'll never grow if you continue doing that

  • @davidannielarcilla610
    @davidannielarcilla61010 ай бұрын

    A MILLION MILES AWAY BROUGHT ME HERE 😊 Thank you for the encouragement that your story brought

  • @Floresj78

    @Floresj78

    10 ай бұрын

    Me too.

  • @brittanycarriger
    @brittanycarriger3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sobbing!!! This is so powerful this man is a boss and a hero!

  • @bentleybrewster3374
    @bentleybrewster33743 жыл бұрын

    Hold up! It's great and all he was an astronaut BUT he was also instrumental in inventing the mammogram machine, the one that saves numerous women lives everyday from breast cancer? How TF they just glossed over that? It must be a special feeling to live such an accomplished life!

  • @vladimir-savage72

    @vladimir-savage72

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's accomplished some very impressive feats and best part. He's humble about it all.

  • @theoistrying9904

    @theoistrying9904

    3 жыл бұрын

    Portable mammogram but amazing none the less. I’m so happy to have someone like that living here.

  • @vee7757

    @vee7757

    3 жыл бұрын

    !! 👏🏾

  • @yts23
    @yts233 жыл бұрын

    "Put me in coach" this is the type of people we should look up to and revere. He deserves statues and schools named after him throughout Latin communities across the US and Mexico. A true hero. A true legend 👏🏼

  • @yts23

    @yts23

    3 жыл бұрын

    He started with his hands in the dirt but went beyond the stars

  • @fartface5172

    @fartface5172

    3 жыл бұрын

    This man's story should smack all the entitled brats, hollering about "the system" in the face

  • @vanzypubg8469

    @vanzypubg8469

    3 жыл бұрын

    Latin communities shouldn't be a thing. America has normalized segregation so much noone seems to even realize how bad it is. All black schools, all white schools.. ridiculous. And then people wonder about systemic racism

  • @azianchick3529

    @azianchick3529

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hear, hear!! I agree! An elementary school named after him would teach and influence so many young ones.

  • @MonieMuse
    @MonieMuse3 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing story 😭🇺🇸 it’s an American dream come true

  • @irmaflores5641
    @irmaflores56413 жыл бұрын

    Esta es NUESTRA GENTE!!!! Personas de trabajó,esfuerzo y dedicación; Muy INSPIRADORA Historia de este compatriota! ORGULLO MEXICANO😍😍😍

  • @97amron
    @97amron3 жыл бұрын

    The way he speaks about his journey is so humbling

  • @y-sub9567

    @y-sub9567

    3 жыл бұрын

    They lost me at Netflix 🙄. His movie belongs in the theaters ans streams alike.

  • @jacksonreginald4735

    @jacksonreginald4735

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mi gente ❤️🇺🇸X🇲🇽

  • @vikb197
    @vikb1973 жыл бұрын

    Wow proud to be Mexican American

  • @red5958

    @red5958

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know his family is proud

  • @FranciscoGarcia-nn9rc

    @FranciscoGarcia-nn9rc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @emptymitochondria0

    @emptymitochondria0

    3 жыл бұрын

    ong 🙏🏻

  • @leeleeman4678

    @leeleeman4678

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @eri0498

    @eri0498

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's an honor to be Mexican American.

  • @zeusmarquez6356
    @zeusmarquez63563 жыл бұрын

    Me being Mexican makes me even more proud of my race

  • @maccarter657
    @maccarter6573 жыл бұрын

    This whole story is awesome and inspiring , but I think the most impressive part is not where he came from but rather how when he got so close, when he finally started applying to nasa, and kept getting rejected, he stayed the course. After being rejected and rejected he kept going until his dream came true and that is something truly incredible. Great vid👍

  • @bestexas966
    @bestexas9663 жыл бұрын

    Parents, please don't smash your kids dreams just because you didn't live yours. The dad could've easily have said, "don't be stupid!", like most parents.

  • @blessedbythebest1003

    @blessedbythebest1003

    3 жыл бұрын

    Like a huge % of Parents of different races do.

  • @BaronFeydRautha

    @BaronFeydRautha

    3 жыл бұрын

    My parents made fun of me for wanting to be a marine biologist. I developed a fear of failure and never went to college. Now I'm a 30 something struggling to scrounge up the 1500$ to fix my car's brakes. Right after I just spent 1500 on a refurbished battery for my Prius. The universe knows just how to screw ya. LOL. At least I have a job and a ride to work. Hopefully mumbly joe will get the second part of the second stimulus check out asap.

  • @BaronFeydRautha

    @BaronFeydRautha

    3 жыл бұрын

    @DYNAMO DYNAMO I'm looking at getting online classes for medical billing and coding. Have to find a grant that I can use online. I've given up on marine biology.

  • @KaliKali-hv9bt

    @KaliKali-hv9bt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BaronFeydRautha I hear ya. My parents always encouraged me but I never believed enough in myself..I went back to school and got a Masters in Public Administration to "challenge" and improve myself last year, but I'm still working as a public social service provider..still not making the money, living the life, or ever had the life partner (men I dated were way less educated or just not into much because I felt I couldnt do better)...so yeah I sound good on paper but I really feel stuck. Oh you're right on the "universe knows just how to screw ya" --just when I pay off my car in December, I now need like $3000 in much needed car repairs, dentists needs a couple 1000s, and since I forgot to apply for another school loan so I had to put $4428 on a credit card just to get my diploma 😆... I prolly should've gone into tech earlier or biologist, but I didn't think I would like it or be too hard...but..I;m still learning and improving myself with skillsets..it's just a matter of just following through and believing that I can do it, I guess.

  • @lightyears2go

    @lightyears2go

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BaronFeydRautha meanwhile, Charles Darwin's name is etched in history. it seems your parents are the not-so-bright ones for mocking your aspirations.

  • @aaaaaabbbbbbccccccd1
    @aaaaaabbbbbbccccccd13 жыл бұрын

    As a struggling electrical and computer engineering student, this gave me the motivation I need to push through and achieve my goals. Thanks ❤️

  • @grd6021

    @grd6021

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got this!!!

  • @manofculture8026

    @manofculture8026

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just do it bro!👍

  • @hydrolifetech7911

    @hydrolifetech7911

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go for it dude

  • @ObTainCS

    @ObTainCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is computer engineering really hard ?

  • @Kenzinru

    @Kenzinru

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry, if you're white you'll definitely make it! If not, then I suppose just don't feel too bad if it doesn't work out. That's life it seems.

  • @El77_777
    @El77_7779 ай бұрын

    The movie one the best one ever saw in my 31,years tear me up. GRACIAS JOSE UN VERDADERO HERO 🙏🏻🙌🏽 QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA CARNAL.

  • @PapiLyc
    @PapiLyc9 ай бұрын

    Made me tear up on his movie “A Million Miles Away”. Thank you!!! “Tenacity is a superpower.” ❤️

  • @ivanargueta5
    @ivanargueta53 жыл бұрын

    His father validated his dream. God bless these gentlemen

  • @robertlee8805

    @robertlee8805

    3 жыл бұрын

    And his kids too. So they can accomplish their dreams.

  • @lifeofthadreamers5950

    @lifeofthadreamers5950

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fr

  • @naivedays5421
    @naivedays54213 жыл бұрын

    Moms made me work in the fields for a few weeks as a kid to know what her and all our family went thru to give us the life we know. Proud to be a Mexican American

  • @rubina1868
    @rubina18683 жыл бұрын

    He did not beat odds.. He worked for it . Its not a fluke. So proud of him. May God bless him

  • @1centplus1cent
    @1centplus1cent3 жыл бұрын

    Love it! 11 rejections, final selection group 3 times didn't make UNTIL he tried again. "Don't be so quick to give up on your dreams if you fail once or twice". A lesson in human tenacity and belief in one's self. Congratulations to him and it's great to know his story. Also, instrumental in the invention of the mobile mammogram machine.

  • @dgk5556
    @dgk55563 жыл бұрын

    "they are stealing our jobs" lmfao like if y'all could get as far as he could crying y'all's asses for them "stealing jobs" this man earned it!!!!💯

  • @iLikeBeans481

    @iLikeBeans481

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ikr the same people saying “their stealing our jobs” are the people doing drugs living paycheck to paycheck stuck in retail earning 11$ an hour working 40 hour weeks just to barely get by

  • @switch1837

    @switch1837

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean, when people say that, they are referring to illegal immigrants.

  • @taten007

    @taten007

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@switch1837 they don’t though. People blatantly are racist daily in my town. It’s disgusting. People who legally immigrated here that I worked with at work were called leeches for working at the cafe I worked at. Daily. People are just racist. They don’t care about legality or not.

  • @switch1837

    @switch1837

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@taten007 Then you live in a really disgusting town. However, that doesn't change the fact that normal people who say that are referring to illegal immigrants.

  • @kevinlazo4647

    @kevinlazo4647

    3 жыл бұрын

    He came legally. That’s the difference here... don’t be ignorant lol

  • @gabrielaorellana2734
    @gabrielaorellana27343 жыл бұрын

    “I started off working in the land, a land that wasn’t mine” damn that made me tear up. Es un orgullo tan grande este hombre 🙏🏽🥇

  • @foodlifefamily6140

    @foodlifefamily6140

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mexicans overall I seen are a stable, hard working community, especially that mans generation and his fathers. In my experience they also revive communities and make their houses look nice.

  • @vladimir-savage72

    @vladimir-savage72

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Your daddy squirtle Lay off the bong for a day dude. You're sounding more crazy then the nuts who wave signs near street corners saying "the end is neigh"

  • @somedude0505

    @somedude0505

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Your daddy squirtle is that what your parents told you when you said you wanted to be an astronaut? Or is that what you are telling your kids??

  • @seoulglo1999

    @seoulglo1999

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Your daddy squirtle You say this while typing in a comments section thinking the words just magically appear on the screen. I wonder what causes the words to jump from my screen for others to see? How did this technology come to be???

  • @amandagold2648

    @amandagold2648

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your dumb a lot of people work on land that’s not their own . Why is that emotional

  • @GlidinBros
    @GlidinBros9 ай бұрын

    It took me 13 years to just get my private pilots license!! Never give up y’all, whether it be financial or mental just remain resilient and you’ll get it!

  • @chefericksalvage
    @chefericksalvage3 жыл бұрын

    That's great that dude makes me proud to be a Latino ..ans he's so chilled .. good for him

  • @theylive2749

    @theylive2749

    3 жыл бұрын

    His accomplishments aren’t boiled down to skin color. His accomplishment has nothing in common with you lol.

  • @chefericksalvage

    @chefericksalvage

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@theylive2749 what your point ? What's so funny I'm lost here lol

  • @rm-jl8wy

    @rm-jl8wy

    2 ай бұрын

    @@theylive2749 You gringos think we're just grape pickers and maids! There are so many professional latinos now! In some cases you gringo mow OUR lawns now!🤣🤣🤣

  • @timohanjala8779
    @timohanjala87793 жыл бұрын

    Now that is what am talking about !!.."The strength of immigrants here in the 🇺🇸!"

  • @elenalatici9568

    @elenalatici9568

    3 жыл бұрын

    The United States IS a country of immigrants and without you all we would be nothing. My immigrant Italian grandmother wanted to be secretary but had to work in the mills..Now I am a writer and translator and live in Italy thanks to her belief in me.

  • @snmrz

    @snmrz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure, legal of course. The same standard world wide.

  • @andreeperaltag.8316

    @andreeperaltag.8316

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@snmrz both legal and illegal

  • @andreeperaltag.8316

    @andreeperaltag.8316

    3 жыл бұрын

    @GSD ! he’s right

  • @soniatriana9091

    @soniatriana9091

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Timoh anjala. Very well said, I agree with you 100%!!

  • @ryderr6958
    @ryderr69583 жыл бұрын

    Katie’s ending quote did it for me. “YES, YOU ABSOLUTELY BELONG HERE AND WE ARE A BETTER COUNTRY FOR IT”. People like you are what make this country GREAT!

  • @s70driver2005
    @s70driver20058 ай бұрын

    I was lucky enough to see José give a lecture at my university. He is so awesome and totally cool, he down to earthness really shows.

  • @KnowTrentTimoy
    @KnowTrentTimoy3 жыл бұрын

    This is a great great story. Thank you Jose Hernandez for pursuing your dreams until you got it. You got it done. We're ALL PROUD of you sir!!

  • @thethirdview7098
    @thethirdview70983 жыл бұрын

    He didn’t beat odds. He just realized that he is in total control of his life and decided to make a change.

  • @emp6962

    @emp6962

    3 жыл бұрын

    Crazy how difficult it is for people to see that

  • @thefox47545

    @thefox47545

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Choosing" is the difference between achieving something and not achieving something.

  • @bennyblanco3534

    @bennyblanco3534

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly he never had the victim mentality.

  • @thefox47545

    @thefox47545

    3 жыл бұрын

    @A ziri Explain? I say this cuz I grew up in the hood and now have a college degree and make bank in a hospital. Some of the other kids, with very similar situations as my own, CHOSE the thug life. It's BS that the "Thug life chose them". Was the thug life tempting, yes, was it difficult to be a nerd in the hood, yes, but is it possible to achieve our goals, ABSOFREAKINGLUTELY!!!

  • @RestrictedHades

    @RestrictedHades

    3 жыл бұрын

    @A ziri he wasn’t lucky, he worked hard to get out of the hood.

  • @matthewgarcia2119
    @matthewgarcia21193 жыл бұрын

    For everyone watching and getting inspired by this video, remember how smart he was and he still met rejection 11/12 times. He worked hard all his life and studied hard and failed and kept trying. If you have a dream, go out and get it! In your heart of hearts, if it’s an honest dream you have, don’t stop chasing. I want you to know that no matter what background you come from, you can achieve what you set your mind to but it comes at a cost. If you want to get smarter you have to study. You want to be more healthy you need to workout. You already know what you NEED to do. The only one that’s stopping you is you. You have only one life to live! Live your dreams. You don’t know me but just know that I wish all of you who read this all the positive energy I can give. I rooting for you and I’m cheering for you. Have a wonderful day.

  • @celenebalvaneda4848

    @celenebalvaneda4848

    3 жыл бұрын

    Namaste 🙏🏻 💗

  • @FurTheCasa

    @FurTheCasa

    3 жыл бұрын

    I felt that. I'm studying to be a mortgage loan originator right now and was having doubts. Seems like lots of people have trouble with the test and today I felt like I couldn't retain the information. NAW, I'm going to keep pushing 💪

  • @matthewgarcia2119

    @matthewgarcia2119

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FurTheCasa what helps me is literally not touching the information every now and then. Take a tiny break and then review your info again and that might help. Don’t stop trying, you’ll get there before you know it! 😁👍

  • @matthewducote8442

    @matthewducote8442

    3 жыл бұрын

    Damn bro why you gotta get me all hyped up before bedtime? Lol cheers brother I needed to hear this today

  • @WendyGarza8
    @WendyGarza83 жыл бұрын

    I just love the authenticity of these Americans

  • @mb9532
    @mb95326 ай бұрын

    Su historia me hizo llorar,no puedo imaginar lo dificil que fue para el estudiar asi y todavia ayudar a sus Padres a trabajar,pero el es muy bendecido por tener a los Padres que hicieron lo imposible para que el tubiera un mejor futuro,y tambien aver encontrado a una mujer que lo apoyara como su Esposa lo hizo.como Mexicana me siento orgullosa de que aya demostrado que los imigrantes venimos a salir adelante en este pais.Felicidades a el por su esfuerso y Toda su Familia por apoyarlo.

  • @Erika-rosee
    @Erika-rosee3 жыл бұрын

    It was an honor to have meet him in person! The most humble human being ever. ❤️ His story is very inspiring.

  • @angelahernandez-bischof4769
    @angelahernandez-bischof47693 жыл бұрын

    Mexicans helped to build this country so YES they belong

  • @Luna-mx7fi

    @Luna-mx7fi

    3 жыл бұрын

    💜💖💗🌻😊

  • @JM-nt5ex

    @JM-nt5ex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mexicans in the southwest ARE this country. Mexican cultures has lived within our bordered longer than the english, people seem to forget a lot that hispanic culture isn't foreign in the southwest

  • @jesussandoval9843

    @jesussandoval9843

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mexicans are natives! yes with a percent of hispanic but we are majority native..

  • @JM-nt5ex

    @JM-nt5ex

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jesussandoval9843 No. Some mexicans are native, but all Mexicans are not native. Natives actually suffer from discrimination in Mexico so it's kinda insulting to claim to be one of them if you aren't.

  • @adriennegarcia2986

    @adriennegarcia2986

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @Jes008
    @Jes0083 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring, what a wonderful beautiful story. Proud to be Hispanic, so proud of my people! This men is the perfect example of someone who keeps going until accomplishing goals. Triumph!!!!

  • @ismaelcerda5565
    @ismaelcerda55653 жыл бұрын

    As a fellow Mexican I am proud of this man.

  • @TheJanet4321
    @TheJanet43213 жыл бұрын

    I think it's so powerful to a child when somebody tells the child they believe in them. It sounds like his father and 2nd grade teacher were two of his greatest supporters.

  • @Rodrigo-tk2fm

    @Rodrigo-tk2fm

    3 жыл бұрын

    Taking notes 📝

  • @cesarconh895
    @cesarconh8953 жыл бұрын

    Jose is from Michoacán just like me. It feels weird knowing that someone from my state became an astronaut.

  • @qsks8366

    @qsks8366

    3 жыл бұрын

    puro Michoacan

  • @magomago7819

    @magomago7819

    3 жыл бұрын

    La Piedad right?

  • @jessicam7398

    @jessicam7398

    3 жыл бұрын

    Arriba Michoacán!

  • @xhafts

    @xhafts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lucky he in texas because if it was california he woulda been lazy

  • @ramoscarrillo1229

    @ramoscarrillo1229

    3 жыл бұрын

    He graduated from my high school! We have a mural of him on one of our buildings

  • @fearsomeworrier
    @fearsomeworrier9 ай бұрын

    This reminds me of Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, who went from farm worker who couldn't speak English to chair of neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic. A reminder that the lowliest among us deserve our respect and help, because what people can do if you give them a chance will amaze you.

  • @lovelandfrog5692
    @lovelandfrog56929 ай бұрын

    Jose is one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever heard of. His story is so inspirational. So many people give up so quickly, but he tells us that success comes from persistence.

  • @idamoody1554
    @idamoody15543 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely true example of the American dream! No matter where you come from or what your nationality is if you work hard and apply yourself you can go far. That's what I was raised knowing as the American dream I don't know where and when this country changed so much but it's beautiful to see a story like this.

  • @rick3747

    @rick3747

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, the American Dream is playing by the rules.

  • @idamoody1554

    @idamoody1554

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rick3747 how is he not playing by the rules he worked hard he went to school how is he not playing by the rules

  • @rick3747

    @rick3747

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@idamoody1554 Not applying for enterance to the US, not paying the fee and not waiting for a "yes" or "no."

  • @idamoody1554

    @idamoody1554

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rick3747 so you know for sure he's not an American citizen right

  • @idamoody1554

    @idamoody1554

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rick3747 or at least doesn't have dual citizenship right

  • @Ismaiz_4469
    @Ismaiz_44693 жыл бұрын

    In times where everything seems to be going wrong in the world it’s great to see something positive once in a while, 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 ❤️

  • @xdarkhunterx4163

    @xdarkhunterx4163

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Everything" isnt going wrong in the world you pessimist...we are living in really great times...

  • @Ismaiz_4469

    @Ismaiz_4469

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xdarkhunterx4163 well maybe for you buddy, but not everybody can say the same

  • @xior1761

    @xior1761

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xdarkhunterx4163 in what fucking galaxy are you in?

  • @monicaloera1427

    @monicaloera1427

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xdarkhunterx4163 you must live under a rock?

  • @PLAYAWORLDRecords

    @PLAYAWORLDRecords

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/e3V7xbCnhZSff8o.html

  • @BijanIzadi
    @BijanIzadi3 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god, I really needed this

  • @danielpaulson8838
    @danielpaulson88383 жыл бұрын

    Humans are humans. No matter what fences many fearful people wish to build. Congratulation Jose. You're a hero.

  • @amandagold2648

    @amandagold2648

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry but your dumb.

  • @stimulatedgains8647

    @stimulatedgains8647

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fences? It's called borders protecting your country from outsiders.

  • @Randomguy-ep7zl

    @Randomguy-ep7zl

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder why these fearful people don't just get some land and go wall them selves in the way they want to? I know the decent humans in the world would be just fine with that.

  • @amandagold2648

    @amandagold2648

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Bryce Benefield lol it’s not that serious . Im texting . Lol but thanks.

  • @vuton7670

    @vuton7670

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yikes, we have countries for a reason. Look on your map. We have outlines of borders. Even China had to put a wall up, that worked very well.

  • @haa1774
    @haa17743 жыл бұрын

    I remember Mr. Hernandez coming to my middle school back in 2007. Such a humble individual and an inspiration for many.

  • @avaldovinos77
    @avaldovinos773 жыл бұрын

    Location of cellars? I wish to purchase their wines. Note: wearing an old baseball cap and doing the interview in the field ,shows how humble he is God bless everyone watching this video

  • @edwardgarza1850
    @edwardgarza18509 ай бұрын

    A million miles away. Movie about him is on amazon prime! Great movie! Respect!

  • @domingosoto74
    @domingosoto743 жыл бұрын

    It's such a inspiring event when someone talks so humble about how far they gone.