Are Warriors Born or Bred?

About this video

Ritland defines a warrior as someone who pushes back when pushed, emphasizing that the warrior mentality is determined by who you are rather than what you do for a living. He argues that many people with desk jobs possess warrior spirit while some in military roles may not. Ritland reflects on his own childhood, recounting that he always had a defiant “push back” nature that he doesn’t remember choosing, leading him to conclude that most warriors have an innate quality.

Key takeaways

• Ritland defines a warrior as someone who pushes back when pushed, regardless of occupation
• Ritland argues that warrior mentality is about identity rather than profession, noting that desk workers can be warriors while some military members may lack warrior spirit
• Ritland recounts that he had a defiant nature as a child that he doesn’t remember choosing, suggesting warriors have an innate quality

Episode details: published March 1, 2025 · 3.5K views · 1:03 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.

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