Jason Miller Offers Advice to Young Men
Jason “Mayhem” Miller, known for his time on MTV and as a UFC fighter, has experienced both the peaks and valleys that come with fame. Now, at 45 years old, he has some straightforward advice for young men: lay off the phone and toughen up.
Miller has a storied MMA career with a record of 23 wins, 10 losses, and one no contest. He had notable fights, including matches against champions like Georges St-Pierre and Michael Bisping during his time in the UFC.
Transitioning from the fight world, Miller became a host for “Bully Beatdown,” which enjoyed three successful seasons on MTV.
However, Miller faced significant personal challenges later on. His own words, “I crashed out spectacularly. I was the first crashout in internet history,” reflect a tumultuous period filled with legal troubles, addiction, and erratic behavior. Ultimately, he reclaimed his life and believes young men need to learn resilience.
As he prepared for an interview with Blaze News, Miller was at Fight Science in Los Angeles, where he now coaches. “Oh, it’s you,” he remarked when recognizing an acquaintance, pausing briefly to attend to a shower running in the background.
While Miller is known to enjoy joking around, he becomes earnest when giving advice. He aims to instill knowledge in young men to “wash out the weakness,” expressing dismay at the perceived sensitivity within American culture today. “Everyone is so soft in America now. I’m shocked,” he commented. He believes that culture often promotes taking an easier path, leading to complacency.
Miller insists young men shouldn’t wait for circumstances to deliver satisfaction—they need to create their own opportunities.
Breaking Free from Complacency
He argues schools often provide a lackluster education and leave students unprepared for real-world challenges. “Oh, you’re going to college? If not, here’s an Uber Eats job,” he quipped, adding that young people may find themselves endlessly swiping through phone apps rather than pursuing meaningful goals.
Miller believes there’s a clear message he wants to communicate: misery is not a preordained path. “Nobody’s going to talk back to you until you start hustling. Pick yourself up,” he advises.
He encourages young men to hit the gym and experience the benefits of endorphins—the least anyone lacking motivation can do. A recurring theme in his advice revolves around the pitfalls of phone addiction, which he cheekily refers to as the “magic square in your pocket” or the “rectangular girlfriend.”
“Those girls you’re looking at are not your girlfriend. They’re not even real,” he warned, urging young men to pocket their devices and open up to real-life interactions instead. “Ten of them might reject you, but the next one may say she loves you. So get after it, kids.”
Ready for Life’s Challenges
Miller speaks to young Americans about confronting challenging emotions through conscious effort. “OK, ‘I’m mad.’ Is that real? Or can you count to ten and take a breath?” he suggests, emphasizing the importance of personal growth.
He critiques the excessive time spent in front of screens, noting that communication is a lost art, contributing to feelings of loneliness among youth. “That’s why kids are so lonely, you know?” he added.
His journey from fame to personal recovery has recently been highlighted in a Vice episode titled “Dark Side of the Cage,” which has garnered significant attention since its release.
Now, he sees himself as someone who is “leading men into battle,” both on the mat and through his wealth of advice. “I’ve got enough knowledge to fill the multiverse,” he joked, reflecting his determination to empower others.
