I followed Haruki Murakami’s strict 4AM routine for 1 week

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
  • life changing…
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    Q: would you be the Haruki to my Murakami?
    A: hmph
    intro song: It's Not Time Now - The Lovin' Spoonful

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  • @natasha-lyonne-enthusiast8098
    @natasha-lyonne-enthusiast8098 Рік тому +883

    Shawn is a mix between Prince Charming and a well looked after pigeon. I’m obsessed.

  • @nmitchxll305
    @nmitchxll305 Рік тому +254

    waking up at 4am is sick and twisted

  • @sailorschmidt6462
    @sailorschmidt6462 Рік тому +379

    You are literally the human embodiment of sleep away summer camp

  • @meghanpfeiffer
    @meghanpfeiffer Рік тому +214

    Describing Crime and Punishment as "fun" is hilarious, but honestly, I agree

  • @averyforeman5208
    @averyforeman5208 Рік тому +235

    He shared something sincere about himself and it frightened me

  • @_chandley
    @_chandley Рік тому +73

    i want to start running again so badly but i hate gyms and i’m too anxious that i’m gonna get kidnapped if i run by myself 😭😭

    • @shawnmccomb
      @shawnmccomb  Рік тому +109

      if you run fast enough you won’t be kidnapped!

    • @_chandley
      @_chandley Рік тому +21

      @@shawnmccomb wait that’s so real

  • @nunulol61
    @nunulol61 Рік тому +102

    my clinical depression would not allow me to do this so im actually impressed by your work. ngl should've hit that Zaza tho

  • @dillpickle0417
    @dillpickle0417 Рік тому +24

    this is so me bc i was forced awake this morning at 4am by a random man banging on the door of my house

  • @coleo1356
    @coleo1356 Рік тому +56

    I was active duty military for 6 years and let me tell you….the afternoons we spent reading and listening to music were 👏🏻grue👏🏻ling.

  • @coldmasterx460
    @coldmasterx460 Рік тому +77

    Officially the Murakami of UA-cam!

  • @allisonpaiges
    @allisonpaiges Рік тому +60

    i laugh so much with each and every video - you make top tier content

  • @Anita-ru3qd
    @Anita-ru3qd Рік тому +19

    if only there were 24h and 24min in a day in order for Murakami to be able to watch this video... oh well

  • @Grace-si8xw
    @Grace-si8xw Рік тому +11

    All of your videos feel like you’re filming them as the last person on earth. Ty for being my escape from suburbia

  • @fodorklari4194
    @fodorklari4194 Рік тому +26

    i deeply relate to the emotion at the begining

  • @vattenflaska
    @vattenflaska Рік тому +54

    omg perfect timing i just started my first murukami (the wind up bird chronicle)!! I'm only 70 pages in but I'm really enjoy it this far, despite some certified Man Moments lol

  • @raven_is_alive
    @raven_is_alive Рік тому +6

    Every day he looks like a different person I can't even keep up at this point.

  • @your_epipen
    @your_epipen Рік тому +4

    The moment Shawn mentioned TWICE… my head snapped so quick

  • @annabeck2449
    @annabeck2449 11 місяців тому +1

    The dog repeatedly gagging has me sobbing. The tears are streaming down my face

  • @meozones
    @meozones Рік тому +15

    i've never ran of my own free will but i still really enjoyed this book, although it didn't really make me enthusiastic to start running long distances. loved the video!

  • @milaces1323
    @milaces1323 Рік тому +12

    This is my first time on this channel, don't know who you are but i'm so down for this chaotic energy. Subscribed af.

  • @yaz.y4z
    @yaz.y4z Рік тому +35

    thanks shawn this really helped me believe in myself 🙏

  • @ira6314
    @ira6314 Рік тому +7

    7:18 shawn in his "study with me" era-
    yep lasted as long as my study sessions do

  • @nicholasjohnson5944
    @nicholasjohnson5944 Рік тому +29

    Brava to you!!! I loved the outdoors scenery (minus the snake- how you kept your cool is beyond me!)!! Keep the magnificent content coming and have a stellar week, delightful Mr. Shawn!!!!! 🎉

  • @jm8714
    @jm8714 Рік тому +6

    personally id watch a 40 minute video of you just sitting, id be entertained.

  • @lysm.8645
    @lysm.8645 Рік тому +4

    When I tried waking up early I would end up just wasting time cause being sleepy made me too unmotivated to do anything until like 3 hours later !!! it’s torture

  • @athinatritari775
    @athinatritari775 Рік тому +17

    I was not expecting the twice reference 0:35

  • @maricarlabarreto
    @maricarlabarreto Рік тому +9

    you are so so brave! i'm proud of you

  • @stefanie2114
    @stefanie2114 Рік тому +5

    There is nothing I love more than an upload from you 🧺🐛

  • @ronjas
    @ronjas Рік тому +6

    I will say your content reminds me of Murakami in the way that it is surreal 😃😃

  • @crown3077
    @crown3077 Рік тому +5

    4am is rough, i can't even get up before 8 lmao
    love the video !!

  • @AnaWallaceJohnson
    @AnaWallaceJohnson Рік тому +11

    I had a dream we were trying to pick out Christmas decorations together. We didn’t succeed :-/

  • @Xenia_Anna
    @Xenia_Anna Рік тому +6

    You’re so inspiring Shawn ❤❤❤

  • @helenamatthijs3548
    @helenamatthijs3548 Рік тому +2

    it took me a while to realize they were editing sounds

  • @welfare_king
    @welfare_king Рік тому +2

    Wasn't prepared for the jumpscare at the beginning...

  • @allyson--
    @allyson-- Рік тому +5

    You did it! 🏃‍♂️ The bits you do are amazing to witness....actor

  • @hertyhert112
    @hertyhert112 Рік тому +3

    mate you make me believe in the existence of sentient food

  • @cringewright
    @cringewright Рік тому +2

    I love your cover of Dear John, you have an amazing tone

  • @emmelinethibaut8480
    @emmelinethibaut8480 Рік тому +2

    that first clip will appear in my nightmares, i swear

  • @mitalishinde6890
    @mitalishinde6890 Рік тому

    Appreciate the effort in editing and sound effects.

  • @camilogonzales7048
    @camilogonzales7048 8 місяців тому

    "i considered other drugs to fall asleep but i didnt feel like it" real

  • @moonyscorner615
    @moonyscorner615 Рік тому +3

    the posture at 13:47 😕 praying for ur spine x

  • @Marleigh24
    @Marleigh24 Рік тому +1

    Sorry for being late I watch your vids while I eat so I was saving it woop woop

  • @k3nzie_
    @k3nzie_ 11 місяців тому

    “i’m so baddd 🤭🤭 ahhh i’m so baddd 🤭😀🙉🙈”

  • @mountainbikingvampirewitch
    @mountainbikingvampirewitch Рік тому +6

    The skin is glowing in this video oh my goodness, how many babies did you sacrifice??

    • @kayligo
      @kayligo Рік тому +1

      Watch his summer is here in a very big way it has his skin routine

  • @angle-oi9gj
    @angle-oi9gj Рік тому +1

    u singing dear john is so real

  • @deargodwhyamihere
    @deargodwhyamihere 10 місяців тому

    I’m about 150 pages into Crime and Punishment and it’s so freaking exhausting to read I don’t know what it is it’s just so dense I hope it gets better

  • @Maja-ft9kv
    @Maja-ft9kv Рік тому +5

    might have a celebrity crush on shawn

  • @eliana7309
    @eliana7309 Рік тому +2

    Wow Canada looks so exotic🤩

  • @lorbito155
    @lorbito155 Рік тому

    The darts at the end took me OUT

  • @vandabiss
    @vandabiss Рік тому

    david goggins ur days are numbered

  • @Mykye
    @Mykye Рік тому +2

    I think the portrayal of women in Murakami's book is the way it is because of japanese culture. Because in japanese media the popularity of a female character is decided by her brest size.

  • @marta4593
    @marta4593 Рік тому +1

    i've never related more in life to anything before those bananas fallen off the hanger

  • @Benessa_
    @Benessa_ Рік тому +4

    I was gonna comment something but the farts at end distracted me

  • @florendi255
    @florendi255 Рік тому +1

    you are so uncanny valley when you wake up

  • @AmsNl2BcnEs
    @AmsNl2BcnEs Рік тому

    More of these please. 🙏

  • @laurad6048
    @laurad6048 Рік тому +1

    the twice song when u said twice lmodksksjdksksjs

  • @sosoul21206
    @sosoul21206 5 місяців тому

    "As her boobs, boobed, boobily" is Hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

  • @rachelgiadrosich4906
    @rachelgiadrosich4906 Рік тому

    literally thought that was a scoby and not a teabag at first

  • @annonymously1778
    @annonymously1778 Рік тому

    did i just watch a 24 mins video with no stopping? so does that mean my adhd is really for just school. no shit

  • @soymikleo
    @soymikleo Рік тому

    i feel like this should be labeled as an account of torture shawn but ykw uve given it ur all

  • @palomaeli5091
    @palomaeli5091 Рік тому +1

    NOT THE JORTS

  • @mafiosasssss02
    @mafiosasssss02 Рік тому

    5 seconds in I had to pause to PISS MY PANTS.

  • @shhhquietplease6264
    @shhhquietplease6264 Рік тому +2

    6:48 made me cry 💀

  • @janettsusan7799
    @janettsusan7799 Рік тому

    Awesome video!

  • @mamoru1836
    @mamoru1836 Рік тому

    The first 9 seconds 😭

  • @prerza
    @prerza Рік тому

    i love this~!

  • @mitskiluvrrr
    @mitskiluvrrr Рік тому

    so cheeky

  • @mel.inaaaa
    @mel.inaaaa Рік тому

    there's not enough radiohead and the smiths in this video

  • @addison5628
    @addison5628 Рік тому

    HELP I literally screamed when I saw 0:02 of the video

  • @centref0lds1
    @centref0lds1 Рік тому +12

    as a female, it irks me so much that he writes women this way, but i also understand that he must be extremely and painfully awkward with women and he does not know how else to write them...with that being said, he is still one of my favourite authors and ive read almost all of his works.

  • @userlizasemenova
    @userlizasemenova Рік тому +14

    what about following Rodion Raskolnikov's routine? Must be interesting LOL

  • @debaratighosh25
    @debaratighosh25 Рік тому

    Well done.❤

  • @TmgMedia975
    @TmgMedia975 5 місяців тому

    bro looks like dream

  • @thegirl-z7x
    @thegirl-z7x Рік тому +7

    Always love your videos!
    I think you would really enjoy „the loneliness of the long distance runner” by Alan Silllitoe. The story follows a young inmate of a juvenile detention center who is allowed to go on a long run everyday to compete in a tournament. It follows his thoughts on his runs. It is really short but super fascinating, I really loved it.

  • @elisazouza
    @elisazouza Рік тому +2

    I def could not do this with my adhd

  • @alice-uh6sv
    @alice-uh6sv Рік тому +6

    Okay. So, I’ve given this decision a lot of thought, a lot of consideration, and even a pros and cons list. But I finally think it’s time, I think I’m ready. (Sorry I’m dragging it out, but it’s hard to acknowledge it.) But I think I’ve reached a point in my life where I’m just ready to read my first muri kami book. Please, do give me some recommendations of his books downbwow. tysm.

    • @alice-uh6sv
      @alice-uh6sv Рік тому

      Yeah and also I don’t know his name, come at me then

    • @girlblogger1112
      @girlblogger1112 Рік тому +2

      sputnik sweetheart will be my all time fav u should definitely try that one!!

    • @alice-uh6sv
      @alice-uh6sv Рік тому

      @@girlblogger1112 thank you, I will!!!

    • @Monika-hp9dp
      @Monika-hp9dp Рік тому +1

      I recently read Afterdark and i absolutely loved it. Don't expect any heavy plot. It just kind of flows, it doesn't really have any definitive ending, but still it was soo interesting. And it was short.
      And after that i would recommend Norwegian wood, i think that book is digestable for first time Murakami readers. 😀

    • @alice-uh6sv
      @alice-uh6sv Рік тому

      @@Monika-hp9dp think I’d like those! I’m not a plot driven reader, just as long as there’s insufferable characters I’m in ;) thank you 🙏🏼

  • @ku9008
    @ku9008 Рік тому +1

    I could have lived without you describing how your toes are

  • @footfungus6663
    @footfungus6663 Рік тому +4

    Oh okay

  • @Jitters08
    @Jitters08 Рік тому +2

    My fingers been broken for a week but I'm too lazy to go to the doctor :)

  • @eli-pi5mz
    @eli-pi5mz Рік тому +2

    0:07 OMG JACOB SARTORIOUS???????

  • @philbert3333
    @philbert3333 Рік тому +4

    hello shawn mccomb

  • @CJReads
    @CJReads Рік тому +4

    Shawn do you live in this giant new build home alone??????? Fans need to know

  • @Maja-ft9kv
    @Maja-ft9kv Рік тому

    jumpscare in the beginning

  • @ellismanning3163
    @ellismanning3163 Рік тому

    Fuckin hate that post credits scene

  • @babysp1c3666
    @babysp1c3666 Рік тому

    not you running in MacBook wallpapers

  • @Ano.isbackagain
    @Ano.isbackagain Рік тому +1

    In his process of becoming a vlogger #vlogmas

  • @stargazer6852
    @stargazer6852 Рік тому +2

    If you get blood in your pee, maybe you should check your kidneys

  • @ilikebroccoli8567
    @ilikebroccoli8567 Рік тому +1

    Why the funkopop would you wake up at 4am?

  • @Maja-ft9kv
    @Maja-ft9kv Рік тому

    my favourite part was the fart review

  • @blutarskiez
    @blutarskiez Рік тому

    enlightenment

  • @ryparkr
    @ryparkr Рік тому +5

    I am a surgeon

    • @shawnmccomb
      @shawnmccomb  Рік тому +5

      do you do lobotomy? cheap?? I can do ig shoutout.

  • @vm6415
    @vm6415 Рік тому

    of course you did

  • @malva-lo
    @malva-lo Рік тому +2

    How the funko pop can you run so fast???

  • @SometimesAna
    @SometimesAna Рік тому +1

    What am I supposed to do to have this life?? what am I doing??? I just want to read and have a dog and go running and have poop flies in my face. Tips please

  • @zulmie5777
    @zulmie5777 Рік тому

    such weird timing, i was making a presentation about his routine just yesterday

  • @cocadejamaica5293
    @cocadejamaica5293 Рік тому

    you look so canadian on that intro

  • @Zoyabshah568
    @Zoyabshah568 Рік тому +1

    I dont know if you are the only one who goes to that forest .....anyway i m jealous.......the peace you get there .....lucky you 13:54

  • @piranesi8767
    @piranesi8767 Рік тому +11

    the quality of your videos is disproportionate to the size of your following. you need to make lower quality videos.

    • @Dat1person_
      @Dat1person_ Рік тому +2

      that’s what i’m saying!!!

  • @spellsofwylde1462
    @spellsofwylde1462 Рік тому +2

    I hate Murakami for his misogyny… but. Awesome writing so I still recommend 😅

  • @After_party_wizard
    @After_party_wizard Рік тому +1

    do you live in the middle of no where ? ( also i loved the vid :D)