Hey everyone... The past few months we closed in. We were having a hard time but couldn’t find a way to share it. Arriving at 5 years of Yes Theory we decided to stop and ask ourselves challenging questions about what we wanted for the future. We’re now arriving at a much better place mentally, physically and amongst each other and are excited to reconnect with all of you 🙏 WE WILL BE BACK STRONGER 💪
You should definitively upload those videos about your “failures”. We are very much used to see success stories everywhere and never see succesful people fail. Society thinks that failure is not an option, but only something that disqualifies you from success. Making videos about these stories will both remind you guys that failing is part of the process, and a reminder to your viewers that failure is possible and necessary in everyone's life. Making full videos about these topics might be, actually, the most meaningful videos you have ever made. We, normal people, normally don't try things not because of the discomfort, but because of the fear of failing. Show the world that you can fail too, and we all will follow you to try discomfort, regardless. Love you guys, love your work, keep it up. Regards, E.
The treasure hunt you wanted to go on is my friends grandpa’s treasure. No lie, It’s his grand daughter. Got pics to prove it. Great people and a amazing family, it’s a nice story. I could probably get you a interview with him if you wanted. Love the vids man!
I would literally just watch any of y’all sit down and talk about what you had for breakfast. these 7 minutes of hearing your downs was a high for many of us. Thank you.
If I may, I am 67 years old. I started watching Yes Theory about a year ago, and while I like you guys and support you from afar, the one criticism I have is that you seem focused on making YOUNG lives better. Nothing wrong with that because you, yourselves, are young. But one way you could expand is by looking into the issues of the 60-plus community. Grant a wish to a senior citizen. I have a wish for a friend of mine who'll be 72 next week. I'm working on it. One of the beautiful things about Yes Theory is that I see young people reaching out in love and caring about other people. The internet has, in many ways, put us into life cubicles. It took a Great Depression for neighbors to care for neighbors in the '30s. You don't see much of that these days. So, keep reaching out. Each person whose life you change has a lovely story. Tell those.
BUMP!!! I LOVE Yes Theory. Like it has CHANGED my life through this pandemic. AND I also feel Yes Theory would benefit from content directed towards OLDER FOLKS and PARENTS!!!
It's honestly better even knowing that the content that they put out is content that they are satisfied with and that still fits their image. Opposed to them being overcome by the pressures having to pump out content regularly that may not be that good, but instead just satisfies the demand. A good example of this is when prank channels started making everything so scripted and unnatural with hired actors. Or for my anime weeb fans, seasonal shows like Attack on Titan that would rather take time to produce one amazing season where everything is on point opposed to One Piece which eventually became a mediocre weekly anime
Because of Covid I lost my job and had to move back home from canada to austria within 24 hours, it was insane and I spent the first two weeks at home in quarantine, feeling sorry for myself ^^ but I managed to find new goals to keep me busy, so now on these last three months I've written the first 105 pages of the novel I've been meaning to write for years, I repainted the shed in my parents garden and started to concentrate on my health (lost 7.5kg ✨). So even though I lost my job and basically my whole life I had built up over the past year (apartment, friends etc.) I still managed to find new goals that I can be proud of in 2020. And now the entertainment industry ist slowly starting up again, so hopefully somebody will need an editor soon enough :D stay optimistic and hopeful ❤️❤️❤️
Yes Theory is the best thing that happened to me on UA-cam, ever. To call this a channel would be an understatement, I see it more as a lifestyle. With love and support from India.
One of the most transparent, honest, and inspiring UA-cam channels out there. You guys inspire millions to seek discomfort and discover their true potential. Been watching since 2018 and you guys have helped me out so much. Your community will be waiting, take your time. ❤
I really thought that this is gonna be a 'we broke up' or 'someone is leaving' video and i'm kinda worried, thank god it isnt. So excited to wait for what to come guys!!
This is one of those channels where the UA-camrs actually care about their viewers. Especially with over 1 mil. Most UA-camrs by that point give up and start doing content that is quantity over quality. This one is quality over quantity!
@@schizofrz instead of saying "what about" just say something like " ....(channel name) is the same way or are great too, and add something positive. The post did state "one of" . I'm tired of seeing "what about". More than one channel care for their viewers, using "what about" is trying to prove this channel wrong and you have a better suggestion.
I'm an artistic swimmer. my duet partner and i were supposed to create history for our country by trying to be the first national duet pair to qualify for the Olympics. then covid came along and the Olympic qualifiers got postponed to 2021, and while our country went on a lockdown and our coach returned to her home country, Canada, we found out one morning that she had passed away at her home and was found on her bed... till now we still don't know the cause of death, but we're devastated we can't see her anymore, and that she couldn't bring our Olympic dreams to light :'( but I know that at least she's in a better place now, and she's no longer in pain :')
I introduced my boyfriend to Yes Theory during quarantine and he loved what you guys do. So we've been (re)watching videos from years ago 😂. Because of the pandemic, I had to leave my place and move in with my boyfriend because I went from working 30h/week to getting paid for 8. I have no family in the country and finding a job and a new place now whilst applying for universities... is a nightmare. There are very few jobs available and I need to put down money for a guarantor, a deposit and a month rent, all by September. I. Am. Stressing. Out. 2020 has been a crazy year so far, but at least in 10 years I'll look back at it and say 'I went through that and survived'. It's all about not stopping on the way and always trying to move forward, even if sometimes you feel there's no way out. So yeah, I'm still trying. Although we're all going through tough and stressful times, your videos never fail to make me smile and inspire me to seek discomfort. Thank you, Yes Theory. Ps. Didn't expect it to be that long. If anyone reads it, sorry and thank you, and whatever you're going through, give it 6 weeks. In 6 weeks look back at this moment and whatever is bothering you now and see how things have changed, how you're still alive and here and you overcame those problems. Yes, you can. Update: this got like a thousand likes and so many comments!! I didn't expect more than 10 people to read my comment. The yes theory community is once again caring and inspirational. I've read all your messages and they all mean a lot. Thank you!! ♥️
This year was the hardest year of my life. 6 months ago today I lost a very good friend of mine and almost one month later to the day my cousin died in a car crash. A month and a half after that another good friend of mine took his own life. I lost my job, girlfriend of two years cheated on me, and I was mentally stuck. Your videos have helped me grow as a person and strive to become a better one with each passing day. The last two months have been a huge turning point for me. I started hiking and going on adventures daily and striving to seek discomfort. I’ve lost 40 pounds and I am the healthiest I’ve been in my life. I have a steady job and a car and I’m surrounded by the most amazing people in this world that I’m lucky enough to call my friends and family. I owe partial thanks to you guys as well.
I feel like this quarantine has actually been a good opportunity to say yes to some smaller goals in life, like diving into my hobbies, committing to learning a language, etc. I respect your thoughts on stepping back, but I have to say I really missed the positivity I got from your videos. Here’s to things settling down, and moving forward, so we can all keep saying yes 🍾
The situation the world is in now has actuslly inspired me to say yes more in the small things. Where im at we are allowed to meet up with friends and never have i been so much closer to my own friends just by saying yes to meeting them every (other) week and sharing so much more of myself with them.
Joe F totally agree, we missed creating and going on adventures as well. But we’re getting ready to come back (and are actually as I type this on our way to a new adventure already!) Thank you for sticking around and can’t wait to connect with you all again 🙏
Thomas Brag you’re amazing! I know how excited you would have been over those ideas and how disappointed you would have been not only for yourself but the graduates involved. Can’t wait to see what you guys do, stay happy, stay positive, you’ve got this 😁 - Jay
There is this thing I once said to a psychiatrist, about how I didn’t want to talk about how much I was struggling. About how I didn’t think it was right for me to complain when that or this person had it worse. She told me about how many people think that way. She once had a guy who loved running marathons and such, but ended up paralysed in a car accident. How he had lost a huge chunk of his life but didn’t want to complain about it. Someone will always have it worse then you, but when you feel like shit then you are allowed to feel like shit. You can’t carry the world on your shoulders and keep going. Sometimes you have to stop and fix yourself before fixing the rest of the world.
I’m not going to lie... it has been hard. I’m guessing that you will probably never see this but the way I have stayed positive is through doing what you have always said to do-seek discomfort. I have never been a goal setter. I just never really had anything in mind to accomplish over a long period of time because I always had so much fear of not being able to complete that task. But during this pandemic, I set the goal for myself to hike every single trail in Boulder. Back in high school I used to work on the trails and maintain them, but I never really knew all they had to offer. Though the Boulder open space has officially 155 miles of trail, due to inevitably having to do some of them multiple times, I have probably hiked over 200 miles in the past 2 months. It has been the most mentally and physically challenging thing I’ve ever done, but it has kept me going in these tough times. It reminds me that even though the jobs and classes I planned to fill my summer with got cancelled, there are still things to look forward to and ways to feel accomplished. I still have about 40 miles of new trail left to complete the challenge, but in August I am hoping to end the challenge with the Boulder 5 peak traverse (climbing all 5 of the mountains in boulder in one day). I also have dreams of writing a book outlining my favorite trails for friends, family, and people in the community to enjoy, but I don’t know the first thing about getting a book published. I have even thought about developing an app for the Boulder Trails Challenge for others to hike every trail, as I am using an excel program to track my progress (which has helped tremendously). I can’t even begin to imagine how much easier this challenge would have been with an app that tracked progress and suggested possible loops to simplify and streamline the process. But I know even less about creating and programming a usable and aesthetically pleasing app, so that feels even more like a pipe dream. But at the end of the day, what matters most is that I was able to get out of my comfort zone and set this goal of hiking every trail. And the glorious end is finally within reach.
That is awesome and I definitely think you should explore the possibility of a book, or even a podcast (talking about the trails and moments from the trails). I live in Stockholm and even though there are plenty of trails in the region, there aren't really the ones with elevation. If it hadn't been for the pandemic, I would have traveled to Bergen Norway where I did my master's degree 10 years ago to do the seven mountain trail around the city. Just to see if I could push myself to that limit. That is one of the cornerstones of life in my opinion.
Self publishing is always an option, eBooks are great for a lot of people, although I do prefer a paperback. It would be a way to get your work out there and then maybe someone could pick it up for actual print. Or maybe partner with the local tourism board.
I can't explain how fulfilled this chanel makes me feel. I have been struggling with loneliness because I'm locked down at home alone and despite the first few months I was very comfy discovering myself and taking care of my stuff, after such long time I was starting to feel depressed. This video makes me realize these feeling of loneliness could be solved so I decided to travel to Madrid (as they no longer have lockdown restrictions) and volunteer in a small farm with a Dutch family of two in exchange of food and housing at their small farm. I can't wait to see the following months of work of yes theory!
For real though I would use this. It’s so hard to find someone who wants to go on adventures whether big or small. Not a dating app, not a video app, just a place where you can find others who want to go outside and have new experiences. Well you know, after covid at least.
During covid I lost my Aunt and my Grandpa. Also I was kicked out of my house but despite these things I kept hopes and moved to a new place away from the city, a place with amazing views and a slower pace of life. I got a new job and I am starting next week. I have seen many friends get caught up in movements and political things but I have also had people I never thought would be there, show up with support. In these past few months I really, though all the darkness, found light. This is an extremely abbreviated summary and there way more to the story but I thought I would share. A voice among thousands can still be heard
So proud of you for staying strong despite all the adversity. Very inspired reading this, thank you for sharing and may your Aunt and Grandpa Rest In Peace 🙏
Bro just gotta say this story is so inspiring, keep on being you man. We need more people like you who can keep positive in times like this. Mad respect.
"A voice among thousands can still be heard" So important!! May your grandpa and aunt rest in peace. Thank you for Sharing and have an amazing day 🙏 Keep going and things will get better, believe me!
At the beginning of the pandemic I bought a “Love Over Fear” Face mask to wear out in public. My anxiety was insanely bad at the time but that small saying has helped me overcome so much within the past 5 months (and I’ve also gotten many compliments on my mask😁) I would just like to thank you guys and this community for helping me seek discomfort and overcoming my everyday fears, much love!
"If you have found a way to stay positive amongst all of the challenging things happening around us...." Duuuuddee YES!! I found you guys!! This may sound cliche but you don't know how much impact you've made in my life!! Because of you my perspective on life has completely changed. Watching your vids brings me genuine happiness. I'm really excited that you're back. Stay safe fam! We'll be waiting :)
Before the quarantine I didn’t know about you guys, or the “Yes Theory” channel. At all. In the last months, due to stress, isolation and such i went through depression and anxiety. I can tell you guys that your videos helped me a lot, and cheered me up when i was really down. So a huge Thank You ♥️
Love your honesty in this one Thomas. The last few months have been difficult for all of us, and a lot of us have had to re-think things. I had quit my job of 6+ years to teach abroad, then only managed 1 month of that because of everything shutting down due to the virus. Sometimes, the most frustrating moments are the 'almosts', like with your plans for the drive-in graduation and the treasure hunt. On many occasions, I have come second place in competitions, or submitted something for a competition I had my heart set on and not got through the first round of judging. But we need to pick ourselves up as best we can, learn the lessons from coming up short and celebrate the fact that we tried. In time, we will come back even stronger.
To stay positive I sent my daughter to stay with her grandparents who she hasn't seen in 3 years. Since covid hit and the schools closed she stayed at the house and was getting so mad that she couldn't see friends or go to school. I was staying at home and working so I couldn't really entertain her as I normally could. She would have to wait. My in-laws suggested that we drive her to Louisiana (10 hours away) and they would keep her and do whatever she wanted. So far she has seen my family and my wife's family more in the past few months than she has in her whole life. I'm so happy she has been able to connect with her family like she never has before. I was in the airforce when she was born so we moved around alot. Missed a lot of birthdays, and other important days. But so far she been there for everything and she actually smiles more than ever.
You know it's okay to not feel okay sometimes and especially in this harsh time it's really becoming heavy for everyone But believe me YES THEORY is a HOPE that the world can be a better , lovely and happily positive place to live . I have learned so much from you all and I have spent my time watching your vedios whenever I felt a need a POSITIVITY ❤️ May God bless you And please keep making vedios and let the VIBE OF YES THEORY be floating in the air ❤️
The only thing that keeps me going during this hard time was a quote from my late grandfather (bless him) "you are a human being , the world will through all kinds of shit at you..but it is your duty as a human to endure and thrive , never stop progressing"
During quarantine my shop is considered a essential buisness and almost went out of buisness a few times very close to it with only a few hundred dollars left in my pocket and the companies but I am absolutely blessed to have had been able to get out of bed everyday go to my dream job work the my butt off and still be able to put food on my table, dont look at life as negative all the time look at the positives and dont lose sight of your dreams no matter what happens in the world even if it is getting put on hold right now never give up and you got this
Stay Positive : Yes theory has been a crucial part of my life for staying positive and hopeful about the future and opportunities.. I wish you guys come back with more energy and power and we shall embrace you with all the love and support we have...♥️
It was about 2 weeks ago I found out about yes theory and am I glad I did. I’ve watched so many of your videos and am truly inspired. You have inspired to get out of my comfort zone more and not just sit back and watch time. I’m no longer embarrassed by things I would have been very embarrassed about. Thank You.
How about an app that’s like a map and shows people near you apart of the yes fam you could meet and seek discomfort also a part where you could have organised meets like around the world
This was a strange time in my life. When Covid hit I was preparing for college graduation. I had to move back home and say by to some of my best friends, a few maybe for the last time. I finished my degree online and tried to jump start my career but no one is hiring. To make matters worse I get laid off of my summer job. But with all the struggles I faced in the last few months I realized something, this is what I needed. I don't mean all the things that are wrong in the world, just the time that was a by-product of it. I've spent the time getting closer to a father figure I never knew I had, reconnecting with old friends, and finally learning something my late grandfather tried to teach me many years ago. The world is in a bad place right now and we need to fix it but that doesn't mean we can't try to see the silver lining.
I've felt down since the end of 2019. Ever since I started my senior year a revolution started in my country and we stopped school. Then covid-19 came and the situation got worse, and now the economical situation can't be described. There is no graduation and all my dreams were crushed. But I say there is always light in the end of the tunnel so I sat down and put new goals for my life new dreams to live up for. And you have always helped me mentally and of course helped me overvome some of my fears and still working on it. So THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.
You wanted to go and find a lost treasure and it filled you with joy. You also want to find a way to connect us and Seek Discomfort. Why not just make up your own treasure, leave clues about where it is hidden, and then it would be up to us to find it. We could connect with others that are also working towards that common goal and Seek Discomfort.
Thank you so much for this! I started gardening day 1 of quarantine and as I harvested these past few weeks, I realized that I may have found my calling. Now I’m thinking about studying botany and business. It just makes me feel more alive. Thank you guys for creating the best UA-cam community
Been stuck in my own head for the past months too. Trying to figure out where I want to lead my life because I felt undriven and my dreams felt too far fetch. I find solace in knowing that it's okay to feel like this. During this uncertain times and that as a community, we'll be able to figure this out together too. Love you boys. For always.
GUYS go and solve one of the riddles of "The Secret: A treasure hunt" book by Byron Preiss. Only three of the twelve boxes hace been found, each one hidden in one estate. Maybe you could solve the one in your own estate, if any. There is always an adventure claiming to be taken.
Hey there. I stumbled upon Yes Theory during a very hard time in my life. I was alone and felt unworthy of any love the world would give me. I was afraid of everything and felt that my life didn't serve any meaning. After finding Yes Theory my life changed. (Literally) Seek Discomfort became my life's catch phrase. Before I did anything I would say to myself "Seek Discomfort". Since then I've done some pretty crazy awesome things. Cliff jumping at Blue Hole Arkansas, getting my hunters safety and shooting my first deer with a bow, getting my first job and traveling the world going to hunting conventions, and hiking a 15 mile trail up a steep mountain. Yes Theory has made my life an adventure. Thank you Yes Theory.
For me, I’ve had a tough few weeks with my friend passing away in a car accident and my girlfriend being hospitalized. What’s been keeping me going has been a lesson from Marqeta founder Jason Gardner. Whatever tough situation you are in, think about the leverage that you have. Whether in your business or personal life, think about the assets you have around you and create plans that lead to success or happiness in the future.
Since Thomas asked for us to share how we've been keeping a positive mindset through these rough times, here I go. The first thing that comes to my mind is exercise, I think a lot of people discovered that you don't need a full gym in order to have good exercises, so google it or search on youtube, workouts you can do at home, I've dealt with mental health problems, and exercising helped me a lot. Reading. Look I've never been someone that read books, but for the past couple of months, I got some books about things that I enjoy and things that could help me in any way, and I can say It's just so satisfying when you finish a book, and you feel like you learned something new. Meditation. My mom told me about meditation (thanks mom!), but I still thought, "meditation? I don't think that's for me", so I never really tried it, but something happened. There was this streamer, I had never really watched his streams, but I saw him with people I follow, I knew that he was a great guy. He committed suicide a few weeks back, and that really affected me, my mind was full of sad and negative thoughts, so I decided to give meditation a go, I thought it would help me, and it really did, so I recommend for you to try it, it's something everyone can implement into their routine, and it'll help you. Pick up things to do, with the internet there's so much we can do, you can learn about stuff with online courses, you can start that UA-cam Channel, Instagram page, Podcast you wanted and so much more.
I feel you. - Trying hard to stay positive but nothing really works out: When my original travel plans (2 weeks, 5 cities in Europe) didn't work out I searched for other options. I came up with 6 options in total, every time it got clear something wouldn't be possible I changed the plan. None of them worked out, which was pretty discouraging - Feeling privileged: For me, life wasn't bad during quarantine. I lived with a friend, had online classes and went to work (agriculture mini job, no masks cause it's physical labor). Then I went back home to live with my family. No business in danger, no crying kids, no job in danger. To just name a few
"I'm grateful that you're here..." Man I just found your channel 3 days ago and for that 3 days, I just cant stop binged-watching all of your videos. What a truly great and inspiring channel I discovered. More power to you guys and to your channel! SEEK DISCOMFORT! ❤️
For the past two years, I have tried so hard to stay out of my comfort zone through leaving my country and continue my education abroad. Although I got admitted to several universities in Canada and Europe, some problems like the terrible economic downturn and COVID in my country crushed all the things I did. But I'm still optimistic about the future and feel everything will be okay soon. watching YES theory motivates me to push myself forward.
I just stay positive thinking on this chinese proverb: "If you have a problem and you know there is a solution, don't worry, there is a solution. If you have one problem and you know there isn't a solution, don't worry either, there isn't a solution so why you would bother yourself"
I think some of that comes down to perspective. I'd be willing to bet a good portion of those dislikes are from people who like Yes Theory alot and use the like/dislike feature as a way to show how they feel in a particular moment. In this current moment, they could simply be expressing their growing discontent with how Covid-19 has the world by the balls which, in turn, has scarcified the influx of Yes Theory content they've become accustomed to seeing on a regular basis. In other words, they're not disliking the video, perse, but rather the situation/ circumstances that lead to its' making.
Yea some people dont think its a bad video but they just dont want this sorta thing in their feed. Like their telling the algorithm to not suggest it?!?!?
noone youknow I didn’t think of it that way thanks for putting into perspective for me. I usually see the dislike button as a way to spread negativity but maybe you’re right!
I biked the entire East Coast (Florida to Maine) with a friend (who wasn’t even really my friend at the time) and it ended up being the greatest experience of my life. I said YES to so many things I was scared to do and I think you guys played a huge role in that. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you for always helping people out even with a hard time. This year has been the hardest year of my life. Right before the COVID-19 stuff came out I lost my little cousin who was 17 to a avalanche up here in Alaska. Then all the other stuff hit. Trying to find a place for us all to grieve him was hard to say the least and then the COVID stuff came out and made it harder for me. I found you guys during that time and you always put a smile on my face. Thank you guys for being a bright spot when so much has been going wrong for people this year.
What I did during corona? First of all, I discovered a new UA-cam Channel. I'm so lucky that this channel showed up in my recommendations. I laughed, cried and dreamed with the UA-camrs. They inspired me. I finally made a bucketlist and I learned a lot about fulfilling dreams and reaching goals. But most importantly, I learned more about true friendship. The UA-cam Channel I'm talking about is Yes Theory. Thank you💞
A stroke of positivity: As everyone around the world is, my girlfriend and I are stuck in lockdown apart from each other in a very unexpected long distance relationship for 5 months now, we've been dating since last August and have had the greatest time of our lives with each other. But this was our first long distance and it sure brought a lot of challenges in our relationship, once or twice to the point where we almost broke up because we missed being with each other. Now that it's been 5 months, we still have a few hiccups here and there but yes, I have loved her more everyday and I seriously can't wait for our first anniversary in a few days and hopefully many more anniversaries to come. Love you guys!
I'm apart from my partner too. I live In Canada, she lives in the U.S. and our border is closed and will be at least another month, probably more. We've been together a long time and we haven't seen each other since March, before this we'd never gone more than 6 weeks from seeing each other. Believe me I understanding missing her can be tough but in the end the distance you're facing now may actually draw you closer together because you'll know she's worth the wait and she'll know you are too. Congratulations on your anniversary, I hope there will be many more.
Hi mate! My partner and I did long distance for roughly two years, from Sweden to Australia. I understand 100% your struggles and how hard it is to be apart. The one thing that always kept me going though was that the fact that it's hard, just means you really love each other. If it wasn't hard, it wouldn't be worth waiting for. I'm sitting next to my partner typing this, and we both know that it was so worth it. The payoff is much sweeter than you can imagine. You can beat this! It will get hard, but that's why it matters. Let me know if you want to chat about it.
You guys are already so much more than a youtube channel. You have self-organizing fan communities for so many countries. I have the privilege of living in switzerland which is almost back to normal now and I've been to so many meetups and met so many wonderful people. I even went skydiving with 5 strangers. You are the reason behind all of this. I don't consider yes theory to be only a youtube channel anymore. You guys are a movement.
Yeah I agree. Back in the day they were friends with genuinely funny and meaningful videos. Now they feel like a company... BUT they are still one of the best channels to watch in my opinion.
When you said app it came straight to my mind , an app which shows you location of other yes theorists, let you join together , hang out and have fun ... or legit where people travel for example leave a bottle with a message somewhere and other Yes Theorists have to find it etc. 🤷🏻♂️
Yes...... Love what you are doing. I must be one of the older followers. Wish I would have had all the technnology back in my day. I sse a lot of myself in your entire team. Good heart, focus on people, aware of the world, and much much more. I have been living this in more of a quieter version with me now living in my ninth country. Bucket list gets bigger, because I've done a lot of it already, but still more to see and experience now that my kids are grown and out of the house. Good luck on your move, your focus.
For anyone who needs to hear this: Never think your own issues are not justifiable as issues because someone has it worse than you. The truth is we all have personal problems we need to deal with, and only we can resolve them. If you ever think your own issue is undermining any global issue or an issue that a friend is dealing with, remember you are showing the importance of their issue by taking it on personally. So honestly YES THEORY take as long as you want before making more videos. Your videos have kept my spirits up during this pandemic and opened my eyes to what life can be and the challenges I want to face next. Thank you for giving me the power to control my own life.
I've grown up with in the shadow of my older brother who has been terminally diagnosed since the year I was born. For a lot of my youth my medical problems were deemed unimportant because I was the healthier one in comparison to my siblings. I forget to remind myself that my problems matter. Just because someone else has it worse does not mean your suffering is invalid. I forgot hat and reading your comment made me tear up alittle. Thank You
@@lancegaupp3755 I am so glad I was able to remind you, looking after ourselves and our health is so important. I wish you and your family all the best.
Such a wholesome video. Everyone is fighting their own battles. I think being secluded always brings up meaningful thoughts and allows people to reflect on where they want to be. I’ve found positivity in my music and finally dedicated more time to creating it during this time. I hope whoever’s reading this feels like they have support even when they’re at their lowest 🥺
Thomas, you've always been someone in a way I looked up to seeing just how much you've accomplished already in your life. I'm 23 and will be 24 at the end of the month, and time will only continue to tick away. However it's videos like this one and the Ice Man one that inspire me to become a better person in really anyway I can. In a sense I guess, you basically have my dream job. Helping make the world just *that* much of a better place, one amazing video at a time. Much love, a fan for life.
A fellow fan with the same age. I highly recommend reading the book 'Think and grow rich, from Napoleon Hill' and getting a structured life. As in, after 8 no electronic devices, and 1 hour after waking up, also no phone, but exercise or reading instead. Trust me, your life will change and you can accomplish so much, it's unbelievable ;)
I made a youtube channel because of Covid. I started a conversation on reddit and [ultimately] kept up with it despite needing two jobs to stay afloat. My 20 subscribers is honestly mind blowing and I feel so blessed to be here- this far into 2020... My youngest son was injured in January, I totaled my car in February, lost my job in march, lost a foster kitten in April... got 2 jobs in May- and that was just the half of the year. So, thank you for keeping with us and being a positive influence on those of us who are struggling... thank you.
The last time I've experienced a disaster like this was back in 2011 during the 3/11 earthquake. During that time everyone was constantly in fear over the earthquake, food, power... We all stayed home as that was the safest place to be and everything on TV was about the news constantly reminding us of our situation. But there was a single channel that was broadcasting normal shows. At the time, I felt like that channel was the only place that provided an outlet for everyone to briefly forget about the fear and negativity. It didn't even matter what the show was about. I felt a moment of positivity and hope. Yes Theory being distant from the community during this time is one way to bring light to all the issues our world and our country currently face. However, having watched this channel for the past 4 years, and how it has helped me boost my positivity and happiness, I think it's possible that Yes Theory can become a momentary outlet for everyone to forget our current situation to seek happiness.
Matt, Yes Theory boys, i think a little constructive criticism is warranted here. Iv been following you boys since you guys were wrapping trash cans with art in Canada and while i have been able to watch you grow and thrive, i have also seen you struggle. I feel the essence of what made you happy and what makes the channel so inspiring is all your abilities to spread joy and not be afraid to put yourself out there. From trying to sign professional soccer players to your fake team, to crashing a rooftop pool party. The videos inspired people to be silly, be happy, improve their social lives, make new friends, create memories and smile a little more then they would otherwise. lately it seemed like a little bit of this joy was lost, it seemed like you wanted so badly to grow so fast into creating a world wide movement (which is admirable) but the joy got sucked out of it for you all, and it showed. The breaks in uploads, the sit down videos apologizing for not uploading, saying how you all got burned out. many videos seemed like they were made just so you could post a video, the wonder and joy in your faces seemed to fade. I think a step back and a reevaluation of your roots and what makes you happy and what you are all interested in doing could prove useful. i think the community wants to feel like they are in the loop! Like once again we can feel like you guys are enjoying what you are doing and we are apart of this thing all together. One more thing. This whole Covid thing and BLM thing is a very large struggle for many people. Many people are in very dark places in their lives. I agree it is good to support these people but i feel in very hard times like these is where you boys should thrive. This is the ultimate time to do what you boys do best, entertain, make people smile, give people a mental vacation. While you already missed many of the hardest parts of the last few months you can still help so many people be able to relax and see the world in a less awful light I suppose what im trying to say in this long little tidbit is: Please dont try to be something you guys dont want to be, do what you love and stay true to who you are, regardless of what the rest of UA-cam is doing Be cautious and dont over extend yourselves, Rome was not built in a day and neither will all your dreams And recognize while it is hard to do this job, you can add so much value in these trying times
I agree with you! It does seem like they’ve gotten too caught up to build a brand and lost their creative spark a bit...hopefully they’ll find it again
you truly have been a source of positivity, I only discovered you guys during lockdown and watched your videos A LOT in order to stay positive and it's helped so much. I am so privileged to be able to live in NZ where we are no longer in lockdown, we can go out and do everything we want I've travelled and really understood the beauty of my country, I can graduate! I cant even comprehend how it is in America and how you are dealing with everything.
Thanks for sharing this, guys! Along with Matt's newsletter. This makes me realize that we ALL go through rough times... Sometimes, from the other side of the screen, it may seem that you guys have it all figured out. You've built a beautiful community, spread an amazing and encouraging movement, and you've done all this amazing stuff. You've really inspired me and all of the fans, to seek discomfort and search for a better life. But now... I understand we all face dark days, when we question ourselves and our worth. We start worrying too much about our future, about where we want to be, and feeling that we haven't done much and we haven't been enough. We overthink too much and we can be so hard on ourselves... This is a constant struggle in my mind. Then I remember it's been really difficult times. It's OK to focus on ourselves, on being aware of what's happening in the world and on how we can support each other; each of us, at our own way and possibilities. We are not perfect, the world is not perfect, and that's our best fuel to keep loving, helping, caring, making a positive impact, and creating a life and a society worth living.
I have had a rough few months. In one specific week, my dad was diagnosed with a degenerative nervous system disease, my car broke down and was deemed un-fixable by the mechanic, and I narrowly escaped getting hit by a car while riding my bike. It felt like life was ruthlessly dragging me down and I was feeling pretty down. The support of other people have helped me tremendously. When my car broke down, 6 different people stopped and asked how they could help. When I was on the ground bleeding after nearly being hit by a car, a guy in a truck pulled over and asked if I was okay. When my supervisors heard about everything, they gave me three (paid) days off of work to collect myself. As my friends found out, they called and texted to check up on me and offer help. Even with the terrible things going on in my life, I feel lucky to have the people in it that I do. If there is a silver lining to 2020, its that people will come through and offer support when its needed. This can be seen through the personal examples I mentioned above, but it is also clearly visible in the news. The amount of support and solidarity I've seen because of COVID-19 and George Floyd is unlike anything I have ever witnessed in my life, and its incredibly comforting to know that people have your back when it gets rough. If anyone doesn't feel like they have that support, feel free to message me. I'm always willing to listen.
Hey Thomas and Yes Theory, I really empathize with what you're saying. Living in a developed country with a good income - or in my case support from my parents - one does feel pretty privileged from time to time. And it is a good thing to reflect upon that. But I think, the important thing here, is to feel grateful for it and not guilty. Everybody has their problems and a right to express them. I think that, however small and trivial one problem might seem - you have a big audience. And a lot of people will find these videos helpful, inspirational or maybe this is just the kind of uplifting entertainment they need during this time which is very difficult for a lot of us. I am a long term fan and your videos really helped me get ahead and a lot of times in my life it was because of the mantra "Seek discomfort", that I took a certain action that led me to where I am. Don't feel discouraged to share your journey and ideas because you think they are not important enough. How can we tackle the worlds biggest problems when we can't even solve our own problems first? Videos that help people to better the little things in their life can be the one trigger needed for it to spin into a positive feedback loop and really change a person or society for the better, depending on how far you want to take this. Looking forward to what comes next and greetings from Germany!
"Feel grateful for it and not guilty." Preach! I see many people online and in reality feeling guilty about their race, social class, sex, etc., even when most of these aren't things we can control. What you said hit the nail on the head. 👍
My positivity throughout all this madness going on with this crazy world is STRONGER than it ever was. I am now 7 months clean and have recxonnected with my family through Zoom and I am cuurrently a carer for a 78 tr old. I love it. I love my life now. It's simple but it's joyful .
To Yes Theory: You guys have been so incredible to me, and to the world. The mission, the goal, Seek Discomfort is just so awe inspiring. You guys are all truly amazing people, and I am so lucky to be able to subscribe to your youtube channel and see all of the seek Discomfort. Let me know if you guys want to do a collab in Montana still!
Great message the way ive stayed positive is through living your lives through the camera lens i discovered your channel about 4 months ago and you had so much content to watch i still havent seen it all and the positivity you spread is amazing. Excited to keep watching and keep your spirits up never stop keep going till the wheels wear out then throw a new set on and keep going guys
Honestly, all this time and I was asking myself this question "Where are they? Every other UA-camr found a way to adapt to this situation and still connected to the platform, why can't they?'' Now I got the answer so well, I wish you all the best in the world, and these times are the most seek discomfort times ever, try to seek the discomfort of having troubles in reconnecting and overcome it. You have all the faith you can hope for. God bless you and I can't wait to see you rise again.
The past year has been extremely rough for me. In and out of the Emergency room at least 3 times, getting diagnosed with a panic attack disorder after months upon months of trying to figure out what the heck is wrong with me, having asthma that I thought left me impact me more than ever before in my life to a point where COVID has had me terrified, having the rest of my degree moved online and being locked in for months, and so much more, it’s been a big opportunity for fear to overcome my life. (Like mentioned, I recognize there are many privileges that I’ve experience beyond belief, so I in no way want to minimize the unbelievable struggles that many men and women have and are going through) BUT. I have had so many things to be thankful for, to look forward to, and to keep positive about. I got married to the love of my life this year, I’ve graduated from college, moved to a new city, been able to start actively helping the fight against the injustices that are afflicting so many others, I’ve gotten on medicine to help my newfound illnesses, I’ve been able to spend my time locked up to read new books and discover new hobbies, and even though discomfort has sought me out this year, I have grown from it for the better.
My friend told me when the pandemic started that if with all this time I don’t accomplish those things I’ve always complained about never having time for, them I’m never again allowed to complain about not having enough time. That being said, a lot more personal success and mental health has been boosted because of the soul searching journey I have been on since March. You guys are the start of all of us. Thanks :))
Hey everyone... The past few months we closed in. We were having a hard time but couldn’t find a way to share it. Arriving at 5 years of Yes Theory we decided to stop and ask ourselves challenging questions about what we wanted for the future. We’re now arriving at a much better place mentally, physically and amongst each other and are excited to reconnect with all of you 🙏
WE WILL BE BACK STRONGER 💪
hello
Be strong guys, we're all glad y'all back
Yes Theory your so inspiring your so amazing god bless
Hopefully ❤️😭
Maybe a step back might bring you forward. Stay strong guys.
Love all of you guys
You should definitively upload those videos about your “failures”. We are very much used to see success stories everywhere and never see succesful people fail. Society thinks that failure is not an option, but only something that disqualifies you from success. Making videos about these stories will both remind you guys that failing is part of the process, and a reminder to your viewers that failure is possible and necessary in everyone's life. Making full videos about these topics might be, actually, the most meaningful videos you have ever made. We, normal people, normally don't try things not because of the discomfort, but because of the fear of failing. Show the world that you can fail too, and we all will follow you to try discomfort, regardless.
Love you guys, love your work, keep it up.
Regards,
E.
great idea, I hope they decide to do this!
Exactly, as of covid I'm started to learn skateboarding, and I can't stress enough how comforting it is to see the pro's fail, all, the, time!
ha ha! that would definitely be funny!
This!
this!
The treasure hunt you wanted to go on is my friends grandpa’s treasure. No lie, It’s his grand daughter. Got pics to prove it. Great people and a amazing family, it’s a nice story. I could probably get you a interview with him if you wanted. Love the vids man!
This could be interesting
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Thats sick
That would be cool
Thats awesome man!
I would literally just watch any of y’all sit down and talk about what you had for breakfast. these 7 minutes of hearing your downs was a high for many of us. Thank you.
Honestly I’ll do it every morning😔
Kyle T true dat
Get a life bro!
Yep! Literally anything
you just said everything i meant to say
If I may, I am 67 years old. I started watching Yes Theory about a year ago, and while I like you guys and support you from afar, the one criticism I have is that you seem focused on making YOUNG lives better. Nothing wrong with that because you, yourselves, are young. But one way you could expand is by looking into the issues of the 60-plus community. Grant a wish to a senior citizen. I have a wish for a friend of mine who'll be 72 next week. I'm working on it. One of the beautiful things about Yes Theory is that I see young people reaching out in love and caring about other people. The internet has, in many ways, put us into life cubicles. It took a Great Depression for neighbors to care for neighbors in the '30s. You don't see much of that these days. So, keep reaching out. Each person whose life you change has a lovely story. Tell those.
This is beautiful!
Brilliant words!
67 is new name for 18, you're young enough to watch Yes theory as I am, I am 45 who cares , yoohoooo
What a lovely comment :)
BUMP!!! I LOVE Yes Theory. Like it has CHANGED my life through this pandemic. AND I also feel Yes Theory would benefit from content directed towards OLDER FOLKS and PARENTS!!!
When the whole world is discomfort, is okay to take a moment and seek comfort... love you guys
No one could’ve said it better
This is a really good quote!💕
Seth Belfort get outta here
His sweatshirt says seek discomfort.
this should be pinned.
Make an app where everyday it gives you one “task” that you have to do that will make you “seek discomfort”
Seems like a nice idea
Holy crap good idea
Amazing idea dude
i need this if they dont i will and ill give u like 10% of the app
It already exists! It's called Vibely. We have a yes theory group with members from all over the world. You can join too :)
It's not like you went from being a weekly channel to disappearing for 6 months -- you're fine to have a gap and then come back with a 🔥 video.
wassup CZ
oh my god hey CZ
It's honestly better even knowing that the content that they put out is content that they are satisfied with and that still fits their image. Opposed to them being overcome by the pressures having to pump out content regularly that may not be that good, but instead just satisfies the demand. A good example of this is when prank channels started making everything so scripted and unnatural with hired actors. Or for my anime weeb fans, seasonal shows like Attack on Titan that would rather take time to produce one amazing season where everything is on point opposed to One Piece which eventually became a mediocre weekly anime
totally agreed
Idea for merch: "Yes!" or "Seek discomfort!" in many languages, aligned in a pattern
Yes
this is an incredible idea!
YES THIS!!!!!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Oh my god
Boy you got a dope idea💡 going on for ya
Welcome back ❤️
Hey website
🇨🇦🇨🇦
Yo
Hi UA-cam
When a website comments on a video
Because of Covid I lost my job and had to move back home from canada to austria within 24 hours, it was insane and I spent the first two weeks at home in quarantine, feeling sorry for myself ^^ but I managed to find new goals to keep me busy, so now on these last three months I've written the first 105 pages of the novel I've been meaning to write for years, I repainted the shed in my parents garden and started to concentrate on my health (lost 7.5kg ✨). So even though I lost my job and basically my whole life I had built up over the past year (apartment, friends etc.) I still managed to find new goals that I can be proud of in 2020. And now the entertainment industry ist slowly starting up again, so hopefully somebody will need an editor soon enough :D stay optimistic and hopeful ❤️❤️❤️
i love your positivity
Karma
ok cool story bro
Thank you for sharing :) I wish the best for you in the future! And good luck on your novel!
stay strong man!! very inspirational
Yes Theory is the best thing that happened to me on UA-cam, ever. To call this a channel would be an understatement, I see it more as a lifestyle. With love and support from India.
I love this comment! Couldn't agree more!
a state of mind
One of the most transparent, honest, and inspiring UA-cam channels out there. You guys inspire millions to seek discomfort and discover their true potential. Been watching since 2018 and you guys have helped me out so much. Your community will be waiting, take your time. ❤
yep i feel that way they inspired me to leave fear behind and move on
Facts. We will be here. There's just a good aura about this channel
Seek discomfort...?
Cheshyrie That’s their motto. Seek discomfort by doing something outside our comfort zone that most of us would never dream of doing.
I really thought that this is gonna be a 'we broke up' or 'someone is leaving' video and i'm kinda worried, thank god it isnt.
So excited to wait for what to come guys!!
Sandy P thought the same thing
Ahhh same!
SAME
Same thing with me . I was like please don't say that you guys are breaking up , please .
And now I'm excited to see what they have prepared for us .
Dumbledore is calm ikr
This is one of those channels where the UA-camrs actually care about their viewers. Especially with over 1 mil. Most UA-camrs by that point give up and start doing content that is quantity over quality. This one is quality over quantity!
Dude perfect is another example.
What about oversimplified he still cares with 3 mil and only comes out with video every 2-3 months
So true
True
@@schizofrz instead of saying "what about" just say something like " ....(channel name) is the same way or are great too, and add something positive. The post did state "one of" . I'm tired of seeing "what about". More than one channel care for their viewers, using "what about" is trying to prove this channel wrong and you have a better suggestion.
I'm an artistic swimmer. my duet partner and i were supposed to create history for our country by trying to be the first national duet pair to qualify for the Olympics. then covid came along and the Olympic qualifiers got postponed to 2021, and while our country went on a lockdown and our coach returned to her home country, Canada, we found out one morning that she had passed away at her home and was found on her bed... till now we still don't know the cause of death, but we're devastated we can't see her anymore, and that she couldn't bring our Olympic dreams to light :'( but I know that at least she's in a better place now, and she's no longer in pain :')
May god bless you with more courage to bear that pain! 😐 Wish you will create history!, next time, in her memory! Take care
Make history FOR HER I will be waiting to see that Olympic trophic with you
Dhaval Mehta yes, absolutely !
This was an amazing comment to read. It gave me sincere perspective! All my love
Sorry for your loss.
Yahusha is coming. YAHUAH BARUK you
Honestly i've never doubted that Yes Theory would eventually come back and make videos again. Take all the time you need and don't give up trying. 😘
didn't even know they were gone lmao
@@SystemBot bruh
We need a update for the backflip video with Matt
Yes I was gonna say that
Yes
Yea wtf
I forgot that. Thanks for reminding me
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I introduced my boyfriend to Yes Theory during quarantine and he loved what you guys do. So we've been (re)watching videos from years ago 😂.
Because of the pandemic, I had to leave my place and move in with my boyfriend because I went from working 30h/week to getting paid for 8. I have no family in the country and finding a job and a new place now whilst applying for universities... is a nightmare. There are very few jobs available and I need to put down money for a guarantor, a deposit and a month rent, all by September. I. Am. Stressing. Out. 2020 has been a crazy year so far, but at least in 10 years I'll look back at it and say 'I went through that and survived'. It's all about not stopping on the way and always trying to move forward, even if sometimes you feel there's no way out. So yeah, I'm still trying.
Although we're all going through tough and stressful times, your videos never fail to make me smile and inspire me to seek discomfort.
Thank you, Yes Theory.
Ps. Didn't expect it to be that long. If anyone reads it, sorry and thank you, and whatever you're going through, give it 6 weeks. In 6 weeks look back at this moment and whatever is bothering you now and see how things have changed, how you're still alive and here and you overcame those problems. Yes, you can.
Update: this got like a thousand likes and so many comments!! I didn't expect more than 10 people to read my comment. The yes theory community is once again caring and inspirational. I've read all your messages and they all mean a lot. Thank you!! ♥️
Keep on keeping on, everything is going to get better 🙏
Thank you for sharing!
Just keep pushing. It always gets better.
:)
Don’t worry it was not that long
This year was the hardest year of my life. 6 months ago today I lost a very good friend of mine and almost one month later to the day my cousin died in a car crash. A month and a half after that another good friend of mine took his own life. I lost my job, girlfriend of two years cheated on me, and I was mentally stuck. Your videos have helped me grow as a person and strive to become a better one with each passing day. The last two months have been a huge turning point for me. I started hiking and going on adventures daily and striving to seek discomfort. I’ve lost 40 pounds and I am the healthiest I’ve been in my life. I have a steady job and a car and I’m surrounded by the most amazing people in this world that I’m lucky enough to call my friends and family. I owe partial thanks to you guys as well.
Congratulations on taking a positive turn in your life I know you're a stranger but I'm proud that you got through all the lows, keep it up :)
Ayyy bro that's the attitude!!! Happy for you!
Happy for you glad you can find positivity in those situations!
I feel like this quarantine has actually been a good opportunity to say yes to some smaller goals in life, like diving into my hobbies, committing to learning a language, etc. I respect your thoughts on stepping back, but I have to say I really missed the positivity I got from your videos. Here’s to things settling down, and moving forward, so we can all keep saying yes 🍾
👏🏽👏🏽great comment, couldn’t agree more
The situation the world is in now has actuslly inspired me to say yes more in the small things. Where im at we are allowed to meet up with friends and never have i been so much closer to my own friends just by saying yes to meeting them every (other) week and sharing so much more of myself with them.
same
Great comment and truth!
Joe F totally agree, we missed creating and going on adventures as well. But we’re getting ready to come back (and are actually as I type this on our way to a new adventure already!) Thank you for sticking around and can’t wait to connect with you all again 🙏
Yes Theory : Seek Discomfort
2020 : Hold my beer
Hold my corona*
True. When you speak it out, it will happen. ✨
Me: What beer you like?
2020: im more of a corona man myself
Best comment so far 🤣
Bruhhhhh 😂
6:15
hearing "second half of 2020" sounds so weird as i feel like 2020 is still trying to start lol
Same, it feels like it was just last week that I was with my friends and we got the news that Kobe had passed away... #RIPKOBE
Tomás Maria fr
Thomas Brag you’re amazing! I know how excited you would have been over those ideas and how disappointed you would have been not only for yourself but the graduates involved. Can’t wait to see what you guys do, stay happy, stay positive, you’ve got this 😁 - Jay
Units
I haven't gotten a Zac and Jay video notification in what feels like a long time. Where are you guys?
Jay!! You're amazing
There is this thing I once said to a psychiatrist, about how I didn’t want to talk about how much I was struggling. About how I didn’t think it was right for me to complain when that or this person had it worse. She told me about how many people think that way. She once had a guy who loved running marathons and such, but ended up paralysed in a car accident. How he had lost a huge chunk of his life but didn’t want to complain about it. Someone will always have it worse then you, but when you feel like shit then you are allowed to feel like shit. You can’t carry the world on your shoulders and keep going. Sometimes you have to stop and fix yourself before fixing the rest of the world.
Very wise words
Thank you
I was thinking this but you said it much more eloquently.
Dont worry guys were all in this together. We are all her to support each other. Thanks for spreading positivity and hope. We missed u!!!!
Easy life.
I’m not going to lie... it has been hard. I’m guessing that you will probably never see this but the way I have stayed positive is through doing what you have always said to do-seek discomfort. I have never been a goal setter. I just never really had anything in mind to accomplish over a long period of time because I always had so much fear of not being able to complete that task. But during this pandemic, I set the goal for myself to hike every single trail in Boulder. Back in high school I used to work on the trails and maintain them, but I never really knew all they had to offer. Though the Boulder open space has officially 155 miles of trail, due to inevitably having to do some of them multiple times, I have probably hiked over 200 miles in the past 2 months. It has been the most mentally and physically challenging thing I’ve ever done, but it has kept me going in these tough times. It reminds me that even though the jobs and classes I planned to fill my summer with got cancelled, there are still things to look forward to and ways to feel accomplished. I still have about 40 miles of new trail left to complete the challenge, but in August I am hoping to end the challenge with the Boulder 5 peak traverse (climbing all 5 of the mountains in boulder in one day). I also have dreams of writing a book outlining my favorite trails for friends, family, and people in the community to enjoy, but I don’t know the first thing about getting a book published. I have even thought about developing an app for the Boulder Trails Challenge for others to hike every trail, as I am using an excel program to track my progress (which has helped tremendously). I can’t even begin to imagine how much easier this challenge would have been with an app that tracked progress and suggested possible loops to simplify and streamline the process. But I know even less about creating and programming a usable and aesthetically pleasing app, so that feels even more like a pipe dream. But at the end of the day, what matters most is that I was able to get out of my comfort zone and set this goal of hiking every trail. And the glorious end is finally within reach.
That is awesome and I definitely think you should explore the possibility of a book, or even a podcast (talking about the trails and moments from the trails). I live in Stockholm and even though there are plenty of trails in the region, there aren't really the ones with elevation. If it hadn't been for the pandemic, I would have traveled to Bergen Norway where I did my master's degree 10 years ago to do the seven mountain trail around the city. Just to see if I could push myself to that limit. That is one of the cornerstones of life in my opinion.
Self publishing is always an option, eBooks are great for a lot of people, although I do prefer a paperback. It would be a way to get your work out there and then maybe someone could pick it up for actual print. Or maybe partner with the local tourism board.
Super inspirational to here this !
Inspirational!
I would love to help you with the app, but my coding skills are kind of mediocre
I can't explain how fulfilled this chanel makes me feel. I have been struggling with loneliness because I'm locked down at home alone and despite the first few months I was very comfy discovering myself and taking care of my stuff, after such long time I was starting to feel depressed. This video makes me realize these feeling of loneliness could be solved so I decided to travel to Madrid (as they no longer have lockdown restrictions) and volunteer in a small farm with a Dutch family of two in exchange of food and housing at their small farm.
I can't wait to see the following months of work of yes theory!
I would love an app where you can find other "yes theorists" and get together 😄
For real though I would use this. It’s so hard to find someone who wants to go on adventures whether big or small. Not a dating app, not a video app, just a place where you can find others who want to go outside and have new experiences. Well you know, after covid at least.
Please make a petition to make this real!
There is already one! Download the vibley app and join us on Yes Theory!!!
Yesss this would be amazing
Ummmmm social distance please
Thought you guys broke up, don’t scare me like that 🤪
Same
I thought the same
Fr me too I was so sCARED
NAHH AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN
That’s a No Theory
During covid I lost my Aunt and my Grandpa. Also I was kicked out of my house but despite these things I kept hopes and moved to a new place away from the city, a place with amazing views and a slower pace of life. I got a new job and I am starting next week. I have seen many friends get caught up in movements and political things but I have also had people I never thought would be there, show up with support. In these past few months I really, though all the darkness, found light.
This is an extremely abbreviated summary and there way more to the story but I thought I would share.
A voice among thousands can still be heard
So proud of you for staying strong despite all the adversity. Very inspired reading this, thank you for sharing and may your Aunt and Grandpa Rest In Peace 🙏
Keep going my man things will get better
Bro just gotta say this story is so inspiring, keep on being you man. We need more people like you who can keep positive in times like this. Mad respect.
"A voice among thousands can still be heard" So important!! May your grandpa and aunt rest in peace. Thank you for Sharing and have an amazing day 🙏 Keep going and things will get better, believe me!
That’s just so amazing I think your very brave and must have struggled but the fact that you got thru this
Awesome message 💯
No
Filipino fans here
Woah
will 😍
Will💖
At the beginning of the pandemic I bought a “Love Over Fear” Face mask to wear out in public. My anxiety was insanely bad at the time but that small saying has helped me overcome so much within the past 5 months (and I’ve also gotten many compliments on my mask😁) I would just like to thank you guys and this community for helping me seek discomfort and overcoming my everyday fears, much love!
How ironic that you wear a mask with that motto...
SpaceFlye not at all
Logan Mckenna why isn’t it
Some Random person You don’t wear a mask because your are fearful of getting the virus. You wear a mask to protect others’ health.
To everyone who is reading the comments: We'll get through this. Stay safe and have a great day👍
Patrick Tyson thx
the fact that people are going out and reopenning shit and expecting covid to end is dumb, this virus should of ended so long ago
Yes, you're right thanks, stay safe✌
Help me hit my goal please :)
It's going to be okay everyone!
i was just going on a yes theory marathon last night and u guys were truly inspiring! hopefully u guys can come back better than ever!!!
Bro me too
They’re so awesome ❤️❤️
I need to do that
sameeeeee
That’s been me the past week lol. Been here for a while, first channel I’ve been able to rewatch episodes and not be bored
I just discovered your channel today. February 3rd, 2021. Going to watch them all. Definitely binge worthy! Thank you! 🙂
"If you have found a way to stay positive amongst all of the challenging things happening around us...."
Duuuuddee YES!! I found you guys!! This may sound cliche but you don't know how much impact you've made in my life!! Because of you my perspective on life has completely changed. Watching your vids brings me genuine happiness. I'm really excited that you're back. Stay safe fam! We'll be waiting :)
Before the quarantine I didn’t know about you guys, or the “Yes Theory” channel. At all. In the last months, due to stress, isolation and such i went through depression and anxiety. I can tell you guys that your videos helped me a lot, and cheered me up when i was really down. So a huge Thank You ♥️
I agree !
You got this 💪🏽
@@vivalina7375 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) I did not expect that
Love your honesty in this one Thomas. The last few months have been difficult for all of us, and a lot of us have had to re-think things.
I had quit my job of 6+ years to teach abroad, then only managed 1 month of that because of everything shutting down due to the virus.
Sometimes, the most frustrating moments are the 'almosts', like with your plans for the drive-in graduation and the treasure hunt. On many occasions, I have come second place in competitions, or submitted something for a competition I had my heart set on and not got through the first round of judging. But we need to pick ourselves up as best we can, learn the lessons from coming up short and celebrate the fact that we tried.
In time, we will come back even stronger.
To stay positive I sent my daughter to stay with her grandparents who she hasn't seen in 3 years. Since covid hit and the schools closed she stayed at the house and was getting so mad that she couldn't see friends or go to school. I was staying at home and working so I couldn't really entertain her as I normally could. She would have to wait. My in-laws suggested that we drive her to Louisiana (10 hours away) and they would keep her and do whatever she wanted. So far she has seen my family and my wife's family more in the past few months than she has in her whole life. I'm so happy she has been able to connect with her family like she never has before. I was in the airforce when she was born so we moved around alot. Missed a lot of birthdays, and other important days. But so far she been there for everything and she actually smiles more than ever.
Update I got my kiddo back!!!!!!!!!!
@@carlgreene54 im at my grandparents house after 7 years. ❤❤❤
@@apoorvashekhawat8619 thats awesome bud. Hope everything is well.
@@carlgreene54 it is, hope everything is fine for you and your family too🙏
The treasure hunt story was sad. Imagine planning for weeks and someone else finding it lol
The one dude planned it for years
@@floridaboyabroad I know that. I mean there are many people who were planning and suddenly get to know its all was for nothing. :|
@@lakshancosta4121 Going to happen no matter who finds it
Do anyone now the name of the guy who found it?
Nop
You know it's okay to not feel okay sometimes and especially in this harsh time it's really becoming heavy for everyone
But believe me YES THEORY is a HOPE that the world can be a better , lovely and happily positive place to live .
I have learned so much from you all and I have spent my time watching your vedios whenever I felt a need a POSITIVITY ❤️
May God bless you
And please keep making vedios and let the VIBE OF YES THEORY be floating in the air ❤️
The only thing that keeps me going during this hard time was a quote from my late grandfather (bless him)
"you are a human being , the world will through all kinds of shit at you..but it is your duty as a human to endure and thrive , never stop progressing"
During quarantine my shop is considered a essential buisness and almost went out of buisness a few times very close to it with only a few hundred dollars left in my pocket and the companies but I am absolutely blessed to have had been able to get out of bed everyday go to my dream job work the my butt off and still be able to put food on my table, dont look at life as negative all the time look at the positives and dont lose sight of your dreams no matter what happens in the world even if it is getting put on hold right now never give up and you got this
Stay Positive :
Yes theory has been a crucial part of my life for staying positive and hopeful about the future and opportunities..
I wish you guys come back with more energy and power and we shall embrace you with all the love and support we have...♥️
yes theory: what happend to us. me: what happened to the part two of matt overcoming his fear to backflip:((((
Noor Isrid I have been wondering the same thing.
@@LizzKillian In the Carnaval video that just came out they said that it's coming soon apparently
He died
Well you should see his nose 😅
HE gave up. Oh the irony..
It was about 2 weeks ago I found out about yes theory and am I glad I did. I’ve watched so many of your videos and am truly inspired. You have inspired to get out of my comfort zone more and not just sit back and watch time. I’m no longer embarrassed by things I would have been very embarrassed about. Thank You.
Welcome to the Yes Fam!
haha same man i love this channel and I can’t believe I didn’t know about it until the quarantimes! they are so lit!!
How about an app that’s like a map and shows people near you apart of the yes fam you could meet and seek discomfort also a part where you could have organised meets like around the world
There's some Facebook groups trying to do this! Check this out :)
That'd be so amazing!
@Copter Cop on fb everyone is a stranger, also they dont share the same intresst/goals with you.
(For the meet up)
Sounds a good idea,Yes Theory Fan here in Philippines😭
There’s a website that does this. Called meetup.com
This was a strange time in my life. When Covid hit I was preparing for college graduation. I had to move back home and say by to some of my best friends, a few maybe for the last time. I finished my degree online and tried to jump start my career but no one is hiring. To make matters worse I get laid off of my summer job. But with all the struggles I faced in the last few months I realized something, this is what I needed. I don't mean all the things that are wrong in the world, just the time that was a by-product of it. I've spent the time getting closer to a father figure I never knew I had, reconnecting with old friends, and finally learning something my late grandfather tried to teach me many years ago. The world is in a bad place right now and we need to fix it but that doesn't mean we can't try to see the silver lining.
Sounds like a movie plot
Wow, very well said!
This made me cry, thank you so much I really needed this tonight. Sending you well wishes.
I've felt down since the end of 2019. Ever since I started my senior year a revolution started in my country and we stopped school. Then covid-19 came and the situation got worse, and now the economical situation can't be described. There is no graduation and all my dreams were crushed. But I say there is always light in the end of the tunnel so I sat down and put new goals for my life new dreams to live up for. And you have always helped me mentally and of course helped me overvome some of my fears and still working on it.
So THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.
Wow thanks for sharing! What country do you live in?
Stay safe fren
Yanmar Lebanon perhaps???
My lebanese people stay strong!
Sounds like lebanon😔 stay strong!🇱🇧❤️
You wanted to go and find a lost treasure and it filled you with joy.
You also want to find a way to connect us and Seek Discomfort.
Why not just make up your own treasure, leave clues about where it is hidden, and then it would be up to us to find it. We could connect with others that are also working towards that common goal and Seek Discomfort.
Thank you so much for this! I started gardening day 1 of quarantine and as I harvested these past few weeks, I realized that I may have found my calling. Now I’m thinking about studying botany and business. It just makes me feel more alive. Thank you guys for creating the best UA-cam community
Been stuck in my own head for the past months too. Trying to figure out where I want to lead my life because I felt undriven and my dreams felt too far fetch. I find solace in knowing that it's okay to feel like this. During this uncertain times and that as a community, we'll be able to figure this out together too. Love you boys. For always.
Is Thomas getting more handsome? I feel like he's getting more handsome.
Yes. Yes sir
Gay
The Beard Makes Cake Boy Become Mkre Of a Phenomenon
He started smoking PCP.
Kind of a Ryan Gosling look
Your channel inspired me to go sky diving over the Swiss Alps. Glad to hear you're all doing well and doing more!
GUYS go and solve one of the riddles of "The Secret: A treasure hunt" book by Byron Preiss. Only three of the twelve boxes hace been found, each one hidden in one estate. Maybe you could solve the one in your own estate, if any. There is always an adventure claiming to be taken.
That’s a great idea and sounds incredibly interesting
Hey there. I stumbled upon Yes Theory during a very hard time in my life. I was alone and felt unworthy of any love the world would give me. I was afraid of everything and felt that my life didn't serve any meaning. After finding Yes Theory my life changed. (Literally) Seek Discomfort became my life's catch phrase. Before I did anything I would say to myself "Seek Discomfort". Since then I've done some pretty crazy awesome things. Cliff jumping at Blue Hole Arkansas, getting my hunters safety and shooting my first deer with a bow, getting my first job and traveling the world going to hunting conventions, and hiking a 15 mile trail up a steep mountain. Yes Theory has made my life an adventure. Thank you Yes Theory.
For me, I’ve had a tough few weeks with my friend passing away in a car accident and my girlfriend being hospitalized. What’s been keeping me going has been a lesson from Marqeta founder Jason Gardner. Whatever tough situation you are in, think about the leverage that you have. Whether in your business or personal life, think about the assets you have around you and create plans that lead to success or happiness in the future.
My heart is with you, I couldn't imagine.
Since Thomas asked for us to share how we've been keeping a positive mindset through these rough times, here I go.
The first thing that comes to my mind is exercise, I think a lot of people discovered that you don't need a full gym in order to have good exercises, so google it or search on youtube, workouts you can do at home, I've dealt with mental health problems, and exercising helped me a lot.
Reading. Look I've never been someone that read books, but for the past couple of months, I got some books about things that I enjoy and things that could help me in any way, and I can say It's just so satisfying when you finish a book, and you feel like you learned something new.
Meditation. My mom told me about meditation (thanks mom!), but I still thought, "meditation? I don't think that's for me", so I never really tried it, but something happened. There was this streamer, I had never really watched his streams, but I saw him with people I follow, I knew that he was a great guy. He committed suicide a few weeks back, and that really affected me, my mind was full of sad and negative thoughts, so I decided to give meditation a go, I thought it would help me, and it really did, so I recommend for you to try it, it's something everyone can implement into their routine, and it'll help you.
Pick up things to do, with the internet there's so much we can do, you can learn about stuff with online courses, you can start that UA-cam Channel, Instagram page, Podcast you wanted and so much more.
Thank you SO much ! I need any positivity I can find and I’ve always loved your videos! I appreciate the vibes - absolutely feeling them!
Anyone else realising that Thomas’s accent sounds way more French??
Well, he is born in france. xD
He might be in France tbh. If he's been there for a while it can subliminally change the way he talks.
I thought he's Swedish?
What is he from?
@@Mikelpsu11 His family is Swedish, but they live in France.
When you told that someone found the treasure after ten years that you were trying to find......it broke my heart
I burst out criying like a baby!
Tomas hasn't been looking for it for 10 years, it just hasn't been found in ten years
*Posted 1 minute ago
"It's been a minute"
Me: Holy shit how did you know
😂
😂😂😂
same :D
Lol
Lol
I feel you.
- Trying hard to stay positive but nothing really works out: When my original travel plans (2 weeks, 5 cities in Europe) didn't work out I searched for other options. I came up with 6 options in total, every time it got clear something wouldn't be possible I changed the plan. None of them worked out, which was pretty discouraging
- Feeling privileged: For me, life wasn't bad during quarantine. I lived with a friend, had online classes and went to work (agriculture mini job, no masks cause it's physical labor). Then I went back home to live with my family. No business in danger, no crying kids, no job in danger. To just name a few
"I'm grateful that you're here..." Man I just found your channel 3 days ago and for that 3 days, I just cant stop binged-watching all of your videos. What a truly great and inspiring channel I discovered. More power to you guys and to your channel! SEEK DISCOMFORT! ❤️
Welcome to Yes Fam
Hola new yes fam member!!!🖤
For the past two years, I have tried so hard to stay out of my comfort zone through leaving my country and continue my education abroad. Although I got admitted to several universities in Canada and Europe, some problems like the terrible economic downturn and COVID in my country crushed all the things I did. But I'm still optimistic about the future and feel everything will be okay soon. watching YES theory motivates me to push myself forward.
I just stay positive thinking on this chinese proverb:
"If you have a problem and you know there is a solution, don't worry, there is a solution.
If you have one problem and you know there isn't a solution, don't worry either, there isn't a solution so why you would bother yourself"
Shantideva, Indian proverb, isn’t it?
69 likes nobody like
Nobody like I dare you
I said I dare you
I double dare u
Don’t like the comment from @Joan Coma
Deaf not Dead wtf...how old are you i-
Geraldus Flabian their pfp us Fortnite so probably 12
U haven’t lost us bro, we love your energy and positivity, that is why we stay.
Easy answer: Take Yes Theory to NETFLIX. We've all been saying how awesome it would be if Yes Theory had their own Netflix series/documentaries.
I’ve lost 20 pounds in quarantine and am still losing weight
Oh, I found your 20 pounds, do you want it back?
Nice job! :)
Congrats
I only eat lunch and dinner
I gain 20, but lost 5 already
I will NEVER understand how one can come onto the most positive channel on UA-cam and dislike a video. I worry for those people I truly do.....
seriously!
I think some of that comes down to perspective. I'd be willing to bet a good portion of those dislikes are from people who like Yes Theory alot and use the like/dislike feature as a way to show how they feel in a particular moment. In this current moment, they could simply be expressing their growing discontent with how Covid-19 has the world by the balls which, in turn, has scarcified the influx of Yes Theory content they've become accustomed to seeing on a regular basis. In other words, they're not disliking the video, perse, but rather the situation/ circumstances that lead to its' making.
what if they just don’t like yes theory?
Yea some people dont think its a bad video but they just dont want this sorta thing in their feed. Like their telling the algorithm to not suggest it?!?!?
noone youknow I didn’t think of it that way thanks for putting into perspective for me. I usually see the dislike button as a way to spread negativity but maybe you’re right!
I biked the entire East Coast (Florida to Maine) with a friend (who wasn’t even really my friend at the time) and it ended up being the greatest experience of my life. I said YES to so many things I was scared to do and I think you guys played a huge role in that. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you for always helping people out even with a hard time. This year has been the hardest year of my life. Right before the COVID-19 stuff came out I lost my little cousin who was 17 to a avalanche up here in Alaska. Then all the other stuff hit. Trying to find a place for us all to grieve him was hard to say the least and then the COVID stuff came out and made it harder for me. I found you guys during that time and you always put a smile on my face. Thank you guys for being a bright spot when so much has been going wrong for people this year.
What I did during corona?
First of all, I discovered a new UA-cam Channel. I'm so lucky that this channel showed up in my recommendations. I laughed, cried and dreamed with the UA-camrs. They inspired me. I finally made a bucketlist and I learned a lot about fulfilling dreams and reaching goals. But most importantly, I learned more about true friendship.
The UA-cam Channel I'm talking about is Yes Theory. Thank you💞
A stroke of positivity:
As everyone around the world is, my girlfriend and I are stuck in lockdown apart from each other in a very unexpected long distance relationship for 5 months now, we've been dating since last August and have had the greatest time of our lives with each other. But this was our first long distance and it sure brought a lot of challenges in our relationship, once or twice to the point where we almost broke up because we missed being with each other. Now that it's been 5 months, we still have a few hiccups here and there but yes, I have loved her more everyday and I seriously can't wait for our first anniversary in a few days and hopefully many more anniversaries to come.
Love you guys!
I feel every word of this. It's gonna be okay.
My relationship ended because of this
I'm apart from my partner too. I live In Canada, she lives in the U.S. and our border is closed and will be at least another month, probably more. We've been together a long time and we haven't seen each other since March, before this we'd never gone more than 6 weeks from seeing each other. Believe me I understanding missing her can be tough but in the end the distance you're facing now may actually draw you closer together because you'll know she's worth the wait and she'll know you are too. Congratulations on your anniversary, I hope there will be many more.
Hi mate! My partner and I did long distance for roughly two years, from Sweden to Australia. I understand 100% your struggles and how hard it is to be apart. The one thing that always kept me going though was that the fact that it's hard, just means you really love each other. If it wasn't hard, it wouldn't be worth waiting for. I'm sitting next to my partner typing this, and we both know that it was so worth it. The payoff is much sweeter than you can imagine. You can beat this! It will get hard, but that's why it matters. Let me know if you want to chat about it.
Please update this when you see eachother
You guys are already so much more than a youtube channel. You have self-organizing fan communities for so many countries. I have the privilege of living in switzerland which is almost back to normal now and I've been to so many meetups and met so many wonderful people. I even went skydiving with 5 strangers. You are the reason behind all of this. I don't consider yes theory to be only a youtube channel anymore. You guys are a movement.
I miss 2018-2019 Yes Theory Videos
Before they got huge, a more OG classic vibe for sure 😌
Yeah I agree. Back in the day they were friends with genuinely funny and meaningful videos. Now they feel like a company... BUT they are still one of the best channels to watch in my opinion.
Same
It’s so fye being an OG viewer and getting to see them grow
Me too
Say Yes to the wilderness, I wouldn’t mind watching you guys live in the woods for the rest of 2020 :)
When you said app it came straight to my mind , an app which shows you location of other yes theorists, let you join together , hang out and have fun ... or legit where people travel for example leave a bottle with a message somewhere and other Yes Theorists have to find it etc. 🤷🏻♂️
Discord.
yes!!!!
If you’re a man, sure but that would be suuuper unsafe for cis women and trans women. Specially if they’re traveling alone..
Hell yes
Like Pokémon go😂
Yes...... Love what you are doing. I must be one of the older followers. Wish I would have had all the technnology back in my day. I sse a lot of myself in your entire team. Good heart, focus on people, aware of the world, and much much more. I have been living this in more of a quieter version with me now living in my ninth country. Bucket list gets bigger, because I've done a lot of it already, but still more to see and experience now that my kids are grown and out of the house. Good luck on your move, your focus.
For anyone who needs to hear this:
Never think your own issues are not justifiable as issues because someone has it worse than you. The truth is we all have personal problems we need to deal with, and only we can resolve them. If you ever think your own issue is undermining any global issue or an issue that a friend is dealing with, remember you are showing the importance of their issue by taking it on personally.
So honestly YES THEORY take as long as you want before making more videos. Your videos have kept my spirits up during this pandemic and opened my eyes to what life can be and the challenges I want to face next.
Thank you for giving me the power to control my own life.
I've grown up with in the shadow of my older brother who has been terminally diagnosed since the year I was born. For a lot of my youth my medical problems were deemed unimportant because I was the healthier one in comparison to my siblings. I forget to remind myself that my problems matter. Just because someone else has it worse does not mean your suffering is invalid. I forgot hat and reading your comment made me tear up alittle.
Thank You
@@lancegaupp3755 I am so glad I was able to remind you, looking after ourselves and our health is so important. I wish you and your family all the best.
I want to thank you for saying it.
Such a wholesome video. Everyone is fighting their own battles. I think being secluded always brings up meaningful thoughts and allows people to reflect on where they want to be. I’ve found positivity in my music and finally dedicated more time to creating it during this time. I hope whoever’s reading this feels like they have support even when they’re at their lowest 🥺
Thomas, you've always been someone in a way I looked up to seeing just how much you've accomplished already in your life. I'm 23 and will be 24 at the end of the month, and time will only continue to tick away. However it's videos like this one and the Ice Man one that inspire me to become a better person in really anyway I can. In a sense I guess, you basically have my dream job. Helping make the world just *that* much of a better place, one amazing video at a time.
Much love, a fan for life.
A fellow fan with the same age. I highly recommend reading the book 'Think and grow rich, from Napoleon Hill' and getting a structured life. As in, after 8 no electronic devices, and 1 hour after waking up, also no phone, but exercise or reading instead.
Trust me, your life will change and you can accomplish so much, it's unbelievable ;)
I made a youtube channel because of Covid. I started a conversation on reddit and [ultimately] kept up with it despite needing two jobs to stay afloat.
My 20 subscribers is honestly mind blowing and I feel so blessed to be here- this far into 2020...
My youngest son was injured in January, I totaled my car in February, lost my job in march, lost a foster kitten in April... got 2 jobs in May- and that was just the half of the year.
So, thank you for keeping with us and being a positive influence on those of us who are struggling... thank you.
Who else randomly found his vids one day and has been watching ever since?
*their
everyone
That's how UA-cam works.
Isnt that how finding any youtuber works
Bot
The last time I've experienced a disaster like this was back in 2011 during the 3/11 earthquake. During that time everyone was constantly in fear over the earthquake, food, power... We all stayed home as that was the safest place to be and everything on TV was about the news constantly reminding us of our situation. But there was a single channel that was broadcasting normal shows. At the time, I felt like that channel was the only place that provided an outlet for everyone to briefly forget about the fear and negativity. It didn't even matter what the show was about. I felt a moment of positivity and hope.
Yes Theory being distant from the community during this time is one way to bring light to all the issues our world and our country currently face. However, having watched this channel for the past 4 years, and how it has helped me boost my positivity and happiness, I think it's possible that Yes Theory can become a momentary outlet for everyone to forget our current situation to seek happiness.
Matt, Yes Theory boys, i think a little constructive criticism is warranted here.
Iv been following you boys since you guys were wrapping trash cans with art in Canada and while i have been able to watch you grow and thrive, i have also seen you struggle. I feel the essence of what made you happy and what makes the channel so inspiring is all your abilities to spread joy and not be afraid to put yourself out there. From trying to sign professional soccer players to your fake team, to crashing a rooftop pool party. The videos inspired people to be silly, be happy, improve their social lives, make new friends, create memories and smile a little more then they would otherwise.
lately it seemed like a little bit of this joy was lost, it seemed like you wanted so badly to grow so fast into creating a world wide movement (which is admirable) but the joy got sucked out of it for you all, and it showed. The breaks in uploads, the sit down videos apologizing for not uploading, saying how you all got burned out. many videos seemed like they were made just so you could post a video, the wonder and joy in your faces seemed to fade. I think a step back and a reevaluation of your roots and what makes you happy and what you are all interested in doing could prove useful. i think the community wants to feel like they are in the loop! Like once again we can feel like you guys are enjoying what you are doing and we are apart of this thing all together.
One more thing. This whole Covid thing and BLM thing is a very large struggle for many people. Many people are in very dark places in their lives. I agree it is good to support these people but i feel in very hard times like these is where you boys should thrive. This is the ultimate time to do what you boys do best, entertain, make people smile, give people a mental vacation. While you already missed many of the hardest parts of the last few months you can still help so many people be able to relax and see the world in a less awful light
I suppose what im trying to say in this long little tidbit is:
Please dont try to be something you guys dont want to be, do what you love and stay true to who you are, regardless of what the rest of UA-cam is doing
Be cautious and dont over extend yourselves, Rome was not built in a day and neither will all your dreams
And recognize while it is hard to do this job, you can add so much value in these trying times
I agree with you! It does seem like they’ve gotten too caught up to build a brand and lost their creative spark a bit...hopefully they’ll find it again
you truly have been a source of positivity, I only discovered you guys during lockdown and watched your videos A LOT in order to stay positive and it's helped so much. I am so privileged to be able to live in NZ where we are no longer in lockdown, we can go out and do everything we want I've travelled and really understood the beauty of my country, I can graduate! I cant even comprehend how it is in America and how you are dealing with everything.
Thanks for sharing this, guys! Along with Matt's newsletter. This makes me realize that we ALL go through rough times...
Sometimes, from the other side of the screen, it may seem that you guys have it all figured out. You've built a beautiful community, spread an amazing and encouraging movement, and you've done all this amazing stuff. You've really inspired me and all of the fans, to seek discomfort and search for a better life. But now...
I understand we all face dark days, when we question ourselves and our worth. We start worrying too much about our future, about where we want to be, and feeling that we haven't done much and we haven't been enough. We overthink too much and we can be so hard on ourselves... This is a constant struggle in my mind.
Then I remember it's been really difficult times. It's OK to focus on ourselves, on being aware of what's happening in the world and on how we can support each other; each of us, at our own way and possibilities.
We are not perfect, the world is not perfect, and that's our best fuel to keep loving, helping, caring, making a positive impact, and creating a life and a society worth living.
I have had a rough few months. In one specific week, my dad was diagnosed with a degenerative nervous system disease, my car broke down and was deemed un-fixable by the mechanic, and I narrowly escaped getting hit by a car while riding my bike. It felt like life was ruthlessly dragging me down and I was feeling pretty down.
The support of other people have helped me tremendously. When my car broke down, 6 different people stopped and asked how they could help. When I was on the ground bleeding after nearly being hit by a car, a guy in a truck pulled over and asked if I was okay. When my supervisors heard about everything, they gave me three (paid) days off of work to collect myself. As my friends found out, they called and texted to check up on me and offer help. Even with the terrible things going on in my life, I feel lucky to have the people in it that I do.
If there is a silver lining to 2020, its that people will come through and offer support when its needed. This can be seen through the personal examples I mentioned above, but it is also clearly visible in the news. The amount of support and solidarity I've seen because of COVID-19 and George Floyd is unlike anything I have ever witnessed in my life, and its incredibly comforting to know that people have your back when it gets rough.
If anyone doesn't feel like they have that support, feel free to message me. I'm always willing to listen.
❤️ you got this homie
❤you got this homie
I'm so sorry. stay strong
Let those bad experiences make you a stronger person! You are now a stronger person and you go this.
Idc
Hey Thomas and Yes Theory,
I really empathize with what you're saying. Living in a developed country with a good income - or in my case support from my parents - one does feel pretty privileged from time to time. And it is a good thing to reflect upon that. But I think, the important thing here, is to feel grateful for it and not guilty.
Everybody has their problems and a right to express them. I think that, however small and trivial one problem might seem - you have a big audience. And a lot of people will find these videos helpful, inspirational or maybe this is just the kind of uplifting entertainment they need during this time which is very difficult for a lot of us.
I am a long term fan and your videos really helped me get ahead and a lot of times in my life it was because of the mantra "Seek discomfort", that I took a certain action that led me to where I am.
Don't feel discouraged to share your journey and ideas because you think they are not important enough. How can we tackle the worlds biggest problems when we can't even solve our own problems first? Videos that help people to better the little things in their life can be the one trigger needed for it to spin into a positive feedback loop and really change a person or society for the better, depending on how far you want to take this.
Looking forward to what comes next and greetings from Germany!
Ja noch ein Deutscher ! ^^
Wow this was inspiring nice speech!
"Feel grateful for it and not guilty." Preach! I see many people online and in reality feeling guilty about their race, social class, sex, etc., even when most of these aren't things we can control. What you said hit the nail on the head. 👍
Well said sirrrrrr
My positivity throughout all this madness going on with this crazy world is STRONGER than it ever was. I am now 7 months clean and have recxonnected with my family through Zoom and I am cuurrently a carer for a 78 tr old. I love it. I love my life now. It's simple but it's joyful .
To Yes Theory:
You guys have been so incredible to me, and to the world. The mission, the goal, Seek Discomfort is just so awe inspiring. You guys are all truly amazing people, and I am so lucky to be able to subscribe to your youtube channel and see all of the seek Discomfort. Let me know if you guys want to do a collab in Montana still!
Your honesty is appreciated, Thomas!
Hey, y’all should talk to mr beast, he’s always doing things and I’m sure he would love to have y’all around.
They know each other but not a bad idea
mr beast has made videos with them before
Carter Robertson I think they made one video. The hide and seek in a empty city
@@carterrobertson9806 but more won't hurt
@@ryandiapoules8862 yes and the rock paper scissors but more videos of them together is a pluss
Great message the way ive stayed positive is through living your lives through the camera lens i discovered your channel about 4 months ago and you had so much content to watch i still havent seen it all and the positivity you spread is amazing. Excited to keep watching and keep your spirits up never stop keep going till the wheels wear out then throw a new set on and keep going guys
Honestly, all this time and I was asking myself this question "Where are they? Every other UA-camr found a way to adapt to this situation and still connected to the platform, why can't they?''
Now I got the answer so well, I wish you all the best in the world, and these times are the most seek discomfort times ever, try to seek the discomfort of having troubles in reconnecting and overcome it. You have all the faith you can hope for.
God bless you and I can't wait to see you rise again.
The past year has been extremely rough for me. In and out of the Emergency room at least 3 times, getting diagnosed with a panic attack disorder after months upon months of trying to figure out what the heck is wrong with me, having asthma that I thought left me impact me more than ever before in my life to a point where COVID has had me terrified, having the rest of my degree moved online and being locked in for months, and so much more, it’s been a big opportunity for fear to overcome my life.
(Like mentioned, I recognize there are many privileges that I’ve experience beyond belief, so I in no way want to minimize the unbelievable struggles that many men and women have and are going through)
BUT. I have had so many things to be thankful for, to look forward to, and to keep positive about. I got married to the love of my life this year, I’ve graduated from college, moved to a new city, been able to start actively helping the fight against the injustices that are afflicting so many others, I’ve gotten on medicine to help my newfound illnesses, I’ve been able to spend my time locked up to read new books and discover new hobbies, and even though discomfort has sought me out this year, I have grown from it for the better.
My friend told me when the pandemic started that if with all this time I don’t accomplish those things I’ve always complained about never having time for, them I’m never again allowed to complain about not having enough time. That being said, a lot more personal success and mental health has been boosted because of the soul searching journey I have been on since March. You guys are the start of all of us. Thanks :))
Love the video! I’m very grateful for YesTheory and all the videos! Use have taught me so much! Keep the positive flowing guys!!