I'm the kid in the first email and I'd love to talk to some others that are going through the same thing because it does seem that we're plentiful. my discord is frisbii#6134, I'm always open to talk to if you ever want
This is why I love Schlatt, he has his laughs and gags but also knows when to be serious. I think this style of video is amazing and really makes me respect Schlatt on a whole new level, these videos are informative and helpful and is the most genuine content I have seen on UA-cam. Keep doing what you're doing man, because I sure as hell would of loved that same kind of support and recognition of a problem when I was going through similar shit. Love your videos and respect the person you are, have a good one Schlatt
Toby I hope he sees you comment on him and appreciates it I never go into the comments on my favorite youtuber video and see how heart warming people are and I'm so grateful for the things you say I hope you have a good day toby
I used to be in the same position and some things that like anyone can do if they work at it, or if you need something to make you feel fulfilled as a person, there are some of those too. - cross stitching - making a bullet journal - drawing - making music - writing poetry (or anything in general, really) - baking - coding - volunteer work - photography - gardening - whittling - learning a foreign language - collecting things (antique coins, buttons, cool rocks, literally anything you want) - calligraphy - makeup (yes, anyone can do it. Don't try to tell me otherwise.) - backpacking - start a blog - urban exploration (as long as you aren't trespassing anywhere lol) - talk to random people (sounds weird but I do it when I get stressed or feel down) - try to beat a world record of some sort - bird watching - join a sub-culture I am not saying that all of these are going to be fit for every person, because absolutely EVERYONE is different. But try new things, and be spontaneous when you want to, cut your hair and wear ugly clothes because who cares? The second you take away the individuality from a human is the second you take away the bare essentials of life itself. Life is short and for all we know there is no "second chance" (from a scientific standpoint, that is) so do what you want and be unforgiving to anyone that tries to tell you that you can't dress a certain way, or like a certain type of music or anything else. Don't spend your life feeling bad about what you didn't do instead of doing it. I'm not exactly a therapist or whatever, but I hope this helps anyone who needs it.
I completely agree with this, i was in the same place where i had no motivation. for me it was learning a foreign language, i get so much satisfaction out of being able to talk to someone in their native language, and seeing my friends notice how much i improve over time as i learned how to speak their languages. At first i though learning a language was a hard or really time consuming thing, but its really not. 30 mins a day of studying and i was able to hold a basic conversation in Russian with my friend after only a little over a month. and i got better over time until only 4 months after starting i could talk for hours with no problems. that was 4 years ago. i now speak 5 languages and seeing the smile or surprise on someones face when you speak in their native language is such great motivation for me and makes me feel really happy. i feel like i connect with people more and overall just feel better all the time. The hardest part of anything is the motivation to start but once you see even a little of the results its really easy to stay motivated and fall in love with doing something you enjoy.
I'd like to add for anyone who wants to get into music making and all that, there are a couple resources I know that are super easy to access. -An easy, multi-platform DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is LMMS. Works on Linux, Windows, and Macs, and is entirely free. - BeepBox.co is an insanely powerful in browser DAW that should work on any computer with ease, and it doesn't require downloads or anything, and has a bunch of settings which make it easy for beginners - If you just wanna operate from a phone, Garageband is a bit funky, and has some limitations, but again, is easy to use and free. - Chrome Music Lab has some stuff to help you try and better understand music. - UA-cam is really gonna help you educate yourself on anything you wanna know, with a vast array of composers all just sitting on the app and sharing what they know. And remember, it takes time and understanding to start getting good at any craft. I'm certain that with enough time you can make something your'e proud of.
I was in the same thing a couple years ago as well, I ended up taking some classes that I had a vague interest in, like computer systems engineering and electronics, I also picked up model making which helped as an outlet for things, especially when I had gotten an airbrush for it which just helped for the, "zen," part, I just kinda dove into it, it helped for me, but might not help for other people
For the first email guy, assuming you're a dude, one thing most kids around 8th-9th grade don't think about is going to the gym. If there's anything I can tell you, it's to get into lifting, and do it properly. The way you feel- the way you look at yourself- is night and day; the feeling of tangible progress week after week is immeasurable and indescribable, but it feels incredible. I felt a lot like you around your age, and looking back I can't help but kick myself for not picking up lifting. Trust me man, the sooner you start the better. Your 11th grade self will thank you.
noino exactly! Thank you for saying what I couldn’t put into words but I started lifting and training my body in year 9 and by year 11 I was proud and I remember looking in the mirror every week and seeing the progress and it’s genuine tangible progress
Don’t go to the gym Learn something skillfull, keep that weight off your knees, doing normal sport will improve your body too all while improving other social skills...
Just because you go to the gym doesn’t mean you have to become a body builder I’m not huge as you can see from my photo, do what you want to do not worry about “your knees” when You can just work your legs out
hey schlatt. dunno if you’ll see this but i really appreciate your content on this channel. it gives a more humane and sensitive side to you rather than someone who is constantly upbeat and happy (not that that’s a bad thing). it brings us closer to you, and brings you closer to us. just thought i’d let you know. keep doing you, schlatt. don’t lose yourself within the crazy world of media.
The hobby that makes me the most furthilled is quadcopter building. Soldering, wiring, programming a playing a mix between real life and video games really make happy. If you guys like tech and videogames, it's perfect.
@@stressedtechie518 I've done a lot of it. You can't trust me to write legibly, but you can trust me to solder a perfboard. Look up some videos beforehand, buy a reputable quality iron and get started
Its pretty coincidental because i’ve felt pretty useless lately, but I just found out about quadcopter building and using them for photography and free styling. The only problem I’ve encountered is knowing what to look for when picking quad parts. Any link to a video or website would be really helpful, thanks in advance.
for the first email, i always recommend learning an instrument to deal with boredom/lack of challenge. i was in a pretty similar situation, with being able to walk through school without really trying, but having no hobbies. then i started learning piano. it gave me a challenge, and with instruments you're able to see instant progress when learning pieces or moving on to new ones. idk just my experience, but it might help.
Beth Woodward I agree! I play the saxophone in band and it’s a great thing seeing yourself improve as you get more challenging music and music groups, it’s a constant test but it feels great doing well on an audition or something similar
Absolutely this, once you learn an instrument and get involved with the community related to that instrument, you can interact with others and make more friends and maybe even learn from them, this applies to every other hobby but as a Percussionist I can speak from experience.
I agree completely! I know I would've been in the exact same boat during school if I hadn't played the flute and been involved in musical ensembles. I know that because I stopped playing the flute after high school and I'm currently stuck feeling about the same as that first letter. I'm trying to pick up guitar but I'm struggling to keep a schedule with it, and I've made the sobering realisation that I don't actually have anything to do at the moment except be stuck in my head all day. Sucks a bit but I've got a plan to improve.
I agree with this statement more than I've agreed with anything Like ever If I hadn't been introduced to music in middle School, I wouldn't have the friends I have now or the high self esteem and work ethic. Playing music changed my life forever, it's almost magical
the first letter described my problem almost perfectly, so thank you for the advise schlatt. also to whoever wrote the letter, i hope that you find a hobby soon :)
Ubesa i’m fifteen and lately i’ve felt really apathetic about all the good things that happen to me and really upset about the bad things. it’s just frustrating because i have no clue where my life is going and no one around me really gets my problem. i think that eventually our time will come and we can find a purpose, just gotta stay hopeful ya know?
Moist Marsupial i didn’t really mean it like that. i was trying to say that one day i hope that i experience something and realize that i’m passionate about it (if that makes sense). my bad
@@ubesaaa yeah I'm 18 and I hate Gen Ed classes and I'm working at best buy. Still feel very unfulfilled and anxious because I don't know what I want to do in life.
7:11 this is definitely what I have been seeing lately, Wilbur soot tweeted something about it, and I think it needs to addressed more, like how jschlatt is doing it here. I have never cared what people look like enough to stalk them on the internet, but when someone does it gives off crazed fan vibes and makes me uncomfortable.
These videos are a lot more personal, not so hidden behind humor and memes, and I think I kind of like that. It shows me another side of yourself that I don't think a lot of us really get to see just by watching the livestreams or catching the youtube vids. Keep this up because clearly there's an audience for it, and a pretty wholesome one at that. I could actually see this channel being a reaching out point for people unfamiliar to your content because it's so different then what you do live. It takes away the projection of what you might want us to see in the sense that you're putting a lot more of your own personal advice and experience out into the public. You're such a cerebral content creator, so keep that up.
Schlatt, sometimes the questions make me feel better than the answers themselves. It feels good to know I’m not the only one thinking this shit. I know you’re struggling with this series because you don’t feel qualified to answer other people’s questions, bu I would appreciate if you kept it going maybe even monthly or a few times a year. I need to know other people are struggling too
I really enjoyed this video for how timely each discussion was. The first letter felt like something I could have written, so the advice given was so inspiring and comforting. The second point was also very helpful because I’ve been thinking more and more about fandom and parasocial relationships. I’ve grown up in an age where youtubers were my celebrities and access to community is as easy as ever. This use to be exciting, but now-and maybe it’s just because I’ve grown older, but I no longer care about that involvement. Fandom is over saturated with weirdos and people who cross boundaries. Open discussion and criticism is never warranted, and most people are jerks on the internet. It’s disheartening, but I think it’s been a pivotal turning point in my life because now I much rather converse with people in real life then engage in any fandom discourse online. And I think the point made in the second part of this video only solidified my confidence in stepping away from all of it. Thanks for another great video schlatt. These remind me to continue to be introspective and aware.
Just amazing. I found out about schlatt from one of carson's video and followed the main channel because of how hilarious the content was. Found out about this channel and have fallen in love. The videos are so insightful and even if they talk about someone else's problem, I end up benefiting from the knowledge. Mad respect for you schlatt for doing this and using your influence, knowledge and experience to help all of us out. We all love the funnies, but this is the stuff that really sticks with you and helps you connect with a person and appreciate them for what they are.
I really feel with the first guy. Im in 10th grade, at the hardest highschool in my city, and it's so easy that i hate it. I went there for a challenge and it's let me down. I guess i just need something harder. A good hobby like this guy. Thank you!
@@potatochipwithbbq4443 we don't have AP classes but i can take regular college classes already. I need a college credit to graduate anyway. Ill do that once i finished my last regular classes
I wrote that first email 4 years ago. I didn’t know you addressed it until right now! I guess your advice found me somehow because since then, I became a varsity wrestler, and I’m going to my dream school next fall. I can’t believe how long it’s been since I started watching you. It seems like only yesterday you were hollering about cuck sheds and CBT. I just want to say thank you, although I didn’t see this at the time, just know your advice reached me somehow.
Good luck man! I've had the same problem for a long time (I'm 17 now) and finally got a hobby (guitar) and the only thing I regret is not starting earlier. P.S. I really did not expect you to be the first thing I find in the comment section lol
This was so wholesome to read and very reassuring to a 16 year old such as myself. I hope everyone who reads this ultimately finds something they can enjoy and progress at and not fear taking the first step to explore new interests
that first question hit real close to home. when i was in 8th grade, i felt like shit, like i was depressed, like i couldn't amount to anything. i had 1 friend, no real place at school, and was just going with the flow. i was bullied and had no one to talk to or an outlet for my pent up emotions. but then, i found the music program. playing music was my escape from my depressing and lackluster world. i felt like i actually belonged somewhere and there i met some of my closest friends. i continued doing music all through high school with these same friends, and i made a lot of new ones too. i think about this every day when i pick up a pair of drumsticks or sit at my piano, but i wouldn't be alive if i hadn't found music. even now, my second year into college, i still play music as a small hobby. i'm still going through a rough patch, but music has always been there for me and will never leave me.
i’m really glad that you addressed parasocial relationships. like you said it’s not something a lot of people, especially those on the receiving end of these relationships, really address. i feel like the culture around it has really just become normalized to the point where people have started obsessing over content creators, not even the content, even though you’re all just normal people at the end of the day. it also kinda sucks that social media in its dna just encourages this kind of behavior. with that said, i’m real excited to hear that you’re going to do more of these. always love watching these
I relate to the first email too much and it’s nice to know someone else has the same experience. Hearing from Schlatt to get up off my ass and do something I love really helps me. Love you Inbox.
This video really helps me. I never realized why I never felt the urge to do things. To put things into perspective, I just started 10th grade. The past year and a bit have been rough for me. School comes naturally to me, and that first email really resonated with me. My parents have been pressuring me to join and try different things, like clubs, and sports teams, but I am a little socially awkward, and feel like these things are pointless. The only thing I ever tried out was ultimate Frisbee school team, as I played outside of school, and I really like the sport. But school feels like a chore, and I find myself sad and lonely a lot, even though I have a group of friends. I've wanted to make videos for years now, and I feel a lot more encouraged to do so. Thanks for the series Schlatt, keep making nice videos :)
This is hands down one of the best ways to get personal advice on the internet, I don’t know why this channel has more subs. It shows that you are a human just like the rest of us, and it’s given me some tips to help my life. Thanks for being here and keep up the good work.
This channel honestly deserves more recognition. Watching these actually helped me what to do next with my life and honesty, the results of my choices have not been disappointing. Schlatt, just know that out of the 4 channels you have, this one and your main are my favorites. Its because you are willing to express your feelings and to help others. This is how I see you and always will. I am happy that you are one of the few youtubers who have a channel dedicated to not hide under a persona of any kind. Keep being like this as it shows who you really are
I resonated with this first question so much. I seemingly have no reason to just be a downer all of the time, but I still proceed to be like that. Your recommendation of just getting an interesting hobby, it just clicked. I looked up some ideas, I'm gonna give geocaching a try, it seems very fun. I know this wont solve all of my problems but I really feel like this is going to help immensely. I dont know why I didn't think of this sooner. Thank you so, so, so much. You really just helped a ton.
I love how I can laugh at toilet humor and listen to good and serious advice from the same person. Love what you do Schlatt, never thought I’d stumble upon such a funny and genuine creator on this platform again. Sky’s the limit for you man. Keep it up, I appreciate you.
i know im super late but the first letter kinda hit home. im one of those kids who were gifted in elementary, college reading level, 90-100 on everything who is mow super depressed and apathetic. although this wasnt the main premise of the email it still helped a bit, ive gotten so used to everything being a breeze that now when faced with a challenge i dont want to work and fail. this has reminded me to just try. thanks
*I guess I'm not the only one who feels like how the guy in the first email felt.* Schlatt actually answered quite well, too. My mom was about to pay for a therapist to help me out, but I think that Schlatt has just answered my life question for me. I always thought that I was depressed or something like that, but really, I just need something to feel happy and proud about. And I have found that drawing is sorta my hobby that soothes me. I feel relaxed, happy, and overall just good. I feel good when I draw something. I feel free from the bonds of reality, from the ropes that tie me into a knot of infinite sadness and boredom. I feel like I have a purpose or a reason to exist and it feels great.
Now, I have decided that everyday after school I am going to draw something. The first two days have gone by and I feel that my heart is finally fulfilled and that I have something to keep me busy and to keep me alive. So far I am working on my category of aircraft drawings. Today I just finished a detailed drawing of an F4U Corsair and yesterday I drew a B2 Stealth Bomber. I finally have real pride now. Thank you Schlatt for giving and answer to the kid with the same problem as me, and thank you to all who have taken the time to read this random story that God has decided to include into my life.
@floof I’m great! I’m starting my first year of high school within a couple of days and have actually been really invested in sketch art as well as digital art. I did eventually get a therapist though as for a couple of years I had a tough time focusing on things and I didn’t know why (unrelated to my previous issues). I never really took note of it as I thought that it was just a weird quirk but after it getting worse and worse I began thinking that something was genuinely wrong with me. Turns out that I have minor ADHD, but it hasn’t affected my schoolwork or drawing abilities too much. Anyway thanks for checking in, man.
@@TanksExplosionsAnime I used to post them on my Instagram but I started to focus more on the likes then the artwork itself. I deleted my posts and no longer show my drawings online.
Your response to the first email had me in tears. With summer starting up again I'm in the exact situation as the person who wrote to you, and you said exactly what I needed to hear. I've only just found this channel, but I really appreciate the contrast between it and your regular videos. I really didn't expect to feel so motivated and comforted by this. So I guess I just want to say thank you, Schlatt. Watching these have helped me a lot.
That first one I felt. I was in an incredibly similar place back when I was his age. I always got good grades nothing I was given was ever really challenging. So I took it upon myself to learn. I would teach myself subjects before I ever got to class. I could pass a test without ever showing up to class. Part of that was competition with my twin brother. We would one-up each other with things we had learned. It was great. But, that also came with a dark side. I became frustrated when I didn't perform to the impossibly high standards I set for myself. I found myself lonely again. I am in college now and I still struggle with my sense of worth. I'm still struggling to remember that my worth is in Jesus and nothing else, because the truth is nothing else stands the test of time. And I am so grateful for the church I have and the family I have that care about how I am doing with my mental health. They check up on me. Remind me that I have worth even when I feel like a burden. I have no clue where I'm going with this. Its three in the morning and I have a speech to give later and two essays to write. I ought to just resign this message. Its unlike to do much, but hitting send is easier than holding backspace
I love this type of content, sitting down and listening to the creators I laugh at, at almost a daily basis, talk about life and act like a real person rather than some guy who makes jokes. Keep it up schlatt I really enjoy this stuff. It makes my day when this channel uploads.
I’m legit, to put it simply, never satisfied. I have nothing to look forward to and I’m afraid of tomorrow. Or at least it feels like that, I never quite know what to do. I have trouble sleeping because I lack focus, and I wish I had focus. Tomorrow is the end of my Thanksgiving break, happy thanksgiving by the way, and I’m really just confused in every way. I have no idea wether to look forward to school. I have two classes I just really don’t wanna go to, theatre and math. The rest of them are pretty good, but having a bad class really sets me off. Math is my last class and the teacher is more than extremely cranky in that period. Theatre is a class wherein I don’t care at all about the subject and would like to switch to another elective. At least we have two, I guess. Anyway, back to the matter at hand, I’m scared of tomorrow and I have no motivation. Being an eighth grader, I’m also extremely insecure and care a lot what people think of me and it seems I am only cool when I’m comfortable, but it’s hard for me to realize that. Okay, so, again, I went off topic. I would love to write so many things in this comment, but I cannot as it would be a chore to read, being a jumbled mess and such. I might as well tell you that I am not a good person, I’m selfish, lazy, *unfocused,* and lack *motivation.* I don’t like myself but I also confusingly love myself and strive for improvement and help. My main problem is focus, I have no idea what anything is and what I want to do, I space out, I can’t sleep well. I think too much, but I don’t even use it wisely. I don’t normally talk like this, by the way, I’m currently weirdly formal. Anyway, I never focus on things, I forget things, which leads to recklessness and such. I’m edgy and I don’t add anything to the world. I want to be like so many people it’s crazy. I need someone to tell me what to aspire to or just help me figure it out. I never take things the hard way, I’ve delayed cleaning my guinea pig’s cage for three weeks, I don’t care how dumb you may think it is, it taxes me everyday how horrible I am to living things. I would love to die, honestly. But I have way to much to live for. Anyway, main point: help me find focus. (sorry for the wait, you and your millennial friends need to learn some patience after all ur electrons and stuff, ignore my last immature comment btw lol)
I love seeing you act in such a genuine and caring way after all the gags and things on your main channel (not that I don’t enjoy those). There’s just something special about seeing how much this means to you and how this isn’t just a massive joke to you, although that may seem rather obvious. Keep up the great work and amazing content.
I'm so hungry for more of this content honestly, it's relaxing and I could like easily have it on in the background while doing other things like college.
I dunno I don’t want schlatt to push himself too hard with this. He could start feeling like he’s indebted to give us content, which would lead to him feeling worse because of it.
i can listen to this all day that first email is so relatable. i’ve been like that for a while and the only thing i can look up to is hanging out with the one specific friend who i love so much, and band class. i’m not going to go into to detail but i just wanted to leave something here
I really appreciate these videos. They sort of open my eyes a bit every time I hear that people are having the same kinds of problems I have and to hear you respond to them in such a kind way really helps me feel motivated to do things. So thanks for making these videos, they do sort of help me stay motivated through out the day.
It's crazy though, as a high school senior I've gotten into my dream college and accomplished what I wanted to in high school (mostly academically) and you think that you would feel this sense of fulfillment and success. I've been in this funk for the past two months because now I feel like I'm doing nothing and I have no motivation or passion for anything. I became dead set on finding my "one true passion" though but I realized while finding things I enjoy, passions change and there's never one passion and one path you have to take. I also realized I was so used to finding joy and fulfillment through binging netflix shows and youtube videos that I never realized creating things myself is even more fulfilling. You're right though, finding success in different places and finding hobbies is a great place to start. Anyways, I enjoyed the video and it definitely hit home at a time like this for me.
Reading the first question, this kid is exactly me right now writing this comment. But most of all, thank you Schlatt. Thank you for giving us a way to ask questions that wouldn’t be able to be asked somewhere else. Thank you for being there.
Man, if that kid feels that way when he/she is still in 9th grade, I can't imagine how they will feel when they are 24 and all their peers have done something with their life, and you still can't figure out why you never have the energy to do anything, and why life feels so pointless, and not matter what you do nothing seems to help, atleast not for long. And you think maybe if I hit rock bottom, something inside my head will click, and I'll be able to figure it out but all you did was ruin your life even more. Now you are here watching UA-cam videos and commenting on videos, where most of what you write goes unread...
I’m feeling this way at 20 and have been since I was 14 I’m so tired and I’ve lost so much of myself even doing the bare minimum is so fucking hard I’m scared it’ll always be this way I don’t want to feel any worse than I do now because that’s unimaginable I’m just so scared
@@DaveSmith-pc4ul I am sorry you feel this way, I still haven't figured it out, but I am doing better. As silly as it sounds one of the best things you can do for yourself is just stay away from all social media. Besides that, I just hope you feel better.
It doesn't work like a switch, so you need to do it gradually. Even if it is hard to manage everything, you can for sure do at least 1 out of 10 stuff you have planned. And trust me, that is more than enough when you just need a win. Best of luck!
As a senior in college, it's amazing how much I still resonate with the first question. That feeling of worthlesness and guilt about letting life pass me by never really goes away. Despite building habits and routines and pursuing interests, I still get that feeling that I'm just wasting away and filling my future memories with regret. But at least for me, looking back to the person I used to be 8, 4, or even a year ago, I'm amazed at how much I've grown as a person and how well rounded I've become. It's important to put things into perspective and only compare yourself to yourself. Intersting to think that I first watched this 3 years ago as a freshman and now me and the writer are seniors, I hope you're doing good my dude.
Ok listen, I actual needed this bc I feel like this sometimes where I feel worthless and my life is not good, but the reality is that I have an amazing life, I have good grades, a gf many friends and people are happy to be around me but some days I just felt empty and like you said, just do something, pursue a hobby or anything that makes me happy, and now that I think about it every time that I thought about those things, I was not doing anything gay made me happy. Now when I’m in those situations I’ve been able to think about the good and you have helped me so much. Thanks schlatt:)
i’m a bit late, but thought this was appropriate with regards to the first email. Good Timber By Douglas Malloch The tree that never had to fight For sun and sky and air and light, But stood out in the open plain And always got its share of rain, Never became a forest king But lived and died a scrubby thing. The man who never had to toil To gain and farm his patch of soil, Who never had to win his share Of sun and sky and light and air, Never became a manly man But lived and died as he began. Good timber does not grow with ease: The stronger wind, the stronger trees; The further sky, the greater length; The more the storm, the more the strength. By sun and cold, by rain and snow, In trees and men good timbers grow. Where thickest lies the forest growth, We find the patriarchs of both. And they hold counsel with the stars Whose broken branches show the scars Of many winds and much of strife. This is the common law of life.
To the first email. I was in the exact situation around 2 months ago. I highly recommend learning an instrument; either piano or guitar since they are very popular and there are many teachers and videos. I started playing guitar and it really sets a challenge and a goal. It is also a very social tool, at a party or gathering, its always cool to pass a guitar around and people love seeing and listening to someone play the guitar
Nah Obama’s right, I started piano a year ago and that gives me something fulfilling to do, but I don’t get that sort of feeling from stuff like coding or magic and I know that those kinds of people don’t get it from piano
The fact that you have a such a large audience but still take time out of your week to make these videos on a side channel is incredibly respectful and inspiring. Thank you for actually caring about your audience and keeping it real. Never change dude, love yah
The first question hit me hard. I was in nearly the exact same place the end of my sophomore year. Feeling unfulfilled in all of my schoolwork and extracurriculars, and not feeling any sense of pride or achievement in my life. Your advice about finding your "thing" is advice I wish I got sooner. It's hard to express how insanely life changing it can me to find just one "productive" thing that you can pour your time and energy into, and be proud of the result. Bonus points if that thing helps you meet new people who have a shared interest. I would obsess over not having some "thing" that makes me an interesting or outstanding person. I was bad at sports, mediocre at school, and not the busiest socially, so I felt like there weren't a lot of things left for me to try. Then I revisited the debate club at my school, that I had left for somewhat unrelated reasons the previous year, and re joined with the goal not to be good at it, and not to brag to others about it, but to create arguments I was proud of and have a good time with the other club members. I went to every meeting and every conference with no other ulterior motive than to pay attention and have a good time, and for some reason this club in particular clicked with me. It be came the absolute highlight of my week, even when I bombed a debate or my friend was sick and couldn't make it, and meeting new people at the conferences made me feel fulfilled and empowered (and part of a bigger community). I ran for club president, and even though I lost, I didn't quit the club. I felt like I had a purpose in this club, and that I still had more to gain from it and offer to it. Im currently in my 3rd year of the debate club, and can confidently say that I have found my "thing" that makes my life worth living.
Saw this in my recommendations once and knew I had to come back to watch it at some point. This stuff is really great. It really brings me back to UA-cam many years ago, when I watched a lot of COD gameplay commentaries in my spare time. Your content really brings all that nostalgia back and reframes it in such a way that it's no longer just quickscopes or a nuke w/ every gun show. I'm glad there are still content creators that focus on this type of content. Cheers, my dude.
i related to the first one so much, even though im [going to be] a freshman in college (took a year off to travel+try to figure out what i, indeed, want to do meaning most my friends are going to be sophomores when i just start lol oops ig).. goes to show that these types of issues *ARE* universal and *CAN LITERALLY* happen to anyone, no matter who you are, how old you are, etc. damn..
Damn, 2 years late but better late than never. And holy sh*t did this hit a little too close to home. Getting high grades without even trying, having many privileges. And when I actually got a hobby, I quit after not being able to meet my expectations after a couple tries. Learning that you stuggled with this, and was able to find fulfilment and make a living out of it. It's a big slap in the fac to say the least. Hope the guy that wrote it found his hobby and continues to challenge himself.
i wish he addressed the “teenage fake depression thing” from the first email. i keep looking back on this tough time in my life where i was very upset and nothing seemed to be going right, sometimes i even got suicidal (i’m okay now though) but every time i look back at it i tell myself i was just being an over dramatic teen but no! life! really! did! suck! and i need to stop feeling like i’m too young to feel this way, that because i’m on the younger side i can’t have these emotions. that i need these emotions to be validated by others. after hearing that email, i now realize that this is a mindset many people have and it’s not! okay! idk call me crazy but something about this generation, it’s like we’re all experiencing everything so different from other generations and that makes it feel like it’s wrong because it’s different. idk. might just be me. i guess what i’m trying to say is your emotions! are! valid!
i realize now that i made that way too long but basically i hate that i feel invalid to have certain emotions just because i’m still a teenager. anyways. stan jschlatt :P
I feel the same way as this guy life seems so worthless but I know I’m not weak like those who have depression I’m not stupid I know people love me I know people are there to support me but I don’t want to worry them that’s why I keep things mostly to myself last year (7th grade) I had shit going on in my life I didn’t tell my friends, and I didn’t tell my family that I thought what they were doing was making me feel down and I had shit grades I’m usually a A or A,B honor roll kid I have never gotten a C in my life until that year I have picked myself up since then now and my family has changed and now I’m doing better so far I only have one C and that’s my fault and I can say that loud and proud knowing your faults,your mistakes,your weaknesses,and what you find interesting is amazing knowledge is amazing but like money it doesn’t get you many places because you need many more things to get what you want I have a perfect life but just like this guy I have no hobby’s nothing to do during breaks and I’m too scared to ask my friends if they want to hang out.The prime reason I can’t go many places is because my parents work all day and because they’re immigrants,they came to this country and this country only for one reason to help their family back in Mexico and to make their family here. Anyways back on topic I’m stuck all day inside and I have to go to school everyday one single change would make life interesting a good change the be exact like maybe we can go fishing every two weeks. Honestly I only go to school so I can give my mother and my father the life they deserve one in which they can travel and explore where they can lose all the weight they have had been carrying for years I also do it for my future family. At some point I actually found school fun too but now it’s gotten boring it the same shit every single year I want knowledge but when you either know it or if you don’t need it it gets extremely boring real fast honestly now is the time I should be with family or traveling or being with friends BUT I CANT BECAUSE OF ALL THESE THINGS HOLDING ME FUCKING BACK I CANT TAKE ALL THIS SHIT ANYMORE ALL I DO IS TRY TO CHANGE THEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES UPON OBSTACLES and it it sucks I should be able to do all these things as a kid but I’m limited to what I can do what I can say what I can learn and what I can worry about so far life is shit but I keep trying to dig out the ground which leads to a pit of tar I just hope I get to do the things I want since now is the time to live not worry to run not scurry to thrive I hope life gets better if not well then I’m fucked because at some point I might become weak emotionally I wish I could just have someone to hug someone who understands the pain I’m going thru someone who I can travel with
That's not very good to hear, but don't worry things will get better. I think you can take a lot of advice from the first post he responded to, as in to just try and build confidence in yourself and join some sort of community. Even online, but just a place to talk to some people regularly can go a long way, people you will never have to meet. It's a way to vent all your feelings without feeling any guilt. As for hanging out with your friends I can see why it would be difficult to ask, you could try asking if they want to play some basketball after school or other things down that line. Other than that I hope things will get better for you, stay strong and search for new ambitions everyday.
This video means so much to me as someone in a similar situation as this kid. Thank you Schlatt, I really needed this in this tough time in my life, Im so glad I’m not alone.
I'm in 8th grade and used to be just like that kid. However, I was forced to join a sports team and ended up doing track. I kept doing it and a year into running, I have improve a lot and can see my improvement through faster times. You just need to try sometime out and when you find your niche, stick to it and you will see results
i’ve never related to something more than that first email
I wish I could hang out with him.
M̶u̶s̶h̶y̶ same
They really wrote out how I felt perfectly; It's kind of scary.
I'm the kid in the first email and I'd love to talk to some others that are going through the same thing because it does seem that we're plentiful. my discord is frisbii#6134, I'm always open to talk to if you ever want
clueless I sent you a friend request I kinda wanna talk more on it
This is why I love Schlatt, he has his laughs and gags but also knows when to be serious. I think this style of video is amazing and really makes me respect Schlatt on a whole new level, these videos are informative and helpful and is the most genuine content I have seen on UA-cam. Keep doing what you're doing man, because I sure as hell would of loved that same kind of support and recognition of a problem when I was going through similar shit. Love your videos and respect the person you are, have a good one Schlatt
Toby Maynard And I bet he feels better to open up or give important advice. We all appreciate this shit
How do i send my email to him
@@nightlight558 Click on the channel then go to the about section and it has a button that says view email address
He just knows exactly what to say.
Toby I hope he sees you comment on him and appreciates it I never go into the comments on my favorite youtuber video and see how heart warming people are and I'm so grateful for the things you say I hope you have a good day toby
I used to be in the same position and some things that like anyone can do if they work at it, or if you need something to make you feel fulfilled as a person, there are some of those too.
- cross stitching
- making a bullet journal
- drawing
- making music
- writing poetry (or anything in general, really)
- baking
- coding
- volunteer work
- photography
- gardening
- whittling
- learning a foreign language
- collecting things (antique coins, buttons, cool rocks, literally anything you want)
- calligraphy
- makeup (yes, anyone can do it. Don't try to tell me otherwise.)
- backpacking
- start a blog
- urban exploration (as long as you aren't trespassing anywhere lol)
- talk to random people (sounds weird but I do it when I get stressed or feel down)
- try to beat a world record of some sort
- bird watching
- join a sub-culture
I am not saying that all of these are going to be fit for every person, because absolutely EVERYONE is different. But try new things, and be spontaneous when you want to, cut your hair and wear ugly clothes because who cares? The second you take away the individuality from a human is the second you take away the bare essentials of life itself. Life is short and for all we know there is no "second chance" (from a scientific standpoint, that is) so do what you want and be unforgiving to anyone that tries to tell you that you can't dress a certain way, or like a certain type of music or anything else. Don't spend your life feeling bad about what you didn't do instead of doing it. I'm not exactly a therapist or whatever, but I hope this helps anyone who needs it.
I completely agree with this, i was in the same place where i had no motivation. for me it was learning a foreign language, i get so much satisfaction out of being able to talk to someone in their native language, and seeing my friends notice how much i improve over time as i learned how to speak their languages. At first i though learning a language was a hard or really time consuming thing, but its really not. 30 mins a day of studying and i was able to hold a basic conversation in Russian with my friend after only a little over a month. and i got better over time until only 4 months after starting i could talk for hours with no problems. that was 4 years ago. i now speak 5 languages and seeing the smile or surprise on someones face when you speak in their native language is such great motivation for me and makes me feel really happy. i feel like i connect with people more and overall just feel better all the time. The hardest part of anything is the motivation to start but once you see even a little of the results its really easy to stay motivated and fall in love with doing something you enjoy.
You are fucking awesome. Thank you!
I needed that.
I'd like to add for anyone who wants to get into music making and all that, there are a couple resources I know that are super easy to access.
-An easy, multi-platform DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is LMMS. Works on Linux, Windows, and Macs, and is entirely free.
- BeepBox.co is an insanely powerful in browser DAW that should work on any computer with ease, and it doesn't require downloads or anything, and has a bunch of settings which make it easy for beginners
- If you just wanna operate from a phone, Garageband is a bit funky, and has some limitations, but again, is easy to use and free.
- Chrome Music Lab has some stuff to help you try and better understand music.
- UA-cam is really gonna help you educate yourself on anything you wanna know, with a vast array of composers all just sitting on the app and sharing what they know.
And remember, it takes time and understanding to start getting good at any craft. I'm certain that with enough time you can make something your'e proud of.
I was in the same thing a couple years ago as well, I ended up taking some classes that I had a vague interest in, like computer systems engineering and electronics, I also picked up model making which helped as an outlet for things, especially when I had gotten an airbrush for it which just helped for the, "zen," part, I just kinda dove into it, it helped for me, but might not help for other people
For the first email guy, assuming you're a dude, one thing most kids around 8th-9th grade don't think about is going to the gym. If there's anything I can tell you, it's to get into lifting, and do it properly. The way you feel- the way you look at yourself- is night and day; the feeling of tangible progress week after week is immeasurable and indescribable, but it feels incredible. I felt a lot like you around your age, and looking back I can't help but kick myself for not picking up lifting. Trust me man, the sooner you start the better. Your 11th grade self will thank you.
noino exactly! Thank you for saying what I couldn’t put into words but I started lifting and training my body in year 9 and by year 11 I was proud and I remember looking in the mirror every week and seeing the progress and it’s genuine tangible progress
Joshua Turner yup thats what helped me eating healthier and working out
Don’t go to the gym
Learn something skillfull, keep that weight off your knees, doing normal sport will improve your body too all while improving other social skills...
Just because you go to the gym doesn’t mean you have to become a body builder I’m not huge as you can see from my photo, do what you want to do not worry about “your knees” when You can just work your legs out
Especially because it’s easy to see when you are making progress, like a new personal record on squat or bench
hey schlatt. dunno if you’ll see this but i really appreciate your content on this channel. it gives a more humane and sensitive side to you rather than someone who is constantly upbeat and happy (not that that’s a bad thing).
it brings us closer to you, and brings you closer to us.
just thought i’d let you know.
keep doing you, schlatt. don’t lose yourself within the crazy world of media.
But yes
This is so true. It's really refreshing to see this side of schlatt but Hey, Do you guys like Dick and Balls?
Cocknball
But yes
Pre-cum?
Schlatt: *kills someone with a reaper*
Me: Splaaaash
YES
*autotuned* *laugh*
raflolio Ha hAaaaa
You guys talking about Chris Smoove, the legend? Lmfaooo
GET THAT GUY A MAP
pog theweeklyslap is actually starting to be weekly again. keep it up Schlatt!
PogChamo
PogChaml
Jibble too soon
lmao. lmao.
... about that..
The hobby that makes me the most furthilled is quadcopter building. Soldering, wiring, programming a playing a mix between real life and video games really make happy.
If you guys like tech and videogames, it's perfect.
Really? How good do your fine motor skills have to be? sounds interesting but I can't even legibly handwrite lol
Also I've never soldered before o.o
@@stressedtechie518 I've done a lot of it. You can't trust me to write legibly, but you can trust me to solder a perfboard. Look up some videos beforehand, buy a reputable quality iron and get started
stressed techie you need some motor skills but you can easily develop them while youre doing it, you should try it. its a really calming hobby
Its pretty coincidental because i’ve felt pretty useless lately, but I just found out about quadcopter building and using them for photography and free styling. The only problem I’ve encountered is knowing what to look for when picking quad parts. Any link to a video or website would be really helpful, thanks in advance.
A little weird and random, but in a good way. Keep doing you man, I could never be good at that stuff. You’re probably much more talented than me.
Holy shit jschlatt's response to the first email was so nice
twitter: "schlatts a really bad guy."
schlatt:
This made me feel motivated. Like I want to go out and actually live life.
then do it god dammit!
Sergio Hernández Robla hella yeah brudda!
I don’t
You are probably at the same point you were 2 months ago huh?
5 months on, anything change man?
for the first email, i always recommend learning an instrument to deal with boredom/lack of challenge. i was in a pretty similar situation, with being able to walk through school without really trying, but having no hobbies. then i started learning piano. it gave me a challenge, and with instruments you're able to see instant progress when learning pieces or moving on to new ones. idk just my experience, but it might help.
Beth Woodward I agree! I play the saxophone in band and it’s a great thing seeing yourself improve as you get more challenging music and music groups, it’s a constant test but it feels great doing well on an audition or something similar
Absolutely this, once you learn an instrument and get involved with the community related to that instrument, you can interact with others and make more friends and maybe even learn from them, this applies to every other hobby but as a Percussionist I can speak from experience.
I agree completely! I know I would've been in the exact same boat during school if I hadn't played the flute and been involved in musical ensembles. I know that because I stopped playing the flute after high school and I'm currently stuck feeling about the same as that first letter. I'm trying to pick up guitar but I'm struggling to keep a schedule with it, and I've made the sobering realisation that I don't actually have anything to do at the moment except be stuck in my head all day. Sucks a bit but I've got a plan to improve.
same here, but my "instrument" was a model court/debate club, and it really gave my life some meaning.
I agree with this statement more than I've agreed with anything
Like ever
If I hadn't been introduced to music in middle School, I wouldn't have the friends I have now or the high self esteem and work ethic. Playing music changed my life forever, it's almost magical
the first letter described my problem almost perfectly, so thank you for the advise schlatt. also to whoever wrote the letter, i hope that you find a hobby soon :)
Dude I'm nearing 21 and I got this fucking problem... I work fulltime at a dead end job now because I don't know what I want to do
Ubesa i’m fifteen and lately i’ve felt really apathetic about all the good things that happen to me and really upset about the bad things. it’s just frustrating because i have no clue where my life is going and no one around me really gets my problem. i think that eventually our time will come and we can find a purpose, just gotta stay hopeful ya know?
"don't have any hobbies or interests? Well just go get a hobby!" Wow thanks, I'm cured.
Moist Marsupial i didn’t really mean it like that. i was trying to say that one day i hope that i experience something and realize that i’m passionate about it (if that makes sense). my bad
@@ubesaaa yeah I'm 18 and I hate Gen Ed classes and I'm working at best buy. Still feel very unfulfilled and anxious because I don't know what I want to do in life.
you’re so active on this account i love it
It's coming back to it's roots
Sorry to burst your bubble... but...
I wish
well this aged badly
*Last online 5 months ago*
This comment section is so wholesome
Fr
Ikr the community that watches this channel is so sweet
7:11 this is definitely what I have been seeing lately, Wilbur soot tweeted something about it, and I think it needs to addressed more, like how jschlatt is doing it here. I have never cared what people look like enough to stalk them on the internet, but when someone does it gives off crazed fan vibes and makes me uncomfortable.
Literally teared up when you said it would be weekly. I love listening to these while driving home after having a bad practice
Kellen Luc what sport/activity?
Nick Folino lacrosse
These videos are a lot more personal, not so hidden behind humor and memes, and I think I kind of like that. It shows me another side of yourself that I don't think a lot of us really get to see just by watching the livestreams or catching the youtube vids. Keep this up because clearly there's an audience for it, and a pretty wholesome one at that. I could actually see this channel being a reaching out point for people unfamiliar to your content because it's so different then what you do live. It takes away the projection of what you might want us to see in the sense that you're putting a lot more of your own personal advice and experience out into the public. You're such a cerebral content creator, so keep that up.
Schlatt getting sad about getting 80% when there is me out there getting 30%
we're back to the weekly uploads, you love to see it.
nevermind; time to rewatch!!
Schlatt, sometimes the questions make me feel better than the answers themselves. It feels good to know I’m not the only one thinking this shit. I know you’re struggling with this series because you don’t feel qualified to answer other people’s questions, bu I would appreciate if you kept it going maybe even monthly or a few times a year. I need to know other people are struggling too
I really enjoyed this video for how timely each discussion was. The first letter felt like something I could have written, so the advice given was so inspiring and comforting.
The second point was also very helpful because I’ve been thinking more and more about fandom and parasocial relationships. I’ve grown up in an age where youtubers were my celebrities and access to community is as easy as ever. This use to be exciting, but now-and maybe it’s just because I’ve grown older, but I no longer care about that involvement. Fandom is over saturated with weirdos and people who cross boundaries. Open discussion and criticism is never warranted, and most people are jerks on the internet. It’s disheartening, but I think it’s been a pivotal turning point in my life because now I much rather converse with people in real life then engage in any fandom discourse online. And I think the point made in the second part of this video only solidified my confidence in stepping away from all of it.
Thanks for another great video schlatt. These remind me to continue to be introspective and aware.
It's scary how UA-cam recommended me this video and I can relate to most of what this guy asks 👀
Welcome to theweeklyslap, hope you enjoy the series if you decide to stay
Just amazing. I found out about schlatt from one of carson's video and followed the main channel because of how hilarious the content was. Found out about this channel and have fallen in love. The videos are so insightful and even if they talk about someone else's problem, I end up benefiting from the knowledge. Mad respect for you schlatt for doing this and using your influence, knowledge and experience to help all of us out. We all love the funnies, but this is the stuff that really sticks with you and helps you connect with a person and appreciate them for what they are.
LETS GOOO these vids are epic
Jeez so much hype for a calm video
@@szymonkempka5338 yeah man as usual, I can't wait for another daily dose of the weekly slap where we as men can talk about our emotions, LETS GOOO
LETS FUCKING GOOOOO!!!
why do all these boomers use such outdated language. for the people that dont understand, this means "yoo this video was poggers"
I really feel with the first guy. Im in 10th grade, at the hardest highschool in my city, and it's so easy that i hate it. I went there for a challenge and it's let me down. I guess i just need something harder. A good hobby like this guy. Thank you!
@@potatochipwithbbq4443 we don't have AP classes but i can take regular college classes already. I need a college credit to graduate anyway. Ill do that once i finished my last regular classes
Same but 24
I wrote that first email 4 years ago. I didn’t know you addressed it until right now! I guess your advice found me somehow because since then, I became a varsity wrestler, and I’m going to my dream school next fall.
I can’t believe how long it’s been since I started watching you. It seems like only yesterday you were hollering about cuck sheds and CBT. I just want to say thank you, although I didn’t see this at the time, just know your advice reached me somehow.
Good luck man! I've had the same problem for a long time (I'm 17 now) and finally got a hobby (guitar) and the only thing I regret is not starting earlier.
P.S. I really did not expect you to be the first thing I find in the comment section lol
This was so wholesome to read and very reassuring to a 16 year old such as myself. I hope everyone who reads this ultimately finds something they can enjoy and progress at and not fear taking the first step to explore new interests
I love watching these videos, they make me feel so peaceful and zen.
Thanks Schlatt.
Ever know that feel of being a gifted child throughout your childhood just to grow up to be stupid because you were never challenged
and feeling like you wasted all of your potential... yeah
the first email is literally my exact situation/problem
that first question hit real close to home. when i was in 8th grade, i felt like shit, like i was depressed, like i couldn't amount to anything. i had 1 friend, no real place at school, and was just going with the flow. i was bullied and had no one to talk to or an outlet for my pent up emotions. but then, i found the music program. playing music was my escape from my depressing and lackluster world. i felt like i actually belonged somewhere and there i met some of my closest friends. i continued doing music all through high school with these same friends, and i made a lot of new ones too. i think about this every day when i pick up a pair of drumsticks or sit at my piano, but i wouldn't be alive if i hadn't found music. even now, my second year into college, i still play music as a small hobby. i'm still going through a rough patch, but music has always been there for me and will never leave me.
Idk why this got recommended to me, but I appreciate the message cuz it's one everyone needs to hear at least once in their life.
I love this channels community. All the comments are so nice. Thanks for all the good you do Schlatt, keep it up.
I love schlatt, he's more than a laughing gag and a bit, he's someone you can talk to and someone to get legitimate advice from
i’m really glad that you addressed parasocial relationships. like you said it’s not something a lot of people, especially those on the receiving end of these relationships, really address. i feel like the culture around it has really just become normalized to the point where people have started obsessing over content creators, not even the content, even though you’re all just normal people at the end of the day. it also kinda sucks that social media in its dna just encourages this kind of behavior.
with that said, i’m real excited to hear that you’re going to do more of these. always love watching these
Thanks schlatt. Good vid
I relate to the first email too much and it’s nice to know someone else has the same experience. Hearing from Schlatt to get up off my ass and do something I love really helps me. Love you Inbox.
AGamer 2048 me too. I was shocked as it was being read about how much I relate to it
This video really helps me. I never realized why I never felt the urge to do things. To put things into perspective, I just started 10th grade. The past year and a bit have been rough for me. School comes naturally to me, and that first email really resonated with me. My parents have been pressuring me to join and try different things, like clubs, and sports teams, but I am a little socially awkward, and feel like these things are pointless. The only thing I ever tried out was ultimate Frisbee school team, as I played outside of school, and I really like the sport. But school feels like a chore, and I find myself sad and lonely a lot, even though I have a group of friends. I've wanted to make videos for years now, and I feel a lot more encouraged to do so. Thanks for the series Schlatt, keep making nice videos :)
The title alone hit me. Can't wait to watch the full video.
you're on a roll as of recent, wow! always a pleasure to see these videos in my notifications. thanks, schlatt dude.
This is hands down one of the best ways to get personal advice on the internet, I don’t know why this channel has more subs. It shows that you are a human just like the rest of us, and it’s given me some tips to help my life. Thanks for being here and keep up the good work.
This channel honestly deserves more recognition. Watching these actually helped me what to do next with my life and honesty, the results of my choices have not been disappointing. Schlatt, just know that out of the 4 channels you have, this one and your main are my favorites. Its because you are willing to express your feelings and to help others. This is how I see you and always will. I am happy that you are one of the few youtubers who have a channel dedicated to not hide under a persona of any kind. Keep being like this as it shows who you really are
When your voice gets so tender, my heart jumps. Thank you for being real.
I felt that first email on way too many levels
I resonated with this first question so much. I seemingly have no reason to just be a downer all of the time, but I still proceed to be like that. Your recommendation of just getting an interesting hobby, it just clicked. I looked up some ideas, I'm gonna give geocaching a try, it seems very fun. I know this wont solve all of my problems but I really feel like this is going to help immensely. I dont know why I didn't think of this sooner. Thank you so, so, so much. You really just helped a ton.
I know this comment is 4 yesrs old, but i started geocaching when i was going through shit this year in college, and it definitely helped a ton.
I love how I can laugh at toilet humor and listen to good and serious advice from the same person. Love what you do Schlatt, never thought I’d stumble upon such a funny and genuine creator on this platform again. Sky’s the limit for you man. Keep it up, I appreciate you.
i know im super late but the first letter kinda hit home. im one of those kids who were gifted in elementary, college reading level, 90-100 on everything who is mow super depressed and apathetic. although this wasnt the main premise of the email it still helped a bit, ive gotten so used to everything being a breeze that now when faced with a challenge i dont want to work and fail. this has reminded me to just try. thanks
*I guess I'm not the only one who feels like how the guy in the first email felt.*
Schlatt actually answered quite well, too. My mom was about to pay for a therapist to help me out, but I think that Schlatt has just answered my life question for me. I always thought that I was depressed or something like that, but really, I just need something to feel happy and proud about. And I have found that drawing is sorta my hobby that soothes me. I feel relaxed, happy, and overall just good. I feel good when I draw something. I feel free from the bonds of reality, from the ropes that tie me into a knot of infinite sadness and boredom. I feel like I have a purpose or a reason to exist and it feels great.
Now, I have decided that everyday after school I am going to draw something. The first two days have gone by and I feel that my heart is finally fulfilled and that I have something to keep me busy and to keep me alive. So far I am working on my category of aircraft drawings. Today I just finished a detailed drawing of an F4U Corsair and yesterday I drew a B2 Stealth Bomber. I finally have real pride now. Thank you Schlatt for giving and answer to the kid with the same problem as me, and thank you to all who have taken the time to read this random story that God has decided to include into my life.
Think about aircraft training then either in the military or citizen
hey i know this comment is old and you might not see this but i just wanna check in on how you're doing man, hope everythings good
@floof I’m great! I’m starting my first year of high school within a couple of days and have actually been really invested in sketch art as well as digital art. I did eventually get a therapist though as for a couple of years I had a tough time focusing on things and I didn’t know why (unrelated to my previous issues). I never really took note of it as I thought that it was just a weird quirk but after it getting worse and worse I began thinking that something was genuinely wrong with me. Turns out that I have minor ADHD, but it hasn’t affected my schoolwork or drawing abilities too much. Anyway thanks for checking in, man.
Heya, do you post your art anywhere?
@@TanksExplosionsAnime I used to post them on my Instagram but I started to focus more on the likes then the artwork itself. I deleted my posts and no longer show my drawings online.
Your response to the first email had me in tears. With summer starting up again I'm in the exact situation as the person who wrote to you, and you said exactly what I needed to hear. I've only just found this channel, but I really appreciate the contrast between it and your regular videos. I really didn't expect to feel so motivated and comforted by this. So I guess I just want to say thank you, Schlatt. Watching these have helped me a lot.
That first one I felt. I was in an incredibly similar place back when I was his age. I always got good grades nothing I was given was ever really challenging. So I took it upon myself to learn. I would teach myself subjects before I ever got to class. I could pass a test without ever showing up to class. Part of that was competition with my twin brother. We would one-up each other with things we had learned. It was great. But, that also came with a dark side. I became frustrated when I didn't perform to the impossibly high standards I set for myself. I found myself lonely again. I am in college now and I still struggle with my sense of worth. I'm still struggling to remember that my worth is in Jesus and nothing else, because the truth is nothing else stands the test of time. And I am so grateful for the church I have and the family I have that care about how I am doing with my mental health. They check up on me. Remind me that I have worth even when I feel like a burden. I have no clue where I'm going with this. Its three in the morning and I have a speech to give later and two essays to write. I ought to just resign this message. Its unlike to do much, but hitting send is easier than holding backspace
These videos are so calming and nice, I like listening to them while I draw
I love this type of content, sitting down and listening to the creators I laugh at, at almost a daily basis, talk about life and act like a real person rather than some guy who makes jokes. Keep it up schlatt I really enjoy this stuff. It makes my day when this channel uploads.
I’m legit, to put it simply, never satisfied. I have nothing to look forward to and I’m afraid of tomorrow. Or at least it feels like that, I never quite know what to do. I have trouble sleeping because I lack focus, and I wish I had focus. Tomorrow is the end of my Thanksgiving break, happy thanksgiving by the way, and I’m really just confused in every way. I have no idea wether to look forward to school. I have two classes I just really don’t wanna go to, theatre and math. The rest of them are pretty good, but having a bad class really sets me off. Math is my last class and the teacher is more than extremely cranky in that period. Theatre is a class wherein I don’t care at all about the subject and would like to switch to another elective. At least we have two, I guess. Anyway, back to the matter at hand, I’m scared of tomorrow and I have no motivation. Being an eighth grader, I’m also extremely insecure and care a lot what people think of me and it seems I am only cool when I’m comfortable, but it’s hard for me to realize that. Okay, so, again, I went off topic. I would love to write so many things in this comment, but I cannot as it would be a chore to read, being a jumbled mess and such. I might as well tell you that I am not a good person, I’m selfish, lazy, *unfocused,* and lack *motivation.* I don’t like myself but I also confusingly love myself and strive for improvement and help. My main problem is focus, I have no idea what anything is and what I want to do, I space out, I can’t sleep well. I think too much, but I don’t even use it wisely. I don’t normally talk like this, by the way, I’m currently weirdly formal. Anyway, I never focus on things, I forget things, which leads to recklessness and such. I’m edgy and I don’t add anything to the world. I want to be like so many people it’s crazy. I need someone to tell me what to aspire to or just help me figure it out. I never take things the hard way, I’ve delayed cleaning my guinea pig’s cage for three weeks, I don’t care how dumb you may think it is, it taxes me everyday how horrible I am to living things. I would love to die, honestly. But I have way to much to live for. Anyway, main point: help me find focus. (sorry for the wait, you and your millennial friends need to learn some patience after all ur electrons and stuff, ignore my last immature comment btw lol)
okay
I love seeing you act in such a genuine and caring way after all the gags and things on your main channel (not that I don’t enjoy those). There’s just something special about seeing how much this means to you and how this isn’t just a massive joke to you, although that may seem rather obvious. Keep up the great work and amazing content.
Please answer more questions in longer videos bro, I wanna listen to you on the way to school or playing video games
I'm so hungry for more of this content honestly, it's relaxing and I could like easily have it on in the background while doing other things like college.
Fr I fucking love this channel
I dunno I don’t want schlatt to push himself too hard with this. He could start feeling like he’s indebted to give us content, which would lead to him feeling worse because of it.
Joshua Fleming It could at least a segment in his Twitch streams. It's okay if he doesn't want to do it tho
Every time life gets hard I go back to these videos it makes me feel better. Thank you
It’s wild that these emails you respond to relate to a lot of other people, including me. It makes me a bit less lonely, if that makes sense.
I feel it
holy shit the first email ended up really helping me, thank you
i can listen to this all day
that first email is so relatable. i’ve been like that for a while and the only thing i can look up to is hanging out with the one specific friend who i love so much, and band class. i’m not going to go into to detail but i just wanted to leave something here
I really appreciate these videos. They sort of open my eyes a bit every time I hear that people are having the same kinds of problems I have and to hear you respond to them in such a kind way really helps me feel motivated to do things. So thanks for making these videos, they do sort of help me stay motivated through out the day.
It's crazy though, as a high school senior I've gotten into my dream college and accomplished what I wanted to in high school (mostly academically) and you think that you would feel this sense of fulfillment and success. I've been in this funk for the past two months because now I feel like I'm doing nothing and I have no motivation or passion for anything. I became dead set on finding my "one true passion" though but I realized while finding things I enjoy, passions change and there's never one passion and one path you have to take. I also realized I was so used to finding joy and fulfillment through binging netflix shows and youtube videos that I never realized creating things myself is even more fulfilling. You're right though, finding success in different places and finding hobbies is a great place to start. Anyways, I enjoyed the video and it definitely hit home at a time like this for me.
This was a very helpful video for me. Thank you so much, Schlatt.
that first email, i honestly don’t think i can relate to it more than i have
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Reading the first question, this kid is exactly me right now writing this comment.
But most of all, thank you Schlatt. Thank you for giving us a way to ask questions that wouldn’t be able to be asked somewhere else. Thank you for being there.
Man, if that kid feels that way when he/she is still in 9th grade, I can't imagine how they will feel when they are 24 and all their peers have done something with their life, and you still can't figure out why you never have the energy to do anything, and why life feels so pointless, and not matter what you do nothing seems to help, atleast not for long. And you think maybe if I hit rock bottom, something inside my head will click, and I'll be able to figure it out but all you did was ruin your life even more. Now you are here watching UA-cam videos and commenting on videos, where most of what you write goes unread...
You ok pal?
I had this problem my entire life until I figured out that I have sleep apnea and after I got my CPAP machine my life turned right around
I’m feeling this way at 20 and have been since I was 14 I’m so tired and I’ve lost so much of myself even doing the bare minimum is so fucking hard I’m scared it’ll always be this way I don’t want to feel any worse than I do now because that’s unimaginable I’m just so scared
@@DaveSmith-pc4ul I am sorry you feel this way, I still haven't figured it out, but I am doing better. As silly as it sounds one of the best things you can do for yourself is just stay away from all social media. Besides that, I just hope you feel better.
just wanted to say thank you for this video, it’s giving me a new perspective on life
thanks for another upload schlatt, it really helps more than you know
I’m still in this position but I try everyday to get things done but it’s hard. I love schlatt for making these type of videos.
It doesn't work like a switch, so you need to do it gradually. Even if it is hard to manage everything, you can for sure do at least 1 out of 10 stuff you have planned. And trust me, that is more than enough when you just need a win. Best of luck!
Why are you bomb at advice? I can relate to the first email so much and the response makes so much sense.
As a senior in college, it's amazing how much I still resonate with the first question. That feeling of worthlesness and guilt about letting life pass me by never really goes away. Despite building habits and routines and pursuing interests, I still get that feeling that I'm just wasting away and filling my future memories with regret. But at least for me, looking back to the person I used to be 8, 4, or even a year ago, I'm amazed at how much I've grown as a person and how well rounded I've become. It's important to put things into perspective and only compare yourself to yourself.
Intersting to think that I first watched this 3 years ago as a freshman and now me and the writer are seniors, I hope you're doing good my dude.
ok whoever wrote the first email, I want to become their friend. everything they said I can relate to and I understand where theyre coming from
Ok listen, I actual needed this bc I feel like this sometimes where I feel worthless and my life is not good, but the reality is that I have an amazing life, I have good grades, a gf many friends and people are happy to be around me but some days I just felt empty and like you said, just do something, pursue a hobby or anything that makes me happy, and now that I think about it every time that I thought about those things, I was not doing anything gay made me happy. Now when I’m in those situations I’ve been able to think about the good and you have helped me so much. Thanks schlatt:)
wow this hit me with a truck of nostalgia it reminds me of mail monday from woddy's gamertag
I love the serious videos like these schlatts person just makes everything soothing and makes u feel good
i’m a bit late, but thought this was appropriate with regards to the first email.
Good Timber By Douglas Malloch
The tree that never had to fight
For sun and sky and air and light,
But stood out in the open plain
And always got its share of rain,
Never became a forest king
But lived and died a scrubby thing.
The man who never had to toil
To gain and farm his patch of soil,
Who never had to win his share
Of sun and sky and light and air,
Never became a manly man
But lived and died as he began.
Good timber does not grow with ease: The stronger wind, the stronger trees; The further sky, the greater length;
The more the storm, the more the strength.
By sun and cold, by rain and snow,
In trees and men good timbers grow.
Where thickest lies the forest growth, We find the patriarchs of both.
And they hold counsel with the stars Whose broken branches show the scars
Of many winds and much of strife.
This is the common law of life.
To the first email. I was in the exact situation around 2 months ago.
I highly recommend learning an instrument; either piano or guitar since they are very popular and there are many teachers and videos.
I started playing guitar and it really sets a challenge and a goal. It is also a very social tool, at a party or gathering, its always cool to pass a guitar around and people love seeing and listening to someone play the guitar
To the first guy, pick up magic / card tricks, you'll have a social activity to show people and you will always have something to do / practice alone.
Barrack Obama Vlogs looks cool on parties and you can get chicks lol
Nah Obama’s right, I started piano a year ago and that gives me something fulfilling to do, but I don’t get that sort of feeling from stuff like coding or magic and I know that those kinds of people don’t get it from piano
Penguinz0 would disagree
@@TMinusRecords insulting people about what they like is for massive virgins if anything.
@Barrack Obama Vlogs my bad, but a lot of people actually act like that
The fact that you have a such a large audience but still take time out of your week to make these videos on a side channel is incredibly respectful and inspiring. Thank you for actually caring about your audience and keeping it real. Never change dude, love yah
i love these videos so much dude. your responses are always so thoughtful and i really love that!!
That first question really related to me. You actually helped me a lot, it's very nice seeing the non-chaotic side of you. Once again thanks.
I love this channel so much and it cheers up me and makes me feel close to all of y’all
The first question hit me hard. I was in nearly the exact same place the end of my sophomore year. Feeling unfulfilled in all of my schoolwork and extracurriculars, and not feeling any sense of pride or achievement in my life. Your advice about finding your "thing" is advice I wish I got sooner. It's hard to express how insanely life changing it can me to find just one "productive" thing that you can pour your time and energy into, and be proud of the result. Bonus points if that thing helps you meet new people who have a shared interest. I would obsess over not having some "thing" that makes me an interesting or outstanding person. I was bad at sports, mediocre at school, and not the busiest socially, so I felt like there weren't a lot of things left for me to try. Then I revisited the debate club at my school, that I had left for somewhat unrelated reasons the previous year, and re joined with the goal not to be good at it, and not to brag to others about it, but to create arguments I was proud of and have a good time with the other club members. I went to every meeting and every conference with no other ulterior motive than to pay attention and have a good time, and for some reason this club in particular clicked with me. It be came the absolute highlight of my week, even when I bombed a debate or my friend was sick and couldn't make it, and meeting new people at the conferences made me feel fulfilled and empowered (and part of a bigger community). I ran for club president, and even though I lost, I didn't quit the club. I felt like I had a purpose in this club, and that I still had more to gain from it and offer to it. Im currently in my 3rd year of the debate club, and can confidently say that I have found my "thing" that makes my life worth living.
"We're going to do this weekly" three weeks later....
Monthly slap
Saw this in my recommendations once and knew I had to come back to watch it at some point. This stuff is really great. It really brings me back to UA-cam many years ago, when I watched a lot of COD gameplay commentaries in my spare time. Your content really brings all that nostalgia back and reframes it in such a way that it's no longer just quickscopes or a nuke w/ every gun show. I'm glad there are still content creators that focus on this type of content. Cheers, my dude.
i related to the first one so much, even though im [going to be] a freshman in college (took a year off to travel+try to figure out what i, indeed, want to do meaning most my friends are going to be sophomores when i just start lol oops ig).. goes to show that these types of issues *ARE* universal and *CAN LITERALLY* happen to anyone, no matter who you are, how old you are, etc. damn..
Damn, 2 years late but better late than never. And holy sh*t did this hit a little too close to home. Getting high grades without even trying, having many privileges. And when I actually got a hobby, I quit after not being able to meet my expectations after a couple tries. Learning that you stuggled with this, and was able to find fulfilment and make a living out of it. It's a big slap in the fac to say the least. Hope the guy that wrote it found his hobby and continues to challenge himself.
I will forever love theweeklyslap :]
The funny videos do make my day better, but these actually give me peace. Thank you.
i wish he addressed the “teenage fake depression thing” from the first email. i keep looking back on this tough time in my life where i was very upset and nothing seemed to be going right, sometimes i even got suicidal (i’m okay now though) but every time i look back at it i tell myself i was just being an over dramatic teen but no! life! really! did! suck! and i need to stop feeling like i’m too young to feel this way, that because i’m on the younger side i can’t have these emotions. that i need these emotions to be validated by others. after hearing that email, i now realize that this is a mindset many people have and it’s not! okay! idk call me crazy but something about this generation, it’s like we’re all experiencing everything so different from other generations and that makes it feel like it’s wrong because it’s different. idk. might just be me.
i guess what i’m trying to say is your emotions! are! valid!
i realize now that i made that way too long but basically i hate that i feel invalid to have certain emotions just because i’m still a teenager. anyways. stan jschlatt :P
Wholesome, funny, and games that I love?
Seems like the best channel ever
“we’re gonna do this weekly and thats a promise”
Lol no
He's trying, though, and that's what matters, right?
I love this channel so much it feels like I'm back in 2011.
Just seeing old cod games makes me nostalgic ;D
I feel the same way as this guy life seems so worthless but I know I’m not weak like those who have depression I’m not stupid I know people love me I know people are there to support me but I don’t want to worry them that’s why I keep things mostly to myself last year (7th grade) I had shit going on in my life I didn’t tell my friends, and I didn’t tell my family that I thought what they were doing was making me feel down and I had shit grades I’m usually a A or A,B honor roll kid I have never gotten a C in my life until that year I have picked myself up since then now and my family has changed and now I’m doing better so far I only have one C and that’s my fault and I can say that loud and proud knowing your faults,your mistakes,your weaknesses,and what you find interesting is amazing knowledge is amazing but like money it doesn’t get you many places because you need many more things to get what you want I have a perfect life but just like this guy I have no hobby’s nothing to do during breaks and I’m too scared to ask my friends if they want to hang out.The prime reason I can’t go many places is because my parents work all day and because they’re immigrants,they came to this country and this country only for one reason to help their family back in Mexico and to make their family here. Anyways back on topic I’m stuck all day inside and I have to go to school everyday one single change would make life interesting a good change the be exact like maybe we can go fishing every two weeks. Honestly I only go to school so I can give my mother and my father the life they deserve one in which they can travel and explore where they can lose all the weight they have had been carrying for years I also do it for my future family. At some point I actually found school fun too but now it’s gotten boring it the same shit every single year I want knowledge but when you either know it or if you don’t need it it gets extremely boring real fast honestly now is the time I should be with family or traveling or being with friends BUT I CANT BECAUSE OF ALL THESE THINGS HOLDING ME FUCKING BACK I CANT TAKE ALL THIS SHIT ANYMORE ALL I DO IS TRY TO CHANGE THEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES UPON OBSTACLES and it it sucks I should be able to do all these things as a kid but I’m limited to what I can do what I can say what I can learn and what I can worry about so far life is shit but I keep trying to dig out the ground which leads to a pit of tar I just hope I get to do the things I want since now is the time to live not worry to run not scurry to thrive I hope life gets better if not well then I’m fucked because at some point I might become weak emotionally I wish I could just have someone to hug someone who understands the pain I’m going thru someone who I can travel with
That's not very good to hear, but don't worry things will get better. I think you can take a lot of advice from the first post he responded to, as in to just try and build confidence in yourself and join some sort of community. Even online, but just a place to talk to some people regularly can go a long way, people you will never have to meet. It's a way to vent all your feelings without feeling any guilt. As for hanging out with your friends I can see why it would be difficult to ask, you could try asking if they want to play some basketball after school or other things down that line. Other than that I hope things will get better for you, stay strong and search for new ambitions everyday.
believing that people with depression are weak is not a good idea to subscribe to
Thank you so much, man. This wont find you, but still. You help me understand things that I cant figure out about myself, somehow. Love you, my guy.
That first one hit a little too close to home
Thank you. I know this was posted a long time ago, but it still helps people. Thank you so much.
"I won't have it anymore. I'll do this weekly and that's a promise, I'll see you a next week bois, have a good morning."
4 weeks ago.
This video means so much to me as someone in a similar situation as this kid. Thank you Schlatt, I really needed this in this tough time in my life, Im so glad I’m not alone.
Jebediah Schlatt, I unironically look up to you as a role model
I'm in 8th grade and used to be just like that kid. However, I was forced to join a sports team and ended up doing track. I kept doing it and a year into running, I have improve a lot and can see my improvement through faster times. You just need to try sometime out and when you find your niche, stick to it and you will see results
I wish other youtubers had the confidence to stop being the funny guy and connect with there community like you do.