''I have 600k kids'' Scoob, I hope you're really that aware of how you actually do have thousands of kids and that we love and appreciate you as a father figure and a role model. I think of you after every lap and rep, and hope you're proud. And every time I want to eat a cheeseburger I imagine you starting to scream out of frustration into your pillow.
Completely agree with you Scooby! Just like you've mentioned, you're more of a fatherly figure to me than my own father that left me when I was just 8 years old. Since then, he appeared every few months in my life for a day or two, but your advice is always here on the Internet. It also takes responsibility to take care of children. It's better to have no father than an irresponsible father which I had and kept appearing every now and then. I'm literally with you since I was 8 years old, now approaching my 25th birthday not too far away. Thank you for everything, Scooby!
Jonas! Thank you. My home life was very idyllic but my husband went thru exactly when he was 11 and watched his dad walk out the door with both him and his mom bawling their eyes out. It sucks but it will make you stronger. Just remember that relationships CAN work well, your dad is a sucky role model.
@@scooby1961 I feel sorry for what happened to your husband, though I can completely relate to him. I'm sure he's having the time of his life right now! I'm fully aware that relationships can be beautiful. You're the living proof. Hope to meet you one day in Europe and have a chat sometime!
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” - marcus aurelius, refreshed my memory of this saying yesterday seems more and more applicable every day. Amazing how 2000 year old wisdom still applies so well.
Scooby you have been a BIG influence in my life for the past 3 years now. Everything you said I’ve always taken it to heart. I really do appreciate your work throughout the years and even videos/workshops you worked on before I even knew about you. Again, thank you
Scooby, I really needed a video like this. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I need to get out of this rut I’ve been in and make better decisions. I needed some inspiration and this was it. Team Scooby all the way!
Thank you for the video Scooby, it came at the time I needed it most. I dont often succumb to the defeatist attitude I was feeling in, but your words really straightened me up. Off to make my destiny the product of my decisions. Thanks again!
Honestly you're the main inspiration i have to keep working out. There's been a lot of times where I've wanted to stop and just vegetate but your videos keep me going. Thanks for that!
1:06 “You have total control to make decisions that control your destiny” thank you scooby that just hit me so hard on the head. As a 19 year old kid I always complain and say “I’m stressed “, “oh this is too hard “, etc In reality I created those hard situations , because I decided to be a lazy ass and not make the right decisions earlier.
I have been watching you since highschool. I'm about to graduate college. I want to say thanks for all the great information and guidance you provide us for free. Truly you are a gift
4 kids, 3 dogs = little to no time, BUT we work hard to priority working out and smart savings so that when the kids are grown up and moved out ,my wife and me still can enjoy life and not have turned into an empty and bitter husk of a human. Keep doing what you are doing Scoob, and enjoy your life.
Scooby, I use you investing videos as a source of motivation. I live below my means,, have a high savings rate, and invest my money for the long term. I work a lot of hours at the moment, but hope to live an adventurous life like yours in the future. BALANCE is so important . I have been following you easily over 10 years. Thanks for all that you do.
I this day and age to have someone respond in a caring and concern manner is rare. Scooby your truly special. We (my wife and children) love you. Never mind the criticism. Keep up the good work!
This is a great intake on having a strong internal locus of control. The only downside to this is that having too much of this mindset will devastate you in situations you had no control.
There is an undeniable wisdom that Scooby has and reflects on others who want to learn. There are of course some who are annoyed by it, there is nothing that can fix unhappiness unless the person is willing to change his or her ways.
Scooby, your videos cheered me up gazillions of years ago. It’s been awhile since your 3 tips on a healthier living (”drink more water…”) but whenever I hit a speed bump in life I think back to that video and then I ”David Goggins” the hell out of the slump. I lost my younger brother this past summer, my friend’s life imploded in front of my eyes and I myself hit a snag finacially. Today I happened to catch an episode of Scrubs where Dr. Cox friend dies and the meaning of the story suddenly was made obvious to me. And then out of the blue I also catch a clip from you for the first time in years. Life is going to be ok. Thank you Scooby, for being you!
The paradox I think is that we really don't have that much control of our destinies, although we benefit from behaving as though we do. I don't mean that we can't take effective action. What I mean is that things rarely turn out the way we expect. Did I say rarely? I mean never. But I totally agree that this is the right mentality to have.
@@scooby1961 Yup, I totally agree! Just pointing out the strange contradiction that life is so unpredictable but we are best off acting as though we are in control.
I have 3 kids, a full-time job and a wife. Still find the time to do nice things with my family, and still find the time to work out 6/week. It is a matter of prioritizing what is important in your life.
Scooby, I just found your channel from Greg Doucette and I wanted to say that I feel very lucky for it. My sexuality is not my identity, but I am a young gay man and a lot of the time I have trouble identifying with people on UA-cam and especially in person. The past year I have been very interested in my own health and fitness and it is really starting to take off for me. Just this one video has helped me with a couple of issues I have had in the back of my head about life, and it is very refreshing and hopefully for me to be able to identify with another person, specifically an older and more experienced one. I have only watched a few videos of yours so far but I am very thankful for this obvious wealth of knowledge.
Agree. My wife and I have a son, and chose to have him. It is a huge responsibility, but we took it, love him dearly, and wouldn't have it any other way. I still wake up early every morning to exercise (sometimes "better than nothing exercise") before taking him to preschool. P.S. you have been like a father to me in the great advice you've given in fitness and life. Thank you.
"Virtually everything that happens to you, both good and bad, is a result of a string of decisions that you've made. Learn to make good decisions." 1:48 -- Thank you for the wisdom!
Thanks scooby. Been having a rough time lately, im aware plenty of it was preventable, somehow, that makes it hurt worse. Where many people (myself included) falter is figuring out where to get started with making changes, or if you do figure it out, the tasks seem too daunting. Thats where the illusion of having 0 control pops up. The advice that i share (and i should be following in the first place) is that big changes occur by doing small things that seem insignificant on their own, but add up over time. There might be one big thing here and there that you need to do, but few things will be taken care of with a single "silver bullet". Manage your shit with tiny, seemingly pointless, but consistent good habits/judgement/actions. Add in patience and humility and that will lead you to better times.
Yes, knowing it was preventable makes it FAR worse. As far as little changes adding up, thats why I said that a successful life is a result of many good decisions. Its rarely one huge decision that makes the difference but the hundreds of tiny ones we make each day. Fries or baked potato. Watch TV to 'relax" at night or go for a jog.
@@scooby1961 There are more quiet listeners than you think. More importantly, the fact that a well respected and self accomplished person has carried the message will for sure get the message to be somewhat considered in the listeners next decision making processes.
A decision many overlook is attitude. Choosing to be nice to those around me and treating each day and encounter as an opportunity makes every day a good day :)
Well said. My husband has a philosophy with people - "assume positive intent" rather than walking around with a chip on your shoulder assuming everything is an insult. Makes your days much happier.
Scooby is here giving great advice all the time. There will always be haters though thats just how it is. My 5 cents in the conversation is that no matter your choices being perfect or not, life is crap for 80% of the worlds population or more, no matter if you read the 7 rules whatever of effective ppl or not. no matter if you go to school no matter nothing. life is hell and we are here to suffer CHEERS!
Hey Scoob, could you create a mountain/road biking on a budget guide? What bike brands to use, what ones to steer clear from, what items you should buy when starting up, etc. Would be a cool little vid. Thanks.
Scooby, I can say many of us agree. Especially us who followed you for 10+ years. You would be a great father and many of us would rather have you for one.
Thank you Scooby. Going through a rough time here and taking action for it. (In my 30's, a break-up, depression and work stoppage) Taking responsibility and getting out of the 'victim zone' takes courage. All of this didn't happen because of faith, like you said. Blinding myself from the truth using relationship, games, movies or whatever to escape. My body or my mind were clearly telling me that something was amiss or not right. Not aligned. CHOOSE to ignore it for too long and there you go. Never too late though! That's the good news. It's not the job of your wife/husband/kids/friends to bring you happiness or fulfillment. That's your job. And yeah, you might have to do things differently. To let go of your old pattern or your ego. Catch your old thoughts and choose differently. And, most of all, to let go of the role of victim. Sounds easy, but you gain something from staying in that role. Could be inaction, attention, etc. People, you are way stronger than you think. Pain is part of life and it's time to stop avoiding it. It's inevitable. Catch all of the stories in your head and shut em up. You are worth it ;). Have a great day and take good care!
Words of wisdom, as always. This is why I always found it frustrating when people use the old "it's not my fault I'm fat, it's my glands" excuse. The knowledge that you have the power to better yourself should be a cause for motivation, yet most people prefer to remove any ownership from their problems and stay where they are. It's easier to shoot for average with no effort required than to take the reigns and actually improve yourself, especially when your friends and family enable that behavior.
Some tips I used to workout with kids: * when I take them to the playground, I run around it (or stretch or do dips) - I value my health more than what other people may or may not think * commuting back from work takes 1h, so I sometimes run commute instead (30 mns longer) - possibly taking the tube for some part, to shorten/increase the workout * after taking them to school, I go to my next destination with a detour to increase time on feet
First,thanks for a valuable and important information that you give each day for the next generation. Second,behind a sequence of a good decisions there are ALWAYS a sequence of a BAD decisions.
Some people ask me why I haven't had kids yet. I always tell them because it's a major responsibility. Half these people having kids push them on their parents to raise. If you want to do what society tells you to do then you're going to live a lifestyle like most of society.
Right. People get uncomfortable when you show them that coloring outside the lines is OK. Conform. Conform. Conform. Produce 2.1 children. Max out all your credit cards. Complain about your life! Be like us!!!
Years ago i got in legal trouble when i turned 18 it was stupid mistake i would pay for years until 2019 when i finished my community supervision. I could of wasted my time and feel bad for myself, but i didn't. Now years later i look back at that time as bad event that allows me to appreciate all the things i have now and will have in the future. Oddly enough when everyone was having the worst year in 2020 I was finally living my life again, able to travel and see what I was missing out when i was on probation. For me 2020-2021 has been a year full of blessings and award for the work I did in the past...
Congratulations on turning things around! YOU can do this. Today is year one, you are still very young. Think of your time before 2020 as time you spent at the drag race starting line with your engine revved waiting for the green light :)
I remember my mom teaching me yoga when I was in elementary school. Some parts of it I pull out for post lift recovery to this day. Including kids in fitness will give them attitudes and tools for a lifetime.
Turn that frown upside down scoob! 🤣 as a father of 3 with a super cush job and great friends, I get grumpier that I ought to at times… your channel is a good wake up kick in the ass. Keep up the great work
Danke schön for your video Scooby! I love the stoic approach to things. You helped me and a lot of others and I wish you a lot of happiness and health as always :) .
Never had ANY urge to have kids. I’m 59 so I don’t think I ever will. It’s a little hard for me to relate but I understand intellectually that many have that urge. PS: Anyone who has kids solely because they want someone to take care of them when they get old is unrealistic, selfish and unfair.
Because I didnt want to make the video negative, i didnt even go there but you are right. In America, kids do NOT take care of parents in 95% of cases. In fact, parents are often not even on speaking terms with their kids. If you want someone to take care of you in your golden years, NOT having kids is the best course of action because then you can SAVE money for it and actully have the service available.
@@scooby1961 Proud to say I am part of the 5%. I had my parents move in with me for their last years and took care of them for 16 years. I know my 4 other siblings who had kids didn't want to deal with them.
@@Pete_R63 it’s admirable that you helped them out. Presumably you did so because you loved them and wanted to help them. Hopefully, it wasn’t due to some sense that you were morally bound to do so in a perverse barter for them raising you.
Milo lifted a calf until it was a bull you can lift your kids until they are adults. There!, a plan for strength fitness you can do with your kids that also saves money and is super practical!
I don't always agree with Scooby when it comes to topics other than fitness but damn who the hell can hate such a positive guy? Scooby, i watch many of your videos with great interest, thank you for posting them!
I am a father and have a kid, I’m married, and my house is certainly not shitty and i am certainly not out of shape…. i I DO however work out in my garage home gym at night at 10-11 pm because that is the only available time and I just got used to it. This guy sounds like pure COPE.
Scooby, I don't recall if I've ever commented or not. I'm straight. I'm married. I'm a conservative Christian. I'm not rich, but we're just fine financially. We have 5 kids. Two of my kids are married, one of them has 2 kids. We're all happy. And guess what...we all work out, because it's fun and important. All I could do is walk 40 minutes today because I had my neck fused last week. I've had 5 back surgeries (2 fusions there too) 3 shoulder, 2 ankle, and 4 knee. I work full time. My wife is a high school dance teacher. I'm finishing up a doctorate degree...we make time to play regardless. Man, I'm rambling, great video brother! Choose wisely and purposefully, and then own it or be owned by it.
Way to go! So many would use your medical issues as an excuse but you plowed right ahead and didnt let it get in the way of your career or your family!!!!
I 100% agree with this. I do believe people really need to learn the phrase sh*t happens for when things don't workout as to meany people just do nothing but complain about it rather than do something
I have lived on both sides of the fence. Trained 9 years before kids. If you are unhealty before kids, you will be unhealthy after kids. It is not expected to have a full workout routine when having kids. One must be flexible and do what is possible. I have 3 kids and still manage to find time to be active in some way or another. It can be done.
Damn I just started on my fitness journey and someone told me about your custom meal planner. I guess they didn't know it was turned off. I will watch your videos though. Thank you for the wonderful content.
People just need to think outside the box, and realize there is no box to begin with. Nobody is trapped for long amounts of time. Can't exercise because of kids? Kids need exercise too, so all can exercise together. When someone ever gets bitter about my life, I ask them what's their favorite series on Netflix... they answer whatever. Then I tell them, I don't have one, WHY? because I don't sit around watching Netflix. Add up the hours, the minutes, the seconds of your week. You'll see quickly how much time you're wasting. All the love in the world, Scooby!
LOL! Great response! I am exactly the same. I spend at most 3hrs/week on gaming/movies/videos/reels/facebook/instagram. Its usually a Hollywood movie we watch on a weekend. My mind is blown how much time people "invest" in watching all these miniseries.
This is just a feeling or a guess but I also think a lot of people just don't want things badly enough. I can only speak for myself but I have discovered that if I truly want something so badly, I'll do whatever it takes to get it. Lots of my hobbies are money intensive but when I want to do something badly enough, the money doesn't matter. It is just a number, nothing more. For example, I learned to skydive in college in 1984. It is an expensive hobby and nothing else mattered to me. I was going to do it and buy my own equipment which cost $1500, quite a bit of money for a college kid in the mid '80s. For me, the measure of money wasn't really the dollar but how many skydives anything I wanted to buy was going to cost me (opportunity cost!). Need new jeans? Oh, man, they cost 5 jumps-forget it. A pizza? 3 jumps. I used to Rollerblade a lot and a guy asked me what does a good pair cost and I said a decent pair (at the time, early 90s) was maybe $170. He balked at that number and so I said to him, "If you don't mind my asking, do you play golf?" He immediately said, "Never mind." I don't know if he ever decided whether inline skating was important enough or not. The sad thing is that so many people don't realize that their life, no matter how bad it seems, is so incredibly better than the majority of the nearly 8 billion people wandering this planet if they were to only take a moment and look at all the good. Many of these people have 'first world' problems. As you say, make better decisions. I could go on but I'll get off my soapbox now. Apologies for the long screed but be happy because I could have made it much longer! ; )
My kids are little tornados but I go by the concept making lemonade out of lemons. When my kids make a mess in the house I have them help clean. I also do house chores and I pretend to be a “cat” or walk on all fours. All these actions not only make my kids laugh or teach them lessons in cleanliness but I get at least 3 miles walked and I work out my shoulders, legs, & arms! Some days it’s arguably better than going to the gym. Some of these parents that complain need to make better choices.
America is a country of people who envy and blame other people or "things" for their shortcomings instead of blaming themselves for their bad decision making. Yeah I get that some people are born with inherent disadvantages and will have a harder time succeeding but in the end it's up to them whether or not they want to get out of the funk that they're in. I speak from experience. I grew up in a poor family, my single mother and 3 siblings, my mother worked her tail off and did her best to provide for us, but one person without a high school education raising 3 kids is a nearly an insurmountable task.. We lived in a trailer that should have been condemned, barely had electricity, no warm water and was a hazard to be in but that was the only roof we had. I got my HS diploma and didn't have kids. I knew right out of HS I didn't want to live the same life I grew up in so I started working and stop spending my money, literally. My friends would make fun of me all the time and call me an "inside man" because I didn't wanna go out and spend my money because I didn't want to be poor my whole life. Saving up my money paid off, I was able to buy a new vehicle and get into a WAY better house that wasn't a condemned risk. I started at the bottom of a company worked my way up and developed competitive skills and ultimately left my poor roots, moved to another state and now I'm a middle class American instead of a poor American. Statistically speaking because of my upbringing, I should have repeated the cycle and just stayed poor, but I made the decision when I was 19 years old I didn't want to be some poor kid my whole life. I watched how hard my mom worked to provide what she could, it wasn't much but she tried hard, and the world was just against her. I realize now that I'm in my 30s that her ethic is probably what rubbed off on me and saved me.
please see the last 3 seconds of the video where I suggest "poor to rich for disadvantaged youth". I KNOW this plan works because my husband dragged himself out of poverty with it.
It is really insane to raise children in this insane world. But u r right, it is always a chain of decisions, bad and good ones that build up our status quo
That’s it. The time management skill- a skill which taught since high school, it sound so simple yet so difficult to adapt when it comes to this modern lifestyle.
It IS difficult to adapt to a modern lifestlye which is precisely why its more important than ever! The average american has 10 hours of screen time a day. Glowing screens are designed to keep you engaged so you see lots of ads but this is NOT line with whatever your life priorities are. FIGHT BACK!
This has always been my argument with people who claimed that it was a mistake. There are no mistakes, there are poor decisions and people who claimed that it was a mistake are only looking for something or someone to blame instead of taking responsibility for their choices.
as a father AND a scooby fan i understand both arguments: on the one hand, it is indeed harder to pursue your own interessts and leisure activities when you have kids. but on the other hand, being a good father includes staying healthy, keeping yourself fit, both mentally and physically and have fun in your life. again: besides working and care taking it is not that easy to get it all done.
People with victim mindsets are toxic. It’s important to remove them from your life as soon as possible. Their mindset can easily spread if you’re not careful. It’s easier to blame others than accept personal responsibility.
I do agree you are a carefree get a rich guy but you didn’t get there overnight. With life planning you became the man we watch and have learned to respect. If someone thinks their life sucks then change it. Close to 10 years ago my life sucked I made some hard life decisions and now I love my wife my kids my home and I wouldn’t change a thing - other than someday to meet you. LoL
Scooby, Many people in the U.S. Should watch this video. People who play victim and tries making others miserable are a common problem. Everyone wants things to be free and easy, well life is only as well as you play your cards. Totally agree with you do research and make inform decisions. I came from a unique background and been on my own since I was 16. Had a nice hard learning time when I was younger, but appreciated it once I got older and became successful. Tom Hools can call Scooby his daddy now and needs a spanking.
WHY do you need to make so much money that you have to work two jobs? Why have you not shredded your credit cards? Why are you not living with your parents or friends to save money? Why do you have a car? I know, I know. Because you "HAVE TO". Epiphany. Buy a $100 tent and live in a state park campsite for $20/night and eat refried beans and rice. Tell me again why you "HAVE TO" work two jobs!
You chose to live beyond your means, stop complaining! Why have you not shredded your credit cards? Why are you not living with your parents or friends to save money? Why do you have a new car? Buy a $100 tent and live in a state park campsite for $20/night and eat refried beans and rice. Tell me again why you "HAVE TO" work two jobs.
@@scooby1961 I work two part-time minimum wage jobs, parents are passed and have very few friends. I don't drive so most time spending on walk to jobs, or walking dog. Thank you for response
Sccoby, any advice on how to plan for your own old age care for someone in their 20s and 30s? Edit: I should clarify, anything we can do, in addition to the advice you've given before on saving, investing, real estate, etc
Honestly i have generally started to ditch social media and young fitness "influencers" because often its not real. Its easy to fall into the trap of Evrything its other people's fault Be healthy, eat healthy and be nice to people around you. For other young guys i would suggest deleting tinder (if you spend alot of time without it really working) because it does wonders for mental health (atleast it did for me), and watch less of young fitness people that have ideas of what is "correct" id rather get more info from someone that have trained for as long as Scooby
I'm right in the middle of these arguments, as with all my opinions. There are some things in life that you simply aren't in control of, regardless of your earlier decisions. All I can say is if you can apply lessons learned from earlier mistakes, and from other peoples mistakes, to help 'nudge' that brakeless bus back towards the more favorable course... that's really all most of us can do.
Give me a specific example and let me show you how it WAS affected by a chain of your decisions. No question, not everyone is born with four working limbs and rich parents BUT these limitations can be worked around ... in America at least
Ok. I lived in an ok-enough rural area neighborhood, for 13 years, and was at equilibrium with my "rural minded" neighbors. I had a really terrible individual buy an adjacent vacant property and began using a significant portion of my wooded land as his own including clearing and placement of his crap. After showing him the property line with my deeded survey on hand, asking him to stop and to get his trashy construction equipment off my property, I hired a good property attorney and did another high quality survey to re-prove and re-stake key areas of my property lines, including video recording of him speaking with the actual land surveyor about where the line was located, he removed his crap. He moved his shit off and I have him on video with his voice cracking and him flipping out from my evidence-gathering survey. I had a signed legal complaint with counts ready to have served to him for damages for the woods he cleared and usage of my land, but ultimately sold the home/property because it wasn't worth living in that area with my family anymore. The profit far exceeded the damages anyway, and that individual would have become dangerous towards us. The neighborhood and area was fine, and didn't have a general society decline that was apparent or anything, but I had a real asshole move in next to me, and I made the best decision possible to get away "from that". He's even damaging other people's adjacent property, whether they know it or not. I'm now in a holding position as we wait to move into a nicer, higher priced neighborhood (in air quotes, not bragging) of older homes which appears to have a very low to no probability of that happening again. The whole sequence of events has Stephen King level plot elements that no one can make up. I think we were one way or another nudged out of the house and area because we simply didn't belong there. So, how did my earlier decisions cause that happen to me?
I have Cystic Fibrosis... reasons enough to complain... bad lungs, liver, digestive system and taking care of myself takes a ton of time... so does fitness... IT'S WORTH IT! Keep on going folks 👍💪
@@scooby1961 honnestly, the moment the first lockdown came, the only thing I could think is; now they'll experience what I've been dealing with... But on the otherhand, if people whine about small stuff, it might actually be a big thing for them, so I TRY not to compare situations, although I have to reply Yes to what you said. Shöne Grußen aus België mein freund. Ich hoff das es euch gut geht!
At 28 years of age I am fortunate to have lots of free time and lots of money atm. Despite that I am still unhappy and I struggle to find genuine enjoyment out of most things. I got into fitness hoping it would help and to an extent it does help a bit. I am grateful for accomplishing a comfortable lifestyle but I often feel guilty for not gaining any joy from it. Lately find myself buying things for random people and donating most of my excess income. Since I don't take pleasure from the fruits of my labor I may as well give it to others that still do. My point is that even if your own life has no joy or meaning to you, at least you can bring something to others. (Not directly related to the video. This message if for people who feel helpless.)
Hey Cozy. This is awesome but how about using some of that money you are giving away to treat yourself to some talk therapy. I want you to be happy too.
''I have 600k kids''
Scoob, I hope you're really that aware of how you actually do have thousands of kids and that we love and appreciate you as a father figure and a role model.
I think of you after every lap and rep, and hope you're proud. And every time I want to eat a cheeseburger I imagine you starting to scream out of frustration into your pillow.
I do!
Salute! o7
bruh 🥺
You're a wonderful father to us Scooby . Love you . Keep uploading and sharing your wonderful wisdom .
Thank you kindly
Completely agree with you Scooby! Just like you've mentioned, you're more of a fatherly figure to me than my own father that left me when I was just 8 years old. Since then, he appeared every few months in my life for a day or two, but your advice is always here on the Internet. It also takes responsibility to take care of children. It's better to have no father than an irresponsible father which I had and kept appearing every now and then. I'm literally with you since I was 8 years old, now approaching my 25th birthday not too far away. Thank you for everything, Scooby!
Jonas! Thank you. My home life was very idyllic but my husband went thru exactly when he was 11 and watched his dad walk out the door with both him and his mom bawling their eyes out. It sucks but it will make you stronger. Just remember that relationships CAN work well, your dad is a sucky role model.
@@scooby1961 I feel sorry for what happened to your husband, though I can completely relate to him. I'm sure he's having the time of his life right now! I'm fully aware that relationships can be beautiful. You're the living proof. Hope to meet you one day in Europe and have a chat sometime!
Been watching you since i was 14 when my dad left and still watch you now at 25. Ive learnt a lot about life from you Scooby!
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“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” - marcus aurelius, refreshed my memory of this saying yesterday seems more and more applicable every day. Amazing how 2000 year old wisdom still applies so well.
Well said Marcus!!!
Scooby you have been a BIG influence in my life for the past 3 years now. Everything you said I’ve always taken it to heart. I really do appreciate your work throughout the years and even videos/workshops you worked on before I even knew about you. Again, thank you
You are quite welcome!
Scooby, I really needed a video like this. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I need to get out of this rut I’ve been in and make better decisions. I needed some inspiration and this was it. Team Scooby all the way!
Glad I could help
Thank you for the video Scooby, it came at the time I needed it most. I dont often succumb to the defeatist attitude I was feeling in, but your words really straightened me up. Off to make my destiny the product of my decisions. Thanks again!
You got this!
This is probably one of your best videos. Thank u for telling ppl what they need to hear!
I appreciate that
Honestly you're the main inspiration i have to keep working out. There's been a lot of times where I've wanted to stop and just vegetate but your videos keep me going. Thanks for that!
Welcome!!
1:06 “You have total control to make decisions that control your destiny” thank you scooby that just hit me so hard on the head. As a 19 year old kid I always complain and say “I’m stressed “, “oh this is too hard “, etc
In reality I created those hard situations , because I decided to be a lazy ass and not make the right decisions earlier.
If you learn that at age 19, you are about 60 years ahead of most of your peers. You got this!
I have been watching you since highschool. I'm about to graduate college. I want to say thanks for all the great information and guidance you provide us for free. Truly you are a gift
You got this!
4 kids, 3 dogs = little to no time, BUT we work hard to priority working out and smart savings so that when the kids are grown up and moved out ,my wife and me still can enjoy life and not have turned into an empty and bitter husk of a human. Keep doing what you are doing Scoob, and enjoy your life.
Scooby, I use you investing videos as a source of motivation. I live below my means,, have a high savings rate, and invest my money for the long term. I work a lot of hours at the moment, but hope to live an adventurous life like yours in the future. BALANCE is so important
. I have been following you easily over 10 years. Thanks for all that you do.
Way to go! Congratulations on being one of the 5% of Americans living below their means rather than above!
@@scooby1961 are they not Irish?
I this day and age to have someone respond in a caring and concern manner is rare. Scooby your truly special. We (my wife and children) love you. Never mind the criticism. Keep up the good work!
Thanks you and have a great thanksgiving!
This is a great intake on having a strong internal locus of control. The only downside to this is that having too much of this mindset will devastate you in situations you had no control.
Just realize that shit happens. When it does, make the best of it and move on.
I’m already reading this book “ the seven habits of highly effective people “ thanks Scooby
:)
Thank you Scooby. You are a great motivation and your advice helped me a lot in life so far.
Glad to hear it
There is an undeniable wisdom that Scooby has and reflects on others who want to learn. There are of course some who are annoyed by it, there is nothing that can fix unhappiness unless the person is willing to change his or her ways.
Thanks!
Always loved your no nonsense tell it like it is attitude, Scoob! You’re a legend !
As a straight, Christian, white male i totally agree with this message!
Love you, Scoob! Thanks for all your advice these past 12 years, ever since I first found Scooby's Workshop in 2009.
Welcome!
Scooby, your videos cheered me up gazillions of years ago. It’s been awhile since your 3 tips on a healthier living (”drink more water…”) but whenever I hit a speed bump in life I think back to that video and then I ”David Goggins” the hell out of the slump. I lost my younger brother this past summer, my friend’s life imploded in front of my eyes and I myself hit a snag finacially. Today I happened to catch an episode of Scrubs where Dr. Cox friend dies and the meaning of the story suddenly was made obvious to me. And then out of the blue I also catch a clip from you for the first time in years. Life is going to be ok. Thank you Scooby, for being you!
Sorry about your brother :(
You are gonna make it
I lost my brother. Every day is a terrible fight with depression. I find myself wishing I could just end it, but I'm still here for whatever reason.
@@safenders :(
The paradox I think is that we really don't have that much control of our destinies, although we benefit from behaving as though we do. I don't mean that we can't take effective action. What I mean is that things rarely turn out the way we expect. Did I say rarely? I mean never. But I totally agree that this is the right mentality to have.
shit happens BUT you can use those curve balls to improve your life rather than make it worse.
@@scooby1961 Yup, I totally agree! Just pointing out the strange contradiction that life is so unpredictable but we are best off acting as though we are in control.
I have 3 kids, a full-time job and a wife. Still find the time to do nice things with my family, and still find the time to work out 6/week. It is a matter of prioritizing what is important in your life.
precisely! glad you have this life-balance thing worked out because not all parents do.
Thanks scooby.
Your channel has always been open and honest and your bootcamp workout series really helped me getting into the military.
great to hear!
Working out and going outside has been the best decision I've taken. Thank you scoob.
Hope you and your husband are doing great.
Fantastic!
Scooby, I just found your channel from Greg Doucette and I wanted to say that I feel very lucky for it. My sexuality is not my identity, but I am a young gay man and a lot of the time I have trouble identifying with people on UA-cam and especially in person. The past year I have been very interested in my own health and fitness and it is really starting to take off for me. Just this one video has helped me with a couple of issues I have had in the back of my head about life, and it is very refreshing and hopefully for me to be able to identify with another person, specifically an older and more experienced one. I have only watched a few videos of yours so far but I am very thankful for this obvious wealth of knowledge.
After all these years still making great inspirational videos. Great job dude!
I appreciate that!
Agree. My wife and I have a son, and chose to have him. It is a huge responsibility, but we took it, love him dearly, and wouldn't have it any other way. I still wake up early every morning to exercise (sometimes "better than nothing exercise") before taking him to preschool.
P.S. you have been like a father to me in the great advice you've given in fitness and life. Thank you.
I've been watching you since I was a kid Scooby, so I reckon you took care of a lot of kids as well. Glad to see you're doing great.
I appreciate that
"Virtually everything that happens to you, both good and bad, is a result of a string of decisions that you've made. Learn to make good decisions." 1:48 -- Thank you for the wisdom!
THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SCOOBS ... "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right!"
Thanks scooby. Been having a rough time lately, im aware plenty of it was preventable, somehow, that makes it hurt worse. Where many people (myself included) falter is figuring out where to get started with making changes, or if you do figure it out, the tasks seem too daunting. Thats where the illusion of having 0 control pops up.
The advice that i share (and i should be following in the first place) is that big changes occur by doing small things that seem insignificant on their own, but add up over time. There might be one big thing here and there that you need to do, but few things will be taken care of with a single "silver bullet". Manage your shit with tiny, seemingly pointless, but consistent good habits/judgement/actions. Add in patience and humility and that will lead you to better times.
Yes, knowing it was preventable makes it FAR worse. As far as little changes adding up, thats why I said that a successful life is a result of many good decisions. Its rarely one huge decision that makes the difference but the hundreds of tiny ones we make each day. Fries or baked potato. Watch TV to 'relax" at night or go for a jog.
I use to watch u along time ago and u popped up again and your videos got me back into the mindset of losing weight
Amazing. Way to go Scoob, you are in the front line against the many illnesses of modern society.
too bad nobody is listening
@@scooby1961 There are more quiet listeners than you think. More importantly, the fact that a well respected and self accomplished person has carried the message will for sure get the message to be somewhat considered in the listeners next decision making processes.
A decision many overlook is attitude. Choosing to be nice to those around me and treating each day and encounter as an opportunity makes every day a good day :)
Well said. My husband has a philosophy with people - "assume positive intent" rather than walking around with a chip on your shoulder assuming everything is an insult. Makes your days much happier.
As a compatibilist I agree that even though many things are determined it’s better to focus on choices over lamenting fate
Victim attitude eeeeeverywhere 💪😂
Scooby is here giving great advice all the time. There will always be haters though thats just how it is. My 5 cents in the conversation is that no matter your choices being perfect or not, life is crap for 80% of the worlds population or more, no matter if you read the 7 rules whatever of effective ppl or not. no matter if you go to school no matter nothing. life is hell and we are here to suffer CHEERS!
Thanks!
Hey Scoob, could you create a mountain/road biking on a budget guide? What bike brands to use, what ones to steer clear from, what items you should buy when starting up, etc. Would be a cool little vid. Thanks.
I have videos like that, search my channel for "bike, biking, cycle, cycling"
Scooby, I can say many of us agree. Especially us who followed you for 10+ years. You would be a great father and many of us would rather have you for one.
Thanks!
Have a friend who really needs to see this.
Thank you Scooby. Going through a rough time here and taking action for it. (In my 30's, a break-up, depression and work stoppage) Taking responsibility and getting out of the 'victim zone' takes courage. All of this didn't happen because of faith, like you said. Blinding myself from the truth using relationship, games, movies or whatever to escape. My body or my mind were clearly telling me that something was amiss or not right. Not aligned. CHOOSE to ignore it for too long and there you go. Never too late though! That's the good news. It's not the job of your wife/husband/kids/friends to bring you happiness or fulfillment. That's your job. And yeah, you might have to do things differently. To let go of your old pattern or your ego. Catch your old thoughts and choose differently. And, most of all, to let go of the role of victim. Sounds easy, but you gain something from staying in that role. Could be inaction, attention, etc. People, you are way stronger than you think. Pain is part of life and it's time to stop avoiding it. It's inevitable. Catch all of the stories in your head and shut em up. You are worth it ;). Have a great day and take good care!
YOU get this. Clearly you have grappled with this issue ... and won! :)
Some people have it easy than others. But if a goal matters to you, fight for it now and everyday and strike for the best of results.
Thanks for the advice Scooby.
Any time!
I needed this. Thanks scoob. I'm getting back into exercise.
You got this!
More people should not just see this, but understand this
Too bad my reach is not what it was 10 years ago. I can only help the people I can reach.
Words of wisdom, as always.
This is why I always found it frustrating when people use the old "it's not my fault I'm fat, it's my glands" excuse. The knowledge that you have the power to better yourself should be a cause for motivation, yet most people prefer to remove any ownership from their problems and stay where they are. It's easier to shoot for average with no effort required than to take the reigns and actually improve yourself, especially when your friends and family enable that behavior.
right!
Some tips I used to workout with kids:
* when I take them to the playground, I run around it (or stretch or do dips) - I value my health more than what other people may or may not think
* commuting back from work takes 1h, so I sometimes run commute instead (30 mns longer) - possibly taking the tube for some part, to shorten/increase the workout
* after taking them to school, I go to my next destination with a detour to increase time on feet
Way to make it work!
First,thanks for a valuable and important information that you give each day for the next generation.
Second,behind a sequence of a good decisions there are ALWAYS a sequence of a BAD decisions.
Yes, correct. Make mistakes, fix them, and LEARN from them!
Some people ask me why I haven't had kids yet. I always tell them because it's a major responsibility. Half these people having kids push them on their parents to raise. If you want to do what society tells you to do then you're going to live a lifestyle like most of society.
Right. People get uncomfortable when you show them that coloring outside the lines is OK. Conform. Conform. Conform. Produce 2.1 children. Max out all your credit cards. Complain about your life! Be like us!!!
Years ago i got in legal trouble when i turned 18 it was stupid mistake i would pay for years until 2019 when i finished my community supervision. I could of wasted my time and feel bad for myself, but i didn't. Now years later i look back at that time as bad event that allows me to appreciate all the things i have now and will have in the future. Oddly enough when everyone was having the worst year in 2020 I was finally living my life again, able to travel and see what I was missing out when i was on probation. For me 2020-2021 has been a year full of blessings and award for the work I did in the past...
Congratulations on turning things around! YOU can do this. Today is year one, you are still very young. Think of your time before 2020 as time you spent at the drag race starting line with your engine revved waiting for the green light :)
I remember my mom teaching me yoga when I was in elementary school. Some parts of it I pull out for post lift recovery to this day. Including kids in fitness will give them attitudes and tools for a lifetime.
I like your mom!
when you feel down today and suddenly this video just pops up thanks scooby it really made me happy bro
Glad I could help
Turn that frown upside down scoob! 🤣 as a father of 3 with a super cush job and great friends, I get grumpier that I ought to at times… your channel is a good wake up kick in the ass. Keep up the great work
LOL! Glad you got the father thing under control! My dad did too :)
Danke schön for your video Scooby! I love the stoic approach to things. You helped me and a lot of others and I wish you a lot of happiness and health as always :) .
Thanks!
Never had ANY urge to have kids. I’m 59 so I don’t think I ever will. It’s a little hard for me to relate but I understand intellectually that many have that urge. PS: Anyone who has kids solely because they want someone to take care of them when they get old is unrealistic, selfish and unfair.
Because I didnt want to make the video negative, i didnt even go there but you are right. In America, kids do NOT take care of parents in 95% of cases. In fact, parents are often not even on speaking terms with their kids. If you want someone to take care of you in your golden years, NOT having kids is the best course of action because then you can SAVE money for it and actully have the service available.
@@scooby1961 Proud to say I am part of the 5%. I had my parents move in with me for their last years and took care of them for 16 years. I know my 4 other siblings who had kids didn't want to deal with them.
@@Pete_R63 it’s admirable that you helped them out. Presumably you did so because you loved them and wanted to help them. Hopefully, it wasn’t due to some sense that you were morally bound to do so in a perverse barter for them raising you.
Milo lifted a calf until it was a bull you can lift your kids until they are adults.
There!, a plan for strength fitness
you can do with your kids that also saves money and is super practical!
Thanks for the advice Scooby, always appreciated!
Any time
I don't always agree with Scooby when it comes to topics other than fitness but damn who the hell can hate such a positive guy? Scooby, i watch many of your videos with great interest, thank you for posting them!
thanks!
Scooby, you've been my father figure since forever! Happy to be a proud subscriber and your kid
Thanks!
I am a father and have a kid, I’m married, and my house is certainly not shitty and i am certainly not out of shape…. i
I DO however work out in my garage home gym at night at 10-11 pm because that is the only available time and I just got used to it. This guy sounds like pure COPE.
You made it work! You are also being a great role model and using that to teach your children.
I've had your message down since I was a kid (I had a good Dad). That gives me the freedom to lose myself in all that gorgeous scenery.
:)
Scooby, I don't recall if I've ever commented or not. I'm straight. I'm married. I'm a conservative Christian. I'm not rich, but we're just fine financially. We have 5 kids. Two of my kids are married, one of them has 2 kids. We're all happy. And guess what...we all work out, because it's fun and important. All I could do is walk 40 minutes today because I had my neck fused last week. I've had 5 back surgeries (2 fusions there too) 3 shoulder, 2 ankle, and 4 knee. I work full time. My wife is a high school dance teacher. I'm finishing up a doctorate degree...we make time to play regardless. Man, I'm rambling, great video brother! Choose wisely and purposefully, and then own it or be owned by it.
Way to go! So many would use your medical issues as an excuse but you plowed right ahead and didnt let it get in the way of your career or your family!!!!
@@scooby1961 and you're right...it is done by doing it as a family (working out). So many great points in this video. Always well done...thanks!
I 100% agree with this. I do believe people really need to learn the phrase sh*t happens for when things don't workout as to meany people just do nothing but complain about it rather than do something
Right. We have become a nation of entitled whiners
I have lived on both sides of the fence. Trained 9 years before kids. If you are unhealty before kids, you will be unhealthy after kids. It is not expected to have a full workout routine when having kids. One must be flexible and do what is possible. I have 3 kids and still manage to find time to be active in some way or another. It can be done.
you are a good man scooby ! even if he been so rude you still try to help him out!
Meh. Doesnt bother me. I have thick skin, gotta after being on UA-cam for 17 years :)
Damn I just started on my fitness journey and someone told me about your custom meal planner. I guess they didn't know it was turned off. I will watch your videos though. Thank you for the wonderful content.
People just need to think outside the box, and realize there is no box to begin with. Nobody is trapped for long amounts of time.
Can't exercise because of kids? Kids need exercise too, so all can exercise together.
When someone ever gets bitter about my life, I ask them what's their favorite series on Netflix... they answer whatever. Then I tell them, I don't have one, WHY? because I don't sit around watching Netflix. Add up the hours, the minutes, the seconds of your week. You'll see quickly how much time you're wasting. All the love in the world, Scooby!
LOL! Great response! I am exactly the same. I spend at most 3hrs/week on gaming/movies/videos/reels/facebook/instagram. Its usually a Hollywood movie we watch on a weekend. My mind is blown how much time people "invest" in watching all these miniseries.
I like you.
Scooby, you’ve 100% been a father figure to me as-well and thank you for all you have done!
Very welcome son!
You're my role model scooby. Thanks for the advice.
This is just a feeling or a guess but I also think a lot of people just don't want things badly enough. I can only speak for myself but I have discovered that if I truly want something so badly, I'll do whatever it takes to get it. Lots of my hobbies are money intensive but when I want to do something badly enough, the money doesn't matter. It is just a number, nothing more. For example, I learned to skydive in college in 1984. It is an expensive hobby and nothing else mattered to me. I was going to do it and buy my own equipment which cost $1500, quite a bit of money for a college kid in the mid '80s. For me, the measure of money wasn't really the dollar but how many skydives anything I wanted to buy was going to cost me (opportunity cost!). Need new jeans? Oh, man, they cost 5 jumps-forget it. A pizza? 3 jumps. I used to Rollerblade a lot and a guy asked me what does a good pair cost and I said a decent pair (at the time, early 90s) was maybe $170. He balked at that number and so I said to him, "If you don't mind my asking, do you play golf?" He immediately said, "Never mind." I don't know if he ever decided whether inline skating was important enough or not. The sad thing is that so many people don't realize that their life, no matter how bad it seems, is so incredibly better than the majority of the nearly 8 billion people wandering this planet if they were to only take a moment and look at all the good. Many of these people have 'first world' problems. As you say, make better decisions. I could go on but I'll get off my soapbox now. Apologies for the long screed but be happy because I could have made it much longer! ; )
Agreed. A lot of entitlement going on these days.
I don't know why but i can't get mad at you. Your life is efficient and works. And i don't have better design. You are best engineer.
:)
Thank you Scooby. Your empowering words mean a lot.
I appreciate that
My kids are little tornados but I go by the concept making lemonade out of lemons. When my kids make a mess in the house I have them help clean. I also do house chores and I pretend to be a “cat” or walk on all fours. All these actions not only make my kids laugh or teach them lessons in cleanliness but I get at least 3 miles walked and I work out my shoulders, legs, & arms! Some days it’s arguably better than going to the gym. Some of these parents that complain need to make better choices.
Way to make cleaning fun! You sound like an awesome parent!
Scooby: “…don’t be a sheeple”
Me: “holy crap, the earth is flat!”
LOL!
America is a country of people who envy and blame other people or "things" for their shortcomings instead of blaming themselves for their bad decision making.
Yeah I get that some people are born with inherent disadvantages and will have a harder time succeeding but in the end it's up to them whether or not they want to get out of the funk that they're in.
I speak from experience. I grew up in a poor family, my single mother and 3 siblings, my mother worked her tail off and did her best to provide for us, but one person without a high school education raising 3 kids is a nearly an insurmountable task.. We lived in a trailer that should have been condemned, barely had electricity, no warm water and was a hazard to be in but that was the only roof we had.
I got my HS diploma and didn't have kids. I knew right out of HS I didn't want to live the same life I grew up in so I started working and stop spending my money, literally. My friends would make fun of me all the time and call me an "inside man" because I didn't wanna go out and spend my money because I didn't want to be poor my whole life. Saving up my money paid off, I was able to buy a new vehicle and get into a WAY better house that wasn't a condemned risk. I started at the bottom of a company worked my way up and developed competitive skills and ultimately left my poor roots, moved to another state and now I'm a middle class American instead of a poor American.
Statistically speaking because of my upbringing, I should have repeated the cycle and just stayed poor, but I made the decision when I was 19 years old I didn't want to be some poor kid my whole life. I watched how hard my mom worked to provide what she could, it wasn't much but she tried hard, and the world was just against her. I realize now that I'm in my 30s that her ethic is probably what rubbed off on me and saved me.
please see the last 3 seconds of the video where I suggest "poor to rich for disadvantaged youth". I KNOW this plan works because my husband dragged himself out of poverty with it.
It is really insane to raise children in this insane world. But u r right, it is always a chain of decisions, bad and good ones that build up our status quo
right!
That’s it. The time management skill- a skill which taught since high school, it sound so simple yet so difficult to adapt when it comes to this modern lifestyle.
Hey! I was trying to teach it when I taught 4th and 2nd graders! ; ) Got to start as early as possible!
@@Pete_R63 in my country, Time Management skill is taught when i reached highschool. As i thought it is a difficult task that everyone has to prepare
It IS difficult to adapt to a modern lifestlye which is precisely why its more important than ever! The average american has 10 hours of screen time a day. Glowing screens are designed to keep you engaged so you see lots of ads but this is NOT line with whatever your life priorities are. FIGHT BACK!
You taught
me more than my father, scooby. Thanks for that. Greetings from Germany
:)
I totally agree. Thank you so much Scooby
You are welcome!
This has always been my argument with people who claimed that it was a mistake. There are no mistakes, there are poor decisions and people who claimed that it was a mistake are only looking for something or someone to blame instead of taking responsibility for their choices.
right! Yep it was a "mistake" and you better LEARN from it really quick like because each mistake has a very high cost.
Wise words scooby, its so easy to get lazy, then that comes with compound interest!
as a father AND a scooby fan i understand both arguments: on the one hand, it is indeed harder to pursue your own interessts and leisure activities when you have kids. but on the other hand, being a good father includes staying healthy, keeping yourself fit, both mentally and physically and have fun in your life. again: besides working and care taking it is not that easy to get it all done.
which is why the message of this video is "do research, make an informed decision, then make it work and dont complain".
@@scooby1961 now i ve read his comment, i feel bad for trying to understand his argument. What a pseudo intellectual fool.
Scooby makes a lot of sense. Great mentor and makes very good educational videos for young people. I guess his giving back to society
Thanks!
People with victim mindsets are toxic. It’s important to remove them from your life as soon as possible. Their mindset can easily spread if you’re not careful. It’s easier to blame others than accept personal responsibility.
Precisely. Get the victims out of your life!
I do agree you are a carefree get a rich guy but you didn’t get there overnight. With life planning you became the man we watch and have learned to respect. If someone thinks their life sucks then change it. Close to 10 years ago my life sucked I made some hard life decisions and now I love my wife my kids my home and I wouldn’t change a thing - other than someday to meet you. LoL
Glad you made it work!!!!
Thank you for existing, Scooby. 💪
Thank my parents :)
Scooby,
Many people in the U.S. Should watch this video. People who play victim and tries making others miserable are a common problem. Everyone wants things to be free and easy, well life is only as well as you play your cards. Totally agree with you do research and make inform decisions. I came from a unique background and been on my own since I was 16. Had a nice hard learning time when I was younger, but appreciated it once I got older and became successful.
Tom Hools can call Scooby his daddy now and needs a spanking.
Thank you for video! I work 2 jobs, my day starts at 6am and ends at 10pm. Please tell me how to fit a workout in
WHY do you need to make so much money that you have to work two jobs? Why have you not shredded your credit cards? Why are you not living with your parents or friends to save money? Why do you have a car? I know, I know. Because you "HAVE TO". Epiphany. Buy a $100 tent and live in a state park campsite for $20/night and eat refried beans and rice. Tell me again why you "HAVE TO" work two jobs!
You chose to live beyond your means, stop complaining! Why have you not shredded your credit cards? Why are you not living with your parents or friends to save money? Why do you have a new car? Buy a $100 tent and live in a state park campsite for $20/night and eat refried beans and rice. Tell me again why you "HAVE TO" work two jobs.
@@scooby1961 I work two part-time minimum wage jobs, parents are passed and have very few friends. I don't drive so most time spending on walk to jobs, or walking dog. Thank you for response
I have one credit card, no car, the tent sounds good
where are you? scenery looks fantastic
our backyard
Lol.. Zot kumadir bane zenfan pe laguer bonbon!!! 🤣🤣
Met seryer do..🙃
Sccoby, any advice on how to plan for your own old age care for someone in their 20s and 30s?
Edit: I should clarify, anything we can do, in addition to the advice you've given before on saving, investing, real estate, etc
scoobysworkshop.com/how-to-get-rich/
Honestly i have generally started to ditch social media and young fitness "influencers" because often its not real. Its easy to fall into the trap of Evrything its other people's fault
Be healthy, eat healthy and be nice to people around you.
For other young guys i would suggest deleting tinder (if you spend alot of time without it really working) because it does wonders for mental health (atleast it did for me), and watch less of young fitness people that have ideas of what is "correct" id rather get more info from someone that have trained for as long as Scooby
So true!
I'm right in the middle of these arguments, as with all my opinions. There are some things in life that you simply aren't in control of, regardless of your earlier decisions. All I can say is if you can apply lessons learned from earlier mistakes, and from other peoples mistakes, to help 'nudge' that brakeless bus back towards the more favorable course... that's really all most of us can do.
Give me a specific example and let me show you how it WAS affected by a chain of your decisions. No question, not everyone is born with four working limbs and rich parents BUT these limitations can be worked around ... in America at least
Ok. I lived in an ok-enough rural area neighborhood, for 13 years, and was at equilibrium with my "rural minded" neighbors. I had a really terrible individual buy an adjacent vacant property and began using a significant portion of my wooded land as his own including clearing and placement of his crap. After showing him the property line with my deeded survey on hand, asking him to stop and to get his trashy construction equipment off my property, I hired a good property attorney and did another high quality survey to re-prove and re-stake key areas of my property lines, including video recording of him speaking with the actual land surveyor about where the line was located, he removed his crap. He moved his shit off and I have him on video with his voice cracking and him flipping out from my evidence-gathering survey. I had a signed legal complaint with counts ready to have served to him for damages for the woods he cleared and usage of my land, but ultimately sold the home/property because it wasn't worth living in that area with my family anymore. The profit far exceeded the damages anyway, and that individual would have become dangerous towards us. The neighborhood and area was fine, and didn't have a general society decline that was apparent or anything, but I had a real asshole move in next to me, and I made the best decision possible to get away "from that". He's even damaging other people's adjacent property, whether they know it or not. I'm now in a holding position as we wait to move into a nicer, higher priced neighborhood (in air quotes, not bragging) of older homes which appears to have a very low to no probability of that happening again. The whole sequence of events has Stephen King level plot elements that no one can make up. I think we were one way or another nudged out of the house and area because we simply didn't belong there. So, how did my earlier decisions cause that happen to me?
Criminally underrated channel
Thanks
I have Cystic Fibrosis... reasons enough to complain... bad lungs, liver, digestive system and taking care of myself takes a ton of time... so does fitness...
IT'S WORTH IT! Keep on going folks 👍💪
Way to keep a positive attitude! It must make you smile when healthy people whine to you about how their lives suck.
@@scooby1961 honnestly, the moment the first lockdown came, the only thing I could think is; now they'll experience what I've been dealing with...
But on the otherhand, if people whine about small stuff, it might actually be a big thing for them, so I TRY not to compare situations, although I have to reply Yes to what you said.
Shöne Grußen aus België mein freund. Ich hoff das es euch gut geht!
At 28 years of age I am fortunate to have lots of free time and lots of money atm.
Despite that I am still unhappy and I struggle to find genuine enjoyment out of most things.
I got into fitness hoping it would help and to an extent it does help a bit. I am grateful for accomplishing a comfortable lifestyle but I often feel guilty for not gaining any joy from it.
Lately find myself buying things for random people and donating most of my excess income. Since I don't take pleasure from the fruits of my labor I may as well give it to others that still do.
My point is that even if your own life has no joy or meaning to you, at least you can bring something to others.
(Not directly related to the video. This message if for people who feel helpless.)
Hey Cozy. This is awesome but how about using some of that money you are giving away to treat yourself to some talk therapy. I want you to be happy too.
Yes! Thank you!