I almost didn't watch this series. I took it literally as some movie star bragging about his great workout routine. But I watched the first episode and realized how deep and inspiring this journey is for Will and for me to look inside at my drives and abilities. Thank you.
Goes to show, no one is ever always up. Life is full of peaks and valleys. Sometimes the motivation is on point and then there are times when we feel uninspired.
I love how Will is showing the struggle of making a finished product. We always see the end result but never really see the heartache, the pain, and exhaustion from the process. To see the true work ethic and dedication to make sure you finish what you start
For me will basically said at the end is He’s done with filming “The best shape of my life” But he’s still in pursuit to get “The best shape of his life” Cameras were just becoming a distraction and a extra job. He just wants to work on the book and workout . Keeping it simple without film production . I feel it . I love it . And thank you for still providing us with 4 episodes of this journey. Shout out to will
Strangely therapeutic. I guess seeing the impossibly energetic Will Smith exhausted makes me feel better about struggling myself. And of course, Will knows this - that's why he's being so honest. Inspiring.
I just realized something...this series is not really about Will losing weight and getting into the best physical shape of his life. I think he can do that easily, he has support and resources. This series is about him ascending into the best "shape" psychologically. It's about doing the internal work that is so damn hard to do. The intrinsic impact the external....this is what its all about.
@@josefbittman6558 And what's wrong with that? The man has admitted that he is an entertainer. The reason we're watching this video or buying his book is because of how good he is at doing his job. Should you not be compensated for doing your job well?
If Will wants to quit, a guy that can buy the best trainers, workout friends and the best equipment, imagine what the everyday guy goes through to meet their goals.
@lzzey23 the difference is that one can afford to while the other not. Either way it's all in your hands. One certain truth though it's ok to fail but keep going never stop, things will turn out good at some point just believe it. In other words don't let your failures define you but make them your stepping stones, because you will fail at some point.
The fact that he is untouched-up, no beard dye, thin spot in the hair. This is the most true he has ever been. I'm proud of him for being his whole self for the whole world to see. Gives me hope.
This means something to HIM. He doesn’t have to do this with an audience. He could write his book at a more leisurely pace and work on his inside and outside with zero pressure and eyes watching. Something else is at work here. It’s excruciating to watch. Best to you as you do this hard work, Will.
This is one of the best series i've seen. Will seems to be so vulnerable and transparent and I absolutely respect that. Gods word says, "For when I am weak, then I am strong." And that's what makes this so compelling for me as I watch. He may be very successful and all that but he is still human like all of us.
Will and I have different versions of struggling. Watching him with his nutritionist, personal trainer, friends, free time, trips to Dubai, just dedicated to losing weight and writing a book is a dream in my opinion. Gets in shape, makes money off recording it, makes money off the book. Average person doesn't have any of that. Works their 8-5, raises the family, and struggles to find time to meal prep and workout. Hes choosing to write a book, he doesn't have to write a book.But yeah, I'm super proud of him for getting to where he is and still finding ways to challenge himself.
We have first world problems. The problems Will has make our first world problems seem like third world problems. But, nevertheless, he still has problems and challenges to overcome.
You can’t be serious. Will Smith has a lot of commitments and people pulling him at different directions with very little sleep. He has a ton of pressure. The man is living the life that would crack any dude
@@ishmael802 I never said he didn't have struggles. I said his are on a different level because his are just by choice. I have to wake up and go to work to put food on my table. He chooses to work to keep putting more money in the bank. His pressure is self imposed pressure to succeed where most commoners pressure is to just survive and pay their bills.
I guess most of us don't deserve the hand we've been delt. Everytime he says "I'm exhausted, I'm done, I'm tired" I feel that in my soul! This is really interesting
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The gift and the curse with great actors is that they make everything look so easy. It takes effort to bring to mind all of the personal, emotional, mental, and physical sacrifices they make to meet/exceed their own standards. Will's just always made it look like he was having fun. Shoutout to this man for going all the way in 25/8 👏
He can get everything done, no problem. But the time limit he sets for himself....he puts on so much unnecessary pressure. But I mean, I get it, that's his personality and he needed a time limit to set for his goal. But tackling two things is A LOT! Especially when one is mental and one is physical. It was like he was training to be a Navy Seal. Can't wait to read his book though! I love how real Will and his family is. ❤️
I think that's what motivational videos try to make us believe that the sky is the limit lol but doesn't tell us the trade off, or want us to believe that trade off is a choice 😆
i grew up modelling my image and my character to Will and in my late 20's when life hit me with it's ups and downs ,eventually i sailed through and survived but what was different at the next chapter of my life i didnt relate to my Idol because i always saw him on tv having the right answers all the time and i just could'nt understand how , with this great series im so glad superman removed the cape and let us see his also human ,thanks for sharing your journey with us Mr Smith
Remember that scene in bojack horseman when his agent is asking him what more could he want because he's depressed yet has million of dollars and tons of adoring fans? That's the vibe I get here.
Everyone of us has an "Uncle Fluffy" and "The General" inside. Life is a balance of being both of them to learn how to succeed without losing yourself in the process.
I really am inspired as well. I don't care who says that what a parent does and does not do to and for u as a child DOES matter. I just thought Will was very driven. But we r seeing that it came from pain. And it can just compound as we get older and push harder. That's not realistic for longevity.
Very interesting. I notice that Will usually predicts that something is going to be terrible before he tries. I wonder if that is his way of setting low expectations so he won’t be disappointed on failing on the first try. May be his way of coping with failure to then say “I knew it” instead of accepting the fact that he simply did not perform well in that specific moment.
Don't let a show motivate you to go to the gym, cause what when the show ends ? you will watch it over and over and over like a robot to stay motivated ? Eventually you will got bored of it, and lose motivation... Let YOUR goal be your motivation, your progress (current or one from the past), not Will's or anyone else's goal...
@@DJSickey what? no. let a show be your motivation to start going to the gym, but the show being the only motivation for you to keep going to the gym wont be healthy. getting other motivations to continue is healthy.
Let's give some credit to Will's team! The fact they were right there with him through it all! Have to have a good, strong support system. You can't do it all alone! 💕
I'm buying this book, if this series is just a glimpse into him I'm sold. Raw. Authentic. Honest. Flawed. This is one of the better documentaries of a super famous person I have ever seen. Keep it up Will, forget the weight loss, being this vulnerable and letting everyone see it is truly inspiring!!
I have already ordered it. My only doubt is regarding the choice of collaboration with Mark Manson. I don't know if he can collaborate on something like a memoir or biography. I feel like Mark is more like a self help blog/article/book guy. And that's not what I am expecting this book to be. I really hope I am wrong though. I love Will Smith.
@@platput I just read the first chapter, and it was nearly all Will recounting events from his life, and talking about his parents. While there's certainly a life lesson amongst the stories, I'd say that's a small part. I don't think you'll be disappointed. But, as I said, that was just Chapter One.
This all makes sense, especially after seeing the Today show interview. I worked with you (Will) for 'The Jump' and meeting you was like meeting every role you'd ever played, in one person, something I even mentioned to my father whose a big fan of the characters you play... makes sense because I was meeting "Will Smith" not YOU. Really great stuff I cannot wait to read the book.
I hope this isn’t the end. You are one of my heroes and have been since I was a kid. This whole series has been inspiring but man when I’m next in the gym and pushing the boundaries I will remember that not even my childhood hero could conquer these things that I’m about to conquer. Seeing you fail hurts but it only pushes me more to succeed for myself. Please don’t end it like this brother Will. Feel the fire and hunger and bounce back my brother!
the fact that im watching this for free on youtube is amazing. this broke the whole "never meet your idols" idea. this is humanizing and beautiful. thank you, Will. been a fan since fresh prince. many of your scenes made a grown man cry.
I’m inspired. Feeling really out of energy in my life & lots of people relying on me day to day. Feel like everything is my fault & don’t know what to do. I’m fit w a career, husband & child: but the grind is making me dead on my feet as I have no ‘out to go do what gives me joy’. Thanks Big Will
Honestly I think his energy was split, the cameras, the scale... weighing himself everyday produced too much anxiety (it's too much pressure on the body). He is not quitting he is now taking a different approach which I believe will yield better results. I am actually proud that he put himself first and not the production and people pleasing etc.
I may be old school here but I’m trying to find understanding…. If you set out and commit to something , especially of this magnitude as far as production, crew, and everyone he’s taking on this journey with him, don’t you think you’re a little indebted to these people to fulfill those commitments? Like none of them would be here if you didn’t start. And once you start you have to finish. I live by Kobe’s words when he said “rest at the end, not in the middle” after 20 weeks, you can take allllllll the time you want to yourself, but you made a COMMITMENT to yourself and more so the people around you and to let allll of those people down is extremely selfish in my opinion. At some point we all must submit to something greater then ourselves I feel. Like I said I’m old school. Just trying to understand it….
@@davidalford5889 In my opinion, if you can find a healthier way to fullfill your commitment to yourself and to others, then better do that. Is normal to stop mid way and then retake the journey. You never know, maybe after Will came honest with himself and the crew, he and the rest managed to find a way to finish things. After all, we still have two more episodes to see. Thank you for you comment.
Watching right now and at his weigh-in, what I notice is that Will's body recomposition is going great. Not only is he 20 pounds down from that 226-pound high he had before he started, but he's packed on significant muscle and cut fat a ton. So whatever happens this episode, he's doing solid work.
Right, with all the money he has, I can't get why he's not measuring progress using far better methods. I guess the simple weight number is best for the show.
@@joejoe04 Yes, it doesn’t make any sense to go by weight instead of inches when his hard workouts yield a lot of muscle. The 20lbs had to be for the show.
Will I am really enjoying seeing this. I can identify with you in so many ways especially the way your childhood molded you. I also learned at a very young age how to escape family trauma and tragedy. I learned how to help bring my manic mother out of her rages. My mama turned out to be the most wonderful woman in my life. All my Love Will. Thank you for showing your vulnerable side.
This is so refreshing and therapeutic to see you being human with all the colors that that brings, all the struggles that we go trough, and in a way it makes me feel safe in my own struggles. Thank you will and will's crew for this.
the realizations Will has realized about himself through this journey and through writing his book are putting to light the same exact issues I have been battling my whole life (always striving to achieve goals, etc). I have just never been able to put words on it. It’s very weird to feel like I am watching a documentary of my own life when it’s not…
Same here I've been taught that doing my best is not good enough, achieving goals are. And my parents don't even serve in the military. Competitive environments shape every young person's world view.
And people do this while having a full time job and life with no help. Really makes you put everything into perspective. Humbling and a pleasure to witness. Thanks will
I really appreciate WILL to take his time and share this highly personal experience. It only proves one more time that no matter how rich or popular, you are a human being with lots of emotions and feelings. And I'm impressed how far Will has gone with this. I have never seen that kind of dedication and restless attitude towards oneself. We love you, brother. I know you will never see this comment, but it doesn't matter. And we love you not because of how funny or cool or persistent you are but just because you are. Glad to live with you on one planet)
After watching a few episodes on your show it triggered me. I became my own version of the “Willanator”(Terminator). It was strange because I felt inspired yet at the same time bought up themes in my life which I need to address. It exposed those themes and ripped them wide open. Thank you Will for exposing your vulnerability. Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage.” -Brene Brown
Being vulnerable is challenging. Will talks about his childhood as if he was a child soldier, because that is the way his father framed it, but it sounds like he was abused. Sadly, he either doesn’t know it, people have danced around it and avoided directly calling it what it was, or he’s in denial. I can only imagine how any of the above had and continues to have an impact on his personal development, relationships, and overall life (in public and more importantly in private)! I hope he has a safe place to just be and to release his real thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I truly empathize with what he knows, what he doesn’t know, and where he is yet to go. I wish him healing and wellness!
Partially I agree his father was in the Military so the perspective was justified and his experiences shaped how he parented because he probably felt Will didn’t have the luxury of just being a child like most inner city children
when you've been abused as a child, by a parent (or at times, both parents) or anybody else for that matter (i.e. being bullied at school as a kid for being different), whether it's mental, physical or a bit of both, that sticks with you. Forever. It's hard to break out of the shell of allowing it to define who you are, even if deep down, you know you don't want to be that person who is defined bc of the abuse - but that awesome person who you really are. You have to be strong (and trust me, it IS hard - for ANYBODY) and push forward every day and show the world who you are, instead of letting the abuse define you. Once you break out of that shell of letting the abuse define who you are, that is when the good days begin IMHO. Sure, you'll have bad days here and there - or need to take a break, but never let the breaks be permanent, or you'll fall back into the rut of being just that person who was abused as a child and let that be the only thing that defines you.
@@14BlackGoddess Ummm, describing what was done doesn’t mean you know that it was abuse. In the African American community and in Black Churches being beaten isn’t often seen as abuse. Just like some people say that couple has problems or issues when in some cases they are actually dealing with domestic violence/intimate person violence. What we call things make a difference legally but also helps victims/survivors understand the severity of the issues and in many cases helps in the healing process when what they experience isn’t minimized, trivialized, or treated like a cultural/gender right if passage!
@@thebl4ckd0g Thanks for sharing and I hope you continue to heal and thrive in life. My comments about Will weren’t from a place of judgement nor ignorance. I am thankful for my own healing journey and professional assisting others with their.
You can definitely tell the mental toll it was taking. He made the right choice for his mental health, he is looking great, chasing numbers isn't healthy because even when you have hit some incredible milestones you still never get that winning feeling because you know there is more to come.
Yeah...no. Will doesn't have the drive to push through so he's rationalizing a way to stop spinelessly. Chasing numbers is a journey onto itself that can show a man he's capable of more than he thought he was and then some. It's remarkably empowering but without the mindset it's easy to flake like Will did. Iron forges iron but some people have wills of clay.
@@stoiccrane4259 I'm not wanting to get into an argument about it but all I will say that this is a really bad take especially when you look at the entire process of him writing the book and the person journey he has been on
@@novaxela So in essence the entire video "series" was just so he can promote a stupid book under the guise of improving his physique? Such a better take..
@@stoiccrane4259 no He realised he wasn't in a good mental or physical sense, on the surface it seems like it is all about his physique but really its about him learning more about himself, improving realationships with the people around him by being honest about his past, writing a book that helps him come to terms and let go of stuff that happened in his past to make a better version of himself, one where he doesn't entertain and hide how he is feeling by jumping in front of a camera. And it obviously did work as a promotion for his book but I think adds a really valuable background into what went into producing it
He is simply not motivated enough, you can see it in his eyes. Nobody can give you motivation but you alone. It’s hard to see him masking pain with humor, kinda reminds me of Robbin Williams :(
I though exactly the same thing. Strong signs of depression there. I'm on a similar mission and not much younger than him. I can't afford all the fancy trainers, and having the right foods just handed to me. I train from home because I can't afford a gym membership. I'm around 4 weeks from achieving my goal, and every week I get more and more motivated to succeed. It's all in the head.
what struck me is his “self talk”. We all have this - I’m in it right now and when the negative comes up I immediately say mind over matter and push! Just happened on this video- need to go back to E1. He does look more in shape so that’s good for his health.
@@planetwalker798 Nothing fancy, just a bench press with straight bar, 3 different sets of dumbells, and a EZ bar. Oh, and a pullup bar I made and mounted outside. Can do 90% of the exercises I used to in a gym. :)
32YO female here. I always really identified with you as a kid while watching Fresh Prince. Hearing about your life helps me understand why I always felt so connected to your public persona. We have a lot of similarities in our developmental years and it's really interesting to see different real life manifestations of certain lessons, coping mechanisms, etc learned in childhood. Thanks so much for sharing about your life and opening up as much as you have! There aren't many stars I'd actually like to sit down and just talk over coffee, but you've always been one of them. I'll settle for reading your book though :).
Will didn't have to put this pressure on himself...he can cut the weight whenever. The issue was always writing the book. He didn't have the motivation for it, This series is basically another book
I feel like we are really getting down to deep parts of what pain is when you are successful. This series shows that we are all not that different and we all have our own demons to slay.
If you asked 10 year old me to assess the current me, they'd say I am very successful. But I feel constant imposter syndrome, I miss the feeling of being on top of all of my work, compliments on my work mean little to me... and when he said "I don't want to do any of this," I know exactly how he felt. There are things I've done that felt so secondary to what I actually wanted to do. I powered through some of them but my mental health suffered greatly. I'm no Will Smith, but even pursuing your passions can get muddled by secondary goals and considerations. Sometimes you just gotta shave off the things that don't matter as much.
Solid Will power! Why would you be realistic? Go above and beyond, set your goals and dreams high. Once again, thank you Will for taking us on this journey!
I just finished reading Will Smith’s book then started watching these videos. His whole life he has struggled with saying no and taking on too much. He has been working on his mental so I am very proud of him for saying no, even though it must’ve been very difficult for him to do.
This just proves how parents can make or break a child’s entire livelihood. Even as a grown wealthy successful man, Will still lives in his fathers loud scary shadow. He still believes he’s not good enough or enough in general in everything he does or has achieved
Seeing your childhood heroes get older and deal with challenges is always hard but I'll be damned if Will Smith isn't doing it absolutely right....Fresh Prince forever🤴🏽
I am noticing that a lot of the greats, the ones that have inspired me at least, in the entertainment world specifically, have this struggle with perfection. James Brown, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Will Smith, Viola Davis, and SO many more… They were taught it. They fight with it. They enjoy it. They hate it. It’s so complex. I always love learning about it, but almost always never seen someone actually remain healthy (mentally) after it.
I don’t know why it is such a reverse effect, but seeing him struggle like this makes it more effective in motivating than seeing him succeed. When people become icons you believe they are different than you. But seeing the work he has to put in and the hardships because of it is so great. Also, 4 hours of sleep?! My guy😂
proof that not even celebrity trainers know what they're doing: waking Will up with little sleep, having him do cardio and multiple workouts everyday. His cortisol levels must be through the roof. What a joke. All he had to do was put himself in a mild calorie deficit and workout 3 times a week max and just chill the rest of the time. But ofc, the personal trainer needs to justify his pay and Will needed content for this video series.
When I see him struggling with some of these physical exercises... I often forget that this is a man who's over 50 years of age. For that age... he's actually in GREAT shape!
“i stay ready” *four hours late i get doing whats best for you is always right but you have to value other peoples time as well, especially when they dedicate it to capturing the process you started and wanted them to capture
Restructuring your body also means to restruct your mind. Best shape mentally and emotionally. I'm 59 years old and I'm doing this with you. My addiction is the pity party! Can't live like that. Only exist, or am I. Mr. Smith, WE GOT THIS because God designed us to have it! ❤
This is a book i can be proud to give my grandson when hes older. He's 8 almost 9 and i am remembering how i felt when i watched The pursuit of happiness 🏆. Or when i watched Will in the movie Ali 💎. If there's a Will there's a Way.🔥💜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💜 #WillPower 👊 🙏
Life is about balance, in every single thing you do! ....You can never have too much, or too little of anything! ....Don't overdo it Will, remember to stay centered and balanced!
I hated seeing him so tired. When they were at that boot camp thing, he was smiling but you could tell that he was so annoyed with the whole thing and wanted to sleep. At the end he was just over it. It's incredible that he's letting us see this side of him
Yeah when they went to that police obstacle facility you could tell he was already tired...he didn't approach any of the obstacles with any enthusiasm...he didn't want to be there.
It makes sense now, from his childhood, everything has to be accomplished or else "you are dead" said Daddy-O. All of that strive to be perfect comes from those lines from his father. It's a wonderful thing that he's dealing with it now and working on himself. Keep pushing. Love you ❤❤❤
To come this far, go through all what you've been through...to end it like this is unfortunate to see. You'll get back on track Will! It's all in your mind and once you've got the upper hand, you'll forever be in the best shape of your life. #KeepPushing 🤝💯
This is so moving and emotional. What a sweet man, trying to break free. He’s so hard on himself, it’s familiar and heart breaking. Go Will, we are all believing in you, fluffy and the general (all the complex and wonderful parts of you!!!)!!
This has taught me that even people as gregarious and fun as Will have a breaking point, this documentary has been really inspiring, but in a realistic way.
The process of writing a book that removes the veil of total composure and polished life has to be one of the hardest things to do because no one leaves this earth unscathed from the perils of existence and it must take a toll having to re-live those experiences.
This humanizes him so much we see these entertainers as robots that do everything they are human beings and im guilty of not seeing them as such god bless you Will. I see the progress he might not see it but i do.
I find myself at a similar point like Will. I was out of shape and depressed due to issues outside of my control in August. I had a thesis to write that I kept putting off. I would sometimes fantasise of what my life would be like to complete these tasks and moths flew by. Similarly in my personal life I would day dream hopping someone I cared about would care for me the same way without me expressing it. At some points reality seemed too harsh to face. I am at a point now where i'm at week 7 of my strength training programme with 5 more weeks to go. My thesis hand up is in January and Ive got 3 more chapter to write with MAJOR edits to complete. I haven't told the person how I really feel yet. I am not there yet but I am on my way. God knows I cant give up now...
I don’t understand why they went by weight instead of inches. I think they decided on 20lbs because it sounds better for the series. For someone that doesn’t work out and just cuts calories, going by weight works. But Will is doing hard workouts that build lots of muscle. So you can be the same weight as before but be much smaller sized and toned.
When you work out and are on a calorie deficit because your are trying to lose weight you can never trust the scale due to factors like muscle growth . Muscle weighs more than fat that is why he probably gained some weight when he went on the scale.
wow...I totally understand Will and how he moves. Everyone has a different way of thinking and getting things done. He seem to be very strategic and focused. He done taping but he not quiting. It's not over, it's just not time yet.
I wanna do that obstacle course so badly! Keep up the good work Will. You'll make your mark! And if not, try harder! Its inspiring seeing someone who has it all, still being human.
I love the fact that he feels his best when he fit and in shape. He has everything yet he still focuses on the one thing that he believes separates the winners and the losers. Hitting the gym is not easy for any of us but some of us don't settle for easy.
I felt the trainer also going through this emotional exhaustion, you could see it in his eyes and body. It must have been really gruelling journey for all
Gaining weight sucks. I definitely understand how hard it can be physically especially MENTALLY if you've always been in great shape your whole life. I gained 30lbs of covid weight after the gyms closed down. It was depressing, but so far I've lost 24lbs of the weight I put on and I didn't have the team he did or the money to go to Dubai and get away. Watching this actually makes me really proud of myself. 6 lbs to go.
Maybe BECAUSE I'm a writer, I can't imagine not knowing that writing, with the intent of publicly sharing things about your life you have never discussed publicly wouldn't be terribly overwhelming! Writing things that aren't personal (but still important) can be overwhelming! Kudos to Will for sharing this. We can learn so much from others' journeys. I have a ton more respect for him after watching! 💯💕
From 18:18 when he starts explaining how he sees the situation and why he decides to quit, you can really see what a relief it must have been to finally say that. He starts to kind of smile again when explaining. I thought that was really beautiful to see. Like he was finally admitting it to himself and realizing that he was making the right decision. Then at 19:08 he repeats himself with such determination. I absolutely love this series.
Will you dont know how much you motivate people who watch your videos .i was on a healthy journey and hit a lil snag in the road.watching your videos have made me take a look at myself and wanna be a better me again .thank you for sharing this journey and i wish you nothing but blessings and postive light.Smile and believe in your self.Keep doing great works We are hear to support you and are on this journey with you.❤❤❤❤💪🏾
This is an incredibly moving piece of work. A humbling perusal into the pressures of a very public and well known entertainer that historically pushed himself to be successful in multiple endeavors of life and art. So many avenues of existential and metamodernistic exploration with an outcome one wouldn't expect to be openly shared by man who because of his status wouldn't have promoted the failure to complete a goal. What a refreshing WILLingness departure from total vanity.
Will, this series is so interesting and it's refreshing to see the struggles you go through behind the scenes. I really appreciate this series and you for your vulnerability. Blessings to you always 💖🙏🏽
for someone who preaches about ALWAYS finishing the mission... He sure quits a lot... and NO ONE is afrade t stand up to him and push him when he starts to self sabatage... Part of being this mans frinds is being honest back at him.The way he talk to himself really makes me econd guess how i talk to myself. Only love and support to you WS for showing your humanity.
He Is Human. Not many understand the Human Condition. He has 2 be "Will Smith" the entertainer so often. In those moments, he was "Will Smith" the HuMan. I respect, and appreciate him 4 sharing this journey with us.
I’m currently on a fitness excursion after getting sober from alcoholism at the age of 35, 2 years ago. I’ve made so much progress. Balanced working full time and then some as an OR nurse in a pandemic, and working out at home. I’m currently sitting here watching this, struggling to make my heavy lifting day happen. This is oddly motivating, however. Sorry Will… I’m turning this off and making this workout happen. Thanks for the push.
This man couldn't find his way to his home gym during covid. I don't understand how is this inspirational. He didn't have to figure out even one thing. Somebody please enlighten me. I do wonder how is it impressive in any way, shape or form when someone loses weight when there's trainers, people cooking for him, nutritionists and a whole team around who basically spoon feeds him the success. How is this inspiring?
Interesting, he says he quits, but we know he released the book, so he didn't quit on that part. He also allowed this series to go forward, so I am guessing he didn't really quit on the Best Shape of My Life because why would he allow a failed project to broadcast. It does however show that at some point everyone, even a famous movie entertainer with mega support, has the desire to quit. You may quit, but the thing is life never allows you to stop. The only stop is death, so no matter if you quit or not you will be dragged forward. That is what time does, it drags you forward no matter what, the only choice you have is your status when you get there.
I almost didn't watch this series. I took it literally as some movie star bragging about his great workout routine. But I watched the first episode and realized how deep and inspiring this journey is for Will and for me to look inside at my drives and abilities. Thank you.
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@@nosoulll Huh?
You almost didn't watch? You mean you did?
Goes to show, no one is ever always up. Life is full of peaks and valleys. Sometimes the motivation is on point and then there are times when we feel uninspired.
Someday Somehow
@@bigscott175 For sure
motivation always comes and goes regardless, it's not a good driving force
How did you not know that
@@afrobian1 keep in mind he's 53 and was writing book which already takes a huge mental toll
I love how Will is showing the struggle of making a finished product. We always see the end result but never really see the heartache, the pain, and exhaustion from the process. To see the true work ethic and dedication to make sure you finish what you start
In other words, people see the glory but don't see the story.
For me will basically said at the end is
He’s done with filming “The best shape of my life”
But he’s still in pursuit to get “The best shape of his life”
Cameras were just becoming a distraction and a extra job. He just wants to work on the book and workout . Keeping it simple without film production . I feel it . I love it . And thank you for still providing us with 4 episodes of this journey. Shout out to will
I have a feeling there will he an episode 5, at least.
exactly! I loved it too :)
@@melodramatic7904 it says in the description when the next two episodes come out
yea i deffo have a suspicion the crew kept filming informally, without him knowing, so as to keep his mind at rest
There are two more episodes in this series. It says so in the description.
Strangely therapeutic. I guess seeing the impossibly energetic Will Smith exhausted makes me feel better about struggling myself. And of course, Will knows this - that's why he's being so honest. Inspiring.
Same 💞
They should have put him on a vegan high carb hole foods diet. That would have done the weight loss job and suited him more.
The nutritional aspect could've been alot better I'm surprised with all his money and connections they screwed they part up so bad
I literally said the same thing! Seeing him exhausted makes me feel better about my own struggles
💯
I just realized something...this series is not really about Will losing weight and getting into the best physical shape of his life. I think he can do that easily, he has support and resources. This series is about him ascending into the best "shape" psychologically. It's about doing the internal work that is so damn hard to do. The intrinsic impact the external....this is what its all about.
Its neither, its one big marketing tool for his new book
@@josefbittman6558 Yesssssss, so true. But why did this comment ignite a burst of laughter in me? 😄
Awesome
@@josefbittman6558 it can be both. It’s obvious he mentally went through the ringer while writing this buck. It was just documented
@@josefbittman6558 And what's wrong with that? The man has admitted that he is an entertainer. The reason we're watching this video or buying his book is because of how good he is at doing his job. Should you not be compensated for doing your job well?
If Will wants to quit, a guy that can buy the best trainers, workout friends and the best equipment, imagine what the everyday guy goes through to meet their goals.
Granted he's an overachiever and multitasking more than neccessary.
@@thebossrayden agreed. its better to put 100% into 1 thing, than 20 or 30% into multiple things.
@lzzey23 the difference is that one can afford to while the other not. Either way it's all in your hands. One certain truth though it's ok to fail but keep going never stop, things will turn out good at some point just believe it. In other words don't let your failures define you but make them your stepping stones, because you will fail at some point.
@@dominicdaley5702 The truth in that resonates a lot with me
Will has not quit, he is saying he quits to build up more anticipation for the next episode and hopefully more book sales.
The fact that he is untouched-up, no beard dye, thin spot in the hair. This is the most true he has ever been. I'm proud of him for being his whole self for the whole world to see. Gives me hope.
Maybe, but I'd prefer something less produced. Don't really feel I get to know him, watching these videos. Sorry.
This means something to HIM. He doesn’t have to do this with an audience. He could write his book at a more leisurely pace and work on his inside and outside with zero pressure and eyes watching. Something else is at work here. It’s excruciating to watch. Best to you as you do this hard work, Will.
I think jada has something to do with it as well other things but I heard jada asked will to dress up as 2pac for Halloween
Him including the audience, the pressure is part of the journey...
@@mevrouwdeweerd my exact thoughts
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He created the show just as a motivator for him to loss weight and finish his autobiography. I’m sure he pretty much accomplished those goals.
This is one of the best series i've seen. Will seems to be so vulnerable and transparent and I absolutely respect that. Gods word says, "For when I am weak, then I am strong." And that's what makes this so compelling for me as I watch. He may be very successful and all that but he is still human like all of us.
Will and I have different versions of struggling. Watching him with his nutritionist, personal trainer, friends, free time, trips to Dubai, just dedicated to losing weight and writing a book is a dream in my opinion. Gets in shape, makes money off recording it, makes money off the book. Average person doesn't have any of that. Works their 8-5, raises the family, and struggles to find time to meal prep and workout. Hes choosing to write a book, he doesn't have to write a book.But yeah, I'm super proud of him for getting to where he is and still finding ways to challenge himself.
We have first world problems. The problems Will has make our first world problems seem like third world problems. But, nevertheless, he still has problems and challenges to overcome.
@@WidebodyLotty definitely agree.
You can’t be serious. Will Smith has a lot of commitments and people pulling him at different directions with very little sleep. He has a ton of pressure. The man is living the life that would crack any dude
@@ishmael802 I never said he didn't have struggles. I said his are on a different level because his are just by choice. I have to wake up and go to work to put food on my table. He chooses to work to keep putting more money in the bank. His pressure is self imposed pressure to succeed where most commoners pressure is to just survive and pay their bills.
@Frank Deckard To be honest. But thing is people in the entertainment industry are paid based upon influence if that makes sense.
I guess most of us don't deserve the hand we've been delt. Everytime he says "I'm exhausted, I'm done, I'm tired" I feel that in my soul! This is really interesting
I think a lot of people have said that these past two years
You said that… This is my first time actually feeling like damn… Ok I get it… The man is legit exhausted. I felt that… 100%
@@Rille1303 the stories are just hitting home. Grace 🙌🏾
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@@Rille1303 his wife ain’t helpin
I got the Book today! Can't wait to read about all of this.
Ordered today, looking forward to read
👏👏👏
I started listening to it last night, it’s worth getting
just saw an add for fitbit sponsored with this series. My boi making bank off this lol
i guess that was part of the idea behind this whole PR stunt.
He's older now and he truly feels it. Father Time gets us all!!
Man, this is so eye-opening to vulnerability and balance...
Where did see the balance?
@@SonofaBlacksmith the struggle to balance the physical with the emotional ebbs and flows of life
@@trishrenee06 ok
I don't man, if Will couldnt pull this off ( judging by this episode) with the crazy resources available to him... what the average guy be like?
@@afrobian1 exactly what I'm saying. But her second reply. Kinda clarified her point
I CAN NOT WAIT to get my hands on his book. It arrives Friday and I’ll be on my couch all day to enjoy this much anticipated work of art!!
*I am a beginner UA-camr who is not yet on the salary,still trying despite stress,still expecting even though he was scorned🔥,still posting even though those who watched a little😭,For you my child❤️,,..*
I couldn’t wait I got the audio book too! I can’t wait to see him tomorrow night in LA!!!!
Same here cant wait!!!
I started it yesterday. Bought it on iTunes 🙂
Just got mine today, can’t wait to start reading!!!
The gift and the curse with great actors is that they make everything look so easy. It takes effort to bring to mind all of the personal, emotional, mental, and physical sacrifices they make to meet/exceed their own standards. Will's just always made it look like he was having fun. Shoutout to this man for going all the way in 25/8 👏
He can get everything done, no problem. But the time limit he sets for himself....he puts on so much unnecessary pressure. But I mean, I get it, that's his personality and he needed a time limit to set for his goal. But tackling two things is A LOT! Especially when one is mental and one is physical. It was like he was training to be a Navy Seal. Can't wait to read his book though! I love how real Will and his family is. ❤️
I think that's what motivational videos try to make us believe that the sky is the limit lol but doesn't tell us the trade off, or want us to believe that trade off is a choice 😆
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Jada seems healthy and fit why not just eat and do what jada does to get=stay fit yall live together right🤔
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i grew up modelling my image and my character to Will and in my late 20's when life hit me with it's ups and downs ,eventually i sailed through and survived but what was different at the next chapter of my life i didnt relate to my Idol because i always saw him on tv having the right answers all the time and i just could'nt understand how , with this great series im so glad superman removed the cape and let us see his also human ,thanks for sharing your journey with us Mr Smith
Remember that scene in bojack horseman when his agent is asking him what more could he want because he's depressed yet has million of dollars and tons of adoring fans? That's the vibe I get here.
Everyone of us has an "Uncle Fluffy" and "The General" inside. Life is a balance of being both of them to learn how to succeed without losing yourself in the process.
I like that concept.
Beautifully said
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde type of scenario
No.. we don’t all have these extremes, not remotely.
I’m loving these episodes! I’m so inspired
We don't care solid 💩💩
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did you even watch it or you just mining clicks?
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I really am inspired as well. I don't care who says that what a parent does and does not do to and for u as a child DOES matter. I just thought Will was very driven. But we r seeing that it came from pain. And it can just compound as we get older and push harder. That's not realistic for longevity.
Very interesting. I notice that Will usually predicts that something is going to be terrible before he tries. I wonder if that is his way of setting low expectations so he won’t be disappointed on failing on the first try. May be his way of coping with failure to then say “I knew it” instead of accepting the fact that he simply did not perform well in that specific moment.
I’m so sad that ends this way, but I know you will!! You’ll get back on truck ASAP I know!!!
I’m back in the gym because this show.
There’s 6 parts in this show, this is only part 4
Don't let a show motivate you to go to the gym, cause what when the show ends ? you will watch it over and over and over like a robot to stay motivated ? Eventually you will got bored of it, and lose motivation... Let YOUR goal be your motivation, your progress (current or one from the past), not Will's or anyone else's goal...
@@DJSickey what? no. let a show be your motivation to start going to the gym, but the show being the only motivation for you to keep going to the gym wont be healthy. getting other motivations to continue is healthy.
Good to know you're not sitting on all that pizza ^^
Lol
Let's give some credit to Will's team! The fact they were right there with him through it all! Have to have a good, strong support system. You can't do it all alone! 💕
I'm buying this book, if this series is just a glimpse into him I'm sold. Raw. Authentic. Honest. Flawed. This is one of the better documentaries of a super famous person I have ever seen. Keep it up Will, forget the weight loss, being this vulnerable and letting everyone see it is truly inspiring!!
I have already ordered it. My only doubt is regarding the choice of collaboration with Mark Manson. I don't know if he can collaborate on something like a memoir or biography. I feel like Mark is more like a self help blog/article/book guy. And that's not what I am expecting this book to be. I really hope I am wrong though. I love Will Smith.
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I’ve downloaded it as an audio book. With Will narrating it adds a different kind of depth.
@@platput I just read the first chapter, and it was nearly all Will recounting events from his life, and talking about his parents. While there's certainly a life lesson amongst the stories, I'd say that's a small part. I don't think you'll be disappointed. But, as I said, that was just Chapter One.
@@huntstyle oh that's good to hear. Thanks. ✌️
This all makes sense, especially after seeing the Today show interview. I worked with you (Will) for 'The Jump' and meeting you was like meeting every role you'd ever played, in one person, something I even mentioned to my father whose a big fan of the characters you play... makes sense because I was meeting "Will Smith" not YOU. Really great stuff I cannot wait to read the book.
I hope this isn’t the end. You are one of my heroes and have been since I was a kid. This whole series has been inspiring but man when I’m next in the gym and pushing the boundaries I will remember that not even my childhood hero could conquer these things that I’m about to conquer. Seeing you fail hurts but it only pushes me more to succeed for myself. Please don’t end it like this brother Will. Feel the fire and hunger and bounce back my brother!
This whole series is filmed in advance… two more episodes.
@@tomeglinton9213 yes! I didn’t know this😂can’t wait to see them
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the fact that im watching this for free on youtube is amazing. this broke the whole "never meet your idols" idea. this is humanizing and beautiful. thank you, Will. been a fan since fresh prince. many of your scenes made a grown man cry.
I’m inspired. Feeling really out of energy in my life & lots of people relying on me day to day. Feel like everything is my fault & don’t know what to do. I’m fit w a career, husband & child: but the grind is making me dead on my feet as I have no ‘out to go do what gives me joy’. Thanks Big Will
Honestly I think his energy was split, the cameras, the scale... weighing himself everyday produced too much anxiety (it's too much pressure on the body). He is not quitting he is now taking a different approach which I believe will yield better results. I am actually proud that he put himself first and not the production and people pleasing etc.
He is human not supernatural
I may be old school here but I’m trying to find understanding…. If you set out and commit to something , especially of this magnitude as far as production, crew, and everyone he’s taking on this journey with him, don’t you think you’re a little indebted to these people to fulfill those commitments? Like none of them would be here if you didn’t start. And once you start you have to finish. I live by Kobe’s words when he said “rest at the end, not in the middle” after 20 weeks, you can take allllllll the time you want to yourself, but you made a COMMITMENT to yourself and more so the people around you and to let allll of those people down is extremely selfish in my opinion. At some point we all must submit to something greater then ourselves I feel. Like I said I’m old school. Just trying to understand it….
Too many weigh-ins.
@@davidalford5889 In my opinion, if you can find a healthier way to fullfill your commitment to yourself and to others, then better do that. Is normal to stop mid way and then retake the journey. You never know, maybe after Will came honest with himself and the crew, he and the rest managed to find a way to finish things. After all, we still have two more episodes to see. Thank you for you comment.
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Watching right now and at his weigh-in, what I notice is that Will's body recomposition is going great. Not only is he 20 pounds down from that 226-pound high he had before he started, but he's packed on significant muscle and cut fat a ton. So whatever happens this episode, he's doing solid work.
Right, with all the money he has, I can't get why he's not measuring progress using far better methods. I guess the simple weight number is best for the show.
@@joejoe04 Yes, it doesn’t make any sense to go by weight instead of inches when his hard workouts yield a lot of muscle. The 20lbs had to be for the show.
Will I am really enjoying seeing this. I can identify with you in so many ways especially the way your childhood molded you. I also learned at a very young age how to escape family trauma and tragedy. I learned how to help bring my manic mother out of her rages. My mama turned out to be the most wonderful woman in my life. All my Love Will. Thank you for showing your vulnerable side.
This is so refreshing and therapeutic to see you being human with all the colors that that brings, all the struggles that we go trough, and in a way it makes me feel safe in my own struggles. Thank you will and will's crew for this.
Is crazy how his other personality,"the general", is actually his father.
True. I noticed that
Yuuuppp but he is also a reflection of his father that side of him comes out when the cameras are off and he is extremely pissed
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They say that your critical inner voice, is that of your parents
Deep!
I watched this after the Oscars to remind myself that Will is really going through it
.... All this man needs is love
He created this brick wall. Abd drove straight into it.
@@marleneg7794 right now he needs love to recover and go back to the wild we love.. Not blame
@@marleneg7794 right now he needs love to recover and go back to the wild we love.. Not blame
Frr though🙁😔
Plus 4-5 high budget starting role movies deal in the pipeline! Will used get
$25 million a picture!😱
WHO ELSE IS SUPER PROUD OF WILL AND HIS JOURNEY
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I am!
proud of what? he isnot doing well are you serious?
He quit so no
the realizations Will has realized about himself through this journey and through writing his book are putting to light the same exact issues I have been battling my whole life (always striving to achieve goals, etc). I have just never been able to put words on it. It’s very weird to feel like I am watching a documentary of my own life when it’s not…
Me too. USAF veteran & I get it.
@@starrgod7671 my dad was AF for 21 years…that’s probably where I got it from
ii sir shiver me timber’s 3rd fleet brigade sir
Same here I've been taught that doing my best is not good enough, achieving goals are. And my parents don't even serve in the military. Competitive environments shape every young person's world view.
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And people do this while having a full time job and life with no help. Really makes you put everything into perspective. Humbling and a pleasure to witness. Thanks will
This is one of those youtube series where nothing really felt overtly dramatic, felt realistic imo. Thanks for this Will 🙌🏽
TRUE!!
Yes
Exactly it felt genuine and not 'framed' to present a perfect representation. It's authentic growth!
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I really appreciate WILL to take his time and share this highly personal experience. It only proves one more time that no matter how rich or popular, you are a human being with lots of emotions and feelings. And I'm impressed how far Will has gone with this. I have never seen that kind of dedication and restless attitude towards oneself.
We love you, brother.
I know you will never see this comment, but it doesn't matter.
And we love you not because of how funny or cool or persistent you are but just because you are. Glad to live with you on one planet)
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And, he might see it. 😊
After watching a few episodes on your show it triggered me. I became my own version of the “Willanator”(Terminator). It was strange because I felt inspired yet at the same time bought up themes in my life which I need to address. It exposed those themes and ripped them wide open. Thank you Will for exposing your vulnerability.
Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage.” -Brene Brown
Being vulnerable is challenging. Will talks about his childhood as if he was a child soldier, because that is the way his father framed it, but it sounds like he was abused. Sadly, he either doesn’t know it, people have danced around it and avoided directly calling it what it was, or he’s in denial. I can only imagine how any of the above had and continues to have an impact on his personal development, relationships, and overall life (in public and more importantly in private)! I hope he has a safe place to just be and to release his real thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
I truly empathize with what he knows, what he doesn’t know, and where he is yet to go. I wish him healing and wellness!
Partially I agree his father was in the Military so the perspective was justified and his experiences shaped how he parented because he probably felt Will didn’t have the luxury of just being a child like most inner city children
when you've been abused as a child, by a parent (or at times, both parents) or anybody else for that matter (i.e. being bullied at school as a kid for being different), whether it's mental, physical or a bit of both, that sticks with you. Forever. It's hard to break out of the shell of allowing it to define who you are, even if deep down, you know you don't want to be that person who is defined bc of the abuse - but that awesome person who you really are. You have to be strong (and trust me, it IS hard - for ANYBODY) and push forward every day and show the world who you are, instead of letting the abuse define you. Once you break out of that shell of letting the abuse define who you are, that is when the good days begin IMHO. Sure, you'll have bad days here and there - or need to take a break, but never let the breaks be permanent, or you'll fall back into the rut of being just that person who was abused as a child and let that be the only thing that defines you.
He clearly said in this episode he was beaten aka abused..
@@14BlackGoddess Ummm, describing what was done doesn’t mean you know that it was abuse. In the African American community and in Black Churches being beaten isn’t often seen as abuse. Just like some people say that couple has problems or issues when in some cases they are actually dealing with domestic violence/intimate person violence. What we call things make a difference legally but also helps victims/survivors understand the severity of the issues and in many cases helps in the healing process when what they experience isn’t minimized, trivialized, or treated like a cultural/gender right if passage!
@@thebl4ckd0g Thanks for sharing and I hope you continue to heal and thrive in life. My comments about Will weren’t from a place of judgement nor ignorance. I am thankful for my own healing journey and professional assisting others with their.
You can definitely tell the mental toll it was taking. He made the right choice for his mental health, he is looking great, chasing numbers isn't healthy because even when you have hit some incredible milestones you still never get that winning feeling because you know there is more to come.
Yeah...no. Will doesn't have the drive to push through so he's rationalizing a way to stop spinelessly. Chasing numbers is a journey onto itself that can show a man he's capable of more than he thought he was and then some. It's remarkably empowering but without the mindset it's easy to flake like Will did. Iron forges iron but some people have wills of clay.
@@stoiccrane4259 I'm not wanting to get into an argument about it but all I will say that this is a really bad take especially when you look at the entire process of him writing the book and the person journey he has been on
@@novaxela So in essence the entire video "series" was just so he can promote a stupid book under the guise of improving his physique? Such a better take..
@@stoiccrane4259 no He realised he wasn't in a good mental or physical sense, on the surface it seems like it is all about his physique but really its about him learning more about himself, improving realationships with the people around him by being honest about his past, writing a book that helps him come to terms and let go of stuff that happened in his past to make a better version of himself, one where he doesn't entertain and hide how he is feeling by jumping in front of a camera. And it obviously did work as a promotion for his book but I think adds a really valuable background into what went into producing it
He is simply not motivated enough, you can see it in his eyes. Nobody can give you motivation but you alone. It’s hard to see him masking pain with humor, kinda reminds me of Robbin Williams :(
I agree. This made me a little concerned about him.
I though exactly the same thing. Strong signs of depression there. I'm on a similar mission and not much younger than him. I can't afford all the fancy trainers, and having the right foods just handed to me. I train from home because I can't afford a gym membership. I'm around 4 weeks from achieving my goal, and every week I get more and more motivated to succeed. It's all in the head.
what struck me is his “self talk”.
We all have this - I’m in it right now and when the negative comes up I immediately say mind over matter and push!
Just happened on this video- need to go back to E1. He does look more in shape so that’s good for his health.
@@KingJasonthe1st Understand!
Curious what you’re using at home because i’m not a gym rat right now either…
@@planetwalker798 Nothing fancy, just a bench press with straight bar, 3 different sets of dumbells, and a EZ bar. Oh, and a pullup bar I made and mounted outside. Can do 90% of the exercises I used to in a gym. :)
This is a whole gold mine of an experience. Tragic, sad, inspiring, introspective, rich, empowering...man. Thank you for this.
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32YO female here. I always really identified with you as a kid while watching Fresh Prince. Hearing about your life helps me understand why I always felt so connected to your public persona. We have a lot of similarities in our developmental years and it's really interesting to see different real life manifestations of certain lessons, coping mechanisms, etc learned in childhood. Thanks so much for sharing about your life and opening up as much as you have! There aren't many stars I'd actually like to sit down and just talk over coffee, but you've always been one of them. I'll settle for reading your book though :).
Will didn't have to put this pressure on himself...he can cut the weight whenever.
The issue was always writing the book. He didn't have the motivation for it,
This series is basically another book
I feel like we are really getting down to deep parts of what pain is when you are successful. This series shows that we are all not that different and we all have our own demons to slay.
If you asked 10 year old me to assess the current me, they'd say I am very successful. But I feel constant imposter syndrome, I miss the feeling of being on top of all of my work, compliments on my work mean little to me... and when he said "I don't want to do any of this," I know exactly how he felt. There are things I've done that felt so secondary to what I actually wanted to do. I powered through some of them but my mental health suffered greatly.
I'm no Will Smith, but even pursuing your passions can get muddled by secondary goals and considerations. Sometimes you just gotta shave off the things that don't matter as much.
Solid Will power! Why would you be realistic? Go above and beyond, set your goals and dreams high. Once again, thank you Will for taking us on this journey!
I just finished reading Will Smith’s book then started watching these videos. His whole life he has struggled with saying no and taking on too much. He has been working on his mental so I am very proud of him for saying no, even though it must’ve been very difficult for him to do.
This just proves how parents can make or break a child’s entire livelihood.
Even as a grown wealthy successful man, Will still lives in his fathers loud scary shadow.
He still believes he’s not good enough or enough in general in everything he does or has achieved
So true. It’s scary how much it can affect the way children understand and perceive the world, and perceive themselves.
Wow
Been dealing with my entire life, last thing my mom said figuratively cut my arms and legs off and I'm then thrown into the sea. I will rise though.
Seeing your childhood heroes get older and deal with challenges is always hard but I'll be damned if Will Smith isn't doing it absolutely right....Fresh Prince forever🤴🏽
My god this amazing… thought provoking and beautifully done.
Edit- can’t say how much appreciate Will sharing this…
I love how transparent and authentic this is. Its like the Will Smith is being stripped away and now we are seeing the Real Will.
I am noticing that a lot of the greats, the ones that have inspired me at least, in the entertainment world specifically, have this struggle with perfection. James Brown, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Will Smith, Viola Davis, and SO many more… They were taught it. They fight with it. They enjoy it. They hate it. It’s so complex. I always love learning about it, but almost always never seen someone actually remain healthy (mentally) after it.
I don’t know why it is such a reverse effect, but seeing him struggle like this makes it more effective in motivating than seeing him succeed. When people become icons you believe they are different than you. But seeing the work he has to put in and the hardships because of it is so great. Also, 4 hours of sleep?! My guy😂
he is different then me I got it done no excuses period
proof that not even celebrity trainers know what they're doing: waking Will up with little sleep, having him do cardio and multiple workouts everyday. His cortisol levels must be through the roof. What a joke. All he had to do was put himself in a mild calorie deficit and workout 3 times a week max and just chill the rest of the time. But ofc, the personal trainer needs to justify his pay and Will needed content for this video series.
Exactly, and with the weight training, his weight might be plateauing, but he might still be losing fat and gaining muscle.
For real! His exercise routine was unnecessary hard. Could have been so much easier. I really don't know what his trainer was thinking...
100% agree with this!
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100% 1lb a week is so easy to do with such minimal effort. diet and some lifting 3-4 times per week would have done this so easily.
When I see him struggling with some of these physical exercises... I often forget that this is a man who's over 50 years of age. For that age... he's actually in GREAT shape!
“i stay ready”
*four hours late
i get doing whats best for you is always right but you have to value other peoples time as well, especially when they dedicate it to capturing the process you started and wanted them to capture
He’s will smith. They should be happy to be working with him.
Restructuring your body also means to restruct your mind. Best shape mentally and emotionally. I'm 59 years old and I'm doing this with you. My addiction is the pity party! Can't live like that. Only exist, or am I.
Mr. Smith, WE GOT THIS because God designed us to have it! ❤
This is a book i can be proud to give my grandson when hes older. He's 8 almost 9 and i am remembering how i felt when i watched The pursuit of happiness 🏆. Or when i watched Will in the movie Ali 💎.
If there's a Will there's a Way.🔥💜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💜
#WillPower 👊 🙏
Life is about balance, in every single thing you do! ....You can never have too much, or too little of anything! ....Don't overdo it Will, remember to stay centered and balanced!
I hated seeing him so tired. When they were at that boot camp thing, he was smiling but you could tell that he was so annoyed with the whole thing and wanted to sleep. At the end he was just over it. It's incredible that he's letting us see this side of him
I love your name Mazvita. It's my favorite name
He is human
Yeah when they went to that police obstacle facility you could tell he was already tired...he didn't approach any of the obstacles with any enthusiasm...he didn't want to be there.
It makes sense now, from his childhood, everything has to be accomplished or else "you are dead" said Daddy-O. All of that strive to be perfect comes from those lines from his father. It's a wonderful thing that he's dealing with it now and working on himself. Keep pushing. Love you ❤❤❤
To come this far, go through all what you've been through...to end it like this is unfortunate to see. You'll get back on track Will! It's all in your mind and once you've got the upper hand, you'll forever be in the best shape of your life. #KeepPushing 🤝💯
He was burning at both ends of the candle and realized he is human just like the rest of us.
I must say this is a remarkable way to advertise your book
Exactly what I was thinking!
Yes!🙌
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Way more effort than most others! Getting the audience used to seeing him vulnerable
This is so moving and emotional. What a sweet man, trying to break free. He’s so hard on himself, it’s familiar and heart breaking. Go Will, we are all believing in you, fluffy and the general (all the complex and wonderful parts of you!!!)!!
Really admire this man. Not sure why he’s put so much pressure on himself to do a show on top of everything else. I wish him only peace & happiness ❤️
This has taught me that even people as gregarious and fun as Will have a breaking point, this documentary has been really inspiring, but in a realistic way.
Just as human as anyone else! It is OK not to be OK... You are my inspiration. Te abrazo!
The process of writing a book that removes the veil of total composure and polished life has to be one of the hardest things to do because no one leaves this earth unscathed from the perils of existence and it must take a toll having to re-live those experiences.
This humanizes him so much we see these entertainers as robots that do everything they are human beings and im guilty of not seeing them as such god bless you Will. I see the progress he might not see it but i do.
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These episodes are just like a miracle. A prayer answered. A new stepping stone to life. Live life. X
I find myself at a similar point like Will. I was out of shape and depressed due to issues outside of my control in August. I had a thesis to write that I kept putting off. I would sometimes fantasise of what my life would be like to complete these tasks and moths flew by. Similarly in my personal life I would day dream hopping someone I cared about would care for me the same way without me expressing it. At some points reality seemed too harsh to face. I am at a point now where i'm at week 7 of my strength training programme with 5 more weeks to go. My thesis hand up is in January and Ive got 3 more chapter to write with MAJOR edits to complete. I haven't told the person how I really feel yet. I am not there yet but I am on my way. God knows I cant give up now...
Never stop pushing bro!
You were having trouble with August too, huh.
The scale must not mean everything because he looks like he’s made huge progress!
Exactly, he looks more muscular than before.
I don’t understand why they went by weight instead of inches. I think they decided on 20lbs because it sounds better for the series.
For someone that doesn’t work out and just cuts calories, going by weight works. But Will is doing hard workouts that build lots of muscle. So you can be the same weight as before but be much smaller sized and toned.
@@BbGun-lw5vi yeah he wasn't obese or anything, they should focus more on his muscle and strength gains
Fax looks great in was saying the same thing watching
When you work out and are on a calorie deficit because your are trying to lose weight you can never trust the scale due to factors like muscle growth . Muscle weighs more than fat that is why he probably gained some weight when he went on the scale.
Got the book today can't wait to read it.💚🙏💚
wow...I totally understand Will and how he moves. Everyone has a different way of thinking and getting things done. He seem to be very strategic and focused. He done taping but he not quiting. It's not over, it's just not time yet.
As a therapist I can so see through his anger. I really respect his courage in telling his story.
I wanna do that obstacle course so badly! Keep up the good work Will. You'll make your mark! And if not, try harder! Its inspiring seeing someone who has it all, still being human.
I love the fact that he feels his best when he fit and in shape. He has everything yet he still focuses on the one thing that he believes separates the winners and the losers. Hitting the gym is not easy for any of us but some of us don't settle for easy.
I felt the trainer also going through this emotional exhaustion, you could see it in his eyes and body. It must have been really gruelling journey for all
Gaining weight sucks. I definitely understand how hard it can be physically especially MENTALLY if you've always been in great shape your whole life. I gained 30lbs of covid weight after the gyms closed down. It was depressing, but so far I've lost 24lbs of the weight I put on and I didn't have the team he did or the money to go to Dubai and get away. Watching this actually makes me really proud of myself. 6 lbs to go.
Maybe BECAUSE I'm a writer, I can't imagine not knowing that writing, with the intent of publicly sharing things about your life you have never discussed publicly wouldn't be terribly overwhelming! Writing things that aren't personal (but still important) can be overwhelming!
Kudos to Will for sharing this. We can learn so much from others' journeys. I have a ton more respect for him after watching! 💯💕
I have to say you are quite the writer because you have confused the hell out of me with that first sentence had to reread a couple times haha
@@havenmil21 HA! I left a whole word out!!!
Fixed it now. Probably shouldn't be on UA-cam making comments during work hours. 😏
Will stay inspiring the world 🐐💛
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Zaza wolf
copium.
Damn. I’ve never seen someone so thought as to be happy, being this vulnerable without first being the demise of them. 🙏🏾
Whew. Deep!
From 18:18 when he starts explaining how he sees the situation and why he decides to quit, you can really see what a relief it must have been to finally say that. He starts to kind of smile again when explaining. I thought that was really beautiful to see. Like he was finally admitting it to himself and realizing that he was making the right decision. Then at 19:08 he repeats himself with such determination. I absolutely love this series.
this man has no business blessing us with content back to back like this
Will you dont know how much you motivate people who watch your videos .i was on a healthy journey and hit a lil snag in the road.watching your videos have made me take a look at myself and wanna be a better me again .thank you for sharing this journey and i wish you nothing but blessings and postive light.Smile and believe in your self.Keep doing great works We are hear to support you and are on this journey with you.❤❤❤❤💪🏾
This is an incredibly moving piece of work. A humbling perusal into the pressures of a very public and well known entertainer that historically pushed himself to be successful in multiple endeavors of life and art. So many avenues of existential and metamodernistic exploration with an outcome one wouldn't expect to be openly shared by man who because of his status wouldn't have promoted the failure to complete a goal. What a refreshing WILLingness departure from total vanity.
Will, this series is so interesting and it's refreshing to see the struggles you go through behind the scenes. I really appreciate this series and you for your vulnerability. Blessings to you always 💖🙏🏽
for someone who preaches about ALWAYS finishing the mission... He sure quits a lot... and NO ONE is afrade t stand up to him and push him when he starts to self sabatage... Part of being this mans frinds is being honest back at him.The way he talk to himself really makes me econd guess how i talk to myself. Only love and support to you WS for showing your humanity.
This is really interesting
He Is Human. Not many understand the Human Condition. He has 2 be "Will Smith" the entertainer so often. In those moments, he was "Will Smith" the HuMan. I respect, and appreciate him 4 sharing this journey with us.
I’m currently on a fitness excursion after getting sober from alcoholism at the age of 35, 2 years ago. I’ve made so much progress. Balanced working full time and then some as an OR nurse in a pandemic, and working out at home. I’m currently sitting here watching this, struggling to make my heavy lifting day happen. This is oddly motivating, however. Sorry Will… I’m turning this off and making this workout happen. Thanks for the push.
Amazing series so far, seeing this true side of Will gives me a greater respect for him. He's one of the greatest!
this is the best documentary/series of a mega famous person I have ever seen, well done Will.
This man couldn't find his way to his home gym during covid. I don't understand how is this inspirational. He didn't have to figure out even one thing. Somebody please enlighten me. I do wonder how is it impressive in any way, shape or form when someone loses weight when there's trainers, people cooking for him, nutritionists and a whole team around who basically spoon feeds him the success. How is this inspiring?
A one word answer to your question (in my brain) arrives:
Dubai
Interesting, he says he quits, but we know he released the book, so he didn't quit on that part. He also allowed this series to go forward, so I am guessing he didn't really quit on the Best Shape of My Life because why would he allow a failed project to broadcast. It does however show that at some point everyone, even a famous movie entertainer with mega support, has the desire to quit. You may quit, but the thing is life never allows you to stop. The only stop is death, so no matter if you quit or not you will be dragged forward. That is what time does, it drags you forward no matter what, the only choice you have is your status when you get there.
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