The Truth About Being An Addict.
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Today we're going to talk about something a bit more serious. James Hetfield spoke in an interview recently about his addiction to fame and the effect it has on his life and his mental state. I can relate to what he's saying and I always find it interesting listening to James Hetfield's take on these kinds of topics. He's the frontman of the biggest metal band in the world. What does that kind of lifestyle do to a person? Is there any way of living a "normal" life when your on stage life is so incredible.
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18 days sober. Started going to meetings. Best thing I've ever done in my life, other than making music.
Such a rewarding journey, best of luck on it :)
Are you still keeping your nose clean?
I’ve met James Hetfield three times. Very briefly in ‘86 (Sheffield City Hall) and then after a gig at Hammersmith Odeon during the ‘Justice…’ tour where we talked for quite a long time (after they did a backstage autograph session). Skip to a gig in Dallas during the St Anger tour and we crossed paths again. After a few “You’re English” and “What you doing in Dallas?” comments, I reminisced and he remembered me from the Hammersmith gig, without hints I might add; other than we’d met before…. He said, a little shocked: “I remember you! Oh man, how the hell are you? WTF? I think we talked about Thin Lizzy, Maiden, Motörhead, Rush? Am I right? What the Hell are you doing in Dallas?” You’ve no idea what that meant to me. I won’t lie, I’ve worried about James, a lot. I was scared he would become another victim of substance suicide. I have complete empathy with him. James is an icon, a legend and a man with a beautiful soul.
Beautifully said
You must be another soul of that kind..thanks for sharing your experience in this short dimension
Id have loved to see them at city hall, my first ever gig was there with alice cooper and the status quo and motorhead, used to have some kickass bands there.
James is a true icon, hope he is good
what the hell were you doing in Dallas?? :)
i've been playing in the bars and restaurants 5 days a week for 8 yrs or so. and even on that VERY MICROSCOPIC scale this all rings true. it started out as "well i'll take a xanax before i leave so im not awkward and can be entertaining" to "better take 3 today" to "take them all the time, before, during, after" and THEN turned into "this dude said he can get me some heroin"
I'm 3 yrs sober now. it IS hard to turn that switch off. but i focus on the fact that this is work, my family's well-being depends on this. i was living like a Rolling Stone while playing for 30 ppl a nite. the math doesn't add up and when i saw it from a different perspective it was down right embarrassing. i'll say also, my gtr playing has leveled WAY up since i quit the drink and drugs. so thats awesome
you gotts be careful, as you know - any level of 'the stage' can really do things to your brain....... it's weird, hard to explain non-stage people - but you get it
Congrats on the sobriety. People underestimate how difficult it is to reach that state as facing one's own demons is harder than trying to slay any dragon.
Congratulations. Btw what kind of music did you play?
You and your girl once tipped my 3 piece band a 100$ bill at one of our worst gigs. We played kiss and black sabbath covers You're awesome bro!
Most addicts aren't famous. Be it fame, booze, drugs, sex, gambling etc. We just hear and remember the famous ones. Hats off to everyone who gets through it and comes out the other side.
So relatable it hurts, even for those of us that play in the minor minor league of music.
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Minor Leagues are the best leagues!! Best shows. Best energy.
So like Locrian?
or the mirror leage.... the mirror in my bedroom that is
Congratulations for posting this. I recently boogied my way past 6000 days clean/sober after a 20 yr addiction to heroin/crack/booze etc. These days I'm working musician and recovery coach to musicians who need support with their own addictions.
Tommy R here, I'd forgotten about your shed invoice! Brilliant, it's on its way, cheers for that J. T R.
Right on. My band broke up before the pandemic. I became isolated and depressed. I'm not playing or singing. I lost a part of me. I guess I took too long of a break. I'm a nobody, but music has been in my soul for 40 years. Maybe I'm too old.
I need to hang out with someone like you Justin. Someone with great energy to get me back to my own.
You're too old? Are you 80? MIck Jagger is. We're all going to die anyway. At least go into the grave with your hair on fire. Be da man, before the choice isn't yours. Wish you well on your Quest For Fire.
I am showing this to the teens/ young adults I do outreach and counseling for at the recovery center I facilitate group meetings at.
There are deeply important messages in this video about the ego/ addiction/ not dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Good stuff Justin. 👍
What a great job you have. It must be rewarding to help out.
I've been through rehabs and I've learned a lot about myself and how to live in the moment instead of always dwelling on the past or dreading the future. But sometimes the present is very depressing and when that occurs it's important to understand that it will go away and it's only a temporary feeling. If you can stay positive and tell yourself that it's only temporary you can learn how to deal with your depression before it takes over your life.
There’s not many Heidi’s about, and the ones who are all have a caring nature 🥰
I’m married to one.
@dave “sitting with the pain” as they say. An extremely important part of actually living in the moment and knowing yourself. ❤
@@robertcreighton4635 it is both rewarding and emotionally draining...and worth it. I work for the same recovery program that helped me get off heroin 20+ years ago. It is surreal. I am very lucky.
If I didn't get sober almost 20 years ago...I would be dead. Thanks for this great video Justin!
11:42 "...allow the fame persona and the offstage persona to become intertwined, so you are one with who you are at all times" - just replace "fame/offstage" with "work/life" here, or with any other way we divide up our lives, and you've revealed something crucial for all of us - thank you, mr. hawkins!
That's also my timestamp. 👌
I'm two years sober this New Year. One thing I have come to realise is how much of my own persona was wrapped up in my drinking - I worried that sobriety would take away a huge part of who I was. The further I get from my last drink the clearer it becomes to me that remaining sober allows the authentic me (whatever that is) to shine though.
8 years sober. I had to give up gigging when I gave up alcohol as I couldn’t sit in a bar all night. It was giving up two things I loved but life is so much better now.
You are one of the best things on the internet. Thank you for all of your positive messages and honesty. 🙏
Always candid, honest and ever respectful. Love your channel Justin! ❤
(Long) question for comments day: in the James Hetfield video, you said the goal is to make the onstage persona mesh with the everyday persona. It seems very obvious that you take your vulnerable, sociable, intellectually curious self and incorporate that into your stage shows, even while melting faces. Do you also bring a little of the rock god into your personal life in order to be able to coexist with your artist self? On JHRA, your opinions carry so much weight because of your experience and expertise (rock god), but what makes everyone stay with you is how human you are. A channel like this would be so out of reach for a lot of performers who wouldn’t be able to come back to earth after all those monumental experiences, to wit: fronting Queen and AC/DC and others at the Taylor tributes.
Great episode! I idolized Bon Scott when I was in high school and I drank like I was on borrowed time. Quitting was the best thing I did and I don’t miss a day of it, 33 years later. I lost a few friends to drugs and alcohol and it’s a shame. Hopefully this episode will resonate with some people and they will find inspiration to turn things around.
Love Bon the musician but don't like the persona he created. Party lifestyle is not something to be idolised. It's a real cry for help. Glad you've had 33+ years of living.
It’s not only musicians who have to deal with this sort of thing! We all do in one way or another! Think about it! That’s life!
I’ve recently retired from a job I really miss! Thanks for talking about this! Peace!
Your honesty on such a personal subject is refreshing, and I'm sure it is quite difficult. Addiction is quite a monster, and people who have faced it and come out victorious are probably some of the strongest and self-aware folk you'll ever meet. Keep fighting the good fight.
Started to binge-eat in '02, when I couldn't cope with living somewhere else, & failing at my course. Nowadays, triggers are everywhere. Heading to the gym today 👍
Justin, loved the Hetfield/addiction video, really appreciate hearing your own personal experiences.
On a lighter note, we need you on TV presenting some kind of music show. With your look, voice (singing and talking), and no nonsense straight talking, you'd go down a treat!
Thanks for the UA-cam stuff, you da man 👍👊
Haha, cheers Matt, maybe some day!
Thanks for talking so openly about alcoholism… I’ve lost many people that I love to it. Addiction is a sneaky bitch, no matter what it is. I can see where someone can get addicted to fame and finding it hard to get grounded again. Especially if you’re James, who’s been doing this for so long. . . finding balance is hard anyway, even more so with an addictive personality and that type of success/lifestyle. Keep talking about it, and keep it up with the sobriety/mental health…. I’ve commented before, you’re helping people by being open with that. Love the the music, love the humor, love this channel, and love you JH. Rock and roll!!🤘🏻🎶❤️#justkeepswimming
I’m a swimmer, not a runner. 😂
Even while discussing a serious topic you never fail to make me laugh. I wonder how I can train my cats to take out the trash- they've been freeloading for too long 🐈⬛
Justin, we love you so much! Such a deep, sensitive, intelligent, respectful guy. Thank you for sharing your time with us ♥♥♥
Another reason to love this channel; not only do you get insights into the music industry but you also receive critical reviews of your grammar. Who knew that an innocent comma could be so vital?
Well there is a huge difference between helping your uncle Jack, off a horse and helping your uncle jack off a horse. Also if you're into getting tattoos good grammar is important as you cannot liquid paper those mistakes.
I’m a new fan !! First saw you onstage with Wolf Van Halen, and I am now subscribed, and love the videos. Wolf said you were a really great guy… It definitely shows in the content, and just hearing what you have to say !!
Have a great day Justin !! 🎶🤘🏼
SOMETIMES ITS HARD TO SWALLOW EITHER BECOMING THE PERSON YOU DREAMED OF, OR REALIZING THAT WHAT YOU'VE BECOME ISN'T WHAT YOU DREAMED OF. WE NEED TO ACCEPT WHO WE HAVE DEVELOPED INTO AND PREPARE FOR THE NEXT STAGES OF LIFE ACCORDINGLY.
Sending lots of love and thank you for this! As a fellow addict, it shows that no matter how famous, talented, nice someone is we all have our flaws, Georgie Best, Richard Burton, Oliver Reed to name a few! Keep up the fight good sir!
Thanks for doing this video Justin. I have a close relationship with this topic personally and your insight into this matter is quite on point. I wish more people understood exactly what dealing with these issues is like unless you’re actually a part of it. Explaining the things in your head & feelings in your heart to anyone outside of a select few people in similar circumstances is almost impossible.
All to possible is to feel a sense of guilt about having such feelings despite having the great fortune of being successful & “famous”. At the end of the day we’re all just people; we are human & we have emotions. Shining a light on the topic is something that may not reach or change the way many understand ~ however, if it only touches a few it’s a really great thing.
Cheers my friend, I love your channel here your music, & all your insights to the issues you touc upon. - My best wishes for your continued success, and have a good one mate.
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Exercise, fresh air, be present, know thyself. Awesome advice for everyone! And music absolutely saves lives! I realised recently that the harder times throughout my life have always been accompanied by a lack of interest in music and how essential it has been to lift me out of the darkness. There’s a lot of things I could live without, but music isn’t one of them. It is my refuge, my sanctuary, my happy place & I depend on it completely. I guess there’s worse addictions 😅 🥰
Life needs a soundtrack for every moment it encompasses.
@@youkykoh Absolutely! Always get “Main character energy” when I have my headphones in lol! 😂😅🥰
Great work Justin, done with sincerity and honesty..thanks for this video..
I was abused severely before being "helped through medication" in a state mental hospital in 1999. I was never an addict of any kind. My love for my radical and loving professor pulled me up, even when others midled me, I regarding him
I love Bruce Wayne Hawkins even today. Plans are in realtime and coordinated
I don't want Hollywood. I want justice.
That Taffin shirt is perfection. I need it in my collection of esoteric shirts
I can relate to addiction (alcohol) which i eventually kicked. I like that Justin said, "Take care of yourselves" it takes a caring and considerate guy to say that and mean it. It means so much in these uncertain times👍
Love your attitude towards this subject and great advice Justin. For James and the rest of us. I think you'd make a great therapist. Maybe next times round hey.
Peace ✌
Thanks for this Justin. I’m going to start running more frequently.
Performers regularly experience adrenaline blasts equivalent to those experienced in a car crash. That blast, frequently repeated, changes the brain and one's health. Like quitting drugs, the brain needs time to regain a normal chemical level, and sometimes that's not completely possible. However as a recovered addict myself, I've found some lasting joy and peace by embracing a degree of selflessness that I've only found by being in this moment rather than mentally seeking that which is not present. God bless Justin. Love your posts.
I can relate 100%. Not being famous of course, but being an addict with an addictive personality. Going through it now. Beat it once and hoped I'd never have to go through it again. But here I am once again. Anyway, not about me, just saying that so many people can relate in one way to Hetfield. Be it fame addiction or alcohol/drugs. We all can relate in some way. Just some more than others I guess.
There is some joy in the ordinary and mundane life - like having a day where nothing particularly bad happens or enjoying a stretch of green lights while out on a drive, having a good conversation, or hugging someone you care about... It's ours for the taking, we just need to be able to see it.
I awake everyday awaiting a new spectacular video and you do not disappoint, sir. THANK YOU, JUSTIN!
I participated the x factor finals in Belgium in 2005 and my back was complete a disaster,i had two heavy operations and all the people who watched the shows saw what a complete disaster it was at that time.whzn i went out walking people recognized me and where saying 'hello how is your back'...it was not pleasant.i did many shows before x factor and playing music came always in the first place.After that period i lost myself...and now i'm recovering a huge depression,i hope that i can get back on stage again...i play alot of guitar these days but i don't feel the right moment to get back on track...i hope it will some day...being a recognized person is sometimes very unpleasant and with i went through it sucks.but i will be back some time....
As an air traffic controller in Chicago for 32 years, we would deal with an adrenaline rush for an hour, rest for 30 minutes and have another hour long adrenaline rush until the day ended. No one knows who you are but the addiction is the same for the unknowns. Life became an 8 hour shift, followed by an 8 hour shift at the pub and an 8 hour break from alcohol for sleep. Hard to use exercise when a beverage or 6 is easier and a quicker way to slow your racing mind. As you state, it’s not the way to deal with life. Very important topic for the young adults about to decide how to deal with it in their lives. Thanks for addressing it.
Yes I had an addiction to a friend's pet Chicken.
They were always going away without telling me
so I startsd caring for Chooky.
The pleasure I got from looking after her was great .
She had a personality and when she ran it was amazing to see how fast she could.
I know many would think this hilarious.
I understand KFC 🍗 doesnt associate minds with death of Individual characters
She gave me much love each day gave me purpose to be responsible for her with love.
She wasn't my pet
She was killed dead .
I miss her she was a good buddy .
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Keeping it real as always, Justin. You're down to earth and humble, you've embraced the human experience here on Earth school and found value in your off stage life as well as on stage. As you said, you've found a way to integrate the two.
I was fortunate enough that when I was in my teen years and was getting into the punk scene and learning guitar, I was also getting into bands like AFI and Minor Threat that were straight edge and I gravitated towards that in my urge to rebel. It ultimately was to my benefit because I developed mental illness in adulthood and I avoided self-medicating and instead relied on doctors. And I later learned that my family has a history of alcoholism and I myself have an addictive personality. So having happened to fall into being straight edge and sticking with it really saved me. I just know that self-medicating would have been ruinous for me.
Very relatable. I used to be so confused that when I would come home from doing a really cool show, that felt amazing and a lot of adoration and then be home alone feeling empty. Mine may not be fame, but the desire to be loved and special to others. Because then maybe I will feel enough. Great talk, Thank you.
I think there is much to be found in the practice of stoicism.
Neither be puffed up by praise or fall to the depths in criticism.
Today you're a hero but only one letter separates hero and zero.
There are many of us that are creative beings but not all of us realise fame and fortune. Music doesn't save people, it has a transcendental quality of the moment but the moment passes and the reality of life reveals the need for relationships and aspirations other than a buzz or high. It's a beautiful life - I love the drudgery and purpose of being one of the many common people and wouldn't trade it for anything. Shalom
Thanks Justin, loved this. I’m now 14 years sober. Totally agree about performing live music, when I’m in front of an audience I’m completely in the moment. It’s one of those rare moments where I can quieten my head. My opportunities to perform are few and far between these days, but I relish them. Finding other ways to stay in the moment - be it through sport, music, work, meditation - these are all things I use to help my recovery on a day by day basis.
I hate to double post on one video but dude man dude in less than 6 minutes you have explained the modern human obsession with craving attention and affirmation. I play guitar constantly but i don't think I am very good, I would never post my work for fear of rejection. I would enjoy some recognition but I don't think anyone would agree.
Do it! It will be a fun thing to look back on in years to come. Even if it doesn’t become a ‘thing’ or make money, it could be good fun to make videos and show people your progress.
Many musicians tend to get so far into all of these other aspects of music that they tend to forget the entire point of it. Musicians are spiritual summoners. Whatever their motivations, whatever their ideas, whatever their beliefs, musicians act as conduits for spirits (as far as those spirits go, it all depends on the intentions of the audience, the musicians, and their efforts towards those intentions). Once we get away from this, and we start prioritizing other aspects of it, it slowly and surely kills the love for the craft itself. So for James? It's not about you, dude. It's about your role as a conduit for your audiences. And there will always be conduits. Peace Out.
@kevvcop
Something I learned over at your Mom's house.
@@kevvcop he's saying that musicians should prioritize musicianship.
Hey man devour instead
Yes. Totally true. When I lost that I lost the plot.
I always try and keep a spiritual mind on everything i do. A personal spirituality (being that im agnostic) i take personal responsibility to the highest regard. Though mistakes are pervasive, lol.
You shared some really important messages that I think can relate to everyday life too. One example is work/life which I think contributes to a lot of mental health struggles we see in Gen X and above, and the burn out that a lot of us to start to seriously burn out in the last decade. We have to start making each part of our life meaningful. You can’t rely on other people, you have to build your own resilience. Music and yoga (don’t laugh) have literally saved my life on multiple occasions. They are my reward to myself, something that’s just mine, and also bring me back down to earth when I’m riding an attention high or looking up out of a spiral. Find the thing that makes you feel you.
Running is so therapeutic and this is so insightful - can't thank you enough for covering these difficult issues
Living in the moment is difficult for most people I know. It takes practice for me. Thank you for sharing your perspective!
Love this more serious content, Justin! It's fun critiquing art and music, but delving deep is an entire different level of content. If you ever speak about your own personal struggles, I'm sure it could help many people.
I couldn't do it - I tried and it was literally just too much. I'm so happy I gave it a shot, though. I have a much larger amount of respect for the musicians that do it for a living, whether it be small time or the big stage. You all rock in my eyes! ❤
I feel the same about running. 😅I tried but I just couldn’t manage. I fucking hate running. It’s so unpleasant.
Very good vid, as always. I played and toured throughout my 20's was well known for getting off my face regularly, even to the point of Jimmy Pursey giving me his therapist's number! And you are dead right I now work as a gardener but have to fight the addiction thing every day. I think it's partially down to being creative and the mindset that leads you to being more susceptible to stimuli or the escapism of being on stage. Am no psychologist, just thanks for getting folk to discuss.
I love that you love running. Tim Minchin famously did runs with fans in the cities he was visiting on tour, an interesting way to connect over a shared interest. I would love to hear you talk about running more, you're right it can be a total life saver.
I definitely get it. Before lockdown I used to go to anime cons 1-3 times annually. I got to stay in a hotel where I got real rest, and wake surrounded by fellow cosplayers, enthusiasts, and weirdos. I had a blast simply walking the halls of my fantasy world, being celebrated for portraying someone the fans know. And I got to hang with voice actors, possibly the funniest people you'll meet. But the crushing depression of arriving back home to the usual struggles and the mundanity of a day job quickly reminds you why you wanted Out in the first place.
I must say, smashingly propah blistering runs on your intro theme song-I think it's your best one yet!
The hardest part of recovery is thinking about what you lost and what you spent but if you didn't quit you wouldn't be here to think about that
You bring up an interesting point, I think that sometimes addicts look for a reason why they're an addict, and maybe there is no reason. They just are. Nobody is searching for a reason why they're right handed or left handed.
Music attracts many who are looking to fill a void in their life. For some, the music is enough, but for others, it is sadly not, and many of us who have toiled in music on any level have lost friends who attempted to topfill their spiritual or emotional voids with drugs or alcohol. Thank you, Justin, wonderfully introspective, and thank you for shining a light 🙏
Your friend ian sounds like the man your lucky to have a good friend like that
Thanks Justin. I’m going to try and restart my running tomorrow. Like music, it’s life saving.
Thanks Justin for your truth, honesty and venerability! I’d love to metal and keep rocking with you! Come visit Australia soon! We love you!
Bloody good breakdown of how men can support each other in overcoming addiction. Beautiful. Keep it up
I miss the Adam & Joe show on the radio when they played the clip that is quoted on your t-shirt. Great video, thanks.
Thanks again for your candidness and honesty 🙏 ❤
AMAZING t-shirt.
Fame must be the strangest thing. Very few understand what it's like, as relatively few are famous. So noone can really understand. It must be a very isolating experience because of this.
Some parts of success, I imagine, are nice. The money. Playing to big crowds. Seeing different cities. But fame? I don't see any advantage besides maybe getting into an exclusive restaurant without a booking. To lose all anonymity must be an awful thing.
And yet - so many seek fame. Our culture is almost based around it. Despite the endless cautionary tales (Cobain, Winehouse, this Hetfield interview, etc) that it doesn't answer any questions or fill any voids. Quite the opposite: it seems to often destroy the person who is famous.
You have such a way with words. Thanks for what you do!
It's nice that Justin now has a few words for James. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they actually help him.
When I was doing gigs 20 years ago. After every concert I got wasted because I had so much energy left after leaving. 15 years I stopped playing gigs because I was afraid of doing/ taking too much and die...
Well done. At the end of the day, ourself is all we have. You have to be happy with YOU before you can succeed with anything else. Get that right first and then maintain it by doing things that make YOU happy. The rest will come through to others in your evident happiness. If you're lucky that happiness will rub off on others. Just like JHRA.
You and I are mortal... But Rock 'n' Roll will NEVER DIE!!!
Great choice of topic that I think every performer can relate to. Not enough has been said to date about resolving the duality of on and off stage life. Thank you for making this video.
I just celebrated 33 years - I got sober at 27. Amazing how far down I went in 12 years. If it weren't for certains substances that were too hard for me to resist, I wouldn't have found an incredible life. I also had liver damage already. The life has not been easy but it has been worthwhile.
Thanks for that man - been on that road - discovered playing guitar in 2005 at the age of 50 - worked for me - Coll
Totally agree with that 'getting in the zone' feeling that James brings up, as a performer playing your own songs live, there is not a feeling like it. Trying to replicate it once off stage is where the problem starts with many other musicians who share the same issues currently with him - people like me.
Can't imagine what the high feels like though, at the arena show level the likes of James and yourself, Justin have performed .. that must be immense.
Took me a while to understand when I stopped performing, or realised, rather that it was that 'zone' or 'space' I was chasing as suddenly, I did not know where to turn. que panic attacks, the lot .. of course, we all experience things like that differently when it comes to mental health and addictions ... but for me it was certainly going completely over the top with drink and drugs. Still in recovery.
A real nasty illness or illnesses should I say, I would not wish upon anyone when it comes to substances which then become dependancies .. but hey, it happens. An addiction to the high of playing in that zone though, then going home and trying to work out what to do in that space of silence and what would be in my case, the dog, hah... it is tough, though most are capable of self-control in all scenarios, it is complicated for those that have struggled with that as the likes of James speak of. I would be back out doing everything I can to stay on that high, become reckless and annoying.
Must be years since I have touched a drop of alcohol - coming up 8! That was the main issue which metastasised into harder things. Oh deary me.
Good video - ad I hope James is well .. can't say I have followed much about his music etc, lately but glad to see he is still going strong, staying healthy and doing what he lives best.
the high I got at 18 doing a college gig, was unbelieveable and I had been an on and off pretty bad addict to various substance abuses since about 14 (prescription onto street stuff) and that high made all the pills and substances seem shite in comparison. No drug I've done ever came close. And it wasn't the dopamine, you get more with your poison, but being there with my friends doing this gig making 6 people in an empty bar dance their hearts out. But it was exhausting, being the bass player, I was on all 30 songs those three nights. I loved it but like a drug I was willing to nearly collapse keeping up. It's a thin line. You inspired me so much growing, up Justin, you'll never know. You weren't some god no one could reach just some bloke. Hope you come to Ireland soon, Justin! would love to chat someday. Idk where you from particulaly, London? Me da is from Manny. Ma Dub. Much love, Justin
Such a good video for letting things hit home. I feel so many of us can relate to this in some form or another. Keep on keeping on 🤘
after 10:30 is pure gold! Think this is the first time I've heard you talk at length about what happened to you after One Way Ticket (2005). Well Said 👍
Truly love your daily videos / outlook on everything. x
I Love this Channel!!! Thank you Justin for the great Music and content.You Rock,Lovely!!!🤘😎👍
Awesome discussion Justin and some hugely important values you talk about - thank you for sharing!
Exercise is also one of my go to’s- I find running just seems to “iron out my mind” as I call it and just helps de clutter the mind after any busy or stressful days.
The living in the present part is the one I’m working on- I can’t tell you the amount of hours I must have lost worrying about something ahead in the future, be it work, Sport or any other matter!
The other thing I can relate to is dwelling on past mistakes, especially anything related to addiction as you can reach a cycle of blaming yourself, feeling guilt or shame. One of the biggest steps is accepting that yeah sure, if you had your time again you’d do it differently- but the one thing we can actively change is the here and now! Try and free yourselves of any of that pointless guilt and self blame guys and girls- if there’s one thing I’m realising the older I get, it’s that there’s fucking millions of us who have all had similar issues and similar feelings and made similar “mistakes”. So not a single one of us is alone, a bad person, or stupid!
Life has some ups, some downs, and some sometimes-uneventful middles - just know that all around ourselves are other people navigating just the same journey and the same feelings - I find that comforting!
Let’s all keep on learning about one another and having these open discussions- we are a complex species at times but all puzzles can be solved 😁
All the best Justin and everyone and thank you!
I can't imagine what it's like to be a full on Rock Star. It must be something comparable to Superman. Where you enter the booth and do your thing and then come back to real life. I understand what James is saying, you get to be superman for a few hours only to return home and realize you are just a regular human it messes with your head on many levels! that's why sex, drugs rock & roll go hand in hand, sadly it's the reality.
As a heroin addict 7 months clean that has luckily started playing again. This invaluable. Amazing man. Thanks Justin Xx
You're honesty in this video is great Justin. Talking about you opening up not James. This isn't easy to do in your position I'm sure. I think it's shows fairly grounded and in a better place. I've also dealt with addiction for most of my life. Thank You
You don't have to be a rock star to party like one. Trust me, I know. Some survive, many don't. Hopefully, you get to the other side and work out whatever you were trying to escape. Music saved me, but had I started at 18, who knows .. Love your honesty!
Death isn't something to be afraid of. It's the only guaranteed thing in life , you might fall in love, you might get married,you might become rich, you might have kids, but you will die .
It's actually quite an uplifting viewpoint when you get your head around it. I came to this way of thinking through free climbing, (rock climbing without ropes) where anything over 6ft high is considered a potential death drop.being Focused on the moment that your in because the next might not come is refreshing
Thank you for your honesty and integrity. To thine self be true, and being with those we love is most important. We can run to all parts of the globe and our heart and mind are with us wherever we go. I have a family member in a very bad alcoholic state of malnourishment and denial at the moment. We all hope she thinks more of her living than too soon passing. I think it is going to snow later this week, so wrap up and keep warm mate. I think a snowbound rock opera album is in order. All the snow, solitude and silence. A mental powerhouse of ideas. Rock on in great health x
i absolutely love your insights and takes on life.
you sir, are a beautiful human being
cheers
You are so well spoken and expressed this subject perfectly. Ever consider doing a televised chat show? You are a natural.enjoy your channel.
Dead right with the sports analogy. When I was a young bull I played high level sport and you have live right there in the moment. These days I play and/or work sound at lower level gigs than you do but still you have to be there in the moment to give the audience the best night out you can. Then like winning a match in years gone by the feeling is the same, you can taste the victory.
Wow Justin, I’m a newer fan of yours and I’m moved by you time and time again watching/enjoying your videos. Find myself singing intro & outro daily. Much love dude ❤
Justin you're a wise man.. and you saying "see you on the ice" at the very end brings up many good memories for me.. thank you!
There's a podcast with an episode dedicated to this subject matter. Huberman Labs out of Stanford University headed by Dr Andrew Huberman a neuroscientist. The Podcast Episode is titled: Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
Wise words Justin, thanks. Love the Taffin shirt!
James' addiction issues are also covered, to an extent, in Metallica's movie Some Kind of Monster...although the inter-band turmoil takes centre stage for the most part. Good to see he seems to have vanquished his demons...or is at least managing to keep them at bay.
Hey Justin thanks for being open and human with us. I wish you much love and wellness on your journey.