I've been on this earth long enough to know a few things and one thing I KNOW is that when a human really wants to change, they'll just change. They will move heaven and earth to change what they want to change and everything else will be adjusted to make that change happen. No words needed, just actionable change.
Yep. The analogy I use is that the same person who isnt changing, reaching out or making progress, is the same person who magically makes sure they eat something 3 times a day. Need for change has to be seen on the level of sustenance or it won't happen.
@@GUITARTIME2024 My Son was 300 lbs when He turned 18 and moved back to me from his mom, my first wife. After 5 years living in Dad's environment He is now 160lbs and getting jacked. Most of his mom time was spent in his room on the computer eating goldfish crackers. I fought the courts for 3 years trying to get custody, with no luck. The court system is awful and loves broken families
One of my favorite gifts I've ever gotten was a fridge magnet that says "Sometimes I wrestle with my demons. Sometimes we just snuggle." You really do have to pick your battles.
I'm 62 years old I have a great job 27 years.. iv been into bodybuilding all my life.. divorce 2 years and I can't believe I never saw your channel as many videos as I've watched to try to help me through this depressing thing.. I'm so glad I found this channel most of the people aren't my age and I dig the motivation exercise that's the way
I didn't have to destroy the demon, she left of her own accord. Thankfully, I got the kids. I'm 75 now and retired. I have absolutely NO desire to master anything, except enjoying my retirement.
John, great video! I had a professor in Grad School back in 85' who stated on the first day of class, "Do what you are doing!". He said, "I know you're all day dreaming about where else you could be right now. But dont! You're here in class. Be present. Maximize your time here. Don’t think about the fun you're missing. You're here investing in yourself. Put everything into it and reap the benefits later". Do what you are doing.
Alcoholism is the demon in my life. It runs in my family on both sides. It’s the root cause of diabetes. Watching your content is motivation to start healing. Thanks, John.
@@williammartinez3883. Great work! I can’t even imagine how hard it was to kick the alcohol addiction. But it was YOU that did it! Take the credit. You are the one in control! 👍👍
Great channel. Great content. Great advice. 40, divorced after 7 years, she blamed me for everything. Now I know it wasn't just me. I'm back on track, and things are amazing. My future is bright
Think about it like drug addiction or alcoholism or even over eating. Your sex drive is just pushing your neural hormones your dopamine your serotonin and oxytocin and is giving you a terrific buzz. Cold turkey for a while and see how it goes. Thanks for your support.
you and most of the other 3 bil men on earth at some time. mother nature's trick to have kids is1st order and mother didn't know about 2nd step marriage 50k years ago. same as ole mr. buck in rutting season, can't get enough the that doe P....y. BUT he just eats away and chills for winter with no 24/7 doe.
You wouldn't, the sex drive give you motivation! Without it, you will have almost 0 motivation for improvement. Probably just some motivation for surviving. So the trick is "transmutation" of that sex drive in your goals.
BEST VIDEO ON YOUR CHANNEL !! Watched them all as a 67 year old man whose wife walked away after 39 years of marriage. Thanks for a channel that focuses on Older Men as well as timeless understanding to move on and Create The Life Of Your Dreams !!
@vidiot9000 So true!! I think the fact that I rode my bicycle so hard for so many miles helped me delay the disability that comes with multiple sclerosis. I belonged to a bicycle club and we rode centuries which is a 100 miles in a day. 👍🏼
Part of it is in the mind. Back in 2017 I weighed 180lbs. Went to the gym in my job. Did treadmill and cardio. Did not eat before 12 noon or after 8pm. My goal was 160. I put it in my head that I weighed 160. Reached the goal after I left job didn’t go to gym much. But I still weigh 160(vacillates bet 160 to 164) it’s mostly in the mind. Great video John!
Great video. I agree with all of it. I’d like to add that changing takes a long time. Sometimes years don’t rush anything and take baby steps. Don’t go from over eating to not eating at all for example. You’ll crash hard and cope even harder in your addiction. This channel really helps me! Thanks for your time.
I try to think that my lazinesss hates me, same with distraction. Stay focused, push yourselves and you will be rewarded. You will even start enjoying the process, effort itself.
I re-committed to exercising a couple of years ago, after my ex left me. it was incredibly hard at first, but I knew that I had to keep doing it. in time, my whole system re-wired itself to expect and look forward to the workouts.
The demon will always tell you, Do what everyone does, what they tell you to do, to be like everyone else. Which always revolves around self preservation, money, comfort, and believing in false saviors!
“Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” FRANK OUTLAW
John, we really appreciate what you do for your viewers, thousands and thousands of people. Valuable insights and life lessons we can all benefit from. Appreciate the video production quality.
Yes, recognizing your inner weaknesses and fortifying against them by refuting their grip on your behaviors is a life skill of high importance. Procrastination as a internal mental gymnastic in not dealing with weakness is a first hurdle. This post was a keeper especially the part about being in the present and focusing on the now is truly important.
Good stuff, appreciate the shared insights. Happy to hear that you are promoting healthy lifestyle choices (as e.g. freedom to choose, being aware of the present moment, setting intentions, as well as striving for potential)
i agree with the sentiment you should take responsibility and accountability if you can't do it, it's your fault, you failed. and sometimes you can't not fail.
You are so correct. I learned early that there are no excuses and that you are responsible for your life. I learned this early on that hard work is the answer.
@@socialeconomicpoliticalana1128 I had a tough life, when I was a child, father beat me when he was angry, from miserable working class factory life, wife that rarely paid attention to him. He never touched my other two younger brothers, whose life's were far from perfect as adults, money obsessed, etc. I took my own path, learning about other countries, real history, exposing faults of our political system/so-called freedoms, that really iratated my father, because, he knew what I was saying was true, so I received mockings, put downs as a adult too. I could have let that affect my whole life, but, I didn't. I moved past it. Travelled the world, did things most people dare not. Now live abroad permanently, in paradise, with my foreign wife of 20yrs. Couldn't be happier! So, when adults tell me they had a hard life, why they never accomplished anything unique, like I did, one thing I notice in them, they lack courage. So yes, blaming their failures on others, the government, is a easy, but lame out for them.
These videos have helped me so much. I am very grateful for it. I did not realise how much i could enjoy myself being alone. For some reason, I feel free.
This woman who i wouldn't date because she had spent a month in jail told me i feel sorry for you and i said nothing then she said you don't know what you are and i took it as i wouldn't unshackle the beast within. I've been well conditioned growing up.
This frank discussion is what the whole world needs in this point in time, if our global civilisation is to survive. Each one accepting a degree of responsibility for the world we find ourselves in, and each one striving to be the best Self that we are able to muster. "There is no path to peace; Peace is the path" said Mahatma Ghandhi. This video says many things common to many teachings; it resonates with the words of Jesus of Nazareth, Gautema the Buddha, Lao Tzu, Confucius, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King, ... so many people. And its not just men either ... It's the striving to master what we know we lack, and accepting when we fail , and getting up to strive to do better yet again after that. It's a lifelong struggle; as John says.
Christmas can be a sad lonely time for many people. People of the Christian Faith like me celebrate it as the time Jesus Christ was born. I tried to be a good Catholic Christian through out my life. Referring to this video I have met a few people who displayed Demon like qualities unfortunately. Most of them seemed perfectly Nice and Normal at first. But have we all a Demon within? Possibly…
This was very important! I hope us men take this video with a serious note and have a hard look inside of us and to accept that we can do better and that our life is not over,
Thank you for the message. My demon is autism. I am 67 and I have done really well materially but my capabilities are extremely limited due to this condition. I am pretty bad at most everything at a level I can’t socialize. I wonder if I should ever retire because work is something I can do for now. I don’t think money is a problem for me. My heart says yes but what can I do purposefully afterwards is the question.
I think that remaining useful is critical for your peace of mind. If you have a different direction to go after retirement that will give you a sense of purpose then you should do it. If not, then just keep doing what has been working until you think of something else. Hope that helps.
Love your śhlt bro! You're a breath of fresh air. Ive left my anger from my marriage and followong LTR in the past and I'm really just focusing on my self. Thank you for what you do ❤
I agree with your “in spite of your surroundings, in spite of your own weaknesses” attitude. I’d also still push to acknowledge that if your environment is corrosive, if you are living in a place where garages are broken in twice a week, or twice a month, or you have family with drug problems or people who are monetary or psychological leeches, or that the entire neighborhood or place you find yourself in smells of psychological death, inevitably you will grow stronger by separating yourself from a draining/depressing meta in the space of people who will never fight their demons and will test you negatively to be consumed by your own. For instance-You wouldn’t be doing your video with your dogs after 8PM at night in downtown Baltimore. The kid pissing in holes in Mumbai will not stay in the slums of Mumbai, place matters as much as perseverance.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
This year was my first Thanksgiving as a single man. We had a family thanksgiving dinner ( my future ex wife included) and it went good but really opened my eyes to how bright my future is. Great video again, John.
Thanks for sharing. Leaders Kerry Lutz financial and John Rubino, author were talking about how unhealthy and unhappy Americans are. Yesterday they said America is the least healthiest country in the world and our longevity is shorter. Like these men or not they are spot on......,..........getting ready for the gym this cold sunny morning
Great job. I’m very motivated individual and totally understand those demons. They still creep up in my emotional life and I can appreciate your approach to dealing with them. Thanks.
Excellent John.… not preachy. I prefer eclectic. It’s interesting and you can carve out a unique place in the world by blazing your own path with a blend of acquired knowledge and new personal discoveries. Thanks
Analogies and Metaphors can be powerful tools in simplifying concepts, making it easier to visualize and embed them in your awareness. Thanks for this"Inner Demon" one. I mulled over it ( off and on ) for a couple of days before this reply. You're 100% correct.
This is a great video John. I couldn't have agreed with you more. It would seem alot of people now are looking at expecting the world to change for them rather than take personal responsibility for themselves wholeheartedly. I was once one of these people and since changing my mindset to completely look internally and not blaming anymore my life changed!! I work much harder, yet I'm happier, more resilient, positive and for the first time...content. keep the videos coming mate. Good stuff.
Live life that makes sense to you and take 💯 responsibility for your actions the good, the bad and the ugly. You wear it accept it and bring peace to yourself.
the unfortunate fact is that for most people it will be always easier to just take whatever easy option someone else is selling them or just blame whomever else. Self-introspection is really difficult and imho i think people are into it less and less. My be atleast in some part because of thet 24/7 presence of internet/entertainment/social media etc. We really arent just "stuck" with only ourselves like in the past - really ever at all. There is always the distraction ...and thus someone offering the ever easier option the ever more enticing excuse.
With the demon is what I call ‘The Allowable Excuse’ it’s an excuse to not do it, that’s not real, but speaker feels is allowable - you’ll buy it. 14:07
We've got to try to be accurate. It's not true that we are 100% in conrol of our circumstances. But it IS true that we are 100% in control of the bit that we ARE in control of. We don't have to exagerate ; the truth is groovy enough.
@@john-griffinsame as over there everything is taking a nosedive at lightning speed...including the divorce rates are very high...must b climax change...lol...
At 50 ive never been particularly religious. However, I am fairly spiritual. In my basic observation of humans across the globe due to a lot of traveling, as well as being a watcher of human behavior since a very young age. It seems to me that there is ABSOLUTELY a form of evil or possession that occurs to people, and the more they can be separated from belief in God or spirituality. The easier it is for SOMETHING to grab hold of them and gently nudge towards more and more demonic or evil behavior, thoughts or personality traits. Just my basic observation
Fantastic video! You speak with amazing fluidity and insight. The message is very similar to the one of Napoleon Hills in “outwitting the devil”, a book I read earlier this year and recommend to anyone interested in this topic.
I ride my Ducati Super Bike fast on the California freeways like my life depends on it, because it really does.😅. Any loss of focus will be catastrophic indeed. Good advice always choose the harder road, never the easy street.
Yes you have to battle your own personal demons to overcome and achieve a better life, but you cannot discount that their are evil people out their in the world who really do harm to many. Not everything in your life is in full control, otherwise we would have physical instrumentality like some demigod
I don’t know how you do it. Former sponsored bodybuilder and fitness model. I figured I would capitalize on my good genetics, nutrition and workout experience. Almost 90% of my clients made excuses. They would lie about their food intake and their workout put. For some reason, they’re unable to lose a pound after being in a caloric deficit for 2 weeks. Liars and excuses. I’d rather not get paid than having to deal with these people.
I worked at good life for a few years in my 20s and then decided to train privately. What I’ve learned is most people are liars and can’t put in the work necessary. They think because they are paying for it, it should just happen. Most people don’t have it in them. I’ll only train athletes or close to. These people understand what it takes.
I am always very impressed by the muscular people at my gym. I know how long it takes and how hard it is to build muscle! Such dedication! I have half-heartedly tried many times in the past to put on muscle, but I’m primarily a cardio guy. Maybe it’s an excuse, but I don’t think my body wants to build large muscles. Now, at 55, it might be even harder.
I also have no sympathy for Americans, and foreigners, that are going through really hard times now, that I tried for decades to enlighten, warn, because, the ones I talked to, told me they don't want to know the very disturbing, depressing truths I know, that will ruin their day, destroy all their grand illusions, hopes, and dreams.
That's a profound realization that neither party americans vote for will make any real difference in their personal lives and yet they make it the most important thing in their lives.
we are designed to chill out and rest we can't be on hyper-drive always "focusing on what's best" this is a guilt inducing mindset because you will never meet that standard and it's anti-self
I’ve been fortunate to have done a lot of living. I try to understand life. I’ve been doing my walking meditation for over 10 years. It’s amazing how much you can learn from shutting off the world and listening to your thoughts.
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This brother is helping people worldwide Cheers man
Thanks
If you live in the past, you are depressed. If you live in the future, you are anxious. If you live in the present, you are at peace.
Vrai
Actually the present is also painful.
Never heard that…it’s interesting to think about.
Nice!
Hey Benjamin, that's a great quote. I've kept a note of that, if you don't mind?🤔😊
I've been on this earth long enough to know a few things and one thing I KNOW is that when a human really wants to change, they'll just change. They will move heaven and earth to change what they want to change and everything else will be adjusted to make that change happen.
No words needed, just actionable change.
That is true! Thanks
Yep. The analogy I use is that the same person who isnt changing, reaching out or making progress, is the same person who magically makes sure they eat something 3 times a day. Need for change has to be seen on the level of sustenance or it won't happen.
@@GUITARTIME2024 My Son was 300 lbs when He turned 18 and moved back to me from his mom, my first wife. After 5 years living in Dad's environment He is now 160lbs and getting jacked. Most of his mom time was spent in his room on the computer eating goldfish crackers. I fought the courts for 3 years trying to get custody, with no luck. The court system is awful and loves broken families
@@GUITARTIME2024 Well said!
One of my favorite gifts I've ever gotten was a fridge magnet that says "Sometimes I wrestle with my demons. Sometimes we just snuggle."
You really do have to pick your battles.
So true
I'm 62 years old I have a great job 27 years.. iv been into bodybuilding all my life.. divorce 2 years and I can't believe I never saw your channel as many videos as I've watched to try to help me through this depressing thing.. I'm so glad I found this channel most of the people aren't my age and I dig the motivation exercise that's the way
70 divorced 16 years and I also wish John had been around back then
This vid has “the secret” vibes .
46 and 10 years single by joice. Came from a 6 year relationship an 4 years of them was like in a prison. By the way - since 28 years on the iron
Yes I agree truly hard to relate to some kid on UA-cam thats 20 years old and has experience three divorces LOL
There are a lot of men like John back then, but they didn't have the platform to speak their mind
I didn't have to destroy the demon, she left of her own accord. Thankfully, I got the kids. I'm 75 now and retired. I have absolutely NO desire to master anything, except enjoying my retirement.
This should be taught in schools worldwide.
You are 100% spot on here.
Thanks
John, great video!
I had a professor in Grad School back in 85' who stated on the first day of class, "Do what you are doing!". He said, "I know you're all day dreaming about where else you could be right now. But dont! You're here in class. Be present. Maximize your time here. Don’t think about the fun you're missing. You're here investing in yourself. Put everything into it and reap the benefits later".
Do what you are doing.
Thanks!
Alcoholism is the demon in my life. It runs in my family on both sides. It’s the root cause of diabetes. Watching your content is motivation to start healing. Thanks, John.
Giving up booze will be the best decision you'll ever make. 10+ years sober from alcohol 👍🏻
I am glad I could help.
Amen my friend---I feel your pain.
I did it slowly and now have it mastered,,was extremely hard but god helped me!!!!
@@williammartinez3883. Great work! I can’t even imagine how hard it was to kick the alcohol addiction. But it was YOU that did it! Take the credit. You are the one in control! 👍👍
Great channel. Great content. Great advice. 40, divorced after 7 years, she blamed me for everything. Now I know it wasn't just me. I'm back on track, and things are amazing. My future is bright
Recovery is not easy or fast, but once you get there it is the best!
@john-griffin Thanks your channel helped me a lot!
😎👍
Unfortunately, my demon is my s-x drive. If I had the luxury of being born Ase-ual, I wouldve been a millionaire by 30
Think about it like drug addiction or alcoholism or even over eating. Your sex drive is just pushing your neural hormones your dopamine your serotonin and oxytocin and is giving you a terrific buzz. Cold turkey for a while and see how it goes. Thanks for your support.
you and most of the other 3 bil men on earth at some time. mother nature's trick to have kids is1st order and mother didn't know about 2nd step marriage 50k years ago. same as ole mr. buck in rutting season, can't get enough the that doe P....y. BUT he just eats away and chills for winter with no 24/7 doe.
You wouldn't, the sex drive give you motivation! Without it, you will have almost 0 motivation for improvement. Probably just some motivation for surviving. So the trick is "transmutation" of that sex drive in your goals.
BEST VIDEO ON YOUR CHANNEL !! Watched them all as a 67 year old man whose wife walked away after 39 years of marriage. Thanks for a channel that focuses on Older Men as well as timeless understanding to move on and Create The Life Of Your Dreams !!
Aftter 39 yrs she thought she could do better?
Thanks
I'm 40 and until reading the comments on this channel I didn't realize women in their late 50s and 60s leaving their husbands was such a thing.
@@Quadster19 From personal experience, I can assure you it is "such a thing."
@@65Cobra Not making light at all. I know about Grey Divorce I thought there came an age where you were kinda safe.
People value comfort too much.
embrace the pain today (of exercise), avoid the pain of tomorrow (immobility).
@vidiot9000 So true!! I think the fact that I rode my bicycle so hard for so many miles helped me delay the disability that comes with multiple sclerosis. I belonged to a bicycle club and we rode centuries which is a 100 miles in a day. 👍🏼
Great comment Sue, but I would add or substitute the word ‘security’.
The fastest way for the aging process.
@danlc95 yup
The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with the song still in them.
Thoreau
Yep
Great quote thank u
Can this be changed?
Part of it is in the mind. Back in 2017 I weighed 180lbs. Went to the gym in my job. Did treadmill and cardio. Did not eat before 12 noon or after 8pm. My goal was 160. I put it in my head that I weighed 160. Reached the goal after I left job didn’t go to gym much. But I still weigh 160(vacillates bet 160 to 164) it’s mostly in the mind. Great video John!
It is amazing what the mind can do.
"The Devil inside, the Devil inside, every single one of us the Devil inside"
INXS- 1988
RIP Hutch. I ❤ INXS.
@monicaspector2388
Yes! Are you ready for a New Sensation?
@danbev9313 😁👍😄
Great video. I agree with all of it. I’d like to add that changing takes a long time. Sometimes years don’t rush anything and take baby steps. Don’t go from over eating to not eating at all for example. You’ll crash hard and cope even harder in your addiction. This channel really helps me! Thanks for your time.
Happy, well behaved dogs means a good and responsible owner. You can tell a lot about a person from his dogs.
Thanks, they are great guys!
My thoughts are always on the future. I'm constantly planning, planning, planning, never really living in the present.
I try to think that my lazinesss hates me, same with distraction. Stay focused, push yourselves and you will be rewarded. You will even start enjoying the process, effort itself.
I re-committed to exercising a couple of years ago, after my ex left me. it was incredibly hard at first, but I knew that I had to keep doing it. in time, my whole system re-wired itself to expect and look forward to the workouts.
Excellent video - perfect timing as well! I've been putting off a decision for a while and I think it's time to move forward with it! Thank you again😊
Glad it helped
The demon will always tell you, Do what everyone does, what they tell you to do, to be like everyone else. Which always revolves around self preservation, money, comfort, and believing in false saviors!
"The start stops most people" NFL coach Don Shula
Beat the Devils Tattoo', BRMC.
Open your eyes, let the demons run.
“Watch your thoughts, they become words;
watch your words, they become actions;
watch your actions, they become habits;
watch your habits, they become character;
watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”
FRANK OUTLAW
Totally agree, I have read that on a few occasions, and it has stuck with me. Thanks!
Never stop learning. Man up and be strong. As you say, live in the present.
Agree 100%. Life's about making decisions - You are a product of your own decisions - so keep making better decisions to get a better life.
John, we really appreciate what you do for your viewers, thousands and thousands of people. Valuable insights and life lessons we can all benefit from. Appreciate the video production quality.
I really appreciate that! Thanks
Best video I’ve seen all year of 2024‼️
John I have to say, your are 'wearing' on me a really charming and positive way. I agree with almost anything that comes out of your mouth.
Thanks
Yes, recognizing your inner weaknesses and fortifying against them by refuting their grip on your behaviors is a life skill of high importance. Procrastination as a internal mental gymnastic in not dealing with weakness is a first hurdle. This post was a keeper especially the part about being in the present and focusing on the now is truly important.
I feel a very powerful positive energy in the comment section. 🙌💫💥❤
You’re very articulate I enjoy listening to you, I value this content, it’s amazing. Keep it up man
I appreciate that!
Another great update. We all have our crosses to bear.... it's in the struggle where we can find the meaning.
Thanks. Learning from struggle is the key.
agreed, there is no progress without struggle
I like your channel John. You inspire me to get outdoors more. That landscape looks so beautiful.
I am glad you enjoy the channel!
Thank you John for those words of wisdom.Am 73 y.o and learning so much from your channel.
Thanks
Watching from Japan. Love your content Mr. John.
Thanks! I appreciate it
Here are some helpful thoughts of being in the present moment. And I know how difficult that is! Thanks again for that John!
Thanks
The sky is so beautiful there.
Good stuff, appreciate the shared insights. Happy to hear that you are promoting healthy lifestyle choices (as e.g. freedom to choose, being aware of the present moment, setting intentions, as well as striving for potential)
i agree with the sentiment
you should take responsibility and accountability
if you can't do it, it's your fault, you failed. and sometimes you can't not fail.
You are so correct. I learned early that there are no excuses and that you are responsible for your life. I learned this early on that hard work is the answer.
@@socialeconomicpoliticalana1128 I had a tough life, when I was a child, father beat me when he was angry, from miserable working class factory life, wife that rarely paid attention to him. He never touched my other two younger brothers, whose life's were far from perfect as adults, money obsessed, etc. I took my own path, learning about other countries, real history, exposing faults of our political system/so-called freedoms, that really iratated my father, because, he knew what I was saying was true, so I received mockings, put downs as a adult too.
I could have let that affect my whole life, but, I didn't. I moved past it. Travelled the world, did things most people dare not. Now live abroad permanently, in paradise, with my foreign wife of 20yrs. Couldn't be happier!
So, when adults tell me they had a hard life, why they never accomplished anything unique, like I did, one thing I notice in them, they lack courage. So yes, blaming their failures on others, the government, is a easy, but lame out for them.
Probably your best video to date.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm really glad you like it.
These videos have helped me so much. I am very grateful for it. I did not realise how much i could enjoy myself being alone. For some reason, I feel free.
This woman who i wouldn't date because she had spent a month in jail told me i feel sorry for you and i said nothing then she said you don't know what you are and i took it as i wouldn't unshackle the beast within. I've been well conditioned growing up.
This frank discussion is what the whole world needs in this point in time, if our global civilisation is to survive. Each one accepting a degree of responsibility for the world we find ourselves in, and each one striving to be the best Self that we are able to muster. "There is no path to peace; Peace is the path" said Mahatma Ghandhi. This video says many things common to many teachings; it resonates with the words of Jesus of Nazareth, Gautema the Buddha, Lao Tzu, Confucius, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King, ... so many people. And its not just men either ... It's the striving to master what we know we lack, and accepting when we fail , and getting up to strive to do better yet again after that. It's a lifelong struggle; as John says.
Thanks for your support and your insight
Christmas can be a sad lonely time for many people. People of the Christian Faith like me celebrate it as the time Jesus Christ was born. I tried to be a good Catholic Christian through out my life. Referring to this video I have met a few people who displayed Demon like qualities unfortunately. Most of them seemed perfectly Nice and Normal at first.
But have we all a Demon within? Possibly…
Comfort can be the cage that keeps us small.
That’s very insightful! Thanks
Thank you . I love your perspective. I will play this and then play it again as I defeat the demon.
Thanks
This was very important! I hope us men take this video with a serious note and have a hard look inside of us and to accept that we can do better and that our life is not over,
Thanks
Thanks!
Thank you! I really appreciate your support
Magnificent! Perhaps the best video I have seen on youtube. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
I wholeheartedly agree! Stellar episode.🎉
Thank you for the message. My demon is autism. I am 67 and I have done really well materially but my capabilities are extremely limited due to this condition. I am pretty bad at most everything at a level I can’t socialize. I wonder if I should ever retire because work is something I can do for now. I don’t think money is a problem for me. My heart says yes but what can I do purposefully afterwards is the question.
I think that remaining useful is critical for your peace of mind. If you have a different direction to go after retirement that will give you a sense of purpose then you should do it. If not, then just keep doing what has been working until you think of something else. Hope that helps.
Love your śhlt bro! You're a breath of fresh air. Ive left my anger from my marriage and followong LTR in the past and I'm really just focusing on my self. Thank you for what you do ❤
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I agree with your “in spite of your surroundings, in spite of your own weaknesses” attitude.
I’d also still push to acknowledge that if your environment is corrosive, if you are living in a place where garages are broken in twice a week, or twice a month, or you have family with drug problems or people who are monetary or psychological leeches, or that the entire neighborhood or place you find yourself in smells of psychological death, inevitably you will grow stronger by separating yourself from a draining/depressing meta in the space of people who will never fight their demons and will test you negatively to be consumed by your own. For instance-You wouldn’t be doing your video with your dogs after 8PM at night in downtown Baltimore. The kid pissing in holes in Mumbai will not stay in the slums of Mumbai, place matters as much as perseverance.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
Absolutely! It will always be necessary to move away from a toxic environment that you have no power of changing. If you don't then you will become that environment. If your vision is to be with nature than you will never be what you can become by living in a city slum around people of a completely different frequency.
Couldn't be more timely for my predicament John.
Thanks, I'm glad this was useful for you.
This year was my first Thanksgiving as a single man. We had a family thanksgiving dinner ( my future ex wife included) and it went good but really opened my eyes to how bright my future is.
Great video again, John.
@@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets WOW you’re a better man than me
Thanks for sharing. Leaders Kerry Lutz financial and John Rubino, author were talking about how unhealthy and unhappy Americans are. Yesterday they said America is the least healthiest country in the world and our longevity is shorter. Like these men or not they are spot on......,..........getting ready for the gym this cold sunny morning
That is true
@@john-griffin there are many overweight children and adults now n America. Their podcast was brutally honest.
Great job. I’m very motivated individual and totally understand those demons. They still creep up in my emotional life and I can appreciate your approach to dealing with them. Thanks.
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Excellent John.… not preachy. I prefer eclectic. It’s interesting and you can carve out a unique place in the world by blazing your own path with a blend of acquired knowledge and new personal discoveries. Thanks
Well said! Thanks
Analogies and Metaphors can be powerful tools in simplifying concepts, making it easier to visualize and embed them in your
awareness. Thanks for this"Inner Demon" one. I mulled over it ( off and on ) for a couple of days before this reply. You're 100% correct.
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It's like you can somehow see what is going on in my life right now
@@psa4026 same bro
I think it’s a common thing. As humans we all share the same struggles they just come in different forms. Thanks.
This is a great video John. I couldn't have agreed with you more. It would seem alot of people now are looking at expecting the world to change for them rather than take personal responsibility for themselves wholeheartedly. I was once one of these people and since changing my mindset to completely look internally and not blaming anymore my life changed!! I work much harder, yet I'm happier, more resilient, positive and for the first time...content. keep the videos coming mate. Good stuff.
Thanks!
Live life that makes sense to you and take 💯 responsibility for your actions the good, the bad and the ugly. You wear it accept it and bring peace to yourself.
Thanks John... We needed that
@@JC-gw3yo thanks!
A day out with the dogs, is always a good day!!!
the unfortunate fact is that for most people it will be always easier to just take whatever easy option someone else is selling them or just blame whomever else. Self-introspection is really difficult and imho i think people are into it less and less. My be atleast in some part because of thet 24/7 presence of internet/entertainment/social media etc. We really arent just "stuck" with only ourselves like in the past - really ever at all.
There is always the distraction ...and thus someone offering the ever easier option the ever more enticing excuse.
Thank you John!
I needed some tough love today!
Great message!
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Always look forward to my daily dose of John Thank you sir
Thanks for your support!
With the demon is what I call ‘The Allowable Excuse’ it’s an excuse to not do it, that’s not real, but speaker feels is allowable - you’ll buy it.
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You are awesome, John Griffin! Thank you sharing a very important message. And the comments are great, too.😊✌️❤🎉
Thanks for the kind words and your support!
Your channel is extremely helpful. Thankyou John
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Thanks for this INSIGHTFUL video. Potentially life changing….
Glad it was helpful!
john love your content. your camera work and drone footage is simply beautiful.
Thank you very much!
No pain No gain.
We've got to try to be accurate. It's not true that we are 100% in conrol of our circumstances. But it IS true that we are 100% in control of the bit that we ARE in control of. We don't have to exagerate ; the truth is groovy enough.
Visualization helps achieve goals
I love your pep talks, John! Always full of wisdom.👍
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Thank u for the thought provoking wisdom from sunny south africa
I hope things are going well there! Thanks for your support
@@john-griffinsame as over there everything is taking a nosedive at lightning speed...including the divorce rates are very high...must b climax change...lol...
At 50 ive never been particularly religious. However, I am fairly spiritual. In my basic observation of humans across the globe due to a lot of traveling, as well as being a watcher of human behavior since a very young age. It seems to me that there is ABSOLUTELY a form of evil or possession that occurs to people, and the more they can be separated from belief in God or spirituality. The easier it is for SOMETHING to grab hold of them and gently nudge towards more and more demonic or evil behavior, thoughts or personality traits. Just my basic observation
That’s really fascinating
Fantastic video! You speak with amazing fluidity and insight. The message is very similar to the one of Napoleon Hills in “outwitting the devil”, a book I read earlier this year and recommend to anyone interested in this topic.
Excellent message!!
Great video buddy!!
Thanks! Much appreciated
Such valuable and amazing videos, thank you so much.
Thank u for this video, great content, love ur stuff I see ur a nature lover, me too!
I'm glad you're enjoying it!
I ride my Ducati Super Bike fast on the California freeways like my life depends on it, because it really does.😅. Any loss of focus will be catastrophic indeed. Good advice always choose the harder road, never the easy street.
The power of now,
Yes!
John, I absolutely agree with everything you are saying, and I absolute love your content. Thank you.
I really appreciate that!
Yes you have to battle your own personal demons to overcome and achieve a better life, but you cannot discount that their are evil people out their in the world who really do harm to many. Not everything in your life is in full control, otherwise we would have physical instrumentality like some demigod
John keep rockin’!!! Great videos.
Thanks, will do!
Isaiah 19:14
The LORD has mingled a perverse spirit in her
"The power of Christ compels you"
I don’t know how you do it. Former sponsored bodybuilder and fitness model. I figured I would capitalize on my good genetics, nutrition and workout experience. Almost 90% of my clients made excuses. They would lie about their food intake and their workout put. For some reason, they’re unable to lose a pound after being in a caloric deficit for 2 weeks. Liars and excuses. I’d rather not get paid than having to deal with these people.
I worked at good life for a few years in my 20s and then decided to train privately. What I’ve learned is most people are liars and can’t put in the work necessary. They think because they are paying for it, it should just happen. Most people don’t have it in them. I’ll only train athletes or close to. These people understand what it takes.
I know what you’re talking about.
@ 100% agreed. Those folks have all the wind in their sails, all they really need is some direction. 👍
I am always very impressed by the muscular people at my gym. I know how long it takes and how hard it is to build muscle! Such dedication! I have half-heartedly tried many times in the past to put on muscle, but I’m primarily a cardio guy. Maybe it’s an excuse, but I don’t think my body wants to build large muscles. Now, at 55, it might be even harder.
Some of your best work, John. A bit preachy, but the tough truth is what we all need to hear!
Thank you sensei.
Thank you too!
I was just thinking about this. I am excited to listen and learn
Thanks, John.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video
Can one substitute 'level of potential' with 'level on contentment'?
Don't worry about being "preachy" say what you mean and mean what you say!
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I also have no sympathy for Americans, and foreigners, that are going through really hard times now, that I tried for decades to enlighten, warn, because, the ones I talked to, told me they don't want to know the very disturbing, depressing truths I know, that will ruin their day, destroy all their grand illusions, hopes, and dreams.
This is why martial push - empty you mind & be present. This is what they are talking about. Not occult things.
That's a profound realization that neither party americans vote for will make any real difference in their personal lives and yet they make it the most important thing in their lives.
we are designed to chill out and rest
we can't be on hyper-drive always "focusing on what's best"
this is a guilt inducing mindset because you will never meet that standard
and it's anti-self
How did you learn all this awesome wisdom? Thanks 😊
I’ve been fortunate to have done a lot of living. I try to understand life. I’ve been doing my walking meditation for over 10 years. It’s amazing how much you can learn from shutting off the world and listening to your thoughts.
@ nice I walk my dog every day or night in the woods 😊