I just came from a vacation in the most remote areas in Egypt. And I had the opportunity to connect with a fisherman and I was telling him how I find it hard to be in the moment. And that because I knew how it feels to be exactly there, it frustrates me even more that I cannt recall that feeling again. He said this happens because I connect everything to time. When Ammar said I feel bad that my 27 birthday is coming, I remembered what he meant by that. I guess this is the dilemma or our age TIME. Not COVID not climate change, but time. If we can just let everything be without our contestant attachment to time we would score much away better.
I really needed to hear this. I am so glad I clicked on this video. I personally have felt stuck for awhile now and covid has definitely pushed bad habits over my good ones. Hearing that other people are also fighting the same battles, makes the world a little less lonely of a place. Thank you guys
Recognize we go through cycles in experiencing growth. Please know the cycles are temporary. Like depression, for most of us, it is a temporary place. However, learning this means you can learn how to get out of it - the tools. Always look at how you have grown, the successes. Experiencing growth is not always easy or you might be aware.
Thanks for sharing! Super relatable. Meeting your self awareness with patience and compassion is important. From there one must take disciplined action which is much easier said than done. I loved the quotes and this reminded me of another: “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” -Bruce Lee (simplified) “Just Do It.” -Nike
For me, the process of change started with forgiveness. Forgiving the ones who did me wrong but more so, Forgiving myself for what I did and also for what was done to me. And covid helped by taking me to the depth of depression so I couldn't possibly continue neglecting my state of mind. When you forgive yourself, which is itself a long and painful process, then the process of taking care of yourself makes sense because now you are worthy of self-love. You are worthy of care. And then you naturally start giving it to others, too.
I relate a lot to Ammar. I have been working a lot on myself, learning about myself and growing spiritually but somehow I don’t actually go the way I know is right for me. Michael Singer’s teachings have helped me so much with self growth, learning to let go of the need to solve the feeling that makes me want to do something about it. Thank you for reminding me again
It's interesting to see how COVID affected everyone. Some people felt a wave of relief that they had more flexibility and time to breathe and do nothing. Some people became super hard on themselves for losing their momentum. But I think it just goes to show how we've really prioritized growth and productivity and "achieving" something over being present and going slow and appreciating life just because you exist
I think it’s really awesome that you guys are examining the “challenges” that you’re facing as you reach milestones in your life. Stagnation is a real issue that many people feel but I hope you come to realize something in this period of time…this is quite common and totally normal. The “stagnation” you are experiencing is a manufactured issue…it’s simply a perspective change that you are having. The transition from being a young man to what the self see as a grown-up usually starts in your late 20s to early 30s and it’s 100% normal. Because of Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort you have been living a highly dynamic lifestyle for quite a while now and so that transition is probably even more pronounced. Don’t let it become a bigger deal than it is…it’s a growth spurt it’s just occurring internally it’s less tangible and so it’s harder to recognize or measure but it’s no less significant.
I had bad nightmares and stopped watching TV and wrote songs. So now I'm putting a band together. So hope it works out. Xxx love to all. Thank God for You Tube.
When Thomas talks about the struggle of not knowing what to do that really resonated with me. Is it an adhd trait? I'm diagnosed autistic and was recently suggested to go for an adhd assessment so I'm trying to figure out any traits might have.
The way I feel you in this deep conversation. I'm really feeling Amaar and his struggle with brain which stuck thinking that feeling sad most of the time okay. I need to feel and realize that I worth of love no matter what situations I experienced in the past . Action and force is what I have to go for. This conversation can relate to really big number of people and this is so valuable that you do this , guys. Literally people I want to be surrounded with and grow together ❤💋🤗
I love yall. You inspire many. I resonate with your positivity. Something our age group can really work on. So many changes in so little time. Really learning to unplug and find the true value in life. Keep it up
About feeling stuck, maybe your next challenge is learning to lean into stillness, rest, stagnation. These things can feel uncomfortable but yet a feeling of perspective. Some people find peace in nothingness, some hate it. I think with everything in life there will always be someone that you don’t like and until you fully find the way to embrace those internal discomforts you’ll always be binded by them. Just like cold water, stagnation is a challenge to your present. I believe life happens for you and not to you and this continuous situation could just be a sign to you to slow down. I hope you guys can find a way to embrace you’re current life and continue to do what you love. We all love you so much xo from Canada 🇨🇦
This video helped me out so much you have no idea. I feel I can relate to both of you so much, I’m such a deep thinker and it hurts sometimes. I have watched you guys for years and you are my favorite content creators by a long shot. I want to thank you for every single little thing you have done to make us people better. It genuinely means the world to me and i respect and love you guys so much for that. I wish I could have friends like you guys that are also deep thinkers and only want the best for others. I love you guys I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I would love to meet you guys!
I have watched most of your content and one that stood out was the lady you helped to snow board one last time, that was amazing to see! Will you be doing anything like that again and if so how soon?🙏🏽 What was the hardest and most inspirational part of that journey?🙏🏽🥰
Facing internal discomfort is tough but I guess that's the journey of life 🤷🏽♀️- the conflict between set personal goals, what it takes to actually get there, and feeling like there is constantly some sort of deadline to beat...
The conversation around struggling with habits like exercise and eating well is an important one. For anyone struggling with this, I believe it is important to shift the perspective on what your consistency looks like. For example, we might say we want to work out 3 days a week. Understand why you want to do that, what is the outcome? Maybe the WHY is to make you body feel good. From there you can change "consistency" from meaning "work out 3 days a week" to being anything that feels good for your body that day. We put too much pressure on ourselves (myself included) to do specific things for ourselves when we are often doing many different things for a common outcome. It changes how we view our process.
Would you guys be willing to create a list of books you guys genuinely think are worth the read? I just purchased untethered soul and extreme ownership, any additional suggestions would be great. Thank you
I love that you guys have branched out into the podcast space. Hopefully, this will help some of that career stagnation. I hope you guys enjoy talking and making this as much as we enjoy watching it ♡
Hi Ammar and Thomas, Perfectly said podcast guys in so many ways 👏 Your courage to speak on this terrible time is glorious and I agree wholeheartedly on the ADHD schooling and stagnation feeling. I've run a business for 20+yrs and have spent a year hibernation. I'm feeling exactly like you guys have explained also... even after paying off a brutal 15 year 200K business loan (whilst not living with parents) 😔 I should be flying along now happy but forced stagnation left me feeling quite lost/stuck too atm.. I'm so thrilled to find you guys and I thank you in this time and appreciate all the love through connection you're truely spreading far and wide ❤ To Ammar and crew you are all such wonderful human being's. Meet you someday 🤞. ✌❤ 🇦🇺
Covid times were harsh it put a hold in my life as well.. maybe it is time to be more with ourselves ... i am on Ammar's page, maybe some of us avoid for so much time being with ourselves, and the relationship with the inner part is like below the "to do list"
Wow guys this entire episode was so therapeutic for me. I really needed all of that advice for myself. I feel inspired by this and I’m really looking forward to hearing more
I was just talking to my best friend we just started are own business and honestly since it’s it started I’ve been been over thinking every overthinking my entire being I’m still trying to figure it out
So relatable!! I also feel like before covid I had so many positive habits which actually made me really happy but covid just led down some dark downward spiral. Even though I have the resources and time to build those habits back again but I just feel stuck and not happy tbh.
Thank you very much for this episode, guys. I have been feeling stuck for the last couple of years and I have a hard time getting past this feeling. Just listening to you talking about this gave me a surge of inner energy that I need to get past this.
I think Amar, just like a lot of us at times, needs to get into a beat up session with ourselves. Also when is the last time you told yourself, I LOVE YOU? And genuinely meant it.
I can say preparedness could be the best answer to what you try to tell. Let me explain: no life is going to go smooth, and nothing is forever whether that is success or failure, whether that is doing something very productive or less productive and not doing anything. Each person is different from others, and therefore, self awareness and satisfaction differs as well. So, if you are satisfied with the progress you are making on day to day basis, I guess that is moving forward, if not, then that is being stagnant. We cannot compare our lives with others, but with where we were yesterday. Coming to preparedness part - the best way to get out of being stagnant is to plan, think of alternative of what you will do as soon as you get that opportunity and having that positive mindset towards it is what can keep you motivated and keep you active even during tough times. The best way to avoid the stress coming with it is; to keep yourself as much busy as you possibly can, even if that is doing something stupid.
How I’d go about answering Ammar’s question of stagnation vs misconception of state takes a detour at first. I first try to evaluate whether or not even just taking measure is to my greatest good. Am I taking measure to see where I’m at, am I doing it preventively, am I doing it because I want to validate a fear from within and perhaps use it to subconsciously punish myself? After figuring that mess out, sometimes you really do need to check it. At that point, it typically ends like this. There is always more room to grow, but sometimes expansion has to take a backseat so as to allow growing to fill the available space. You then continuously alternate between these states. I can’t speak to anyone’s circumstances, I can only describe my own process. This is what I’ve observed, hope it helps! The trick is to always forgive yourself for the process, one which inevitably (and intentionally) requires lapses in forward momentum. Forgive yourself, and love yourself. Nothing else works as efficiently.
Gosh. At times I wonder if Thomas is actually a psychologist - a therapist extraordinaire. 😉😉😉😉 But really, I wonder if Yes Theory members would take personality tests - like the DICS or MBTI. It would really be fun to then understand why they struggle differently. And that Covid forced people into using their Inferior functions, thus getting into grip stress. Extroverts like Ammar, for example, who thrive on connecting with people, really hard it tough....
Y’all need to take it to the next level. 👽 no brick walls and closed minds. get naked. connect with more people that don’t get a spot light. You guys have to see that mind control, reality programming… is intense, very real and very active because humanity is too arrogant to break free by turning off the TV and living for your self! The world is being scammed on so many levels. get Ivan Teller or Odyssey of Ascension on your channel. They do RUclips and will take y’all to a next level 🙏
Ammar: I can see how much energy Matt and Thomas have invested in you for years. They are not responsible to lift you up each time. Ammar, you are exhausting yourself with all the internal dialog in your head. Everything in nature must adapt to survive. You are being lazy and running away from healthier decision you can make. Be aware of having more balance.
you are both so hard on yourselves omg :(((( its a pandemic for crying out loud. things are HARD, it is unrealistic to expect yourselves to improve with all this extra "time"
Kinda breaks my heart to hear how hard you guys you are on yourselves. You are both so inspiring and incredible.
I just came from a vacation in the most remote areas in Egypt. And I had the opportunity to connect with a fisherman and I was telling him how I find it hard to be in the moment. And that because I knew how it feels to be exactly there, it frustrates me even more that I cannt recall that feeling again. He said this happens because I connect everything to time. When Ammar said I feel bad that my 27 birthday is coming, I remembered what he meant by that. I guess this is the dilemma or our age TIME. Not COVID not climate change, but time. If we can just let everything be without our contestant attachment to time we would score much away better.
And talking about “being addicted to unhappiness”. That’s such an important conversation to have with ourselves.
I really needed to hear this. I am so glad I clicked on this video. I personally have felt stuck for awhile now and covid has definitely pushed bad habits over my good ones. Hearing that other people are also fighting the same battles, makes the world a little less lonely of a place. Thank you guys
Recognize we go through cycles in experiencing growth. Please know the cycles are temporary. Like depression, for most of us, it is a temporary place. However, learning this means you can learn how to get out of it - the tools. Always look at how you have grown, the successes. Experiencing growth is not always easy or you might be aware.
This interview is powerful. Appreciate the vulnerability so much.
Thanks for sharing! Super relatable. Meeting your self awareness with patience and compassion is important. From there one must take disciplined action which is much easier said than done. I loved the quotes and this reminded me of another: “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” -Bruce Lee
(simplified) “Just Do It.” -Nike
I believe this level of transparency will start a revolution. 👏👏
For me, the process of change started with forgiveness. Forgiving the ones who did me wrong but more so, Forgiving myself for what I did and also for what was done to me. And covid helped by taking me to the depth of depression so I couldn't possibly continue neglecting my state of mind. When you forgive yourself, which is itself a long and painful process, then the process of taking care of yourself makes sense because now you are worthy of self-love. You are worthy of care. And then you naturally start giving it to others, too.
I relate a lot to Ammar. I have been working a lot on myself, learning about myself and growing spiritually but somehow I don’t actually go the way I know is right for me. Michael Singer’s teachings have helped me so much with self growth, learning to let go of the need to solve the feeling that makes me want to do something about it. Thank you for reminding me again
Welcome to Ammar's club... i am just like him
It's interesting to see how COVID affected everyone. Some people felt a wave of relief that they had more flexibility and time to breathe and do nothing. Some people became super hard on themselves for losing their momentum. But I think it just goes to show how we've really prioritized growth and productivity and "achieving" something over being present and going slow and appreciating life just because you exist
I think it’s really awesome that you guys are examining the “challenges” that you’re facing as you reach milestones in your life. Stagnation is a real issue that many people feel but I hope you come to realize something in this period of time…this is quite common and totally normal. The “stagnation” you are experiencing is a manufactured issue…it’s simply a perspective change that you are having. The transition from being a young man to what the self see as a grown-up usually starts in your late 20s to early 30s and it’s 100% normal. Because of Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort you have been living a highly dynamic lifestyle for quite a while now and so that transition is probably even more pronounced. Don’t let it become a bigger deal than it is…it’s a growth spurt it’s just occurring internally it’s less tangible and so it’s harder to recognize or measure but it’s no less significant.
I had bad nightmares and stopped watching TV and wrote songs. So now I'm putting a band together. So hope it works out. Xxx love to all. Thank God for You Tube.
When Thomas talks about the struggle of not knowing what to do that really resonated with me. Is it an adhd trait? I'm diagnosed autistic and was recently suggested to go for an adhd assessment so I'm trying to figure out any traits might have.
The way I feel you in this deep conversation. I'm really feeling Amaar and his struggle with brain which stuck thinking that feeling sad most of the time okay. I need to feel and realize that I worth of love no matter what situations I experienced in the past . Action and force is what I have to go for. This conversation can relate to really big number of people and this is so valuable that you do this , guys. Literally people I want to be surrounded with and grow together ❤💋🤗
I love yall. You inspire many. I resonate with your positivity. Something our age group can really work on. So many changes in so little time. Really learning to unplug and find the true value in life.
Keep it up
Thomas, it’d make my year to go surfing with you
About feeling stuck, maybe your next challenge is learning to lean into stillness, rest, stagnation. These things can feel uncomfortable but yet a feeling of perspective. Some people find peace in nothingness, some hate it. I think with everything in life there will always be someone that you don’t like and until you fully find the way to embrace those internal discomforts you’ll always be binded by them. Just like cold water, stagnation is a challenge to your present. I believe life happens for you and not to you and this continuous situation could just be a sign to you to slow down. I hope you guys can find a way to embrace you’re current life and continue to do what you love. We all love you so much xo from Canada 🇨🇦
This video helped me out so much you have no idea. I feel I can relate to both of you so much, I’m such a deep thinker and it hurts sometimes. I have watched you guys for years and you are my favorite content creators by a long shot. I want to thank you for every single little thing you have done to make us people better. It genuinely means the world to me and i respect and love you guys so much for that. I wish I could have friends like you guys that are also deep thinkers and only want the best for others. I love you guys I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I would love to meet you guys!
I have watched most of your content and one that stood out was the lady you helped to snow board one last time, that was amazing to see! Will you be doing anything like that again and if so how soon?🙏🏽 What was the hardest and most inspirational part of that journey?🙏🏽🥰
Facing internal discomfort is tough but I guess that's the journey of life 🤷🏽♀️- the conflict between set personal goals, what it takes to actually get there, and feeling like there is constantly some sort of deadline to beat...
Really needed to hear this episode. Appreciate you guys! ❤
The conversation around struggling with habits like exercise and eating well is an important one. For anyone struggling with this, I believe it is important to shift the perspective on what your consistency looks like. For example, we might say we want to work out 3 days a week. Understand why you want to do that, what is the outcome? Maybe the WHY is to make you body feel good. From there you can change "consistency" from meaning "work out 3 days a week" to being anything that feels good for your body that day.
We put too much pressure on ourselves (myself included) to do specific things for ourselves when we are often doing many different things for a common outcome. It changes how we view our process.
Would you guys be willing to create a list of books you guys genuinely think are worth the read? I just purchased untethered soul and extreme ownership, any additional suggestions would be great. Thank you
I would really wanne hangout with you, I love these kind of conversations.
I love that you guys have branched out into the podcast space. Hopefully, this will help some of that career stagnation. I hope you guys enjoy talking and making this as much as we enjoy watching it ♡
I love this friendship and listen both Convo ❤️
Hi Ammar and Thomas, Perfectly said podcast guys in so many ways 👏 Your courage to speak on this terrible time is glorious and I agree wholeheartedly on the ADHD schooling and stagnation feeling. I've run a business for 20+yrs and have spent a year hibernation. I'm feeling exactly like you guys have explained also... even after paying off a brutal 15 year 200K business loan (whilst not living with parents) 😔 I should be flying along now happy but forced stagnation left me feeling quite lost/stuck too atm.. I'm so thrilled to find you guys and I thank you in this time and appreciate all the love through connection you're truely spreading far and wide ❤
To Ammar and crew you are all such wonderful human being's. Meet you someday 🤞. ✌❤ 🇦🇺
These books by Gary John Bishop really helped me deal with the issues you guys discussed from the book ( unf*ck yourself )to the book (wise as f*ck )
Covid times were harsh it put a hold in my life as well.. maybe it is time to be more with ourselves ... i am on Ammar's page, maybe some of us avoid for so much time being with ourselves, and the relationship with the inner part is like below the "to do list"
Audio level is much better than the last 2 episodes!!
yes theory has some of the best podcasts out there I’m wondering if they’re gonna do a season three?
Powerful conversation. Thank you for sharing. I felt so similar to what both Thomas and Ammar were saying. Much love❤
Wow guys this entire episode was so therapeutic for me. I really needed all of that advice for myself. I feel inspired by this and I’m really looking forward to hearing more
Thomas is an old wise man trapped in a 20 year old body!
I was just talking to my best friend we just started are own business and honestly since it’s it started I’ve been been over thinking every overthinking my entire being I’m still trying to figure it out
So relatable!! I also feel like before covid I had so many positive habits which actually made me really happy but covid just led down some dark downward spiral. Even though I have the resources and time to build those habits back again but I just feel stuck and not happy tbh.
Thank you very much for this episode, guys. I have been feeling stuck for the last couple of years and I have a hard time getting past this feeling. Just listening to you talking about this gave me a surge of inner energy that I need to get past this.
❤️ Thank You so much 🙏
Love this one guys! You inspired me a lot to seek discomfort and get started creating, thank you!
I think Amar, just like a lot of us at times, needs to get into a beat up session with ourselves.
Also when is the last time you told yourself, I LOVE YOU?
And genuinely meant it.
A relatable, interesting and motivating talk, thanks!
YES THEORY PODCAST?!
HELLL YEAH!!!!!
Great podcast 😊
Hi Ammar and Thomas, I am always ready to listen to what you have to say. Thanks lads.
How did I just find out that you guys are doing videos of the podcasts now
This is deep
Thank you
Love this!!! Great conversation.
I can say preparedness could be the best answer to what you try to tell. Let me explain: no life is going to go smooth, and nothing is forever whether that is success or failure, whether that is doing something very productive or less productive and not doing anything. Each person is different from others, and therefore, self awareness and satisfaction differs as well. So, if you are satisfied with the progress you are making on day to day basis, I guess that is moving forward, if not, then that is being stagnant. We cannot compare our lives with others, but with where we were yesterday. Coming to preparedness part - the best way to get out of being stagnant is to plan, think of alternative of what you will do as soon as you get that opportunity and having that positive mindset towards it is what can keep you motivated and keep you active even during tough times. The best way to avoid the stress coming with it is; to keep yourself as much busy as you possibly can, even if that is doing something stupid.
deep. thank's.
How I’d go about answering Ammar’s question of stagnation vs misconception of state takes a detour at first.
I first try to evaluate whether or not even just taking measure is to my greatest good. Am I taking measure to see where I’m at, am I doing it preventively, am I doing it because I want to validate a fear from within and perhaps use it to subconsciously punish myself?
After figuring that mess out, sometimes you really do need to check it. At that point, it typically ends like this. There is always more room to grow, but sometimes expansion has to take a backseat so as to allow growing to fill the available space. You then continuously alternate between these states.
I can’t speak to anyone’s circumstances, I can only describe my own process. This is what I’ve observed, hope it helps! The trick is to always forgive yourself for the process, one which inevitably (and intentionally) requires lapses in forward momentum.
Forgive yourself, and love yourself. Nothing else works as efficiently.
I think Ammar needs to go on a 30 day meditation retreat with a journal and his mind.
Spiritually I cannot change self with self, I have get out of self in the majority of my thoughts and then I change.
Do you guys plan to upload this on Spotify? I see you posted the teaser for it there, but haven't yet posted this episode days later.
Gosh. At times I wonder if Thomas is actually a psychologist - a therapist extraordinaire. 😉😉😉😉 But really, I wonder if Yes Theory members would take personality tests - like the DICS or MBTI. It would really be fun to then understand why they struggle differently. And that Covid forced people into using their Inferior functions, thus getting into grip stress. Extroverts like Ammar, for example, who thrive on connecting with people, really hard it tough....
Thanks!
Y’all need to take it to the next level. 👽 no brick walls and closed minds. get naked. connect with more people that don’t get a spot light. You guys have to see that mind control, reality programming… is intense, very real and very active because humanity is too arrogant to break free by turning off the TV and living for your self! The world is being scammed on so many levels. get Ivan Teller or Odyssey of Ascension on your channel. They do RUclips and will take y’all to a next level 🙏
Also you’re right on about growth in stagnation. The entire world is going through emotional/trauma healing
Of course this video is 1:11. If you know, you know.
Ammar: I can see how much energy Matt and Thomas have invested in you for years. They are not responsible to lift you up each time. Ammar, you are exhausting yourself with all the internal dialog in your head. Everything in nature must adapt to survive. You are being lazy and running away from healthier decision you can make. Be aware of having more balance.
The goat’s
1:00:25 totally relate
Yaaaas, prefer the podcasts were we can see the boys
Hi yess theory can u give me a heart😭
Hey can anyone tell me the book’s name that thomas mentioned about not making excuses?
I’m surprised the Nepal trip wasn’t talked about unless this was filmed before that
Read the description this was April 2021
Was this filmed like a year ago?
Is this on Spotify?
you are both so hard on yourselves omg :(((( its a pandemic for crying out loud. things are HARD, it is unrealistic to expect yourselves to improve with all this extra "time"
Covid is not the only things that impact all of us, I would add climate change
OMG, guys you are both so perfect. Crikies. Sing or something. Find Jesus in you. Bless you all. You're beautiful.
Everyone doesn't need a podcast 👎
Search "Sadhguru" india you will get exact answers.. trust me it will get mind blow with truthfull logics