Hero's Journey (Becoming a Real Man)

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[@OlinScharm95]

They should teach this stuff in school...

[@alphaltair7]

They won't. Like Elliot said, any form of school can be in some way hold you to debt. Imagine how many colleges would go bankrupt if this was taught in school lol

[@bryanroman3054]

My English class is! We're reading Beowulf

[@AndrewEHayman]

but the beauty in it is that you get to find out in a different way , presented in a completely unexpected way , perhaps when your 30 something and then the shit really hits the fan lol

[@valuetainer3437]

Olin Scharm schools are part of the matrix, they want you to be a cog in the machine, they want you to be their slave, they'd never teach this knowledge, too risky "they will succeed in life, which is dangerous to us" that's how THEY think....

[@LovinTheseCardTricks]

I learned all of this through awesome teachers in Language Arts. In AP literature and AP language arts as well.

[@visinvicta5125]

You're doing something incredibly important here. Keep it up.

[@kylevdw9621]

+Vis Invicta agreed

[@andfoust]

Word. Thank you.

[@duderman9421]

Aye destiny tho get hyped for d2 my bro

[@FortHYPEZONE]

dope 💯

[@Bagio_Official9]

Elliot Hulse = Best mentor ever :D

[@armhan1]

BagioNinjaDancer Lmao I laughed when he was like OBI ONE KENOBI

[@Yuna69able]

still watching this in 2020

[@ChainFire13]

@@Yuna69able Same

[@tyneeweenah2907]

@@Yuna69able2024

[@FreeSovereign]

Elliot: One of the greatest mentors of this century!

[@elsenorputoamo1743]

Fucking hell Luigi Domenico out of all people didn’t expect you to be here

[@OwenOsula]

I discovered Joseph Campbell in my years at college. I was a man with an intense curiosity about the things of the world. I was not bound by the conventions that sought serialize our experiences as individuals in society and make us "automatons" for the sociological conformist machine that runs the very heart of our society. Most of my friends had plans to become lawyers and doctors in order to make it as "formidable people" within our society. They were demure to action outside of their all-too-known existence within the bubble of their school, home, work, family, and occasional vacation trips to pretty much the same places people go. But when I asked them what their alternatives to all of their plans were, they were dumb-founded and had a difficult time searching for an answer. All they knew was their world, all they knew were these manufactured experiences imbibed in them since infancy. They were to follow the heavy-trotted path of their fore-fathers and fore-mothers and would not dare trespass against this path lest they be a pariah in the eyes of their families and friends. I looked with jaundice eyes at this state and I endeavored never to fall into the pit of conformity. I wanted something different in my life, something real, something definite, and something that is mine and mine only. Reading Joseph Campbell's books fueled the furnace of originality that was kept adequately lit by the curiosity that I housed secretly within the thickets of my heart. His books drove the urge within me to strike out a new adventure that I can pursue outside of the immediate scope of society; not simply to be a kid who wanted to rebel against society simply to rebel, as all the amateur rebels of our society so often do; but to be me, to find myself in this world. Can you imagine living your life just to work and have a job? Just to be a worker for some big fortune 500 company and slave away an irksome existence while they benefit from your strenuous effort and enjoy the fruits of your cumbersome labor? I did not want that for myself, I wanted something different. I advise anyone who is reading this post to, as the wise words of Joseph Campbell, "Follow your Bliss". Campbell said that the cave that you fear to enter laid your treasure. In the sense that whatever that is in your gut, in your heart which writhe you into insanity when you do not to pursue this most ardent pleasure, go and follow it. Do not forsake this pleasure because society can extinguish it with the fumes of mediocrity and you will sit in the final days of your life and dwell in ponderous thoughts of the possibility of doing something different with your life, and that state is torturous for anyone to endure. I do not want to promote religion, but Jesus said in Matthew 5 that the kingdom of heaven is not of this world, in the kingdom no thief will break and steal your belonging nor will it rust to ashes and dust, but it will be yours and yours only. For where your treasure is your heart will be also. In this sense, we all possess the treasure that is within all of us; the treasure not to exist as the creatures of the earth in the identical fashion as all the insects and animals that roam its valleys, deserts, tundras, and tropics, but to live, and to live boldly and courageously. It is not enough just to exist as everyone else, how can we distinguish ourselves from others when we conform to the same activities, same thought pattern, same exact plans etc? And when we live inside of our true wishes and desires, we live triumphantly, boldly, and courageously. We live triumphantly because we live as a resurrected person from our primeval state of being. We were born in a house and lived within the conventions of their rules. But once you become a man, childish things fade away and the wild and uncertain world becomes plainly visible to all of us for the first time, and we must face it by ourselves. We live boldly because we are bold enough to proclaim our desires to the world despite the odds of achieving them. Boldness is the matrix of our existence, instead of acquiescing to the facts of this world; we deny its validity by forging a new idea and existence for ourselves. And finally, courage, this is the virtue that makes the person keep their boldness intact when the heavy torrents of existence become tumultuous and perpetually shaky. Though the odds are against us, we still keep calm and travel among the perilous plains of our lives to defeat the enemies that wish to undercut our success. Thus courage is the virtue that ultimately surmounts the last vestiges of setbacks which aim at trying to make us submit to the mediocrity that once consume our being. And now we can build a new foundation of a new heroic man that was shaped by the events that molded him into who he is. I just say all of this to just express my feelings as I traverse among this mysterious world. Though the journey is rough and my feet many times ache in distress, and pain concomitant with the encroaching thoughts of defeat beleaguer me, I still go on despite of it. Because in the end of the day, it is as the great poet Robert Frost says, "I took the road less traveled, and that has made all the difference."

[@muppetowner]

That was great man, good luck on your journey!

[@TheJustwM]

thank you for this

[@OwenOsula]

sammy2629 This is the reply that you wanted.

[@onigumo41]

Owen Osula Owen... your comment was truly inspirational and described my exact methodology and philosophy towards life in general and some of the problems I'm facing. I absolutely love the diction and wordplay, i usually endeavor to talk like that. I love the way it sounds and think the old-style way of talking is cooler than the modern way, with prose and vocabulary. I usually have to dumb down because people seem to be generally unintelligent these days. In this postmodern society today, everything seems geared toward keeping people stupid. I wanna hit on key turn of phrases you used that really stuck to me, really drew me in on a deep level. You went out of your way to write that beautiful comment, so i have no problem going above and beyond to honor it. The treasure not to exist as a (sic)creatures of the earth in the identical fashion as all the [insects and animals that roam its valleys, deserts, tundras, and tropics, but to live, and to live boldly and courageously.] It is not enough just to exist as everyone else, [how can we distinguish ourselves from others when we conform to the same activities, same thought pattern, same exact plans etc?] And when we [live inside of our true wishes and desires, we live triumphantly, boldly, and courageously.] We live triumphantly because we live as a resurrected person from our primeval state of being. We were born in a house and lived within the conventions of their rules. But when [you become a man, childish things fade away and the wild and uncertain world becomes plainly visible to all of us for the first time, and we must face it by ourselves.] [We live boldly because we are bold enough to proclaim our desires to the world despite the odds of achieving them.] Boldness is the matrix of our existence, [instead of acquiescing to the facts of this world, we deny its validity by forging a new idea and existence for ourselves.] And finally, [courage, this is the virtue that makes the person keep their boldness in tact when the heavy torrents of existence become tumultuous and perpetually shaky.] Though the odds are against us, [we still keep calm and travel among the perilous plains of our lives to defeat the enemies that wish to undercut our success.] Thus courage is the virtue [that ultimately surmounts the last vestiges of setbacks which aim at trying to make us submit to the mediocrity that once consume our being], and now we can build a new foundation of a new heroic man that was shaped by the events that molded him into who he is. I put the significant phrases in brackets though the entirety of the comment is very philosophically sound. Elliott's video is very poignant because everyman goes through some type of right of passage, where we go out into the world test our mettle and come back stronger and more experienced. I'm a big gamer/comic lover so i relate very closely to the ideal of the heroes journey or in my case, anti-hero. You've summed of alot of what i've been thinking lately, i plan on reading this to my grandmother. Things have changed for me spiritually and philosophically. she doesn't really get me these days. I see her going thru that phase where not too long ago i was just this little boy and now i'm this big grown man all of sudden. I talk about things like not giving a fuck about others and only caring about myself; I'm extremely anti-social and always hated all that kumbaya togetherness shit, something about it makes sick. I truly despise people that need to rely on others to get by and feel good about themselves, true power comes from within. I'm not close to any of my family members. She's the only one left, though she doesn't seem to get it, fitting since she's really the only that ever truly cared. I guess since she grew in a huge family while i grew up alone without any real love and support. Despite the anguish i suffered i as kid, ironically i'm truly grateful, I wouldn't change a thing. It forced me to truly value hard work and discipline. I hate when things are too easy, challenge is the fire that stokes excellence. I turn 26 next month and I guess i've gotten to that age where you get older and things you valued in life, just don't mean as much anymore, plus as soon as hit 10, i was forced to see how fucked up people were early, guess that' why i'm so jaded. I dont know if you've ever seen the movie Hurt Locker which stars Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie who star in the new Marvel films, but at the end of the movie Jeremy Renner's character is speaking to his newborn son and says "You love playing with that. You love playing with all your stuffed animals. You love your Mommy, your Daddy. You love your pajamas. You love everything, don't ya? Yea. But you know what, buddy? As you get older... some of the things you love might not seem so special anymore. Like your Jack-in-a-Box. Maybe you'll realize it's just a piece of tin and a stuffed animal. And the older you get, the fewer things you really love. And by the time you get to my age, maybe it's only one or two things. With me, I think it's one." Thanks for your comment man, go forth and continue to kick ass.

[@onigumo41]

and i added it to my list of quotes, truly good stuff

[@leos5128]

You are my mentor

[@blaker4280]

Leo S Shit is gold.

[@wolverineforce2068]

I'm 23 right now and I am on my own hero journey. Sold my car because I brought a laptop to to take my online classes for coding also the car wasn't working anymore had to get rid of it back in November. Also working at minimum wage $15 bucks an hr at a cosmetic factory 7-4 M-F. Plus gaining mass and size hitting the gym on the weekends at planet fitness.

[@jez6821]

I hope Elliott realises how much of a mentor he has been to many. Talking personally when I watched this and the other content 5 years ago now, I look back at it now and still gain knowledge/reassurance of the journey. I hope to be able to help people like Elliott did for me for developing in my late teens/early 20s. Respect

[@jesmondes]

You're right about that. I refused the Hero's Journey so now I'm doing it all again. Watching your videos is part of my rebirth.

[@Lifetherapy]

Elliott, I'm not sure about some of the responses that you're getting, but I'm glad you've brought the "Hero's Journey" into the light. I can only hope that young men find this video and take it seriously. I have worked with men of all ages for over 30 years (from corporate CEO's to street gangs) and regardless of socioeconomic status, I find that so many men are lost and confused. Too many men are "boys in men's bodies," and as a result they have lived destructive, hurtful, abusive, confused, depressed, and anxious lives. The Hero's Journey is a psychological imperative if a man wants to be genuinely healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Thank you for sharing this!

[@devinwilmore]

This is what I had to listen to. During my first semester in college, I wasn't feeling great. I didn't play football, I didn't make any friends, I just sat in my room and played video games and cried myself to sleep (I know I was pathetic) because I didn't feel I was supposed to be here. Fast forward to today but jump back a couple of weeks ago I didn't know what to do with myself because I had no way to pay for college other than attempting to apply for loans in order to go to school I hated. I prayed to god to help me and give me a path to follow. The next day I get a call from the army reserves out of nowhere. They talk to me about the paths I can follow. Before all of this I've always wanted to be in the military since I was in the fifth grade. It was my dream to either be in the military or play football, but one thing that inhibited that dream was me trying to follow what other people think what was best for me-saying that "oh no you should play football the military is bad for you yada yada yada." The same people that would say stupid shit like that are the drones of society. Those that don't want you to follow the path you are supposed to take. I know what to do now, and nobody is going to stop me. They can say whatever they want to, and still have that losers mentality, but I know where I'm going.

[@GDX2470]

how'd it work out for you brotha??

[@goodsamaritan8417]

Ghost Dog X he died

[@danielmazur940]

DOOM GUY dang

[@nickandrews2255]

I first watched this video when I was 16 and thought this didn’t apply to me, now at 23 it is unfolding right before my eyes.

[@AuthenticSelfGrowth]

I wana thank Eliot for this one. Very deep for me. I left a western country to visit my father in Africa. In order to find some form of masculinity. I have been here in central Africa for 3 weeks and learnt so much about my father and life. He was/is a very powerful and well respected man. It has helped me fill in the gaps which I had about my identity. I was terrified about the whole trip so I kind of see it as a passage of sorts. Good bless Eliot. Just like my father he is a selfless man. Even more will bestowed upon the man who keeps giving. Please don't be jealous people of a selfless man.

[@VincentLegent]

The one vid that changed my life..

[@369ranch]

Kind of wild to see my life outlined in this video. My advice face those damn demons young.

[@semikotyrell4166]

Yes Yes got to fight those demons I'm fighting right now

[@Feber2001]

So so true. Conquer the shadow; that is, face the aspects of yourself that are uncomfortable..

[@CO8ism]

Elliott helps us to get stronger in every single aspect of life. Whether it's physical, mental or spiritual.

[@Diathon1]

I'm 28, and I've seen your content years ago, but only today reached a point where I could understand the depth of it, and be glad for the message. I rediscover you at the time of greatest need. It's time to evolve.

[@JoseRuiz-ch8zx]

I cant even explain what its like to discover this community of men supporting each other. I always felt alone growing up without my dad. But the information in these videos is giving me a new found confidence. Thank you elliot. All thats left is action.

[@boxcar25]

This is one of my favorite quotes, of which it just happens to be by Joseph Campbell: "People say that what we're all seeking is the meaning of life...I think that what we're really seeking is the experience of being alive." - Joseph Campbell

[@scottlangel2906]

Im 35. Ive refused it, cried my way back home a few times, and nuerotically seperated from my body up until now. Coincidence I said, Im doing it this fuckking time and I find a mentor you Elliot Hulse ? This shit is REAL and Im listening sir..........

[@Snowmanzz]

I wish I saw this before I went to college

[@S4V3GU1D3]

We’re counting on you, remember when you were a child and you seen a grown man uniting the room into conversation and laughter , or came across dads/moms friend that is a beacon of knowledge and stability, or someone that stepped up to the plate and got the job done with finesse and style. Be the Man! The future needs a model! It’s a rollercoaster journey and never give up

[@a.pieceofpie]

I am 41 and have always had a very independent state of mind. I blame on being raised as an only child. But after coming out of depression, I now feel like I need someone to help push me thru to my next step! To help me become who I think I should be. I was looking for a mentor a d felt I needed to actually be in that person's presence. Now I realize it can be someone I've never met. Thanks Elliot

[@noctaras4796]

Yo Elliot! I began watching your videos two years ago, and my life has changed completely. I was 21 years old living in my hometown drudging through a community college, to follow my parents vision of me, when I could bear the gap in my life no longer. I felt like I was squandering my potential. I have watched many of your videos and have finally found myself. I turned 23 years old today and I am currently across the country from my hometown, taking risks and absolutely crushing goals I have set for myself. What I was missing was the Warrior. Up until 21 I was lover and magician, trying to figure out why on my path to king, things didnt feel right. But I have discovered the warrior thanks to your videos and the training I have done since then to where I am today. Thank you Elliot and I hope i have conveyed my journey to you successfully. I just did things without fully understanding, but I think everything just clicked. One King to another. Thank You.

[@shehrozeisrar8021]

This guy I cannot respect him enough. Thank you!

[@yourmatetom]

One of my favourite videos from E Hulse

[@jakehassett2624]

Inspirational stuff Elliott!! I travelled by myself to New Zealand (I am from Ireland) when I was 18 by yself. I wasnt even consciously aware of why I did it, but now I know I was subconsciously feeling the call of the wild! Now im 24 and I fell the call again. I will answer.

[@richburke2070]

Wow this exactly me rn... You know, had a few set backs found a calling and finally met a mentor. Now I'm in the beginning of my entrepreneur journey

[@UltimaRedFireEskimo]

As a musician who's worried about my future, this video is EXACTLY what I needed. Thanks so much Elliot. Just what I needed to keep me going in trying to attain my goal of being a successful composer.

[@bl4sfemer5150]

Oh yeah...I seen A hero's journey and had to check it out. Anyone who speaks of Joseph Campbell must have something important to say. Its strange but I had watched a couple videos right before this one and heard wisdom from ages past, and your posture and emphasis on breathing and finding ones center gave it away. Its good to see someone that isn't telling the world to 'pray their problems away' expecting help to come from the "outside" every one of us has the ability to be great...from the inside out. Keep it up, dude youre good at what you do.

[@user-gu2rn3dj1p]

Every now and then I come back to this video when I need it the most. Thanks Elliot

[@LucasJ-Edits]

This video is one of the reasons I went out into the “real world” I come back to it time and time again to remember where I was and where I’m going Thank you

[@opposinn]

You remind me of OSHO.. you are awesome Elliott!

[@asishb6673]

+bikiran pardesi yeah

[@thesilentcartographer5273]

You are my mentor, Elliott Hulse.

[@DoglinsShadow]

I'm at the test part. The final battle is here and I'm so scared. I went through hell. I'm 19, building a business, and I'm actually doing it. Thanks for clarifying the steps. I've made it so far. It's so tough yet there's no going back.

[@LucasJ-Edits]

I just wanna say thank you for making this video, it started my own hero’s journey and now I’m at the end of one and at the beginning of another. Because life is circular and so as one journey comes to an end another begins. But that first journey really is so important.

[@GabrielCastillo]

fuck man I just want to say thanks. You help me a lot

[@binauraldoc9978]

Likewise helped alot, inspired me to write this poem shroudedintentions.wordpress.com/2016/10/17/a-heros-journey/ ;)

[@eh6618]

+Amz Zma great work

[@binauraldoc9978]

Thanks dude, I done an encapsulation of the hero's return home. I just needed a creative outlet shroudedintentions.wordpress.com/2016/12/26/the-heros-return-home/ hopefully it helps conceptualize your transformation in the eyes of your loved ones

[@vegetaz1532]

where are you now?

[@owlcu]

4:23 Hot girl on roller blades distracts hero from journey.

[@owlcu]

+Goad Said Great comment, I feel the same way. And it's perfectly normal because that 50% is the other half of the "yin yang" thing he talks about that we're all made of. We need some dissatisfaction to keep motivated.

[@RandomPerson28337]

a girl cant distract true heros

[@dabshanksthe1st488]

I admire people who left home young my mother has always had health issues and couldn't take care of herself sometimes so I left home years after I should of

[@Patrick.E.]

My favorite Elliott Hulse video. I love this part of his journey. He was so sincere this year that it seemed like he was talking to you and me individually.

[@MichaelMichuki]

Wow that is exactly the Journey i'm on and i'm on it :) You just explained everything that i'm going through. Thanks Elliot

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

Who is he? Looks like a bodybuilder but speaks like a psychologist (really interesting and wise things).

[@FellEM]

He is a man

[@StartArt128]

Dorijan Andabak he is THE man

[@abz4852]

He is conquering both his mind and his body

[@jessejohnson1743]

2024 baby. I keep coming back to this

[@tommywagner3154]

I watch this now 6 years after I watched this for the first time. It's incredible how true this is. Now I know

[@stephenandrew8769]

Cowboy dude=Han Solo

[@audigreen6906]

Thank you man, it was a really big blessing that i came across your video's. I'm in the point of my life where its deciding from School or Starting my business, i sell sneakers online and make quite decent money doing so but at the same time i feel like i'm not contributing all of my skills and all of what i have to offer to the world. I dont feel fufilled, I'm 21 years old, i'm going to be taking Software development to learn how to create software and all the other shit along the way, i'm not learning it for a job but at the same time i'm having doubts. Do i really need to go into debt to persue this or could i just learn all this shit online, am i making excuses. I meditate everyday for 10 mins (2.5 weeks in) and I'm starting to realize that i can really do this shit with out school but what the fuck do i tell my mom, my dads very supportive of doing what ever i want to do but he suggets that the smart thing would be to do something in your interest in school then after school you have all the time in the world to do what ever the fuck you want but just make sure you do something in school so if shit goes down you have something to fall back on, like a base for example. My dads very wise just like you are, he has a lot of good advice, he tells me follow my heart, do what ever the fuck you wanna do, thats why i believe hes giving me this right advice to do this in order to do the other things i want to. This also reminds me of a saying that goes like this "Do what you need to do, so that you can do what you want to do". Thank you once again, and who ever reads this, thank you as well.

[@daweller]

Hayato Uchiha If you make good money selling sneakers online, save as much as you can... you may think there's no way you will go broke, but it can happen very fast.

[@lordrevan4864]

+Hayato Uchiha I'm late to your comment but you could just go to the classes. You only have to pay if you want the degree. If you can make the money for living expenses you can learn as much as you want.

[@audigreen6906]

Lord Revan Thank you both of you, I've decided to go to school and pursue my business dreams. Thank you !!!

[@NoOne-wd5my]

Audi Green how is it going?your text resembled my own thoughts. I'm also studying now (management) to open my own small gym in the future.

[@gonzalezmichael52]

I felt like this video was intended for me. I'm 20 years old and granted, I'm still young in age but I feel like I'm a baby in an adults body. I haven't caught up to the life I want. I've had many challenges but I always looked the other way where I felt secure as a boy(returning to my mothers house) and that's caused me to have a meaningless life just going to work, coming home, playing video games and lifting weights.

[@leanstrength7074]

I just turned 29 so I'm a bit older than most of Elliott's fans ( I assume) but only recently have I began to recognize how many man children exist even though they're in their 40's and beyond.

[@synchfynch7464]

Y'know Elliott, I'm being forced into homelessness (I use forced lightly because it's half my fault) by my father at 23 years old. (I'm a dumbass for taking his offer to move back in with him at 21) But there is a whirlwind of completely crazy shit going on right now and it's not just what I'm going through but I just wanted to tell you that I have never felt more ready and more capable of initiating my own rite of passage through this event. I could easily stay in the town I'm in and get a place with a friend but every nagging feeling I've had up to this point about striking out into my unknown and putting my balls on the line and FORCING myself to put mileage to my knowledge is calling me and pulling me in this direction of travel 1000 miles away where I don't know how I'll make it or even eat or survive. I don't have jack squat for cash but I do have my legs and my mind and my heart and my focus. You have served as my mentor in the three days this has been happening (I never knew your name until my dad broke the news to me) and I need to tell you how grateful I am that you decided to put yourself out there and share your life and your heart with all of us. You have supported my backbone in this realization that if I don't accept this adventure now then I will always live with regret and shame. In partial thanks to you (because some of it of course goes to myself and my father) I am going to live my life from this moment forward with NOTHING but full-heartedness, conscious love and passionate self-determinism. My life is mine and I CHOOSE in the full breadth of this moment and every moment following to never again take the easy route or the answer that goes against my being. I am not in the best of shape and my head feels 20 different kinds of fucked but I am doing what I've always pussy-footed around doing and walking my lazy ass 1000 miles to where the only people who have ever TRULY loved me for me reside through this coming cold cold winter no matter WHAT it takes of me. My rage and my focus and my love will heat my sorry ass when my clothes do not. You will be hearing from me again when I reach my destination and am living with the fullness I can only tear-up at seeing in my future now. So thank you, thank you, thank you and bless you for being the angel you don't have to be.

[@Ozqawr]

Here's hoping you're not dead.

[@matthewkincaid3648]

Ozqawr I'm still alive and actually better than ever! Thanks you three who commented. I'm now set up in a two bedroom house by myself in Colorado. Got a great consistent work and I'm meeting musicians every day and growing my musical ability. Things are on track.

[@SWIFTzTrigger]

Matthew Kincaid Thats not the same account as the original poster?

[@thenewgate1]

SWIFTzTrigger he made another one

[@SWIFTzTrigger]

thenewgate1 i see

[@stinkyglasses]

"DO" "SOMETHING" - Elliott Hulse

[@Link11868]

Elliot is a very, very special person, he is literally a mouthpiece(prophet) through which universe is teaching us to be ourselves again.

[@sherryhale7926]

Elliott, you are my youtube mentor. You speak a truth of which I have trouble putting into words. Your videos inspire me and realize that I am not alone in my truth. Thanks so much dude, I really hope you see this.

[@iamwhoiam327]

What about boxing as means to assist you this journey?

[@thenameofthegame4037]

Boxing is a becoming a nen journey as well for sure

[@nick5518]

U are my mentor

[@SM-vr5zg]

I watch Elliot's videos weekly. This one really hit home with me: A year ago I made a move too another city and its been the toughest year both personally and financially I have ever faced. Now I know it is a Hero's journey, a journey its important to realise we don't walk alone.

[@biggsl33per92]

“You’re in a tough place but you’re not alone”…preach 🤌

[@depressiontoexpression]

University was the best damn time of my LIFE!

[@zeAristotle]

Absolutely beautiful....

[@pahvalrehljkov]

It awoke in me recently, i lived alone since 18, but always had family somewhat around me, now im in another country at 24, alone, gained couple of friends, and again have backup of family if i need, but feel totally alone, and fuck this challenges me every moment in here, and i fucking love it! Thank you Elliott for clearance, ur my mentor now...

[@KVteam360]

I was in a family with great parents that really care for me and stuff. Chicks, friends, all kinds of good food for gains and stuff. And it HAPPENED... All alone, Panic Attacks, fear of death bad food, no friends and people being negative on who I am. That shit happend the 1st year which at the ending of the 1st year i had the chance to meet my mentor who saved me from death related situations(he took me to hospital etc) Im really grateful. Everything is a cycle.Now at the 2nd year, Its all good

[@ocm4r]

>drinks all day long and plays video games yep, that's me

[@O.S.A]

I think he need a job to pay the rent , food and stuff ..

[@EduardoRamos-yb8gs]

That was me a year ago

[@tyshanklin909]

@@EduardoRamos-yb8gs what'd you do

[@Rawyalty220]

Fuck same

[@Juiccy_777]

What if my mentor is Elliott Hulse?

[@PatrickLavigne]

ANONYMOUS Whats your point groopy? Asking pointless questions on all of these videos... I seen your useless questions all over StrenghtCamp's channels. What are you looking for? Just get up and go do what you have to do son! Stop fuckin' around! One more question like that and ITS A FACT: You just didn't get what "your mentor" is saying bro!!!

[@Juiccy_777]

Do I know you? fucking stalking me and shit, get a fucking life loser, I leave a comment wherever I want.

[@PatrickLavigne]

ANONYMOUS "What if my mentor is Elliott Hulse?" "get a fucking life loser" ....... That's called "projection". Psychological projection is a theory in psychology in which humans defend themselves against unpleasant impulses by denying their existence in themselves, while attributing them to others.

[@Juiccy_777]

That's not the point, the point is don't worry about other people and mind your own business.

[@Robert-ur2zb]

Yes I am telling you that. It's none of your damn business how he spends his time. Nor really is it mine how you spend yours. So why are you wasting your valuable time having a pointless angry conversation that only brings hate with strangers?

[@freestyles809]

Elliot, you are my mentor, life counselor, and fitness guru. I myself will be embarking on my own “Hero`s Journey” soon, and your words are so resourceful to me. I never had anybody in my life talked to me the way you talk to the world. I will be going with confidence now to navigate the life course I have charted, and remember your words at every junction of my Passage. Thank You, the world needs more people like you.

[@stk658]

Hi, Elliot! Going through a depression, I accidently found your videos. I started a journey to become a real man and you are now one of my mentors. Thank you so much!

[@captainx9522]

A good mentor = 2pac. He wasnt perfect, some of his ways you should hope not to learn from but He was a great man while he was here.

[@mannyortiz3656]

2pac helped me survive the streets, become street wise when all the phony homies were busy backstabbing/talking/etc. Word is bomb, pac is a legend

[@shogunsulh8204]

Lmao my mentor is the girl I'm in love with 😂 I think she's so perfect I learn so much from her 😭

[@tonydantis]

You gotta wake up before it's too late!

[@peterjay9826]

geez man....good luck with that.

[@schleckr4782]

this vid always forces me to look at my life with optimism and a sense of purpose.

[@Sumrsnothere]

Thankyou in the exact same situation at this moment, needed to hear this... sad to say went back home because I was homesick now taking on the challenge again!

[@DavidMusic5885]

so interesting idea i seem to have gone through a full heroes journey in my youth and completed it, however i seem to have.... regressed..... what i mean by this is the heroes journey that i completed answered a question and providded an "elixer" to a certain question yet was inadequate to solve a different question, and this new question is causing alot of pain and anguish, yet the elixer from before still provides value and prvides wisdom, yet not for these new challanges so the idea is, you can participate in multiple heroes journeys, the learning never stops

[@Stars6ify]

Right now I'm going through the same thing. It could be tough until you realize that the toughness is the fun part.

[@thesilentcartographer5273]

This diagram makes sense now that I have someone helping me understand it. In this cycle, mine especially, I feel that you, Elliott Hulse, are my mentor. And I thank you for helping me cross over this threshold.

[@naiemization]

I haven't yet moved out of the womb but this guy is my mentor for sure! I'm 20

[@brettyeaton1522]

This Spring I hitchhiked from Kentucky to West Virginia with no money surviving on God, to find my way in the world. The world broke me in many ways. West Virginia is a hard place to be on the street. I left full of positivity and a clear sense of spiritual direction, but I began relying less on my faith and more on marijuana and my social standing as a perceived homeless. Many messages were relayed to me, messages of a divine nature personal to my journey. Then I flew to Boulder to start my life as a man. I met my soul mate there and had many more archetypal adventures. But I got a message to come back home, like I still have things to learn here at my parents house. Last summer I biked from Indiana to Oregon solo. It was grueling but I emerged on the other side nearly enlightened. After a string of failed relationships and an upbringing in an emotionally abusive environment it was like I could breath for the first time in half a decade. Still I was pulled back home. With all of these false starts at times I get discouraged but I’m only 22, and my adventures thus far have been priceless. Peace if anyone reads this, keep busting back get those nuts some oxygen

[@silafuyang8675]

Respect, man. You are walking the true way.

[@farouqwangila7457]

Thank you Elliot. You are one of my mentors. I took the plunge into leaving everyone I knew in Vegas to come to Hawaii and I am just out here living. Debating on the next step. But I don't want to return home until I win and not only become the man I know I can be but know myself truly. Thanks again!

[@EduardoRamos-yb8gs]

This Hero's Journey is really calling to me for a long time now. See, I've always lived with my parents (I'm 25) and also have a girlfriend since 18 years old. Now, I feel like I need to get out of the house and breakup with my girlfriend who's not resourceful to my well-being and endeavors. But the fear of breaking up with her is too much for me. Then I recently stumbled upon Elliot's videos about personal growth/development and also physical development. I realized plenty of things that I wasn't aware about myself. Made me grateful for the things that I had, have, and will have. For all the positive and negative experiences that I endured. Changed my perspective on life. Now I have a small business, looking for a job, but I'm still together with that girlfriend that I'm planning to breakup with and go someplace else to live alone and be away from the womb (parent's home) and be a fucking man. Own myself by continuing to go to the gym with full effort and take every step to where I want to be.

[@ibrown3KC]

As many others here have said, you, Elliott, are one of my greatest mentors. I always feel slightly awkward when I tell my friends, family, classmates and professors about my mentor, Elliott Hulse. I am always obligated to tell them, "well, he's my 'KZbin mentor'." I imagine many scoff at such a concept, but you have helped me in so many ways since I discovered you a few months ago, and I try my best to pass along to others all the wisdom you have shared with me. Thank you, Elliott!

[@TiagoSantos-bx3oc]

Same here, Elliot Hulse has been my mentor and when someone asks me about him, I just say that he is the 21st Century Plato: Large shoulders, large mind, large soul. You inspire me, man.

[@bhangu92]

Elliott, you are my Obi won kenobi. For real though, the things you talk about in your channel have had an immensely positive impact on the way I approach challenges in my life.

[@11andster]

You've changed my outlook on moving out to university man! Thank you.

[@IkillGummybearss]

I tell everyone that Elliot Hulse is my mentor. He's taught me so much on how to live my life fully. I appreciate my job, albeit its not prestigious, but It takes care of my little brother and mother. I answered the call, when my father walked out on us when we needed him the most. I gave up college and my social life to provide for my family. And through Elliot, my bitter acceptance became a reborn desire to prove that I can overcome anything and become stronger everytime. Thank you.

[@browneyes4188]

Good advice. Last year I quit working as a data entry operator because I knew I couldn't stand doing the work anymore and that there was something better out there for me. The journey I am on to change careers I have named Erica's Odessey. The journey is almost over. You do have to get out there and listen to mentors to find your way. :)

[@jbrpiner]

Elliott....you are a mentor for many. Be well, brother.

[@eddysplosion]

Is not bad to retreat and regroup. Even more than once. Just make sure you're following your passions where ever you are. Rene Descartes said "You just keep pushing. You just keep pushing. I made every mistake that could be made. But I just kept pushing."

[@claw2733]

Last November i had a major, major wake up call after a few things happened and i thought about my future, of which i had no plan. Now, im starting to travel, getting out there and doing everything - doing what i want and need to do, motivated by the fact that i did nothing in most of my 3 years of uni, just went to lectures then went back to my place to be on my own Elliot has definitely been my mentor through a lot, so thankyou so much, for opening my eyes and giving me the motivation to do so

[@BelievinSP]

Because of you Elliott, I am going to drop out of college and follow fitness. It's what I love, my calling, but I've been afraid of failure which is why I haven't been able to fully commit. You are my Jedi, my mentor and I honestly and sincerely thank you for what you have done for me.

[@bikegypsy268]

This right here is the most important information for every men

[@AwesomeSpiderAvery]

Jordan Peterson was my mentor. I am a proud hero, a good man, and thankful for the journey I experienced.

[@seanknabel6592]

I think the 'good luck ending' was appropriate here, but I love the 'I'm done ending'.

[@SOCRATES012]

I cannot emphasise enough how much of a GREAT man I believe Elliot to be. Thank you for sharing such abundance and strength with us all. May the force be with you. All of you. Peace

[@bape4lyfe]

thank you for sharing. you are right by saying some men run from their calling as i am one of those men. what i saw scared me but after coming across men who have gone through this I'm finally ready to face my fears once again (new warrior). keep up the good work, much appreciated

[@cobeycobb]

The first thing is to play the game "I'm going to talk to this person and make them hate me". You don't really want them to hate you, the point is to go into the conversation with the lowest possible expectation because the worst that can happen is they walk away and then you think to yourself, "Well, at least they don't hate me, so I win!". Thinking this way will make you feel more comfortable to go up to anyone and talk without being afraid of rejection. Hope this made sense and good luck

[@MellenMan]

then theres the situation when you are your own mentor. we always have the questions and answers we need.

[@stoichicipaul7399]

I can't help but notice i am 5 years late to this, but it is the right time for me. I recently turned 19 and I started to feel the urge to go on an adventure, to travel my country on a motorcycle. It is something that I must do, for my conciousness leaves me no other option. Wish me luck brothers.

[@zachmaurer161]

Elliott, keep it up! You are not just having success for yourself by making money but rather spreading success. This success is rare and a few number of people reach that sucess even the richest dont even reach. I hope more people get to touch more people's lives, because your are preaching the right stuff. Elliott you are changing lives and keep the work up!!!

[@Solidsaw]

You know what, you are much better than most psychologists. Thanks man.

[@user-lr6qh3km5d]

Before you even said it ''the mentor may even be in the form of videos'' i had thought about it, i think you are my mentor, thank you.

[@nerdicwarrior]

In this crazy dumbed down world, men like you are needed more than ever, Elliot. Love what you're doing. Keep it up, man.

[@mvalverde9]

Elliot, I just bought "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" because of this video, and I want to thank you for recommending it. Everything I've read so far is incredible, it makes so much sense to me, and it's helping me to understand the moment I'm living right now. Thanks!

[@thomasgrabowski2202]

This video hits home. I feel like I am returning from a refusal of the call. Let me tell you, it was worst then hell. I've been too hell before but there is nothing worst then going against your instincts. My father bullied me into going into school because he was afraid I was actually going to drop out. I ended up not dropping out because I listened to my rational logiv mind vs my instinctive nature (whicj was a clear and defenitive No!). I ended up grieving from that experience and literally had to go through another transformation to survive. It was fucking horrible but I am grateful for being alive. The lesson in the story? Trust yourself. Trust your instincts. Trust your gut. Because at the end of the day, it is your life. Not your parents. But your life. Don't go through a crisis to learn your lesson. Live true too you as soon as you fucming can.