How The Top 1% Deceive You

[@galenmarek888]

This video should be displayed in schools as part of a mandatory course on the dangers of so-called "social" media

[@hydrohasspoken6227]

who would care?

[@marcohghar]

@@hydrohasspoken6227 The kid who still has some brain cells or the kid who is at the brink of.making a wrong decision with healthy living.

[@roserevancroix2308]

The education system is left-leaning as evrything else do you really thnik they are going to teach things that HELPS people? Helping is not what the left does - they help criminals perhaps but not normal people.

[@podfan9392]

Honestly James, your videos are incredible. For any younger people out there, make sure you’re listening to this guys advice because it’s absolutely spot on.

[@eduardedel2169]

a-holyf`ingmomofbabyjesus-men 🙏

[@peterparker-zy9oe]

for all the younger people out there make sure your are not blindly following anyone on the internet, not even James. I totally agree with him but still, get your information about fitness from multiple sources.

[@kuiwanguistephanie]

But still he looks good

[@HunterGlod]

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” I heard this several years ago and it sticks with me daily. Very good words to live by in the age of social media

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Depends on which way you look on the bell curve. Not many people compare themselves to those worse off.

[@Barrrt]

These words have helped me so much in the past when I was at an age where I compared myself more

[@Are_Em_Dubya]

THIS PART!!!

[@brianmeen2158]

@@Barrrtyeah it’s harsh out there. It may be harder for women - I know two naturally beautiful women who are also in great physical shape but even they have to take the perfect picture, put on a lot of make up and use filters for their pictures on instagram!! If they feel the need to do these things just imagine what average looking women feel like

[@matthiasrudigier3336]

"They don't look how they look from what they preach, they preach what they do because of how they look." Sheeesh my man going full poet style for that one

[@adavis688]

Everyone who gets a gym membership should be shown this video before they start. incredible

[@CaptainTrips]

Kinda black pill thougj

[@jaimepardo]

I needed to hear this today. I’m a 56 year old blue belt & I got smashed today in the morning class. I’m being overtaken by all the younger blokes & today felt particularly humiliating. I Started comparing myself to others which resulted in me seriously thinking about quitting after 4 years of training. After what you said I’m going to stick with it. Forget about how well others are doing & focus on myself & my own progression no matter how slow & faltering it is. Thanks James

[@LR-mc3hc]

Keep it up my friend 👍

[@julieplummer6611]

Yes, focus on yourself....it s so doable with the right mindset! Go kick ass....if only your own! 😊

[@dimex3362]

Do that, but also compare yourself to them WHEN THEY ARE YOUR AGE, specifically the younger people. Will they still be going at 56 or will their early start mean a lot more troubles with injuries and miles on their joints and ligaments. We only have 20-40 years of optimal growth time depending on how hard we go and how much we push. I was in the gym starting my fitness journey, again, in my 40’s and the last time I was in high school. I was thinking.. man I wish I would have started younger. Then an older guy (in his 70’s or 80’s) in my gym who was hunched over and had limited mobility, struck up a conversation with me and he says… man I wish I had have started as young as you are. That blew my mind to think that someone thought I was young in my 40’s and it made me appreciate that it’s never too late to start. That guy with his limited mobility os doing better than the 100 year old person that is bedridden. Everything is relative. Keep on truckin’ 💪🏿

[@altosack]

Well, mate, I will _always_ be better than you. (I’m 57!)

[@kc270352]

​@altosack so stupid 🙄

[@TT-fn1xb]

This video needs to blow up. We cannot all be in the top 1%. That’s why it’s called The 1%. Best to aim to become the best version of yourself rather than the best version of someone else.

[@classic-superette]

everyone doesn't get a trophy?

[@davecom3]

I'd go as far to say that they are not the top 1% because the top 1% aren't on KZbin and taking steroids. If you have to take steroids and diuretics to look a certain way then you are less than the naturals who maintain their regimens for 50% of the result and twice the effort.

[@thefosplus]

“They share their highlights and you compare it to your behind the scenes”. That is something to always keep in mind and keep yourself from getting discouraged. Remember you are only competing with yourself. 👍🏻👏🏻

[@Kalamolng]

It took me YEARS to accept myself. It really takes genuine maturity to accept those.

[@AndrewMHoops]

Influenza is the best word for influencer hahahaha

[@Shotzeethegamer]

That's literally what influenza means...

[@MoralesCorner]

He's talking about the virus, genius​@@Shotzeethegamer

[@R0krSam]

I came by accident, now I am hooked by the truthfulness of this man!

[@albertoyeh7626]

I love this video. Im just an average guy that has put on a lot of work in the gym but chasing that top 1% is not possible for me. I was always looking to be more strict in my calories, in my training, in my sleep schedule but it wasnt enough. These fitness influencers has changed the body image and would make us average naturals who worked hard not look as impressive. What I mean is back then in the 1880s people would think Eugen Sandow was massive but because of PEDs he would now look just ok.

[@john_mega]

So on the money. Two lad in my gym the same age doing much the same programs. One looks like he has teh body of a lad in his 20s. The other had the body of a teenager.

[@Toyz-fr9sz]

Coudnt had said it better

[@BlissifiedHH]

People have gotten so brainwashed by what an impressive body is nowadays, its quite scary honestly

[@ThatGuyOnBassYT]

I cannot even BEGIN to put into words how glad I am to have watched this. I'm a musician and a lot of this bleeds over into "music influencers" not necessarily genetics, but other factors that essentially just give them a leg up (don't hate the player hate the game). Knowing I should compare myself to where I was 6 months ago and THAT'S IT tells me I'm improving and I'm moving in the right direction. Thanks James for this.

[@peterparker-zy9oe]

i wonder what are these "factors" you speak of. I always thought music was about just practicing and getting better.

[@aaaa-xf3hx]

@@peterparker-zy9oemost popular musicians are widely considered cool or trendy/stylish for lack of better words. Similar to the influencer question; do you think something about musical talent makes you charismatic, unique, and stylish, or do you think these things are a factor taken into account by labels and venues before signing/booking people for shows? Look I’m not a musician but I’m sure you can make a living on talent alone but the top 1% need ‘that it factor’ people always talk about and that really is something you have or you don’t, you can’t just decide to become cool as a grown man

[@G3-7162]

So like. Kinda. Depends on the instrument. Singers are kinda fucked. You can always improve your voice, but if you don't got a good voice, you won't ever be the best. So it goes. Idrk a lot about strings or perc, but what I can say is that there is a different level of natural rhythm that some people get lucky, some people get fucked. I'm pretty lucky in that area. Again, practice can get you to fantastic, but it's gonna be virtually impossible for some people to feel the stupid polyrhythms n shit for jazz. Similarly, everybody has a different ear. I can work on my ear, and tuning, intervals, and chords for thousands of hours, but I'll never be able to compete with the lady with perfect pitch I marched with. It simply won't happen, and because of that, I won't be able to slot notes quite as easily as her. Then, in brass and woodwinds, it's actually physiological. Idk if the other things are, or not, but this one is. Everybody's mouths/lips are made differently. Most of brass is embouchure, and people with lips differently will be better at different things. Same goes for lung capacity, oral shape, etc. Moral of the story, anybody can be a great musician, but not everybody can progress as fast as others, and not everybody can perform on the same level as some, regardless of practice

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

@@peterparker-zy9oemost “effortless” musicians are the children of musicians and had exposure to tuition, inspiration, support and materials at an age so young that they have no concept of how much of an advantage that is. 1000 hours of practice are not always equal.

[@KM-hk8tc]

@xxnonstop- very well put

[@lga8791]

💯 accurate, the lies people are sold.

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Genetics is everything in bodybuilding. I trained from the age of 14 in weights, swimming, cycling, martial arts. Didnt stop me having a heart attack at 48yrs and another at 55. Apparently the cardiologists said ive got low cholesterol just the wrong type that blocks the arteries. Bad genetics he said. Point is... what if i hadnt trained ? Would i have died ? I have no special advice to anyone out there, exercise however you want, but look after your health first.

[@jj4429]

Take out the word fitness and this applies pretty much everywhere else

[@JoeRogansForehead]

The turnstile 😂😂 ouch bro . I’m gonna start using that.

[@Matthewrollinson80]

"comparison is the thief of joy" is how I TRY to be. Once I heard it, it just clicked with me. You do you 👊👌

[@clarke89]

one of the best videos I have seen,I come off social media in 2021 never looked back way to fake these days it's sad

[@andyh3065]

What a great message. Thankfully I’m old enough to have missed the whole “influencer” thing. I honestly couldn’t give a shit what they say. But I have kids and I keep telling them basically what you just said here. Though being their dad, I wonder how much they actually listen to me, but if even just a little gets through, I’d be happy. Keep spreading the good word 👍

[@BluegillGreg]

"Fitness Influenza?" Thank you for expanding my vocabulary!

[@MartinoNotts]

Needed to hear this, pulling myself out of the low body fat, lean obsession I think I've inherited from them over years. It's a powerful message of guilt that we're never good enough.

[@LawrenceLing-d3j]

Top man James - people needed to hear that. Thank you.

[@markmurray5659]

We all have our own journey. Be creative and enjoy

[@hoa3512]

Guys spot on. We all being laughed down the garden path to fund their life styles with our attentions.

[@nichtsistkostenlos6565]

Right on, I deleted all my social media accounts a few years back, stopped focusing on what everyone else is doing for inspiration and started focusing on where I am and improving myself specifically. One of the best decisions I've ever made.

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

Solid facts based on pure REALITY!

[@JackAcid]

Fitness Influenzas... Hahahaha!!! Absolutely brilliant!!

[@Numb_Lock]

Sadly the algorithm isn't going to give this video the exposure it deserves

[@kneedown1980]

Champion 🏆

[@zombiepanic911]

Nailed it. Absolutey 100% nailed it. Thank you, James, for being a voice of reason in a malestrom of social media nonsense.

[@techdad2716]

Great presentation and delivery... These "influenza's" must be foaming at the mouth after watching that 😂

[@mechanicom]

'Comparison is the thief of joy' - love it man!

[@sonnyphull5653]

“Sticking your heads up each other bums” 😂

[@Ollie0288]

Absolutely spot on

[@JasonTheOneAndOnly]

"fitness Influenza's" my new fave term today.

[@vacafuega]

The Stephanie Lange of gym-goers. Much needed message.

[@Perdy258]

Powerful advice

[@SosopChabot]

I’m glad someone is pointing this out, good job buddy.

[@Prizma111]

This video has to reach the masses. Brilliant.

[@macgar100]

Dropping truth bombs💣

[@_Sam62]

What a relief, finally an athlete on KZbin who is realistic and proclaims the truth...💪🏼👍🏼

[@TangoMasterclassCom]

Thanks for the great video! I am one of those weirdos waking up and craving vegetables 😂

[@offTheMedsYe]

short & to the point, chock-full of truth bombs, delivered w/ plenty of humor. class.

[@davidleonard37]

Never a truer word was said. Love it James.

[@happytimes88]

Preach preach preach ruddy love this

[@Warmatx68]

Your channel is a gold mine

[@mrbriandooley]

“ comparison is the thief of joy “ 🤯🤯 great video 👍🏽 telling the truth with zero f*cks, love it

[@karldrogba4909]

Flawless delivery.

[@JeanetteMoseneke]

James the truth teller 🎉

[@joshcastle9257]

One of the best videos ever made on KZbin

[@mannaffolki]

Everyone I know should watch this video. But they won't. But I will. And many thousands of others will. So don't stop James, people need to get educated. Thanks!

[@TATTEDGIGACHAD]

Absolute f***** legend!

[@DannyLitAF]

I like to compare myself to unrealisic top 1 percentage because it pushes me further than i thought i could go.

[@PremSingh-fq2ys]

Good on you James 👏🏽

[@stereoflava2788]

Finally someone said it, phenomenal video.

[@marekjurek3433]

WELL SAIS WELL DONE BRAVO I WOULD SAY SO

[@johnboy223311]

Fantastic message!!

[@michelberaud4454]

Super important message 👏

[@lordbonnington5540]

You are the most real person online. Love to see somebody speaking so honestly. This is the content people need.

[@johnburrows6702]

And this comes out after i saw you in an influencers video recently. Good timing.

[@stopcensoringmen5044]

"fitness influenzas" is a solid line. Big like.

[@sergethelight]

Well said!

[@DennisNowland]

That is fantastic.Take it from a 70 year old, work on yourself and be the best that you can be and focus on health as well as asthetics.

[@gavmc104]

That just made me subscribe, as a Dad of 5 and has one who is an amateur boxer, he does sometimes show me these types of people. I find it infuriating to see these people who are clearly on gear trying to manipulate people, especially young ones to sell their crap! I do enjoy tearing them apart and trying to educate him though, I'll be sharing this channel with him

[@emotionalignition]

Love the message here James.

[@ClassyLife]

Bitter truth. But that’s the Real Truth

[@SimmySedise]

This is definitely one of the best fitness ted talks out there 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@daniel-gu5zm]

"Fitness Influenza" is probably my new favorite name for these mfs

[@Metricate]

Speaking facts. I love it

[@fankopanko]

really facts video not gonna lie i used to struggle with this but just using media less and just focusing on my progress alone helped alot

[@spde]

Instant subscribe!!! 😂 Great delivery!! Love the underlying message, but damn, you made me laugh

[@reinholdmueller4882]

Fantastic surprise, because this video clip suggestion popped up unexpectedly. I "liked & subscribed" immediately, even before I watched and enjoyed it. What more can I say about him, James Smith has the ability to engage and educate exercise beginners and fitness enthusiasts, alike.

[@NaveedAhmed-sy8zj]

James Smith. Legend in the Making!

[@wulff21]

Simple, truth, Brilliant !

[@ArthurDeRoey]

Incredibly useful information thank you

[@K4R3N]

lol, love the humor of the channel. An element severely missing from other fitness channels

[@Janus10001]

Truth, brother.

[@JonathanHilierChannel]

Fitness influenzas earned a like 😂😂😂

[@fireofhislove3395]

Jolly good show, mate! Here, here!

[@tokolohomokoena7882]

I wish these videos were around in my youth.

[@MrNyathi1]

And this is where it's so helpful to have real life friends who also want healthy bodies. I have men and women in my life who push themselves to workout when they would rather veg on the couch. Who are disciplined with what they eat, without going overboard - they have healthy relationships with food. When someone is right in front of you, you can see how great they look, with their flaws. We keep each other accountable, share tips, encourage each other. Reason no 472 why having real friends is a great way to live.

[@trd8749]

This is one of the best videos I've seen in a long time. A lot of people need to hear this. So nice to have someone tell cold hard facts and also have a great sense of humour.

[@JohnWick-wm4pd]

So true. Thx mate..!

[@SaschaEderer]

I really like your straight-forward, no-bs personality :)

[@fastcountwrestling3604]

This is one of the most important videos on KZbin. Well done, sir.

[@stepbystep6773]

Got to love you man! Had fun this!

[@cameoappearanc3]

Thank you James. Your videos are public health announcements. They help keep me sane and not chase after an unrealistic body image.

[@117kable]

Love this

[@steverino474]

Well said. Spot on.

[@aitch365]

Amazing! Thank you I think this knocked down one pillar of my body dysmorphia

[@koperkonrad23]

James is unique. It's unheard of that the got with his following doesn't want to sell you anything. His style though is by far the best out there. What I'd have done to talk with him directly. Especially now when my personal life got turned upside down to the point of searching of the nearest tall bridge.....

[@gez6880]

You get a follow and a like sir. Very well said

[@17VWR]

Awesome!!! 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@JV-ks3eb]

God bless you James.

[@jordanfehr7587]

Thank you very much. It was refreshing to hear this.

[@waynec9923]

Awesome straight to the point 👍

[@jessejunesworld]

You are so important, thank you

[@candyw3991]

This is so true!

[@MrCartoondude90]

Legitimately the best fitness advice ive ever seen