How to make EFFORT enjoyable (even when life is hard)

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Speed paint art by Bunselle: www.bunselle.com instagram.com/buns.elle Thank you all for being here and watching!

[@nittani.]

Can i be one of your graphic designers

[@nittani.]

Go do a video with the guy thats says stay flexy

[@HybridCalisthenics]

​@@nittani.I'm not actively hiring at the moment, but if you have a portfolio and want to send it over via email, I'd happily keep it on file!

[@suyashgupta87]

Can you please pull up your app developers, they are taking away all the joy of exercise. There are so many bugs that its unusable at the moment!

[@HybridCalisthenics]

@@suyashgupta87 Working on updates! Software is a tad expensive. Sorry to hear about the issues - it's still in beta we're trying to optimize it for all devices. If you send in a report through the technical support tab, we'll document it for the developers and it can be used to help improve the app. The website might work better for you now if you prefer!

[@guymontag2948]

As someone further along the journey to becoming a wrinkled, gray haired meat bag, that's one of the best reasons to work out. Quality of life when you're older is massively impacted by fitness.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Thank you for being here! I admire you as someone further along the journey to becoming a wrinkled, gray haired meat bag. Not everyone gets the opportunity! I appreciate your wisdom and definitely agree - the quality of life boost is really important.

[@EggTriangleTriangle]

Truly truly, this is my reason. I want to be living in my own home and tending my own garden as I grow old.

[@Meraxes6]

Truth! A big motivation for me to work out is imagining a frail old lady and wanting to delay that for as long as possible.

[@eldigitom9680]

A few years ago you finished one of your videos by playing guitar. It inspired me to get mine out of the closet--where it had been many years. 3 years later I'm still playing every day. thx!

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Wow that's awesome! I vaguely remember that video, I think. What kind of music do you play? Also thank you

[@eldigitom9680]

@@HybridCalisthenics I attempt to reproduce music that sounds beautiful to me. Usually, about an even mix between Spanish/flamenco, and 90s alternative, indie type things I hear on Pandora. Thank you for asking my friend✌️

[@skillfulfighter23]

That's great to hear! I do have to ask, did any of your strings snap? I'm a little worried opening up my guitar from its case where it's been sitting for a year now. Maybe I should replace the strings...

[@eldigitom9680]

@@skillfulfighter23 no I did not have any strings snap but after playing on them for a couple weeks, I decided they were ready for an upgrade so I bought some new ones. And, I have bought five new guitars since then and have changed strings many times since on each-a necessary nuisance, but the unbelievable difference in the sound of new strings is quite refreshing.

[@sovietsid9452]

Love to hear it and thank you for writing "every day" as two words when its not an adjective. Everyone gets that wrong these days.

[@magdadelatolas2871]

As a senior I can tell you that the quality of life is the reason

[@Eroll-dw8ex]

Life wont change much if i'm fit or just basic as i am right now

[@heikesiegl2640]

​@@Eroll-dw8ex ooh thats Not so true. Believe me. I am an occupational therapist working at a geriatric rehab clinik.. fitness does make a difference. In mobility, health, independence, self-sufficience etc

[@GeeGe.]

​Adding my voice to the choir, or rather, my family's. My father is around the same age as my mom but my mom is doing so, so much better physically. And it's because of exercising. My mom always went to the gym at least casually, and it shows in her health. My dad recognizes today that he should've exercised more. ​@@Eroll-dw8ex

[@beastamer1990s]

The more you zoom out, the smaller everything seems. Nothing is important when you compare it to everything all at once. You just gotta take it as it comes and try to make the most of it.

[@andytheguitarist472]

My refference of succes got really scewed over time. I wheighed over 340 pound. When I finally lost wheight, walking without pain was like a brand new experience. All of the sudden I found myself thinking.. can I.. Can I run? And I could. Then I realized I could jump. And fall without injury. And balance on one leg. Normal things was a succes for me. Being pain free was amazing. I did just find it a bit pathetic that I was celebrating these seemingly small things, things I that was neither hard nor impressive but, they really mattered to me. They fuled my motivation. Yesterday I did my first up against a wall handstand. I cannot explain how wild this is to me. I can have all my body wheight, on my hands now. Every time I do it, I get almost confused of how little force i have to use to get in the position. Like my mind still exepect this to be impossible. What im saying is, motivation can come in various forms. Im 34 and just got my body back. I feel like Im 20 again. And I wish I learned my self that the joy of realizing I can jump in the bed without me breaking, was something I would have allowed myself to feel earlier.

[@mallorymaisner]

Wow congratulations!! I had a similar experience after being pregnant with twins and months of not being able to move properly. I lift weights now and it’s crazy to think that I couldn’t lift anything a year ago without a lot of pain and effort. Good luck on your journey!!

[@andytheguitarist472]

@@mallorymaisner Being pregnant really do be hard and you carried twins? That sounds tough on you. Awesome that you are lifting wheights and getting so much stronger. Be super proud of yourself!

[@atriyakoller136]

Just curious, did you have the excess weight since you remember yourself or did you remember being thinner before you started your journey? I have always been overweight (I'm about 250 pounds, of I'm not mistaken, plus, I don't have a scale rn) and I have no frame of reference because I've never been normal weight, I've been gaining weight despite eating quite little when I was a child, and as an adult I'm barely managing to lose it by going the extra mile, somehow, the small calorie deficit I create isn't enough for me even if calculations say otherwise, but then I get all of it back whenever I stop... And lose even more motivation, even though pain and being free from it is my main goal

[@andytheguitarist472]

@@atriyakoller136 First of all, mad respect for fighting and just doing your best and sympathy for your struggles. So, its a little complicated with me. I was very skinny up until my late teens. Trying not to go into to conveluted details, I ended up with some severe mental issues. I had to go on medicin. And I know many people think medcin is the devil itself, but I would absolutely not be here if they didnt give me something. I was drinking myself half to death each night at the age of 18, trying to get away from what was happening in my mind. The medicin worked but I gained a lot of wheight. I was depressed and hardley cared enough to be alive and that didnt exactly help me being motivated. I was always hungry. I was in pain, and tired of being alive. At my mid 20ties, I had done so much work on my mental health I was getting a lot better. Got a wonderful girlfriend, was finally feeling happy, but nothing i did was enough to combat the medicins effect. Cut to me being 30. Im married, im as happy as can be, but my body was breaking. Coincedentally a random blood sample showed the medicin I was taking had a rare but dangerous effect on me and I was forced to stop. Nothing else could replace it so I had to just hope all that work I did on my self had actually payed of. It had. Im still working hard as hell on it, but I didnt relapse totally and im doing great. When i stopped the medicin, I just stopped feeling any kind of hunger. Before i was in a constant feeling of starvation, now I forget to eat in 48 hours. I started focussing severely on getting the right food, casue i hardley felt any need to eat anymore. Getting the right nurishment became important. So yeah, thats what happened. Quite a bumpy ride gotta say and non of it would have been possible if that doctor by accident hadnt stumpled upon a random sideffect.

[@andytheguitarist472]

@@atriyakoller136 Firstly, Mad respecting for doing your best. And I feel with you with enduring pain and frustration and loss of mativation. So my situation is a bit conveluted. Basically, I was skinny my whole child hood and as a teen. In my late teens I got severly mentally Ill. I wont go into details, but I had to go on medications. I know some see medication as the devil, but if I hadnt gotten some, I would absolutely not have been here today. It was that bad unfortunately. The sideeffect of a lot of medicin is it messes with your hunger and makes you gain wheight. Being in a state where i hardley cared if i lived or died, had been drinking myself half to death from the age of 18 trying to cope with my mind didnt exactly help me feel motivated to do anything about it either. Well, I started to work hard on my mental health. The medicin gave me enough of a break so that i actually could feel a bit of joy in life againg. And to cut the story short, at the age of 30 i was feeling great mentally. But my body was being messed up, And coincidantally, a random blood sample turned out to show i was starting to have a very problematic side effect from the medicin. Only soluation was to stop permantly. Which led me here. Stopping on medcin was fucking scary, not gonna lie, but i actually did it, and has been medicin free for 5 years now. I lost wheight in an insane rate. I went from feeling i was constantly starved, to forgetting to eat for 48 hours because i didnt feel hungry. So this whole thing was just quite a bumpy ride. I have the deepest respect for the struggle people go through. I was only able to do this, because of luck. If my mental health hadnt improved as much as it had, non of this would have been possible.

[@alkrab764]

In child development, the “goldilocks zone” is called the zone of proximal development, where something is *just* enough to challenge a child but not hard enough to quit.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Makes sense! That's really cool - thanks for sharing.

[@beckypackqualls2745]

Hampton, you can’t imagine how incredibly helpful your videos are. I’m a 67 yr old great grandma who is so out of shape, I’m embarrassed to tell you. But since I found you a couple years ago, I’m stronger and healthier than the last 10 years or so. You have quite the gift of putting into the whole kit and caboodle into perspective for me. I just love all your content! ❤

[@pamczech5984]

Thanks for your help I am over 60 and I have lost 50 pounds improved my health i improved so much my doctor said he would check out your channel

[@gideoncheung8731]

That’s awesome!!!

[@magosiabe9105]

Wow, now this is motivation! Congatulations on your work and thanks for sharing 🙂

[@pamczech5984]

@@magosiabe9105 long road I don't get around much am disabled but I am walking better than I have in a long time

[@melaniemcneil407]

I'm learning that, since we don't control the outcome of most things, the only thing we really have is the effort. We control the effort we put into something. If that's all I get, I'm darn sure going to try to enjoy it.

[@aljosacebokli]

Old age is precisely where you'll see the most benefits of a life-long exercise routine. In addition working out for the present moment is why I work out myself. It feels good to inhabit a strong body that doesn't get you winded when rushing up a flight of stairs or that doesn't let you down when you are required to do something physical, or perhaps participate in sports or games. In general, it also feels good being fit as opposed to overweight or full of crippling pains and aches due to a sedentary lifestyle.

[@levelupxrt]

You are a good man Hampton. Never Change.

[@MarkNeyer]

Actually I hope you continue changing in the ways you obviously have - you’re a GREAT example of positive healthy masculinity

[@didgeridooblue]

Change is always present, it's the direction that's most important.

[@JayTheDevGuy]

Loved your shorts, love your longs. Good work :]

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Thank you Jay! How are you?

[@nittani.]

Ru talking about cloths?

[@tn_n.248]

​@@nittani. 😂 are you joking

[@maxxpowers5275]

That's what she said.

[@jctorres7684]

@@nittani. not the sharpest tool in the shed are ya

[@silvergryffin751]

I kind of enjoy having a leveling-up mindset, but mainly, I live in Alaska and hate feeling and being cold. I work out to be warm.

[@bethloomis8961]

You have such a wonderful heart. Thank you for being in my life.

[@getsmart3701]

I don't know who said it but I think its true all the same "just because you can only do a little doesn't mean you shouldn't try". For me in regards to exercise (and later study) I had to "fake it to make it" to get going and the step I took was to drop the scheduled workout routine: 1 hour sessions in the gym, three times a week, weight training 3/4/5 sets withone set to close to failure etc. I found that I was left with, what I called "mental scaring" and became less and less motivated to go training over time. So instead I now train as a soldier does: I train to 60% of my capacity (this way I don't need a warm up), I do a little nearly everyday (10, 20 or 30 minutes about), I skip, I run, I swim and I do calestics focused on back, chest, legs and core (the rest takes care of itself) all at home or in the surrounding area (no gym). I have a routine but it's tricky to explain. It's easy on the body (not been injured in years now and I was very injury prone), it's time effecient (time is always tight), I can do it between other things (push-ups before dog walking, chin-ups before leaving work, squats during my lunch break etc.) and it works. The reality is though, as a routine it is slow to work, it takes time and investment to show on you but work it does, look at soldiers.

[@Meraxes6]

I started getting in shape with just 10-20 minutes a day of easy calisthenics and yoga, focusing on consistency instead of intensity. It’s worked really well, I haven’t been to the gym in years but have been able to build a good habit with what works for me. Goldilocks zone is real

[@paulo1940]

Small steps, not that we can avoid them anyway, but we have to accept their significance in the larger scheme of things. Very lovely mindset Hapton, thank you for this morning dose of hope❤

[@CursedKitten1]

Studies show that just 3-5 minutes of vigorous activity a day can see dramatically extend your life. When people say anything is better than nothing they are 100% correct. Even a small effort can go a very long way

[@Luipaard005]

Love that you put out this video. In the previous week I was suffering doldrums about this very topic, "why bother putting in effort?" I am a type 1 diabetic and I've been sick since I was 11, There's no cure or remission for people like me. But this video reminds me that...we should fight for ourselves! We're worth fighting for. It's not all for nothing if we realize we can fight for ourselves and brighter tomorrow. So what if it means nothing in the future? We are here right now and we are worth fighting for.

[@gianz73]

Talking about mindsets: Yours is the mindset of a truly great coach and teacher, Hampton! Thanks for your positivity!

[@NavaSDMB]

Thank you for recognizing the importance of positive feedback. I'm one of those who simply never got it as a child; I think I need a personal trainer more for the pats on the back than for the "ooooh I don't know what to doooo" part. 🤣

[@psgamer-0199]

I just want to say thank you, Hampton. You are a real inspiration. I like your kindness, friendliness, eloquence, you are a very calming person to listen to. And you certainly help me in cultivating my hope for good things in whatever I decided to start doing or practicing, like exercise and eating well to improve my health. I really wish you the best and I hope you are having a beautiful day. Thank you.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Happy to be here - thank you for your kind words and thoughts! I'm really glad I can help at all, and this gives me inspiration to do more and better. Have a wonderful day as well!

[@anabelandralph5418]

I love this man's mind. He makes me think, question, and enjoy searching for the answer. You have helped so many and will help so many more. I wish there was some way we could ever repay YOU. I am so grateful and hope you live a long, rich life.

[@Raven_Leblanc]

Hey, I just wanted to thank you for your videos. They help me stay motivated to keep improving myself. I started a year and a half ago with 1kg weights, and MAN was it hard back then. Not just the exercises but the motivation as well... Now I'm at 7 kg weights for doing exercises. And you helped me to keep it up for so long! I know I'm not progressing all that fast, but it feels good watching your videos and setting my own speed! If you're reading this and you feel bad about the progress you're making, don't worry. There was this post somewhere, saying: "Diamonds are formed under pressure, but bread rises when left alone. Set your own pace." Words to live by!

[@roberttomas9125]

I couldn't agree more with the sleep thing Hampton! The drive, motivation and the bright mindset begins with a well rested mind. In our childhood we have lots of sleeping time which makes our daily life worth enjoyable even if having difficulty like school assignments. Please do continue this mission of sharing your positive thoughts. God Bless you!

[@tierrapetersen4651]

I'm new to your channel but find you refreshing and encouraging. I had pain for three years and was scared of working out. Every time I did a beginning workout video, I'd end up injuring myself, not knowing that I needed to warm up first, stretch afterward, listen to my body, and ease my way into it. I learned about needing to warm up my muscles with a short from you that popped up, talking about how our muscles are like cheese. Anyway, through many trials and errors, I've finally come to a place where I've lost weight, I'm happier, more energized, my body feels better, I don't have as much pain, I'm not irritated all the time, and my life has improved overall. I have now finally reached a point where I am enjoying my workouts. I realized I needed to make it as convenient as possible, and it's the first thing I do in the morning. Thank you for providing such encouraging content. I would love to see more beginner workout videos.

[@AutumnVulpes369]

this video got released at the PERFECT TIME, thank you

[@thatalchemistlady]

I went to the psychologist and that was my first step into my fitness journey. She helped me understand that I don't have to think about work and work only. I love it and would never quit it as long as I can do it.

[@noellerecoskie3008]

Thank you so much for making this video Hampton! I have been coming out of a period of sickness, and I just have to remind myself to not push myself too hard in the beginning, but also gradually come back to my daily & healthy exercise and nutrition habits. Sometimes the simple things I do like going for a walk each morning after waking up, or going to bed 30 minutes earlier is all I need to make that positive chain of events happen in my life.

[@Kade_Bauman]

Your channel is such a beacon of positivity and reassurance, thank you so much for all you do.

[@DLaker.]

your videos help me going through the process without extra tension and pressure from outside. i was always in sports, yet last 4 years were hard for me because of the university and problems with my family and health. I gained a lot of weight and couldn't recognize myself in the mirror. i started hating myself for eating too much and for not exercising enough to lose weight. now i'm trying to make it healthier. i may not eat much healthy now, but i'm slowly getting to it. and i started doing exercises for the muscles and positions i usually do everyday, just a bit longer and thoughtful. it's hard for my mind not to focus and not to crave on momentarily results, but i'm trying to. thank you very much for your videos

[@Remiwi-bp6nw]

i love the cute little speedpaints

[@mycenaeangal9312]

I’ve been sick for a long time and I didn’t even realize how much it was impacting me. I have sleep apnea and literally couldn’t get good rest. After a few days of using my sleep machine for the first time this week, i noticed my heart rate was lower than normal while exercising. My brain fog is improving. It’s honestly been pretty incredible for my energy levels. And I just feel so much grief for how long I struggled. This might seem like common sense but if you have a health problem it’s so important to take care of it. Don’t get complacent with it or try to muscle through. This shit was ruining my life and it didn’t need to be.

[@Switcheroo4542]

Came at the perfect time, thank you

[@Cookiesinwinter3110]

Man I wish more people were like you at my gym, Im not the fittest person yet but I really enjoy going to the gym and feeling my body working. I have social anxiety so going to a place with a lot of people makes me really uncomfortable, but working out makes it worth it. Just yesterday some guy who didn't know me just casually told me I was fat and old and that I was resting too much between sets (I time my resting time) which made me feel really upset and wanted to get out of the gym. Why do people feel the need to get out of their way to disrespect you? Edit: Im 25 , 5f 2" and 130 pounds with some lean muscle. I do have a little bit of belly but I don't get the calling me fat part

[@belenmarquez1540]

Don't listen to that asshole. In what universe is being 5'2'' and weighing 130 pounds considered fat?? I admire you courage and determination, going to the gym gives me anxiety too. It sucks when other people can't just mind their own business, but there's always gonna be some asshole around I guess. Keep going, you've got this!!

[@lynette0]

what the guy said was a reflection of how he speaks to himself when he is alone. You didnt deserve that! I struggle with social anxiety too and I really hope this doesnt cause you to discontinue doing something that you love

[@Hilda_Spellman]

Your channel is so wholesome, it's like you're teaching hybrid calisthenics but your content is so much more than that. So, thank you and have a beautiful day my friend!

[@minstrelgirl451]

Thinking a lot about which goals to focus on, and how to blend extra focused work with other goals like more time with friends. Loving the art! (And got called out about needing better sleep... Literally stayed up scrolling last night for the first time in awhile 😅)

[@danielmorris7651]

You provide really clear and honest guidance for people, the internet needs this kind of kindness, humanity needs this kind of kindness. Please keep creating amazing work.

[@davidyule3605]

A great message for these times. Thank you Hampton.🙏🏼

[@alexhernandez2725]

THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR US THE VIEWERS

[@osilva2367]

A very real, common sense and loving response to a common question or goal in the fitness world.❤ Thank you for all you do to help people know they are not alone.😊

[@maryjanewesterlund9958]

Wonderful, Hampton. this is helpful at many levels. sharing with a friend now.

[@AndHisNameIsDadCena]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Sensei 🫡

[@raluca2213]

Thank you so much, this helped me so much in understanding how I should approach difficult things in life. I had a general idea, but it's like you took my thoughts and arranged them in a clear and cohesive way! You are truly a lovely person!

[@elsonidoq]

I love the content you create. I really like your energy and the way you humbly communicate things. Thank you!!!

[@lifesaint]

Thanks Hampton!!!!!!!!! Your voice is calming and you are best KZbinr and person. Keep making such content. I am really old but I get so much inspiration from your videos. Thanks!

[@sylva5359]

Every time I listen to you, Hampton, I get some new insight. ❤

[@alm5851]

Bro. Thank you for this vid. Love your channel. Cheers

[@WhatTheColour]

Love how you added the little banner stating the cat wasn't hurt. You know your pet-loving audience too well lol xxx Great video thanks

[@cathysheahan7036]

Know that you have helped people today. Have a wonderful day my friend.

[@jacobblack5414]

Cannot tell you how much I love this content.

[@stickofthetruth9408]

I swear Hampton always delivers with this type of content and I think we can see that his content is getting better (although it was great from the beginning) which means that he follows his own advice

[@csayumi]

Thanks for your video Hampton, always love your vibes ❤ Yesterday I was talking to a friend and realized how much I reached in 2 years. I always was bad in having a routine of exercises (the most was once a week irregularly). I kinda like strenght exercises, but totally dislike aerobic. And I never functioned with revolutionary changes one day to another, it has to change little by little. But I needed to improve my health, and started trying to put exercises in my routine step by step. 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Started kinda once a week regularly, only strenght... After a while, tried to improve a bit of my water intake... And little by little, one thing each time until each one got in the routine, trying to not feel too much guilty when I failed. Now, 2 years later, I exercise 3-4 times a week, strenght and aerobic (still don't like aerobic, but I can deal with it so much better). And one funny specific thing that I realized with my friend is that 2y ago, in my abdominal exercise (sit ups?) I seemed like a turtle upside down 🐢 even starting inclined and with someone pinning my feet down to be possible. And I just couldn't elevate more than my head. And nowadays, with just a light support of a fix object, I can do alone 3 sets with full range. It's little, it seems simple, but to me I had all my life that this exercise was impossible to me. So I love your message. Changing routine is not easy, but it's possible. Sometimes people want to change tomorrow and get frustrated, cuz it's demanding, you have little results or fail to comply. It's not immediate, you construct this through your life, and when you look back you see all the path you've gone. ❤❤❤

[@NightHawk-wj9mz]

I have adhd. I don't get a self of accomplishment for doing anything. So it's hard to get out of a mind set of why bother. I might enjoy something but as soon as I am doing that thing I am just thinking of my next issue or when will this end no matter how much I actually love it.

[@Ceitagh]

You can learn to find gratification in the experience of putting in effort! One of the things I figured out during therapy is that my ADHD means I have trouble forming habits and I have a very difficult time being motivated by long-term goals--like losing weight or getting fit. BUT--exercise produces dopamine and stimulants *while* you're doing it. And *challenging* yourself also produces natural stimulants. But we have to pay attention to that sensation to be motivated by it. If we're ruminating on something negative, it overshadows that positive sensation. So, to get myself moving, I had to stop thinking about goals. I had to recapture that sense of fun and novelty and challenge that I got from playing on the monkey bars as a kid. That kind of play was its own reward--I didn't swing on the monkey bars because someone made me do it or rewarded me for doing it, I did it because moving my body and figuring out what it could do was *fun.* Focus on the fun, the challenge, and it'll reduce the resistance a ton.

[@ImNotCryingYouAre_]

never change ur the best hybrid calistencs

[@kalalea_gordon]

This was beautifully delivered. Thank you, Hampton!

[@dorothyball6003]

My father in law lived to be 101 The docs always asked why he lived so long? He replied, he didn’t know. He always said, One day I woke up and I was 100. He was a positive,active,Jesus loving man! Also a WW2 vet! I was his care giver his last three years of his life and we walked twice a day, a mile total. So staying active is a good choice. I have walked daily since 1993. Outside. 4:30 -5:30 am. I am 68. Most can walk. It’s a choice. You choose to share… Thanks for sharing!

[@peraltarojasjosedaniel1771]

I recently discovered this channel, and I really appreciate the content you create. Cheers

[@lynhaney111]

thank you. I really needed this today

[@happy777abc]

Because it makes everyday enjoyable to exercise. 😊

[@anoyint]

you are a wonderful, wonderful person. thank you.

[@Papanda1995]

Love your body and it will love you back. I think most of us started out because we wanted to look better, but when you truly challenge yourself and find out that your body is capable of amazing things it can be a great motivator wanting to see just how far you can go. And as you get older you’ll realize that training and a balanced nutrition is an investment that will help you feel good and move good for much longer in your life

[@RaefonB]

Cheers, Hampton.

[@workrhymes]

I'm watching this every few weeks until i memorize it

[@kirstenvzumba9246]

Hampton. You ar such a delightful sincere young man! I always love your content, mostly because you are just YOU!! 😊❤❤❤👍

[@mg.867]

i really needed this right now, i’m going into my senior year and i’ve been so stuck up on not knowing what to work towards because everything seems so daunting, especially without support. even leaving the house has been daunting lately. i’ve always been fascinated with neuroscience and physics but careers in those fields have such an intense amount of work involved. this video’s inspired me to get back into my research for my first thesis. i want to put the work in and you’ve sparked a bit of hope that maybe one day it’ll work out :) i’ll make sure to mention you in a few years if i can publish it lol

[@kirstenvzumba9246]

I'm happy to hear that Hampton inspired you! Please take care of yourself and don't give up. You will find your way. 😊👍❤❤

[@KatrinaTapio]

"imagine Sisyphus smiling" - I think I am the happiest when I am busy, but I have been careful in figuring out what I enjoy and why. Some things I do may seem like a lot of effort for little reward, but for me, I get so much peace of mind while doing it, the effort itself becomes the reward. It may look like hard work, but it is hard work that I enjoy.

[@warriormonk2611]

I feel like you'd skip up a mountain like a billy goat with a big smile on your face and motivating others as you go. To quote Dainer Made (a woodworking KZbin channel) it helps to "Just get Started" and I'm sure you'll start to enjoy yourself. Have a beautiful day

[@sheilablackburn9714]

Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring others to grow

[@BB-pn2qv]

Thank you for taking time to talk about the depth of this,

[@angiakabangib]

As always, right on time and for that (and everything else you've taught me throughout the years) thank you 👏🏾💪🏾😌

[@densedecisions4568]

2:25 -40 When I get compromised I'm like that too. Recently I got injured and I find/catch myself in kind of a hedonic recuperation. Even though I am actualy extremely exhausted and slower on my (physical/tactile) tasks, I just try to focus on managing and keeping up, and fueling (body and soul) with good bang for buck. There's a mindset I have l that fears calories not being worth it while it hurts to move in all the ways I used to. 3:28 More recently, I figured out I can still jog/run with the help of a resistance band (It supplemented the strength to have a painless hand position.). This is with the memory of my sling falling apart and me sobbing while in a hurry to get somewhere.

[@handlol]

what... this is beautiful. thank you

[@truckmuncher8998]

Thank you for this I’m currently trying to learn programming and keep consistent with everything else in my life and this video really helped me a lot in the way I view things and made me really realize I’m such a pessimist to myself lol thank you for all you’re amazing informative and motivational content (Sorry if this comment didn’t make any sense I’m tired goodnight everyone)

[@JanetePlus]

Workout make me strong to support day life, thanks for your videos are awesome🎉

[@Racerdashbolt]

yooo the artwork as well, videos always keep getting better !

[@MrTips82]

Thanks for the advice brov. Is how your look at things. Once you get results, inspire's you to keep going. Bin there time and time again through out my life and just started trying again after little break. And once you get back in to healthy way of thinking, you enjoy the process 💯💯💯👍😉💗 just getting over the hurdle of actually doing what your goals are! Thanks for the inspiration and hope you have a lovely weekend 💗😉

[@decariouseason573]

Yes, sir exactly what I’m looking for

[@mamaofchaosandcruzes]

WHY AREN'T YOU RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT 😂 lol

[@IriSmarchitOleroAnAl]

He's not old enough neither will be old looking when he'll be 50

[@Ygt12345]

Thank you 🙏🏽 really needed this today!

[@ljnissen6349]

Your message is just on point. Thank you!

[@rogerwilko3717]

Really loved the new hybrid video stye of video! You really inspired me to get started on my body training last year!

[@HoshoLegacy]

i adore the artwork in this video, so cute!

[@akosimiguel7273]

Appreciate you man 💎💯 Thankyou

[@jackgude3969]

No Hampton, YOU have a beautiful day

[@CrispyChips007]

Man this video came at the perfect time

[@cassini4052]

Really timely video, thank you so much.

[@mahlataban686]

I just love this guy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MasonOfLife]

Thank you, I needed this

[@KiranMedia.]

Very insightful video, thank you for this. Mindset is always the key to grow and also to enjoy the difficult process along the way!

[@emanuellung8806]

Awesome video, my man 🙌🏼🫡 Thanks for being out here 🎉

[@prince.c8458]

Thank you 🙏

[@kurtrdbsh]

Thank you, Hampton

[@dainbramage9508]

I like to view working out similar to video game skills that you level up, if you're not familiar with litRPG novels typically the main character gets transported to a video game or fantasy world and by doing certain actions they can level up skills like running, jumping, dodging, strength, balance, etc. And every time I realize I can run an extra minute longer, left 10 more pounds, do 5 more reps than I was able to do before I just imagine a little "Level Up!" Sound in my head because it's like I raised the relevant skill, I've thought about making a real life skill sheet with stats based on real life statistics but then I think about how I'd have to include a Charisma stat and I just don't want to have my low rizz in writing

[@Cleverimp12]

I often wish there were apps that gameifies fitness this way. I know nerd fitness has written articles on it, but an actual app that helped you to connect your level of fitness with stats, skills, and progression would be amazing. Imagine playing an rpg on your phone that was driven this way. A game where you completed quests and progressed the game with the activities you do in real life and switched the in-game grind concept to real life. Instead of killing x amount of enemies for hours on end, you input that you did 10 push ups, 30 squats, bench pressed 200 lbs, and the game rewards you with character stats. accordingly. If you want to complete a quest where you travel a great distance in game, you have to walk, run, bike, skate, ect for a certain distance to progress it.

[@hyper_fn_al1459]

how do you achieve big or challenging things? momentum. one small domino at a time making the dominos gradually bigger is optional but that first domino cant reach the last one by itself there are hundreds of other dominos between them and the first small domino cant knock over the gigantic domino over by itself there are hundreds of other dominos, gradually increasing in size between them

[@flufftronable]

Always a beacon of positivity 😇

[@theterribleturnip]

Thank you so much! I really needed to hear this

[@skistenl6566]

So good I have to listen again for the 2nd time and feel bad for forgetting hitting like in other clips 😂 Thank you very much

[@Jayp.0401]

Seeing little doodle Hampton is a joy lol

[@benjammin105123]

I think about what you are talking about as an upward spiral. Its hard to push yourself up a spiral but it changes a lot in your life.

[@David-jw1zh]

Thanks for making this video