Is motorcycling selfish? | Episode 28 | The PowerDrift Podcast

[@powerdriftofficial]

What do you think #PDArmy? Let us know below. Smash that Like button if you want to watch more podcasts, and Share this with your friends.

[@prdipkumar7806]

O.o.o

[@prdipkumar7806]

O.

[@prdipkumar7806]

.o,

[@prdipkumar7806]

O.o

[@rameshchandraparmar2137]

Nnnn

[@Krom1hell]

Imagine trying to pick up a girl on a motorcycle and telling her that her chances to die have just went up a notch..... that's just a great pick up line 😂.

[@shu_mar]

I see your point. But not all truth is easy to digest 🤣

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahaha! However motorcycling can be a truly intimate thing - in the sense, it's only the two of you who are sharing the moment. So maybe not use it as a pick-up line but something to discuss as you get more into the relationship.

[@saminsayeda7424]

Try telling that to a male pillion and the reaction you get would be worse.

[@Krom1hell]

@@saminsayeda7424 It probably has to do with things like "men have to be in control"....When you tell someone that his going to "probably" 🤣 die, all control is lost. In my early days I was more afraid about scratching my bike or hurting somebody, than thinking I am probably going to die.

[@arv1ndgr]

Telling her that and feeling confident to tell her is the difference here

[@saminsayeda7424]

The world has been wired in a way to make us believe that our pursuit towards our passion is selfish. It becomes especially more selfish if the person/people we live with do not enjoy that pursuit as much as we do. Having said that, there is a fine line between selfishness that does us good and selfishness that can be damaging to those around us if our approach isn’t mindful enough. Perhaps it ends at that.

[@shu_mar]

Good perspective! Thank you!

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

As you said it, "mindful" is the key word here 💜

[@Anshuman_APSF]

Maybe I am just too late to find this but knowing that he lost his wife and he is still such an amazingly cheerful person and delivers such amazing content is just straight away Fantastic.. I really think its his passion which keeps him going.. and it's true for every one of us.. Hats off to you Shumi.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Anshuman!

[@rajdeepdas5653]

Yes. Apparently, so is breathing. (Deal with it!)

[@shu_mar]

Haha!

[@franjon5350]

Suppperbb

[@andyrao7700]

Rajdeep - Brilliant !!

[@MrAmoLLL]

Breathing doesn't harm environment, motorcycles does

[@adamuppaakkveandiduacheyya7588]

gj

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

Lost a dear friend last year. He was like Shumi, like a mentor. Today's video reminded me of him. Thanks for the video. Sharing it further 💜

[@yashgawade5066]

Sorry brother for your loss 😞

[@jeevan88888]

MOTORCYCLING IS VERY RISKY!! NOT SURE WHY PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND THIS ENOUGH

[@Omkar_Allewar]

@@jeevan88888 I mean so is getting out of your bed, can’t see any way around it though

[@Omkar_Allewar]

@@jeevan88888 look at it like a sport, I guess that might help you cope up your “stress” levels

[@jeevan88888]

@@Omkar_Allewar No Bro , I mean this msg to all the irresponsible motorbikers out there. Trust me when I say this - there are too many of those in our country in gully to gully(the streets).

[@parthadas4026]

Im 27years old 99% of my good memories are on my bike , its really important for my mentel & physical health , My bike has taught me much more than my school & college ever could ! to be true Yes im selfish Coz people dont understand & I dont want to explain much !

[@jeevan88888]

which bike do you own?

[@shashanksj7182]

Does it matter?

[@jeevan88888]

@@shashanksj7182 I wouldn't have asked if it doesn't :)

[@AdventureGuruji]

A very important talk which powerdrift should have uploaded 10 years back. They review bikes and makes people crazy to be a motorcycling.We indians never thought of financial fund or accidents.

[@shu_mar]

It’s not an Indian think I think. Motorcyclists all over the earth go through the same thing

[@allenrodrigez9458]

@@shu_mar that is true..

[@porkoholic]

I mostly ride solo and used to think single seaters were selfish, now I feel riding with a pillion is more selfish 🤔. Go solo because yolo

[@docsmotovlogs2409]

I feel so fortunate with regards to this.. My partner was highly interested in learning to ride (her brother too is a rider so the fascination started from home) ...so i taught her the basics on my R15.. then I went on to buy a Ninja 300 while she rode my R15 along with me with proper gear from heel to toe.. We did a lot of duo and group rides together.. finally she upgraded to an R3.. and now we plan on going for tours together on our own bikes. Yes the R15 did fall many a times during her learning days but I always te told her that falling is how you will learn from your mistakes.. Yes, I did get frustrated many a times when she made mistakes but I would tell myself to calm down and that it would be worthwhile in the end.. And I can assure you it sure is. Moreover, now I don't have to worry so much about scraping the underbelly of the N300 because the pillion weight is not there.. so yeah.. kinda selfish of me.. 😂

[@shu_mar]

Nice story Doc! Two bikes are better than one 😁

[@omkarbhatt2729]

Shumi is giving me big brother vibes. Really wish I had someone like this in my life.

[@PRO2358]

This is what I call a true bike focused channel..... should have reviews, discussions, podcasts, debates.....the more knowledge we share the better we become. 🙏

[@shu_mar]

Thanks P M!

[@vedanttiwari509]

PowerDrift delivers the content which makes sence to most of the viewers. The most practical Auto Channel out Here...

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey thank you so much Vedant!

[@shu_mar]

Thanks Vedant!

[@abhishekchaturvedi7959]

i love that, this was spoken and addressed . It absolutely makes sense and has definitely been on my mind as well. Thank you @shumi thank you pd for this podcast!

[@azterixz1234]

This is one of the most beatiful videos ive seen about motorcycling so far. Thank you so much PD for this. Like most you, I did go about googling when Shumi kept referring to his wife in the past tense and I did read all the related articles and that just increased my respect and adoration towards you @shumar. Like he rightly said, you can get back anything, "time" is the one thing that you cannot get back no matter what. Death is also ineviteble and its upto us how we spend that brief time we have here on earth. Thank you once again guys for this!

[@abhinavdhawan1410]

Aarti ma'am is really an angel, i really wish that we all get a person like her in our life with such great attitude and support ❤️❤️

[@shu_mar]

Indeed! I wish that happens for all!

[@jeevan88888]

@@shu_mar

[@maverick-carsbikesracingma8686]

extremely true

[@DominicRytsar]

@@shu_mar what do you mean by 'when my wife "was" around'??

[@SprocketScience1]

@@DominicRytsar She, unfortunately, passed away back in 2016.

[@bhagyeshsarang2295]

Hey Shumi, I just read your article from July 2016. It won't be justified to say I completely understand your feelings, but I certainly appreciate the way you are suggesting to approach our life. Thank your for sharing your knowledge and experiences ❤️

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Bhagyesh!

[@daled.m.4512]

Shumi. What a brilliant and special individual you are! Thank you.

[@meghnakhanna.stylist]

Shumi! Such a great topic and I appreciate your take on it. As a woman rider, a wife , daughter , mom of 2 and daughter in law, I have fought to ensure that motorcycling is understood to be an intrinsic part of my life( to a very supportive family at that! ) However, underlying tones of it being selfish, inconvenient & tolerated are rife! 😬 “ Why can’t we just all go in the car like a normal family?” Well, “because Mom is selfish and wants to ride her motorcycle though the hills, feel the wind and just basically , enjoy the alone time” . There, I said it - I’m selfish! 😀

[@shu_mar]

Hey Meghna! So good to see you here! When we riding together again! We are both selfish…. But we can share, right? 😂

[@meghnakhanna.stylist]

@@shu_mar I so so look forward to that . Do give me a shout out when you’re in Bangalore! And let’s plan.. I’m always up for a ride! Selfish woman that I am !😬

[@shu_mar]

@@meghnakhanna.stylist Done hai!

[@TheBlackbird600]

These talks are really nice Shumi. Whenever I see a notification, i sit down with a cup of black coffee, sit down and watch it and chill. Its like listening to a friend who makes perfect sense and you can perfectly relate to. You are articulate, easy to understand. Thank you PD, thank you Shumi♥️

[@shu_mar]

Thanks Vignesh! Coffee and Podcast is a great combo!

[@TheBlackbird600]

@@shu_mar it is👍🏽

[@ageless1003]

1:43 - i used KTM 390 ADV with lugguage and my wife to ride to Spiti. Completed the whole circuit and back to delhi. Amazing bike, no problem at all. No ground clearance issues. 5:37 - Indian Highways are one of the most dangerous places on earth. Whether you ride a 4 or 2 wheeler. The stats for fatalities are quite high. So there is always a risk when you go out. Not just with motorcycles.

[@aranga2730]

That moment at 13:00 brought tears, that my dear sir was something divine...

[@shu_mar]

It most certainly was a BIG exciting day!

[@workblower6810]

Nailed all the points at the right balance… superb one!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thanks a bunch! :D

[@evilgetsraw278124]

Parents relatives....friend's PARENTS society..they are all objecting me for riding and blaming me of IMPOSING motorcyles on others!! Being a selfish activity is just the tip of berg about motorcycles.. The whole toxic idea that one should save money instead of WASTING on fuel is needed to be put in place.

[@aniketshivane5479]

This is my fav podcast now! ❤️ Explained in such an awesome way that an angry/upset partner or parents would understand your pov. Shumi tell the same thing we know but the words he choose gives the clearer picture of what the thing or matter is 👍🏻

[@koustavdhar6855]

Best of powerdrift. Best of Shumi . Made my day .

[@shu_mar]

Thanks KD!

[@pooh6546]

Shumi is always measured in his takes, love to see that, I think semantics on the word selfish can be argued as whatever 99% people agree on the meaning is the meaning. Subjectively speaking I don't enjoy riding a bike, statistically speaking it's the kind of activity I try to avoid if I want to keep my chances of living a long life fairly high, road in india are a subject I don't want to start, here in the US it's a completely different thing, I see many doing it safely

[@shu_mar]

Do what you enjoy! That’s the important thing!

[@kostinarain7373]

I know many people who have crashed in the US also,they have life changing injuries..it's the rider,not the country that matters

[@shu_mar]

@@kostinarain7373 Injuries come with riding. I’m not sure any serious rider is unaware of this, Indian or otherwise. And in the big picture, motorcycles *are* optional

[@kostinarain7373]

@@shu_mar not for me,they're not

[@amanasija2349]

A virtual hug to Shumi... and I am sharing this podcast with 3 of the best people I know need to see this video today - My Wife, and Two of my Best Friends.

[@ninstube]

What a beautiful and philosophical podcast! These are great life lessons.

[@arunmoh6418]

Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live. It is asking others to live as you wishes to. -Oscar Wilde

[@arunmoh6418]

So basically if someone asks you to quit motorcycling, kick him off a cliff.

[@TheTwinPost]

@@arunmoh6418 We don't have to be that rude ....we can rather just push them off a cliff

[@garrusvakarian3451]

@@TheTwinPost ever so gently...

[@shu_mar]

Ahahahahah! This thread!

[@arunmoh6418]

@@TheTwinPost Definitly! gently push their car off cliff with them.

[@naveenbhat1930]

Wow, this discussion will surely re-ignite the passion for motorcycling in many souls that had just "settled down" and had devoted themselves to self-less service for life!! Have been following your articles since your days at business standard......in fact I used to get only the Saturday edition of BS just for the weekend supplement which had the last page dedicated to "motoring"....(and also chess by devangshu dutta on the inner page).........it was after reading one such article over 20 yrs ago( titled "laurels and RD") that I eventually bought an RD350......and some yrs later, had a RE500 classic...........and now have been without a motorcycle for over 6yrs.........and in my mid forties!! The fire has always been burning though........and this discussion may just do to me what that BS article did 2 decades ago..........👌👍🏍️🚀

[@shu_mar]

Best of luck Naveen! May your wheels keep rolling!

[@bhargavmaji6367]

Shumi sir, you're so good at talking or making things clear or making people understand that whenever i see the podcast or any other series on PD i feel like youre talking direcly to me and i'm having one on one conversation with you. so thank you from my heart.

[@rajasekhar9840]

Hey Shumi, I love this video, I agree each and every point you said. While buying Duke 390 2017 my wife asked why such a costly bike you want. But after riding together to various places for almost 3+ years, now we have a small kid, my wife feels very happy about moments we spent together on the bike. And thinks, when can we ride like that once again. Memories are the most valuable things. When we have age on our side we can do certain things, and definitely motorcycling is one of those things which shouldn't be missed in my opinion.

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

To answer Shumi's question, yes motorcycling is selfish. I acknowledge the fact anytime I go for a ride. I know an unfortunate accident is inevitable, risks are just too high. I try to minimize that by using my gears all the time. I try to ride responsibly as much as I can do, and I avoid riding when I feel I'm too emotional for it. I don't appreciate people going into motorcycling without considering the risks. It's your life whatever you wanna do with it, but understand that death is still better than having your spine damaged or losing a limb. People need to understand the risks of riding. Take a calculated decision

[@shu_mar]

Yes!

[@bharathmk7509]

I just loved how obsessed you are with motorcycle. Even I have that obsession. Recently met with an accident & couldn't ride motorcycle for 3 months. That time I realised how much I attached to it and the effect of it on my mental & physical health. Motorcycling is just like meditation, only you can do it for you.

[@KUMAR-PRAKASH]

The only channel which remained constantly in my subscribed list! @PowerDrift is love! 💖

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Prakash!

[@akshayrao4554]

Fabulous discussion. A topic often thought but never spoken. A barrier in translating the inner fire to most special people in life. “Get them to your side of the river”, has been an absolute challenge. I was almost going ahead with my plans of purchase, but after watching this, I shall try my best to convince her to come my side of the river and only then purchase. Thanks Shumi, you’ve cut out my work for the immediate future.

[@RuturajVartak]

PD has really come a long way, from jazzy, wonderfully shot videos about bikes to this !!! Great work Shumi!

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Ruturaj!

[@ajasmohd3473]

This topic is more emotional and more meaningful than it is. Hats off to shumi and team PD for trying really hard to change the perspective of motorcycling which has been misguided for years. Really wish your efforts guide the new generation riders to become more wiser and hope we have a healthy riding community.

[@shu_mar]

Thanks Ajas!

[@diptarkaghoshhajra5551]

The more I watch his videos.. the more I respect this guy... We all need a friend, philosopher and guide like this in our lives to show us the right way.. Thanks to KZbin and obviously thanks to PowerDrift, we have Shumi.. This series should be named: The Subtle Art of Associating the Love for Motorcycling with the Practicality of a typical Indian Life... Thank you PowerDrift. Thank you Shumi. ❤️

[@swapnilkedar3442]

If someone is looking for career in biking, I will only send that person to Shumi. Every time I watch his videos takes my thinking to another level. Thanks Shumi for providing such great knowledge to everyone in the very simplest way as possible. Hats off & keep going. Now I am dying to meet PD crew & I will. Love you PD..😍😍😍

[@muralirajaram165]

Wish more people share these views....this is the best PD i have ever seen till date!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cca749]

Excellent Podcast!!! True words!

[@sunabhp]

I have decent gear, but your definition of average priced gear makes me feel poor.

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

well, his down-payment is thrice the price of my motorcycle 😂

[@shu_mar]

Just give it time. We all started somewhere. The important thing is 1. You started. 2. It’s a start not the finish.

[@sunabhp]

Thank you for being so kind.

[@powerdriftofficial]

It's just a matter of managing your finances right. And you can always work hard, earn more money, and buy better gear. "Good gear" is what suits your budget perfectly and in which you feel safe putting your skin.

[@KaustubhJoshi91]

Perfectly put in words the actual feelings of a passionate rider! Cheers, happy motorcycling 😀👍🏼

[@shubhrotalukder522]

I have not heard many talking about the topic. Well said and straight from both heart and mind. Thank You Schumi and PowerDrift.

[@Nagraj_h_rao]

Wonderfully said.. If one takes care of their responsibility, then just adapt Live and let live policy.

[@handsontech5391]

Please keep em coming , this one was so on point ❤️😀

[@sweetheartvino]

Loved the topic and your views ❤️

[@vishaldesai4662]

This is what I always want to say to anyone who asks why do you love motorcycling... This is what I try and make understand people or rather my family... thank you for this video.. now i can show this video to someone and explain more properly... Thanks 👍

[@manishgolyan]

So much passion . Every word is from your heart .

[@subodhranjan2944]

The video post 10:00; simply brilliant Man! Thanks for this. It was a good talk! Something I'll definitely have with my kid :D

[@keshavpandey6417]

Shumi, you are really into motorcycling, seems to breathe, eat, sleep motorcycle... Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience God bless you.

[@Jokerontheroof]

This is an eye opener for many people. Loved it Shumi!

[@ashutoshpargaonkar]

Shumi always nails it on point with accuracy!!!I really admire you Shumi as a great knowledge encyclopedia about Motorcycling!!!❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@Bhodrolok]

No no no…. Not a Rand admirer please Shumi! But absolutely accurate points on the quality of gear for the pillion rider and awareness about the risks of motor cycling.

[@shu_mar]

Why not? I’m not asking you to be…

[@AneeshKorrde]

I love the use of the term Motorcyclist.. Motorcycle.. Not biker, Rider, Provider.. I am a pure Motorcyclist at heart and can relate 🙏🏽😊 Thanx Schumi..

[@hetpatel1250]

This is one of the best episodes. Thank you so much Shumi, for sharing your experiences. Btw, loved the Ayn Rand reference.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you very much!

[@LoardRex]

Really loved this talk , please keep this going on 💯💯💯💯

[@shu_mar]

🍻

[@EternalInfinity8]

@Shumi - One of the best video ever made, loved the way you expressed the passion for motorcycling !

[@Yogi_able]

Such videos hold so much value

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

Venturing a bit off topic here, but Shumi talking about Arti just brought a tear to my eye :') This is the first time I'm seeing you talk about your personal life with such depth. No words here. Much love Shumi 💜

[@shu_mar]

Thanks Apurv

[@kj_mdn]

The content PD is providing is just awesome 🙌

[@aadithlasar6791]

Cleanly described the issue! Again a well made podcast from the house of PD! Waiting for the next one soon!

[@lalitkhopade6747]

The way you put things into words is phenomenal. You just great Shumi sir🙏

[@sandeepmortal]

Damn. This guy can talk. And it's not his diction. It's the way he is able to communicate his thoughts with the perfect most words. I am subscribed to this channel to hear Shumi speak.

[@reubendias18]

A toast to Aarti ma'am... For letting you pursue your motorcycling career and moulding new motorcyclists & making such great content for us all!

[@shu_mar]

Letting me wasn’t ever a choice she had or chose to exercise. That’s the flaw. Partners shouldn’t get to choose for you. They can have opinions, but the choice MUST be yours

[@kurushunwalla]

This was absolutely brilliant man!! Hard hitting and practical. Forget about only motorcycles, this holds true about life. Especially loved the part about living fully before dying. Hopefully we have no regrets when it’s checkout time. Take care and keep sending great content our way. Cheers

[@sayajeev]

It’s not selfish it’s selfless!!

[@ashwithnaik3315]

Do what you love even if its selfish

[@kshitij2454]

Man this guy must be great to listen to in person .

[@shu_mar]

Thank you very much!

[@shu_mar]

I like listening to me for sure!

[@kshitij2454]

That's why I learn from you. 😁 ✌

[@AjitSingh-rg1kj]

It's just overthinking, nothing else. Don't let this planted onto your head guys ...

[@rowdychaithanya7217]

Happy makar Sankranti to all team power drift. Especially my automotive professor shumi sir my best wishes to you sir.. ❤️

[@adityakambli6495]

saving this video on my hard drive !

[@rajkumarallam6236]

Thank You Soo Much Shumi. Words of Wisdom.

[@ramxtriya]

Motorcycling is empowering from within. It rekindles your zest for life, away from the the mundane chores. It is like a state of zen, whatever non - motorcycling people may call it. They say this as they have never felt the spirit of motorcycling. Away with the naysayers and on with motorcycling, that is what I call life.

[@shantanukumar7174]

A much needed discussion...thank you power drift.

[@md.farooqpeerzade2717]

Now a days Riding Bikes or Cars with safety future is must & important. And more then that Safety Futures, I think listening & following to Shumi is also very important. .... .. Thanks Shumi......

[@debmalyapal6936]

Just WOW !! Although I'm late today watching this video but Boy oh Boy !!!! My perspective towards my one and only hobby has been changed .... Thank you so much Shumi for such a comprehensive and lovely explanation..... Loved it 🥰

[@shu_mar]

Thanks DP!

[@debmalyapal6936]

Always welcome sir

[@shyamfootprints972]

It is not selfish and that is not a polarising debate. What is selfish and immature is seeing guys in big bikes with Alpine stars jackets, et al, with their wife or girlfriend in jeans and chappals

[@aniruthparamasivan3441]

Hey shumi !! A great podcast, I am a pre-final yr engineering student. My parents support me financially to fullfill my motorcycling needs but on each and every ride while I leave the home, they are always so worried for me.. sometimes I do feel i am being selfish...

[@DeepthiSelvaraj]

It's true what you said about couples riding together on different bikes. I and my husband do that a lot in last 7 years. But recently i met with an accident. Almost dead. Bedridden for past three months with major injuries. With five surgeries already done. We had a proper gear like you said(alpnister and bell helmet, knee guard all) . But what i didn't expect is this big a accident. The risk was always at the back of my mind , where the fun and aderaline was always first. I read somewhere,"two wheels move soul" that's what happened. So now I want some advices on such accidents and how to cope up as well. Ppl /mostly my family members said , I am selfish and that's why this happened- the accident. Because we delayed having kids and all we did was biking all these years. They say if we had kids, we wouldn't be biking and would have avoided this accident that almost killed me. So m saying, i dont regret biking. I love it. Jus be prepared for anything. Nothing is under your control completely. Even bikes sometimes don't. But that doesn't mean you haven't lived a amazing selfish life 😅 like he said everybody does one day, how you lived matters more. That doesn't mean you have to go rash. Means you go at your own pace, with your own thoughts. Bikes are bliss. Thank you for this video. Glad to know your thoughts. As always powerdrift rocks !!!

[@chakrapanid6089]

Very very well said indeed.. get well soon and get back on a bike.

[@DeepthiSelvaraj]

@@chakrapanid6089 thank you. Recovery road now. Will be back on bikes 😊

[@maheshm.s3055]

Very well spoken about passion and personal life ... Thank you Shumi

[@murarithakur3377]

I love cars more than motorcycle because cars give me cosy feeling and I am more relaxed. Also I like to sit in car and enjoy hot tea while visiting rainy places. Also travelling with friends with music playing and casually relaxing while it's raining outside is simply blissful

[@SatheeshMiryala]

Always great to listen to you ...

[@ankurpatra6721]

Thank you Sir for answering all the questions I had in my mind.👍👍👍

[@rYtwing]

Thanks for sharing your point of view👍

[@surajbhandari3009]

Y do I listen to u ...? U make sense every time

[@shu_mar]

Thanks Suraj!

[@slyer4767]

Every bit of the video makes a lot of sense! Thank you

[@Devils_corner07]

Motorcycling brings a whole new perspective to travelling, but when you think of a pillion during your road trip many would prefer bus , train or car. It’s more about comfort vs experience. I strongly believe travelling on your bike makes you to join hands with the forces of nature thereby makes you attentive and enjoy the experience along with memory creation. If you have a partner who prioritise experience over comfort then there is no need to worry about being selfish.

[@AnshumaanBakshi]

Great Shumi, I think when I am riding at least I am occupying lesser space in comparison even to a small SUV. And the fun that I am having is unparalleled.

[@SudhishKhot]

Thank you 😊

[@RidewithJP]

Awesome and a much needed video - you nailed it as usual ✌️

[@rohitarora27]

this video is a VIBE 👌

[@YouAreOnYoutube]

Loved it ❤️

[@adityakambli6495]

thank you shumi !

[@motovin77]

@motoccino This is a great topic, glad you made a recommendation to get this covered 😊👍

[@ravindrabh2664]

Fantastic video..so meaningful and to the core

[@karthiklv29]

We need more such good podcasts discussing the day to day things 😃

[@arvindsai18]

pheonomenal Podcast! I need to hear this guys. All of you make a difference!