Joshua Graham-Tough Love

Hey you guys, hope life is treating you well. As I said before in a post life is beyond a little hectic at the moment. Due to certain circumstances I have to move across the country, so my plan of putting out my bigger projects have been slowed to say the least. I figured in the meantime I would put out a video script I've been picking at for some time. I have a lot planned for the channel and for life. I want to thank all of you who watch and support the channel. I truly do appreciate it.

[@caleblindsey5794]

Bro could not only be a philosopher but an excellent politician

[@jnah4593]

I agree, he’d probably need so much security though that it would be the fbi to shame. But I agree all the same.

[@BoredAmerican]

Untrue

[@LZRD107]

"Kings must be philosophers and philosophers must be kings" - something I read in a book

[@tidlywank]

@@jnah4593 If anything it'd be the FBI who'd try to take him down

[@mrjiddly565]

@@BoredAmericanI would like to know your reasoning in saying no.

[@Deathwing21]

In a world filled with misery and uncertainty, It is a great comfort to know that, In the end, There is light in the darkness. Thank you for posting

[@metaljacket8128]

Yes.

[@DariusFlynt_2012]

I would like a vid on how to remain faithful with religion in these modern days of endless knowledge and large public sentiments against the values of religion.

[@TK-727]

Damn.... That hit hard

[@Existential_Robot]

@@DariusFlynt_2012 If you're questioning your faith, then it is no longer your faith. Once you begin asking questions/forming a line of thought like that one there, Faith (in our traditional sense) starts falling apart. I get it, and I understand. I once struggled to keep my faith under the duress of my later teen years, and I felt rather lost for awhile there. That said, my faith is no longer of a traditional cloth. I sewed my own. I have faith in myself, my family, and all of humanity. And that is enough, for now.

[@Dis_Play22]

@@Existential_Robotblud is spitting facts

[@zacharypecora5339]

You’re a good person. It would be impossible to be argued against. Thank you for having the strength to write these and send them into a world that cancels people for less. Your work is not only important, it’s necessary in this day and age.

[@dancronin5691]

Are you insane? "necessary" does that word completely devoid of meaning to you?

[@andrew9371]

@@dancronin5691 the message of the video is verry much nessesary and more people need to hear it our culture is literally tearing itself apart because people haven't had the balls to tell eachother this shit

[@kennethcastillo9667]

Lol, the words has a good resemblance of "you're a good neighbor" by Joshua Graham 😁

[@Zeep_goblin]

@@dancronin5691 Yes. It is necessary.

[@dancronin5691]

@@Zeep_goblin Necessary to you and people who need to hear advice from a video game character, but not necessary in terms of real assistance or where it ranks when it comes to needs. Agree on that?

[@Looneyboy]

So glad to hear from you. You’re the only writer I can vision with His voice. Thanks for the update and video.

[@wilsonwong8176]

Shit man you nailed it again. The whole part about "I have no enemies" is not only so on point, but also so in character for Joshua Graham. He was forced in fire and despite being so faithful, know that if you have no enemies - you'll be killed be "friends"

[@maciejpiwowarczyk2577]

Thanks, that helps a lot to meditate on where I am in life right now. Keep on doing the good work.

[@WADETEC]

I wish we lived in world where "I have no enemies" applied. It's supposed to be a lesson that everyone has their own justification and it's never personal. That there is no reason for us to hate anyone mo matter what they do to us. Unfortunately, that's not the case.

[@zhartho]

It’s really eye opening that someone can articulate what we all know deep down. Glad I found this channel and thank you brother🙏

[@dungeonsdarlings7270]

This was eye-opening. I recently shared that exact quote you mentioned on Facebook thinking I was being profound, but after this video I have a different perspective. I'm realizing I identified with it because saying you have no enemies is an easy way to escape the responsibility of fighting for the future you want. In truth I have many enemies, and most of them are parts of myself. Thank you for sharing this.

[@15KstepsaDay]

Well put my friend I’m glad you’ve come around to reality , it’s not easy at first but long term you will suffer less.

[@nepterx9857]

I don't like to flex or anything, but I am 15, and I take care of my mother and my brother while doing my studies and learning for this kind of video I always think that I am too young for this sometime. But I appreciate watching this kind of video because it put me further for the other children around my age .

[@DavidDexterTheGenius]

Very happy to hear this in this world, my friend...

[@obergfamily9049]

Never stop learning and honing your ideals and moral character. Bear your own principals, and polish them like a blade to be wielded against fear, hate, and despair. Well done so far. Keep it pushing my fellow, you will be the best of us if you never give up.

[@through-faith-alone]

keep it up warrior

[@ultrainstinctbroly4333]

Joshua Graham would be hailed as a hero and would be hated at the exact same time

[@ramleydude456]

Russia, 2 AM. I really do relate to the group of people, who mistake weakness for virtue. This video made me question myself. Or at least I see it that way Thank you

[@SuperChai18]

weakness is not virtue, but I pray you don’t fight a war God wouldn’t want you to brother.

[@stephanodigiorgio1090]

Kindly ask you fine Sir, to keep sharing this gift to those who will listen, thank you for these steps of guidance to the light of self-knowledge. Blessings from Venezuela

[@garyisfat]

idk why you fell out of my algorithem but im glad i went looking for you. i hope you never give up on this type of content because it helps people like me every day. i take these words as tools, and use them to better the lives of mine and my own. youre a brilliant individual, and you dont sugar coat the world we have inhereted from our fathers, and we have much work to do not only for ourselves but for our sons and daughters. if you ever extend your word beyond youtube such as a podcast, a book, anything i would absolutely love to support and be a part of building your word because i know how much it has helped me, many young people need a helping hand in these times.

[@Sliperypickle000]

Please never stop makeing these. They breath life into hope for me

[@joewall8210]

This makes me realise how far i am from the message he preaches.

[@T-Weems512]

I say amen to that Joshua.

[@naanbred2735]

I am actually entranced by this monologue, thank you for this, and keep doing what you're doing cus these words actually got me thinking deep.

[@sovietunion7643]

the problem is that most people don't have the right mix of both soft and tough love. some people grow up with too much masculine tough love, this can lead someone to view discipline and self restraint as oppressive and unloving when no flexibility is given. this leads one to go to the opposite extreme of that and have no strong values or self control many more people grow up with too much soft, motherly love and are never told boundaries and how to be a decent human being. mothers have a tendency to want to be friends and closer to their kids than the father, which inherently isn't a bad thing, however if you don't have a strong father figure giving tough love to balance this out it can enable the child to not be able to really properly function as in the real world there are tough times and mean people out there. simply wishing the world was a softer kinder place does not magically make it so. in the modern age the balance between the parents has been completely destroyed. many people grow up with one parent, or go between the two parents, or otherwise just don't have parents that cooperate in parenting.

[@NomadicDave2032]

A video from you always seems to pop up when I need it, and with the words that I need. They realign and focus my mind, keep it in the goals of conquering my life.

[@dethmedic52]

To the young men in here feeling lowly; you have not lost yet completely kings, merely your crowns are so drawn with filth you've forgotten the glitter you bear into this world. Do your best through the torrent darkness ahead to keep it glinting while you carry your lantern. And for those like me who are aging and already had your time; brush off your pelts of selfishness and lend your hand to light another's if yours burns bright. We cannot achieve getting to the top of the mountain when we are holding each other down like crabs in a bucket. Be each other's strengths, and in turn lay bare your weaknesses so we may build the proper foundation to move our true way forward. I love you all, stay strong and smile ❤

[@Goober_hai]

This is incredible, I had a bad day, and this lightened up my mood. Thank you!

[@Mulleii]

Another great piece

[@ShadowmanJaxson]

Been a while since I've gone and looked for your videos again. Something just hits deep down when I listened to you videos once more. In anything, one must always have a tough love to deal with the world. One must always deal with searching for their purpose, and keep growing toward it. As I see the truth, hear it from this video, and a quote that fits. "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." - Hebrews 12:11

[@stimaster882]

I really hope you continue to upload. How you voice your perception and opinion on subjects can not only challenge mine in some ways and help me sharpen my understanding (perspective/logic/wisdom) on subjects, but expand on notions that I myself share. When I view your content my knowledge/logic and critical thinking/perspective improves, and I would appreciate you continuing your uploads.

[@DrJain-qr5ul]

I always come back to these videos to think improve or just to listen to and they are great and I love your writing man keep it up.

[@TheFireMaker117]

This turned my outlook of today arpund. Im gonna go workout, and clean my car. Maybe ill have a new job next week. Needed this. Thank you

[@jugospankin226]

The thing that gets me in all of these, is the encouragement. I won’t lie, I have been weak. I am weak as of writing this, yet I still have garnered respect and virtue of some people. I am forever blessed to have them. I have tried, but haven’t tried nowhere hard enough. I am glad that you make these. I am glad that you are encouraging and inspiring people to go out and improve their life, mind, spirit, finances and body. Thank you for growing, so you can teach us to grow in a time where most will stop as a sprout. Thank you.

[@LakeSide108-jc1zx]

watching your videos has let me see the light of God again. Thank you.

[@Anatoli001]

About the violence portion of the video- I believe that being completely harmless is an awful thing, it means you are nothing but a pawn. I also believe that being Ruthless is an awful thing because it means you will be alone. I have tried to be both of these things and discovered first hand that neither of them work for both reasons. Like most things, moderation Is key- to be strong when it is called for and to do what needs to be done, but not to become a destroyer.

[@RollOutRory]

I can't express enough how important and impactful your writing is.

[@connorburkitt2111]

Thank you. This video was the reason I decided to push myself on a run today.

[@sirrenoko5245]

As a traumatized 32 year old man child, this hurt a lot. Thanks. I needed it.

[@matthewchanowilson2035]

Your videos make my gut wrench and I love it. It means I know it's true and I need to hear it. Thank you.

[@MrWackywilson]

The light shone forth and the darkness comprehended it not Shine your light today Help others before yourself

[@Arkturius]

They may tell things to hurt you, but they never tell you things that hurt you to make you better

[@THEShogunBallistic]

Nope. I literally and truly love everyone. I know how this sounds and looks but I love unconditionally... I get that looks weak to everyone but that's the meaning of tough love too, literally.

[@vaultdweller94]

Thank you for this. I'm partially on disability (60% disability checks/40% work), struggle with myself every hour of the day and have next to no connections, but.. I do everything I can and I know my weaknesses as much as I know my strengths, and I try everything I can to pull at least some of my weight. I grew up sheltered and have always been afraid of everything, even growing up in a society such as Norway. I didn't initially identify with everything said in this but I agree- I am a weak man and I won't shy away from this. I *know* this and I have made peace with it, but I will try and be the best weak man I can be

[@DanteVid1719]

You'll get there lad!

[@evilbhizzle1688]

Glad you're back :) Great video bro, always love the insight and writing you do on this channel. Great job!! 🙏👏

[@caffeinated_doot8597]

I've been holding off watching this video for a while because I knew it would hurt me. I was afraid of pain. I was too comfortable with my life. I really needed this. Especially now when a new chapter of my life is about to begin and a lot of people are looking up to me. Thank you, God speed

[@treggue]

Recently been going thru Love spells with someone I see a long future with. This feels like a sign from the Lord to keep pressing on. Thank you for this.

[@Err0r34]

You sir, are a true 1 in 1 million that is truly a hidden treasure. Your words have truth that I respect, and I hope more people will take your words by heart, God bless you brother.

[@johndoe5432]

Having just broken up with my girlfriend due to my inability to trust her anymore, this really helps. I'm still in a lot of pain but this makes it a little more bearable.

[@EngineerJohn883]

Man… I always find myself on this video after 3am having already watched cartoons, played video games and had a long day of unemployment.

[@danielpfaff1802]

I will.. with all my pain and knowledge will be... A father and love does not take but make better... Never hurt but be stronger never lower always rise... For you are the future.

[@graybarron7695]

bro ur vids cured my depression

[@Jerrzay]

Good to know someone is preaching what I see as well. Thank you.

[@Engisneed]

I've been thinking of something to say about your channel, and I can only say thank you. You've showed me things I never even thought about before. And plus, listening to Joshua is always a plus

[@DKP33]

Your words are truth brother

[@MathueTheIrrational]

19:23 I agreed up to this point, I don't agree that lacking claws makes you a weak man. Not owning a gun doesn't make you weak, its the inability to pull the trigger when its needed.

[@freeman_fundamentals]

Tell me you haven’t seen Vinland Saga without telling me you haven’t seen Vinland Saga

[@ChinoZ32]

I’m thankful to have found this gem of a channel. You are correct about the copycats, I would be thankful for them as it is a sign of your ability to create great content. Even these fake voices, who merely read the same stoic quotes, cookie cutter content. This is humanity, some cannot create. Some will fall for them, I think we need not worry for them, as the ones who can identify true genuine messages, teachings, and stories are the ones that will always flourish. Thank you again.

[@emmanuellouis8570]

Keep going brother ! We need more of this !

[@15KstepsaDay]

This is one of the chillest and most profound monologues I’ve ever heard, thank you sir .

[@jaxboi9137]

I missed you Joshua. Thanks for coming back and being my study buddy 🍻

[@halfasleepvampire7545]

This is fantastic!! Edit: I’ve sent this to my family. Some of them are angry.

[@renny1369]

Thank you so much for this. In these dark times of brain rot "content" and total infantilization in people, it is truly refreshing to head some sober honest truth. I feel inspired and assured that I am on the right path. Hello from eastern Europe

[@comixpanda]

I'm glad I stumbled on these videos. I gotta say, it's helping me turn my life around. I used to be a hardcore otaku and borderline degenerate and after listening to these videos and discovering other Joshua Graham contents, I've took a very large step back to reflect in my life... and I'm glad I did. I really needed it. Thank you and God bless 🙏

[@DariusFlynt_2012]

Start turning your life around by changing that profile picture.

[@comixpanda]

@@DariusFlynt_2012 I will once I get off work 👍

[@grimxd2959]

Actually love this so much!! YOURE AMAZING good job!!

[@diego5079]

Sweet, he's back!

[@CandyChaos7]

True... So True...

[@gustavoborges2356]

Definitely one of the most psychologically profound videos I've ever seen, thanks man!

[@MikePlacer]

Can we get a whole Bible read with his voice I'll donate 😊

[@onefine5976]

Just to hear “hallowed be thy name“ would be interesting with this AI

[@insanebrain6685]

brother..you dont know how much i need to hear these videos, i want you to flourish and kept strong and safe for thanks for telling me what i need to hear, not what i want

[@ThySpokethDionysus]

This is amazing. Thank you.

[@222toastedtoasters3]

Thank you, this really does mean something

[@darklink-ih3hc]

This man has converted more to the faith of christianity than i thought and i can see why holy cow wisdom flows from him like water from a waterfall

[@darklink-ih3hc]

It is just now that i realise this is an AI however still amazing

[@Sakurball]

I found this video thinking "lol joshua graham ai haha funny" and then after listening to the entire thing I have to say you've done a good job of making me look in the mirror. I have to say, at first I felt bad about being called out, but that's a good thing because it means you're right. Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to suddenly wake up tomorrow with a complete change of heart and new motivation to get my life together. I'm too stubborn and lazy to do that, but you put the idea in my head. If my future development into a better person were a tree, you planted the seed. Well, you my mother, and a therapist, but hearing the same "get your life together" talk from the voice of a character I like is helping. It sounds stupid when I say it out loud, but it's true. I've been stalling and self sabotaging myself for too long. I live with my mother and haven't really done anything with my life since high school. I didn't like college so I dropped out, but I had to do something with my life so I tried joining the military. I wimped out 2 weeks into basic training and came back home feeling like I was useless and didn't belong anywhere in the world, so I just became a shut-in. I've always been the antisocial, introverted type and being a shut-in is basically my default state of being if I'm not being forced to go out and do something. And so for the past year I've done just that. Doing nothing but sleep, game, watch, and eat; under the impression that I will suddenly become a better person and move out when the time comes. As if I'll have some kind of spontaneous transformation one day, but that's not how it works. I can't wait for the time to come. I have to make my time come myself. And when I do, the transformsation won't be instant. It'll take time, effort, and discipline. All things I have difficulties managing, but it's better I start now then wait for the supposed right time because like you said, the "young and dumb" excuse becomes a real problem when you hit your 30s. I am 20 years old, but if I keep following the "my time will come eventually" mentality, I'll be stuck in this state of nothing for the rest of my life. I can't let that happen. I've been a burden on my family and society long enough. As much as I dislike society, It's mostly because I feel it does suit my wants and needs, but who cares what I want or need? I can't change society, but I can change myself. Then my wants and needs will be fulfilled by myself. And ironically, it will feel better earning those wants than to have them handed to me. It seems like a no-brainer that a reward feels better when you had to work for it, but my lazy unmotivated self hadn't thought about that until now. Like I said earlier, I'm not going to wake up tomorrow with a sudden change of character, newfound motivation, and get my life together in one day all because of one inspiring video I saw late at night. I need to take the time to develope good habits and break bad habits. Take small steps. True change, at least in my case, will take time and effort, but it's better that I get that ball rolling now than wait for it to magically roll itself. I'm rambling at this point. In short, I appreciate you making videos like this to put people like me into perspective. It's a real good wake up call that I needed. I put it on as background noise to listen to while gaming, but I ended up pausing the game and really listening, because you've genuinely spoke to me. And if you can get through to my stubborn skull like that, then maybe I can too. I know this is a long comment and you probably wouldn't read it out of many, but if you do, know that I appreciate the tough love.

[@thesauce5558]

Honestly I needed this so thank you

[@GaeLordPhockHer]

If only for a moment. I have been brought out of a very dark place. Thank you so much for your time and effort.

[@theBackSpaced]

Thank you for keeping on keeping on.

[@biologic8951]

Thank you.

[@Twtgod]

Okay i subscribed to this channel.

[@stephanodigiorgio1090]

Truly In awe!!!

[@younggrasshopper3531]

The whole “red pill” craze on the web could stand to hear this

[@Baph_met]

glad to see you back and just as based as ever

[@plasmid9364]

Thankyou very much

[@eyeofthetyger8504]

Learn to fight what life throws at you, but seek peace in your soul. Not from outside, but from within, so no storm can strike you down.

[@Mazlow23]

Based on what you said, your understanding of “I have no enemies” is without. I do genuinely enjoy these edits, but it’s a shame when something like this occurs.

[@darkapollo3463]

Yeah, that part kinda pulled me out of the video. I was enjoying it too.

[@RobotDinosaur]

While I agree that just agreeing with that Vinland Saga quote is vapid and not virtuous, I would say it has value in the context of the show it was presented in. It was meant to steer the character away from seeing skills in violence as the be-all end-all of existence, that you have no enemies besides the ones you take on from your government or points of view. Watching these makes me wish I could speak with Joshua.

[@pikkallo6013]

This is so true. Thank you for this reminder.

[@shadowwarrior3444]

Struggling, but still going, can't give up.

[@Osmond_Wrought]

This video was a punch in the gut, a kick in the pants, a bang to the knee, and a wind knocker ending with a gentle hand on the back. Thank you.

[@infamouscha]

Thank you for this wisdom.

[@neonmanatee1952]

Many boomers should have this talk a long time ago.

[@Carlos-oh1dr]

You know what you make too much sense and I can't even fight against people try to make the world a soft place which made me soft what you said right now it sounds like facts thank you

[@bradlindberg5647]

Lucky this popped into My recommended

[@Lcavila94]

I like the part about corporations having us suckling at there teat interrupted by a Hardee’s commercial. 😂 I’m 14 years older than my youngest brother and I’m going to have him listen to this, our father provided the bare necessities but this video has everything he tried communicating through his own broken way.

[@RICSFHR]

Solid

[@amonodom15]

My favorite person to listen to. You say you do not have answers, but frankly I disagree. Maybe Im coping with not knowing, but I think you have almost all the answers im looking for.

[@Ssharon5050]

Thank you, genuinely, for giving me and so many others such advice.

[@eraldo1938]

Many people need these messages, thank you

[@austinstewart7391]

This was really awesome thanks

[@InVinoVeratas]

I Feel like I'm dying hearing these Vlogs, but this tok sample of a concept to fathom is more than the parts of its whole.

[@RudyTelling]

Keep in mind many of us were punished for defending ourselves growing up. We aren't pacifists

[@d3ad_kat519]

Amazingly well said and spoken and this shows a very clear insight if the reality we all face these days and only time will tell

[@zeruel121]

You had me until the Vinland Saga “ I have no Enemies” diatribe you gave. Some context the main character for that show was a murdering psychopath that only chased revenge until he pulled himself from the brink of a endless path of murder. The people relating to that are young men/women who are over-consumed with rage and negative emotions that they cant even see the other side of the struggle. The quote “I have no enemies” speaks volumes with context 😉

[@mulppi8797]

I was looking for this, thank you

[@madnessb8305]

Even with my autism I truly understand true tough love❤.

[@grimoireweiss5203]

Kind of a interesting work. It sounds and feels like the character from NV but clearly this is different. I am watching this channel for first time. You can notice that after 5min but before that it feels like the lines are from NV. This character from NV is great for a reason. Voice actor adds a lot too but script is a different story. This sounds like well thought out and written script. I guess AI was used for voice which adds some important spice. It's just pleasant to listen to. It's just interesting because I think many people would learn many truths from this video. I have lived for 20+ years experiencing many things. I have watched and learned many things. A lot of what I had to learn by myself is told here. This is one cool and unique video :)

[@raystargazer7468]

Maaan I've been missing you! :D Joshua is the best. And the content is Aogiri level yet again. :D Valuable guy right here.