Keeping a Good Mentality - Smash Ultimate

It's hard to win if you're stuck in the wrong mindset the whole match. However, this can be overcome with some shifts in your thinking process. Here I get a little bit into the mental blocks that just may be holding you back from performing your best.
Sorry for late upload. I meant to finish the video last night but there was a certain tournament distracting me from doing so. Finished it at 9AM this morning and my wonderful internet didn't finish the upload until 3:30. Hopefully doesn't happen again.
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#SmashUltimate #meditation

[@OJHgaming]

Y'all ever just receive spiritual enlightenment and learn to control your emotions by a guy named "Banana Boy"

[@docmarion8902]

The OJHgamer and I’m glad baby

[@jukkasaarinen35]

This might be the most useful smash guide there will ever be.

[@Yipper64]

yeah ive been seeing a lot of this sort of thing all around this game.

[@Exceed_HS]

Izaw is more useful with learning the game but Banana is better at learning the tournament system

[@jukkasaarinen35]

@@Exceed_HS exactly

[@Symonch_]

Do you really need a video to learn how to have fun with a game?

[@jukkasaarinen35]

@@Symonch_ in a competitive manner, things do get a little heated. Its always good to look for help if needed.

[@holidayhome1541]

Some people get so mad at smash. I’ve just gotten into the mindset of being impressed when my opponent does something awesome. Now when someone continuously spams the same move, that’s when I start to get tilted.

[@boobabeatbox2670]

The best way for me to beat my buddy in smash is to throw a lot of eggs at him because he gets so posses about it. Once he's mad the rest is pretty easy.

[@musique-ef3rz]

You'd hate my toon link

[@Chaos_867]

At least your god ;(

[@Kami_North]

“I’m way better than this random anyways” > puts up footage of destroying LowTierGod I’m so glad this is a meme

[@wm2429]

Positive mentality is key in all aspects of life. The more you think about something, the more that becomes true. If you constantly think about how much life sucks, your life will start to suck. Try focusing on the positive aspects of life, and those aspects will become accentuated.

[@alltales]

*_O H_*

[@drageoksllechtim2078]

I’ve thought I’ll get a girlfriend for the past 15 years and that’s still not true :/

[@pringle7668]

@@drageoksllechtim2078 that's deep

[@RellekEarth]

@@drageoksllechtim2078 thats one of the few things thats backwards. The more you want sex, the less you get. Sad, but 100% true

[@Stathio]

@@drageoksllechtim2078 No, you've thought about your LACK of a girlfriend for the past 15 years. See? The focus is totally different, even though you're thinking about the same subject. Makes all the difference.

[@lankinggaming3021]

Banana Boy is BY FAR one of the most consistent players at our weekly tournaments, shout out to him and his excellent breathing!!!

[@ppidk2267]

Use a joycon. Sideways

[@turtato2155]

Always

[@sarkazical7862]

Only pros can do this. Wii remote is also pro skill.

[@theinfamousbigslurp618]

My friends always run out and it’s funny that I end up beating them with a single joy con sometimes.

[@davidsolovyev9996]

@@sarkazical7862 I... only ever played with Wiimote, and most of the time if I'm playing Smash I only get a single joycon. Does this make me God?

[@sarkazical7862]

@@davidsolovyev9996 what you are, my friend, is above a god. There are many like us out there.and those too many button plebians, well, they havent seen all our power

[@smashgambits]

Yeah, the #1 trick to avoid becoming tilted is to stop being prideful. When you think you deserve to win, you get caught making johns and reasons why you're actually better even though you're losing. Instead, by taking a humble attitude you can avoid the saltiness and even play better because you're paying more attention to your opponent!

[@Fuckjaredmilton]

I always give props to people who stomp me

[@superkc2557]

Always remember, no johns

[@owohub9378]

haha this except i hate myself and believe i'm not capable of anything

[@thefatchincat7017]

true, but i still get salty about sword characters and young link

[@YoExoh]

Came here thinking I’m going to improve in smash but instead changed my philosophy on life. Jokes aside, great quality man, your videos have improved my play drastically.

[@matthewsheridan4642]

As a counseling intern training to finish my master's degree, the part on meditation really is applicable. Meditation is a part of mindfulness, which involves focusing on the present, as he said, and allowing the mind to process what is happening at the moment and filter stress out. It is used in a variety of ways in counseling and is proven to aid in managing stress and anxiety. Sorry, I don't mean to sound pretentious. I just thought it might be helpful to put a kind of professional seal of approval on the tips in the video.

[@narios1up250]

Not the same topic, but I did better in a tournament I went to thanks to your video

[@miimage4667]

you dumbed down meditation sooooooooo well. other guides make it seem so advanced, and technical.

[@Harrinsain]

it kinda terrifies me that you don't use the yellow Yoshi alt despite being called "BananaBoy"

[@tristanneal9552]

Harrinsain!! Honestly that really should be his new channel logo. It’s not like it’d be a confusing rebranding

[@Mayamayuri]

The *B L U E B A N A N A*

[@TeamMasterFunky]

My botany teacher literally taught us this form of meditation today lol. I'll be sure to try this every day and see how I do.

[@Tom-vx7qh]

Try to look at the game objectively, like when you watch other people play. It can help you see the mistakes you are making and your patterns. I don't have any tips for doing this, you just end up doing it eventually as long as you know to do it.

[@BoosterUM]

Lol I had to look at your profile pic twice

[@Jack-zd3vr]

Dodgy profile picture

[@Phychologik]

@@BoosterUM same i thought it was a swastika

[@octothulhu]

This might help me with more than just Smash, honestly. Thanks a bunch for these tips! I’ve taken notes to ensure I can put this to memory.

[@wuh-huw9950]

This is really just a video about mental health in general disguised as a Smash Bros. video

[@CubeSteve2012]

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present. - master oogway

[@joshawottva]

He's a tortoise

[@amarakon1243]

@@joshawottva WAIT WHAT REALLY? I NEVER KNEW!

[@joshawottva]

A tortoise cannot be inspirational

[@amarakon1243]

@@joshawottva It's a movie :facepalm

[@joshawottva]

no

[@danielyoubint8382]

Yesterday I went to a bigger tournament, slightly better than the previous one I went too, I did really really bad, I got 2-0'd both games yesterday and this video helped me a lot... thank you, instant subscribe man

[@sophieconnolly4940]

I like your content a lot!! Its very informative and I find that it reaches me better than what other youtubers did :)

[@zacharymazzuca1150]

I appreciate you putting this out there for the smah community. I’ve found so much value in meditation in pretty much all areas of my life from work to smash to mountain biking, etc. You truly only have your mind. I use the Waking Up app by Sam Harris, and I found guided meditation works best for me. Thank you for introducing it to the smash community. We need it just as much as everyone else

[@yvendous]

Nice video, man. I'm an emotional guy and somehow found found my way to Smash Bros inner peace earlier in life but I'll be sharing this around 👍

[@Youngson113]

This is one of the best and most uplifting smash videos I've ever seen

[@christiansanity]

Never would have thought about meditation to up your gaming, in a sense. Just started watching a few of your videos and I have to say they’re all well done and thought out. You’ve earned yourself a new sub

[@heyodazethedonut9791]

Thank you so much for the advice @BananaBoySSB Everytime I get nervous, I try to adapt and focus and it works. My toxic mindset is going away and I'm starting to go from calling myself "bad to "what did i do wrong and how can i do better" My tournament results have improved an bit and even though they are not the best, all im thinking of is improvement. Thank you for helping me out, honestly, i wouldn't know how to get better

[@btssucks6987]

Thank you so much for making me more calm. I used to have really bad anger issues, and you help me out a lot, and I thank you so much for suggesting metatating. This is going to help me for the rest of my life. Thank you so much.

[@Delzethin]

The mental side of things doesn't get talked about nearly enough in the Smash community. Good on you for bringing it up, and hopefully it'll help some people. Meanwhile, I got tilted by all of those Arcfires in the first clip. It's an advantage state tool, damn it, it's not built to just throw out on a whim like that...

[@four.four.four.]

Your videos are so clear and helpful! You’ve earned a subscriber!

[@NiklasBlack]

This is your new best video so far. Well done :)

[@Shellshock5280]

Thank you so much. This is really what i needed to hear. Not just for smash, but for my anger in general. You have earned yourself a subscriber.

[@dakrilldog8682]

Thank u soo, much, I really needed a video like this

[@mrfart789]

Thanks so much, this is helping me now looking back to my previous games

[@austenholritz7554]

This is the most wholesome smash content I’ve ever seen. God bless and thank you

[@WizKid313]

Such a good video. I am one of my worst enemies and I suffer from major rage issues. People often forget how much that really effects your chances on improving or moving forward with not just Smash but a lot of things in life. Sharing your own experience on dealing with it may just help a lot of people realise they aren’t the only ones. Thank you

[@michaelhalchuck8587]

Really appreciate all the videos you've been uploading, keep up the good work!

[@PlatinumHntr]

This video helped me a lot. I used to get really salty whenever I lost and I didn't understand why I lost, but this video helped me realise that I was afraid to go for combos because I was afraid of not knowing whether something was safe or not, which made me not go for smash attacks when the opportunity arises. So thank you I feel like a better person and player after I made that change.

[@starprinter]

Thank you so much man, this helps infinitely, just what I needed after today’s tournament

[@peacetotheworld5051]

I really like how a lot of your advice, not just this a video, can come across as really genuine. You know a lot but there's still relatability you give to your audience and I really like that. Great Job!

[@SMALLSandJOE]

Excellent! I don't have this issue as much anymore but can guarantee this video is helpful! Keep it up

[@johannessolzbacher9065]

That video just got me hooked up for your channel mate

[@Meekahh]

Remember kids Get your nervous farts out

[@PsychowithanRPG]

You know, I was sceptical of this at first, but it really helped. I noticed an immediate change in my mentality and bodied a Lucina, which is a character I usually struggle against a ton. Thank you, BananaBoy.

[@d1me233]

I was literally losing games BACK TO BACK on online smash and i was so pissed and then i saw this vid pop up in my recommendations and this is THE best advice for smash i have ever gotten

[@Imgengarrr]

This is great. We all need to hear this.

[@Mayamayuri]

Most Sundays my cousin and aunt will come to my house to have dinner with us. When playing smash against my cousin, I used to win only around 5% of the time, winning almost no games, but now, my chances have been increased to 30-40% (might fluctuate because I just picked up a new main recently) and I think your videos are the cause, they make me more aware of my mistakes and what I could improve on. I went from being a Dair-spamming toon link in Smash 4 to a G&W in Ultimate who can mix it up and is somewhat good at stringing some hits together, predicting moves and playing defensively. I would just like to thank you, as you've had a very positive effect on not just my play, but likely many others' play, even my outlook on loss. I used to get super upset every time I lost and got tilted at everything, but now I can say "good game", shake the winner's hand and move onto the next game, laughing at taunts and keeping a cooler head. Your guides are entertaining and I will usually only click off if I really need to find a certain video etc.. You have no idea how many people you've helped, and you've earned a sub for that.

[@blazeeye1230]

The best smash guide ever. Thank you

[@Filmopolis]

What a good video on learning to be calm!

[@StarDustSeb]

I really needed this it got to the point recently that if I lost a match I would yell scream or just punch myself which was super dumb and over dramatic thank you

[@PurpSerp]

I’m going to my first tournament this weekend and your videos have really helped calm my nerves and figure out what to do. Thanks for the great content and keep it up!

[@SussyBaka_irl]

I’m definitely gonna try the meditation. It definitely sounds interesting and I could literally use some relaxation and better focus.

[@helenthaxter8203]

Just found your channel today but great video! I've really wanted to find some good insight into this since it's a problem I have too. Thanks!

[@markuskosmo]

These are good tips in most situations, really. It could be a guide to life!

[@Enso.]

Whoa nice meditation explanation. I’ve found the same results as you. Even taking a deep mindful breath after every stock has improved my mentality leaps and bounds.

[@jaredjacoby6168]

I recently had a big losing streak online and I got really discouraged. This video was perfect for me to watch after that fiasco. It also helps in real life too because I stress a little bit too much about school everyday. Great video man!

[@kevincorpetti1379]

I will absolutely try this. Thank you.

[@scrunk845]

I reeeeeeally needed this, thanks. And let’s go Banana Boy

[@kirbyleggington7205]

Mindset is super important. I used to get pretty frustrated after a losing streak, but I've been focusing on just having fun and that's not only made me have more fun, but it's made me better at the game. Thanks to that mindset I'm a Dededelite player!

[@PoohOnMetal]

Gosh this helped me alot

[@amondene]

Just stopping by to say, love your content Banana Boy :D

[@totodacat]

THANKS AS ALWAYS! Good luck at LAN King!

[@tobiasmetalheddiejohansson6724]

Thanks, this probably will help me in many games ❤️

[@CalebWillden]

I really liked this. Thank you!

[@autusticrat]

Sounding very professional my man.

[@kidkoopa6389]

Everything happens in the Now. Your memories are only recalled in the present. Your thoughts of the future only occur in the present. Anything and everything occur here and now. There is nothing outside you and at the same time there is everything inside you. We are not something here by fluke. We are the primordial force of the universe coming on as we are. We are not something at the end of the process, we are the big bang, we are the energy that constitutes reality and this universe we occupy. Learning how to accept the present and dwell strictly within the present may take some practice or it may happen spontaneously. Either way it will drastically increase your health and overall quality of life. There is so much energy granted to us everyday, all we have to do is reach out our hand and grab it. Thank you for this extremely positive video, and as always keep SMASHING. K.O.

[@yosblitz9026]

Banana boy you are the best smash KZbinr I have ever seen. You deserve to go big

[@paradox4878]

I love that a Smashtuber is talking about meditating. I've had therapists suggest it too. If it helps with both college-related anxiety, and Smash Bros., I should really give it a try.

[@Vstrum]

This was deeper than smash

[@foxiflakes8245]

This is actually great advice not just for Smash really I can actually use this advice to better myself in soccer thank you for your wisdom

[@luigio8484]

I always thought of mediation as just not for me but, being able to focus on the present sounds exactly like what I need. A simple change in perspective is all, but this could help. thanks BB

[@DaChrisMista]

Thanks for the advice. You deserve every sub you get!

[@JosepiThe13th]

This video is helpful. Thank you very much!

[@UltimateTS64]

This was a good topic to discuss, I'm not into the whole meditation thing but mentality in competitive gaming is a really good topic

[@tawk8076]

I honestly thought I was the only person with this problem but it makes me feel much better knowing i’m not the only one who can get caught up to much in my mind instead of the game

[@raimbowdash360]

“The only time that exists is the present” Wow. I absolutely love that quote.

[@rhay5878]

I just wanna say I really appreciate all the hard work you put into these with all the animations and stuff! Also thanks for the tips and your voice is amazing! Sad you don’t stream (yet)

[@marcelo7217]

You read The power of now? Man...you have a new suscriptor 😎

[@MinibattleLop]

BEST. CHANNEL. EVER.

[@BeeSquared]

I'm not a competitive Smash player in the slightest, so I'm kinda shocked when I say that I was completely entranced by your video and completely focused on what you said. You've got this genuine honesty about you and your editing worked wonders in conveying what you were trying to say. I could learn a lot from ya man, great stuff =)

[@Cloudy_Visuals]

I'm a learning a new character, and it sort of feels like I'm starting over in a way. So I need to watch this again

[@mj6312]

Honestly i always get really nervous when I'm about to play on a tournament to the point i even start shaking. Today I'm going to a tournament, i hope I'll be able to manage it better thanks to this.

[@alejandrobm4458]

Dude, you’re a wise man and you have a pretty voice. Thanks for this vid

[@cirdanelensar1608]

YOU GO, BANANABOY!

[@yllus]

Another great vid!

[@ruhmankhalid6675]

Yeah mindfulness is such a great great thing to have not only in smash but just in life in general

[@joelpagan9670]

Man you have a great channel

[@cavemoo888]

Amazing video!

[@docmarion8902]

Man I really like how you teach meditation and tries to help people in general. Short, but nice video

[@requiem760]

really great video you just earned a sub

[@luckduck5031]

Post more often please i got that bell on for you for a reason great video btw

[@lorenzodisarno4506]

This is going to be really useful when I do a side b instead of an up b with Marth when offstage

[@FreakBag22]

I’m going to try this, I’m starting to get into the competitive scene for SSBU and I need to chill out sometimes 😂

[@jacobradabaugh6241]

I love playing Smash competitively. It’s one of the main things I look forward to in any day. I treat it as a chill time because that’s what it is and when I get in the groove with my Spotify playlist and Smash Bros. I do a lot better than when I try hard to be better than everyone else and more competitive. When I started out in Smash 4 I got so used to losing that I became numb to losing and it couldn’t bother me anymore. Now I feel I’ve finally developed the mindset to remain focused and quick with a calm mind at the same time. I’m a proud Elite Piranha Plant and am currently having a blast just experimenting online.

[@solarsaber]

This is a very different smash video but a very good one as well

[@SenorTokess]

Power of Now is an amazing read that I would recommend to any smasher or any person in general who wants to improve their mental health.

[@nepenthe_shroom]

Thanks Banana Boy

[@coulsonknight]

I’ve been trying to meditate everyday and it really helps, especially helps me focus more in SSBU

[@bulnosaur2050]

Thank you.

[@Sinesgaitz]

I can totally agree. I don't meditate, but as I grew up playing with my brothers and cousins since SB64, I have learned that, for example, after losing 1 stock almost cleanly without being able to fight back, I just stay still while in the invulnerability time, close my eyes and take a deep breath. It only lasts the few seconds of invulneravility, but doing this empties my mind and relaxes me a bit, and I can notice my play is better. Dozens of times I have won with almost 1 stock (sometimes 2!) of disadvantage with a sharp comeback, only by stopping a few seconds during the match to close my eyes and breathing.

[@KuroShiiiro]

Well, I definitely need this. I'm given up on playing competitively because of my inability to react fast enough and universal self doubt in both advantage and disadvantage.

[@CoHzus]

wonderful video