Lazy Ways to Stay Inspired for Life

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[@richmackin]

It just hit me that Craig is one of our time's best philosophers, partially because he's a self-experimenter and practitioner, not coming across as a scholar.

[@JacquesDeLeon]

Also, he has a beard. Which we all know means he's totes legit.

[@mysigt_]

Philosopher might be taking it a bit too far. A sage/wise man definitely

[@tinaperez7393]

@@mysigt_ Sage, wise dude, AND Philosopher!!! 😜

[@tinaperez7393]

Truly. Craig "Epictetus" Wheezy Waiter! 😂

[@masonusually]

dudes been consistent for so long. that’s why I will never unsubscribe :’)

[@haileyyoung2587]

I remember spending my lunch breaks watching WheezyWaiter in grade 8, it’s so cool to me that the KZbinr I loved when I was 13 is still making content that I’m enjoying in my 20s.

[@Riffified]

AGREED. I remember those 2007 videos well.

[@MLoms]

"it's so easy to default being cynical but when you're trying to be creative it's not useful", "it's how we protect ourselves" - i had to write it down ❤️

[@LG-pv8se]

The key to gratitude journaling is to writing WHY you're grateful. That was a major shift for me. Instead of 'I'm grateful for the walk I went on with my aunt' it's 'I'm grateful for the walk I went on with my aunt. I'm grateful to have such a positive person in my life who gives me hope. I really appreciate that she continues to make time for me.'

[@CallmeTrimtab]

At some point in my life I realized I'm always miserable. Then this video showed up and reminded me I hadn't watch your videos in years. I needed this. Thanks Craig and thanks algorithm.

[@ndi5670]

Welcome back! I love his videos.

[@9Nikko8]

kind of the same thing happened to me too. I'm so grateful for his passion for videos, his consistency and talent.

[@lumelinnuke]

Only Craig can communicate profound thoughts while being random and funny. Love your humor and videos 😊

[@tinaperez7393]

"Only Craig (tm)". 😂 I'm hearing this as a potential branding opportunity and catch phrase. Brought to you by Only Craig. Said by Only Craig. Etc. That and Bearded Wisdom (tm).

[@lumelinnuke]

@@tinaperez7393 hahaha it actually fits! 😂

[@9Nikko8]

right? I think that's what I love the most about him. I'm learning and relaxing at the same time.

[@xliquidflames]

The insidious thing about depression is that I already know most of this and normally do it but with depression, I just don't care. I want to stay inspired for life but depression keeps me in my chair or in bed binging wheezy videos until the whole day is gone. And then I'm depressed I wasted a day. And then I'm depressed that I let something well within my control (getting out of bed) make me more depressed. But even though I know all this and want to change and be better tomorrow, depression ...isn't something you can just snap out of. If it were that easy, I would have done it by now. Some might say this video isn't about depression. I might have agreed with that if the title was "How to Stay Inspired" and left "for Life" off the end. I'm going to submit this comment and call my therapist now. Edit: Wait a second. Does that count as busting my depression cycle? ...hmm. Clever.

[@cferracini]

I think it counts. You did something. Doesn't matter if it feels small. Something is always better than nothing. It's what I tell myself when I start feeling anxious because I haven't done anything I wanted to do. I know it's a different issue from depression but I relate a bit.

[@captainkane1984]

This one helps with my own depression: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXTdqKx8fbiAmrs

[@carols-corner]

Depression is no joke. I’m right there with you. Good job busting your cycle! Time for me to figure out how to bust mine… 🤞

[@Trezker]

If you don't have time to meditate, meditate twice as long. The best day to go to the gym is when you don't feel like it. If you feel like crap anyway, why not take the opportunity to do things you hate since the day is already ruined! Finally, the one thing Waynerchuck said that stuck with me, "doing the right thing is always the right thing". You know what to do, we all know something we should do. Do it, celebrate a little, then do it again.

[@LycanFayn]

This video didn't contain the depression caveat, and to be honest it might help... but there are some things which are just chemical, or just don't make sense, or are just a doomed cycle (like the mood where you're not interested in becoming interested, when you don't want to want to do anything, so you can't even bring yourself to take the steps to begin to escape the rut). Sometimes music, or napping, or a good video (see this one :P ) can bump me just enough to start making the motions to move on... but there are certainly times where you're just lacking the motivation to get motivated. And that sucks.

[@Beardbrand]

Dude, I love this video. Life is such a grind and these tips are crucial for helping persevere. -Eric

[@letshaveanormalname6325]

"Its so hard being cynical when im so awesome" is my new favourite sentence

[@taylor-]

The wheezy editing style is such a delight

[@cheery-hex]

Agree he's so naturally funny and watchable. I even enjoy the ads

[@jebjim9391]

This video was one of the primary catalysts to getting my own KZbin channel started (my content is so different from yours, we won't overlap at all). I had to fight the perfectionist in me but I kept remembering all the points you made here. So now, my first video is officially with an animator and it will be posted within the month of May. Thank you so much for this video !!!

[@sidilicious11]

I was so uninspired the other day that I lay on my bed and starred at the ceiling. I noticed how many cobwebs were up there and eventually felt compelled to clean them up. Voila, something accomplished. I felt more inspired and cleaned a few other ceilings in other rooms. Now I was inspired, things were looking up⬆️

[@tinaperez7393]

11:06 - Mitchell & Webb reference. And of one of their most classic sketches too. Knew Craig was a kindred soul. 😁😸🤗

[@Mnemonice]

Lost my job at the start of covid... have felt uninspired and depressed ever since. This video actually helped more than I can explain. Mostly things I knew, yet having someone I look up to say it meant so much. Made me feel less isolated

[@BREWtaliTEA_]

Needed this today. Thanks Craig.

[@BlakeGrigsby]

Couldn't have been uploaded at a better time☺

[@rainyomenuko530]

I’ve been intensely depressed lately, and this helped me more than you could ever know. Thank you!

[@trailminx]

Thank you for the great advice! I used to have a very all or nothing approach to change in my life, and often spent time waiting for something to externally change before I did the work internally. Really just starting small and being proud of yourself along the way goes a long way. ❤️ I've been inspired by your openness in trying new habits or lifestyles, and reflecting on your experience. I've been living a lower tech life lately (inspired by your 30 days w/o internet) and it's made a noticeable difference in my focus, presence, and overall well being. So, thank you!

[@TheMulle999]

You've quickly become one of my favorite youtubers and I watch every video you make. Love your editing, your humor, and the topics you talk about. Just thought you should know! :D thanks for being AWESOME. But you already know you are. Obviously.

[@GypsyPanthr]

I have been here since I was 17. I’m 30 now and your content has always been the best. Even through all the changes over time I feel like it’s only gotten better. I appreciate these.

[@JamesWilliamHoughton]

I felt inspired to write this comment. Thanks Craig 👍🏼

[@GuanoLad]

Inspiration has never been my problem. It's motivation that stops me most times. But you've done videos on that already. In fact right now it's opportunity that's my main obstacle, as my life has unexpectedly gotten very busy with boring practical stuff.

[@gforcegerald]

After not knowing what to listen to I'm tired of music and tired of news and bad news LOL you got me to laugh and smile so thank you

[@vladimirpetroski7089]

You always help me get inspired! Never stop doing what you do!

[@kwiz3502]

Craig, your videos always seem to pop up whenever I’m going through a rough time. Thank you

[@DanMess]

so thankful to be rediscovering your vids at a turning point in my life (graduating college). thanks wheezywaiter :)

[@camreese1444]

Craig, I felt like this video was made for me. I’m teetering on pursuing a creative endeavor and I’ve recently watched your old videos to see how you’ve done it and how far you’ve come. This is some super helpful advice, not to mention ‘twas quite serendipitous!

[@KeroArai]

Your videos have brought me absolute joy since way back before you even practiced doing handstands while waiting for the coffee to be done (I love it when the coffee's done) - So glad to learn you kept going, as well as hearing about your inspirations and such! Keep being amazing! Though realising it's been 15 something years and like like... 5... Now I feel old

[@joshuaimpson2553]

Your stoic viewpoint is inspiring! I enjoy your videos because of your extreme honesty and complete transparency. Keep up the great work my bearded friend!

[@Lobstrique]

have to watch every video twice at least, first time is for chuckles and jokes, the second is for the precious bearded wisdom

[@sgsax]

I am continually inspired by your videos. Thanks, Life Coach Wheezy.

[@meggless25]

My new favorite recent Weezywaiter videos. An interesting and complex topic made approachable. Clips from old videos are always fun too. 😁

[@naastyaaaaaaaaa]

Thank you so much. I really needed this. Your channel is one of the best things I've recently discovered.))

[@rocio1202]

Thank you Craig,, I really really really needed this today.

[@sharonbuffett]

shared your video to my personal facebook page - love your channel

[@daniellebee9]

Love this thank you 💗💗 I've been feeling uninspired lately.

[@paranbyul]

Thanks for giving me the inspiration! Love your videos haha

[@fenmoods]

I love how this video is made like an old school wheezy waiter video but with a modern wheezy waiter topic.

[@Ecker00]

Thanks, that was inspiring and giving me a new perspective.

[@brennanc2723]

Excellent timing! Comedic timing...But really, recent life change and this helps A LOT

[@minimarn1220]

Thank you for this awesome video!

[@beanghost]

The M&W reference to an already top-notch video was just *chef’s kiss*

[@zoewhite3405]

brilliant as always

[@Fraser_TV]

Loved this!

[@Tehfridolin]

Thanks. I needed that. Lost my job last month, and lost my GF 1 month prior to that... I've been doing nothing at home just frustrated and wasting time... I might just start small again. Love your videos, love your sense of humor. Keep them comming. :) You are awesome.

[@snippets981]

Start small, U got this!!🙏

[@ThatMakesSenseToMe]

Thanks for this. I’ve not uploaded on TikTok in like two weeks. needed this. All of it.

[@jacquesstrauss6975]

amazing video🙌, I love your content

[@jebjim9391]

This is super inspiring !!! (and hilarious as always) sidenote: I had NO IDEA how long you've been doing video's. I'm now scrolling to your oldest video's .... you and I have had similar "hair line journeys" :)

[@thorstenkoch194]

Thanks for the list of inspiring books.

[@leahaf808]

This is just.... so right. Exactly what I needed to hear. Brb, gonna go do the thing.

[@katz86]

You make me think new ways. Thank you. ♥️

[@SoulRevolutionTV]

Great video! I’m inspired 😄

[@fiercegirldesign1]

Loved the reference to That Mitchell and Web Look. 🤣

[@Lifescapers]

This is so good. You are awesome.

[@StellarStina]

That Mitchell and Webb look is one of the best shows ever

[@anna-maymoon1001]

The boomerang quest made me laugh way more than it should - thank you for Weird Uncle Vibes 🤣

[@Potz4pizza]

Just signed up for a sea kayaking class while watching this. Thanks 😬

[@BenBaldwin]

This was right on time. I’ve been so self-defeating lately, really needed it. Thank you, sir.

[@ennui_cherub]

love u forever wheez

[@zombiegaby]

I quit my job recently so i could have a summer of relaxation. I was so burned out and i couldn't find motivation for anything. I can't wait to do nothing for a little bit.

[@QueenViolet8]

Thanks for your info 😆☺️

[@skeptale]

Kinser's Law is so relatable, but it actually affects my productivity in a very negative way. I write stories and songs, and I invariably have the same feeling whenever I finish one: I feel like I've learned so much from the process, that now the thing I've made looks really bad and I usually just shelve it and start something new hoping it'll be different this time. But it never is, because as long as I'm improving, I'll never look back on a finished project and be satisfied with it. I've rewritten the same novel 5 or 6 times now from beginning to end because as soon as I reach the end, the beginning looks absolutely amateur through my more experienced eyes. I think overcoming the pursuit of perfection is one of the most vital skills for productivity.

[@cheery-hex]

just put your book out and share it! :D

[@sk8erJG95]

Well you just have to remember that in addition to Kinser's Law, there is also the Imposter Syndrome! We never feel that our work is good enough, but we judge ourselves much harsher than others will judge us. The story I use to inspire myself is my favorite author Stephen King. His famous novel that propelled his success was Carrie - and it was also his first novel! But he wasn't proud of it, he threw it away after writing it. It was only his wife fishing it out of the trash and pushing him to submit it to publishers that created the Stephen King we know today. Best of luck with the books!!

[@sdnelson0708]

This is such a good video. Makes you think and laugh which is the best. I'm a medical coder (neurology) and have a lot of charts where the patient has died. Death absolutely puts things in perspective. Makes me happy just to be alive and healthy every single day.

[@Tamsheep]

long time fan! Appreciate you so much! I missed if Explosion Wednesday is still a thing. Thoughts?

[@nadiposzata17]

I just knew the last clip is going to be the excited "Death!" :D LOVE THE VIDEOS! They help me a TON! Thank You!

[@jm8meditate274]

The flying off the handle was hilarious

[@nobarbie8748]

Love the do nothing idea!!!!

[@TatAlbring]

This is a surprisingly motivating video thank you creg

[@user-jm5or1dm7s]

You're so awesome!!!

[@nilscoe3019]

This kind of funny is really good and particular to this guy and I think that’s really impressive.

[@teriscallon]

this inspired me!

[@viviantompkins7925]

The singing rug! 💙

[@emmafoley8987]

Boy that middle section made me wonder what a collab with Ask a Mortician would look like. "Learning about the death industry for 30 days", "Visiting local cemeteries for a month"...

[@underhypedandoverrated]

5:48 this photo never fails to make me chuckle

[@ratsandpets1133]

Haha! Great message and really funny :)

[@ldc89]

Anyway to get my hands on a sound clip of you saying “death” with that awesome chime? I need an alarm to wake to, that has a subtle gravity to it

[@pavel1269]

The Responsibility Process, nice book i'd recommend to anyone

[@ankeuttajaespanjassa]

Are you kidding me? I was just contemplating how uninteresting and sad my life is. And then this pops up

[@thewrastler]

I liked this so much I watched it twice on the trot

[@arobinreads]

Again a great video, sir! 🙂

[@martianpudding9522]

Something I've been doing is that I gave myself permission to not finish hobby projects by deciding to think of it as practice. I would get really demotivated by unfinished projects because I would feel a responsibility to finish them and like not finishing them would mean failure, which would also make it hard to start new things because I felt like I needed to commit to doing it 100%. But I thought about why I feel that way and I realized I do my hobbies primarily because I enjoy the action, not because I want the finished objects. So while trying to be economic with materials I decided that anything I don't finish is just a practice run for what I do finish and that's made me feel a lot more motivated

[@nikitashutkov1804]

YO :D For review: 1) Lower the bar 2) Complete a lot of things 3) Develop internal locus of control 4) Bust that cycle 5) Think long-term 6) Exercise your brain 7) Self-talk Love you :)

[@FilmLocos]

I'm just here to confirm that this video IS amazing !

[@8elbowsAdventures]

This is one of the best videos on the internet.

[@Bandit-23th]

Wheezy has been in my digital life since i was 13. I am 24 now. Thank you

[@sanyo_neezy]

9:39 best scene in the video - made me lol a lot xDD

[@nariu7times328]

Love the doodles :)

[@SydDante]

Me upon seeing this thumbnail and title on my feed: Enlighten me Craig. Pls.

[@julies5400]

It’s a saver. Hi Chyna how are you? “Fine, why” “and why”. 😂

[@thelittledojo]

Thank you for a fun video.

[@schindy6385]

Just finished a sculpt and felt entirely burned out on creativity, what a coincidence

[@ajsomebody1342]

2:55 "I will never do that again" 👀👀👀

[@NathanielDickison]

hey Craig, havent visited in a long time! love the tips! bet you can do the longest handstand ever! anyway how are the clones?

[@Quazlor]

You are awesome.

[@DestroyCirca]

Wow I haven't seen a video of Craig's in so long! For some reason I just thought of him, and frantically googled "old youtuber beard coffee" to try finding this channel! It was a success.

[@sanyo_neezy]

Hey Wheezy, pretty good advice in there, thank you! I'd love you to do some more "stupid" music, like the time you did a song every day! I love it when the coffee...I mean when you do music :)

[@VioletEmerald]

Such a good video

[@gerrihayward1919]

7:14 😂😂😂😂👌

[@dannyo3962]

Great video

[@vasilkhan6138]

I really inspired by your video