Failing in Front of My Family | My Hardest Year Yet

[@shamelessmaya]

If this is failing then do it more! I applaud you for sharing this journey with us. It's not easy to fall short of big goals and do that publicly, while turning it into a vlog?! Keep being the amazing soul, creative, husband and friend you are. I love you Max!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you so much my love 🙏🏻💕

[@Omega7ish]

You guys ROCK!!! The support is there for each other through thick and thin, the good, bad and ugly. Love you guys! Happy Birthday Max! 🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾☺️👋🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@avee4295]

This is wonderful Max. Sometimes God is not saying no, just not yet. Love the vulnerability and the lesson you shared.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Not yet 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@cjbizwoman]

“Celebrate life’s detours; embrace unexpected turns.” That’s going in my journal 🎉

[@MaxMayaLiving]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕💕💕

[@kokopuravida]

Max, you’re a beautiful storyteller. Thanks for sharing!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻💕

[@lelesMusings]

This was a remarkable lesson to receive before entering your 30s .. and through it all resilience was enhanced. Looking forward to your first marathon when you’re nice & healthy 🎉🎉🎉

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you for watching and your support!!

[@johannafernandez6879]

This is such a beautifully crafted narrative of challenge, radical honesty, and growth. I was especially struck by your discussion of envy, which is rarely discussed so openly in our society. And once you acknowledged it, it dissolved into a celebration of others’ processes and victories. Max, you rock!! The music choice - your friend’s is brilliantly profound.

[@n.g.l.]

Maturity is simply a perspective. “Failure” is a lesson or another way to learn how not to do something. You learn your lesson and you strive to do better. Love you guys. Happy Birthday Max 🎉🎉

[@MaxMayaLiving]

💕💕💕💕

[@mariaroginska6383]

Oh Max, I feel you. I'm 34, all my life was about sports, after third pregnancy I wanted to top my form and was very consistent with my workouts no matter what. Then after 6 months everything started to go against. Kids being sick and then me and my husband, then injury after injury, I was in terrible pain. I definitely know what you mean. Where is the point of pushing things to happen and when to let go. Where is my limit? I can force it but what then...? Another injury? How it's gonna affect my everyday life with kids? Who's gonna do all my work?... I believe it's just a matter of timing. There will be time to put more Focus on myself, on my individual goals. Bless

[@msubiquitous6462]

I have run a couple of marathons and in the beginning it started with…. Can I run 10 miles??? Can I run 20 miles… with good health the answer is yes. I may not have been fast and at times took walk breaks but I finished. What I learned through my journey is that it is not starting or finishing the race… it is about the journey. You learn more… about yourself, about others about the world around you. Running is as mental as it is physical. There are benefits in any journey even if it does not end as you planned. You know what beats a failure… someone who never even tried. Your journey was not a failure because while it was going well you learned and enjoyed the training. Now please take care of yourself and listen to what your body is telling you.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

This ❤ thank you for sharing appreciate it 😊

[@keciabrown7455]

I only wish I had had your maturity in my twenties.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

❤❤

[@gillianrobinson9132]

It's not easy to be vulnerable in this way but remember it's a sign of strength! It's inspiring. Wishing you and your family the best of health.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SBEtherwave]

As a person who is 29 too, I understand what its like to want to get something big done last minute. That being said, there is a certain humility in learning that.. life goes on. Our 20s were a period in our lives that has a high emphasis but there are more pastures, and mountains to climb. 29.. is a rest stop before the adventure resumes. All the best from the US! ( and your kid is getting so big omg!)

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Very true. Something that became more vivid for me in this journey. It’s such a small part of life in whole

[@43vaRR]

"29 is a rest stop before the adventure resumes" I love that

[@CocoAzoitei]

ALWAYS listen to your body!! 🙌🏻 Failing at something once also makes a delayed victory sooooo much sweeter! (Should you choose to give this another go at another better time of your life for you.) ❤

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you coco! You are right. Love your support always 💕

[@veggielover100]

As a runner since the age of 14 (I’m 48 now) let me tell you it’s a great sport. You can always have it. Just be sure to take care of yourself. Watch the surfaces, get your rest and proper nutrition. There will always be obstacles. Don’t let go. Also incorporate strength training into your workout. You can’t run when you’re sick though. Also get your rest. You can sometimes feel sick from being so run down. Glad you saw a doctor.

[@laurak5414]

Wow! I loved this video. Very raw and intentional. On you tube we see so many people talk “how to do”, it’s nice to see a true human experience. The cinematography is excellent, your videos are like journey with lessons, new discoveries. The music was good too. ❤❤❤

[@chelciesmall5438]

I don't usually leave comments, because my name is attached to this account. But I am so grateful that you shared this. I needed this deeply. I miss content with heart and authenticity in it. Thank You. Bless Your Family.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

The fact that you say that makes everything, all the hard work, whenever in doubt - worth it

[@BettinaDoe]

This is not failing! This is maturing and allowing God to shape you as you put your hope and trust in Him! You should be and maybe you already are- proud of yourself! Jeremiah 29:11 Blessings my brother!

[@KytiaLamour]

Wow. That was such a rough thing to go through, and I would have felt similarly. Thank you for sharing this with us. Praying that your health prospers in this next season of life. 🙏🏽

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you for showing up again Kytia! And thank you for the prayers and kind words - much love!

[@KytiaLamour]

@@MaxMayaLiving You’re very welcome. ☺️

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩💝OMG Max @0:16 God literally did a copy and paste of your face to Saga’s face! Okay okay, I’ll watch the rest of the video now.😂

[@cariiinen]

Illness as a parent of a small child going to childcare can be so disruptive to our routine and to working out! I feel that

[@oh.kaylahh]

So much value in the message behind this! Merci Max

[@Realpatty436]

Thank you Max for this moment of truth ! I really enjoy watching this video. And bravo for this video montage !

[@LaurenFrancisco]

This was phenomenally done, Max! The story hits home for us all. Thank you for always letting us in! I'm going to favorite this short film and watch it often as a reminder. 🙌🏽

[@MaxMayaLiving]

This is so beautiful for us to hear. Thank you!

[@LiyaZuluM]

A beautifully told story. As someone who had so many plans for turning 30 (and then watching friends celebrate in ways that I envisioned) I can empathise with Max because though my 30th birthday was not what I had planned, looking back, it is what I needed.

[@ADivaForLife]

Thank you Max 💯💯💯💯☝🏽.. I’ve been disabled for over 10 years .. every other month I very diagnosed with something.. this video has definitely re charged me 🤩🤩., thx U ..

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Glad it felt recharging for you! God bless

[@ADivaForLife]

@@MaxMayaLiving .. 😍😍

[@KrisaunSeafous]

WOW WOW WOW MAX!!! AS I'M ENDING MY 30s I CAN RELATE HEAVILY TO YOUR JOURNEY. I TOO AM SELF HEALING AND REALIZING THE POWER OF SHIFTING MY PERSPECTIVE DURING LIFE'S HUGE AND UNEXPECTED UPS AND DOWNS. WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS. THANK YOU FOR BEING BRAVE ENOUGH TO SHARE. I FEEL SOOOOOO SEEN 💙

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you for sharing, and Im glad it resonated with you. Have an amazing week!

[@zucchinigreen]

This was excellent. None of your time was wasted, if you were present throughout. Here's to more detours. ❤

[@mikahist4155]

Hey Max! You should do a blood work in regard to inflammation and lacking nutrition and let it be checked by a dietitian. Zinc is highly good against inflammations. The other point is there's a documentary about sport shoes making athletes sick. The sole where the back side is 2-3 higher than the front is very bad for knees therefore also the back. Back as front of the soles should the same height. Love 🕊️

[@shayretrograde]

I needed this so much. I am proud of you, Max!!!

[@Juuleeq]

What a beautiful story ❤️

[@MaxMayaLiving]

We appreciate your support!

[@alisonhilaire4170]

The video is really beautiful and I also love your friend's song in the end. I don't understand the lyrics unfortunately but I like the sound and based on what you told us in the video, including this song has a lot of meaning for you. I did not train for a marathon and I'm already 35 lol but I'm trying to learn a similar lesson about respecting the limitations of my body. It does not matter that we are super motivated and focused, the body has an agenda of its own and we have to learn to respect it.

[@LoveAimshigh]

Thumbs up for the Thumb nail!!! Love the diff take perspectives with this one! Pretty sure you guys will be doing short films/movies soon! All My Best to this Amazing family!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

What a compliment 🥹💕

[@whosyourbrad]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing with us Max! Everything happens for a reason 😍 Love you!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Brad!! Thank you for showing up and supporting us love you 💕

[@zeenkosis]

This is my favourite channel now ❤

[@seekingthelost7]

Thanks guys !! I learned that I need to celebrate life's detours.

[@meganmitchell2846]

I absolutely loved watching this video so inspiring, the act of acceptance is much more difficult then we think. You’re definitely on the right path Max thank you for sharing your journey and lessons

[@jesusislord81]

You and your family are in my prayers, stay strong God will bring you through this and give you the answers to all things in time!!!!

[@wrestlecapsule]

This was SO powerful and encouraging to me. Thank you for sharing your journey Max! 👏🏽

[@Kingdomfirst_media]

Great job, Max. I appreciate your vulnerability, it’s not easy to pivot when things don’t go the way you planned. You had an amazing year and it’s not over. Keep doing the things you love and loving your family.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you so much 💕💕

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩💝💫Great video Max. You’re a great storyteller and film maker. Regarding not being able to run in the marathon, however, you did participate on the sidelines in the marathon. From my perspective, I feel like it’s important to reframe the goal. I did something similar with some similar goals, and what I did was trained for the goal I wanted to accomplish (like the marathon & the long hike),and when I was ready physically then I signed up for the marathon and planned to do the long hike and by doing it that way, I didn’t feel like I was failing or that I had failed to reach my goal. I just simply did it when I was physically and mentally ready to do it. You’ll do it, it just wasn’t this time. You have to listen to your body and it was not ready yet / this time but eventually you’ll be able to do it. I know the point was you wanted to accomplish it this year while you’re 29 but you could keep training and conditioning your body and look for a different marathon that you can do when you’re ready. Don’t be so hard on yourself. It’s all part of the journey.🙏💝

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Wow. Just, wow. Thank you!

[@Sharmonica]

Ayeee much love from Cabo Verde 🇨🇻💕 I’m a fan of your channel and hearing this music was a pleasant surprise

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Music by a national treasure 🇨🇻 🙏🏻🙏🏾

[@Bluebuzz30]

Max, your 'failing' is inspirational for me. Thanks for reminding me (and others)to embrace the butt crack moments and detours enroute to greater destinations! Keep going! We're joining you and rooting for you, too!

[@joarriaga5613]

What maturity!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

❣

[@dn9ellis]

Such a beautiful and transparent story. You have succeeded !!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

I’m glad you enjoyed it 🎉

[@larissam6279]

That's lovely. Yes, life teaches us lessons. There's always next year or the next as long as you let yourself heal.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

...And new lessons along the way!!

[@sp3941]

Wow what a beautiful transformation Max ❤ wishing you all the best in your health journey!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you!!

[@nadirajansen9762]

This was so beautiful, emotional, and inspiring to watch. Thank you for being so vulnerable with us and showing us the realness of life. I needed this, thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MaxMayaLiving]

ThAnk you for saying this I’m so glad it spoke to you 🙏🏻

[@binbin9196]

It’s actually nice to have a few years where you can rest and enjoy life because‘ nothing happens’. Rest is just as necessary. Failure is just something that didn’t work. No biggie. ❤❤❤ Happy Birthday Max! 🎉

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Im not good with resting, but I sure need it lol

[@cutiepotooty]

Wonderful & inspiring Vlog🎉🎉❤

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you for watching 😍

[@ososandi]

Thank you for sharing. I can only imagine how rough things have been.. hanging in there. Praying for you all and for God to heal and restore your body.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you so much!!

[@whosyourbrad]

Oh and 🥲 When I saw the cottage haha

[@aliciabiatch]

Loved this, Max!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

😍😍

[@simi7248]

Beautiful life lesson, beautifully told. I really really enjoyed it. Thank you

[@play4alley]

Thanks so much for sharing your vulnerability ❤ great story telling 😀

[@Sweet1CC]

It’s not failing it’s learning something unexpected and new. ❤ love the music and quote 🥳

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you!!

[@heycyd3]

I'm currently training for a marathon to welcome in turning 40 😬Haven't raced since the year before covid and it's a bit tough. But giving yourself grace will take you ssooo far. I'm proud of the progress you did make. You are a runner! Stay present. There was no failure, only a lesson...a lesson that you seem to have learned and that's what matters! You have so much more to look forward to. 🙂

[@MaxMayaLiving]

I might aim for my 40s too! 🤣🤣

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you for the kind and encouraging words - really appreciate it!

[@heycyd3]

Yes! lol @@MaxMayaLiving

[@heycyd3]

Of course! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us ☺@@MaxMayaLiving

[@jasmynsreality]

Thank you so much for sharing this Max. I’m so proud of you. I turn 29 in July and have the same thoughts that I need to be the best I have ever been and yet that hasn’t been the story. Us 29 year olds need to keep tearing each other on lol. I love that you were able to see the positive lesson in this.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

29 year olds!! 🤣🤣 Im also glad I managed to find power in my "failure"

[@Mac1731n]

Beautiful video Max, much love your guys way!!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you soo much!

[@LearnGCSEChemistry]

Loved this! ❤

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Yaaaaay 🎉

[@not.your.sheshe]

I lovee this video, love the perspective and the story. Thank you Max, thank you Maya!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻💕

[@menapira1695]

Thank you for sharing your setbacks…and for nice capeverdean singer🇨🇻❤

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you!! Big up to Elaine 💕

[@Heychinaa]

Max thanks for taking us along on your journey and for taking the lessons as blessings. ❤️

[@MaxMayaLiving]

“Taking lessons as blessings” I like that 💕 thank you for watching

[@FernandaSantos-bq4xd]

Vilken trevlig överraskning, Max- Bakgrundmusiken från mitt hemland, Kap Verd öarna. Önskar dig och din fina familj, det bästa

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Underbart. Vi ser fram emot att få komma dit en vacker dag 🙏🏻

[@FernandaSantos-bq4xd]

Ni är så välkomna, så. Jag rekommenderar öarna Santiago, Santo Antao och de fantastiska stränderna på Boa Vista. @@MaxMayaLiving

[@drm-relationshipcoach9475]

This is an early comment... I've always wondered who Saga looked like until i just saw Max as a baby...Saga has his whole face😮😮😮 wow...okay...on to the video

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Hahahaha I was just the size of two sagas 😂💕

[@alisonhilaire4170]

Not related to the topic of the video, but I saw Nik West in Paris yesterday and thanks again for advising me to go!!! I loved it!!! 💜💜💜

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Niks the best

[@Yvanylda]

Huau this video was deep. Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your family. Your friend is from Cape Verd like myself, beautiful voice she has 💃🏾😍🎶

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Aaaah many from Cabo in the comments. So happy to see it 🙏🏻💕

[@play4alley]

Two steps forward one step back.

[@tmhodge01]

Max, I used to run, and made the mistake of running on asphalt and not always running in proper shoes. I started experiencing plantar fasciitis, and despite treatment that included surgery, it's never gotten better. I finally quit running, which unfortunately has led to other health problems. If I could have a redo I would have never ran on asphalt and paid better attention to my shoes. I wouldn't have made running my main exercise, but instead had an exercise program that included whole body strengthening. Running is addictive, and it can be difficult to pay attention to what our body is telling us. Let your body heal and then get advice from a PT on creating an exercise program. Also, if needed, get help for anxiety and depression. 🙏

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Running is a true therapist for me and it’s hard to find something that fulfills me the same way in terms of ritual. But i know if there is a will there’s a way. Thank you for sharing I hear you and appreciate your words 🙏🏻😊

[@play4alley]

Go Max Go! 🎉

[@MaxMayaLiving]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@play4alley]

It's so hard for athletes when we face injuries 😫

[@MaxMayaLiving]

It’s the worst

[@play4alley]

Beautiful 🙌❤️👏

[@Maleah.mp4]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Heeeey!!

[@jennythomas2579]

Is it wild that Max looks older than Maya??? 😳😳😳

[@MirleneFevrier]

💗💕💗💕💗

[@MaxMayaLiving]

🥰🥰🥰

[@DearNadia]

What's the name of that song at the end

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Elaine Da Silva - Rugas e Cabel Bronc

[@johannasrawfoods8929]

Max, check out Nathan Crane, Plant-based athlete - how he creates HEALTH and incredible ultra-marathon strength - love you guys.

[@ringoisacandyapple]

👀👀👀

[@tabithamclaughlin5731]

❤❤❤

[@MaxMayaLiving]

💕💕💕💕

[@keletsomokone2663]

I'm inspired😊🫡

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Glad you feel that way. Have an amazing week!

[@lsob_ers1405]

Buttcrack year 🎉

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Buttcrack year 😂😂😂💕

[@BBSS2fierce]

Such a beautiful story Max. Thanks for sharing it with us. The video seemed more documentary style and I really loved it!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Im glad you liked it - I really enjoyed making this video!