How To Be More Confident

[@samandkiera]

Having a chest that resembles 2 tectonic plates also helps with confidence

[@jackc3899]

Best comment gan don’t look so bad yourself !!

[@lukaszklopotek]

XD, good point bro

[@riconater3215]

Definitely can't hurt thats for sure!

[@samandkiera]

@@jackc3899 not a patch on the Thurst bro but thank you kindly

[@chrisstanley9477]

Being a walking chest definitely helps

[@anselmkahaleraphael]

"..... getting uncomfortable is extremely important if you want to progress......"

[@MorganRushton]

RIP to the few girls who have rejected Uncle Mike

[@dinomuratovic2037]

This kinda hurts more than a roundhouse kick by Chuck Norris.

[@MoadGhaziGhazi]

I don't think any girl would reject a guy like Mike. He has it all

[@willmontague7763]

Hi Morgan

[@MorganRushton]

@@willmontague7763 Fancy seeing you here

[@faisalhussain3848]

such people exist

[@omp365]

"if you're eating junk food all the time.." ..immediate cut to Matt.

[@shannonfromthed]

I remember your shyness and I'm happy to be on this ride with you. You never disappoint. I quit my job in 2019 and currently very uncomfortable, but on my way to doing what I love to do. Love you Mike!

[@alatmaca]

Regarding approaching women, remember that "rejection is better than regret"

[@dildobaggins2759]

Mikes so right in putting yourself in awkward situations can't relate enough to be scared is fine but realise that you have to do it or at least try to push yourself in that awkward situation.

[@riconater3215]

Definitely can relate to the dreaded "so what do you do for a living?" Its the most basic introductory question that you know will come up, but having to quickly breeze over it is so awkward. The "oh that sounds nice" is like a verbal punch to the gut....if only that girls parents could see you now my dude 👍

[@emiliobruzzi6673]

I think they're seeing him now and probably grieving 😂

[@abdufit9382]

Honestly mike is in the top 3 of the fitness industry in my view. He is clear and trying his best to actually help people and push them to be better. Love you mike 🙏❤️

[@paulbarry192]

Mike I had that confidence, my body was like yours i was in a car crash and broke my back, couldn't lift anymore, i turned into a pile of jello, I can attest to what you say that when your body is in shape you are mentally in shape.

[@thorfax0959]

I'd put my confidence down to 2 things, one is going to the gym, but the main one is working in customer service for 4 years. I was incredibly underconfident in school and the start of college, but you have no idea how well picking up a phone and chatting with a random stranger over and over again helps at parties. Was the worst thing ever at first, but I wouldn't be as confident as I am now without it

[@MrKrusten]

Same goes for bartendending and waiters

[@TheDokterKokosnoot]

Same goes for retail

[@sukhmandersingh1242]

Been a long time, the motivational talk from uncle mike was pending. Thank you for being a part of our lives mike.

[@SteveWoodsGsy]

Shout out to all the store managers at Hollister...keep your head up

[@januarytotal7089]

wait why

[@mishkabond8230]

@@januarytotal7089 because he said- he was embarrassed to say he was the manager at hollister

[@jimbean4945]

Are they still in business?

[@swagsukeuchiha7599]

"Yea just be confident bro" Look at yourself. You're beautiful

[@bazosmarek7981]

but he look better than before...because he improved hair, style, body, money....

[@joni870]

Hey Mike! Legit best video you ever dropped, holy ... I have a job interview tomorrow and I was legit crying today, that I may can not make it. And then you drop this banger. I legit thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@jolenethellama]

Solo travelig is the best! 🌴 Yes, you WILL at some point feel lonely, scared and frustrated. But this will be maybe 2% of your travel time, and the rest will be so worth it. You'll learn so much about yourself, other people, other cultures and the world. You will grow, while enjoying yourself. I love solo travel, and surely miss it rn.

[@5ivesJay7]

And you’ll also get lost

[@bm6267]

Just paused this video to say how refreshingly honest and down to earth you are. When you are telling your dinner experience with the GF's parents, it feels like you are just talking like a normal person and not off a script like most. Keep up the good stuff!

[@travisgood7265]

Best video you've made in awhile Chesty. Confidence isn't just from having a good physique but improving in all facets of your life. Some of the most self conscious people i've met actually had a respectable appearance. Your mindset at the end of the day is most important.

[@CCN-tu2kr]

Mike...having watched your great YT channel for a while now, I would say one of my observations about yourself is there is a certain vulnerability that comes through but I like it, its incredibly endearing. You've often talked honestly and openly about personal issues in your life and I think that's really important to appeal to the cross section of viewers you have of which most will relate. Don't lose that vulnerability mate, it makes you what you are...an impressive individual who's achieved a lot. Good luck to you...

[@marcelgoncalves5402]

Hey Mike For the past 4 months I've been followed you on the social media specially because I am a bodybuilder for 30 years and now I am 51yo in the best shape of my life and THANK to YOU ! I am super confident because I like the way I look that helps me to approach to anyone and anywhere ! Thank you Mike for all the training and nutrition tips. I live in Orlando FL where the tourism allows me to do what I love the most : To meet different people ! Thank you again buddy.

[@Rocky333-n5d]

Very honest and genuine guy!! Thanks for sharing and adding value 👍

[@chriscurrington1980]

Another great video Mike, making some interesting points, one thing I will say is that u seem to put ur self down about working at Hollister as a store manager at 21, I still think at 21 this is still a massive achievement in ur life and one u should be proud of, most 21 yr olds don’t even have a job let a long be manager of a well known company like Hollister.

[@Alex1981J]

Yes totally agree, being manager of anything at 21 is definitely an achievement

[@MikeThurston]

Technically I was one of the assistant managers.. but I see what you’re saying. I was doing alright for myself at that age.

[@Leanmachine148]

But that girl made him realise he was not doing great.

[@Alex1981J]

Bet that girls parents weren't managing shit at 21

[@lukecarr9570]

So true, and at that age, you really do have to slug through the bad jobs to make you realize you don't want to be stuck in retail or hospitality. If you haven't spent hours scrubbing dishes in a restaurant or stacking shelves you don't have the appreciation or drive for a better life.

[@SAMMY-dn3rh]

Whoever reading this i hope you have a wonderful and happy life ahead :)

[@christopherdavis575]

Wishing you a wonderful and happy life as well!

[@BaneTrogdor]

Wow that is beautiful thing to say ! I wish you the same mate !

[@danieel972]

unfortuntely not

[@lucidami7703]

you too (:

[@aaronbates1993]

These guys have the body's the face and money..that's the real confidence booster x

[@SPMJ]

Great video. Honestly, the quickest way ANYONE can become more confident is improving their appearance (gym/diet/clothes). If you look better, you are going to FEEL better. And when you look better, how people interact with you will be more positive, which in effect will give you even more confidence. I always say this to every single person who is down in life - EXERCISE. It's amazing how often depression tends to coincide with people who are physically inactive. Not that exercise would cure all ills of their life, but the physical, mental and social benefits of it are simply invaluable. Nailed it on putting oneself in uncomfortable situations too. I suffered from terrible social anxiety in my teens and early 20's. Was petrified of being in public or interacting with anyone beyond family. What helped me was getting a job, scary as that initially was. There's nowhere to hide at work. You are constantly around customers and employees alike and you have no choice but to communicate. It helped my social skills enormously. Really brought me out of my shell.

[@semtex87]

Deliberately getting into uncomfortable situtations is definitely a massive confident booster if you can pull through it consistently. Great video 🔥

[@Bromocriptine777]

Brother Mike, you deserve a bigger TV

[@GarwoodNick]

🤣

[@peterdreff3991]

Yeah, bigger TV screen than his own face 😂😅😰

[@MikeThurston]

the big one's in the bedroom

[@manns101101]

Bigger tv or bigger bookshelf?

[@noelienoelie8425]

@@MikeThurston Where the best exercise happens...

[@damienkali]

This is so true, especially with what foods you eat, not only affect your diet but your skin too, e.g. eating takeaway all the time and you'll have greasy skin, & feeling tired & bloated. I've started to cook my own meals & I notice the difference, moreso as you know what you're eating. Definitely helps to dress well & take pride in your appearance, if you live in a hot country, get out into the sun & enjoy life, start feeling confident in yourself :)

[@veltinator]

Man, just to hear someone say he struggled in his early 20s just makes me feel much better. I am currently at this point, in kind of a down phase. But to hear this gives me some hope.

[@cemilesa3277]

That is what I believe in! Plus you are so natural and sincere so I did not notice how time flew to the end of video. You do a great job 👍🏼

[@inglese2996]

One thing I would add is your posture, and your walk. When I go for a walk, which I did a lot of in the pandemic, I thought about it as ‘practicing’ walking. Think about how you hold yourself, and walk tall. Head up, back straight, shoulders back. All that stuff. It helps.

[@kentseng5717]

Totally agree with the point of travelling alone man! Just came back from the solo trip and the best way to boost my confidence and truly felt independent!

[@aidanobrienofficial]

Pleasure to be on Mike! Thanks for having me! Great vid as always pal

[@dulanabeysundara4422]

I love how this channel has grown from Mike the PT to Mike the life coach. It’s awesome how I can always learn something from you man. Keep fighting the good fight. ✌🏽

[@stuartcooper397]

Dulan. The guys videos are now purely is own ego boosting medicine and salary. His first videos years ago were actually really informative and I liked them, he did know what he was talking about most of the time. I've actually met Mike in NYC as he was in the same hotel but being somewhat older and wiser I got the impression by his mannerisms he craves attention to boost his ego. Behind the glamorous videos will be quite an empty boring lifestyle in that soulless city. This isn't sour grapes I'm very fortunate myself to be semi retired at 46 but it isn't all sunshine and champagne

[@fisnik394]

Thank you for your video Mike. It will help many people.

[@oldsoul9915]

Thank you Mike! You rock. The world and youtube need more people like you.

[@maipham4766]

you have come along way and it's really about never to give up and find ways to create ourselves

[@nathanandrews6554]

Your Journey has inspired me mike been watching your videos since about 2015/2016, this video has motivated me to change my life im 21 and currently out of shape and working a deadend job but i know for sure i will be in amazing shape, i will travel and have many sources of income like yourself, keep the class videos up mate loving the content.

[@mattrost2574]

As an ACE personal trainer for many years (many years ago), I found that many bodybuilders and those consumed with the gym usually had self-esteem issues. They felt they needed the approval and admiration of people they didn't know. Their minds didn't match their bodies. I believe a healthy mind is as important as a healthy body, and I question the motivation of those who obsess about fitness. I also noticed that most bodybuilders are single. I wonder why? No disrespect here, just observation.

[@MrWs6pilot]

Honestly bodybuilding is itself a very all-consuming, self centered activity. You have to train perfectly, eat perfectly, obsess over imbalances, and a lot of your time is spent at the gym or thinking about the gym, with the ultimate goal being to look as shredded as possible with the most muscle possible; so, if you dedicate that all encompassing journey towards seeking the approval of others... you will end up much more self conscious and insecure in the long run. I agree that the health of the mind is just as important as the body! Not enough focus is placed on mindset these days, people are given pills and 30 minute long chats to soothe their minds when really it should be a daily priority to find happiness in your activities and consider why and for whom you dedicate your time to them. Confidence is internal people! You will not attain confidence no matter what you look like if you keep the same shitty mindset!

[@Emma0988]

Preach Preach. I think the level of body dsymorphia is skyrocketing. Many guys are so obsessed with outward experience hoping it will make them super happy. Unfortunately that isnt the case. Those hoping to get laid will be shocked they may get more admiration from men than women. If that is what they want, then great.

[@MeesterJ]

Yes buddy, you need the holistic approach to be completely in balance!

[@llewellynjameskinnaird2741]

Great observations man... Bodybuilding is both a weird and wonderful thing in my opinion. I love doing it , because 1. Massive game changer socially. 2. You feel like a man... (dont know how else to explain it.) 3. Lifting heavy weights, being strong, looking strong just adds to the benefits. In my case I am 6ft 3 with a decent face. I gained 37lbs from 163 to 200 in a year naturally. The difference was night and day, I had good responses to women... but 35lbs later , women will look at you completely differently. Sometimes its actualy creepy. Now the weird parts. 1. Other gym bros, its bloody weird to be admired by another dude . 2. The drugs and steroids. I credit this for 90% of the weird behavour in the game. As soon as you start lifting, Roidguy will pop up and try sell you roids. Many who take , have no idea about pct, and end up becoming giant girly dudes. Who have high test for 6 weeks then high estrogen. They get very messed up mentalities & esteem issues because of this. 3. The vanity. I do look at myself in the mirrors, but mostly @ Home ! In the gym I get in , pump , get out. It's so sad to see a bunch of dudes lined up infront of the mirror checking their damn glute striations whilst you are trying to deadlift a pr. 4. The minds dont match the bodies is 100%. For some reason serious lifters have extremely little character development. Sort of like some females who live by being a10. They walk around wondering if they are big enough , checking out the biggest dude in the room. Their next meal. Their favourite fitness youtuber and that's it. As for being single , 2 reasons . 1. Most girls are too insecure to date good looking men long term. 2. Lifting is an obsession and we live in our own world, a girl outside fitness wont understand the protein shakes, sleeping , training, greg doucette , and so on. She will see it as vanity which turns off most females .

[@ConradMarbourg3635]

@Matt Rost : I also noticed that most bodybuilders are single. I wonder why? there are many reasons to be single and it does not necessarely caused by low self esteem. I'm single because of very low self esteem, even though I'm ugly and don't have that much choices I did get a few propositions along the years but could not do it as I don't love myself and 1° don't feel like I'm manly enough to be in a relation 2° don't really care either to be in one except from the sex part from times to times. Now regarding my current state of mind, if I was a giga alpha chad 6' + and build like a god, honestly I would stay single as well. If you are on top of the food chain, you have access to the greatest feeling in the world : self respect and peace of mind, you are a god walking amongst mortal. You don't need the approval of other people, you are your own god down approval as you are better than everybody else. I sometimes have a few instant of this feeling in my work, that is the only activity where I got a little genetic advantage and I work a lot (attorney) when I pull a nice reasonning and win arguments in courts or negociation, I have this feeling, I don't really care in that moment about the approval or admiration of other since I know I won. So yeah, imho, being a trash with low self esteem or a huge giga chad with confidence of the god will lead you to the same state of being single as you don't need someone in either case. In the first case, the company of someone will not make you love your own self in the second case what would someone else brings to you that you don't already have that is to say self respect and peace of mind. Just my 2 cents.

[@Vladd7]

Thanks man. Advice is good, practical, and easy to apply.

[@Justbe4everinmyheart]

Damn man your channel is the best... u give the best advices and you are here to actually help not to promote some shit like other youtubers

[@Hayemaker23]

Mike you are absolutely my fav youtuber at the moment, the content you bring is just awesome! thank you !

[@XPGamer95]

"STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK ABOUT YOU"

[@jsmith7888]

Most suffering is done thinking about the situation than the actual situations its self

[@faraazmawani5112]

Easier said then done

[@jonavilla]

yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BrawsonProductions]

Appreciate this sort of content Mike lad. Most versatile fitness KZbinr in the game.

[@spunkTM]

0:57 as he starts speaking about people looking at him😂

[@shamillion2340]

I love the diversity of video topics! Thanks uncle Mike.

[@MrZaqsr]

Best video in a while mate! absolutely keep doing content like this.

[@christensantschi]

This is really cool! The applicable advice to be the most empowered version of ourselves is fantastic to see! Appreciate that it’s not just aesthetics 😉 Thank you for sharing!

[@fitfoodjuice9861]

Should do more theses Mike, you know your stuff

[@God-hs5dw]

Mikey T advocating cold approach = 🐐

[@ww-kq7nm]

thought you were gonna give me a kiss at the end there mike, bit too confident

[@krk_2029]

Legend haha

[@quansten]

hahaha

[@choprauk5488]

Rate your honesty man ! Can relate to it massively

[@therealkwabe6138]

Awesome video Mike. Really insightful

[@playercamhd]

Another good video Mike! I’m just loving the positive vibes when watching your content 💪🏽

[@raiyyan2031]

Hey Mike, I struggle with chronic eczema and bodybuilding has allowed me to become more confident with my self

[@andersbs7370]

Trt gives amazing confidence 🙏🏼

[@ebrosstudios2442]

Thank you very much Mike! Keep up the great content

[@marissagomez3809]

Awesome video, thanks Mike!

[@RobynThatsMe]

The most relatable and practical confidence video! So helpful from the start with the beach scene, pointing out the confidence it takes to walk through all those people talking to a camera !! Taking lots of tips from this :D

[@charlybassmusic8260]

Great video Mike and keeping it real !!!!! Definitely enjoyed this video on building confidence......

[@tommyparrott4172]

Thanks for this video, Mike. Really needed this today!

[@beyondxxl]

Mike is an absolute boss

[@restheysay]

Thank you for this video mike, going through a rough patch in life and it has definitely helped

[@ii-yu8rg]

Love this video. Thanks for uploading. I think it is helping a lot of people.

[@davidantonicanamas4912]

Experience is everything in life

[@MariaTorres-im3kf]

Thank you for your excellent content!

[@BicYaoMing]

That’s why pumping lats to fly in these situations are necessary.

[@Culterin]

The not being comfortable with what you actually do or enjoying it so you can't act confident is so true, doesn't matter how good you look, how jacked you get, if you're not grinding in life apart from that or doing what you love it's impossible to be truly naturally confident I've been bumming around the past few months in uni doing jackshit because online school sucks so even though I've kept improving a ton in the gym and look more jacked than ever and facial care and looking sharp I still don't feel truly inner confidence and calm in uncomfortable conversations or questions like that what do you do for a living

[@Sujile]

Mike you awesome mentor mentally and physically!!!

[@jameshunter93]

Know exactly what you mean about the job stuff Mike! I'm 27 and finally got a job I feel proud of and it's like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. When I meet new peopel I don't need to feel ashamed I can be proud and it's an incredible feeling. It's like I'm a new man.

[@rossscarbro4602]

Helps to look like this dude. But in all seriousness, if you get a job in retail, it’s great practice. I used to be an introvert but after I dropped out of college I got a job working at a small retail store. I ended up working in retail sales for the next ten years and during those years I had to talk to and work with all sorts of people from every walk of life. White, black, rich, poor, old, young, disabled, men, women, gay, straight, ugly, beautiful....it didn’t matter. I had to help the customer and sell. It really brought me out of my shell and I learned to speak to people and gain confidence. Soon, I was speaking to rooms full of hundreds of people and giving sales presentations. Get a retail job, not cleaning, not serving coffee, but working with the public. It’s not easy but it will absolutely build your confidence and ability to speak to anyone. Even hot women 😉

[@Dylan-ly8gs]

Solid advice on this one Tq mike and guest

[@Sportside311]

Well received... Great Vid Mike nice to hear it coming from you 👊

[@jasonnasiry]

Mike Thurston is a Good man. Quality guy and channel then all the others in the industry.

[@henryroser8471]

Great timing with the life advice from the 🐐

[@marcusgray7258]

Mike, you have definitely grown. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@ronisapir]

Great video man and you have a great training app! keep doing it

[@jansanchez947]

another point i like to add is that having a really nice parfume also helps. i mean wouldn‘t it be great to hear „hey you smell really good!“ Keep up the great work Mike!

[@rolster6670]

Mike thank you for your content, always honest and full of integrity, keep doing what you do 👍

[@notnatarzan943]

Love these kinda mike thurston videos

[@AD-rk7gx]

Keeping positive and believing in yourself boost confidence and Mike is very positive . He wouldn’t be here without making mistakes but keeping a positive attitude along the way . Thank you for inspiring us all! Keep up the good work !

[@renegarciafitness]

Great advice man!

[@aaronl9379]

Great video mate keep it up always love the content. More like this please

[@Tom-gs1lp]

Good to hear youre human too. Good video

[@JB-eh1hh]

One of your best video. Thanks

[@zaynbojan]

Uncle Mike back again with the great advice, appreciate it man!

[@DJ-JayKo]

Completely agree about being embarassed of talking about what you are doing. And overall the video is really great and with a great message! You are an inspiration! 🙌🏻

[@oshansaween9708]

this is more than helpful this is great,do more

[@goggins6121]

LOVED THE VIDEO MIKE KEEP EM COMING speak yo mind more

[@299.1]

Most people don't realize that they need to consume this sort of content instead of the cookie cutter "reaction video to xyz" "xyz natty or not".

[@ooa3056]

100% strong believer in your exude what you consume

[@nathan8282]

It's an advert bro. A few generic tips with some confidence coach clip thrown in.

[@PineroTheGhost]

Louder bro!!

[@johnholmes2745]

Why not both? There’s utility in those videos because they elucidate the many falsities the fitness industry and gym “gurus” sell to pliable young men. Nothing wrong with self help but there’s a healthy medium to prevent vulnerable people from being exploited.

[@policehemanthkumar]

What’s wrong with Natty or Not videos tho ?

[@hendsoliman6022]

You doing a good job, be proud of your self/your achievements, and keep going👏.

[@GlennOst]

Great video Mike… thanks for sharing the wisdom

[@johanybotero]

Man!! Great stuff.. just what I needed! Much respect.

[@scorpiongetoverhere1025]

You cannot live this life with ease, struggles are what make the man.

[@jonahgormley2578]

To be honest these videos u put out are really helpful keep them up

[@Aurio994]

Hey bro I'm loving your content more and more.

[@RightYouAre]

Good for you! Be proud of what you've achieved!

[@ngc-fo5te]

LOL.

[@nandishhalemani4203]

Your tips gave me a confidence

[@Vanoual]

Great video thank you !

[@roccomarcy]

Thanks for this.