The Thief Of Joy | Imp And Skizz Podcast (Ep54)

In this episode of the Imp And Skizz podcast, we talk about how comparison really can be an A-Hole.
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[@austinpatrick2682]

For those wondering... Yes, this was recorded the same day Skizz found out he was going to be a Hermit.

[@AtticHaunt321]

“Quiet at my house is actually unsettling.” ~ Skizz Spoken like a true parent!

[@dania4407]

dude, skizz and joel were hermitcraft members since August?!?!? that is a long-ass time

[@SmallFryPapa]

As someone who feels pretty average at most things but never truly “great” at anything…. This episode hit different 😭

[@Gandalfa82]

“Jack of all trades, Master of none.” - In other words, some can learn a lot of some things, others can learn some of a lot of things. If your never truly “great” at any of them, at least you know enough to know if the current challenge is within your grasp or if you need one of those “Masters”. Your great at knowing your limitations and your abilities as opposed to those others who start the job then halfway through realize they have no clue what your doing. Your great at being effective at all you do. I know peeps with phDs who wishes they had your ability.

[@jadevanzanden1336]

​@@Gandalfa82The full quote is "Jack of all trades, master of none. But oftentimes better than a master of one."

[@WolfiePH]

"Thief is the comparison of Joy." ~ Skizzleman (2023) Roosevelt just turned a solid 180° in his grave. LOL 😅

[@Phil4000]

"you can make good money on the internet for feet pics" - Impulse 2023. That be laughing so hard hahaha

[@duvalfamily4605]

I think Skizz's talk about "When what you're observing feels within reach ..." is spot-on. For example, I love watching you and others play Minecraft, but I never look at my Minecraft builds and say, "I'll never be as good as Impulse/Skizz/Pearl/Gem/Scar/etc." I just enjoy your content and try to glean some bits and pieces from it. But what I do feel are things like -- "They're doing what they love, and even making a living off of it. Why am I stuck in a job that I sometimes like, sometimes can't stand? Why can't I do 'what i love' as a career?" And it's even worse comparing to friends and neighbors who I do know. Thanks for the advice and encouragement!

[@x0Kirby]

Okay, but like, where can we go to pay Skizz to be a personal motivational life coach? 😂 I need someone like him in my life!

[@jasmindisney8787]

Don't you just want him to give you a big ol' dad hug? I bet he gives great hugs

[@Joe-jh2gc]

Would love to see the questions that you guys would whip up for Etho as a guest and how you would work around having no face cam for a guest. Being humble is a super power for him almost because all of his fans, who love him, want to praise him even more because they know he will never praise himself. Loved this one. Can’t wait til next week!

[@antimatteur1513]

Was it only moments before this recording that Skizz's life changed forever when Impulse asked him to join HC....?

[@jrlill5540]

Dearest Impulse and Skizzleman, This is great! I have been listening since the start and admire you both for having honest conversations. Sometimes they feel so genuine that I feel like I'm eavesdropping on great friends. I generally tend away from "hokeyness" (i guess that falls in the same category as cheeseyness )and initially my brain unfairly labeled this podcast as that. But I listened to most podcasts nonetheless. This tells me at least two things: 1) my brain is judgemental and 2) logically, if I am still listening that means, to me it's not cheesy or cheap. Somehow, in a hyper saturated world of content and distributed opinions, you two have managed to maintain an apparently healthy friendship and model good conversation for many others. This is an incredible feat. Please keep doing this :) I hope that this message gets to you, I love the podcast and hope that you keep up this good work . Today I'm going to buy a type writter because you have inspired me. Yours from the internet, JR Lill

[@Zellada]

As a former musician... I studied Clarinet and piano for 20 years (from 5th grade and up). High School included marching band, pep band, and orchestra A couple of years ago, we had our 46th high school reunion. Out of all of us at the reunion, there were 9 (besides me) other members of our high school band. The reunion committee had arranged for a live band at a local bar with a large dance floor. The "favorite" drummer from high school showed up at the bar. At one point, the band handed him a cowbell and drumstick. While dancing, they could not keep pace with him. He was naturally able to "not lose time" and would push the entire band to maintain the pace. That live band was worn out by the end of the second song by him "driving" the pace. They had to take a quick break. There are people out there who can hear/anticipate the beat naturally. That "take on me" cover piece is a fantastic example of that. It also shows how disconnected he is from his playing. Mentally, it is automatic for him. You can see he enjoys the piece for the musicality of it and doesn't have to think about what the next "beat" will be. There are not many with that musical combination in life. It really is a joy to see someone enjoying what they're doing.

[@themishmar2689]

I’d never get a tattoo, but when Mumbo Jumbo made a video and said at the beginning “comparison is the thief of joy” that resonated with me deeply

[@KeeperOfTheRoses]

YOU KNEW FOR FIVE MONTHS I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU (So happy Skizz is on Hermitcraft, had to come see what podcast it was he was genuinely told xD)

[@m3t4l.h34d]

as someone who has adhd and depression, i feel the ‘thief of joy’ motivation is so hard. and executive disfunction doesn’t care about what you love doing. or i’ll be so self conscious around doing something i love doing in front of people and i can’t be myself, i can’t live in the moment and have fun. only later to realize i wish i was myself, i know i could have had such a good experience but i’m so consumed in ‘what if they’re judging’ ‘what if they know i can’t do this’ ‘what if i make a fool of myself’. thank you for talking about this concept of the thief of joy. because it’s 100% a real thint

[@thechillykitty]

It’s the judgement of others. I see people who are great, and just don’t care what people think. It’s not easy to get in that place, but we should be doing it for us, for our worth and enjoyment, and not give two hoots about whether we are good at something or not. Seeing someone experience true joy is much more worthwhile than seeing someone who is perfect. Relating this to hermitcraft, it’s why so many of us enjoy watching the, goof around rather than doing epic builds. Them having fun is fun for us.

[@Katzy_hm]

As a collegiate musician, I found the segment about Estapario and just the constant comparisons within the music world to be so refreshing. It is so easy to be awestruck by more advanced players but it is so important to seek out what you can learn from them instead of doubling down on yourself and becoming your own kryptonite. Skizz's own experiences opened my eyes because I have been in a very similar situation. I always love hearing these two talk about music and drumming because it gives me something that I can fully relate to and connect with.

[@stevedotwav]

👋 I went to music school and this is definitely a big thing. There's a few roads you can take: use to motivate yourself to achieve/surpass the level of more advanced players, carve your own niche "they're great at jazz but I'm gonna get really good at post-modern bleep-bloop music" (as a classical saxophonist, soooo much bleep bloop), or give up 🤷🏻‍♂ I'd advise against the third option, it's a real buzzkill. Personally, I like the second route--I think it's more fun to take your own journey; make some incomparable bleep bloops.

[@Anything_Slime]

5 months Skizz knew! Wow

[@cassodembreankia2076]

I legit paused the podcast to go listen to that drumming video. I’m not a drummer, full stop. But as a band kid and the child of a musician I spent a lot of time with a lot of skilled percussionists who were great drummers so I have some context but nowhere near enough but I was still impressed

[@ReaperBuildsRC]

I suffer with chronic anxiety, which upsets me to no end, because I never used to have this kind of a problem. A few years back I had a massive nervous breakdown, which flicked some sort of switch in my head and I haven't been the same since. I think the reason your podcasts are doing so well, is because you speak the truth and you are so down to earth and both very human at the end of the day. You both have your faults and know it and a help each other through it. I'm going to be honest your podcasts are an absolute relief for me as I find such joy but also enlightenment in them. I want to 'thank you' for everything you've talked about in these podcasts as they've helped probably not just me but so many others.

[@Sunnyreads8]

You've got this, friend!

[@Tzulander]

It was so much fun to watch Etho show up for that MCC and everyone in there suddenly behaving like a boxing champion just walked into their gym. It was great to see people with such a deep appreciation for him.

[@dawnfur203_deviantart]

I wish you guys could know how much this one means to me. I don’t want to go into a lot of detail but I’ve found myself comparing a really good thing (that’s new and unknown) and a really bad thing (that while it was very bad, I found comfort in knowing what was coming). These two things share similar elements, but the reasonings behind them are very different, and I’ve caught myself saying “at least with the bad thing I knew what was going on.” And I love how Skizz pointed out that if you fixate on the bad then you become blind of the good. I mean, I feel a bit called out, but it’s completely worth it! It made me realize that my fear of the unknown within this good thing has stopped me from truly relishing in it. I love all of your episodes but this one is definitely at the top ❤❤❤

[@nikkierickson8297]

The biggest thing I love about the both of you is that you're family-friendly, that means SO much to me personally because I KNOW impressionable kids watch you. Thank you for that. Stay that way!!

[@caizananr401]

Listening to skizz talk about his skills made me smile because I had the same thought this week. I am not the best at my job but I bring up those around and push them to do better.

[@SilentlyyEm]

Just watched today's podcast (2/9) you've known about Skizz joining Hermitcraft for so long! I'm so happy for you both :)

[@NeGs2u]

Impulse; you were the first hermit I watched independently, and the first twitch stream I ever watch the entire stream of; Both on twitch, and on your second channel to catch back up! Your Charm, Charisma, Honesty, Integrity and Enthusiasm are all of your finest traits! Skizz I don’t know you well; but I know you’re the best friend everyone wishes they had! You are both amazing; no comparison ❤

[@scottpwood]

Thanks Imp and Skizz for touching on this topic!!!

[@RichardMcCrory_Neph]

Coincidentally, a retake of Take on Me has just dropped a few days ago. And yes, his footwork is epic! Kudos to the podcast 🤗

[@nursinggeekgames8242]

I watched both, and yes both are awesome!

[@kittyfr53]

Imp and Skizz - El Estepario Siberiano replied to comments in his Take on Me video that we were sent to him via your podcast. He says “let’s talk”! Maybe he WOULD want to join the podcast!

[@aaishaismail1696]

The way you interpreted the “grass is always greener” is AMAZING

[@thettioo]

So.. this is where skizz know.

[@mysttea1576]

Not a drummer, but played as part of a concert band as flautist and occasional percussionist, and thanks to that I know how INCREDIBLE Estapario (?) is after hearing/seeing that video. HOLY COW! He really embodies the way I play my instruments, where the end of my body and the beginning of the instrument become blended and all one living, breathing being. Expanding to the comparison part of the video, I am in my 20s and I have multiple chronic illnesses that I am still being diagnosed with as we speak. It's painful to compare myself to other 20-somethings who are getting married, having kids, buying houses, etc. Meanwhile, I am making and attending appointments, getting infusions, and fighting to be heard in an overwhelmed and confused healthcare system. The cognitive dissonance between those things is hard to handle. But then, I change my mindset. I think about two years ago, when I was sick, but didn't know it. When I was struggling and I had no answers. I think about 5 years ago, when I had given up as the healthcare system had failed me. And I think about 8-year-old me, who started seeing the symptoms and was so, so scared. I recognize it's the work I did on my self-worth that got me here - to a place with answers and I'm self-confident enough to advocate for myself and what I need and deserve. The only person that I should be comparing myself to is my past self. If I'm making strides to better that person, that is all that matters.

[@Gandalfa82]

Impy, a few words about this podcast. 1) Imposter as a creator, anyone over 1 million subs is a creator, end of subject. You have proven you belong in the space. Never forget, others may give you a new target, but that is just your new goal, your new settings to keep the game interesting. You beat it on easy mode, you move to normal, finally after much longer your ready for Nightmare. But the difference from Professional to Nightmare is not linear with Amateur to Professional. 2) MCC - You got 39th out of 40, you also have a coin, how many of those other 38 can say that? More then half but not all. But also, your in the game. How many are playing in the minor leagues and wanting to join the MLB? All, that’s how many. They all want to be in the MLB, you are in the MLB don’t worry how you do against Babe Ruth, Ty Young, think about how you do against those in the minors. 3) Change your outlook, you need to stop looking up on a bad day, look down instead, think about all those that are looking up to you and saying how do I get to be there. 4) Use defeat to fuel the fire to get better, get better but take the day off before the game. Enjoy the game, your practice will improve you and the day before won’t change that except to allow you to relax and enjoy yourself.

[@craigcampbell195]

Impulse and Skizz, try not to take this the wrong way, because I mean this with complete sincerity and kindness. When I think about you two (especially in this context of comparison is the thief of joy), I often think about the film Monsters University and how much you are both like those characters of Mike and Sully, I think how badly Mike wants to be the best scarer, and how naturally gifted Sully is at it, and Mike learns he doesn't have what it takes to do that and he learns to accept what he is good at and use his technical ability to push others to success. and I see a lot of what's going on, on a character level and how much you both are like those characters. Not completely of course, but I think the film has a very good theme and how the film looks at telling you, you should learn to accept who you are and find peace with that, even if it's not something you would normally agree to, and to focus on your strengths even if it's not where you plan to be, because that can take you so much further in life. and I just see a lot of that in both of you wanting to better yourselves, or finding out you need to be happy with what you have. and whenever I think about you both talking about this subject matter, I'm reminded of that film and how much I love it. (and I also think it would be great to do a remake of it and cast both of you to play Mike and Sully) Great work as always with the podcast and I look forward to the next one

[@nursinggeekgames8242]

Thank you for this podcast. It's something I need to hear, for sure. I'm also considering assigning it to my students in the spring (new nurses about to graduate and go from feeling like "I'm a senior, I'm awesome!" to "I'm new at this job and feel like I don't know anything!"). That emphasis on turning the negative side of comparison ("I suck!") to a positive ("There's something I can learn here!") is so key.

[@Werewolf914]

What an interesting coincidence, I work at a Hospital and I just had one of the new Nurses tell me something like this, she got on the Elevator with me and I had just said the usual greeting of hello hows your day going? And she started telling me about how it was her first day and about how she had to ask the other Nurses for help and said she felt like she didn't know what she was doing at that maybe she wasn't ready to start working, I wasn't sure what to say so I just told her that I was sure she'd get the hang of it after a few days.

[@nulious]

So this is the episode that was recorded after Skizz's invite?

[@EvesterBee]

This was a really interesting listen, and definitely something I can relate to. I’m an artist and I haven’t gained Instagram followers for about 4 years now and it eats at me so much. Why do people around me grow? Is my art just bad? I’ve been trying to let it go though, knowing that I’m enjoying creating and that others appreciate it, and it’s worth bringing joy to people no matter how few there are

[@supermysterious66]

What's Your Instagram? Did you draw you Profile Pic? Also, Instagram tends to only like promoting profiles that are already popular and doing well.

[@chriswalworth1694]

The timing on this podcast is amazing, sometimes the world just lines up. Im in my first year of university (I think it's the same as college) and we have a few assignments. With everyone talking about how easy/fast a time they had it's hard not to compare but this is a reminder to me. That it doesn't matter what they're doing because this time I have put as much work in to my assignments that I could and to celebrate what I did rather than compare to what others did.

[@no1pinkjellybean]

Some of it is practicing gratitude. But if someone has something or is somewhere in life, I try to use it as motivation

[@thepogona2391]

Im current a music major, who was been playing in the jazz band with the seniors of my school, I've felt imposter syndrome a lot as everyone had more imrpov experience, better and x y z then me (especially when the directors son is in the band). But this year I'll be on the lead part(despite being a junior), I have begun to recognize just how much i've improved so far, now able to play classical solos i've always wanted to play. The change was kind of subtle, but man has this done wonders for my motivation. This topic is such a great one thanks for sharing!!

[@saidsarapng]

This topic is huge and so many people relate to it. I appreciate how raw and vulnerable you guys were in this. Because now others can also relate you and your experiences. Very insightful and so so relatable. I constantly feel myself comparing myself to others whether it’s my art or money etc. but I take solace in the fact that I’m doing my best and I’m actively trying to be better.

[@Maddie-gb7rw]

I am an equestrian, and let me tell you this episode hit hard, it’s constant comparing to other riders and how I feel my peers are leagues ahead of me. Though I will say that I try to let the comparison fuel me to push myself harder, which albeit is easier said than done.

[@frostefire]

Food for thought. My niece was an award winning equestrian. And despised every moment of it. She competed, only because she enjoyed riding. Her parents wouldn’t accept riding for the sake of. Grass/greener. :)

[@amachii_art]

Thank you for this episode! There are always days where I feel like a sad snail in my field, but I've been learning to keep doing what's making me happier instead on dwelling on it. Still on the road to keep the energy and positivity but I will never go back on being a downtrodden wee lass as I was 7 years ago.

[@wotterthose4511]

"The grass may not be greener on the other side of the fence, but yours still needs sun to grow" - a change to that expression I made when describing my old job. it was exhausting, and I couldn't keep going there, but moving to another role was so scary because of the unknown, and I needed something to remind myself that change was necessary. also, from my former therapist, when looking at a situation you're unhappy with: 1) can i change the circumstance? 2) can i change my role in it? 3) can i change my perspective of it?

[@laineywright2696]

Guys, just so you know, I love the emotion in your gaming and podcast content! Everything from the profound moments where I learn tips to be a better me to the hilarious scenes that let me cut loose and breathe. Don't change; perfect your craft, and let me enjoy.

[@gautamvaze1101]

As someone who's at a very formative age in his life and who does struggle with self esteem issues, I can't tell you how much this episode helped me. The two of you have such a maturity of thought that's rare to come across, even among people your age. And listening to the two of you talk through your struggles gives me some idea of what I should be doing. I hope you never stop making these

[@tobyfranklin]

Totally connect with this. There’s always someone doing better, but it’s important to remember how far you’ve come and use it as encouragement and motivation to keep going!

[@sargranny]

These podcasts, even if they touch on something dark can have profound effects on people struggling with these same problems, feelings, issues.

[@ethanlocke3604]

The thief of joy is indeed being a goldfish

[@blackthornbark]

it's amazing hearing you two being so open about your struggles. makes me reflect on a lot of my own problems with attitude

[@Rivi_Styx]

Impusle: 1M subs Other creator: More than 1M subs Impulse and other creator both put out videos at the same time... Me: Impulse is on!!!! Don't compare yourself Impulse!

[@astonvillawaterbottle2708]

THEY HAVE THE EPISODE NUMBER ON THE CLOCK OMG

[@h.gatnaw]

Todays the day!

[@nikkierickson8297]

God has blessed you both, with family, finances, doing what you love. Thank Him for those blessings. Give Him the Glory.

[@irisstarker9374]

I always say it's finding the silver lining in every situation.

[@nexusmelodies_]

I always thought that I didn’t have an ounce of envy in my body, and I still think that. I’m very happy for the people around who have accomplished so much more than I have. Especially in similar circumstances as me. And I am beyond grateful for the things that I do have and have done. But I still do compare myself to them, except it goes from wonder, to research, and then to guilt. I often feel guilty not having accomplished as much as my friends around me when my family has provided me everything I need to do so. I sometimes feel guilty spending more of my time and energy on the things I love more than on the things I think are “expected” of me. Of course, none of my family has expressed that I’m wasting everything that they’ve provided, in fact they are happy with the things I am doing. I just can’t help but feel I should be going a different route, even though I don’t want to and no one is pushing to. It is definitely something I as a person need to work on. Thanks for this podcast you guys. It always a joy listening to you guys Also, I’ve just started my third year at ASU. It is awesome and your son will have a good time. I’m sure

[@DeclanLestat]

A powerful episode, guys. Nicely done!

[@jonmayer]

Just FYI, there is another Take On Me Cover recently released from him as well and it's just as impressive. A lot heavier on the bass and the sound quality of the studio is fantastic.

[@TroublyPoopy]

Thanks for doing this topic. I think this is one of those things that people inherently know but actually hearing it explored and articulated so well by someone else helps to crystallize it.

[@Mandy_White82]

I also struggle with comparison, so much so that I battle Imposter Syndrome when I am genuinely good at something. I constantly feel like I am not good enough. I have been doing work, and some of it stems from adverse child experiences, and I often have to tell myself I am good enough. Insert my age, "I am good enough, strong enough, and gosh darn it people like me."

[@SniperkingSogeking04]

I was wondering what that popping noise was when I was listening to the audio version and I'm so amused to see that it's a counter for every time someone says the saying wrong

[@thriftymama3786]

I went and watched that video. I can somewhat play drums but am self taught so I could never even do what you guys do. But from the perspective of basically a non-drummer, it seems like something you guys could do, having seen you done on streams. Yes, it's insane but because I've never done drum line or anything like that, your drum sessions seem totally awesome as well and it seems like with hard work you guys could do that.

[@stengele13]

I think that the times you don't compare yourself to others, apart from being in another league, has to do with the fact that you are confident about your abilities in that place. When you know and feel that your are good at something, you don't compare yourself to others. Because you don't listen that much to your inner critic telling you that you could do better. Actually, the inner critic is always there, but when you know they are not right, the voice just fades away. Thanks so much for this episode. It was very interesting. :)

[@HATitus]

This was a really good thing for me to hear. I tend to not struggle with it so much in the “talent” aspect of my career (though I have an incredibly strong desire to become a better author when I read books by someone better than me) but I fall to toxic comparison so much in the “personal circumstances” side. My brain constantly goes to “well…this person doesn’t have kids they homeschool/they have more time/they have a better support system…” I really need to recognize envy and practice the gratitude they were talking about at the end. I think that would help my headspace a lot, especially since that can sometimes rob me of focus and ambition. Thank you guys for this!

[@eledatowle8767]

Imp, I'm late to watch this one, but if you happen to see this - The fact that this podcast has over 29K subscribers - already - tells you how good a person, how charismatic and compelling you BOTH are! As a small retail store owner, I have struggled with this, too... Why is so-and-so's store making more, growing faster, etc. I've now come to a point where I realize I'm happy at the size and income of our store where it is. We can buy our groceries and pay our mortgage. Growing more would mean hiring people to keep up with the work, and adding a lot more complication. Sometimes being "simply successful enough" is perfect... We've been taught to constantly strive for more, but at some point, that makes you miserable. Find the level where you're comfortable, and try to learn to BE comfortable there. What you two add to the lives of your viewers is a wonderful legacy, and that in itself is success.

[@lisaholland1962]

Another great podcast. I just watched the drum video. He is amazing. It is fascinating to watch; he has all four limbs moving - beating out different things, and never misses a "beat". Again, it's amazing!

[@Silverfur]

I have to be very careful with this. From my prospective I am bad to mediocre at everything. And any time I look at how others are doing it pushes me over into a ditch of depression and hopelessness. I have to use tools that can allow me to examine myself without any comparison to any one else.

[@nerdyfox5544]

I've not finished the podcast yet but I think this podcast had the perfect timing for me. It is something I recently started to struggle with. Weirdly enough just because everyone around me is getting married and started working and I'm still trying to get into my master's degree. This podcast gave me the perception I needed, so I just wanted to say thank you, Imp and skizz

[@Thisissupercool]

You guys are rocking this podcast thing. So much casual wisdom shines through each episode. I legit finish the episodes feeling encouraged and inspired!

[@tobyfranklin]

Literally went to watch Take on Me cover before you said so 😂 left a comment. I am a drummer so I absolutely adore what he does with the hi hat work and getting the floor Tom into the beat holy cow. ridiculous.

[@lucielu930]

perfect for background noise while i work, great as always, u guys are such an inspo for motivation :)

[@dragonman101]

HAHAHA Ok, I'm a drummer like you guys (Impulse and Skizz - marching drumline). I checked out the "take on me drum cover" video you recommended. This was my actual inner dialogue within the first 30 seconds: "... I don't get it, he doesn't seem all that g-OH I GET IT O.O ... WERE THOSE ALL SINGLE ROLLS?!?!?!"

[@kitblevins6578]

Impulse - you are on another level. You are an amazing builder and your red stone contraptions are cool

[@59spooky70]

I came from Spotify to watch the take on me drumming and wow- As a non drummer my jaw just completely dropped. I think as a non drummer I definitely don’t have as much understanding of the skill but it’s awesome.

[@maartje6]

I was really struggling with this.. sometimes still do btw. What really helped me is that I made a physical list of my strong skills and character traits. I was surprised of how many I could think of! Sometimes when I start comparing myself, I go back to my list and celebrate how nice it is that everyone is different and brings different things to the group.

[@kingskelton7]

Weird request but I think a really cool guest on the podcast would be Noxite from the Noxcrew team. Generally I think his story could be interesting and you guys would do a great job interviewing him.

[@Laxmi13]

When I was younger, I was an expert on feeling envy. In college, I used to enviously compliment a friend. I wish I was beautiful like you. I wish I was... I wish I had.... I wish I could... And before I graduated, she told me that they never felt like compliments. They were awkward. She never knew what to say. And it always made complimenting me impossible. Like Skizz, I still have moments, but I've gotten so much better. Learning that it hurts both sides was eye opening.

[@lisastone345]

Gold fish memory reminds me of how to handle one's marrage. Also, growing up, I had 11 yrs of wonderful Thanksgiving meals at home. Now that I'm thinking about it, my parents had at least 23 yrs of how to cook things and doing time management skills for it all to work out. The best way to cook It All. His Family For That Holiday..... It took my a decade to get a grip on reality of the situation ! ! ! And try to find happiness eating there. It made me very home sick, very judgmental on why can't everyone do it right, etc..... Low expectations and just find joy is what I've been working on now for the last 6 yrs.

[@d3v1lman]

I am not quite to your level yet, but my oldest recently got his license and that has been crazy for us! Watching them drive off to school...without us...for the first day of school was SO weird!

[@omanihooper]

part of my anxiety is never believing poeple when they say good things to or about me never believing anyone really cares theres always a voice in my head saying .. their just being nice even with my own family i always feel ... on the outside looking in, I have a dear friend who always tells me hey your anxiety is lying to you again. this episode hit me hard thank you so much

[@aceofarthropods2597]

31:55 Skizz, you walked into that one 🤣 This episode actually helped me a lot, especially the 'be a goldfish' advice. Not really for comparison per se, but whenever i'm being incompetent at something i tend to get stuck in a loop where i get self-conscious of how badly i'm doing, which makes me lose focus and do even worse... but after watching this podcast, i just think "no. goldfish!" when i feel that happening and it helps. So thank you!

[@Ssanne_97]

Okay. That drum cover is incredible!

[@stengele13]

..throw the age in there hahaha...love your humor!

[@RxDoc2010]

Great podcast as always. In answer to your question, yes us non-drummers can appreciate how good El Estepario Siberiano is. I love when he adds a limb like you add sides at a barbecue like it’s just what you do and it’s no big thing.

[@nanth6480]

I'm not a drummer but I think I kinda get it. That video was insane. The speed he's going at was incredible. The closest analogy of my skills to drumming is beat saber. I play at quite a high level and I can't imagine moving my limbs that fast with that much precision

[@auntypuds99]

I crush myself under my own expectations and it is soul destroying. I get so bogged down in my own failures, which in reality are not failures but just below my own expectations. It is so hard to climb out if that space. Thank you for being honest about your own feelings. I want to try and put this advice in to play but feel so overwhelmed at where to begin. Thank you because at least I know I am not alone

[@kmul79]

We are so similar Impulse! I think your skill and talent is hard work, determination, and attention to detail. I remember in high school volleyball, I was not the best player but worked harder than most so much so that the coaches complimented me on it. By end of season, I was top 3 in all stats that were kept (except for blocking since I am short). I hate to be bad at things and will do what I can to be better than good while knowing I may never be great because I have too many things to better than good at!

[@bakerfmly]

Ok so I went and checked out the drummer that you recommended, Skiz, and I have seen him on TikTok before. His hands move so fast during the drum solo part that the camera he uses can't keep up with his movement. It was insane! And I am a non-drummer...

[@wryonion]

Being who you are is the best thing anyone can be. I think if you look at the most successful and entertaining people within the community, they’re just being who they are. Trying to keep up others is exhausting and pointless if it isn’t a race. I think the best Impulse content I’ve seen is where he’s just on the moment. That “foot” footage comment was hysterical and that was clearly on the fly as he thought of it. And when those moments aren’t there, there are a lot of moments that need a “straight man”. The ability to adapt is necessary for success, but I think that should be rooted in what makes you happy. The best thing I can see in a video is someone enjoying what they are doing. A musician makes music. A good musician feels what they’re playing . A great musician makes you feel it too. I’d you are going to lean into something, lean into some enjoyable. The scales will balance accordingly.

[@phaaze3096]

This was a really inspiring thing to listen to, thanks!

[@pinkyarnmallets]

I really needed to hear this. ❤

[@naturebee5554]

❤❤❤ So love your topics lately. Your openness and honesty sharing of your thoughts are so refreshing. Very inspiring! Thank you for keeping it real.

[@jameshonrath5953]

Thinking about what impulse said about Tango's decked out. That was a passion project, I think that could be what impulse feels he is missing. So impulse, find the passion you have in the game! Find what you have that kind of passion about! Love the pod guys!

[@socasmgames]

I needed this video. Thank you. Also Impulse, you're an amazing creator. The editing has been amazing and how down to earth you are with Redstone.

[@sassy9268]

Envy will get you nowhere but heartache. Enjoy what you have, while you have it.. even in a negative mindset take a positive out of that negative. Have a wonderful day and thank you for the podcast as always.

[@fountainpenguin]

/thoughtful tone of voice. Unsolicited commentary for you, Impulse, ft. character analysis on your Minecraft character specifically, so ignore this if you're not in the mood, but I know you like reading your comments and maybe you'll find it interesting. I LOVE listening to you and Skizz when I'm cooking or cleaning. The JITS and ZITS streams and Skizz's Plate Ups with Tango are a lot of fun. Doesn't matter how long they are. Doesn't matter how long it takes me to make time for them. I get there eventually and I play the whole thing, and I listen. I don't even like horror, but I listen to the Phasmo streams just because you guys are there and I enjoy your conversations; you're embodying this spirit of dear friendship that I can't easily access in my own life, and there's something so charming about how comfortable and loyal and kindhearted you all are together. The voice you use when you're comfortable with "your people" and you're passionate about a topic you like... that's the Impulse "presentation" I adore, i.e. that hook that keeps me coming back to have your guys' voice in my ears while I'm doing mundane stuff, over all the other things I could be listening to. It's that "Impulse the character is a mischievous gremlin, but in a lawfully chaotic way that makes him a straightman for the chaos around him." Always love what you do... When a creator's ingenuine, it can leak through into their content. My advice is to let your personality shine, because you've got a good one that's fun :) You are SO kind and SO passionate and SO hardworking, and that's what defines your in-game character portrayal, I think. I picture your Minecraft character's personality as "laid-back techie guy with an excessively red personality type, a clipboard, and a customer service smile, and he's a comedic straightman who's got one foot pushing down the end of a firehose that's spouting gremlin mischief. He holds it back until he doesn't want to, let's go, and all that gremlin energy hits you like a truck." Impulse the character is so "everyman." He's super unassuming until you start whittling down these layers where he goes from "everyman" to "syrupy customer service voice" and we drop from that to "gremlin energy" and we drop from that to that massive tangle of complicated feelings that Life Series Impulse is sitting on where he's pretending to play nice but his vibe is "wow I literally don't respect you at all :)" Like... I don't know if I'm explaining this right, but there is a constant "Impulse the character has massive customer service energy" that I find hilarious. He's so loving. He's the guy that everybody thinks has it all together, he's so precise and scheduled, he moves his entire base over by a block, he rolls with the punches and comes up in a crouch, he likes everything neat and tidy... but he secretly might hate your guts and you'd never ever know it because he's chill and smiling slkdjf. I just... adore the vibe that character Impulse brings to the table. He throws a Snarky Team Dad tone shift in the group dynamic that nobody else does and I want to ruffle his hair and tell him to never change. I think it's that little passive-aggressive vibe to him that you can see in Double Life where there's that one little quip of "not making the same mistake" of not giving Bdubs a clock... Character Impulse is constantly pulsing with emotions below the surface that he doesn't want to talk about. He's everybody's good boy, he has to keep up his calm and collected reputation even when his heart is broken. Character Impulse is the guy who had an awful night and then had to go to work and he smiles anyway. He's customer service and I love him for it. I feel like you can push that farther, and that might strengthen your content if you're trying to find one little thing to polish at a time. Find whatever YOUR take on your character's personality is. Make your channel a place where people come to see your character, and then play up his vibe. I think if you look at your character as the guy who tag-teams in for you when you play games, and you start developing what makes Impy "Impy," you'll nail down who Impy is as a character and solidify him as someone people love to "come hang out with" by watching. Embracing the persona (whatever way you take it) makes the content feel genuine, which is what we viewers love to see. We watch this stuff because we like it and we want you to like it. If you don't like it - if you're not having fun - then it breaks the immersion. Go all-in and be unapologetic and we'll be right there with you. Big "Create for the audience you want, not the one you're scared of" vibes. Skizz is a good example of this; Skizz IRL comes across as laid-back, but he melts perfectly into his off-the-wall character, especially in the Life series ("That's because no one can read this mind" is such an excellent line delivery in LimLife, well done Skizz). And Skizz's Plate Up character is phenomenal because Skizz plays that game like he's inside that restaurant. It's the way he has his character wait outside the changing room and he makes Tango step outside to show him different hats even though it's a top-down game and there's literally no reason to do that. It's the way his character runs up to Tango and pulls him into a different room to talk to him, touching base and saying "If you tell me to stop, I'll stop" in a whisper as if they aren't streaming. I love it so much. Skizz plays his character impractically, and it's SO funny. Keep up the good work

[@DragonGirlFire]

I'm not a drummer but I was in band and have had many drummer friends who have excitedly pointed out skill. His peddle work is so amazing and he just makes it look like a game.

[@SkyfighterZX]

Lol i went to see the video of the drum cover and the ocment section is full of "I'm here from Imp&Skizz" haha you love to see it

[@hawkivory]

another inspirational topic! I not only appreciate the topics you explore but the willingness to make it personal for you both and be vulnerable about your own experiences. I think the more people can really see one another and understand one another the more empathy we'll see in the world. And now I'm off to find this drummer guy and do my part :)

[@philjones8482]

Sucking at something is the first step to being sort of good at something!

[@dashdg9551]

Just went to check the drummers video and imp and skizz comments are nearing the top