The Timeline Of Elliott's Decline

[@peterbechtel9824]

The "Yo Elliot" days were so meaningful for me - you were like the big brother or father figure I desperately needed at that time. I appreciate all your phases and look forward to your next evolution. Thank you for all your work and putting your thoughts on KZbin.

[@quincylee2276]

The majority of followers don't realise that their heroes are people too, constantly evolving in their outlook of the world. I tend to agree with you on many of your core values but even if that wasn't the case, you still deserve credit and respect for being brutally honest and transparent about yourself and your views, and you actually practice what you preach.

[@ThunderMaximus]

33 y/o Elliott was indeed king. Self-Reliance, Best version of yourself, intrinsic motivation, Emerson, no political red-pilled BS. Not overly religious, able to draw from many books and ideas, not just christianity. You were helping so many people. Put them all in a room, that version would kick any others ass, no contest.

[@Jimforest1995]

I think that the Christian fase is the best Elliot I have ever seen. Way more grounded and calm. Do not mind that he uses bible reference all the time, the bible has the most knowledge of all the worldy books combined. But I get your point, from a wordly persective 33 was the best. I think in 2-3 years he will handle that 33 like a child with all the wisdom that he gained.

[@ciprianparaschiv7591]

@@Jimforest1995 Really enjoyed your reply, my dude.

[@frontlinestrength]

Relativism is not masculine. The fact that Elliott has found Christ is a sign of maturity-moving from a yes man, friendly towards everything, to a man of true conviction.

[@1SainSaiya]

We muslim dont see Elliott as a Christian. We see him as a big brother with immense wisdom. Christ (peace be upon him) is also our beloved Prophet & Messiah. 🙏 May Allah hasten his return

[@ThunderMaximus]

@@frontlinestrength Asserting that "Relativism is not masculine" is a claim that rests on shaky grounds both conceptually and sociologically. This statement betrays a fundamental misunderstanding of both relativism and masculinity. True strength lies in the capacity to adapt and to consider multiple points of view, not in the rigidity of thought. Saying "relativism is not masculine" is like saying "Hey, if you don't pick a side and stick to it no matter what, you're not a real man." That's just plain old gatekeeping and a weak stance. It suggests that someone's manhood is so fragile it can't handle a little complexity or change. That's not strength, that's insecurity wearing a tough-guy mask. Your "Yes-Man" fallacy doesn't make sense. Relativism does not mean indiscriminately saying yes to every idea, but evaluating them based on their merits in different contexts. This whole idea that you got to be a "man of true conviction" by shutting out every other viewpoint but your own is a one-way ticket to echo-chamber city. It's not about being a "yes-man," it's about having the guts to question your own beliefs, to refine them, to grow. That's real strength. It takes more courage to challenge yourself and evolve than to just plant your feet and say, "This is it. I'm not moving." Drawing from many books and ideas, including but not limited to Christianity, should not be misinterpreted as an absence of conviction but as an indication of robust intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. It is easy and intellectually lazy to entrench oneself within the confines of a single worldview.

[@jcastro99777]

Elliot Hulse is one of the first KZbinrs i discovered in middle school. Now at 26, I can say every phase has had a positive influence one way or another. Keep being great

[@Octresident1]

Been a little brother of your since 2015, nothing but gratitude for your dedication, transparency, and consistency. Thank you!

[@XTR02]

I discovered Elliott in 2013 when he was like a badass big brother that seemed decently grounded in reality. Then came more of a street version of Elliott and then more of a hipster Elliott (or maybe I have the two backwards). I stopped following Elliott in 2016 or 2017 because I felt he was an inconsistent individual and I find it hard to trust or look up to inconsistent people that probably don’t even know who they are. I rediscovered Elliott in 2020 and so far I like this version of Elliott and all of the content he currently releases.

[@diggie9598]

We just like to see ourselves and others as consistent, but our lives are ongoing processes. Everything and everyone is constantly changing. People say "my body" and "my mind", in order to define themselves, but how can what's yours be you at the same time? I'd rather listen to someone who realized that he doesn't know a damn thing about who he really is.

[@1SainSaiya]

​@@diggie9598have you been listening to Alan Watts ?

[@chrisbfreelance]

At 36 I'm the best version of myself I've ever been, the byproduct of being a recovering addict and finding the love for training and eating at high nutrition.

[@drecool85]

Same. I’m 36 and in love with myself More than ever before. I’m not at my “physical peak” like at 26-27, I made more money when I was 33, but my mind is stronger, more resilient and able to utilize more tools than ever before. I was a drug abuser too. I believe having to go to the depths of those lows is what truly helps us transcend.

[@malik_speaks]

You are a trailblazer indeed Mr.Hulse. Time will continue but don’t for a second doubt how many fires you have sparked in millions of us for decades. Very interested in what you have for us next, you are appreciated✊🏾

[@kpruehsdrums]

I second this, all love man

[@keyvankoohian1309]

I remember when I was in my early twenties I was dealing with anxiety and after some searching chanced upon your channel. Your videos helped me be more confident and not worry over what others think if I believe in what I do. Today I though I should check on my big brother after a while. I'm happy you are in a better place. I hope God helps you just like you helped me.

[@demonslayer9979]

i have always taken inspiration from your ability express yourself and own it, whatever cycle you have going on. you had huge impact on me and my friends growing up 10 years ago when you was popping, we all started working out, dedicate life to goals and not be afraid to ask questions and learn. i remember being on dead end job at construction site and listening your videos everyday as inspiration to keep pushing forward. i learned so much about my body just watching your videos and trying out new things all the time, like recovery tools, stretching,body correction,energy release,following instincs, etc.. a guess your way to go on your path gave us motivation to question the given standard my goverment,family,school system and really live how we feel we should. be well.

[@dbapple]

i wouldnt call you weird, in opposite, you are a one of few people who is not affraid of self-expression, and i have highest respect for you because of that

[@jzen1455]

I've been watching your videos since ~2014 and have witnessed the seasonal changes of your life. I relate to your cycles of life with all the intense ups and downs as someone who experiences episodic bouts of depression and anxiety. As I reflect upon my life as a 24 year old in 2007, that's when I graduated from college straight into the Great Recession. I moved states, got a decent job and then got laid off in 2009. Needless to say my life was mostly on pause during my mid to late 20s. I was a lazy ass sloth most of those years until I turned 30 in 2013. I moved states again at 30, and it was tough initially, as I moved from one temporary rental to another. I started to force myself socialize more and started powerlifting in 2014 ( I was doing inconsistent bro splits prior), and my life headed in a better direction overall. At age 36 (2019) is when I started socializing less, drinking more, and reverting back to my lazier slothful self of my mid to late 20s. Then covid happened, which caused me to freefall and be the unhealthiest I've been in over a decade mentally and physically. I went on a 2-year alcohol bender then quit in Jan 2022, which is when I started to emerge from that remarkably dark place. I've had ups and downs since, but life has been decent as I entered my 40s a few months ago. I will be moving in a few months to be with someone I love, and we are planning to start a family! Just when I thought I was destined to be a childless person who casually dates until I died, I found someone I am compatible with and could see myself with forever! I was indifferent about having kids until 2019 when I discovered 4 generations of a massive happy family through 23andMe. Seeing the joy and love of them made me realize not all families are dysfunctional like the immediate I was raised in.

[@seeker4trvth]

Following you since 2014, and I believe your best cycle has been from 2019 to present. I became an Orthodox Christian back in 2020, so you focusing on Christian masculinity related to me and helped me in many ways.

[@bad_covfefe]

I became Orthodox a few months ago. How has the journey been for you?

[@seeker4trvth]

@@bad_covfefe solid so far, I've been accepted by the community and I'm planning to get married now. I've been reading the Bible and a few books of the Church Fathers along the way, exploring creationism from the scientific perspective so I can defend my faith against atheists, etc.

[@DraperJake]

The irony that I started following you at 24, and right now, at the end of being 35, I've finally decided I can't hang on. I have resisted admitting to myself that you're way too far gone and never coming back for a long time. Since probably 2019 I've tried to hang on because you were like a family member to me. I met you. I got the classic camo shirt from you. I have your signed book up on my mantle. And for years now I've tried my hardest to think you'll come back around, but I have basically accepted that it'll never happen. We had very similar paths in life, but where you took a hard right at 36, I am taking a hard left. Still kinda stings because I genuinely loved you like you were my brother, but that's life. Despite the fact that I don't agree with basically anything you say and more, I wish only the best.

[@tyvsty]

In what way? I’m curious to know. This guy never changed in my opinion, but opinions differ.

[@DraperJake]

@@tyvsty If you followed him for 10+ years then you'd know it. He talks about it all the time.

[@juanyer3646]

You sound like a grown man who wears a Deadpool shirt should.

[@Pie7ino]

literally turning 25 tomorrow feel like im finally finding my way. Followed you since i was 14 maybe earlier. Always some how find my way back here unintentionally. Hope the next quadrant is just as successful.

[@black9897]

Really cool to watch you over these years since about 2009

[@Ficojepet]

I remember the last time when Elliott went on Stephan Molyneux's show. Stefan was concerned with the state of masculinity in the west and the trans epidemic. Elliott brushed him off and only gave him the "there's nothing wrong with it, the world is changing". The whole interview was painful to watch. It wasn't the first time he interviewed Elliott but this was the first time Elliott seemed like he was sabotaging it and burning the bridge. Mostly only gave Stefan one word answers and after a lot of awkward silences the interview ended prematurely. I always wondered what was up with that if it did it on purpose. Right then I thought that he was gone to the woke mind virus. Seeing Elliott go full 180, going conservative and returning Christianity was totally unexpected to me. But it also played a role in the chain of events that ed me from my new age phase to return back to Christianity so thank you for that Elliott.

[@yoelliott]

I was high lol

[@ayushsoni6233]

​@@yoelliott😂😂😂

[@boldfaith765]

​@@yoelliott🤷🏾‍♂️🤝🏽 respect.

[@GhostofPostulation]

Bring ‘‘em to Rogan

[@nissanzenkiboy]

I’ve been watching you for 10 years now 👍

[@BiggEd219]

Elliott did coin the phrase "strongest version of yourself."

[@BobMinelli]

It's been a minute. "Evolving Honestly Out Loud" is a gift. For the watcher and the one recording. I recently turned 56, the same age my Mom was when she passed away when i was 17. It's both a reflecting period and a grateful one. I'll be and have been doing much contemplation. Having said that, I've distanced myself from everyone from about 4 years or so ago from everyone seeing Trump and his antics as proper. Yes, evolution didn't stop at our opposable thumbs...it's a conscious evolution. Myself, i don't resonate with lying, vindictive, mischievous, trouble-making human beings or those that support that. In closing, we're all evolving, some out-loud, others quietly...but we are evolving. So with that, may this message find you clear, coherent, mindful and with peaceful thoughts filling up your heart and soul. Peace! 🌱✌

[@socoyur7106]

This current version of Elliot is bar none the most impressive. The knowledge you are giving today is so much more impactful and meaning rich than when it was simply about pushing weight. A season for all things, but truly know that the good you are doing now is the best you have done yet. God bless brother.

[@mossbresnahan3072]

Agreed

[@logcabins8258]

I've watched you for the last 7 years, and I'll always be a fan, I just get you and can relate to your life.

[@SeanMillerOfficial]

Consistent value. If you slip up, don't feed the negative momentum, be easy, course correct, and learn.

[@eharris6347]

Yea man I like the Yo Elliot stuff in the beginning The quick videos getting straight to the point I backed off when I seen that weird shit with crystals and that other stuff Then some years later I seen Mr Elliot Vids and seem to bounce back and started leaning towards Christ and the Bible And seen and heard Elliot start making sense again Elliot a good dude He try to keep it real and he cares for his family

[@thaimuayshoo1171]

Man. Thank God I got off the weed, was making me super paranoid. You operate at a higher level when you're sober

[@goodaymate43]

Hey bro I think ive become disinterested with you the last few months BUT you talking about your life and your experiences is somehow much more appealing to me

[@CMartinSalomon]

🎉❤ Love to see you kind of enlightened Elliot.... There was a period where I unsubscribed then just turned off the bell...then here I am again ... Listening... God bless you

[@deadlymig123]

Im 24 now and I remember watching you when I was 11 and 12. Time flies

[@jeremyrivera7615]

Great chatting with you the other day, hope we get another chance to connect 🙏🏻

[@Seth6000]

I think at the age of 36 it was the phase of "leave your old self back in order to become who you need to be" It was the last time Elliott was "childish" and after that began the phase of the "father"

[@SpxcyMxyo]

Introspection is an amazing trait to share.

[@antoineb9371]

I came across Elliot’s videos in 2012 my sophomore year in college when I was playing football. He helped me grow in so many ways

[@tyvsty]

I look up this dude. Have been for a while now. He built himself and was always responsible and honest about himself. Salute to you bro. Don’t ever stop. People like me are in your corner always rooting. Thanks for making me a better man. Time really flies

[@MrDJ217]

Life is a long road 💪🏾

[@lifeforgod07]

Still have some of your videos saved from 2012-2014. They gave me the clarity to take uncomfortable action in my life. If you look at my picture, I’m in a Marine Officer uniform. Commissioned in 2015. It sounds corny, but some of those videos helped me become the person I am today.

[@martinvanschalk5973]

Consider these cycles like a wheel. It doesn't matter what point of the rim you're at while it's going round. The important thing is what and where the center is. The center is that thing which never changes while the wheel is spinning. I've been following you for over a decade and I'm not upset by any of the stages you've gone through. I don't care what your current ideas are. Ideas may come and go. They're not important. What I like about you is your core, your heart. You're a good man (in the best sense of the word), naturally driven to pursue wisdom, someone from whom it's possible to learn, and that's all that matters to me.

[@MarkyV83]

I'm 40 tomorrow, this video is great timing for me.

[@YoNickSoko]

Elliott has always unabashedly been himself which is very respectable. I’ve been watching since high school back around 2011

[@Bane1Mirin]

I respect the transparency here being honest with ourselves can be hard but only way to move forward

[@Teachingcasuals]

You were one of my father figures. Thx man. I watch ya from 2012-2014

[@Teachingcasuals]

1:54 im 24😮

[@ohioguy727]

Im just out here trying my best 💪💪💪

[@johnblaze4464]

Respect. Gone thru many changes. What life's about

[@joshwilliams6517]

Been watching since 2012

[@davidmontoya6672]

I’ve always been a fan from the beginning to the end people are going to hate, and I admire that you have your mistakes and you admit it, and you continue to be an inspiration for all of us

[@champlifts2558]

You're definitely not a fake fitness youtuber.... Elliott in 2024 is still the real deal !

[@devildog3799]

Yes sir, lost it 37-41 .. rebuilding. Good stuff

[@justinmathias2495]

Man I have been watching you since day one , stay strong, stay in the word ,keep faith and run that race brother keep up the good work God bless you and your family

[@Oscar-py5df]

Thanks Elliot. You popped up for me around 10 years ago when you were doing the neck exercise video haha. And now I’m born again and back and completely in sync with your current content. God bless you

[@breatheeasily4013]

2021 and 2013 were my favorite versions of you. But you can keep getting better.

[@choicemeatrandy6572]

Weird even saying this but i "grew up" with 30 year old strength camp Elliott. And hopped off the wagon when all the "king" stuff started happening.

[@davidkobayashi9344]

Don't make the exercise look bad was my main motto i took from your exercise videos ... Loved your yo Elliott era .. Ur still in my YT rosta and always will be.. 👊✌️🤩

[@Valhalla.Studio]

Yeah around 2016 is when you lost me if my memory serves me right, I remember I really enjoyed the old "Yo Elliott" videos and the advice you used to give people, great fitness inspiration and just overall life philosophy seemed on point. Then things got bit weird lol. But it is what it is, we all human def not judging. I'm currently going through my own phase atm in my late 30's, dealing with a lot of issues.

[@youngkwak9931]

Crazy from 31 to 33 i was firing on all cylinders. Now at 36 i am working back to health. I train with less weight and more full body

[@kaystride7561]

It seems to me like you have great difficulties accepting the fact that you're getting older , and with accepting the responsibilities that come with it. You're not in control.

[@AzeraaApparel-ke9od]

I love u Elliot, I was wondering what happened with you and had to search u up. I grew up watching your videos and till This day you advice and expertise still on top. Wish you the best Beast

[@joshwilliams6517]

In because of the title lol

[@MusicAddicted555]

Really good stuff. Rly interesting to see. Thank you for this.

[@Watercolordragon]

Thanks for sharing man ❤

[@ufeelme8592]

Been watching since I was 15. Used to love watching those help videos you used to make. I am now 26.

[@GodsMan500]

Yikes! I used to watch Elliot periodically in the mid-teens. I remember him having a much deeper voice, and IIRC, he even used to do videos about deepening the voice. What happened? His voice sounds so much higher now!

[@holisticsapien7466]

Man I’m 24 now and I started watching you when I was 12, one notable memory is I met my first girlfriend because I used to walk to the lake near my school and breath so deep I would almost fall over with the mental high, and she walked over to me and asked what I was doing, it’s strange how you preaching breathe deep into your balls lead to big things for me, butterfly effect I guess. Love

[@fernandez3841]

¡Viva Cristo Rey ✝️!

[@manuelsalas4324]

I remember buying that camo strength camp tank way back when Elliot was on his shit, those were the good days

[@brokencisterns3428]

I’m 33 now but as you spoke I thought back to 24. 24 was one of the hardest years of my life. I was strung out on heroin, addicted to crack and meth and all around bound by the enemy. 24 was also the year the Lord set me free from all of that. In Jesus name! Im now married to a beautiful women we have two children and doing the will of our Father!

[@nomo4u886]

Yo Elliottt!!!

[@ThatJetstream]

Everybody is human, and failure is consistent on the path to greatness

[@benchow8851]

I think I started watching Elliott back in 2011(?) when he was like a big brother we've never had and answering our questions in 'Yo Elliott', and teaching us to become the strongest versions of ourselves. I stopped watching when he took a long break from yt and came back endorsing MAGA and he's become more and more unrelatable. I watched this vid for the first time in a couple of years cuz I remember the big brother Elliott and I missed how he helped me through tough times growing up. It's good to see Elliott doing well, I might check back in a little bit, don't know when that may be...

[@NavAK_86]

Sounds like a lot of historical revisionism Elliot. P.S. Miss the days of the Eastern wisdom of Osho and Buddha. The Christ totting stuff just feels lowly in comparison.

[@releventhurt]

I think it seems lonely for not many are reading catholic lituriture

[@Ember_Janer]

I think we love Elliot more than Elliot loves himself

[@JoJo-bm4xf]

God Bless you Elliott! As long as we have Christ we will be all good.

[@Dave-bz4pb]

Elliott is one those dudes I really hope I get to meet eventually.

[@daniek605]

Elliott We love u man.

[@gsnail8189]

There is definetely 7 year patterns 12 years i dont know. COULD BE if things are very difficult or you delay to face things head-on and strongly confront it. (It can also simply be temporary) lack of ability or insight, which simply just get understood later. 👉 this i recognise in myself (combination of the 2)

[@Citiglobal88]

interesting topic on cycles of time people go throughout there life.

[@getthoseskills4451]

Really really strong men don't have any decline. They are too robust and disciplined.

[@OGEETOMO]

im 33 and i feel like ive been in every one of these already.

[@Blacknight200]

Strange how this guy came up as i unsubscribed from the 2019-2020 period due to his content. I felt like something shifted within himself that wasnt for me. Hope all is well with ya brotha.

[@Rollacoastertycoon]

I started smoking after the mikitarv at 25 and now 32. Many phases of me

[@Falling_Down_D-FENS]

this was interesting

[@EndlessCycleOfPride]

Amazing development

[@Virsidus]

I thought that your 180 shift was due to you constantly getting injured and not being able to lift like you used to. I used to look up to you do much back in the days, I've gained so much from watching your old stuff like Dynamic Meditation, training videos with tips that actually worked! The King Warrior Magician Lover, trusting the heart and guts, the tender agression and such. When you came back with these new ideas the old you was gone, it was no longer a Me vs Me but an Us Vs Them. Too bad

[@tokologomalatsiAu]

You, my guy, phenomenal

[@pineapplepizza4016]

People expect the people they see on KZbin to stay the same forever, but that's not how real life works. People change and evolve throughout their lives. I'm not the same person I was 12 years ago, and I won't be the same person 12 years from now.

[@azhaz578]

Paul Chek talks about the midlife crisis often.

[@bragiodinsen4604]

the real go through changes

[@SammyxSweetheart.02]

4:35

[@BennyOcean]

Interestingly, At age 35-36 I also went through a crisis. Not sure what to make of that but maybe there's something to it.

[@Bamboocha-ey7ns]

What do you think about Hollywood style chest fly machines?

[@thesaiyanpath7914]

I bet a lot of people lose themselves, which turns them towards addiction, but then start making content about their downfall which ultimately keeps them more stuck in the downfall itself. I don't think Elliott is doing that, but I guarantee a lot of these youtubers are screwing themselves with the literal content they're making because they aren't self-aware enough to realize they aren't *actually* healing by making these videos but are, instead, just reinforcing the negativity already in their minds by spending so much time thinking about their problems and how to turn it into content.

[@Daniel-Deshaun]

Dang of course I found out that he’s doing a sale on his course 1 hour after the offer closes

[@PortugueseMACPOW]

Man-bun Elliott was the worst Elliott. Red pill Eliott is the best Elliott

[@aaryagathani]

He went from a wise big brother to a cranky political uncle

[@tyvsty]

Yo Elliott!!

[@michaelgrayrn4579]

Yo. Awesome

[@scovafd]

interesting that at age 33 you talked about being a king because Jesus died at age 33, which seems to be the age of your fully realized self, when your age, wisdom align. God also made Adam into a fully aged man. He did not go through puberty or childhood. Even though back then man lived to be 900 years old, I imagine that Adam was made around the image of the modern age 33.

[@ronald830924]

But enough about me, let’s talk about me!

[@damianloder6080]

Everything will come full circle when Elliott becomes Muslim. He’s been fighting it, even trying to practice Catholicism in the Islamic way by praying in Latin, kneeling, bending etc.

[@juanyer3646]

That’s the Catholic way to practice Catholicism.

[@redgemini9851]

E. made the sacrifice to honor the most high and he will see the blessings.

[@mossbresnahan3072]

I like the new you Elliott. The world needs order again.