Stop Waiting for Things to Be Perfect

Excerpt from Merry Lloyd Christmas | TPW 423
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[@TheoVonClips]

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[@JCResDoc94]

but im only 2 videos away! you stop it. _JC

[@jerm2011]

Thanks Theo. Merry Christmas, man.

[@powerofthetime]

Startin to sound like a preacher Theo. Soon youll be attracted to boys

[@dccasey1]

I hope you recognize how much you really help other people out by sharing things that you've realized in your life man! We all need to be sharing those little pieces of wisdom we've learned with the people in our lives!

[@TashaCooney]

I use to be so guilty of that until I dropped it - THERE IS ONLY ONE THING TO MANAGE - that’s now. Let that manage of it be the perfection.

[@samuelalasu2330]

Theo is a southern baptist pastor. His timing is perfect!

[@zyderman2050]

Was coming to comment the same! I can here the pastor I had growing up, lol

[@slomnim]

Underrated comment

[@hellonearf3670]

It's the "stay with me" lol. He is a preacher.

[@Gandhi_Physique]

Yup, everything they say is a joke

[@exoticolors9953]

@@Gandhi_Physique if its preaching about being a better person then theres nothing wrong with that. its the “dont do this, these people will go to hell” type of fear preaching that should be condemned.

[@richied334]

A quote from the movie Blow, "Life passes most people by while they're making grand plans for it"

[@Jackholiday1025]

If that the movie about the ugly drug trafficker that was played by Johnny depp

[@karleyj9706]

I always knew the similar quote by John Lennon

[@Resistculturaldecline]

👆 "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." - John Lennon

[@dontreplyyourestupid136]

⁠@@Resistculturaldeclineholy shit that's a Lennon quote?? that's impressive

[@fastrvl]

nahhhhhhh.. that hit..

[@bloatedsodium7301]

When Theo finally learns Spanish, we can call him Tio Theo.

[@jdt8983]

I think we're all waiting for that moment. Alliteration is important

[@Frank7489]

@@jdt8983 sí señor

[@kazbah1217]

Ahh Tio Choko💋

[@joahirzamora]

El tío Teofilo

[@CowboyCookie]

Tio von

[@CamdenJoVR]

Theo actually messaged me back about 3 years ago when I was down. Legit dude. He word hugged me

[@julianplayzgames]

He cuddled you through his internet language

[@Elloguvanah]

Lil b did the same for me. Even left me an audio message one time when I was extremely down.

[@Elloguvanah]

@@dylancounte1448 thanks Dylan. I knew I could "Counte" on you for uplifting words. Wanna make out ?

[@adrianmasters250]

I can totally picture this happening, what a solid dude.

[@CamdenJoVR]

@@adrianmasters250 it was surreal seeing a message come thru

[@deadbeats4894]

Age sneaks up on you real quick when you live this way. And whatever you're setting up for will never happen.

[@Garnassium]

True

[@ashleyburnett7811]

I've been waiting for things to be perfect my whole life, and I feel like everything has passed me by... this is great advice.❤

[@g_5083]

Same. Here’s to change always being possible 🙌🏼 best of luck

[@colasrtney]

Hello me.

[@thomaslong4909]

Holy sh*t, you have huge t*ts

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

The best version of us can't happen until we start living the best version of ourselves..

[@mitcHELLOworld]

Me too, lets throw out perfection together and let me take you on a date Ash - itll be perfect 😂

[@ALFF101]

I'm pretty jealous of anyone who's friends with Theo. Funny as hell with the ability to get deep into it with you. That's a good bro right there.

[@ALFF101]

@Watcher Much love? Lol, beat it, dude. Take your condescending bullshit somewhere else.

[@Frank7489]

@Watcher Theo isn’t most adults and he does a lot more than say things that are common sense. Also, most adults aren’t lucky enough to have professional comedians (and accomplished podcaster) as friends

[@Vat6ré]

@Watcher just coz you know something doesn’t mean you understand what it means in real life,people know death is painful,but losing a family member let’s you know how painful and what the effects are in real time.

[@TheTiredhermit]

@Watcher you’re deep

[@jurassicthunder]

that's homosexulazin'

[@bosnianowitzkifan41]

3:45 "And I'm not talking butt activity" Man this dude can make you reflect on life while making you cry of laughter at the same time

[@michaelgardner3149]

Im at the age of 35 and im realizing my anxiety is way more than others. I thought everybody felt the same. I get prescribed medical marijuana for it. (Ive been smokin it since i was a teen. Weeks later me and the wife took the motorcycle out... it was a beautiful day...and all of a sudden while going 50 a car pulls out and we t-bone it and go flying. We are both healed a year later. God is good. We didnt get taken from our 2 boys. Not riding anymore. Between the accident... starting a family, taking over a business i busted my ass for 15years (roof cleaning) man i feel like ive made all these sacrifices to turn my life around from a highschool drop out and i should be super proud. Beautiful wife been with her since 2008! Idk why im not livin my life. All i do is work and work to the point im not in the mind state to get loose and relax like i used to be able too. Lately ive been reacting instead of responding.. probobly irritable from ptsd and the anxiety. Idk man. Atleast im still dedicated in the gym. Keeps me sane. Glad alot of the things you explain i can relate too. Helps to know your not alone.

[@X17PHL]

8 month ago comment on a random video and i doubt youll see this, but your story caught me. Listen, I don't know if this could help, but my young daughters suffer from anxiety and I'm about to try a new approach. As an intro watch "Build23 - Gary Brecka' as an intro into his anxiety angle. I don't know if it works yet i admit, I'm going to try the test on me first, but if it did it could change everything for my girls. If this helps a guy across the world randomly then that's pretty cool. Good luck mate

[@YovaniBinuelo]

Thanks for sharing your testimony brother. I’m 23 and I try to calculate my every decision I just now realized I’ve always been anxious and stressed about the future. I wanna change. And ig today that day.

[@louiehudson7915]

That candle analogy was crazy

[@alignedalchemist]

indeed

[@umchileanywaysso]

Yeah. I loved it

[@mattsmith8876]

Thanks for speaking to me Theo. I really relate to you a lot bro. There's a saying out there, something like this. "Perfectionists are normally procrastinators because things have to be perfect before you pull the trigger!" This, unfortunately, is me to a T. Now let's start pulling that trigger, metaphorically speaking of course. God bless you Theo.

[@GK-qc5ry]

I can relate to that too. Lots of people tell me just make a move and roll with it, figure it out as you go along with it. Theo's right you're burning the here and now with the waiting.

[@jadedjay7861]

I couldn't agree anymore...

[@angeloselarja]

Sir your comment got me triggered

[@blinkbubs3994]

for me its less about being perfect but i find flaws too easily

[@mattsmith8876]

@blinkbubs3994 understood bubs. Nit pickin ourselves. Stay strong yo

[@CezaMVO]

Theo is always telling me the things I desperately need to hear, and hits even harder because we know he's been through them hurdles.

[@kingjay2558]

Felt this on a completely different level

[@haykav]

I relate to this so much. I wrote a quote in my notes app a while back, I don't remember if I came up with it myself or I heard it somewhere. "Trying to be perfect prevents you from being better."

[@calebrobinson3144]

man thats a great quote

[@rgfdg4y46]

There are a couple of things that come to my when I read your post. They are "Tradition is the enemy of progress, progress is the enemy of tradition" and "Paralysis by analysis"

[@abelladavinci]

man i really needed to read this today, thank you

[@ryanmalicia1554]

Theo out here preaching the Gospel. Amen to that brother, that ain’t a joke.

[@bhags59]

Needed this right now. Going thru a breakup and it’s just a massive change and I just keep reverting to intrusive thoughts of the past. That past “perfect” is gone. Time to look inward and as importantly, onward and keep living my life.

[@Bigbird_96]

I’m in the exact same boat brother. Broke up in may but think about her every day. Yesterday on New Years I decided enough is enough and removed her on social media. It isn’t much but it’s a start. We got this🤝🏼

[@m4ttplayz727]

how you feeling now a year later bro?

[@scarpinautobot6517]

@@Bigbird_96social media will ruin true happiness

[@twissan]

this is the closest thing to a church sermon i've attended in 15 years. preach, theo.

[@trapj5983]

I needed this "word punt" so much! James 1: 6-8 "But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the lord. An indecisive man is unstable in all his ways."

[@gregvarga5064]

When I was depressed thats always how I thought: "once this happens..." this is not living in the present and the present is the only place you can live and make your decisions

[@A4RON123]

How did you sort yourself out? I’m stuck in the future or past

[@nihilisticnirvana]

@@A4RON123 You gotta forgive yourself. There's no other way to move forward. If others wronged you, then you gotta forgive them. And if a bad thing happened, then you have to let it go because life isn't fair. Bad things happen. You can't look back. You're missing out on your LIFE, man.

[@drewpowers7236]

"Life is the sh*t that happens when you're waiting for moments that never come" -Lester from The Wire

[@myleshood]

And the church says “Amen!”

[@mattdehaan13]

From what I can tell Theo is actually super intelligent and introspective.

[@coltnoah4779]

True down to even the simple things, I don’t even allow my self to go enjoy a Sunday until I feel I have the house and every other peace of bullshit in order lol

[@LafeJames]

"Done, not perfect" is a quote I heard a few years ago that greatly helped me see projects through. You can go back and revise, improve...but get it out and let it soak. Move on to the next task. Procrastination is the enemy of productivity. Being non-productive is a major cause of anxiety (for me at least). Get it done and sleep well. Another day closer to the goal. Clarify the vision, plan with precision. Execute.

[@moonchild9315]

“He hit me with a word hook” best hook there is buddy

[@natehoover5266]

Theo sounds like a Baptist preacher. Hallelujah Amen!

[@deedubya1267]

never thought theo von would be the person to say the right thing to me at the right time. love you theo, and love all yall living the struggle. grateful to be on this little blue marble with you all 🙏

[@legneil]

Been waiting 12 years since i got disabled at 41 after being a workaholic all my life now i sit all day watching You Tube wondering when the day of relief and peace will come.

[@l-train7876]

I can’t believe Theo is so funny *AND* shares these deep insights with us. What a gift he has❤.

[@noelkinz]

Perfection comes with trial and error, it's an outcome of consistent work within a desired outcome.

[@thegoosemikey]

Man I've honestly never related more to something. Theo makes life easier.

[@gingsSon]

If you are trying to perfect something, ask yourself: “No I NEED to do this right now?” If not, (and usually the answer is no) then try to understand why you’re so compelled to act. Usually there is a root cause.

[@gabriela3338]

I hear ya, my friend. I’m the same way. I’m about to hit 46 yrs of age in 2023 and I’m still taking my time. Thank you Theo, keep doing what your doing. I Listen to your podcast at work. Love that your genuine and you have a lot of consideration and fuuunnnyyy as hell. So thank you✌🏽💚

[@svc2461]

"Stay with me". Very important!

[@adrianmasters250]

I've been thinking about this little speech for the past month or so, it really hit hard and totally applies to me. I'm gonna try to stop waiting and start doing, thanks Theo.

[@ChristopherLopez-gn3iw]

Waiting for perfection means you don’t give LIFE a chance to happen… That’s hecking beautiful!

[@april_]

Theo I came back to this video to let you know that it’s changed my life ❤ I have a job now doing something that I love. I’ve been trying to make sure my decisions are perfect before I make any, but sometimes you just have to jump and you can do anything. This quote will continue to inspire me throughout my life!!

[@dallasdavis3044]

Hell yeah

[@johnjenks]

Theo has the voice of a preacher! God speaks through this man.

[@jakedorling6608]

This landed on my socials at the right moment, I lieterally cried and then he said that quote hit him, I am going to help and spread good vibes because without these sort of messages then we are not being our selves. Everybody list one of your passions and I want you to make a step, today towards that goal. Theo Von your a legend needed a bit of Vonspiration right now and I got it!!!

[@JQUOIS]

I like making videos, and just yesterday met with my friends to storyboard for a short film. Hope you’re doing good man I appreciate you

[@fargoponpye]

Theo wit the motivation

[@MissingWilson]

I would love to sit down with Theo Was just having these thoughts today. I am dealing with liver failure and a friend of mine her uncle died today. The most positive, fun, goofy, live in the moment kinda guy. I ultimately don’t know what’s going to happen but the possibility that my life could be a lot shorter than I think really has been messing with me. We are here only for a short time but we love our daily lives like it’s forever. It’s one thing to go out in a blaze of glory and freedom and generosity when you know your days are numbered. It’s another thing to live each day as it’s your last even though you know it isn’t. That is courage. That is joy. That is impressive. I am in admiration of people like that.

[@huskiesgjjj57]

It’s great to hear this stuff from people who make a career out of it, aka motivational speakers. To hear it from a man who doesn’t speak perfectly, and lives his life a little more the common man. Makes it all more meaningful

[@jonhysimonzreactionz1326]

Damn bro..that hit me. ''Its a TRAP'' I have those OCD that make me believe that soon as this or that will be in place, then it will be perfect...then I will shine, then I can be happy...but in the end, it never happens or stay ''perfect'' for a long time. I have to stop falling in that trap. Thanks for this video ! Peace

[@complexivetunes]

This man preaching rn

[@rahrah4160]

I'm guilty of doing the same thing... And you're right, can't continue to wait to fully live life

[@damianlopez7630]

Theo Von...That is a Great reason why I have procrastinated so many times. Waiting for things to line up just right. And my OCD does not help.

[@10buffster]

This is exactly myself right now...100%. Ty Theo for being real and sharing.

[@shiznaticman]

Theo has transcended. He's preaching.

[@gmetzgermusic]

Thank you for this Theo. I'm very guilty of waiting for things to be perfect and have been struggling a lot with it recently. I'm thankful for God putting this video in front of me at this moment. God bless you Theo, I hope you had a good holiday season and have a great new year!

[@jacobhiller6731]

This is like a proper southern Baptist sermon. My dude is spittin the truth.

[@demapples6580]

Theo, this came at just the right time. This is the exact thing that I have been going through. I have been lacking on things that I have planned, waiting for “things” to be “perfect.” This is literally a perfect realization of what I have been going through. I am guilty.

[@apollo209]

Thanks for the reminder, Theo. 🤟

[@alroyal374]

Wow I have never actually thought about it this way and I’m guilty my brother, do it with every single thing. Damn brother spitting facts

[@echoes8]

Damn, I was literally thinking this today. I need to stop living my life away💜 you have such a beautiful soul💜

[@lobo5734]

Theo, you are one of the most inspirational people I’ve never met. Thanks big dog. “Hit me with a word hook” from the Diamond. Much love friends.

[@NormalGuyTy95]

Damn. Theo. You don't realize how much your voice and talking about your struggles has helped alot of people including myself. I wish I could sit down and tell you my struggles and use your guidance to get through them. Thanks big bro theo.

[@SaltyVixen06]

That was deep man! Not that I want to see you down and out, but good to see that you're getting to see the whole picture! There's actually more to Theo Von than just jokes and crazy stories!!

[@dredlew]

Best words of advice. START BEFORE YOURE READY.

[@90HardyA]

I always say “ just let it happen “ Whatever happens happens ,if it’s perfect then great !

[@mr.mushroomman8521]

This is great man, thank you.

[@GreenManGrowing]

Just let things be gang gang baby.

[@katieseaman7284]

Covington, Louisiana here… PREACH!!! More people need to hear this message.

[@adamgriffiths8639]

Theo's always been there to make me laugh or listening to his advice to apply to my own life through the worst times, i am very grateful for the rat king. Onward!

[@kazmir_]

felt like I was in church and understood why people go lmao

[@mashburnofficial]

Sometimes it's tough to know where the line is between good planning, and "over-planning." Delaying getting started (even if starting means pivoting from one thing to another, until that other thing is ready) is never the answer, but sometimes I'm not sure if my hesitance to "release" a plan / an action, or do a certain thing, is truly premature and the timing isn't right yet, or if I'm falling victim to my own self deceit or my own hesitance to just do it, or just start (due to overthinking or over-planning).

[@Ajs00]

All my life till now I have waited for things to be right and perfect. Waiting and just waiting. I needed to hear this bad. Cannot let the candle burnout!

[@FunNHonesty]

Always wanted to be a blue belt in Spanish 😂. Good video and we all can relate

[@jamesj9537]

Got my purple belt years ago. It’s served me well 😂 kiubole wey

[@jeh-ruhd4466]

I'm glad this piece was clipped, I will be going into the new year with this wisdom stuck to my fridge - "I can't wait for everything to be perfect before I start living my life"

[@babesababe5885]

I Love neo Theo. Speaking solo, he’s the one.

[@gonzalo5567]

I needed this, Theo, you helped me make the same realization I needed, man... thank you. Much love from Mexico, dude!

[@PatrickMHoey]

When he has the shades on he always gets his Ray Charles swagger 🙌🏼

[@bsidhu333]

Aww Theo.....'Thank you from the bottom of mine heart, I felt that!' 🙏😘

[@christopherlongobardi7710]

Well you just explained me to a T dude. I love your podcasts so much. You’re one of my favorite people on the internet by far.

[@infinitytme676]

The 2 cameras make a huge difference man I feel that soul baby boy

[@JdhMac]

This is me 100% Theo. You're definitely not alone. ❤ We're trying to control everything. Only acting when everything feels "right". Let's start living together. Who's with me?!

[@michaelgardner3149]

Damn man i needed to hear this. This just hit me in the medula.

[@treswiss]

i needed this bad bro.. been working on my black belt in Spanish for awhile now. whole time thinking I'm not good enough to live my life yet.

[@Yassin.ibn.farouk]

Black belt in being gay?

[@johnindigo5477]

@@Yassin.ibn.farouk nah bi

[@angelone1839]

@@Yassin.ibn.farouk hahaha

[@ahsoka6807]

@@Yassin.ibn.farouk You'd know

[@van_dutch]

3:40 I'm glad you confirmed that context of the "fist"....I was in deep thought and didn't even think of any other way. That's what I like about you! Good talk.

[@KP71810]

I struggle with this daily... Thanks Theo ❤️

[@emptycreative444]

The candle metaphor really spoke volumes, thank you Theo

[@ScooterMakGavin]

Big truth right here Theo. Watched the full episode yesterday. This part got me, and so did when you told our Mexican marine serviceman that he was "Doing it well." Theo smashed the tears button on that one 😭

[@its_anthonyyy2365]

Wow, what a word. Thank you for this

[@BIGGELATO]

Holy fuck dude I needed this Edit: (6hrs later) this video helped me so immensely, I finally did it, I sat down with no music, no video, no nothing but me myself and I, and analyzed myself, my goals, what I truly want to do in life… I’ve been stuck for months, actually the past 3-4 years just trying to get myself out this rabbit hole of misery that I got myself into, and finally realized there is no better time than writing my goals down now, breaking them down, and take action from there. And this isn’t my first time doing so in the last 3-4 years, but this is my first time in months that I finally did something I postponed for months. Not doing so had me spiraling down in the worst decisions with very severe consequences, but reversible consequences. Only thing irreversible is my time wasted and Theo hit the nail on that second half talking about “this is the best time you got, dont waste it.” Man. I love you dude, for your comedy, entertainment, and now eye opening inspiration. God bless you dude 🙏

[@helloimjeffjones]

Feel like I just sat in church. Waiting for the candle to burn bright but it's getting smaller. What a sentence thanks Theo

[@ArmandoSanchez-gp6xs]

Love Theo. Been watching you since I was 21. Wild.

[@crossleymichael]

I love it when brother theo preaches! Theo we love u forever!!

[@KeithCasey973]

This is what I needed to hear for the end of 2022. Let’s take the energy into 2023

[@charproulx]

How is this man still hilarious while giving life-changing advice??

[@phosphorescentscotsman]

this is EXACTELY what I needed to hear at the holidays, Thanks Theo

[@curtiscollins2174]

This is your best video so far. Thank you Theo..

[@Neild0]

Preach it brother Theo. Dropping some realness on us

[@noirtesseract2104]

I'm right there with you Theo. Great Topic. I do that B.S. also. And preach on! We all need it.

[@kamronaustin]

I’ve listened to this 3 times in a row. I really needed this, thank you Theo ♥️

[@ItsReplayBro]

This really hits home for me. My problem is not trying new things. Change for me is always so hard and if I just tried some things I think I will find what I’m looking for. It’s just pushing past that uncomfortable feeling of the unknown that is my struggle.

[@kevinl3254]

This shit hit home. Merry Christmas Theo

[@pnwmax]

nice thought, the idea of always feeling like you’re almost there and then you’ll “be yourself”, but that day never comes. it got a little off track at end there… 😂

[@TheRaven.]

This is a great reminder for me personally because I’m really guilty of doing exactly that. Thanks man.

[@theJondar]

Perfection is the enemy of progress. Really appreciate you touching on this in the way that you did.

[@unitgamex2972]

I’ve wasted the first 16 years I feel like. These are supposed to be my best years but I’m just focused on being perfect. “I’ll go out when I have a good physique” “I’ll date someone when I look better” “I’ll hang out with people when I learn how to fight”

[@michaelsourpatch6873]

Ur 16 ur life hasn’t even started yet

[@Resistculturaldecline]

I'm almost 47. I said the same things when i was 16, and im still saying it. I can tell you that the next 31 years won't be any different unless you act. You'll become comfortable saying and feeling what you're already saying and feeling. You can either become comfortable with non-action, or comfortable with action. I cannot explain to you how fast life it going to begin speeding past you. But I promise, with zero chance of me being incorrect, it's going to go by way faster than you think it is. Don't wait. The waiting was before you were conceived. Warm-up is over, the game is in play.

[@oilikepeanuts]

I always say if you deserved better you woulda had better, and it’s brutal but it’s true and it keeps me grounded!!!!