2 Strangers Swap Lives Across the World for 72hrs!! 

Hey everyone, this is Thomas, I just want to say that the morning I walked out with TD to meet Staffan was so strange. I've been a skeptical of "energy" and how much influence manifesting something can have. But that morning, I decided to approach looking for a stranger differently. I took my time. I wanted to create the most optimal headspace for myself. I went for a run, meditated, felt grateful about the opportunities we have and everyone around us and decided that I was going to walk out the door and change someone's life. Changing someone's life might sound hyperbolic to some of you, but I knew that whatever would happen that day, it would forever alter their perception of the world. Then TD landed that morning and arrived with equally good vibes. But we weren't in a rush. We didn't stress about "finding someone" for the episode, or just filming for the sake of filming. Instead, we went for coffee to catch up before going out, we took our time prepping the gear and making sure we were both in the right headspace. We made a dozen small decisions that morning that pushed us back by 5 minutes each time, then walked out and immediately met Staffan. You might call this luck. But for me, this just showed how our perspective, intention and the energy we bring to everything we do is important beyond measure. You just can't fake it. It's real and fires inside of you. TD was for the longest time one of the most skeptical people I've ever met but through experiences like this, he now fully believes anything is possible. Believing and positive energy can truly go a long way. Much love

"Swedes are so introverted." *Finds the most outgoing, affectionate and sweetest person in the universe.*

This is the best Google Pixel commercial ever made

It’s so beautiful to go back and watch this video knowing that Staffan is apart of YesTheory now. It makes complete sense, his energy is infectious and you can’t help but smile.

Isn't it beautiful how Staffan's 'Yes' forever changed his life? He gained true brothers and friends for life, and he's getting to speak in front of so many seekers at the Iceman premiers - just as he had always dreamed/envisioned. All this thanks to that one moment. That moment of saying yes to life, yes to stepping into the unknown and flying across the globe to swap lives with a stranger. How wonderfully stars aligned. This makes my heart so so happy.

Thomas: "There's no way we're getting a Swedish person to say yes to this request." Literally the first Swedish guy they talk to: "Americaaaaaaaa!"

Nobody Literally nobody Steffan: AMERICAAAA

The fact that Staffan is now apart of yes theory and has been able to travel to Palau and around the world with them is truly amazing

This has to be the most pre corona video I've ever seen

"You can fail at what you do, but you can never fail at who you are" - Staffan 2019 Touched my heart.

I am crying and laughing as a roller coaster trip of emotions for all your comments! Thank Yes Theory Family for changing my self esteem to a new level, I promise you all I will do my best to spread it in best possible. Started cry again when writing this! LOVE YOU!!!

Alex is my spirit animal. "Why wouldn`t anyone else do this?" lol

Little does Staffan know this is the moment his lives changes for ever!

No one: Literally no one: Steffan: AMERICA!!

Swedish People are Introverts: **First Swedish Man they meet lives with literally 50 People.**

This Staffan guy seems really cool, it would be nice if you brought him on the crew for more videos or something...

You can tell Staffan has been through a lot of tough times in his life; you can see it in his eyes. But despite that he's still so happy and has a positive outlook on life which I think is so admirable.

Just made Staffan’s quote “You can fail with what you do, but never with who you are.” my official senior quote for my yearbook. Love you Staffan & YesTheory !!

I know Steffan is getting huge shine in the comments, and deservingly so (he's sunshine in a human being), but wanted to shout out how awesome Alex was as well! Stepped up to the plate on sight, seemed to have an absolute blast in the culture and with the people. He deserves some shine too for being so open and accepting!

I'm re-watching this video after 3 years and I realize what Staffan said has really stuck with me for these 3 years. Whenever I feel insecure at work, or if I fail at something, or don't feel good enough I remind myself that I can only fail at what I'm doing, not who I am. Your words really stuck Staffan!

It's hilarious how much Steffan tells random people in the US that he's from Sweden. This vid just made me smile so much, keep up the good work guys!!!

"You can fail with what you do, but you can never fail with who you are" That's gonna stick

Nobody: Stefan: AMERICAAAAAAA

11:30 easily the best part Matt: "how do you feel?" Staffan: "I had to cancel my appointment with my knee specialist to go on this run" lolz

I'm 58 and have been feeling like most of my life is behind me. I just starting watching your videos and I feel so alive. Thank you for this wonderful gift.

TEARS OF GRATITUDE!! Thank you so much for all this love! I can't realize it's me you talking about. THANK YOU YES FAMILY FOR THIS KINDNESS. I LOVE YOU ALL YOU CHANGED MY SELF ESTEEM and gave me extra wings to keep on sending kindness and positivity to the world!

"I said yes to going to America." "Were you drunk?" Lmao it was so good

I cheered when Alex said he'd do it and I don't even know him. His personality and that of his friends are just intoxicating! We need more people like this and it's honestly why I love all of Yes Theory's videos

You got so lucky with that swedish guy. Seems like a great bloke. People in the Nordics are generally those kinds of people who mind their own stuff. Social distancing was a thing here even before covid 😂 It's not about being rude or shy or introverted, but respecting the space and peace of other people around you. And people may look kinda grumpy because they're usually just lost in their own thoughts surrounded by strangers. -a Finnish dude

Swedish Guy : Amerricaaa American Guy : you're kidding

"You can fail with what you do but never with who you are" - amazing sentence!!

The conversation at US customs had to be great. Yeah I am here for 72 hours swapping lives with someone I don’t know

You’re always only one decision away from a completely different life …has never been more true than with Staffan.

"Really? You were drunk?" And that's Sweden right there.

FUN FACT: I actually ran into the guys in Austin while they were looking for people to go to Sweden! I was walking from my office to grab lunch! My boss said I couldn’t take the time off from work. Just seeing the YT videos all these years, meeting them, and having to turn down a badass opportunity like this inspired me to quit my job because it wasn’t conducive to living the life I wanted to live. Proud to say, almost a year later, that I am living my dream. Because of you guys, YesTheory, my life changed. Even though I didn’t get to go on the trip, I was directly impacted by yall and this video idea. ❤️

Here I am coming back years later after I saw Staffan was the host of the movie premier. And here he was just a passerby in the street and suddenly he became a huge part of this channel. We all love Staffan and it's curious but awesome how can one become such an important part of someone else's life in an instant.

Watching a group of Americans carry a Swedish stranger made me smile so hard haha

Staffan** does anything* Stephan: "AMERICAA"

Every time someone does something "strange" Swedes: "Are you drunk?

so its the first time they met Steffan... oh i love his energy, so sweet.

Just watched the most recent, "Traveling to the 'worst' country in Europe" which had Staffan in the video. It's so cool to see how you can connect with random strangers and build long-lasting relationships with these people. Your videos give me huge inspiration to travel and do what you guys do. Thank you

Every time staffan said “AMEEEERIICAAA” he got me laugh so hard hahahahahhaahh 😂😂

Staffan's journey was 50% hugs, as it should be.

This is crazy seeing you meet steffan for the first time years later. I’ve seen clips of this video in more recent ones, but never actually watched this one. Who would have thought how much would come of this?

“You can fail at what you do. You can’t fail at who you are.” Woah. Those words are profound.

Swedish man come to America: Americaaaaaaaaaaaaaa American man goes to Sweden: Americaaaaaaaaaaa

No one: Literally no one: Staffan: AMERICAAAAA!!!!!

How wonderful is the fact that Staffan is now part of the Yes Theory. This makes me think about how some stranger can actually change someone's life forever. I could bet that Staffan deeply has been manifesting for this adventure trip. After I found this meaningful youtube channel, I become more open-minded and motivated to live my life than ever. I already believe that, without knowing it, there's someone around the corner who will change and make your life better, if you are open to it.

Crazy how staffan was met in a yes theory video then now works with you guys! Life is crazy, mean, beautiful and inspiring all at once

guy swapping lives with me: * gets to spend three days straight scrolling on my laptop while sitting on my bed with 5 chins *

nobody: absolutely nobody: swedish guy: *AMEEEERICAAAAAAAAAA*

So great revisiting this episode after Steffan joined the team!

I really love how matt being attentive to anything in front him was saying. I will miss you on yes theorys videos matt!!

“I said yes yesterday to go on this trip” “Really?!”...........”you were drunk?”

Legend says that til to these day, Steffan is still shouting america in the airport

Staffan and Alex are both such awesome dudes they are both perfect for this and looks like they both had an awesome time experiencing the other country!

I remember watching this video when it first came out and thinking Steffan was such a cool and wholesome person. It makes sense why Yes Theory made him an official member. He embodies everything about the Yes Theory motto. I'm so happy for him and for all the videos he's contributed too since joining Yes Theory. He's such an inspiration and so incredible to watch grow as a human being !! Edit: If Steffan is ever in LA I would love to show you around as someone who was born and raised here. Screw the tourists spots, I'll show you the REAL LA that only the natives know about !!

"i said yes yesterday to go on this trip" "you were drunk?" 😂😂😂 canned myself

They've run 10 miles today already. Stephan: Does everyone in America does this?!?

The enthusiasm and excitement in Steffan is so inspiring. You can tell he truly enjoyed his time here in America

Weird to see Staffan in this context when I saw the other videos where he is already part of Yes Theory. The world is so spontaneous and good.

Imagine how many contacts these guys have on their phones

The American fella has been in Stockholm for 72hrs and has done more than I've done in my 25 years here

I can't believe I haven't already seen this upload! It's the first Staffan video... Something about Steffan has always resonated with me as personally inspiring. I've always felt a little different from most people socially. The way he handles everything so bravely has given me motivation to try harder to step out and explore the world and people around me more. I'm so happy you are part of the team now.

3 years later, Steffan is a full time member of Yes Theory and changing lives even more. Love this stuff guys and congrats Steffan!

Fun fact: Staffan moved to AMERICAAAA!! *Congrats my friend*

So this is what a life changing experience is called. It is not a tragedy. It is not combating a disease. Or losing somebody dear to you. It Saying Yes to life and the experiences that you go through.

I like how the dude said Swedish people would say he’s drunk for asking, but then that lady in the airport asked if the other guy was drunk for saying yes 😂

I love staffan man. He's just the most outgoing and positive human being I've ever seen!

“I’m calling my dreams! Hello is this my dreams? Yes I’m coming.”

I'm sorry. But I could NOT stop SMILING through this entire video. My face hurts, but my heart is full. O know it's not been an easy year for ANYONE - but little snippets like this really changes perspectives. Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration 🧡

I started bingeing yestheory yesterday. I cried through ammar’s journey, now im crying seeing staffan’s. The heart that goes into each video as a result of each action is just heartwarming.

Lmao steffan talked at my school about young entrepreneurs and now he’s on yes theory

"I said yes yesterday to go on this trip" "Really? You were drunk?"

steffan looks like he gives the most loving hugs every time

They met Stefan, and the rest is history!

Calling Swedish people introverted when Staffan is literally the most extroverted guy out there he literally lives with 50 other people and is a public speaker

This is how many times Staffan said “America!”

The way everybody embraced strangers with love and joy is just the sweetest thing I’ve seen on RU-vid ❤

seeing Staffan as a complete stranger knowing what he became is awesome

I don't think Steffan ever boarded that plane back to Sweden. AMERICAAA

Who else remembers when most of Yes Theory's comments were "these guys deserve a million subscribers!" Look at them now :)

Ohhhhh so this is how you guys met lol.. man I love this channel..

Stefan is the embodiment of the “yes theory”

Am I the only one who feels so many emotions everytime I watch Yes Theory's video?

As a swede watching this, all i can say ...Got damn ur lucky running in to Staffan this guy is like one in a million.

These vloggers are much better to watch than what you can see on television. This YT content is like mainstream media killer! Awesome job, keep going! Greetings from The Netherlands!

When they were hugging at the airport, their hats were together, and said stay wild for the people. That was pretty cool.

Staffan is so freaking pure, I love how he just can't help but tell everyone how happy and grateful he is to be in America, he's too pure for this world

yes theory is like reality tv but not staged.

Oh wow!! I just discovered y’all in the last week. Have been binging like crazy and am blown away by the range of emotions I experience while sharing your journeys. lol….I have cried so much over the last few days….I am sometimes just totally overwhelmed!! The way you touch people is exactly what I live for through my handpanning! It is SUCH an honor and a blessing to be able to have these moments, and now to share your experiences via long distance. So glad I’ve discovered y’all! Totally in love with the show, you guys and what you do!! Whoop whoop! You guys are awesome!!! 🤗🛸🎶💕

I have been watching you guys for about 3 weeks now. Loving every episode. This one is my absolute favorite. Super energy and very inspirational.

I’m so happy Yes Theory exists. This channel makes me have hope in humanity

“We’re going to Stockholm to take a guys life” Alex: *Say sike right now*

there is so much positivity in this video! I really had tears of joy streaming down my face. Needed this thanks a lot

So strange seeing their first interaction with Staffan knowing he's part of the channel now

''Swedish people are like the most introverted people on earth" You obviously haven't met us, the finnish.

Swede saying: "Swedes are some of the most introverted people in the world." Finns: *hold my beer*

Had to rewatch this mega joyful video to cheer up a little, I was smiling the entire time. What a great group of people.

I love how yes theory has shown me how there is a lot of people who want to truly live life