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the best thing about these vlogs is that theyre not just bullshit vlogs of him walking around doing bullshit. theyre mini movies everyday with amazing context and quality..gotta love it!
Smiley J "the best thing about these vlogs is that theyre not just bullshit vlogs of him walking around doing bullshit." lol, probably the best description for about 95% of vloggers on RU-vid. Reason why his are the only vlogs I watch.
Been living here since the day I was born, and even though it can get somewhat annoying at times, you quickly forget that and remember how beautiful it is.
***** Cheaper to live in Barcelona and fly to London for work every day than it is to live in London and work there. I'm not kidding, a journalist did it for about a month to see how much he could save.
Yes, there are always gonna be people who have it worse than you. But if you're having a bad day, not feeling the best mentally, etc.. it is OKAY to complain, obviously there is always someone having it worse than you, just because your situation may not be as bad, you are human, you can complain, you can feel.
You can be grateful for the things you don't have to go through that some people do, but above all you are / should be allowed to have human feeling and be able to complain at times.
Some people are more sensitive, and take things differently in their mind. Not everyone is going to have the same tolerence to situations in life, I feel like saying you shouldn't complain is generalising the feeling and emotion that comes with complaining, you don't have to compare your situation to someone else's to validate whether or not it is okay to complain. In reality everyone has different tolerance to things and different situations. All in all, at the end of the day, complaining is an okay emotion to feel, just like any other feeling.
hayleyocean but it's not an emotion, it's an action to an emotion and there are many other actions one can take instead of complaining. Complaining is going to happen on some level because that's just being human but I think his point is not to make it habitual. Chronic complainers get nothing done. The healthier option is to take the emotions that made you complain and put them into an action that will make your situation better.
hayleyocean I never complain about anything. It's never important enough to share my annoyance at something with other people. It helps if you take everything that happens less seriously, mainly by comparing it to another point in your life when you had it worse or even other people's realities (like the homeless I walk by everyday).
+hayleyocean i agree on the fact that it is OKAY to complain especially if complaining means being sad about what we are going through (that story of casey when he was 16 for instance) because if we can't be sad because there's always worst does that mean that we can't be happy because there's always better ? Being sad or complaining is okay as long as you don't feel that way forever and you can get over it. Sorry for my english i'm french.
I think this is one of the only Casey ideologies I can't get behind. you shouldn't invalidate your own struggles or hardships just because others supposedly have it worse. and you shouldn't use other people's struggles to make you feel better about your own life. as long as it doesn't consume your life, you are allowed to be upset from time to time. it's only human to feel like that. let people stew over their own sadness without making them feel guilty or feel like they need to always be happy. occasional unhappiness can be healthy. again, as long as it doesn't consume their life.
leafsfan18 Casey didnt say to not get upset or unhappy...Those are natural human emotions..Its the people that constantly complain and moan instead of fixing things or looking for solutions... You took what he said very literally....While his point was more nuanced that than that
There is a difference between emoting natural human emotions and running one's mouth with unnecessary complaints and bitching for no reason other than to complain.
xxxrazorsharpxxx But Casey said, "it's never ever ok to complain". i disagree along with leafsfan18 , there is always a time to feel like the one worse off although technically there's always someone who does have it worse off than you. The saying "it could be worse" annoys the living shit out of me, of course it could be but at that moment it's fuckin shit so don't try to make it seem ok by saying that it could be worse. I agree with the majority of Casey's philosophies, but i honestly can't get behind this one.
***** so you're saying there is literally not 1 reason to feel bad about the position you're in and tell someone about those bad feelings? hmmm.... seems reasonable
***** "Complain: to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something." What you are talking about is DWELLING and FOCUSING on a problem, you literally said what you meant and that's not what complaining is.
Casey I really want to live life in your mindset. You're always motivated. You always think of others. I come back everyday to learn more about life. Plus this is so entertaining
"If it's broken, fix it, if you don't like it, change it, and if you want something, take it. Don't complain about it. Just do something about it." -Casey Neistat, NYC, May 2015
You're awesome Casey! Im for the Philippines, and you are one of the reasons why the Filipinos never gave up hope, and not be afraid to stand up again. Your work is great,and an inspiration to other people.
I want to thank you Casey for the music you use in your videos because they have helped me not panic when listening to loud noises or music when I go out. *Thank you!!!*
Steve and Jodi's Vlog True true. I look at like, saying someone has it worse is like saying you can't be happy because someone has it better. You can still be grateful for what you have and complain because in the end it's still a stick through your spoke and inconvenient, and letting out your frustration is a good thing, emotionally speaking.
Steve and Jodi's Vlog It changes nothing though. What's better is, just take actions to change either the circumstances or your perspective and you will feel even better than just letting out your emotions for temporary relief - you are most likely to want to complain about the same thing again.
bottling up emotions and complaining about them in one fell swoop is not the solution. the solution is to to bottle up by dealing with emotions as they come. complaining doesn't get you any where. its natural to feel hardship but its not natural to complain. people do complain and its ok but its never BEST to complain
I do agree about the complaining to some extent but I also don't think people should be made to feel like they can't express how they feel just because their life isn't worse off. Everyone has downfalls in their life and most of them cause the same Mental pain and some even physical, but I know you're generally talking complaining about everyday things which I do think we should all dumb down on it a bit.
I applaud you for keeping your message positive *EVERY DAY*. You are pushing us all to lead better, more fulfilled lives... Don't know if you knew that!!!!
I love how you dedicate each video to a certain topic which makes it more than just another daily "this is my life" vlog. More than just inspiration it reminds me on the things one need to focus on to move forward, to improve or just to appreciate life. Thanks for this, Casey!
"If it's broken, fix it; if you don't like it, change it; and if you want something take it. Don't complain about it, just do something about it." Amen edit: this deserves motivational-poster treatment
I agree with his point About excuses. but, I can elaborate a bit. When people have terrible things happen to them, they can use then as an excuse, and no one would judge them. But, just because they can use something as an excuse, doesn't mean they should! It is much better to overcome your difficulties then to submit to them.
Speak for your self hey, I think it's cool we are not bombarded with constant Candice updates. And I feel the interaction they do have on camera are far more authentic the way he dose it now. But that's just me. Idk
Casey, I started making a movie everyday because of you're vlogs. Thank you because you help keep me going. Its very difficult sometimes when there isn't much praise or viewership. But you help thank you.
DanielsCake Hey man, I know the feel (because of that, I checked out your channel). I'm into film production myself and I upload some shit too (not on this channel, though) and I really like doing it, but without much of an audience and feedback, it gets a bit difficult to upload original content, especially everyday. By the way, make custom thumbnails! They're really useful, especially for new viewers. Even if it's just a random frame from the video and the text "CAT PIZZA DAY 14". Just make it really big and easy to read.
Your totally right! I lost my job today working as a vendor for Microsoft and I was feeling all this negativity and resentment but remembering your video made me switch gears. I shouldn't complain thanks for your words of wisdom.
Casey I agree with your opinion but let me say this. I used to believe this but then I met a teacher who shattered that opinion. He said that you cannot compare your life to someone else's because everything is conditional and circumstantial, and if you go through life thinking nothing you experience is comparable to other's you will feel like you have not experienced at all and will never allow yourself the necessary emotions to live a full and fulfilling life. Let yourself feel, even if it seems like an inconsequential situation, it is still yours. Everyone experiences tragedy and happiness and love differently. You cannot compare your experiences to others because you have different standards to what is coalescent with what emotion. For example, people who have lived their entire lives in a third world country will be more likely able to deal with poverty and natural disaster, whereas people in first world countries like yourself in the USA will think that poverty itself is a disaster. These are differences in perspectives and they are what shape our lives. You cannot generalize the entire world into one class or standard of living and think everyone experiences life in the same ways. I do agree that complaining is useless, but what can you do, we're human and we can't all be at the top of our moral game all the time. Anyways, I just wanted to share this perspective with you! Thanks for your vlogs, I watch them everyday :)
I agree with you in some ways. For me personally I used to think like Casey does about these things but, like you, I felt it wasn't a fair comparison. Instead I compare things to my own worse case scenario - I'll likely never be a refugee but is the thing I'm about to complain about worse than me getting cancer or losing family? That keeps me grounded and positive.
Casey you truly are one of the 5 most motivational, most inspirational people to me - thank you so much for letting us being part of your work, your thoughts, your experience and your life.
I noticed how your laugh made your little girl smile and was reminded of the important truth that our attitude is contagious and impacts people around us whether we realize it or not.
***** If 30+ year old people talking like little kids and doing immature things for their age entertain you, then by all means, enjoy yourself. That is what they decided to do to make money. Personally, I'd rather watch paint dry than to watch them.
100K Subs Without Video Challenge what are really going to achieve from this, there's so many worthy channels out there, help promote them if gaining subs is the aim
I know you probably won't read this. I've been watching for a long time, and am going back to watch some of the older ones now. I needed this today. Thanks Casey.
I think the gist of Casey's spiel is, to continuously complain and dwell on one's failures and never reflect upon his/her actions to better anything is where complaining becomes completely unnecessary. Realizing where you failed, perhaps letting some air out (without bothering anybody else but yourself), and then changing something accordingly is a much better sentiment to hold, and I really do admire what Casey said, "if it's broken, fix it; it you don't like it, change it; if you want something, take it."
Casey teaches me so much everyday. I have no interest in filmmaking but his life just inspires me. I try to implement his ways of living into my life everyday. Thank you Casey for these vlogs they are amazing!
Just watched this with my 9 year old daughter and she said that you are very wise about your vision on complaining. "Wow he's right. I'm so lucky to have the life I have." , she said. Thanks bro for pounding that one home...
I like how Casey talks through/reflects on his own reactions to things in life to get through them and in turn learns from it and by sharing what he realizes through his vlogs, he benefits a bunch more people who have had/may have similar reactions and thoughts as he had. Very naice!
Hmm. That Filipino video was the reason I started watching Casey Neistat. The title sounded like it would be some blowing of excess wealth but the thumbnail said different. That video was jaw dropping. Got me started with viewing the rest of Casey's videos and discovering what a lovely person he is, and the wonderful content he makes.
Complaining about complainers doesn't make sense. We all complain. Everyone's situation is relative. It's okay to be pissed about some idiot who didn't respect your bike and did something stupid. Life would be pretty dull if we were nothing but positive all the time. We NEED vent time.
second: but really CaseyNeistat I love your pace and editing of your vlogs. Do you reuse any of your transitions? I only ask because I think I need to do the same thing and make a bunch of timelapse and b-roll for transitions.
Resilience is one of the best traits of Filipinos, that's why we smile away our problems no matter how bad they are. Sending you love from the Philippines Casey! You should come back here sometime!
My motto? *SHIT HAPPENS* When my grandfather passed away 3 weeks ago, that's all I was able to say. There was nothing left that I could've done at that point. Complaining wouldn't have helped me or anyone in my family. Grieving and being with family and full of love, on the other hand, *DID HELP*.
Saying someone can't be sad (which is what complaining really is) because other people have it worse is like saying you can't be happy because other people have it better than you.
Actually, complaining is not the same thing as being sad. For example, those people who had been hit by the typhoon no doubt were sad, they just werent voicing it. Complaining is being sad AND THEN asking somebody to change that for you. The only time you should complain is when your sadness is directly the result of human unfairness of prejudice.
I appreciate that you including yourself complaining. It made it feel less preachy and easier to relate to. Thanks for continuing to be an inspiration.
So I can't complain about having a chronic illness because there are people out there who have more serious chronic illnesses? That's stupid. I rarely complain but on really hard days it difficult to stay hopeful so occasionally I complain. I think that me missing out on my teenage year is really facing somethings but because there is someone more critically ill I'm not allowed to complain? I alway say "it could be worse" because that's true and that helps me stay positive but sometimes it's hard not to get sad. It's not like I can just eat better and feel better, I've tried. I can't just exercise more, I've tried. Drinking more, I've tried. I can't just put my mind to it and change it. The logic here makes no sense.
Yes, this is the situation where it is difficult to 'be above' your problem. Health problems are so different than any other. If you have good health you can put up with very difficult situations, work hard, go where you need to to achieve what is required to move ahead. It is also difficult to socialise and be part of a bigger picture when you are not confident that your body will hold up. You tend to hide away.
MsMesem it's not the hiding away I was just pointing out that his "don't complain because others have it worse" idea doesn't always apply to the situtation.
You can complain but here's the issue: no one cares. Complain all you want but no one actually cares? It's reality. People can sympathize but at the end of the day - that's your problem.
S R I know. I never complain to other people, actually I rarely complain at all. I'm just saying that the idea that I should't complain because someone else has it worse is kinda dumb. If a child looses a parent are they not allowed to complain because a child out there might have had both parents die?
Again, complain is not the right word. You are looking for empathy and understanding by sharing your sadness. That is not complaining , it's just being human.
Great message Casey, just what I needed to remind myself of everyday when I feel like complaining. See complaining as purely a way of expressing the frustration trapped inside, but never as a way of accepting the ways things are
My wife is from the Philippines. I spent a lot of time there. Some the of the poorest people I met over there were also some the happiest. They are also some of the most beautiful people. By the way, they all love you
Thanks for Very inspirational advice ,I am one Tibetan living in Canada but my family's are in Nepal at this devastating time . It touched my bottom of heart.
Amen Casey. When I was just getting started in my career, I was stressed and had a seasoned coworker say to me, " Listen kid, its not that bad, no one will die from your decisions today. I survived cancer, and my first chute not opening. Tomorrow is another day..." I think about this many times a week.
I've been through some tough times in the past and the number one thing I learnt coming out of that, was to always count my blessings because like you said, there is always somebody out there who has it worse than you. Great vlog.
Lol who puts bike lock under cable. -____- I used to complain a lot and then I realised it was dumb... Guys I also make videos, if you have time please check out after watching this vlog :)
I never thought I would disagree with any piece of advice Casey ever put out. But as far as complaining goes with petty things like "I'm tired" or "I have too much homework" I completely agree. Although, when I'm stressed I complain. Why? To vent my feelings and relieve my stress, which genuinely helps me through the day. But am I now supposed to bottle up my stress and problems and have anxiety attacks because (excuse me if that sounds harsh) there are people living in third world countries? Granted, I always recognize that someone has it worse then me but when something is deeply bothering me am I supposed to act like it's okay when it's really not? Not for nothing but that just does not sound mentally healthy at all.
Casey, just an FYI, now that mentioned about your trip to the Philippines during the typhoon Haiyan, that is how I found your channel and started watching your vlogs...You might seemed rough and tough at times, but down deep inside, you have a big heart...Your viewers should watch the move you made about that trip in the Philippines. Yes, you stopped on the island of Cebu where I was born and raised and you filled that bus up with goods for all the victims on another island. You didn't have to do it, you could have spent that money for your own good...What you did for those typhoon victims was quite admirable. So THANK YOU!!!
This is so awesome. Just got on to your channel a few weeks ago, had to start watching your vlogs from the start, and this one is just so amazing and so spot on. Literally brought my wife and I to tears. Complaints are the opposite of thankfulness and we all have SO much to be thankful for especially in the Western world. Thank you for what you do Casey.
I watched the Philippines movie a few days ago. I did notice that the stunning destruction was somewhat paled by the fact that most everyone was smiling. Have a great weekend Casey.
I feel like I am taking a mini online class in "life studies", or something. Love hearing your perspective on things while watching your awesome footage of NYC.
that panning shot of candice and to francine with the death stare neck deep in the ball pit is probably the best thing ever. Definitely just laughed out loud. adorable.
thank you for visiting my home country. Yes, there is no room to complain in the smallest things that happened in life. You are inspirational to many young adults and individuals who are in late 20's and early 30's Casey. I enjoyed watching and listening to your short vlogs and straight to the point! keep it up much love from Canada
