Being Inconsistent Slowly Ruins Your Life 

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I've seen a lot of content recently about not "letting your life slip away" by doing the same things every day - "wake up, coffee, go to school, go to work, do homework, sleep." And while I completely agree that its vital to be intentional & present about your life and your days, I think we've largely forgotten the power of consistency. Success or progress doesn't always look like hopping on a jet and going on some instagram worthy adventure. Sometimes it *does* look like waking up and doing similar things, day in and day out, to get where we actually want to be.

Long-term Consistency beats short-term Intensity.

Being inconsistent makes you sad, especially when you know you’re not meeting your potential.

Sinbad: _Almost 400k subs_ Also Sinbad: _Doesn't realise what an amazing achievement that is_ ❤️

Consistency is the key of success. The power of the small victories everyday is so underrated.

Treat life as a marathon, not a sprint

Have you guys heard "If I had 4 hours to cut a tree, I would spent 3 hours sharpening the axe" *it sounds cool, but it's not a good technique to be productive*

My problem is, during work days I'm always tired in the evening, I can barely cook some food and care for my family before calling it the day. On friday I'm already so busted, that I just wish weekend would start a day earlier. So Saturday I'm mostly just wasted by my work week and when I finally start to recover on sunday weekend is already over. Yes, there are times when I have some energy left to do work I want to do, but I'm more of a momentum based worker. When I start something I want to pull through multiple hours, several days in a row, yet my job and life doesn't allow me to do that. Whenever I want to start something I think to myself "welp, I only have 1-2 hours today, tomorrow I need to do other things at home and who knows if I'm not totally exhausted the other day". By the time I can continue to work on my project I've forgotten what I was doing, therefore wasting an absurd amount of time always getting into what I was doing last time, it's so frustrating. I constantly think about working part time to gain more energy and time, as that seems to be my only option right now, to be consistent with what I want to do.

Consistency is great and super helpful, that said I don't think it has to be so rigid. Sometimes things happen and you're not up for doing a certain task that day. Black and white thinking (e.g. "I have to do this x hours every day no matter what") can lead to burn out and guilt and shame over not doing things, which can turn into a vicious cycle that leads to giving up. I try to understand why I don't want to do something and then maybe I won't do it that day or I'll feel better and do it later. Just something I've learned works better for me as someone who has struggled with depression and motivation.

"Momentum responds to and respects consistency" - Captain Sinbad. I've had some of my best PRs in the gym on days I was tired or didn't want to go.

This *seriously* resonates with me... For the longest time I always tried to deliver perfect results and then often ended up with no results at all, because I was never satisfied with the outcome. Furthermore I produced so little by doing this, that I could not improve on my results well. I recently learnt for myself to just practice, produce a *lot* and then improve *with* my results over time, and not being scared of producing mediocre results at first.

Congratulations for 400k! I've been watching your videos for 2 years and your words helped me a lot during hard times. It's awesome how you started by just talking in your bedroom (I still watch those old videos) to these high quality videos full of movie-like segments. You're awesome, king :)

Watching videos that tell you how things are ruining your life instead of doing the things to not ruin your life, are slowly ruining your life

A lack of consistency made bitter because it felt like I did a lot and made smart moves but had nothing to show. Turns out i lacked consistency to benefit from the compounding effect of the effort and knowledge.

Even your title and thumbnail made me lock my phone, get up and go DO the other day. Back here now to get the full value from your efforts and man you crammed a lot into this. Also, really great working-out-loud. Not enough of us do this.

Procrastinated on watching this video, and when I finally did see, it was exactly what I needed. We tend to associate routine and discipline with boredom but that's where all the BS is, Consistency is in essence what enables you to do much more interesting things in the future. Great video, Capn' !

I fucking love this so much. I've been wanting to start a YT channel for the last 6 months and running my own business has had me procrastinating on my small amount of free time. Hearing that you think all the thoughts that I think and still push through helps me see where I'm able to rise to my goals and overcome the resistance

Micheal Phelps doing bong rips was left out of that commercial.

I gotta say man, your words spoke to me. I can very much so relate to the feelings and aspirations presented as a person that works full time trying to be a RU-vidr/Filmmaker on the side. Thanks for sharing

“We gotta get through today. We gotta get through...this life” Word 😂

I literally just discovered you through this video, but from the little bits of your work you included in this video, I'm very impressed. I can't imagine what kind of cinematography you're aspiring to because the content you are creating already looks amazing! And thank you for the reminder about consistency - honestly, especially if someone is prone to depression/anxiety, routine and consistency is one of the biggest things you can do for yourself and your mental health. I know sometimes people think routine can be boring, but a large part of your "consistency" is finding time to schedule doing what you love. Like making a plan to put 5 hours towards film creating every weekend. If you enjoy a hobby, DO IT, and don't let it slip away.

There's a story about Warren Buffet & Bill Gates being asked by Bill's dad to write down what has contributed most toward their successes. Without consulting each other, they both wrote down "Focus". I think consistency plays a big role in keeping that focus and showing up every day is half the battle to getting started with action. Solid video dude! 👍

This is my biggest issue ! Definitely going to try to remember and implement this, thanks !

Thank you for the video papa Sinbad. It's easy to forget that consistency and changing who we identify as should probably be the main goal of our efforts instead of results. I appreciate these constant reminders, and your silky smooth voice.

Consistency is important but there is a balance. A proper routine has some amount of improvisation, spontaneity and "embrace the chaos" factored into it. This doesn't mean the routine is completely thrown out the window but allowing for some spontaneous, chaotic energy in your life channeled in the proper ways may be what is needed at times to break out of plateaus and to keep you excited about life in general.

Heck yeah brother! Your channel has been a huge source of inspiration for starting my business and RU-vid channel! Thanks for everything you do!

I'm gonna - no joke - write a post-it on my door that says " keep it consistent"

You're mom is so BEAUTIFUL. You're blessed. 😍

Bro thanks so much for putting the nofap stuff out there, I'm on day 5 or 6 or something idk I sorta lost count because ik I'm never whacking my shit again, but this shits life changing beyond belief. I'm eternally grateful man, for real thank you.

Man this video showed up on my feed at the most perfect time. Didn't get much sleep last night and today is the day I'm suppose to shoot the broll for my next video. This gave me the juice I needed to push through and get it done. Thanks for sharing & love your story telling!

just the fact that u work a full time job and run a youtube, no lie, that alone makes u different. so many others do youtube full time and it's just not the same. i'm in the same boat as you, haven't started my personal YT but run my wife's own. We do the same thing - shoot on weekends. good stuff.

6:50 that Chelsea is a nice one

Really appreciate your honestly about how you have to battle yourself to get yourself to do the things. I lol’d when u said “i wanna fucking kms” 😂 because that’s exactly how i feel too. I’ve seen so many videos and read so many books on this topic and i feel like ur the first person who is honest about how difficult it can be to maintain consistency. Helps me a lot to know other people struggle with the same thing. Thank you 🙏

Wow that’s a very specific attack there! I am attacked... great content again, brother! Keep up the awesome work! ⭐️

Can totally relate. I lost my consistency battle. Starting again.

You've inspired young minds with your own consistency, your videos are phenomenal. That alone is a tremendous accomplishment to look back on, even in nearing the end of a long life.

Hey Sinbad! Love from India....You're so good. So honest. I love the fact that you've been working so hard I found this channel really late. Wish I found it earlier. I am now a huge fan of yours. I really look forward to speaking with you (in Hindi) someday on the weekends of coursework. Plz do let me know

Love these kind of videos you’re really a role model to people like me. Keep these kind of videos up please.

This is the type of content I want youtube to keep recommending me! Great video :)

Bro I thought you had a degree in chemistry. How did you get qualified for a tech job? Other than that GREAT video. Love from Pakistan.

the serotonin in your gut doesn't get used up. it gets broken down in there.

Watching this video made me go back and do my assignments, ty man

When you're doing the eye contact with the camera talking… your eyes seem more relaxed and real. In your older videos your eyes seem extra wide open almost like you're faking it ...it's much easier to watch you now

"RU-vidR DOESN'T EAT?" Not when there's another adpocalypse...

This was eye opening! As an animation student, I have a tendency to fixate on making my drawings look clean and perfect rather than focusing more on my creativity and intuition skills.

The power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is also a great book!

I absolutely LOVED this video!!! Thank you for sharing it!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

Phelps was also high af while doing that too.

so good! I really like your insights! Never seen it this way.

Don't use the title 'Ruins your life' without our Johnny Sins' permission

The title hurt me😭😂

I bet people come across this video and refuse to click on it, because they know deep down they are not reaching their potential, and don’t want the pain of thinking about it. I know because that was me. I would pass over this video at least once a day. I accidentally clicked on this video and I’m glad I did. Thank you Captain Sinbad. PS, it’s time to stop consuming and start creating.

Sooo... Being consistent speedily improves your life? Wow I'm pretty smart.

lack of consistency and now i'm 28 and on cigarettes, sugar, no friends, no job. i sit around watching youtube videos

oh boy, I feel ya. I feel this whole damn video. Good stuff

This was needed. Thank you.

good video. michael phelps ad is a masterpiece. listen to that song everytime I pr in the gym.

No one: Captain Sinbad: CONSISTENCY!

gud job buddy ... keep it up!! your videos are inpiring... i am still trying the consistency thing ... but seems difficult for me ... your videos really help...

Its hard to be consistent initially, but it pays off in compound effect

being consistent just makes life easier

Mate you’re a fantastic artist. Love from the UK - 👍

perceiving that your life can be ruined is what ruins your life.

This was exactly what a lot of people need man including myself! Thank you! ❤️

I can't believe this is free content🙌 Edit: normally I'd have to a read an entire book to get this much pumped for being consistent at anything. Thank you Nikhil🤍

i badly needed this video sinbad thank you so much

such a genuine sweet guy lol love it capt

I legit needed this 🙏🏽

I used to see childish gambinos skits since he started, when you put that video memories came back haha nice 🤣

Thanks for this video. Where's the commercials playlist?

The only thing I'm good at being consistent with is being inconsistent lol

I just stop by to Celebrate you and your journey Mate. ❣️. Keep parading.

Dude you're about to hit 400k!

Hi Nikhil, great video. It really hit home as a filmmaker.

This put me through some perspective 🚀

Which cruiser skateboard is that? The handle looks great!

Can you cover a second topic that goes hand in hand with consistency? Organization. I think consistency can become an incredible gem when polished through organization.

Think bigger to win bigger

good vid. the one clip at 05:17 was a little random. (hello from St Paul!)

come onnnnn you got 400k subs your famous, but you know what stay hungry its working for you!

Good Video Thanks for the affirmation!

Sinbad, you are one of my favourite RU-vidrs, some videos of your Watches Once series made me laugh and improved my mood a lot, and your personal developm. videos are well curated!! Keep it up the great stuff Nickit!! :D

Greatful for the info 💯 #PEACEANDABUNDANCE

the essence of what I need to engrave in my brain 🙏

9:09 is this a hint to a Sherlock Video in the future maybe?

Consistent is the key

Consistency is key 🔑

Make a video on graham stephan!!

You crashed a drone into the AT&T tower. Ouch.

today i only got 20 minutes in the gym, but that's 20 more minutes than I would have gotten by not going! consistency is beyond important

We're naturally creatures of habit, so building positive routines that help our growth over time go a long way.

Think 400,000 people instead of 400,000 subscribers and you’ll realize how huge you are

Early bird gets the whole naan

PPS: I'm shook that you still have a day job. I run my own business and that takes up most of my time and I've been trying to "RU-vid" just on the weekends, and I wasn't sure if I could pull it off. This is BIG time inspiration for me.

This video is a medicine for all procrastinators. 💯

It reminds me of the stoics concept from Marcus Aurelius « don’t argue what a man should be: be one »

I generally agree especially for a task so linear as swimming. I was listening to a Rogan podcast with GSP and he talked about the importance of "playing" while training in order to not become too regimented. You do comment on this in the video. I do however wonder if artists, especially youtube creators require randomness in order to continously be creative. Productivity is one thing, creativity another. Most people's creative arc peaks when they are younger because that's when they have less routine. I've always feared consistency for that reason. Art becomes content and then every video becomes "5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO NOT BE A BETA" etc

The definition of hell: the day you die, the person you became meets the person you could have become.

Wow. I am so unmotivated sometimes too. I call it laziness and complacency on my part. It seems my 17 year old son is a superstar. He is so motivated to code and do research everyday. He also has a daily calendar with a list of things to do everyday and the amount of time to be spent on a particular task. What a kid. I want that kind of motivation again.