How I Got To Where I Am Today 

"Story time with uncle Mike": *Episode One*

”The biggest risk is not taking any”

This honestly was like having a sit down talk with your big brother, feeling a lot more optimistic thanks to mike

Great story Mike. I took the plunge 12 years ago, set up my own company and haven't looked back since. I didn't want to grow old and regret not trying. It's better to have tried and failed than not tried at all!

The Gospel According To Mike

Takeaways for me: 1) Once you choose a path, work your ass off to make it happen and don't give up on it until you've truly put it in. 2) Be honest with yourself when you set goals. 3) Never be afraid to tell yourself you want more from life. 4) Work with what you've been given; don't change yourself to fit your aspirations, change your aspirations to fit yourself. 5) Be humble and show gratitude for those who have helped you get to where you are.

I really like this type of content Mike! There are so many successful people, but hardly any share their story in much detail leaving you wondering how to connect the dots and become successful yourself. So thanks for sharing this man!

You’ve inspired me to be my own boss Mike. I’m a 17 year old dude in Sweden making beats in my bedroom which I enjoy. I’m actually making good money for my age as well from selling them and the future is looking really good. Been watching for 3 years and this is one of your best videos yet mate, cheers!

Your story is serious inspiration man! Hard work and perseverance always pays off 💯

Turned 40 years old this year and this vid has helped me to WANT MORE! Thanks Mike.

Mike is a truly inspiring person and has led me to pursue my dream of becoming a commercial pilot and starting flight training this year!

Mike, you are one of my biggest inspirations. Im not kidding when I say I watched this specific video 13-14 times already everytime I need a boost on my journey, Working hard to one day be connecting with you as well.

Wtf that 27 minutes flew by he was wrapping it up and I thought I was like 10 minutes in

Moral of the story: "Behind every risk there is a success". Very inspiring, specially the 3 conclusions you gave in the end. Nothing ever changes if one settles. We have to take actions to reach our goals.👍👍👍👍. Wishing you more success.

Teacher : Do you understand? Mike: When am I ever gonna whip out equations in a conversation😂😂

This is the first time I have sat through a whole video in my life. This is the type of stuff we need. Thanks mate

MT has inspired me...and I'm 55 years old!

One of the rare RU-vid videos that actually held my attention from start to finish. You are a very good storyteller indeed. Came for the pictures but loved the article : )

imagine being that shredded and drinking all the time

Amazing dude especially the talk at the end, super inspiring!

Watching you for years now Mike. Huge respect, so much growth and success. Hard work payed off. Wish nothing but the best! 👍🏽💪🏽❤️

Mike, I started watching your videos when you had Aurora. You inspired me to start working out, and now 5 years of training later I am an entirely different person! Fitness has transformed my life both physically and mentally. The risks you have taken have inspired me too, I am changing my entire career right now because I was unhappy as a retail manager making a cushy salary. Its not enough if I'm not happy! I am 30 years old and I feel like you have helped me immeasurably. THANK YOU MIKE. YOU MOTIVATED ME TO BE A PERSON THAT WANTS MORE OUT OF LIFE!

Dude, this is one of your best videos - I love stories like this. Would love to see a video/more about owning the gym, getting it up and running, problems faced etc.

25:50 Everyone needs to hear this.

Great to hear your story. I can definitely relate to your desire for more freedom and flexibility when it comes to work. I believe your past experiences, good or bad, have made you stronger and wiser. Stay strong and keep up the grind 💪💯

Ngl this is my first comment on a RU-vid video, but it’s something which had too be done, despite how cringey it may sound. Mike your my biggest inspiration and a role model in some ways your like a big brother too me. I can remember when I first started training I always admired your physique and your technique behind it. But the more I get too know you the more I see myself... I start university in September where I’m planning to study marketing, I literally have the same mind frame as you, where I want too be my own boss and not be someone else’s puppet. I could write another paragraph but I don’t want too bore you out and ramble on forever plus it’s past my bedtime and my mum would kill me if she finds out I’m still awake.. but mike thank you for making RU-vid videos and being here... cringe yep... but your really providing a pathway for me to get to a good position in life, and I hope one day I can be in the same position as you.

I'm 53 with an above average house, in an above average city, earning an above average income (working from home mostly setting my own hours), in above average shape, with an above average wife, and this video still inspires me to improve upon almost all of those things (I guess I'll stick with the wifey!)

Thanks for that. I'm 55 now and Ive never been in shape like you. I got close back in my late 20s, 88kg leanish. But now 80kgs and a bit fat and I few injuries holding me back. I like it when people like you that tell people about your past and how it wasn't all sun shine and rainbows.

Still amazed at what you have accomplished at the age of 29 and appreciate all that you have done to help this old guy in my training.

Damn, this hit home for me. I've been feeling this way for a few months now. It's crazy we all living the same lives

Let's get Mike to a million!! Watched the whole thing even though I already knew the story. Dope video!

this is a great vid. It tells a story for everybody! If you want anything - do anything! If you want more - do more! The easy way of success! Great!

Been following you for awhile Mike, you’re a huge inspiration and I aspire to live your organized but nomad lifestyle.

“If your not happy with your situation, CHANGE IT...challenge yourself...and that you can do better!!!!” Thank you so much for this interesting yet beautiful story. Wasn’t as boring as you said it would be.

he seems like a nice person that is way he's getting done

I’m super grateful I found your channel, Mike. You’re one of the most uplifting YT’ers currently producing content! Cheers!

Great video Mike, quite fucking inspiring. Specially the last 2 minutes with your advice. Don't be afraid to take risks! That's a huge one bro. Keep up the good content.

I’ve been watch Mike’s videos for a few years now and have a lot of respect for how he keeps on growing, on to the next level. Some inspiration for us all.

I'm 23 yo and haven't got a clue how I'm going to pursue my dreams at the moment.....I've messed up studies big time 🤦🏽‍♂️

By far one of the videos you have done for inspiration and motivation..Being at the age of 47 you can be stuck in a rut..but you have shown you can never be too old. Even the hubby liked it and he is hard to please...Thank you Mike! 🙏😊

I did a summer outside clubs in Greece, was one of the best times if my life and you learn alot about yourself(and the ladies) I'd recommend any young lad does the same. I've done well in recent years, 2 half decent businesses, own house and family. Good luck to all, go get it 👍

Great vid, you spin a good yarn! Positive and inspiring message too. Cheers Mike

Very inspiring. No hill is climbed without struggle and it always looks easy once we are at the top. If you're up there, good for you. If not, then keep climbing. You'll get there!

I appreciate how genuine, open and honest you are Mike! Great video

I'm a few years younger then Mike and have been planning my big move the last couple months. It will be a huge risk with an unknown outcome yet it needs to be done. I'm unhappy where I'm at in life and will take action to change that. Thanks mate for the inspirational story. I've been a sub since 2017.

It’s good that you are growing your busy and investing in other things. You are still young, but won’t last forever and social media influencer is a young man’s game.

Incredible!!! I've been waiting for that video for so long. Huge inspiration!!! Thank you, uncle Mike

Mike Tyson, Mike Jackson, Mike Jordan and Mike Thurston 💪😎 I salute you Lad, you're a genuine inspiration and GOAT fitness lifestyle👍 big shout out all the way from cape town 🇿🇦 South Africa

I am a 62 year old woman who is very curious, so I had to watch your video,and then I had to tell you that I enjoyed your story tremendously for several reasons, but I will mention 2 of them. One of the reasons is about the way you express the humbleness you genuinely carry in your heart, another is the way your story shows how you listen to your heart…. If one day my husband and I visit Dubai, I hope to sit down in a cafe with you and share each other’s memories! I am sure we will meet as if we were old friends! I believe your parents are very proud of you! You rock! - Shirlene

Want more story times with uncle Mike- really sincere and relatable. I liked how concise and easy it was to just sit back and listen - no drama, no unnecessary tangents

i can't imagine working the night life. i spent a lot of time in it and even as a weekly spectator it got pretty old and quite seedy. you would think partying all the time is fun but then you see some of the same people, shady characters, same playlist routines from the djs, the girls are different but act the same, the dirty floors, the almost-fights, the guys trying to posture, and of course the trashy day after where your gym session is half ass. if i started working in it i might have gotten stuck in it.

So calm yet so inspirational

“It’s not like I was 30 years old having a midlife crisis.” That line alone woke up me. Thanks for that’s.

Dude I literally sit down and watch every single and every minute of the videos that you put out. Thank you so much for the effort you put and how open you are in the RU-vid Community! Keep em coming uncle Mike.On the road to 1Million 🤙🏽

Loved the message at the end Mike, top bloke mate with your transparency and seeming quite grounded having learnt from your past :)

Mike I have been watching your videos for a while but this today I finally signed in and subscribed to your station. You are a good dude.

Good man mike, love what you’re doing. Inspiring me to continue my vlogging journey here on RU-vid! All the best

My favourite video on youtube, definitly. Thank you, uncle Mike

I was about the study for my exams, but then the notification came. So here I am...

Mike, honestly, you are living a dream life, everything in your life just seems so perfect, be humble u are a good man

Hair is looking class, god bless them doctors

Brilliant story , best of luck to you ...Great that the Toon played a big part in your story !

Thank you for sharing your story. I felt identified in some of the situations you shared. You truly took the best out of each opportunity, faced uncertainty directly and reused every single experience you had in your past. Taking notes and inspiration from this video! 🙌

Thanks for this and your three take-aways!

Loving these school stories, I can totally relate to the bad grades LOL

Hey Mike - congrats Son. On quarantine/lockdown here in London - retired - 63 - American - successful. Stumbled across your channel. I too have had and still have a great life. 100% agree life is what you make it. Wish you continued success, satisfaction and happiness! Subscribed. :-). P.S. Lived in Saudi Arabia 32 years - know Dubai & was just there again this past January.

Hey Mike, really great video! Was really intriguing just having that insight to your life and what sort of decisions you made to be where you are now. Watched the whole 27 mins of the video and fond it very inspirational and interesting. Keep the content going and good luck with it all.

Thank you for sharing. I enjoy watching your videos because you are down to earth, very humble and knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. I've just started following you. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos. God bless you in all you do. 🙏🧡🙏💪

I want to reach there someday. Stay safe.

Don't be contempt and if you wanna be somewhere esle push yourself, take risks and don't complain just do it. Your the man I watch your vids all the time. I wanna be where you are and need that push to do it. Wanna get a better place and job not that it's not bad atm.

Mike isn't given enough credit for how funny he is. His story about his grandma wanting to read the book had me in tears

Loved this. Time to work. Let's get it. Saved to favourites. Wasn't sure if I'll watch the whole thing at the beginning but actually enjoyable to watch.

Damn this was so inspiring being 19 and not sure where to go with my life

You've lived a good life, you're blessed. Inspiring video!

You make me quitting my job and creating the life I want. Sick of living up to the expectations of others...

what a journey ! very inspiring 🥺😍 thank you for sharing this with us, send you love from Paris

Always with the solid advices, Mike you the man🔥

Great content Mike , wise words, very gratefull for producing postive videos.

Have to say this is quite inspiring. Cheers Mike. Stay humble 🤙🏼

If you always do what you always did then you'll always get what you always got. And that, my friend, right there is life! Thing is; you'd sussed it out before you're 30 and it took me until 36 to get it. But this is why I follow your channel - because it's honest. You, James Linker, Alan Roberts, Jeff Cavaliere and Greg Doucette. All great, straight talking, no-nonsense guys. You all make YT a better place to be...

Great advice from Mike: work hard, don’t get complacent, and stay motivated. However, personally I’d recommend that with a healthy balance of being appreciative of what you do have, serving others, and being patient. It’s all a balancing act.

Mediocre girlfriend , that made me chuckle. Imagine sat on the sofa looking over to the mediocre girlfriend and thinking , I’m better than you. 😂😂😂

Very down to earth dude... Everything he does is good.

Love this content

Well done that man, very inspirational and he deserves everything he has in his life, as he's put the work in.

That was legit Mike. Inspiring stuff! Just started my channel to build from the ground up and this has inspired me a little more :)

Good insight into your story, very inspiring for the people that want to do more!

just quit my job after watching this, thanks uncle mike 💯

So glad I watched this video. just the reminder I needed.

Opened my mind again to future goals during these depressing strange times 👌

Yup...!!! Gotta keep going... Risks are part of Everything...!! Thanks for sharing your story..!!.. blessings..!!

"A group of middle aged women". they were probably about 35 years old! When you're 21, everyone above that age is pushing on!

Be careful taking risks though. I have messed up in business twice. I still have another year and a half to pay it off. Taking risks is ok but make sure you are more likely to win than to loose by a good margin

Nobody: Absolutely nobody: Mike and his friend: 2:31 😂😂😂

Best video i have watched - thank you for sharing this

11:00 That’s a problem I would love to have

Cheers for the motivation .... great work

2:17 Corona Extra. Back when it was just a beer.

You have payed the price and deserve what you have-well done and best wishes Mike

My man Mike developed his chesticals at 21 years of age