Why Dangerous & 'Childish' Hobbies Are Necessary Right Now

No.202 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I just got back from a freezing cold, half-hour motorcycle ride (0:00), and I feel amazing. This sense of happiness, focus, and escape is the core topic of today's video: finding hobbies that bring you joy and ignoring external critics. In these difficult times (economic struggles, depressing news, ongoing legal battles) (5:52), activities that reset our brain are essential. The Three "Unreasonable" Hobbies (1:13): I use three activities that bring me immense joy, despite the drawbacks or criticism they receive: Motorcycling (1:13): It's often viewed as one of the most dangerous hobbies (1:13). Riding in the cold adds risks like slipping, reduced tire performance, and decreased reaction time (2:13). But the hyper-focus, the feeling of the wind, and the "flying" sensation is an exciting and unique escape (4:52). Retro Gaming (2:40): The criticism here is about age-appropriateness ("why is a grown man playing video games?") (7:38). But gaming takes me away from the stress and brings me pure fun. Martial Arts (3:04): It's risky (I've damaged my retina and cut my head sparring) (3:17), but the immediate sense of accomplishment and feeling good afterward is worth the trade-off (5:16). The Bottom Line: Joy vs Optics (6:17): The important question is: Does the joy this hobby brings outweigh the criticism, cost, or perceived danger? (5:52) Don't worry if people say your hobby is "wasteful," "dangerous," or "not age-appropriate" (6:52). If it brings you a smile and makes you happy, and it's not illegal or causing total harm, do it (8:05). The simple act of running on a treadmill because you can listen to an audiobook is enough justification (8:32). I want to know: What are your "unreasonable" hobbies? Let me know in the comments below what activity brings a smile to your face, regardless of what others think! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Just back from a cold motorcycle ride (and filling the tank) 0:51 - Finding activities that bring joy, regardless of tradeoffs 1:13 - Motorcycling: A dangerous hobby with high reward 2:40 - Retro Gaming: Why a grown man still plays video games 3:04 - Martial Arts: A physically dangerous but fulfilling activity 5:16 - The powerful feeling of joy after these activities 5:52 - Escaping the depressing news and ongoing legal struggles 6:52 - Evaluating if the joy outweighs the cost or criticism 7:38 - Dealing with comments about age-appropriate gaming 8:59 - Q&A: What are your unreasonable hobbies? 9:18 - Outro ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬