Kinda have to agree. Well, i stayed for both, but it's the philosophy that surprised and taught me the most. Curious, for a "photography" channel :) As for THIS particular philosophy - I've naturally been trying to follow it, even tho i didn't know it was "a thing". However, it's usually actually harder to follow than to "keep pushing". Or so it seems.
Argh. Freaked out for a second there as I'm currently making a video about stoic philosophy and how we can apply it to improve our mental health in our photographic work. Now having watched your video, luckily it's quite different. I'm shooting tomorrow so might change the script a bit so I don't get a torrent of people saying I've copied you. Or maybe I shouldn't worry about what I can't control… Great video (as usual) anyway.
shouldn't worry about that man. both of your guys' work is phenomenal. it shouldnt matter of theresa's some crossover; you guye are both amazing and an inspiration
I've been watching videos and reading about stoicism and I'm kinda impressed by Stoic philosophy now one of my favourite TH-camr made a video on stoicism and another favourite TH-camr commented he's also making a video on stoicism... Ah man that's so sick...
Also something we should all think about. If you can possible have a positive effect on something that needs correcting then you should rise to the job.
In the last line the word "the" does not exist. It reads, "And wisdom to know the difference". Common mistake made by people. This is the short version of The Serenity Prayer and one I wish I could grasp more of on a daily bases.
I thought this was very good indeed. Everyone should read Epictetus’s Discourses. Raging about that which we can neither control nor influence is a sure route to unhappiness.
Very true. I used to get frustrated about world events and my wife told me, “Why worry about things you can’t control”. I sat and thought about it and realised she was so right. When I left university I set out a career path, but constantly had doors slammed in my face. I was in a “Catch 22” situation. I did absolutely everything to change that situation, but I realised that there was a reason I couldn’t open and push through that door, so I stopped trying and changed tack and set myself up as a professional photographer and for 20+ years I rode the crest off a great wave. I had been so blinkered at that time, but I realised that my degree wasn’t a waist and I used the skills I’d learned to forge a new career and it gave me something very special, time. No more 9-5 treadmill, but rather a great sense of freedom to be in charge of me and my own business. It was so liberating to know that I was in charge of me, not a faceless boss in an office somewhere. We all have to find our own path and when it all clicks, you know you are there.
This is why I feel that “showing up” is half the battle. Since we can only control ourselves, pushing ourselves to go do the things we need to do, placing our bodies in new places at different times is so important.
"To the degree you resist the stream, then you notice that the current is rushing past you, and fighting you. So swim with it, go with it, and you're there. You're at rest." -Alan Watts Great video Sean. Always a joy to watch, listen, and learn from.
I love this. I'm currently working in a place that loves to tell people to control their destiny but it isn't about working smarter it really just comes down to increasing your volume. I've been running in circles trying to understand why I wasn't exponentially increasing my outcomes. This just makes so much sense, I was trying to reinvent the wheel when the Greeks had it figured out millennia ago.
I do not know what the right comment I may leave here Sean you just make me to be speechless. I would play this video 1000 times with no problem. listening to you Sean is so comfort. even the stories in your talk lots to go along with. Thank you for being so kind to share such marvelous work with us just for free. I love u mate
Sean... You would never know how much this video has helped me. I had a friend that took their own life, in the years that followed I kept thinking that I could've somehow influenced the outcome, leading to guilt and regrets on my end. Even though I'm still not 100% at peace with what happened in the past as of now, I'm certainly much closer. Thank you.
That's great to hear mate. Maybe time to let yourself off the emotional hook. We can control way less than we think we can, and someone elses decisions are definitely out of our control.
Life is kind of like surfing.. Sometimes there are is a lull and gentle waves, other times the crashing ferocity of huge swells! Both require patience, humility, and presence, forgiveness and a faith or trust in something uncontrollable, and much bigger than us.. You’re amazing Sean, Thanks for this video.
There are many good channels about which is the best gear, how to take better photos, and how to be a better photographer. It's all good, and extremely important. But you are the only one I know of that help us learn how to be a better person that takes photographs. Thanks, Sean.
Again, great work! A perfect example of a "real world " topic that creatives struggle with. Its a breeze of fresh air that not all good content on youtube needs to consist of bland camera reviews or the regurgitation of numbers and features.
Beside the content itself (which is Outstanding as usual and worth to wait), you keep amaze me with how fluent and long you can talk in front of the camera without any "hmmm..." in one take. You are naturally a public speaker with ability to influence other. Thanks sean.
You are a gem of a person... I have been applying this without knowing it had a name and philosophers behind. This mind set has been a big positive impact in my life. I feel happy that there are people like you that can communicate so articulated snd touching that will help so many of us. Great job, and a big thank you!
Sean is way more than a photography channel TH-camr and I'm glad that I found his channel, he has helped me not only with my photography journey but also with my life on a daily basis. Thank You Sean.
Thank you Sean, every time I see a new video in your channel I can't resist to play it immediately and it's marvelous to listen your words that seems comes from my conscience and spoken by your voice and your face as the monitor is an mirror reflecting my soul. Thank you again, please go on to do what your are doing, I really apreciate it.
Sean, It’s only just now that I have become a subscriber. I’m impressed how you have presented an aspect of a Perennial Wisdom in such clear language. I’m somewhat older than you, & I feel that it is something that we have to keep learning & relearning -- to be free in a world that is addicted to wanting to control. Thanks for your presentation.
I was a pro photographer for forty years, I always chose the fun work over better paying jobs. I never made it big but I enjoyed the ride and have great memories. Actually having fun enabled me to keep some of my clients for thirty years plus. It is not where you are going it is loving the journey. This is by far my favourite YT Chanel Sean
Thank you Sean. You have touched so many with your creativity and in this content-moved many with your philosophical depth from the teachings of stoics. I will join you in your thrust to enlighten by sharing your wisdom to others.
Hey Sean, I bought a new camera and have just started my journey. You have no idea how invaluable your videos are to people like me. I sometimes listen to them twice or thrice to understand them thoroughly. Tips and tricks are everywhere. This is what photographers who are on a never ending path of learning need. I can't thank you enough.
Sean, I just wanted to quickly say that the content you put out is both inspirational and calming to a person like myself with fairly high anxieties regarding many aspects of life. I originally found your channel looking for interesting photography tips as I am just starting to learn as a hobby, and I was very glad to find these kinds of philosophical life lessons interspersed within your videos.
I have been brought up with that same mentality and yet it is so easy to get carried away and lose yourself. Thank you for sharing this and reminding me of it. As always, great video!
Kudos to you Sean. I, too, have subscribed to Stoicism. You can only control yourself; not the thoughts or actions of other people or the world in general.
Great video! I would add: be grateful when things outside your control work out for your benefit. We so often just assume we somehow deserve the good that comes our way and miss the joy that comes from pausing and being thankful.
Here in Chile we have a tradition...When you are going somewhere and you wait for the bus to get there, and the person who is waiting for you tells you to hurry up, you tell them "ok, I am going to wait faster". That reminds me of how people think they are in control of everything. Amazing video! Thank you, Sean.
Sean, you once again amaze me. Your creative, genuine, storytelling ability is truly a gift. So glad you are embracing it. Your message spreads far beyond photography and has merit for any human being who walks the earth. Continue doing what you do as you are changing the world one view at a time.
Best way to practise this is in the car on any motorway. Biggest practical example of powerlessness and how to have a go at acceptance & holding on to serenity. M6, northbound, Friday rush hour. I used to think anyone slower than me was an idiot and anyone faster was a maniac. Now I'm calm. Well... calm-er.... Mostly...
There is an ancient verse in Sanskrit depicting just what u shared... Happiness is a state of mind nothing else .. We must do everything possible in our control for the love of God ..The fruits of our action isn't ours..That doesnt mean we shouldn't try.. We have to keep trying our best and leave the rest to God for being truly HAPPY... Nice one, Sean..
Truly, thank you for this video. As someone who has had it instilled her that hardwork is the only path to success, and "if you don't feel stressed, you're doing something wrong" (which has not worked for me, ever)... it is very much impactful to have someone give me this lifeline to hold on to, to be reminded that I am good enough.
Excellent thought provoking video. Love the serenity prayer at the end. I used to be a senior leader at a FTSE 100 company and I had that printed on my desk, to remind me and my team that you can’t win every battle or decide the outcome of every business meeting you attend.
I respect this so much. This is how I live my life, the good and bad part is that I learned it from life the hard way. I love your messages and your content is undeniable. Thank you!
Love it, love it, love it. Thank you Sean for sharing your heart. This channel is soooo much more than photography. Its about life and how we see it, which influences how we look at the world and those in it.
I have to tell you sean tucker this video really cleared my head through a lot of things I have been going through life, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
So many of your thoughts and perspectives are spot on with what people like me and many others in recovery from substance abuse learn and practice so that we stay clean and live productive meaningful lives. The tutorial videos and these videos that you’re doing I watch each morning and just love em! Great job and thank you
Mr.Tucker, thank you 🙏🏾. You have no idea how much your videos are helping me. Of late I’ve not been myself, according to my wife and my best friend, a lot of self doubt amongst other low feelings, but your outlook on life’s ups and downs & how to accept life is very enlightening 🙏🏾. When it seems there’s no other road,avenue,path, you show us that there are other routs we can all take. Thank you 🙏🏾
For every single bad or negative experience you can always get something positive in this case for us that follow you it has been an amazing video, that I won’t forget even though I knew all of this already it’s great to heard how you put it into words! You just have made something very special out of your bad experience (I am sorry to heard )that we all have been at some point in our lives. Thank you.
Thanks, Sean! This video reached me just in the moment when I needed to hear and realize some of the thoughts. Thanks a lot for the words the wisdom, and to universe for guiding me to this channel so I could learn from it!
Not only a fantastic photographer, but also an intelligent, aware of the world and how it works person. Keep at it Sean, you are an inspiration to a lot of people, myself included.
You have no idea how much this one resonated with me. Life can shit on you sometimes, difficult to remember that some things are just out of our hands.
Ahhhhhhhh... This is such a refreshing change from gear review videos, secret tricks and tips, and how to get more social media likes. The way you approach life affects your photos, so understanding what can and can't be controlled is a huge part of discovering the photos unique to each photographer. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights!
Absolutely spot on!! We won't have equal outcomes, but we all have equal time in this world to take advantage of opportunities and do what *IS* within our control.
Another awesome video Sean. like so many people, I came to your channel for photography content but when you make videos like this I can't wait to see the next one. As someone that's suffered with PTSD I find it welcoming and inspiring that people are talking about mental health and mental well being, and how to improve it on a daily level. Thanks again for the content and keep up the fantastic work
Hi Sean. I found you via another website and was instantly hooked on your interesting videos. I was in quite a bad place yesterday, but I felt so much better after watching this. Today I'm worrying less, am packing my camera and going out to shoot. We don't really need another "how to" video, but your philosphy and straightforward and honest lessons are just what the doctor ordered. Superb photography too. Thank you.
Very inspiring video and message Sean! Personally I have lived this way for the better part of my life. If there's anything in my life that would make others angry or stressed out, I always stay calm and relaxed. I do try and solve many problems, (my own or others) but if I can't, I can't. Thank you for sharing, now I know there's a name for the way I behave.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant words Sean. I can not wait to share this with my wife. Just think about it, your not doing workshops in the US has lead to this very inspiring video. Can't thank you enough. Cheers Paul.
Wow Sean, Thank you for this moment... It was as if you knew I needed it. Great way of thinking and action. This will help me in my process of new steps in life. You are an angel for me today.
I subscribe to quite a few channels; but yours is the first for me to hit the notification bell. Truly, you are a beautiful soul. I enjoy your content and your wisdom, and of course your photography. Carry on!
You have no idea how grateful I am about this video. I am in a very frustrating moment, and this has been a GREAT HELP. And to think that I only gave Play for a photographic advice. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thanks Sean. I just love your outlook on life. The fact that you turn struggles with visa bureacracy into an opportunity to reflect on stoicism... Brilliant!
Sean, I have enjoyed and learned from each video that you have produced. This one is off the charts. Absolutely brilliant and should be propagated far and wide. In addition to being a photographer, I am a practicing psychotherapist and the points you make in this intimate conversation are valuable in ALL walks of life. My hat is off to you. I would also argue that there is no such thing as failure only feedback. What you attempted, in alignment with your integrity (so VERY important), did not work. You did learn that a P1 visa was an option and I noticed in the comments below that someone, who has a production company in LA, is stepping up to offer a possible solution. So, yes the idea of doing this on your own did not work out as planned and you learned something in the process. You will, I am absolutely certain, do workshops in the US. How that comes to be is yet for you to discover if in fact you are committed to doing workshops in the US. Your reference to the methodology espoused by the Secret not being valid I would also challenge. In my years of experience in a variety of worlds is that if you have clear what you want and are truly committed to making it a reality the Universe will conspire with you to make it happen. Believe me I have seen it repeated many times in my 77 revolutions around the sun. I am 1000% on side with you that the only things we can control is our thoughts, emotions, speech and behavior. Anything else is an illusion. All in all lad, a GREAT job! I appreciate deeply the time and effort you put into your videos. They make me think, cause me to be a more effective person which translates directly into the art I produce. THANK YOU!!
Beautifully articulated Thomas. Form me, learning this lesson in life has made a profound difference in the quality of my own interactions both with others and my own internal thoughts.
Yes, Sean, I agree with you. With one caveat... Isn't "doing our best", "having integrity in all the things that we do", "ensuring that we have done everything this is within our sphere of responsibility" success in its own right? Perhaps we, as a society, need to take a step back from the 1,000 MPH lifestyle and choose, instead, to recognize and enjoy the successes that either come our way or that we make by our choices and efforts. And, be the best person we can be, one choice at a time. I appreciate your transparency, your heart. Thank you for being real.
I subscribe to many TH-cam photography channels. Sean’s is the best by far. Always great content even if it isn’t always about photography. Stellar stuff.
My first TH-cam comment...ever: I love your tutorials. Aside from the technical aspect, I love that you often bring in genuine, positive human emotions. Thank you.
Mr Tucker never ceases to amaze me with his videos. Everyone should watch this, in particular the control freaks. The anxiolytics consuption would decrease for sure...
Great that you brought this up Sean, A couple of years ago I also dove into Stoicism. And grasping this changed my perspective on life so much. It unburdened me of a lot of worries. And it can also motivate people to make things happen that advances them in life. By putting effort (time and energy) into thing that you can control or influence so you are more likely to get an outcome, and not waste time and effort on things you can't control anyway. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I love that you bring up more than photography on this channel. Life lessons and experience. Food for thought. Great advice in general. Keep doing it :D It's what sets you apart from repetitive tech reviews.
Beautiful philosophy. Great video. Before anything, I wanna thank you, Sean. You're one of the reason I started taking photographs seriously again after so many years. Your videos, your philosophy, and the way you deliver it definitely helped me to keep motivated. So, thank you! Good luck, and may you have a fulfilling life!
There's so much overlap with Buddhist philosophy as well, which is very intriguing. You mention the three aspects of “the things that we think”, “the things that we say”, and the “things that we do”. In Buddhism this is shortened to “body”, “speech” and “mind”… To add to the list of quotes: “If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?” - Shantideva
Excellent video. Thank you. I hope the whole world will watch it and ponder about this subject of accepting certain things in life the way they are and move on.
I think you're a genius Sean. The things your talk about and your overall outlook on life brought me to that conclusion. Turning that Visa situation around, taking control of it and making a great content out of it is amazing. Good work Sir!
Thanks Sean for another thought provoking and philosophical video. Sean, your life may not have worked out the way you might have planned but look at where you are now
Just acknowledging this is a great start. We have the rest of our lives to try to make it happen and that is something we can control. So well put! Thank you again!
Even at times when I can't seem to keep up with my work, I take odd comfort from listening (and occasionally glancing up) to your content while I plough on. Channels like yours make TH-cam worthwhile, Sean.
I came to your channel for the photography, and stayed for the philosophy. Keep up the great work!
His photos are not bad too :D :D
That was a deep comment. Couldn't agree more!
hendrixraven it was wonderful!
Ditto, hendrixraven.
Kinda have to agree. Well, i stayed for both, but it's the philosophy that surprised and taught me the most. Curious, for a "photography" channel :)
As for THIS particular philosophy - I've naturally been trying to follow it, even tho i didn't know it was "a thing". However, it's usually actually harder to follow than to "keep pushing". Or so it seems.
Argh. Freaked out for a second there as I'm currently making a video about stoic philosophy and how we can apply it to improve our mental health in our photographic work. Now having watched your video, luckily it's quite different. I'm shooting tomorrow so might change the script a bit so I don't get a torrent of people saying I've copied you. Or maybe I shouldn't worry about what I can't control… Great video (as usual) anyway.
You have to feed the trolls some controversy, otherwise they get hungry and even more grumpy:)
shouldn't worry about that man. both of your guys' work is phenomenal. it shouldnt matter of theresa's some crossover; you guye are both amazing and an inspiration
The both of you create unique and stellar content!
I've been watching videos and reading about stoicism and I'm kinda impressed by Stoic philosophy now one of my favourite TH-camr made a video on stoicism and another favourite TH-camr commented he's also making a video on stoicism... Ah man that's so sick...
Great minds think alike! Now I'm very curious to see and hear your take on this matter.
You are just wonderful the Stoics and photography. PREACH🙌
Love love love your commentaries.
Brilliant, simply brilliant. Thanks for sharing!
"Accept the things I can't change,
The courage to change the things that I can
And the wisdom to know the difference."
The Serenity Prayer if I'm not mistaken.
Also something we should all think about. If you can possible have a positive effect on something that needs correcting then you should rise to the job.
In the last line the word "the" does not exist. It reads, "And wisdom to know the difference". Common mistake made by people.
This is the short version of The Serenity Prayer and one I wish I could grasp more of on a daily bases.
Beautiful in all ways, Sean. 🙏🏻
Thanks Hugh. I'm sure you and Ted will run an amazing workshop without me. I look forward to hearing all about it!
Hugh, cant your business sponsor and get Sean's P1 Visa?
I thought this was very good indeed. Everyone should read Epictetus’s Discourses. Raging about that which we can neither control nor influence is a sure route to unhappiness.
Very true. I used to get frustrated about world events and my wife told me, “Why worry about things you can’t control”. I sat and thought about it and realised she was so right. When I left university I set out a career path, but constantly had doors slammed in my face. I was in a “Catch 22” situation. I did absolutely everything to change that situation, but I realised that there was a reason I couldn’t open and push through that door, so I stopped trying and changed tack and set myself up as a professional photographer and for 20+ years I rode the crest off a great wave.
I had been so blinkered at that time, but I realised that my degree wasn’t a waist and I used the skills I’d learned to forge a new career and it gave me something very special, time. No more 9-5 treadmill, but rather a great sense of freedom to be in charge of me and my own business. It was so liberating to know that I was in charge of me, not a faceless boss in an office somewhere. We all have to find our own path and when it all clicks, you know you are there.
This is why I feel that “showing up” is half the battle. Since we can only control ourselves, pushing ourselves to go do the things we need to do, placing our bodies in new places at different times is so important.
"To the degree you resist the stream, then you notice that the current is rushing past you, and fighting you. So swim with it, go with it, and you're there. You're at rest." -Alan Watts
Great video Sean. Always a joy to watch, listen, and learn from.
I love this. I'm currently working in a place that loves to tell people to control their destiny but it isn't about working smarter it really just comes down to increasing your volume. I've been running in circles trying to understand why I wasn't exponentially increasing my outcomes. This just makes so much sense, I was trying to reinvent the wheel when the Greeks had it figured out millennia ago.
They really did:)
I do not know what the right comment I may leave here Sean you just make me to be speechless. I would play this video 1000 times with no problem. listening to you Sean is so comfort. even the stories in your talk lots to go along with. Thank you for being so kind to share such marvelous work with us just for free. I love u mate
Sean... You would never know how much this video has helped me. I had a friend that took their own life, in the years that followed I kept thinking that I could've somehow influenced the outcome, leading to guilt and regrets on my end. Even though I'm still not 100% at peace with what happened in the past as of now, I'm certainly much closer. Thank you.
That's great to hear mate. Maybe time to let yourself off the emotional hook. We can control way less than we think we can, and someone elses decisions are definitely out of our control.
Life is kind of like surfing.. Sometimes there are is a lull and gentle waves, other times the crashing ferocity of huge swells! Both require patience, humility, and presence, forgiveness and a faith or trust in something uncontrollable, and much bigger than us..
You’re amazing Sean, Thanks for this video.
There are many good channels about which is the best gear, how to take better photos, and how to be a better photographer. It's all good, and extremely important. But you are the only one I know of that help us learn how to be a better person that takes photographs. Thanks, Sean.
Thanks Arthur:)
Again, great work! A perfect example of a "real world " topic that creatives struggle with. Its a breeze of fresh air that not all good content on youtube needs to consist of bland camera reviews or the regurgitation of numbers and features.
Beside the content itself (which is Outstanding as usual and worth to wait), you keep amaze me with how fluent and long you can talk in front of the camera without any "hmmm..." in one take. You are naturally a public speaker with ability to influence other. Thanks sean.
Thanks my friend.
Your voice is invaluable and it creates waves of influence that echo much further than you think. Thank you for being real.
I just watched this for the first time. Wonderful philosophy, and one that I’ve been living by for decades. You expressed it so clearly.
You are a gem of a person... I have been applying this without knowing it had a name and philosophers behind. This mind set has been a big positive impact in my life. I feel happy that there are people like you that can communicate so articulated snd touching that will help so many of us. Great job, and a big thank you!
Sean is way more than a photography channel TH-camr and I'm glad that I found his channel, he has helped me not only with my photography journey but also with my life on a daily basis.
Thank You Sean.
Thank you Sean, every time I see a new video in your channel I can't resist to play it immediately and it's marvelous to listen your words that seems comes from my conscience and spoken by your voice and your face as the monitor is an mirror reflecting my soul. Thank you again, please go on to do what your are doing, I really apreciate it.
Sean, It’s only just now that I have become a subscriber. I’m impressed how you have presented an aspect of a Perennial Wisdom in such clear language. I’m somewhat older than you, & I feel that it is something that we have to keep learning & relearning -- to be free in a world that is addicted to wanting to control. Thanks for your presentation.
I was a pro photographer for forty years, I always chose the fun work over better paying jobs. I never made it big but I enjoyed the ride and have great memories. Actually having fun enabled me to keep some of my clients for thirty years plus. It is not where you are going it is loving the journey.
This is by far my favourite YT Chanel Sean
Thanks Mark:)
Thank you Sean. You have touched so many with your creativity and in this content-moved many with your philosophical depth from the teachings of stoics. I will join you in your thrust to enlighten by sharing your wisdom to others.
Thanks my friend.
Hey Sean, I bought a new camera and have just started my journey. You have no idea how invaluable your videos are to people like me. I sometimes listen to them twice or thrice to understand them thoroughly.
Tips and tricks are everywhere. This is what photographers who are on a never ending path of learning need. I can't thank you enough.
Sean, I just wanted to quickly say that the content you put out is both inspirational and calming to a person like myself with fairly high anxieties regarding many aspects of life. I originally found your channel looking for interesting photography tips as I am just starting to learn as a hobby, and I was very glad to find these kinds of philosophical life lessons interspersed within your videos.
Great video Sean. Let us focus on the things we *can* control and always be the best person we can be!
I have been brought up with that same mentality and yet it is so easy to get carried away and lose yourself. Thank you for sharing this and reminding me of it. As always, great video!
Kudos to you Sean. I, too, have subscribed to Stoicism. You can only control yourself; not the thoughts or actions of other people or the world in general.
Sean, you are a true inspiration and gift, not only for photographers, also for humanity. Thank you!
Great video! I would add: be grateful when things outside your control work out for your benefit. We so often just assume we somehow deserve the good that comes our way and miss the joy that comes from pausing and being thankful.
Here in Chile we have a tradition...When you are going somewhere and you wait for the bus to get there, and the person who is waiting for you tells you to hurry up, you tell them "ok, I am going to wait faster". That reminds me of how people think they are in control of everything.
Amazing video! Thank you, Sean.
Love it:)
Sean, you once again amaze me. Your creative, genuine, storytelling ability is truly a gift. So glad you are embracing it. Your message spreads far beyond photography and has merit for any human being who walks the earth. Continue doing what you do as you are changing the world one view at a time.
Viktor Frankl, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius: what a team of great thinkers! Thank you for this great vídeo, Sean!
Best way to practise this is in the car on any motorway. Biggest practical example of powerlessness and how to have a go at acceptance & holding on to serenity. M6, northbound, Friday rush hour. I used to think anyone slower than me was an idiot and anyone faster was a maniac. Now I'm calm. Well... calm-er.... Mostly...
There is an ancient verse in Sanskrit depicting just what u shared...
Happiness is a state of mind nothing else ..
We must do everything possible in our control for the love of God ..The fruits of our action isn't ours..That doesnt mean we shouldn't try.. We have to keep trying our best and leave the rest to God for being truly HAPPY...
Nice one, Sean..
Truly, thank you for this video. As someone who has had it instilled her that hardwork is the only path to success, and "if you don't feel stressed, you're doing something wrong" (which has not worked for me, ever)... it is very much impactful to have someone give me this lifeline to hold on to, to be reminded that I am good enough.
Excellent thought provoking video. Love the serenity prayer at the end. I used to be a senior leader at a FTSE 100 company and I had that printed on my desk, to remind me and my team that you can’t win every battle or decide the outcome of every business meeting you attend.
I respect this so much. This is how I live my life, the good and bad part is that I learned it from life the hard way. I love your messages and your content is undeniable. Thank you!
So true. Been down that road exactly as you warn us not do it. The outcome was the same lessons you described perfectly
Love it, love it, love it. Thank you Sean for sharing your heart. This channel is soooo much more than photography. Its about life and how we see it, which influences how we look at the world and those in it.
I have to tell you sean tucker this video really cleared my head through a lot of things I have been going through life, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Your work is breath-taking, and makes time stay still.
So many of your thoughts and perspectives are spot on with what people like me and many others in recovery from substance abuse learn and practice so that we stay clean and live productive meaningful lives. The tutorial videos and these videos that you’re doing I watch each morning and just love em! Great job and thank you
Mr.Tucker, thank you 🙏🏾. You have no idea how much your videos are helping me. Of late I’ve not been myself, according to my wife and my best friend, a lot of self doubt amongst other low feelings, but your outlook on life’s ups and downs & how to accept life is very enlightening 🙏🏾.
When it seems there’s no other road,avenue,path, you show us that there are other routs we can all take.
Thank you 🙏🏾
For every single bad or negative experience you can always get something positive in this case for us that follow you it has been an amazing video, that I won’t forget even though I knew all of this already it’s great to heard how you put it into words! You just have made something very special out of your bad experience (I am sorry to heard )that we all have been at some point in our lives. Thank you.
Another that resonates, it's like having a personal shrink. Dony ever stop doing these Sean.
Thanks, Sean! This video reached me just in the moment when I needed to hear and realize some of the thoughts.
Thanks a lot for the words the wisdom, and to universe for guiding me to this channel so I could learn from it!
Not only a fantastic photographer, but also an intelligent, aware of the world and how it works person. Keep at it Sean, you are an inspiration to a lot of people, myself included.
You have no idea how much this one resonated with me. Life can shit on you sometimes, difficult to remember that some things are just out of our hands.
Ahhhhhhhh... This is such a refreshing change from gear review videos, secret tricks and tips, and how to get more social media likes. The way you approach life affects your photos, so understanding what can and can't be controlled is a huge part of discovering the photos unique to each photographer. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights!
... Eckhart Tolle:
Leave it, change it or accept It...
Great Video, as always! Thank you very much ☺️🙏
Absolutely spot on!! We won't have equal outcomes, but we all have equal time in this world to take advantage of opportunities and do what *IS* within our control.
Another awesome video Sean. like so many people, I came to your channel for photography content but when you make videos like this I can't wait to see the next one. As someone that's suffered with PTSD I find it welcoming and inspiring that people are talking about mental health and mental well being, and how to improve it on a daily level. Thanks again for the content and keep up the fantastic work
Hi Sean. I found you via another website and was instantly hooked on your interesting videos. I was in quite a bad place yesterday, but I felt so much better after watching this. Today I'm worrying less, am packing my camera and going out to shoot. We don't really need another "how to" video, but your philosphy and straightforward and honest lessons are just what the doctor ordered. Superb photography too. Thank you.
That means the world. Thanks my friend. Best of luck.
Very inspiring video and message Sean! Personally I have lived this way for the better part of my life. If there's anything in my life that would make others angry or stressed out, I always stay calm and relaxed. I do try and solve many problems, (my own or others) but if I can't, I can't. Thank you for sharing, now I know there's a name for the way I behave.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant words Sean. I can not wait to share this with my wife. Just think about it, your not doing workshops in the US has lead to this very inspiring video. Can't thank you enough. Cheers Paul.
I too came to you for the photography and have stayed for the philosophy. I love listening to you Sean and I love how you link photography to life.
Leave it to Sean Tucker to combine two of favorite things in life into one video :) Stellar as always!
also, that B1/P1 visa bs sounds like something straight out of the '12 tasks of Asterix'
As a control freak myself, thus philosophy has kept me from going crazy many times. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for the encouragement, Sean! Thanks for the reminder to put our faith in God for the things we can’t control.
Wow Sean, Thank you for this moment... It was as if you knew I needed it. Great way of thinking and action. This will help me in my process of new steps in life. You are an angel for me today.
I can't explain how much your videos are able to ground me when I get lost. Not just with my craft, but in life. Thank you friend!
Probably one of the best videos - photography or life in general; it applies.
I subscribe to quite a few channels; but yours is the first for me to hit the notification bell. Truly, you are a beautiful soul. I enjoy your content and your wisdom, and of course your photography. Carry on!
Thanks so much Michelle. That’s very kind:)
You have no idea how grateful I am about this video. I am in a very frustrating moment, and this has been a GREAT HELP. And to think that I only gave Play for a photographic advice.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thanks Sean. I just love your outlook on life. The fact that you turn struggles with visa bureacracy into an opportunity to reflect on stoicism... Brilliant!
If only we could get everybody to see this video the world might be a better place:) Absolutely spot on!
Yet again so amazing so in tune with the way people are in the world today which I believe is a talent that you have a uniquely high understanding of.
The timing of this video is just spot on! Thanks Sean.
Attitude is the most important thing you control on a daily basis. Love this video.
Sean, I have enjoyed and learned from each video that you have produced. This one is off the charts. Absolutely brilliant and should be propagated far and wide. In addition to being a photographer, I am a practicing psychotherapist and the points you make in this intimate conversation are valuable in ALL walks of life. My hat is off to you.
I would also argue that there is no such thing as failure only feedback. What you attempted, in alignment with your integrity (so VERY important), did not work. You did learn that a P1 visa was an option and I noticed in the comments below that someone, who has a production company in LA, is stepping up to offer a possible solution. So, yes the idea of doing this on your own did not work out as planned and you learned something in the process. You will, I am absolutely certain, do workshops in the US. How that comes to be is yet for you to discover if in fact you are committed to doing workshops in the US.
Your reference to the methodology espoused by the Secret not being valid I would also challenge. In my years of experience in a variety of worlds is that if you have clear what you want and are truly committed to making it a reality the Universe will conspire with you to make it happen. Believe me I have seen it repeated many times in my 77 revolutions around the sun.
I am 1000% on side with you that the only things we can control is our thoughts, emotions, speech and behavior. Anything else is an illusion.
All in all lad, a GREAT job! I appreciate deeply the time and effort you put into your videos. They make me think, cause me to be a more effective person which translates directly into the art I produce.
THANK YOU!!
Without any doubt, the best 15:14 of an already outstanding day. Thanks for sharing!
Beautifully articulated Thomas.
Form me, learning this lesson in life has made a profound difference in the quality of my own interactions both with others and my own internal thoughts.
This is why I keep coming back to watch Sean's videos, absolutely loved the message in this video.
Thanks for producing and sharing this Sean - gives me a boost for a big week ahead!
Do you feel good? 😁
Yes, Sean, I agree with you. With one caveat... Isn't "doing our best", "having integrity in all the things that we do", "ensuring that we have done everything this is within our sphere of responsibility" success in its own right? Perhaps we, as a society, need to take a step back from the 1,000 MPH lifestyle and choose, instead, to recognize and enjoy the successes that either come our way or that we make by our choices and efforts. And, be the best person we can be, one choice at a time. I appreciate your transparency, your heart. Thank you for being real.
I would agree.
I subscribe to many TH-cam photography channels. Sean’s is the best by far. Always great content even if it isn’t always about photography. Stellar stuff.
So timely. I had a situation happen yesterday for which the wisdom and advice in this video is massively helpful and valuable. Amen.
My first TH-cam comment...ever: I love your tutorials. Aside from the technical aspect, I love that you often bring in genuine, positive human emotions. Thank you.
Mr Tucker never ceases to amaze me with his videos. Everyone should watch this, in particular the control freaks. The anxiolytics consuption would decrease for sure...
Great that you brought this up Sean,
A couple of years ago I also dove into Stoicism. And grasping this changed my perspective on life so much. It unburdened me of a lot of worries. And it can also motivate people to make things happen that advances them in life. By putting effort (time and energy) into thing that you can control or influence so you are more likely to get an outcome, and not waste time and effort on things you can't control anyway.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I love that you bring up more than photography on this channel. Life lessons and experience. Food for thought. Great advice in general. Keep doing it :D
It's what sets you apart from repetitive tech reviews.
So you can't come to NYC. Does that mean I get to go to London? I have control over that!
Beautiful philosophy. Great video. Before anything, I wanna thank you, Sean. You're one of the reason I started taking photographs seriously again after so many years. Your videos, your philosophy, and the way you deliver it definitely helped me to keep motivated. So, thank you! Good luck, and may you have a fulfilling life!
There's so much overlap with Buddhist philosophy as well, which is very intriguing. You mention the three aspects of “the things that we think”, “the things that we say”, and the “things that we do”. In Buddhism this is shortened to “body”, “speech” and “mind”…
To add to the list of quotes:
“If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying?
If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?”
- Shantideva
Each video in the channel is a life's lesson.
Thank you for sharing with us all your thought Sean. Keep doing what you're doing.
An amazing message from an amazing man. Thank you Mr T, as ever you are such an inspiration.
I smiled, a wry smile. My wife is always saying, "You can only control the controllables." It's become her mantra. Super video as always Sean.
Excellent video. Thank you. I hope the whole world will watch it and ponder about this subject of accepting certain things in life the way they are and move on.
I think you're a genius Sean. The things your talk about and your overall outlook on life brought me to that conclusion. Turning that Visa situation around, taking control of it and making a great content out of it is amazing. Good work Sir!
Thanks my friend.
Thanks Sean for another thought provoking and philosophical video. Sean, your life may not have worked out the way you might have planned but look at where you are now
Sean has that special gift, keep giving, thank you.
Just acknowledging this is a great start. We have the rest of our lives to try to make it happen and that is something we can control. So well put! Thank you again!
Right on as always. You so deserved the ever expanding audience you won over! Thanks for your always great videos!
Thank you Sean, Sometimes it is much more important to listen to these comments than to know which button to press
Thank you for your video. You're absolutely right about what to do, or even what you can do about the workshops in US.
Thanks for the clarity. I enjoyed the talk very much. I discovered you recently and love where your head is at.
Even at times when I can't seem to keep up with my work, I take odd comfort from listening (and occasionally glancing up) to your content while I plough on. Channels like yours make TH-cam worthwhile, Sean.
great content... I also think the same way. And this is actually the philosophy of life, everyone should admit it and be aware of it.