Brace and Drive

EXPLANATION: I've been going through a lot recently. Most of you know about my injury and how that set me back in competitive terms for bodybuilding and powerlifting, but there were many other things that went wrong around the same time. Most of it is personal, and I doubt you'd care to hear about it even if I wanted to tell you. The weeks after the injury were rough, not being able to train and do what I love, and losing a bunch of weight that I wasn't supposed to lose, but in time, things started improving. I eventually eased my way back into the gym, my personal life was good -- everything was fine. And then I was caught off guard with more serious personal issues that couldn't have come at a worse time. The number of things going wrong in such a short period seemed ridiculous. It was surreal -- as if I was stuck in a nightmare that refused to end. I tried as hard as I could to stay strong, but I wasn't prepared to deal with so much at once. At some point -- ashamed as I am to admit it -- I gave up. I let my life continue on its downward spiral. All I could do was put up a front and hide behind the strength that people thought I had. I wasn't prepared to deal with these issues because I didn't know how. Most of these things affecting me were largely out of my control. Throughout most of my life -- in school, sports, or bodybuilding -- I learned that when things don't go your way, all you have to do is try harder. And if it doesn't work, you try even harder than that. You can always do more. Put in more time, more effort, and eventually, you will come out on top. But certain things don't work that way. Sometimes desire and willpower aren't enough. What I'm slowly learning now is that sometimes, the best you can do is take a step back and take time to collect yourself. There's no telling how long it will take, but eventually you will be ready to come back and face your demons, stronger than you were before.
When I was at my lowest, I thought myself a hypocrite; I offered advice to my followers, and yet I couldn't deal with my own issues. What I did -- and I'm still not sure if this is a reasonable solution -- is write a speech... to myself. This video is based on that speech. Filming, editing, and producing this video with the thought that one day I'd share it with all of you, and that maybe it would find its way to someone in a similar situation -- someone that really needs it -- is getting me through all of this.
I know it seems superficial, but having a following of unconditional supporters has helped immensely. Sure, there's the occasional idiot with a hateful comment, but those idiots are greatly outnumbered by you guys. Don't underestimate the effect of your influence on others. Use your influence positively. Spread the love. Be TYTANIUM.

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Song: Memoirs (Cinematic Version)
Artist: Rameses B
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This is an original video. I used my own camera, iMovie 11, my own brain, my own voice, my own face, and my own body to create it. All audio and video content is my own unless otherwise noted and credited above.

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[ColossusFitness]

That was fucking awesome man. After losing strength, size and quite a bit of motivation after several bouts of sickness and depression, this video really hits hard. Honestly man as long as you have (something) to keep you happy, to keep you going, to keep you on the path of constant improvement, then there's something you've got to keep you going. Everything's a constant struggle and there are times where progress, life, your family, everything is fucking wonderful and there are times when you want to curl up in a ball and die. I've had severe mobility issues and lower back problems, not being able to squat or deadlift for the first year of my training and I've slowly worked up to a 425x1 deadlift and a measly 305x1 squat after 4 months of strength training on both (began at 185x1 deadlift and a 165x1 squat in January). We're all going to make it brah.

[indianpmp]

Great video bro ...keep pushing forward

[NickBoleto]

Great editing, very inspirational, and some strong ass squats. Awesome video man. I hope everything is turning around for you and I'm excited for you to compete again in a few weeks!

[MatthewLiao]

Dang dude, I got them chills!! Awesome video man. Got yo'self a new sub!

[thierrydc]

Just sent the text in the video description to a friend that just lost a loved one.Thank you for sharing.

[predatorfitness]

I really needed this. I failed today and it was frustrating because I was mentally there but my body didn't follow. I will be deloading then coming back and thinking of this message and use it as motivation. Thank you.

[superballer]

moving motivational video man, i know it may be a little personal but you should fill us in on some of the details regarding the struggles you've been going through so we can understand your situation and relate to it better, glad youre feeling better Tyler keep it up!

[KyleBrubaker]

Very motivational! Great video man. Subbd.

[teamnovaesthetics]

Yo this is frickin great. Pre-workout material right here! Sub'd check out our channel if you got a sec!