It's 6:52 am, the morning of Christmas Eve, 2021. I've been doing a lot better recently. I'm seeing old friends who've come home from college, spending more time with family, and playing a lot of online chess. I've been thinking about everything I've experienced, learned, and done this past year. It makes me smile. I'm excited to publish this video because I believe it really encapsulates a lot of who I am and how I approach my life today. One of the main elements in my videos that I'm trying to work on is the question of, "how do I make my audience feel something?" How can I show you how I'm feeling without telling you? - whether it be with music, certain shots of me alone, or with a little clue. One of the other most important questions is: How can I find a way to bring you into the story? How can I make you feel emotion when watching? How can I spark a conversation within your mind? A new idea, perspective, approach, or vulnerability that invites you into the story. I really struggled to edit this video and make the story feel real because I didn't film a lot. I had 5 days on my trip, but I only showed you 1 of the mornings. I felt a bit emotionally burnt out and introverted after my month in Montana- I just wanted to experience the drive and beautiful journey down the coast and not have to think about what to say to the camera or how to set up a certain shot. At the same time, I was completely mesmerized by the beauty and wanted to film everything I saw. I captured little moments here and there throughout the trip, but I feel like there were many more stories within this story that I wanted to share. I felt a little bit of guilt while driving because I knew I could be "making more out of this experience" by filming more of it and making it into more videos. But looking back, I made the decision to be fully present in the moment and I'm happy I did that. The trip was for me after all and it was everything I needed and more. I have to be okay with that. It's a difficult balance between what gets to be my life for me and what life I decide to open up and share with the world. I feel a desire to share every story I experience, but I know it's also healthy and important to do things for me and only for me. This trip felt like a healthy compromise of both. Alright wow, time has flown and it's already 7:40. There's more I wanted to dive into, but I think that's a good start for now. I hope you enjoy the video - let me know how it made you feel! Much love, Max

@N00BMASTERvtk

2 жыл бұрын

this is the most beautiful thing i heard today,Thank you Max...enjoy your eve👍♥️

@gabrielecizinobaraldi

2 жыл бұрын

the video is spectacular (as always)! It made me feel so inspired to live my journey with more enthusiasm and love. The editing is *amazing* ! Happy Christmas Eve Max :)

@juliuskrebber3275

2 жыл бұрын

you achieved a lot of the things you just mentioned in your comment :)

@fearisaliar3

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad that you feel better Max! Happy Christmas Eve!

@brunocaldasss

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, just that.

When you said “I wish I had someone to share these views with”, I so related to that. I’ve been on multiple solo road tips this past year and I’ve seen some beautiful things along the way. However, I always wished I had like a family member or friend with me to experience the beauty.

@holibrangga5957

2 жыл бұрын

hello i'm from indonesia happy new year to all good luck

@egetpl6833

2 жыл бұрын

i could be your travel friend! even though i haven’t been to abroad haha :)

Was great having you maxy, can't wait for February. Excited to see what the future has in store for both of us & everybody else in this community on this amazing journey of life. Love you mate! ❤️❤️🌍

@sarojdas8883

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

Max your editing style has really grown so much over the past couple of years it’s too good really. And your content has become so much more honest and genuine. Can’t wait to see what you have in store next year. Merry Christmas Eve!!

Max, wow i realized how i missed your videos… there truly amazing, inspirational and reflective at the same time, congrats for the whole production and storytelling of this video :)

Max, your content and editing styles are awesome! You let us feel what you’re feeling on your journey. And that’s… amazing.

Your cutting style is just amazing. I´ve never seen someone cutting their videos as good as you do. Amazing videos and an amzing cutting style!! Keep that good work up

love the storytelling and the variety of shots you used to do so. Can really tell you put a lot of thought into this - keep killing it homie

I love how I’m every video he uses like a different like style or concept or whatever to tell a story…I can’t describe it lol. It’s like in this video he used the text to display kind of like what he was thinking and the decisions he was making but with another video he used clips about a Polaroid camera to tell another story…idk what it is but for some reason I love it😂it just pulls the story together

@noufnazzz6198

2 жыл бұрын

Hm

@yojacq

2 жыл бұрын

Same bro

I don't know about others, but I for one have no idea what the "Yes House" is or why it is significant. I was also confused as to how you were in L.A. one minute and then it seems back in NC the next. Did you leave your car in L.A. and fly home? I think your videos are among the best on youtube and I love how open and candid you are about everything.

@ellamayo5926

2 жыл бұрын

Yes theory is another group on KZread who preach seeking discomfort and getting the most out of any experience. I really recommend watching them, they are really inspiring! And I think he drove back to NC? But I haven’t finished the video yet so not sure

Awesome video. Wish you a great new year!

I felt so happy the moment I saw that you uploaded a new video!! Believe me or not I've checked everyday on your channel hoping to see a new video and I finally saw one today. I cannot explain how your videos make me feel, they really make me see a new perspective in life that I never knew existed. Your videos really open my eyes on how life can actually be beautiful despite its hardships. You give me that push to actually live life, experience, and be myself. Thank you so much!

This is crazy!! I've been here since around 100 subs and I knew this channel would blow up from even the first video I saw. Yes Theory are in my top 3 favourite KZread channels and they've honestly changed my life. I can't believe you got this opportunity (which is one of my dreams as well), congratulations Max!

@holibrangga5957

2 жыл бұрын

hello i'm from indonesia happy new year to all good luck

I found Vonzy's channel through either one of your older videos or a perspectopia one, been watching his videos since, so insane that he now edits for Yes Theory. Can't wait to see what future holds for this community as a whole :)

Let's go, Max! Makes me so happy to see you live your dreams.

Ngl the drone shots are insanely good Merry Christmas Max

Thanks for another great video Max! You're one of the most talented youtubers! Merry Christmas 💕

@holibrangga5957

2 жыл бұрын

hello i'm from indonesia happy new year to all good luck

Merry Xmas Max and everyone❤️

Your videos are always incredible ! I'm french so I don't understand everything but it helps me to improve my english. Thanks to you and your videos I decided to go to Germany for a year. Thank you and stay in this way !

@justrickz9859

2 жыл бұрын

ayo hope you´ll get great memories despite covid, greets from Germany

@irinamajid7094

2 жыл бұрын

@@justrickz9859 I hope too... Thank you :)

Keep doing what you are doing bro I am with you and everyone is with you you help to see my life in a different way thanks bro✌

Love your take on travel and how it challenges the ideas you had before. I can't wait to be able to travel the world!

@holibrangga5957

2 жыл бұрын

hello i'm from indonesia happy new year to all good luck

This is the first Christmas that I am home alone, by choice as I have been encouraging my kids to spend Christmas with other family members on Christmas for a few years and this is the year it has happened. After two difficult years for me, this was a nice reflection for Christmas day, I think I will need to watch it again.

Your editing is getting more improved. Good job bruh!

Merry Christmas Max ♥️ and everyone 😀🎄

You've crafted a unique editing style for yourself. Looks great!

Max, I'm so happy for you and what you do.

@holibrangga5957

2 жыл бұрын

hello i'm from indonesia happy new year to all good luck

Merry Christmas everyone!! Merry Christmas Max!!⛄

This video is one of the best work you've created

I´m brazilian, and I was searching vlogs in english to learn it and I met you!!! You´re awesome and your videos are very funny!!!!

this guy makes me feel like I don't have a life

@fovos7359

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@tchrr

2 жыл бұрын

this

@paige172

2 жыл бұрын

same.

You are soo nice person MAX, happy to see you live your dreams.

The collab we’ve all been waiting for

Wow your editing skill is on another level

Insane max big up💪

I’m glad that you are enjoying LA Max!

@holibrangga5957

2 жыл бұрын

hello i'm from indonesia happy new year to all good luck

you were listening to mystery of love while showering, such great taste my good sir 😭

Out here living his best life lowkey jealous tbh but proud and happy for you hope more good things happen for all of us dreamers

Such a beautiful video!

I really love the drone shoots!!!!!!

Great as always

another awesome video😎

Dreams come true when wished strongly. Congratulations Max!

hey bro I'm from Indonesia, and I like your video vlog, it's really cool, keep it up broo 🙌👌

Bro I love ur editing

YOOOOWWWWW IM SO HAPPY RN, 2 OF MY FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCERR❤

Merry Christmas 🎄💕

eye the editing of this is epic

Enjoy every moment of your life, max.

3:41 that shot right there made me wish I was there either driving or sitting in the passenger seat enjoying the view because wow.

Merry Christmas max 🌲☃️..... always stay blessed.....love from India

love you max!👏🏻😶‍🌫️ Support u!!!

One of the most unique KZreadr's out there.

you literally living my dream... working with yes theory????? 😮

Thank you for your videos

I truly admire your way of living, the environment, the friends around you... this will definitely be one of the best times you'll spend in your life so enjoy it to its fullest

Cool formatting man

Looks like it was so fun bro!!!!

Incredible video

Keep going bro

Hi, thank you for sharing your video. I'm glad to be here. Hoping to watch more videos from you, keep on sharing and always have a great day ! - greetings from our family Kapiso mo Vlog.

Amazing

Marry christmas ⛄🎄

6:06 Haha! Look at me soar like an eagle 🦅 🌍

your life is amazing!

guy is destined for big things

when u say: I hope i can share it with someone, I feel yah.

Drive to NYC next max !!

Really Amezing Boss

Hey , Good editing ...and so beautiful place 🌾🌱⏳☄️🎉🎶🐭😊

your video is very good

To have this car is literally a teenage dream

Nice bro thanks for sharing..thank you from indonesia🙏🙏

Amo os teus vídeos, me traz inspiração!

@holibrangga5957

2 жыл бұрын

hello i'm from indonesia happy new year to all good luck

@s.a.r.a5889

2 жыл бұрын

@@holibrangga5957 hello! Thank you! Happy new year

I can tell by the beaches you drove by you did in fact past by Big Sur

Wow beautiful place my friend

Nothing like good friends!

incredible

Can you please share the song used at the end. It was beautiful.

Very nice😍😍

Best view bro ❤️❤️

Using Thai hair, I love this channel.

Nice video ...

i sense some inspiration from black mirror :)

At 2:45 how did he drive and control the drone at the same time?

Nice vidio

I'm a new subscriber

NOO WAYYYYY!!!!! THE TITLE?????

Hi 🙌🏻I like the place🖤

1:48 how can you listen to Visions of Gideon while showering🥲

We are waiting for a video about Turkey

So proud of you!

Where do you get your music from

I love you like my brother man, where did you miss us?

I spent a good chunk of my youth in LOS ANGELES and I don't regret a single day Sixteen years there I love CALIFORNIA Especially CATALINA ISLAND

Does anyone know the music used in this video?

Runs out of wiper fluid after 2 cleans lmaaaooo xD

Max is cool max good😘

hello i'm from indonesia happy new year to all good luck

❤️

How much do you run ?