Can we appreciate how many times he put his camera on the floor to record himself walking and then have to walk back to it just for the cinematics...

All that walking back and forth to put down and pick up the camera must have been exhausting

I offer a tip: Sleep during the day, because it is warmer, and spend the night walking, because that is how you warm your body.

As someone who has experienced life on the streets I can say that there is nothing as terrifying as not having a place to go at night. Just imagine how much worse it would be if he didn't know it would be over in 48 hours.

That 70 min walk to the airport probably took 130 min cuz of those cinematic shots

Everytime he walks aways from the camera for a shot I just think that he has to walk back and get his camera 😂 Great video though, really inspirational ❤️

I have been fortunate enough to not experience homelessness but having been very very poor, I’ll say here are some tips for when you have no money for food or need to be warm: 1. Find the churches-they usually have food pantries and sometimes free meals, especially the churches around a college campus. 2. Nah no worries abt pride or eating others food or digging in dumpsters BUT I’ll say look at the dumpsters next to fast food places: little caesars often throws away pizzas at the end of the night, subway sometimes throws away their bread in the dumpers in a bag, and Starbucks throws away anything expired every night and sometimes they’ll give you what’s expired. Kroger/grocery stores throw away expired goods and most of it (obviously no meats or the deli) is still edible. 3. Sleeping in the cold: if there are free newspapers or magazines, crumple it up and put it into your clothes-it’ll work as insulation and help keep you warm! Or if you find newspapers that coffee shops throw away every day Bc they get the new ones, you can sometimes find them in the trash! If y’all ever do this again, or if anyone reads the comments, I hope it helps!

What I did during my time homeless, was sleep on the roofs of Wal-Mart or other big box stores. They have condensers that put out heat.

imagine doing this and finding out the camera was off the whole time

Now i understand why homeless sleep all time, i’ve try to find why before, time past fast when you sleep, sad.

As someone who is currently homeless in LA, you never have to go hungry. There are resources everywhere for food. If this challenge were to have gone on longer, I would have criticized the lack of effort for looking for resources. I understand that the purpose of the video, however, was not what it's like being homeless, but what it's like to lose everything and not to take it for granted. Absolutely love this challenge and thank you for helping bring some awareness.

When he ate that food I nearly vomited. Just shows how lucky we are

I was homeless for 4 months when I was 18. It's not a great place to be mentally. I was fortunate enough to have an old car to sleep in, and live in California so the weather wasn't so terrible. (now I live in Illinois, so I know it could've been wayyy worse lol) I eventually had a friend allow me to sleep on their couch after they found out I was homeless, and with the help from their family I was able to get a good paying job and get back on my feet. I think this video was really cool and it's a great lesson to learn that everything in life could be gone in an instant. Cherish the people you have and the things you have. Remember that your next action could be the last thing you're remembered by. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it.

Who else thinks there should be a yes theory/seek discomfort app where there is an everyday challenge to seek discomfort

i live in Vancouver, we have the highest rate of homelessness in all of Canada. other provinces send their homeless to us because we are not as cold as the rest of the country during the winters. it’s so sad seeing thousands of people on East Hastings when i’m driving to work/school. This video really made me check my privilege. I didn’t know how lucky I am to have my friends and family to protect me, I really take it for granted. The world turned their backs on these people, they’re left alone on the streets.

imagine seeing a homeless guy vlogging

I was homeless for 6 months. I’m 20. It was the hardest period of my life, but because of it- I am stronger. I experienced the lowest of lows and I made my way back to the top. Life is crazy & God is good! Y’all be grateful for what you have!

This Is how many times he left his camera for a walking shot

Watching this video in my bed, realised that how fucking blessed I’m.

I always used to take my mom and the work she does for me for granted but now I don't. So about a month and a half ago my grandpa died and since then my mom is staying in my village with my grandma to make her feel better. I am Fifteen and I'm taking care of everything alone like food, home, money, studies, washing my clothes and now I know how much hard work my mom does for me and I don't even recognize that...

Ammar: I have no intention of making a video but i have an intention of living the experience. Also Ammar: Walks back and fourth multiple times for a cinematic walk

Anmar: “This is the longest I’ve spent without talking to people voluntarily.” Me: Hold my beers.

The only thing i don’t understand is, why he didnt talk to the other homeless people. Some of then might be really kind and maybe give some advise and share experience.

As a backpacker, this hits home with me so much! The real lows you can feel in the matter of hours is unmatched and the having to push pride aside and look for food/water can be so difficult. Out of all your videos, this really got to me. Amazing job🙏

"beautiful sunsrise though" I love how you still found some sort of silver lining. That hit me

70-90 minute walk to airport Takes 2 hours cause he keeps putting down camera and walking

I found so much humbleness from being homeless. I had a vehicle but alot of times just sitting in it or walking because I had no money. I felt morally better stealing from a corporation for food instead of asking people for help. The alone time and the lets figure it out mode you get into grows the crap out of you. Eventually I was able to get a fitness membership for $20 a month and that was my showers and massage bed time! This was a great journey you went on, very humbling

14:24 my parents. I don't respect them the way they respect me. I want to respect and appreciate them more than ever.

Start a yes theory food truck where people can’t choose what they eat

Everyone deserves basic shelter, medical care, two meals a day, water and respect.

What i love about these guys is that they genuinely love each other. You just can feel.it in the hug, in the worry, it's never acting. When Ammar skydive, TD's face was just full of worry, not even smiling. Thomas called to check. Etc. At the recent Thomas' birthday, Matt flew from Costa Rico to surprise Thomas and they didnt even filmed it. Like, cmon guys! These guys need 10mil sub before 2022.

Good for you ...Merely to know what it feels like to be cold ,lonely and hungry are entry points to compassion! Bravo!

maybe a good Video idea would be "living 1 week/month zero waste". Would definitly be interesting !

It breaks my heart how many people really have to do this every single say

I know i’m taking my education for granted. It’s such a great thing for students to have and people around the world don’t have access to it. I feel like going to school is portrayed as boring and too much work but it’s so helpful for us and i definitely need to just stay motivated and get my work done because I know it will benefit me in the future

Yo, I’m just now watching this video and first off I wanna say wow, your group is so supportive and so brave. All of you are amazing man It takes ALOT to WANT to put yourself in a discomforting situation let alone for 48 hours. Hats off to you and your whole team so inspiring!!!!

"this is the longest I've spent not talking to people voluntarily" me:pathetic

I respect you because other youtubers would be like eeeeewww! At the food but you think its tasty Big respect !!!

the work this channel does is so important. this video brought me to tears at one point or another. homeless people are on a different level of existence. they go completely unnoticed by most people. they have no family and very few friends. people really do take a lot for granted.. even the things that they consider basic human rights..

"I think the withdrawals of interacting with people is just hitting me" *laughs in 2020*

Yes theory should make an app WITH DAILY SEEK DISCOMFORT CHALLENGES

now imagine doing this challenge without the knowledge of knowing you will be welcomed back into love. without having someone that you know will be there for you when it's over. I pray for all of the people who have to deal with this and hope the best for them.

SUCH a good man. You've changed the way I look at life and not just from this video. Thank you guys

Made my cry numerous times for numerous reasons...keep helping the homeless..good man!

Alternative video title: *extrovert spends the most time not interacting with people EVER*

I was homeless for 4 years from 17-21. I got my first job by chance and never looked back. I'm 31 now, am in a long term relationship, about to purchase my first home and can truly appreciate the saying "luck comes when opportunity meets preparation." Never ever take what you have for granted. Because having lived the other side of my life, I can tell you life gets extremely hard and extremely cruel. Be kind, be grateful, tell those who matter the most to you that you love them and never ever say no to an opportunity. Because that opportunity could literally change your life. Peace, love and power to everyone in the Yes Theory family ☺️✌🏾

What a beautiful video, I cried because it's true we take things for granted. Thank you Ammar, over a year ago and still touching peoples hearts......... So brave for doing this, love!

I guess Amar didn’t know that what he said his one night was like, being extroverted and not being able to talk to people would end up being the same feeling for all of 2020

Imagine if Mrbeast just shows up and donates 10000$ for a video

Im homeless atm in a tent but im still trying to hold down a full time job and be positive... First months pay i.m renting a room

amazing video Ammar. Thanks for doing this as it shows how lucky many of us are to have to what we have. It really show me to more appricate of what we do have and not to take anything for granted.

ammar i absolutely love what you do. you have a wonderful heart. you having to pick up food from the thrash and have it, made me cry. Lots of Love.

This is why this channel is better by leaps and bounds above other channels. They do what others won't. They'll do *exactly* as they preach. *SEEK DISCOMFORT*

This even felt uncomfortable to watch, I can't imagine what it must feel like to actually live that life. Thank you for showing us and reminding us to appreciate what we have.

This is inspiring, learn to appreciate every little thing that makes your life comfortable!

This is a year later that I watched the video and I appreciate your taking the effort. This is now late May 2020 and we as Earth Resident's find ourself in difficult times. What you said "Everything we have in life is loaned to us really hits home. It is something which I have often thought about myself. As I've traveled around the world and have seen how others live I'm blessed to live where I do but even still "Everything I have has been loaned to me". Well done and keep making both these crazy as well as inspiring videos.

Amar: "i haven't talked to anyone in 6 hours i feel lonely" Me: hasn't left house in the past 3 days, and don't have a friend since middle school.

I think we’ve taken for granted the camera work that Amar did.

I just experienced something line this in LA. A sequence of not so good events happened. I'm now sitting in LAX, happy to be flying towards home.. can't wait. One more week!

I genuinely love Ammar so much, he's so humble aw

James Charles will need tips on how to do this

doesnt talk to people for an hour and a half - gets depressed. ive been doing that for 12 years

This video has taught me to not take anything for granted. You're blessed.

I was homeless for 25 years one thing I learned is never sleep straight on the ground. It sucks the warmth straight out of your body, a couple pieces of cardboard would help.

ive been doing an exepriment ''living without friends'' for 15 years, so far its going ok

Anmar: This is the longest I’ve spent not talking to people voluntarily Me: Hold my social anxiety

I learned more from this video than any other I've ever watched! Ty. Blessings eternally 💫♾️🙏 Namaste

Honestly, after watching all your videos, this one was the best as I learned the most important lesson of life which is to be grateful for everything!

I heard from a homeless guy in New York that you should never sleep on concrete because the concrete takes away all your body heat especially in winter it is very dangerous

I was technically homeless two separate nights while travelling through Europe. While I had the comfort of knowing it would all be over by the time the sun rose, there's always this weird feeling of being judged/uneasy/unwelcome whenever I'd try to sleep in a park, whereas on other occasions while travelling (and not homeless) I'd pass out in a park because I was extremely sleep deprived and not even think about it. Just the fact that you *know* you're homeless is enough to instill that fear/uncertainty/anxiety even though no one else has any idea.

Bless you. You're so humble. How beautiful you are.

I definitely like the idea of depriving yourself from everything. Seems you got a good taste for what it's like to be hungry, lonely, scared, bored, and tired. One thing to make the challenge more difficult would be to change into clothes homeless people would wear. This might restrict your access even further and make the experience that much more impactful. Great video. Cheers.

amar: i want to make sure i`m safe amar: walks past CAUTION tape

Deep talk incoming Something I take for granted is my parents. Honestly I don’t respect them as much and the day they’re gone I’m going to miss them more then I could imagine. I need to take step by step to becoming more grateful for what they do for me

This's not only challenge but life lessons...be happy who you're and what you have ♥️

props for getting all the shots you did. I think most viewers dont really consider the thought, effort, and time put in to just documenting this.. And you did great for being solo!

Now that's seeking discomfort 👏👍🏾

Are just gonna ignore the awesome editing/ editors that made all of this?!

It’s a great message to the youth and me. When we hangout with friends while we eat we left some but after watching this we all made a promise that we don’t waste if we had more food we will give it to a homeless person. It’s a heart touching video 🙏❤️

Nice video! Shows us how hard it actually is to be homeless thats for sure. Keep it up!

3.6 million subs already i remember when u guys had 500k

Hey after this challenge make sure you get checked by a doctor just Incase there was something in the food or water bottle you got from the trash

This is making me realize everything I take for granted. Thank you. 😌

This was extremely brave. You're amazing Ammar

Im 16 and I've just moved in to my oan flat in Bordeaux France, my parents live in the UAE and living independently has made me appreciate food so much more. I miss my mothers meals she made every dinner.

Aww you already messed up the first day. I was homeless when I was a teenager before I hit 18, woulda been over 20 years ago now. First thing you gotta do is find another homeless dude. They're gonna know where the resources are like places for food, Clothes, showers, schedules of services and all that. Or guess now a days hit a library, use the computer n start doing some homework. Start figuring shit out. The outside sleeping is def a factor especially if unable to get in a shelter of any sort. Tbh you never really sleep, it's more sort of nap. No matter where you puck your gonna feel awkward and never at ease. The boredom is prob the worst factor tbh. Like shit you've never had so much time to waste w absolutely nothing to do. Ironically you will still end up in a weird routine at some point. The hardest part is always feeling n knowing your screwed n homeless, but trying to not make it obvious to others. You also don't wanna become complacent w your situation. You will eventually meet people in various situations and circumstance. Which will form a certain degree of "normal", and social structure. Which is where the complacency can become a factor mostly due to familiarity and mentally breaking down over time. Them they're is also the stigma as well right. People who do find out from seeing you aroun all the time just killing time. Always assume it's a drug issue not a situational problem. So you may be treated as a junkie even though that may not at all accurate. Not to mention a lot of the people you will encountr who are trying to help, will in fact be extremely condescending. Which in some degree makes it worse in away Its def a weird scenario to be in, tbh I've actually recommended it to buddies that wanna get into social work amd work w the homeless, or mental health/addiction. Y'know leave everything but your ID, maybe ot even at home spend 2 weeks going through the system. So they see the shelters first hand, how the staff treats you first hand. How they homeless interact w each other, amd how shit actually works first hand. As well as be able to better differentiate and assess what it is they're seeing and dealing w in their job. IMO it should.almost be extra credit in college for anybody who wants to.get into that line of work. Almost like a secret shopper of sorts. No help, no.calls to family, no money, no credit, no friends, no phone amd you can't tell the homeless. You have to actually do it. Lucky you live in a warm place. I'm Canadian, so it changes w the season. So depending on the state n time of year. Your obstacles and experience will vary drastically

I'm glad to see you doing a video like this. I have lost everything a couple of times in life. I' was homeless and in 2005 and in 2018 I lost my home and everything I owned in the Campfire near Paradise CA. I almost became homeless again after that event a couple of times. If I had not had family or friends, I don't believe I would have made it through. Many others lost everything and have still not made it back home after the fire. It only takes one major life event for you to lose everything and there are not a lot of programs to help you get back on your feet. I was lucky to have ties and, eventually, money.

You guys never fail to inspire me!!

Finally. An old school yestheory video😂

I feel bad for all the “ I have to run back and get my camera shots “😂

Taught me a lesson as usual. Thank you YES fam!❤️

Great job Anmar. Took a lot of courage and you made it through!

You shoulda went into Whole Foods and get some samples. Edit: omg! Thanks for all the likes! Shoutout to my parents for raising me! Shoutout for my teachers for teaching me how to write! I luv you ‘Merica! I love everyone! I’m single and ready to mingle! Praise god!

the cinematics and editing on this video are insane.

I can't even imagine, just got little shivers at the thought of going thru that. Brrrrrrrrr

Incredible - so great that you did this.

Sometimes I think about how even more dangerous these "experiments" would be if it were a girl doing them

It also helps that you’re well groomed, and dressed semi-nicely

yo thanks for this vid man, def needed this.

Thanks for the video mate, this one is move me from comfort zone a lot ! again thanks !