Funny you should make this video now, I've recently been forcing myself to not procrastinate and alleviate stress during work using social media and let me tell you, the first couple of days are genuinely physically painful as your brain adjusts from the lack of dopamine hits used to cope with difficult tasks. Awesome video, thanks Sam!
The biggest problem I have is saving money (profits in particular). It’s so easy to find nice things to buy or to gamble money. Is there any strategy to saving?
@@Woke-Fact-checked The strategy is to think about how you could use that money to grow your business and then you don't have to worry about buying nice stuff in the future. So after you have thought of it, you immediately use it for the strategy, so you can't spend it on nice stuff. And if you do: you know you are making a bad choice.
Hello from Los Feliz - Binge Watching TV Ruined My Productivity - so I finally took the TV out of my house tonight! I found the lure of Netflix was too strong after months trying to be discipline I had to take the next step. Now a Buddha sits in its place with list of tasks in its place. Thanks for the excellent videos please keep them coming!
Sam, I'm in awe and shock mode! In 30 minutes, everything explained what a big part of the coaching and self-growth industry is making their money from. Great video. Thank you!
Hey Sam, regarding your last video where you mentioned that you weren't sure how much these weekly videos helped until you stopped doing them for 90 days... These videos are why I purchased Accelerator and now Uplevel a few weeks ago. I never watched your 2KA webinar. I just knew that if you supplied this much value in your free videos, your paid stuff must be insane.
@@jaycalvin3783 exactly. I don't understand why there are some ppl who always try to find negative of things? Atleast we got some quality value from this vid. Thx a lot Sam!
Sam I love that you keep things real. So many influencers out there and I'm glad that you put your customers first. which is why you do so well I believe. Please keep pumping out content. I really am curious when or if you will be writing a book anytime in the future? I feel like your the only influencer I could safely follow.
Sam, you’re putting purpose behind psychology, purpose behind anatomy, purpose behind physics - with extreme practicality. This is my own journey too and I love and appreciate you for helping to lead the way!
Also, though sometimes it's the trauma issues that stop people...would love your take on that as we all have varying degrees but it's the meaning we place on the traumas that also can make a huge difference in the feeling of safety and worthiness to go after one's dreams or do the work. Thanks Sam!
Wow! I did just a bit of the exercise and man... I realized that I love problem solving and putting random pieces together to find a solution and “save” the world. Im obsessed with the characters that nobody really believes in to save the day and BAM! They are the only ones that do...I realized this by looking at my favorite childhood books and movies...so thank you Sam 🙏🏾
I’m 53 and now realise my LOVE is ideas, concepts, patterns and imagination. My inner world and how I think and feel is my love. This is an issue because as soon as I go to act the actions seem so petty, futile and annoying because they aren’t ideas and creativity. It explains why I’m ubering 7 days a week. Somehow the structure of Uber allows me to survive whilst I can think, feel and engage with ideas and people. This is a crazy way to live but it’s what’s happened. It’s like my business ideas are women and I’m afraid of commitment. To engage totally with one means I can’t with another!!😊. So, I end up not acting and living a survival mode existence. I’m waking up though and with some inbuilt accountability via others am learning to feel it’s ok to stick with one thing, act on it and there’s enough time to move onto something else. It’s the world in my head that gets the LOVE , Sam talks about which creates a lifelong pattern of moving towards that constantly. All at the expense of getting traction in this life and how we live. Make sense?
My love? #1? Reaching my full potential. Ruthless improvement. Changing my life. I've felt this way since I was a kid. And I've fully "known myself" since ~16. But recently I had strayed away from this, got distracted with other things I love: girls, video games, friendships.. I'm the same as Sam here: the issue has always been getting me to STOP working, not the reverse. This video has helped guide me in remembering who I am & what I love. Thanks
Great message here Sam, as always! I am at a weird point in my journey where I initially loved what I was doing and couldn't get away from work. 3 years and a burnout state later, I am no longer in love with my business and have never felt as lost as I am now.
Love how you think. I remember seeing you years ago (and this is 5 years old by now, lol...but still very timely). You struck me as so intentional and intelligent. I was so excited to learn that SKOOL was your brainchild. I'm shocked you don't have millions of subs here. People are missing out, but then the right people are here. Thank you, five years late! 🙂
You really have to love everything that you're doing. Effort is not enough without your passion in it. If you don't love what you are doing, you are not gonna enjoy it- you won't succeed!
Hey Sam, I think a big thing besides love is 2 things .... one thing being something alex becker has touched a lot on about eating healthy/exercising/sleeping and doing those things ot have a very clear mind that can then focus on who you REALLY are and what you believe in and care about and etc. (and that you can only really poorly do that if you dont have your diet sleep exercise and healthy mind and body habits in order) ...... the second thing is this concept of resistance thats talked about in the book the war of art .. where the author makes the argument that whatever you love you tend to face resistance before going to do it ... and its hard to get started and write that book youve always wanted to or draw the painting youve always wanted to , .. the author believes there is great resistance BECAUSE you love the thing .. so there is overcoming that resistance to working on someething you really love too (i think entreprenuer folk who just endlessly watch videos but never can seem to get started ACTUALLY building a business, fall into this camp) .... but those are some thoughts of mine ..... i thinka side from lvoe too , the few people taht go and do it and creat ea business or build something they dreamed fo and see it through to completion do it because of pain , and because that motivates them and theres no other way out but that path ... something like that .; just some thoughts !! curious what you think.. look forward to future videos -Rafif
@@Eesalitepill99 I've found there was alwasy an initial hump for me to go over where I'm anxious to do the thing and start ... but once I got into the momentum of it and began enjoying it i could really pursue it diligently at that point ! .. haha
TikTok brought me here and I'm loving it! Sam is changing lives!! My life for sure! I've been struggling so much with this and failed again and again beating myself up for it.. Now I'm a new woman!
Most knowledgeable video on knowing yourself. I asked myself what is my favorite movie... only 20min later it hit me! It was so obvious how I structure my life. Thanks, Sam! I appreciate your wisdom immensely!
Thank you so much Sam, you have changed my outlook and indirectly my entire life. I don't know where I would be if I didn't repeatedly watch and learn from all the wisdom you offer in your videos. And thank you for making your content freely accessible and thorough!
You almost nailed it for my situation !! ..The thing I love is what's distracting me from what could potentially earn me money...What I love to do doesn't bring money in..
TON10 BASS yes. Same. It’s frustrating but I think, in my opinion it’s a better idea for now to do the thing that makes money. I know it goes against what Sam is saying but the thing that makes money is something that I have been finding more of a passion for, and I’ve been falling more in love with that process. The thing I love is music, the thing that makes money is real estate, and my goal is to acquire enough real estate to support financial needs so I can do music freely without the stress of paying rent and bills. I think with some balance I can make it work. And I think the same for others as well
@@iam.introspect8456 Cool, that's pretty much inline with how i'm thinking too..Just gotta figure out the best thing for my situation to apply myself to, so far it's really not clear what that would be.
Damn you hit the nail right on the head. That's what I was thinking when I read his comment. He's only doing it for the money or some other reason. I and so many other entrepreneurs actually love going to work on our businesses because it is exciting to build upon your passion and love of what you do. The money will follow if you work hard and travel in the right direction. Like Michael Jordan says, it's not enough to practice, you have to practice the right way, or something like that.
Great video! Just want to add my 2 cents....Sometimes it can be difficult to enjoy and love something if you're afraid of it, so when you remove the fear you can start to enjoy it and fall in love with it. I would recommend subconscious reprogramming to remove fear, shame, and guilt based programming. The fear of rejection is a big one which causes people to not want to do the work and this is all related to guilt, shame and not feeling good enough. Bruce Lipton and other people talk about this. I'm also an expert on this because I've dealt with this for years. Anyways, keep up the good work, Mr. Ovens!
I love how you break things down so effortlessly. I know it's easy to explain because you went through and learned all of this stuff. I appreciate this information.
The content in this video is just awesome. it has helped me understand myself better and know myself even more. I just did a personality test I was seemed to shun them but results show that I'm a PROTAGONIST ENFJ-A type. I am self-taught compiuter engineer (software, app, web developer, graphics designer etc). I'm glad I came across your channel to learn and also share my knowledge with my audience, I recently opened a Brand UA-cam channel The 5 O'clock Man... I also started online fitness and life coaching, I run an organic food processing startup where we produce Baobab Powder and now looking at churning out more natural organic, non-gmo products. its been a long continual road of R&D the past 4-5 years. thank you for your content. i look forward to learning more on self development, business, marketing and sales.
1. Documentaries, music, billionaires, lions, systems. 2. Different small things mainly. For now, the pattern is philosophy because I lack it. 3. None. 4. None. 5. Principles by Ray Dalio, Psycho cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz. I can reread them lots of time. Made in America by Sam Walton is awesome too. That's it about books. 6. Investors, business, marketing, mindset. 7. Good food mainly. Awesome video, gives me more confidence in what I do =) And holy cow, at least someone talks about systems, ecosystems and things like that. Absolutely love that, that's my passion, thanks that you brought that.
I am Flick from A Bug's Life. The explorer. The entrepreneur. Always finding a way to do things in a better way when the herd is content with the norm and never questions it. Yet he is seen as a goof! Wtf! He summons the courage to leave the island on an adventure while everyone settles. But it was easy for him because he would'nt have it any other way. The books I have read twice are travel books and my money gets spent on plane tickets to other parts of the world. I even left my girlfriend at the time to go on a 2 month trip without her :P. I have to see what else is out there. That would explain my love affair with psychedelics also. It's like travelling but without the plane ticket.
I love building things, having something that is my own and I can really control. Found myself building an instagram page in the art niche and the problem that I'm solving is personalization. People love the art that have something to do with them (they name on a ring or face on a tattoo) When I was writing this my brain told me "bro don't share these things, don't share these things" But by watching this video and writing a comment I started to understand it more.
The answer to my favourite movie was spot on actually. The first movie that popped into my head was "Forest Gump". So much I could say about how much I identify with the main character. Essentially, I often feel like the dumbest person in the room, and quite "stupid", but I always manage to go on fantastical adventures I couldn't pre-plan even if I tried. And it always ends with me saying "See. The universe loves me." Because everything has some magical way of working out for the best (even though painful at times) through following my promptings, accepting what is, and just saying yes to opportunities that good friends/loving people recommend. I really enjoyed your breakdown of "knowing thyself" and how to actually access some of that important information for myself. I'll be sharing this video with others who are having the procrastination-like behaviours. Thanks Sam!
I would like you to talk about: - Importance of the environment - how to choose it? how to explore? - moving faster and making fuel(money) Move faster in order to progress -> apply perfection afterwards in chunks, while doing the main thing.
Favorite movie, "The Aviator" Favorite books, "Mastery" by Robert Greene, Richest man in Babylon, money master the game, Positive Mental Attitude by w. Clement stone
This video really opened up one of my first happy experiences in a whole new light. I'm gonna fully explain it for myself, but hopefully it can help someone else too. My first memory of feeling actual happiness and fulfillment was on the playground at elementary school. I was around 6 years old and at the start of the week one person in class would be chosen as a sort of 'leader of the day'. This leader was 'in charge' of a couple specific tasks. The class consisted of around 30 kids, the leader was chosen based on the first letter of their last name and my last name was one of the last on the list. So every week there was a lot of room to observe how each person would do the same task. I'm sure there were a lot more tasks but the one I can remember is the opening of the shed which housed all the available toys for the playground break. Every time I saw someone do it, like getting the key, opening the shed and getting all the toys out I was learning, observing, analyzing their actions and subsequent results. I also remember being annoyed at the inefficiency and slowness of the entire process. So when the day finally came where I would be the leader, I counted down the time from when the shed key would be available. At exactly that time (I think 10am or 1030am) I ran to the teacher to get the key, ran to the shed, opened the door as fast as possible and then just evicted all the toys in the shed as fast as possible. Normally I'd just have my break, pick a toy or join other kids with their toys but not today. Today was victory, that very process I had been observing was finally maximized and for the entire break I just basked in my own glory. Everyone got a better break thanks to my effort as they didn't need to enter the shed to get what they wanted, instead they could just easily take whatever was available as soon as they stepped outside. So yeah, I always knew this was my first 'happy' memory but I never saw it in this light. Thanks Sam!
Story of my life... I love learning things - as soon as I can do them, I lose interest. How in the hell can you make a living with it? makes me so depressed
I really appreciate this video and is quite obvious the passion you have about the subject. And I cannot disagree with you on anything you said, part of being successful is loving what you do. Yes, you can be successful in something you have no desire on, but you never pass a certain level. I am at a turning point in my life the career that I was involved in made some changes that I do not agree with. I have given myself a certain amount of time before I resign. I know if I find something that I'm more passionate about it would benefit me and my family. I will look into other videos you made even those that are in their accelerated level thanks again.
You are by far the best UA-camr business coach I have come across, even if you didn't know it's called a "golf course" ;) But you can't win them all. Thanks for the great videos.
Great video Sam! Would like to mention a book called “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield. He really dissects the resistance many of us feel when doing creative work. It’s a really short but great read.
I’ve spent thousands with you and I feel this is one of the most valued pieces you’ve released, glad it’s free because it’s where I am (not actively engaging the course).
You can create a bridge by constantly increasing awareness. It takes years of observation and study. Your self is an imagined character. By understanding your habits and likes you can then trace back to how those formed in life. When you find that your self is just a made up character you can start playing around with re invention, new habit building etc. Its just that it's currently in your best interest to follow what you love to do. Ultimately we want to reduce unnecessary suffering and build a system that teaches wisdom to others so we can see our connection to nature and come in line with it. When we find our "first negative lie" we told ourselves based on one event as a child, we can see why we did what we did from there on as a human. The self help industry has a lot of people taking advantage of people's basic programming. Sam does a good job to spread knowledge
Best video on the planet. I’m getting closer to figuring what my main passion is. I think it’s some form of life/health/spirituality coaching. I’m tired of offering 4-5 different services though
Absolutely loved this video. I think that you should do exactly what Sam says to find out what you love. My addition is to physically list as many youtube titles and search history keywords as you can and use a free word cloud tool online to visually see the key themes in your life. Going to make a video laying this out on my channel. Ugh, you rock man. Hope to meet you in person one day,
i recommend Atomic habit as a way to get in love with any thing you want... A game changer book, speak with science and real life examples, the book is for any one... even if you are a psychiatric
Alex Stefan... Is not about forcing yourself but is about letting yourself go with it. You start with easy move until your body get used to it, it take time to be able to get in the process, but if you make it as explained in the book you will make it more easy for you.
Alex Stefan actually yes it is possible. You have to see several new connections to the thing you don’t like doing, and how it serves you. For example, if you don’t like waking up early, it’s because you haven’t asked the question, “how does waking up early help me to get what I want in my work, family, wealth, physical health etc” whatever is most important to you. Another way to do this is list 100 to 200 benefits of waking up early. Or ask “why do I love waking up early?”. When you realize enough connections of the behaviour to the things you already love, you’ll do them.
PURE GOLD! Thank you Sam. Every kid should do this as they pass grade to grade and on into college and every time someone is thinking about changing jobs or starting a business. Amazing clarity to what can be a lifetime of wondering and wandering, while seeking our purpose. Definitely helped seal the deal on mine.
Sam I would love to know your thoughts about “the gig economy” and where you think this entrepreneurial revolution is heading in the next 5/10 years!? What would an economy of only entrepreneurs, freelancers, contractors, and consultants look like?
I think the answer of this is simple, who cares??? as long as you love what you do, it transcends the limit to limitless and goes and goes and goes for generations making the best of yourself and the best for generations to come for the best!
Good question for Sam. IMO - this will never happen. 80% of the population does not want to be an entrepreneur because they value steadiness and comfort over risk and growth. 1% will be an entrepreneur no matter what. And the 19% on the fence, watch content like Sam's, and are more likely to become self-employed.
I'm also obsessed with learning. I spend most of my days learning new things. But there are other things that I "know" I'm supposed to be doing, with what I've learned, and with some natural talents - but I am afraid of my own potential. The path is crystal clear, but sometimes I am physically crippled by the fear of the sheer vastness of my vision. I often avoid my vision board... how do you deal with the fear of your own power? Is this something that you have had to deal with at all, Sam?
Ryan Hartigan damn man you must be seeing some drawbacks to your vision coming to life? Fear of criticism? Whatever it is, ask yourself how ‘criticism’ is also serving you, helping you, strengthening you, making you wiser, giving you what you need.
Yes very helpful as always Sam! You ALWAYS bring Value and I am very grateful you take time from your busy schedual to do these videos for us! I hope you LOVE making them too! 😊
This is the first time that I think some video worth me commenting on it. You made me think about love as a essential part of doing the work, and discipline and motivation are good but not the key question, I almost took that point of view too, but then I thought a little about this. Some philosopher said " Choose the right life to live, and habit will make it joyful" Or something like that xD, English is not my first language, so..., sorry if I make some horrific mistakes, I translated the quote the best I could. Then I thought how is that we love some things, and I really believe that ---We love certain things because we have spent time on them-----not the other way. ( Note: I think that you are so attached to your identity of builder and introvert, and so on, but I'm pretty sure that in the future this, will stop you from achieving some goals that you set for yourself, because there will be some point in your life that you should do something not in the way that you are used to, and your ego, and attachment to your identity, thinking that you are this way, that you can't act or proceed like that, will stop you) I didn't like your point of view, because I want to control at least myself the most that I can. For me, at least, I prefer thinking that I control my destine, that everything that I want to achieve is possible ( not only what I love) Thinking like you, that you must love the process, will make people act poorly, because they will say, I don't like this , let's search something else, and will be in the endless path of chasing something that they enjoy doing, because they didn't like some little thing or could not overcome some obstacle... To show some example, if I'm obese and follow your advice, I do what I love, let's eat and eat more, and more junk food, oh this is fun they will say. Some friend advice them to do cardio, and abandon their actual bad diet, but they will say that they don't love running, and don't love vegetables... In this context doing what you Love is an awful advice.... In the other hand if they follow the advice "Choose the right life to live, and habit will make it joyful", they should think what's the best things and habits that they can do to have better chances of achieving the body and health that they want. When they know it, they should do that things, maybe it will be uncomfortable at the beginning but they will be accustomed to it after that habits are engrained in their lifestyle. So... With this said, the CONCLUSION that I made about this, is that there is only one way to do things, do them consciously until they are unconscious on your life.... And there is no better way to do the things you want to achieve than to set a environment where the decision is easy and its easy for you to get there to start doing the thing. There will be better chances for you to get in shape if you live 2 min away from the gym, and it will be easy for you to eat healthy if you don't buy junk food... ( and even easier if the supermarkets of your area don't sell junk food xD)
Forrest Gump is actually an amazing character to model one's self by. His achievements and influence were all grand and accomplished through a pure heart and intentions. He didn't know any better than to do the right thing the best he could all the time no matter what. I think we all wish we could be more like Forrest.
The Entrepreneur Alchemist is truly back! Thank you for gracing us with your presence, lord Sam! ;) Looking forward to more of your awesome and unparalleled content! More power!
First video of yours I disagree with or do not think that is thought through. Yes "love" is for sure one of the key components. But love is not the only one. It's a pain & pleasure relationship. And what you describe as love is something that gives you a big amount of pleasure, (almost) no pain and no limiting beliefs; so strong that everything else feels like pain when not doing it. Now, can you reassiociate pain & pleasure? With other words, can you start "loving" something? Yes, absolutely. Btw you can also just be motivated by pain (at least in the beginning). But in this video it sounds like if you don't love something, you cannot become successful at it and even if you try it will be much harder. And that is not true. Your way is just the easiest way to answer this question, because I needed to learn how reassociate pain&pleasure (start truely loving sth).
You’ve not created anything yet that I’ve not said it was awesome!!! You rock my man!! You’ve changed my life already, several different ways. Wanted to thank you!! Never stop!
That's why I breakdown my work to easier and smaller tasks to bigger and harder tasks. So I won't waste my time working on one task and won't finish a number of tasks every day.
I never believe in going cold turkey and quitting social media altogether - especially now that social media is so key to business and marketing. Master your mind, do something that you actually care about, something that makes you excited and you won't even be thinking about social media.
Helpful? Tell me about it... Your feedback helps shape future content (as you can see in this video).
Thanks for another knowledge really amazing
Funny you should make this video now, I've recently been forcing myself to not procrastinate and alleviate stress during work using social media and let me tell you, the first couple of days are genuinely physically painful as your brain adjusts from the lack of dopamine hits used to cope with difficult tasks. Awesome video, thanks Sam!
The biggest problem I have is saving money (profits in particular). It’s so easy to find nice things to buy or to gamble money. Is there any strategy to saving?
Your way of thinking is badass
@@Woke-Fact-checked The strategy is to think about how you could use that money to grow your business and then you don't have to worry about buying nice stuff in the future. So after you have thought of it, you immediately use it for the strategy, so you can't spend it on nice stuff. And if you do: you know you are making a bad choice.
"if you like horses, that doesn't mean that you should be a horse".
Man, sometimes you just crack me up!
Thank you.
Guaranteed he crushed someone's dream! 😂
tell the furries this
That was seriously funny
that got me too!
There's actually a girl on social media that loves horse so much that she records herself running like a horse lol
Asking yourself
“what would this look like if it was easy”
Can be incredibly powerful!
Daniel Iles - Small Business love Tim Ferriss
Hmmm, don’t think so,, old system should be broken 😌
Daniel Iles - Small Business holly shit
Hello from Los Feliz - Binge Watching TV Ruined My Productivity - so I finally took the TV out of my house tonight! I found the lure of Netflix was too strong after months trying to be discipline I had to take the next step. Now a Buddha sits in its place with list of tasks in its place. Thanks for the excellent videos please keep them coming!
Sam, I'm in awe and shock mode! In 30 minutes, everything explained what a big part of the coaching and self-growth industry is making their money from.
Great video. Thank you!
Imagine being a life coach but you just copy and paste Sam oven videos.
@@snowballs4u904 huh
Hey Sam, regarding your last video where you mentioned that you weren't sure how much these weekly videos helped until you stopped doing them for 90 days...
These videos are why I purchased Accelerator and now Uplevel a few weeks ago. I never watched your 2KA webinar. I just knew that if you supplied this much value in your free videos, your paid stuff must be insane.
Thats great man I too got his course because of the same reason. I wish you massive success!
facts
Sam is the king of content marketing!
Same Reason, but i watch the Webinar :D and all kind of Sam Stuff.
I was just going to comment this lol, upvoted.
Not even 1 advertisement in a 33 min value video.
Thanks to be realistic in what I want to do in life.
Keep it up Sam!
Jay Calvin he dosent need the ad money , and this video is a ad for his courses .
@@rodrigozapata3356 It is not always what is behind the idea of doing something.
Sometimes spreading postive energy is a good thing :")
@@jaycalvin3783 exactly.
I don't understand why there are some ppl who always try to find negative of things? Atleast we got some quality value from this vid. Thx a lot Sam!
Sam I love that you keep things real. So many influencers out there and I'm glad that you put your customers first. which is why you do so well I believe. Please keep pumping out content. I really am curious when or if you will be writing a book anytime in the future? I feel like your the only influencer I could safely follow.
Sam, you’re putting purpose behind psychology, purpose behind anatomy, purpose behind physics - with extreme practicality.
This is my own journey too and I love and appreciate you for helping to lead the way!
In other words, spirituality and consciousness
Also, though sometimes it's the trauma issues that stop people...would love your take on that as we all have varying degrees but it's the meaning we place on the traumas that also can make a huge difference in the feeling of safety and worthiness to go after one's dreams or do the work. Thanks Sam!
Wow! I did just a bit of the exercise and man... I realized that I love problem solving and putting random pieces together to find a solution and “save” the world. Im obsessed with the characters that nobody really believes in to save the day and BAM! They are the only ones that do...I realized this by looking at my favorite childhood books and movies...so thank you Sam 🙏🏾
My research is done:
I'm going to be a pornstar!
oh boy
lol. but really....maybe you should.
Herr Mueller facts. I’ve been thinking about this for years now. Thanks Sam. Lbs
@@thereallegend4lyfe if you love horse, you don't have to become a horse , if u love porn you don't have to become a pornstar..
Herr Mueller omg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’m 53 and now realise my LOVE is ideas, concepts, patterns and imagination. My inner world and how I think and feel is my love. This is an issue because as soon as I go to act the actions seem so petty, futile and annoying because they aren’t ideas and creativity. It explains why I’m ubering 7 days a week. Somehow the structure of Uber allows me to survive whilst I can think, feel and engage with ideas and people. This is a crazy way to live but it’s what’s happened.
It’s like my business ideas are women and I’m afraid of commitment. To engage totally with one means I can’t with another!!😊.
So, I end up not acting and living a survival mode existence. I’m waking up though and with some inbuilt accountability via others am learning to feel it’s ok to stick with one thing, act on it and there’s enough time to move onto something else.
It’s the world in my head that gets the LOVE , Sam talks about which creates a lifelong pattern of moving towards that constantly. All at the expense of getting traction in this life and how we live.
Make sense?
My love? #1? Reaching my full potential. Ruthless improvement. Changing my life. I've felt this way since I was a kid. And I've fully "known myself" since ~16. But recently I had strayed away from this, got distracted with other things I love: girls, video games, friendships.. I'm the same as Sam here: the issue has always been getting me to STOP working, not the reverse. This video has helped guide me in remembering who I am & what I love. Thanks
My favorite movie is GATTACA. Your statement is very accurate.
Simply work with passion.. Make sure to love what you're doing!💯🔥
Great message here Sam, as always! I am at a weird point in my journey where I initially loved what I was doing and couldn't get away from work. 3 years and a burnout state later, I am no longer in love with my business and have never felt as lost as I am now.
Love how you think. I remember seeing you years ago (and this is 5 years old by now, lol...but still very timely). You struck me as so intentional and intelligent. I was so excited to learn that SKOOL was your brainchild. I'm shocked you don't have millions of subs here. People are missing out, but then the right people are here. Thank you, five years late! 🙂
When one is addicted to junk, their history says more about their addictions than true talents
SuperJV4x help people get over addictions
exactly what i was thinking
You really have to love everything that you're doing. Effort is not enough without your passion in it. If you don't love what you are doing, you are not gonna enjoy it- you won't succeed!
Hey Sam, I think a big thing besides love is 2 things .... one thing being something alex becker has touched a lot on about eating healthy/exercising/sleeping and doing those things ot have a very clear mind that can then focus on who you REALLY are and what you believe in and care about and etc. (and that you can only really poorly do that if you dont have your diet sleep exercise and healthy mind and body habits in order) ...... the second thing is this concept of resistance thats talked about in the book the war of art .. where the author makes the argument that whatever you love you tend to face resistance before going to do it ... and its hard to get started and write that book youve always wanted to or draw the painting youve always wanted to , .. the author believes there is great resistance BECAUSE you love the thing .. so there is overcoming that resistance to working on someething you really love too (i think entreprenuer folk who just endlessly watch videos but never can seem to get started ACTUALLY building a business, fall into this camp) .... but those are some thoughts of mine ..... i thinka side from lvoe too , the few people taht go and do it and creat ea business or build something they dreamed fo and see it through to completion do it because of pain , and because that motivates them and theres no other way out but that path ... something like that .; just some thoughts !! curious what you think.. look forward to future videos -Rafif
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Yup pain does have a major factor
But also love of what you do or what the goal is
I don’t think loving what you do creates resistance
@@Eesalitepill99 I've found there was alwasy an initial hump for me to go over where I'm anxious to do the thing and start ... but once I got into the momentum of it and began enjoying it i could really pursue it diligently at that point ! .. haha
TikTok brought me here and I'm loving it! Sam is changing lives!! My life for sure! I've been struggling so much with this and failed again and again beating myself up for it.. Now I'm a new woman!
HOLY GUACAMOLE. THANKS FOR THE SHOUT OUT!
lmaooo
Yeah... That was cool!
this is not always the right way that people love and do, it’s emotions and waste of time. Thanks for video . very helpful!
Sam can you talk about Introverts vs Extroverts Entrepreneurs? This is I think this is a hell of context in this area.
He already did. ua-cam.com/video/nDFZyW9Ew3w/v-deo.html
What topics /subjects make you more extroverted? Look there!
You rock Sam! the quote," Even Kings dream of other occupations" has helped me on the days I've questioned what I do.
Most knowledgeable video on knowing yourself. I asked myself what is my favorite movie... only 20min later it hit me! It was so obvious how I structure my life. Thanks, Sam! I appreciate your wisdom immensely!
Sam, you're a nerd's nerd...and that's why we love you, mate.
And everything you say in this video makes sense. Thank you.
„There’s 2 most important moments in your life.
1.) When you are born
2.) When you find your purpose”
- Sam Ovens, 2019
Thank you, for the inspiring Video ❤So much Realtalk!
Unbelievable. I feel like Sam always has an answer for my troubles.
You allowed me to have the biggest wake-up call ever Sam! Thank you! PRAISE THE LORD!
Thank you so much Sam, you have changed my outlook and indirectly my entire life. I don't know where I would be if I didn't repeatedly watch and learn from all the wisdom you offer in your videos. And thank you for making your content freely accessible and thorough!
You almost nailed it for my situation !! ..The thing I love is what's distracting me from what could potentially earn me money...What I love to do doesn't bring money in..
TON10 BASS yes. Same. It’s frustrating but I think, in my opinion it’s a better idea for now to do the thing that makes money. I know it goes against what Sam is saying but the thing that makes money is something that I have been finding more of a passion for, and I’ve been falling more in love with that process. The thing I love is music, the thing that makes money is real estate, and my goal is to acquire enough real estate to support financial needs so I can do music freely without the stress of paying rent and bills. I think with some balance I can make it work. And I think the same for others as well
@@iam.introspect8456 Cool, that's pretty much inline with how i'm thinking too..Just gotta figure out the best thing for my situation to apply myself to, so far it's really not clear what that would be.
Glad you’re back to weekly uploads 👌
Damn you hit the nail right on the head. That's what I was thinking when I read his comment. He's only doing it for the money or some other reason. I and so many other entrepreneurs actually love going to work on our businesses because it is exciting to build upon your passion and love of what you do. The money will follow if you work hard and travel in the right direction. Like Michael Jordan says, it's not enough to practice, you have to practice the right way, or something like that.
UA-cam search history- Sam ovens, sam ovens, Sam ovens, Sam ovens, Sam ovens, Alex Becker, sam ovens. lol
Me too. 😂
These videos are so useful.
Sam, nobody ever explained the fundament of a business that clear! You are helping a lot of people, thank you!
33 min of pure gold
Great video! Just want to add my 2 cents....Sometimes it can be difficult to enjoy and love something if you're afraid of it, so when you remove the fear you can start to enjoy it and fall in love with it. I would recommend subconscious reprogramming to remove fear, shame, and guilt based programming. The fear of rejection is a big one which causes people to not want to do the work and this is all related to guilt, shame and not feeling good enough. Bruce Lipton and other people talk about this. I'm also an expert on this because I've dealt with this for years. Anyways, keep up the good work, Mr. Ovens!
I also get paid to help people with this.
Amazing video mate. Been struggling with social media agency but my real passion is personal development.
Seems like you took Sam advice
@@vimalcurio interesting haha. I forgot about this comment
@@AndyKloss yep hope you're doing well
I love how you break things down so effortlessly. I know it's easy to explain because you went through and learned all of this stuff. I appreciate this information.
So needed to hear this today. Perfect timing. Thanks so much.
The content in this video is just awesome. it has helped me understand myself better and know myself even more. I just did a personality test I was seemed to shun them but results show that I'm a PROTAGONIST ENFJ-A type. I am self-taught compiuter engineer (software, app, web developer, graphics designer etc). I'm glad I came across your channel to learn and also share my knowledge with my audience, I recently opened a Brand UA-cam channel The 5 O'clock Man... I also started online fitness and life coaching, I run an organic food processing startup where we produce Baobab Powder and now looking at churning out more natural organic, non-gmo products. its been a long continual road of R&D the past 4-5 years.
thank you for your content. i look forward to learning more on self development, business, marketing and sales.
Love is always the answer
Thanks, Sam! I found this content very timely and thought-provoking. The points you used to break it all down really hit the nail on the head.
1. Documentaries, music, billionaires, lions, systems.
2. Different small things mainly. For now, the pattern is philosophy because I lack it.
3. None.
4. None.
5. Principles by Ray Dalio, Psycho cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz. I can reread them lots of time. Made in America by Sam Walton is awesome too. That's it about books.
6. Investors, business, marketing, mindset.
7. Good food mainly.
Awesome video, gives me more confidence in what I do =)
And holy cow, at least someone talks about systems, ecosystems and things like that. Absolutely love that, that's my passion, thanks that you brought that.
I am Flick from A Bug's Life. The explorer. The entrepreneur. Always finding a way to do things in a better way when the herd is content with the norm and never questions it. Yet he is seen as a goof! Wtf! He summons the courage to leave the island on an adventure while everyone settles. But it was easy for him because he would'nt have it any other way. The books I have read twice are travel books and my money gets spent on plane tickets to other parts of the world. I even left my girlfriend at the time to go on a 2 month trip without her :P. I have to see what else is out there. That would explain my love affair with psychedelics also. It's like travelling but without the plane ticket.
I love building things, having something that is my own and I can really control. Found myself building an instagram page in the art niche and the problem that I'm solving is personalization. People love the art that have something to do with them (they name on a ring or face on a tattoo) When I was writing this my brain told me "bro don't share these things, don't share these things" But by watching this video and writing a comment I started to understand it more.
These videos help a lot, thank you Sam.
The answer to my favourite movie was spot on actually. The first movie that popped into my head was "Forest Gump". So much I could say about how much I identify with the main character. Essentially, I often feel like the dumbest person in the room, and quite "stupid", but I always manage to go on fantastical adventures I couldn't pre-plan even if I tried. And it always ends with me saying "See. The universe loves me." Because everything has some magical way of working out for the best (even though painful at times) through following my promptings, accepting what is, and just saying yes to opportunities that good friends/loving people recommend. I really enjoyed your breakdown of "knowing thyself" and how to actually access some of that important information for myself. I'll be sharing this video with others who are having the procrastination-like behaviours. Thanks Sam!
Sam man, thank you. You are very clear in your explanations. You’re helping a lot of people out more than you probably realize.
Cheers
My fav video of yours to date and ive watched roughly 98% of your videos the past few years
Thank you, Sam Ovens, for everything that you do! Your videos are so amazing. I strongly think your lessons should be taught in every school.
I would like you to talk about:
- Importance of the environment - how to choose it? how to explore?
- moving faster and making fuel(money) Move faster in order to progress -> apply perfection afterwards in chunks, while doing the main thing.
Favorite movie, "The Aviator"
Favorite books, "Mastery" by Robert Greene, Richest man in Babylon, money master the game, Positive Mental Attitude by w. Clement stone
OMG I love "Mastery" by Robert Greene!
Read "The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand. You may find a new favorite.
This video really opened up one of my first happy experiences in a whole new light. I'm gonna fully explain it for myself, but hopefully it can help someone else too.
My first memory of feeling actual happiness and fulfillment was on the playground at elementary school. I was around 6 years old and at the start of the week one person in class would be chosen as a sort of 'leader of the day'. This leader was 'in charge' of a couple specific tasks. The class consisted of around 30 kids, the leader was chosen based on the first letter of their last name and my last name was one of the last on the list. So every week there was a lot of room to observe how each person would do the same task.
I'm sure there were a lot more tasks but the one I can remember is the opening of the shed which housed all the available toys for the playground break. Every time I saw someone do it, like getting the key, opening the shed and getting all the toys out I was learning, observing, analyzing their actions and subsequent results. I also remember being annoyed at the inefficiency and slowness of the entire process.
So when the day finally came where I would be the leader, I counted down the time from when the shed key would be available. At exactly that time (I think 10am or 1030am) I ran to the teacher to get the key, ran to the shed, opened the door as fast as possible and then just evicted all the toys in the shed as fast as possible.
Normally I'd just have my break, pick a toy or join other kids with their toys but not today. Today was victory, that very process I had been observing was finally maximized and for the entire break I just basked in my own glory. Everyone got a better break thanks to my effort as they didn't need to enter the shed to get what they wanted, instead they could just easily take whatever was available as soon as they stepped outside.
So yeah, I always knew this was my first 'happy' memory but I never saw it in this light. Thanks Sam!
Great video Sam! Already looked at my search history and know what I need to do. More videos like this, please. Thanks a bunch. :-)
I can't believe this knowledge is out there free to get. Your content is a treasure. Thank you
What if I love learning all kinds of things and the main learning interest changes every 2-3 months? I'm an INTJ as well
INTJ here as well
Story of my life... I love learning things - as soon as I can do them, I lose interest. How in the hell can you make a living with it? makes me so depressed
@@heikorudi6105 Look what you keep doing in spare time regardless of many passions - there might be clue.
@@heikorudi6105 i'm in the same boat my friend haha
Doc scored me as infj and am similar
You have open my eyes completely you are the real motivators who push for the real action
I really appreciate this video and is quite obvious the passion you have about the subject. And I cannot disagree with you on anything you said, part of being successful is loving what you do. Yes, you can be successful in something you have no desire on, but you never pass a certain level. I am at a turning point in my life the career that I was involved in made some changes that I do not agree with. I have given myself a certain amount of time before I resign. I know if I find something that I'm more passionate about it would benefit me and my family. I will look into other videos you made even those that are in their accelerated level thanks again.
You are by far the best UA-camr business coach I have come across, even if you didn't know it's called a "golf course" ;) But you can't win them all. Thanks for the great videos.
Great video Sam!
Would like to mention a book called “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield. He really dissects the resistance many of us feel when doing creative work. It’s a really short but great read.
I’ve spent thousands with you and I feel this is one of the most valued pieces you’ve released, glad it’s free because it’s where I am (not actively engaging the course).
Thank you so much sam! This was really helpful.
You can create a bridge by constantly increasing awareness. It takes years of observation and study. Your self is an imagined character. By understanding your habits and likes you can then trace back to how those formed in life. When you find that your self is just a made up character you can start playing around with re invention, new habit building etc. Its just that it's currently in your best interest to follow what you love to do. Ultimately we want to reduce unnecessary suffering and build a system that teaches wisdom to others so we can see our connection to nature and come in line with it. When we find our "first negative lie" we told ourselves based on one event as a child, we can see why we did what we did from there on as a human. The self help industry has a lot of people taking advantage of people's basic programming. Sam does a good job to spread knowledge
anyone notice Sam writing on the white board with a sharpie? LOL
Yep. As soon as I noticed the sharpie, I was hoping it was paper and not a white board. Nope.
This is Gold Sam ! I found my love already but this was extra clarity
Favorite movie: Limitless
Elf Machine same !!
Read "The Fountainhead".
Same what does that mean now 😂? Serious question.
Ex nihilo nihil fit like the Movie more
Sam, you such an inspiration, man. I have everything figured out.
Video Suggestion: How to become a Full-stack entrepreneur. The resources you used and things of that nature
Garrett Berger great suggestion Garrett
Best video on the planet. I’m getting closer to figuring what my main passion is. I think it’s some form of life/health/spirituality coaching. I’m tired of offering 4-5 different services though
Absolutely loved this video. I think that you should do exactly what Sam says to find out what you love. My addition is to physically list as many youtube titles and search history keywords as you can and use a free word cloud tool online to visually see the key themes in your life. Going to make a video laying this out on my channel. Ugh, you rock man. Hope to meet you in person one day,
This is the most practical video ever! Wow, this video is the perfect mixture of business, psychology and spirituality!
i recommend Atomic habit as a way to get in love with any thing you want... A game changer book, speak with science and real life examples, the book is for any one... even if you are a psychiatric
It's possible to force yourself to be passionate about something?
Alex Stefan... Is not about forcing yourself but is about letting yourself go with it. You start with easy move until your body get used to it, it take time to be able to get in the process, but if you make it as explained in the book you will make it more easy for you.
thanks
Alex Stefan actually yes it is possible. You have to see several new connections to the thing you don’t like doing, and how it serves you. For example, if you don’t like waking up early, it’s because you haven’t asked the question, “how does waking up early help me to get what I want in my work, family, wealth, physical health etc” whatever is most important to you. Another way to do this is list 100 to 200 benefits of waking up early. Or ask “why do I love waking up early?”. When you realize enough connections of the behaviour to the things you already love, you’ll do them.
I think this is the 5th time, I am watching this video. Thank you so much Sam. It helps me a lot to understand certain things. God bless
I'm John Wick.
Lol
That is a possibility
Lmao 😂
😂😂😂😂
PURE GOLD! Thank you Sam.
Every kid should do this as they pass grade to grade and on into college and every time someone is thinking about changing jobs or starting a business. Amazing clarity to what can be a lifetime of wondering and wandering, while seeking our purpose. Definitely helped seal the deal on mine.
Sam I would love to know your thoughts about “the gig economy” and where you think this entrepreneurial revolution is heading in the next 5/10 years!?
What would an economy of only entrepreneurs, freelancers, contractors, and consultants look like?
Good idea for a video.
I think the answer of this is simple, who cares??? as long as you love what you do, it transcends the limit to limitless and goes and goes and goes for generations making the best of yourself and the best for generations to come for the best!
Good question for Sam. IMO - this will never happen. 80% of the population does not want to be an entrepreneur because they value steadiness and comfort over risk and growth. 1% will be an entrepreneur no matter what. And the 19% on the fence, watch content like Sam's, and are more likely to become self-employed.
Student Entrepreneur that’s true
Great work Sam! Kudos from a fellow INTJ and thanks for all your amazing videos.
I'm also obsessed with learning. I spend most of my days learning new things. But there are other things that I "know" I'm supposed to be doing, with what I've learned, and with some natural talents - but I am afraid of my own potential. The path is crystal clear, but sometimes I am physically crippled by the fear of the sheer vastness of my vision. I often avoid my vision board... how do you deal with the fear of your own power? Is this something that you have had to deal with at all, Sam?
Ryan Hartigan damn man you must be seeing some drawbacks to your vision coming to life? Fear of criticism? Whatever it is, ask yourself how ‘criticism’ is also serving you, helping you, strengthening you, making you wiser, giving you what you need.
Thank you for the most concise, VALUABLE understanding of "How to Discover Who You Really Are"! This is a game changer! Blessings Sam!
Yes very helpful as always Sam! You ALWAYS bring Value and I am very grateful you take time from your busy schedual to do these videos for us!
I hope you LOVE making them too! 😊
This is the first time that I think some video worth me commenting on it.
You made me think about love as a essential part of doing the work, and discipline and motivation are good but not the key question, I almost took that point of view too, but then I thought a little about this.
Some philosopher said " Choose the right life to live, and habit will make it joyful"
Or something like that xD, English is not my first language, so..., sorry if I make some horrific mistakes, I translated the quote the best I could.
Then I thought how is that we love some things, and I really believe that ---We love certain things because we have spent time on them-----not the other way.
( Note: I think that you are so attached to your identity of builder and introvert, and so on, but I'm pretty sure that in the future this, will stop you from achieving some goals that you set for yourself, because there will be some point in your life that you should do something not in the way that you are used to, and your ego, and attachment to your identity, thinking that you are this way, that you can't act or proceed like that, will stop you)
I didn't like your point of view, because I want to control at least myself the most that I can.
For me, at least, I prefer thinking that I control my destine, that everything that I want to achieve is possible ( not only what I love)
Thinking like you, that you must love the process, will make people act poorly, because they will say, I don't like this , let's search something else, and will be in the endless path of chasing something that they enjoy doing, because they didn't like some little thing or could not overcome some obstacle...
To show some example, if I'm obese and follow your advice, I do what I love, let's eat and eat more, and more junk food, oh this is fun they will say.
Some friend advice them to do cardio, and abandon their actual bad diet, but they will say that they don't love running, and don't love vegetables... In this context doing what you Love is an awful advice....
In the other hand if they follow the advice "Choose the right life to live, and habit will make it joyful", they should think what's the best things and habits that they can do to have better chances of achieving the body and health that they want.
When they know it, they should do that things, maybe it will be uncomfortable at the beginning but they will be accustomed to it after that habits are engrained in their lifestyle.
So... With this said, the CONCLUSION that I made about this, is that there is only one way to do things, do them consciously until they are unconscious on your life....
And there is no better way to do the things you want to achieve than to set a environment where the decision is easy and its easy for you to get there to start doing the thing.
There will be better chances for you to get in shape if you live 2 min away from the gym, and it will be easy for you to eat healthy if you don't buy junk food... ( and even easier if the supermarkets of your area don't sell junk food xD)
I wish I didn't pick forest gump
Jonas B 😂
Forrest Gump is actually an amazing character to model one's self by. His achievements and influence were all grand and accomplished through a pure heart and intentions. He didn't know any better than to do the right thing the best he could all the time no matter what. I think we all wish we could be more like Forrest.
@@exponentmarketing1638 thanks
Jonas B forrest gump is the DEFINITION of doing the work 👍
The Entrepreneur Alchemist is truly back! Thank you for gracing us with your presence, lord Sam! ;) Looking forward to more of your awesome and unparalleled content! More power!
My favorite movie is Training Day
I can't do the work because i keep on watching your videos!!!
Kidding aside, thanks a lot Sam for your very insightful content 💪
The secret to watch all Sam's videos is to fall in love with Sam
:D gold comment
Gay
Optimizing my sales site with this on in the background. Realising im actually fine, I just like to have something to listen too.
First video of yours I disagree with or do not think that is thought through. Yes "love" is for sure one of the key components. But love is not the only one. It's a pain & pleasure relationship. And what you describe as love is something that gives you a big amount of pleasure, (almost) no pain and no limiting beliefs; so strong that everything else feels like pain when not doing it. Now, can you reassiociate pain & pleasure? With other words, can you start "loving" something? Yes, absolutely. Btw you can also just be motivated by pain (at least in the beginning). But in this video it sounds like if you don't love something, you cannot become successful at it and even if you try it will be much harder. And that is not true. Your way is just the easiest way to answer this question, because I needed to learn how reassociate pain&pleasure (start truely loving sth).
You’ve not created anything yet that I’ve not said it was awesome!!! You rock my man!! You’ve changed my life already, several different ways. Wanted to thank you!! Never stop!
That's why I breakdown my work to easier and smaller tasks to bigger and harder tasks. So I won't waste my time working on one task and won't finish a number of tasks every day.
I never believe in going cold turkey and quitting social media altogether - especially now that social media is so key to business and marketing.
Master your mind, do something that you actually care about, something that makes you excited and you won't even be thinking about social media.
unless social media is what u love or are obsessed with
"just imagine that's unisex stick figure" 😂
i cant believe this is free. answered so many questions that i had all my life. im also an intj btw. ty :)
I love Fortnite but you told me to burn it in the fire and that I’m a 4 year old 😭
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Exactly. There are so much addictive shit that we like and would be better without them. Maybe this video is only half of the truth.
Billy 😂😂😂
@Jermaine Dielingen Billy is already making bank!
But you are and also you're Hitler.
Love this video! I like how short and full of great content it is
“If you like horses, that doesn’t mean to be a horse.” - Sam Ovens