The Truth About Video Games
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
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I still play a decent amount of games to this day. And it's actually because there are a couple of benefits of playing videos games that one can use strategically to get ahead in life. Gaming is a great source of entertainment with very little side effects, which makes it an extremely useful reward to have in your arsenal.
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“I got a laptop”
*proceed to draw desktop*
FYI he said league of legends
@@HikariVariety yeah, every game in league of legends waste about an hour of your life (sometimes less, sometimes more)
@@HikariVariety in the current season maybe? I recall being stuck at least 45 minutes minimum in every game
@@HikariVariety and if you count time login in, in queue, waiting for your internet friends, well...
Once i got a pc again, my real life dissapeared
*3:05** you have to reward yourself, but also achieving what you set out to achieve is an award in itself*
but not as compelling as playing games lol
Expectation: Videogames are bad, violent, addictive, etc, etc.
Reality: Games are AWESOME, but you gotta keep an eye out for them not to consume more time of your life than they should. It's better if you play them after you finish your tasks. You'll enjoy them more, and it will feel as a reward, encouraging you even further to finish your tasks, while also garanteeing you'll not consume needed time.
You, my dude, got a well deserved like.
it's also true for any other hobby you might have
Wow somewon thats actualy saying the truth
"It's better if you play them after you finish your tasks." bro, fucking yes, lol
*The Truth about Video Games:*
1. They are awesome
Ah, a gamer!
And addictive
Gamers, rise up!
Crack is also awesome.
Cocaine is awesome too
3:50
"and that game? Raid Shadow Legends. It's an awesome free-"
Underrated post
@@jona1119 me too. Did you find out what game is he talking about?
Yeah i play raid all day long, dont have a live, just playing this addictive game xD
I was legit in a que for a match in League of Legends right now and was watching this video. I thought I'd play a few match and then get my work done but after seeing this video I actually just stopped the que and am going to get MY WORK done first and then play the game! Thank you so much improvement pill! ❤
U fucking legend!
That's the way to go haha! :D
Ayeee ! Lets get it man ! 🙏🏽
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Sitting on your gaming setup and playing your favorite game right after finishing your job, chores, and other responsibilities in a day is like buying a delicious ice cream after a hot travel.
My parents are like," I'd rather see you play games than do drugs"
Hits hard every time
At some point they become a drug
@@alfredconqueror4422 not if you know how to mange your time effectively and don't get many games lol
How do you stop them from becoming a drug?
Alternate title: Improvement Pill justifies his addiction for 6 minutes
I thought so too but as the video kept going and I heard that his reward is only an hour and only after completing his task I reconsidered
I’ll assume that this is joking because if it is then it’s pretty funny. Lol
I’m talking about your comment btw, not the video
😂😂😂😂
I actually think you are right, But it seems to be working for him,
It definitely doesn't work for everyone,
( I play after games after being productive, but being productive itself becomes way harder)
also forget about playing for just an hour. )
I can't imagine how I would be able to stop myself from playing when the new Spiderman comes out, or Rachet and Clank.
Video games took over my life growing up as a kid. Didn’t buy the new consoles (Xbox one and ps4) and started improving myself. Life is infinitely better
Everything is addictive. There are countless studies showing that the main source of addiction comes from the environment and situation of a person.
Video Games can't truly compare to chemically addictive drugs, but they're still addictive to people in certain situations.
I appreciate your message about balancing recreation with improvement. It's a message I feel everyone can benefit from.
Finally, someone with reasoning, I’m tired of self help gurus idiotically comparing video games to drugs or alcohol, even with the whole dopamine reward system is still idiotic to say they are the same for obvious reasons.
That isn’t to say they are not addictive (I know 😂) but the what’s important is to have balance, do other things, and more than having “goals” just be confident and happy
I honestly thought this video was going to be about how bad gaming actually is...
I am pleasantly surprised
Good thing this guy is open minded
@mkvd 3456 true true
@mkvd 3456 right. Which takes a tremendous amount of self control if you're already a "gamer" and already plunged into that rabbit hole.
It can be bad but it's not necessary. Although usually it is
420 likes. Nice
Sir, this is the best advice I have heard this year so far. Now that I think of it I did get a lot more done while I was still playing videogames...
Gotta relieve stress somehow. Escape reality for a moment.
I went a full year cutting out almost all video games. I focused on other things which was good, but I realized that I saw an overall decrease in my quality of life. I was less happy on a daily basis when I couldn't enjoy the thing I loved the most. It's all about moderation. Great advice.
yes, of course, an alcoholic would say the same thing
@@phaus5815 😂
facts: reaction time , hand eye coordination , startegical thinking , problem solving . i learnt these things from gaming
I genuinely believe that gaming (certain types of games only. NOT the ones that require 0 thought) raises your IQ. Probably doubles it if you grew up gaming.
@@robertwynn5264 im sure they do
a. b. n 0X {potential sarcasm detected} /inspect:(unclear)
@@guymontag4470 wtf?
English too
i cant explain how it feels when someone understands gaming as a hobby and not something immature
um yeah i play games as hobby🤓
I want pill to hold a bottle of pills and say 'eat this' with all might's face XD
Improvement Pill man you are the all might of my life, thank you so much for replying i've built so many benefitial habits because of you , love from india!
Perfect balance is the key personally I’ve always been on either sides of the spectrum either gaming too much and not leaving enough time for productivity or being extremely productive and slowly burning out. This videos helped me out so much thanks.
Well time to sit back, relax, and watch improvement pill
This is so helpful! You just built up my confident to finish homeworks before gaming, im pretty glad i discover this channel.
Even after all the stuff that keeps life busy, I couldn't quit gaming. If its apart of your childhood its apart of you.
Video gaming is pretty much like anything else. It's all about balance. Gaming is a huge part of my life but it does not hinder my work, my social life or my other interests. Video gaming can be a truly positive thing as long as you don't let it become your whole life. Other than that, game away, my friends :)
"...video games"
*Raid:Shadow Legends has entered the chat*
This is the best motivation channel I've ever took advices from.
It's so relatable personally, yet so objective and fitting for everyone - at the same time.
It's amazing.
Never stop.
Thanks bro you just changed my thinking related to goals ..we humans tend to think that by being totally commited to goals without getting distracted will help us achieve them. However in the long run it won't cuz eventually you will burn out hence that is why the reward thing help us you continue to stay motivated towards your goals and also help your mind stay cool and calm!
The one biggest thing video games taught me is to be a problem solver.
At the same time, it's a matter of going out into the real-world and adopting the wisdom to apply those problem-solving skills.
Im still waiting for cyberpunk even though i should get rid of the habbit.
Watch improvement pill, learn new habits, improve your life, ditch cyber punk and instead get cyber truck.
I only play like 30 min,2 times a week.Get a game that gets you more bang for your buck.
thanks y'all. Moderation is the key i guess
DOOM
@@789irvin shut up...even the creator of cybertruck will play cyberpunk...(grimes is an NPC)
i think that single player story games are kinda like watching movies with interaction. So if you can watch movies for hours you could also play instead a game which can also be kind of challenging. But playing competitive matches online or MMOs will always lead you to play more and more to become better and stronger, leading to an addictive habit. For me the point, where playing was more stressful than fun, I slowly turned to single player and I didnt regret it. Therefore games can be good, if they are meant and designed to entertain and to have fun.
the truth about gaming. it got me out of trouble and I still thank it for this day, just finding a game that doesn't take too much of your time is always the best games because your skills translates
Gaming, watching movies, and anime . . . you're spying on me aren't you?
Thank you improvement pill sometimes I just need to relax and take things more simply. If I get my things done then I can do whatever I want with my spare time.
Nice video but I wouldn't say video games are harmless. They can be addictive and mess with your mental reward system and dopamine levels.
exactly
But they can also be a positive thing, you can develop many skills and qualities through gaming (social skills, planning skills, learn history, survival skills, etc.), all in a very safe environment. You do have to play the right games for the right amount of time though.
@@XCSme Yes, that is true. I have heard that for elderly people who play video games, it improves their memory, gives them more excitement and something to do easily while they struggle to move around due to age.
But what I said before still applies. It has recently been classified as addictive since the fortnite craze. If you look it up, I'm sure you will find stories that proves this, like the girl that peed herself because she didn't want to stop playing fortnite to go to the bathroom.
You hear people all the time saying that not only is social media bad for you since it's become a competition of who's life is better which downs your morale but also because it's addictive. When you get likes, thumbs up or hearts, it fires dopamine in your brain which gives you a pleasant feeling and makes it addictive. Video games are a lot similar.
I guess it's all about discipline over how much you use it.
Exactly @Robert
He said when it comes to your physical health. He said as far as harms go they can take up too much time, which kind of implies addiction.
0:44 that Mob Psycho poster made me like you even more than before.
I'm brazilian, and I've learned english only because of videogames. Today I am 16 years old and have a lot of others hobbies, but back in the day games helped me alot, and I still have my old friendships that I made while playing
Recently I thought of quitting games but now since I feel much motivated knowing that i can game, it improves my efficiency and is better than binge watching a movie
I was playing so much and doing nothing more, now I study 5 to 6 hours and play like reward,it makes easier for me to study and feel motivated and fine
I haven't gamed in like 3-ish months because I wanted to stop wasting time on games, and focus more on self-improvement. But I haven't been able to make my habits stick. After watching this video, I'm going to design a system which will allow me to play games and enjoy them while using them as motivation to get my hard work done and habits stick.
Hows that going for u so far?
Online games are a blessing, I use it to keep in contact with relatives overseas and it helps us bond. Video games are truly amazing 💕
Actually, it's discord that's a blessing.
I was League of legends addict, now I didnt play it since June. One of the best decisions, I have more time, more self esteem, more productive and most importantly, not having social anxiety. You should just find another obsession that you would do rather than playing games. For me that was song writting!
bro same...song writing too lmao
I love league tho
Do you still play videogames?
@@federicoestebanpeters6954 bro believe me since the comment i havent played a video games. I only play among us with friends xd, and that's all. It's hard first few weeks, and I am really nostalgic about league, but I won't go back to that shithole :) have a nice day
Right. Video game dopamine craving addicting effects is no joke. I don't like how Improvement Pill said it's harmless. Like he could of said" it's studied that it generally harmful and increase obesity rate of some people and make people unproductive but this works for him and everyone different."
Ahh, the joys of playing games :D
i soo needed this . i was a video game addict , and i basically quit gaming , so like almost every once in a month id have a 3 days burn out streak . it actually got quite bad . i guess ill have to implement this
I needed this video soo much as an Anime/Manga lover and casual gamer that's finishing up my schooling program. Thank you for making this video fam.
When building a habit (just like you said) it's very important to reward yourself with something after you did something good. Me for example tried to save up ALL of the money I can every single month, about 95% because I still live with my parents so I can afford to save this much, but I lost all motivation to work and started slowly burning out. Now I save only 60% and spend the rest of it on things I want, this way I don't lose motivation, intead it motivates me to make more and at the same time it motivates me to save more.
Great man
Nice video. A lot of people who work hard tend to forget the reward part which can lead to damage in the long term.
I've actually gotten a better hold on my life. Gaming is my reward and I actually feel like I deserve it for once. For a while I saw gaming as my enemy but I just needed to understand that I needed to use gaming the correct way.
Wow...I actually knew this, the right way to go about gaming cuz it takes a lot of my time but I didn't want to give it up cuz it's something I really love to do and this video just reassured me thanks a lot dude.
Hey!! Nice videos!!! Which software do you use for this animation?
I'm just glad to know i'm not the only one who used to stay up until around 2am-4am in the just playing video games when I was in my younger school days. I highly regret them🤦♂️
It's better to play video games rather than getting social with fake people.
IF YOU ALSO PLAY TOO MUCH...
if you regularly watch improvement pill but still sometimes play too much or before you get your work done, you might also have issues enjoying it when you play in exess - reminding yourself that you can only truly enjoy the games when you've earned it might be a great motivator to stick to your decisions :)
0:36 One punch man and Mob Psyco 100.. So tell me is it you or your animators.. Because I never imagined you as a anime fan.
Anybody who knows this much about how to help losers must too be a loser himself ;)
@@josesixx8197 Yeah, he is a loser with almost 2 million subs.
@@josesixx8197 It really does take one to know one.
@@ImprovementPill Now. I feel more connected than ever before.. You really are an inspiration..
Improvement Pill A man of culture of we'll I see
i had a super nintendo when i was 5 years old grew up loving video games now i’m 28 and i don’t feel the love anymore is this normal? i stopped playing and then tried on different occasions but the love is gone and it hurts but i moving on from video games. thank you for everything you taught me.
You did the same thing now and expected the same emotional response as you had decades ago. You're chasing the dragon. Find something new to stimulate yourself.
@@n00dl3 My love for video games will never die no matter what anyone says/thinks because it was always true since the start and still is and always will be.
Improvement pill basically was like hashinsshin?
my mom keeps on telling me too not play video games as much as i do now, (4 - 5 hours,) and i agree on that, it's that i can't stop. i play too much. watching your video made me realize that i need to prioritize myself, and then accomplish what i really love, video games. thanks for making this video, this was really helpful, and i will most definitely try to prioritize myself.
1:55 "It can easily take up lots of your time. That's about it." Is this a joke?
"Time is not money, it is life." - Sadhguru. Please respect your time.
I agree so much with this video! Back in sophomore year, where I was first taking difficult AP classes, I’d tell myself that I could play an hour of Overwatch after I finish all of my homework. And it was my primary motivation for finishing my work throughout high school (except for junior year, where I set the same reward but not enough time for it at the end of the day)
Playing game isnt a problem. Its what your love for the game make you do.! Being adult is do what u gotta do even if you dont want to
For me, i wasn't into online multiplayer because i wasn't interested in that kind of thing (if i want to play multiplayer, i do it (IRL) outside, like sports, chessmate, etc...).
It was far worse, every time i felt bored playing something, i would pay on the ps store for playing new games, again and again and again. That was one of the many reasons why i felt so addicted for 20 years now (2002). Sense of competition, completion to 100% in-game, getting more and more trophies, some frustrating moments and also an un-ending feeling of getting rid of that addiction. I was in other words, a victim of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).
I was a big gamer back in the past but now i'm no more addicted to video games (since i took some resolutions last year AND for this year).
IRL stuff is endless and i'm glad i knew it earlier than i would have.
Videogames are cool but they have negative effects like addiction , violent games effect our behaviour,etc
I dont Think violet games affedt our behavior, but i could be wrong! Let me check (here on UA-cam, that is).
I have brain issues due to gaming , concentrating in game and getting into it for straight 6-8 hrs . Dry eyes, epilepsy and being anti social is the reward in real life for just gaming.
Me: *procrastinates studying by playing Overwatch*
ImprovementPill: I think you'll need this
But you know, I am really thinking what's the point in studying. I have only one exam left then two more projects which, frankly, might be the easiest part. Somehow I lost myself. I wanted to do so much and have no idea who I am anymore. I started using Duolingo and studying French only to cry myself to sleep knowing what I could've been if I studied earlier. Not to mention, looking at guitar videos? My brother got a guitar 10 years ago and hasn't touched it and I only now got that passion for studying it. I'm 22 and I feel like my life is ending if I finish college and get a job (another job, I already have one and I hate it but that's a different story)
Anchy damn boi
Im 24, bachelore degree for a year ago, stuck since then and i still dont know what to do
You’re not alone! I feel the same way too... remember that you are still very young and you can change your path if you want. In fact it is never too late to try to make a change. Like the video says it is about intentional life changes and building habits that help you reach those goals
Dude im 25 basicly homeless sleeping on someones floor sometimes with alot of mental problems half of the time without food or anything feel blessed you stil get the chance
@@ghostbladevanguard514 i know it sound dump but...stay strong
Try to focuse on solutions. Not problems
This video has taught me that my goal of reaching rank 1 on league of legends is only a few habits away.
Today I read the "craving brain" section in the book "The Power of habit" and the topic that improvement Phill covered in this video was exacltly what the message that the craving brain section gave me!! 😄😄
This is very helpful. I have a misunderstanding that you can only accomplish things when you get rid of all the distractions. I actually love gaming and i am worried that I need to get rid of this in order to do something great in life. But this video change my perspective about that . Thank you improvement pill♥️
Excuse me, I know that setting games as a reward is very important. However, it’s truly hard to train myself to focus on my work when I always think about my reward after wrapping up tasks. Could you give me some advices, thanks in advance
Your story with game is exactly what happened to me when I was trying to build a new habits into my life
Video games not only reward me, but they REALLY inspire me. I love getting invested into games because there’s so much creativity behind it all. Also, I make videos about them haha
IP could you do a video about social media? Would love to see it! Keep up the good work!
I'm less interested in gaming since I haven't got a job to buy games. I live in a mid class family and sometimes I spend my allowance on steam games. But it just comes to a point that I feel bad about myself because I'm wasting my parents money over my desires. Now currently I'm searching jobs because to better yourself in life is to challenge yourself in. I'm struggling to find jobs but I believe that I'll get it.
Same
We Will find a job someday
Its never to late
What if we are burnt out and don't have any motivation, but still need to do work? What can we do to prevent being burnt out?
Improvement pill: *mentions league*
Me: Ah, I see you're a man of culture aswell.
Legit the only game besides world of tanks I can play since I don't earn money lol.
When your reward system is fixed, small rewards feel like giant rewards.
This is true... I was a participant of the Habit Builders Challenge in November, and chose playing a video game as a reward for sticking to the habit... After two months I'm still sticking to it because I have an urge to play the game, but I can play it only after doing the routine of my habit, so try it 😊
This channel is a blessing. Thank you so much!
Dude...
Thank you for this awesome video.
I realized that we had a lot in common. I am too addicted to gaming, and some games taught me how to be patient and work hard to get a reward (RPG games such as Final Fantasy). I started playing league of legends too since 2012 when I was in college, but now you're saying that you started playing the game while you were in HIGHSCHOOL !! dafuq how old are you??? xD
Now, I am also following your reading list. I finished reading the books "How to win friends and influence people" and "Rich dad poor dad". I joined Audible because of you and listened to the book "Models", a fantastic book indeed man. It explains a lot of nowadays dating problems. Right now I am using Audible to read the book "What Every BODY Is Saying". I am excited about it. Next, I shall read "The power of habits".
Lastly, the other thing that in common between us is that I also follow Dan Lok. I listened to your webinar with him couple months ago. He is a brilliant businessman.
Thanks man for your content.
By the way, what's the game that you're obsessed with right now? You can tell me in a private message if you don't want to advertise it :D
Great video, nice to hear someone actually going to bat for gaming instead of people blaming it for a laundry list of unrelated things
Partially correct. To me, only games except the cRPG genre can be treated as relaxing. I buy or play those games not considering them as a simple self-reward.
Something you also have to add to this great information is that we also must focus on the task at hand so we can fully accomplish it. Then the reward will be an even greater feeling.
i really like the way you Animate this vids it makes them pretty fun to watch
I graduated in July in marketing and today I still haven't got a job, get ripped or a new girlfriend . All I've been doing is playing in my laptop games like WT or WoWs, an eternal grind, I don't even enjoy it but every day I play and play, I had nights in which the sun rises and I'm still playing. It sounds simple to quit or just play less but I honestly can't control it, in my case it's an addiction just like alcohol. I've known people inside the game with 10 times the amount of time that I've spent and I personally hate the person that I have become, it has the potential of ending my future if I don't do something
Just stop playing them if you this far in the hole. You need to replace it with somethimg else tho or you may relapse.
Gaming is one of my favorite rewards! I'm glad this video reinforces it. :)
3:18 If we do A B and C we will get the D😂🤣😂🤣
Big d XD
I was addicted to gaming so i just stopped. And now i have to much time which i use to study
This is... EXACTLY what I' m experiencing!
Gaming has been a part of my life for a while now. I used to game for 6+ hours when I was still in elementary school, basically all day. But I've toned it down significantly in the past few years. It's that big of a part of my life that I'm actually considering pursueing something in the videogame indusry. Nowadays I game a little less and always in the evenings when I'm done with my workout and all my other tasks. Thank you for all the work you do Richard, you've helped me a lot ever since I discovered your channel.
I have a question in case you stumble upon this comment. You said in one of your videos in the past that you don't recommend trying to build more than 1 habit at a time. I wanna build a habit of meditation and working out at the same time. I believe I can achieve it and not get overwhelmed in the process. I would like to hear your thoughts on this.
This vid is the perfect birthday present. Thanks. I wish i could have watched it a year ago already :)
It’s kinda like food. Just cause you can’t have too much doesn’t mean you need to starve. Of course you actually need food to live but that doesn’t mean it can’t go bad if you abuse it.
wow. i dont play video games at all and dont have netflix (because i just know that if i were sucked in i wouldnt have the strenght to get rid of it , so i just dont start that habit) BUT
i do watch lots of movies and you tube videos
AND
i just wanted to say that you are a genius who points out loud the obvious in a way that REALLY GETS ACROSS TO PEOPLE.
When I heard you say League of Legends my heart sank a little.... I made it one of my goals for 2020 to give up League after putting in 2700 hours into it since 2018
"The better the reward, the easier it is to stick to your habit"
This explains why I've had such a tough, unsuccessful time over the past several years in fostering the habit of NOT biting my nails. I've been biting my nails my whole life. My subconscious brain never equated a fair reward in order to rewire itself to successfully cultivate the new habit.
I haven't watched it yet but I know the video is gonna be amazing. Thanks for uploading (:
another quality, helpful, and inspirational video! thank you so much for existing.
also: I think the type of video game played matters too. Video games that include mindfulness, education, logic, or anything that exercises your brain/reflexes/mindfulness are probably healthier ones that don't. I've played through a platformer that required lots of problem-solving and reflexes, and on top of that was really relaxing due to the graphics and music, and it's definitely got a different effect on me than a less-quality, 2-lines-of-code kind of game.
Thanks man really needed a video like this, been doing this but recently idk just stopped and felt shitty only playing gotta get up
Great video! Interestingly enough some games can be an inspirational. After playing the Oddworld games, I became intigued by the photo realism. Today that's what I do for work.
they destroyed my life. If you ask yourself: am i an addict? is this actually controlling my life? youre already far beyond
Nope. You destroyed your life, not games.
If you have the discipline and control when to play, and when not to, the. You have the control over it
I asked myself that when I became addicted to buying games. I have a pile of games (some digital) which I bought but never actually even started playing) simply cus I loved the idea of a new video game.
There are strategies to reduce the effect and control it has on ur life, don't worry. I read up articles on cumpulsive buying and I tried working on it. Also having someone to hold u accountable or judge u from time to time is great. Also replace the habit with something somewhat fun instead of just kicking it out of ur life and picking up a really boring habit. That way ull naturaly fall back into old habits
belu irina Totally agree! Self-discipline is a must.
Why are we here ? Just to suffer ?
I’m really trying to replace my shitty useless habits of constantly wasting time in my phone with gaming. It’s much more fun. And gives you structure. Like in this hour you can game. It’s an aktive thing. With the phone you just get constantly distracted, it gets a passive activity beside the one you’re currently actually trying to do.
The video I knew everything about but I just needed to have it reinforced. Utilize games as rewards
Tks you! So it is "Reward" Now I know what to do
So I noticed in some of you’re video playlist you have private videos. How do I get to see those videos,because you guys make awesome content. I’d love to see all of you’re videos you have.
100% true. I don’t like when channels just bash video gaming. If you do it as a reward or in moderate consumption it’s totally fine.