I have tremendous respect & admiration for your dedication, integrity and professionalism. God bless you, you are my hero and inspiration. I listen to you all the time. Your books are my guide. Thank you so much. Words are not enough…. Thank you 🙏 thank you.
I was never bored. And then Robert Green told me that I should be bored. That I should try to be bored because, being bored would be beneficial. And then, after trying very hard, I was able to become bored. And then I was SO EXCITED to be bored! 🤔
I have a addition to this that has implied huge to my own life. When getting bored of things u "love doing" take a step back from those things. Come into yourself, meditate, take a nap, go on vacation or whatever it is you need. Especially meditation is a great thing to do while bored.
Yeah, I’ll start watching videos on topics that I usually don’t have interest in. I’ll listen to that album that’s been on the back of my mind. It’s been an interesting journey of how boredom brings topics and hobbies to the fore front. As long as you listen to that boredom, rather than pushing through it.
When I'm bored, it's a signal to me that I'm either ignorant about something I need to do OR I am ignoring something which I know I need to do. And, when I've processed something difficult (most often a time spent on personal reflection/introspection) I also allow myself a time of distraction with either a film or fictional book just to give my brain an opportunity to relax.
TY Robert. You help me keep my sanity. This is a wicked world. You have to stand on the side line if you don't want to lose your soul to Satan. The chosen ones are bored and lonely. You have to detach from those who are Satan army. Even family and friends.
Chronic states of boredom with all of existence is what led to my substance abuse. I have found reading books to be the most effective way of dealing with this problem that I still struggle with daily. They tend to extend the periods of time in which I want to take a "hit" to stave off the feelings of boredom and powerlessness because reading things to completion cause a mild euphoric feeling that overcomes my cravings for extended periods of time. Plus, I become an expert in many random things.
I'm a big fan of all of your amazing books sir! They have been incredibly helpful in handling w/ PPL and understand human nature!! Also thank you for posting such enlightening videos as a reminder to live our best life!!❤
This is a real topic to shed light on for a lot of people. I used to think I was unhappy, but truthfully, I was just bored and restless. There's a definite distinction between the two..
I’ve read all of your books. Had no idea you had a channel. I randomly looked you up today, because I know of your helath scare a while back. And I see this. Wow. Will be going through all your video content. ❤
This resonates with me a lot. as a kid, I didn’t have an iPad or video games or even cable TV, so that crushing sense of boredom led me to draw and paint a ton.. I got in my 10k hours young so without a ton of natural talent i became a professional artist.
i feel bored in the most inconvenient situations. For example at work and very often while socializing .. I’m guessing I gotta switch up something but I don’t know yet what. Good to hear that boredom is a signal, I gotta do something to change this
Boredom to me tells me that nothing right now will satisfy right now I'm too doped out. Doing anything to get our of this state would be instant gratification. It's the body trying to tell me I don't need to do anything but let myself be bored to rebalance my dopamine. Be silent and content without having to do anything.
Yes Boredom is often quite useful because in many cases we get in our own way and create problems in order to manufacture a purpose whilst bored. Oftentimes I feel we sometimes have to step back and receive the boredom for a short period to simply allow ourselves a period of respite from issues. Can't say I always follow that sentiment, usually end up doing something hedonistic instead. But the sentiment is there
I'm ashamed to say that numerous times in the past that whenever I was faced with boredom that I instantly turned to hedonism; only to immediately ask myself, "why did I do that?" Robert Greene really hit this one on the head.
Hahaha! I was just watching an episode of Bluey where the mother told Bluey that sometimes you have to be OK with being bored. Wisdom we all need to hear from time to time.
Because of boredom, young people used to invent wild new fashions and new genres of music (e.g., rock-n-roll, reggae, hip hop, EDM). Not minor subgenres, but entirely new genres. Today, kids mostly dress like their parents and just stare at their phones. No Boredom = No Creativity.
This is true. I started reading your books in prison in 2010, The Art of Seduction, 33 Strategies of War, 48 Laws of Power, studied and annotated them day in and day out among hundreds of others but your works in particular I had always wanted to get into but never had the time. When I went to prison I was like, man I finally have time to really read. This skill has saved me in the free world since, these last 3 years ive been recovering, and using my down time to build myself up. Thank you for all you do Robert.
Excellent perspective on using boredom as a catalyst for personal growth! Recognizing boredom as a signal rather than a setback can inspire us to engage in activities that not only enrich our lives but also enhance our creativity. 🔑
Excellent advice as usual.. and what a great new topic. Schopenhauer said boredom was part of the human condition along with suffering it simply evidence that unlike what Rousseau said, humans are not naturally content.
Great subject to talk about. Everyone has different needs & wants to fulfill a work/life balance. Health activities are exercise and mindfulness. Yet, those are activities that require effort so some leisure has to take place. Something easy & enjoyful like watering flowers or painting or anything that is just fun. Something that you've been putting off will make you feel better in that you finally accomplished something that either needed to be done or that you just wanted to do. Sending an email or a letter to a friend is a great way to stay connected. Thank you, as always, for your advice Robert Greene.
In about 5 mins. You have taught me something so simple(to my 34 y o traumatic brain injury survivor brain). 🌺Thank you Mr. Greene for rewiring my association to boredom Good morning(its 10:22am) from Manila, Ph 🙆🏻♀ I hope you have a great day
Thank you Robert for this video and for your valuable content in general! Been thinking a lot about boredom lately and feeling particularly bored while working at my job. It is a very deep and profound feeling of boredom and kind of scary because it is also quite depressing. I know for sure that this is a sign to change my job and to do something that will excite me more. It‘s just a bit hard to change that over night… But your video came right on time 😊🙏🏼
You are right Robert. I will focus on productive things from today, also in free moments. Listening to you is inspiring. Thanks and Besos Mi Amor 😘, :))
We are all interrelated and most of the time instead of taking lessons from our past it would be more effective way to just let past days and their influences on our body and mind go. Thank you
Wow I thought I was going to hear something different funny enough realizing it is the opposite of what you would teach. I was thinking you would have to fight that boredom. I been not wanting to work on a person project for a few days now but I been slowly working on it while doing something after say 10 minutes that keeps me entertained for a bit. Realizing now, what work I have done for this has actually been better than if I were to force myself into this. I know the reason for procrastinating might be due to the unknown of how people will react to the project but just compromising with myself to work and do something mindless that is fun is helping me get into the work. Thank you for the video love watching these, been on 50th Law and love it so far going for 48 Laws of Power after I finish!
Thank u, perfect timing. I had an exam for my Abitur, highest degree in germany required to enter a university etc. nearly 5 hours of writing, than I imediatly went to another appointment of mine and since there wasn‘t enough time to go home till the next one I‘m waiting since 3 p.m. (3 hours). Got nothing to do so I started feeling empty and though my depression is coming, quite commen for me I got a lot of hate and bitternes inside me besides being 18 mostly towards myself. Tried to read but aint helping much. Thank u for providing me information to name my demon and giving me advice how to deal with it.
I use boredom to learn things. So much to learn. Currently taught myself to draw and learning about mythology. Used to have more physical capacity but this works for me with the body I have.
Robert I’m part of gen z and I can’t begin to describe how much instant gratification is etched in my life. I feel like my brain has literally crafted itself around it, I get physical pain if I don’t reach out for my phone to doom scroll. It’s genuinely insane.
I really feel for you. As a young millennial (96) it was just beginning. I struggle (clearly) Can’t imagine how difficult it must be to consider rejecting social media when it has always been part of your reality.
It's actually your biology being programmed and manipulated by contemporary technology. Unplug. Commune with nature and your nature. You'll feel better.
Thank you Mr Green i really respect you and your art 🎨 ,i wish you go deeper in your subjects so we can learn more from you and creat a better personality and better world thank you ❤
Boredom is one of the 4 in Master followed by Fear Impatience and Frustration keeping you from mastering yourself... Making time wasting intentional, not uncontrolled.
i truly appreciate the real world, applicable advice that he provides that is free from so much click bait and palaver that is out there. He cuts right through it all and just gives us the goods without pretention or any haughtiness that so many others come hand in hand with.
With all respect dear Robert I think what you are speaking it is a reality that yes many people are envolved in but I have came to a conclusion that many bad things can leave us just by letting them go from our subconscious mind.🙂
His book says that the mind always makes us think that the grass is greener on the other side so the opposite of boredom is excitement so that is what we chase. Our imagination wanders and doesn't allow us to be content with what we have by looking for the polar opposite.
Boredom is the inclination in the body of not following a set pattern of activities normally compounded on. Whilst sitting aside the usual pathways to watch where probable possibilities lie, where one would further their understanding of themselves as they are, one can also see the other ways they could develop so as to concretize an aspect of themselves previously overlooked.
Think about this. When we are bored, its not that we dont know what to do. Its that we feel something unbearable that we feel we cant change for the moment, so we disconnect from our feelings, thus feeling bored. Example: Waiting in line at the bankm we feel fustrated, but we cant change that, so we disconnect, thus feel bored.
I came here to say much the same thing. I used to get bored, but now I just “am”. My mind keeps me occupied & EVERYTHING & everyone IS creation, & so all is worthy of my wonder… the hard part is learning not to think, the inside of my skull often sounds like a tiny crowd of people all trying to talk at once 🙉 but yeah, I enjoy my own company very much too.
Thanks Robert I really appreciate you, you were the first author that got me back into reading and ever since I have loved books. This video really brought me back on track
To me it's a signal to meditate, not to try to give in to grabbing on to a distraction to make it go away. I've learned not to try to be productive. Just the opposite! We have too much of "You should be doing something productive." Turning inwards instead of outwards one is not trying to run away from oneself.
This part boredom makes those negative thoughts much louder. I tend to find myself drowning in other people’s voices just so I can ignore my own negativity. It’s a vicious cycle, so I’m trying to break it one hour at a time.
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sir, Robert Greene. please make a vedio on "how to daily-grind ?? "
I have tremendous respect & admiration for your dedication, integrity and professionalism. God bless you, you are my hero and inspiration. I listen to you all the time. Your books are my guide. Thank you so much. Words are not enough…. Thank you 🙏 thank you.
Am I the only weird who gets instant gratification reading history books and seeing history videos?
Robert Greene is a gift to all of us.
He really is. I’m only 17 and he’s already helped me so much it’s crazy
I love this guy
Seriously
Yes Ofc
Amen
Boredom is the mother of creativity ❤
This is true. I got back into drawing,
Very true
Who/what's the father?
no it's not..
Khali dimag shaitaan ka hai
Boredom got me watching this
😅
At least it is better than watching porn.
didn't want to break the 111 likes
👍
😅😂
I believe that time alone is essential to growth and finding peace within. Not an easy journey but it's necessary....
Boredom is the perfect time for improvement
Right 🎉
True
Do something you *really* enjoy doing, and you won't be bored. It's not just about being productive
I always choose learning, creating and productivity. Sometimes I just sit on silence. I am not afraid of boredom .
The mentor and voice that I need to hear in my life , thank you.
😂
I was never bored. And then Robert Green told me that I should be bored. That I should try to be bored because, being bored would be beneficial. And then, after trying very hard, I was able to become bored. And then I was SO EXCITED to be bored! 🤔
when i do vispassana retreats, my thoughts become so much more intense and creative during those retreats. It's cus of the boredom
I have a addition to this that has implied huge to my own life.
When getting bored of things u "love doing" take a step back from those things. Come into yourself, meditate, take a nap, go on vacation or whatever it is you need.
Especially meditation is a great thing to do while bored.
Yeah, I’ll start watching videos on topics that I usually don’t have interest in. I’ll listen to that album that’s been on the back of my mind. It’s been an interesting journey of how boredom brings topics and hobbies to the fore front. As long as you listen to that boredom, rather than pushing through it.
When I'm bored, it's a signal to me that I'm either ignorant about something I need to do OR I am ignoring something which I know I need to do.
And, when I've processed something difficult (most often a time spent on personal reflection/introspection) I also allow myself a time of distraction with either a film or fictional book just to give my brain an opportunity to relax.
TY Robert. You help me keep my sanity. This is a wicked world. You have to stand on the side line if you don't want to lose your soul to Satan. The chosen ones are bored and lonely. You have to detach from those who are Satan army. Even family and friends.
Propensity to boredom is a character trait. Some people are much more prone to it than others. It’s actually highly correlated with anxiety
27 Laws of Boredom ... the next good read I'd like to read from Mr Greene
😂😂
27 laws of bedroom
I do not get bored. It merely is an infrequent impatience with certain surroundings
He’s my role model
Mine also🎉
Our time causes boredom as well, its varies between how we view time in our world, lets use our time productively, great job Robert.
You are helping me become a better man. Thanks mr. Robert
Chronic states of boredom with all of existence is what led to my substance abuse. I have found reading books to be the most effective way of dealing with this problem that I still struggle with daily. They tend to extend the periods of time in which I want to take a "hit" to stave off the feelings of boredom and powerlessness because reading things to completion cause a mild euphoric feeling that overcomes my cravings for extended periods of time. Plus, I become an expert in many random things.
Keep reading!
I'm a big fan of all of your amazing books sir! They have been incredibly helpful in handling w/ PPL and understand human nature!! Also thank you for posting such enlightening videos as a reminder to live our best life!!❤
This is a real topic to shed light on for a lot of people. I used to think I was unhappy, but truthfully, I was just bored and restless. There's a definite distinction between the two..
one of the most important video in the whole internet
Just love the zeal and enthusiasm you exude...its brilliant artistry!! 🌹 🌺 🌸
I'm going to show my kids this video. Thank you Robert.
I’ve read all of your books. Had no idea you had a channel. I randomly looked you up today, because I know of your helath scare a while back. And I see this. Wow. Will be going through all your video content. ❤
This resonates with me a lot. as a kid, I didn’t have an iPad or video games or even cable TV, so that crushing sense of boredom led me to draw and paint a ton.. I got in my 10k hours young so without a ton of natural talent i became a professional artist.
i feel bored in the most inconvenient situations. For example at work and very often while socializing .. I’m guessing I gotta switch up something but I don’t know yet what. Good to hear that boredom is a signal, I gotta do something to change this
Boredom to me tells me that nothing right now will satisfy right now I'm too doped out. Doing anything to get our of this state would be instant gratification.
It's the body trying to tell me I don't need to do anything but let myself be bored to rebalance my dopamine. Be silent and content without having to do anything.
Why you eat meat
Why murdering aniamls
Yes Boredom is often quite useful because in many cases we get in our own way and create problems in order to manufacture a purpose whilst bored. Oftentimes I feel we sometimes have to step back and receive the boredom for a short period to simply allow ourselves a period of respite from issues. Can't say I always follow that sentiment, usually end up doing something hedonistic instead. But the sentiment is there
I'm ashamed to say that numerous times in the past that whenever I was faced with boredom that I instantly turned to hedonism; only to immediately ask myself, "why did I do that?" Robert Greene really hit this one on the head.
Thank you ❤ I am suffering terribly with boredom and depression. I know that looking at my boredom this way from now on is going to help me.
Hahaha! I was just watching an episode of Bluey where the mother told Bluey that sometimes you have to be OK with being bored.
Wisdom we all need to hear from time to time.
thank you Robert, I learn a lot from you
Taking a nap and having your shadow speak to you in your dreams is also a productive way.
Because of boredom, young people used to invent wild new fashions and new genres of music (e.g., rock-n-roll, reggae, hip hop, EDM).
Not minor subgenres, but entirely new genres. Today, kids mostly dress like their parents and just stare at their phones.
No Boredom = No Creativity.
What did you create ?
I created break dancing.
This is true. I started reading your books in prison in 2010, The Art of Seduction, 33 Strategies of War, 48 Laws of Power, studied and annotated them day in and day out among hundreds of others but your works in particular I had always wanted to get into but never had the time. When I went to prison I was like, man I finally have time to really read. This skill has saved me in the free world since, these last 3 years ive been recovering, and using my down time to build myself up. Thank you for all you do Robert.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
There's a Time For Everything Under the Sun even a time to waste time.
Excellent perspective on using boredom as a catalyst for personal growth! Recognizing boredom as a signal rather than a setback can inspire us to engage in activities that not only enrich our lives but also enhance our creativity. 🔑
Excellent advice as usual.. and what a great new topic. Schopenhauer said boredom was part of the human condition along with suffering it simply evidence that unlike what Rousseau said, humans are not naturally content.
I often really want to listen to your comments. You are a great inspiration to me
Robert Greene is one of my inspiration.
Watching your every video is so mindblowing getting new information in each of it
Great subject to talk about. Everyone has different needs & wants to fulfill a work/life balance. Health activities are exercise and mindfulness. Yet, those are activities that require effort so some leisure has to take place. Something easy & enjoyful like watering flowers or painting or anything that is just fun. Something that you've been putting off will make you feel better in that you finally accomplished something that either needed to be done or that you just wanted to do. Sending an email or a letter to a friend is a great way to stay connected. Thank you, as always, for your advice Robert Greene.
Thank you so much Mr. Robert Greene 🙏🙏🙏. You are a lighthouse for many of us.
As wilde said: I find that boredom in all its countless hues brings about all the undesirable effects of lack of interest.
I'm never bored. I used to be bored sometimes when I was a kid in the 60s. These days, there is stimulation everywhere. So no more boredom.
These words are so rich in benefits. Thank you sir you are a blessing.
In about 5 mins. You have taught me something so simple(to my 34 y o traumatic brain injury survivor brain).
🌺Thank you Mr. Greene for rewiring my association to boredom
Good morning(its 10:22am) from Manila, Ph 🙆🏻♀
I hope you have a great day
😮
Like I used my boredom to study his videos. Now I’m inspired. Thank you, Robert.
Thank you Robert for this video and for your valuable content in general!
Been thinking a lot about boredom lately and feeling particularly bored while working at my job. It is a very deep and profound feeling of boredom and kind of scary because it is also quite depressing. I know for sure that this is a sign to change my job and to do something that will excite me more. It‘s just a bit hard to change that over night… But your video came right on time 😊🙏🏼
You are right Robert. I will focus on productive things from today, also in free moments. Listening to you is inspiring. Thanks and Besos Mi Amor 😘, :))
Robert Greene is indeed a gift
This video was extremely helpful like, I was thinking about boredom topic then I saw you video and it was like a answer so, thank you.
We are all interrelated and most of the time instead of taking lessons from our past it would be more effective way to just let past days and their influences on our body and mind go. Thank you
This is exactly where I’m at in life right now.
Your advice always come to me at the right time and exactly when I need it. Thank you 🙏
Mr Greene. You should also address the fear of uncertainty.
Am on a path to mastery motivated by your book.
Thank you for making short videos. Everyone youtuber now tries to make hour+ long documentaries.
Wow I thought I was going to hear something different funny enough realizing it is the opposite of what you would teach. I was thinking you would have to fight that boredom. I been not wanting to work on a person project for a few days now but I been slowly working on it while doing something after say 10 minutes that keeps me entertained for a bit. Realizing now, what work I have done for this has actually been better than if I were to force myself into this. I know the reason for procrastinating might be due to the unknown of how people will react to the project but just compromising with myself to work and do something mindless that is fun is helping me get into the work. Thank you for the video love watching these, been on 50th Law and love it so far going for 48 Laws of Power after I finish!
Thank you Robert ! Thank you for sharing your experience with boredom and guiding us through it to make the better of it ! Thanks for your kindness .
Thank u, perfect timing. I had an exam for my Abitur, highest degree in germany required to enter a university etc. nearly 5 hours of writing, than I imediatly went to another appointment of mine and since there wasn‘t enough time to go home till the next one I‘m waiting since 3 p.m. (3 hours). Got nothing to do so I started feeling empty and though my depression is coming, quite commen for me I got a lot of hate and bitternes inside me besides being 18 mostly towards myself. Tried to read but aint helping much. Thank u for providing me information to name my demon and giving me advice how to deal with it.
What is the name of your demon?
You are my Favorite writer man!!! ❤❤❤
I use boredom to learn things. So much to learn. Currently taught myself to draw and learning about mythology. Used to have more physical capacity but this works for me with the body I have.
Robert I’m part of gen z and I can’t begin to describe how much instant gratification is etched in my life. I feel like my brain has literally crafted itself around it, I get physical pain if I don’t reach out for my phone to doom scroll. It’s genuinely insane.
I really feel for you. As a young millennial (96) it was just beginning. I struggle (clearly)
Can’t imagine how difficult it must be to consider rejecting social media when it has always been part of your reality.
Try switching to a keypad device bro
It's actually your biology being programmed and manipulated by contemporary technology. Unplug. Commune with nature and your nature. You'll feel better.
Thank you Mr Green i really respect you and your art 🎨 ,i wish you go deeper in your subjects so we can learn more from you and creat a better personality and better world thank you ❤
I have a feeling he purposefully made this video boring just to put us in that state. He's making the video engaging by making it boring! How genius.
Does he present differently on his other videos?
Boredom is one of the 4 in Master
followed by
Fear
Impatience and Frustration keeping you from mastering yourself...
Making time wasting intentional, not uncontrolled.
I love being bored. Be grateful you can actually feel it. So many would kill for it in this world. And yet go try something new. You’ll feel better.
It’s an awful feeling, the worst actually.
What do you love about being bored?
I am so grateful for the things you share. It's clear you're doing what you love, and you're making a huge impact. Thank you Robert.
i truly appreciate the real world, applicable advice that he provides that is free from so much click bait and palaver that is out there. He cuts right through it all and just gives us the goods without pretention or any haughtiness that so many others come hand in hand with.
With all respect dear Robert I think what you are speaking it is a reality that yes many people are envolved in but I have came to a conclusion that many bad things can leave us just by letting them go from our subconscious mind.🙂
Thank you for giving us your wisdom
Mr Greene has got to be the greatest man of his generation
Thank you Robert for teaching me these things I was bored so I actually picked up your book and read some pages from it :)
His book says that the mind always makes us think that the grass is greener on the other side so the opposite of boredom is excitement so that is what we chase. Our imagination wanders and doesn't allow us to be content with what we have by looking for the polar opposite.
Mr Greene dropping crystallized gems...
Boredom is required for creativity.
Boredom is a LUXURY, but most damn fools aren’t intelligent enough to figure that out - but I am.
♥️👸🏻♥️
I respect that.
Fantasy Cringe God
😂
Being bored sucks
That's true. Boredom is about affluence. It's about privilege. Thanks for reminding me.
Thank you Robert. I can resonate with this.
Thank you, this felt like it was meant to reach me at this time.
This is exactly what I needed to hear today! Thank you!!
Boredom is the inclination in the body of not following a set pattern of activities normally compounded on. Whilst sitting aside the usual pathways to watch where probable possibilities lie, where one would further their understanding of themselves as they are, one can also see the other ways they could develop so as to concretize an aspect of themselves previously overlooked.
Man I love you, we love you so 🇭🇷 CROATIA 🇭🇷
Think about this. When we are bored, its not that we dont know what to do. Its that we feel something unbearable that we feel we cant change for the moment, so we disconnect from our feelings, thus feeling bored.
Example:
Waiting in line at the bankm we feel fustrated, but we cant change that, so we disconnect, thus feel bored.
I'm never bored,I always enjoy the pleasure of my own company.
I came here to say much the same thing. I used to get bored, but now I just “am”. My mind keeps me occupied & EVERYTHING & everyone IS creation, & so all is worthy of my wonder… the hard part is learning not to think, the inside of my skull often sounds like a tiny crowd of people all trying to talk at once 🙉 but yeah, I enjoy my own company very much too.
I am thankful that I can just sit, and only sit, for minutes on in.
Inshallah, God bless the ones who cannot.
Thank you for your knowledge Robert !!!
You're right Sir.
Thanks Robert I really appreciate you, you were the first author that got me back into reading and ever since I have loved books. This video really brought me back on track
Right on the spot, thanks 😘
in his podcasts hes said he never reads comments but if he see this i hope he knows hes a beast😤💨
Boredom leads to creativity, in my opinion
Boredom is the #1 worst thing of all time.
Wow.... I was bored for about 4 minutes and 55 seconds, but now that that's over, I feel a lot better.
To me it's a signal to meditate, not to try to give in to grabbing on to a distraction to make it go away. I've learned not to try to be productive. Just the opposite! We have too much of "You should be doing something productive." Turning inwards instead of outwards one is not trying to run away from oneself.
Its not about being afraid of boredom, but afraid pf your thoughts
This part boredom makes those negative thoughts much louder. I tend to find myself drowning in other people’s voices just so I can ignore my own negativity. It’s a vicious cycle, so I’m trying to break it one hour at a time.
@@AikiraBeatsTry meditation.
you chnage me a lot thanks robert