Ive seen many anime's throughout my life, but I've rarely become attached to a character like I have with Isagi. His journey throughout Blue Lock is nothing short of staggering (and I'm up to date on the manga)
Summary: 1.) if you set low goals, you only reach low goals, if you want to change as a person you need to challenge yourself by discarding your previous self, 2.) you need to put yourself first sometimes, 3.) change will take a lengthy time through consistent action 4.) other people will seem better than you, however you can surpass them by emulating them because we all are the same and nobody’s special 5.) most people have the same thought process, 6.) whenever a goal seems too hard, you need to stay aware of your potential by looking at your previous accomplishments for inspiration
Its interesting. When discussing about game dev, among the ideas widely adopted by professional gamedevs are: If your game is taking too much time, cut out somethinh and make it simpler. Btw, I like how you list down more than 3 points, disregarding the video and make it your own unique thoughts. Thats some high level studying technique u got there.
Sorry, there is a limit to your body set at birth. You can go all the way to your potential, but not more (most people stop way before reaching it). For example, very few will ever have the mass of muscle that Lou Ferigno reached. No matter how hard they train. And the current fiasco with males pretending to be women in sports, demostrate that women can't reach the same potential. Just as men would never birth. At the end. You will never know your potential until you tried, Trying does not mean you will win. But not trying does mean you will lose. And no, you won't know until you have done it. Only after mastering something (which anyone can indeed do) you can know what your potential was. But mastering A, means you will not be masterind B, C, D... And you may had a better potential at those. So choose wisely. I like anime. But sometimes the messages given are just plain false.
@@RicardoSantos-oz3uj @RicardoSantos-oz3uj The mind... God's greatest personal gift to man... and probably the greatest software ever made. It possesses the capabilities of creation itself. Think about it every thing we see today where once waves of thought energy in the mind of a man and these thoughts that's form and becomes the expression of that thought...we and our world are literally what we think. This is not some hocum. It's a standard universal law and fact. But at the same time i know we as humans beings are different with different genes, races, physique, reasoning, durability, athleticism, body metabolism and so on, (yet we're all the same somehow). So therefore we all can't reach the same place, we all can't reach the top, not because we didn't try our hardest or put in enough effort or because someone else is better, but because we all are different and yet the same THE FIGHT AND THE COMPETITION IS NOT AGAINST ANYONE ELSE BUT RATHER AGAINST YOURSELF. IT'S JUST YOU VS YOU.
One thing I love about Isagi as a characeter is how stronger he gets as the series goes on. You never see that he suddenly gets a huge power boost and becomes one of the best in Blue Lock, instead his development is slow, he goes from relying on his teammates to score goals to now making entire strategies centered around him scoring. Just compare the team Y match to the 4v4 against Rin, you'll see how much Isagi has evolved, and he definetly keeps up with all of his crazy strong teammates instead of relying on them.
@@sael5084 Yes but in most of those anime, the only way characters get stronger is physically. Plus there's always a timeskip that makes the main character catch up to power creep. Isagi is DIFFERENT, he gets NO time skip, and still manages to keep up with the best in Bastard Munchen.
@Tacos he was shown to be op multiple times in the beginning though... unlike other anime where the Mc are mostly weak and useless in the first few arcs
Notes of this video (in a random order): 1-Challenge to change 2-Observe and adapt 3-Acknowledge your progress 4-Put yourself first 5-Stay consistent (long-term actions >progress) 6-Stop comparing yourself to others, nobody is that special (you can do just as well as others) 7-In order to change you have to discard how you were so far (you don't need your past version) 8-Take risks
@@The_Memer6969 yes there are some scenes that look like it was simply forced for the mc to shine and scenes that the mc suddenly do something epic in the last minutes but that's what fun about the blue lock series, and not only that, they *apply* logic into it. not just simply the mc being overpowered as heck, every impovement of the mc or should I say evolution, is thoroughly explained by the internal thoughts of isagi and in the series, isagi's team doesn't always win.
Stage 1: If you don't aim higher, you'll never become better Stage 2: You're not special but so is Stephen Curry, he's just as human as you Stage 3: Give yourself some credit and stop doubting yourself
I'm so happy there's someone who makes these videos about applying anime philosophies and lessons to your own life. I myself really love blue lock not just because of the hype and football aspect, but the mindset these amazing players have and how Isagi is prepared to rebuild everything he knows to become the best version of himself. I really enjoyed this video and you interpreted even more from my favourite character than i even knew myself. Keep up the good work!
I have zero interest in football yet Blue Lock is still one of my top favourite shows for the same reason, the mindset the players have is so different to any other anime and its so good. Cheers for the comment bro 💪
My favorite thing from blue lock is the puzzle pieces falling apart and coming back together whenever Isagi is rethinking himself. Also chigiri’s scene is goated
I’m a soccer player with the same problem Isagi had in episode one. I’m a VERY unselfish player and often try to pass the ball as soon as I can (which I’m very good at). But it wasn’t until a recent game where I got the ball and drove up the field and through like 3 players that I realized I was good enough to do more. Basically what happened is that I drove passed the three players and saw another coming at me. I knew I could’ve gotten passed them too and I would’ve had an open goal but instead I passed the ball to my teammate and she lost the ball. I have great spatial awareness and I was open to receive another pass but my teammates can’t keep the ball and we got countered immediately after I passed it. After the game I was beating myself up about it bc we would’ve won 2-1 instead of tying 1-1 if only I didn’t pass. Because I realized this, I’ve started working on keeping the ball more and I realize I have an *awesome* right foot shot and my left foot shot is pretty accurate as well. I also became confident in my footwork, knowing it was already good but never using it bc of my lack of confidence. I will use this video to also better myself in soccer, even though I don’t plan on going pro or anything. On a side note, my confidence in my skills is probably really low bc my coach during Covid put me, and the rest of my team down quite a bit, and he not only refused to play me in my position (midfield) but put me as a wing even though I’m really slow. And when I went in, I played like 10 minutes max. Then, he abandoned us and another coach took over, but he did the same thing the other coach did. And in high school, the coach played favorites, and I wasn’t one. So, I quit high school soccer and just play club, now with a better team (we don’t win but the coach is fair).
@@nameless_monster_ more like I recognized that I had a similar weakness to him. But unlike isagi, I’m not a natural talent or anything like that. Blue Lock has just been a bit of inspiration for me to not quit soccer.
I had the same exact problem but I i realized was not getting any credit for assists and passes and blocking shots (I was a defender back then). I slowly started practicing alone with the walls and I realized I was not only good at defending but I am also one of the fastest players. I started playing CM in a few matches with my friends and then on the first day of school next year I scored a banger. I focused more on my shooting and dribbling which I have greatly improved. I already had the best physique out of all the footballers so I didn't pay much attention and practiced touch and volleys. I've now become much better at touch and learned a few tricks for volleys but I still have yet to master it. 2 weeks ago my friends decided to rent a field and invited other schools team to play against us since they couldnt while we had school, I ended up winning and scored from quarter of the court and assisted 2 goals.
Honestly the best video I've watched from you so far, the lessons given changed my perspective on a lot of things in my life and my path to improving myself is clearer now thanks to them. This channel is pure gold
I’ve watched anime for deeper meaning and abstract thought my entire life, but never thought to create a UA-cam solely based on teaching others what anime creators are trying to show. YOU are very impressive. I look forward to watching more of your videos in the future. Keep going and stay consistent. I’m taking a different path other than UA-cam to help people learn the deeper meaning of anime. Your channel shows me that there are others like myself and I’m going in the right direction. So thank you.
I've always loved sports anime for how motivating they are, but Blue Lock is really extra special with it's focus on individual growth. I love how you consciously project yourself into the lessons this anime has to teach, so that we can all learn how it's connected to real life and not just something entirely fictional. I'm a tutor of high school students who are usually on the verge of dropping out when they start seeking out help (or rather their parents) and I am used to telling them how important it is to reflect, improve and overcome. I get to somewhat frequently witness these kids realize the value of their effort and beat the odds. In my own life however, I now realize I'm also still on this journey of battling insecurity, negative self thoughts, and minimizing my own progress relative to seemingly unattainable goals. It's the easy way out to just become complacent, and in my case my environment encourages it. I'm definitely going to do a bit of personal review of where I stand exactly and what action I can take right now.
Man. With the messages Blue Lock subtly delivers and you able to pull them and dissect it for your viewers is VERY nice. I only just started watching your videos about a week ago but I've been applying ego, flow, evolution, adaptation to everything in my life now as consistently as I can, and I can already feel the wheels of progress turning in my favor, been taking a lot of Ls lately but now I'm trying to use your advice given in these videos to adapt and overcome defeat and learn what I can do to change the outcome or at least fight like hell against it before going down.
I took a break from anime for a while and only 1 month ago, i started watching it again. Now that i got into business and self improvement i realized that i can learn so much from it. good job i love this channel! ❤
Found your channel via the Vinland Saga video and I was delighted to see Blue Lock here. I unironically think Blue Lock is one of the most insightful anime. Anime teaches about different concepts such as comfort zone, challenge-growth relation, impostor syndrome, adaptability, luck, self-esteem and most importantly egoism. They are represented so well, both metaphorically and directly. And I am not even talking in the context of football or sports. I am a programmer and everything is so relatable from start to end even in the perspective of my field.
Man, I just love how unique your style is. You went from short and sweet videos to longer and more analytical ones. Seing your evolution is just amazing and its palpable, we can clearly see the way you build on top of the previous one. Keep it going dude, cheers!🎉❤
Takeaways 1. Be confident, challenge yourself and aim high. Be willing to discard who you are today to improve. 2. Realize that no one is special. What others can do, you can too. 3. Credit your victories to yourself. Keep track of your progress.
This video is so good thank you for this! As a diehard isagi fan this video really pointed out everything I love about Isagi and why he is the best main character I have ever had the pleasure of reading
Love the video and Isagi. I hope more people realize how revolutionary he is as a character. Literally. He’s inspiring. Small note on the second point: in addition to realizing he is not so special that he can’t glean from what someone else is doing, he also realizes his personal limits. Like you said, He knows he can’t do Nagi traps or get Barou physicality but he recognizes he can try Naruhaya’s step work. It’s feasible challenge for his skill set. But all of that comes from Isagi first knowing his skill set and playing to his own unique strengths, which as it turns out are his adaptability, iq, and awareness, and are the very things he drew on to win. Thanks for your work, this is too good, and you broke it down so well.
Amazing videos dude, I really love how compared to basically every other channel, you are always including a subjective part, where you talk about how YOU saw and identified with things, and that somehow feels a lot closer than the completely raw and objective approach most other people use. You really deserve more recognition my man
This was great! I've always loved the lessons learned from certain shows and it's refreshing to see someone able to break it down so eloquently. Looking forward to more in the future.
when I heard first few lines, I immediately turned of my computer got to study which I haven't completed yet.Now I'm back again to finish this video. Gotta say, you just showed my a other worldy perspective to anime. Thanks and subscribed.
bro thank u so much for ur wisdom (ik such a cheezy thing to say but i mean it a lot) I GOT FRICKING HYPED TO IMPROVE THIS IS ABSOLUTELY WHAT I NEEDED the way u phrased every point u made is absolutely phenomenal and I rlly appreciate this!! i’m so damn glad that I found your channel!!
Honestly, I needed this as I am gonna face some of the toughest entrance exam of the country the next week. Of course I need to beat someone stronger than me or else I can't get the desired ranking. I have watched all of your blue lock videos and loved every one of them. Waiting for more. ❤ Thanks King.
@@LessonsFromAnime For Engineering. I aspire to study in CSE. So gotta crack the entrance exam of it. It's been really competitive as there are thousands of students competing there. Sometimes I kinda get the Blue Lock vibe there haha.
@@LessonsFromAnime But here you are... Inspiring others to have this egoistic mindset to do better and surpass others and so I am on my way to surpass someone stronger than me. Keep up the good work, would love to see some content of Chigiri and Kunigami too. Also Rin. 👌
Hey. I read the first 80ish chapters of blue lock every time I need motivation. I'm so thankful that I found your video to help me learn a bit more of the details behind things as well. I appreciate it
I understood this but enjoyed how you went more in debt. I feel similarly to this when it comes to basketball. Not only changing myself but also my ability to read/feel the whole court on offense and defense. I think I have a knack for being able to understand what everyone else on the court is trying to do and thinking. So much easier when you can understand what your opponent is trying to do
I Look forward to Working with You in the Future! I know that sounds cryptic but this channel and your content truly aligns with my current project. You see the deeper meaning of Anime 🙏🏾 Like you I will help others from the lessons and inspiration I’ve gained from Anime. Keep up the Awesome Work Dude!
I loved blue lock as an anime because i watched and read it during my JEE preparation (a very hard competitive exam in India) what it taught me was that I have to crush other's dream to fulfil my dreams, very selfish yes, but that's how life works that is why i gained motivation from isagi because there wer times i felt useless or someone was better than me in the exact topic, (Isagi and Rin situation) it gave me a reality check to do better and not get discouraged
Stage 1 -> Challenge = Change Stage 2 -> You're not special (and everyone else aren't as well) Stage 3 -> Give yourself credit 10:00 shows how Isagi's truly a genius of adaptability. Brilliant video!
I watched this but I didn't think it would help. As someone who's been stuck in a cycle rut of failure and depression I didn't think anything would knock me out of this. But this? this has unironically helped. It's explained exacy what I needed to hear in a way I could never piece together myself. The "you're not special" part specifically. Its so true and even though I knew it (to an extent) I never have had someone tell me it. And its like a switch has gone off in my brain.
Awesome vid, keep pushing your channel, stay positive, calm, kind and use negative thoughts to fuel something good like lifting. We’re all gonna make it!!! 💪🏻💯
On a surface level most people think that Blue Lock is purely about egoism and football. Most people just tend to forget the true message behind Blue Lock and that is also why i truly appreciate videos like these.
Bit of a different vibe to my usual videos, but hopefully you all still enjoyed it. I've got the script ready for a Jinpachi Ego video, but having read ahead a bit on Vinland Saga, I think that's gonna have to wait until the sequel to my "You have no enemies" video...
Wow this is beautiful just brilliant and very intelligent and smart to come up with such a very knitted together emotional relatable interesting story!
at various points in my life i've the exact cghanges and emotions that Isagi has gone through in the show. I know i'm probably not the only one, as charactes like him are made to be relatable, but it's still damn inspiring to see someone fail, change and succed in similar aspects of life as he has
this is the most inspirational thing ive ever watched and motivates me since i love doing art but earlier i made big mistake and got less motivated THANK YOU
Very awesome video bro. I am currently trying to become a professional soccer player myself and am using these videos to recognize what my strengths are and how I can improve.
This show is honestly the incarnation of selfish pursuit of greatness, it shows it in light of being okay with looking at yourself and pushing yourself to be a better self than you already were. Love the strategy and the over arching themes this show is.
I never comment but I absolutely love this video and alot of very good ideas and perspectives changing way of looking at things i am sure you are on your way to smash your 50k goal soon keep up ❤
Instead of "you're not special," I often say "you're not broken." This works WAY better than the former, for it always registers as a degradation no matter how much I explain it. To most people, "special" has positive connotation; it *doesn't* mean that you're worse off. So I don't tell people they aren't. Instead, most people think others are better than they are, because they think they're busted, not "special," and usually it's because theu have some kind of inhibitive condition. I say that "sure, it's probably going to be harder for you to do the same things; you might need to be inventive, but yes, you can still do it, or at least die trying."
I know this is a late comment, but I watched this and had a weird realization about myself. Then because of this new mindset, I seemed to flow through work better today and trained at the gym for a couple hours without a single* complaint or doubt. This actually REALLY helped me get through that last hurdle that was on loop for quite a while. Thank you!! - Edit, spelling.
Just to share my thoughts, the very first video i watched from your channel is the Ryunosuke Tanaka one, and i think you weren't even at 2k subs at that time, so this makes me one of your OG fans, not one of those Blue Lock bandwagons haha.
This anime really awoke something within me. It made me realize what I've been missing from my life. Hopefully we can all move forward in our goals. In our own ways.
oh wow lmao, thought I recognised your name from somewhere haha, had a look at your channel and i've defo watched some of your vids before, cheers man!
This video was very, VERY informative like when you said stop thinking "I am special and no one else can do it", and start thinking "I am not special and everyone else can do it" really opened my eyes Man you're one of the most, or actually THE MOST informative channel on mindsets in anime fr
Absolutely phenomenal video. You’ve completely changed my perspective on what it means to chase growth. The whole video had me in intense thought with my hand on my chin just like Isagi, especially with what you said at 6:52. For some reason, that really got me. I’ve been a huge Shonen fan since childhood, and I’ve always loved when characters monologue about “breaking past their limits”, but I’ve never really sat down and considered what phrases like that actually mean. The way you explained Nagi’s growth here, in the context of this video, finally got it thru to me. I’ve always intrinsically assumed it meant just “pushing yourself thru the pain and steeling your resolve” or whatever, but that’s not what it means. “Breaking thru your limits” means “removing the “subconscious cap you’ve placed on your ability”. It’s about figuring out what’s holding you back and discarding it. It’s not about finding a magical burst in energy and strength; it’s about figuring out what mental chains you’ve placed on yourself that have been restricting you from accomplishing what you’re actually capable of, and removing them. Growth, I now know, is only achievable by picking a challenge greater than what you think you’re capable of, and forcing yourself to adapt until you’ve reached it, because the reality is that you’re more capable than you think you are, and if your mindset is holding you back from realizing that, you cannot grow. Thank you so much for this. I’m gonna take the points from this video and seriously start thinking about the different ways I can use them to facilitate growth in my life. Needless to say, you’ve earned a subscriber 🙏
Step 1: Challenge = Change. If you want to change something about yourself, you have to take on challenges to the thing you want to change. Step 2: You’re not special. Those people you put above or below you are just every bit as human as you are. If you see them doing something, you likely can learn to do it, too. Step 3: Give yourself some credit. If you’ve made progress, recognize it. You probably still have further to go, but you came a little further, too. I’m gonna remember these. Thanks for this video.
Peak video you are really becoming the best blue lock youtuber man also the manga expands on this journey perfectly man Isagi's journey is crazy cant wait to see some vids of s2 once it comes out
Stage 1: If you don't aim higher, you'll never become better Stage 2: You're not special but so is Michael Jordan, Steve Jobs, etc, the people you see as special are just as normal as you. Stage 3: Give yourself some credit and stop doubting yourself
Interesting when confronted by a challenge he confronts it head on When a rival of a higher level higher bar is present he strives to achieve that same level. Striving to be better self improvement and surrounding youself with others of positive to reinforce improvement nice
This is a really good vídeo and I cant wait for season 2 two animate the next to arcs of the manga as it has great moments for izagi but also nagi and barou
You said you was disappointed in the last vid I watched that you weren't striving for your 10k sub mark, at that time I saw you had 4k and now you have 6. Honestly, I think you could go way further thank 10k and seriously make a living off this, these videos are literally gold.
I'd be a little worried about trying to make it full time, as especially with copyright strikes it could all disappear overnight, but I do think part time is doable in the next few years
@@LessonsFromAnime listen to your own advice bro “if you set yourself to run 3 kilometres, you’ll only run 3 even if your capable of running 7” you’re limiting yourself by thinking you will only be able to educate others part time. I am telling you right now this video has helped people more than you can even think and I’m sure you’re not even close to your full potential with this page. But your potential is for you to decide, great content though earned my sub I’ll implement these values into my life
I really love how you used Haikyuu soundtracks in this video. Sports shonen are my favorite genre and I am a Haikyuu fan. And after seeing Blue Lock and reading it it was a different kind of amazing. To many Blue Lock is very unrealistic but its oddly philosophical and I love it.
I just... absolutely love how fast he's able to decipher the situation he's in, and rebuild himself... EVOLVE evenn to suit... to survive... It's just... fantastic! Being in a group with high profile people, each clashing against each other, to get stronger... devouring each other to stay ahead, is honestly really impactful. Man, I'd love to have that kinda crowd around me...
2:57 this is SUPER IMPORTANT! YOU need too understand that being kind isn't about stomping on / forgetting your own goals, time or efforts so that you can help others grow, it is about leaving PLANNED room in your life that you can then give away to the important people in your life. also side note, this is not only about simple everyday things like being kind to the random people you meet, that takes practically no time or effort at all. I am talking about helping someone with a task, like moving, cleaning, driving someone, going out for a drink etc etc. Take care of yourself first and you'll see that your life will change for the better.
Where I am now? Middle aged, no skills, barely any income coming in. A wife that doesn't respect me or think I'm worth much. When I told her she deserved better than me, she didn't agree, but she didn't deny it either. Been going through some rough times. I don't see a way out. But I realized today im worth more than what Im earning now... But... Idk how to make that a reality.
Ive seen many anime's throughout my life, but I've rarely become attached to a character like I have with Isagi. His journey throughout Blue Lock is nothing short of staggering (and I'm up to date on the manga)
Yeahhhh those manga scenes go hard!
Manga is fire
Isagi is litterally me we both started at the bottom and have to grind to the top
Isagi is so me (I am an expert in insult)
@@justin5488same that’s life sometimes
Summary:
1.) if you set low goals, you only reach low goals, if you want to change as a person you need to challenge yourself by discarding your previous self,
2.) you need to put yourself first sometimes,
3.) change will take a lengthy time through consistent action
4.) other people will seem better than you, however you can surpass them by emulating them because we all are the same and nobody’s special
5.) most people have the same thought process,
6.) whenever a goal seems too hard, you need to stay aware of your potential by looking at your previous accomplishments for inspiration
Its interesting. When discussing about game dev, among the ideas widely adopted by professional gamedevs are: If your game is taking too much time, cut out somethinh and make it simpler. Btw, I like how you list down more than 3 points, disregarding the video and make it your own unique thoughts. Thats some high level studying technique u got there.
Sorry, there is a limit to your body set at birth. You can go all the way to your potential, but not more (most people stop way before reaching it).
For example, very few will ever have the mass of muscle that Lou Ferigno reached. No matter how hard they train.
And the current fiasco with males pretending to be women in sports, demostrate that women can't reach the same potential. Just as men would never birth.
At the end. You will never know your potential until you tried, Trying does not mean you will win. But not trying does mean you will lose. And no, you won't know until you have done it. Only after mastering something (which anyone can indeed do) you can know what your potential was. But mastering A, means you will not be masterind B, C, D... And you may had a better potential at those. So choose wisely.
I like anime. But sometimes the messages given are just plain false.
@@RicardoSantos-oz3uj useless comment
@@RicardoSantos-oz3uj L take.
@@RicardoSantos-oz3uj @RicardoSantos-oz3uj The mind... God's greatest personal gift to man... and probably the greatest software ever made. It possesses the capabilities of creation itself. Think about it every thing we see today where once waves of thought energy in the mind of a man and these thoughts that's form and becomes the expression of that thought...we and our world are literally what we think. This is not some hocum. It's a standard universal law and fact.
But at the same time i know we as humans beings are different with different genes, races, physique, reasoning, durability, athleticism, body metabolism and so on, (yet we're all the same somehow). So therefore we all can't reach the same place, we all can't reach the top, not because we didn't try our hardest or put in enough effort or because someone else is better, but because we all are different and yet the same
THE FIGHT AND THE COMPETITION IS NOT AGAINST ANYONE ELSE BUT RATHER AGAINST YOURSELF. IT'S JUST YOU VS YOU.
One thing I love about Isagi as a characeter is how stronger he gets as the series goes on.
You never see that he suddenly gets a huge power boost and becomes one of the best in Blue Lock, instead his development is slow, he goes from relying on his teammates to score goals to now making entire strategies centered around him scoring. Just compare the team Y match to the 4v4 against Rin, you'll see how much Isagi has evolved, and he definetly keeps up with all of his crazy strong teammates instead of relying on them.
Literally most shonen have very slow strenght development in main characters .. hxh. Naruto. Bleach. One piece etc.
@@sael5084 Yes but in most of those anime, the only way characters get stronger is physically. Plus there's always a timeskip that makes the main character catch up to power creep. Isagi is DIFFERENT, he gets NO time skip, and still manages to keep up with the best in Bastard Munchen.
@Tacos he was shown to be op multiple times in the beginning though... unlike other anime where the Mc are mostly weak and useless in the first few arcs
@@tacos371 agreed. The way blue lock show how he has evolved mentally is inspirational
@@sael5084Op? Multiple times in the beginning? Are you talking about isagi?
Isagi is a protagonist I can get behind, and he just feels real
Yeah for sure
*saitama walks in through the door* like me? 😂
And his hunger is so Relateable!
That transformation is fucking cold
Hahaha, a few years and lots of mistakes between those photos, but yeah it is crazy looking back
Notes of this video (in a random order):
1-Challenge to change
2-Observe and adapt
3-Acknowledge your progress
4-Put yourself first
5-Stay consistent (long-term actions >progress)
6-Stop comparing yourself to others, nobody is that special (you can do just as well as others)
7-In order to change you have to discard how you were so far (you don't need your past version)
8-Take risks
In a nutshell:
1. Desirable difficulty
2. You are not special, so does everyone else
3. Acknowledge yourself
Or be the mc of the anime and let the plot armor carry you.
@@The_Memer6969 yes there are some scenes that look like it was simply forced for the mc to shine and scenes that the mc suddenly do something epic in the last minutes but that's what fun about the blue lock series, and not only that, they *apply* logic into it. not just simply the mc being overpowered as heck, every impovement of the mc or should I say evolution, is thoroughly explained by the internal thoughts of isagi and in the series, isagi's team doesn't always win.
Self Awareness and always learn from your mistakes and your rival/enemies/competitor and be confident to take risks
wait that's just Enterpreneur Lmao
Stage 1:
If you don't aim higher, you'll never become better
Stage 2:
You're not special but so is Stephen Curry, he's just as human as you
Stage 3:
Give yourself some credit and stop doubting yourself
@@hish33p32post it in the normal comments so more people see it
I'm so happy there's someone who makes these videos about applying anime philosophies and lessons to your own life. I myself really love blue lock not just because of the hype and football aspect, but the mindset these amazing players have and how Isagi is prepared to rebuild everything he knows to become the best version of himself.
I really enjoyed this video and you interpreted even more from my favourite character than i even knew myself. Keep up the good work!
I have zero interest in football yet Blue Lock is still one of my top favourite shows for the same reason, the mindset the players have is so different to any other anime and its so good. Cheers for the comment bro 💪
Here's a little something to keep you going strong, mate. I desperately needed this video today - what a godsend!
Yoooooooo thanks so much man! And glad it helped!
Ego and his ideals is really what sets apart blue lock with other shounen animes
the same reason why this series is really popular
My favorite thing from blue lock is the puzzle pieces falling apart and coming back together whenever Isagi is rethinking himself. Also chigiri’s scene is goated
I’m a soccer player with the same problem Isagi had in episode one. I’m a VERY unselfish player and often try to pass the ball as soon as I can (which I’m very good at). But it wasn’t until a recent game where I got the ball and drove up the field and through like 3 players that I realized I was good enough to do more. Basically what happened is that I drove passed the three players and saw another coming at me. I knew I could’ve gotten passed them too and I would’ve had an open goal but instead I passed the ball to my teammate and she lost the ball. I have great spatial awareness and I was open to receive another pass but my teammates can’t keep the ball and we got countered immediately after I passed it.
After the game I was beating myself up about it bc we would’ve won 2-1 instead of tying 1-1 if only I didn’t pass. Because I realized this, I’ve started working on keeping the ball more and I realize I have an *awesome* right foot shot and my left foot shot is pretty accurate as well. I also became confident in my footwork, knowing it was already good but never using it bc of my lack of confidence.
I will use this video to also better myself in soccer, even though I don’t plan on going pro or anything.
On a side note, my confidence in my skills is probably really low bc my coach during Covid put me, and the rest of my team down quite a bit, and he not only refused to play me in my position (midfield) but put me as a wing even though I’m really slow. And when I went in, I played like 10 minutes max. Then, he abandoned us and another coach took over, but he did the same thing the other coach did. And in high school, the coach played favorites, and I wasn’t one. So, I quit high school soccer and just play club, now with a better team (we don’t win but the coach is fair).
Great self-journey! Wishing you best of luck!
Can't wait to hear the rest ❤
Blud thinks he's isagi💀
@@nameless_monster_ more like I recognized that I had a similar weakness to him. But unlike isagi, I’m not a natural talent or anything like that. Blue Lock has just been a bit of inspiration for me to not quit soccer.
I had the same exact problem but I i realized was not getting any credit for assists and passes and blocking shots (I was a defender back then). I slowly started practicing alone with the walls and I realized I was not only good at defending but I am also one of the fastest players. I started playing CM in a few matches with my friends and then on the first day of school next year I scored a banger. I focused more on my shooting and dribbling which I have greatly improved. I already had the best physique out of all the footballers so I didn't pay much attention and practiced touch and volleys. I've now become much better at touch and learned a few tricks for volleys but I still have yet to master it. 2 weeks ago my friends decided to rent a field and invited other schools team to play against us since they couldnt while we had school, I ended up winning and scored from quarter of the court and assisted 2 goals.
Honestly the best video I've watched from you so far, the lessons given changed my perspective on a lot of things in my life and my path to improving myself is clearer now thanks to them. This channel is pure gold
Cheers bro! ❤
And this is only the beginning. Seeing isagi become a top level player in the manga is the most satisfying thing ever.
I’ve watched anime for deeper meaning and abstract thought my entire life, but never thought to create a UA-cam solely based on teaching others what anime creators are trying to show. YOU are very impressive. I look forward to watching more of your videos in the future. Keep going and stay consistent. I’m taking a different path other than UA-cam to help people learn the deeper meaning of anime. Your channel shows me that there are others like myself and I’m going in the right direction. So thank you.
Haha cheers man, and yeah I'm surprised there aren't any other channels (I've seen) doing the same
I've always loved sports anime for how motivating they are, but Blue Lock is really extra special with it's focus on individual growth. I love how you consciously project yourself into the lessons this anime has to teach, so that we can all learn how it's connected to real life and not just something entirely fictional.
I'm a tutor of high school students who are usually on the verge of dropping out when they start seeking out help (or rather their parents) and I am used to telling them how important it is to reflect, improve and overcome. I get to somewhat frequently witness these kids realize the value of their effort and beat the odds.
In my own life however, I now realize I'm also still on this journey of battling insecurity, negative self thoughts, and minimizing my own progress relative to seemingly unattainable goals. It's the easy way out to just become complacent, and in my case my environment encourages it.
I'm definitely going to do a bit of personal review of where I stand exactly and what action I can take right now.
Just wanted to say your content is exceptional. Continue the great works. Challenge = Change
Ayyy cheers man!
Man. With the messages Blue Lock subtly delivers and you able to pull them and dissect it for your viewers is VERY nice. I only just started watching your videos about a week ago but I've been applying ego, flow, evolution, adaptation to everything in my life now as consistently as I can, and I can already feel the wheels of progress turning in my favor, been taking a lot of Ls lately but now I'm trying to use your advice given in these videos to adapt and overcome defeat and learn what I can do to change the outcome or at least fight like hell against it before going down.
Keep going bro!!! I really needed this video and u saved my life. Thank you so much.
Wow, thanks man! Glad they helped :)
I took a break from anime for a while and only 1 month ago, i started watching it again.
Now that i got into business and self improvement i realized that i can learn so much from it.
good job i love this channel! ❤
Found your channel via the Vinland Saga video and I was delighted to see Blue Lock here. I unironically think Blue Lock is one of the most insightful anime. Anime teaches about different concepts such as comfort zone, challenge-growth relation, impostor syndrome, adaptability, luck, self-esteem and most importantly egoism. They are represented so well, both metaphorically and directly. And I am not even talking in the context of football or sports. I am a programmer and everything is so relatable from start to end even in the perspective of my field.
you made me realize how many bad habit and traits i have. thank you. i needed that.
Man, I just love how unique your style is. You went from short and sweet videos to longer and more analytical ones. Seing your evolution is just amazing and its palpable, we can clearly see the way you build on top of the previous one. Keep it going dude, cheers!🎉❤
Haha cheers man, I think the next few are gonna be a bit shorter though because this took such an insane number of hours hahaha
Takeaways
1. Be confident, challenge yourself and aim high. Be willing to discard who you are today to improve.
2. Realize that no one is special. What others can do, you can too.
3. Credit your victories to yourself. Keep track of your progress.
Loved your video
Number 5 is gonna be a video at some point 👀
This video is so good thank you for this! As a diehard isagi fan this video really pointed out everything I love about Isagi and why he is the best main character I have ever had the pleasure of reading
Love the video and Isagi. I hope more people realize how revolutionary he is as a character. Literally. He’s inspiring. Small note on the second point: in addition to realizing he is not so special that he can’t glean from what someone else is doing, he also realizes his personal limits. Like you said, He knows he can’t do Nagi traps or get Barou physicality but he recognizes he can try Naruhaya’s step work. It’s feasible challenge for his skill set. But all of that comes from Isagi first knowing his skill set and playing to his own unique strengths, which as it turns out are his adaptability, iq, and awareness, and are the very things he drew on to win.
Thanks for your work, this is too good, and you broke it down so well.
this is your best video imo
Amazing videos dude, I really love how compared to basically every other channel, you are always including a subjective part, where you talk about how YOU saw and identified with things, and that somehow feels a lot closer than the completely raw and objective approach most other people use. You really deserve more recognition my man
This was great! I've always loved the lessons learned from certain shows and it's refreshing to see someone able to break it down so eloquently. Looking forward to more in the future.
Awesome video man. Beautiful explanation. Isagi is more relatable and can be taken as inspiration for our real ife too
when I heard first few lines, I immediately turned of my computer got to study which I haven't completed yet.Now I'm back again to finish this video. Gotta say, you just showed my a other worldy perspective to anime. Thanks and subscribed.
lmaoooooooo cheers man haha
This video was amazing needed this perspective ngl great job bro🔥
bro thank u so much for ur wisdom (ik such a cheezy thing to say but i mean it a lot)
I GOT FRICKING HYPED TO IMPROVE THIS IS ABSOLUTELY WHAT I NEEDED the way u phrased every point u made is absolutely phenomenal and I rlly appreciate this!! i’m so damn glad that I found your channel!!
Honestly, I needed this as I am gonna face some of the toughest entrance exam of the country the next week. Of course I need to beat someone stronger than me or else I can't get the desired ranking.
I have watched all of your blue lock videos and loved every one of them. Waiting for more. ❤
Thanks King.
Ooh what's it for? I remember preparing for one myself, passed the exam but didn't get into the uni cos I did a bit shit in the interview haha
@@LessonsFromAnime For Engineering. I aspire to study in CSE. So gotta crack the entrance exam of it. It's been really competitive as there are thousands of students competing there. Sometimes I kinda get the Blue Lock vibe there haha.
Yeah engineering seems mega competitive, I did maths myself and that was bad enough lol
@@LessonsFromAnime But here you are... Inspiring others to have this egoistic mindset to do better and surpass others and so I am on my way to surpass someone stronger than me.
Keep up the good work, would love to see some content of Chigiri and Kunigami too. Also Rin. 👌
This video was awesome
Cheers bro!
Hey. I read the first 80ish chapters of blue lock every time I need motivation. I'm so thankful that I found your video to help me learn a bit more of the details behind things as well. I appreciate it
love this channel keep up the great work
I understood this but enjoyed how you went more in debt. I feel similarly to this when it comes to basketball. Not only changing myself but also my ability to read/feel the whole court on offense and defense. I think I have a knack for being able to understand what everyone else on the court is trying to do and thinking. So much easier when you can understand what your opponent is trying to do
Immediately became one of my favorite anime. Watched this first season four times already.
I Look forward to Working with You in the Future! I know that sounds cryptic but this channel and your content truly aligns with my current project. You see the deeper meaning of Anime 🙏🏾 Like you I will help others from the lessons and inspiration I’ve gained from Anime. Keep up the Awesome Work Dude!
I loved blue lock as an anime because i watched and read it during my JEE preparation (a very hard competitive exam in India) what it taught me was that I have to crush other's dream to fulfil my dreams, very selfish yes, but that's how life works that is why i gained motivation from isagi because there wer times i felt useless or someone was better than me in the exact topic, (Isagi and Rin situation) it gave me a reality check to do better and not get discouraged
Stage 1 -> Challenge = Change
Stage 2 -> You're not special (and everyone else aren't as well)
Stage 3 -> Give yourself credit
10:00 shows how Isagi's truly a genius of adaptability. Brilliant video!
Cheers bro! 💪
Love your videos man. I'm really impressed you added your own closed captions. 💯
W video Isagi is one of my favorite MCs for sure
I watched this but I didn't think it would help. As someone who's been stuck in a cycle rut of failure and depression I didn't think anything would knock me out of this.
But this? this has unironically helped. It's explained exacy what I needed to hear in a way I could never piece together myself.
The "you're not special" part specifically. Its so true and even though I knew it (to an extent) I never have had someone tell me it. And its like a switch has gone off in my brain.
Awesome vid, keep pushing your channel, stay positive, calm, kind and use negative thoughts to fuel something good like lifting. We’re all gonna make it!!! 💪🏻💯
Cheers man, and we definitely are 🔥
"You and I have the same Eyes" Metavision foreshadowing.
On a surface level most people think that Blue Lock is purely about egoism and football.
Most people just tend to forget the true message behind Blue Lock and that is also why i truly appreciate videos like these.
Fantastic video.
I’m glad it did so well for you.
Bit of a different vibe to my usual videos, but hopefully you all still enjoyed it. I've got the script ready for a Jinpachi Ego video, but having read ahead a bit on Vinland Saga, I think that's gonna have to wait until the sequel to my "You have no enemies" video...
a great vid. Anime blue lock was a life changer for me too
Wow this is beautiful just brilliant and very intelligent and smart to come up with such a very knitted together emotional relatable interesting story!
at various points in my life i've the exact cghanges and emotions that Isagi has gone through in the show. I know i'm probably not the only one, as charactes like him are made to be relatable, but it's still damn inspiring to see someone fail, change and succed in similar aspects of life as he has
I used to be in stage 2, but now I don't know how to get back in
this is the most inspirational thing ive ever watched and motivates me since i love doing art but earlier i made big mistake and got less motivated THANK YOU
Great video man, keep it up!!!
This video is literally a masterpiece, im subscribing right now💯
Great vid
Cheers bro!
Oh man I could relate with most things this anime portrayed as sportsman and a footballer ❤️
this video was was really well done and narrated Good work!
Thanks man!
Love this video and just discovered your channel, fantastic idea for a channel and I can't wait to follow along and watch your channel grow!
If you know that you’re unable to do something, instead of saying “I can’t do that.”, you need to say “I can’t do that *yet* “.
I love how you've used music from Haikyuu, another great sports anime, my favourite tbh
Very awesome video bro. I am currently trying to become a professional soccer player myself and am using these videos to recognize what my strengths are and how I can improve.
I was useless at soccer lmao, running, swimming etc. I was great at but any ball sport I was pretty hopeless lol. Cheers for the comment bro 💪
This show is honestly the incarnation of selfish pursuit of greatness, it shows it in light of being okay with looking at yourself and pushing yourself to be a better self than you already were.
Love the strategy and the over arching themes this show is.
I never comment but I absolutely love this video and alot of very good ideas and perspectives changing way of looking at things i am sure you are on your way to smash your 50k goal soon keep up ❤
I was a bit worried I'd gone into the story itself too much so I'm glad to see comments like this lol, cheers bro 💪
Instead of "you're not special," I often say "you're not broken."
This works WAY better than the former, for it always registers as a degradation no matter how much I explain it.
To most people, "special" has positive connotation; it *doesn't* mean that you're worse off. So I don't tell people they aren't.
Instead, most people think others are better than they are, because they think they're busted, not "special," and usually it's because theu have some kind of inhibitive condition.
I say that "sure, it's probably going to be harder for you to do the same things; you might need to be inventive, but yes, you can still do it, or at least die trying."
I really like this actually
I know this is a late comment, but I watched this and had a weird realization about myself. Then because of this new mindset, I seemed to flow through work better today and trained at the gym for a couple hours without a single* complaint or doubt. This actually REALLY helped me get through that last hurdle that was on loop for quite a while. Thank you!! - Edit, spelling.
Nice! Glad it helped!
This was amazing. Thank you
blue lock is beautifully written
Agreed
Great vid
I love your the sound of your voice when you talk in these videos, really hope your channel blows up one day.
It starting to haha, 500 subs yesterday!
Just to share my thoughts, the very first video i watched from your channel is the Ryunosuke Tanaka one, and i think you weren't even at 2k subs at that time, so this makes me one of your OG fans, not one of those Blue Lock bandwagons haha.
This anime really awoke something within me. It made me realize what I've been missing from my life. Hopefully we can all move forward in our goals. In our own ways.
Came from one video and now cant stop watching. Keep it up man, love your content and see you going far!
oh wow lmao, thought I recognised your name from somewhere haha, had a look at your channel and i've defo watched some of your vids before, cheers man!
@@LessonsFromAnime I appreciate it sm! keep up the good work! itll get hard but you have the talent and work ethic! DEVOUR UA-camEEE
This video was very, VERY informative like when you said stop thinking "I am special and no one else can do it", and start thinking "I am not special and everyone else can do it" really opened my eyes
Man you're one of the most, or actually THE MOST informative channel on mindsets in anime fr
Yoooo cheers bro! And honestly when I realised that for myself it changed SO much of my life, best of luck man 🔥
@@LessonsFromAnime Best of luck to you too and thanks!!! 🔥🔥
Absolutely phenomenal video. You’ve completely changed my perspective on what it means to chase growth.
The whole video had me in intense thought with my hand on my chin just like Isagi, especially with what you said at 6:52. For some reason, that really got me. I’ve been a huge Shonen fan since childhood, and I’ve always loved when characters monologue about “breaking past their limits”, but I’ve never really sat down and considered what phrases like that actually mean.
The way you explained Nagi’s growth here, in the context of this video, finally got it thru to me. I’ve always intrinsically assumed it meant just “pushing yourself thru the pain and steeling your resolve” or whatever, but that’s not what it means. “Breaking thru your limits” means “removing the “subconscious cap you’ve placed on your ability”. It’s about figuring out what’s holding you back and discarding it. It’s not about finding a magical burst in energy and strength; it’s about figuring out what mental chains you’ve placed on yourself that have been restricting you from accomplishing what you’re actually capable of, and removing them.
Growth, I now know, is only achievable by picking a challenge greater than what you think you’re capable of, and forcing yourself to adapt until you’ve reached it, because the reality is that you’re more capable than you think you are, and if your mindset is holding you back from realizing that, you cannot grow.
Thank you so much for this. I’m gonna take the points from this video and seriously start thinking about the different ways I can use them to facilitate growth in my life. Needless to say, you’ve earned a subscriber 🙏
Step 1: Challenge = Change. If you want to change something about yourself, you have to take on challenges to the thing you want to change.
Step 2: You’re not special. Those people you put above or below you are just every bit as human as you are. If you see them doing something, you likely can learn to do it, too.
Step 3: Give yourself some credit. If you’ve made progress, recognize it. You probably still have further to go, but you came a little further, too.
I’m gonna remember these. Thanks for this video.
Blue lock: you ain't special
Also blue lock: didn't give a f**k about goalkeepers
Damn, awesome vid man!!
Thanks man! 🔥
WHY THESE EXPLATIONS ARE SO ADDICTING
Peak video you are really becoming the best blue lock youtuber man also the manga expands on this journey perfectly man Isagi's journey is crazy cant wait to see some vids of s2 once it comes out
Yooo cheers bro, and there will definitely be plenty!
i love mah boy isagi hes thinking is ometging i wanna adapt just keep improving!
Great character!
Stage 1:
If you don't aim higher, you'll never become better
Stage 2:
You're not special but so is Michael Jordan, Steve Jobs, etc, the people you see as special are just as normal as you.
Stage 3:
Give yourself some credit and stop doubting yourself
This is true wisdom and one of the best life advice 🎉
Interesting when confronted by a challenge he confronts it head on
When a rival of a higher level higher bar is present he strives to achieve that same level. Striving to be better self improvement and surrounding youself with others of positive to reinforce improvement nice
Peak vid bro
beautifully said brotha
Thanks a lot man ❤
Awesome Video!
Thanks dude! 🔥
Happy for ur gains chief.
This is a really good vídeo and I cant wait for season 2 two animate the next to arcs of the manga as it has great moments for izagi but also nagi and barou
Nice video!
You said you was disappointed in the last vid I watched that you weren't striving for your 10k sub mark, at that time I saw you had 4k and now you have 6. Honestly, I think you could go way further thank 10k and seriously make a living off this, these videos are literally gold.
I'd be a little worried about trying to make it full time, as especially with copyright strikes it could all disappear overnight, but I do think part time is doable in the next few years
@@LessonsFromAnime listen to your own advice bro “if you set yourself to run 3 kilometres, you’ll only run 3 even if your capable of running 7” you’re limiting yourself by thinking you will only be able to educate others part time. I am telling you right now this video has helped people more than you can even think and I’m sure you’re not even close to your full potential with this page. But your potential is for you to decide, great content though earned my sub I’ll implement these values into my life
@@LessonsFromAnime coming back a month later and you are on 23k, inspiring... honestly
@@jnr_certi haha, it's showing no signs of slowing down either, it'll be 25k in 2/3 days!
It is very beautifully explained.
I really love how you used Haikyuu soundtracks in this video. Sports shonen are my favorite genre and I am a Haikyuu fan. And after seeing Blue Lock and reading it it was a different kind of amazing. To many Blue Lock is very unrealistic but its oddly philosophical and I love it.
I just... absolutely love how fast he's able to decipher the situation he's in, and rebuild himself... EVOLVE evenn to suit... to survive...
It's just... fantastic!
Being in a group with high profile people, each clashing against each other, to get stronger... devouring each other to stay ahead, is honestly really impactful.
Man, I'd love to have that kinda crowd around me...
Haikyuu Is sure to come from this channel so I am so ready for those as well as more blue lock content Subbed and Notifs on I look forward to more
Oh it 100% is, Haikyuu is my favourite series of all time
@@LessonsFromAnime Same. It llegit improved my life and inspired me
2:57 this is SUPER IMPORTANT! YOU need too understand that being kind isn't about stomping on / forgetting your own goals, time or efforts so that you can help others grow, it is about leaving PLANNED room in your life that you can then give away to the important people in your life.
also side note, this is not only about simple everyday things like being kind to the random people you meet, that takes practically no time or effort at all. I am talking about helping someone with a task, like moving, cleaning, driving someone, going out for a drink etc etc.
Take care of yourself first and you'll see that your life will change for the better.
Where I am now? Middle aged, no skills, barely any income coming in.
A wife that doesn't respect me or think I'm worth much.
When I told her she deserved better than me, she didn't agree, but she didn't deny it either.
Been going through some rough times.
I don't see a way out.
But I realized today im worth more than what Im earning now... But... Idk how to make that a reality.