I was extremely motivated to quit my 20 year government job and I knew that it would draw criticism from friends, colleagues and family (maybe not in my presence but certainly behind my back). So I resigned anyway (that was 6 months ago). I have been having this motivation conversation with myself that the good doctor speaks about. I gained time and freedom to think and shed my ambitions and find my intrinsic motivations. I do have a drive for achievement but I don't want to be a narcissist. I do have a heroism instinct but I don't know if this is the answer. At the moment I have no mother in law 😂 , and I'm trying to not be a slave to expectations. I've sort of landed in this nothingness way by accident or a confluence of factors. All this to say that I don't know where I'll end up but quitting and landing in almost surprising retirement feels like an accomplishment but I can't shake the feeling or pressure to do something great with it but I don't know what that is 😢 I do thank you for this video which clarifies some things and motivates me to be intrinsically guided.
This is SO amazing. Professor Vaknin, thank you once again!! There is so much shame associated with not having ambition, especially in places where there is fierce competition because of scarcity. Your words give us room to breathe.
This crystal-clear and mind-opening lecture should be made compulsory in every school at the start of each term, from first grade to University. We would live in a much better world.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Such an insightful discussion! It's crucial to understand the distinction between ambition and intrinsic motivation. While ambition can sometimes lead to external validation, true fulfillment often comes from pursuing activities for the sheer joy they bring. Let's prioritize nurturing our intrinsic motivation and finding genuine fulfillment in what we do! 🌟
I love you! I admire your resilience and motivation to overcome conditioning, update your awareness of yourself and the world beyond limits, and achieve the wisdom you share with us daily! Thank you Professor Sam! We deeply appreciate it!
This is the best articulation of internal intrinsic motivation vs external ambition! Ty Sam! If someone with BPD has reactionary motivation (and intensely so), how can they change it to be intrinsic and not destructive? BPDs I’ve know tend to be so intensely single-minded and extremely clever when they’re reactive!
תודה פרופ' הרצאה מעולה ומועילה,בלי קשר אולי יש לך תובנות לגבי המדינה שלנו ישראל,נראה שאיבדנו שליטה והזנב מכשכש בכלב,הרשויות משמשות כלי בידי גורמים עויינים ידועים ואנונימים כאחד,אולי תעלה כמה רעיונות טובים אם תתן דעתך תודה מראש
I would like to become Sam Vaknin to a large extent! I'd like to go through a nice PhD, (legal) finance shanenigans and having a central role in the lives of so many people like you do
And when you can't find motivation, use discipline. Discipline is getting the job done even when you don't want to.
Very wise.
I like that!
@@DHW256 Wisdom is often expressed as logic.
Behind every successful man stands a surprised mother-in-law.
I knew this internally, however, I wasn't able to explain it like this. Amazing video, absolutely amazing! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Wise words.
Modern times are like:
- make money
- coom/consume
- repeat
I was extremely motivated to quit my 20 year government job and I knew that it would draw criticism from friends, colleagues and family (maybe not in my presence but certainly behind my back). So I resigned anyway (that was 6 months ago). I have been having this motivation conversation with myself that the good doctor speaks about. I gained time and freedom to think and shed my ambitions and find my intrinsic motivations. I do have a drive for achievement but I don't want to be a narcissist. I do have a heroism instinct but I don't know if this is the answer. At the moment I have no mother in law 😂 , and I'm trying to not be a slave to expectations. I've sort of landed in this nothingness way by accident or a confluence of factors. All this to say that I don't know where I'll end up but quitting and landing in almost surprising retirement feels like an accomplishment but I can't shake the feeling or pressure to do something great with it but I don't know what that is 😢 I do thank you for this video which clarifies some things and motivates me to be intrinsically guided.
welcome to the club! there's no rush when you're being true to yourself. life isn't a race it's a pace. congratulations
@iamedey1232 thank you 🙏
Gotta love Professor Sam's humor!
This is SO amazing. Professor Vaknin, thank you once again!! There is so much shame associated with not having ambition, especially in places where there is fierce competition because of scarcity. Your words give us room to breathe.
This crystal-clear and mind-opening lecture should be made compulsory in every school at the start of each term, from first grade to University. We would live in a much better world.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Respect & honor Mr Vaknin !
Pure GOLD, Chapeau, Professor! 🙏🏻 This explanation of the Contexts is just stunning!👌
9:45 motivation without ambition
15:30 motivation & reinforcement
One of my favourite lectures. Thank you Dr. Vaknin!
Such an insightful discussion! It's crucial to understand the distinction between ambition and intrinsic motivation. While ambition can sometimes lead to external validation, true fulfillment often comes from pursuing activities for the sheer joy they bring. Let's prioritize nurturing our intrinsic motivation and finding genuine fulfillment in what we do! 🌟
My mother was always desperate that I have no ambition. And now I am a nobody. I wander,how common is that among narcissists .To accomplish nothing.
Thank you for posting
I have a high interest in both finance and psychology, so yes, I want to be like Sam Vaknin when I grow up!
Thank you Prof. Dr. Sam Vaknin. 🙏
I love you! I admire your resilience and motivation to overcome conditioning, update your awareness of yourself and the world beyond limits, and achieve the wisdom you share with us daily! Thank you Professor Sam! We deeply appreciate it!
Haha the start of the video was a blast ❤😂
Thx Sam
So profound and true!
The case of Elizabeth Holmes is typical for this case.Very interesting Professor Vanknin!
Vaknin.
This is the best articulation of internal intrinsic motivation vs external ambition! Ty Sam!
If someone with BPD has reactionary motivation (and intensely so), how can they change it to be intrinsic and not destructive? BPDs I’ve know tend to be so intensely single-minded and extremely clever when they’re reactive!
Great distinction there and a great awakening! Will share this with friends and family. Go raibh maith agat.
i want you to be Sam Vaknin. the existence of all of us is very important, otherwise we would not be here now.
Smart!
Brilliant video - more like this please. 👍
תודה פרופ' הרצאה מעולה ומועילה,בלי קשר אולי יש לך תובנות לגבי המדינה שלנו ישראל,נראה שאיבדנו שליטה והזנב מכשכש בכלב,הרשויות משמשות כלי בידי גורמים עויינים ידועים ואנונימים כאחד,אולי תעלה כמה רעיונות טובים אם תתן דעתך תודה מראש
Don't be motivated. Be inspired.
I would like to become Sam Vaknin to a large extent! I'd like to go through a nice PhD, (legal) finance shanenigans and having a central role in the lives of so many people like you do
how much more is distinguishing in 2024 (i.e virtue simply being reasonable action).
I am troubled how to live outside the game and earn suficient for decent life ?
👍🏼
Does anyone know what Sam says at 18:26? Para plaxis?
Interesting. I know a very ambitious very deluded narcissist.
Same here, plus greedy yet he lacks the intelligence while heaping on the lust for control.