"You feel lost because you don't have a system to maintain a baseline level of clarity in your life". This is the key for me man! After watching some of your videos, I started my system this year, and I can guarantee everyone that it helps a lot to have a system.
Wife left me, granddad died and got cancer. All the pain made me grow so much, I don’t recognize myself. New me is still a baby tho, still getting used to life with this new perspective. Life, what a journey..
22:42 Keys to life: - Experimenting to solve your problems - Gaining clarity on a new chapter in life - Pushing to new highs and systemizing the process to maintain results
I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine of solid habits is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me, lots of compulsive negative thoughts). I actually cultivated discipline in my life, once I began practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 40-60% effort into my habits, despite my motivation, despite my feelings (ex. Studying) - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on my youtube channel. Like you said in the video habits can change your life, but historically Id go too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a consistent mediocre effort everyday. And it all adds up to eventual mastery.
Dan, Can you make a content, on how YOU became better at articulating your thoughts and ideas into SPEECH, especially on camera. THIS is a very important skill, WHICH most of self improvement influencer DO NOT TALK ABOUT. Hope you see this message and bless us with your wisdom. And I believe it will gain a good traction towards your channel, because there aren't many, most of them are full of GENERIC stuff bs. ONE OF THE REASONS why your content is great is because you are AUTHENTIC, and don't lie, you spill little ins and outs. Hope you see this message and guide us forward. - your loyal fan
They talk about it all the time. You just don't listen properly. But today is your lucky day for I'll share the secret with you. ready? " YOU NEED TO JUST DO IT. PRACTICE AND YOU'LL GET BETTER OVER TIME. NEVER STRIFE FOR PERFECTION. ALWAYS STRIFE FOR ACTION. You're welcome 😁
Dan, I am not sure if you’re going to see this comment; however, I am a self-improvement UA-camr, and I was so impressed by your article “life is hard. Get used to it” that I made a reaction video to the concepts you wrote about. Honestly, I had to re-read your article several times to truly understand it conceptually, which made it worth it to make a video about. Thank you!
Dan - I’m probably not your target market (married mother with kids and a career in late 30s) but you will never know how much you’re helping me. I’m starting a business amd didn’t expect that my biggest challenge would be the self development part. I absolutely appreciate you work.
i dont think theres a specific target market for this kind of content, everyone can benefit from it, so dont feel like ur late to learn these things or something like that, we must be open to learn something new everyday :D
So many of the things you teach in your videos, are very Islamic concept! It was a surprise for me to find this out myself as well! As I became closer to my Creator, Allah (S.W.T.), I learned more and more about the way of life that is Islam. And soon enough, Allah (S.W.T.) has caused me to discover your channel, and everything I was learning through Islam was in unison and in the same frequency as the things and paradigm you talk about. You don’t just teach habits or tips & tricks. You teach us to thing in a completely different paradigm. I’m telling you, Islam will literally blow your mind if you take the time to look into what it teaches. When I combine what I have developed through being a Muslim, with many of the things you talk about, it actually supercharges it all. It’s crazy how amazing this truly is, SubhanAllah! May Allah (S.W.T.) guide you to Islam and bestow upon you His Blessings; Ameen.
Just found you and I love this already!!! Trying to build my own channel and have learnt a lot from this video of presentation, jump cuts and story telling. Thank you
17.03 you hit the nail on the head. We lost our dog after 11 years, my daily life completely changed, i lost my routine, my purpose and reason to be along with the grief. It was almost like you were there waiting to give me the message. 💪
keepin it real! thank you. no more complaining here. no more. life is difficult. as soon as i accepted that, it wasn't. no amount of thinking will change the uncertainty of life. peace friend!
yep and unhealthy ego trip trap. im getting at this limit now. relax 50 000 pushup per years no one care you brag alone and break your tricep and grind your elbow bro. we get it your perceverant and ok strong. lol talking alone online :D
I appreciate you and your perspective Dan, you are a wise dude with great delivery. I find myself rewatching your videos regularly. I am attempting to join you in the ranks of being a high value creator, and it's hard work! Thanks for your motivation and knowledge, you are the kind of person the world needs more of; high value, grounded, and action oriented. I want friends like you!
The point about the cold is so true. Notice by and large, children do not mind or complain about the cold nearly as much as adults. They’re much more focused on the playing, friends, activities, etc. so the thoughts from the cold environment is not as invasive for them.
Everything you covered has a parallel to my life, including the girl situation. I fell of the rail when we were asked to report back to office on an everyday basis. That messed up my routine big time, and I tried moving closer to work only to end up on a terrible accommodation . I've since found a good accommodation and I came up with a plan to adapt to the new reality. This plan involves making money on the side and transitioning to complete financial self reliance so I don't need a 9 to 5 anymore.
Astonishing blend of stoicism, new thought, psychology, copywriting, and modern relevance. Honestly a bit jelly. Wish I was this articulate. Good job, Dan.
True, I read somewhere, the difficulty is the reward or reward/achievement/progress is tied up with difficulty, if its easy ,the reward wouldn't mean or feel great, fulfilling. Dan, you got a unique view on things, thanks.
My friend just told me about this channel that I would like it. And I literally just came out of walking out in the cold weather and laughed when I came to sit down.
I found your content recently and have been binging your stuff. This content is something I've been thinking/looking for. The idea of getting paid based on who "you" are is emense.
Do you condone people saying First Just excited to be here 30 seconds after upload And I love your videos, the way you articulate your ideas is pretty authentic and raw to you as a person....
From a practical standpoint after the cumulative results of your experiences, a lot of the time people will try to negotiate and somewhat downplay your value. This is why you have to be an alchemist of sorts and continuously try to combine different elements that you have and are picking up into something novel yet worthwhile. It takes a lot of time and energy, hence the oratorical way of shutting people up. Calculated trial and error. Risk and fail at your own expense but with honor.
Been looking for answers for quite some time and this shed a light… Either to reaffirm what I once thought was the right thing, Or if it’s to clear my head about new good roads in my journey, I want to say Thank you Sir We think very well alike its good to know. Wish u all the sucess mate, cheers
(If you have not done it before now): An idea for a video is to look back from here to your failed ecommerce biz while in college to analyze what went wrong and what you could have done to make it succeed.
Dan how to trick our dopamine or pleasure seeking system into doing boring hard work like its interesting work ? Also how to always be ambitious especially in the face of adversity without getting into negativity loop..
I'm not sure about "tricking" it - but it comes down to genuine interest and curiosity. Set aside some time to read a book or shortform/blinkist summary of something that will help you achieve your goals
I believe Dan has videos on cheap dopamine - dopamine that is easy to attain such as from the social media scrolling etc. And the dopamine derived from achieving things. He touched these topics in this video. Let me use an analogy with food. People who struggle with emotional eating reach for food when stressed because it creates a change of state. Sweets act on the dopamine system - first by changing your state in the moment, secondly by further reinforce this kind of behaviour. If you want to change this behaviour, the effective techniques include physical activity such as going for a walk, exercise, but also writing, painting etc. They create a space between the want and the reaction, calm you down so you don't need to use food. It can be hard at first but it becomes easier and easier with repetition. Similarly, you can use that with doing the things that you are not excited about. Break the pattern first, then choose a different action. Reward yourself for taking the new action
Read we can trick our brain by Gigi g ourselves a high five in the mirror each morning = dopamine. We do this daily even multiple times and it helps with the motivation.,, trying it out :)
I know that many people believe that things like money or luxury are the key to happiness, but I actually think that some simple, healthy life practices can be even more important. Things like spending time with loved ones, practicing gratitude, and taking care of ourselves both mentally and physically can have a profound impact on our overall outlook on life. These experiences may seem small or simple, but they can truly make a difference in our happiness and well being. And even when things don't go as planned, I believe that we can still find happiness and joy in the simple things. Let's focus on cultivating these healthy life practices and finding joy in the present moment, rather than constantly searching for happiness in external things.
keeping spreding knowlode what we can do at end we are just realize people must realize what want and dont afrid of anything you unique no one can take positon in this world keep growing forver
Just curious, are you vegan, man? I've been listening to your videos for months, found you on shorts tab, and all your work is very helpful and impressive at your age. Just curious lol. You seem fit and your mind very clear when your talking and recording. Like a woke entrepreneur. Very intellectual human you are, bro. I'm guessing you're vegetarian/vegan on a positive tone and not being sarcastic. Thank you for your free lessons. I'm struggling at my entrepreneurship and vegan business yet you shed light bro with your videos. Brilliant art and videos too! Very entertaining and straight on point with visual aids.
Hey Dan, love your content. I'm just about to the "7 Days to Genius Ideas" challenge, and I noticed a small typo. In the second last bold heading, at the very bottom of the page, it says: "...already just you?" instead of "...already *_trust_* you?" Just thought you should know... thanks for all you do!
@dan - I cringe when stopping your videos half way through because I don’t want your analytics to tell you that your losing viewers half way through. If anything, a person would leave and come back to your videos later, when there is less distraction around. 😂 Great video.
Happiness isn't a destination, its a pleasant experience like catching the pleasant fragrance of a flower. Once thats understood people can stop chasing something that can't be obtained. Contentment is what people should be looking to obtain.
“What most people fear, is what makes few people great!” -Dan Koe
😮💨
Been trying to teach my kids that for a long while. I wish they would just get it, but I guess I’m due time.
🎉🎉 yes I love this! I can’t believe how much sense he makes
Most people don’t care about greatness if it goes against what they want.
"You feel lost because you don't have a system to maintain a baseline level of clarity in your life". This is the key for me man! After watching some of your videos, I started my system this year, and I can guarantee everyone that it helps a lot to have a system.
Where did you start
This is where religion comes. That’s my 2 cents
Wife left me, granddad died and got cancer. All the pain made me grow so much, I don’t recognize myself. New me is still a baby tho, still getting used to life with this new perspective. Life, what a journey..
This man is unplugged from the matrix. Needs to be protected at all costs!
We protect eachother, glad you're here dude
I absolutely agree What Dan is sharing is gold
"The feeling of pure progress is unmatched!" 🔥 Power to everyone on their pursuit to greatness... The Marathon Continues
22:42 Keys to life:
- Experimenting to solve your problems
- Gaining clarity on a new chapter in life
- Pushing to new highs and systemizing the process to maintain results
I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine of solid habits is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me, lots of compulsive negative thoughts).
I actually cultivated discipline in my life, once I began practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 40-60% effort into my habits, despite my motivation, despite my feelings (ex. Studying) - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on my youtube channel.
Like you said in the video habits can change your life, but historically Id go too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a consistent mediocre effort everyday. And it all adds up to eventual mastery.
Beautiful
A modern day philosopher. Always look forward to Dan’s uploads 🙌🏽
Appreciate you watching my friend
Dan, Can you make a content, on how YOU became better at articulating your thoughts and ideas into SPEECH, especially on camera. THIS is a very important skill, WHICH most of self improvement influencer DO NOT TALK ABOUT. Hope you see this message and bless us with your wisdom. And I believe it will gain a good traction towards your channel, because there aren't many, most of them are full of GENERIC stuff bs. ONE OF THE REASONS why your content is great is because you are AUTHENTIC, and don't lie, you spill little ins and outs. Hope you see this message and guide us forward. - your loyal fan
They talk about it all the time. You just don't listen properly. But today is your lucky day for I'll share the secret with you. ready? " YOU NEED TO JUST DO IT. PRACTICE AND YOU'LL GET BETTER OVER TIME. NEVER STRIFE FOR PERFECTION. ALWAYS STRIFE FOR ACTION. You're welcome 😁
Dan, I am not sure if you’re going to see this comment; however, I am a self-improvement UA-camr, and I was so impressed by your article “life is hard. Get used to it” that I made a reaction video to the concepts you wrote about. Honestly, I had to re-read your article several times to truly understand it conceptually, which made it worth it to make a video about. Thank you!
Me also reading multiple times in a day... It's a life changing one.... My perception of the problems completly changed. Thankyou Dan..
Dan - I’m probably not your target market (married mother with kids and a career in late 30s) but you will never know how much you’re helping me. I’m starting a business amd didn’t expect that my biggest challenge would be the self development part. I absolutely appreciate you work.
I agree. No-one else talks about this it’s so helpful
Same! I'm swimming in Dan's philosophy at that stage too and it's so incredibly helpful! ❤
i dont think theres a specific target market for this kind of content, everyone can benefit from it, so dont feel like ur late to learn these things or something like that, we must be open to learn something new everyday :D
I'm so grateful to exist at an age where your digital guru could be a surfer looking dude 🏄♂️ rather than a bald monk in Tibet!
So many of the things you teach in your videos, are very Islamic concept! It was a surprise for me to find this out myself as well!
As I became closer to my Creator, Allah (S.W.T.), I learned more and more about the way of life that is Islam.
And soon enough, Allah (S.W.T.) has caused me to discover your channel, and everything I was learning through Islam was in unison and in the same frequency as the things and paradigm you talk about. You don’t just teach habits or tips & tricks. You teach us to thing in a completely different paradigm.
I’m telling you, Islam will literally blow your mind if you take the time to look into what it teaches.
When I combine what I have developed through being a Muslim, with many of the things you talk about, it actually supercharges it all. It’s crazy how amazing this truly is, SubhanAllah!
May Allah (S.W.T.) guide you to Islam and bestow upon you His Blessings; Ameen.
Just found you and I love this already!!! Trying to build my own channel and have learnt a lot from this video of presentation, jump cuts and story telling. Thank you
The man’s real. I wish you groundedness and exuberance in this journey mate 👊🏼
Amazing episode with no water! If you want to get from 0 to 5, you have to go to 1 first. So great! Thank you, Dan!
17.03 you hit the nail on the head. We lost our dog after 11 years, my daily life completely changed, i lost my routine, my purpose and reason to be along with the grief. It was almost like you were there waiting to give me the message. 💪
keepin it real! thank you. no more complaining here. no more. life is difficult. as soon as i accepted that, it wasn't. no amount of thinking will change the uncertainty of life. peace friend!
ALL WE NEED IS PURPOSE COMMITMENT AND SHEER WILL and the idea of accepting failures as experimentation and that will get us out of the rut. Thanks Dan
love the bodybuilding analogies being sprinkled in, especially applying the concept of "progressive overload" to things outside of gym.
yep and unhealthy ego trip trap. im getting at this limit now.
relax 50 000 pushup per years no one care you brag alone and break your tricep and grind your elbow bro.
we get it your perceverant and ok strong. lol
talking alone online :D
this person is speaking to my soul
I appreciate you and your perspective Dan, you are a wise dude with great delivery. I find myself rewatching your videos regularly. I am attempting to join you in the ranks of being a high value creator, and it's hard work! Thanks for your motivation and knowledge, you are the kind of person the world needs more of; high value, grounded, and action oriented. I want friends like you!
Dan, right on target!
Thank you for this message.
Change is the only constant on life.
The point about the cold is so true. Notice by and large, children do not mind or complain about the cold nearly as much as adults. They’re much more focused on the playing, friends, activities, etc. so the thoughts from the cold environment is not as invasive for them.
Dude you helped me alot.. Alot.. Thanks for being here everytime I need🥳❤
Everything you covered has a parallel to my life, including the girl situation. I fell of the rail when we were asked to report back to office on an everyday basis. That messed up my routine big time, and I tried moving closer to work only to end up on a terrible accommodation . I've since found a good accommodation and I came up with a plan to adapt to the new reality. This plan involves making money on the side and transitioning to complete financial self reliance so I don't need a 9 to 5 anymore.
You are my Tony Robbins when I need a pep talk to keep pushing LFG!
Astonishing blend of stoicism, new thought, psychology, copywriting, and modern relevance.
Honestly a bit jelly. Wish I was this articulate. Good job, Dan.
Timing of this video; super thankful for this timing.
Always highly quality videos from you. Thanks for the knowledge man.
True, I read somewhere, the difficulty is the reward or reward/achievement/progress is tied up with difficulty, if its easy ,the reward wouldn't mean or feel great, fulfilling. Dan, you got a unique view on things, thanks.
Thanks for this video. Been going through a rough time in the beginning of this year
Dude. You are a god damn national treasure.
Being & doing baby. We on the same wavelength 🤘🏽
My friend just told me about this channel that I would like it. And I literally just came out of walking out in the cold weather and laughed when I came to sit down.
I always go for a walk, even if it rains and its so nice as no one else is willing to go outside - i have the whole street to myself
You got my subscription Dan. Thank you for being so transparent. Enjoyed it.
You are such a gem. Keep doing great work for community 👍
Being and doing.
Peace and progress.
Stillness and movement.
Write it in your head before saying it
I found your content recently and have been binging your stuff. This content is something I've been thinking/looking for. The idea of getting paid based on who "you" are is emense.
Great content as always, thank you Dan. All the best from Costa Rica, pura vida!
Do you condone people saying
First
Just excited to be here 30 seconds after upload
And I love your videos, the way you articulate your ideas is pretty authentic and raw to you as a person....
Hahaha I condone it, thanks for watching man! and I appreciate the kind words
I get so excited when you post, always learn something new!
Man your Vids are so good. So wise and still streetsmart! Thank you!
Very helpful video thank you for sharing
Thanks Dan. Best from Abu Dhabi
Man, this is a really good video, I am grateful I found your channel 👍
Thanks for sharing your life experience
From a practical standpoint after the cumulative results of your experiences, a lot of the time people will try to negotiate and somewhat downplay your value. This is why you have to be an alchemist of sorts and continuously try to combine different elements that you have and are picking up into something novel yet worthwhile. It takes a lot of time and energy, hence the oratorical way of shutting people up. Calculated trial and error. Risk and fail at your own expense but with honor.
This is on point. Bhagvad Gita talks about this in detail
Thank you! This is really helpful, I'm at a low now , feeling very chaotic and now I can see how it makes sense and what to do.
@bootgab what is it? The newsletter? I subscribed ;)
I'll gladly go to Costa Rica with u, ha ha, but seriously the way u have pivoted your life is amazing to witness. Always such great info, thanks!
At 3:30 in the video is what really relates to me, I’m in the middle of that right now
Ty again bro
I have no other words but just immense gratitude bc this is what I'm going through 😎🌞 ❤️
Thank god I’ve found your channel
These videos are fire 🔥🔥
Was just thinking about the power of expectations today. Powerful video💪
Been looking for answers for quite some time and this shed a light…
Either to reaffirm what I once thought was the right thing, Or if it’s to clear my head about new good roads in my journey, I want to say Thank you Sir
We think very well alike its good to know. Wish u all the sucess mate, cheers
Thnks bruh much needed this came at right place at the right time ❤
I really enjoy this content, and it gives me a better understanding. Thank you
awesome video, my favorite from you so far
great frameworks
Love your content!! The Costa Rica part😂😂
Perfect timing 👌
This information is priceless. Thank you brother 🙏
This content is amazing; thank you
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Thank you ❤
Great messages. So much in this video.
(If you have not done it before now): An idea for a video is to look back from here to your failed ecommerce biz while in college to analyze what went wrong and what you could have done to make it succeed.
Man you're a blast! 🤝
Great video, as always mate. Thank you
So hard and good content.
Dan. You’re the man. You should have stayed in Costa Rica. I challenge you to a Costa Rica vlog. You have 2 months haha
Thank you dan ☺️💐
Dan I really recommend you to read BHAGWAD GEETA (not Iscon one but as it is) This would really help you and get u better understanding of LIFE
Bulking and cutting in bodybuilding is an antique way of doing things. Shorter cycles of anabolic and canabolic work better. Like every 4 days or so
Dan Koe KEEPS delivering the value. Let’s GO bro!
That edit number change with the candles 😂
Brilliant 💫
Dan how to trick our dopamine or pleasure seeking system into doing boring hard work like its interesting work ? Also how to always be ambitious especially in the face of adversity without getting into negativity loop..
I'm not sure about "tricking" it - but it comes down to genuine interest and curiosity. Set aside some time to read a book or shortform/blinkist summary of something that will help you achieve your goals
I believe Dan has videos on cheap dopamine - dopamine that is easy to attain such as from the social media scrolling etc. And the dopamine derived from achieving things. He touched these topics in this video.
Let me use an analogy with food. People who struggle with emotional eating reach for food when stressed because it creates a change of state. Sweets act on the dopamine system - first by changing your state in the moment, secondly by further reinforce this kind of behaviour.
If you want to change this behaviour, the effective techniques include physical activity such as going for a walk, exercise, but also writing, painting etc. They create a space between the want and the reaction, calm you down so you don't need to use food.
It can be hard at first but it becomes easier and easier with repetition.
Similarly, you can use that with doing the things that you are not excited about.
Break the pattern first,
then choose a different action.
Reward yourself for taking the new action
Read we can trick our brain by Gigi g ourselves a high five in the mirror each morning = dopamine. We do this daily even multiple times and it helps with the motivation.,, trying it out :)
Giving
An Ice cold shower will "trick" your brain into a dopamine flood.. they call it the 'new cocaine'
Dan Koe is the new Morpheus.
really needed this video.... well done ;)
I guess a desirable partner would be defined as someone who made life easier, and not annoying
I know that many people believe that things like money or luxury are the key to happiness, but I actually think that some simple, healthy life practices can be even more important.
Things like spending time with loved ones, practicing gratitude, and taking care of ourselves both mentally and physically can have a profound impact on our overall outlook on life. These experiences may seem small or simple, but they can truly make a difference in our happiness and well being.
And even when things don't go as planned, I believe that we can still find happiness and joy in the simple things. Let's focus on cultivating these healthy life practices and finding joy in the present moment, rather than constantly searching for happiness in external things.
Brilliant share Dan 🙌
keeping spreding knowlode what we can do at end we are just realize people must realize what want and dont afrid of anything you unique no one can take positon in this world keep growing forver
this is great advice, thank you!
Just curious, are you vegan, man? I've been listening to your videos for months, found you on shorts tab, and all your work is very helpful and impressive at your age. Just curious lol. You seem fit and your mind very clear when your talking and recording. Like a woke entrepreneur. Very intellectual human you are, bro. I'm guessing you're vegetarian/vegan on a positive tone and not being sarcastic. Thank you for your free lessons. I'm struggling at my entrepreneurship and vegan business yet you shed light bro with your videos. Brilliant art and videos too! Very entertaining and straight on point with visual aids.
He's too smart for that vegan nonsense.
Hey Dan, love your content. I'm just about to the "7 Days to Genius Ideas" challenge, and I noticed a small typo.
In the second last bold heading, at the very bottom of the page, it says:
"...already just you?"
instead of
"...already *_trust_* you?"
Just thought you should know... thanks for all you do!
nice vid matt....really helps me to work more, glad I found you!!
Yeah... Costa Rica is a beautiful country...
Great stuff! Appreciate cha!
good video
DAN KOE!
well done. Thanks buddy!
Another banger bro ⚡️
@dan - I cringe when stopping your videos half way through because I don’t want your analytics to tell you that your losing viewers half way through. If anything, a person would leave and come back to your videos later, when there is less distraction around. 😂 Great video.
Happiness isn't a destination, its a pleasant experience like catching the pleasant fragrance of a flower. Once thats understood people can stop chasing something that can't be obtained. Contentment is what people should be looking to obtain.
Dan Koe modern day philosopher
Great content!!!