@NeatOnTheRocks please do! When you speak, people listen. But your videos are highly self-aware, and that, I feel, is extemely rare. Especially when you combine it with a beloved childhood game series. Love your vids, will keep rewatching them and eventually donate ☺️❤
One thing I want to point out, that might also interest you, is your channel really does embody Sonic. You not only have a passion for breaking down the classic sonic games, but then you inspire people with words like Sonic does. Idk I just thought that was…Neat!
i just wanna say that all of your videos really inspire me, not to be a youtuber or whatever but to make me think about me and my life and how to be a better person. ive been struggling to make sense of my life and relationships for years and your channel really helps put some of the puzzle pieces into place. some people might just look at you and go "hes the youtube guy who plays sonic and talks about random shit" but to me youre videos are so much more than you could imagine
You know, you make an excellent point about the comparison of Vegeta and Metal Sonic. They are truly identical in more ways than I originally believed. It’s true Metal Sonic literally pushes himself to the brink of destruction just for that small small chance of defeating Sonic. Not kill him, not cheat, but to truly destroy what Sonic’s all about. The reason why he has this drive is because, if he can beat Sonic, he’ll no longer have to face about how wrong he is about being the REAL Sonic and how powerless he really can be. Like if you really think about it, the ultimate sad truth about Metal Sonic is he is forever in a race he can never win. In other words, he was born to lose and that’s a very harsh truth to deal with when you believe you’re made in the image, a better image, of someone else and don’t take the time to look at your own flaws, hence ego is the result. This is sad truth because Metal Sonic can win, he just has to follow his own way, but he’s too blinded and prideful by his ego to do that and just can’t let go
I like this idea. It's also good because eggman made him to beat sonic but he let his OWN ego into metal Sonic's creation. The reason eggman doesn't make stuff unwinnable is because he wants to feel like he truly triumphed over sonic with his intellect. He made sonic, but with the ego of eggman, and that's what stops metal sonic from winning I think
I just really felt connected with here, and wanted to share a bit. Growing up I didn't think I had an ego, but as you put it in your video, "I'm worthless" is an ego statement itself. I went through my first 20 years or so letting myself get pushed around, and anytime I would lose at something I would get really depressed and tell myself that it only made sense and that I just wasn't as good as anybody else. There were always reasons I tried to find for why I was made somehow defective or was damaged growing up to be that way. Then things really switched. I was getting pushed around at my job, started getting angry with it, and finally decided that enough was enough. It was time I stood my ground. It was liberating. For the first time in a very long time the sun shone brighter on me than it ever had; I felt like my potential was limitless and had finally cast down that stormcloud of self-doubt. The cost, I was soon to discover, was that I actually did have an ego. It was once telling me I wasn't enough, but now it had a new idea: that I was deserving of everything anybody else had. The worst part was that I didn't think I had an ego, so I thought the times where I lashed out over doing poorly in a jiu jitsu or chess match were just harmless instances of me being hard on myself. Dramatic and annoying, maybe, but harmless. Then I, out of envy I had yet to understand, turned my venom on one of my closest friends. I couldn't stand the success he was gaining, and it destroyed our friendship. I repented, but the damage was done. Never before had I felt so ashamed, and I haven't felt so since. After that, I really started to explore the effects of the ego. I put a name to it, and took a stand to reject both sides of that awful coin. I haven't been perfect, I've had some awful instances of it rearing its ugly head once more, but I've been able to see the person I believe God made me to be. I guess what I'm saying through all of this is that until I recognized what was going on, and accepted that although part of me those things didn't need to rule me, I was the hopeless victim of a nameless evil. When I turned my attention toward the negative energy of my ego and fought back, ironically suddenly everything I had fought so hard for in the name of ego was beginning to blossom for me. I stopped fighting so hard to become what I thought I deserved to be, and instead I've grown in ways more incredible than I had hoped. Sorry for the long post, but thank you for the video. I can truly say that nothing is more important than keeping your ego in balance.
I'm super impressed at how you can maintain a clear train of thought and a monologue clear of "ums" and "uhhhs" all while playing a video game. Great video as always, and my goddam ego is jealous because this is exactly the kind of video I'm struggling to make too 😆
I read from a script while playing out of the corner of my eye--I've got 20+ years of playing Sonic to thank for that ability 😂 then I edit out my mistakes and my uummms and uhhhs
I dont know what your calling these videos, whether it be motivational, therapeutical, persepctive piece, gaming, inspirational... but whatever you call it, I feel better after watching it. (Im not depressed or anything) just better. So thank you sir!
Metal sonic = False Ego Self Image Shadow = ...the shadow? (but also in my opinion a better representation of ego ergo ultimate lifeform, real hedgehog, etc.)
"To live a life of power, you must have faith that what you believe is right, even if others tell you you're wrong. The first thing you must do to live a life of power is to find courage. You must be ready to reach beyond the boundaries of Time itself. And to do that, all you need is the will to take that first step...."
As a "Content Creator" on UA-cam (I also really hate that term). I just wanted to stop by and say, Thank you NeatOnTheRocks! I have been caught in the endless spiral of watching UA-cam videos on how to gain more views. I stumbled upon your honest open videos about making UA-cam videos, and it's exactly the type of positive boost I have been needing this entire time. Thank you for the inspiration I surely needed right now. long live old school Sonic 🤘
No lie, I feel like we are the same person😂 You love Sonic, your deep into psychology, and you watch game grumps. And when I started getting attention and big numbers on my videos I started to crave that more and more until that was my only motivation. You've helped me a lot man. Thank you for existing❤
this conversation about ego in sonic games got me thinking about frontiers for the first time since i originally played it. specifically sage and what makes her different from metal, maybe more like shadow. (quick clarification i have NOT played the free dlc yet, i lost my save when i switched systems and i’ll replay the game…eventually. this may have changed in the dlc idk) she’s a VERY ego driven character at first, almost everything she does is to impress eggman and to feed her ego in the process. it isn’t until the final act of the game where she gradually abandons her ego in favor of genuine connection and she makes one final act completely in favor of what she believes in. she sees sonic fight through rhea island (commonly criticized part of the game but i personally loved it! it’s ouranos island that dragged on way too much imo) and she’s inspired by him. she did what she did because for once she cared about other people, her father just as much as everyone else. i’ll update this once i play that dlc, assuming the writing stays as good as it is in the base game i’ll probably have a lot more to say about that comparison aha
i'm in such a stagnant place in my life rn and this series is genuinely helping me change my perspective on what i'm doing rn. your channel is such a gem, and as a major sonic fan i'm absolutely addicted to these videos lol, keep up the good work gang 🙏💖
14:25 absolutely love the timing of the analogy of your ex making you feel small combined with the moment you become little Sonic. Also, the ending is legendary. Differentiating the real "end goal" for both games.
That definitely was intentional haha. It felt weird introducing essentially a whole new topic that late in the video, but the thematic line-up with the shrink ray was too good to pass up 😄
Hey man, I really wanted to thank you for talking about your ex. I had a similar situation and she really messed me up for a long time. Hearing other men talk about suffering and working through that kind of abuse is really affirming in a world that would otherwise make me feel like I'm just exaggerating or whining, you know? So thank you. I love these videos. Keep at it.
Discussing things you have learned about cultivating awareness and touching on old teachings that you have been very clearly studying is a neat pairing with gameplay videos you are making. You have a way of integrating it into a digestible format for people who have never looked at or discovered these types of teachings and lessons. I see you friend. From one philosophical nerd to another, I think it's great what you are doing.
These videos have given me an entirely different perspective on spider man 2. When i watched the movie for the first time, i was young enough to not think about philosophical ideas. What is really interesting is how open one's mind becomes to ideas when they realise the ego that they built up. One's image of themselves shatters and it leads to a period of reflection, new ideas and a period of growth. Plz make making such videos cause I really like how they give my brain food for thought instead of living a mindless brain rotten life
Definitely needed this video, i always say a warrior's most important battle is with themselves. this is/was my relationship with doom eternal, i bought it a year ago and loved it so much that i actually got into doom and the metal genre. 10 months ago my mother passed away, it put me in the worst mindset that i could possibly be in considering im already a pretty negative person. once i felt like i could pick up a controller i got obsessed with eternal all over again, but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of it being something i did for fun, like all games, it became something i did out of anger & hate, to drain out the voices, to drain out my own. It changed me psychologically, changed the way i played, the way i thought, it made me feel like i was avenging my mother somehow & that's what i used to justify being addicted to it and feeling that way. I became the best, developed that ego, and that ego manifested into the final boss & into the motto that i live by. Unfortunately, i only reached the final phase of the dark lord, i didn't finish job because it's time for me to truly fight myself, not on a controller & not infront of a screen. I only have 1 demon left to kill, and to anyone who's still fighting their's, Rip 'n Tear, until it is done.
Honestly, in my youtube career I still think my nemesis isn't really my own ego, since I'm finally letting go of that obsession over sub and view counts, but instead, it's just that I'm being too ambitious for my own good. I've had a poll on my channel a few months ago (sorta), asking exactly that, then I waited and the most picked answer was along the lines of "yes, you're being too ambitious for your own good". And to be blunt, they are right. If I can allow myself a tiny metaphor, I feel like I'm the GameFreak of myself: I have the ideas, but lack the time to apply them fully and make a good execution. Which, if you snoop around the channel, you can definitely notice in a bunch of my videos. I had to delay the release of a series' prologue video, mainly because I was at a good progress and thought I could finish it by the end of a month, which obviously, in the end I didn't do. But to this day, I'd say it's one of my videos with the "best" animation, granted, with a few flaws
@@NikoNoxious If you looked at my comments on these videos, you probably noticed I explain a lot, and it's because of one detail about my channel that's pretty much what constantly stops me from letting my work speak for itself: I run a Gacha animation channel. I never mentioned it not to cause "harm" for myself, but mainly to do a favor for someone with an outside perspective and to Neat himself. Seeing hate replies on a comment like mine because of that one detail is not what I want to see on a motivational channel like this. And it's definitely not what others would want to see either. Hope you can understand
I like being ambitious. Here's the things I try and keep in mind: -Excessive effort with insufficient reward is the fastest way to burn out -Be ok with falling short by appreciating how far the ambition took you -Don't share your ambitious goals with your audience or anyone, you can only disappoint if you set unrealistic expectations
@@NeatOnTheRocks Translation: >Failing sucks. >It's okay to fail. _(NOTE: If you're capable of ignoring your failures instead of learning from them)_ >Don't tell people what you're working on.
Hey buddy, I see a lot of your videos and I became a huge fan of your channel, your videos bring hope to me. I'm a Indie Game Developer and Artist, I dont have a good setup and good skills neither but I have hope and dedication, I really want to developer amazing games and I wanna thank you for everything
Absolutely loving the classic game plus philosophy combination. You have a knack for making this all seem so conversational and incidental. It is inspiring for what I am trying to do with my own streams/videos.
genuinely these videos are actually so fucking good. they feel like sniper shots pointed at my head--not just in the topics, but also in the fact that, of all things, the points are being made while you're playing Sonic games should go without saying, but i have both liked and subscribed. thank you for making such quality content!!!!
Thank you. Recently started going through a slump after focusing too much on numbers. The part specifically about rewriting the past really spoke to me. This video helped a lot (the Metal Sonic & Spider-Man 2 analogies itched the right part of my brain).
This is so refreshing. We went through a similar arc, in that we used to derive something useful from JP, JRE types. And tbh, I'll be forever grateful to them for that, as I think it did yield some positive results, despite the "toxic positivity" you speak of. And I agree, we probably both accrued many negative characteristics while looking up to these types. But perhaps it was necessary to arrive where we are now, with more clarity. You sound like JRE type motivation, if it was nice. Pleasant. Warm. Comfy. It feels like there is much less of a problematic ego that positions itself higher than others. Anyways, your videos align with where my own journey is at so I've subbed a eagerly await more. Also, I too have become disgusted by the word "content", and yet I still use it. It weirds me out when I see people using it, and you can tell they aren't at all disturbed by it. That person then seems more like an AI just churning out stuff because beep bloop beep bloop. Ramble over, thanks again!
There's a Rush song called The Enemy Within that is part of their overarching fear trilogy that stretches over 3 separate albums that were released in reverse order (pretty cool stuff). Every song of the trilogy focuses on how fears can impact decision making in different ways and between different relationships. I bring up "The Enemy Within" because it's topic is internal fears and how they can hold you back and keep you from being the best version of yourself, which makes the ego the true final boss like you said. Doc ock had to overcome his ego of being the one to discover and invent this new energy system. Luke Skywalker had to overcome his internal feelings of hate to beat the emperor, and Walter White... never overcame his own ego, but it's the thought that counts lol
So, I started rewatching Sonic Adventure 2 playthroughs cause it was from my childhood, and I've been a musician for years (I'm 24), and I take the algorithm blessing me with your videos as a sign to keep going. I was really fearful that seeing the title and thumbnail together wasn't going to be what I thought it was, but your formula is actually exactly what I needed. I'll try and provide updates on the other vid on becoming a UA-camr. Just met you today, but, thanks.
Every video ive watched from so far has somehow talked directly to me and adress the exact problems im facing and for that thank you for making these videos.
Damn you really made a good point, I actually appreciate you a lot for this because I was wondering if some decisions I took were for the right or if I should expect more out of people's reactions to the things that I do for them, guess I was about to sorta fall into some sort of trap, you're a big help to be honest and it really helps clear my head, thanks a lot! I'll just stay true to my own values and continue giving help to others because that's simply what I really want to do, thinking about it in a different way I never really wanted to expect something out of just helping people, it was simply because I can't ignore the right thing to do.
Man I wish there was some guy that embodied everything bad in my life that I could beat up and feel better... *Unless it was Sephiroth, I'm not fighting him*
I definitely get in my own way all the time. I’m just starting my UA-cam journey and I have a couple of videos and I unfortunately know I’m the type that if a video doesn’t do well I’m gonna take that as a reflection of my person even though that’s not the case so I’m trying hard to just enjoy the experience of making these videos and hopefully teaching someone something in the process
What makes me stuck in place is when other stuff plays part in the whole thing, like the environment, family, work, etc. All these makes how I look at myself different every single time and my mood is defferent. Sometimes I could be happy for no reason, suddenly I'm just crying. I don't really know where lies the line that seperates the inner factors from the outside ones, I don't know who exactly is me anymore.
@@NeatOnTheRocks you are right, they are all me but none of them are the true me, which is the one I need to find. It is a long and hard journey that no one can help me with and no one can guide me with, its a thing even I don't know if I'm capable of doing or if it will take me anywhere I need, everything gives me more questions than answers. Being a human being is complicated ..
@@maxios-7613 what helped me understand who i am is understanding that I am the person I choose to be. Others may have hurt me but I choose to normally shows forgiveness rather than aggression. I try to judge rightiously in every situation the best i can. Sometimes things don't work out how i imagined but knowing that tried to do what is right, even when i fall short won't burden my conscience. This is a matter of spirit, not body or soul. Look at your life and the experiences you had, look at the things that caught your interest, ask yourself what it all means and when you start to see meaning in it, keep search and you will eventually find your answer. I pray this helps. (And yes, being a human is complicated😅)
@@justiceiria869 your perspective is really good on this topic, and I like your way of thinking. Yet what I struggle with is finding a reason to live and fight for, nothing I do makes any difference anymore, no matter what I do I'm just losing, losing people, losing memories, losing myself. I even lost the will to talk to anyone because everything has lost it's interest to me and I'm just falling deeper into this hole with nothing to grab on.
@@justiceiria869 I even struggle to form a consistent chain of thoughts because every single moment I have a different emotion and it's hard to write a complete comment without just deleting it all and forget about the whole topic because in the end it will be forgotten and nothing I say or anyone says will have any impact on my life or anything. I dunno man I'm just lost.
Yay, more platitudes! Nothing makes me feel better than listening to someone _lie to my face about how I can be better_ while simultaneously reminding me that it's *_my fault I'm in this place to begin with!!_* This does WONDERS for my mental health, thank you!!
I believe you can be better, so I am not lying. I also don't think it's your fault--but it is your responsibility; the distinction is important. I'm sorry this didn't have a positive effect on your mental health, but I'm no doctor or miracle worker. I hope you find the help that you need, even if my videos ain't it
@@NeatOnTheRocks _psst: this is one of those situations where not responding is the better option: you managed to make me feel worse again by reminding me that looking for help is a thing, and also by extension, pointless._
Listen man i just saw metal sonic and clicked
Same
Real
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I think it's so cool you used Sonic CD as an example of overcoming our struggles. I do feel there's a Metal Sonic inside us all.
I don't even like sonic so I don't understand squat
the thumbnail expressing the entire video is just chef's kiss
Dont ever stop making videos like this, you have no idea the amount of people you are helping with these perspectives
Thank you, I'll keep it up!
@NeatOnTheRocks please do! When you speak, people listen. But your videos are highly self-aware, and that, I feel, is extemely rare. Especially when you combine it with a beloved childhood game series. Love your vids, will keep rewatching them and eventually donate ☺️❤
One thing I want to point out, that might also interest you, is your channel really does embody Sonic. You not only have a passion for breaking down the classic sonic games, but then you inspire people with words like Sonic does. Idk I just thought that was…Neat!
Huge compliment ngl
I love it when a sonic video turns into a Spider-Man video, it happens more often than you think.
i just wanna say that all of your videos really inspire me, not to be a youtuber or whatever but to make me think about me and my life and how to be a better person. ive been struggling to make sense of my life and relationships for years and your channel really helps put some of the puzzle pieces into place. some people might just look at you and go "hes the youtube guy who plays sonic and talks about random shit" but to me youre videos are so much more than you could imagine
I really appreciate that
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Oh crap I didn't realize I put those down here. My pocket did this somehow. I still support what my pocket did, though. Liked the video.
You know, you make an excellent point about the comparison of Vegeta and Metal Sonic. They are truly identical in more ways than I originally believed.
It’s true Metal Sonic literally pushes himself to the brink of destruction just for that small small chance of defeating Sonic. Not kill him, not cheat, but to truly destroy what Sonic’s all about. The reason why he has this drive is because, if he can beat Sonic, he’ll no longer have to face about how wrong he is about being the REAL Sonic and how powerless he really can be. Like if you really think about it, the ultimate sad truth about Metal Sonic is he is forever in a race he can never win. In other words, he was born to lose and that’s a very harsh truth to deal with when you believe you’re made in the image, a better image, of someone else and don’t take the time to look at your own flaws, hence ego is the result.
This is sad truth because Metal Sonic can win, he just has to follow his own way, but he’s too blinded and prideful by his ego to do that and just can’t let go
I like this idea. It's also good because eggman made him to beat sonic but he let his OWN ego into metal Sonic's creation. The reason eggman doesn't make stuff unwinnable is because he wants to feel like he truly triumphed over sonic with his intellect. He made sonic, but with the ego of eggman, and that's what stops metal sonic from winning I think
I just really felt connected with here, and wanted to share a bit.
Growing up I didn't think I had an ego, but as you put it in your video, "I'm worthless" is an ego statement itself. I went through my first 20 years or so letting myself get pushed around, and anytime I would lose at something I would get really depressed and tell myself that it only made sense and that I just wasn't as good as anybody else. There were always reasons I tried to find for why I was made somehow defective or was damaged growing up to be that way.
Then things really switched. I was getting pushed around at my job, started getting angry with it, and finally decided that enough was enough. It was time I stood my ground. It was liberating. For the first time in a very long time the sun shone brighter on me than it ever had; I felt like my potential was limitless and had finally cast down that stormcloud of self-doubt.
The cost, I was soon to discover, was that I actually did have an ego. It was once telling me I wasn't enough, but now it had a new idea: that I was deserving of everything anybody else had. The worst part was that I didn't think I had an ego, so I thought the times where I lashed out over doing poorly in a jiu jitsu or chess match were just harmless instances of me being hard on myself. Dramatic and annoying, maybe, but harmless.
Then I, out of envy I had yet to understand, turned my venom on one of my closest friends. I couldn't stand the success he was gaining, and it destroyed our friendship. I repented, but the damage was done. Never before had I felt so ashamed, and I haven't felt so since.
After that, I really started to explore the effects of the ego. I put a name to it, and took a stand to reject both sides of that awful coin. I haven't been perfect, I've had some awful instances of it rearing its ugly head once more, but I've been able to see the person I believe God made me to be.
I guess what I'm saying through all of this is that until I recognized what was going on, and accepted that although part of me those things didn't need to rule me, I was the hopeless victim of a nameless evil. When I turned my attention toward the negative energy of my ego and fought back, ironically suddenly everything I had fought so hard for in the name of ego was beginning to blossom for me. I stopped fighting so hard to become what I thought I deserved to be, and instead I've grown in ways more incredible than I had hoped.
Sorry for the long post, but thank you for the video. I can truly say that nothing is more important than keeping your ego in balance.
15:52 the one thing genisis does that netendont
I'm super impressed at how you can maintain a clear train of thought and a monologue clear of "ums" and "uhhhs" all while playing a video game.
Great video as always, and my goddam ego is jealous because this is exactly the kind of video I'm struggling to make too 😆
I read from a script while playing out of the corner of my eye--I've got 20+ years of playing Sonic to thank for that ability 😂 then I edit out my mistakes and my uummms and uhhhs
@@NeatOnTheRocks even with this insight and peak behind the creative curtain, I'm still impressed with the engaging delivery. Great work sir.
I dont know what your calling these videos, whether it be motivational, therapeutical, persepctive piece, gaming, inspirational... but whatever you call it, I feel better after watching it. (Im not depressed or anything) just better. So thank you sir!
Stopped for what looks to be a Sonic OVA reference, stayed for an insightful Sonic CD Gameplay.
Metal sonic = False Ego Self Image
Shadow = ...the shadow?
(but also in my opinion a better representation of ego ergo ultimate lifeform, real hedgehog, etc.)
"To live a life of power, you must have faith that what you believe is right, even if others tell you you're wrong.
The first thing you must do to live a life of power is to find courage. You must be ready to reach beyond the boundaries of Time itself.
And to do that, all you need is the will to take that first step...."
rest in peace toriyama
what a banger of a video to listen to while I make breakfast. thanks for the reminders and illustrations
As a "Content Creator" on UA-cam (I also really hate that term). I just wanted to stop by and say, Thank you NeatOnTheRocks! I have been caught in the endless spiral of watching UA-cam videos on how to gain more views. I stumbled upon your honest open videos about making UA-cam videos, and it's exactly the type of positive boost I have been needing this entire time. Thank you for the inspiration I surely needed right now. long live old school Sonic 🤘
spiderman 3, sonic CD, and mental well-being all covered in one single video? awesome🙌
stoked for more retro games & talk videos.
Ngl just by listening to you while working makes me feel smart. Keep this up Man!
No lie, I feel like we are the same person😂 You love Sonic, your deep into psychology, and you watch game grumps. And when I started getting attention and big numbers on my videos I started to crave that more and more until that was my only motivation. You've helped me a lot man. Thank you for existing❤
this conversation about ego in sonic games got me thinking about frontiers for the first time since i originally played it. specifically sage and what makes her different from metal, maybe more like shadow. (quick clarification i have NOT played the free dlc yet, i lost my save when i switched systems and i’ll replay the game…eventually. this may have changed in the dlc idk) she’s a VERY ego driven character at first, almost everything she does is to impress eggman and to feed her ego in the process. it isn’t until the final act of the game where she gradually abandons her ego in favor of genuine connection and she makes one final act completely in favor of what she believes in. she sees sonic fight through rhea island (commonly criticized part of the game but i personally loved it! it’s ouranos island that dragged on way too much imo) and she’s inspired by him. she did what she did because for once she cared about other people, her father just as much as everyone else.
i’ll update this once i play that dlc, assuming the writing stays as good as it is in the base game i’ll probably have a lot more to say about that comparison aha
just finished the 3rd video in this playlist, im charging my drawin tablet rn. finally🤦♀️
uh.. thanks❤️
i'm in such a stagnant place in my life rn and this series is genuinely helping me change my perspective on what i'm doing rn. your channel is such a gem, and as a major sonic fan i'm absolutely addicted to these videos lol, keep up the good work gang 🙏💖
Found your channel with the "You should be a UA-camr" vid. You're making great stuff and are an inspiration. Keep up the good work :)
Okay, this style of making videos talking about self improvement while playing Sonic in the back is talking to my soul
I like them, keep them up :))
14:25 absolutely love the timing of the analogy of your ex making you feel small combined with the moment you become little Sonic.
Also, the ending is legendary. Differentiating the real "end goal" for both games.
That definitely was intentional haha. It felt weird introducing essentially a whole new topic that late in the video, but the thematic line-up with the shrink ray was too good to pass up 😄
I literally subbed about 30 minutes ago and already got a new video to watch.
Hey man, I really wanted to thank you for talking about your ex. I had a similar situation and she really messed me up for a long time. Hearing other men talk about suffering and working through that kind of abuse is really affirming in a world that would otherwise make me feel like I'm just exaggerating or whining, you know? So thank you. I love these videos. Keep at it.
Thanks for sharing. I may talk more about that experience in the future if it means I can help out other young men like me
@@NeatOnTheRocksthis would be a great help really:)
Discussing things you have learned about cultivating awareness and touching on old teachings that you have been very clearly studying is a neat pairing with gameplay videos you are making. You have a way of integrating it into a digestible format for people who have never looked at or discovered these types of teachings and lessons. I see you friend. From one philosophical nerd to another, I think it's great what you are doing.
These videos have given me an entirely different perspective on spider man 2.
When i watched the movie for the first time, i was young enough to not think about philosophical ideas.
What is really interesting is how open one's mind becomes to ideas when they realise the ego that they built up. One's image of themselves shatters and it leads to a period of reflection, new ideas and a period of growth.
Plz make making such videos cause I really like how they give my brain food for thought instead of living a mindless brain rotten life
Hahaha glad I could help 😄 I will keep it up! Sonic 3 video is in the works
0:02 hi nice seeing you😊
Definitely needed this video, i always say a warrior's most important battle is with themselves. this is/was my relationship with doom eternal, i bought it a year ago and loved it so much that i actually got into doom and the metal genre. 10 months ago my mother passed away, it put me in the worst mindset that i could possibly be in considering im already a pretty negative person. once i felt like i could pick up a controller i got obsessed with eternal all over again, but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of it being something i did for fun, like all games, it became something i did out of anger & hate, to drain out the voices, to drain out my own. It changed me psychologically, changed the way i played, the way i thought, it made me feel like i was avenging my mother somehow & that's what i used to justify being addicted to it and feeling that way.
I became the best, developed that ego, and that ego manifested into the final boss & into the motto that i live by. Unfortunately, i only reached the final phase of the dark lord, i didn't finish job because it's time for me to truly fight myself, not on a controller & not infront of a screen. I only have 1 demon left to kill, and to anyone who's still fighting their's, Rip 'n Tear, until it is done.
Honestly, in my youtube career I still think my nemesis isn't really my own ego, since I'm finally letting go of that obsession over sub and view counts, but instead, it's just that I'm being too ambitious for my own good.
I've had a poll on my channel a few months ago (sorta), asking exactly that, then I waited and the most picked answer was along the lines of "yes, you're being too ambitious for your own good". And to be blunt, they are right. If I can allow myself a tiny metaphor, I feel like I'm the GameFreak of myself: I have the ideas, but lack the time to apply them fully and make a good execution. Which, if you snoop around the channel, you can definitely notice in a bunch of my videos. I had to delay the release of a series' prologue video, mainly because I was at a good progress and thought I could finish it by the end of a month, which obviously, in the end I didn't do. But to this day, I'd say it's one of my videos with the "best" animation, granted, with a few flaws
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If you looked at my comments on these videos, you probably noticed I explain a lot, and it's because of one detail about my channel that's pretty much what constantly stops me from letting my work speak for itself: I run a Gacha animation channel.
I never mentioned it not to cause "harm" for myself, but mainly to do a favor for someone with an outside perspective and to Neat himself. Seeing hate replies on a comment like mine because of that one detail is not what I want to see on a motivational channel like this. And it's definitely not what others would want to see either.
Hope you can understand
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It's k. I barely get hate comments and I know how to deal with them
@@Redder_Creeps I love u
I like being ambitious. Here's the things I try and keep in mind:
-Excessive effort with insufficient reward is the fastest way to burn out
-Be ok with falling short by appreciating how far the ambition took you
-Don't share your ambitious goals with your audience or anyone, you can only disappoint if you set unrealistic expectations
@@NeatOnTheRocks Translation:
>Failing sucks.
>It's okay to fail. _(NOTE: If you're capable of ignoring your failures instead of learning from them)_
>Don't tell people what you're working on.
My goal is to not give up
Keep doing this videos man, they are been really inspiring to me!
This is one of your videos that’s made me reflect the most
i sure hope the final boss in my life is metal sonic
Hey buddy, I see a lot of your videos and I became a huge fan of your channel, your videos bring hope to me. I'm a Indie Game Developer and Artist, I dont have a good setup and good skills neither but I have hope and dedication, I really want to developer amazing games and I wanna thank you for everything
Absolutely loving the classic game plus philosophy combination. You have a knack for making this all seem so conversational and incidental. It is inspiring for what I am trying to do with my own streams/videos.
Thank you!
genuinely these videos are actually so fucking good. they feel like sniper shots pointed at my head--not just in the topics, but also in the fact that, of all things, the points are being made while you're playing Sonic games
should go without saying, but i have both liked and subscribed. thank you for making such quality content!!!!
Thank you. Recently started going through a slump after focusing too much on numbers. The part specifically about rewriting the past really spoke to me. This video helped a lot (the Metal Sonic & Spider-Man 2 analogies itched the right part of my brain).
Your videos really make me more confident
Awesome!!
This is so refreshing. We went through a similar arc, in that we used to derive something useful from JP, JRE types. And tbh, I'll be forever grateful to them for that, as I think it did yield some positive results, despite the "toxic positivity" you speak of. And I agree, we probably both accrued many negative characteristics while looking up to these types. But perhaps it was necessary to arrive where we are now, with more clarity. You sound like JRE type motivation, if it was nice. Pleasant. Warm. Comfy. It feels like there is much less of a problematic ego that positions itself higher than others. Anyways, your videos align with where my own journey is at so I've subbed a eagerly await more. Also, I too have become disgusted by the word "content", and yet I still use it. It weirds me out when I see people using it, and you can tell they aren't at all disturbed by it. That person then seems more like an AI just churning out stuff because beep bloop beep bloop. Ramble over, thanks again!
i didnt know i needed sonic philosophy in my life bro. wonderful channel
There's a Rush song called The Enemy Within that is part of their overarching fear trilogy that stretches over 3 separate albums that were released in reverse order (pretty cool stuff). Every song of the trilogy focuses on how fears can impact decision making in different ways and between different relationships. I bring up "The Enemy Within" because it's topic is internal fears and how they can hold you back and keep you from being the best version of yourself, which makes the ego the true final boss like you said. Doc ock had to overcome his ego of being the one to discover and invent this new energy system. Luke Skywalker had to overcome his internal feelings of hate to beat the emperor, and Walter White... never overcame his own ego, but it's the thought that counts lol
Today's Tom Sawyer he get's high on you, in the space he invades, he gets by on you!
So, I started rewatching Sonic Adventure 2 playthroughs cause it was from my childhood, and I've been a musician for years (I'm 24), and I take the algorithm blessing me with your videos as a sign to keep going. I was really fearful that seeing the title and thumbnail together wasn't going to be what I thought it was, but your formula is actually exactly what I needed. I'll try and provide updates on the other vid on becoming a UA-camr. Just met you today, but, thanks.
Every video ive watched from so far has somehow talked directly to me and adress the exact problems im facing and for that thank you for making these videos.
Thank you for your authenticity, man. You're inspiring me to pursue my goals too! After all, why not?
When you tied in that Metal Sonic analogy into the point you were making it blew my mind a little lol. Great game analysis
Haha thank you
Damn you really made a good point, I actually appreciate you a lot for this because I was wondering if some decisions I took were for the right or if I should expect more out of people's reactions to the things that I do for them, guess I was about to sorta fall into some sort of trap, you're a big help to be honest and it really helps clear my head, thanks a lot!
I'll just stay true to my own values and continue giving help to others because that's simply what I really want to do, thinking about it in a different way I never really wanted to expect something out of just helping people, it was simply because I can't ignore the right thing to do.
Well said homie! Glad I could help
i love this guys videos man, like this is so motivational
Brother I love your videos, for some reason what you say is what I needed to hear.. keep it up lml
I absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much for the upload.
Amazing Video!, and thank you for telling me this stuff!, it gives me determination to believe more in myself!
why does this hit hard ngl
thank you. this was a deep cut that i needed.
That is an amazing thumbnail.
Haha thank you 😁
He made it, once again!
Totally needed this video man. It was super encouraging and helpful for me. Thank you!
I can totally relate to that personality development through high school. Thank you for making this video and talking about this.
Enjoying your analogies on life and games. Reminds me of old childhood talks. New subscriber here and liking the videos.
I very intentionally wanted that feel of the childhood talks I'd have while passing a controller back and forth with my friends. Glad it worked 😁
What a coincidence this is that I'm feeling this way and this video comes out. I needed this. Thank you.
Great video, you are very good at explaining concepts like these. Don’t stop making these vids!
Man I wish there was some guy that embodied everything bad in my life that I could beat up and feel better...
*Unless it was Sephiroth, I'm not fighting him*
I definitely get in my own way all the time. I’m just starting my UA-cam journey and I have a couple of videos and I unfortunately know I’m the type that if a video doesn’t do well I’m gonna take that as a reflection of my person even though that’s not the case so I’m trying hard to just enjoy the experience of making these videos and hopefully teaching someone something in the process
Can you make a video on how you make your thumbnails? I love the effect. Also good point, Ego can make us do dumb things
I'll put it on the idea list!
@@NeatOnTheRocks Thanks!
Underrated Channel
I really like your videos. I have only saw 2 (yet) but I like your messages
I was expecting a Sonic rant and somehow got something even greater, excellent video with a great message, fantastic job!!! :D
Dr.ego man Sonic’s worst enemy
What makes me stuck in place is when other stuff plays part in the whole thing, like the environment, family, work, etc.
All these makes how I look at myself different every single time and my mood is defferent. Sometimes I could be happy for no reason, suddenly I'm just crying.
I don't really know where lies the line that seperates the inner factors from the outside ones, I don't know who exactly is me anymore.
That's a spiritual journey that I can't walk for you, but the answer is: all of them are equally you--and yet none of them are you at all.
@@NeatOnTheRocks you are right, they are all me but none of them are the true me, which is the one I need to find.
It is a long and hard journey that no one can help me with and no one can guide me with, its a thing even I don't know if I'm capable of doing or if it will take me anywhere I need, everything gives me more questions than answers.
Being a human being is complicated ..
@@maxios-7613 what helped me understand who i am is understanding that I am the person I choose to be.
Others may have hurt me but I choose to normally shows forgiveness rather than aggression.
I try to judge rightiously in every situation the best i can. Sometimes things don't work out how i imagined but knowing that tried to do what is right, even when i fall short won't burden my conscience.
This is a matter of spirit, not body or soul. Look at your life and the experiences you had, look at the things that caught your interest, ask yourself what it all means and when you start to see meaning in it, keep search and you will eventually find your answer.
I pray this helps. (And yes, being a human is complicated😅)
@@justiceiria869 your perspective is really good on this topic, and I like your way of thinking.
Yet what I struggle with is finding a reason to live and fight for, nothing I do makes any difference anymore, no matter what I do I'm just losing, losing people, losing memories, losing myself.
I even lost the will to talk to anyone because everything has lost it's interest to me and I'm just falling deeper into this hole with nothing to grab on.
@@justiceiria869 I even struggle to form a consistent chain of thoughts because every single moment I have a different emotion and it's hard to write a complete comment without just deleting it all and forget about the whole topic because in the end it will be forgotten and nothing I say or anyone says will have any impact on my life or anything.
I dunno man I'm just lost.
Love your videos. Helps me through hard times tbh. Pls make more and stay yourself. Stay healthy and kind
Spiderman 2 is one of my favorite movies as well bro.
#helped WOW finnaly i resolved the puzzle of my brain
Live and learn…
Just wanted to stop in and say hello to a thumbnail wizard.
Okay, do carry on.
😂😂😂 I was quite proud of this one!!
5:07 i do like octavio too
Im a new content creator on a different channel and I want you know this video helps me alot thank you.
I feel like I'm watching an episode of Blue Lock!
thank you
You're welcome
great video x3 i love the metal sonic comparison
Bro your a litteraly based
Yay, more platitudes! Nothing makes me feel better than listening to someone _lie to my face about how I can be better_ while simultaneously reminding me that it's *_my fault I'm in this place to begin with!!_* This does WONDERS for my mental health, thank you!!
I believe you can be better, so I am not lying. I also don't think it's your fault--but it is your responsibility; the distinction is important.
I'm sorry this didn't have a positive effect on your mental health, but I'm no doctor or miracle worker. I hope you find the help that you need, even if my videos ain't it
@@NeatOnTheRocks _psst: this is one of those situations where not responding is the better option: you managed to make me feel worse again by reminding me that looking for help is a thing, and also by extension, pointless._
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2:36 :D
I really like your content ! and thank you for making it
You're welcome
Great video, keep them coming
What a great video!
15:19 you also have to destroy the Robot Generators. This happened to me also on the Mobile version.
That's not how it's supposed to work!! 😡
@@NeatOnTheRocks I know 😞
This video deserve more view ❤
7:57 Eggman is poop poop for giving Sonic a Dislike
fire video 🤘🏼
Yo Great videos bro getting alot of inspiration from it my man keep creating!
goated motivational vids man
I want more. MOAR
It's coming!!
I saw Sonic The Hedgehog, so i clicked and watched
Ego is called Nafs for us it's the main final teaching of Shia Islam
Kakaroooooot!
I'm not ready.
Sometimes you only become ready *after* you take on the challenge
@@NeatOnTheRocks The challenge that's already beaten us into the mud a million times? Sorry, but _I'd rather lie down and accept it._
Guy Ritchie's Revolver core
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