12 Harsh Life Truths I Wish I Knew Sooner

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Newel of Knowledge

Күн бұрын

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@adityavora9129 11 ай бұрын

Your channel is an underrated gem. Please keep up the brilliant work, the world needs more of Austin 🙌

@NewelOfKnowledge 11 ай бұрын

Hahaha! Thanks my man. I appreciate the comment :)

@phunkboxx 2 ай бұрын

I agree I just found it and I'm soooo happy

@tashajuli2399 22 күн бұрын

23??! I would’ve estimated at least 33 years old. You carry yourself with such sage wisdom. (Before anyone gets mad, this is NOT an appearance based comment.)

@NewelOfKnowledge 21 күн бұрын

Thank you haha! By the way, you got any men's fashion tips videos? Us brothers need some game.

@tashajuli2399 21 күн бұрын

@ less loud logos, fit & tailoring is all I’ve got for the guys. @Gent.Z here on KZbin has wonderful men’s style guidance. Cheers!

@boodahbass Ай бұрын

"Live as if everything is rigged in your favor" this was something i did naturally as i was growing up, especially in my early adulthood but it's since shed away and devolved into hesitation and timidness i had eventually told myself that i was pompous and arrogant and that my confidence was unwarranted and foolish. and to be fair, looking back, i was needlessly mean and selfish towards the world around me but i was absolutely fearless. now that most of my inner workings are fueled by fear, i feel myself needing to get back in touch with the part of myself that was so ready to take just about anything in stride because i knew in my heart of hearts that id emerge victorious

@Semabachos Ай бұрын

You just described my life. much love to you from a fellow whatever we are.

@boodahbass Ай бұрын

@@Semabachos

@Saints_1983 Ай бұрын

I was the same. I have a really clear memory as a child of about 10 saying to my mum "I'll never be depressed, because if I ever have any problems I'll just sort them out". I also remember her response, she didn't really say much but the vibe was like "yeah, let's wait and see". Now I'm 41 and I'm like ah f**k I need my child brain back!

@trevorfranks69 11 күн бұрын

Mean and assertive person gets away with everything. Gets the biggest paycheck, the biggest house, the prettiest partners. I wish i can just do that and never gaf.

@boodahbass 11 күн бұрын

@@trevorfranks69 Assertiveness is not terrible! I don't think you ever really get away with being mean. everything has its effect.

@DoodleBean-314 2 ай бұрын

When I realized nothing matters and no one cares, it depressed me at first. Then the absolute freedom of this reality filled me with profound joy, confidence, and compassion. ❤😊

@Original50 2 ай бұрын

You sound like you aren't married. 🫡

@DoodleBean-314 2 ай бұрын

@@Original50 I had no plans to marry. Then I hung out with the best friend ever for a year. We have been married 17 years. Some ups and downs, of course, but I wouldn’t have stayed with him if he wasn’t also in an ego healing process. We help each other along our journey. 😎✌️

@kieranmorgan6899 Ай бұрын

@DoodleBean-314 Can I ask how this realisation helped you get past the depression and feel joy and confidence? I've been struggling as my best friend and girlfriend of 8 years on and off told me that we were too dependent on each other and decided that we shouldn't continue being together. She asked to remain friends at first, but now we're not talking as we're healing and trying to resolve our issues. I truly miss her, we also had our ups and downs throughout our long distance relationship. She was the person I wanted to marry. I have accepted what's happened, and now I have to make peace with myself and treat myself with love and respect. Which I think I don't do enough.

@DoodleBean-314 Ай бұрын

@@kieranmorgan6899 What you are going through is emotionally devastating. Any quip that I can send your way is insufficient. In super rough times such as yours, I invest in regular therapy sessions. I have also found the book Codependent no more by Melody Beattie helpful. Best wishes, man!

@viktorianas Ай бұрын

This is a good example of philosophy called Absurdism by Albert Camus. I mix it with Stoicism for a perfect blend.

@MrMattsAdventures 7 ай бұрын

As an old dude - love your outlook on life - hope your channel explodes. So many gems in your videos, you really are a good man on a good path. Best of luck.

@NewelOfKnowledge 7 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! I just checked out some of your videos :) thanks again!

@timbuktu8069 Ай бұрын

Wisdom in youth is an amazing thing. Be on guard against future cynicism.

@jazzmusicfan 2 ай бұрын

Confidence comes from Competence, which is created by being consistently and courageously curious to step out of your comfort zone. JG.

@bego3660 2 ай бұрын

You seem like such a great person, every time I watch your videos I automatically calm down. I also love how you give advice without pushing as other influencers do, it’s truly great

@Bonk-A-Lonk 26 күн бұрын

23 !! Your doing amazing man I'm 29 and still trying to get more confident. I'm now a subscribers. Love. From Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@futureboy314 Ай бұрын

You seem like a nice young man. Please don’t lose that! I look forward to the human soul you will cultivate in the decades to come.

@That_1940s_Delinquent Ай бұрын

What he said about boredom is absolutely true. I am 15 and am trying to limit the amount of social media I use and I am pretty happy and fulfilled with my life compared to when I would spend the day watching YT etc.

@andytidbury8334 Ай бұрын

So wise and only 23, wow. Keep it up.

@lachutequimarche8074 Ай бұрын

You’re only 23 and have this much wisdom?! Love the channel so much and the come inside at 5:20 was amazing.

@moonmonkey303 Ай бұрын

I love these! I have a couple of decades on you but many I learned the hard way and can verify these are truths worth embracing. If young men truly want to be a bad ass, this is the way to get there, not some toxic manosphere rubbish.

@necrodrone13 27 күн бұрын

I found this video when I needed to hear these words. I'm a Buddhist and have lost my way with the teachings over the past year, and your video has renewed an enlightenment in me. So thank you 🙏 Goodest of vibes~

@AG-si2wt Ай бұрын

At 23 years of age you are doing so well exploring the world and your internal mind. You have such maturity and energy! Ignore those people who say you speak too fast! I like the way you deliver your message and get to the point. I turn off those other people who speak so slowly they put you to sleep and take forever to get to the point.

@simonshurety3870 Ай бұрын

Who said he speaks too fast? It just saves me having to play the video at 1.5x or 2x speed.

@philipbrooks7640 Ай бұрын

Even if someone did have a gun to your head, no one can make you do something you don't choose to do. That is true power, true freedom. It is important to care about truth more than your own life. The truth being that we have the choice, others can only influence us, not choose for us.

@DCWilliam24 24 күн бұрын

I especially appreciated the story about the sunny Saturday you spent working in the sales office of your gym. I had the same experience 12 years ago-I was literally a 23 year old stuck inside selling gym memberships on a beautiful sunny Saturday. (In the US though so even more sun.) I can’t tell you how badly I wish I had the reaction you did at the time! In my case, that job left me with a number of phobias that really hurt my quality of life and held be back to this day. I can’t tell you how much I wish I had gotten this message then! Thank you for helping others learn to think about these challenges differently. I don’t think there is anything more impactful you could be doing with your time.

@Percevalois 20 күн бұрын

wish I discovered your videos sooner, I'm slowly improving my way to behave and my life in general thanks to them. Thanks for that mate

@Semabachos Ай бұрын

My dude, at 23 you are 10 times as wise as me at 36. Wish you were my mate so I could soak up these lessons in person. KZbin will have to do! crack on mate, much respect and love to you.

@erinwalsh6803 Ай бұрын

This previously defeated old dog appreciates and admires the wisdom you've found much younger than most of us. Thank you 🙏

@l.5832 2 ай бұрын

Actually, if you came from an abusive family or had an abusive partner sometimes you DID have a gun to your head (maybe not a gun, but threat of violence if you did not make the 'decision' they wanted you to make). Whenever I made a decision 'boldly' I was ostracized or abused. I am alone now, but it is difficult making decisions without fear (ingrained).

@giuliolele 2 ай бұрын

The fact that you have been able to say this in such a straight way makes me admire you. I believe that if you have been able to notice this in such a clear way you'll also be able to recognize when your decisions are influenced by your past and you'll be able to liberate yourself from fear with courage. Whish you all the best!

@vooooooooooooo Ай бұрын

You deserve to be who YOU are and live YOUR life the way YOU want it. Bravery will come.

@Zaina-di5ig 29 күн бұрын

You no longer live in that environment anymore(hopefully)

@trevorfranks69 11 күн бұрын

Pretty much. Every time i want to do something i get belittled or utterly disapproved. I ended up only doing chores or sleeping

@carol7roberts 2 ай бұрын

'Austin' rocks and so do you Lewis!!! I absolutely love and adore your channel. Its my daily dose of happy and wisdom!! Keep up the Excellence!!! 😁👍🏾❤

@GL-GildedLining Ай бұрын

10:35 "If I could attribute one groundbreaking moment in my life that really propelled me forward in my self-development journey, it would be that walk." The walk where you met your internal British Tyler Durden. That makes sense. Thank you for being you, Newel. (And for being Austin, too.) Some additional Harsh Life Truths that I will chip in: - Failed attempts _IN_ life are not failures _AT_ life. - "Society" in quotes is a mosh-pit of peer pressure in a confidence game. - You're either strong enough to take what you want, or weak enough to take whatever you get. - Empathy is a blessed and painful gift -- but meanwhile, sociopaths are glad that they don't have it. - It's not worth arguing with mental illness.

@SledChicken 2 ай бұрын

People fear death, when death is a lifelong friend and companion and is what makes life beautiful

@davidbowman2035 2 ай бұрын

December in the 'daily stoic' focuses on mortality

@moonmonkey303 Ай бұрын

Stoics understand the reality of death. You will never experience the scary nothingness version of death. You will never just be 'dead'. You will either stop completely and not be around to experience anything at all, or there's an afterlife and that's a whole different adventure. Once you fully accept this, why fear something you will never encounter.

@SvetlanaKlam Ай бұрын

I wouldn't call someone who has taken away my child three days after his birth a friend.

@99FatGuy Ай бұрын

@@SvetlanaKlamsorry for your loss! You must be left with an immense unimaginable pain that I hope I never have to feel.. I know a lot of people say it’s all part of god’s plan or everything happens for a reason but that’s bullshit..sometimes life is just shit and terrible shit happens. I hope you can find the strength to pick yourself back up, but everything in it’s time! We will all meet again in paradise! Stay strong little warrior, I believe in you!

@shorgoth Ай бұрын

The most important ones I learned personally are: Good enough IS good enough. Don't seek to overachieve when what you have is perfectly serviceable or you'll burn yourself on a task that doesn't require that much effort and attention. Don't let perfect become the enemy of the good is often said, same idea. Too often I got in my own way because I couldn't accept less than perfect and I would freeze or drop what I was doing in frustration when I was not doing things perfectly. and the second one is Treat yourself with the same care you do others. We always hear the reverse, but for people with excessive empathy and negative self image too often we neglect to have that same empathy for ourselves while we are more permissive to other's behaviours. This mentra is what stoped a lot of my negative self talk and ultimately self hatred. I was always trying to help others and gave people a lot of leeway to allow for mistakes and human behaviours. I was not giving myself the same respect and it in turn made me less tolerant of others because I was constantly tired due to my inner demons. By being more open to my own failings I in turn, paradoxically, became more patient with others.

@ralitsa_borissova 9 ай бұрын

my Austin is future me😂 i had an awful period that lasted let's say 4 years and it seemed that no one understands me, it felt like despite of everyone's good intentions in the end I just felt judged for being unable to pull myself together and being pushed to do this or that to escape the depression. Still nothing felt right and things got worse. So I spent hours in my head explaining myself to ppl until I realized that if there's anyone who understands, that'd be me. Obviously, I was the one who understood. It was unbelievably hard for me to tell myself that I'm right. Not because I'm arrogant and like to hear only what pleases me. The need for external validation was killing me. Although I may not be completely right, I am still right about my feelings and needs. At this point I hated everyone for not understanding and abandoning me. I felt like whatever I did, or thought was not right. I got sick of that right or wrong concept. And then my imagination kicked in. A better and happier me came in my room to hug me and tell me that she comes from the future. She told me that in time when I look back to this moment everything's going to make sense. And that I'll get through it. I didn't know what she worked, whether she had a partner or not, where she lived or what she was living for. All these things were the cause of my condition back then. But suddenly it didn't matter because my future me was content and in peace with herself. Unbothered by anyone's opinion. Accepting herself, being fine with her flaws. She didn't need to be perfect to not feel guilty. She had faced all my fears and done the inner work that i lacked. She didn't fear truth. She had some sort of very basic powerful knowledge. Something so basic that it had been forgotten. I'm still on my recovery, just wanted to share about my Austin😋

@NewelOfKnowledge 9 ай бұрын

Ralitsa, thank you for sharing this. I just read it all and felt a sense of joy when you described your 'Austin' coming and speaking to you from the future. I'm glad you found the inner guidance you needed. :)

@alex-ander-13 3 ай бұрын

I loved them all, especially the number 12. It was an eye-opening moment. I whistled like this little guy over here -> 😮‍💨 (I know it is exhaling, but it's the closest emoji that represented my face in the moment, so it still works!) - This is some revolutionary stuff right here. Thank you so much Newel, I am joyful.

@catmanjesus1476 Ай бұрын

This channel has been a big help to get me back on track.

@Winderland-n9o Ай бұрын

Wow. Young wise man. Thank you. These 12 harsh truths filled me with love. Thank you! ❤

@skittless25 Ай бұрын

Your videos put so much wisdom into words - I just want to say thank you, they are a part of my healing process 😊❤

@nikita9693 28 күн бұрын

ahhh I’ve found your channel these last couple days and you really have such great energy and advice. Thank you.

@martinaern9683 27 күн бұрын

This was an awesome video! Thank you for sharing this collection of life lessons. Love your videos in general - and your sense of humor you're showing.

@matthewrenko7586 2 ай бұрын

Synchronicity... the universe has my back. Patience. Trust. Faith. Love.

@joelofty6436 Ай бұрын

It doesn’t.

@matthewrenko7586 Ай бұрын

@@joelofty6436 I disagree completely 🙂

@sharontreesphotography5986 Ай бұрын

Love, love, love your channel! Only just discovered you and I'm binge watching your previous episodes most evenings. Love your explanations. They're a perfect balance of informative and fun.

@philipthomas6 Ай бұрын

Powerful thoughts, insights, and wisdom. Thanks for putting this together!

@Armandomundo 2 ай бұрын

Bravo to you sir! Brilliant channel. Much love and inspiration to you

@adolf_alija 6 ай бұрын

Man, I would say you're 100% correct and this is the most depressing truth video I've watched so far 😨

@TheNecromancer92 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing. (I'm traveling arround the world right now to find some answers and you Videos help me a lot, Greetings from a swiss guy who is in Vietnam right now)

@duckwithat 2 ай бұрын

Genius ! Love Austin ❤

@ebayposhman 3 ай бұрын

Austin did a great job 👏

@camiloramirez8950 25 күн бұрын

I’ll keep tip 1 in mind if I ever get found out working my espionage job

@exton2174 2 ай бұрын

Thankyou. So Encouraging and Supportive. ❤❤

@kutluakaln6789 6 ай бұрын

9:21 What you did there actually makes a lot of sense because saying anything out loud has much more effect mentally as opposed to thinking about said thing silently. It has scientific reasons behind it but I don't really remember the details. Your positive and uplifting words that you said to yourself may not have had as much of an impact if you had simply thought about it in your head.

@kieranbull8565 11 ай бұрын

This is very good content mate, keep it up

@NewelOfKnowledge 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Kieran 👍

@chuckgarcia5054 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I really needed this right now! Keep up the good work!

@NewelOfKnowledge 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Chuck :)

@contactingrichard 6 ай бұрын

This is such great stuff. Thank you. Thank you, very much.

@mich3835 27 күн бұрын

I wish I had known these things when I was your age... Great content, thank you!

@Awesome99Guy Ай бұрын

Love your videos, knowing you're the same age as me just inspires me more to keep working on myself :)

@boddah92108 Ай бұрын

I really liked this video. Thank you for taking the time to make it!

@kittens0010 2 ай бұрын

Every decision will reverberate throughout the universe for the rest of time though because it's every decision you'll ever make it's pointless to be nervous about it like if you look hard enough over the course of yourife you'd see who you are today is the result of every seemingly insignificant thing you've ever done snowballing.

@catmanjesus1476 Ай бұрын

Lesson learned: Train the voices in my head

@JamieMaguire_ 22 күн бұрын

Oh wow, you're in Bristol too! Recognised those 3 pull up bars in the park immediately 😂

@ramongonzalez1439 2 ай бұрын

Great video. As a young man you are showing nothing but what every man should have: WISDOM. awesome dude ! I like your humility.

@J.M.Stigner 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Lewis, profound, powerful and supportive

@zart8478 Ай бұрын

Direct to the point. Thank you so much for this ❤

@abdulgule3165 3 ай бұрын

You are indeed very wise for your age

@lenamariewetzel 2 ай бұрын

What a gem of a video! Thank you for all this wisdom 🌟

@SoulpowerMSRS Ай бұрын

'Austin & Lewis'. Could be the name of an upmarket brand of leisurewear. Or a stockbroking firm.

@Jill.Carter. Ай бұрын

Quite a lot of these align with the Law of Attraction. Great video!

@356Krisu 4 ай бұрын

Regarding Six I came to a similar conclusion, namely 'the less i want the more i have'

@bigbadbith8422 Ай бұрын

This is one of the best channels on youtube. No shit!

@PARebecca 2 ай бұрын

You are a very wise 23-year-old....these are 12 harsh life truths that are true. Your 23 year old self knows these truths are true, but are seldom put them into practice when you are 23. Because when you are 23 and have many harsh life truths you have to navigate. I had heard as a 23 year old that you become happier the older you become, I was skeptical. But it is true the older you become the happier you become, because you are able to put into practice these 12 harsh life truths. You need to look back on this video in ten years..and you will see you have become even happier when you are 33.

@martian8987 2 ай бұрын

Well that gives me hope as a 22 year old! Hope it all works out for you!

@irenafields3324 2 ай бұрын

I love when I hear that rich people don’t want anything 😂😂😂. Thanks, I always learn something from you.

@99FatGuy Ай бұрын

I’m not sure but I don’t think 200k subs on KZbin makes you rich anymore with ad revenue being what it is, comfortable..Sure! But even if he is rich now, being a successful self improvement channel and all he would still have had to apply “his teachings “ to his own life, to better himself for other people like you and me to be drawn to this channel in the first place. I know this means nothing from a random dude in a KZbin comment section, and I know this is impossible to believe if your financial situation is in a bad place, I know I couldn’t. But having had a lot of money earlier on in life, more then I knew what to do with you quickly realise that money is just 1 problem. Yes it might be your biggest problem, it was mine for a long time and definitely most of my generation and younger generations. But end of the day it’s just another problem solved, it don’t really give you any happiness unless you find happiness in material items but if this is the case that’s problem you should focus on solving before trying to crack the code to get rich! Didn’t mean for this to turn into a long rant and If I interpreted your comment wrong then that’s a yikes, but regardless there is still a lesson there so ima go ahead a post

@dirtneckdiary7588 22 күн бұрын

I need an Austin, what a perfect idea.

@oar-N-oasis 2 ай бұрын

Napapangiti nalang ako habang nakikinig, we're walking the same walk.

@carolinependleton8445 Ай бұрын

Thankyou,so wise for someone so young.❤ Love from sunny Lytham.

@Arasarcan 2 ай бұрын

I really like the view you are presenting here; thank you for sharing! 😊 One note about boredom: I haven't been bored for like 20 years and I don't miss it a single minute To me boredom is a manifestation of waiting for nice things to happen And waiting... hurts. Instead, I live my life with what I have and make the most out of every moment I think I get, what you mean Sometimes I do nothing on purpose, because it allows me to get really conscious about my inner world What I need, what I feel and also finding ideas of how to get what I need So I would rather call it 'getting conscious' instead of 'be bored' What's your view on this? I'd like to hear about that 😊

@beneaston1099 Ай бұрын

OH MY FUCKING GOD I LITERALLY JUST HAD THIS MOMENT AND I CHEERED, IT WAS THE DETECTIVE CHARACTER IN HEAD!!! THANK YOU, YOU BEAUTIFUL DETECTIVE!!!! PLEASE STOP BEING A DRUNK ALCHOHOLIC DETECTIVE NOW!

@davidbowman2035 2 ай бұрын

For point one, you mention stoicism. Point 7 at 5:06 also central to stoicism. Don't worry about things you can't control.

@alexpermenter3 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video brotha!

@cryptout Ай бұрын

I was skeptical, but you know what you're talking about.

@johnmorgan7989 Ай бұрын

How is it than I'm nearly twice your age yet only have about 10% of your common sense! What a great vid!!

@blob1010 6 ай бұрын

Your Videos make me really happy.

@NewelOfKnowledge 6 ай бұрын

Have an awesome day :)

@blob1010 6 ай бұрын

You too have a wonderful day!

@triforce_xiii 28 күн бұрын

i stick to your videos , mainly because of your strong accent. i really like it. the onformations are just a plus ;-)

@Jameswallace21 2 ай бұрын

u are great thankyou I listen to u almost every day ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@beavisbonce Ай бұрын

What a revelation SUBBED

@GeorgeFarmerStudios Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great work you do. I just discovered your channel. New subscriber 🙏

@scarper2x 3 ай бұрын

Listening to this one on repeat

@jovanmatic488 11 ай бұрын

I would recommend u to watch "13 Things You Need To Understand To Go From Boy to Man - The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida". Just like this, it is a pure wisdom. Just keep gooing brotha i believe there is a bright future for your channel.

@NewelOfKnowledge 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Jovan. David Deida is awesome :)