An alternative to self-improvement.

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Modern self-improvement is a great start, but as time passes, it is veering further into nihilistic and narcissistic territory. If you're doing the basics, but you still feel lost, purposeless, or without direction, self-authentication can serve as a more integrated and personalised practice/way of life.
Self-authentication focuses on the development of skills, virtues, and character traits, not on their external manifestations.
They say 'the good shit sticks', and self-authentication is the culmination of everything that has stuck with me throughout my 4-year journey of bettering myself and achieving my dream life as a byproduct. I based much of this on the work of Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, and Iain McGilchrist, three scientists on the front lines of the meaning crisis, as well as the work of many of the ancient stoic philosophers and some other sources.
I will follow up with future videos focused on each of the individual elements of the practice, but this video is an introduction, and should get the conversation going, while providing enough information that you can get started today.
Self-authentication should provide you with not only the 'things' you want in the long run but also move you towards a greater sense of meaning in life.
Channel overview:
A few years ago, I was stuck in bed, hating the universe for subjecting me to the 'sick and twisted game of life' without my consent. I was pathetic.
It was only after I realized something very important that things began getting better... life didn't suck; I did.
In the absence of friction, my mind was conjuring its own, so life was hard, yes, but it didn't have to be. The suffering was unnecessary. After a few years of incremental progress, I'm having the time of my life. I've never been in better shape, my mind has never been sharper, I've never experienced so much happiness, and it's all rooted in a deep sense of meaning that was once absent.
I had to shake myself of lots of old beliefs and patterns to get to where I am, and I believe there are millions of other people who feel stuck and could learn from my mistakes. So that's why I'm starting this channel: to share some of the insights that formed the foundation of the psychological habitat I now occupy.
I don't know exactly how the channel will develop but I'm going to start by posting my raw ideas as that's the only thing I can consistently do at this point in time.
I hope it helps!
Socials:
Instagram: @angelo.somers
twitter: @angelo_somers

[@flawed0007]

I love this guy man. Fucking GOAT, I started watching him a while ago and I have seen a little but fast improvement after incorporating a bit of his ideologies, also did you just whip out a vodka bottle randomly and start day drinking 🤣🤣 chad

[@AngeloSomers]

It’s tea 😂 I don’t drink alcohol

[@flawed0007]

@@AngeloSomers Oh bet lol, I know I'm ruining the whole vibe but please keep up the good work man, most of these "motivation/self-help faceless channels are just unethical means to attract vulnerable insecure young men to make money. I am a testament for that, I have also tried to prey on people like that and attack their insecurities instead of giving well-researched and experienced advice. Same goes for the ones who do show a face too, they show their face and openly steal money. You are doing something different and I really appreciate that.

[@StrongBodyandMind33]

Yes! Keep worshipping another man!

[@DKP33]

​@@AngeloSomers real Chad 🗿💎

[@faresmahdid_]

Legit life changing content wtf Gonna be rewatching this while sat down with a pen and paper to actually work on it and not just watch and forget. You're really inspiring man, humour on point as well, keep it up brother

[@AngeloSomers]

Legend

[@sjorgen1236]

Agree, i gotta rewatch this again and have a big think

[@JohnCena-uf9pq]

Love how everyone who's trying to present himself as an individual on his self improvement path has to publicly announce it, and give the very same examples of how he does it: gym, hygene routines, podcasts (something like Joe Rogan usually), most popular books on finances. Everything is a copy of a copy of a copy

[@mihaildaniel4]

😆😆It’s basically regurgitating the same message with the same mundane message in order to get them some views. As it’s some sort of “wow news” that nobody knew about.

[@Oldmoneycore]

Not how it works like making a vanilla cake there’s keys & recipes to making it and it’s not wrong that everyone has similar or same recipe or way of making it dosent mean its wrong or doesn’t work same with great philosophers & artist thru history when it comes to wisdom & way of life & let’s be honest 99% of ppl don’t even apply & actually do 1/3 of the basic “self improvement” then say it doesn’t work or a “copy” this video is still a “self improvement video” he’s just talking about level 2-3 of self improvement after u get pass the basic stages nun crazy 😂

[@averyintelligence]

Excuse but this year has been difficult. Im now 3 months and 4 days sober from sugar. I wake at 4am, i eat only lean meat and veg, i wash and moisturize my skin, i use a bidet when washing my ass, i only drink water with 10000 electrolytes and special golden powder, i do all my work before 7am. I meal prep 21 dishes for the week every sunday, i go to church on sunday. Not cos im religious. But vos im yhere helping. I gice £50 a week to charity. Its a personal journey but just eanted to let you all know. Now congratulate me and show me attention

[@vinkoanic]

The thing that took me out of this space was the ungenuineness and the inauthenticity. You have 15 year olds „teaching“ you how to optimize testosterone, yet their balls haven‘t even dropped. It‘s just content being regurgitated and it‘s getting old man

[@ricardorocha6612]

You are so right, thank you for sharing your opinion Mr. John Cena.

[@Velociraith1]

"Self improvement is masturbation". At it's core it is meant to make you feel better about yourself. That's it's purpose. (This is overly simplistic, but it is the jist). Sure you've got big muscles, but are you a better person? This life ain't about just being happy. It's about becoming something more. There isn't one way to be happy. We don't all have to chase after the same goals. You don't have to be rich and jacked and dating the hottest girls to find success or fulfillment. What do you trully believe? What do you truly value? What truly matters to you? What do you truly want? And does that even truly matter? Surrender to the truth. Perhaps one of the hardest things to do. And I ain't perfect. No one is. So don't try to be perfect. Just try. We're gonna make it boys (and girls)💪. And Angelo, seriously thank you. Fantastic video. Stay humble 👊

[@AngeloSomers]

My fuckin guy let’s go. More of this attitude is what we need 🙏

[@MrTaker_]

It’s cope. You don’t have to have these things, but if you could snap your figures and have them, would you? Of course. Meaning it’s all cope. Using “mental health is more important than self improvement” as an excuse is self destructive. It does not mean you should just entirely stop improving other parts of your life. Another thing is, some people just aren’t happy being mediocre. No matter how good your mental health is, they can’t allow themself to be mediocre. Some people have a fire inside of them, and you just happen to not be one of them. It’s your life.

[@Velociraith1]

​@MrTaker_ I think you might have missed the point a little bit. Allow me to clarify, this isn't about Mental health or any health for that matter. Those things are important but here the point is more about your character. Your values. You beliefs. What do you want?

[@bruhman5829]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@MrTaker_”being mediocre”? Why do you say that?

[@HCforLife1]

I see that self-improvement is basically skill-race. All the "grinding" and "hustling" been labeled back in the days as a "rat race". The only difference is that in 80's-2000's this stuck to 9-5 corporate workers. now any "hustler" is an "entrepreneur". It's all madness. Still rat race. It's not about being happy. It's about putting an mask and pretending that you are happy, and advertise yourself as a "winner". I hate self-improvement grind culture. Most of those gurus don't care about your mental wellbeing. Especially dating coaches, confidence coaches and other red-pill gurus.

[@huismus111]

Finally someone thats just geniunely trying to improve, that sees through the bs that has mostly overtaken the self improvement scene, and that isnt just trying to sell a course. You're a rare one bro, ngl. Appreciate you for the info you've given me

[@MontelLarson]

I love this. It has been something that I have thought about a lot actually. I realized that all of the "self-improvement" stuff is just the same stuff. Almost like people are copying and pasting the same information. I was introduced to the "self-improvement" world a little over a year ago, and I admit, it helped me get a bit higher than where I was at, however, it felt like I eventually plateaued. I was doing the stuff, working out, meditating, journaling, all that stuff, but I didn't feel like I was getting anywhere. Something just felt off about the whole situation. Then I had a realization, that we are all on different paths, and so one set of advice will not help everyone. In fact, it will only help a few individuals compared to the rest of the world. So thank you for making this video. It helps explain this concept in a really good way, and I feel it has helped me to understand what I can do to improve in my own personal path, and how I can figure out what is best for me. You are awesome, keep it up!

[@vedkapur1]

Bro i was planning on making a self improvement channel and my first video was gonna be about authenticity and how to cultivate it. You took my words away from my mouth. Now im even more inspired to start my channel

[@AngeloSomers]

Do it!

[@High_Tier_Human_1]

Self-improvement is the first step imo, self-fulfillment is necessary after that

[@xanderjcliffe-musicreviews7740]

I'm definitely in my 'stationary phase' but I'm slowly clawing out. I got to 100k on a tiktok account, leveraged that for movie premier invites and more, but ultimately felt unsatisfied because it didn't fit my purpose. So I started a new account, this time in the philosophy niche, and I'm hoping to grow it into a real business, with public talks.

[@jameswa3366]

This man is onto something, and I'm all here for it.

[@Jake-o5m6i]

Here before he blew up

[@Justiceroote]

I always appreciate a video packed with real and original insight. This is what self-improvement content should be. I'll have to watch it a few more times for it to sink in.

[@Kunal_W]

Love this video more than any

[@AngeloSomers]

big facts

[@kaya4414]

2 weeks ago I was in a situation, where I realized exactly what you said in this Video: I stepped out of my comfort zone and understood for the first time in my life, that overthinking everything with the main goal of not being weird will make me unhappy and stop myself from being who I want to be. So I tried to change in some situations and did things I wanted to do, with no regard what other people will think. The results were incredible and people that triggered my social anxiety, reacted most of the time positivly. And even If not, for the first time I did not care. Sadly since then I got recommended all these other self improvement videos but yours was the first one, that really could deliver what I dont like about modern self improvement. Thank you for the video, you really inspired me and put in to words what I thought and felt in some ways too.

[@Nerodotnet]

*said 👍

[@levidwashington]

You have top notch content man, most self-improvement is pandering, narcissism, and consumerism in disguise… the heat you are bringing, is not that. Keep it up!

[@MrTaker_]

Narcissism? You never were meant to be in this space my friend. As soon as someone says something that doesn’t hurt your feelings, now you’re pretending like you suddenly like self improvement. As soon as someone is soft and doesn’t want you to do all of the intense hard things about self improvement, suddenly it’s all great. You’re not on self improvement. Your on purely cope, and nothing more.

[@levidwashington]

@@MrTaker_ multiple things can be true at once, and I think balancing is important. Super cool PFP btw tho bro

[@yojasonallen]

This is the breakdown us in Gen Z and beyond needed-not all the BS the gurus of nowadays spout 💯

[@masked8745]

This is exactly what i needed because i never understood how i could get authority over myself, this system is great and helps me a lot to understand a good way to understand the world haha

[@zamo333]

I don't normally comment on videos, but your advice was eye-opening to me. You're exactly what the self-improvement space needs right now. Keep it up

[@AngeloSomers]

[@Knightofthewin]

This new alt you presented needs to be pushed further because what I noticed about the self-improvement community is that 1 it was largely external improvement 2 People were taking away their individuality to become like a influencer because the influencer belives this is the right way and 3 many times people don't even take action

[@Andrew-fi5sb]

You are the best man. Don't ever quit! Self-Authentication over Self-Improvement!

[@bruhman5829]

That’s a great phrase. I like that. Be true to yourself

[@BadBoy-fg5rb]

I cant belief that this video has only so few views… You’re words are so so important for everyone and especially the younger generation to hear!

[@Nathan_Official]

Every time I watch your content, I feel like I become thee thinker because it’s all very thought provoking and actually makes sense, different from the other content. Acts like a compass and not a map. Keep up the good content!!🙌🏻

[@felixjager861]

Thx for everything. Im actual not that dumb of a guy i thought i am. I just didnt knew the harsh truth of being men. So keep up the work and i wish u my best in future. Greetings from Germany. Was a little fight to translate this all into my german brain but it worked immediatly. I had the tools just covered up under sum anxiety of proofing myself wrong or right.

[@thereal_mattng]

Bro your content is so good it's unreal LOL. Your flow is so natural and the tempo just hits the perfect balance between entertainment and info... taking notes taking notes on my end 😈😈

[@kareemelsadat2041]

You are so real cl and also i respect how you don't over edit your content with bs dopamine spikes

[@AngeloSomers]

Cheers bro!

[@wasthataflute]

Beauuutiful use of language! This concept is a solid bridge for all who are lost in "self-improvement". Your message reeks of 'YOU ARE ENOUGH AS YOU ARE", and yet you don't say it once. Powerful subtext powerfully tickles subconscious⚡️💆 No improvement for perfection; only expansion.

[@arthuragostinho9132]

Me pausing each 30 seconds to take notes 😂 Your speech is really precise man! Got a 45 minute content in 20 minutes. Crazy!

[@AngeloSomers]

doing my best not to waste the viewers time hahah!

[@potatoisgoodnotacherry]

I agree. Too many people fall down the rabbit hole of 'self improvement', and it's just fake. I feel like you just need to 'do it'. Sounds kind of stupid and brain dead but it's true. Legit, all you have to do is act on things that you want to change. It ain't that deep.

[@TamNguyen-yk9mn]

Just live. That's all there is and will be. Doesn't gets simpler or more complex than that.

[@whatyousaydere]

What a strapping young man. You shall be a positive influential force for your peers and community, God bless you bro.

[@WhybornMusic]

Loving yourself

[@hehexd3692]

When you said 14:47 to embarrass yourself I think most people would cringe or think you’re insane but honestly idk why I find this to be something that could be really fun to do for myself. I think about some of my fav artists and Tyler the creator really resonates where he doesn’t care if he’s awkward or who judges him in their minds it’s him being him and his confidence is why he is where he is now in life. I think that practice of self destruction is great for being comfortable with the uncomfortable and building a foundation of unwavering confidence.

[@joshuajacob2739]

Speech at the end is underrated

[@AngeloSomers]

goes so hard

[@BitcoinTheo]

this video was so good, the emotions at the end were real. keep it up bro

[@realitydesigners]

bro is really describing reality design 101 awesome video

[@masked8745]

I am glad to get good advice from a stoic, you actually sound quite stoic and thats perfect because thats the most amazing philosophy for me that i have found. So ill subscriber brother! :)

[@hypatch8014]

Went through the video the second time to try pick up notes, don't really have any... your main point was just that it's way easier to follow the generic status improvement self improvement advice instead of actually confronting your real problems, and that it's important to be honest with yourself and experientially check reality to make sure you're not avoiding uncomfortable truths about yourself to be able to feel more grandiose.

[@itsdonartony]

one of the most insightful and real videos I have ever watched. what a legend...

[@AngeloSomers]

My guy

[@marcellszelenyi8280]

this is legitimate POWERFUL stuff thank you for your service!

[@ludeum]

I did not expect to be this impressed by this video but here we are. Great work.

[@xelmer]

I don't know if this fight club quote was intentional, but Tyler Durden litterally speeks through you right here 12:55 (same qoute pops up in a tv in the movie Baby Driver lol). Keep up the uploads and nuance, because WE need this antidote ASAP. I am grateful to have stumpled upon you.

[@ajaybritton7924]

Thank you for introducing me to that song at the end. I added that and this video to my "Everyday Playlist" See you tomorrow. ❤

[@robinvask4943]

Really loved the chill vibes in this video. Will definately ponder over some of the things you mentioned!

[@feels_bad_max4266]

Thats what I needed. Giving me so much input to think and actually improve myself. I think all these good habits like going to the gym etc. are a base for some deeper work like this. Thank you.

[@karims9379]

Thank you for this powerful message ❤

[@skinnysmalls]

This vid hit me hard af. Great job man.

[@bruhman5829]

Thank you for actually using your platform to promote authenticity.

[@Patxgib]

I just found you today from this video and I think you’re my favourite KZbinr already

[@AngeloSomers]

woah, thank you...

[@Patxgib]

@@AngeloSomers these vids are insane

[@renarsdr]

Great video - I'll share this. This is really valuable.

[@AngeloSomers]

@@renarsdr thank you man :)

[@bejbebejbe2313]

Never in 19 years of my life has somebody effortlessly predicted every single thought of mine about the subject in the subject itself. FUCKING GENIUS

[@noahriske9620]

Great video. The lighting and captions have improved so much since a couple videos ago.

[@scuffedchris]

10 out of 10. genuinely. i only know of 6 or 7 other videos i'd give that rating. well done bruv

[@Sravan.Allopi]

Spot on video bro! This is TRUE self development, learning how to find the parts of ourselves that want to shy away from everything and run away and attacking that.. after accepting that we are deeply flawed as humans, integration. There is no "Adonis" or "gigachad" that's what causes people to separate from themselves. How else can we improve who we are that way? I'm looking forward to seeing more of this narrative from you, I think I will start sharing my own take here as we need more people speaking on the real thing instead of the cookie cutter generic status signalling that's being masked as self development! Good shit bro

[@ribreadmusic4658]

thank you dawg, much appreciated and I love the philosophical answers.

[@Dækvy]

That "Salad Days" hit me right in my chin. Love waht you're doing and your music taste man!

[@domeatown]

"self improvement" content made one of my exes a red pilled addict, and then I had to leave him even tho I was still in love because he was turning into a psycho before my eyes. Keep spreading the word, kiddo. Every one that can be saved from the crushing jaws of the machine is also surrounded by loved ones.

[@joeyhoy1995]

I'm genuinely pretty good ignoring the don't be weird voice. The length of time someone is going to spend thinking about that embarrassing thing that happened once just isn't worth the energy. Oops, I did something that looks stupid... Oh well, they're not going to remember it in 15 minutes anyway.

[@haydenwidjaja311]

You just solved three problems of mine: My belief I was delusional My feeling of purposelessness even though I lost weight and became skinnier My doubts of self-improvement

[@reakwon693]

Would love it if you can go further into the reasons behind self destruction and why it can’t be resolved but needs to be integrated. That really resonated with me

[@swasloids]

Ever heard of this stuff called " self acceptance" it is excellent and lets u do the stuff u want without worry.

[@MichaDrewniak]

So the whole superordination and subordintion to truth thing comes down to one thing: DONT LIE TO YOURSELF AND BE REAL WITH YOURSELF EVEN IF IT HURTS.

[@Gisus-Cryst]

Thank you, I hope you are having a lovely day.

[@tylerspees9062]

take steps with, Truth, big or small

[@Barry.ONeill]

I live in a small community i dont want them all thinking im weirder than they already do 😂

[@sentient_part]

Wow, top 3 of the best ytb video I ever saw

[@AngeloSomers]

damn, ty

[@nabDoesYoutube]

ngl, its defo like, just seek discomfort, challenge yourself, you being comfy is your greatest flaw. If you truly seek to improve at something, you have to practice and that's all it is, its not easy, you'll be bad at first, but just practice. Just go, start, do it, there's nothing more complex, its just start, practice, improve, repeat. Everything else feels like a positive byproduct of your action.

[@jokerpilled2535]

Lying is very hard for me, that’s why I’m trying to learn to be a better liar.

[@MR-el2ym]

Realistically... he succeeds because he is very physically attractive. It really is that simple. Too be ugly is to be on a different plane of existence. Looks maxxing is the only advice any man needs to here, if you can't, cope as best you can.

[@AngeloSomers]

if you're ugly, in which scenario are girls more likely to consider you a sexual canditate 1. you managed to make your jawline 5% more sharp 2. you became a courageous and good man who she has fun with dont be weird

[@MR-el2ym]

@AngeloSomers Probably number 1, to be honest. Jawline is very important. You would likely want more than 5%, though. And there might be other things you can improve depending on the guy.

[@AngeloSomers]

@@MR-el2ym out of curiosity, how old are you?

[@MR-el2ym]

@@AngeloSomers I'm 30 years old.

[@Kokolitofora]

Finally: other-deterioration

[@Audrius-to8mh]

I really agree with the idea that you can't have victim mentality and be winning at a difficult hobby simmultaneusly

[@deathbunny3048]

Thank you. Love from Belgium.

[@Uncommony]

If self improvement is not working or it's bad for you, then it's not Improvement. Stay Uncommon!

[@dooderman8361]

A lot of what you said is true, for me I joined “self improvement” 2 years ago, I was depressed, hating life, and an underlying victim mindset (didn’t realize it was there until it was pointed out by self improvement my gurus). Following the advice of self-improvement which was to avoid victim mindset you need to “get some real hard on your life” to avoid the fake hard that is the victim mindset, so I started working out, eating better, losing weight, and it worked for a while (at curing my depression). But I never actually confronted the underlying reason why I used to eat poorly, why I used to stay up all night and get shitty sleep, I never actually confronted the reason why I hated my life, all I was doing was trying to force it to be better by “getting jacked” and 2 years later I didn’t get jacked and I’m sad again. Confronting the real issue is the only way to deal with it

[@MrTaker_]

“I didn’t get jacked” is all I really need to know. Of course self improvement isn’t going to improve your life, if your not improving your life! It’s that simple. No matter what this comes down to, it’s still your fault. The point of self improvement is not to just only focus on the gym. Everything you listed was about physical health. These things are very important, however they aren’t magically going to change your life forever. You simply didn’t do self improvement right. You’re supposed to focus on the gym, eating better, AND all of the mental health aspects. You at least realized that you needed to start focusing on mental health but instead of just adding that to what you already did to improve, you stopped EVERYTHING to only focus on mental health. That’s not how you go about it. At that point, it’s purely cope. You needed an excuse to quit, so you made up one. This is not some magical way of thinking that’s better than all of these self improvement “gurus”. The self improvement gurus ALSO focus on their mental health, while ALSO doing the important stuff like going to the gym, eating healthy, etc. You are literally just doing a lesser version of self improvement.

[@onnilattu9138]

Tbh hedonism and just enjoying your stay here is the ultimate way to live

[@AngeloSomers]

How’s that going for you?

[@dierrejziyai]

Thanks for an idealistic DIFFERENT approach.

[@SeboVlogs1]

great video great help

[@jakeracc]

this was a great video man, a unique perspective and well put together!

[@egoredmc]

Here is some fking differential equations math in self-improvement video My boy really knows his stuff, respect!

[@talxnn]

bro stated nothing but facts , amazing video ,looking forward for more

[@The_Ilyaa]

That's exactly what I've been looking for & thinking about lately. Most "self-improvement" is just mental masturbation, it's just an online bubble where desperate people are looking to improve their lives, which they do, but only in 1 dimension, but they still stay empty vessels, without any personality, nor originality, living a boring & fake life. The worst part is they never achieve all of their goals, because some of the goals require them to not be empty vessels.

[@sumeet.]

I love the vibe at the end of video. Definitely unique.

[@oyvind10]

Thank you Brother. This helped me a lot. Also amazing production quality. Good Work. Do you have any advice on limiting beliefs and how to believe in oneself fully?

[@elitebacon2622]

I've been brought up on Paulo Nutini the incorporation of iron sky was majestic. It changed my perspective on the lyrics, brilliant stuff. I'll give self authentication a try🙏

[@AngeloSomers]

Let me know how it goes!

[@lhathlete]

Such a good video man! Best "self-improvement" video I have seen in such a long time. Keep up the good work man, massive respect for your work👏 Do you sell any product or community?

[@juancruzvi]

Great analysis man, really made me think

[@ArThur_hara]

1:17 "AGAIN !!!"

[@user-ee1fn4vt8b]

If anything, great music choice.

[@usernamebot8021]

Man, to be honest I didn't expect much, I almost didn't click on the video. But it was solid. I thought it would be a repackaging of pretty much the same, but I liked your pfp and gave it a go. I don't regret it. Also, you speak well, and aren't made of plastic, like most people one sees in these places. Thanks for your framework, I'll implement it. By the way, did you cross yourself in the Orthodox style?

[@Colossal.x]

this doesn’t get enough views because this isn’t flashy enough on selling false hope to people. This is the real truth on how it is but self improvement people don’t want you think that way, they want their way to stick but the reality is that everyone has their own way of life

[@adamnili]

Really well done, Angelo!

[@ellismark1059]

edit at the end is the hardest thing ive seen

[@WickedPawn]

I only ever told one other creator in their comments section this but dude if you started your own platform and started selling dvd box sets of videos like this i'd have to buy one

[@AngeloSomers]

hahahahh that's incredible damn

[@AbeOtt24]

This is genuinely W content right here

[@Sx-xy2zi]

I'd be really curious where you got these terms from. Very interesting video so far. Still watching and will update at the end Edit: watched wll the way through, very good points made. We run from suffering and papier mache over it

[@damncat2793]

Here before this blows up

[@Thomas-yl8lb]

not to ring my own bell, but I had this all figured out on my own by 16, thanks anyways :)

[@bembyu]

That a great videos man. Thank you❤

[@WickedPawn]

the tactile life

[@AskConner]

Thank you

[@cameronplunkett4304]

SUBBED! this was really great man, thanks. I’m sure you’ll be on Chris Williamson’s podcast before long 😁