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[@HealthyGamerGG]

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[@richardnl3452]

113 in the netherlands but youtube put it in i think or you did :)

[@halesapsan8939]

Actually surprised how negative some of comments here are. I found this conversation quite insightful. I don't know much about Mizkif, but I guess the act of coming on a show and being vulnerable, and trying to find answers for a better life shouldn't be shamed. Maybe he is not the greatest person but there is virtue in being honest and wanting to be in a better mental state

[@baker138-n5f]

Wow this was beautifully written

[@zenks5883]

Agree 100%

[@DeadBeatDex]

I feel like a majority of them are just rage baiting or are hating on him because he's complaining about being stressed when he has a successful life and enough money to not have to worry about expenses that the average member of society does. I don't know why people who watch Dr. K's streams and videos _still_ hate on the successful streamers that come on here just because they think said streamers don't have the right to complain when they have "everything" going for them.

[@sacavelli774]

Hell yeah ive been missing the interviews so glad to see them making a return

[@cielush1848]

its like the perfect podcast, love those, they are so dynamic to each individual he's interviewing that it's just endlessly insightful. love it Edit: I even mentioned i love it twice!

[@jfklmk13447]

ikr! Haven't watched this channel as much as I have during 2019-2021. Glad these came back

[@anxav]

Stream Start & Intro: 04:38 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Sponsor Message: 11:11 *Mizkif Joins & Discussing Stress:* - Mizkif Joins the Stream: 13:56 - Talking About Stress: 17:33 - Mizkif's Desire for Efficiency: 28:51 - Second 988 Sponsor Message: 40:15 *Exploring the Roots of Mizkif's Stress:* - Family Background & Work Ethic: 42:03 - Finding Euphoria in Making People Laugh: 44:49 - Seeking Validation & External Approval: 48:41 - Trauma's Impact: 49:35 *Unpacking Mizkif's Internal Drivers:* - Visualizing Mizkif's Thought Patterns: 59:14 - Inherited Workaholism & Modeling: 59:31 - The Importance of Parental Modeling: 1:00:06 - ADHD & Seeking Acceptance: 1:04:41 - The Cycle of Stress, Thoughts, & Humor: 1:08:47 - Addiction to Efficiency & Avoiding Failure: 1:10:34 *Understanding the Addiction & Finding Solutions:* - Identifying the Addiction: 1:17:21 - The Role of Sensory Input & Stillness: 1:21:58 - Introducing Alternate Breathing Technique (Nadi Shodhana): 1:51:23 - Practicing the Breathing Technique: 1:53:48 - The Importance of Inaction & Withdrawing from the Addiction: 1:35:49 - ADHD & Workaholism: 1:40:02 - Accepting Yourself & Letting Go of the Need to Be Better: 1:47:58 *Q&A with Chat:* - ADHD vs. Laziness: 2:05:46 - Quitting vs. Giving Up: 2:16:40 - Finding Happiness After Stopping Unhealthy Behaviors: 2:24:25 - Staying Positive While Changing: 2:29:32 - Strategies for Self-Compassion: 2:35:50 - ADHD & Brain Shutdown with Creative Overload: 2:47:50 - Beginning Meditation for Mindfulness & Focus: 2:57:13 - Dealing with Loneliness & Feeling Like a Misfit: 2:57:42 *Outro:* 3:06:30

[@CosmicErrata]

Hell yeah. This needs to be pinned

[@animebeast6933]

Thank you so so much. I genuinely do not watch these videos if I dont find a comment like this. ultimately i still watch most of the video but i like to start with a topic that i am interested in

[@somakun1806]

Not all heroes wear cape

[@Writerscabin]

Thank you

[@HafidP123]

I have subscribed to you! your contribution to this stream and the other streams are just amazing. I am so grateful for you!

[@sunshinegirl2015]

The video on HOW to be less empathetic would probably be super useful! Sometimes I feel other peoples emotions as if they are my own (at least that's how I would describe the experience) and I used to not realize that was happening and it was not great. It's still hard to distinguish now as well. It makes things complicated.

[@thijsjong]

I have that to. It is like my mind and emotions are too open. I absorb emotions of others around me like a spunge. I understand others very quickly. Butttttt it comes at a heavy price. I cant turn it of. It can be exhausting.

[@BiggieChungulus]

What if could be wrong about other peoples emotions?

[@eden4920]

I feel you, I’m like that too. The emotions are amplified and, I at least, have this urge to fix their moods or make them happier just so I don’t need to feel it too 😭. Empathy is a flaw, not a virtue

[@jg9425]

The struggles of Highly Sensitive People. It's hard to turn off the volume. I know there's one book I've seen on this topic

[@guycrimson7119]

Idk if its the seme but whenever i watch youtube videos, if its about hate videos" i will also start to feel the hate as well" and it goes both ways, then i realize i just experiencing roller coster of emotion, and it drain my energy

[@dustinildefonso8160]

This episode was a very interesting contrast to the stream with Thor. I dont rly know Mizkif but i applaud him for being vulnerable on stream. I think my most actionable treat that i got from this epsiode comes towards the end... "Take pride in your actions, independent of the results"

[@AlexJ1]

Thor is on another human level.

[@sputnik90]

From what I gathered from this, the analogy of a coal powered train fits, where the train is thoughts. The train has been building momentum for a long time. Any stimuli is adding coal to the furnace, and will add further momentum to the train. The key is to stop adding any more coal, and as Dr. K said, letting it run out of steam. Because the train has been building momentum for so long, once you stop it will continue to increase speed before it eventually stops accelerating, and starts to slow down and eventually stop. Even while doing nothing, you'll still be barraged with thoughts as remnants from the previous fuel you've added. The key is to not act upon them, and eventually, like the 12 hour wall staring, the fuel will be burnt through, until you add more.

[@SDinay]

I love this analogy

[@tijsvancauwenberge8675]

Start 4:40 Mizkif 13:57

[@joeysung311]

ngl they really should edit out the waiting for stream to start part

[@RetreatSequel]

End 3:07:27

[@somakun1806]

Thnx

[@Matthewrents]

1:37:35 a random middle spot

[@gettingintrospective]

Bless you

[@estesmindead]

As always, the timing of the topics that come up during Dr. K's chats are incredibly on point, or maybe it's just that people w/ ADHD/ADD always seem to have similar ongoing problems in their life. This chat was perfectly putting into words the stress I experience around self-improvement. It was just the other day that I said that I sometimes feel like all the good things I'm trying to do for myself to make me feel better and be healthier, becomes like another stress factor for me, and that it takes up so much time and effort, and I feel like I'm not good enough if I skip something or don't have the time or energy to do everything one day - much like Mizkif who doesn't relax when he tries to relax. And even if I do ALL the 'good things' I don't really feel anything like being proud or happy or whatever - "It's just something that *should* be done, nothing to feel accomplished about. In fact, if I was a better person, it wouldn't have taken me the entire day to practice self-care and self-improvement activities, leaving no room for productivity or relaxation."

[@TheRealKeymaster]

I checked three times if i already liked the video, and i wish i couldve pressed like every single time. Thank you for providing this service to the community

[@TheRealKeymaster]

If you read this I always wondered regarding your ego topic (i would be pleased if you answer this in a video). I have a very big ego but dont really let it out and it worked through my whole life. However there are some moments where my ego is like "Hey this wasn't really nice of person xy and I really dont like that", however I shut that down, because my ego is like "i am the best" and I know i am not, even though i try very hard. The question or really the thing that has popped up into my mind is more like how do I really cope with that? Because at one side my ego is like "wtf why didnt you say anything" and its really hard to like tell my ego "its ok its not that important". And I am there like being the parent of those two trying to not cause a conflict, but its very very hard. So I would be very glad if this was explained so I could teach myself how I can handle those situations for both my ego and myself. Thank you for your community service, I've been following you since like 1,5years and its been very helpful! Wish you all the best!

[@lilbatty]

@@TheRealKeymasterthere is no ego it is a concept

[@lilbatty]

When you say your ego what do you mean your thoughts?

[@amarkantkumar4233]

@@lilbatty That which causes the sense of self = Ahamkara a somewhat negative connotation is associated with the word 'ego'

[@amarkantkumar4233]

@@TheRealKeymaster Well, being grateful, humble and strong is the answer to most of the problems we usually encounter. The problem is accessing those

[@Jeonssosassistant]

So glad dr k had another talk with mizzy🥲he’s been down lately and the community is a little concerned. Thank you doc💖

[@TheLilLinguine]

Dr K. Thank you so much for opening my eyes to the incredible power of therapy. I’ve learned so much from watching you, and plan to start therapy for myself to gain tools to help better my own life. God bless

[@Jay-zr2cm]

59:40 - “what did your parents tell you when you were growing up” “What did they show you” THIS HIT SUCH A NERVE!!!!!!!!!!!! What they tell vs what they show. Dr. K is putting on a masterclass in this one. His questions are absolutely perfect. Well done.

[@HafidP123]

My parents told me that they always love me. They barely make up to what they said. They bail plans. Whenever I have hardship, they told me to be a man and be strong. When I am lost, they told me that I can figure out myself. No wonder whevener my relationship got serious I got freak out and just want to leave like being chased by a ghost.

[@eljefe4300]

Thank you for pointing out this minute, it relieved me a lot wouldn’t have seen it otherwise, really liked 1:05:00 and following

[@dan_rad]

I really resonate with this one. I feel there isn’t enough said for the difficulties mentally of running a (or multiple businesses). That said we can solve Mizkifs problems without deep psychoanalysis. You have the money. - Rank your businesses by which give you the most enjoyment. - Start hiring operators for the businesses that give you the most stress / least enjoyment. You go hands off. Dealing with only the most critical of tasks. - Hire an EA to handle 90% of your admin tasks and emails for the businesses you choose to continue operating directly. This will not only reduce your stress but it will make numbers go up too.

[@Maelthorn1337]

Although I'm destitute and have had no businesses, this tracks onto everything I've ever heard about the stress of running a business and how to solve it. Another hurdle which wasn't brought up in the interview, is feeling that you're the only person that can handle these responsibilities and they can't be trusted with someone else.

[@FANNIX-]

It's alway easy to come up with a plan like that. Mizkif is not stupid. We all logically know what we probably need to do in life. Still, most of us don't live a perfect life. Or do you?

[@chilloutsloth]

Did we watch the same video? If you carefully listen to the interview, Mizkif already knows logically what he should do, and there's a very good chance doing the steps you outlined won't help one bit, assuming he hasn't already done them. He knows he shouldn't be spending as much time thinking about the business or coming up with solutions, he even says it himself! The extra 5-10% growth is nowhere enough worth it to justify all the worrying and the consequent inability to relax. The issue is his mind isn't letting him accept that reality, and tries to fight it with all its might. As Dr.K outlined, he needs to dig deeper into what's causing this tension in his mind, to be able to fix it at its root. Meanwhile, he should abstain from giving in to these thoughts during non-business hours and set firm limits, because even if he resists the urge to work on his business 999 times out of 1000, that one occasion will reinforce and feed this temptation, making it stronger. That's what the ADHD gambling dopamine sensitivity discussion was all about.

[@danabryant3023]

1hr 32 Oh wow that hit me hard. Lost both parents by the time i was 21. They were good ones, too. How many times have I wished I could talk to them. Trying to keep those lines open with my young adult children now. Talk to your parents if they're around and you were lucky enough to have decent ones. Some of us really are trying our best, even if we're not perfect! 44yo mom here.

[@JuiceTubes]

Around 1:49:50 re: how trying to fix yourself amplifies the signal that something is broken: “You don’t need to fix anything. You just need to stop fucking it up.” Love this

[@anjellalo972]

Something I learned in depression group therapy, Is that you need things in your life that "fill your battery" 🔋 if you're drained, take a break and do someting that energises you. For me thats seeing someone else being positive(could be like i felt like shit this morning but then after watching youtube shorts of this wholesome father making cartoon pancakes for his kids and restoring basket ball courts for his community made me feel motivated to be in the present so i was able to cook breakfast with my boyfriend and clean the kitchen which i wasnt able to prior.) And another thing that recharges my energy battery is doing things i used to enjoy like playing clash of clans or doing sudoku puzzles. Also yoga, but I never do it. The point is, it's different for everybody. It might be for some to go for a walk. You need to "prescribe yourself fun" I learned in group. Even if you don't want to or feel like you can't enjoy right now, fun is essential to a healthy mental health and so you need to do enjoyable things.

[@kylespevak6781]

Yup. Look at any mentally healthy person, and they're usually involved in a sport or some other activity. I thank learning parkour as my versions of this. It taught me so many life lessons

[@anjellalo972]

@@kylespevak6781 yeah, idk what i would join tho. Maybe hiking or martial arts some time?

[@lazydoctorr]

Now that's a wonderful example of what the internet should really be used for, big props to you sir! ❤🎉

[@danethenice]

True, but one thing I still find difficult is to distinguish between "filling your battery" and escapism/avoidance. I'm used to pushing myself to keep going for too long without noticing the need to rest and be alone for a while, to recharge my battery. On the other hand, I also keep falling into the trap of saying to myself I need to rest and recharge, but then using that as an excuse to avoid all problems and negative emotions. Maybe the way to distinguish them is to ask myself if I'm aware of my emotions. If I am I'm probably not avoiding important stuff, I probably just need to process that information for a while on my own. If I'm not aware of my emotions I'm probably avoiding something. Also, substance abuse and excessive technology usage are often a sign I'm avoiding stuff. I'll stop rambling I'm just thinking out loud at this point lmao

[@anjellalo972]

@@danethenice well, you doing the thing has not much to do between enjoying it and it being an avoidance, you can enjoy it and be avoiding something. If it makes you happy, it makes you happy. To get my life on track I taught myself to act automaticlally so "when i think of it, do it," "do things anyway," and I cut everything out of my life that I thought was wasting my time, youtube, social media, apps, everything, and only did real things for a year and acted automatically like a robot. Yeah, I accomplished more and built a good life; moved out my parents house, job, relationship, pets, college, but I was still depressed the whole time so the things I was avoiding life with before were not my problem causing my depression, just the thing I had been occupying my time with. Now, I've realized that the things I was doing weren't bad, they just needed to be in moderation. So, I'm reintroducing things I used to enjoy as a short term goal, "do something you used to enjoy at least once every day for a week," and I had a couple genuinely great days during that I actually felt I was in a normal headspace I forgot how to have over the decade because I was able to recharge my battery, and get things done not just slugging through it but actually energized and happy because I spent a little bit of time on something I liked whenever in the day I felt low energy, and get back to what I was doing. Just know, you're doing your best. Whatever you're able to do, have peace in that it's your best right now and in time as you work on yourself and all your internal problems things will get easier you got your back and you'll work it al out. And when you hit a wall on progress, reach out to resources they are out there for a reason or take medication. No shame in medicine, diabetics need their insulin. But, listen to your body for the symptoms you get from the meds 'cause you can always switch to a different one at any time. I reccoment trying to find the Changeways core program booklet idk if they have it online or not but it's great! A lot of usefull information in it, going to the group was like a class on life with depression or anxiety and how to improve. Every time I came home from it I'd be sharing information I learned from it with family, very worthwhile to have gone to it ! Very useful information.

[@zachend6218]

I didn’t really get this guy at first but holy crap I related to this so much … I cannot do anything fun outside of work anymore because I feel like I’m wasting time … I’m ALWAYS coding no matter what and I can’t even enjoy small things like video games because it makes me just want to work more … glad to hear I’m not alone even though this guy is on much higher level of success than myself. Thank you so much for sharing

[@vs35971]

I’m (44f) not the target audience for this channel- started watching Dr K a while back because one of the titles sounded like my highschool son- however the amount of material that speaks to me directly is insane- the last part of this episode especially provides so much insight is astounding.

[@ghostie7790]

I felt like you were talking directly to me with this one… toxic overworking is not talked about, I’ve go all my life so far without realizing how addicted to it I am.

[@v9b23j]

I love that Dr. K. continues to encourage us to be our authentic selves, to have a strong sense of self, and not to tie our self-worth to our external values and external validation. This brings us contentment and equanimity.

[@SoCalG310]

I absolutely LOVE the opening music to Dr. K's videos. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as an adult and find it hard to focus on one task, one activity, one thought. Something about the beat, the instruments, the melody... centers me. Is it an original piece of music created by someone on the Healthy Gamer team? As I was feeling centered and calm... Dr. K started his dialogue with a welcoming *belch!* 😄 When did Mrs. K first hear her boyfriend, now husband, BURP like that?! 😜

[@MikalaiStatkevich]

Omg, it is 100% me! It was clicking so loud in my head, so I felt instant relief... Thank you so much DK!!!

[@puffmogie]

Every conversation with Miz is so relatable and I feel like I can learn so much from accepting myself instead of chasing the desire to improve.

[@Hi98765]

Called and texted 988 a couple times. It helped.

[@CaCtuSnyan]

MIkif helped me a lot sharing the ADHD talk

[@finraziel]

Seeing you teach him Nadi Shuddhi was very helpful... I actually just started on the meditation guide, going slow because I also just started therapy and have "homework" from that and it's all pretty heavy, but I started with this practice as well and loving it already. I do it before bed and I've been sleeping so much better... But, I probably just missed it in the guide or I'm not there yet, but the whole keeping my back straight and unsupported and not turning or dipping my head was not clear to me. I also found it's quickly becoming too easy and my mind starts wandering, reducing the efficacy. I'll try these tips :) I only started watching these videos last year so I didn't really see the old interviews, but I'm loving them now. Even when I feel like I don't have much in common with the person being interviewed, always stuff comes up that is really helpful to me. Like here, I also have ADHD but I'm absolutely not a workaholic... But still some things are very recognizable. And I realized sometimes I do have those tendencies, it's just that other things in me get in the way a lot of the time and I get so stressed I just shut down and that's why I don't work that much. So thank you for all these videos and streams, you absolutely rock man :)

[@jerujedesu]

3 hours broo this will be good

[@krx3070]

Is there a playlist of opening music?

[@VioletEmerald]

1:34:38 I don't think the Euphoria he feels is just the relief from the overwhelm in the sense of the stillness. Yes the Stillness is important but it's more than that and then Euphoria he feels is probably the true genuine like platonic intimacy of connection with other human beings, the social belongingness feeling is just so important and vital and it's kinda related to why love is such a big theme in all of our music and fiction and poetry. Even if it's not love in the cases of just making a person laugh, it's a sense of validation that he has value. And that's so important and valuable (pun not originally intended 😅). I mean just the fact that he had a mother who he describes as cold and barely there for them and he wishes she was there. He might have had friends, and you were saying that people want to make people laugh because they don't have friends but what he didn't have was FAMILY. He wanted to connect with people because he was lacking family. I mean there's just so much that I feel like is encapsulated and how he describes how wonderful it feels to make someone laugh in a genuine way where they appreciate him for being himself it's so authentic and sweet and important that we not be socially isolated or lonely and I think that's what's going on more than the Stillness thing but maybe he'll get to that I've only seen through this point.

[@v9b23j]

Many successful people who hustle, grind and don't feel fulfilled do it for external validation to fill the void inside. If we genuinely want to make a positive impact on others and make a contribution to society, and as a result our business becomes successful, we will thrive and transform from within and be fulfilled no matter what.

[@Ponasdomas]

Books/authors mentioned at 2:47:10 Eckhart Tolle Alan Watts Bhagavad Gita Rajneesh

[@MegaEssj408]

Yo, why is Mizkifs lips and eyes so saturated in the thumbnail 😅

[@db5094]

haha thatwas what i was thinking

[@bigsmacked]

Looks like a Fremen

[@LockheedMartinEnjoyer]

That's just how they are 🤭

[@JohnDoe-ht2mg]

👀 🫦

[@stukeboyanoff3374]

he has the six eyes

[@null2430]

Resonate with this one a little too much, needed this

[@MeisterMitBart]

i love solitude, was always my favorite city in skyrim

[@philosboy]

a full dedicated video explaining a mental illness like narcissism or social anxiety disorder would be super cool

[@listenfirstmedia2868]

he has plenty documenting both. Search through his vids.

[@Eggs-n-Jakey]

I feel this never being happy with what I've gotten done, but I'm worried that if I don't do that I won't go much further in life....

[@IOSALive]

HealthyGamerGG, This is perfect! I subscribed right away!

[@ray2op]

I hope Dr K visits Miz again soon. They have some great conversations when they’re together.

[@vs35971]

2:23:37 IMO the volume of people being helped here is much more impressive than impact of a surgeon

[@Appleloucious]

One Love! Always forward, never ever backward!! ☀️☀️☀️ 💚💛❤️ 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏼

[@aaronp8874]

"Give us a small spoiler about brain rot". I'm not sure if that was intentionally worded or not but bravo lol

[@theDegausser]

Love how Dr. K explains the saying “Do as I say, not as I do” perfectly, without even saying that phrase.

[@geraltofnivea1434]

Only clicked on this video for its very appealing thumbnail. TY editor!

[@brandonmcnemar3477]

Interesting advice at the end of the video about "not starting". I wonder if Dr. K would advise this practice for Vatas (sp?). I thought he said they do best when they can jump from one thing to the next due to short intense bursts on different tasks.

[@PirexianStalker]

Very insightful conversation.

[@sisjbsurmom273]

1:01:47 “…so I should hate my mom.” 💀

[@Vantorea]

It took my body 6 years to finally understand that we don't have to even think about work once the workday is over. 6 years but just last I noticed I'm not stressing over stuff anymore and can relax instead.

[@tamatotodile]

2:05:22 "Let's take questions for 10-15 minutes." One hour later... "So whether you-- It's not about spending time with people or not spending time with people..."

[@aen1083]

You should do an interview with a teenager/kid. They often have different views of the world than adults, and could be interesting.

[@kylespevak6781]

23:56 I'm really glad that he is aware of this trap that so many people fall into. I think the next step is to start to define when enough is enough and maybe even give people one of your jobs handling a company since the workload is too much

[@ItachiUchiha11111]

I found the meditation at 1:52:00 quite nice

[@salimdellali1814]

"THROW STONE BRO.." that one got me hard ... 😂

[@pavcho2211]

Please bring back the old flute intro after the month of May! And I'm talking about the original, not the edm mix. Thank you.

[@thought_farm]

Start @4:40

[@jerujedesu]

Thanks!❤

[@jerujedesu]

Thanks!❤

[@zenks5883]

2:26:40 What is my self worth supposed to be tied to then?

[@_Ciaran_Maher]

It's funny. I'm exactly the same way when I try to relax or enjoy a moment, except I'm a lazy bum. I guess that's why they call it the middle way.

[@Matthewrents]

A 9 year old should never have been feeling the stress of "wasting time"..

[@lopez_wa]

It gets taught in schools.

[@kylespevak6781]

"So I can get rich and then relax" The irony

[@ClassyJohn]

it is impossibly hard to get an interview with Dr. K unless you are a streamer / influencer, internet celebrity, or well-known in the mental health world.

[@Nerodotnet]

1:44:49 as someone with adhd I wouldn’t call it an illness either, because to me that implies it’s something that can and should be cured. However I have zero hesitation in calling it a disability because well, it essentially is. It’s a chronic condition that at least in current society can massively impair function. Even the “positives” of ADHD have equal “negatives” in my opinion, for example hyperfocus. That’s still an issue of not being able to direct your attention properly. Sure, if you can hyperfocus on something like work or school, even though that could be considered a positive thing you’ll either burn out because the hyperfocus doesn’t let you take care of yourself, or you’ll also deal with hyperfocusing on less productive activities (like doom scrolling, video games, etc). Anyway, just found the shift in language kinda interesting

[@eidaa3505]

2:56:11 what ever u got distracted from, dont allow yourself to do anything else The goal is not to read the page, but to avoid to do anything else

[@Naescent]

I’m saving this timestamp for later: 2:31:24

[@xXTomeloXx]

45:22 genuine shit be what keeps me alive

[@Xanthanarium]

this guy is the protagonist to a Hallmark movie

[@Sephiko]

my entire life is just watching the same stuff on the internet. if it destroys me, at least i went down doing what i enjoyed.

[@jsdutky]

I know that we are trying to get at the psychological aspects that drive Miz to overwork, but the only thing that I can think is that if all of these businesses are successful but he does not enjoy them then he should sell them off, or, at a minimum hire general managers that will run the businesses for him. I know that won't address whatever is driving Miz to take on all the stress, but it will remove the immediate sources of it. Address the underlying issues is a long term project that Miz must undertake in order to be a happier, but step zero may be to just stop doing the stuff that's NOT making him happy (or at least take a step back).

[@25centmonkey]

The new dr k theme song is actually kinda epic

[@richardnl3452]

the beginning sounds a lot like just adhd problems + the american (normal) work and money on 1 and after that maybe something else they should change america work/life balance to the same as the netherlands and most other eu countrys

[@Aforgamon]

After this conversation Miz proceeded to boot up his stream and farm high viewcount for 18 hours.... then now, the following night, is talking about doing the same thing again in his offline chat. Did he listen at all?

[@AlexJ1]

Addiction doesn't just switch off 🙃

[@blood9903]

it's very easy to learn something and understand that it is objectively a good decision, however it is a lot harder to put that thought into action. a lot of the time (especially with addictions) these things are so habitual, that we do them unconsciously. I don't think you should place shame on him for that.

[@DanielAusMV-op9mi]

Inverse of mental activity = happiness?

[@MaiAngel109]

Is there a way I can get that intro “stream starting soon” music? I really enjoyed it 😭!

[@punisher1145]

im really curious about the study about brain rot. I hopes he makes a seperate video about it

[@DanielAusMV-op9mi]

Can we do stuff on how to be happy?

[@kylespevak6781]

20:17 I guess I'm not most people. I see a lot of people constantly stressing over things they choose to worry about and it all makes no sense to me. You're actively giving yourself a bad time, then complaining about it like somebody else did it to you

[@zenks5883]

2:23:15 OKAY HEAR ME OUT 😂 As an Orthopedic surgeon in residency, for me this trade sounds kinda worth it 😂😂😂

[@ccoodd26]

His ADHD is out of control.

[@OM-qb9lm]

Start sound is like aoe2

[@heransd]

aoe 1 atually

[@TheMadde89]

I just can't create the freaking habits though (AuDHD). Well actually I can but they have to continue to give me dopamine while I do them otherwise gg. I've had "habits" that I've done for weeks, months or even years (even 10s of years). And missing one day can be enough to just never do it again 🙃 Or have a hell getting back into again cause I'm starting from 0 it feels like. I'm starting to feel like I/we NDs don't create habits but more like addictions haha. Gotta have that dopamine 😅

[@caramelcocoa234]

I actually relate to this so deeply. It’s really hard. I just had 6 months of clean house and a 2 days vacation has brought all that down for 3 weeks. 😂😂 I invited ppl over to guilt my self back into action. That’s toxic 😂

[@fearthefro5045]

4:38 Start of Stream

[@gaithouri]

i feel this man so much ..

[@SmashingJonor]

I can relate, but unlike this guy I am actually a complete failure. In my case, instead of getting motivated by the emotions, I just get completely overwhelmed most of the time and accomplish nothing. I can't find any faith in that not fixing myself and just accept who I am will ever lead to anything except me being a lonely, single and bitter old man when I hit 70, who will be malnourished because I'm too lazy to cook even if I'm hungry. Yay me...

[@DarthBoberEXMinMaxMunchking]

This is me 320-340 out of 365 days in a year. Those rare few productive days are getting rarer and rarer. My mental habit is just being stuck in my head unable (learned helplesness?) to do anything while freaking out about looking at myself ruining my life over and over again.

[@hannahmitchell87]

I know how you feel, truly, but I do wonder; "Failure" by whose standards? I don't like it when people assume success to be financial wealth, just as failure looks different to different people too. PS, if it's not too much, you could invest in some protein powder & frozen berries/fruit for a fairly nutritious shake. Pop a multivitamin & you've covered a good amount of bases. Cold beans from the tin (I know. Add brown sauce for a gourmet experience ;). Peanuts. All have decent protein & minimal effort, time & clean-up :) Hope you're doing ok pal

[@cielush1848]

Miz non-ironically stress eating through it all is a perfect little detail haha

[@WhitePerial]

I can not help myself but Pog irl when I see this thumbnail

[@rubia1016]

It's so funny that I figured out my ADHD because of MIZKIF

[@itsallwrong89]

26:28 miz is used to running off chat which is like his cheerleader. that's where he gets the boost from Dr k

[@yungwrld9923]

i love miz that shit he went through wsa so fucked. good guy who for sure made a mistake but people just dogpiled so hard without thinking about whats happening to him to

[@ericart]

Why does Mizkif have Lisan Al Gaib eyes?

[@beginnersguide4556]

When i need to laugh. I Just think of the store of the Dalai Lama Tickling Police Officers at the NY Airport.

[@calgoulden8223]

anyone else feel like mizkif won't learn from this? he wasn't really engaged

[@carsonlove531]

It was that way on another one I watched where Dr K talked to him like 3 years ago, when I first discovered HG. I didn’t watch more than about 20 min but hearing Mizkif talk, it sounds like nothing has changed.

[@calgoulden8223]

@@carsonlove531 exactly, its like he's aware of his own problems but has no idea of how to change how he feels. It has to do with his core beliefs but dr k didn't really get too deep there

[@lilbatty]

Its hard for him to really be engaged he has severe adhd

[@calgoulden8223]

@@lilbatty so does xqc but he was very engaged

[@Rantir]

I watched until 31:47 and I've had this Idea that I wanted to share... now I am no entrepreneur nor a psychotherapist I'm just a lucky loser, but hear me out regardless cuz I think I have a very obvoius solution that you might just have overlooked... Mizkif said he is stressed all the time cuz he is thinking he could be doing this and that so he is driven by his own efficiency, BUTT here comes the but. 'tis quite inefficient to not be able to relax and release some stress cuz you might underperform while you are stressed... as he himself said it he isnt as funny when he is stressed (good observation/awarness) I know some people excell when they are under stress but boi you gotta take a break someday eventually you know. So here is the deal... you wanna be as efficient as possible? learn how to take a break buddy so you can recharge. I feel like looking at a wall for 12 hours straight is a little bit overkill but 20 mins of meditation twice a day could be very helpful to calm the mind.

[@htheguy3584]

Dr.K, you are awesome!

[@taylorbaldwin467]

You might have lost me a little when saying “not many people can make others laugh” isn’t comparative! 1:16:56

[@AustinHammy32]

Hey Miz....

[@impjbtw]

miz saying he stressed from companies he doesnt care about. then sell them if u dont care that much

[@db5094]

he doesn't care about the companies, he cares about having them though and being successful, that was the point

[@YNNNS]

I get a feeling"the entrepreneurial life" is stressing him out

[@jasper637]

This was so relatable

[@kikkofranz]

1:34:28 fucking good one miz LULW

[@Hayssss]

I need Dr K to be my guru

[@MarkusSsZ]

Bro has a gigantic ego that's for sure

[@snackz843]

Every streamer has a massive ego

[@duneslayer]

Yeah having thousands of people watch you regularly and come in your stream just to try and talk to you I'd be surprised if they didn't have a big ego

[@snackz843]

@@duneslayer exactly what I was thinking when I wrote that lmao. Anything u do thousands of people get to react too

[@kylespevak6781]

You commenting this shows a lot about you

[@zicas1010]

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