Build a life doing what you love

[@jeremyholman]

That was a savagely unfair summary of the positions of Cal Newport and Scott Galloway. Sleazy move. Otherwise a strong video, with good points, well argued, and well presented.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I appreciate the comment, Jeremy. That was not at all my intent, but having rewatched the video I can see where you're coming from. My intent was to highlight two of the most prevalent viewpoints I've seen on this question: the follow your passion view vs. the follow money/practicality view (and I wasn't intending to do a full summary and critique of their positions, but rather to point out that we're often presented with a false dilemma to choose exclusively either passion or practicality). I'll link the two main videos I watched from Professors Newport and Galloway, so anyone who stumbles onto this video can form their own opinions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZvMgWmped6BY6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4usgZ2Bl9esZ9k I want to emphasize that I respect them both as intellectuals, their content is well worth watching, and I have no doubt they've helped many people. I'll also pin your comment so hopefully this gets seen. Take good care!

[@shoppingcart93]

Just as someone elso mentioned in the comment section. I also rarely comment on videos. But your channel is a exception. Your channel is pure wisdom. I believe your videos can help many people who are struggling in life with different dilemmas. I hope you continue to create videos because we need this wisdom in our day and age. P.S. i have missed this video uppload. But now when i went back to your channel i found it. And it spoke directly to me. Im in the mist of figuring out what i want to do with my life. And this came as a bliss. Sincere a nurse from Sweden. 😇

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a kind and heartfelt comment, Johan! It really warmed my heart and made my day. Thank you for the important work you're doing as well. Big love to you and yours, from Canada

[@FallenBLuue]

I am so glad that the algorithm recommended me one of your videos and i took the time to watch some of them. Your videos give me really some hope in challenging times. And not even hope, but also a plan to how I can help myself to feel better. Thank you!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I'm so glad you found me too. May you continue to find strength and hope in challenging times. Thanks so much! And big love to you and yours

[@rnithya932]

I was checking your channel just yesterday and wondering if you would post again soon since it had been a while. So glad to see your video pop up. These days in regard to success, I get reminded of this quote "Everyone fails at who they're supposed to be". I feel the older I get, the more unsuccessful I am because who I am becoming doesn't match the general idea of success. It's truly a privilege of a lifetime to become yourself. And it's an ongoing journey.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, RNITHYA! I love that quote as well, and I appreciate you sharing your insights and for your continued support for what I do. Big love to you as you pursue your ongoing journey, my friend. PS This video should've been out sooner but I had a minor hand injury which made editing a lot slower than usual!

[@marcosdombroski7045]

@@ModernIntuitionist Thanks for doing what you do! I think this video will me soo much! Goona study and do what you said here!

[@rnithya932]

@@ModernIntuitionist Hope all's okay with your hand now. Take care! I look forward to your next video.

[@spencermarkcoaching]

You are a MASTER content creator. This is art, and I relish every minute of it.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much Spencer. That means a lot to me from a fellow content creator as yourself. Big love to you and yours, my friend

[@libbyt9707]

I rarely leave any comments But this time I'd like to write something I'm currently struggling a lot with moving forward in life due to a shitton of inner demons. I feel like I'm this close to finally succeed. But at the same time the closer I get, the harder it is for me and the more pressure I feel up to the point of unbearable Your thoughts help me with going through this, because sometimes just saying things to yourself is not enough and you need a voice "from outside" Especially when this outside voice is telling you things you resonate with So yeah, thank you for all the work you're doing Really appreciate it

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I really appreciate you too, Libby! I'm rooting for you as you move forward on your journey. It takes tremendous courage to follow your bliss. Big love to you and yours.

[@kikofernandez1583]

I rarely comment on youtube. However, your content is the best. I always go back to your videos to keep myself on track. I am a young entrepreneur from the Philippines who is on a constant back on forth from "I may have made a mistake, I'm not built for this" to "I can do this, my time will come" Your wise words, backed by research and sources, has made a profound impact on my mindset. Keep doing what you're doing, you are a blessing to us.

[@MailarYT]

Good luck man. I am young entrepreuner in tech and I feel the same sometimes but we will make it trust the fate and keep going 🫡

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Kix! I appreciate you taking the time leave such a kind and heartfelt comment. It warmed my heart to read, and your support means the world to me. Feeling like you've made a mistake and second-guessing yourself is an absolutely normal part of the journey. Keep doing what you're doing too, my friend. Big love to you and yours

[@alessaluna213]

Thank you for this piece of art, I could not stop crying at the end, I hope this will reach more people, you are helping to create a better world.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much Alessa! Your kind comment really warmed my heart, and I'm so grateful for your support.

[@bridgetteswenson52]

I had a nudge to watch your videos and this is the one I have felt drawn to and also since I didnt see this one yet! It brought tears to my eyes!! Thank you!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for your ongoing support, Bridgette! It means the world to me

[@vitaliybrodetskiy1156]

Hey man. Thank you so much for your really inspirational videos. When I watch it - it give me a hope and an inspiration. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your vision about passion and all that things!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Vitaliy! I appreciate you, my friend

[@DRZLLZRD]

Nice job, the blended approach concept with bliss being the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at and what is needed really hit the mark for me. It’s both practical and aspirational. My bliss, which I am still finding has to do with communication, the divine and transforming peoples ideas of what life is about.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Big love to you, DRZLLZRD as you continue to follow your bliss!

[@joergmueller4439]

Thanks you. Always awesome channel here!!!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Joerg! I appreciate you!

[@dariowelch888]

Something I'm continuing to learn is that the desire to obtain success can always change and look different for each individual at different stages in life. I love what I do but the money is not sustainable so I have to find something in me to move in another fulfilling direction. It's ok to start over😢Thanks M.I. for the confirmation.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Beautifully said, Dario! Thanks so much

[@zia7731]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, Zia! I appreciate you

[@merryfergie]

Philosophically, I have always felt that if people could get up in the morning and attend to their interests in life, All positions in the work field would be filled by people would have a passion for the tasks

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Beautifully said, MerryFergie! Big love to you and yours, my friend

[@sukhwindergrewal1262]

Another great video, Elson. I always like these into the first minute of watching because of how much trust I have in your work. I really appreciate the way the universe expresses itself through you and your art.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're the best, Sukhwinder, thanks so much. The universe expresses itself through you too and I get so much inspiration from you and all the wonderful people who watch and leave such kind and thoughtful comments here. Big love as always, my friend

[@rachelw222]

Yes, you're back! 😁

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Rachel, for always being here to show love and support for what I do. I appreciate you!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Passion is money. Without passion you will never want to put in the effort required for success.

[@bridgetteswenson52]

I know this is a month old but thank you so very much for this video! I appreciate your videos so much!

[@silvertree3181]

Hello! I always check to see if you have downloaded a video. I love the thought provoking, inspiring videos you put out. I always share them with my sons. This video resonated with me as I retired, back in May, and relocated to our ranch. I have recently started writing as it is something I have wanted to do since my youth. I didn't do much during my peak working years (RN), as I was divorced and raising my sons. Now, I have the luxury of time to enroll in writing courses and research story outlines that I have been sitting on all these years. I dream a great deal and some of my stories come from these dreams. In your video, you discuss "affordable loss." I am grateful to devote time and money to my book projects, whether I make money on them or not. I wish everyone devotes at least 15 minutes a day to their passions...I regret not having done it sooner. Regret is a hard thing to live with as one is left unfulfilled and yearning for more. Gods blessings ❣

[@ModernIntuitionist]

What a beautiful comment, SilverTree. Dreams are such a rich source of inspiration for me too. I have the same wish that more of us can find time to devote to doing the things we love. Big love to you and your sons as you embark on a new journey of writing and sharing your stories and creativity with the world ❣ I appreciate you, my friend

[@KimberlyBGray]

Was unable to comment when first viewing this segment. Viewed a second time! So appreciate your channel. Thank you! I came to know the same as you. Required several years however. The two erstwhile knowings that contributed the most: Asking many times over, Who am I? Why am I here? What am I to see and do in the interim. And most of all, taking action. Break pattern! Seek signs and symbols. Ask myself, what do these signposts and symbols mean. Seek meaning. The tool that contributed most to that which I noted-I found a book in 2005, The Artist’s Way. Began journaling. Attended the author’s 12 week workshop after moving cross country to Santa Fe. My life has never been the same! 💖🤠💖

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for your beautiful comment, Kimberly! I appreciate the book recommendation as well. Big love to you and yours!

[@merryfergie]

4:12 that is my feeling, it's not "either or" , It's both and more.

[@PHKUCREW]

Keep making these videos. You make a difference. You’re a sanctuary for a lot of people

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, my friend! Your kind words make a difference too. I appreciate you

[@fienreunes]

I love this. Started (and still working on) the envisioning exercise. 'What am I good at' still remains the hardest question for me though :)

[@ModernIntuitionist]

May you continue to follow your bliss, Fien! Big love to you and yours

[@zachbeelo7803]

The ending quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson was soooo good! Great video

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Zach! I appreciate you

[@goldeneaglearts8421]

Quite a lot value included in this video Thank you❤

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much!

[@treverswearingen8596]

Consistently, the most inspiring content on You Tube. Thank you for making these beautiful essays.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Trevers! What a kind comment, that really warmed my heart to read. Your support means the world to me

[@repdale]

Crazy timing! I was literally just wondering when you’d be posting again. Glad to see you’re back in action! Thank you

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for your continued support Repdale!

[@AdrenaMonic]

Lots of love my friend. Worth the wait, perfect timing, thank you for blessing us.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Big love as always you to you and yours, Adrena! I'm so grateful for your continued support

[@drushhh]

This has popped up in my life at the perfect time. Been feeling very conflicted lately.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I hope you're feeling better, Drushhh. Feeling conflicted is a normal part of the journey, take good care!

[@samr1541]

Came across this video today, grabbed my journal and took the time to apply the knowledge to my own life. Thanks for the effort of making this video and the insight was very helpful. Have a nice day :)

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Samr! I appreciate you!

[@_spacegoat_]

Ayyy, brother! You used my comment in the intro! 😃 This one is going to be helpful....rather, this one is _also_ going to be helpful. Along with most of the rest of your library.... The three-list breakdown was what I was hoping for. I'm not dumb, but sometimes I miss the simple steps everyone else seems to get intuitively. It's always been that way. I kind of just roll with it now. I'm going to try it on. I think things are on an upward trajectory for me at the moment, and hopefully I can maximize this momentum with some aid from people like you. Thanks again for your content. I truly believe the world is a better place with you in it.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you, Spacegoat for inspiring this video, and for always being a bright, insightful and kind presence in the comments. This exercise was not obvious to me before I learned about it, and I'm really delighted to hear things are on an upward trajectory on your end. Big love as always my friend

[@walnutcreekca]

Thanks for sharing this video. I really liked the examples you used to support your points.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much!

[@raschellharlingten]

Good video I like that you share both sides ! But I feel also is society norm to sacrifice their health ! 🙏With out our health nothing else matters

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Raschell!

[@shareofmoney]

Great value. This content is much needed and thank you for sharing.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much!

[@Abrpatel]

Beautiful video with powerful examples and quotes! I have found meditation as an incredible tool to guide me to the life I love. Keep up the amazing resources, advice and stories!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

It's always a pleasure to hear from you, my friend. I appreciate your kind words and support as always. I hope everything is well, take good care!

[@mayurmulik1647]

Last quote was my favourite one... I wrote it months ago... Now saw here...

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Mayur! It's one of my favourites too. I appreciate you

[@sarasotauptoseattle]

This was brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much Sara! I appreciate you

[@AntwunTheDancer]

*STEPS* 1. List things you love 2. Things you're good at 3. Things the world values

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Well summarized!

[@phoenixleekiling3823]

Yay! Awesome, very timely ❤❤❤

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're the best, Phoenix! I appreciate you so much. Thank you as always for taking the time to show love and support for what I'm doing, my friend.

[@pclarkeperform]

Success….it really is such a relative thing that in many ways is subjective to your ‘starting place on the grid’. Of course there are outliers who hit the home run but they are at one side of the distribution. The more I move myself forward and help others do the same the more I see that the only person you can judge progress against is the man (or woman) in the mirror. That is to say that success is, in a lot of ways, outside of your control given the amount of moving parts. BUT, each and every day you can gauge your progress against the improvement in character, competence and capability habits that leave you very ready to seize the opportunities that will arise the longer you put in consistent shifts of effort. Yeah, the more I live it the more I see that whilst persistence is good, how consistent you are acts as a force multiplier. Onward & upward 👍

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Beautifully said, Paul! Onward and upward! 👍

[@streptomyces]

“Belief comes only after you’ve taken action” “Looking for slow and steady progress” “Start by finding and making one small bet” “Look at what worked and what didn’t. (Paraphrasing now): tweak as necessary.” “Be patient, because it will take time to see results” “Small wins eventually add up” “And ultimately, you can define what success means to you, in a way that empowers you to live a life that’s true to who you are”

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're the best, streptomcyes! Thanks for taking the time to do this. I hope everything is wonderful in your world, my friend

[@krishb3066]

Fail means First Attempt In Learning, you do not know success if you do not fail - Abdul Kalam former Indian President Rocket Scientist

[@krisxaero]

Y'all still be poopin on the streets.

[@diverou]

thank you for this

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome! Thank you Diverou!

[@juliesunnydaze]

🧿Envision, 🧭explore, and 🚶‍♀️implement to compound direction in a long term focus.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Well summarized!

[@WorkingBehindTheScene]

Awesome. I just can't thank you enough.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much!

[@anthonyfranchina1114]

Gratitude. Appreciation for interweaving quotes of Jung and Emerson. Are you familiar with the phenomenology of Edith Stein?

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Anthony. Thank you for the recommendation, I'll look into her work. Big love and appreciation to you too for supporting what I do

[@christinebethencourt6197]

Dalai Lama was so right saying that 🤷‍♀️ … so wise !

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Always great to hear from you Christine, I hope everything is wonderful on your end!

[@christinebethencourt6197]

@@ModernIntuitionist Yep !… 🧚‍♀️ thank you dear , keep on doing what you love the most and you ‘re excellent at making your videos 👌

[@loveyourself1803]

I honestly believe your path is already mapped out before birth and there’s nothing you can do to change it

[@matthewfeola5218]

5:41 but I really am not good at anything. Believe me I never wanted that to be true. I have done a lot of self reflection over the past few years and I still come up blank.

[@bethra.flowers]

❤❤❤

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Bethra!

[@TheTenof12]

💜

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you!

[@sukhwindergrewal1262]

Hey Elson, I know you usually don’t do this but is there a way to contact you privately and talk?

[@NoriDeutsche]

IKIGAI

[@skipperdabio]

Scott Galloway (who you show in the beginning) was cut short on the clips you showed. He says that you should develop passion through mastery. Find or build a system that creates financial security then, through repetition, once you master the art of making money you become passionate about it. It is just one way however it deserves a more detailed explanation. Thank you for your video.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment Skipper!

[@Andrea-Rose]

🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you, Andrea! 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@Muralath]

Oh! This is icky guy!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Hello Muralath. Years later I learned that this exercise we did is very similar to the westernized presentation of 'Ikigai' as it is often presented in the west (although many would say it is not an accurate representation of Ikigai), and also Andre Zuzunaga's "Venn diagram of purpose."

[@quanghuynguyenang8455]

Both money and passion are fed by the system anyway... I choose Balance because it stand with history and it outside the system so I don't have to play their alpha beta game anymore.

[@patriciafaithfull6360]

Conspiracy theory mentality.

[@Joomlahacks]

I rarely comment on youtube.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment!

[@griandefante9325]

Man...

[@lostreverb9806]

I was thinking, don't show THE venn diagram don't show THE venn diagram and just like every other video such as this, the main part is the venn diagram

[@andrewb5743]

Ikigai babay

[@angryteapod1765]

yeah i tried... i "followed the passion".... didnt work out

[@weksauce]

Your "job" is to maintain your health. Without health, you have nothing. So quit lying to yourself.

[@mscarmnescence]

I have to watch this multiple times just to internalize everything. This guidance is logical and balanced. Way even motivating to follow. For now, I am still lost because, I am a person who has so much enthusiasm in one thing and gets bored overtime. Still in a struggle of knowing what I love. So challenging. 😂❤ Thank you for sharing another guidance. I hope I can find answers to my questions. More luck to you sir. 🧿🪬☝️

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you, Ms. Carmnescence! Feeling lost at times is a normal part of the journey. Big love to you as you find answers you're looking for ❤