How to Escape Mediocrity and Mental Illness - The Road Less Traveled

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[@Madasin_Paine]

Another Nugget. But don't use this to just improve profits, cut costs and learn to ensure unnecessary misery most others benefit from other than yourself .

[@TrusePkay]

Can you do a video about mental flow state, and escaping the matrix

[@egrytznr8893]

God is a narcissist, just don't be like him and you'll be fine. Mediocrity is the least of your problems ;) *

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

It's hard to take your points seriously when you demonstrate such a fundamental misunderstanding of Jesus and original sin.

[@Madasin_Paine]

@@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers And who and where is this impeccable human authority? How many versions of the Bible can we compare side by side today online! Seems only man could write and speak with so many errors about the universe, humanity and nature. It takes emperors and Kings most brutal to get humanity to believe THE LIES. Yet so much Good to be found amongst those golden rules & words. Discernment optional for the masses apparently. Illiterate functionally. Learn Unlearn Relearn OR Be with The Illiterate of past present & future . The price couldn't be HIGHER. What more could a man have asked for? And look at his repayment!! Billions believing in ONE SAME G*d. Who could so deceive them so badly, like themselves?? Shhhh. Truth has dark enemies amongst US. Look how Truth Tellers are forsaken so?! 💲💲? NOW, *_WHY_* would G*d bless ∆ £ £ THAT ?💲💲 Time of year to reflect! Think Thank Do Be For Good Nests' Sakes. Make Americas NICER Natur 🌎 Ally We, The Good people, remaining spell THAT M A N Natur 🌍 Ally! So simple So close Too late? 😇 💕 🌏 🌛 🧟 🐕‍🦺 🧟‍♂️ ,‽, '

[@UnschoolingCOM]

“When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind.” ~ C. S. Lewis

[@planetvegan7843]

Those who danced were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.

[@justmemayank352]

And also to do that "one must be a sea to not get polluted by the small streams"

[@noplanman991]

What name does the c stand for ? I know I could look it up, but, I want you to feel important for posting such a meaningful quote, thank you.

[@FirstLast-gc1nj]

They don't speak nothing about terrorism and mass surveillance ,they only sustain the richness and the corrupted elites ,for these economical tyrants and their countries their only goal is the total control of the masses and their impoverishment ,when some one has the courage to speak against these tyrant countries and their Jewish elites ,the authorities become a tool in their dirty hands

[@edgarbergmann6581]

​@@noplanman991I think his full name is Clive Staple Lewis

[@UnschoolingCOM]

“Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them.” ~ Henry Ford

[@guapodesperado2822]

Nice quote, but keep in mind, that guy supported Hitler and wanted to see a fascist USA. Just saying. Perhaps find some better quotes.

[@PolishBehemoth]

@@guapodesperado2822 Hitler also ate vegetables too. Are you gonna speak against vegetables? Calm down with trying to down talk other people because of hitler. Ford did a good thing with what the original commenter said. Just focus on the right thing.

[@robfromvan]

@@guapodesperado2822but he also invented the automobile, so there’s that too.

[@aweeladdie]

@@guapodesperado2822 that has nothing to do with the quote

[@guapodesperado2822]

@@robfromvan actually no, not by a long shot. Ford wasn't even born until 1863. Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built the first road vehicle in 1769 (steam powered) and, François Issac de Rivaz built the first automibile in 1808 (internal combustion powered). Ford's contribution was playing a major role in the use of modern assembly lines to mass produce automobiles, which allowed middle class folks to own an automobile, something that arguably would have eventually happened anyway since there are countless examples of assembly lines prior to Ford, including mills, foundries, etc. Venetians were actually using rudimentary assembly lines for ship building all the way back to the twelfth century. Yeah, facists like Ford really don't deserve much credit.

[@star_duck]

"remember pain is inevitable but suffering is optional" - Pain

[@djhardcorehengst6356]

Pain au chocolat?

[@sniperking6321]

Yahiko?

[@thomasburke3013]

T pain?

[@newphonewhodis7152]

​@@CRM-114i think buddhism and stoicism would agree with that

[@r.jennings5228]

"Knowledge comes from books, wisdom comes from suffering" Bishop Sheen

[@_the.awakening_]

🌌 The journey to transcend mediocrity and mental illness is often mistaken for a path of gentle self-improvement, yet it demands a confrontation with the darkest aspects of our psyche. Many embark on this journey seeking solace, only to discover that it requires dismantling deeply ingrained habits and beliefs. True transformation is not just about self-reflection; it's a radical upheaval of our very identity and the narratives we've clung to for comfort.

[@user-mm8du1op5j]

Very well put..SUBSCRIBED❤

[@celticbeliever4952]

Yes indeed.. it’s no easy task… if I had to boil it down to two words they would be “self discipline”

[@buckets3628]

To be quite honest, that was gay

[@sylvestermorningstar5560]

@@buckets3628🤣

[@IXNova2]

@_the.awakening_ What is an example of a dark aspect of the psyche along with a practical example of dismantling a habit or belief attached to it?

[@Allan_O._Muthiga]

I shall remain forever indebted to this channel. It has created a profound hope, a desire within me, to keep going despite my tribulations. It has given me multiple means and perspectives with which to view life and society in general. I may not have much to give other than my gratitude. Please know that you are changing lives - I pray that you be remembered for that.

[@TheClassicalKids]

Thanks Allan, this comment is more valuable to me than anything in the video. That said, we shouldn’t underestimate our power as students! Seeing this encourages me to continue my own pursuit of knowledge, and have faith that what I hope to teach will be appreciated.

[@himynameiscorey]

Bro, it’s ai prompt 😂

[@dickjohnson9582]

It's just saying common sense things masked as profound. Don't run from your problems. Don't be lazy. That was 12 full minutes without telling you how to actually do any of these things.

[@petar5632]

​@dickjohnson9582 did you skip the literal last quote of the video? "There are many who, by virtue of their passivity, dependency, fear and laziness, seek to be shown every inch of the way and have it demonstrated to them that each step will be safe and worth their while. This cannot be done. For the journey of spiritual growth requires courage and initiative and independence of thought and action." Most of us either know and wilfully ignore these common sense things necessary to break the cycle or actually are not aware. The point of this video, and the books and authors it refrenced is to simply let you know what it takes to change things. They can not physically go further than that. After all, they're just books and videos. The one living your life is you and nobody else but you. No one will hold your hand and guide you every step of the way. You must do it yourself. And you will be alone on that journey. Simply by knowing these things you now are capable and responsible to change your life, because nobody else can. And the same goes for myself. I wish us both good luck.

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

@@himynameiscoreythis channel doesn’t have a actual narrator?

[@user-dp1bf3eg8j]

I have not had a nice life and 2 years ago it caught up to me and i fell into a big depression. I went to a psychiatrist and got on medication and also wanted to go to therapy but didn't get a place because everything was already full. That + the realization that medication would not fix the root of the problem flipped a switch in my brain and I started to think about myself a lot and only a few later I was already feeling much better. Pulling myself out of that deep hole has forever changed me and sent me down this path of personal growth through dealing with my pain. I am only 19 and i am very grateful for this because my perspective on life in general has changed. Channels like this have helped me a lot to find meaning and have guided me on my path. Thank you

[@natashamudford4011]

This channel is excellent: and the artwork is icing on the cake. However, I strongly recommend you seek out Jordan B. Peterson: he has changed the lives of millions of young people. Best wishes.

[@nyquil762]

Bravo to you and keep grinding.💪🏽🙏🏽

[@michaelnurse9089]

Sitting on a couch is often unhelpful for many, because the general expectation is that someone else will do the heavy lifting towards fixing the problem.

[@noremac4807]

Well done. To learn these things at 19 is a great head start in life. Have you read “the road less traveled”? I highly recommend it. All the best

[@user-dp1bf3eg8j]

@@nyquil762 Thank you, I will. Recently, I had a hard time again but it was different this time. I knew that I would make it through it and that it will teach me important lessons. I made it through this difficult time and now came out with more knowledge about myself. I was confronted with some hard truths and now I can reflect on them and I able to deal with this problems which were invisible one month ago. My faith in myself was also made stronger because making it through that hard time reassured me that I have truly grown a lot

[@JP-tb4io]

"Laziness is the law of entropy working within us" Whoa, that blew my mind, never thought of it like that. Great video.

[@Carrymejane]

Thanks

[@psychedelicartistry]

So more laziness = more disorder

[@Carrymejane]

@@psychedelicartistry yes

[@lindatallon9217]

Most of society are lost souls....they watch and follow others blindly.......it all starts with self awareness......figuring out who you are.....your core identity.......

[@alpharius2omegaboogaloo384]

@@TimberWolf907I think blaming religion is the wrong thing to do. Religion is what helped me realize in the same way you have.

[@kayp7897]

Gives a whole different meaning to the phrase "i see dead people" from the movie The sixth sense.

[@are_you_f_serious]

It's not a good idea for everyone. Some of us will not like what they might find.

[@vincentkeller4725]

The self is an illusion!

[@gothgirlgrace]

I find myself surprisingly pleased to have opened KZbin and to have been greeted with this upload. I first picked up this book a few years ago in an outdoor library and it instantly spoke to me. Recently, I’ve had the urge to read it again, thoroughly and contemplatively. This video couldn’t have come at a better time.

[@dalesco4205]

Synchronicity?

[@theshuttergrind]

This channel keeps doing that - drops a video that's exactly about something I'm dwelling on. Every single time.

[@TammyFoster-yp4le]

​@@theshuttergrindso true, this happens to me every single day. Only if I pay attention then I notice 😅

[@UnschoolingCOM]

“The more real you get the more unreal the world gets.” ~ John Lennon

[@queenwarrior281]

In other word, it becomes magical 😇

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

🌱Last but not least, surround yourself with positive and supportive people. They say you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with, so make sure they are uplifting and inspiring individuals. 💕 #GoodVibesOnly #PositivePeople #ChooseYourCircleWisely

[@neilquinn]

This channel painfully hits home so accurately every single time.

[@dimitardobrev3296]

Same. Courage to you to do the things you need to.

[@dire-decadence]

“I took the road less travelled and it has made all the difference.” To quote Robert Frost.

[@iwasbutchered]

Big 5 highly neurotic in a nutshell: “There are many who, by virtue of their passivity, dependency, fear and laziness, seek to be shown every inch of the way and have it demonstrated to them that each step will be safe and worth their while.”

[@tasteoftoc]

As a highly neurotic, I'm glad I now know that each step is safe and worthwhile.

[@hoorayimhelping3978]

@@tasteoftoc each step isn't safe and worthwhile; that's the entire point. Sometimes you take steps that lead you to a dead-end. Sometimes you take steps that lead you right off the edge of a cliff. That's why you can't have the path shown to you beforehand, you must figure it out for yourself, and you must tread carefully. This is what things like quicksand represent in stories and video games - the danger of not paying attention to where you're going. Also, I'd question the wisdom of referring to myself as "a highly neurotic." Neuroticism isn't a set-in-stone personality trait, it's a negative aspect to be overcome. I used to be much more neurotic than I am now. The way out of it is to face your problems, overcome them, and gain confidence in yourself to deal with future problems. Referring to yourself as "a neurotic," is a great way to remain that way.

[@TheClassicalKids]

@@hoorayimhelping3978lmao at the irony of you telling someone to be less neurotic. Do you see how your advice actively contradicts itself? Don’t sleep on the value of self acceptance 😴

[@naazahs9045]

Good grief, I'm doomed then. That's how exactly I've turned out to be.

[@InsightfulZen]

What I disagree with this statement is the tone. As if neurosis is the person's fault. A kid raised in a struggling home is going to absorb that anxiety and negativity from the parents and carry it with them into adulthood. Neurotic people need to forgive their neuroses and understand those psychological responses come from traumas outside of the person's control. From there, personal control can begin to manifest. But as said, this is incredibly difficult. Breathe, we will all make it through this, from one highly fucked up neurotic to the next.

[@TexasTwig]

I have come to learn that the purpose of life is to just live it. Modern society teaches us that feeling bad is a bad thing. Complete BS. Everyone suffers, everyone has pain, everyone gets depressed, everyone gets anxious, everyone doesn't want to live at times. Endure your suffering and accept that life can be hard. Why would you feel bad if you didn't feel really good before?

[@PizzaBrains]

“The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” ― Frank Herbert, Dune

[@observingsystem]

Yes, very true. I always like this quote by Krishnamurti:"it's no measure of health to be welll adjusted to a sick society". It would be weird to not feel bad at least sometimes, the way the world is. If everybody is in denial, they stay apathetic too.

[@antonyjh1234]

You were born into a monetary system and the monetary system gains if you feel bad or good. It doesn't care about you but will charge you as much as it can the whole way through. A school system controlled by the monetary system, that tells you if you fail at their rules, there must be something wrong with you. Society as a system is killing the planet, the next 80 years could be like the last 200 emission wise and then we try to take a placebo like this video even...oh well life is hard, let's not look at why, let's just go with placebo ideas that are supposed to make everything alright, just because everybody else is suffering too... It's silly. How to escape mediocrity, and mental illness...without discussing the causes? The system that other people put in place? The problem with videos like this is it just says life is hard, yet its never been easier, we should learn appreciation of what we do have before we think woe is me although, with how much we pay to banks and govts, for our entire lives. have we really escaped slavery, but even slaves can be happy. We are products of our environment, should the people endure the problems of the environment that we didn't put in place and then blame ourselves, and just say "such is life" when the system is so wrong?

[@e2728]

If you’re reading this, I hold the space of intention with love to be spread in all areas of your being . You’re a wonderful person who is deserving of immense growth in every aspect of life ❤❤❤

[@HolyIsOurGod]

What blew my mind was the fact that recently I've been on a spiritual journey of self-improvement and I started recognizing my laziness within me, then when I decided to try to overcome my laziness, I started realizing that fear was a constant factor keeping me back from overcoming my laziness, and then this video draws the connection and I was astonished that other person's out there has recognized this as well.

[@gregdeas8783]

Our conditioned world as it's currently constructed has one great teaching, how to be lazy at all cost. Investing 100% to this madness of rushing around going nowhere is the road most traveled. Choosing is a road of knowing you're chosen,not because you're special,it's simply because you're truly saying Yes to who you really are.

[@jeanzlarg6686]

Boy do I love this channel. you sir absolutely read my mind. then you somehow manage to get rid of the white noise and turn all the gruntings and shoutings into an incredibly coherent message. Bravo

[@satnamo]

Like Nietzsche says: Fear and laziness are the greatest dis eases of mankind because man is even lazier than they are fearful 😮

[@JayTX.]

Philosophy teaches you to embrace your true self Modern psychology teaches self hatred, that something is wrong with you that needs to be remedied. How can being you be wrong... " no one knows what they are , what they're doing here They think they do They think I'm crazy for not thinking I do "

[@paulmcenaney12]

"madness is a man who has lost everything but his reason". Or something like that.

[@creed22solar123]

modern psychology teaches self-acceptance at any cost, even if you're the dumbest, most narcissistic, most delusional arsewipe ever to grace the psychologist's office, they'll tell you you're perfect just as you are.

[@junetakesover]

that sounds confuse. and its not true that 'modern psychology teaches self-hatred' it teaches self-understanding and acceptance. read carl jung

[@margarethoff1992]

When a psychiatrist tells you there’s something wrong and you will deal with this for the rest of your life that certainly encourages self hate. In my experience a lot of them had the attitude of ‘you have this so you have to live with this for the rest of your life and take medication. That is a lie, people can and do get better and can and do go off medication. I’ve seen it and done it myself.

[@jimmymaracas6442]

@@junetakesover you may be able to find one or two decent psychologists in history, but most of them these days see it as an easy paycheck and they want you to do ineffective therapy and take pills the rest of your life because it makes them money.

[@dsilver3352]

The Road Less Travelled changed my life when I read it 20 years ago. I still have bouts of depression from time to time, and feel I am suffering more often then not. This video was a good reminder that depression is normal and acts as a catalyst to changer our behaviour. I feel the need to revisit this book....

[@snafu5563]

Over the last year I've fallen into a spiral of procrastination and anxiety so this was a very interesting video to watch

[@jasondorsey7110]

It can be so tough to struggle against oneself, but it will build character...that first step is the hardest

[@phaedrussmith1949]

The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek. Joseph Campbell

[@margarethoff1992]

Unfortunately it is not all coming from you, the world today encourages it. It’s a sick world that also makes people sick.

[@jenmdawg]

“The great way is simple for those who have no preferences”. I meditate on this every day and it’s transformative. It’s not about giving up but actively seeking to find peace in the challenges and hardships - from the petty to the profound.

[@JoeHeine]

Everyone is overworked and over stimulated. People need rest. I don’t believe in “laziness”

[@All.about.Narcissism7]

You are right.

[@mthokozisiskhumbuzo4273]

This channel helped me rise above my depression 🙌🏽

[@BKD-Idaho]

This is why I support this channel… actionable, thought provoking content, worthy of sharing

[@mikelchu100]

bruh im fully aware of my laziness and despise myself for it. im drowning in university work and would love if i could just sit down for 8 hours a day and tackle it. however possessing full consciousness of the issue doesn't make solving it any easier. you can't just cultivate discipline out of thin air. im diagnosed with ADHD and sitting down for more than 40 minutes to write an essay requires a monumental amount of effort. while i agree that going through the path of most resistance is the way forward, combatting my laziness and inability to concentrate poses a humongous hurdle in itself

[@missmia196]

Dude same, I started a critical project that was due last night. I took a break, but that turned into 6 hours and I fucked myself. Hate being like this

[@sunshinecompany1]

Change your diet, exercise, nature and silence can heal ALL bullshit labels!

[@johnallen7367]

As to diet, i started carnivore diet 10months ago. Wow. The physical transformation is matched only by the mental health transformation. My mind is calm, focused and depression and anxiety are gone. Ive eliminated all sugar, carbs, plant foods, processed foods, seed oils and fibre. Unrecognisable to most people i know. Testosterone is through the roof. My ability to work and concentrate is extraordinary.

[@WhydoIsuddenlyhaveahandle]

​​@@johnallen7367it is not normal to totally remove an entire macronutrient. I am glad you are doing well, but a niche diet for the vast majority of the omnivorous human race is not good advice.

[@botondkalocsai5322]

The statement that problem avoidance is the primary basis of all human mental illness is inaccurate. There are some or maybe there are lot of mentall illnesses that emerge from this type of mismanagement, but there are mental illnesses that emerge competely independently from it. Most obviously, many mental illness can be genetically predisposed or outright predetermined. In this case, no confrontative problem solving will eliminate such mental illness, even if the patient managed to solve his / her problem in the real life. In this case the only thing that can help, is psychoterapy and medication. Less obviously, a human being can be traumatised into depression, panic, anxiety disorders or outright complete psychosis. Especially if someone is continuously traumatised from early infancy, then the development of a personality disorder is ineviatable. No confrontative problem solving in real life will vanquish such a disorder, no matter the success of the problem solving. In this case, again psychoterapy and medication is needed to process the completely pointless traumatisation that the patient was forced to endure from his / her early infancy. Not all mental illnes emerge from the weakness of one's character.

[@noremac4807]

Totally agree, and there should be disclaimers around this on these videos. For people that have been traumatised and those with ptsd for example, it is not helpful to embrace ideas that it is their fault

[@A-uz3uj]

I have PTSD and I wonder if a point could be that even when mental health issues arnt your fault, when faced with a trigger, I usually try to avoid the pain and go into addiction which causes worse mental health but I’m learning to manage it better by choosing a more healthy response.

[@stephenyockey2605]

I’m so glad you’ve made this video as I’ve already heard most of this advice, but have psychologically blocked it out and I needed to hear it again.

[@Madameshakara]

Amongst this channel’s deep library, this is video essay shines as one of the best works that have been produced

[@izzyshafey4615]

Great ideas and reminders as always. You’ve inspired me once again to pinpoint my weaknesses and reveal them to overcome them

[@bradrandel1408]

Oh my gosh that was the best existential video I have ever seen and I watch a lot of them. Thank you so much I sent it to so many people. This is so true the principles that you spoke of in this video bless all that are part of this channel. Thank you for your work! 🕊🦋🌹

[@smallwall4525]

A very successful man recommended I listen to your wisdom and I have yet to come across a piece of work you have created that hasn’t blown my mind. Love your stuff man

[@joefox9765]

For most of us this goes right over our head. I've listened to this before and it is so accurate it went right over my head. I come to realize the same conclusion ❤

[@jirislavicek9954]

Laziness and fear are two most destructive forces that impact humankind.

[@omegablackzero7951]

Indifference is the opposite of love.

[@selfcontrol9982]

I do believe laziness, fear, & arrogance hold us all back. Having no set path opens us up to our own creative problem solving.

[@FatherBroseph]

Thank you for this. It couldn't have come at a better time. I'm nearing the end of my undergraduate education, and the projects and exams are weighing down on me. It makes filling out my graduate applications harder, and sometimes I think that I should just give it up and attend the safety school where I have already been accepted. I will be contemplating the ideas in this video over the next few weeks as I try to fill out my applications, idealize my future at those top universities, and seek failure.

[@emgee691]

Some years ago, I read the book called " The Road Less Travelled". It's all about seeing ourselves differently . Being individual and independent thinkers . Being Noble Being better planetary citizens Being " civil" , in ourselves, with each other, our governments and leaders. Not doing things which some authority tells us what we SHOULD be or do. Looking and seeing how real, human, everyday Life actually IS. Not to try to escape from it . A book ahead of its time, I think. Once you begin to walk this path " less travelled", you WILL find there are fewer travellers on this road.

[@klausschwabshubris]

I stopped watching TV thirty years ago, that was the beginning of becoming a sane person. Didn’t fall into the covid trap and stayed strong for 2 years of not being able to enter a restaurant. Finally realized that propaganda is like water, it follows the path of least resistance.

[@sophiecg1968]

And ‘the path of least resistance leads to the garbage heap of despair’ - The The

[@debanydoombringer1385]

Good lord! Restaurants were closed for 2 years? That was only a couple of states fortunately. Mine was only 3 weeks.

[@wayfaring_stranger1413]

I did not grow up with the TV or internet as a child. I'm in my twenties in the US and I feel like a foreigner in my own country, but a very sane one at that.

[@aidanpartridge713]

I deeply needed this. One of your most valuable KZbin videos you’ve ever done. Thank you brother for sharing this collection of knowledge and informing us all of our inner power. 🔥🙏🏻🔥

[@tooflessmusic]

This KZbin channel has transformed my life. Thank you for all the effort and care you put into your videos. Your videos have changed my life. I'm 23 now but I've been watching since 19 years old. These videos have been a guide that I come back to, to ensure I'm being introspective and analysing myself so that I can improve. Best channel ever. 10/10 will recommend lol

[@Think-in-Truth]

This channel is treasure chest of golden nuggets of wisdom to shed off soul sickness and mediocrity.

[@MoreOrMore1]

I’ve become a whole entire different person since I started watching this channel a few months ago. This channel is truly life changing

[@Fleetstreetbestone]

Love to see it bois we will venture into awakening together as we are lucky enough to be wise in the knowledge of it’s importance

[@Think-in-Truth]

@@Fleetstreetbestone 💯

[@namelastname8872]

I'll be watching this one many times over. This is Brilliant.

[@Expialidocious46545]

Wow! I really loved this video. I have a new perspective on laziness, and how it is controlling me in my own life. Thank you!

[@joshmathews6988]

The way you put together these concepts in a succinct and artistic way is so immensely valuable. I suffer from the same "mental illness" spoken about in this video. So many times I have watched your videos and others like Eternalised and snapped out of this psychosis. But I always fall back in to depression, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts. This video truly woke me up to the weakness and cowardice within me. I must face my suffering and not shy away from it and embrace the comfort of "mental illness" and substances. I am forever in debt to you. I hope you know you are a beautiful soul and a light within this world of darkness.

[@noplanman991]

So bottom line, life is only as hard as you want to make it and you have the choice of making it better for yourself by believing you can and taking the steps required

[@Fleetstreetbestone]

Life isn’t as hard as you want to make it, it’s how you react to what life throws at you. Life is unexpected and the more you divert away from what you think you should be doing that is going to be harder on you in the long run. I think it’s all about realising th importance of the present moment and capitalising in it, impulsively do what must be done before you even think about the potential contingencies of postponing your spiritual and material duties.

[@noplanman991]

@@Fleetstreetbestoneamen

[@Fleetstreetbestone]

if it means success, growth and getting closer to God sure@@aminabdullah350

[@noplanman991]

@@aminabdullah350 just believe in yourself and your ability to achieve goals you set for yourself, don’t limit your own abilities

[@ranmad415]

OMG. Thank you so much for creating this video lesson. I read The Road Less Traveled many years ago, most of it while riding stationary bike rehabbing a broken leg. The book opened my eyes to the possibility of a life beyond what I had known to that point. It was the catalyst for a change in perspective that would move me into the awkward, uncomfortable and often awesome realms of self-exploration, from which there is no turning back. Enjoy the day all!

[@pradeeppandey1978]

I owe so much of my well being to this channel... phenomenal video as always. Thank you so much

[@wyndelvillanueva1534]

since a follower since 2017 of this channel one of the most important content you create for this modern time, thank you Academy of Ideas

[@James-pe1ky]

Thanks for this. Have been a student of Jungian analysis for many years. The shadow has taken root in/of society. The individual battle for individuation can be seen in daily life. Jung said if a society did not individuate and chooses to ignore the shadow, it will erupt and burn through society. Just before he died, he said society had about 50 years before implosion. That put it around 2010 which is when the financial crisis started to steamroll as well as other social dynamics.

[@jonhstonk7998]

thanks, this has shined a light on my own lazy faults which have troubled me as of late. I must take initiative.

[@Tyler_255]

You got this 💪

[@madtheghost337]

Love this channel. You're doing the world such a great service; truly grand.

[@TUMNIAISETU]

Your videos are truly enlightening. Thank you for being here.

[@ANONYMOUS-ge5lp]

I used to condemn myself for the every little stupid things I did over the years, beginning with my childhood, and many things still persist but now I should try laughing at them.

[@tkinsey472]

I was at a very difficult point in my life years ago. M. Scott Pecks books: "The Road Less Traveled" and "People of the Lie" were some of the best sources of knowledge available to recognize evil. Thank you, Mr. Peck, for your thoughts!

[@bobtaylor170]

They are excellent, but Peck would have pointed you to The Gospel of John.

[@jasondorsey7110]

​@@bobtaylor170John literally had people trying to kill him, but still he carried on to share the gospel (meaning "good news") with the world

[@bobtaylor170]

@@jasondorsey7110 yes, I'm well aware of it.

[@Mr.Coffee576]

I’ve been meaning to read The Road less travelled. Somewhere I dropped the idea. Your video convinced me to pick it up. Thank you.

[@Lucy27386]

This is such a great video, I would recommend it to everyone. I think I saw this video at perfect time in my life (or is any moment the perfect one?). Thank you for it.

[@muzammilomarzoy6616]

Amazing Video! You always deliver and thanks alot for exposing me to M. Scott peck's philosophy really couldn't agree more with him.

[@brianhales1416]

Ab"soul"utely concur as I am in accordance with this sentiment as that of my suffering began at early age. Lack of childhood is an understatement. It took me some time and endurance before considering the benefits of having experienced one hit after another as being comparable to speeding bag. Given a soul's testimony, I consider it a proper challenge.

[@all4honor]

😮I tried listening to your channel on the road while driving w/out looking at the screen and putting the phone away out of touch and I have become so enthralled in the lessons and conversations that I completely sink into a state of zombie like behavior. I am there driving at 100% capacity but my subconscious mind is like did you hear that last part? Then when I stop it catches up and I say wow and listen to it again until I absorb the entire 15min lecture which takes HOURS since I can't touch my phone or rewind it right on the spot due to other drivers and passengers. Thank you so much for your content. It really helps me make light of things since returning from war and gaining perspective. You have gained a new paid member thank you again to everyone involved with this channel.

[@david1k76]

This is one of the best pages I’ve stumbled across!

[@dagoelius]

Laziness is not always lack of motivation, it could also be an undiagnosed health condition. Always consider the grey areas in your life, not everything is black and white. Take Peck himself... his perspective on love (as expressed in The Road Less Traveled) is that _"love is not a feeling, it is an activity and an investment."_ and yet he was actively having affairs on both his first and second wife.

[@cassielee1114]

Yes. Lazy can turn out to be adhd, autism, low energy.. I don’t believe many people are genuinely lazy

[@ohnoanyway7791]

So I've to face it not avoid it. I don't have the motivation.

[@flipwsad93]

I so much wish to believe that one day, I will either find and become close to like minded people who care for their spiritual growth or the people close to me already be it family or friends will come to reason with their problems and face their laziness in order to grow individually and as a society making more space for environments which deserve to grow like new life with potential to make this place, our planet a more enjoyable experience than it seems to be at this point in time. I am so glad to have found your work a few years back and always take my time finding quiet space and sitting on my own to soak all of this immensely valuable and practical information which if studied, understood and applied by more and more of us can seriously shape the future bright and hopeful. Those materials motivate me like nothing and bring a little more courage to carry on going step by step, finding my place in this overwhelmingly complex and challenging world. Thank you Academy of Ideas.

[@notar33lbadjur60]

Within the last month i escaoed the mediocrity of my SoCal suburb and finally made the move to Northern Colorado, with possible plans to move further to Wyoming after I've scouted out Cheyenne. Its been difficult, but a harsh life is a liberating one

[@donhoward3770]

Don't take California with you. Vote Republican.

[@notar33lbadjur60]

@@donhoward3770 obviously

[@donhoward3770]

@@notar33lbadjur60 Whew! Thank you. I live in Arizona. It's getting flooded from California, and they are changing the state to Democrat...like California.

[@donhoward3770]

@@notar33lbadjur60 I've had my eye on Cheyane. Will visit next summer.

[@notar33lbadjur60]

@@donhoward3770 yeah I considered it but then Kari Lake was cheated out of her election so...

[@fouresterofthetrees287]

The best thing this channel has done for me is introduce me to books I enjoy reading. I am on my 3rd Peck book now.

[@ravenraven966]

Have you read....THE PEOPLE OF THE LIE...very depressing...he was one of the first books I read during my crises of faith... My eyes were opened to the evil in this world...

[@fouresterofthetrees287]

@@ravenraven966 yes, that was the first one I read. When I saw it on this channel, I picked it up at the library. At that point, I realized he also wrote A Road Less Traveled. In the late 70s my dad kept 2 books on the table next to his easy chair, A Road Less Traveled and I'm OK, You're OK. I did not read either until a few weeks ago. I was surprised my dad read that book considering his strong German stoicism

[@ravenraven966]

@@fouresterofthetrees287 , I read a road less traveled maybe twenty years ago...and also I remember I'm ok your ok... I don't really remember them... It's been so long....but the people of the lie was about ten years ago. Your father probably put up a stoic front but was deep.

[@politicallyawakened]

That book is amazing. it gave me hope during a very dark time in my life. it gave me hope knowing that someone else actually knows and understands exactly what I was experiencing at the time. I was in tears within the first half hour of picking that book up. Definitely one of my all time favorite books.

[@psychedelicartistry]

Neurosis = Meaningless Suffering - That's the best, most simplified definition of the term I've ever heard.

[@holisterhots]

Thank you

[@daniel_najar]

“We often fear fear personal development more than we desire it”

[@justanothermortal1373]

This applies to me. How do I not beat myself up about it?

[@unwrittenbylj]

Wow!! I feel so activated by those excerpts of The Road Less Traveled, definitely planning to give that a listen! (for free on KZbin, btw) As always, much appreciation for this insight!

[@AwesomeAndrew]

Your content is outstanding, very well written and spoken. I have seen you grow over the years, and I congratulate you on your great success in creating a high quality channel which is reflected in your in subscriber numbers and views. Really happy for you that your dedication and perseverance over the years has paid off.

[@observingsystem]

Very inspirational video. I love your videos, because I always can relate so much and feel like there are more like-minded people out there than I think, even though I may not see them all the time. Personally I've been a fan of Jung for a long time. I love how he'd let people paint their problems, sculpt, whatever they needed to get it out of their system. To not escape it, but try to face it and then maybe even turn it into something beautiful.

[@walterbyrd8380]

To me, this seems to be antithetical to the eastern philosophies/religions. Buddhism, Taoism, and the like seem to stress having no ambitions, having no purpose, and never striving for anything. Wanting something is supposed to be the root to all suffering, and is to be avoided.

[@mordie31]

Who is to say that eastern traditions are correct? They may be helpful early on in the journey but the gold is found in Western esoteric traditions (ie. Alchemy). Remember that all religions are systems of control and therefore cannot be trusted as holistic, fully formed paradigms. It’s just that it’s more esoteric in the West. More hidden.

[@EclecticEngineer604]

I really appreciate all the work you do so we can absorb this beautiful knowledge ❤️🙏🏼♾️

[@ogzbyrktr1]

This video gave me a good perspective to look at laziness. Thank you.

[@jeffwhite2511]

I agree with much of this, however, most suffering is a symptom for dysfunctional systems - especially socio-economic systems which are rarely acknowledged by psychologists and others who deal with mental health. Welcoming problems that are intentionally created by those who profit from others misery is exactly what the powers that be bank on.

[@All.about.Narcissism7]

This is so true.

[@Workinghard7]

From my personal experience i totally believe that we should be on our on path everyone have a great problem solving skill . Evryone manage to get things done. The main thing is that when we follow others path and blame other or moan about our problems. We creates illusions and live a illusionary life in which we just satisfy our ego that we are doing good but we never realise we are illusions. This is major problem peaple are facing

[@jakebugeja4573]

There is so much wisdom here. Thank you, this was immensely helpful.

[@AdamBechtol]

Terribly helpful. Thanks. So timely and fitting for me.

[@yaasikasa17]

Laziness or the art of not trying, not forcing just allowing life to flow and take its course.

[@spiritlevelstudios]

They are completely different things. Not trying doesn't mean you actively avoid doing things. It's an effortless action.

[@jasonuren3479]

Haven't read this in a long time. Going to grab it off the shelf and start rereading it now. Thanks for the reminder 👍

[@patriciatoderan]

Ditto.

[@unknowninfinium4353]

Which book?

[@AzimuthAviation]

@@unknowninfinium4353 "The Road Less Travelled- M. Scott Peck

[@unknowninfinium4353]

@@AzimuthAviation Thank you.

[@muraveqt]

Finally! A real answer - to the question stated, plain and simple - THANK YOU!

[@tertulianomaximoafonso253]

My life has been rough this very last years. My father passed away two years ago. I went through a very conflictive relationship last year, and some other health related problems, and now, yesterday we realize my mother have cancer. Anxiety and despair had been almost every day with me. Im 24 yo, and since the pandemics, I feel like an adolescent, scared of the adult life, of responsabilities, of take care of my disabled sister, and my own life. Nevertheless I had been in therapy, I've never realized that I'm not only afraid of the suffering of my love ones, but also to take responsibility over my life and my future. I REALLY appreciate this upload, it makes put order into lots of things, and motivates me to confront life without the same feeling that have been pushing me down until now. Thanks a lot ❤

[@1206chaos]

The narrow gate 🕊️

[@ClassicJukeboxBand]

When I met my ex-wife, she had me read this book. I don't remember what it said, but it is safe to say, it did not work for her...

[@andreagrazianodibenedetto1464]

This is great, thank you. Ordered the book right away.

[@TheSixtyPlusSix]

This episode was straight gas 🔥🔥🔥. The ending was so sharp. Sheesh.

[@MrBallynally2]

Life is not simply a set of problems that could be solved. I think that road leads to more problems. I think most issues can be relieved by actually letting go of your attachment to always try and solve a problem. Accepting fallibility to some degree is healthy. Hanging on to and forcing an ideal is the road to destruction. You need a goal but do not let the goal be your master..

[@lindatallon9217]

I totally live by my inner wisdom and intuition..........my path is mine alone..... I am not distracted by the sheep that are falling off the cliff.............

[@icommitedwarcrimes4879]

Damn you are so power metal my man

[@lindatallon9217]

@@icommitedwarcrimes4879 it's in my DNA. I was always a born leader with a strong sense of self...my intuition and gut instincts are my best friends....stay safe!!!

[@icommitedwarcrimes4879]

@@lindatallon9217 that's good. Remember, the Kingdom is within yourself

[@movement2contact]

Wow, so deep and superior 🥹🤤👍

[@unknowninfinium4353]

On rating scale of 10 how good looking are you? Did you have dates? Can you still get women?

[@runswithraptors]

This may be your most interesting and thought provoking video yet! Thank you

[@iAmManaMan]

I remember reading this book some 20+ years ago. It was a phenomenal read and helped me continue on the path I was set to follow some 10 years before that. I will say it is certainly a lifelong journey to not give in to the pressures of depression and suffering. One can never give up on themselves or the inner calling that is ringing us to act upon.

[@JoviBootlegs90]

I've read both his books but liked more the first one

[@patriciatoderan]

Great video. If I may humbly suggest Kathleen Norris' book "Acedia and Me". Peck and Norris both have spiritual undertones and it's interesting, even as an agnostic, to see how "sin" has been transformed to "syndrome".

[@conantheseptuagenarian3824]

'sin into syndrome' is directly to the point.

[@kingriversea]

Love your channel, don't stop making great videos!

[@Mike-og4jf]

This is brilliant! Thank you.

[@amanshaikh3645]

Brilliant & incisive as always 👏 . Except for the part where you mentioned that few blame their "class" for their sufferings. Class places extra burden on you to carry out in life, complicating things in the process.

[@dsilver3352]

I think one of the points this video tries to make is we seek happiness in monetary attainment, when it should be based on personal achievements that allow us to grow as human beings.Thats hard to process when we live in a materialist world, and status and money is everything.

[@the_expidition427]

This being broke is hard. Not having private healthcare increase chance of medical misconduct, subpar care. There are stigmas attached with having no money

[@xavseq727]

Do you wish to be someone else? Why don't you like yourself?

[@debanydoombringer1385]

@@the_expidition427 Please point to a time in history that the majority of the population had access to the same healthcare as the leaders or rich. It's not and never has been a right to use someone else's labor and knowledge for free. That's called slavery. The poor in the US have free healthcare. It's called Medicaid so what you claimed is 100% false. There's also free clinics, clinics with sliding scale fees, and charity. If people choose to not use them out of pride or whatever, that's not my problem or the rest of the population's. They aren't my responsibility. I'm responsible for myself and my family. That's it.

[@debanydoombringer1385]

What? Unless you live in India or somewhere that still has a caste system then your class isn't very limiting. If you're smart there are scholarships available to help you reach your potential, if you're not you can get experience in the work field and change jobs and move to improve your situation. I'm sorry, but I've lived in poverty and that didn't limit my ability to make good choices and get out of it. Only a very small percentage of those in poverty remain in it. The majority reach middle class at some point in their lifetime. If class defined you that wouldn't be the case. You can't eliminate class because we're a hierarchical species. Just like you can't eliminate poverty because if everyone moves to the middle class then the middle class is considered poverty because the standard of living improved across the board. That's why there's a difference between poverty and abject poverty.

[@alexalexis7899]

Moaning about one’s problems is frequently a cry for help to solve them. The great majority of people do want to get rid of whatever troubles them but are frequently unable to find apt solutions, thus a forced conformity is adopt and the moaning ensues.

[@deleteduser3749]

Thanks for brightening my day.

[@florentdupont-joshua7661]

I needed this, thank you for another great video