How to Get Ahead of 99% of People (Starting Today)

This is what nobody tells you about success.
In this video, you’ll learn one trick that could make you more successful than 99% of people. It's not what you think. And even if you nail it, it won't necessarily make you happy. So enjoy the Red Bull, pizza, and... cocaine? No, don't enjoy the cocaine. Just the pizza.
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[@IAmMarkManson]

The successful contrarian move here was to make a successful contrarian video about being a successful contrarian. How contrarian!

[@scottmoroschan4729]

I totally agree - Great thinking - Great video! But I think the real question should be how to get ahead of 80% of people. Because the benefit of achieving this level of success would lead to greater opportunities, recognition, and personal satisfaction that most people can only dream about. I would love to watch a video from you about this! 😊

[@nahomseyfu]

@@scottmoroschan4729 not very successful contrarian of you aye

[@Iron_Willed]

I'd like to be as successful as you but I definitely don't want to look as floppy and overweight as you. So I'll probably stick to my eating habits

[@hhAndrehhh]

Same thought here :D ... no, I mean, f@#$ Y#@! 😂

[@DonaldFranciszekTusk]

Is it really contrarian? We probably knew it before watching, you just systemed that thoughts. Every reformer of society bringed something new. And it don't need to be contrarian -- in example, current progress of AI is not contrarian.

[@michaelblockadvice]

Quote of the year: "Extreme success is not gonna make you happy. It amplifies who you already are and how you already feel."

[@alvaroborja1]

👍👍

[@justlivin3998]

I’m bouta feel like a god

[@lazarussevy2777]

Although most of the video was very wise and well-supported, this quote is one thing I'd like a little more proof on. From my experience, people change. A lot. Especially after specific events and changes in their life, such as becoming successful.

[@smallpseudonym2844]

Like Lazarus before me, I question this. It's stock-standard knowledge for things like sudden fortune or fame. (The economic, psychology & even health outcomes stats for lottery winners 5 years after is really depressing.) However, it does _not_ apply to hard fought knowledge, expertise, wealth, or relationships. This is _particularly_ true in cases of struggling (eg economically). Working and becoming more successful in academics didn't make me "more" depressed. It _fixed_ my anxiety at initial bad marks and thus cut my depression off at the source. Likewise going from below the poverty line to a successful job doesn't make someone _more_ stressed about their finances. They may eventually develop new stressors due to an adjusted definition of success. However, it's nearly guaranteed that a way to fix many mental health disorders in the US would be better education and more opportunities for those of low SES. "More of myself" is only half the story.

[@rowlanddavid1576]

​@@lazarussevy2777 dude, that's what he said. If the heat in hot water is amplified, it becomes vapour. He didn't say they'll be the same. He said they'll be an amplified version of themselves. That's why if someone gets rich and seems to have changed, then there was probably a part of that person you didn't know before that got amplified. Dunno if this makes sense.

[@WastedPo]

One thing to remember: Money. A lot of the so-called "geniuses" we worship today were born into wealth, and to a degree, were able to fail upwards. Also, a lot of people in history who we know today, truly lived as mavericks and went against the flow, and were deeply insightful and/or talented. But they died "failures" because the rest of society weren't ready to embrace those ideas at the time.

[@ard1choke]

It's a lot easier to be successful when you're born into money from an apartheid mine.

[@finnvongehr3892]

Dont take money as an excuse though, you can execute without money still. If its a good idea, there will be money

[@cocatezz]

Even Mark himself was born into wealth

[@tonkaranger1091]

@@cocatezz really?

[@JeffCaplan313]

​@Tonka Ranger He went to Harvard and dropped out. He came from wealth, and his best idea was to build a dating platform for bored, rich, college kids.

[@brandonhernandezvillantes2937]

The fact that nobody talks about the forbidden book 'Derp Money'

[@MareryYatziryReyesMartinez]

What?

[@HarshitAbhishek]

a what?

[@warzone2.0plug28]

Hmm?

[@Chisel_Chest]

Good rapper name. Derp Money in the hizaouse!

[@nimbupaani6335]

@@HarshitAbhishek Cheap publicity stunt I guess

[@georgeh.5126]

This is GOLD. No one is coming to save, bitter truth. Do away with procrastination. If you take your life seriously, you will see a permanent improvement. I started and learnt consistency at 26, wasn't easy to inspire myself guys, but today I have over $3 million in my retirement savings at 40. Milestone for me. When I needed guidance, I asked for it.

[@MarvishaN]

This is so relatable and true. I am on the same path and I consuIt with good a market strategst and firm. LETSSS GOOOOO!

[@josephbush]

Agreed. I deal with an investment advisor for this reason. I currently have over $800k invested in a diversified portfolio that has grown exponentially and is suitable for all market seasons. Our current project for this year is a more concrete ballpark target. Personal best and im happy

[@ZoneTwelveOnline]

FAKE Scam alert

[@ruslanpak150]

Hey, just a question, are you happy?

[@SteadfastLiving]

The power of the captive mind is made visually explicit in writing. Make writing a daily habit for your mind.

[@hafidnur301]

"Why do I want to become more successful than 99% of people?" Thank you, Mark. After watching this videos, I don't want to be more successful than 99% I only want to improve myself better, and be more successful than myself yesterday, and today.

[@Gun_Metal_Grey]

Ironically, focusing on yourself that way(minus the narcissism, of course) and not thinking about those 99% paradoxically makes you *MORE* successful than 99% of the people

[@himagnam6970]

@@Gun_Metal_Grey weird but true especially how many people push the idea or want to be "different" or ahead of 99% of the people for me even tho im not the most ambition filled guy i really never and probably will never care to be better or ahead of 99% of the people coz i rly dont care bout it and just wanna take and experience life and do what i feel happy and satisfied to do rather than just being very different or ahead that too how many people think they are different than most of them or ahead of them by knowing something or thinking something whilst many people would be that i understand the feeling of u knowing something or feel like you think or do things in a way where many dont but realistcally its just not the common one but as mark said just above average rather than revolutionary of very different

[@garykay7418]

as it should be.

[@ambiarock590]

Same here. Making more and more money each year is not what I value. I value being a better person, being a better person to those around be, a better person to loved ones, and being more happy as "being successful"

[@jimmymorrison8314]

I don't usually entertain these kinds of videos, or the people who tend to watch them. How refreshing to find a decent perspective in an otherwise self important environment.

[@julietrings8104]

Hard work does not equal wealth" took me 50 yrs to understand that

[@michealdouglas8206]

It is better to invest now. You will never be younger than you are today and there will never be a perfect time to invest. Due to compounding, which Einstein called the 8th wonder of the world, you can get rich slowly from investing if you do it from a young enough age

[@raphaeldouglas9361]

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time

[@agathaherry3571]

@@michealdouglas8206 Yeah! I agree with you sir.If you want to be successful have the mindset of the rich, spend less and invest More. Don't give up your dreams.

[@Rickmilez]

That's true...some wants to do what the 99% does but wants to get results that are fit for the 1%, but it doesn't work that way

[@davidmike6847]

Taking about about investing What can someone venture into

[@Riggsnic_co]

Understanding personal finances and investing will most likely lead to greater financial independence. By being knowledgeable about money and investing, individuals can make informed decisions about how to save, spend, and invest their money. A trader made over $350k in this recession influenced market

[@TheJackCain-84]

Stocks are pretty unstable at the moment, but if you do the right math, you should be just fine. Bloomberg and other finance media have been recording cases of folks gaining over 250k just in a matter of weeks/couple months, so I think there are alot of wealth transfer in this downtime if you know where to look.

[@martingiavarini]

The best course of action if you lack market knowledge is to ask a consultant or investing coach for guidance or assistance. Speaking with a consultant helped me stay afloat in the market and grow my portfolio to about 65% since January, even though I know it sounds obvious or generic. I believe that is the most effective way to enter the business at the moment.

[@bob.weaver72]

I’ve been down a ton, I’m only holding on so I can recoup, I really need help, who is this investment-adviser that guides you?

[@martingiavarini]

When ‘Carol Vivian Constable’ is trading, there's no nonsense and no excuses. She wins the trade and you win. Take the loss, I promise she'll take one with you.

[@bob.weaver72]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@KenyaChestnut]

"Why do I want to become more successful than 99% of people?" I love this idea. It really emphasizes the importance of being intentional. What are the costs and benefits of getting ahead of 99% of people and what does it even mean to be ahead of 99% of people. It's really something to think about. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@FullCircleTravis]

There is no such thing as profit.

[@lukeburrell8239]

@@FullCircleTravis why

[@FullCircleTravis]

@luke b Costs and revenues are always equal. Profit is borrowing from the future or unacknowledged costs.

[@nkthehustler]

Indeed!

[@autocorrect2313]

I want to become sucessful so that I dont have to do anything other than sleep for 9 hours a day

[@BsktImp]

I got ahead of 99.9% of people by being willing to be born to parents who are in the top 0.1%, and spared no expense on me while growing up and on my trust fund and nepotism. Like the man says, you have to be willing to do what other people aren't to get ahead.

[@missinterpretation4984]

I respect the grindset

[@eugenemurray2940]

That's the 3 generations model for family success.. 3 generations to build real wealth Ist gen tradesman 2nd gen professional 3rd gen power! Leaving wealth to your children... Telling them to build on it for your grandchildren

[@ranxalter2550]

@@eugenemurray2940 this cycle is rediculous your building wealth you’ll never see so that you can give it to people who won’t appreciate the work it took to get there and so they will squander it. Stop the cycle. Just be here now my guy you don’t gotta do all this

[@claritybounds8121]

That's what you're supposed to do. Not cry and complain about the people who did it.

[@danielbenjaminhanel1926]

So are u willing to make a deal with reincarnation masters?

[@stargazer440]

It’s no secret, but you are one of the very best personalities in media. Perfect mix of intelligent articulation and irreverent humour.

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

This is called insult by faint raise.

[@SteadfastLiving]

8:37 Notice the urge by identifying what our urge is that makes us want to do that bad habit in the first place like eating a chocolate cake, we know that it’s bad for us to eat the cake or give in to doing that specific urge and then feeling guilty after doing it knowing that it’s something we need to quit doing.

[@Ferocious923]

At 42, I've come to realize that money is a tool. I’ve worked so hard over the years to realize that if you don’t make money work for you, you can’t experience true freedom. I’m glad I found that out although it was later in life, but that marked the turning point in my finances.

[@Christensen554]

I'm in my late 30’s. Once I get paid, I begin to spend on irrelevant things. I work hard for my money, so I believe I can spend it on what I like. The older I get, the more my perspective shifts. I want to take my finances into consideration and put myself in order before it's too late. How are you doing it, ma’am?

[@Ferocious923]

Herman Jonas is the brain behind my success. I've gotten into a plethora of assets with $14k spread across stocks (options and futures) for the short term and Roth IRA, index funds, and ETFs, for the long term. Now I sit back, and just reinvest at intervals while I handle my other businesses.

[@Denniss20]

Do not forget that when it comes to the stock market, prices can be erratic, rising and declining quickly, often in relation to companies' policies, which individual investors do not influence.

[@mendeleyborisov92]

@@Denniss20 I agree that the market can be quite unpredictable, but working with Herman has been a game-changer for me. His market insights and strategies are consistently spot-on. It’s not just about profits; it’s also about the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re in capable hands.

[@Lfgyf]

How can I reach him, please? I'm buoyed by the good recommendations I’ve come across elsewhere. I need help with investing. I'm ready to pay for his services.

[@kartikeyarathore9704]

As a guy who has a good relation with his father Only one thing makes you better than others is "Taking action, everyone is talented, but only some of them embrace their talent, a telent without hard work is like fragrance without air." -my father

[@Mampleasewhat]

So true

[@SeanFrayne]

Love this - your Dad is absolutely correct. I'm working on a career in music and anytime I mention marketing, artists give me a dirty look. I'd go so far as to say that the music actually doesn't matter that much. I mean within reason. Maybe that's my contrarian idea. There's so much good music out there that nobody's heard of or will ever hear. So yes, you need a good song but more importantly you need people to hear it if you want to be a successful artist - and that takes some serious hard work.

[@theunlegitgamerhd7270]

@@SeanFrayne Ay bro you're spot on with that one! The game isn't even different than when artists were handing out CDs on the side of the street, we just have more tools to get our art out there, and it'd be criminal to not fully utilize it.

[@houser2094]

Sorry bro,you both should wake up. Take action with your talent and without money you'll go nowhere only to die frustrated in the end. Here's a prophecy for you- if you're a low income feller like me,remember me when you're 40. You'll be bitter and angry that your talents never yielded any rewards and you'll curse everything,every effort you put to waste

[@SeanFrayne]

@@houser2094 I don't know man, I'm doing pretty good with it. Just bought a new guitar, a decent one too, with money I made from Spotify. I worked hard for it, and I'm working even harder now, not frustrated at all, but actually excited about getting up every morning. So yea I feel like I already woke up.

[@GoldenMoments360]

"Success amplifies who you already are and how you already feel..." this is really a revelation for me 😮

[@mikafizz1022]

Go on please!🎉

[@igorbetternower7800]

Yes, that's a great statement. I better don't become successful, I guess 😀

[@jakemcgowan7928]

@@igorbetternower7800 you should fix who you are as a person before being successful because you sure as hell wont have time after you are successful.

[@MotivationVideos2525]

🎉

[@RENO_K]

I'd rather be a depressed billionaire with access to great therapists than depressed and still have no money

[@lucadicunto1562]

I know that there are a million people like me writing you, but I just wanted to thank you for everything you do. If I'm seeing change in myself and in life for the better, it is largely due to your books and the ideas you express so simply and directly. It's like having the cheat codes for life... Thank you so much for existing and cheers from Italy, Mark!

[@MegaKiri11]

Not a million. 100k at most.

[@hristiandrosev]

That Family Name though.......😂😂😂😮😮😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤

[@lucadicunto1562]

@@hristiandrosev fun fact: I had to send my ID card to Facebook to create an account because they thought I had a swear word in my surname 😂

[@hristiandrosev]

@@lucadicunto1562 , i loled very loud.

[@YouAreTheRaidBoss]

@@lucadicunto1562 😄Own it bro! 👍

[@smithlenn]

Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future.., I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life!!

[@belljoe]

Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority . I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life beause I invested early ahead this time .

[@dawsondanny990]

The rich Invest in alternative income streams that are independent of the government should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. Stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment...

[@rannyorton]

I thought about investing in the financial market, I heard that people make millions if you know the tricks of the trade, but I lack good knowledge and a strategy to outperform the market and generate good yields. I have $160,000 but it's hard to bite the bullet and do it.

[@ivankagel9949]

Having an investment advisor is the best way to go. Based on a direct encounter with a CFP named Kate Elizabeth Amdall, I can say with certainty that their skills are excellent. She helped raise over $580,000 in 18 months from an initially stagnant portfolio of $150,000

[@rannyorton]

Interesting! can u share more details?

[@luda.chrisotzz]

It’s astounding that I finished this guy’s first book yesterday & now he’s in my recommended

[@nishazed3278]

11:07 Couldn't have said it better - "extreme success should not be the point , you should be motivated to pursue your correct contrarian idea ,because it's so important you can't imagine doing otherwise"

[@user-un4pb9mc3f]

Can you give me an example please to understand this idea 💡

[@tg2112]

@@user-un4pb9mc3fit means that doing what gives u fulfilment, u do that thing not because ur parents tell & all ur friends are doing. But because it gives u fulfilment. Could be music, literature, sports, anything !!…

[@user-un4pb9mc3f]

@@tg2112 Oh yeah 👍 ..thank you ..

[@Bat_Boy]

The challenge and the effort is more important than the outcome (success or failure). Put another way, it’s the journey not the destination, you need to focus on. The process is the primary purpose. And that will include pain, suffering and sacrifice.

[@shimrrashai-rc8fq]

How do you get something you can personally have that confidence in when you can't trust your own abilities because you ARE full of questioning and you can see how that many people have good ideas, too while also not having a problem calling them out on incorrect ones?

[@shahriajamankhan1760]

Lessons: 1. Be willing to do what most people are not: To get ahead of 99% of people, you need to be willing to do something that 99% of people are not willing to do. This means going against the norm and being a contrarian. 2. Have a contrarian idea: Most people go with the flow and agree with popular opinions. To achieve extreme success, you need to have a contrarian idea, something that challenges widely-held assumptions and beliefs. 3. Be correct about your idea: It's not enough to have a contrarian idea; you need to be correct about it. Most contrarian ideas will be wrong, so being right is a difficult but crucial aspect of achieving success. 4. Execute massively: Execution is important, but it is not the sole determinant of success. While it is necessary to put in the work, execution alone is not sufficient. It's the combination of having a correct contrarian idea and executing on it that leads to extreme success. 4. Question widely-held assumptions: Success often comes from questioning widely-accepted beliefs and exploring alternative opportunities that others might overlook. It requires adopting unpopular beliefs and sticking to them even in the face of criticism. 5. Focus on impactful decisions: Extreme success is not the result of numerous small actions or productivity hacks. It often boils down to a few key decisions or ideas that have a significant impact. Identifying and executing on these impactful decisions is crucial. 6. Downsides of extreme success: The downsides of achieving extreme success. Being a contrarian can lead to isolation and disapproval from others. It challenges the notion that extreme success brings validation and approval, as it often invites criticism and skepticism.

[@zakaria7746]

Thank you

[@amiraboodi2075]

Remarkable summery. You mentioned the important keys in the video very precisely. Thank you very much. Good luck.

[@Footballfan-rj1gf]

So he says of focusing on small steps you need to focus a few remarkable decision, yes it's based because if you do, success will come very lately. That's what I wanted to hear 🎉🎉

[@SpiritualSalesman]

and this is why You are the goat

[@MoriginalThai]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@pixelrenegadeyt]

The other 99% is also gonna be watching this video.

[@Viishal_Yadav]

But only 1 prcnt gonna do 😮

[@aphiwemhlambo9670]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JoanthanJosue]

Or 99% of the people will click on this video and only 1% will watch the whole thing.

[@jonathanbassett3656]

This makes so much sense and it helped me understand that I am on the right track. Both my mom and brother think my goal/idea is way too "IMPOSSIBLE" and it is multiple of those so called "IMPOSSIBLE" ideas all in one

[@skooody]

you're so clean and so open not afraid to say the wrong thing and not afraid to look un-serious or cocky. a quality that many bloggers lack. super duper very useful channel that doesn't suck

[@ShannonJacobs0]

But KZbin is all about censorship. Noticed all the extra ads lately? You better not DARE say anything about them. The google is so EVIL these days.

[@091carl]

Mark, I think it's also important to note that the reason you were confident in your contrarian idea was because you'd regularly put in the work (in the form of blogs). This emphasizes that contrarian ideas come from experience and not out of the blue.

[@sweettooph2221]

That is a very good point. Even though his idea was contrarian at that time, he had to put in a good amount of work to realize that it had the potential. For us now, I don't really know what we can do. I am probably only thinking for myself as I do not know but I guess i will keep on going forward.

[@091carl]

@@sweettooph2221 For what we can do - there are some good ideas out there. Check out David Epstein's Range. His thesis is to get broad general exploratory learning about various subjects and then settle on one or two subjects to specialize in.

[@areklewandowski5089]

lets dont skip the part where you can afford to stay home all day and wake up at 11am for months right?

[@t.bekzhan]

Thank you, Mark. You helped me going to through suicidal time in 2019 and made me training a lot. Now i can pull up 30 times thanks to you. You was my start and i think who was "fault" of making someone great thing is the first person who you need to thank

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

That’s an amazing message. I’m glad you got through your hard times. I wish you the very best my friend 🙏

[@HotelMari0Maker]

“Extreme success only improves the relationships that didn’t need to be improved in the first place.” Damn.. that hit hard.

[@zasta7]

I didn't quite understand what exactly it meant? Can you help?

[@andv993]

@@zasta7 well, he basically says that people who you want in your life will be in your life regardless of your level of success (as long as you are a decent human being and all that). And the people that you don't want in your life will try to improve their relationship with you

[@zasta7]

@@andv993 That's very true. Thank you.

[@danielwilkinson6508]

Honestly, one of the simplest and best videos I have watched so far on this. Always good to keep it simple.

[@Maxim.Nazarenko]

This is actually really one of the best videos about "success". You got a great presentation of information.

[@hectorwearden202]

The hardest part about achieving extreme success isn't the work, anyone can put in the work. It's being a correct contrarian. It's the willingness to question widely-held assumptions. It's the ability to look at alternatives or opportunities that most people can't be bothered with. It's the ability to adopt unpopular beliefs and then stick to them when people start making fun of you.

[@Luke-ih1oc]

It’s also the willingness to be wrong

[@ComsiCaterpillar]

Totally agree, work is easy to find . . . pay is much harder

[@revimfadli4666]

And to judge if yours is correct enough to be worth sticking to

[@zogjones]

What about just average success?

[@ekay4495]

Anyone can do those, problem is how will some random person trying know if their idea is any good. With the tips he gave the entire video is Be Good at something, so good you go against everyone & be right? Most people can do 0 with that info...

[@vinicom100]

So far the best "motivational" type of video! It's just true and really pure gold. It feels like all of these "morning routines" and "gym at 5 am" are coming from not having an understanding of how to deal with their life, so we try to show how successful we are, covering under those things. Don't get me wrong, I 100% realize that these are important. Sport, therapy, healthy eating - it does the best for our stability and inner health. But they should be things that support us and not the main point of focus

[@biotechno100]

Well put....totally agree...but feel awesome when I do an extended stint of early morning routines. But you sometimes need to stare at the ceiling in the morning and just let the focus come to you

[@Mellow4202]

I understand and deal with my life quite well actually. It feels good to feel good. If other people like physically and mentally feeling like shit then go ahead and be my guest. Lol nobody cares. Take care of your body and your body will take care of you. The amount of energy I have is unrealistic compared to 99% of Americans or the 60% that is obese. I'll do circles around people for days mentally and physically. And I'm not sure how many people you know, but the majority of fitness folks that I know are legitimately successful. It's not some fake mask they put on. They legitimately have the discipline to carry out and execute tasks and goals. The thing a lot of people don't understand is that exercise can teach you a lot more about life than just being healthy and "looking good" but only the people who do it all the time would understand what I'm talking about.

[@paulac.munoztorres]

that last point you made was so important to me, thank you

[@tiaan_va]

​@@Mellow4202 jeeeesus. you had to write all of that just to bring across the same point throughout...? Either you are seriously overcompensating to the point where you are getting defensive over your ritualized mornings or you are probably the most inefficient person in your circles even if you have more energy than them. A low energy genius that can be super efficient can easily outshine a hyperactive monkey. Everyone has their own way of doing stuff that works for them. If it works for you great, but for the love of god stop going on about how superior you think you are compared to other people. Also setting the benchmark of being physically active against the unhealthiest nation in the world is not really making a great case for yourself.

[@quicktips9106]

@@Mellow4202 Thx to my current work I'm so fit like fucking athlete. It doesn't bring me money 🤣

[@sebastiansilva3129]

Mark Manson is a legendary contrarian explaining how correct and meaningful contrarianism brings success in a meaningful contrarian video. Thanks Mark!

[@anncorrell1311]

Best freaking video out there on “success” hands down!! Huge fan of this message!!

[@cameronkuwada503]

One piece of advice or yours that I constantly remind myself of (and that I can look back and say has been accurate in regards to all of my successes/wins thus far) is that "Hard work is only useful if you've found an area where you have an advantage"

[@virginiasager1981]

You’re my favorite life advice guy. I was going to send you an email saying we were destined to be together, and then fly to wherever you live and invite you to coffee, but I’m just not feeling that ambitious today. 😂🤣😂

[@jayr5906]

He looks up to bill gates though 🤣

[@yigiterhos4943]

somebody called erika awakening did that. google her. I am sure, nobody can be more adamant about that more than her.

[@danethenice]

​@@jayr5906 he only said Bill Gates is extremely successful. You disagree?

[@amlanpurkayet3413]

Then devour some cucumber rolls and a bottle and a half of saké.

[@johnleebass]

umm ma'am.. this is Wendy's

[@hawk_346]

This is a great video. I was in the military and was a cop for a while before I left and started a real estate business with ZERO business experience or education. I earn high 6 figures and wake up at 9 and start work around 11 but by god are my 4 hour work days efficient and extremely productive. I outsource all the monotonous tasks and just focus on dollar productive activities.

[@user-ls6sn1nd7j]

i loved your personality in your writing, and i love your personality even more in video format. great video, mark

[@Legacy.Creative]

I love this line 'it's the ability to adopt unpopular beliefs and then stick to them when people start making fun of you' 💛. Well said.

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

100%. I totally agree. This has some insane value to it and opened up my eyes wider. I did actually just make a video very similar to this, I think you’d enjoy it just as much as this one and take some value from it. I’d really appreciate the extra viewer 🙏💪

[@AdderallAscension]

Also acknowledging that usually it’s wrong or dumb

[@restymacalisang]

"Success will only amplify who you already are." My biggest takeaway from this. I feel once I achieve an enormous amount of financial gains, then I could only be happy. Thank you for teaching me otherwise, Mark. I need to be OK and happy with where I am right now. And as I keep striving for my goals and things I'm curious about and be genuinely joyful, I hope success will amplify that.

[@jichaelmorgan3796]

I agree with it too, and it's not the first time I've heard this. Unfortunately, it has been hard too accept it on the deepest levels. So I can't say I've done a full paradigm shift. Still have some issues to work out I guess.

[@restymacalisang]

@@jichaelmorgan3796 I struggle with loving the process. A lot.

[@jichaelmorgan3796]

@@restymacalisang Feel that. I think part of the struggle is when the healthy way of thinking about things goes against the grain of culture too. So I could seek more people who are already there or trying to get there. Even then a lot of "enlightened" people are full of it lol.

[@mrijela4017]

Why does it amplify who you already are? I don't understand.

[@prplalligator]

Visualize a future where you have achieved the success you want. Think about what you'll do differently with your time and what decisions you'll make.

[@stephanie_love01]

This video really felt like a deep cleanser for all those videos about execution and monk mode. It’s so refreshing to listen to this new type of advice. I would recommend working out, meditating and all of that for a dopamine detox and that’s it, not as the main focus of your success. I can’t believe how obvious this was and we didn’t even know. Like ofc! Only meditating and going for walks won’t make you the next Steve Jobs!

[@salvation-sm5sr]

Although this video is pretty old and you'll probably won't see this, but I really love your advices and books. It doesn't "give me an answer", it points me the way. It tells me what steps I should take and the answer will eventually come

[@MrRedx83]

I really appreciate your blunt, yet wise honesty about this subject and your willingness to share it in a high protein, no BS manner. The ability to divorce oneself from the toxic sway of public opinion is the first requisite condition of any meaningful achievement. Thanks for being you, my man!

[@_raimaaaa_]

everytime i watch your videos, or read your newsletters, i get reminded why you're my favorite author and how much i love the idea of being 'real' rather than being just 'optimistic'.

[@Maguirehook]

I usually look up your videos for updates! Our government has no idea how people are suffering these days. I feel for people with disabilities not getting the help they deserve. Thank you mrs Amelia jason , imagine investing $12,000 and received $305,500.

[@Maguirehook]

Have you not heard of mrs Amelia jason ?

[@Maguirehook]

She has this skill of making complex crypto concepts easy to understand and is truly commendable.

[@LilyBekonhemswort]

You know her too? I'm also a proud beneficiary of her superb platform.

[@Maguirehook]

*She's on telegrams mostly, using the user name.*

[@Maguirehook]

@AmeliaJason11… that’s it

[@TheArt0053]

Probably the single greatest, most helpful 12min of this decade for me

[@blackman7186]

You are in fact, the embodiment of what you said. You are doing exactly that, being a life advice guy while giving advice that the other 99% aren't giving.

[@hnnhml]

true that

[@Ybsl_]

It my first time listening to him and I do feel something different about him

[@cinderling5472]

This

[@deliannehal3233]

Yeah exactly! Because he is on the 1% less succesful self entitled "self-help gurus" My Troll mission aclompished :] Better go do and recieve friend help, to balanceout your selfishness

[@ShwetabhSenpai]

teri vhen ki

[@NimTheHuman]

Key points from this video: 0:00 - If you want to be ahead of 99% of people in the world, you have to do what 99% of people aren't willing to do. 1:17 - To be successful, productivity hacks, morning routines, etc. don’t matter. 1:31 - Mark used to wake up late (11am), eat unhealthy, and waste time on his laptop (for 3 years), but still built a 6-figure business. 2:28 - To be successful, you have to: 1. have a contrarian (unpopular) idea 2. be correct about that idea 3. execute on it massively 3:27 - We tend to focus on #3 (execution/routines/etc.) because it’s easy to observe and replicate. 3:50 - Steve Job’s contrarian idea = One day, computers will be in every home and office. 4:47 - Warren Buffet ate unhealthy food. 5:15 - Kobe Bryant ate unhealthy food. 6:10 - At some point in the past airplanes, light bulbs, and computers were some people’s contrarian ideas. 9:00 - The downside of success: no one likes contrarians. 9:56 - Success is only meaningful if your contrarian idea is meaningful. 10:02 - Success only improves relationships that don't need to be improved. 10:19 - To be correctly contrarian, you have to be incorrectly contrarian a lot. 10:50 - Extreme success is not going to make you happy. 11:30 - You should ask yourself why you want to be more successful than 99% of people. Interesting take on success - or should I say "contrarian" take on success. Thanks, Mark! Sounds reasonable and logical, but I do wish we had some data/evidence beyond just Mark's personal anecdote and the few examples provided (Steve Job, Warren Buffett, etc.).

[@hrunavrajurkar6375]

You forgot the cocaine man

[@ben_angel]

I genuinely don't know how anyone has the time and energy to leave these comments

[@KrishMunot]

you saved my time, have a wonderful day my friend!

[@novelaego2404]

it doesnt matter i just like doing my routines, without expectation

[@auguste573]

@@ben_angelCocaine

[@jimmybernasconi9000]

I rarely find KZbin videos that provide new and useful information these days but man oh man, you have no idea how badly I needed to hear this.

[@straycat2.0]

2:25-3:26 was something I always knew in the back of my head but you put it so nicely, clear and to the point. I loved that bit of the video. I have all 3 and I'm going for it. Thank you.

[@lulu4993]

This saves so much time of keep watching all those videos about how to be productive blablabla stuff! Thanks, Bro.

[@kokoBuSiLiCa]

You are hands down my favorite person to watch in the "self-help" sphere. I don't want to call it self-help and put you down into this box because you are not, however I'm saying that in a lack of better term. Your insights are always sincere and different from what we constantly hear here on KZbin. The content of 90% of these people boils down to paraphrasing what's already there, while you differ from that a lot and I'd like to thank you in the behalf of everyone that you've helped already.

[@pacoleon0]

Retiring soon and 520k worth of my positions are depleted. I am still making my employers match but I don’t want to sell since I missed out on the big sell off and wouldn’t want to wait on the sidelines, just confused as to what to continue doing apart from keep putting money in but I begin to think about the sunk cost fallacy and maybe I should consult with a licensed professional with valid ideas.

[@Isaacmeide]

I have learned to not trust corporations. I was badly hit by the '08 financial crisis. Since 2019, I've just been focused on investing through a financial advisor, and it has been paying off, and I'm never going back to banks full time.

[@kevsmills]

@@Isaacmeide You have a very valid point, I started investing on my own and for a long time, the market was really ripping me off. I decided to hire a broker, even though I was skeptical at first, and I beat the market by more than 9%. I thought it was a fluke until it happened two years in a row, and so I’ve been sticking to investing via an analyst

[@andreasleonard0]

@@kevsmills This sounds really interesting. I've been thinking of pulling out my money too. Could you recommend who your advisor is? I could really use some help.

[@kevsmills]

@@andreasleonard0 Isabel Linda Dueri” is my portfolio-coach, I found her on Bloomberg where she was featured, I looked up her name on the internet. Fortunately I came across her site and reached out to her, you can verify her yourself.

[@ardeand]

@@kevsmills There are lots of them but almost everyone works with ISABEL LINDA DUERI this days, she's getting more recognized by day, she strategies has been the best this period

[@MidnightMoonProductions]

Been doing it for more than a year and will keep going every day.

[@Noya342]

honestly... among the thousands of thousands videos ive watched, this is my 2nd favourite. the first one being the egg. it gets straight to the point and quite literally fvcked with every single thing i believed in in a good way. and the best thing is that i didnt know he was the author of that book. i wanted to read it sooo much but i just couldnt get my hands on a physical copy

[@BrotherTau]

You're one of the few proven successful people who're online teaching others about success. Thank you.

[@macd7743]

Mark, this is imo probably your best video yet. Even as somebody with a background in philosophy and psychology who’s willing to dig into such material, I appreciate your ability to distill difficult ideas into something entertaining and more easily consumable for those that are less inclined to dig in. Importantly, your analysis and ability come to well-rounded conclusions that are of actual insight (unlike the vast majority of “information” found in any medium) is commendable. This particular video is certainly not among your most philosophically or psychologically dense, but I think you nailed it and I appreciated how you didn’t shy away from the question of whether or not it might actually be worth finding THAT level of success. It’s worth pondering, to be sure.

[@lukayaroslav9914]

@Mark Manson Shut up imposter

[@eduardomolina1250]

😂

[@Noneya777]

Awesome video and agree on most point. The only thing I would add, is that luck is also a key contributor. Luck in who raised you, mentors you had access to early in life, right place at the right time, etc.

[@jeremygood3246]

Jobs will pay your bills business will make you rich but investment makes and you keep you wealthy the future is inevitable, I pray everyone here becomes successful

[@haydencraig7149]

Assets that can make you rich Bitcoin Stocks Real estate

[@popsarah7805]

​@@haydencraig7149You're right, it's obvious a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance

[@alicemark5918]

Starting early is the best way to getting ahead of build wealth, investing remains the priority

[@lasvegasluca9509]

​@@alicemark5918True

[@mirabellelia9996]

Crypto currency will outsmart the banking system in the nearest future serving as a global fiat. Already making over 85% of my investment

[@ulisesdelarge9399]

This video MUST be shared and played in every university, every networking event, every business / life coaching session, and in every mindfullness meditation. It's pure gold. It made me go waaaaay back in time and realize how I got to where I am today. I appreciate your generosity Mark. Believe you me, not everyone's going to grasp the message within, because most ppl have to walk the path before knowing it, but it makes complete sense. Greetings from Mexico.

[@bestetinosa]

@krazy8 u will be more successful than 99% of people soon

[@stanleyezepk]

@@bestetinosa 😂😂😂

[@starkiller578]

He’s being sarcastic right?

[@ulisesdelarge9399]

😆😆 Yeah, thanks for taking the time to leave your deeply insightful comments and then give each other high-fives, like a group of sigma men sitting in a bar after going through your 9-5 job, b*tching about everything, and then someone at the table (🙋 me, in case you need an explanation) breaks the mood and says something contrarian and you all go: "he can't be serious", "he's being sarcastic, right?", "It's a joke, right?" and so on. LIKE I SAID, it's not for everybody. 😆👍 Chill out and keep at it. Hence the proportion is 99-1. You've been made.

[@tzc9309]

but they wont they need to keep selling you the american dream to fuel modern day slavery bro plus the people working in these schools tend to not be these business contrarians.

[@yogeshmpai]

Hey Mark, we need more frequent videos like this from you! They are extremely informative, logical, and to the point, such an an eye opener. Keep them coming!

[@AdlBnymn]

I honestly don't understand why people comment like this, "we need more frequent videos....blah blah blah" It's his channel and if he feels like posting a video he will.

[@serumser1]

@@AdlBnymn calm down and respect his opinion and comment, sir.

[@AdlBnymn]

@@serumser1 Again, people tend to misunderstand text messages, just because I have used neutral tone and purposedly mocked his comment doesn't mean I ain't calm lol. And since I didn't like his comment/opinion I pointed out that, then why tf should I respect that mate? It is my opinion and I stick to it.

[@rail7646]

what you need is to unfollow other people but instead you follow them, this is what he's also teaching in its core, oh boi

[@rail7646]

@@AdlBnymn why are arguing back even if he misses the point? Just ignore it bro

[@kesetokaiba]

Yes. This is what I've already observed and been living for pretty much my entire life. It is cool that this video put it concisely into words though. Also, nice presentation; the comedic element added to it :)

[@gabrielbassi21]

Manson you literally the only development contents creator, with whom my inner self is totally d'accord with

[@Straight_Forward615]

I usually watch these type of motivational videos late at night, so "start doing something today" will be a next to difficult task for me.

[@agwe.]

"Extreme success only improves the relationships that didn't need to be improved in the first place." damn that's powerful

[@nathancampbell4269]

Broo! you awoke a great feeling inside me! I realised im already doing all 3 of these things and have been for some time now! this video just furthers my convictions in my actions! thank you

[@varunpai3435]

Success isn't what others see in you, but what you see in yourself.

[@VFITWITHVERA]

OMG, Mark, this is hands down THE BEST success video I have watched in ages! Not to mention all the honesty and the humour - THANKS! 🧡

[@skyblue-fp5ul]

I love how this video talks about what makes 99% successful people is mainly being a correct contrarian, but in making this contrarian video and his contrarian take on success is being such a correct contrrian, that's why this video was a massive success! I love when you can apply what they teach you immediately back on themselves^^

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

100%. I totally agree. This has some insane value to it and opened up my eyes wider. I did actually just make a video very similar to this, I think you’d enjoy it just as much as this one and take some value from it. I’d really appreciate the extra viewer 🙏💪

[@tju6052]

What a breath of fresh air to hear you speak this way. I see your book at the airport all the time but never thought to buy it. Maybe I will next time 🤷‍♂️. In reality though it isn’t hard to get ahead of most people. I don’t know about 99 percent but if you just do your job without complaining you’ll be ahead of most and get noticed, if you go the extra mile and do more than you’re asked to well then you’ll be ahead of close to 90 %. Napoleon Hill may have said that but it is true it’s unbelievable how little work most people want to. I worked for a small construction company out of high school cleaning up his yard. He was away and I just did what he asked me to, was a little nervous I wasn’t working fast enough. Turns out he tore a strip off all the older workers later for all the work I got done and offered me a full time job.

[@toofattoskate1]

Imo tenacity & creativity are all powerful. Any really successful person i have known had this drive and urgency about them that was awe inspiring.

[@NikiG5040]

Mark Manson is the most amazing teacher you could have about any topic. It's fun, it's engaging, his ideas are meant to make you think, not just wait for someone to fix your damn problems, but mainly to look inward. You are one of the most impactful people in my life and I truly appreciate your work. Love you bro! Love the drug bits as well! :D

[@Ybsl_]

It's my first time listening to him and I do feel something different about him already

[@ud_rag]

wow! I learnt a lot from this video and I also realized that being ahead of 99% people is not my ultimate goal. My ultimate goal is to be a better version of myself. I feel great seeing myself improve and improving is my ultimate goal. Thanks mark! realized this just now.

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

100%. I totally agree. This has some insane value to it and opened up my eyes wider. I did actually just make a video very similar to this, I think you’d enjoy it just as much as this one and take some value from it. I’d really appreciate the extra viewer 🙏💪

[@sagarpokharel70]

This video verified a book “ Zero to One” for me. I have read your book :subtle art and models 10s of times along with zero to one. Im pretty sure, at this rate: you will end up as a philosopher

[@amiraboodi2075]

I loved the concepts that you mentioned in this video, especially the shocking truths that some of the great successful people in the world had really bad habits. Thank you very much for sharing these interesting findings with us. 😍 🥇

[@abnoco]

I’ve watched thousands of hours of KZbin and countless money videos, and for me personally this is the most significant one. I’ve been a contrarian all my life and it hasn’t been easy. I’m just now starting to accept this is not just a curse but also a gift.

[@MohammedAli-tb7zc]

Oh yea? What makes you contrarian?

[@pioteko]

@@MohammedAli-tb7zc He says the opposite of social media trends i guess lmao

[@yurideschermayerbeller4994]

Thank you! I needed to hear this. This made me realize how much of my nature was about searching for contrarian ideas and how much the process of looking for these was actually meaningfull to me.

[@bssherbers]

This could be one of the most important videos anyone could ever watch. Going through Subtle Art of Not Giving a F@ck for the 2nd time and I believe it’s actually saving my life.

[@alibukhari8669]

Bro! I have been following Warren Buffet's career and the whole value investing boils down to being a successful contrarian. By the way, amazing video Mark, you have provided a structure to what deep down I already knew.

[@bintang22208]

Thanks Mark! Especially for the "success amplify who you are part. For quite a long time I've been going throughout "self improvement". Imade tidy schedule, did those good habits & other stuff, yet I didn't really feel like becoming a much greater person. Watching this, I realized the reason I didnt feel that way is my identity. I subconsciously brand myself as "someone who need self improvement". Turns out what I need is to execute massively my what I want to do, even if I am not regulated to "strict & tidy 24/7 daily habits"

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

100%. I totally agree. This has some insane value to it and opened up my eyes wider. I did actually just make a video very similar to this, I think you’d enjoy it just as much as this one and take some value from it. I’d really appreciate the extra viewer 🙏💪

[@fitforfreelance]

This is why I ask my clients what does the healthy, fulfilling life of your dreams look like? That vision isn't about comparing to others; it's about personal identity and desire

[@eleh1337]

i want money to buy a flat

[@rml4289]

​@@eleh1337what a boring life goal

[@eleh1337]

@@rml4289 it's not a life goal but it's a goal of mine. When you don't have a proper roof over your head, it's a dream to have a decent apartment.

[@fitforfreelance]

@@eleh1337 nice! The trick is, it's never about the event; it's about how you feel during the seeking, and after you get it

[@fitforfreelance]

@@rml4289 your comment misses the whooole point 😝 it's intensely personal and individual. If it wasn't, then having a standardized percentile comparison like top 1% makes a lot of sense

[@Joe4art]

It’s truly sad to see you have to be so narcissistic or outright crazy to be 99% successful. But on the flip side I think you have to truly embrace and enjoy your journey be it on the bed or on the treadmill. Very insightful.

[@hasinikrishna3848]

man I read your book and got a fresh perspective. Thanks for sharing ur ideas.

[@vivsha3498]

Great advice Mark. Just wanted to say I'm fascinated that you seem to talk exactly as you write. Like word for word. It's quite unusual for most writers

[@I_am_Angerer]

Once again, you hit the nail on the head. Thanks for the refreshing video. I'll keep getting up at 5 am though because I enjoy the kind of silence I experience when everyone else is still asleep.

[@I_am_Angerer]

@Mark Manson word I agree, spambot-chan.

[@gingerkilkus]

I believe success is dependent on the action or steps you take to achieve it. Show me a man who doesn't have an investment and I will tell you how soon he'll go broke. Investment is building a safe haven for the future: with the right choices of investment that has minimum risk and with an Expert guidance, profit and interest should be guaranteed.

[@leojack9090]

Exactly ! That's my major concern and what kind of profitable business or investment can someone do with the current rise in economic downturn.

[@TomD226]

I have been investing in stocks for over 10 years now and I have made a lot of money. My portfolio has grown exponentially and I can't thank stocks and Laurel Dell Sroufe enough for such an amazing way to make money.

[@lowcostfresh2266]

@@TomD226 Please how can i find the lady you mentioned?

[@TomD226]

​ @lowcostfresh2266 My financial advisor is Laurel Dell Sroufe . I found her on a CNBC interview where she was featured and I reached out to her afterwards. She has long helped me with my portfolio and is exactly what you need right now.

[@fadhshf]

@@TomD226 Thank you for this tip. It was easy to find your coach. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her résumé.

[@MinjoonChoi-fs2pq]

I love your contrarian video, your humor, and your energy Mark! I went from feeling lost and depressed to enlightened and slightly better after watching this video.

[@keithkieron]

you got this bud

[@TheKingofShows]

I really appreciate you actually telling the truth and not treating me like an idiot haha, your video has inspired me to actually improve my life the only way i know how and educate me like a college professor would. Solid work!

[@mgre3782]

Mate- that was a solid video!!! You actually edit really well mark! I definately think it’s easy to be in the 99% but you’re right sometimes you have to be brave!

[@user-gl1gw3ib9g]

i am commenting from my mom's account: i have a personal small scale example of this it was our chemistry lab period and the teacher was going through the steps of the reaction, she thought i was being disrespectful by saying i don't need to write it down to learn it,(contrarian idea). but after the teacher finished the steps i told the entire reaction word by word(correct contrarian idea + execution) now i just sit around and do stretches in my lab period and the teacher does not ask me a whole lot of questions 🙃

[@3raxha]

I'd guess none of those contrarian ideas came about while people were sitting around trying to think of contrarian ideas. They came upon an idea while experiencing life that they had a lot of belief and conviction in that happened to be contrarian and they went for it. We hear the handful of success stories while the rest get lost into the dark hole of history. Your overall message was spot on--If you can't be happy right now, you can't be happy tomorrow. You become happy when you realize you already can be happy this very moment if you choose to be, and start living accordingly.

[@ba8e]

The only person that can call himself a life-coach. Truly outstanding content! You really don't need anyone else.

[@jordannorris2406]

How contrarian of you

[@MIchaelGuzman737]

I recently inherited almost $500k. I REALLY need to make this money work for me, and not just disappear over time. I've been scrambling for somewhere to put the money, where I can make an effort to use the gains to pay bills so I can quit my job . All roads have pointed to the financial market of some sort which is a good idea buh where else should I put money besides the financial market? We have a 13% RPI rate so cash is tough.

[@Ammo-Hoarder]

@Trevor Ogden I completely agree; I'm 60 and recently retired with roughly 1.2 million in outside retirement funds, no debt, and very few dollars in retirement funds compared to my portfolio balance over the last three years. To be honest, the role of the invt-advisor can only be ignored, not denied. So do your homework to choose a reliable one.

[@clarkdunshee]

@@Ammo-Hoarder well a million in profit is a nice milestone, how can i reachout to this advisor of yours?

[@Ammo-Hoarder]

Do your due diligence and opt for one that has tactics to help your portfolio continue consistent and steady growth. "LISA ELLEN SHAW" is accountable for the success of my portfolio, and I believe she has the qualifications and expertise to accomplish your objectives.

[@clarkdunshee]

@@Ammo-Hoarder

[@LalzJeNeSuis]

250k in SP500, and or aristocrats / king dividends. And 250k in real estate (look for at least 10% ROI after renovation). You can easily live off that. I'm financially free with 1 Airbnb jacuzzi studio and 1 normal studio in France.

[@allenrm120]

Thanks @IAmMarkManson, that was some good Monday Morning Manna. I needed it. Blessings.

[@honorbright6422]

I was feeling slack & bad about myself before listening to this lesson - now I'm feeling motivated by my life choices :) Thanks

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

That’s awesome to hear mate! Glad it’s now going well for you! Wishing you all the best 🙏

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

Also! I did just post a very similar video to this. I think you’d like it and take some value! I’d really appreciate the extra viewer too 😁

[@avaceleste]

A lot of great points. One clarification is that “monk mode” simply means being hyper focused. Or rather, not distracted by a million things. I think this is indeed an important element of success in anything: focus.

[@musashi542]

u dont need to go monk mode to focus , thats just cringe

[@avaceleste]

@@musashi542 best to define terms. To me, monk mode is focus. Period. So we are not having the same conversation.

[@musashi542]

@@avaceleste if u need to go "monk mode" to be focused then ur just brain dead

[@tut0r1al]

I think that you dont need monk mode If you truly do what you desire and what you believe is succes for you.

[@ifeelhalfnaked484]

most men who do not have sex often will increase frustration, clarify how does it make you even more focused?

[@frankhenry10x]

Getting underneath the rug with the mainstream productivity messages we hear too much about. Love this take. And contrarain when you think about it, just means betting on yourself. Going after a low success probability outcome. But as Mark correctly said, if you can't not imagine the pursuit then it's for you. Then the probabilities go up. Thanks again Mark. Easy on the drugs and junk food.

[@shimrrashai-rc8fq]

In which case you cannot love the success, because you WON'T GET IT - or you should treat it like you won't. You should love the process. For it is IMPOSSIBLE To have that idea without a helluvalot of luck ... so the joy must be in the process of pursuing a contrarian idea even though you know almost surely you will be one of the embarrassing kooks. Salute to the kooks of the world! They had the right mindset, just the wrong idea. Thanks Archie Plutonium from 20 years ago :) You may not have had a magic plutonium atom at the center of your brain fixed there giving you ideas instead of radiation but you had the right mindset by harboring that crazy idea and being doggedly committed to it. So maybe that IS the point ... you fundamentally CAN'T chase this kind of success. But **NOT** because of some trivial bullshit about "other people" (it's easy to blow them off if you've been mocked enough and have to adapt) but because of the fundamental hard laws of knowledge, talent, genius and luck and chance. And THAT IS THE POINT.

[@UN1VERS3S]

Eudamonia. Success is fulfillment and happiness. Not the fleeting pleasure. But the satisfaction, the ends. Human flourishing. Happiness lies in the Balance. Not extremes, not Deficenies. Virtue. Happiness is having respect to others and for yourself. 1st step to be successful. Know what success is.

[@haiv5028]

Finally video with new ideas these days videos like this are so rare Thanks a lot and keep up 👏👏

[@rameshvahidi5929]

Perhaps, one of the best videos on success I have ever watched ... truly contrarian to the demotivating 1-2-3 checklists, blueprint-type advice on success!

[@cibko]

I'm very relieved to see that your desk looks like mine, cause people been telling me that mixing cocaine, red bull, booze and fast food while doing my school assignments isn't healthy...

[@eighteenin78]

Number 1 and Number 2 are so important. Without them we are merely spinning our wheel. I always knew I lacked imagination to come up with the contrarian idea that could be made to work. And this has always been ignored by those who claim they can set you on your way. I think the small successes I have had have been based on not doing what everyone else is trying. This explains a lot. Thanks.

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

100%. I totally agree. This has some insane value to it and opened up my eyes wider. I did actually just make a video very similar to this, I think you’d enjoy it just as much as this one and take some value from it. I’d really appreciate the extra viewer 🙏💪

[@epickzalpha8273]

​@@LukeSnelgroveeBot. I mean spammer....

[@OnwardandUpward777]

That was some magic humor - the way through - thanks for making light of what is sometimes a difficult conversation.

[@soccerstuff6519]

Man, you're videos are both educational and hilarious. If I could, I would pay you for an hour of your time to get some direction about some of my ideas. Keep up the good content!