How to play the game of life

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I'd love to know your own experiences with how you've approached your own life with play in the comments. What has been really effective and powerful for you? PS. Please beware of scammers in the comment section impersonating me. I will never ask you to contact me through "telegram" or ask for any random payments of any kind. My comments will only ever appear with a checkmark at the end of the name "Modern Intuitionist." If you see any such scams kindly press the report button.

[@YesToLifeAlways]

I don't know if I have approached things through play but it is actually something I am trying to implement now. But the only reason I chase my dreams is because of my parents, in particular my father. Born in an African village in the 1940s he chose to learn French instead of English like his classmates and went to university in France to study journalism. Not business to make more money. Journalism. He then found his way to writing articles and translating for a bilingual magazine...one day he wrote an article about African brain drain, someone important read that article. That man contacted him and gave him a job. Following his heart led him to getting a job in one of the best European institutions. A job that now people have to do multiple degrees and have years of experience to get. Since he saw how his life turned out he always encouraged us to follow our dreams. That's the only way we persist during the failures.

[@YesToLifeAlways]

*tennis 🎾 ball*

[@eliasst8024]

❤❤❤

[@Semerjian]

Let’s say I’ve been working (and playing) on the idea of working as play. I’m an actor and on last November I reproduced Alan Watt’s lecture “Work as play” for 3 nights to bring this subject afloat. We should rethink our way of living.

[@macavelli8905]

Throughout my life work and play have interconnected I started as a participant moved into coaching onto ownership into hosting my own television show into game day televised play by play and color analysis the circle of play . Can be very rewarding if one simply allows themselves to simply play. These examples lead to building a company around you guessed it play. I speak all over the world and I see it as nothing more than play I don't live to work...

[@mrsbethaniesmith]

"The master has failed even more times than the beginner has tried." What a great quote! I'm going to use that.

[@AvalosTokyo]

When playing any game against someone I drop the: "I've forgotten some stuff about this game you haven't even learned yet"

[@mrsbethaniesmith]

@@AvalosTokyo lol

[@Lolleka]

​@@AvalosTokyobrutal 😂

[@psychedelicartistry]

330th like 6 in Pythagorean math. I've cracked the code!

[@ThePapawhisky]

When I was a child I was constantly criticized and told I was stupid. Although naturally curious and playful, I grew to fear failure. This really handicapped me. In my mid-twenties I started to stretch and break out of the identity I was taught. I’m a retired engineer now and my life has been full of learning and growth. I’m very fortunate and grateful.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful comment, PapaWhisky! Every kind and positive message like yours is a chance to inspire hope in someone else, and I'm grateful you found me

[@inkybz]

same childhood, same experience, now 24, and im in college with an EE Major... I'll get there too man, i think by 26 something will switch

[@syzygy4365]

I was called stupid by this kid in class. It really hurt my feelings and highlighted my fears that other classmates didn't like me. But looking back that kid called everything stupid that he didn't like. New spin, I didn't like him for calling everything and everyone stupid. Maybe he just didn't like anything. That's his fault. 😂

[@syzygy4365]

​@@inkybzthey say bullying builds Character... I'm on the fence with this.

[@TheSouthieBeautiful]

@@syzygy4365 It does. My sister friend was always told how smart she is and everything she did was wonderful. She's been an adult for 10 years and still can't function like an adult. She can't manage any responsibilities and never get promoted at work. It's really sad to watch.

[@dramatic_3047]

Yesssss modern intuitionist posted!!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for watching and supporting what I do, Dramatic!

[@lisawhite2935]

Lol I thought the same thing when I saw he posted!!😃

[@kotofren]

Alan Watts really changed my mind about how I see life and myself as a whole, man... With 25 years, I feel like I just recently began to really live, and that I'm finally breaking the chains of the illusions I created for myself in the past, and finally on the proccess to achieve the true potential to be what I can be and achieve the best life I can live.

[@kathleenhensley5951]

Very, very nice... I'm a widow in my 70's - that is old by our civilization's standards. I was raised in a fixed mindset enviroment, but I am naturally, I think, attracted to the growth mindset idea. Learn new things. Nothing I can't master if I start at the foundations and build upwards. That conflict has always been paramount inside of my consciousness. Should I just give up on life? Sit down and do nothing? That doesn't feel right to me. Just because I am old by the world's standards, it doesn't mean I am old. My body hurts constantly and I'm trying to change that with diet and exercise For me, my husband was the center of my life. He was my beloved for nearly 5 decades. I feel like I am standing in the ashes my married life, been doing so for 4 very long and challenging years. . I can't seem to go on, but I know I must. But what do I want to do? Is my life nearly over? I could live for another 20 yrs or I could die, tomorrow. Little steps seems to be the best advice. Hardest thing, sometimes, is turning off my own negative voices, the echoes of the adults that surrounded me in my youth.

[@spiritelle6603]

Hi Kathleen! Do you have children, grand children, something to hold on to? Not daily I suppose. I am 47 and I have an almost 9 years-old daughter. I find that when she is around, most of the time, I just keep on and what I need to do with all my Love for her. She has been away for a week recently and I decided recently too ;) to stop escaping! As in escaping ... my life. This video helps a lot. I'm such a joyful and playful person deep down but I kind of have forgotten! I think crying and laughing are very helpful and actually if we don't cry, how could we laugh, I mean really? So I have decided to face my fears and be in the moment and I am sure very soon I'll see the light. Not that I am completely in the darkness but kind of in my victimhood ... This video reminds me how much I love to dance right when I wake up, sing all the time, juggle. There is something you might try if I may suggest: look into your pain, observe it, be with it fully. Don't let it scare you. Our pain is what it is and it is as well our reaction to it. Let it talk to you, tell you about what you have lived, not your beloved husba,d, just you. I feel for you and think of you dearly. We are all in the same boat whatever our age. Try this "be with it" game and find your soul. Lots of hugs. Maud

[@ogeo.8966]

I really like this piece. I also think to myself sometimes, 'it could be over anytime' or 'it will end eventually' or 'what's the point?' but our time is now, not forever. If we've decided to keep ourselves alive with sustenance, let's at least try to feel okay as we do so, though it can be difficult. I think the best way not to think about such things is to 'immerse ourselves in the game' and get lost in the story -for the most part.

[@Abrpatel]

There are many ways to exchange energy within the human network, one being giving people emotions they want to feel day to day, but can’t for whatever reason. The networks that do it are always active and constantly growing, KZbin being a web of relationships where it’s primary attraction is emotion of various spectrums. The singular emotion I get from watching this video is singular and universal: Hope. Hope your life if filled with as much hope as your give to others.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much, my friend. That really warmed my heart to read. Hope is also the singular emotion I get from reading your comments, which I look forward to in each video. You have so many valuable insights that have also helped me look at the world in a different way. I hope you're well! Big love, as always, to you and yours

[@Abrpatel]

@@ModernIntuitionist you’ve really grown your KZbin channel and as a creator! So proud consistently, creativity and growth!

[@AdrenaMonic]

I love how you magically fit everything together like a masterful puzzle. Also, excellent movie choices! "Office Space" is a damn classic! Movie scenes, Book quotes, Philosophical concepts, sound, graphics, production...You are a supreme artist, top tier quality! And to top it all off, the LESSONS! Thank you for taking the time to create this.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, you are so welcome, Adrena. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a kind comment, it really warmed my heart to read. Wonderful people like you are the reason I do this, and make it all worthwhile. Big love to you and yours, my friend!

[@AdrenaMonic]

@@ModernIntuitionist love accepted

[@GrantDee]

Ditto!

[@thisistheron]

I’m living an amazing life full of struggle , fear , with a joyful attitude that has blessed me with the most random luck on the planet. Truly I wish to share my energy with others so they can have my positive outlook , but it’s so difficult to put into words 😅

[@lobiaking8318]

Bro im the complete opposite pls tell me how to be optimistic

[@Nextepoch28]

This is a beautiful comment !! God bless you !!

[@marianarattes3316]

@thisistheron First, congrats on being blissful despite that hardships in your life. That's amazing. If you could be so kind to share your knowledge, please. You'd help anyone and everyone reading it. I've been told that gratefulness and mindfulness are key to changing mindsets, and I was successful last year for a while in doing so. But now I'm back at having ruminating negative thoughts. Is there something else that I am missing? Thank you for your time and knowledge. 🙏🏼

[@thisistheron]

I appreciate all the love . Since this post I’ve had to face some of the most extreme challenges of my life , and somehow , finding these comments on this post is all I needed to remind me why I think the way I think . The breadcrumbs of joy that you leave behind will always be there when your soul needs nourishment. I believe every moment has a positive perception, and I trust that always choosing the positive option will result in the most positive outcome , even if it’s not immediately clear how. Every day , every moment , and all the people we come across , are opportunities for unique dynamics. Embrace it all !

[@kashkai999]

FRR been struggling but i really dont care that much if something bad happens because of my luckk i know something is watching

[@KootFloris]

I'm having such a play life. I made money with more than 80+ job titles, and all were creative, crazy or even out of the box. The core word, he doesn't say enough is play. Play is how nature invented learning. It engages you whole. Play with everything. Everything = play.

[@thatthotho]

Were you always like that? If so, what a blessing, if not, how did you develop it? All I'd ever want to learn is HOW to get there from a detached, anxious consciousness. Like PRACTICALLY, not in terms of abstracts. Feels impossible at times

[@muskanty]

​@@thatthotho It might be too early to make the jump, then. I'm growing quickly into someone with many titles and curiosities as well, but if and when I've found myself in an anxious pit, I first need to recognise what's putting me there (put down the shovel). For me, it is my phone. It's a beautiful tool for answering questions, but social media drags me into a pit of despair, and is the biggest thief of time in my life. Find the source of your misery and address it, so that you make time for more beautiful things.

[@NoriDeutsche]

I've been feeling I'm lost for a while and been watching tons of videos and reading books about how to live, to feel happy etc. This is one of the best videos in the internet. Thank you.

[@JC-jr9hw]

You should also read 80/10/10 by Doug Graham.

[@GMGMGMGMGMGMGMGMGMGM]

John Vervake, Jonathan Pageau are good places to look next!

[@unknownsoldier4825]

@@JC-jr9hw An extreme diet long ago debunked. I would recommend going for the opposite instead -- the carnivore diet (!) which has tremendous peer-reviewed efficacy to it. But at the end of the day, eat what feels good for you rather than 'diets'. Diets seldom if ever work... except the carnivore diet seems to be incredibly beneficial for a vast majority of people

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much, Nori! Big love to you and yours!

[@TOMTOM-zj5xj]

BUT did you find the answer ? If you did , please tell to the world because nobody knows even the guy on the video above

[@caseyshaunthomas]

“How can I build a life I don’t feel the need to escape from?” This is the penultimate question to answer for anyone that is aimless and world weary. You’ve earned my subscription, sir.

[@rad4924]

I'm always delighted to see one of your videos. Truth be told, I think I'm someone with a fixed mindset. I'm trying to change that but it's hard. I grew up in a quite abusive environment in which any kind of failure was grounds for harsh punishment, or a justification for ongoing abuse. Then, as an adult, I went into the workforce where in multiple jobs, one small mistake is enough to get you fired. I know that's all too much information, but my point is that I find it difficult to switch to a growth mindset when my overwhelming experience has been that if you're not good at something right away, then the consequences of any failure, no matter how small, will always be awful.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

It's not too much information. It's the perfect amount! Thank you for sharing your difficult early experiences, it's not easy to share, and I believe when we do, it helps everyone reading to feel less alone. Dr. Carol Dweck's book "Mindset" is really great and offers practical tips for how to develop more of a growth mindset. It's not something that happens overnight, but the benefits are huge. Being okay with failure is, I think, a modern-day superpower. Big love to you and yours my friend!

[@leonniceday6807]

I see 2 potential solutions: 1. Reframe the scenarios to not even use the word "failure/failing". For instance, think of it like experimenting, and realize that there are often millions of ways in which the experiment can be changed, and only a few can be successfull. So it's not you "failing", but just you didn't stumble yet on the right shape/combination/way to do it. 2. Reduce the amount of potential loss till acceptable (as mentioned in the video as well). This is a necessary condition for it to feel more like play. Through play, you train the growth mindset and having fun at it. Perhaps (re)start playing some games, at all, like in childhood.: just for the sake of refreshing the mindset...

[@bridgetteswenson52]

Your videos are so amazing! I truly enjoyed this video! Thank you!! I borrowed this from the late Helene Hadsell. The contest Queen. There is no such thing as failure only delayed results. When I fail at something I would remind myself of this. Thank you again!!🎉❤

[@ModernIntuitionist]

That's a wonderful quote, Bridgette! I hadn't heard of Helene Hadsell until now, what a fascinating person. Thanks so much, my friend, and big love to you and yours

[@Andrea-Rose]

Your videos are beautiful works of art. Thank you for sharing your inspiring creations! I always walk away from your videos feeling like I can live more fully. That I can live more aligned with my true self. That it is actually possible 💜💜💜

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much, Andrea. That's the highest compliment. I pour my heart and soul into each one, and I'm never sure how it'll be received or if it'll resonate with people. So your continued support means the world to me, and wonderful people like you are why I do this. Big love to you and yours, my friend

[@txrangertx2418]

🎾 Love hearing your voice, thoughts and content. I don't even know ya but I love ya! ...because in a weird we we all "know you" just not in the 'normal' sense. You have a gift my friend, nourishment for the soul. Thanks for bringing us on the journey. 🙏🏼

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Big love to you too, TxRanger! Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your journey, and may you continue to follow your bliss, wherever it may take you, my friend

[@leonniceday6807]

Some practical take aways for me are: 1. Internalize the locus of control (at least partially). Believe that you can, you can help change your life! 2. Your brain changes and adapts with every experience, you're getting better, even (and especially) after a failure! 3. Each of us (most?) can find at least 10% of our time to dedicate to something creative that trully attracts us, that we always wanted to do. That 10% time is our window of opportunity, and if nothing else, it will make our lives more satisfying/meaningfull. Because, obviously, most of us are not lucky to inherit a fortune or have someone else pay our bills.

[@bobeeman9730]

This is a masterpiece that encapsulates the capability of people to live free. I was born a boy in a hole and learned many of these lessons climbing out and it feels like i have lived at least 4 lives, and i am at the beginning of my 5th and most ambitious. It's daunting, scary every time. But you just have to believe in yourself, steady the ship, learn from your mistakes, and accept the outcome as your own. And always get up and try again, even if its something different. Own it, the good and the bad or you just won't grow to your potential. I remain hopeful i will get there and will try to enjoy the journey.

[@drewestification]

Amen dude, same here.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to share such a kind and heartwarming message with us Bob! You are an inspiration for us all. May you continue to follow your bliss on the cusp of your 5th and most ambitious endeavour. I appreciate you, my friend!

[@sesaarinen]

I agree. I found this way of life by facing too many difficulties 😂 at some point you can't be angry at the world, but just give it a laugh. After that, it all came easier, and now i'm going to the direction I want. And I believe and trust, that when the next time I face troubles I'm strong enough to overcome them.

[@bobeeman9730]

@sesaarinen true that, just trust yourself. People can be weird when you are making big changes trying something new. Just steady the ship, double down, and maybe get inputs from those outside your circle.

[@sesaarinen]

@@bobeeman9730 Yeah, and I sincerely think people get used to it. Anyway, there's hardly a (personal) circumstance that couldn't be cured with a laughter. Or at least be made more bearable at the moment! That's something I'd hope more people would understand...

[@Sergio982]

That was one of the most concise, lucid, and impactful videos I've watched on this platform in a while. Meant a lot to me. Thank you.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much Sergio! I pour my heart and soul into each one, and your support really means the world to me. Big love as always, my friend

[@jedics1]

I dont know if this will help anyone but I had the oppertunity to build a house on a truck with zero previous experience which was by far the biggest project ever to me, it was duanting and freaked me out so what I did was make a deal with myself that if I took on the project that any time I felt overwhelmed or stuck that I could stop whatever I was doing and go do something else for as long as I wanted until I felt like trying again. This one thing took all the pressure and anxiety out of it and allowed me to think about problems at a speed I could handle, it utterly transformed my idea of what I was capable of if I can operate under no pressure. I simply had no idea how good I was at visualizing problems and solutions because I also didn't know how my brain gets completely shut down when experienceing anxiety.

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

Thank you for sharing your story ✌🏾

[@irismaguire]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tododia7701]

That’s amazing! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@unknownsoldier4825]

This is great, and reminds me of what is often described as ADHD / VAST 'overwhelm' -- where you're so paralysed by options or the fear of success or failure that you just do nothing instead. Brilliant, thank you

[@ModernIntuitionist]

This is an amazing piece of advice, Jedics. Thanks so much for taking the time to share it! Similarly, a mentor of mine recommended taking a break when you're stuck on a problem to have a walk, or meet a friend, or do something mindless for a bit. Your unconscious mind is still working on the problem in the background, and it often leads to sudden insights or realizations that never would've happened without the break. Your story is awesome and inspiring, I appreciate you my friend

[@EinarKuusk]

Thank you. This video and "The game you didn't know you were playing" are some of the best I've ever seen.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Einar!

[@mavicityrelayson2924]

It seems like her parents supported her. That’s a big factor to success. It’s a foundational factor. If you have CPTSD, please don’t castigate yourself if your trauma did not turn into growth. We have different baselines. We are not lost yet.

[@jamesbabcock4200]

I agree having supportive parents goes a long way. But even people in the worst of situations can have success with a growth mindset

[@GrantDee]

That’s the story you’re going to tell?

[@raichielleliddell]

I believe she was only sharing encouragement while pointing out an equally important fact. That early trauma and lack of enough positive support, if any, vastly affects one's trajectory. But I wouldn't judge so quickly that this video's message was too over anyone's head.

[@ScorpioIsland]

I’m 40 and only just now managing to turn the trauma into something useful 😂😅 Totally hear where you’re coming from. Hating yourself for not “being there” yet helps nobody Big love to everyone

[@jamesbabcock4200]

@@ropi8739 probably. I’m sure my upbringing was much better than lots of people. I could be naive. But I do believe perspective is everything

[@JulianSirian]

Just realized something after I watched this video... (great video by the way...) As kids, we don't really know what we want, but we know what we are curious about... we then turn that into a hobby, and follow that to, well, wherever it takes us... So the question becomes, 'what are you really, deeply curious about, and if it is multiple things, can you find a way to link them all...' I get that this isn't always the case, but I strongly suspect it is in the vast majority of cases... Just my opinion... P.S. can't wait for the next video ;-)

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for sharing your insight, Julian. One of my professors once told me that it's not really possible to teach everything in a course; knowledge is always changing and being revised. The only thing you can hope to do is inspire a spark of curiosity, and only then will they be moved to begin the journey of learning on their own. That always stayed with me and it's something I always appreciated most from my favourite mentors and teachers: you could tell they loved their subject matter and were passionate about it. May you find a way to link all your deepest curiosities and follow your bliss, my friend

[@fatherburning358]

Great comment. Follow our curiosities. Yes yes yes. I know what I'm doing now is just that. Finally 🤦👍

[@ArtByHazel]

Playing the game of life is such a wonderful and fascinating experience. We are all powerful and have the ability to create a life of abundance, joy, health, happiness, wealth, freedom of self-expression. Blessings to one and all. 🍀

[@BerkanoRose562]

I learned that life was a game through some study of science. I walked through life this way, and it has given me an answer in hard times. I create. Great video very freeing.

[@thisfoodhits6205]

🎾 Something told me I would see a new video from you today, I always look forward to it! So glad you are exploring the role of play more. Your videos are filled with vital info. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like they are coming right at the right time and serve as a continuous inspiration. Already looking forward to the next one!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Your intuition was spot on! Your continued support means so much to me, my friend! May you continue to follow your bliss. Big love to you and yours

[@christinebethencourt6197]

Yes to keep a curious mindset is the key 💁‍♀️😁 i definitely kept it 👍maybe too much ……!! 🙃😉…… thank you for this interesting video

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, Christine! Thank you for your ongoing support, and big love to you and yours

[@MuscleBandit]

Just stumbled upon this channel while looking for something to fall asleep to. Your insight is impressive and your tone of voice as well as cadence is damn near perfect. You know you're doing something right when the comments are so positive. Thanks and everyone reading this please be lucky 🙏

[@zenamerica]

Programs like this should have 1M views in a month.

[@bahmdiggity9577]

This was an absolutely excellent video. I appreciate videos that not only share information but provoke contemplation. Thus, I had to stop and replay several times throughout. Also, looking forward to the next video. Cheers

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Bahm! I appreciate you too, my friend.

[@grantsmythe8625]

Thank you to the person(s) who thought all of this through and presented it to us.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, Grant. Thanks so much for watching and supporting my work. I appreciate you

[@grantsmythe8625]

@@ModernIntuitionist Keep on working, keep on growing.

[@jefflawrence3000]

Another great video as always. Many thanks, Elson. Funny how life goes, I used to play guitar but I wrecked my ears a few years ago. I was starting to get tired of music anyway after doing it for so many years, but the ear trauma let me move on. By chance I took a trip to Mexico, and the first day there I started learning Spanish and I found that I really enjoyed it. After a little over 4 years of learning I can hold a decent conversation and have met lots of new people! (And the ears have recovered somewhat...)

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Jeff! What an extraordinary journey you've been on. An interesting synchronicity: I recently watched a movie called "the Sound of Metal" about a musician who's forced to move on from music after damage to his hearing. I found it very moving. May you continue to follow your bliss, my friend!

[@brycenwhitesides6866]

What I learned: become more playful and curious like you were as a child. Ask myself: what is something that is like play to me but looks like work to others? And have a growth mindset looking at the circumstances in life as opportunities to become stronger.

[@coolbreeze5683]

Thanks for another beautiful video, Elson 😊 Ultimately, I think if we see ourselves as successful then we are successful. There's the idea that we have to make a grand impact on the world or people should know our name in order to reach that status but I find that not to be true. Finding joy and bliss within yourself is a life of success. There are people with few possessions and no desire to add to our material world who are the most joyful people on Earth and that makes them the most successful amongst us. They have found the key of pushing aside ego to access their inner spring of eternal joy 🥎

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Beautifully said, CoolBreeze! I always appreciate your wonderful insights, and look forward to reading them, my friend. Big love to you and yours as always, and may you continue to access your inner spring of joy

[@samhparker]

I've been in and out of depression and a fixed mindset over the past 2 years. This was such a great wake-up call reminding me of just how much my mindset inhibits growth and positivity. Thanks for all your research and putting this together. I've read and learned about a lot of these concepts individually. But I don't think I've ever internalized them or understood them like this before. While I was listening to your narration it was like having blinders taken off of my eyes and seeing the world and my life through a whole new lens.

[@Tammi333]

This video MUST be shown in high school to young teenagers that are trying to decide the right path to take in their lives. The impact it could potentially have on their life decisions is profound. This is one of THE best videos I've ever seen on KZbin. It had quite an impact on me and I will share this video with other people in my life that are struggling on their journey. So glad I found this channel.

[@limo4085]

High school teacher here, and that's what I plan to do :)

[@TimKoa]

Amazing video Elson. Having a growth mindset is a huge unlock in life. 🎾

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Tim! It really means the world to me, coming from a fellow creator of your talents. I especially loved your most recent video. Keep shining bright!

[@Tygo423]

I use to go to therapy. I stopped because I never got anything out of it. They kept asking questions I didn't know the answer to. You are entering my subconscious and answering those questions for me. This is amazing. It is opening up windows to the past that I had closed long ago. Little by little memories are coming back to who I used to be, my true self and not who I was told to be. Now how am I going to make this work now that I'm much older?

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for the kind and thoughtful message, Tygo! Big love

[@iamdozerq]

If you really want for some reason go to therapy and dont like one - you can try another. Some styles really may not work especially for man....

[@gantp5182]

You will make it work By starting from 0 and taking small(smallest possible if its too daunting) steps, one step at a time.

[@Kushagra3946]

+1 Therapy is a scam, they just keep spinning you in circles. Never worked for me either

[@Isthisinterestingnow]

@@iamdozerq I've seen a million therapists. They all fail. And I'm a woman. If it's worse for men, then you're completely screwed.

[@alexandrarebelheart]

I sprained my ankle a few months ago. This has really broken my heart as a dancer. Almost seems like this video was targeted at me. I am currently exploring new things as it heals. This video came at the right time

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wishing you positive healing vibes, Alexandra! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and support what I'm doing. Big love to you and yours

[@darkrebel123]

This is all spot on. I haven't achieved anything on a magnitude comparable to the examples here, but my own life reiterates all these points. I've always been an intensely curious person, ever since I was a kid. This has led me on an academic journey that has changed courses more than once as I follow my curiosity. I recently finished my PhD in biophysics, but my formal education is only about half of my education. I've embraced informal education in the form of books and podcasts etc. I've always viewed my academic journey as more of a spiritual journey than an intellectual one. Since day 1 of college to the day I completed my PhD, I was driven by a desire to understand myself and the world around me. The formal successes along the way were just a small bonus to the real value I was gaining every day. I would have never even completed my bachelors if I were motivated by a desire for success, or status, or money. That's too boring for me and I would not have been able to make the painful grind.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful and uplifting comment, DarkRebel. You are an absolute inspiration, my friend. I appreciate you!

[@angierox6964]

Found it! I have numerous comments in the video previous to this because I’ve watched it a couple times! Thank you!

[@luisumaaa]

This has got to be one of the most inspiring and beautifully crafted videos I’ve seen in KZbin. Thank you for reminding me the true nature of learning.

[@ryannickerson1157]

I'm definitely in the man in a hole story of my life lol, went to college for business and racked up a lot of student debt, then realized I didn't want to do anything related to that, funny enough in part to watching office space, and then decided to try becoming a pilot, which significantly added to my debt, and then after years of that without finishing, I developed problems with my eyes and can now no longer fly. So now I'm working 70 hours a week at a low income job living with my parents trying to climb myself out, but I have hope that as long as I keep going, I'll get out.

[@davidofhalifax]

Thank you Elson this is awesome😃 Many years ago I wrote in a facebook post the second most important lesson anyone can teach there children is to ask, ask, ask. If your children learn this lesson while they still have their innocent inquisitive mind their lives will unfold like a flower. Full of adventure and wonder. It is because we ask, we will truly connect with our intuitions, our feelings and our heart. Then we will have learned the most important lesson of all. Love Always🥰

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Beautifully said, David! From one fellow adventurer to another: cheers to the great mystery. I appreciate you, my friend! Big love as always

[@andrewpepperoni197]

When you learn something ans you failed - Congratulations, now you know an instance of a thing that doesn't work, basically you learned something. Keep going.

[@BartholomewRoberts17]

Perfect

[@phillipwar3868]

Hands down the best video I have ever seen in my life!!!. You have a gift. Keep sharing with the world. 😢❤❤❤

[@Satsui_No_Hado]

This is perhaps the most impactful and life-saving video I've watched this year, appreciate you friend. Subscribed for sure, And you opened my mind so thank you.

[@vonanthonymacaraig1211]

This kind if video helps me cope with my current problems in my life, it helps alot to accept a fact, hurting situation im currently facing and it motivates me to change

[@sophiashekinah9872]

I recently learned in one of my classes that having a growth mindset is one of the key determining factors in a person's success. Not just professionally, but throughout every aspect of their life.

[@olive4naito]

Yes. Anytime I'm learning something new, if it's not approached from a place of wonder and curiosity, I don't learn as quickly, intuitively or cohesively. Any aversion to what you're learning is like driving through muddy terrain.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Beautifully said! Thank you

[@taragoodloe4122]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm going to start climbing out if my hole and play.

[@seinseinlin3619]

I am deeply appreciate of your wisdom , your every single word......That human beings are limitless in our capacity for development and there's no telling what we can do or how the world might be transformed if we follow our deepest inclinations. When I look at these figure what comes through most clearly to me is how much fun they're having as they're doing their life's work; how they approach if all with a sense of play. Ask yourself: what is it that feels like to you but look like work to other people? The things that feel like play to you are a huge clue to what you could attain mastering at, and if there's many different things that excite you how can you combine them in your own unique way? Because no one else has precisely the same interests and curiosities that you do...... All of your words are amazing for the one who awaits and studies the nature and function by discovering eyes.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Sein Sein Lin! I deeply appreciate you too, my friend

[@seinseinlin3619]

@@ModernIntuitionist Your words are nutrition for our heart and wisdom. We are waiting to watch and feel every month......

[@1111FreshAllensGirl]

Oh My Elson! You picked a fav movie of mine! Love, love, love Office Space! I quote it weekly at work. My family was talking today about the creativity us kids were aloud to have at our home. My Dad was always adding on to our tiny house. No end to gravel piles, pieces of wood, etc that we could play in or create art with. And - if we made a Lincoln Log village it was aloud to stay on the coffee table for a week! No wonder I stayed under my desk in Kindergarten and just wanted to go home. Thanks for another great "deep thinking" video!!

[@NormieNeko]

It was only the arts and crafts in most classes that kept me from being too depressed as a loner child. Reading outside of class also helped my imagination.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Hey Jen! I think of Office Space as one of the great 'cubicle movies' with lots of memorable quotes that anyone who's worked in an office can relate to. Or anyone who's had a case of the Mondays. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. It sounds like you had a wonderful childhood and were able to retain that sense of wonder, creativity and play. Your continued support means the world to me, my friend. Big love to you and yours

[@silvertree3181]

Appreciate your amazing work. You’re helping many people to “ get off the fence.”

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're the best, Silvertree. I appreciate you too, my friend! Big love as always

[@StickyBeak999]

Thank you, this reminded me that I have many different curiosities that I should pursue, and that I shouldn’t give myself excuses to not pull myself out of the hole I’m in. It was very insightful

[@ModernIntuitionist]

May you follow your bliss wherever it takes you, StickyBeak! Thanks for watching and supporting my work

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

This was exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you! I'm so glad the KZbin algorithm brought it to me.

[@sirlongeorge3540]

I work with young children with communication disabilities. Most or nearly all the parents have a fixed mindset that their child will not learn or have a “good life” So I work on getting patents to have a growth mindset for their children. In turn their children start responding positively to their parents believes in their potential.

[@JasonS-h4u]

These videos are so well made, and filled with such good information. Thank you for doing what you do. You make a difference.

[@LifewithAlegria]

🎾 Elton, you are a master at this. The way you bring ideas together, edit your videos, and deliver a powerful message, wow! I’m speechless. To answer your comment, I am the curious kind, having explored deeply a variety of subjects that have served me well both personally and professionally. I still have a gallon to learn. There’s so much I don’t know. Thank you for another fantastic video. 🎾

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, you're so welcome, Alegria. Your comment really warmed my heart. I think that's a wonderful perspective and I feel the same way, and try cultivate the attitude of a lifelong learner (who still has a ton to learn). Big love as always!

[@LifewithAlegria]

@@ModernIntuitionist love back! And apologies on calling you Elton. I know it’s Elson. 💕

[@Bananenbauer123]

This video is a real gem, everyone should watch this over another 'motivational' video.

[@_spacegoat_]

Thanks, MI. I'm going to bed now and let your lesson play through my mind. Can't wait for part two!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Always a pleasure to hear from you, SpaceGoat. I'm grateful for your continued support. Big love as always, my friend

[@comically5974]

What a lovely, inspiring, educational video. I have recently been thinking that I am a very curious person, now I can embrace this trait more fully. Thank you! I also thank you because just watching this video reminded me of some forgotten dreams I should play with.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much! May you follow your bliss, wherever it takes you

[@tonysaenz]

New subscriber! You earned it bud, wow, content is super high quality in every sense of the word. I predict you’ll be at 1 million subs by 2025!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much, Tony! That's extraordinarily kind, and your comment really warmed my heart to read. I appreciate everyone who watches and engages with what I'm doing, and I appreciate you, my friend

[@bethnicholls3369]

You've created another excellent video! As always, you present a lot to mull over. Thanks so much 🥎

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I'm so grateful for your ongoing support, Beth! It really means the world to me. Big love as always

[@syzygy4365]

Make work feel like play. Thank you for this. After all that's why I was attracted to this job. Sometimes we overcomplicate things and forget the happiness our choices were supposed to bring us. I think, this can help too with a w-2 job. As long as you can find something you like about it give the tasks meaning and have fun in places you like about it then your happiness will be more stable than the times our praise low and other places our ego holds a dark shadow over.

[@mscarmnescence]

This video is what I need. I was having a hard time to build up my confidence due to errors that I was making in everything. I was bullied and told slow, dumb and incapble. My last job was 2018 and tried businesses that never even got a nex t level on it. Now, I am trying my best to reprogram my mind because, I am not getting any younger especially, in a country with full of ... Anyways, huge fat thank you that this video is a help I need. It's better to take a step rather being stagnant from the same position that never even get me anywhere in life. Even I have diploma ill rather be willing to take jobs that doesnt require brain. Ill be willing to take it easy at least I already started something. That step is what I need. Thank you sir. ❤❤❤

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I'm always grateful for your support, Ms Carmnescence. "The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried." May you continue on your path to mastery and follow your bliss wherever it takes you, my friend

[@melodys.portlandoregon556]

Excellent teaching of critical thinking skills!!!! Looking forward to next video.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Melody! I appreciate you!

[@HelloMyNameIsCody]

That ending wow thank you thank you and thank you. 🙏🏻 Godspeed Not where want be But time patience Peace wisdom knowledge God bless

[@totadol]

Something very unique about this channel, the content, the voice , somehow puts me in a meditative state

[@Lukearthwalker]

Great affirming content, love to watch your videos (not only listen) and am definitely looking forward to the next one!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

That's so wonderful, Luke! From one fellow Earth-walker to another, I appreciate you, my friend

[@Lukearthwalker]

@@ModernIntuitionist 😎🙏🏼

[@beatleme2]

My thumbs up hit the 20k - worth ever 20k thanks for the upload - at 4:43 is where i am with loss, again, and again after climbing out - but this time my wife of 13 yrs passed last yr to cancer at 50 within 3 mths :(.. n dealing with chronic insomnia since, this one I feel broke me, u got to be able to sleep good to live, but maybe in time n keep on keeping on i guess ill get through it.. but feels like i dunno this time :(... n trully no matter how hard we try, one time we dont its the fate for all of us sooner or later.

[@morenike_]

Thank you! This video sparked something in me, and I cannot put it into words. But I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for reminding us to play! ❤

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for taking a moment to watch and support what I'm doing. I appreciate you, Morenike!

[@VitorMadeira]

Outstanding video. Thank you for this precious and helping piece of art. Greetings from Portugal.

[@penneyburgess5431]

Recently I rewatched ‘The Martian’. The common thread throughout the film was ‘What is the first problem? Work that problem. Don’t worry about the next one. One thing at a time.’ When you were talking about a life falling into a hole, I could relate. I have been completely overwhelmed about how to reconcile my life into something I could enjoy. I have discovered that I am part flexible and part rigid. Probably why I fell in my hole and been stuck here for quite a while. Play was never really a part of my childhood, so obviously those things I enjoyed the process I did well at. I know I am intelligent but there are parts of my life where I just gave up before I started. Working one problem at a time. Being open to learning new things and being okay with failure is obviously first on the list. Thank you.❤ The master has failed more times than the student.❤

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Beautiful comment. Thanks so much for sharing, Penney! I appreciate you

[@Lizziee_90]

❤ oh, thanks for your viideo... Iam in the unexpected circumstance. Lost my job, lose my way, don't know what I really good at even I am over 33.... now in my leisure time I am still looking for a job, learning chinese and english, work at part time job in english class. Hopefully everything will get better.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you so much, Lizzie. I'm sorry to hear about your difficulties. When I'm in a tough spot I try to step back and ask myself: "Why this?" and "why now?" There's time for you to discover your life's work. I released my first video on this channel at the age of 40. Many people find their stride later in life. Keep exploring, and pushing forward. I’m rooting for you every step of the way

[@davidhowell6543]

Looking forward to the next video 🦾❤️ My Dad died recently, and I’ve been going back through my life over the past few days -like I used to regularly do when I was younger/before a lot of trauma as a young adult-and recreating my story again. And then I come across these last two videos of yours today. I appreciate your sharing. I’ve stifled my voice for many years now, and run from the pains in my mind, my friends and family are telling me to start speaking. And I’ve been lost on how. This was an eloquent affirmation, and I thank you, sir. 24:51

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I'm so sorry for your loss David. Peace, power, and love to you as you recreate your story and follow your bliss. I am rooting for you, my friend

[@waitheramuthoni7318]

This video was incredible! It literally felt like a massage to my brain. Thank you for taking that bet because your work lights the way for many of us!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, you're so welcome, Waithera! Thank you and big love to you and yours

[@asmgutinho]

Thank you so much for this video!! You change my mind!!! When I was a kid, I wish I could be a musician. I tried many things in live. I did 3 graduations. I came to music when everything went wrong in life. I was frustrated, because I seemed like I'm a loser. But now, I realized, I'm living a dream. It's no perfect. I don't have one million. But I'm like that guy at the beginning the video. I'm already living my dream but couldn't see. Thank you so much!❤

[@jimboarmour4755]

This is what I've unknowingly been doing my whole life, 42 now. I tell people I have a very fullfilling inner life, even tho it may seem like my life sucks from the outside to many. Fun has a bit of a different definition to me than them it seems. They usually dont get it bc they cant go there with me, but I try to bring up pearls from the depths of my mind by making things that I can show people so that i can communicate that to them on some level, albeit a shallow and superficial one. I see the way I approach life and progress as very natural to me, and to not be this way would make life incredibly bland. The way i see it, Yoki was slowly building her own Voltron. I have recently discovered my own Voltron, and am in the process of placing another small bet as I watch this. Just went to the local cop shop and got my fingerprints taken earlier this morning for a form. Its the next logical small step. Thanks for this one, algo (its liiiisteniiing) and Modern Intuitionist. Game on, playa. ...And subscribed.

[@NathanHarrison7]

Excellent video. Subscribed. I believe the type of mindset we have as young adults is greatly influenced by the type of childhood we experienced. But it is not set in stone. This video is a good tool to help one understand and change one’s mindset.

[@sogcezar]

We need more minds like the one that created this channel and specifically this video… thank you so much dear Modern Intuitionist !!!!!!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for supporting my work, my friend. I appreciate you!

[@ZhakyDK]

I've been through this loop (dream, attempt, give up) many times now. I usually succumb to fear of being perceived as a failure, if I continue and then fail, despite knowing and believing that life is a game. I wrote my master thesis on gamification, and got quite far with it. I thought it was just going to be about gamification, but I found links to addiction, flow theory and a lot of spiritual texts, linking flow, play and awareness together. I believe it is possible to activate flow, despite what many others believe, but it won't happen by trying to do it or thinking about how to do it, it'll come when we give up - which is why it seems impossible. Not giving up in general, but letting go of trying and just doing. Some day I'm sure I'll get beyond the fear.. maybe just to find it again further down the road.. rinse and repeat. As long as I tried, I can die without regrets.

[@leonniceday6807]

"letting go of trying and just doing" , thanks, makes a lot of sense. Just engage with it. Given enough time, some results will appear.

[@zappthezapper33]

exactly the video i needed today... i failed so many times and eventually I lost my curiosity for life... now it's time to get it back

[@ModernIntuitionist]

May you follow your bliss, Zapp. Big love to you and yours

[@uhtt1480]

Such wonderful words, it's so true. When we approach things with playfulness and joy, those things are so interesting and there's no other way than engagement fully with that, the result of that? It doesn't matter because even if it's not the result that we want, with playfulness, we do miraculous things with whatever. A huge hug from another human being, this life could be absolutely amazing, let the shit become the fruit of your tree life.

[@andreahentze4134]

I am always in awe with your content, the story telling, the cinematography, the narrators voice. It feels like a huge warm hug, whispering in my ear „all is well sweety, see the beauty and just do one step after the other“ 🙏🏻 thank you!!!!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thanks so much, Andrea. Your comment felt to me like a warm hug, and really touched me. May you continue to follow your bliss, my friend

[@sentientbeans]

Thanks for this! Came exactly at the right time when I needed it. Currently at an intersection in my life where I’m trying to decide what to do and starting my own business and I’ve always had a lot of insecurity around whether I’m picking the right thing and whether I enjoy it and it will make money. I will say the only thing missing from this is capitalism, and how it stop us from pursuing what we really want. It keeps us chained it to a desk, like the movie office space, and makes us do what we otherwise wouldn’t want to do. Great video, subbed!

[@raidarsheri]

I try to tell your stories on my medium page because your work is so brilliant and profound. 🎉 Thank you for providing encouragement every time I needed it.

[@RichardMcSweeney]

"The growth mindset. " A wonderful video! Thank you so much for making it. :)

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, Richard! Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave such a kind message, my friend

[@RichardMcSweeney]

It was my pleasure Elson@@ModernIntuitionistto do so. I too place a great deal of value on intuition. Wishing you all the very best. :)

[@viniciuszorzanelli2728]

It seemed like a face to face conversation. Amazing content !

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Vinicius!

[@fatherburning358]

Im going to sit down with my kids and go through this vid section by section, question by question. What an enormously valuable lesson this content is. Thanks brother 🙏💪👍

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, you're so welcome, my friend. Thanks so much for your kind comment. Big love to you and your children, and may you follow you bliss

[@ashvergent]

I love your channel so much, like the way it’s so philosophical and down to earth is amazing. really gives me a lot of insight.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Ashvergent! Your support means the world to me. Big love to you and yours, my friend

[@Tymacd]

Nonattachment, values rather than goals, playing to strengths rather than optimizing weaknesses, etc. We have built philosophical, religious, and clinical orientations around these themes for millennia. Love your work here in speaking to this. Edit: Will also add that we see universities more and more empowering their various interdisciplinary programs. I was fortunate to have access to a program where I built human rights, history, and communication majors into one degree and it was fundamental to the career I’ve been able to build from it.

[@tiffanysmith4046]

Wow, thank you for so many answers to persistent cycles of mine! I am so excited for my next level up in this lifetime!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, Tiffany! Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind and wonderful comment. May you continue to follow your bliss, my friend

[@leabrcic7968]

Thank you, really needed this today

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Lea! Big love to you and yours, my friend

[@tina74166]

Thanks so much! This was wonderful~ Great reminders to push through a few stuck thinking, and extra tidbits of new & lovely insights! 🙂 Awesome video, and much appreciated!💞

[@IkeSpeaksUp]

I love this channel. I'm at a crossroads in my life.. 29, left my stable job last year to start a busineas. It didn't work out and I've struggled to get back into my old career. I feel.. Hopeless. But i have an opportunity to do something completely different than what I'm doing right now. In the Maritime industry. I'm scared as hell but the upsides could be huge and it's actually a small bet as it's free paid training. Thanks for helping me make this decision!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

What a beautiful and wonderful comment, Ike! Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with me. May you follow your bliss, wherever it takes you

[@United_Wings]

Thanks, I'll go play now

[@Mettlehead]

Pure play is one of those things that I feel is a human essential and a human universal. I don't think we can survive without it. Playing tabletop games with my friends is one of my favorite things in my life.

[@crosstolerance]

I sense a bit of Kierkegaard's philosophy with the suffering and despair of the tragic hero. This video really made me think about my life's story.

[@TourniquetTwin]

This video has been so incredibly soul-affirming. Thank you so much.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, TourniquetTwin! I'm so grateful for your support!