If you can give me 20 minutes of your attention, I'll give you hours back.

[@glorialeondar1056]

It really DOES come down to sitting in silence and allowing ourselves to be bored so we can find deeper meaning. How simple yet difficult.

[@brandonramos8121]

its the most difficult in this era

[@7letterbrandon439]

Exactly, there is so much frequency in the world rn going through the mind its such an unbalanced reaction

[@katherinecolson2350]

and reducing that over stimulation

[@ibrahimisnice]

The thing is I can't do that, without being overwhelmed by the feeling of masturbation

[@tarzan.CB.]

Sensational.

[@sumaiyamaryam9851]

“you’re not chasing real pleasure, you’re constantly numbing pain.” This is one sentence I’ll hold on to from this video. It’s 3am right now where I’m from and I was laying in bed just so down, so defeated, so drained, and came across this. I didn’t even have an intention to watch the full thing when I clicked on it. A Godsend, truly. Subscribed

[@benjaminsalazar9253]

This sentence is so powerful

[@Cyanide_Mallika]

I realized this about myself that I am using phone as a numbing solution rather than to have fun or be entertanied every night till 4 or 5 am and feeling miserable the next day.

[@Glosky8]

i understand that you are a believer in god, but you should thank this guy that took his time to do this video over the one "above"

[@evanwhite3914]

Wow same

[@MiguelMedV]

​@@Glosky8 I think he meant God was looking out for him because he got recommended this video that Josh made, and he was in the right place to watch it 😁👍🏼☀️...

[@fylo2007]

"The whole problem with being in a dopamine hole is that you're in a constant state of dissatisfaction. You're not chasing real pleasure- you're constantly numbing pain"

[@tomotrono242]

from now on im gonna watch paint dry as my source of entertainment and while im watching paint dry i wont be day dreaming i will be thinking about every particle of paint that is solidfying as i sit there watching the paint dry

[@randomlittleidot]

goes so hard

[@bcgaming4236]

lol this is actually why except its not physical pain its mental pain for me

[@calebcrouch6133]

That sounds just like addiction in general. I quit using various substances various times, mainly alcohol, and yes, at its worst I wasn’t drinking for pleasure. I was drinking to feel less like a piece of shite. Working out is one of the only things that helps me, it’s an addiction that is beneficial. And it motivates me to do better in every area of my life.

[@jasfx7241]

@@calebcrouch6133It’s not just alcohol and drugs bro social media, pornography, comparing your life with others you seeing online all of those are a terrible way to fry your dopamine system and overall your brain and at this point it’s unavoidable unless you just stop using phone (which you can’t we are already too addicted and we can’t imagine spending the day without the phone at least 95% of us) so in conclusion you need to be very strong mentally and try to discipline yourself so well so those aside things won’t distract you and put you in dark places of not wanting to move on except just feel like a failure.

[@nice2michu582]

What in hell allowed this man to not only provide excellent actionable steps to self heal but also deliver it with a quick cadence of speech absent of speech-fillers. To think clearly and speak articulately is a superpower, keep changing the world for the better Josh.

[@gbell9119]

I was thinking the same. He must live near a cow pasture

[@itspaintosee]

Man is a savaaant

[@user-vq5hh9bk2m]

@@gbell9119would you mind explaining this joke for those of us whose heads it flew over?

[@gbell9119]

@@user-vq5hh9bk2m psilocybin mushrooms are often found in cow poop

[@alanallanalan]

​@@user-vq5hh9bk2m My Spidey senses tell me it has to do with mushrooms because everything this guy just said has been revealed to me many times in my psychedelic travels and is essentially common knowledge amongst me and almost everyone ive shared my deepest concerns about humanity with. Then again I was reading about these things far before Psych use but being awakened and having an accurate sense of whats happening to the world around you / removing the veil as some say is common amongst psychedelic users because a lot of people snap into a hyper sense and start questioning fundementals on psychs. hopefully that made sense and i wonder if thats what the fella meant by cows

[@militaryforcestv1]

You're only 23 yr old but you speak and give life knowledge like a 80+ year old mature person. Thank you for this.

[@SpaceCat223]

It’s not about the age, it’s about the experience. I feel a lot of people can give advice like this. They just need to sit with themselves without distractions to feel how he feels.

[@A1tch1]

This video feels like it would be in a movie where all humanity's been possessed by social media and you're the last sane person trying to save the planet

[@aichacarpentier4536]

Well, seems like our life is a movie after all

[@amcsdmi]

so a documentary then

[@joshczuba]

in this together

[@life-jz5en]

Good analogy

[@日に日に良くになる]

everyone is a dopamine junkie and the average person is addicted to social media

[@breddf347]

Dr K calls this the 1 hour challenge. We spend most of our waking hours on the phone, listening to music, etc. Basically you just stare at the wall for 1 hour with no background noise. The first 20 minutes is boredom but the next 40 minutes brings a lot of thoughts up and let’s us process what we’re hiding from in our minds daily. Our Brian’s are so not used to silence for prolonged periods of time that some people experience hallucinations or deeply emotional moments.

[@tiramisufm]

I did this and it felt like I was flossing my brain

[@tiramisufm]

It physically felt so therapeutic like cold water was poured on my brain, and then I didn’t do it until months later when I did it like twice a week. I always craved that 1 hour, it lifted my spirit to be able to sit in “silence” but actually really tune into a controlled and managed spiral that would calm down and end with an existentialist optimism that doesn’t match ANY cheap dopamine in the moment.

[@KH-nova]

​@@tiramisufmlmfao flossing the brain good analogy

[@verolreril250]

jokes on you I aint afraid of the silence:') Quite the opposite, my brain just never shuts the fuck up:D (not like overthinking or schizophrenia) just good old Adhd bullshit

[@hellreaper2845]

​@verolreril250 yo I'm the same way, except it's usually the same song on repeat (rn its bbl drizzy 😂), but sometimes it's depressing shit and that's really the shit I try to drown out

[@TheGameChallenger]

Bro just casually distilled all the best self-help advice into 20 minutes, thank you.

[@lauracraig8110]

Literally. This video is honestly one of the best I've watched this year - I've been watching a lot of self help content totally based around striv8jg and achievement and a hint of doom/shame. This video is actually useful.

[@liliannz7722]

don’t scroll through the comments, don’t put it in picture-in-picture mode, just put it in full screen and listen. putting this as a reminder to myself and everyone here.

[@elcie04]

Grrr, how dare your foil my plans to not pay attention to the video and read comments >:(

[@حارثسہی]

I did this without even realizing until I came across this comment

[@Phymacss]

Thank you for the reminder

[@slvrspeed6526]

almost did this and realized how ironic it would be so i did what you said :)

[@aArtist-kf1uy]

Thank u!

[@christianskjod3440]

I hate that I am putting off watching this video because watching a 20 minute video has become a daunting task

[@not_urmom8021]

So real

[@SharanShastri]

I've put it off for weeks now, came across it today by mistake, and decided to watch it. Glad I did.

[@nekotamo1851]

Same for like 2 months and not I put in 2× speed and am reading comments

[@handler654]

I have downloaded it! I see if downloaded!

[@smollilbean]

The way I watch long helpful KZbin videos is I literally go on a walk and listen to them by audio lol.

[@ydkcj]

being able to be bored for more than like 2 minutes is a superpower i never knew i needed

[@joshczuba]

we got this

[@mementomori5374]

Just go for a walk with your phone in your pocket if your new with walking start with 20 minutes build it up to 45 min No music no phone it will do wonders for your mental health

[@willtroy1986]

I LOVE this video. No frills, no flashy production values to distract from the message, just simple strategies that are supported with well thought out examples and critical thinking. Subscribed, and will be sharing this video with friends who could benefit from it.

[@mental_ofmusic]

one of the best and simple superpowers

[@jeffosendit2368]

"i thought of myself as a world to experience and explore rather than a problem to be solved"

[@sarpsays]

Beautiful. That's something to think about right there.

[@DlES-IRAE]

Basically the quote from Dune :D

[@damiloification]

@@DlES-IRAEyup. "Mystery of life is not a problem to solve, but reality to experience"

[@poopfart2272]

replayed this part probably 4 times in order to fully digest it. absolutely what i needed to hear

[@Misakachichan]

Had I known this decades ago....

[@favOriTe-v6e]

I'M SO GLAD you're on youtube. I used to watch you on tiktok but I deleted it a long time ago in order to have less stimulation, now I only watch youtube because it's less stimulating for me. Finding you on here is a blessing.

[@joshczuba]

good to see you again! more on the way :)

[@alittletrickery]

congrats on deleting tiktok! Luckily I never had it but I’ve heard its a million times more addictive than instagram

[@zaratec2565]

there's such a rebellious energy in an apocalyptic way about this video that i really like

[@mxmeinjknm2021]

Let me burst your bubble he is also actually making money and wasting your time And creating content Open your eyes

[@agaleese]

⁠@@mxmeinjknm2021Therapists spend their lives helping others work through trauma and disabling tendencies. They also make money from doing so. This does not invalidate the merit of their work, nor does it suggest that they have no true, human desire to help others. Doctors get paid. Counselors get paid. Paramedics get paid. Social workers get paid. This isn't some groundbreaking revelation, it is the way the current world operates. Everyone must get paid for something; if that thing is helping others, then so be it. God, we should hope that's it.

[@jacobi-vision3249]

@@mxmeinjknm2021none of those things are bad or exploitative, like in the way you’re framing it. He isn’t wasting time, he is saving it

[@juxtapose9500]

When addicts recover from drug or alcohol use they are told a few things, Pray and meditate, write down and reflect, Gratitude lists and to Call people every day. Time and time again this has proven to be a huge help for people struggling with all sorts of addictions. Sounds simple but it for some reason works. I feel this video perfectly encapsulates some of those practices that those who live in our current world that pushes those less talked about addictions need to navigate the world of today

[@hnng1439]

"I will be free of any government that wants to control me, from any corporation that wants to monetize me, and any algorithm that wants to paralyze me."

[@WhiteStripesStripiestFan]

BE UNGOVERNABLE

[@Chris-xt7wd]

4:45 conscious consumption 9:19 creative work 13:10 physical care 18:40 engage with humanity 20:38 pragmatic optimism

[@louskunt1066]

way to miss the entire point

[@wild_cub_times]

@@lileav good point under a negative comment

[@Chris-xt7wd]

@@louskunt1066 I actually did not miss the whole point. I watched it fully through and wanted to journal about each section. I figured someone else would have a similar idea so I wanted to make it easy for others to navigate the video, as well as me if I decide to come back :)

[@joshczuba]

appreciate you organizing like this! So helpful!

[@bred9901]

​@@louskunt1066 way to miss the intention

[@hanlitheron1291]

"see yourself as an adventure to be explored, not a problem to be solved." & "I am not a bad person for wanting to feel good." gut-wrenchingly beautiful lines. I haven't seen a video that truly made me feel as hopeful as I do right now in a long time. Thank you.

[@geekedup-pf6yu]

I'm tearing up

[@COGG6315]

It's so refreshing to have someone talking to you so soothingly and calmly, without shaming you. Just compassion and genuine help. I did not expect myself to stay through the whole thing, but that was so nice. Thank you. Needed that for sure.

[@manikaantsuryan]

That last “We are going to be okay. We are in this together” straight up teared me up. Beautiful video! Thank you sir

[@j4n3m84]

15:32 NO ONE ELSE CAN FEEL IT FOR YOU, ONLY YOU CAN LET IT IN, NO ONE ELSE, NO ONE ELSE, CAN FEEL THE RAIN ON YOUR SKIN!

[@joshczuba]

hahahahaha legendary

[@werka607]

WTF do we live in a simulation? 😳 I woke up 30 minutes ago and randomly decided to listen to this song because it's stuck in my head and then I clicked on this vid and saw this...

[@biko9824]

Heard it today on the radio @ work :)

[@KH-nova]

I thought these were lyrics from natasha bettingfields "unspoken"

[@lucasd3658]

​@@werka607 youtube algorithm is kind of a simulation to be fair

[@Timely-ud4rm]

KZbin, recommending this video to me was your last mistake. I use KZbin daily for music, background audio, and niche videos, but I often find myself switching between videos, even though I don't watch short-form content. When a video doesn't satisfy me, I'll turn to video games, only to later regret not working on personal projects or coding tasks I had planned. Your video made me realize that I can take control by using a system and being intentional. I've gone on walks before, but only about once a week. I'd like to start walking more frequently and using voice logging to process and digest the content I consume and the experiences I have. Thank you truly helped me. :)

[@alittletrickery]

Same

[@jerryewald2223]

actually same

[@Timely-ud4rm]

@@alittletrickery I'm glad you relate, I hope we both can be more productive but not just that but more happy without the extensive consumption.

[@arlekin_maslakova]

Dude, how to use KZbin JUST FOR music and background audio?? It's so hard, youtube know my interests (like my favorite games), it knows my weaknesses... its really hard on phone, without settings which can disable this rabbit hole (recomendations) like "youtube unhook" in desktop browser... You must have really strong willpower for it.

[@RossLemon]

Personally, I've stopped all social media consumption except for KZbin (although I don't consider KZbin "social media"). I've even stopped bringing my phone into my room, so I just go straight to sleep instead of browsing KZbin shorts for 2 hours before actually sleeping. I'm still consuming content, but I've found the content I consumed on platforms such as Instagram or Facebook was hot garbage that made me angry while the content I consume on KZbin is typically more productive or valuable to me.

[@sister_golden_hair]

“It’s through the action that you find the clarity.” I audibly gasped at that.

[@trinitig1115]

OMG? This was definitely on my recommended for a reason and I thank whatever angels sent you my way. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to hear your thoughts. This whole video feels like a beautiful affirmation. No shame, no guilt, just pure affirmation. Plus your ability to articulate your thoughts in such a digestible, yet eloquent way is what I have been SEARCHING for. Coherent discourse is so rare in this generation, that hearing it was like music to my earsss. But anyways, thank you so so much man! I truly hope you reach all your goals and aspirations in this lifetime because you definitely just changed mine🤍

[@Mathew19_26]

I never comment on KZbin videos (I just consume and escape), but watching this video gave me hope that my chronic addiction to social media can be overcome... so I want to thank you for making this bold and inspiring video. May your latter days be better than your former. Peace.

[@heictorbellato4894]

"I wasn't a problem to be solved, i was a world to be discovered and explored" that was a punch in my gut. Love your content mate, thank you

[@oseneva]

This is basically the best video I’ve ever seen for a while.

[@alittletrickery]

facts

[@janviyadav612]

Agreed

[@bermagot9238]

What did he say in this video that you didn’t already know

[@Her-Podcast]

​​​@@bermagot9238 Most advices are not meant to teach u sth you don't know, they are rather meant to remind you of some things you keep forgetting, and the way you are reminded of them makes a big difference...

[@bermagot9238]

@@Her-Podcast Fair point. I like that answer

[@RUBABSAZDA]

I'm crying my heart out right now. I've suffered this for so many years that I lost count. I have lost so many precious years from my life. Each and everyday I used to indulge myself into cheap dopamine consumption and most of the time it would go over 7/8 hours. I always blamed myself for not able to escape this bubble. The world didn't feel like the real world. And living in an abusive family as a financially dependent person, I couldn't ask for help. I don't remember the last time I felt so optimistic about myself . Thankyou!!Thankyou so much!!

[@CrAzYDUde2587]

You got this stranger, we will be ok

[@Canyon_Lark]

[@rrai-]

Be grateful to ur parents

[@Derpartment]

How are you doing stranger? Can we make today a good day? Wishing you well, from one human to another

[@Anewevisual]

Damn im sorry girl, hope you can get out of your situation

[@deprimeplatypus490]

ty for being a fast speaker i have adhd and these days im challenging myself by listening at regular speed instead of 2x been struggling with a k addiction and have been sober for a month its been a little hard so this is great timing

[@helloooisabella]

not sure where you are in your journey towards recovery now, but want to extend congratulations and a hug for making the decision to get clean AND sticking with it for an entire month - I'm newly sober as well and shit's hard. but the longer you stick with it the easier it gets. life on the other side is so much more wide open and beautiful. sending you all my best wishes, friend

[@AARONMICHAELFILM]

Last night, while neck deep in a dopamine hole, this video was suggested for me. I added to my “Watch Later”, and this was the first thing I watched this morning. It’s crazy to look up and realize that I’m not 25 anymore - or 28… I’m 30 years old. Still dealing with the same issues I’ve been dealing with for the past decade. Fast dopamine, slow work. As embarrassing as it is, I think it’s a good reminder to know that the system was made to work against us, therefore to be sucked into a state of depravity isn’t some misstep… It’s exactly where “they” want you to be. While there is responsibility to take, there is a small amount of shame that’s alleviated from knowing that I didn’t just place myself here… I sleep walked - and now it’s up to me to change course and start moving in the right direction before it’s too late. Here’s to breaking free from the chains of mental bondage 🍻

[@mxmeinjknm2021]

Let me burst your bubble he is also actually making money and wasting your time And creating content Open your eyes

[@ROHANsingh-uj1hk]

Dude I read your comment about being 25 and 30 iam 23 and this stuff started happening when I was 16 it seems like time is going really fast and we all are dealing with the same issues that we were dealing half decade back💀

[@smollilbean]

This is exactly how I feel - except i just turned 20 and this big realisation hits me that I'm not 15 years old anymore even though I practically feel the same as my 15 year old self did in a lot of things. Like i didn't even make much progress in these 5 years. In health, relationships, goals. This scares me so much god damn. I don't want to be stuck in one place I genuinely want to be the best version of myself :(

[@pipboya]

To remind oneself of a goal is the best way to stay on track; but don't forget to keep tabs on what's haunting you. By which I mean, no shame on it, but route for change, "that something" that needs be fulfilled.

[@sonofharristhegod]

I almost clicked off the video halfway through but my mind said " wait what are you doing". This video is awesome thank you.

[@localsugarpuff4698]

same had a second where i wanted to click off but the video actually went by pretty fast after

[@joooo2599]

Same! Getting through the first 10 minutes was rough I wanted to go on instagram lmao

[@rafaelpag]

Same, about 7~10 minutes into the video I stopped watching it and started scrolling again. 10 seconds later I went back to it. It actually helped a lot

[@meursaultroquentin]

I was quite reluctant to click on this video fearing it would be the same "dopamine detox" grift so many people post, but I was pleasantly surprised. Good on you.

[@loveciram]

"The whole problem with being in a dopamine hole is that you're in a constant state of dissatisfaction. You're not chasing real pleasure, you're constantly numbing pain."

[@i_watched_it]

STOP READING THE COMMENTS AND LISTEN TO THE MAN!!

[@missjch001]

I-?? Okay you right 😭 Thank you

[@DPresidential]

Thank you for this!

[@missdannydaisy1275]

Seen

[@esdrascalhau6337]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ❤

[@Rafael-vh3yw]

You need to take your own advice my friend.

[@catradorasprmanager7728]

I had one of the happiest times of my life a few months ago and it was literally just from finding an interest and spending much less time on social media mindlessly scrolling. I was reading, only engaging with content I liked, writing stories, and I truly felt like myself. I was fully connected with myself and realized I'm actually a pretty cool person and life isn't that bad. I've fallen back into bad habits since then and there is a stark difference between how I felt then and now. I also noticed whenever I get sick I hardly go on my phone and ironically even when feeling not great I genuinely feel mentally better and have clarity that I normally do not have. it's fr scary how much social media consumption can negatively impact your life

[@user-ej9rg3qn7p]

The fact that you took your own hardship and pain and turned that into something for other people is admirable. This was such a lovely video, thank you.

[@Oblisk]

The number one thing alongside sitting in silence that helped me bring myself into a mental homeostasis, is talking to myself. Quite literally talking to myself. After dinner, I will go outside in my backyard and walk around in circles in my grass area. It’ll be a way to walk off the food, but a time for me to reconnect to my inner self and spew out whatever is on mind. And that’ll lead to conversations with myself. And what do these conversations consist of? Anything I want to talk about. That’s the freedom of it. Out of anyone in the world, you are the only one who won’t judge yourself like others do. You have the freedom to say whatever you want. That’s if you allow it.

[@Liz_Luke]

dude, I live alone and talk to myself all the time, but reading your comment just made me realize that i never actually see it as a conversation "with myself". I'm normally talking something out as if i'm having a hypothetical conversation with someone else, OR i'm just thinking out loud and feeding into whatever fixation I have in the moment. But the way you described it made me try it differently, by actively treating myself as my own conversation partner, asking myself a question out loud and "listening" as if i'm actually waiting for someone to respond rather than just dumping words into space. Literally all I did was end a sentence with "What do you think, Liz?" somewhat jokingly, and just that simple act prompted an answer in response (just in my mind, the words popped up immediately) that was more instinctual and subconscious than any of the wheels I had been spinning just by indulging in my train of thought out loud. That is so cool. I feel like I got a walkie talkie to a different part of my mind lol. Anyway, thanks for this reframe, I am going to try to do this more often. Also in case anyone is curious what i asked/what my brain replied, I just asked myself what I thought of the video. and instead of replying with any of the conscious opinions i had about the video, my brain immediately went "you've been scrolling tonight to avoid doing X and Y" LOL. completely blunt, no philosophizing. it just snapped me back to reality (and the work that i dont want to do, but isnt that hard, but that im procrastinating on hardcore, hence the scroll hole, hence watching this). that clarity was really helpful.

[@cookie-hz9fx]

I do that all the time 😭 i pretend I'm talking to the moon and blurt our all my problems. It feels so much lighter afterwards

[@cookie-hz9fx]

​@@Liz_Lukefr, I just talk to myself absentmindedly and honest this habit of mine is the reason I never really feel "lonely", I talk to my books, and cabinets like they're people too

[@lealover7555]

Thank you for this comment! I kinda felt like maybe I’m weird for talking to myself and kept trying to stop, but it is genuinely so relaxing and almost therapeutic to do so.

[@Oblisk]

@@lealover7555 ofc! I’m aware that there are other people just like me that share that sense of not being able to be ourselves around other people all the time and the only time we can be is by ourselves. So why silence ourselves, quite literally when we are by ourselves. Talk to yourself all you want. Obviously don’t let that turn you psycho lmao, but you know what I mean.

[@katrielanderson3808]

Thank you for holding me accountable and convincing me to focus, so attractive

[@charohhh]

You aren't just giving hours back to people, you're giving what feels like a heart-to-heart conversation trying to help people. I don't know you personally and you don't know me. But you helped me and many many others (shed a tear when you paused and elaborated on our desire to be satisfied not being a bad thing) and for that I'm truly grateful.

[@pasha7324]

In walking there is peace. My life changed so much since I started walking regularly. Walking with no purpose is perhaps the best source of life-changing decisions.

[@jynxzuniverze]

100% agree. Ever since I started taking morning walks, my mental health has significantly increased!

[@smollilbean]

I have also started to walk since a month for atleast half an hour everyday - if not an hour. and i feel waayyy better already than I did before i started to walk. Those fitness workout routines looked way too daunting and scary to start to, so i decided I'll be a consistent Walker for a while before I start a proper fitness routine. One of my problems though is that i still can't walk by myself and let my mind wonder and have my earpods with me either listening to music or videos like this one. I actually listened to this entire video while I was walking on my terrace😩 I guess it will take a while before I can walk and listen to nothing.

[@nameless2407]

You’re 23 years old yet so matured in thinking. Cant imagine how you’ll be at 40.

[@bred9901]

Alive

[@titaniumcranium3755]

​@crazycat9003 nah you would be

[@net_lag]

I also absolutely agree he is too young for sounding so mature with genuine wisdom

[@Ch0senJuan]

Addicted to heroin

[@CastleMiser]

His prefrontal cortex fully grew 3 years before

[@ytmld]

i honestly feel like Ive learned more out of these 20 minutes than over my last year of high school. this was the best spent 20 minutes Ive had in a long time

[@khoido7357]

17:05 this part about being in a culture of self improvement and the shame around not being enough hits home

[@Sreynocs]

Within the first few minutes when you said “You are in control” I cried and knew I had to watch this video. That’s the one main thing I’ve been told and tell myself when I’m feeling overwhelmed and like I can’t do anything to change that. This video was so helpful, because it made me realize they I’ve been slowly doing these steps, I even had a breakthrough in the physical care area just yesterday that made me feel amazing. It’s good to know I’m on the right track and that I came to this path somewhat naturally. Gives me hope that I will get to a place someday where that excitement for life isn’t something I have to work at, that I will one day be permanently okay

[@idahliarodriguez6178]

I’ve been searching for a video like this! I hope it reaches everyone who needs this because even thinking of what to search was difficult for me. I kept searching “boundaries for social media” but I knew the problem was more than that. Thank you for taking the time to explain it so clear and concise. 🙏 Love all the language you use too! So helpful to speak to myself and others with

[@cordeliathefairy]

"I thought of myself as a world to be experienced rather than a problem to be solved" This video was incredible to watch! Thank you, Josh, for sharing your consciousness with us!

[@StrangerToEarth]

Your voice is really persuasive, I instantly got hooked into this video because your voice and body language is so engaging it cut through the haze of consumption I go in on my phone. Well done Edit: I can’t reply to comments for some reason so to the zero persons who care, my description on my channel was written in like 2010. I was a baby and thought I was VVV edgy and subversive and hilarious. It came from growing up in a cult and being stupid. I am less stupid now but I leave it there because nostalgia. Good night San Diego

[@joshczuba]

here to help :)

[@alittletrickery]

factssssss

[@viridian9673]

@@joshczuba just fo curiosity's sake, are you a psych major?

[@fiftysecwithoutza]

@viridian9673 nah he’s studying rizzics

[@simplyremington]

@StrangerToEarth lmao I clicked in your profile for reason and I saw your description that shit made me feel like I was trippin out😂

[@Bluevelvetism]

I see a lot of videos about people quitting social media, but never one quite as impactful, personal, and deep as yours. Your advice touched me. Thank you.

[@Aria-ej6qm]

16:00 this is SO FUCKING ACCURATE. YOU AREN'T CHASING SATISFACTION, YOU'RE JUST NUMBING PAIN. I'VE GOOSEBUMPS.

[@lionheart2241]

Thank you so much. I figured out some of this advice intuitively, but collecting all of it in one video is just gold and very-very helpful. Now I feel that everything is going to be okay.

[@DarrenSengs]

I wish there were more videos like this in my recommendations feed: no music, no animations, no special effects/transition; just the speaker trying to simply convey a message of his experiences and conclusions to the audience. But if it gets excess, then it defeats the point of what was trying to be established in the first place and goes back in the loop of consumerism. Is it deep? For some, no. Other, probably. I think the best thing to do is make do with what we have and acknowledge both extremes b/w excess and abstinence. The golden mean 🙏

[@lurobu]

you are so eloquent. i really love the way you approach this issue with compassion. thank you for creating these videos!

[@xanxan-jay]

oh my god, what was that.. you just literally rewired my brain after weeks of overthinking, i hope you live a great life

[@jiminnluv9564]

Omg I just realised how helpful this video was and I actually felt peaceful, calm and happy by the end of this. At first it was a daunting task to finish it but I kept on going. Here's some things I did that helped me with completing watching this video. 1) I was eating cookies so I kept the last cookie infront of me, and told myself, I will eat it when I'll finish the video. ( I love cookies so that meant, I had to win it! ) 2) I locked the screen, that helped me with not clicking continuously on the screen to check how much video is left. 3) I kept on taking deep breaths and told myself I can do it. AND I ACTUALLY DID!! AND IT FELT SOO GOOD TO FINALLY GET EARNED DOPAMINE! ⭐ AND THAT LAST COOKIE FELT HEAVENLY!!😭💌👍🏻

[@tripl3vizi0n98]

I have been overwhelmed sleeping in my bed almost everyday this whole month of may avoiding the gym, friends, and even my boyfriend. I cried last night admitting to myself I am feeding into negative energy and temporary satisfaction not facing my problems just avoiding the inner healing part of my own journey. I have everything I need and I am grateful yet I find my self struggling to believe I deserve a better life. Watching your video created a spark within me to actually devote real love for myself and true care. Thank you being alive, i appreciate your life. 💚

[@OmniferousPain]

I sincerely hope you're better now than you were ever before. I've been going through the same thing for the last 2 years. Sometimes I even forget how to speak, because I haven't done so in days, resulting in coughing and incoherent sounds, which made me feel even worse... Never forget: there are not only people sharing your hardships, but also people sharing your journey and quest for your true self. I'm actually crying right now, thank you for your comment

[@DesoMcGrease]

By far one of the most well-spoken, compassionate and positively informative videos on youtube on this subject, I really appreciate this, this was a gem of a find for me given i’ve been struggling for the past two years with mental health, and distractions have been a big part of the issue. I’ve found that if you are hurting enough; you are driven to distraction and escapism, through all the means you mentioned and then some. Thank you for the positive words man, taking things one step at a time, and videos like this really make the path forward a lot clearer, you’re doing gods work.

[@JulieWolf-j6o]

This was a great video! The toned down setting, delivery, and no crazy edits and constant b-roll and aesthetic jazz really helped get your message across. First time in a long time that a self-discipline video has made me feel like i can actually take meaningful action on something.

[@alittletrickery]

It was such a good video!!! Out of all the self help, it really helps you transition into real life instead of the next video.

[@MKmagnifico]

This was honestly life changing. I’ve found myself stuck in this “dopamine hole” for ages now and this video is a godsend. I rarely ever leave comments on videos but I just had to say thank you. You speak so well and you’re helping so many people.

[@AngDevigne]

I've watched this three times in a row and it helped me get some things done that I really needed to do. Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom with the world 🙏

[@natureluvr24]

this is the most important video. please get up, move your body, and feel how good it feels to move. it’s life changing.

[@Ishqaari]

Hey! Thank you for just posting this non- over edited and non-stimulating video . A raw , real , simplified ,plain observations based and soothing video . What a lovely way of yours to put things so simply and in illustrative manner . Not even for 1 second i wanted to skip . Are you a teacher ? What a wonderful way of explaining. ❤ Thanks again ❤

[@JuliannaBosserman]

Yo this video definitely sparked the start of a huge mindset shift for me. I spent like an hour taking notes because it got me on such a good train of thought. Finally facing the truth of this cycle I'm in. Grew up with the phone at such a young age that only now am I realizing how much of a hold it has on me and my life. This video should be broadcasted to the world honestly. Every person I know is deeply affected by addiction in one way or another, and it's been so heavy on my mind as I'm just feeling the weight of everyone around me and myself turning into zombies, no autonomy, no self control. Really looking forward to understanding this more and more, thanks for the inspiration

[@alittletrickery]

Yeah this video was pretty great, I’m just hopefully boosting the algorithm. I honestly relate to what you’re saying so heed this warning, realizing how terrible the insta domamine is is only the first step. Genuinely, good luck. I hope you can find meaningful things to pursue in your life.

[@bred9901]

Make sure to keep it changed

[@Lordofpsychoticrat]

Thank you, what I love about this video is that you are not dehumanizing the viewer, but instead using a hopeful approach that if we all are in this, then we all can mature and become better as a whole species.

[@alittletrickery]

yeah this video was pretty great. It’s nice to feel human again

[@sergiu_si_atat9467]

One year ago i got bittten by a dog. Because of the vaccines i couldn't go outside or do exesive activities so after half a year of self improvement and focus i got back at watching cheap dopamine videos. My fitness life, my schedule, my focus and determination were back to zero, my school performance got back to the ground and i wasn't more desoriented and lost like this from some time. When i tried again and again to come back and to resume, i could not even remember what was the reason behind everything i did before. Until with this video, to which i'm sure i'm going to come back sometimes, i can now say i understand how things are interconnected into one, from yourself to everyone else, the nature, the sistem. I wish nothing but the best for everyone that saw and understoo this video and is willing to make them and the planet a better place, especially for you for sharing the easiest and fastest escape from the dopamine hole and giving, at the same time, a path to finding meaning and even purpose in one self. Thank you.

[@lutherravelo1442]

"It's through action that you find clarity not the other way around." Thank you so much for this sir, you are a blessing❤

[@dhairyasheth]

I'm halfway through the video and man I haven't felt in order from like past 2 months. I've been going with the flow of my bad habits, I've just let them in, I'm tired of them at the end of the day and frustrated at myself before sleeping, and then I do them again the next morning, all the while making myself seem miserable in my own eyes. The biggest problem for me was when I started watching self improvement videos while trying to escape my bad habits, and I just felt bad about myself for doing these bad habits, they were just becoming my identity, I don't even know if was in control of them (at a deeper level) until I heard your words: "You're in Control." I don't know how to explain this but it felt like a breakthrough, I felt like I escaped something, I'm going to follow my routine tomorrow because "I'm in control." I need to remind myself that I'm in control of everything that happens. I'm in control of my desires, decisions & actions. I don't want to give away power to anybody else. If someone has read this far, just remember, "You're in control & You can control." You can't do something that you don't believe in, while you want to believe that you're in control, self improvement is not a game that could be won overnight, failure and self doubt is common and many people, including myself, tend to fade our beliefs in the process of failing. No matter how hard you try, you can't be in control if you never believe that you can. You changed my beliefs about myself.

[@alittletrickery]

Congrats! I hope you find something fulfilling to do with your time.

[@geekedup-pf6yu]

good shit man

[@nicole_erin_green]

The passion you have for this is so so important I’m hugely grateful for you and your content! Literally the only way humanity will prevail in the right direction. Following you in you’re journey for the better ✨

[@lukiso5734]

Nicole is beautiful

[@joshczuba]

grateful for you nicole :)

[@anabittenco]

Ironically enough, I was just looking for content on addiction (games and social media) and couldn’t quite find what I needed. Then, your video popped up, and it’s exactly what I was looking for. Crazy how algorithms can be both so good and so bad for us. Thank you so much!

[@Vivec]

This is the deepest I've resonated with a video in some time. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@oud13yearsago83]

Agreed. It’ll be okay for us!

[@InvisiZenic]

Thank you so much, Sir, for the wisdom you've shared. Discovering this video today has been a turning point in my life, forever changing how I view my future and inspiring me to live a life full of purpose and meaning. Every person reaches a moment when they must say, "enough is enough," and choose to embrace their authentic self, committing to positive change. Remember, you are not alone; we all have the strength to overcome any obstacles if we focus on the present moment and thoughtfully consider our actions. Let’s ensure that what we do is truly worthwhile and brings positive impact to ourselves and those around us. May you all be filled with love, and God bless. ❤

[@ektamourya4406]

When videos like this one show up on my feed I am instantly grateful that we aren’t too far gone yet. Algorithms clearly aren’t exploiting us to the maximum effect. Videos like this one still surface, give you a reality check and help you disconnect from the vicious numbing cycle of shorts and infinite scrolling. Thankyou Josh. My attention was yours for 20 minutes and you truly nourished it. More power to you ❤

[@mamaprism]

Josh!!!! You talking that shxt I LIKE! Such a clear and concise video. So balanced across each level of being, mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical. Your acceptance of what is and willingness to baggage it from an empowered place is such a gift and I’m so glad we all possess it. Thank you for speaking to this and doing exactly what you spoke about in the end. We absolutely can train our humanity and teach one another new ways to be. Sending everyone so much love. You got this ✨

[@umutsen2290]

I dropped a few tears at the exact moment I've heard: "This way, corporations, governments can not control us." Thank you for making me realize what my goal was, after several months of suspending what I was going after.

[@SixXGaming]

Popped up for me when I actually needed it. I love KZbin but I haven’t been able to treat it the same since reels came out. I don’t spend a lot of my attention on real videos anymore and I hate that I can’t at the very least switch off reels and be able to watch 20 minute videos that actually interest me. Thanks for this

[@lifearchitect.07]

Very true. Nowadays, it's all about taking the time to be in solutide and think through we we're doing. What do we really want. It's these questions that people tend to avoid, and that's why they're stuck in a rut. Just take 5-10 mintues to question these things, and we're better off than atleast 80% of the people, who're just consumed with instant gratification.

[@lukedmoss]

Also, I just want to voice my gratitude for your willingness to put out these videos. They are an excellent tool and resource. Effective and soothing - looking forward to any thoughts you continue to share here. Thanks!

[@joshczuba]

only the beginning :) thanks for being here

[@steadyinlove]

you’re dope as fuck. absolutely love the way you storytell and teach. clearly born for it. I see/feel/hear a lot of myself in you. we both have very minimal videos but are already making an impact, which is so fckin cool. moments and videos like this make me feel so proud of us as a society, which is saying a LOT. proud to see so many like minded young people stepping into their calling, bit by bit. gives me lots of hope. keep going.

[@steadyinlove]

was just meditating on the difference between investing and indulging. and how indulgence gets a bad wrap because of WHAT we choose to indulge in. but we can choose to indulge in presence and expanded awareness, mindfulness, learning, creativity, etc, it suddenly becomes a fulfilling investment rather than a cheap fix.

[@LordRuffles]

When you talked about being “disconnected from your narrative” that’s when realization kicked me in. Put my hands on my head and starting to feel like I was in control again like those good old times. I also found myself thinking: “Why am I wasting so much time? It was this simple all along”. Thank you very much for this video, sometimes the KZbin algorithm works well in the right moment. I’ll be back in a couple of days to talk about my progress ❤

[@saragarrido4595]

Thank you for this video, I’m sure it has helped so many people! God bless you, never forget how much He loves you.

[@Berrybabe09]

Gonna come back and watch this all over again to take notes :)

[@rockinrobin]

Just started music detoxing yesterday and glad to be recommended your video today

[@alittletrickery]

Idk what that is, but good luck to you! I hope you find something meaningful and fun to do with your time.

[@dedkavsh]

hey, I listen to music like all the time. what you're doing sounds like something i would like to try. so, can you tell me about music detoxing? thank you so much^^

[@arlekin_maslakova]

I don't know, how you guys can be long time without any background sounds (even just music or calming rain/waterfall sounds from youtube for example), im almost all the time stay at home alone and silence just getting me crazy, stupid obbsesive thoughts starts messing my mind..

[@arlekin_maslakova]

@@dedkavsh sheesh, i don't think what this is good idea, sometimes, my thoughts going so fast what i don't have time to say them, moreover to write. sometimes its really weird thoughts, i think its better NOT journaling them.. But yes, i can try to start a diary how dude in video recommends.

[@PsycheTrance65]

@@arlekin_maslakova you dont have to write _all_ of the thoughts down, just whatever you can put to paper. if the thought passes before you can write, then just let it be. think of it as offloading since there seems to be a lot on your mind. but hey, this is just a suggestion. hope you find out a solution that fits you :)

[@davidmays8974]

Right now I'm feeling numb, of something like that. I don't feel constantly bombarded with stimulation but at the same time I'm kind of feeling an anxiety with all of this nothingness. It's hard to articulate. I still have a pressure in my chest of my uncertainty about the future, it's pretty much all I daydream about. But this was nice, and your voice is satisfying.

[@backfire10z29]

I just happened upon this video and it’s resonated with a lot of what I’ve been discovering ever so slowly. 22 years old here and I think many of us around this age group are either coming to the realization that you are or sinking deeper into the dopamine hole. I think we are in somewhat of a unique position compared to every other generation in that we’re the first gen to have been brought up in this type of environment. It was a big part of many of our formative years but not all of them. I’m seeing even my parents starting to scroll through random memes (older stuff on Facebook but it doesn’t really matter) and it is kind of worrying me. I think our generation is best positioned to come to the same realization your entire video is about and really do something about it on an individual and collective level. And the humanity portion… oh man. COVID annihilated multiple generations on that one. What a great point to bring up, because it really is as important as the rest to align how you gain satisfaction and dopamine. Welp this is way longer than I thought it’d be. Anyways, great video, thanks for putting it up.

[@mehrsataheri566]

Hi. To be honest, I’m so glad that you’re making a situation where people actually can understand and start being aware. That’s the most important thing in today’s modern world. In the end, it’s only and only awareness :)

[@bp4262]

Thank you for the amazing video with so much valuable information!! I wish you all the best ✨ ❤

[@soop1711]

I have to say - this is an incredibly eloquent video and i think you have really summed up my cummulative thoughts on the modern world and our generation's place in it. I'm really impressed. Thanks for recording and sharing this. I have found myself on this side of the internet more often, and funnily enough I just uninstalled other social media in the last few days in an attempt to reset. I think it's important to mention that meditation is an especially important practice that would really allow people to grow and mature. Really nice to see everyone in the comments' awareness of this phenomenon and their exploration of your thoughts on it. Again - really great stuff. Keep it up!

[@alittletrickery]

Eloquent is the only way to put it really. So many words perfectly placed on a map that he helps us make for ourselves.

[@walkover-cc1dm]

at one point, i had to sell my phone so my brother can take his exams. I've become BORED, really bored.the suspension tortured me, but it turned me back to what i was as a child, it turned me curious to the smaller things, the buildings ive never noticed before? wow interesting, look at those customers coming into that small shop, i bet the rent is not expensive considering how unstrategic this area is. im guessing the owner have a good set of ads and loyal costumers! i can imagine the income every season for that and just with that i connected myself back to what i really was, i was so curious just about everything, i remmeber being so passionate about ancient history, im only 16 and this somewhat feels nostalgic

[@johnnyjackson9852]

i straight crying dude. thank you for what you do and i wish the best for you and your loved ones.

[@rocksoul8874]

I watched so many Video on this topic… But your brain works really awesome. Its enjoyable listening to you! Would appreciate to talking to you face to face. That’s what we all need. Precious conversations with real moments. I’m doing a lot sports with groups. Yoga, soccer etc. Also making music with my band. At those moments I feel really good. But when I come home, just want to chill a bit on scrolling, I do it to long… Don’t need it, but it’s a drug!

[@antisocialite13]

The sense of professionalism and wisdom you have as such a young man is incredibly impressive. You’re truly going places and this world needs you💛

[@whyherrodere3784]

Thank you 🩶 for your message. I was listening to you talk as I was doing chores and tbh I'd been stagnant in my goals for awhile. But i'm getting back to it 💪 good luck everyone

[@wild_cub_times]

I send you strength and courage

[@joshczuba]

you're crushing it

[@fantakouyate2307]

Really great contribution to the internet and the world.

[@Sari36YT]

KZbin recommended this video to me and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by its sincerity and the quality of the advice within. Thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@Laura-lr5gd]

I rarely write comments on youtube films but this one is most definitely special. When you were talking I understood that I am not a problem, that's my willpower is not a problem. You were talking about how to make that change, how to improve and accept some of our weakness. And I genuinely understood that I just need to accept that, and keep going. I was building the feeling of wanting to quit scrolling on constant shame and guilt as you said. I feel that this is the time I start rightly motivated change. Wish me luck on this. And thank you I feel that this video is the beginning of some sort of change. Once again thank you

[@aleseaux]

I love how much you respect the viewer's knowledge throughout this video.

[@kennyslg8914]

If there was ever to be a library of KZbin videos that are considered an important piece of history, as with films, this should be in there 100%. If every single person in the world heard this message, the world WOULD change for the better. I've always thought the same thing. Social media and the internet could be one of the best things for humanity instead of the worst if we started using it as a tool, rather than a toy all the time.

[@alittletrickery]

Ikr!!!!! This is going into my rewatch folder. Hopefully I’ll remember it if I ever get trapped again, but this feels doable.

[@Caroline_Klidonas]

Found this video from your substack and am so grateful to have longer-form video of your work to listen to. How you discuss all of this is so fascinating and helpful. the first voice I've discovered that engages with the existential dread that (understandably) permeates this conversation with nuance and hope and without self-blame and shame. Also, I recently moved in with my friend after living alone for many years (and working from home). I've noticed a significant decrease in how often I reach for mindless scrolling. And I haven't experienced that cheap dopamine hangover feeling in awhile. I've even be reading more. I chalked it up to just having a lot to do with the move and having my routine interrupted. But then you got to point 4...I think it's because I'm simply connecting more with a human in my daily life now that I live with someone!

[@joshczuba]

Caroline! Huge fan of your work and I'm so happy this resonates with you :)

[@softie1109]

I started this video thinking 24 minutes are going to take long to end, reached the middle of it and i wish it was 2 hour long !

[@listentaba]

don’t scroll through the comments, don’t put it in picture-in-picture mode, just put it in full screen and listen. putting this as a reminder to myself

[@twotwotwooo]

you are golden & so is your message. incredible articulation & delivery as well. keep sharing your word 🫶👏