Joe Rogan Rants about Happiness

Joe Rogan is told 67% of Americans are unhappy which sends him off on a rant.

[@Famous_Frosty]

As Bruce Lee said, “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.”

[@andrewmitchell7850]

Why do you want a difficult life

[@adamell_]

@@andrewmitchell7850 If you watched the clip, you'd understand why...

[@JamalW239]

@@andrewmitchell7850 you’d rather be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war

[@cx5870]

I thought that was by Jason Statham

[@lakshyamongia3270]

@@andrewmitchell7850 no one wants a difficult life. life just happens and may turns difficult due to circumstances beyond our control. you cant control life but you can control you.

[@robertbilling2416]

Props to his guest for not feeling the need to go "yep" "u-huh" "totally" every 15 seconds to make it known that he agrees.

[@ideath4lif3]

That differentiates a conversation from a discussion

[@chriswf]

Yup.

[@ryanvincer3780]

Yea yup 👍

[@tmoneylive4942]

Lol 😂

[@Mlooong]

Uh huh

[@tone3560]

67% spend most of their idle time on social media subconsciously judging their life compared to others

[@True38]

In other words, losers.

[@True38]

@Thomas Lehmann Yes they are. Having no self-control is not being a Winner. Losing yourself to addiction is being a Loser.

[@nanobruv]

True u r v dum

[@user-rw4zy6ho9x]

@@True38 nah if everything was so black and white, kid.

[@True38]

@@user-rw4zy6ho9x You're right, kid. Everything is not black and white. You're still a loser for letting yourself becoming addicted though :)

[@learninghistory4397]

When I was depressed I realized this: First, happiness is a tool, not a constant state. It's nature's way of telling you: "good, you like this, more of this, please." Same goes for sadness, it tells you what you don't want in life. Second, we usually fantasize about happiness, we dream of things that we believe would make us happy and we chase them, despite not really knowing wether they'll makes us happy or not. However, we never fantasize about things that would make us sad, it would be a waste of time, because we're not rooting for those things to happen... So, in conclusion, instead of trying to figure out what would make you happy, figure out what makes you sad. It's way easier to spot, it will be based on facts, not fantasies. Then stay away from those things that sadden you, till you can be calm and peaceful. That state of mind is open to happy moments, which will happen every now and then while you stay away from things that undermine you. And this is way better than forever chasing the never ending shadow of an ever expected happiness.

[@emailaccount4483]

As someone who endures depressive episodes often, I agree with the logic however I have also found that this mechanism can induce social withdrawal if the circumstances which are being removed is in fact a social circle

[@learninghistory4397]

@@emailaccount4483 Yeah, what I said should be taken with a pinch of salt. Everyone has to walk their own path and they and only they are to say what works and what doesn't for them.

[@memo193]

As in the movie " pursuit of happiness " HAPPINESS is something you have to pursuit, its not given...a quote in the movie I will always remember

[@TheCrazycrab2]

What happens what is making me sad is also earning me more money then I’m able to make anywhere else?

[@learninghistory4397]

@@TheCrazycrab2 Not worth it. I would set a deadline, I would save as much as possible and do some introspection and research, trying new things to find some other job I might like, and then on the deadline I'd quit and start a new life.

[@onetwothereefour]

I grew up with a family who were incredibly unmotivated and negative. Sad times.

[@SP-qi8ur]

Is your image eric prydz

[@ScorpFin]

@@SP-qi8ur his nickname is Opus so definitely Eric Prydz

[@sandeepramesh5724]

That’s my life rn

[@PlainVlogs]

Opus same dude

[@diegoledezma4045]

I got family that’s negative, u just gotta ignore it

[@nopenope7700]

Money isn't necessary the goal, But Financial Independence and eventually Financial Freedom. That's a pretty good long term goal.

[@Africanbeautyy93]

Nope Nope word! So true

[@mysticbeing6768]

Nope Nope lol wtf you just contradicted yourself. Money isn’t the goal but financial freedom is? Lol. You need money to have financial freedom.

[@lezel4swarts]

Ultimately its money

[@guygremaux7636]

Mystic King being able to buy a lambo isnt the goal but being able to put yourself in a position where youre financially stable and able to help the ones around you is the goal, which just requires building wealth to do so. It’s more materialism vs financial stability as the motivation for building wealth

[@ofinterest370]

Nope Nope ur missing the point tho financial freedom doesn’t make u happy or content. U think it does but I can promise u that it doesnt

[@davidmelonakos6565]

Joe is one of the only genuine people I see on social media. It’s comforting to know that we haven’t all lost sight of reality.

[@JonnM]

Rogan is correct; for most people, not all, happiness is something to be cultivated. It’s a state of mind, of attitude. It’s not easy but over time it can be developed or “cultivated”. It’s achieved by having a purpose, having goals, small and large, meeting and overcoming challenges. All these things bring meaning to life and without them we condemn ourselves to a life of unhappiness and misery. It’s difficult, at first, but it becomes easier over time and then it becomes second-nature.

[@nab345t]

How did you cultivate it exactly

[@BreezyMcSleezy]

@@nab345t I read David Goggins book and that set me on a path towards it. I’m still cultivating it right now but I found I feel so good after pushing myself, exercising, going further than what my mind thinks it can do. I was in a chronic depression for years until now. I feel like I’ve gotten my second wind. The only thing to do now is keep the momentum going, pushing my limits. No matter how hard life gets in other aspects if you’re physically healthy you can always achieve this

[@Killgore52]

I love the way Joe thinks. I am glad he understands how we are at a primal level and how it affects us at in our modern day of living.

[@aconfusedshoe6240]

I always tell people, Joe ain't perfect but goddamn is he the fucking man. Love his character more than anybody else's.

[@Brandon-tg7dl]

Right... asking a wise man to quantify his happiness is a nerdy question

[@user-ip3nf3bd1r]

Exactly...Love the way he thinks. He a solid dude...

[@gabrielsykes4125]

Seriously just listen to the way Joe speaks at the end, the one thing I love about his podcast is that he comes off as this cool fun to be around guy but when he gets deep into a topic, he speaks with a very powerful conviction that very few are able to convey or even interpret.

[@mrknarf4438]

@@shadowbannedmgtowman9045 true, nowadays it's hard to find a loyal wife and raise a family. But if you're looking for happiness outside, in other people, even if those are a wife and children, you're doing it wrong. Plenty of miserable family men out there, plenty of happy lonely dudes. It's an important part of life for sure, connections, but not everything there is.

[@r5gtturbo197]

Eliminating interactions with negative people is a huge key to happiness and living a positive life , it’s about positive energy you receive from inspirational people. joe nailed it very clever man !

[@Burke1O1]

What if I'm the negative person!

[@r5gtturbo197]

Sam Ham positive people won’t go near you and they will think your a dick 😂😂😂

[@dylanparker3288]

@@r5gtturbo197 but I'm not a dick, I think if you really love someone you should put time and energy into helping them get better. Especially If you are positive and happy, why would you only want that for yourself. Just make unhappy people unhappier when you leave them because you think they are a dick when really they just really need your help.

[@dylanparker3288]

@@nathanebenezer5299 even if you're family member drains your energy you just forget they exist

[@LifeFilmz]

The point i think joe was making is that those people act like they don’t want your help, and you can’t help someone that doesn’t want to help themselves

[@cruisinwithchikna9033]

one of Joe’s best rants. listen to the last 5 mins every time I need to get in the right headspace before a long day.

[@DonsaiRoadsOfficial]

This is probably my favourite of Joe's perspectives. He layed it out so perfectly as if it was written 👍

[@sissyofFreemont]

I hope young adults (18-mid 20's) relax a little in the obsession to be perfectly happy or expect to just get it over night. You start to really understand the world a little more as you age. My skin is more loose but I'm waaaaaay happier in day to day life.

[@rm8118]

You look 20

[@sissyofFreemont]

@@rm8118 well hell that's the nicest thing I've heard in a while. Thanks man.

[@ucallmeDave]

This is exact!

[@sissyofFreemont]

@Hilbert França 💖💖

[@kkpz2598]

I want to fkn die

[@K4R3N]

9:45 another gem, setting your own healthy personal goals and working to achieve them is a fantastic motivation. I was a non-runner start of 2019, set a goal to run 3 miles under 30 minutes by end of the year and accomplished it just before Thanksgiving 2019. Really boosted my confidence because that was MY achievement, no one else could take credit for it

[@KaoticReach1999]

Confidence and happiness with it?

[@K4R3N]

@@KaoticReach1999 sure

[@mayanboricua]

3 miles in 30 minutes is one mile every ten minutes. That's a good round number. Worthy goal.

[@K4R3N]

@@mayanboricua yeah and I was a non- runner. Very bad shape, couldn't even jog half a mile on the treadmill.

[@andrewlee1383]

Thank you Joe for spreading your knowledge with us, this has been extremely helpful whenever I feel anxious. Thank you Joe.

[@Junglequeen-pw4ob]

I agree with Joe on this one. It's never constant. We do however, improve in the way we view things and our attitude towards life, and that can bring us contentment and peace. One of the things that I find make me unhappy is uncertain, uncertainty worries me and prolonged worry sends me into a depressive state. But I become aware and start doing things that I have done to help myself or get help for myself before.

[@tenaciousd1347]

“Lessons are learned through struggle” 👌🏼 “People are fuel” 👌🏼 “Human reward systems are carved deeply into your DNA” 👌🏼 “Comradery, love, family, friendship, Struggle, testing yourself, learning... they’re all giant parts of being a person” 👌🏼

[@Amir-iz8eh]

Love your comment Bro

[@georgelazenby7167]

I life of struggle is not a life I want to live in.

[@cliffsousa4184]

Joe I don't know if you read KZbin comments man but let me tell you this. Your podcasts saves lives dude and hell yeah it saved mine too. Keep em coming!

[@Naphakade]

It's the best thing that's ever happened to my life.

[@ryandrain1139]

Me to man the guys like the father i never had.

[@amirrezahamidyan]

@@Naphakade same here

[@gokulhemanthkumar4556]

@@ryandrain1139 Damn this hits close to home than I would like to admit.

[@otamans]

Thanks for these clips. They are inspiring me and giving me energy to live my life here in Tajikistan.

[@Lineman22705]

Wow....wtf? This dude better stay true to himself and not blow up and forget that his words are needed and healing and helpful. This was profound. Love it

[@markwilliam6745]

- eliminate interactions with negative people - you can get energy from motivational videos, and from being around happy inpirational people who do difficult things - fulfillment comes from overcoming struggle - seek lessons, difficult tasks, accomplishments over comfort - seeking comfort brings sadness/depression

[@LifeFilmz]

Gratitude is important for happiness well

[@alien247]

Yes and no

[@TheDrB0B]

Who decides what negative means? Should we cast aside anyone depressive and leave them with no aid at all? This suggestion sounds pretty narcissistic to me tbh.

[@usoci4904]

@@TheDrB0B you cannot aid/help people to change unless they actually want to.

[@rafdizon8416]

@@TheDrB0B it's a summary of this video. Plus, if depressing people don't wanna help themselves, they're just gonna drag you down

[@jfrollins8937]

He's talking about happiness vs fulfillment. Happiness is easy but fleeting. Happiness is a bottle of whiskey or a perfect cheeseburger. Fulfillment is the feeling of completing something you've spent a year of blood, sweat and tears building and then understanding what you learned in the process and how to do it better next time. fulfillment > happiness

[@jfrollins8937]

Zack Matson I agree. I knew when I wrote it that I should've put 'happiness' in semis but I was thinking of the unhappiness caused in a lot of people who get sold happiness and how they think of it culturally.

[@mattpickard8284]

True happiness is being chosen. It's that simple.

[@jfrollins8937]

Sky Lab exactly

[@IanDoesMagic]

Swap the word happiness with the word pleasure, and the word fulfillment with the word happiness, and I think you're onto something. Pleasure is that fleeting "I feel good." Happiness is the product of treating yourself and the world around you properly.

[@mattpickard8284]

No you're all wrong. I told you happiness is being chosen. Being *selected* i'm not debating with you all here it's how it is.

[@gogogoddess505]

This snippet was exactly what I needed to hear

[@irishelk3]

Joe Rogan has to be the best influence out of anybody else on my life. I've listened to his podcast since 2012. He has made the world a better place.

[@wanheda4994]

Joe never started off as rich. He has constantly said he worked hard to get where he is now. AND HE DID. Watch his 2006 comedy special. This is a 50 year old ass man. Once upon a time, he was just like you, struggling.

[@squamish4244]

That is true. What I have observed in rich people, however, is that it doesn't take long for most of them to basically forget what it was like before - even if they worked their asses off for it, like Joe. Joe has been loaded for about 20 years now. Then their judgments about work and meaning can get really strange because they just forget that most people don't have loads of time and money lying around. Maybe your experience has been different. I just know a bunch of people who got wealthy in tech when I worked at Blackberry before the crash and I saw the same thing happen in most of them. Not all of them. It was pretty bizarre.

[@geraldogremio6142]

@@squamish4244 here is the reason “The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.” - Albert Einstein

[@candacelangm]

@@geraldogremio6142 Can this be a dangerous thing?

[@NothingButATroll]

What's an ass man?

[@candacelangm]

@@NothingButATroll an assistant manager 🙂👍

[@Spootnik]

Joe's spot on about having negative people around you. While watching these video, I always get inspired, set up workout routines, diet plans, the whole nine yards and it sticks with me until I go to work or the rest of my house gets up and see everyone lying around, eating crap, smoking and complaining how shitty they feel. When I'm around that you feel like an outsider for wanted to not eat something or go out for a run, they look at you like somethings wrong with you or your apart of some health fad. It's really oppressive and I don't think most of us can combat it without a lot of personal stress. You have to stop being a regular human to become a better human it feels, because what passes as regular nowadays isn't anywhere near what a regular human should be.

[@emilszajda5250]

That’s so true man...

[@gotthecutenessoverload1086]

I'm experiencing very similar things. Every time I go for work, my colleagues are bitching and complaining about their jobs and coworkers. Even during lunch! Its taken a big toll on my mental health, working with people like that.

[@gotthecutenessoverload1086]

@Gavin B. thanks for the advice, man.

[@garretthines7248]

This is genuinely one of the most beautiful speeches I’ve ever heard

[@shihaochew2414]

Thanks for doing what you’re doing Joe. You totally nailed it about life and happiness.

[@mok822]

Joe rogan is like a father to me. I mean my parents meant no harm, and always wanted the best but never lost a minute giving this kind of conversations and advices to me.

[@laurikotivuori1585]

I doubt they themselves thought about things this deep

[@lilAckerman]

@@laurikotivuori1585 fasho

[@lilAckerman]

Joe Rogans the closest thing I’ve got to a father as my own walked out on my sisters & I a week after my moms passing at 11, like bro said they most likely weren’t & won’t ever read deeply into life in such a way & should they, I strongly doubt they would keep this wisdom to themselves : )

[@camiloortega5452]

Happiness is not a concept. It is a reality. High serotonin=happy. It is an action. There are actions that increase serotonin and other “happy hormones”. Eat clean, sleep well, exercise well, personal growth and healthy relationships. That’s it. No overthinking... just do it.

[@dunn104]

Camilo Ortega and reading positive things like this 👍🏽

[@Ahmed-rn1gr]

Overthinking combined with negative thinking is one deadly combo to be unhappy and or depressed

[@thelegendaryia]

You cannot reduce the understanding of happiness to a physical level

[@chrisnuenthel8937]

The happiest man I know doesn't give a damn about ppl. Your like hey I wanna talk to u. Hey I need some help. Hey I wanna make u feel bad. He's like I don't give a damn.

[@tylerjacobson4300]

This comment was forever ago so you probably won't see this. But serotonin would actually be more accurately described as a measure of confidence. And the things you listed back that up. Now self-confidence and happiness go hand in hand. But too much serotonin leads to arrogance. Too little leads to being overly self-dismissive.

[@mesut00012]

Thanks joe ! Your podcast make me happy, I realized how much I changed my mentality, when I started to watch your podcast a year ago. Happiness most important in life, and I try to fight for it, and look after for happiness, doing things which makes me happy etc... you helped me a lot through difficult times

[@divonteschiller8788]

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[@carolsitsons443]

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[@Jorgmiller]

How can I start investing in the crypto markets I have been reading about Zachery Micah Demers before now. I am a total beginner on this

[@divonteschiller8788]

Search his full name

[@divonteschiller8788]

Zachery Micah Demers

[@divonteschiller8788]

You will find him on google

[@pw8297]

You're not supposed to be happy all the time. You can be content which is different.

[@dvaughnclarkethegamecat753]

I completely disagree monks they talk about including dahli llama they are always happy which is not a problem.

[@dvaughnclarkethegamecat753]

Yes, they are. Shaolin.

[@RAZASHARP]

P W You are definitely one of the losers he was talking about

[@gusgrizzel8397]

@@RAZASHARP Wrong. Pursuing "happiness" is chasing a shadow. Happiness does not exist. It's an illusion.

[@bluestreakgunner57]

P W wow this is deep. Thanks👍🙏

[@farmerbro101]

I had this realization last Monday and spent a day fulfilling myself and I experienced sober euphoria it is insane how learning and getting outside for a purpose changes your mental health.

[@patwhite8106]

farmerbro101 I need to know more. what was your purpose? How did you fulfill yourself?

[@paulisaaksohn9179]

I absolutely agree with Joe's stance on hapiness and I recognize myself and that part within me, which is lazy and whining (sometimes I am like that)...I needed that tonight. Every single day is a struggle,but if I choose to do things that suck on purpose then I can handle anything and withstand the tough things that I do not choose to experience in my life. Thanks, Joe, for reminding me who we all should strive to be.

[@wesleybrown6974]

Joe has a great perspective on a lot of issues. I’ll never get tired of listening to his podcast both new and old episodes.

[@JanPatrickLucas]

13:07 - I whole heartedly agree! You've gotta get up off your ass, move your body and entice your mind. Rest is good to a point but we must strive and be constructive. People lounge around waaaaay too much and wonder why they're depressed and not happy. Joe nailed it!

[@alexandrahowell7657]

100% yes

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Alexa Lexa - Right on Alexa, Thank you........and Joe.

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Cheers friend!

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Sounds like your mother has had a very difficult life indeed. I applaud you for speaking on her behalf and for standing by her. In spite of all that it sounds like she has still strived and done what she can with in her ability to be positive and happy. Your mother's circumstance is exceptionally challenging, so obviously she will have limitations in many regards. That does not, however, mean that she doesn't possess the tenacity to flourish in other areas, where she can. God bless you for encouraging and helping her as you do. Often when one becomes disabled physically they become stronger mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Not an easy task, and I will not make light of your mother's situation but we all have the ability to strive, even though it may not be in the physical sense. My heart goes out to you and your mother. Best wishes!

[@thetruth1167]

I usually find looking forward to something increases my happiness, wheather it's excited about holidays, seeing friends or buying something you've always wanted

[@KitingPanda]

Looking forward to something, almost like a goal? Looking forward to being able to run a marathon, or getting that job you always wanted.

[@sal_963tal7]

@@KitingPanda looking forward to something you enjoy whatever it is.

[@MegaBecks1981]

My aunt runs an inspirational quote page. She’s in her 60’s and it connects her to a lot of other people. It’s a pretty popular page and running it makes her really happy.

[@noyt4rd858]

this is the best rant ive ever heard about this topic.. i needed to hear this thankyou so much

[@macberry4048]

I like hearing people talk about their philosophy of happiness. Really happiness isn't the problem for me, the problem for me is keeping a good attitude when life is difficult

[@bigscapone1261]

You need to master the control of your emotions and your mind. Once you’ve done that nothing can get to you. Your invincible because your mind and emotions are the most powerful things. I have mastered it and nothing effects me negatively you have to look for a positive out of everything while also acknowledging the mistakes you made but just overcome them

[@balladin9200]

@@bigscapone1261 🧢 I honestly don’t think someone with a girl pick up playlist can talk about emotion and mind control how about ya control ya dick first godamn.

[@austinhayes7265]

This man speaks 💯% facts on every podcast.. I learn so much listening to this dude talk to other people about whatever

[@RemasterYourLife]

Happiness isn't complicated. It's actually fairly simple. The problem is that people chase happiness as outcomes. When we don't get what we want, we feel unhappy. But you can be happy without those kind of conditions.There's the happiness that comes from getting what you want, but there's also the happiness in being content with who you are and what you have. Meaning is what we gain by the way we choose to engage with the world (goals, projects, relationships), and happiness comes from the contentment we feel for who we are and what we have have in the moment.

[@GR-uc1gq]

So being grateful?

[@CruzDeo]

BEST EXPLANATION WE AS A HUMAN RACE NEED TO PRACTICE HAPPINESS UNCONDITIONALLY

[@joshdavies6715]

Goodharts Law! When the measure (happiness) becomes the target (happiness), it ceases to be a good measure.

[@cptpowerpuff]

This episode was something else, Joe literally spat straight facts and lessons for a good 10 minutes, it's so fulfilling to think about "what is good for ME?" and then hearing someone else state the same conclusions and you suddenly realise that these rules count for anyone and everybody, not only me

[@j.dftanner]

what episode?

[@akk4lifex2yo]

the guy just wanted to get joe to put a number to his happiness and instead he got this rant lol

[@qammarshah8724]

Joe is one smart individual , I love this mans way of thinking

[@rabbeyaharoon8118]

I am so thankful for this rant..

[@Tydie.]

Joe clearly isn't a 10

[@matthewramsey5239]

That’s what I’m sayin. Was a bit much

[@zackevans6329]

He's also rich as fuck and doesn't have to worry abt anything. That why he's happy, take away the money and hes a 1

[@soapfrancis]

this line of thinking is what i have learned actually works for me. the more uncomfortable positions i put myself in, the more well rounded of a person i become. at first, its hard to convince yourself to do them but once you get started, eventually you grow to LIKE things that you would have strayed from.

[@normanflats4976]

This is probably one of the most insightful and amazing talks of Joe Rogan. Wow. This is amazing.

[@josephlim7239]

Yep 100% true what you say joe, im glad i found your channel man you are so wise, this is prolly the best 14 minutes of my Life here in youtube

[@QUINT34577]

wow so impressed he didn't simply pick a number , I love when i learn something or gain some new awareness, thank you Joe.

[@DaveKenderdine]

Thanks so much Joe! You’ve really helped me get through a lot of shit!

[@jbaggettful]

Absolutely had to hear this today- great message

[@lifeweights7519]

Honestly, living in the United States and living in Europe made me really see what Americans are missing out on. Proper transportation and infrastructure. Sure the roads are paved nicely, but in many parts (or at least the parts I have been in) lack side walks or people on those side walks completely. Over in Europe or even in Kenya, Nairobi you will be walking down the street and its bustling with life. It just really feels like in the US that life is gone. So many people I knew in North Carolina and in the Tampa area in Florida just lived inside all day either in an office or in their homes, there was 0 connection to the beautiful outside world. You can't really blame the people though, because you are just that one weirdo if you try to make a change by yourself and go out, no one is going to join you, especially if you just moved there and know no one.

[@thewolf1801]

true

[@WhatIsThis-zq4hk]

This is true. Americans are completely clueless on how much car-centric city design has destroyed our way of life.

[@TheVikastiwari123]

Simply...I love this shit..Joe u rock man...I am always amazed how this guy packs his sentences with multiple layered thoughts

[@tomwall2361]

Hey JRE Clips, you guys should really start including the name of the guest and the episode number in the video description. That would be really helpful Edit: for anybody wondering, this is from JRE #1127 - Jesse Itzler. The exact clip is about 1hr 10mins in.

[@johnnypalencar9242]

Who is this he’s talking to and what #?

[@Evangilizer]

And also higher resolution

[@mayjalook8652]

Johnny Palencar Rogan is talking with Jesse Itzler, I’m not sure what number this is though

[@Amir-iz8eh]

It's the episode with Jesse Itzler. That man's genius. You should also check out his interview on interrupted w/ garyvee. Will teach so much you won't believe it

[@schroppieee]

He is talking to himself in this clip

[@davidmelonakos6565]

that was mesmerizing. the way his ideas flowed was just incredible. thank you 🙏

[@musafir3]

Congrats Joe you made it . You find your way , you fought and still certainly fighting and in many ways you win . This is an Amazing speech but don't forget that there are a lot of us that fought and still fighting hard but don't get the recognition or even the respect they diserve ! Still i love you work , your dedication. And most important i will fight till the end ✌

[@Jitzlife92]

I agree with the avoiding interactions with negative people but sometimes when you work in an environment full of them then its impossible.

[@Amir-iz8eh]

Then you need to change your environment. The country is full of jobs. All it's gonna take is 3 months maxuimum and you can find a job at another place

[@Amir-iz8eh]

Cuz happiness is really worth it Brother

[@Jitzlife92]

@@Amir-iz8eh I work in Construction. It would mean having to find a new career anyway. One day mabye.

[@Amir-iz8eh]

@@Jitzlife92 My dad works in contruction too, he complained so much I hated it, when he could invest his free time on an online side hustle and change the matter of his carreer, but he didn't. I don't know you, but I hope you don't do the same. Your kids will be proud.

[@Jitzlife92]

@@Amir-iz8eh You sound like a good man Gelio , god bless!

[@natemac8473]

Happiness is the rebound from hard work.

[@frankmcnally5993]

I saw you

[@natemac8473]

@@frankmcnally5993 What's up?

[@schnozberries98]

Hard work is good for the soul

[@rarebreed345]

@@schnozberries98 correct

[@StMunro1]

rubbish

[@rezen1983]

Thanks Joe for all your wonderful advice this will be very useful in my journey towards adulthood 💪

[@tobii894]

Joe Rogan is the role model I never had growing up but am glad to have found him in my mid twenties !

[@zal_raj]

Respect to the guy for letting Joe speak his mind without stopping or interrupting him.

[@lovepeacebliss]

True happiness is taking the talents and gifts you have inside and expressing them outwardly. Fleeting happiness is taking pleasure from the outside and taking them in.

[@HectorMartinez-op8cc]

I’m 26 and I know that I have a-lot to learn about life, if not everything. But I have found that in moments where I have gotten everything I thought I wanted you can still be unsatisfied if you weren’t content with yourself in the first place without all those other things. I’ve been on top and back on the bottom. But I’ve gotten back up and found that it isn’t about getting somewhere. Its about enjoying the way there. Life can be worse and sometimes when we step back we may find we have so much to be grateful for and life is good today. It really is the journey not the destination. I hope I keep learning and falling and getting back up on the way.

[@thewanderer5137]

Joe at his best right there, I took so much a way from what he said and applied it to my life, and it's helped a lot.

[@MrSauceman09]

As an 18 year old in college I must say finding positive people my age is hard. We all got the big sad and we all want to die. If I were to cut out all negative people in my life I'd be cutting out almost every friend I have

[@viktorzivcec2212]

I guess you gotta do what you gotta do man- I'm 21 and would rather be alone than surrounded by negative people. That being said though, sadness is normal but totally different to negativity- you can be sad even as an otherwise positive person, but if your friends are constantly negative and its affecting your own perspective, have a think about whether they're worth having around! best of luck man

[@OP-lk4tw]

@@viktorzivcec2212 What if I like the negative ones more than the positive ones? I also find them more honest, while the positive people I've met kinda try to see the good in everything and don't question stuff, they just 'do it' and go on with life. At the end of the day, they are more happy than the other guys, but I connect more with the thoughts and ideas of my negative friends, not because of the negativity, but because they allow their minds to go deep and dark/scary places the other guys don't. And while that can be damaging, it's interesting nonetheless, at least some parts of it. The positive people just play the game no questions asked, the negative people take a few steps back and look at everything saying, where the fuck am I and why do I have to do this shit? Well, not everyone is like that but some of the people I've met definitely are. I find myself in the middle.

[@simonmason3881]

;O :P well you can definitely be a positive person and still think those things. I know people, including myself, who do those things, that question the reasoning behind certain things, and make sure I actually understand situations and life. But I’d still say I’m a positive person. And I think the reason behind that is because after I ask myself those questions, I find the positive answer to them. Sure you can just ask yourself that and then find no answer or just say there is no answer. But I disagree. There has to be an answer. And when you find that, you can be positive, happy, and still questioning

[@wavedave1035]

;O :P I get what you’re saying and it makes sense, but you definitely will get further in life spending more time with the positive than the negative ones. It’s healthy to question things but if you get stuck in that mindset or even find comfort in it, it’ll lead you down a bad road

[@benjaminburns4412]

Damn older comment but so true I found myself being depressed around peers even though I really wasn't everyone are bummers and they have little to no reason to be

[@jrfishertraining]

Damn, I love your podcasts, keep it up!

[@bradhuygens]

This is one of my favourite Joe Rogan clips. Go OFF Joe!

[@kieran3900]

I have come away from social media going on 1 year and I feel so much better for it. I no longer lose my day scrolling and have become alot more active and it gives you an extra spring in your step when you know you completed a task rather than sat on your ass. Anyone out there struggling, get off social media and turn off the news. Spreading positivity 👍

[@jingiyo]

I just went through the process of controlling my environment and removing negative aspects of my life.

[@mattmeyer2006]

love you Joe. very inspirational and insightful in alot of your videos. I'm 34 and my life took a 180 and is shit at the moment. you give me hope that my life can turn around. some days I want to die but I know everything isn't permanent. with hope and determination a happy life is around the corner. thank you for what you do. it helps me and other people in my situation.

[@michaelshawusa1]

Matt Meyer what happened

[@psychedelicartistry]

In the past 16 months, I've quit Methadone, Vyvanse, Lyrica, Latuda, Celexa, Cymbalta, Buspar, Social Media, and am now working on Smoking/Vaping. I'm working towards a goal that improves my life and makes me happy. That's the key, to always work towards something better.

[@alghanekar313]

He hits the nail on the head here. Both of them. It's so fascinating how human history is mostly the struggle for survival. But our ancestors didn't have the luxury to be bored. Even though I love modern life, it takes away our need to fight for something. I used to hate the idea of challenging yourself, but eventually learned that trying to live life by coasting and doing the bare minimum just leads to boredom and unfulfillment.

[@thebrother672]

Bro this is legit me. What did u do to change?

[@alghanekar313]

@@thebrother672 First, I quit drinking 11 years ago. Even then I was coasting in sobriety just wanted a comfortable life of the 8-5 job, wife, house,dog etc. My x wife did me a favor by wanting a divorce. I spent a couple more years in my old job and once I realized I have enough in savings, I started my own business. 3 years later it's still a struggle, but I'm making progress and way happier pursuing my dream (stand-up comedy).

[@tybarker5038]

I feel like I would love to do what Joe does because I love real conversations. We all do. That’s why we’re here. And I think many of Joe’s viewer base would also enjoy a career that involves talking to people a lot, but in a meaningful way, not a “hi how are you? Good. Thank you, come again!” sort of way. Just an idea for anyone else struggling to find a fulfilling purpose in life.

[@jasonwhite5463]

Just maybe you shouldn't rely on others for happiness

[@alexanderjackson4160]

Not many women ive met understand that

[@kevinrosas4447]

Stoicism, all you need is yourself to be happy. You can’t control anything external but your own happiness in the end

[@veronicanevarez22]

Only yourself

[@leelee6000]

Yourself chooses happiness not others

[@mahadrox]

Yes yes yes!!!

[@leongibson141]

I love joe Rogans thought process on things, very clear and direct

[@bigscapone1261]

That’s why having a cold shower in the morning is the best way to start the day. Because you getting out of your comfort zone and after you feel amazing and full of energy to have another productive day leading to accomplishing goals getting closer to your purpose and final destination and the next levels of your life.

[@jacklavach3729]

sometimes, happiness for me is sitting down outside, looking at the world, and just knowing that i’m on earth and surrounded by nature and reality. Instead of feeling intimidated by them, i can find comfort that i exist in a place that i can experience and has outcomes that matter.

[@danishzeshan4093]

This was inspiring,thats why i was depressed,becuase i wasnt doing my best, thanks joe

[@sirfrancis1756]

Everything Joe is saying is what I see everyday in the Army. So many people quit hard courses because they’re negative and it wears them out. Being positive is challenging at times but it makes doing the difficult things a lot easier. Enjoy the process, embrace the suck.

[@CREEDO.]

BRO EVERYTHING JOE ROGAN SAYS INSPIRES ME, HE JUST SAID HAPPINESS IS LIKE HUNGER, ITS A MANAGEMENT LEVEL AND YOU CAN BENCHMARK IT. THAT IS SO TRUE, YOU CAN CONTROL HAPPINESS HOW YOU WANT TO BY DOING THE THINGS YOU LOVE. AND JUST KEEP REMINDING OF YOURSELF OF THE LOVES DAT MAKE YOU HAPPY. TRULY AMAZING. LOVE YOU MY BOYS

[@1H4NDC14PP1N6]

For those wondering, this is from JRE #1127 with Jesse Itzler

[@paytonemmons4952]

Gux ty!!!!!!

[@Jaminskii]

Get this to the top!

[@abelmendez2527]

THANK YOU!!

[@mickeytete9036]

Thanks, this guest was terrible and this clip shows that.

[@charliehobson33]

its at about 1hr 13mins for those wanting to catch off where he left off

[@surelyurcrazy7671]

so positive until ya read the comments.

[@Bhubnipz]

surelyU Rcrazy “Who the fuck does Joe Rogan think he is, giving me his personal opinion on what happiness is?!?”

[@surelyurcrazy7671]

Bert Hubnip 😂😂👍

[@surelyurcrazy7671]

Reckless Notion he was mocking those retards. It's in quotations. Its ok brother.

[@MorningMindfulness]

Reckless Notion do you understand how quotations work?

[@DjR3aper]

i got to comment #2 which is yours. Thanks for the warning.

[@David-ci6rl]

so right joe! when you appreciate what you got we have been trying not to die everyday back in time were being use to being comfortable

[@PlguDctR-yb7mi]

I lived with monks for 8 months while doing my Master's degree in philosophy, learning their chanting and ways of prayer. I'd love to talk about the experience on your podcast, Joe.

[@foreveressence1690]

Damn, I need this.. I really needed this

[@dwatrous51]

I really enjoyed this "rant." I read the comments; always likes and dislikes; so what. Yes we have to work for a living; doesn't mean we like it. Quit buying shit, get out of debt and find something else to do. Joe said it; happiness is a management issue. Get in control of yourself. Just a thought. Thank you and namaste!

[@sophiedash4026]

dwatrous51 Entirely too simplistic and judgemental. Bootstraps 😬. Different people are struggling with different problems. Beware assumptions, they are usually wrong and can lead a person to do/say something that causes further harm to others.

[@sophiedash4026]

George Bushlington No. Some people wish they were only dealing with hemorrhoids.

[@sophiedash4026]

George Bushlington I am a behavior therapist. This is what I do.

[@sophiedash4026]

George Bushlington That is not my position at all. You are deliberately twisting what I am saying to suit yourself. If you would like to spend some time with my words, think a bit deeper (rather than shallow), and come back I would be happy to talk with you. If you are just going to look for justification to be callous, judgemental, and hateful I am not biting. You are not my patient.

[@sophiedash4026]

George Bushlington That was not a fair assumption. Try asking someone's views rather than telling them what they think. The economy is one part of it. A big part. But not the only part. So many types of abuse occur at multiple levels of life each day. For you to flippantly reduce the suffering of so many to a case of hemorrhoids... If your life is going well, I am happy for you. But not everyone is that lucky. Seeing other perspectives and exercising compassion are learned behaviors. They require practice. Give it a try. You may be in need of a little compassion yourself one day.

[@erinhappy-go-lucky5040]

Exactly Joe! It’s a mindset. I am grateful for all aspects of life.

[@lucdeboer2037]

Okay so im 20 years old, starting to care more and more about self development and im amazed about how much i already did this year and probaply can achieve to become happy on my own terms. But when joe talked about the things that he eliminated from his life to become more happy he instantly mentioned elimenating negative people from his life. Now i have quite a lot of pretty negative friends, which on one hand i want to cut away from my life, but on the other hand im fucking 20 and still young so the times i do want to go do something fun i go with them and have a blast. This has been an issue for me for a good amount of time now... idk if anyone has anything to say about it but all feedback is welcome. Ps. Im not from an english country dont mind the mistakes pls Have a nice day!

[@abhinarayan7751]

Okay this is a very good question , I have thought of the same thing before. Since you are young, you want to break rules,drink alcohol and other 'fun' things. What you are seeking is vices ;this is a totally normal thing to desire. I too want to have lots of fun in my life since I'm very young. My suggestion to you would be cut ALL NEGATIVE people from your life. Then you will just feel more comfortable about yourself. You can still do the vices which won't get you in serious trouble with new people.

[@lucdeboer2037]

Abhi Narayan thanks for sharing!

[@neverlookback1244]

Have fun in your 20s mate but know when to draw the line.

[@bigscapone1261]

Life is all about balance. Make sure you have positive and self improvement focused friends aswell.

[@zackbennett5609]

You’ll be great success if you’re this aware at 20

[@MsBob314]

Nothing in life worth while has ever been easy. The last minutes of this video truly sums it all up. Anybody that seeks out constant comfort will have constant misery. JR is one of the few objective interviewers out there. The discussion about meditation is very limited. Vioassana meditation requests that you meditate for 10 hours a day for 10 days for the initial retreat. The object is not happiness, but to struggle through profound difficulty to have realization. That is similar to every single aspect of life.

[@tigerjambz7564]

Well Said Mr.Rogan, preach!....this is not a rant...just real talk.

[@tonedawg4998]

I love the motivation I been depressed since I was like 7 my mom told me and it still gets back to me at points in life from all the traumatizing things but I try my best to use it as motivation to keep me thriving for more I’ve lost friends for their beneficial reasons and family from their judgements at the end of the day the only thing that I have is myself and to help others to keep me going and not feel depressed

[@RajBeats]

What a beautiful encapsulation of what happiness is (and why) by Joe in the second half. Well said my friend. (Btw the guest is Jesse Itzler)

[@crydunkey5982]

I feel like my happiness ranges from 3 to 5/ 10, but I'm still young so there's a lot of room for improvement. Hey at least I'm working on it.

[@mojowolf5597]

Acceptance, Maturity and Learning how to deal with Difficult Situations help me .... I am not always happy but when I am upset or depressed its important for me to maintian emotional stability. I dont give in to being angry..

[@juliewilliams359]

Joe this is gold.. to inspire and be inspired is truly the perfect way !. I think yoga teaches us to keep looking for this in our life

[@jaymesonbrown6171]

Big thing im starting to realize and this video just enforced it! You have to stay busy to stay happy the mind needs positive stimulation if I just sit around and think about what I could be doing or what Im going to do in the future I often find myself overthinking and wondering why Im not "there" yet but when Im busy Im just like yeah i gotta get this shit done even if its stressful I gotta get this shit done and get to whatever the next thing is and that is how you ultimatley become great doesnt matter how many times you fail as long as you learn and just keep moving forward.

[@rproctor83]

Joe is spot on about negative people, but It just sucks when those people are close to you. I find it being a balance of trying to speak positivity into those people and also shielding myself from their streesful negative ways. Though, I find it difficult to consistently separate myself from their negativity, I find I do a pretty good job. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother with them, but letting go of things can be hard.

[@latsushi]

Rob Proctor I have the same scenario with my brother. I hear you. It’s difficult to distinguish when to shield yourself from this negative person and when to give them positive advice because you’re exposed to them often. I am drained walking this balance.

[@RafaelFeyenoordfan]

You can't shield yourself entirely, meaning whoever you're helping is dragging you down. You're a good person for helping out people who aren't in such a happy place as you are, but you have to realise you can't fix someone. They can only fix themselves. Get someone to a psychiatrist or give him a self-development book, that's the best you can do. Someone else's is not your responsibility.

[@bradebronson8835]

If they aint related... cut them ALL out. If they are related... Just don't listen to em. Or pretend to lol

[@Amir-iz8eh]

Well, I guess you just need to look your brother in the eye and tell him: listen bro, I love you .. but fuck you, i don't wanna hear you bitching, we either have a good talk or let's not at all.

[@mattlapajski]

I feel like Rogan has 100 different views on life depend on who is he talking to.

[@ben5966]

Yup

[@tylerrankin2998]

and that is the reason he is the best

[@dowcwow]

i feel like its impossible to just have one, even if it contradicts other things that you said before

[@amrlazn]

why is this so true hahaha

[@massinissaoukaci4786]

We are all like that, depending on where we are and we are feeling at the moment

[@Tradernotahater]

Man this was a good one! Wow Joe brought tears to my eyes. Inspiring!

[@sallyyong2902]

You go Joe I’m 76 and couldn’t agree with you more, thank you for your insight