Overstimulation: How To Take Control Of Your Life

[@leonjhendrix]

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[@Alphonzeeee]

is andrew huberman actually your uncle ?

[@Louziaa]

where can i find the podcast with niklas christl? didn't find it on DRVN Podcast.

[@Fian_so]

I want the sound at the end of this video ,

[@muhammadamaar7936]

epic video

[@Sakslyrics]

Those thumbnails hurt😢

[@totonoen6453]

I've wasted too much time on social media. And I know it's not the social media that keeps distracting me, but It's the overwhelming feeling that I have created toward my own goal. So I'll always find something to do except face my own target. You just have to put yourself in the right environment. Your mental health plays a major role! Stay safe!

[@mohamadmahdy216]

You are not the only one lets try to change our mindset towards our goals💙

[@Ssuperman]

So, are you still watching KZbin right now?

[@saikiran2831]

exactly same here

[@FT4YOU]

Me too bro

[@ayushsenseisama]

Same

[@bekzodhakimov4573]

1. Remove Temptations (Avoid/delete/remove all temptations if you can live without them) 2. Acountibility (Accept your failures and what you are missing out) 3. Impulse Control (practice saying no to your urges whenever you feel it) 4. Emotional Health (The most important. Why do you want it? to be happy? to find purpose? etc) That's my interpretation

[@TheBlackClockOfTime]

So basically just like that one guy in the beginning said: 1. eliminate completely 2. just stop 3. quit 4. don't open it - ever.

[@9ds._]

thanks.

[@Ssuperman]

Watching videos right now?

[@tnijoo5109]

Thank you 🙏

[@DanielDeLaCruz-n3z]

So even yt is bad?

[@Thestarshavecolors]

Leon Hendrix has changed my life

[@konarkverma999]

उन्होंने केवल तुम्हें दिशा दी, यह तुम ही हो जिसने तुम्हारी जीवनशैली बदल दी।

[@X_SiavashAhmadi]

Same here 🤗

[@kyuubimitch]

😂

[@krzysx]

Same

[@fighteruv503]

Our*

[@layn7115]

Most of us watching this video are already aware of these tenets, but as you said creating a life we don't need to escape is the most challenging part. I had the best months of my life when i was living with 2 friends i wasn't leaving anytime soon, we were sharing daily life for almost 2 whole month and i was tempted of nothing, I was content... What i struggle the most since i cut ties with these old friends and that my others friends are either far away of not so available, is making new quality connexions. I can't get myslelf to go out alone at a festival, or bars or clubs to meet new people, it's just not who I am. I made a few online connexions which are great, but the distance and the language barrier just doesn't cut it. If anyone here is in a perpetual motion of trying to better himself, that has naturally alot of drive to create and discover new stuff, is a bit of a nerd and passionate about anything, that hold spirituality dear and can admire the world for how magic it is, feel free to reply to this comment if you're from France or you can talk french.. or even that you recognized yourself. Maybe this is here where it starts :) Thank you for reading, keep your head up !

[@daanbakker8421]

Hi Layn! Your comment really resonated with me. Je ne parle pas français, and I am not from France either. But I would love to connect as I think creating the best life possible happens by having beautiful people around you.

[@Thomas-cv9em]

What really bothers me is that, even after watching this video and thinking I've got everything figured out, I know this is not going to be enough. You watch these types of videos and you kind of feel motivated (this one is especially good imo), but what really happens is after a few hours or days, you relapse again into consuming. I've done that several times. At this point I feel like I know every single "miracle solution".. But I can't get to apply. It's as if the force of temptations is greater than the one I get from the lucid moments of realization (liké this one, rn). And I can't seem to be getting out of this situation. At this point, I'm starting to think that nothing will change, if I keep waking up every morning to do the same stupid useless shit every day. It's like I need something else in my life, something profoundly new that will finally "faire un déclic" in my head (yes I'm French btw) and make me finally implement all the advice I've heard. I'm 17 and I feel lost. Merde

[@stardon]

Ok.. I cant' speak french.. but I propose exactly all the stuff you said.. but in italian/english XD

[@Glubre]

Mec j'ai l'impression que tu viens de me décrire parfaitement

[@vishalnangare31]

Great 🔥🙏

[@shauncronwright5789]

Don't be so hard on yourself if you find yourself going back to your old habits. The important thing is to learn from it and start again on the right track. It's not how many times you get knocked down. It's how many times you get right back up and keep going.

[@60sekundenpolitik]

Every time you fail you have to at least punish yourself!

[@m.l.7558]

​@@60sekundenpolitiki don't think that is good for your mental health, but you should take it into account, yeah

[@60sekundenpolitik]

@@m.l.7558 if i would miss a day at the gym i have to give 200 Dollars to my wife.

[@randomtimessomehow]

It definitely works. I decreased my "stimulation level" (no adult videos, less youtube, no fast food, no sugar, etc. just not too much of anything) and after just two weeks I made so many awesome social connections. It's incredible (I have social anxiety and depression so this is huge for me). I hope that in the future blocking apps will get better and better because it's so hard to block everything while still using devices for work - and it's so easy to find a workaround for these blocking apps.

[@AlkalineGamingHD]

Biggest issue Ive had with impulse control is the rebound effect. Couple days of killing it and then you reverse course hard and over indulge on whatever you were trying to cut down on in the first place. As weird as it is Ive found a more gradual approach works best. For every 3 impulse checks I have I let one fly. Not as great as letting none fly, but now a week later Im less likely to risk 8 impulses fly!

[@Wüstenfuchs12209]

I have noticed this too. Living both extremes - either fully focused which feels great or totally lazy/ unmotivated - is really no way to move forward. Maybe thats because I am setting myself up for failure because I cannot meet my arbitrarily high standards - perhaps you are right and a gradual approach is the better alternative after all.

[@Thomas-cv9em]

I'm feeling like there's actually a lot people like me, like us, who are trying to escape this state of overconsuming and everything. I've been thinking for a while about this, and I want to ask you guys, have you ever shared this stuff? Like the troubles you have, trying to resist the temptations? To other people, like your friends and family? I'm saying that because I have not, and it's actually the first time I'm speaking about this, the fact that I spend way too much time on my phone, on my lap, playing video games, scrolling on social medias, etc... But I'm ashamed of it. I feel like I should talk about it, that it would be easier to finally make a change and improve, if I had someone trying to overcome the same things as me. But I don't know who, and I feel like I'm the only one realizing how much of a waste of time this shit is. I fear getting mocked or that the person won't understand or that he'd say "lmao just stop", as if it was so easy So whats your experience on this? Have you personnally tried talking about it? I'm very curious.

[@gavinthecrafter]

This is gonna get a bit conspiratorial but I think part of it is because overconsumption is exactly what every corporation wants. Cause it makes them so much money. Naturally, as a society, we've adopted a culture in which this overindulgence is commonplace

[@1saamor897]

just find something productive to do. delete every game, social media app (I allow youtube cause I choose my vids and I watch like 3 vids). Do you honestly have a lot to do in your life? Like hobbies? I got church. Music. Sports. Gym. School. wbu

[@Thomas-cv9em]

@@gavinthecrafter Yeah ur absolutely right, I mean it's obvious that all these new technologies were DESIGNED to make people addicts, by some dudes who are probable way smarter than we are. But the thing that frightens me is that even if we are aware of that, why cant we stop?? Because I don't really want my life to have the only purpose of profiting the companies that sell these things. However, since we were little, we've been used to it and now it's like trying to quit cigarette after smoking for 20 years (not my case, but just saying)

[@Thomas-cv9em]

@@1saamor897 The thing is that I know what I should be doing (academically speaking) but I can't get started, especially because I've been in holidays for 2 months now and and I coule be doing so much other (unproductive) things due to procrastination, like watching youtube. I have hobbies too but they dont keep me active all the time and there's always a few hours a day where I dont feel like doing anything. I dont know man i feel kinda weak tbh. So did you personnally talk about this to your family, your friends? Or did manage to improve on your on, thanks to great willpower?

[@noTapioca]

This was an incredible video! I've burnt myself out a few months ago and ever since then I've fallen into this deep hole of overconsumption. It's a way for me to escape the way I feel and to avoid thinking about all the things I need to fix. Emotional health really is the key component here! I need to start healing my inner self. Thank you so much for this - something just 'clicked' for me

[@SmartMoneySource]

This video is 100% accurate and the chess analogy is on point. However, unfortunately, most of us start the chess match with only 10% of the pieces, and that makes it nearly impossible to win the game. I’d like to share something that really worked for me to overcome these compulsive behaviors. This is based on what I learned from our uncle Huberman, therapy and other sources. Due to our addictions, our baseline level of dopamine is very low. This makes our willpower to do things that require effort extremely weak, and our craving for more dopamine hits very strong. You may be able to do some of the crucial tasks proposed in this video, but you will likely end up falling back into old habits. So what can we do? This is key… The objective is to begin this chess match with 100% of the pieces, this means making sure one has normal levels of motivation and drive. To do so, my personal recipe is forcing yourself to stop spending this finite dopamine for a long enough period of time to allow your brain to recover the lost motivation (literally). My special recipe is: Spend 2 or 3 weeks (ideally 30 days, which is on average how much time it takes for what comes next) completely disconnected from everything that spikes your dopamine. Basically, identify what brings you pleasure or satisfies your basic needs at zero cost (without effort) and make sure you don’t have access to it in this journey. The simplest way is to go camping or something similar. Use this time to build new healthy habits and to plan a system for when you return to “normal life”. Your dopamine levels will be skyrocketing by the time you come back. You won’t believe how good you will start feeling (the drive is unmatched). And this will completely change the effectiveness of all the methods to change your habits. The difference is MASSIVE. PS: I have ADHD and I’ve tried everything, lost my mind a few times, nothing used to work. In the end I was missing the key ingredient, natural motivation. That’s why forcing myself to recover normal dopamine levels before actually trying to “fix” my horrible habits was the key to success. PS 2: Thanks Leon for sharing useful life hacks, you’re doing a good service to society.

[@realsoldierofallah]

That quote will forever be engraved in my brain: "Create a life you don't want to escape from."

[@Cloudnine2024]

Funny. As of late I've been feeling the EXACT same way. I don't use Social Media anymore, KZbin is my heroin. Trying to stop KZbin is waaaay harder than any of the other things. The problem with KZbin is that I also use it to learn new things. Having KZbin premium actually makes it worse, because I don't see shitty ads that would want to shut down the app. The only way I've been able to quit is this. I only use KZbin on my tablet. I've deleted the KZbin app from my phone.

[@Cloudnine2024]

@@arcadepiano barely though. It's definitely a media consumption app, but I don't use it to socialize. I guess most people nowadays barely use any social media app for the social aspect. Tbh, I don't even know which social media is still being used to actually be social and communicate. It's all just mindless consumption nowadays.

[@J0N...]

Just use an adblocker. It works even on ipad

[@parthkhanayat420]

I have been in the same situation as yours, THIS IS LITERALLY THE MOST RELATABLE AND MOST HELPUL VIDEO, I HAVE SEEN TO FIGHT AGAINST THESE VICES. KEEP IT UP LEON, you got a NEW SUBSCRIBER

[@jacksoncooper8572]

We've known the evils of modern over abundance, great to see you come out with this video! I'm ready to take the next steps in retaking my life!!!

[@SuperSeamus]

Remove temptations- stop yourself from opening apps before you use them Accountability- ask your friends / family for support Impulse control- challenge yourself to resist your temptations (phone, games, movies). I heard about the “do nothing” method, where you cut out all distractions except for your responsibilities. This gives you 2 options, work on your stuff or do nothing. Emotional health- recognize that you are trying to escape from the real world and force yourself to live in it. Don’t replace social media with other dopamine fixes (like over eating for example). Once you start living your real life you’ll start to enjoy it and not want to escape Good luck whomever reads this. I’m writing this after spending 4 months of doing nothing but scrolling on tik tok. I wish I could get this time back :( But going forward is my only option so that’s what I’ll do

[@dylanv1994use]

​@@InsideEarth_ORIGINALI am in the same boat ...

[@advaith_31]

@@InsideEarth_ORIGINAL how bout we make a discord server for accountability and keep the member count really low? I've created one and im the only one there ;0

[@THETRUTH-xg3sb]

@@advaith_31 I am interested in joining, can I join?

[@spring_of_water]

Although I have tried to reduce the use of social media and youtube for years, I have the same problems and I cannot say that I have fully progressed. You're right, it's because I can only find people with ideals like me around here, and when I'm online, I'm not alone. But this gets wrong after a point, because you need to develop yourself and connect with people who are really focused on self-improvement. And the anxiety of the future also bothers people from time to time.

[@CollegeEntrepreneur2345]

Thanks for sharing your own struggle with maintaining impulse control at all times. Nice to have a reminder that all of us give in sometimes

[@ignaoriginals4554]

I am 1:30 into the video, and cant help myself but to thank you already. I was subconsciously begging for someone to make a video on this topic and save me out of Instagram and youtube rut

[@GuidetteExpert]

This is so true. When I am living with my family abroad we are all day laughing or outside. When I am living a life that Im not wanting or waiting due to a specific hard situation I distract my self with social media or food.

[@NoBr4in3r]

I need this video so much its unreal, been thinking how to take back control and help me focus on what is important

[@patrickjohnbayabos2714]

Pray brother God will make a way.

[@ragunanthan787]

Whenever I feel down or bad about something Loen has a video on that exact topic. You are truly one of a kind youtuber. All your videos are life changing.

[@roaamoria]

This is the BEST video i have ever watched on KZbin, it answers many hard Qs , and i feel much much better knowing that i am not struggling with this alone

[@TubeTide23]

Ugggghhhhh your story telling has gotten SO GOOD!!! Most helpful videos just state the solutions and that's it. You take us on the journey WITH you. For instance, Columbia!! You didn't need to include that at all but it made us feel so included in your journey. Well Done Leon

[@CagrKarakulak]

The solution to this problem is actually very simple. When you have an ambitious goal, you don't have to make an effort to not deal with all the time-wasting things. it happens spontaneously. What are you going to do with your extra time if you don't have a goal? Are you going to sit and watch the tree in your garden? Go find a purpose to devote your life to and everything will be fine on its own.

[@tahabashir9405]

What purpose. I am struggling to find one

[@tahabashir9405]

Even If I have one it is a v hard one. I cant take "steps" to work towards it.

[@CagrKarakulak]

@@tahabashir9405 If you had no financial problems in your life, what would you like to deal with for the rest of your life?

[@gerooo9095]

this is literally me my whole life. The timing of this video couldnt be better

[@mrrondon]

For the emotional health I’d recommend reading “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” by Lindsay C Gibson for those that don’t know about the link between childhood experiences and the need to escape, anxiety, depression and social issues. “Scattered Minds” by Gabor Mate compliments it pretty well by expanding on what’s mentioned in the book and providing the link to ADD, trauma and societal issues

[@franceskoz]

I've always said it's important to "choose your addictions wisely" in life. Because if you're going through a really awful period, you are going to get addicted to something, and that's okay, just pick something not too harmful before you get addicted to it (TV's one of the better ones I think, but depends on the person), and balance that with healing and therapy and mindfulness, as you say at the end. It's important not to view wanting a distraction as a personal failure, or to be really hard on yourself for this sort of thing ❤

[@KrispyKrunchee]

I interpret this as a self-worth issue at a fundamental level. I feel like I have to commit to myself and my purpose more defiantly than the world will generally accept me for in order to achieve the consistency that comes from discipline. I stopped trying to discipline myself when I learned that it was actually the result of committing myself to joy, peace and fulfilment. Then I use the resulting discipline to develop consistency and through that I can strive for excellence. The hardest part is actually commitment because you have to believe things about yourself that people and the world as it is don’t affirm about you just to get started and it’s an internal battle we all have to fight. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@sarathomas8499]

The intro was very personal like I felt that

[@mustbecome]

Yeah Sara, I feel you. I loved the intro. Guy keeps giving me inspo to keep creating the type of content that gets these kind of comments. Thanks for commenting and reminding me why we all do this

[@gelanotiamo]

Keep going with this Leon. Mentally, you’re on the right path and even though it’s in our nature to stare us blind on things that we already have, it’s good to take a moment to look at your age and the path you’ve already embarked. The mindset you’ve build is something that will stay with you the rest for your life and you’re still so young. We shouldn’t compare, but most people don’t even have this kind of knowledge at age 80.

[@fabledbagel2392]

Another Amazing Video, This content is the best life-advice and most inspiring content I've ever watched, "Create a life You Don't Want to Escape From" Wow. I love how you've took such a difficult and complex topic and managed to make anyone who watches this video feel like they can get rid of all the negativity in their life and improve it no matter what. Everyone's life may have slightly differing goals wants and needs but this will definitely help pretty much anyone who chooses to listen to you. Thank you for doing what you do. Simply put you make me want to fix myself and improve my life in every way possible and to help others get where they also deserve to be in life. If we have enough people like you in the world it might just create a chain reaction of positive change. Keep pushing more content out, I hate this video had to end but i also look forward to seeing your next video as soon as it exists.

[@shoreseeker]

After multiple breakdowns yesterday I decided enough was enough and I’d uninstall all the social media apps. I kept KZbin as I want to look up exercises and stuff… but here I am scrolling it on awakening like a coffee. However this video helped me as I’m going through the same thing. I hope to have my boredom back, my natural creativity, zest for life, etc.

[@LewisMudrich]

My fav video you did in a while Leon. I also liked that you confirmed the thumbnail in the first 5 seconds. Funny - I actually immediately recognized the Soul apartment (I stayed there for a few months). Hope you enjoyed Medellín bro.

[@flavio5046]

"Escaping emotional pain", that's absolutely true and it took me quite a while for me to understand that. A really good way of easying this is starting to be more gentle with yourself. If you push yourself too much, you're torturing yourself and not liking yourself. If you're pushing yourself to a really high and unhealthy level, it's probable that you're not doing it because you want it, but because of external pressures. Being in debt and having to pay for basic stuff is the only reasonable reason to push yourself hard to an unhealthy level, and that's where you have to learn to take things more lightly and not stress over anything. Stress is just there to stress you, it dosn't do any good, it's you torturing yourself again. It's all a cycle of stress that you take and create to yourself, that builds up and turn into emotional pain that you avoid, which translates to procrastination.

[@MarshallBros]

I was away from service for 2 weeks in Alaska a few weeks ago and it was the best not relying on my phone or food, and then I fell right back into the rabbit hole once I got back and am trying to break free again, it’s so hard when it’s so easy to access

[@stoneddayandnight]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@Zielak99]

just put your phone and pc away for 2 days, and sit and think in boredom. the feeling you had will come back to you. good luck. habbits don't start fast, but consitency is the key. if you will keep your distractions starting for hour, then few, then day, then few days etc. this is how you built it. this is how you were taught to adapt in school, service, and ultimetly this resontates to your life. give it a try, but a honest one

[@paweszczepanski6738]

Human is an emotional first, practical second being. Focus on Your heart and You WILL be unstoppable. No coping required whatsoever. I also use Roost (laptop stand) although a knockoff and the exact same keyboard!

[@HustlingFreedom]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🌍 Overabundance crisis: Modern society offers an overwhelming array of distractions and temptations. 02:48 🛡️ Establish barriers: Remove temptations and create obstacles to prevent impulsive behaviors. 04:55 🤝 Accountability group: Engage with a supportive community to reinforce positive behaviors. 09:23 🧠 Impulse control: Strengthen the ability to resist temptations through repetitive training. 12:43 ❤️ Emotional health: Address underlying emotional pain and create a fulfilling life to reduce the need for escapism.

[@gijsiej5525]

Is the app they use as obstacle for instagram ‘Calm’?

[@komat1c]

bro is hustling but you have to work harder .. stop being so slow

[@lockdownudein]

I’ve never heard any other KZbinr mention point 4. It’s one of those things that’s so true but so daunting to realize that nobody ever wants to acknowledge it.

[@Im.Possible10]

I appreciate your videos man, helps when in difficult moments in life.

[@ritzified]

Loved this SOOO Much. I can see you are getting better control over the perfectionism and the videos actually feel even better than before. Don't Stop keep going Leon.

[@dagoberttrump9290]

I like it simpler. I just categorize stuff based on its impact on my dopamine and then strategically select what i want to indulge in. I'm planning ahead a boring day which i really look forward to everiday, because it gives me a calm and meditative feeling. So by knowing that i disrupt my meditative day with those triggers makes me very much aware of it which gives me great control.

[@enchanted_swiftie]

*"I should stop after this one"* is, is just exact. I am sort of words here. Just perfect, that's what happens. All emotions and experiences you've presented, represent the exact phenomena of my YT addiction. I am glad I've found this 🤗

[@heyyayyo]

It's true that we are all overstimulated and confused. But all these systems/strategies/struggles can be replaced by finding something really fulfilling to do which will take your mind off social media - and that is helping others. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Help those in need. Support charities that save and change lives. You won't feel the obsession to constantly check your phone and waste time scrolling. You'll value your time more as you'll know that the time can be used for good.

[@danielschouteeten9421]

This was a great video to procrastinate with. You laid out fundamentals. And I actually never saw this as a war with a moving enemy. Thanks to you I can see my relationship with abundance more clearly. Alright. Got to get on with my day. Good luck

[@andrewheavenridge7955]

I think a lot of us grew up with some piece of technology as a friend (game console, computer, TV, etc). Our interactions with technology as adults are now totally engrained. I believe it's mechanical, our brains just function to perform optimally when interfacing with logical devices and not people. Escaping the matrix is way harder than it seems.

[@edgarbarrazamusic6742]

Thanks for your content Leon. Men in these times need to figure out how to get their loves together at allll costs. All the forces are against us.

[@manasandmohit]

The intro scares me. ( the best intro so far: [0:00 - 1:08]) 1. As humans, we are not build for so much abundance of anything. 2. How can we use it as a tool without overconsuming? 3. Need a strong system, having four components a) Remove temptations or putting obstacles. b) Having accountability c) Impulse control d) Emotional Health (the most important) 4. Meditate, Journal, Breath work 5. Live a life you don't want to escape from.

[@levidavis1093]

Hey man, I worked 10 hours, got home, ate, went for a bikeride, showered, played CoD, went outside, and now am watching you. Lol 😆 Not only that, but I've been eating STRICTLY JUST and ONLY fruits and veggies at work, then I'll get home and have more fruits and veggies AND SOME carbs, but not TOO MUCH, AND I ALSO take a sh** ton of vitamin capsules/supplements.

[@callateperuano9910]

I guess yes it is really important to have friends that want to improve or have the will to change hopefully I find some people like you leon that think of how to improve

[@ZhenAnthony]

Hamza put this concepts out well. Just like what leon said that we need to check in emotional control, Hamza has a similar concept where he says that all of these "problems" of overstimulation like overdosing in video games, social media,etc he says that these things are actually not the problem but they are the symptoms of the real problem. And the real problem is poor mental health which can be fixed the in the same ways said in the vid like meditation, gratitude, sleep,etc. Once you have good mental health these symptoms of poor mental health go away effortlessly. It's like that these bad habits are not normal for you anymore and it feels difficult to just do a bad habit.

[@rocks-cross]

Dude,the whole video is filled with truths! Loved it

[@jufstuff121]

I relate to this so much. I think the main thing is accountability / removing temptations

[@sheyurban]

Great video! Its the reminder I needed to work on my own vices and build my own system (I guess starting therapy as well haha). Looking forward to the next videos

[@daksh3764]

leon bro, all i want to say man, is thanks bro, keep up the good work👊

[@emmanuel.v]

I shed a small tear at the end 🥲

[@martin97264]

Wow this video is top quality. It deserves more views and likes in my opinion

[@dotpenji]

Loved hearing your insights in the video. It's refreshing to see someone tackle the challenges of our modern, distracted world head-on. Your breakdown of the system to protect against overconsumption and impulse control was really thought-provoking. But here's something I'm curious about: how do you strike a balance between staying disciplined and still enjoying the benefits of technology and abundance? Looking forward to your thoughts! Keep up the awesome content.

[@aicetaylor8332]

Your insights shared in the video were an absolute delight! Your approach to addressing the hurdles of our contemporary, fast-paced world is truly invigorating.

[@kristineambas]

Agreed.Striking a balance between discipline and enjoying technology's benefits is an intriguing topic. Great content! 📱💡

[@ryanvalenzuela551]

I truly appreciate your refreshing perspective on navigating the challenges of our modern world. Your insights on combating overconsumption and impulse control are genuinely thought-provoking! 🌟 Now, here's a fun question: In your own life, what's a clever and practical strategy you've adopted to strike that perfect balance between discipline and enjoying the advantages of technology and abundance? 📱💡😄

[@MarkexcelSarsaba]

I appreciate your fresh perspective on modern challenges. Your insights on managing overconsumption and impulse control are thought-provoking! Now, what's your practical strategy for balancing discipline and tech benefits in your life?

[@monicasoriano8581]

It's indeed a significant challenge, but it's one that can be achieved with mindful strategies. I think we should begin by defining your personal and professional goals, values, and priorities. What do you want to achieve in life? What matters most to you? Having a clear sense of purpose can help you make intentional choices about how you use technology and allocate your time. Finding balance is an ongoing process, and it's okay to make mistakes along the way. The key is to be mindful, continuously evaluate your tech habits, and make intentional choices that align with your values and goals. By doing so, you can enjoy the benefits of technology and abundance while maintaining discipline and focus in your life.

[@clarkysparky]

This is one of the only video's that has deeply touched me. Thank you

[@toddspangler6669]

For me, I try to use KZbin to learn things that can help me. After I'm done learning and perhaps applying what I've learned, then if I want to use it for entertainment, it's fine. It's like giving myself a treat for doing good.

[@urmilasharma4482]

I knew it was legit when I saw the whiteboard in the start It’s true I wanted to start side hustle since 3months but haven’t yet

[@mihaipaul7495]

Great video. It just blew my mind a couple of times watching it and made me say to myself 'how did I not see that?'

[@cashews15]

Thank you for grounding me back.

[@9ds._]

thank you so much for this video, I Tthought I was the only one stuck in this loop but now I feel as a community we can grow past this because we actually located the enemy. Make a life that you don't want to escape from.

[@nickstriver]

The best way I have found to avoiding the temptations of wasting time on KZbin is to have more than one channel. Have one channel to screw around on and one in which you only consume productive material that suits your goals. Doing so makes it so I only get suggested relevant content that I actually care about on one channel where the other gets all the nonsense.

[@simonsaysenjoy]

Need that podcast with Niklas (great video btw)

[@volodymyrtsependa4847]

I am from Ukraine, and after the invasion of Russia, it became much more difficult to control myself and engage in self-development. But I want to thank you for the video, every time you teach exactly the topic that worries me the most right now. so I sincerely thank you for your contribution and support 🔥

[@gabrielthomas4972]

This video came to me in a time when I needed it the most. Thank you!

[@faizansheikh6010]

that point about feeling "extra dumb" after putting everything in place hits home

[@nourelzeenni720]

The last one was like the most eye opening, gotta be honest I didn't expect it..

[@letag8082]

Great vid. You're helping people live their best lives which I find very meaningful. Thanks for turning my life around.

[@no-hustle]

Great video, Leon... the fight is real. We're simply not equipped to handle this crazy-ass world, and so much around is literally designed to have us become addicted to it. Tough, almost impossible to master. But messages like this matter because it (hopefully) helps some question "it".

[@FairPlayClubChads]

The intro is extremly accurate everyone can relate to that

[@HunterSobachers]

got chills from watching!

[@mustbecome]

100% bro so did i. This guy is honestly the reason I make a lot of the content I do. Great message with a great community.

[@Robbyrool]

“I ate all of them, in one sitting, until I felt sick.” 🤣🤣🤣 I laughed so hard!

[@zefferz]

It's never too late for a change, try doing new thing keep inspiring yourself that how you change.

[@Niklas248]

Thank you Leon this video comes at the Perfect time

[@UmarKhan-iw8md]

Not gonna lie but this video is exactly what I'm going through Right now & it's the best time to find it This one deserves atleast a 100 M views

[@michaelsyahala]

Thank you for providing this value 🥇

[@Danny-hd7yw]

It is always a good day when Leon uploads.

[@stancuflorin]

Great video as always, really resonated with this one, I often struggle with this, and always the answer is to listen to myself and remind myself of the goals I have and get to work, and you get suck into the work you forget about the temptations, when you remind yourself to live life and enjoy real life and not get dopamine from the phone you realize you don't need it anymore. I also have control apps, but what my mentor said, if you can't control yourself you will find a way to break those, so what works the best is impulsive control like you told us, force yourself to not use the app, and after a while you will realize how dumb and how much time you wasted using those apps.

[@kotvicz]

always glad to see a new one from your channel

[@Sangeeta5976]

You are the one with real life best content

[@one-root]

Awesome production bro, love your honesty, and found the video useful and applicable to me - thanks!!

[@ArkyMassey]

this video is earth-shattering and brimming with knowledge! thanks, Leon :D also, it's so cool how you can hang with Nikilas

[@theelephantintheroom69]

You need something more valuable than instant gratification that makes it worth giving up and sacrificing these habits - goals, directions, a relationship, children, a career goal, etc. Trying to quit cold turkey and cutting yourself off from social media or youtube cuts you off from the good sides of them too, so keep those apps (maybe not TikTok, though) but discipline yourself with a goal that keeps you in check and keeps you productive.

[@cindybarrientosm]

I LOVE YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS 🥺❤

[@forthecultr]

WWWWOOOOOOWWWW WHAT AN EDIT BRO!!!!!! KEEP IT UP !! A RAISE TO THE EDITOR

[@NotA_Coincidence]

Can we respect this guys hat? NF REAL MUSIC BABY!!!

[@madimoe8331]

Thank you so much for mentioning emotional health.

[@affel6559]

“Thus, a good man, though a slave, is free; but a wicked man, though a king, is a slave. For he serves, not one man alone, but what is worse, as many masters as he has vices.” ― St. Augustine of Hippo, City of God

[@hunterholistichealth]

Awesome video man: very relevant & the extra attention to editing doesn’t go unnoticed 🙏🏼👊🏼

[@user-new_page]

I admire your drive and creativity 😮 Thanks man!

[@scottm2553]

This is my all time new favorite channel on youtube. Keep up the good work. PS: have you considered going on a meditation retreat?

[@MDobri-sy1ce]

Great video Leon! I imagine your a Millennial like myself. I find it is this instant gratification culture we grew up in but it has gotten worse with the social media age. Looking at past achievements and watching Ali Abdaal has helped with his wisdom and book recommendations lol.

[@nextlevelnick9339]

When it comes to vices or habits or addictions falling short, the stress/tension/pressure is going to find a way out. Some actual solutions/practices that allow the truth of our situation to exist rather than pushing it down or trying harder- Being with our selves emotionally with empathy, creating a life from which we do not have to escape, becoming more familiar with and comfortable in peace. Building a healthy and balanced life and environment where our needs are being met in healthier ways as well as we are able given our current state and circumstances, and room and compassion for mistakes as we are human. We acclimate to all of these things over time, so in the empathy we choose patience and love as well. It has much less to do with exhaustible force and willpower (which are important at times) than it does with being with ourselves right where we are and learning how to work with our emotions and needs from a space of care, love, and acceptance of our humanity.

[@rafmh]

Love the chess analogy through out this man, everything you just covered is exactly what I’ve been grappling with - thanks for sharing 💪

[@mustbecome]

Always felt chess was a great analogy for this sort of stuff. Glad you made this comment brother! Its cool to see how many ppl enjoy this kind of content. Inspires me to keep making my own!

[@faridoonts]

A big THANK YOU for an amazing video!

[@KhristianBlack]

Let’s go Leon!! I 100% needed this video