How Nagi Seishiro overcame boredom (and you can too)

[@amkoli7467]

so in summary "just do it and then you will start to enjoy it" this describe my experience with every thing I put an effort into. there will always be that barrier of discomfort followed by a layer of enjoyment and then it repeats itself

[@godwinvillanueva5527]

tnx for the summary'

[@dunebuggy1292]

Giving a piggyback ride to someone who is 6'3" is crazy.....

[@NovaXPTwitch]

Erm actually he’s 6’2 🤓🤓

[@Blanketplate]

Actually he’s 6,3 …

[@SoraHibana]

Dude, the part with gaming 10+ hours every day for years spoke to my soul. I don't think my younger self would've accepted that I was actually bored without any sense of direction. Whenever I couldn't play anymore and didn't have a phone yet, I'd do the most mindless, low effort things like watching TV or hell, playing on a different console. It ended one day because I finally realised I actually wanted to *do* something in life, and yeah long story short this video put it into words. Glad to see you're still enjoying video games in a healthy way!

[@LessonsFromAnime]

I still catch myself being like that sometimes tbh, I had a few weeks in 2023 where I did, but compared to every year before that where it was the other way around (only a few weeks where I wasn't) its crazy progress. And yeah it makes you never really want to go back haha

[@LifeGameDesign]

Life is just a badly Designed Video Game yo fking relate, If I don't design my life to be fulfilling, then I will resort to whatever has been designed to be fulfilling for me that was games like skyrim and fallout

[@Diamonds_intherough]

What is fun is usually not easy! Great content as always!!

[@NoNo-jb7kj]

“DO YOU THINK ITS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE YOU ARENT MOTIVATED, OR ARE YOU NOT MOTIVATED BECAUSE YOU THINK ITS IMPOSSIBLE 🗣️🗣️🗣️”5:40 not the jjk line being of use here 😭.

[@MurdochCreates]

A similar philosophy is how I started painting minitautres.about 5 months or so ago I had minis to paint but was afraid to start because i wasnt experienced with it,and i was afraid i would ruin the minis by painting them badly and it would be a waste of money. Then i decided to say "screw it. The only way to learn from mistakes is to make them." So i did,and while my first few have not turned out the best, i like to think i have improved with each one i've painted. I've learned not to thin my paints too much. I've learned better ways to hold my mini while painting, and i've learned how to utilize my brush better. It's definitely a learning experience, and one im trying to use with my writing as well, because i want to write a first draft by the end of summer and have a book published on kindle by december

[@bervin3232]

These are great lessons and I appreciate the work you do. Using anime to convey positive messages like these to a younger audience is genius. I'm 16, still trying to find ways to mature and be stronger in myself before adulthood. I've watched some of your videos in the past, and while now some of the stuff you say seems like common sense to me, at the time it really helped me understand things I didn't know before. You're doing god's work man

[@Mc-Wooper69]

Very Similar To You My Guy Keep Growing!

[@bervin3232]

@@Mc-Wooper69 thanks!

[@0DeathTheKid15]

I can relate to this problem quite a lot. I was and to be honest still am addicted to Video Games. Games like Destiny 2 and COD were my lives hobbys. But then I was catching myself, like you sayed, that I wasnt having fun. I was beginning to question myself. I liked the "Hero Moments". When you win against all odds. Winning the 1v5 situation feelt good but I started to ask myself if it was worth the time I put in. I noticed myself starting the games out of habbit and boredom. It was the addiction to the hero moments. That clip that made the past 4 hours worth it. Then I had a accident that ment some time in a hosbital. I felt like a junky to be honest. My body and mind graved the gaming. The rush of the Hero Moment. After that few weeks I knew I could not quit the games like that but I started small. I started to game willingly not out of boredome Then I limeted my time on them by asking myself every hour if I had fun. If I aswered with no I turned of (That was mostly after 1-2 hours). Then I started to play other games. I forced myself to give me the "gaming fix" without the hero moments of my main games And it worked! After 1 hour I simply stoped the game because it was not worth my time. With that free time on my hands I asked myself what would be more anoying. To focus a bit of energy for the gym for a week to try it out or the self loating that I wasnt in the body I liked to have. And that worked to. To be honest I still dont like the gym even after 9 Months but it became a health habbit. I just use the time to hear some podcasts or some YT Videos. So far it worked wonders. I havent played thouse game anymore for more then a hour when friends invide me on the weekend. And I lost 30kg so far (66 pounds)

[@ilse_22]

that’s genuinely amazing, you have a very productive mind bro

[@mohammedfarhan4979]

Damn man every word you said in this video felt so relatable and true. Well now I'm a fan of your work and has subscribed to your channel❤

[@Truthseeker-n5c]

This video is very relatable I have to say your a smart guy

[@justacupofcoffee1000]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am rlly thankful. We all go through things like this and cant ask other close ppl about it

[@TheeKing7]

I REALLY needed this. Thank you

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Glad it helped bro!

[@jj6184]

Another great way to think about it is for what to do is to instead of thinking about the hard parts is to think about the most fun parts. Like with video games let’s just think of valorant you think about ranking up not getting mad at your teammates. For me I like learning and studying because I think of being able to answer all the questions in the class and getting A’s in the class. With things like tennis I think of being in the heat of a tennis game and being in the moment. For coding I think of making a successful code and listing to Lofi for night vibes. And for the gym I don’t think of having a tough time working out I think about getting a v taper and becoming more athletic.

[@onlecesne]

The concept of this channel is actually so smart.

[@DJMilez]

Excellent video man, loved every second of it!

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gymleaderj4079]

Wow. This touched my soul. Thank you

[@LessonsFromAnime]

:)

[@yabadabadooey]

thanks man i really needed this, you and your channel has done a lot for me, love the vids.

[@bird6907]

Great explanation❤ To put it simpler, action creates motivation. So just do it.

[@dalvinrenai2409]

I like the message but i think that nagi as more the boredom of the genius like everything is too easy so he doesnt have fun because its not difficult for him to do but when he saw and felt that football had people so talented and so much complexity he started enjoying it more

[@VixxKong2]

I read the chapters about him in the Blue Lock novel and I came to the same conclusion. He was bored because nothing was a challenge for him, so he never felt any stress. So by never making real efforts, being successful never felt rewarding.

[@dc6953]

I usually think of pushing myself into it and overthink as described in this video. The way I overcome this is to think of all of the useful things needed to make the decision, and then think on whether that they impact truly starting it at all. Not in the way I WANT to start something but AT ALL, meaning in terms of planning. Once I answer those questions, I just blindly jump in.

[@dyl351]

Needed this video, thanks

[@sweetsotaku6942]

Bangers man, you always catch me when I'm lacking

[@DamonDestined]

Holy shit, i actually needed this video. Thank you so much

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Glad I could help!

[@QwuithLordDartox]

THANK YOU! I miss your work so much!

[@LessonsFromAnime]

More to come!

[@QwuithLordDartox]

@@LessonsFromAnime Any chances you'll make something related to Ego's latest advice on Hunger = Equality or about Cross Vision? Or better yet Ryusei Shido's philosophy?

[@Anonymous-il6jj]

Bro this vid is actually so good thank u

[@nichgero44]

I really love your Channel and the themes you bring up. Keep going like this man!❤

[@jeserodriguez7619]

This video will change my life forever

[@ChocolateMilkCultLeader]

Reos comeback Rins villain switch "where he says im not your younger brother, im itoshi rin" Shidous goal in u20. All things you should do

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Definitely want to do Rin soon, but going to wait for the end of this match first

[@simplyfig3942]

That literally use to be me I would work come home and played video games till I went to bed finally. Finally after always feel sad everyday because I would do nothing on my day off I decided to go to college to challenge myself because I never had that challenge in high school because I would always calculate how much I needed to pass or maintain my grade lol. Let’s just say some finals I wouldn’t even read the questions just shade the bubbles so I could play on my phone

[@AdityaRaghuwanshi-ek7hc]

relating to that gaming problem a lot its been 2 years and i haven't progressed in any thing i am getting average grade in schools i haven't made any new progress and i haven't learnt any new skill thanks for the advice i will try to improve my life from now

[@samyichiro4567]

Basically its to delay thinking to after starting, things gets better with progress.

[@kennedydavis7668]

Wait I was waiting for this video😂

[@jaykayy4268]

Amazing video dude

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Thanks!

[@AHeartBrokenGuy]

Longgggg comment time. I think my favorite part of Nagi's development in the match of Team Z is what he says, and his very obvious mood shift later on in the match. Which, to skim around spoilers of the current manga, they're very, very similar. Now, when I first saw this video in my recommendations I said to myself "I thought his problem wasn't boredom, but merely a lack of motivation for anything." However, you tied in his boredom to his overall choices, and I think that was done well. So good job LFA. Anyway. (Slight Ep. Nagi spoilers ahead.) At his first real interaction with Isagi we hear Nagi say "I really don't get it... I think that if we lacked talent like you guys, we would've quit football a long time ago. Why do you still keep moving forward?" He is playing with Reo in hopes that his promise is fulfilled, that he'll enjoy soccer, and that he'll be thrilled more than any game or nap he could have. But he knows he can make it. He understands he's talented, and he's been treated like a talented player since joining. He knows that his win might as well be guaranteed, and there's no danger in not trying. However, at the look of certain defeat for Team Z, he wonders what pushes Isagi to try for a goal that is seemingly impossible. Why they're able to try for something despite their lack of talent, and why he doesn't try for something despite his own talents. Nagi reaches a dilemma. Now, I don't disagree with the point in the video about him saying "I'm not motivated, it's impossible" and how he likely just assumes the world cup is impossible, but I do believe the wording was right. Nagi is talented. He knows he is. But he isn't one to try, ever. His only purpose for trying is to secure his goal with Reo of getting to the world cup and winning. So, despite his talent, he doesn't try unless it comes down to their dream. He speaks to Zantetsu about how Reo is the first to treat him like a person, one of value and such. All this builds up to his awakening. He sees Reo scared. The talented duo which should have been unbeatable without them trying are now losing to players with seemingly no talent. Nagi notices this and it clicks for him. He understands that in order to win, in order to achieve this dream he shares with Reo, he needs to try for once. He's not certain it'll work, and there's no guarantee for him that it will. This is when he buys onto Isagi's and even Team Z's reasoning for trying despite certain failure. He gets why they're fighting for their dreams, even if they might not win. Now, the stakes certainly aren't as high for him as they are Team Z, but I believe Bachira's comment of "If we lose here, then that just shows that's all we were worth" somewhat hit him too, or at least Reo which Nagi witnessed. This is when the awakening begins. Reo is sweating, Nagi understand this uncertainty, but he *wants* to try it. Everything makes sense to him, slowly, but I believe it does. Ego's comment, Isagi's motivation, his dream, his ego, it all makes sense to a degree. And it's described beautifully. "'I want to test myself.' This impetus known as 'Curiosity'." Even in the face of uncertainty, he realizes he can't win unless he tries. He realizes Team Z's efforts outclassed just talent. Ego is even later quoted in a meeting saying "Actual talent is having the fortitude to prove one's own abilities." Which I believe is a hint to Nagi's growth, and why Team Z was doing so well that match. They're (Team Z) not necessarily born with gifts, they're not insanely special, they're not geniuses, but they push through the challenge and try to win even if there's little hope. Nagi never had it till that moment. But similar to a motivational speech (ironically), he thinks to himself "What could I do if I tried? If I gave 110%?" And it's executed in a perfect panel, where it's as though he's floating above everyone (the panel even rotates the scene to express this), trapping the ball, stillness painted beautifully in the air, and he scores what is to this day, one of the best goals of the series. He does so, purely because he tried. And then, and only then, does it click. Only then is it fun for him. I don't think he saw it as impossible at first, I think Ego's words to him of "useless confidence" was implying that even if he's talented, effort is what matters, and he assumes he can be the best without trying, both literally and physically. Nagi assumed it was pointless because in his mind, he was the best, but he didn't want to try purely because he knew this. "I'm not motivated, so it's impossible." He was being honest with this. Could he do it? Yeah, at least to him. But that is exactly what demotivated him. He wasn't challenged in his eyes, and it was boring because there was "No fight" for him in Ego's words. I could go on, but I'd just be restating the entire scenes lol. I honestly think the only thing that is confusing of Nagi's ego is when we see Episode Nagi and his match with Barou. Because it's not brought out by the game itself, but because of Barou's trashtalk to him and Reo. It'd be interesting if we ever get more in it in the future. Thanks for reading my TEDtalk :)

[@VixxKong2]

I have nothing to add, just showing appreciation for the long comment

[@Theinsightfulowl]

Whats crazy is that I wanna start a youtube channel and all of those questions are going through my head now 😂

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Ah just do it and figure it out along the way haha

[@No._.Name.177]

my story seems unreal: I m so smart I did an IQ test (I dont think it real btw) I got 160 ,everything is easy to me so I just get bored at school and even sleep some times but still get the best grades so some times my mind tell me why you even going to school why you even need to work if every thing is easy ,but I got great friends that what make me happy that what make still alive A REAL THANKS TO THEM but still my mind thinks in negative ways I tough this video will help me but it didint. thx anyway for reading my boring life

[@JoelGarcia-lu3tw]

Another delicious meal cooked

[@pedromourao29]

Nice vid 👍

[@phanthanhtung6094]

Hmmm Well, I think the way he get interested in football is the same as Tsukishima in Haikyuu

[@Immanuelm.8]

I feel like this every day😮‍💨🤣

[@mujadidelamin4847]

Man I would love for you to do a sort of part 2 to this exploring bokuto from haikyuu’s character if you’ve read the manga him and nagi to me seem like the same coin different sides

[@LessonsFromAnime]

👀

[@TheeKing7]

If I could afford it, I'd definitely join your Patreon

[@Sakurasan2023]

Love the video 📹 ❤️

[@SilentAvenger97]

Please do an episode on Ashita no Joe!

[@LessonsFromAnime]

I've not seen it tbh! I have seen megalobox though?

[@crimsonblademc]

WE NEED LESSONS FROM ANIME DR. STONE!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LessonsFromAnime]

I'm not really sure how i'd do this tbh bro haha, as in on the science?

[@TheEmpoweredJourney365]

I wish you had more views

[@RandomVex]

I prefer when you make videos for intermediates or even advanced. Begginer advice is well, begginer. Obviously making videos on the former is harder but probably more fulfilling haha

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Yeah I did kinda think that making this, but really I just go with whatever fits the character

[@RandomVex]

I don't wanna preassure or throw anything on you, but being honest begginer self improvement advice channels are plentiful to say the least and I think you are better than that. Barou and Snuffy videos were certainly something that significantly changed my perspective and ultimately this is what this type of videos is all about - changing perspective. Soccer is a dream? No it's a job. Actually it is both at the same time Maybe the youtube metrics don't reflect this but it's in my opinion videos that change the perspective of the best players that are the best videos. And I'm gonna be best in the world so I guess you're doing well haha

[@hollowedboi5937]

So throw yourself into things you know is good or fun for you and try it for a bit longer than the initial first tries

[@jamesmason3483]

The utube app still skips vids by a few seconds smh

[@samninjago8216]

well in the manga uhhh

[@LessonsFromAnime]

True, got a video planned for this

[@jasomega2446]

4:33 I see

[@jasomega2446]

5:41😮

[@jasomega2446]

6:25 Thank You

[@jasomega2446]

8:33 Thank you for this

[@jmend2223]

Attack on anyone nice 😂

[@hussainm721]

Are you good in league

[@KunoRaiden]

Yea what is said is a bit of hassle

[@GalacticFGC]

[@migueltorresquinones5413]

Mmmm i think there wasnt very good material for nagi.

[@niklas9848]

I dont realy think that someone "average" are realy bored. Not in a term of everything is to easy. I think its mostly that the people are scared to Do something stressful/challenging. Procastination about homework, learning, cleaning, maybe even Sport, are all task that are challenging and that most cant just Start with it. Instead of the challenges, its gaming, its scrolling. All where you get also a kind of achievment.

[@uditjha9134]

second

[@mabelenaholo8119]

This is a terrible video you didn't explain anything

[@LessonsFromAnime]

:( tbf I don't think it was my best video ever so I can't completely disagree, but what part in particular was poorly explained?