Life Is A Video Game (Here's How You Win)

Psychology and philosophy both point to life being a video game. Dopamine is the reward, goals are the quests, and the challenges are what make it all worth it (if you've learned and practiced the necessary skills). In this video, you'll understand how to turn your life into an enjoyable game by combatting anxiety and boredom.
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0:00 The Flow State
4:39 The Macro Game Of Life
10:36 Leveling Up Increases The Complexity Of The Self
12:30 Set A Hierarchy Of Goals
14:53 The Frame Of The Game
15:48 Understand The Rules
18:54 Practice The Mechanics
21:00 Anxiety, Boredom, Challenge, & Skill
30:00 Recap
Video title ideas (for the algo!):
How I turned my life into a video game
The psychology behind video games and how to gamify your life
Unlock the flow state by treating life as a game
#Psychology #Dopamine #FlowState

[@FlipTheBard]

As a gamer, turning life into a game makes everything seem much more interesting rather than a chore.

[@anonnnn7455]

Gamer

[@phurbutsering4485]

truly

[@genocidist2602]

Even in video games, me grinding the wins trying to get onto the leaderboard is a chore

[@anonnnn7455]

@@genocidist2602 That's some real gamer shi

[@FishJackson]

Anyone want to team up with me? Keep a spreadsheet rubbing with scores? Been needing a mastermind/others interested. Find me on IG/Twitter

[@michaelandrenio993]

Every family have that one person whom will break their financial burden, hope you are the person. Play right, win big

[@fernandoduarte6514]

Assets that can make you rich

[@fernandoduarte6514]

Bitcoin Stocks Real estate

[@indiaculture5166]

Stock's are crashing, Bitcoin investments Right now will be at every wise individuals list, in a month you will be ecstatic with the decision you made today

[@allisonmatt6314]

@@indiaculture5166 Yes, exactly, crypto trading is the world trending online investment now

[@casseromadeleine5363]

Stocks are good but crypto is better

[@malik_speaks]

Man this is the TRUTH! Told this to all the people in my circle the ones who could SEE the game are dominating in life. If you’re reading this it’s only a matter of time until your vision comes to life. Wishing you the best of luck💯

[@DONTHAWONN]

bless homie

[@cody3504]

I still don't see it 🤔

[@malik_speaks]

@@cody3504 keep looking bro

[@CMoses12]

Love

[@NathanHoff96]

Yeah its a game called everybody loses. Its alot like nazi zombies. People think they're winning, but they're just losing more at the end of the game. The key is to keep moving, open the right doors and be smart with your points. Oh and always get monkeybombs.

[@theivanivanka]

If you like to read, I think you're gonna love this: One-sentence-summary of the video: The video discusses the concept of the "flow state" and how treating life like a game, by setting a hierarchy of goals, understanding the rules, and practicing the necessary skills, can help individuals combat anxiety and boredom and increase their satisfaction with life. Summary, longer version: It seems that the video is discussing the concept of the "flow state" and how it can be achieved by treating life like a game. The flow state is a state of consciousness where an individual becomes fully immersed and focused on a task, losing a sense of self-consciousness and self-centeredness. The video suggests that by setting a hierarchy of goals, understanding the rules of the game, and practicing the necessary skills, an individual can combat anxiety and boredom and increase their satisfaction with life. The video also mentions the role of dopamine in this process, as it serves as a reward for achieving goals and challenges. Key findings in the video: 1. The flow state is a state of consciousness where an individual becomes fully immersed and focused on a task, losing a sense of self-consciousness and self-centeredness. 2. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that acts as a reward for achieving goals and challenges. 3. Setting a hierarchy of goals and understanding the rules of the game can help an individual combat anxiety and boredom and increase their satisfaction with life. 4. Practicing the necessary skills can help an individual achieve the flow state. 5. Treating life like a game can help an individual gain control of their attention and tap into the flow state. Pieces of advice: 1. Set a hierarchy of goals to give structure to your life and combat anxiety and boredom. 2. Understand the rules of the game of life, including the role of dopamine and the importance of practice. 3. Practice the necessary skills to achieve the flow state and increase your satisfaction with life. 4. Use mindfulness techniques to gain control of your attention and tap into the flow state. 5. Accept things as they are and refocus your attention on the task at hand. 6. Embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. 7. Don't compare yourself to others, focus on your own progress and growth. 8. Don't let ego or self-consciousness get in the way of your success and happiness. 9. Remember that life is a game, and you have the power to play it the way you want. 10. Take breaks to recharge and avoid burnout. 11. Practice gratitude and appreciate the present moment. 12. Take responsibility for your actions and decisions. 13. Seek out new experiences and challenges to level up and increase the complexity of the self. 14. Find balance between work and leisure and make time for things that bring you joy. 15. Seek out mentors and surround yourself with supportive and positive influences. 16. Don't let fear hold you back, take calculated risks and embrace uncertainty. 17. Keep an open mind and be willing to learn and adapt. 18. Have a growth mindset and embrace the opportunity for self-improvement. 19. Practice self-care and prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 20. Remember that life is a journey, not a destination, and enjoy the process of learning and growing. Single most important concept: It's difficult to determine a single most important concept in the video, as it covers a range of topics and ideas. However, one key concept that is discussed throughout the video is the idea of the "flow state" and how it can be achieved by treating life like a game. The flow state is a state of consciousness where an individual becomes fully immersed and focused on a task, losing a sense of self-consciousness and self-centeredness. The video suggests that by setting a hierarchy of goals, understanding the rules of the game, and practicing the necessary skills, an individual can combat anxiety and boredom and increase their satisfaction with life. This concept is mentioned several times throughout the video as a way to increase enjoyment and fulfillment in life. Main topics covered in the video: 1. The flow state: The concept of the flow state and how it can be achieved by becoming fully immersed and focused on a task. 2. Dopamine: The role of dopamine as a reward for achieving goals and challenges. 3. Setting goals: The importance of setting a hierarchy of goals to give structure to your life and combat anxiety and boredom. 4. Understanding the rules: The importance of understanding the rules of the game of life, including the role of dopamine and the importance of practice. 5. Practicing skills: The importance of practicing the necessary skills to achieve the flow state and increase your satisfaction with life. 6. Mindfulness: The use of mindfulness techniques to gain control of your attention and tap into the flow state. 7. Acceptance: The importance of accepting things as they are and refocusing your attention on the task at hand. 8. Embracing challenges: The value of embracing challenges and setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. 9. Comparison: The dangers of comparing yourself to others and the importance of focusing on your own progress and growth. 10. Ego: The role of ego and self-consciousness in hindering success and happiness. 11. Life as a game: The idea of treating life like a game and the power to play it the way you want. 12. Breaks: The importance of taking breaks to recharge and avoid burnout. 13. Gratitude: The value of practicing gratitude and appreciating the present moment. 14. Responsibility: The importance of taking responsibility for your actions and decisions. 15. New experiences: The value of seeking out new experiences and challenges to level up and increase the complexity of the self. 16. Balance: The importance of finding balance between work and leisure and making time for things that bring you joy. 17. Mentors: The value of seeking out mentors and surrounding yourself with supportive and positive influences. 18. Risk-taking: The importance of not letting fear hold you back and embracing calculated risks and uncertainty. 19. Open-mindedness: The value of keeping an open mind and being willing to learn and adapt. 20. Growth mindset: The importance of having a growth mindset and embracing the opportunity for self-improvement. 21. Self-care: The importance of practicing self-care and prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 22. The journey of life: The idea that life is a journey, not a destination, and the importance of enjoying the process of learning and growing. Feedback for @DanKoeTalks: Great video Dan! I really enjoyed learning about the concept of the flow state and how treating life like a game can help us combat anxiety and boredom. The advice given in the video was really helpful and practical, and I will definitely be implementing some of these strategies in my own life. The ideas presented were well thought-out and presented in a clear and concise manner. I would highly recommend this video to anyone looking to increase enjoyment and fulfillment in their life. Thank you for sharing!

[@scottthemartian17]

Thanks bud! You're a rockstar. 🍻

[@theivanivanka]

@@scottthemartian17 happy to help, Scott. 🍺 Can you suggest a cool video to me that is worth summarizing?

[@gouse_rizvi]

You got some skills man

[@amberbiggs]

This was very impressive! Thanks for the summary

[@carltonpenaloza1395]

Incredible! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@SleepChopTravels]

this is spot on man. This is what the general population isn't going to catch onto for another 10-20 years minimum. You are way ahead of the curve and to anyone watching this you just stumbled upon a pot of gold.

[@DanKoeTalks]

Appreciate you my friend, glad to have you all here :)

[@J.Darwin]

Makes you wonder if they'll ever catch on. If they become static, they simply stop, it's a decline from there. I have noticed that all the people over 30 are like that, that I've seen atleast and it scares me so much. They simply go to work, watch, tv, sleep. Maybe raise their kid on the side but they are so busy and tired from working that meaningless job so they can just go back to watching tv or atleast go back to spending time with their family (which is honorable)

[@thisisme9136]

I'm 47, went through an awakening at 44, ego death and a deconstruction of my entire life. It was an awful time, but the biggest blessing from God. I'm starting my own business. My path synchronistically lead me to you exactly when I needed it to. Your content is perfect for me right now, and I'm truly grateful to you for this. My fiance and I are taking your Digital Economics course. You are doing God's work, bless you, fellow traveler. See you online soon!!

[@sandymakesplans]

yeah, it's giving xNxJ not sure if INFJ or INTJ yet

[@mentalityoverall9250]

@@sandymakesplans I'm ENFJ (few years back tested as INFJ) & I seem to have the same interests and outlooks as he does. I'm in his MMHQ

[@412music2]

I summarized the video so you can save 30min of your life: 1. Set a hierarchy of goals and have clarity on how to reach them. 2. Understand the frame of the game and keep the end goal in mind to create order. 3. Setting rules and aligning with values can make life more enjoyable. 4. Feedback and automating decisions can lead to success. 5. Strike a balance between anxiety and boredom and match the skill level to the challenge. 6. Perspective determines information and it is important to structure it to perceive it accurately.

[@TurnOntheBrightLights.]

Thank you 🙏

[@Translationsthruspeakers]

Thank you!

[@sweetlaughter78]

Love this. I'm a 44 year old female gamer. I have two adult children, and I always tell them life is a video game. I'm going to share this with them.

[@T.E.Twilight]

Everyone plays video games for different reasons. Life would be absolutely no different. What one player might be trying to get out of the game is going to be different from another. Some want the highest score, some want to get all the achievements, some want to explore the lore, some want to explore the world, some just want to have fun. So why is the same not often applied to people's understanding of how to live life?

[@J.Darwin]

Thats true. I always think about how video games encompass a reallife desire, that it fullfills, but its just a ''fake'' solving of that desire. I played csgo, because I want to be good at what I do, I want to be valued by my friends, instead of doing it in reallife. I played minecraft to discover new things, to create beauty with my own hands. I played survival games, because I love the struggle they represent and I lacked purpose in my life, I desperately wanted a challenge in reallife.

[@Timithos]

Control. People's understanding is contrived by controlling people creating frameworks to control others. The media, governments, corporations, religions all exercise control. The worst controllers want docile controllable people, sedated people, reduced people, sick people, poor people, and the depopulation of people. Even video games are a form of sedation to control. It takes a quite a critical thinker to break out of this system.

[@sandymakesplans]

i played The Godfather to get inside the mind of a fcked up man. 0/10 don't recommend.

[@starglow4375]

YUVAL NOAH HARARI from Israel the top advisor for The World Economic Forum who said we will keep them busy playing video games till we expire them. Harari went on to say HUMANS ARE HACKABLE ANIMALS that will belong to a new collective regime where surveillance will be taken from under the skin and you will no longer have free will, well boys and girls just look it up.

[@lesibanyola]

Nice 🙌

[@thisisme9136]

Of course I show up when there are 144 comments. 😆 I'm 47, went through an awakening at 44, ego death and a deconstruction of my entire life. It was an awful time, but the biggest blessing from God. I'm starting my own business. My path synchronistically lead me to you exactly when I needed it to. Your content is perfect for me right now, and I'm truly grateful to you for this. My fiance and I are taking your Digital Economics course. You are doing God's work, bless you, fellow traveler. See you online soon!!

[@fixmyhouse]

As Terence McKenna says “if you don’t have a plan, culture has a plan for you. Great stuff Dan ✌🏼

[@MassMultiplayer]

ferari and debpt! hehe good quote

[@cosmo1eleven855]

Yeah, he also said "the culture is not your friend."

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

You randomly came up in my feed, and i'm glad you did. Life is a game indeed and its important to be the player vs being played cause in todays society we are being played by those who run and control the world. Live life on your own terms and have fun in the process. ❤and I guess I'll be bingewatching your videos now 😅

[@highmountdigital]

Life is often compared to a game. We all have goals we want to achieve, challenges we must overcome, and obstacles to overcome. And just like in a video game, the key to winning is to have a strategy and to stay focused on your goals. The first step to winning in life is to set clear goals for yourself. This could be anything from getting a promotion at work to losing weight to traveling the world. Whatever your goals are, it's important to write them down and to have a plan for how you're going to achieve them. Once you have your goals in place, it's time to start working on them. This means putting in the effort and taking action. It's important to stay focused and to avoid getting sidetracked by distractions. This could mean turning off your phone and setting aside dedicated time to work on your goals. Another key to winning in life is to stay positive. Just like in a video game, there will be setbacks and challenges along the way. But it's important to stay focused on your goals and to believe in yourself. Surround yourself with people who support you and who will help you stay motivated. Finally, it's important to stay flexible and to be open to change. Life is unpredictable, and things will not always go according to plan. Be prepared to adapt and to change your strategy if necessary. In conclusion, life is like a video game. The key to winning is to set clear goals, to take action, to stay positive, and to be flexible. With a good strategy and a lot of hard work, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

[@EddieLovettClips]

Thanks for the wise words ChatGPT🫡

[@ReprogramYourself]

Also to let go of trauma so that doesn't hold you back ;)

[@starglow4375]

YUVAL NOAH HARARI from Israel the top advisor for The World Economic Forum who said we will keep them busy playing video games till we expire them. Harari went on to say HUMANS ARE HACKABLE ANIMALS that will belong to a new collective regime where surveillance will be taken from under the skin and you will no longer have free will, well boys and girls just look it up.

[@sandhyx]

Hello Dan, I just turned 20, and I enjoy your content and especially The Koe Letter. I enjoy writing and reading and it has helped me a lot. As I was stuck in a loop of watching a lot of content (useful ones) from KZbin (I'm not on any other social media platform) but now I'm enjoying the process of taking action and reducing the gap between my ideas and execution. As a perfectionist, I still struggle with it but no more excuses and I'm already working on my attention span/deep work too. Love from India 🇮🇳. Grateful to you.

[@DanKoeTalks]

Love the self awareness my friend, keep going🤝

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Love what you're doing man. I made a point system for myself to do the things I hate doing each day. It's working great. Somehow my bed is made, my bills are paid, and I get my workouts and practice sessions in.

[@DONTHAWONN]

💪

[@GeekPsychology]

It works wonders! Keep at it!

[@FaultlessKing]

How does your point system work?

[@Idkrememberwhatiateyesterday]

That sounds really good, how does your system work?

[@Lo-kd9zz]

Love this!

[@KareenKircher]

Dan, what resonates most from today's video is building the challenge-skill ratio that produces flow. Great .examples about working past the incompetence + boredom stage, and getting to the point of enjoyment and flow.

[@J.Darwin]

Everyone had a time where they felt truly free, truly living life the way they wanted. Remember it guys, it will keep you going through tough times and one day, you'll return to it.

[@Illsight]

WOW. Just wow. One of the most eye opening incredible videos I've seen in a while. I've always had a similar philosophy in life but for it to be broken down and dissected like this. Props to you Dan, you've gained a new sub.

[@dandelle11]

I really needed this right now, Dan! I am at a mental place of turmoil and have been researching how to improve/"level up" myself and my circumstances relentlessly. I feel stuck in life even though I am not. One thing that truly helped was hearing you talk about the different levels and skill sets people are on. Constantly I have been comparing and wondering if I could ever amount to anything further. It has diminished my dreams into nothing... I'm at a lower level than some and cannot expect to use level 50 skills when I am not there yet! Thank you SO much. This is life changing for me.

[@openmindincorporated5911]

Definitely will have to rewatch this video! I love how you broke down everything and didn't waste any time and got straight to the point.

[@Nykellz]

Everything in the external world is a reflection of your spirit and what it can do its basically echoing back to you

[@ikn02]

Came across your channel just around 25k subs and ever since... it's like we share the same brain. Happy to see your ideas and thoughts get the recognition they deserve, have a blessed week Dan!

[@DanKoeTalks]

Crazy how the internet works. Grateful you're here🙏

[@Dr_Dank710]

2 weeks later its from 25k to 81k subs. Definitely feel the same way in this video.

[@starglow4375]

YUVAL NOAH HARARI from Israel the top advisor for The World Economic Forum who said we will keep them busy playing video games till we expire them. Harari went on to say HUMANS ARE HACKABLE ANIMALS that will belong to a new collective regime where surveillance will be taken from under the skin and you will no longer have free will, well boys and girls just look it up.

[@zamienthealien9479]

Dear Dan, it's in encountering consciousness like yours that makes me feel reflected, empowered, and inspired. It's like mirroring into a soul mate but not from a superficial or bodily perspective, but on the frequency and connection of the energy we share in words, concepts, and intentions beyond space and time. That's the beauty of the internet, and I'm truly grateful for your contribution to our lives!

[@gabsilva7670]

Dan, I found your chanel a few days ago and been marathoning it. The thing you discuss here speaks so much with me, but this video is something that I been thinking about for a really long time. I'm starting a journey document my progress in life and profession and creating my self person brand and you've been a reference in this project. Keep the great working. Greetings from 🇧🇷✨

[@yourmillennialtherapist]

Love the analogy of life being a game that you can mould. Makes me appreciate the beauty and nature of video games much more. We all get different joys out of the games we play. Thanks for sharing this.

[@AdrianskiASMR]

Hi Dan. I'm incredibly glad to have found your channel. As opposed to other self-improvement creators, you speak on a more existential and conceptual level which speaks to me very effectively. You seem to be walking along the borderline of 'just complex enough to be profound' and 'too complex to follow' which is actually so effective that what you say sticks and inspires me to take action, which I can't say for other creators (even though I respect them). Thank you and I hope to see more.

[@petpeeve4657]

Man I've just gon 2 yrs no electricity, had to sell my studio equipment coz of it, almost fell back into a depression I had worked so hard to get out of. Just this week me n the Homie hit the studio n I worked on music again for the first time in 2 years. That flow state is real guys😭👌🏽💯 I'll link the track whan its done

[@kNowFixx]

hope you start doing useful things to make money instead of making music. it's not gonna pay off.

[@afterdark9705]

The way you explained this so clearly kept my attention throughout the entire video. Your connections with WOW were so fitting and appreciated, as was your categorized connections they had with each part of life. Thank you for inspiring me to keep reaching for a higher score, and bigger goals.

[@mondaytuesdayhotpink7347]

Thank you. I have really been struggling with life, and your analogy was like a gift from the universe .

[@annevo2487]

Thank you! You have changed my life with this perspective, as a person who grew up with a gamer brother and partner, this totally resonates with me and my path to self improvement and spiritual awakening, on my way to create the dream life!

[@CobraFlows]

I am in a deep struggle right now. I am deeply confused about who I am and what I can offer. I am already 32 and I get a dry knot in my throat thinking about how competitive the world is. Idk why I am commenting. I like this content, but I fear that I am consuming it out of hoping or desperation. I need clarity and it hurts knowing that I am not sharp and focused. I am leaving this comment here unedited and I will revisit it a year from now.

[@mikemaldonado4446]

I’m right there with you.

[@functionalfitnessworkouts]

You are BRILLIANT !!!! I have learnt more from your channel that any of the many other channels I watch, all put together. Keep it up, Dan

[@roobendranrajendran3118]

So many of my questions are being answered in 1 single seating. So grateful Dan. Love the presentation btw

[@Zaosend]

My highest gratitude to you, Dan! I worked a labor job for 16 years, career changed in the tech sector over a year ago, but after being part of mass layoffs at 2 different companies, I began to question my value as a person. Your channel has changed the game for me. My value exists outside of any job or status. Thanks for bringing positive energy into the world. You're awesome!

[@kamiljay2697]

hey men im in blue collar chemical industry what did you switch to?

[@Zaosend]

@@kamiljay2697 Hey, I switched to IT Support. I'm currently working on a Frontend Developer certification. It's a work in progress.

[@John-ih7gp]

Oh that's sooo crazy. Exact same story here. 16 years as a carpenter, and just finally making massive shifts into my life. I feel creative and want to branch out into other skillets and careers. I'm wishing you all the best

[@tubadurantdoda]

I think the best quote to sum up this video is "consistency is the key to success". Constant learning and improvement is the only key to satisfaction in life I figured lately. Many people, including my old self, only choose to complain or dramatise the sitautions they are in and when it comes to actually having to do the hard work to get themselves self out of it, they mostly choose to run away or let it crash them. You need to be the fittest to become the finest.

[@Bittzen]

Rewatching this video. It's crazy how much your channel has grown, but you're definitely deserving of its growth.

[@ryang.5094]

Thanks man. I needed this, and it helped me going through a rough transition period. This helped reframe my outlook and for that, I’m immensely grateful.

[@david-6237]

Next level content 💪🏽 The amount of value you provide is inspiring man

[@jonathanflores9874]

The trick is taking risk in small steps. Understand every process and what could go wrong before jumping in. Know one thing you are just 9ne person and to spread that idea/solution can be a breeze. This can take minutes to centuries depending on what you want to achieve. Addiction can heed this progression so much though. I can't tell you how many people that were so intelligent but so damaged by addiction including myself. I think it's all tests at times depending what game you are playing or just even born into. I totally get it.

[@MikeJones-xl3ti]

Awesome video. Thank you. Brought together perfectly several threads I’ve been stumbling over for a while. I now have a working routine set up thanks to you.

[@morphix2k9]

Thank You for your perspective. It's rewarding to observe a leader, from which , I can raise my vibration. Thank You.

[@LottoScratchin]

I found a lot of value in this as an older female gamer that played WoW when it first came out. The way you laid this out, helped me connect ideas and thoughts. Thanks for that! Also, for years I've referred to my birthday as leveling up. 😄 I'm currently level 42 and proud of it! I've subbed and hope to binge more of your content when I get more time. Best wishes! 🤞😊✌🍀

[@MarquisCane]

Amazing content! It resonates with my belief about life as being a game. The frame of the game can be expounded more. The frame creates the clarity of task in a game. What is visible to the player is the things that the player can only do to achieve a goal. And there are different types of frames in a game. There fixed frames, free-roaming frames, scenery frames, text frames, blank frames, etc Frames can also be classified as clustered frames, or spacious frames. Success is affected by the one who controls the frame of the game. One thing I realized, correct me if I'm wrong, is to put more effort or willpower on re-framing your frame of the game to increase enthusiasm and decrease the feelings of exhaustion. And this is what we do when we try to learn new philosophies, beliefs, principles or ideas, re-framing the frame of the game. I like your content, Dan! Thanks for sharing this to us.

[@rihardszeila6681]

Spot on, I had the exact same idea 7 years ago. So excited to see it being explained in such a constructive way!

[@GeekPsychology]

I’m glad I finally watched this. When you were talking about the last point, it really hit home to me that the “simple” act of making a decision actually opens up so many more meaningful options. Until you decide what class you play, the actual abilities of the class don’t matter that much. Until you decide your profession, you don’t have direction about the tools you’ll use and how you’ll give back to the marketplace. Until you decide what quests to take, you just sit in the inn waiting for life to happen to you.

[@hawwu7627]

Definitely seeing myself as sitting in the inn trying to write something in a quest log empty other than "pay your bills". Though it's hard to write something when you burried your authentic self in the nearest graveyard.

[@GeekPsychology]

​@@hawwu7627 Sorry I didn't see this response. Maybe it's time for a resurrection? Unless you've been buried alive... Just looking more at the metaphor, hope you don't mind: You've betrayed yourself. Maybe you thought of your authentic self as a burden... you might have to uncover some things about yourself that are quite heavy. It's a dark and suffocating place to be in... just clawing to get out and back onto your feet and into the world again. Best of luck on your journey!

[@hawwu7627]

​@@GeekPsychology Thanks for your thoughts, definitely I've enbarked on a harsh journey to get myself back, additionally with professional help. Happy I did. My authentic self like a discarded wolf, trying to lick its wounds somewhere deep in a cave, biting me and running away whenever I get close to mend it. It was betrayed, forgotten about, so nobody could hurt it more, so not even myself could get in touch with it. All there was known about it, just howls at night and unrest in the forest. GL to you too :)

[@GeekPsychology]

@@hawwu7627 interesting description! I was curious why wolves howl, found this... "Howling may be heard at night, but it is not a behavior directed at the moon. Instead, it is used as a social rally call, a hail to hunt or as a territorial expression. Did you know that individuals have different howls that can be heard by other wolves 6-7 mile away? A howl can even help a lost wolf find its way home."

[@H3XED_OwO]

Fancy seeing you here, your videos have helped me a lot with self-improvement!

[@Park-fe5ud]

Man When I first heard you talk about the flow state, I immediately remembered back to a time when I literally didn’t care about what anyone thought of me and was just focused on getting ripped in the gym. Once I got down to 7% body fat and shredded I got bored. I really am trying to get back to that flow state and I love the fact that I came across this video. You should talk more about the flow state in your videos. 😊

[@FishJackson]

Really great video. I've been looking for something like that. Listening and taking notes and setting up "Challenges" for myself like getting my car running again and being able to transport myself around again. Thank you.

[@WTHPOPL]

Great work man. Stack wins starting in the morning, to gather momentum for all the other tasks of the day. You're a rockstar! Have a blessed day Sir.

[@derekjohnson435]

All of your content resonates big time. I grew up overweight, I was an only child who admittedly was spoiled. I was fat and didn’t have much of a work ethic… I played baseball video games and when I would create a custom player I’d make him jacked and with a beard. To this day, I still look back in awe because I am that version of me. Mindset is everything

[@J.Darwin]

''Once they reached that point, of being static, not wanting to change, they don't learn anymore, they don't stack more skills, they don't level up to the point of more'' That scares the sh*t out of me. I always wondered what happens to most people after 30, when I was younger. They just stop, I felt that that was so incredibly weird and it made me scared of becoming like that myself. I will never stop man, I don't want to be like that. Can always go back to the normie life if I fail and try again. Also a big connection between Maslow's hierarchy of goals there

[@thedisruptivepodcast8201]

Glad I found your channel. You’re good at articulating everything that I believe in my mind. Keep up the good work.

[@xwdogg]

This is an excellent video. The information you're providing and the way you lay it out is incredibly valuable. Thank you!

[@cryptoninjaz]

You don't need to play a video game and waste your time , your life is a video game level up !!

[@XOChristianaNicole]

The first religious belief I ever learned about, as a child.. In Buddhism, if One commits suicide - they’ve gotta start this life over again. All I thought was “Oh, like when One does, in a video game. They gotta start that level over, again.” I’ve dealt with a lot of suicidal ideation, throughout my life, due to (autistic) frustration. That thought was always what got me back on track. Hell, I don’t even play video games, anymore - because I’m IN one, and playing it, every second of every day.

[@1stepbetter]

I love your videos man ❤ it's like you clear what I write in my journal faster. Huge help in my self consciousness

[@julzh1237]

I like your straight forward genuine tone when you share. Thank you 🙏

[@internetshaquille]

The point of a game is to have fun :)

[@bradlymckee8414]

Fun only comes when you’re winning

[@artachi2420]

@@bradlymckee8414 Not necessarily. Losing shows you more - the side of the game you were ignoring. So fun can also be found in depth and ultimately, your goal is to win

[@Kovenmx]

Once you get everything you want in life or get that “success “ you’ll start asking the right questions, you’ll start thinking about what this game is really about. Maybe I’ll take you a few lifetimes and countless characters, but you’ll get there eventually. Most of what is said here is pretty basic, and keeps you more into the matrix really.

[@matteoricci5660]

Interesting, could you expand on what you mean ? What is it all about in your opinion

[@samanthataylor8401]

What a great way to put things into perspective!!! This is the first video I have watched from this guy but that is probably one of the best and simple ways to get the message across. I don’t even play video games, however, I have been trying to figure out the best way to essentially share the same message.. this has also given me another positive perspective to look through versus a negative corruptive lens.. so to speak. I just subscribed, thank you very much!

[@IsikeliVarea]

That's an amazing lesson on life! I've never had it presented to me in such a succinct and impactful way before. Thanks so much for sharing that!

[@blondscientist]

How would this fit with professions that actually hold the civilisation up and running? What about those people? How are they supposed to escape the problem of exchanging your time for money? The nursing homes staff? The powerline electrical engineers? The teachers? The child minders? The regulatory agencies? I follow your channel and admire the pursuit so don't get me wrong. I just wonder why no one talks about typical ocupations any more? Civilization can't run without them, yet people who do them are worse off for it....

[@DanKoeTalks]

In all honesty I have no idea. I think about it quite a lot as well. But, supply and demand. You're right, they are necessary, but solutions are being built to require less manual labor. And if more people push towards their desired life, we will have to get creative and solve those problems like we have many other things leading to this point. 20 years ago the iPhone would be seen as alien magic. 20 years is a tinyyyyy percentage of human life. And those that are aware of what we discuss in these videos are an even tinier percentage of the human population. You, personally, have free reign to do this with little worry about civilization dissolving. P.S. just spitballing here

[@DanKoeTalks]

And, pertaining to this video in specific. Those workers can make their lives much more enjoyable by creating their own game out of it. It's better to be able to 'do your own thing,' but problems are only problems if they're at the forefront of your attention. You can control that

[@J.Darwin]

That's a big problem more people should work on honestly. In Germany nursing homes are chronically understaffed, less and less people want to work there for minimum wage, overwork, possible diseases, night shifts. People start striking and atleast they may achieve that theyll pay them more to make them content again. My favourite thing I discovered recently, was a bar, that shared 50% of the profit with the employees. So if they sold more and had better service, they'd get a fair cut of the value they brought. These nursing homes make MASSIVE amounts of cash, but the employees get nothing out of it. And it is one of the worst jobs, because you are caring for humans, they will feel bad for going on a strike, they will feel bad for wanting to leave the elderly alone. Which is fucked up, the employees know that and abuse it to the moon and back. I experienced that myself as an ambulance driver.

[@blondscientist]

@@DanKoeTalks thank you for not ignoring the question even though I admit the reply might not fit into a "comment" anyway. These are complex issues. My worry is that we are seeing what the lack of education and good dedicated teachers is doing to the populations - no ability for critical thinking, no tolerance, no knowledge of history or culture, no manners or etiquette, no male role models in schools... school should teach you what the parents did not know/couldn't/were too busy to... an example of deterioration of a system. Same with hospitals etc... I know I am naive as well. I know life can't be fair to all at the same time. The only semi-solution/idea I had would be to educate those people about investing. So at least they have a little avenue of income that is not dependent on their time. Thanks again for giving this issue some thought.

[@paulatreides0777]

They are thought of as less than nothing in the UK

[@Bigboyjingles]

does anyone want to form a group where we win at life together online? As Dan said in another video, having like 2-3 close people to share tips and things we learn with each other makes everything way faster. I'm going the media route, if anyone is down, please let me know so our efforts can compound!

[@Bigboyjingles]

I'll make a discord or something if anyone wants to join me.

[@botiran]

I’ll join

[@ChristianAguilarr]

Media is powerful, I’m in !

[@cleva841]

I'm in!!!

[@blewcheez]

@@Bigboyjingles drop that link cheif

[@jordanroberts8270]

This is the most immersive and well spoken explanation of video game to life mindset I’ve heard

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

I can’t tell you how much I love this. This is useful on so many levels. ❤❤

[@simonlinser8286]

as much as i agree with this, it feels like the absolute height of privilege to call life a game.

[@c.connell1802]

Amazing video and thank you for breaking it down!! Despite the economic downturn, I'm so happy 😊I have been earning $ 60,000 returns from my $7,000 investment every 12days.

[@Arianparfitt]

Wow! How's that possible please I'll appreciate your assistance on how to go about it.

[@Noah-ts9dy]

That's awesome. I dealt with crypto last year on Robinhood, tried some index but didn't take it out so I lost it by the end. Any consistent strategies?

[@AlbertLeon615]

@@Noah-ts9dy Consistently investing with proper guidance in quality dividend paying companies is a relatively easy strategy to create wealth. Well I copy trades from daily signals of Mrs Benito Revilla as recommended here previously

[@loganperez6498]

Benito's concept is key in beating all odds to excel in this form of online commodity. Her management team is quite impressive so far! With $4k I made a profit of over 28,863 dollar

[@eislejohn8491]

I started trading with her recently, $300,000 profit in 4 months and still counting. She is the CRYPTO TRADE QUEEN. I trust.

[@braziltokyoschool]

High quality content as always. Thank you very much for your effort and content creation. I'm always here watching many videos and rewatching it.

[@DanielMiller-xj2rr]

i love gaming, but i am also at that point in my life where im going through that what am in doing in life where do i want to be etc. this video helped me so much!! thank you !!

[@braziltokyoschool]

All people in the world should have access to this video content. It is life-changing content. Must be translated into over 50 languages!

[@cringe_on_purpose]

One of my favorite videos of yours, extremely insightful, I took notes. Thanks DK, you are the dude

[@voiceofreason5893]

This is fun. It's a concept that I've worked with in my personal life and it's cool to see someone else expand on it in such a creative and practical way. Subscribed.

[@traviswebster4622]

So rich in wisdom, thank you for the content and words. This right here is priceless for where I'm at in life right now pertaining to future goal building, strategizing, and development of personhood. Thank you sincerely for your content and can truly say it's better than most out there. Definitely keep it up 😁

[@grownbabygolf1676]

This keeps popping up in my suggested...universe knew I needed to see it. Thank u!

[@veekay6142]

amongst all the life is a video game videos, yours is the best, thankyou.

[@user-xv1uk3ux4u]

This is gold 💛 thank you so much!!

[@Art_Mind_Creations]

Amazing stuff. I was into self-development and spirituality for 14 years.. Stumbling and crumbling in ways could be considered masochistic. And there he is, this guy, putting all my experience, pains, mistakes and turmoils on this path of growth into a wonderful, coherent order. I'd say that self-development, though, should be the second step in expressing ones spiritual nature. Then the goals have ultimate purpose and the time of life that is provided for a person is not wasted developing in a direction not related to the goals of ones inner truth. On the other hand though... if one is suffering in his life already from ones choices, an ordered coherent approach is the perfect solvent for all created suffering. For all of you, who are on this journey of power, truth and growth. I wish you wisdom and to have character to actualise the knowledge this man is portraying.

[@chefranylaitenu7731]

Thank you soo much for your insight and help! Your videos are literally helping me on my own journey 🙏♥️

[@ianaldrich8431]

I've been feeling this way recently... thank you for the video Dan!

[@alienalien9782]

1min 45 sec into this video, and it already caught my attention. Ego/Self, very well described and distinctively from any colloquial use of the term.

[@thesesh876]

"I absolutely loved this video and it has given me the push I needed to keep pursuing my own passions. Your talent and dedication to your craft is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@dianacouto5385]

This is amazing! Thank you! I have been learning this to be true for some time.

[@honeyrenee01]

Amazing Dan!! Genius High Level Conversation🙏🏾

[@bolotbekesenov8722]

Agree completely, let's have fun in the game, remember the rules, search what it means to win for you.

[@ovoj]

Fantastic video. Thank you for taking the time to put this out for people

[@Mo-hd8wx]

I have been surfing KZbin for lessons I can apply in my life for few years now. Where have were you hidden until now .. After watching this video I'm getting so many eureka moments. Best of luck mahn.. Just watching your 1 video made me a fan of your , can't wait to go through your remaining videos 😀

[@alfredogonzalez9420]

Your videos are so inspiring! thanks a lot for doing them.

[@ToM-qe6hh]

Really interesting concept of how to see/treat life. This idea popped up in my head a few days ago and after watching some videos about it, I have to admit that this one is by for the most interesting and also beneficial video for me. Thank you for that! Looking forward to implement these ideas step by step.

[@ShaniTheBurningTree]

Thank you. I had an allergy bout and as a creator who also body builds, I found I had to double down on my discipline as much it hurts and as tired as I am. I just made a game of taking a shower and drinking water and I gave myself metaphorical points. Wish me health. Bless❤

[@chrissybear225]

This video was really well done. Thanks Dan!

[@konjakijest2852]

I don't play cufro games but this video relates to me. The perception of getting into a mindset during challenging situations is not to get into an emotional state of a mindset but look at the challenge as a game and you did hit the nail down on this one. Big fan of your podcasts. Not easy to digest content you deliver if your listener is not a 100% focused state of mind for an hour so

[@robinsjourney]

This is such an amazing video! Thank you. I'm surprised they're letting you show this.

[@miscibi]

congratulations for being this young and having reached this level of synthesis and focus

[@gioceregido]

Thanks man, today is a wonderful day to watch this video. All you have to do is write it down, although the hardest part is when you have to decide wisely.

[@captainplanet1260]

Awesome advice....thank you Dan

[@thingsthatclick]

Great video, thank you!!! Thoroughly enjoyed it, made me think of "The Game of Life and How To Play It" - a great book!! All is in our mind, we just need to decide who we want to be and go for it, whatever it takes!

[@saintsx1958]

This video has been on my mind for a good while. Always returning to take notes on anything I may have missed. G O L D. Thank you for your wisdom @Dan Koe

[@amandalewis2356]

I’ve been on a journey for many many years since getting sober. I’ve been getting closer and closer to what I call “the click ins” where the epiphany is so strong it “clicks” and sticks in my mind. It’s how my brain works I’ve learned. But my point to this is your video is where it finally made sense as a whole. I new most of the info maybe but the way you brilliantly worded it I got my “click in” from this video. I don’t know if my brain works different due to the trauma of 20years of drug use but I just want to say thank you for making it all make sense in my brain. I cannot thank you enough. I’m back to watch again and again until I completely begin living by my own rules and values. Because I know now I get to make those rules. Thank you so much you very wise soul.

[@jwho369]

Very well said Dan - I enjoyed your perspective on this. Excellent video, happy to have found your channel!

[@coldplungetherapy]

Glad I found you! Amazing content. Thank you for sharing!

[@saltyAaron]

Thanks for the video, I needed this, gonna watch this a few times through

[@Nearz99]

Thank you after watching your video, I can now concentrate what's my main important goals to pursue