Limitations make you better: figure out your batman rules

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No one likes the idea of being restricted. However, limitations benefit you in several substantive ways. In the first place, they help prevent your life from going off the rails when you finally attain the success for which you have been striving. And in the second place, they force you to become better than you are to compensate for the self-imposed handicap. These are your "batman rules." I discuss more in today's episode.
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No one likes the idea of being restricted. However, limitations benefit you in several substantive ways. In the first place, they help prevent your life from going off the rails when you finally attain the success for which you have been striving. And in the second place, they force you to become better than you are to compensate for the self-imposed handicap. These are your "batman rules." I discuss more in today's episode. Book a paid consultation: oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations Subscribe to my newsletter: oriontarabanpsyd.com Social Media Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/ Instagram: instagram.com/psyc.hacks Twitter: twitter.com/oriontaraban Website: oriontarabanpsyd.com Orion's Theme: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaO7c62HZ613e7M Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world's only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: stellargre.com. Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission for every membership purchased by a new student you conduct into the program: stellargre.tapfiliate.com. GRE Bites: www.youtube.com/@grebites4993 Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack's member community: kzbin.info/door/SduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXwjoin Sound mixing/editing by: valntinomusic.com Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world. #psychology #selfimprovement #selfcare

[@davidosalsero2519]

"Alias Smith and Jones" 1970's western series "the two most successful outlaws in the history of the West" who turn good, is highly similar to the Batman analogy. Indeed I reckon that is where my own ethics grew. (Watch it! A really great series - heart-warming). Thanks. David.

[@jobejacobs62]

Best KZbinr. Honestly, I like how University researchers are becoming more Black/Red Pilled. A uni researcher has admitted a bias in the dating scene caused by women. I hope you do a video on something like this because women on Reddit will manipulate and lie about how they date and select their partners.

[@lexzenis2544]

And what better and more ethical framework to live under is it than Christs? The ultimate force of Good versus Evil with our common enemy Satan. The prize?...your eternal life. Batman and Joker are merely dim examples of this.

[@cosmictreason2242]

Bro you look so much better this way than with that filter you used for Chris Williamson

[@cosmictreason2242]

@@lexzenis2544"We will always be creatures. In heaven, we like it." DW Point being restrictions are for our good

[@maliasailing4335]

Batman rule: don’t react in anger. Wait until the poison has transformed into something more useful.

[@_nuance]

More like don't react emotionally in general, unless it's a low risk situation!

[@nigelbhebhe2805]

Another one: never let your feelings for someone cloud your better judgement.

[@Savvynomad225]

So, learn to be stoic?

[@blaqshiep4920]

I choose to conceptualize anger differently. Gasoline in a vehicle with meticulously controlled explosions is very very useful. Gasoline left to its own devices and set a blaze is uncontrollable, unsustainable, and destructive.

[@dwightbrown]

When I went skyward in business success and eventually got into some pretty serious legal troubles with a girlfriend, my brother said something that stuck with me: 'Good Choices limit your options... Bad Choices limit your freedoms'

[@margaretc5679]

Your brother is wise.

[@ale1982dosdeabril]

wow-thats a powerful frase.

[@alwaysgreatusa223]

And how will you decide prior to the actual choosing which is the good choice and which is the bad choice ?

[@Onnitfan1]

I usually ask myself...what would Stallone do?@@alwaysgreatusa223

[@jencrews]

Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you

[@madness5693]

Orion might be batman when he's not posting videos...

[@DoctorJain-vy2gx]

🗿

[@patrickdunn2826]

never seen him and batman in the same room together

[@leyenda6149]

And he's Superman for us when he does post videos!

[@marcuschauvin7039]

i am batman!

[@hassassinator8858]

​@@marcuschauvin7039Wtf I'm Batman

[@hfcriske]

You had me at "Batman"

[@marcuschauvin7039]

i am batman!

[@lexzenis2544]

@@marcuschauvin7039 so am i

[@guap8391]

Agreed clicked fast as ever 😂

[@zekedidit313]

Guilty as charged😭😭

[@tortugatech]

"Dont lie to get sex, do disclose your true intentions with a girl before it happens!" Makes the game harder but also causes less heartbreak!

[@nigelbhebhe2805]

I wholeheartedly agree with this

[@blaqshiep4920]

I agree but perceive that selfishly. When you begin to disguise yourself, every question about its incongruent nature to your actions not matching your words, is that same opportunity and if you always take that opportunity, you tend to lose any foundation you've built for yourself about who you are. You lose yourself in your own lies. Then you become an inauthentic, ignorant, insincere manipulator. You can listen to reason, as you have a staked interest in not even listening.

[@hideyasuyuki1]

I also have this rule. Once I decide to have this rule my game got way better.

[@andreharris144]

makes the game harder until u get the turn around n it makes ur game better

[@fransamson]

It is definitely better, 80% less general problems and guilt issues in my experience.

[@Tannhau5er]

"A man gotta have a code."

[@talkthattroofradio3tr342]

Even Dexter Morgan had one 🤷🏿🤷🏿

[@ThePianoman--]

I write code. I'm a software engineer.

[@MrMan-fx3ow]

Omar from the wire

[@tovarisch3039]

Even Rorschach had a code of conduct

[@Omphaloskopie]

also the hound in GoT... reminded me of Omar when he said it.

[@L6FT]

My rules were: Don't steal. Be onto others as I'd want others to be onto me. Live through virtue. These rules have recently undergone a revision. I realised I had been too naive and not completely honest towards myself. So I flip it around, Don't steal, including from myself. Be towards myself as I'd want others to be towards me. Live through virtue towards myself. Treating myself with dignity helps me hold others to similar standards.

[@kalash_nikov]

That's probably the best comment in this comment section. I also realized recently that it's the most healthy and useful way to treat ourselves the way we treat others (we tend to be the "good guy") and how we would like others to treat us, ie. with respect, understanding, non judgmental, with compassion, keep the word given, with encouragement, trust and support.

[@murtaza-magsi]

Yeah this comment really caught my eye. Been a while since I encountered such high value in a KZbin comment.

[@randallsanchez3161]

Virtue is ever changing today. You'll want to define what is virtuous and what isn't and be VERY specific with yourself. For instance, we've got homosexuals protesting for Palestine who have exterminated all of their own homosexuals. Some protestors don't care if you miss work when they block traffic for hours. Would you consider that stealing? Some do, some don't.

[@aleewoolley]

This is really good.

[@gn7344]

Well thought out L6FT

[@PorterPerspective]

This man is operating in his purpose.

[@natedarnell2258]

I learned years ago to set dos and don'ts, wills and wont's. They'll keep you safe.

[@Tgogators]

Indeed, it's also one of the ways any man can get that back-bone/respect from a woman.

[@_mark_787]

Share it; there's plenty of soace below..

[@racalu1993]

@@Tgogators most important than anything else. Is to be able to respect yourself when you look at the miror. Too many don’t respect themselves and do not respect others.

[@doyoueatrocks]

Same

[@eric_linden]

The problem for many successful people is that they then lose their former ethical framework. The key is to keep it after success happens.

[@xxstormbringerxx]

If they lose it, they never had it to begin with.

[@idesel]

Most people don't have it in the first place. Usually people who are principled, stay principled even after material success.

[@idesel]

​@@xxstormbringerxxI agree.

[@edgarmore9937]

Me too the overarching achievement requires ethical thoughts stamina discipline and a tinge of good luck which means organization favors the prepared mind😮

[@kellygreenii]

That’s the test….and some people fail it. His point is that you’ll never pass the test at the top unless you prepare for it on the way UP. Because, once you’re there, very few people are going to have the stones to tell you “No.” The bigger problem are the people who have no interest in being told “No”. Like Joker they enjoy the chaos and being able to indulge their impulses.

[@lessmore444]

“Man’s gotta know his limitations” ~ Dirty Harry Callahan

[@ezradouglas6869]

Sweating bullets

[@mat7083]

That scene is in my playlist

[@craigsuber208]

Great quote. Been quoting that for years. 👍🏿

[@armorbearer9702]

Limitations can force creativity as well. You have to find new ways to work around your limitations.

[@thevisitor1012]

This. I doubt we would've gotten the batarang, had Batman decided to stick with guns lol.

[@michaelbutler1557]

I agree. I believe that I have a very good example.I have retired from a professional occupation after 43 years. To combat cronyism (corruption) in the promotional system in order get promoted refused to compromise my ethics. Instead I developed my expertise. This worked. I attained my goals before retirement but ended my career on my terms, with my reputation and integrity intact. I developed my skills, knowledge, training, education and expertise instead of compromising myself. Very wise words in your video. Your videos are very accurate. Thankyou.

[@tomasdale5306]

THAT MAKES A HERO!!!! I HONOR YOU!!!!

[@GuyVinmara]

Bravo. You're one of the "good guys". I hate to be cynical, but my experience is that there are way more unethical advancers in corporate (backstabbing, stealing credit, bullying colleagues) than there are "good guys". It just the way the game is played IMHO. Too bad, because lots of good people are lost due to companies that reward "assholery" more often than not.

[@idesel]

Not having a life philosophy will mess you up especially when comes to dealing with women. You really have to have a line that you draw that can't be crossed or you will have a life filled with frustration and pain. The philosophies that I subscribe to are Stoicism and Buddhism. They overlap and are very complimentary too.

[@ricardoge96]

Me too, also a little bit of taoism and dokkodo, those are rules i live my life by

[@PolishBehemoth]

im so glad youre not one of thoae morons that acts like stoicism is the only thing out there that men should follow. Good point either way.

[@KK-sg5gl]

And how do those help with women? Those two teach you patience, temperance and tolerance. So you put up with more of a woman’s BS?

[@AwakenZen]

Nonsense

[@AwakenZen]

Taoism better

[@jonkho]

Thanks!

[@AnticitizenOneC17]

"The enemy of art is the absence of limitation." ~ Orson Welles (quoted by Henry Jaglom, in "The Independent Filmmaker", 1992)

[@ash-shakirwhitaker7008]

That reminds me of something that I once heard when I was at a seminar. She said that: "Money doesn't make you a bad person, money just simply make you MORE of what you ALREADY are (emphasis mine)."

[@nigelbhebhe2805]

"power doesn't corrupt, it enables"

[@The_Evan_Jones]

I’ve been listening to your videos for about a year at this point. This is my first comment. I love the way you’re doing everything you’re doing. You’ve been extremely generous and helpful and have changed things for the better in my life and in the world. Thank you for all of these videos, your effort toward packaging high-value ideas in short form, and your overall commitment to the well-being of those around you. I don’t mean for this to sound like flattery. That’s not what this is. It’s just a dead-pan, sincere thank you. What you said about scarcity is extremely well put. I hope men hear it. I lost my livelihood because I didn’t have a framework. I lost 2 families/marriages, all of my money at one point, the respect of friends and family, love from my kids, and nearly all of my possessions - largely due to a lack of framework. Like you said, “it’s one thing to moralize about infidelity when nobody wants you, for instance. It’s quite another when hundreds of beautiful women are throwing themselves at you every day.” It is. It definitely is. I went completely off the rails when I had the means to. I was a combat veteran who experienced the lawlessness of war, and I gave up on morality at one point. It almost killed me. I’ve been given many chances by merciful and generous people like yourself to turn things around and build a new life. And I wholeheartedly agree with the importance of self-imposed limitations. I offer in addition… if we want to magnify the positive effects of limitations: find a Tribe who’s mastered the practice and dedication to frameworks that generate joyful, peaceful, generous, creative, and positive results. If we dedicate ourselves to frameworks that generate war and chaos - that’s what we’ll get. But if we dedicate ourselves to frameworks that encourage mental physical and spiritual growth - that’s what we’ll get. Thank you for everything, Orion. You communicate truths very well. I look forward to your book. Sincerely, Evan

[@yasintorkman4813]

Ur videos changed my life

[@professionalpookie]

How so

[@yasintorkman4813]

@@professionalpookie he sold me fentanyl

[@ghost_of_jah5210]

@@professionalpookiesex

[@ModernLifeHacks-pn1pn]

I train jiujitsu and my rule is to not purposefully injure people. This has actually challenged me to get better with my technique and skills. Thank you for this content Orion!

[@nigelbhebhe2805]

Would you apply that rule when it comes to situations where you have to defend yourself against a robber for instance? The way I see it is, if I don't hurt him, he'll hurt me, and my loved ones

[@tcggggg]

I mean thats like a universal law of training any martial art, you should not aim to injure anybody 😂

[@mattphillips6667]

A friend told me once in my time of anger to always handle issues like mine in a way that I could look back on at 80 years old and be proud of myself for how I handled it. It was great advice. I've also found it useful to bypass atheistic hangups about the "higher power" in recovery for alcohol/substance abuse. Your future self is absolutely a higher power worthy of respect and trust.

[@raviom]

Agree 100% . Self Imposed Limitations also known as boundaries gives you purpose and focus to give you the foundation for determination , confidence and skill.

[@ChandlerBinh]

Vids like Tarabands are a testament to the webernets: I learned more from youtube in a year than ive learned from my father in my entire life… and we talk every day and have a great relationship. Damn.

[@spotify_byrdd]

Never seen Orion and Batman in the same room ‼️

[@MindBuddies]

Truly enlightening! The analogy between Batman and Joker perfectly illustrates why setting limits is crucial, even when they seem restrictive. Your explanation on how limitations can actually enhance our abilities rather than hinder them is a game-changer for personal development.

[@enersonjeanclaude960]

Started lifting weights 6 months ago, I was wondering if I should take supplements & stuffs. Now I have my answer: limitations will make me better 😊 Thank you!

[@Vapourwear]

Creatine, cod liver oil, and a good protein supp will do damn near everything supplements can do to help.

[@bartoszulkowskitattoo]

Please take good supplements they are good for You. ❤

[@ShinTurrican]

Would make more sense to apply limitations to your diet, macros and their sources, rather than abstain from proven supplements in your case.

[@A_n_y_t_i_m_e]

Please, do take creatine. Also protein, multivitamins and minerals (it you don't get them enough via real food, which is very probable), your mind and body will thank you for it. Forget the rest.

[@delocon]

I've been thinking along this line my entire life, this video just became the lynch pin of what I've known intuitively since I was a kid, especially the aspect of creating it for myself. This is fantastic.

[@toddubois3315]

Culture is what you're intuitioning

[@thevirtuouscollector]

Fantastic analogy with Batman, which is why the recent controversy with director Zack Synder who keeps insisting that Batman should kill all the more bizarre. Batman, by choice does not kill and that certainly can translate in many ways of day to day life where restraint and self-imposed rules allow a more focused pathway towards a deliberate and curated way of life.

[@oldschoolyoung1256]

Your channel is one of the best ones on KZbin . I always learn something useful. Thank you

[@vincentzacks9584]

This guy is wise beyond his age! Very true what he says. It's counter intuitive, limitations will free you.

[@davidosalsero2519]

"Batman" rules - a strong theme, thanks. Fortunately, as I am fairly old and have long-since consciously adopted "old school" standards, moral values, and presentational habits, then my self-selected and applied "Batman" rules are indeed quite high and personally onerous. I can hold my head-up high and genuinely say that in my dealings with other people I successfully check myself when a self-interested thought crosses my mind, and then carefully and deliberately, with fairness to both parties, speak and act IN THE OTHER PERSONS BEST INTEREST. I don't make a big thing of that process at the point of engagement or action, and I don't really know if the other party recognises the ethos behind the action, but I do know that I feel perfectly content, and indeed somewhat uplifted to the point of calm serenity, every time. Job done, no harm done, and the world is just a very slightly better place. David.

[@davidosalsero2519]

"Alias Smith and Jones" 1970's western series "the two most successful outlaws in the history of the West" who turn good, is highly similar to the Batman analogy. Indeed I reckon that is where my own ethics grew. (Watch it! A really great series - heart-warming). Thanks. David.

[@judasjwmarriot5493]

​@@davidosalsero2519 Youre amazing, David!

[@thebbcjoke]

At the end of the day, everyone prefers to be around the people who are somewhat predictable in the long run. Being vulnerable to a dagger wound on the back is a risk many are not willing to take.

[@JuniorAKholemanIV-qg8dl]

Your the friend everyone needs in the group

[@RShaun]

This would also help thwart victim stance. If you see external limitations as challenges that can make you better, it could reframe the experience. The unfairness creates an additional strength.

[@dontcallthemliberals3316]

Pressure makes diamonds.

[@michaelbutler1557]

Extremely wise words. For example I know many self-made very wealthy people who still live without wasting money on unnecessary things and still Mai Tain their work ethic and other values that made them successful both financially and in their personal life.

[@whywouldyoudothat782]

Thank you for enunciating what lurks in the mind of any young man. Can't tell you how many guys get into being a player, chasing their bag, and then come to be toxic assholes with comorbid disorders they never addressed. Then the bubble pops, and their damaged relationships finish dying because they never stopped to ask if they should or not, they just kept going.

[@mikalwtf]

Orion, I really like your videos and in general the work you do, the teachings you teach, and how you teach them. For me your videos are like, I can tell that it's true as you say it, but I didn't even know that I knew. But this video made me laugh, because I've been thinking about this these last weeks intently, and realized truly that I do need self imposed rules or I lead myself into the abyss. My batman rules, they're not as verbally well defined as they are in my head, but I think that basically the 10 commandments. I was never a Christian, but those have grown on me

[@dev4fun]

Well, an eye-opening moment. Thank you for this message. It is priceless.

[@hermask815]

Many people say : “I hope that makes sense” during their speech. Well, they shouldn’t hope, they should be sure about it. Add “to you” or change it to “I hope that helps” Anyway, your helpful insights are very appreciated here.

[@MedicalBatteryLaw]

Yes ❤ The Batman Moral-Ethical Compass and internal Code of Conduct. ❤

[@NinaLady11]

You are describing a personal code of conduct.

[@propertystories]

You had me at Batman and Joker analogy. Always wondered why he doesn't just kill his enemies like the Punisher. Now I understand. Thanks Dr Orion!

[@motorbreath22]

The joker can't kill the Batman either, it's not about getting rid of each other, it's a war of their philosophy played out with other people.

[@Mr.SushiFriedRice]

Self Imposed Extrapolated Ethical Framework!! Wow, great way to phrase it! We all do this when we get a new higher paying job and we tend to now be able to spend more since we can afford it (however, it’s on things we don’t need). It ends up getting us into debt, however, but having this framework and understanding our limitations, we can operate on a framework where we will not self destruct. I noticed I was doing this by buying new cool things, but it just contributes to the rat race. So I’m now setting limitations so I don’t fall for this. Thank you! Great Topic!

[@rcortada86]

Your page and channel has changed my life. Taking me from a level of sadness, confusion, frustration and hopelessness regarding my romantic life and other things to now feeling encouraged and empowered based off of a sensible understanding of how people operate and how to navigate some of lifest complexities. Thanks Orion!

[@frant1cOne]

Self discipline to be a good person that is courageous, just and fair, works to compliment not critisize, shows interest, have good manners, work on your physical self, work mental self (take a class), be generous in time and money, and be patient. Set your ethics and virtues.

[@VictoryAviation]

This was so well written. Your ability to take something relatable to almost everyone and use it to explain what could be a fairly confusing and counterintuitive concept, is simply brilliant. I’ve watched your presentations a lot, but this one was beautifully crafted. Seriously well done.

[@georgemdg3322]

Orion you are the person -above all others- that makes me think more. It is burdensome sometimes but I think I have to do it. Thank you.

[@rohithrnair8347]

That is such an excellent video,haven't seen such high quality content in quite a while! You've earned yourself a subscriber,sir.

[@ChrisPTY507]

Truth and honesty are limitations in a competition. Life is a constant competition, for resources, status, mates, etc. If you conduct yourself in a "strictly moral" way, you are reducing the opportunities you have against someone who won't impose these restrictions on themselves.

[@toddubois3315]

Good point, working on that self imposed limitation now, where is the dark side?

[@grisgrismama]

Greetings! I have truly enjoyed listening and learning and have shared your videos with my sons. While i am deeply feminine, I am Divorced and have raised my sons mostly on my own and with my recently deceased father - I appreciate your clear, logical and calm energy as you share your point of view- it allows for learning and consideration as opposed to creating anguish . I am now examining my own mindsets that keep me from the relationship that I desire. Thank you.

[@carloscarvalho2584]

Thank you kind sir. Your videos sure help me out a ton. Appreciate your work. Have a good one

[@toothlessseer3153]

I can just say *"WOW"!* _This is EXACTLY the life I am currently living. Without realizing that I am doing it._

[@brakeking8318]

Makes perfect sense. Something everyone needs to hear, learn and abide by.

[@nGuy1901]

Best episode yet. And that's saying something.

[@blaqshiep4920]

Damn good allegory... Not enough people realize the value in this type of communication... Thanks, Doc

[@georgemdg3322]

This is one of your best videos thank you

[@angelosoyannwo6559]

God sent this video to me at just the right time. Thanks Orion.

[@zacklewis342]

There's a reason he called religion a tradition, because it isn't reality.

[@Socializedbyantisocials]

Masterful talk, this should be taught to everyone entering middle school. Looking forward to buying your book.

[@terilapsey]

Great thumbnail art!! This should be taught in school.

[@veritasaequitas9277]

another excellent video that leaves a man thinking about how he runs his life

[@allenlea4654]

Emmanuel Kant elegantly stated the whole of our moral intuition in a short statement. Paraphrased in modern terms. "You should treat yourself and others at all times as an end and not a means."

[@goldeneggduck]

Thank you Dr. You are also philosopher and economist to me! It is harder to be good/gentlemanly and still get ahead. But not doing “bad things” reduces stress that otherwise would inflict on you. It is fear that incites “bad things” (you may substitute the word “evil”), just as a confident soccer team won’t need to employ dirty tricks. The world is complex and one must believe in oneself in order to stay true to ones own believes. Like Batman movies. You do see baddies “win” for a while but unlike movies, the baddies don’t always lose in the end. So one must also NOT be jealous of baddies winning thru underhand means. This is part and parcel of the self-imposed rules. This is a great topic. Thank you for sharing this.

[@sudeshpillay5109]

This video came at the perfect time for me . I journaled about this just yesterday. The idea of my code and what I want from my life . Big ups man this video was so good

[@nelsonduenas6214]

Beautiful episode...this is exactly the way I try to conduct my own life....having my own framework enlightened by different philosophical traditions, which includes the idea of periods of restriction...in life everything in moderation with occassional excess.

[@rljohnson776]

wise advice - but in reality I know MANY MANY very successful people that have a few limitations in their lives but none of these limits would apply to people of lesser success and wealth. And in several instances, the wealth provides unlimited opportunities - so perhaps limitations help you get to a place you want to reach but once you’re there, the table and house rules change radically…

[@eden3d609]

After trying several workarounds and alternative solutions for moral compass, I must say that I have always come back to rely on the ten commandments and avoiding the seven deadly sins. This video inspires me to get back to the drawing board to investigate for adjustments, or reinforcements. This comment section is inspiring as well!

[@Jcroffe]

This is one of the greatest short talks I’ve heard. This is worth a multiple session of listening. This is definitely something that we all should share with our friends and family. I’m going to be sharing it and having a discussion with my sons who are in their 20s.

[@Rick40years]

Great insight. It does seem an ethic framework is missing today. Especially if it inconvenient.

[@favoring-quiet-goatskin]

This might be the most profound video you’ve ever made. And that’s saying something.

[@techjunk8467]

One of the best videos I've seen here

[@kwagmire]

As a fan of music 2 people that come to mind are Django Reinhardt and Tony Iommi. Both guitar players that lost some function to their fretting hands. Django only had use of 2 fingers and could outplay someone with 6. Tony lost the tips of 3 fingers in a work accident and as a result had to downtune his guitar to slacken the strings and as a result created a heavier sound known today as heavy metal.

[@ianjharris]

This video is outstanding and timely, at least for me. At this time, I'm about a month shy of 25. I'll be celebrating my 7th year wedding anniversary in about a month as well, and I've got 3 kids. I went through something of a "loss of faith" experience, in that I'm finding myself having to define, or redefine, what I believe, therefore I've taken on this responsibility instead of depending on an otherwise established framework. On the one hand, it's been a great confrontation, but on the other with the lack of support has left me wholly burned out. In the end, and because of the reminder of this video, I strongly believe in putting my family first, setting up my wife and my children with the best kind of life I think is possible.

[@cosmictreason2242]

The article "The impossible faith" is life changing

[@adamfaliq8464]

My rules: Dont buy anything on loans (any form of usury) and don't get any sort of cash assistance. This has forced me to improved myself and increased my income, allowing me to buy cars in cash. Hopefully I'll be able to buy a house in cash as well.

[@aniramjd]

I'm saving this video so that I can discuss it with my partner. Very profound and potentially life changing. Thank you.

[@thebrightside7015]

This is so funny that I just popped up on my feet after what just happened to me and I had to deal with literally just 3 minutes ago... Glad to hear this message

[@MrDanthemaniam]

I really appreciated this episode. I found it even more valuable than most. Not being a Batman fan at first I was a little put off by your analogy but as I listened further it really did clarify things a lot. I'm going to share this episode with friends and family I would however like to hear your thoughts on how leaders of Nations and good can triumph over evil. I'll let you guess which current situation I'm talking about.

[@tkdharri]

Thank you for that great episode. It made clear to me, on what i worked the last say three years. I tried to learn as much as possible over how we people interact and, what came clear to me throughout your video, built a ruleset for myself to guide me through life. As these ruleset isn't that well established right now and therefore kind of personal i don't want to share a lot of it, but one rule out of it is, to not flirt with women in case i don't want to start something serious anymore. As i said, it isn't finished yet and it wasn't a conscious task until now, but i already started to recognize some positive trend.

[@untamedwildhorse]

You say limitations but I hear discipline.

[@thevisitor1012]

Their limitations in the sense that they restrict what the person is allowed to do. For example, Batman vowing not to kill restricts what he can do when he has to face an opponent.

[@untamedwildhorse]

@ nonzero_ What you describe as limitations I understand as boundaries.

[@untamedwildhorse]

@@thevisitor1012 As I said previously, to me said limitations sound like boundaries.

[@untamedwildhorse]

@@thevisitor1012 Maybe it's sims tics but what you describe as rules I think of as boundaries. For example, I can jump 2 feet but I my boundary is to not jump at all. In contrast, my physical limitation is that I cannot jump more than 5 feet; it's not that I choose not to but I am simply cannot. Hope that makes it clear.

[@ninjatemper8797]

Well said.

[@LittleMew133]

Aye new ironed shirt. Congrats on the shirt and ironing upgrade.

[@RShaun]

😂😂😂

[@PolishBehemoth]

wow. never kbew peiple watch youtube videos to see iron shirts. Some people just need a life...

[@LittleMew133]

@@PolishBehemoth You don't notice he wears many old wrinkly shirts?

[@eronpaulo23]

This is the best video of this channel!!

[@charthers8903]

What a fantastic show - I have to watch every episode multiple times just to let it sink in

[@bjugler]

This is excellent! A succinct explanation for the value of value systems independent of an individual system's own reasons for why it is important and useful.

[@AndreaFernandez-nh5qm]

one of your best videos

[@gadget00]

Amazing video; quite introspective to me, the concept of putting yourself “unavoidable” rules in order to force you to become better and thrive while keeping them. Great observations

[@samsarfo424]

Orian is simply amazing, you're my Batman!

[@JakeHissittMarketing]

One of the best videos yet

[@werinais3083]

Orion, you should do another episode with your recommendation for self-imposed limitations.

[@yesidlee]

Know your limits, Master Wayne

[@Palauan_mumin]

Great analogy use of Batman and Joker.

[@Glenuwaila]

That Batman analogy is on point!

[@LearnToEarnAbundance]

Hi Orion, such a powerful video man, you truly have one of the uniquest and rarest stories, lessons to share on youtube, thanks. True man, the paradox of the more you let go of things/sacrifice for discipline, the more you get. Also maybe when it comes to Batman and Joker being similar in many ways too, Erwin Schrödinger's quote “The total number of minds in the universe is one."

[@graham167]

Back in my youth, even my parents found my strong convictions off-putting. At the time it was a form of rebellion against their solipsism, but now I feel vindicated. Thanks, Orion!

[@johnnonamegibbon3580]

I would say the best philosopher for men would be Zhuang Zi. Basically, enjoy life however you want and all in it, but never fully attach to anything as it will usually leave or change at some point.

[@ShaunyP26]

I love that shirt.

[@handyhistorian]

I understand that you meant the term in a general, non-religious way, but as a practicing Catholic this resonated with me. I've found that the most trouble I've gotten into life and relationship-wise was from taking the pick-and-choose, cafeteria approach that you described. I was missing out on the millenia of wisdom that my ancestral faith provides. It doesn't mean that I always have answers for everything, but I haven't found a better framework for living. Most Western men would benefit from maintaining a Christian religious life, especially if that's what they were raised in. Very few men, perhaps no one, will be able to sustain a self-created life philosophy that fulfills their spiritual needs over the long term. Stoic philosophy and other red-pill type things may work for a while, but inevitably boredom and the desire for novelty kick in.

[@FaisalSalahuddindenver]

This really is great advice on a second listening. The only issue is how in the world can anyone know or understand this advice before it happens to them? The first time I made $1 million I lost it very quickly because of a lack of mooring to any principles. I only now understand how important my values and principles are before the money comes because I’ve seen what happens when I don’t have those values in place before the money comes.

[@dontcallthemliberals3316]

I have never been rich but my reasoning says the goal has to be the principle. If the goal is victory then anything becomes justified for the sake of victory. You should abstain from sin because sin makes you a bad person, not because abstaining will get you into heaven.

[@SayfumaniMyG]

Spot on. This argument were made so often from atheists, that they don’t need God to act morally, but their life put already so many limitations.

[@cosmictreason2242]

They're so silly confusing the belief in God with God. You can deny the existence of math and still count accurately. You just can't not use math

[@ghost_of_jah5210]

@@cosmictreason2242 well said! You must sit on God’s lap to spit on Him.

[@smartfone231]

Orion, you never cease to amaze me 🎉

[@MRphipps54]

This explains something about myself that I didn’t realize. Because I so badly want to avoid conflict and avoid physically getting hurt or hurting somebody, I have trained martial arts for years. Because of my limitation (not wanting to fight) I was forced to become better. Thanks to Kickboxing and BJJ, I’m not as willing to prove myself by getting into a fight every time someone bumps in to me. Very interesting.