Magnum Opus - How to Find Your Purpose in Life

[@quinnlevy8996]

"If people don't laugh at your dreams, then your dreams are not big enough". I'm gonna need to use that one

[@warrenbradford2597]

I do myself. I need a laughable dream; something makes other people doubt it.

[@AfterSkool]

Above the whiteboard, where I make all these videos, I have written in big letters, "Magnum Opus". I use this term as motivation. Every time I look at it, I am reminded that each video must be better than the last.

[@marctade4428]

Sober October! thanks AS 💪

[@KG-my6dw]

Great video! I love the visuals and the topics you address. Just so you know, punctuation goes inside the quote. Thanks for the content!

[@AfterSkool]

K G haha thank you! Seeing as I can't even spell "school" correctly, I hope you'll forgive 🙏

[@ssiddarth]

And they truly are!!! Love the vids (Excellent topics, research & presentation).

[@pedrocamara9088]

@@KG-my6dw Even if the quote hasn't?

[@solztice6460]

For YEARS I've been telling myself, "Man, I wish I could make music." I've been writing songs since the age of six. I participated in music groups during middle school. Looking back now, it couldn't have been more obvious that making music was established on my path for a reason. Unfortunately, along came high school and with it so did the natural influx of teenage insecurities. For some reason, somewhere along the way, I just stopped believing that pursuing music was a realistic dream to have. I doubted my talents, and I swallowed my voice. I pushed away any belief that I had. I pushed my souls most passionate dream away. I let other people around me decide for me that I'd never make it as a musician. People who had never even heard my music or seen my lyrics. I ended up attending university for 2 years, flunked most of my classes, because deep down in my heart I knew that wasn't what I wanted to do. I decided this year that I'd take a break from school to really figure out what my true passions are, and what I have a good shot at achieving. Then along came COVID. Since the beginning of this pandemic, I've had no choice but to re-visit my passion for making music and writing songs. I am blown away by how natural this feels compared to forcing myself to sit through uni lectures and dreading final essays. I've spent hours upon hours teaching myself how to produce music, and have made a plethora of songs within only a couple of months. I definitely still have a long way to go, but it's a start. Of course there are some people around me who are trying to impose doubt and judgement, but I understand that it's coming from a place within themselves where they aren't able to be confident enough in their own dreams, so naturally they doubt others. There's also some really great people who I'm lucky enough to call my friends, who are excited for me and support me in my decision. I've decided to listen to the supporters. All in all, I'm very happy that I've chosen to revisit my passion. There's a part of me that does wish that I hadn't given up all those years ago, because I can't help to think that maybe I would've been closer to reaching my Magnum Opus by now. I know that way of thinking is useless. I'm here now, and from here I can only go up or go back. I'm not too keen on going back, so I'm choosing to believe that I'm going up. The reason I took the time to write this long message is because I want anybody reading this to know that the biggest dream that you have is the biggest one for a reason. It is who you are. Do not let the doubters fool you into becoming one of them. Do not let social media, or a soul sucking 9-5 job, or a negative parent/relative distract you from what your heart really wants. You deserve to live your life knowing that you've at least tried. I've only just started on this path, and though it is still very daunting, I've found that taking it one day at a time and working on my skills with patience has been extremely rewarding. For anyone who may need to hear this, I believe in you. I hope you choose to do what you love. I support you.

[@lesallison9047]

Well said and good luck 👍🇬🇧

[@solztice6460]

@@lesallison9047 Thanks mate ! :) Cheers to ya.

[@rawacoustics]

"at least you tried" is far more greater than "what if". "What if" never went to the arena. What if doesn't knows what it takes to be a champion. Greg Plitt

[@solztice6460]

@@rawacoustics very wise words!! trying definitely feels much more useful than wondering.

[@cuongnguyenviet3417]

Thanks for telling the story man, your words move me. Wish you well bro

[@TheLifeFormulaa]

Doubt and fear is the number one thing that hold people back. You have to understand that people that are courageous still have fear so take action.

[@tomislavkolaric5199]

do you mean they take action in of spite fear or due to fear?

[@TheLifeFormulaa]

They take action in spite of fear

[@roytec32]

Fear and lazyness

[@tomislavkolaric5199]

Nope they take action due to fear but most cases they have no idea they are afraid, the only question to answer is what are they afraid of, the corageus are more afraid of being called cowards than that big scary monster that most are afraid of, so instead of runing they fight it. In conclusion its not that they aren't afraid, they just have a bigger fear that pushes them into taking a commonly scary action

[@someonesomeone25]

My biggest issue is that theres no goal I find meaningful to pursue.

[@mccabe8818]

This is one of the best KZbin channels. You really give me hope.

[@AfterSkool]

Thank you, kind sir!

[@dans879]

Ah, yes, the genius trifecta -- Michaelangelo, Einstein... Linkin Park.

[@5pinningmy13ottle]

😂😂😂

[@treier1589]

Dont discredit Linkin Park. It takes alot of smart decisions to turn a mediocre musical talent into a household name.

[@kaktotak8267]

But.. they tried so hard! and got so far!

[@treier1589]

@@kaktotak8267 But in the end... it doesn't even matter!

[@eyoo369]

Hybrid Theory is probably one of the best selling records of the last 10 years. Their way of blending rock, hip-hop and electronica into one seamless and cohesive sound is incredible. So many artists have tried to do this, but it always sounded corny in a way

[@JeffreyMarr]

I've been working on my dreams for 3 years now (build a youtube and a business), and I'm still not where I want to be. But that's okay, I am learning so many valuable things along the way, that it doesn't matter. But only giving yourself a year is not enough time. Things can take a lot longer and we need to do them for the work itself, not just the result.

[@markhynes1902]

17.2k subs is still impressive man. I haven’t even began my KZbin career but I am writing down my ideas and formulating my plan and once I have it all written down I’m going to take action and see what the first year brings and continue on. I think the message for the one year of purely focused on our Aspirations is to test our discipline and courage to continue going until we reach our peak. Who knows maybe there is no peak and we can continuously grow?

[@JeffreyMarr]

@@markhynes1902 start before you’re ready brother. There is no time like the present

[@struan1112]

Here here! Hard work is its own reward.

[@regularfather4708]

As I prepare to begin college for the first time at 37 years old, this video is a nice framing of my decision.

[@princessjones34]

Well congratulations Awesome 😎 August 28, 2016 I was 37 and I started college again and I’m finished ✅ now and you will too 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯💯🎉🎉🎉

[@princessjones34]

I am proud of you by the way Please try not be hard on #yourself and enjoy the process #it is what we make it &college for me at 37 was so much #fun 🤩 and I did great 👍🏾 no childhood social woes

[@regularfather4708]

@@princessjones34 thank you for that! I've been finding a lot of folks who went to college later in life, and that gives me encouragement. The next 6 years are going to be interesting, for sure.

[@maracachucho8701]

A single act of kindess is far greater than satisfying any selfish ambition, is what I believe. You can do great things, but if you're doing them for yourself then don't be surprised when you achieve your goals and the void in your heart doesn't go away.

[@JJAX10533]

I hope everyone finds there purpose in life everyone on this earth is special and deserves to chase there dream

[@scoobydoobers23]

I don't agree that people are special, but I hope everyone finds meaning. And not the kind that someone gives to you, but one you discover.

[@hobnob666]

Seth Thompson Yeah, no one is special. But his & your beliefs are wishful thinking that won’t happen. I think the way our society is, others crush the majority’s dreams just so a chosen few can follow theirs. That’s what I can see in the world.

[@luckyjohny181]

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[@KeertikaAndFallenTree]

I used to comment on your videos, but once again I have to say, thank you. Really, thank you for giving me and probably giving US determination. In those dreams that I let fade away, for those hopes I let shatter on the ground. Your videos strenghten my will to never give up, to still act towards the thoughts I had, despite how crazy, strange, doubtful they might be. I remember when I started, by myself, to ride a bike. I kept falling and falling but my will to overcome this was stronger and stronger with each one of those falls and eventually I did it. Then, when my sister tried to do so, without knowing it, I tell her what is one of the most important life lessons. You can't achieve your goals if you keep fearing to fall. So you know what? I'll take the challenge. I'll give myself a chance. I want to believe in my dreams once again. The true failure is not to fall after all, it's to stay on the ground after it.

[@AfterSkool]

Brilliant! Thank you for your words. 👍

[@cindyphan19]

"Growing up is to give up the potential to be everything." - Jordan Peterson. I think the best solution for us is to pick a direction and focus. And I know that is much easier said than done.

[@Beautifulcoil]

What a fantastic video, just a small note: The "sweet spot" is just career-wise. Career isn't life. I get paid to do graphic design, which I love, but my purpose in life is much bigger than that.

[@oisin2846]

2:09 all you need is the evidence and "expepience"

[@TheSamuiman]

My Magnum Opus is to live life to it's fullest and take things as they are with the possibilities I have!

[@williamschmidt4604]

This is true, I can tell you this because I am living it, the strength needed to withstand the negativity is sometimes overwhelming. you must find your strength and inspiration daily

[@hunterhagan3575]

Anyone else just like the video everytime, before it even plays? The people on here spit truth. It's always a journey listening and taking into consideration of this advice.

[@flowwiththeuniverse31]

We are so lucky here in the western world to dream and accomplish our magnum opus. In many not so lucky countries, their magnum opus is to put bread on the table!!!

[@Thundercracker277]

Beautiful message! Thank you for inspiring me to cast those doubts away.

[@AfterSkool]

So glad this could help!

[@jolicanada88]

I love the illustrations/animations used in these videos. The whole creative set up to make these videos is impressive.

[@turbonbc]

Attitude is far more important than IQ < This right here is great wisdom!

[@mwngt12]

I agree with this video for many important reasons. I’ll name one: Reaching to your Magnum Opus is not only important for you personally, but professionally. If you have a new take on an existing problem, not only will you learn new skills, but you’ll also lead your own unique experience, and probably in your own new field. It’s how you Shine! Also, there is a saying: “you want to make a billion bucks, you have to affect a billion people.” Meaning: the more people you want to help, the more valuable is your endeavor. So even if you fail the first n-number of times, those who believe in your idea will help you get back on your feet, either to get your project back up-n-running, or to offer you a job for your newly earned specialty. The world is increasingly getting connected so you’re never alone! That said, like in the video, you’ll have to make compromises, planning, risk calculation, and have SMART milestones to achieve your goal. You might never make a billion bucks, but you would certainly make yourself, and the people around you, happy 😉

[@peachak]

I did this earlier in the year and decided to do all my best but stopped abruptly coz of the people (at work) around me and got depressed and all..thanks for this video.. I will do it again but with a full trust on myself and the process this time..

[@daithiocinnsealach1982]

The search for this sort of life purpose can also destroy someone. 99.99% of people will never be Einstein or Michaelangelo or Messi or Rowling. They will normal lives doing average things. We need to help people learn how to embrace that and be at peace with it. Not give them unrealistic dreams about leaving some great legacy behind. 7 billion+ people cannot all be famous and remembered after they are dead. Meditation and stoicism and both great tool to help us come to peace with our selves and our own mortality and limitations.

[@Lordservant122]

I believe if everyone lived there purpose technology would become so advance from worldwide creativity there would be no need to work or live a average life anymore. Technology will become so advance in the future there will be no need to work but only to explore and Expand, This is a Utopia that if not possible now it's possible somewhere else or in the near future.

[@chancerhymes8931]

David Kinsella you are the reason why 7 billion people can’t. You are perfectly capable of creating wealth, there is plenty of resources on the planet for every human being to be wealthy.

[@core2611]

@@Lordservant122 i have this dream too. I have this belief too. This is truth, in my untested opinion. If we all acceled, were free to borrow resources in order to create, and freely shared all advancements.. well we would all still have to work.. but we could all be warm and well clothed, well fed, and healthy. And happy. We WOULD still have to 'work'. But in the not lazy sense. Every wooden board needs a hand to shape it. Every robot needs a maintenance man. Every garden a keeper. But we would all be able to see friends and family. Spend time with loved ones. And enjoy life 75-85% of the time.. INSTEAD of working 75-85% just to enjoy 15% of our time(which is the status quo in 2019 here. )

[@kennethgermosen8551]

just because you turned out to be shit, and have accepted your defeat, doesn't mean anyone has too, life doesn't end til it does, you can be 60 and change your life, go your whole life feeling like shit and when your tired of smelling it, you finally wash it off and wake up and smell the pussy, ya mean so don't be out here trynna down anybody dickhead, you don't have to change the entire world to change your world, you big dummy

[@regularfather4708]

The point of the magnum opus is that you put your entire being into doing the best thing you can envision. You don't need to be Elon Musk to have an impact that ripples outward. In my town there was a crazy guy with a ramshackle house and a billboard facing the road where he would write crazy stuff. Everyone wrote him off as nobody until the fire Marshall tried to shut him down... turns out, he had been quietly taking in homeless people in town for decades, but his house wasn't up to code for having "tenants." The whole town went to bat for "crazy old Joel" and the fire Marshall backed down, and Joelwent back to quietly helping those around him and making his community better for it. Your magnum opus doesn't need to be grand and visionary. It just needs to be bigger than you and objectively good.

[@SerfinaHu]

But I think Magnum Opus goes deeper than this, many unknown people will attain "the great work" and die without a legacy. If Magnum opus is an alchemical term for the process of working with the prima materia to create the philosopher's stone, it has to be something like turning lead into gold in an inner alchemical journey. For instance, being able to turn all the emotions of fear, frustration, sadness, trauma, separation, and almost everything we got inside into LOVE and union.

[@MotiveVideoBook]

I love this video. 100% agree! I mean, even if you fail , who cares ? At least you had the courage to take the shot . Be proud of climbing up that stairs. 99% don't even try.

[@hobnob666]

Yeah, but despite the positivity, realistically, most people aren’t going to succeed. At least not in the way our society views success. I think only a chosen few really have it made & the rest have to hope for the best. That’s just what I see in the world.

[@markayzenshtadt7200]

Doubt is a symptom, not the cause. Go deeper than that.

[@seaghanobuadhaigh8240]

Don't put yourself down; that's what friends are for.

[@Night-rage]

I never believed anything is possible or that no dream is to big, I never expected to come that far

[@JCLeSinge]

Doubt? No it isn't. The reason, the root of doubt and every other reason why not, is other people. Being told constantly that your goals are both beyond your reach and also beneath bothering about anyway. I have personally been screamed at "Give up! Give up! Everyone else gives up! What makes you special?!"

[@addisondraper6444]

This is a popular story and it's easy to see why. It sounds like it makes sense. The truth is that the story is born out of the fact that it seems how things could happen not on observations of anything that actually happens. No one gives up on their dreams, they fail to have any to begin with.

[@MaytaneVideos]

Im a woodpecker and i find this video offensive, promoting a negative image of us as a bird

[@christy4791]

I am offensive and i find your comment woodpecking ;(

[@SagarAbhishek]

Haha😂😂

[@daveycrocker4466]

Im just a pecker, or so I’ve been told.

[@user-honey118]

This comment tho! Made my night!!

[@virtualscience3408]

Yeah. I needed that cry.

[@Stellaudemba]

The most important message here is "at the end of this short life you want to say 'I gave it my all, and left it all on the line'"

[@scottdavidwilliams7033]

I think every person's purpose in life is threefold: 1) Gain experience 2) Learn from it 3) Help others in need whenever possible(read: Do The Right Thing). Just don't get caught up in helping those in want instead of need, because it will consume all your time, leaving almost no time to help those truly in need, and none at all for yourself.

[@peacewillow]

your purpose is not contingent on what someone will pay you for doing it. do what you love, the money will follow..... or it won't, but you'll still be doing what you love. 💗

[@jac91ify]

My magnum opus is/would be becoming a successful comedian or music producer. I just wish I had the courage and opportunity to make it a reality.

[@xcross8537]

I grew up with a lot of curiosity, therefore I am using it to help me and other people

[@MarvinElsen]

Let's be real for a moment: "Things people will pay you to do"- maybe you want to be a spiritual leader, or self sufficient, or (genuinely) independent. "Things you are good at"- Never try something you aren't sure you will succeed at, don't bother trying to diversify, challenge yourself, or bother trying new things "Things you enjoy doing"- It's a matter of mind really, for many people it's the concept of HAVING TO work which makes it not fun to begin with, it's more attitude than anything else, also the pressure of reaching your own best can kill the joy in something you used to enjoy when you're being judged based on how you perform.... I really enjoy most of the videos of this channel, but I feel like it is hypocritical at times or just superficial/generalizing. Assuming everyone has the potential to be the next Einstein is naive, and it makes people lie to the themselves. I know it sounds pessimistic, but you can not blindly follow success, just because the advise successful people give worked for them, there's 20 for whom it didn't. How about contempt? Making the best of your circumstances? Allowing people to be "average"? Don't get me wrong, if you want to reach for the stars, reach, but don't expect ever to want lots of money/fame/recognition/friends/achievements etc. You keep quoting buddha, well guess what, a buddhist monk has none of those things and maybe he is happier than any "succesful" person out there. Better than always working to reach your "magnum opus" and never FEEL it, or worse: reaching it, KNOWING it and realizing you reached your peak, just to fall into depression later, which happens too often, greatness is perceived, but the person who reaches it destroyed themselves in the process. It's ok to be contempt with the simple things in life.

[@TheTDSingh]

Great comment. But I think this video content is not hypocritical but rather a partial picture of the entire argument. You nicely provide the other part. I don't think the video is telling people to become the next Einstein, that's just an example of Magnum Opus. But there's a danger that you might take it that way which is a problem. I guess you can treat it in that Venn diagram. For eg. You might find what you're good at intersecting with what you love doing, but not with something you get paid for. And maybe that's the best you can do. A possible scenario and a clear case of your argument. Not finding this third intersection can lead to grief and frustration. Nevertheless, knowing this clearly helps. I think that's why this video presents the optimistic view point and your argument completes the other side. Both are important to keep in mind, IMHO. Cheers!

[@core2611]

Content*

[@ifnotwhynot7890]

Well said my pal

[@peacewillow]

to be fair, chances are really high that whatever your "natural" talents, gifts and skills are, they pertain to your purpose for being here. musically gifted people should be creating music, as any inherent abilities should be utilized in this lifetime. to not use them would be disrespectful of your very purpose. you don't have to be einstein to be special. some people paint, some bake, some teach, some build. living a life of purpose doesn't mean living a life of fame and fortune.... it means joyously using your unique talents and gifts in a way that benefits the greater whole. purpose is what your soul came here to do.

[@nia5032]

wow

[@heposlis2409]

Meaning of life is individual there is no general meaning among humans. Meaning of life depends on you. It's you who gives a meaning of life. PERIOD

[@ggEmolicious]

This is the KZbin version of an amalgamation of those posters from grade school like the ones with a cat on a tight wire about to fall off saying “hang in there” or the guy sky diving that says “your mind is like a parachute, it works better when it’s open”

[@Jverse]

I gave it all - 3 years and things didn't happen the way they were planned. Its not a complete failure, i did learn a lot of things .... Now am again back to questioning - 1> should i keep going? 2> should take another chance? 3> should take a break for my chances do what is safe for those who need to be taken care of and once they are good.. go on my way? All three are very much difficult as per current circumstances. Now either i pick any one of those or i get dragged into one those. Either way something is happening till i don't die!

[@3MoonTzu]

Who are the people disliking this video??? Very inspirational. Thank you

[@ProtoMario]

For me, it is Pokemon Theory...

[@mediatechjohn3088]

What of the souls who find that this world can not even come close to match the beauty they have inside? They see ambition and magnum opus as the ego's most clever trick to attain immortality in a world where all things will eventually fade away and die. To attain peace of mind regardless of externals....now thats leaving behind a magnus opus.

[@oldfordcarsandtrucks]

I agree... up until you said the worst that can happen is ending up back where you started. I fear losing everything I have worked hard for so far.

[@noelgarland3068]

the best way to find your vocation is making yourself these 2 questions: who do i envy? what's it that they do? never fails. I 'secretly' envied a friend that was studying medicine... I never knew why and i even felt guilty cause she was a great person......after some time i realised that i did no want to 'be' her i just wanted to be a doctor. My vocation story. later i told her and believe it was fun

[@ignaciotorres9410]

This is similar to the advice given in Quiet by Susan Cain. The other questions to ask yourself are "what work do I gravitate toward?" and "what did I love to do as a child?"

[@thirdeye147]

Raving to house music in the ninetys..and supporting Muse in Manchester with my boss band I WILL I DO I CAN I AM

[@rjmiller8330]

Ha ha ha. Life sucks most of the time. Get used to it. If you hate your job, find something to like about it. Life isn’t about waiting for the rain to pass but to learn to dance in the rain. If you still believe the you should follow your bliss, tryout for American idol. Or, you find something that fills your pocket and learn. Most people won’t be remembered. Sorry. But helping others with no thought of reward or recognition is what brings joy. Life is a lot like wetting yourself in dark pants. Hardly anyone will notice, but you’ll have a warm feeling for a while.

[@bear5945]

You've already lost

[@7dnein944]

Thank you for your attempts in bettering humanity.

[@908animates]

5 years later this still bangs

[@MishelFayad]

Very nice storytelling and illustrations! Your circles are amazingly round! Keep up the great work 😊

[@jasemurray13]

Well done. And perfect timing. Thanks.

[@Awakenedmind333]

Thank you for sharing this. I believe this to be on the frontier of the modern revolution. People need to embrace themselves to be happy, not a society that deals in deceptions, distraction and dependency.

[@Stingygamer]

Thank you 😁❤️ I’ll be back here in a year 🙌🤙

[@someuser4166]

2:15 This is a good video and all but I can't help but to laugh at the thought of the table falling over and instantly exploding and catching fire out of nowhere. It's like that scene where squidward crashes his bike and explodes

[@brennenparker4781]

This video is great, thank you so much. I needed to hear this.

[@jotapits]

BUILD THAT FARM? WTF that's just what I'm thinking about now! Great video!

[@leckertoastbrot6532]

Table fall to bottom. FIRE

[@BradKwfc]

"Give yourself one year" Give yourself 1 year to start but expect if your work is world changing plan on 20 years.

[@toughluck8012]

Always enjoy seeing a new video from you guys. Thanks for spreading new ideas

[@AfterSkool]

Thank you, my friend.

[@ChoeDave]

You guys are amazing and are inspiring many people. Please keep doing what you guys are doing. You guys are saving lives and changing them. God bless

[@laratapromedio8708]

I love the song at the end of the video

[@awsome6589]

Thanks for this, basically having a mental breakdown cause I feel I have no purpose.

[@AfterSkool]

You're welcome. We're all in this together ✊🌎

[@yaqeensnipes2451]

This got me super hyped

[@izacknessel693]

Yup same here

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

Lisp...KZbinr with a lisp... I meditate using the 7 deadly sins you are a good example of pride, good job

[@importantname]

what you want to be - is not the same as what you are capable of.

[@porkchoplerbrek1702]

A dream job that i want is to be KZbinr that make animations that teach people about Animals with a side of gaming.

[@AfterSkool]

Do it! 🙌

[@porkchoplerbrek1702]

Ok but i am just a kid

[@siryayo2.0]

Thank you

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I'm currently stuck in this situation where I just stopped attending college and have no other (and too terified to make) plans. I went into university taking Graphic Design thinking that's the path I want to live my life doing. Now I'm not so sure.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

@Pedro Ortega I'm genuinely happy that you dug deep in you and realised what you actually want! Good luck on any of your future endeavors!

[@trillthaking]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@jasonanderson846]

I have the desire to pursue a career in advancing the longevity of the brain. Problem is, it’s really hard. Been studying for the GRE and I can’t get a high enough score for grad school. Not to mention grad school takes up 100% of your time, no friends or relaxation, and I am naturally lazy. After finishing, theres a very small chance I will get the job I want, for marginally higher pay than my current job, which I love (blackjack dealer). The job I would be getting would be very stressful. On top of that, student loans, and years of low to no pay.

[@wayneosborn5670]

whoever owns this channel is going to heaven :)

[@TheDirthound]

But what to do if you're not particularly good at anything? I'm 45 and am a half way decent mountain biker but I highly doubt I can go pro and get paid to ride my bike all day.

[@AlonTesfhon]

Great video , Gives a lot of motivation thanks for that !

[@AfterSkool]

Glad we could help!

[@sandeeps7043]

This made my day.❤

[@FreeBoying]

This was literally my personally instinctive fastest click on a KZbin video ever.

[@robertcanavan8488]

This video was incredible. Thank you!

[@innapavlova3589]

Great video! Any tips on how to find what is your magma ops?

[@---Dana----]

Purpose shmurpose. Live, love, take care of yourself, be kind, enjoy.

[@brothernet]

top notch life lecture

[@TeslaThoughts]

I love you after Skool

[@deathlygamerbear2641]

What do you use to make these kinds of videos? Is there any sites that you use?

[@brian-beeler]

"This simple exercise can help you focus your energy and home in on your magnum opus journey. Write down things you love to do things you're good at and *things people will pay you to do* the intersection of these three categories is your sweet spot." This is a gross and uncredited oversimplification of the Japanese philosophy of ikigai and in this case is flawed because it includes a condition in which we have no power over: capitalism. If Vincent van Gogh followed After Skool's advice we would've have some of the world's most beloved works of art because he was a commercial failure during his life. If Friedrich Nietzsche had followed After Skool's advice we would've have some of the world's most important writings about existentialism because his writings were a commercial failure during his life. The same can be said about Søren Kierkegaard who was also a commercial failure during his life but his writings today have helped billions define their lives. Money be damned. If you can create something that you see as your magnum opus then create it regardless if it is profitable or not. In this new world where the novels we write, the paintings we paint and the photographic essays we capture can be shared with the world for now and all of eternity with a single click of a mouse button then I say create and forget about making profit. In a hundred years any thought of monetary value will be forgotten but a part of you will still live on. A magnum opus isn't about what we are today but how we want others to remember us long after we are gone from this world.

[@rosendeezus1903]

Truest realest most honest thing I've read in a while heck I'm taking a screenshot of this!!! Can't believe this comment has one like😭

[@brian-beeler]

@@rosendeezus1903 Thank you.

[@elicosta7981]

This truly is amazing, and helps me more then I can understand. I'm going to work at just trusting myself more from my experiences.

[@BLURTHEGHOST]

This was really great, and doubt is a plague😉

[@SA-oj3vo]

I’m ready for this lesson

[@ajaysivapuram5736]

very very thanks

[@chinashorts1491]

That was a GREAT episode!

[@GuyGGormanandtheGMen]

Give it more than a year. Look. Listen. Be prepared for your magnum opus to turn out better than you imagined!

[@regularfather4708]

Yeah, a magnum opus is a life's achievement, not a year's commitment. By that standard, everyone who graduated high school may as well pat themselves on the back for a life well lived.

[@jonburd5791]

No one: After Skool: misspells “experience” @ 2:00 😬

[@teahgurl]

Hahaha 😝

[@Troy13]

This video also tells you to spend a year trying to make your lifes greatest work.

[@Sharvin87]

Amazing video

[@sacapp]

Doubt is what save us from the bad ideas. Don't blame it. A balance is necessary between doubt and action. And Meteora is the greatest album of Linkin Park.

[@Lucas-hb1uq]

Its not that people doubt themselves, we are all raised with doubt that you cannot make it without a job or some institutional system. The people you all pointed out did not have institutional jobs or lifestyles. If you are raised to be free of these systems you are more likely to become what you want instead of what everyone else wants.

[@RaccoonNation]

My magnum Opus will no doubt be a magical marijuana plant..

[@Cd5ssmffan]

You mean a tool you use to help achieve your magnum opus?

[@DELTARYZ]

@@Cd5ssmffan an even bigger and more magical marijuana plant?

[@chancerhymes8931]

Wow! Amazing video! I was astonished to see all of the cynics and doubters in the comments. If you’re focused on statistics that’s why you aren’t going to obtain anything significant in life and also why your great grandchildren won’t remember your name. You’re only kidding yourself thinking that there isn’t enough resources on the planet for everyone to be very successful. There is a very large abundance of resources on the planet and if there isn’t enough build a space ship. Figure it out, don’t just make excuses because of what some statistics say. Whoever blames statistics for why they didn’t create a legacy is 100% a cynic that doesn’t even believe in themselves. Every person on the planet could live an amazing prosperous life. Most people would rather have their boss control their lives and give them a paycheck every 2 weeks so that they can make it through life extremely lazy. Just because you lack a dream and have no belief in yourself doesn’t mean you shouldn’t encourage other people and their dreams. Quit bringing up some bologna success statistic you pulled up off of google. You choose to succeed, it’s by choice. The only people that let statistics determine their future are the ones that lose.

[@hobnob666]

Chance Rhymes Life is pretty complicated. I wouldn’t say anyone can achieve their hopes & dreams. There is a limited amount of time in everyone’s life & you won’t get what you want most likely. But yeah, some people I saw had potential but used some questionable reasons to why they won’t follow a talent I saw in them. But tbh, I’ve seen many talentless people & I wouldn’t tell them what you said just now cause it won’t work. Life is complex & cannot be simplified as simply them not trying hard enough. If you try too hard from experience, you also become discouraged & miserable.

[@olgabelyavsky1322]

this video is truly inspirational...

[@paradigmshift7226]

For me purpouse of life is to have fun in everything I do

[@Premiumchic]

Love these videos so much so many good reminders ❤️

[@devoredd-williams2315]

Great video man