MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING BY VIKTOR FRANKL - MY FAVORITE IDEAS ANIMATED

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[@FightMediocrity]

What's up guys! :) This is a book that I could never do justice with a video. I didn't even feel right calling this a "review." I took my favorite ideas and animated them, but this should be required reading if you like the channel. :) It is an absolutely amazing book, and Viktor's story is unbelievable. Anyway, hope you enjoy the video! :) Get the book: amzn.to/1obtniX

[@strengthxphilosophy]

FightMediocrity One of my favourite books! So cool!

[@grcanbo]

FightMediocrity Hello, i really enjoy your videos and im glad your living a beautiful life. I sense that you got a little choked up in the end on what you went threw and i admire how you look at life and respond with a positive view:) I was weak in retrospect and blamed things on my father but in reality my mother was 3 times greater:) Im still learning things so again thanks for your knowledge and im surely going to check out the book. I have a question for you, Jim Rohn had said and i quote' You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with'. What do you think about this because we all need great people around us to grow. Maybe you can make a video on this subject when you get a chance, ill be surely interested in it. Have a great day and keep up the great work my friend.

[@Kole1389]

FightMediocrity Still a good movie though :)

[@FightMediocrity]

grcanbo Haha, yeah, I kept getting really emotional while recording this. In regards to friends, I have to agree. The funny thing is you might be in a situation where there are no "right" people around you. I know I've been there many times, and my "5" people had to be people on the internet I looked up to or an author or someone I had never met. Definitely a great topic, maybe I'll discuss it more at some point. And thanks for the support! :)

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[@jogah85]

I felt your vivid recall of your childhood in the very end of the video when you start to choke and tear up while explaining. Props to keeping your composure and finishing the speech from the heart. I'm halfway through the book, and I picked it up all thanks to you and this video. Keep em coming.

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I'm so grateful that the world has people who are thoughtful enough to share their lessons to others. This story is just one of the best stories I have heard in my life, and to find a video made this way is just so touching. My heart is so overwhelmed, thank you so much FIGHT MEDIOCRITY.

[@dashingrahulable]

"The Pursuit of Happiness" is not about "how you will be happy when you are a stockbroker", like you present it here. It is about the harsh journey he goes through which transforms into the man he becomes, for his kid, and for his own life. Barring that point, you are a great soul for making these awesome videos and teaching thousands, if not millions, new ideas, new alternate perspectives every day. Thank You.

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"Between stimulus and response their lies choice." Changed my life with that one line.

[@renanfelipedossantos5913]

Music Power That's pure stoicism...

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Renan Felipe dos Santos No, that is your opinion, and your opinion is independent of my reality.

[@renanfelipedossantos5913]

I think you mistook my statement. I said that's stoicism, not my opinion or "your reality" (whatever that is).

[@littlefishbigmountain]

Music Power Renan was just saying that this exact concept is a pillar of stoic philosophy, or stoicism. This channel has done videos on stoicism before. It's got some weird pagany bits, but it's a real bang up philosophy other than that!

[@renanfelipedossantos5913]

Exactly.

[@dagordon1041]

I read this book during a philosophy class when I was an undergrad. It changed my life. I came from humble beginnings too but I didn't understand I had a choice in how I reacted to external stimulus until I read this book. I agree with FightMediocrity: Everyone needs to read this. It is one of the great books of the world.

[@Therapywithoils101]

WOW!! I almost felt you were about to cry in that last min or so.. EXCELLENT. Thank you for being vulnerable.

[@soylentgreenhousegasesispeople]

I read Frankl several months ago and found this take on his message refreshing. I appreciate how this isn't just a summary, but a personal take-away in your own words. His story is inspirational and his message is universal and resonates deep

[@kaishingou]

You have brought that which many have thought to be inaccesible to those that need it most, a collective of wisdom gleaned from some of the writings of the 20th and 21st centuries' greatest minds. Thank you for the hard work, generosity, and the motivation you have to make them. You probably know that this work follows some great traditions!

[@bittertea]

2 Main Ideas: 1:52 Happiness Cannot Be Pursued 5:13 Stimulus to Response

[@jafothedaytrader349]

Most people tend to walk through life ungrateful and unhappy. This was an excellent reminder to above all, seek joy in every moment of life! Thank you.

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You know. I just love your videos! They are truth, applicable, condensed, entertaining and edifying. I sincerely thank you for taking the time to make them. I plan to do my best to make them known in my circle of influence! 👍🏽💛👏🏽

[@michaelb41]

"The freedom to choose." That is beautiful!

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Man this was great as usual. I love how you interpret these awesome books. A lot of times I am down, I look at your video and it inspires me. Keep up the great work man !

[@FightMediocrity]

Rishabh Sharma That's so awesome Rishabh! I'm super happy to hear that :))

[@ChiefJosephFan]

Thank you for your work and perspectives. You show, too, why it is so important that we who live in more privileged circumstances actually SEE what others who do not experience. I was honored to go on two work trips to Haiti when I was a teen, and it forever changed my life.

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Thanks! It is so wonderful to be reminded of simple things that are so important!

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Hey man you made a great job! Mostly i like the way you explain things, everything sounds clear and seems not difficult to try in real life and what is the most useful it that after watching your videos it gives me an actual desire to change my life in a better way! It's cool that you create such podcasts which push people to think more, think about their own lifes..analyse it and finally change it! And actually sometimes when i think about something i begin laugh....because it seems obveosly....but i just did not think about this before. Thank you for doing a great job!

[@kurseng]

Victor Frankl quote during his life in Nazi concentration camp: Most important, do the prisoners' reactions to the singular world of the concentration camp prove that man cannot escape the influences of his surroundings? Does man have no choice of action in the face of such circumstances? We can answer these questions from experience as well as on principle. The experiences of camp life show that man does have a choice of action. There were enough examples, often of a heroic nature, which proved that apathy could be overcome, irritability suppressed. Man can preserve a vestige of spiritual freedom, of independence of mind, even in such terrible conditions of psychic and physical stress. We who lived, in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.

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So true♥️✨🙏🏻 Thank you so much for creating this and sharing it with us.

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You are amazing. Thank you for sharing this story. Because we need to be grateful in order to understand gratitude.

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[@anibalblanco6573]

"If you are not happy here and now, you never will be." - Taisen Deshimaru

[@paulineong7232]

Beautifully said! Such an emotional message. Thanks for sharing!

[@Mike-li2wr]

Dude your amazing I've watched just about all your videos and they've changed my life completely thank you so much for putting in the work to upload these man mad respect

[@DanHaddock]

I am so confused, why is this about The Pursuit of Happiness and not Man's Search for Meaning?

[@FruityKitchenOfficial]

The author of Man's search for meaning lived a very harsh life in the camp, but he still was happy. The reasons why he could do it was illustrated in the video

[@DanHaddock]

Fruity Kitchen That is true, however he never makes any mention to the book. Plus the Pursuit of HappYness was also a book itself. So hopefully you can see why this is quite a confusing title?

[@FruityKitchenOfficial]

***** I do agree with you tbh LOL Well, it is still a good video tho :'D Hope you become the happy person you wish to become nevertheless

[@TheRiboka]

He simply presents it in the first minute as the exact opposite of Man's Search for Meaning in terms of the values and message. Everything else is about Man's Search for Meaning, and the ideas from there applied to his personal context. What he talks about is mentioned in the preface of the book, in the first 4 or 5 pages I think you guys kinda missed the point

[@AFlagRules]

He uses the example of the movie 'The Pursuit of Happ(i)ness' to illustrate the point that happiness isn't something you pursue (trying to become a broker and then getting there and one day poof I'm happy). He mentions in the video that perhaps this is hollywoods 'idea' of happiness but Victor Frankl in 'Man's search for meaning' says something along the lines of happiness is something that you are, regardless of what you have. You're either happy on the bus and in the Ferrari, or you're unhappy on the bus AND unhappy in the Ferrari. The Ferrari only gives you the opportunity to experience more, but it does not give you 'happiness'. Big Idea # 1 @1:50 in the video Also in the book 'Man's search for meaning' is the idea that when an event occurs that seems bad, like dropping brand new expensive plates on the floor, most people will react in a pissed off manner - but that event isn't 'negative' or 'bad' in itself, because one could also react in a gracious manner by looking at it as an opportunity to practice gratitude, perhaps for even having the ability to buy these in the first place and to not be so damn clumsy next time, because it's bound to happen again or come close to happening again. Big Idea #2 @5:30 in the video Though in your defense, he doesn't explicitly say the title of the book he's doing the video on (from my recollection) and he does boldly mention 'The Pursuit of Happ(i)ness' in the beginning.

[@jeiryasuth]

Glad I found your channel!!

[@tath-yokositanont4458]

I was in this channel when it started of with few hundred views, didn't come back for some time and great to see the number rising. Appreciate the great works and notes you bring to us, hope you greater success.

[@bcb5854]

Brilliant! Thanks for doing such an awesome job and being an inspiration to myself and so many others.... thank you.

[@KiaraCastillo113]

after my spinal surgery I went through depression. my professor told me about victor frankl and it literally impacted my life in such a positive manner. I absolutely love this animation and love your personal story. 🙏

[@kindregardskatie]

you are AMAZING thank you 😆

[@JamieKateAdoc]

I love this so much! Thank you for the efforts you put in your videos! 🙌🏼

[@shardanorman]

Powerful post - thank you - well done - we can all climb out of our pits - we are equipped with everything we need for this journey. Thank you again - learning and growing myself

[@ALCRAN2010]

"If you have a good enough WHY, you can deal with any HOW" is what I remember from that book.

[@someonesomeone25]

If only I could find a motivating compelling why.

[@Raufm3]

@@someonesomeone25 My personal experience find a loving partner and get a kid or tow from her/him. Being surrounded with love saves me everyday :)

[@someonesomeone25]

@@Raufm3 That would not be compelling to me.

[@Super_fly_Samurai]

This is definitely your best video. Keep up the good work. These videos are really good and helpful. :)

[@FightMediocrity]

Josh Olivares Thanks Josh!

[@AlexandreSNunes]

Agree! The strength of values you live by is more than noticeable in your voice, and I feel really glad to watch this video of yours.

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I've found your video on youtube by coincidence, and it's something amazing when it comes to how you put things together in a very realistic way, I'm still watching (60 more videos to go). Thanks man.

[@Mari14333]

Thank you so much for this video I love the examples you gave to understand better it. We can and need to be happy today, right now. It is to have the hability to see and apreciate all the blesings in our life, enjoying the process of our goals regarless of the hard times, finding a teaching and something positive in everything. We don't need to wait until we reach something to feel good, we can decide to apreciate what we already have. A new day, being able to walk, to see, to breath clean air, have food, water, listen to birds singing etc. 🤗

[@bullshash]

Two Thumbs up!! You really have a clear idea of how to hold on to materialism with being spiritual at the same time. Just in sync with what I have to say ...at the age of 34

[@Trazynn]

To be fair the movie did acknowledge that it was 'pursue' happiness and not 'obtain' happiness.

[@Shiro642]

decentradical He didn’t seem all that happy UNTIL he got the job

[@alexk5202]

​@@Shiro642Wouldnt you be? in a situation you cannot even provide enough food for your family and you're apartment is soon gone due to faillure to pay the bill. But you struggle to accomplish something and you finally do it?

[@916indamixsactown2]

Shirohige it wasn't about the Job it was about having Security for his Kid a& his life to change there environment and be Financially secure instead of sleeping in the bathroom or figuring out where there next meal will be..?!

[@jmdeking]

@reflector what does it matter, its still the exact same point the guy makes in the video only wrapped with bullshit words to create plausible deniability. Pursue or obtain doesnt change one single thing. Dont do either and experience what needs to be experience. And act towards your values here in lies your strength.

[@kapatid789]

i loved how you could almost hear him hold back his tears at the end. props, stay strong brethren!

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Loved your video! Thank you so much for sharing! Lots of love! 💜

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this one of the best channels on KZbin ! Keep up the good work, idk why I cried a bit watching this one lol

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Same

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It's the sense of hope and the music, I think :)

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Siddharth Bhansali I cried on the one that was talking about people getting heads cutt off

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Awesome, it because of videos like these and the great guys who are sharing such great ideas which makes youtube, and the internet it's true meaning: freedom, freedom to learn, freedom to grow, and freedom to choose. I mean it man, thank you!

[@FightMediocrity]

Seddik A. Thanks so much! Really appreciate that.

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I love your videos. The narration, voice over, background music... All is simple but effective. Thanks a million

[@Fo2shstein]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your personal experience. I really needed that.

[@SturL]

Really odd that you uploaded this today... I started reading 7 Habits again 2 days ago, and when I was reading before I went to bed last night, the story of Viktor Frankl came up!

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SturL same!!

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You are awesome!

[@FightMediocrity]

WASDsweden Thank you

[@jaimelessushis]

Powerful video! I'll read the book most definitely. Thanks for your work

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[@gabeux]

"There's no way most people are going to have the same work ethic as me. Most people don't know what it's likek to be 7 and out on the street collecting dirty bottles, so you can feed yourself. And I'm so thankful for every bullshit experience I've had, and I wouldn't change a single thing if I could. " Wooow hahah that gave me goosebumps man. I didn't have such a bad start as you (even though I come from a third world country -- and yes, I know this nomenclature is obsolete), but I've suffered a lot "Psychological/Emotional Warfare" as a kid, which gave me all sorts of annoying issues. I'm pushing my way out out of a severe apathy/mild depression combo (self-diagnosed with 5 real tests which I remade 5 times each out of disbelief), and even though I knew all things you said on this video, I couldn't help but see where I'm headed. I really identified with this you said. Since I'm anti-drug unless on suicide contemplation/attempt situations, I've been searching for my own answers and "fixes" from psychology, spirituality, self-help, etc, for the last two years But only philosophy really broke the big, bad chains, and it happened this week. So I bumped into your channel on the perfect time to get some insights, overviews and reviews on good books and ideas. I instantly subscribed and already recommended the channel for a bunch of friends. More of this stuff should be made and watched on KZbin, not only freaking funny cat videos. Even though I have a cat video on another tab right now, the point stands! hahaha, thank you, and good luck!

[@FightMediocrity]

Gabeux Hahahaha, and thank you! :)

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[@FightMediocrity]

All Total Coaching Thanks for all the positive comments! :)

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Agree

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I thank you sincerely for sharing your thoughts and ideas in these videos. Watching a couple of your videos has already made my night a hell of a lot easier and happier. Cheers mate.

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I can't even begin to explain to you how much this video resonated with me. Thank you.

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This doesn't have to do with the positive theme of the video, but I like the names of the Georgian currency and the way the language looks written. Good for you for coming out of adversity and doing something positive.

[@FightMediocrity]

imapineapple15 Haha, yeah, the language is pretty cool :))

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[@jasonstevens3071]

6:30 “You can have gratitude for breaking the plates, and having the opportunity to practice your virtue.” Outstanding! I’ve said something similar...penomenal idea!

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I like how you focus on the big Ideas of each book you review. Also the visual mind map/ story line really helps drive it home. Great stuff!

[@FightMediocrity]

Joseph Riccomini Awesome! Really happy to hear that :)

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I love the way you compress complex ideas, theories & writings into amusing, relevant, bite-size, thought-provoking nuggets.

[@sheikhwasimsajjad6681]

I really like your videos and interpretations but I would have disagree with your comments on the movie "pursuit of happyness" . No matter how abstract the concept of the happiness maybe, reality always kicks in . In this context the "happyness" isn't about being a stockbroker , the happiness stems from the fact being a stockbroker he is able to provide for this son , pay his bills, buy him food and give him a comfortable bed to sleep in. He is actually an optimistic individual who brought a lot of bone density scanners in the hopes of doing good business. The story in in fact based on Chris Gardner's life who did it in reality . It's truly an amazing and inspiring story. Now imagine if you didn't have to collect the bottles for the 20 Tetri , what if you could have one more if you wanted with the extra money ? wouldn't you be happier ?

[@iemandmusica]

"There's nothing wrong with improving your life and wanting to experience more" that's right, but that is also what the movie you mentioned at the begin is about. Happiness is not of course being a stockbroker, happiness is achieving your goal after all that struggle he went through. The movie is not saying "oh yeah as soon as it got the job his life got better and he'd live happily ever after" that's not what the movie is about, guess you missed the whole point. A part from that, I agree with the rest of the video and your channel is still great :) it's amazing to see the growing number of subscribers!

[@iemandmusica]

+Magdalena Staniszewska ouh ok I didn't see it from this point of view and you've certainly made me see it from a different perspective. I agree with you and I must apologise for having jumped on a hasty conclusion. Have a good day Magdalena!

[@1pauluzz1]

+iemandmusic I thought the same. Getting that job meant he could establish structure and stability in his life and in his sons life. Being able to provide for himself and his child leads to self respect. Not having to live in subway stations reduced his insane stress levels. THAT's what brought him happiness. The message of the movie was very valid. Having said that, I also agree the rest of the video and this channel is great.

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+Magdalena Staniszewska Guys! if are you so nice and understanding to each other you are going to break the internet! THINK! before you write considerate and understanding things to each other in youtube comments :)

[@ace5]

such disrespect for the community you participate in... go read the comments of some trump videos, and start acting right!

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Faith in humanity restored. :-)

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Cesar Lagunas Thanks Cesar! :)

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Stumbled on your video today...very nice work. I'll be back to watch some more.Thank you.

[@TheFreedomVan]

Great message... I always tell the people around me that happiness is a choice!

[@FightMediocrity]

Matt Haha, yeah, it really is. Thanks Matt!

[@Maggot2132]

Hey FightMediocrity ! I remember following your channel when you had less than 2,000 subscribers, and you inspired me back then into reading more books and faster. I want to thank you for that! It's changed my life, but most important, it changed my mindset. I want to ask you if I can use the piano music you have as background music in my own videos (haven't started filming yet). I want your permission before I go through with this ASAP and will post this same request in a couple more of your videos + your inbox. Why? Because I know you're a busy guy, and even if you want to, it's impossible catch every request you get in a day. I'd like to add: you're inspiring not only our generation and the next but even the previous generations before us with the content you've shared with us for free. I cannot thank you enough. I hope to meet one day and share a drink together. (Roiboos Tea is my preferred beverage btw). Wish you all the best - Sam

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This is awesome. Thanks for creating this Video and sharing your story. Wishing you all that is good for you now and later!

[@parthesky]

I think the real problem for a lot of first world children is the fact that they have nothing in their lives to compare their misfortunes with. I think this is unfortunate. We immigrants from poorer nations have a big contrast in our experiences. The big big solution is in documenting the issues in these other areas for everyone to see, or to travel to other countries to experience them. :) Education means a lot.

[@AlanlaCelestina]

You had the right intention but the wrong idea. You are promoting that people should deny themselves of circumstantial negative emotions. That’s dangerous! Let’s take your broken plates scenario. It’s perfectly healthy to be pissed off about breaking brand new plates, even to curse at the situation. You need to vent and ride that negative emotion all the way out; it’s like breathing. If you deprive yourself of that then you bottle up anger which is terrible for your health, both physical and mental. An approach more in sync with our human nature would be to allow yourself to express your negative emotions in order to get it out of your system and thus restore your calmness within. This is indeed why it feels so good to vent with our friends about shitty situations, to pummel a punching bag when thinking about your boss, to remove yourself from an ever-growing difficult situation and run to an empty field and scream as loud as you can. After doing those things, and other similar ones, it’s a lot easier to regain clarity, to see things for what they really are. The soothing relief makes room for silverlining and indeed a reflective period in which one can learn from mistakes and see the positive things that can arise from those situations.

[@jomontanee]

You better read VF's classic book : Man's Search For meaning and you will understand the concept.

[@mohammedchang]

I believe you're right on this. This is a bad example, but I live in China. Traffic here is amazingly inconsiderate and dangerous for many reasons. I can choose to be angry at some fool deciding not wait the extra 2 seconds to let me ride my bike by and cut me off or simply shrug it off. Now, both scenarios have happened when I reacted with a shrug and always with a simple smack of their car with my hand. When I've reacted with the acknowledgement that they have done me and I'm sure so many others a disservice for cutting us off nearly causing an accident by simply slapping their car, I feel quite relieved and somewhat satisfied that perhaps I made them more aware of the people around them. Perhaps I was being childish, but the feeling of vindication is there and I hurt no one. I've also been able to brush off the horrible driving with a shrug and some breathing, but that one takes a bit more time. I work on both. When I lived in Minneapolis, I pulled up to a neighborhood intersection and I stopped in the pedestrian walkway. A guy started bouncing his basketball off my car letting me know of my inconsideration and, though I was annoyed at first, I immediately understood and backed up with apology. The situation calls for an inner reaction either way, can you perhaps tap someones shoulder and give your opinion that they might be in the wrong? Yea.

[@SSchithFoo]

I agree. He is also the exception rather than the norm. There are certain things human beings are not suppose to endure and if people begin to openly admit those as normal then we lose our humanity.

[@finnibertlunchiken7792]

Thats fine but you wont grow a lot or learn much. A good example is a kid being denied playing video games because they didn't do their chores. They flip out and throw things, then they get seriously punished, lose what they originally wanted and even more. People can choose not to learn anything, blame soneone else and become even more bitter. Emotion doesn't make them right or clarify anything by expressing it. Sometimes the behaviour gets worse when emotional reactions are validated or seen as healthy. The idea in Frankl's book is about not seeing yourself as a victim but taking on your sufferung and learning from it so you arent blinded by emotion but instead laern how you perceive the meaning of your emotion in regards to yourself. Either things are happening to you or you are coming into the difficulty with IT from yourself.

[@kurseng]

You are so dumb and stupid because this is exactly what a school shooter mentality is all about. In psychology it is considered that an abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal. If you think that allowing yourself to be controlled by your own emotion and react accordingly to it just to "rEstOre yoUr cAlmNess" then you are no different to an animal. as Victor Frankl quote during his life in Nazi concentration camp: Most important, do the prisoners' reactions to the singular world of the concentration camp prove that man cannot escape the influences of his surroundings? Does man have no choice of action in the face of such circumstances? We can answer these questions from experience as well as on principle. The experiences of camp life show that man does have a choice of action. There were enough examples, often of a heroic nature, which proved that apathy could be overcome, irritability suppressed. Man can preserve a vestige of spiritual freedom, of independence of mind, even in such terrible conditions of psychic and physical stress. We who lived, in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.

[@jwe409]

I love, love your videos. Please keep on with the good work. The whole world need this!!

[@samek5416]

Thank you for posting this. I like your take on book reviews in general, but this was a good one

[@learningstudyimmersion5070]

I love the plate analogy. We hear about the crazy person on the news who murders his wife over ordering take-out or some stupid shit. Lets decide to do the opposite, and make the choice to perceive things in a positive, constructive manner. Drop your phone in the toilet? Let that be your motivation for being as successful, and making the most positive difference you can! xD Dont let life live you. You live your life, and decide to respond in a better way.

[@raghavym4964]

Speaking of Ferraris ... can u do a review on the book ' the monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma please. :)

[@FightMediocrity]

Ragzy M I might :)

[@closmorales3805]

Just came across your videos. Seen two and great so far. Just ordered frankl book. Thanks!

[@conradphelps9389]

Thank you for making these videos!

[@sahilsamal8603]

Who came here from Sandeep maheshwari ??

[@anandgautamm]

KZbin gave me this vid

[@SahilTayal]

hey, your work is awesome and I love your work but that part about THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS was very disturbing. The idea in the movie wasn't that Chris Gardener lived happily ever after, the idea was totally different. And that wasn't hollywood's idea , the whole movie was based on a man's life story.

[@DaGhost99]

I was about to say the same thing. Love all of your videos but the pursuit of happiness was based on a true story.

[@D3cast]

YOU ARE FREAKIN AWESOME! I hope you know that :) you touched me through your personal and emotional story. thank you for being this honest and open

[@markkinnard796]

Thanks man, you've made a difference in my live with this video. Excellent job!

[@bradschmauss1]

Whilst there are two ideas from Frankl's book, this is not an animation of 'Man's search for meaning'. The author's name is never mentioned, and the anecdotes given are shallow and way off the mark. It seemed important for you to mention that the quality of your life would be 100 times better and that this wasn't going to make you happy. Then why are you on that path? I don't think you actually buy in to or have tried to understand Frankl's ideas. (He suffered through the holocaust, you instead choose to talk about breaking plates and eating steak!)

[@FrancoImperial]

Brad Schmauss well said!

[@pedrorodriguezramirez4534]

Lari ? Tetri? where´s this currency from? i´m just curious. Awesome video as usual. greetings from Mexico :)

[@FightMediocrity]

Pedro Rodriguez Ramirez Republic of Georgia :)

[@pedrorodriguezramirez4534]

FightMediocrity omg, dude thanks for answering my comment. I feel honored. see ya man. keep up with the awesome videos, you have no idea how awesome they are. see ya

[@ramanandh1261]

I have read lot of books to improve but always it failed to answer some questions I had. For about 4 years, I was in search of true meaning of life and the videos in Your channel has given me the answer. Thank you soo much for being a change factor in my life and wish you very best!

[@askshahawy]

That was one brilliant video. Thank you mate.

[@TheFanGuy]

Isn't Pursuit Of Happyness based on a true story?

[@ArchanaJadhavkaleidoscope]

Yes, the movie is a biographical adaptation of true events from Chris Gardner's early days of struggle to ultimately becoming a known Stockbroker and Businessman

[@MrBlodhund]

The Fan Guy it is, I loved it

[@teresafc2091]

Yes

[@chilloutsloth]

0:19 It's spelled The Pursuit of Happyness :)

[@edwinrafaelp282]

it's happiness

[@chilloutsloth]

+Paul Smith Yes, it is spelled as happiness in the common language, but if you actually have seen the film you would know why it is Happyness.

[@edwinrafaelp282]

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[@chilloutsloth]

+Paul Smith Well you should check your information before you go out and start correcting people.. Go and watch it yourself.

[@shanewa2221]

I found your channel today, and watched ALL your videos! It's like you're living in my head bro! We read the exact same material and our philosophies are extremely identical. Just goes to show the power of personal growth and forever pursuing MORE knowledge! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@FightMediocrity]

Shane WA Haha awesome, Shane! :)

[@johngarvey4261]

Nailed it! I love Frankl's ideas and you did a great job with this video. Looks like at 22 you've figured out a bunch of stuff I hadn't grasped until my late 20s/early 30s. "Man's Search for Meaning" is possibly the most valuable book I've ever read.

[@JayRose619]

long long time ago? damn bro it's not that old lol the the guy worked hard. achieved a goal. and he became a millionaire. you get put in his situation and see if you're not stressed all the time. he worked through all that stress and anger. he was the epitome of hard work. you're telling me you'd happy if you had to sleep in a bathroom with your son that now doesn't have his mother in his life. I like your video tho but what you said about the movie I don't agree

[@timothyjozeftattoo1541]

its a remake .. it is a very old movie. and he is basically saying you will never find happiness especially being anger worried stressed to get there. you might but a very long long time.. good luck. its not about the end result , its about the journey. you can never get it done(end result) bc wants you get to the end result you'll set forth new desires you had no clue you'd ever want from the experiences of this journey. we are meant to create and we are always in transition. There is no one thing that will make you forever happy. "theres no way to happiness , happiness is the way" - Buddha . its the journey

[@fred5399]

+jay619 We didn't see the same movie It's not an old movie and it's based on a true story

[@1saloko]

Are you Georgian?

[@FightMediocrity]

+Sally Nozadze Ki :)

[@nick5518]

+FightMediocrity ძალიან გამიხარდა 13 ლარი რომ თქვი ვიდეოში, არ ვიცოდი ქართველი თუ იყავი. :D keep the good work up! ;)

[@108109093]

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[@aleksandrekapanadze2881]

აუ, რა გამისწორდა :)

[@Lazydazey265]

Wow

[@azoresmello]

your channel was a real eye opener to me..tons of useful information in a easy way to watch and understand..your animations are awesome...keep up the excellent work..

[@karatish92]

I'm reading Frankl's books and his biography right now to tell his great story in my psychology class, and just accidentally found your video here. And, boy, it's amazing! The way you draw, the way you speak, the way you explain things... Thank you for your work!

[@FightMediocrity]

Карина Дарбинян Thanks Karina! :)