Niki Lauda: I have no friends

[@billybergendahl3515]

There is a difference between being alone and being lonely.

[@tnt01]

100%

[@s7v7nfiv5]

101%

[@mikeg3439]

52 years of life on this earth have driven me to a point of really appreciating, and to be honest enjoying, being alone. I have my wife, my business partner, and a few key friends. The rest are best summed up as "people who will approach me if they want something from me" and that's really about it.

[@mikeg3439]

@I like my own comments to get the ball rolling With very few contacts close to me, I find myself with time alone much more often, to be clear. Long ago I realized that most of my contacts just wanted things from me, which says a lot about myself and about them. My personality lends itself to this for whatever reason, a sum of flaws. I'm much happier with about six close contacts and otherwise, I've ghosted everyone. So the result is I get a lot of peaceful time by myself. Most of my "not alone" time is with my wife.

[@juancarlosbelboder2534]

@@mikeg3439 your living the life you want to live. Good for you buddy!!!

[@Draegon86]

Anyone watch this and think, "Daniel Brühl was literally the absolute best person to be cast in Rush and he NAILED it" ? The mannerisms, the accent, the demeanor....That's one hell of an actor.

[@drummingriffin]

Same with Chris Hemsworth as James Hunt. Both did an amazing job I think.

[@AABBOOVVEE]

Facts!!

[@magoid]

When the movie came out, I remember one F1 transmission where Niki said to a journalist "I don't talk like that". Then the narrator responded, "oh Niki, you do...".

[@heresjohnny999]

​@@drummingriffin Hemsworth was good but his accent was lacking, could hear his Aussie accent constantly

[@BobbyGraham85]

Absolutely an incredible performance!!!!!

[@BockInAction]

We need more people like niki. Talk seriously and honest, don't kiss somebodys ass. And the most important thing: stand by your decision.

[@bonniegrandstaff398]

Yes yes

[@kshitijraikar7240]

Kimi

[@jasmijnvenner2403]

Max Verstappen seems to be filling in the no BS gap that Niki left behind.

[@thomastwiss2]

@@jasmijnvenner2403 very true

[@craigsips8677]

My dad never had friends when I was growing up and I never understood it. Then I grew up, I get it now.

[@craigsips8677]

omar fuller did I offend you?

[@johncolossalhimself]

omar fuller idiot

[@jericho9222]

johncolossalhimself So he did offend you?XD

[@julesf.meloborges811]

Craig Maybe your father wasn't a very interesting or likable person to be around. Besides, if you are not a big shot racer, full of money or very famous, regular people will hardly try to use you for more than friendship.

[@dbaider9467]

I can totally relate to you Craig - life does take its toll on friendships. Good for you to state it bro.

[@Juzgames]

Real friends are there during ur hard times ...fake friends are there when ur successful

[@TheJwwinter]

I'd rather have 100 fake friends than 1 real friend.

[@anthonykazi543]

@@TheJwwinter Why?

[@TheJwwinter]

@@anthonykazi543 because more is better. And why would anyone want to put their sorrow and hard time on their friends.

[@anthonykazi543]

@@TheJwwinter That's what friends are for bud. Not only that but you feel relieved when you know you can lay out your pain and they will try to calm you down just as they can talk to you about their problems.Few and solid friends are far better than a lot of fake friends

[@TheJwwinter]

@first last That's an interesting theory you came up with "Weak people need a lot of friends".

[@Mr-S.C.]

"The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog." - Mark Twain

[@larrybasinski8596]

I say that quite often now! Example, lock your wife and dog in the car trunk for 2 hours, which one will be happy to see you when you open it?

[@sportshaven1502]

@Zack Smith I just learned something about you. Now I'm liking my dog even more

[@wilburmcbride8096]

This is true but we are stronger together than we are individually.

[@glennlandry7714]

I'm gonna write that down. I like my pits more than i like people. Agreed Twain.

[@glennlandry7714]

Love my pits.

[@beatstreetnewsusa9213]

Niki speaks the truth. So many users in this world.

[@treatb09]

if you do 5% of the work, don't you deserve 5% of the company?

[@Ducati_Dude]

@@treatb09 ---> 'Compensation' for 'work' is getting paid a 'sum of money'... Not a 'piece of the company'. Niki's CFO is an Arrogant, Greedy Bastard...

[@marydecouvertes3789]

If we really want to be honest to ourselves, we have to admit that we all use people in life. More or less. But it's always that other person who's the "user" and never ourselves, isn't it? Also, people who strive for success and fame can't really expect people to be genuine around them. That's the price you pay for being famous!

[@dutchthevirtuous1921]

To much money and fame makes people sick in the head.

[@pariskaras2286]

666 likes that's a satanic number

[@AugieRomero]

Being on time is a sign of respect.

[@adamfrbs9259]

Augie Romero EXACTLY....One time in 1.5 million miles I was late from bad weather. Whole factories of employees rely on me, if I'm late it means some guy just getting by trying to make it on poor wages doesn't get a few hours of pay on his check. Not on my watch.

[@rajounyassine863]

A man is his word

[@DrJones20]

Yeah man I try .. ok?

[@kdub9198]

adam forbes Where do you work? Hope you're OK.

[@franktut7920]

An you look like a right punk, so what does that mean for you

[@jonp8153]

People don't get why I don't have Facebook. I just say if someone wants to know how I'm doin ,make a call . They laugh

[@chris94kennedy]

I am similar. I'm a web developer, I spend my time working on web applications so some people find it strange that I ditched all forms of web social media 3 years ago apart from LinkedIn, which I require professionally. I see social media as incredibly poorly named - it's not sociable to replace visiting someone, or at least like you say giving them a call, with proxy socialising in text-based messaging, one-upmanship in newsfeeds and all-out fabricating happiness with selfies and other nonsense bullshit. I don't miss it. I doubt I will ever go back to Facebook. I never had Instagram. I use Twitter to follow people whose inputs I value (teachers, journalists, authors). Most people think I'm extremely depressed or something just because I don't spend my time scrolling through other people's mundane posts or producing that content myself, whereas in truth I just enjoy my own company at this point. I have good interpersonal skills from school and university, but I feel almost no need to exercise them outside of work. People talk about having an 'online persona' but to me this is a type of digital two-facedness and i cannot be fucked with it.

[@Nepthu]

I 100% agree. When I used Facebook, I had hundreds of "friends" but only two did anything with me in person. I'd ask who wanted to go to a movie or happy hour. Crickets. I axed my account and started making friends at my gym. Now I have four dudes that I go kayaking with, practice martial arts and talk UFC with. We mainly text, call and don't use social media.

[@chris94kennedy]

@@Nepthu That's the way to go. For sure. Fewer but more authentic friendships are far better!

[@jonp8153]

@@chris94kennedy exactly mate. I bought myself a sick motorbike and just go for a blast when I feel the need . I have recently met a few like minded people to ride with on occasion. I can't stand fake bullshit . I work for severely disabled people and see what they deal with day in day out . Most people's problems are pathetic .

[@gustavorodriguez560]

stay there

[@mosspally6995]

I like the fact he’s not bitter about his ex wife. Shows a decent man.

[@pppinto97]

That's just formality. He didn't mean it. Would a girl or a female sportswoman a staunch feminist ever stay with a man who doesn't respect her career or wants her not to work

[@pppinto97]

That's just courtesy. You can't check if she was invested in his health the same way as she was personally affected

[@leelunk8235]

NOT ALL EX WIVES ARE CUNTS...I'M STILL GOOD FRIENDS WITH MY EX WIFEY

[@maxranierus3574]

That's because they loved each other.

[@catm4403]

Niki is a true person. And like most true person, he can be unpleasant because he's not trying to please you. He's a person with integrity and from that perspective, I respect him. Where I admire him however, is for the fact that he believed in his dream, went and did it.

[@andypaterson1639]

His dream was to get horribly burned?

[@bucky90269]

He's definitely a miserable guy though. I kind of pity him to a certain degree. He accomplished great things, but it seems like he didn't enjoy the ride. You only live once.

[@kolikari3813]

@@bucky90269 lol and you would know that wouldnt u idiot? haha what would you know of the glory of being a formula one driver he accomplished more with his pinky than your entire family dumbass

[@kolikari3813]

@@andypaterson1639 pussy thats the whole package of a full life he lived thru it all

[@lewisbates5208]

Underdog Dont argue like this, especially now Lauda isn’t here anymore, it’s disrespectful

[@johnlong8082]

At the age of 53yrs I lost the best friend I ever had, my dad.

[@raguram9343]

Sorry for that man

[@johnlong8082]

ROSEMARY KESAULY Hi Rosemary, I do appreciate that not everybody has had the benefit of a good parent in their life. I hope it hasn’t affected you adversely and you have made a good life for yourself. Best wishes.

[@pyrogramm8525]

i am sorry

[@twister4489]

This is the most un fillable void. Those of us lucky enough to have great men as our fathers feel this loss very deeply.

[@garycyganek1228]

My dad is my best friend

[@themeditteranian8365]

R I P your advice your experiences will always be cherished

[@sammaxgoof8507]

I didnt know he passed until i read your comment. I know hes up there with James Hunt on the big race track in the sky

[@baldygrey2779]

@@sammaxgoof8507 yes very recently, only a couple days ago from this post.

[@thaik56]

Seriously?? He passed away less than a month ago? Damn.

[@abbad707]

He passed away? ngl I donno who he is

[@DKSHIFTED]

@Hartz4 Oskar good your ancestors are dead

[@wowomg1980]

I had friends as a kid. Then we grew up.

[@alhassanait1749]

I had friends as a single man. Then they got married ...

[@AC-xq4hh]

Then you became a caps fan

[@staggerlee4979]

@MysteryFan The guy was an a-hole. Jerry never really was his friend.

[@christineayres7094]

Curry Chris That’s same for me, the friends I had as a kid once they became adults were no longer interested in playing football ⚽️/guitar or video games instead all they wanted was a free ride everyday not good

[@hughsnyder891]

Equality Chris I think about that sometimes. Kids in the neighborhood I grew up with and played sports with. We all seemed to get along . By the time we got to high school most of us went our separate ways. One of them would chide me for the way I dressed. He moved away and a few years later I met a couple girls from where this guy’s family had moved to . I asked them if they knew him and surprisingly they did. So I asked how is he doing? They replied he’s in rehab for the second time for heroin . This was in the early 70’s . It was sad to learn that but not surprising either.

[@chriswesthoff0426]

The older I get, the less amount of people I like!

[@whawkins8636]

Same here

[@ИванСтаростенко-л4ш]

Me too, I don't like MOST people by now, and i'm 17

[@ИванСтаростенко-л4ш]

@Kings Gate proved what?

[@angadgrewal7386]

Иван Старостенко u r kid

[@KP6..]

@Oliver McCall emo

[@broncojones3146]

I'm completely gutted as I just read that one of my biggest idols, one of the greatest, most inspiring personalities in all of sports, was lost today. RIP Niki Lauda, your life will be remembered as a beacon of what is possible with the strength of will.

[@syndicateisreal6360]

Same here.

[@GloomGaiGar]

He left to go racing with James Hunt :)

[@psk1w1]

When Niki Lauda was at the top of his form as a racing driver, he was a competitor with James Hunt. I was a fan of JH, so I naturally disliked NL. It took me a long while to realise who was the greater driver, the greater man. Lauda was one of the very best. RIP

[@s.i2898]

Bronco Jones damm, i didnt know. Rip

[@davidstuart4915]

loved his books - arts and tech of being a racing driver - just like an instruction manual :) - I was starting in FF at the time, loved it

[@mightbesherlock3139]

This man was dedicated, to his job, to the team, to the race. Total commitment, totally crazy (he admitted it himself), total genius personified. Modern racing drivers hold him high above all others. There never was and never will be another Niki. God Rest You dear man.

[@DeputyMcNuggets]

"Friends are enemies who haven't attacked you yet." -Skipper the Penguin, from Madagascar.

[@Futurestrader2828]

Lol Skipper

[@DeputyMcNuggets]

@@Futurestrader2828 skipper imo, is the biggest animated gangsta

[@woozhi9218]

So an enemies are friends who havent realized it yet. You learn more from a wise enemy then a fool friend.

[@Braintier]

Spot on :(

[@danielbuse3639]

@@DeputyMcNuggets Daffy got my vote for the OG spot!

[@BrockLanders]

I don’t have any friends anymore either. I’ve found that in general when you give people an inch they always try to take a mile. Unless you’re completely direct and businesslike with people they’ll never respect you. Being respected matters much more than being liked.

[@paynecast9935]

Terrence Thomson well you have to at least used to have friends

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@T P T, *Indeed!* If you're a man. With most folk, you're shunned and backstab name-called if that way and a *woman.*

[@JaguarDevice]

You sound like Machiavelli lol

[@markwhittaker6866]

Totally agree.

[@ColAngus]

Be your own friend,you don't need anyone else to validate YOU.

[@sweeptheleg.]

Tell that to anyone looking for likes on social media.

[@extraterrestrialhorse9722]

Friends aren't there to validate you in the first place?

[@cheminem]

@Cwshty-Griff I mean that sounds cool and everything but just isn't true. I wish it was, but we are hardwired to be social, as shitty as it is. Try not connecting with anyone, anyone, for a month and see how shitty your mind becomes.

[@ugbc3276]

@@cheminem We all are to a degree but not all of us require the same amount of attention

[@cheminem]

@@ugbc3276 ofcourse

[@Rivierars]

Not having friends is the best opportunity you could have to love yourself, to work on yourself with no distractions. Most people will fail you in life

[@OviLVR8]

Well ya. Much easier to accomplish things when people aren't sitting their trying to maneuver it to their advantage.

[@markwhittaker6866]

PREACH!

[@obsalazar6541]

Rivierars Ramon facts

[@yittmashups]

Maybe, but you will be missing out on some learning about yourself that you might only experience when others are involved.

[@christopherphillippe5222]

Or u can be different find friends who are real and stick by u and date people so u can learn urself what u need there’s a difference between being wise and needlessly shutting urself off because u are afraid to be used fear has never stopped me before

[@Syd-41]

Nikki was always no BS, such a legend this man. He will be greatly missed.

[@JayAyers]

Daniel Brühl did such a great job matching his voice and mannerisms in Rush. Love the movie and got me aware of F1. RIP Mr. Lauda

[@guill0t520]

Jay Ayers he should gotten a Oscar

[@Rhr-lv1pm]

They need to make one about senna and prost now

[@jituscalc3215]

@@Rhr-lv1pm there is a documentary search for it by some... kapadia person . sorry i didn't know it's full name.

[@Rhr-lv1pm]

@@jituscalc3215 seen the documentary. It was fantastic.

[@cristianmorar5558]

Agree

[@ke6319]

One strong man. Only fraction of 1% can be like this guy's single minded persona and determination. RIP Niki

[@RabihSaadguitars]

the Most honest man i ever encountered..And everything is done from the heart..R.I.P Sir Lauda..

[@geraltvonriva9873]

Wow you can judge a man by one interview and without knowing.... ? Interesting...

[@soytube1151]

@@geraltvonriva9873 no but he is right. His story is amazing and he was by far the most honest man in F1. Also a better person than all those fake fucks in Hollywood or in the Music industry. Only sheeps follow those self centered over rated twats

[@tope115]

I love Laudas mentality he is a stand up guy. Doesn't take shit from ANYBODY.

[@JohnOffroader1999]

To Pe Exactly that's why I like Niki Lauda.

[@huss03]

+To Pe After the way he handled his accident...almost burning to death...burning half his face off...inhaling toxic fumes and destroying 60% of his lungs...being given the last rights in his hospital bed...then getting back in the car a few weeks later...yeah...stand up guy is an understatement. That dickhead finance guy should have known that in the car that day he tried to intimidate Niki.

[@stevefowler2112]

I was trying to figure out how I was going to comment...then I read yours and knew I couldn't do better than that...well said, well said indeed.

[@omcdude64]

Nice line from A Bronx Tale

[@maxmeier532]

Obviously he is a guy who dishes out a lot but cant take anything.

[@janski1982]

I “lost” three friends last year. Two of them lied to me and backstabbed me and the third one didn’t want anything to do with me because I didn’t help him do a credit card fraud.

[@timheslin9185]

Flame Resistant Troll - Partners in crime and Misery loves company... If you don't want anyone to know, don't tell Anybody...

[@raguram9343]

Damn glad they showed their true self

[@Trusteft]

It sounds like you didn't lose three friends. You lost three acquaintances.

[@kevinb3812]

Sometimes we need to edit some folks out.

[@williammacqueen1418]

Niki is a very candid honest guy.....no b s!

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Exactly Albesa81 because most people in this world want plastic Facebook friends to tell them what they want to hear, and don't dare tell me something I don't want to hear regardless how true it is. I respect the guy for his honesty, it's all too rare these days.

[@Theri4444]

he's correct though there is no such thing as being friends just to be friends anymore, because everyone wants something in exchange to being your friend etc

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

But friendship has never been one sided. It's give and take in hopefully fairly even measures, otherwise there really isn't a friendship there, it is just someone taking, and that is no friend.

[@siemniak]

yeah if you are in his position sure you can be honest

[@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt]

And so are tens of millions of others... why the hell is this moron's story interesting?

[@kristiannikolic6284]

When you're at the lowest point of your life, you'll realize there aren't any friends, if you have friends it means you haven't hit the lowest point in your life yet.

[@elvism5337]

Uh, some deep sheet brate moj

[@jbot91]

So true.

[@MajorBlip]

Alan Turing lives on

[@eli-schlomo-wetshekelstien6696]

I agree but that doesn't mean you HAVE to reach that point it's fun to pretend but the reality is born alone die alone.

[@bhupentiwari2416]

so if someone haven't hit the lowest point in his entire life then we can say he has true friend/friends?! 🤔🤔

[@erichood63]

He may not have had a lot of friends, but millions respected/ respect him. He was my first hero and I’m glad I never met him, but as an f1 fan, this man was a racer trough and through

[@mambowman]

a very wise man once said "friends are really just acquaintances with common interests" truer words never spoken.

[@drh2098]

Wow that’s the gayest thing i’ve ever heard

[@painkillerjones6232]

@@drh2098 How do you figure?

[@hkmori_latina]

That is a lazy analysis that shows no wisdom and is just the words of a bitter rejected man

[@Grandmaster-Kush]

@Beaulieu C This is true if you are above the age of 18. You will see that the reason you and your friends hanged out were 1# Mutual interest and #2 to not be lonely #3 To preserve a social position, once all of you head to different universities and get jobs the meetups and hangouts get less and less frequent til one day you'll notice its been a year since you talked to your old childhood buddies.

[@michaelmcdonald8452]

mambowman is it? is that the truest thing you’ve ever heard? It’s actually a meaningless observation.

[@sweeptheleg.]

Real friends don't just show up for the party, they stay behind after to help you clean up without you having to ask. They're the ones that show up to help on moving day. I can count my real friends on one hand, with fingers to spare.

[@geraltvonriva9873]

You obviously only need friends when they can do something for you... You will not have friends for long lol...

[@yvngwavy3001]

Real friends care about each other and will help one another

[@OviLVR8]

Wait though. What if they have severe social anxiety? Them showing up at all says a lot too wouldn't it?

[@OviLVR8]

@@geraltvonriva9873 She should say that on every first date. Lol.

[@johnwest3287]

@@geraltvonriva9873 you totally miss her point. She's not against friends, just pointing out good friends help each other. Bad friends mooch and run.

[@hifimonkeykong]

The comments make me depressed. I'm a guy with 3 really good friends who I talk to all the time and I feel I can really trust. My father doesn't have any friends and it saddens me that so many (especially older) men are in the same boat. It is nice to have friends, don't close yourself off to it.

[@bbdass4598]

That's the point, quality over quantity

[@igorspitz]

It is nice yes. The point is how to manage to have some. I have no idea.

[@ManPursueExcellence]

I couldn't picture talking to my friends ALL the time. When I was a child and a teenager, I talked a lot with my close friends. As an adult, I don't feel like talking that much to some of them. We see each other when we can a few times a year and go about our business.

[@stuartbritton7408]

That's because most people hate older people, but they don't want you to know it. They pretend otherwise. Old people have less time to lose, are more sincere and remember when we were relatively free so have a yardstick to show you. They, in a sense, are the most valuable members of the family, and of society. But we, as the fake narcissists/sociopaths/psychopaths we are, want to get rid of them. That's the cold, harsh truth.

[@stuartbritton7408]

That's because most people hate older people, but they don't want you to know it. They pretend otherwise. Old people have less time to lose, are more sincere and remember when we were relatively free so have a yardstick to show you. They, in a sense, are the most valuable members of the family, and of society. But we, as the fake narcissists/sociopaths/psychopaths we are, want to get rid of them. That's the cold, harsh truth.

[@JICM25]

It´s unbelieveble how right was the Lauda character in Rush. The reality is not even a bit less fantastic that the fiction^^

[@steezmunky]

i was thinking that. even their accents/speaking styles are fairly similar

[@kresimircosic6158]

JICM25 Excellent movie, excellent portayal of Lauda. This man is legend.

[@SenseiDenax]

Daniel Brühl looks more like Niki Lauda than Niki Lauda

[@gummibear1735]

Niki is so cool because he doesn't give a crap of what others think. He will tell his truth. He is not nice, he will be genuinely kind and genuinely cruel. I'm sure other people are also getting sick of nice. He's a cool guy

[@JoelMSimental]

I will never stop admiring Niki, most of us don't understand a perfectionist. The man was a one of a kind. Long live his memory!

[@deezynar]

Focused, hardworking, honest. Additionally, maybe 0.001% of humans on the planet have the reaction speed to control a car at those speeds. That doesn't even touch on having the courage to do it. Lauda is an exceptional man, even among Formula 1 drivers. He says he has no friends, I am sure that their are many people that he has helped, even though he understood that they would not give back to him.

[@deezynar]

It is clear that you did not actually read my comment.

[@julesf.meloborges811]

If his idea of "Friendship" is something close to a marriage or a close family tie (Seems to be), then he's right. Still, is obvious that many people love and respect him... They just don't want to 'Live' with him.

[@redcae1911]

deezynar i

[@NFreund]

His idea of "Friendship" is indeed something very close to marriage or very close family (he once said, that his wife is pretty much his only true friend). This is also very cultural, Austrians and Germans (and italians for that matter), aren't so different in this, wheres in the U.S. for example you call many people "friends", which is also one of the key differences why the central european and U.S. "cultur" can sometimes clash pretty harshly. Niki Lauda is still one very special man, that stands on his own pedestal...which he built all by himself, fell off of a few times and climbed back up :D

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

A lot of people can go at a similar speed but it's getting the quick lap time every single lap. That's the hard thing. You can learn apexes, technique and be within 5%-10% quite easily. Go on a trackday and see for yourself how far you are from the racers in similar machinery. Really. Try it. It's a lot of fun. I've been lucky enough to do it with cars and motorcycles. It gives me even greater appreciation for them. When I see them lapping: 1:34:24 1:34:57 1:34:42 1:34:50 1:34:55 And mine are: 1:48:32 1:49:56 1:49:08 1:50:42 1:48:68 It's that tenth of a second consistency that's amazing. I can get my knee down but not my elbow, yet :-)

[@kevinallen6197]

As a contractor selling jobs. I was never late, ever. I had customers tell me numerous times that you got the job partly for returning their call and being on time. It was a great lesson. To this day it's a rule that works. Never be late.

[@Yahniboy]

Lewis Hamilton is saying to himself “ I thought I was his friend”

[@Emmanz]

😂

[@johnl1630]

A superficial narcissistic creep like Hamilton has lots of “friends”

@@johnl1630 Why are you crying little girl?

[@Zack_410]

@@johnl1630 Creep??

[@d.b.cooper1]

Lol friends is a subjective term, but when you've got mega rich & successful pals like Lewis & Toto Wolff its kinda different cause they aren't looking to screw you over for money/fame etc, they were all deffo close even if business

[@ddave7026]

"the Realist people...aint got no friends"-2pac

[@thewolverine1913]

This comments section makes a brother sad... everyone should have at least one good friend.

[@jestersage8700]

That's the thing though it's shows how many people fake their friendships. Which is quite annoying because they might as well call it what it is

[@lawsofthetabernacle9494]

@The Underground Man If you want a friend get a dog.

[@OviLVR8]

Some people only needs their families and a book.

[@lawsofthetabernacle9494]

@The Underground Man Stop projecting your insecurities unto me. I was initially agreeing with you. YOU DUMBASS lol

[@jefbozies3707]

@The USS Johnston lol no wonder you have no friends

[@tectonicD]

I had a small army of close friends when I was younger. I now have none.

[@bobshenix]

That's life man, don't feel too bad about it.

[@slamyourheadin9449]

I’m 17 and I haven’t had any friends for about a year and a half now. It’s lonely man. And I’m always sad. My so called friends moved on without me and left me like I was some piece of trash to dispose of. I don’t want to live like this but I guess it’s life so maybe I was always meant to be alone and never have fun. I guess I’ll have to expect this.

[@KrisVic91]

@@slamyourheadin9449 the hell is your profile name? You'll be alright dude. I've been lonely for about two years now. Don't know the difference between before lockdown and after lockdown haha. You can enjoy life by yourself sometimes though. Makes you stronger. You'll be alright dude. Just head out maybe when you're 18.

[@azeemahmed3134]

Same here!! For people whom I gave my everything and ignored others betrayed me

[@raguram9343]

@@azeemahmed3134 same

[@TheDailySnail]

An incredible driver. And a Formula One Legend. R.I.P Niki Lauda (22 February 1949 - 20 May 2019)

[@LeshVarg]

He is absolutely right about friends. Don't call people friends if they want something or using you for things. I hope people wake up. Real Friends are Family. They are with you day in and day out, better or worse.

[@whispercars306]

His wife who is 30 years younger than him , is marrying him for the money. Wife donating Kidney was part of a plan so she could gain Niki's trust into marriage, & having two kids with him guaranteed no will change. Niki is also benefiting by being able to feel young again.

[@samatardavidbndphotofilm]

Whisper Cars #truth. It's mostly fear masquerading as strength.

[@samatardavidbndphotofilm]

Hulkachan Your gay boyfriend wanted you to promote what?

[@5eek3r0fknowl3dg3]

sometimes they can have enmity too

[@MarcShare4Profit]

DaNihsel depends onthe family. This is not so for everybody.

[@yuliangeorgiev]

Once you've been betrayed you no longer trust anyone but yourself.

[@gingerbread7778]

Юлиан Георгиев unless ur a dumb ass like me and you keep trusting people

[@cincyspin178]

Wait...I can trust myself?

[@fastsales1328]

48rules of power

[@kleshayer3751]

Юлиан Георгиев that’s true lmfao once you been betrayed by a friend you stop telling people secrets that you have

[@PrateekS1411]

Ppl want to spend free.time with ppl...with whom they have mutual respect, hence the capability gap between friends is not much.....selfish ppl look for ppl whom they can exploit...or benefit.from....it is a 1.way transaction

[@ajinkyamuley5375]

Damn Daniel Bruhl sounds EXACTLY like him. Denying him the oscar that year was a hugely unfair. RIP Niki

[@ellisjackson3355]

It was probably because F1 racing, let alone 70s era just wasn't as popular to them. Those in charge of handling out Oscars probably didn't even know who Niki Lauda was. Too "niche" I suppose

[@GamessF1]

He’s protecting himself against disloyal leaches.

[@Visitor2Earth]

I have the utmost respect for this man. RIP, Niki.

[@abdimalikgurhan3194]

"Want a friend? Get a dog." Wall Street film

[@MarkanVaran7]

@Steve Mason you are a stupid one.

[@BadAssEngineering]

"I want 10% of your company" "LOL GTFO" -Niki Lauda

[@heladar]

BadAssEngineering what a pussy move to go back to work for this guy again. I had farted in his shit car and told him to go fuck himself. But I also had only asked for a reasonable stake in the company after doing my due diligence. With the right arguments there shouldn't be any doubt of why he deserved that.

[@mingc4698]

+heladar I think that's call.... holding your boss hostage.. and Lauda knows if he give him once, there will be a 2nd time when he asked for 20% or 40% not to mention others employee will then follow too.. in no time your good running business suddenly been held hostage by all employee. Then company starts to losing money, forced to take loan, cannot make repayment.. follow by bankruptcy, thousand of people jobless and others blame you for poor management. and then you be thinking... Oh ya.. that all started with a CEO asked for 10% saying ''You can't run your business without me!!!'' Is the storyline sound familiar to you?

[@JDfabricacations]

heladar Fucking right would have kicked the door and made a dent, can't believe that guy went back😂😂😂

[@Shorty15c4007]

More like, "P.....GTFO"

[@michellejarvis7878]

I am very empathetic. It took years to realize that when you're vulnerable people don't want to help you (which is my instinctive response) instead I can actually see them trying to figure out how to take advantage of me and the situation. Now, I trust only my children. Thank God, they're good people that I like and love.

[@incognito7932]

A knew somebody who had a thousand Facebook friends but on moving day NOBODY showed up. Sure fire way to find out exactly who is your friend.

[@dinsel9691]

Prior to that... how many of his facebook friends received help from him when they had to move property...?? Stop being selfish and stupid.

[@frusciantesplectrum7980]

I had about 1200 friends on fb but when I walked past some people, we didn’t even acknowledge one another let alone converse. I just cut it down to about 50 people and eventually stopped using fb. I think it’s a sort of awakening when you realise that most people don’t truly give a shit and in all honestly, nor do I. I have 2 friends and they have family to focus on so I see them once in a blue moon.

[@PaulGappyNorris]

Rich Stubbings - there are no friends to be found on Facebook.

[@joecook5689]

Facebook is kind of annoying, my friends. People that brag about lots of friends on it are dicks.

[@rbaraldi7974]

Niki will never die, his example, the lessons he taught the world will always be with us, give us light and hope.

[@victormanuelpolanco922]

Real friendship is born outta honest, humbling exchange between two human beings looking for something and reciprocating the trust being placed upon each other.

[@SanjuSingh]

We have a lot of "friends" when we r young and then we grow up and lose our innocence.

[@Ghost-vg6iq]

True

[@simonviehover6629]

R.I.P. Niki Lauda, you‘re a legend and you will always be.

[@Brad88ford]

Ultimately this is a hard pill to swallow. When your single you believe in loyalty to friends. Then you move on and wonder why those friends don't contact you. You call but they don't. Then you stop calling and then years later you realize they never were your real friends. Life goes on!

[@gandgpolaroid6406]

true my man , god bless you and all the best dog!!

[@Eternale26Fundación]

#sigmagrindset: Fuck Friendship.

[@supwititproductionz3738]

for a reason, for a season, for a lifetime

[@hrs1414]

As much as it hurts, Im learning this lesson the hard way

[@RawDogTV]

Elaborate

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@@RawDogTV, "This explains two circumstances. First of all, it shows why it is that common, ordinary people are so sociable and find good company wherever they go. Ah! those good, dear, brave people. It is just the contrary with those who are not of the common run; and the less they are so, the more unsociable they become; so that if, in their isolation, they chance to come across someone in whose nature they can find even a single sympathetic chord, be it never so minute, they show extraordinary pleasure in his society. For one man can be to another only so much as the other is to him. Great minds are like eagles, and build their nest in some lofty solitude." - Schopenhauer

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@@RawDogTV, 'Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out' "Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spent all my money, didn't have any care Took all my friends out for a mighty good time Bought bootleg whiskey, champagne, and wine Then I began to fall so low Lost all my good friends, I did not have nowhere to go I get my hands on a dollar again I'm gonna hang on to it till that eagle grins 'Cause no, no, nobody knows you When you're down and out In your pocket, not one penny And as for friends, you don't have any When you finally get back up on your feet again Everybody wants to be your old long-lost friend Said it's mighty strange, without a doubt Nobody knows you when you're down and out Oh, nobody knows you When you're down and out In your pocket, not one penny And as for friends, you don't have any When you finally get back up on your feet again Everybody wants to be your good 'ole long-lost friend Said it's mighty strange Nobody knows you Nobody wants you Nobody knows you when you're down and out" - Jimmy Cox, Toni Parenti, Philip Parenti

[@RawDogTV]

@@OakleyANDSittingBull wasn't asking you dummy

[@OkOk-vj9db]

I wish I couldn't relate

[@michaeldbrockman]

Graham always asks all the right questions, massive respect

[@arjuhama]

Also does his homework before interviews.

[@11UncleBooker22]

When I was 18 years old, I'm 53 now, my Grandfathers brother-in-law told me "A friend is the guy who's screwing your wife when you're at work". Now I totally get it.

[@kritav1111]

@@ElisPalace I'm 27 but that's a very negative mindset man, some people are good and most of them bad, but you have to be ok with sometimes getting taken advantage of and then cutting those people out of your life, I'd take that, so far it's only happened once

[@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon]

@@kritav1111 you're 27. See you in 10 years.

[@kritav1111]

@@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon Yeah, people taking advantage of me is happening more in the next ten years but I'm set enough to not go through the shit that that guy described, it's just not happening to me, it won't and never will unless I'm extremely unlucky, which I don't believe in

[@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon]

@@kritav1111 it's not so much getting taken advantage of. Yes they will try. All of them but it's just you will see that EVERYONE is out for themselves. Trust yourself and no one else you'll do fine.

[@onelove6971]

John Booker's Full spectrum : He’s a very depressed man and I won’t be surprised he is the friend screwing his friends wife. Because his mindset is not right. He might as well tell you not to sleep because people die in their sleep. That’s a caution to bear in mind also buddy..

[@luigipati3815]

No surprise at all about Lauda. Ordinary people think that a friendless person is a loser. This is what the ordinary multitude thinks, but It is actually the opposite: the greatest minds, artists, philosophers, had no friends. They make no compromises and they prefer to be alone. "They get fed up with bad behaviour and stupidity, which are characteristics most people have. Great minds are like eagles: they build their nests on the peak of a lofty solitude. To say that so and so is 'unsociable' is almost tantamount to say that he's a man of GREAT CAPACITY." (Schopenhauer)

[@peterturley8846]

Indeed!

[@MrCyberboobs]

I don't disagree with you, but you are misquoting Schopenhauer. This is the actual quote: "This explain two circumstances. First of all, it shows why it is that common, ordinary people are so sociable and find good company wherever they go. Ah! those good, dear, brave people. It is just the contrary with those who are not of the common run; and the less they are so, the more unsociable they become; so that if, in their isolation, they chance to come across some one in whose nature they can find even a single sympathetic chord, be it never so minute, they show extraordinary pleasure in his society. For one man can be to another only so much as the other is to him. Great minds are like eagles, and build their nest in some lofty solitude."

[@einarabelc5]

That's a luxury due to modern society...in the real world these people would die sooner than they had to. This is just another form of the cult of personality.

[@chs1183]

Luigi Pati couldn't have said it better🤝

[@SuperJohn12354]

My dad always taught me on time is 15min early

[@DarkoFitCoach]

u must be german, it sucks

[@OliverPassemard]

"Early is on time, on time is late and late is unacceptable" -My Father.

[@StephenButlerOne]

SuperJohn12354 was he ever in the military? As that is defo a militery thing. If your not ten mins early, your late.

[@eldeeb6433]

TheJimmy I assume he replied "yeah, I'm in a band though, enjoy arguing about rhubarb with dad while I'm smoking up and getting laid".

[@heladar]

And who are you to say that? It all depends on the context. When I made my first Mexican friends for example I immediately adapted to their understanding of time

[@ddoperations2768]

Honestly when you get passed high school most friends are superficial.

[@M124M]

And family😊😊

[@kdub9198]

What happened? "He never said anything more about % and he worked harder than before".... Classic.

[@alexeichenauer]

I saw that from an early age. I got ill and lost all my friends practically over night. I am now in solitude plus have no girlfriend since 11 years. I always told myself that true friends are very rare all other "friendship" serve some purpose and be it just not being singled out in school.

[@MiamiVice.]

I hope you're doing better these days health wise, and if you do come across someone who becomes a good friend, cherish it.

[@alexeichenauer]

@@MiamiVice. Thank you! Yes, in fact I am doing better these days, and I am on the road to recovery. I even found a job in the mean time and I hope my social anxiety will get better... And that eventually I will be able to find friends again... 😊

[@MiamiVice.]

@@alexeichenauer That's great to hear. I would suggest looking into Jordan Peterson if you haven't already. He is an invaluable resource for young men.

[@amberlopez7477]

Charles Bronson said, ''The only friends I need are my wife and kids.'' And he meant it

[@timheslin9185]

Amber Lopez - RIP Mr. Bronson.

[@adrianangel3871]

Quite optimistic...😏

[@mickirving6779]

I wouldn't doubt that for a second!! The only man I ever wanted to be like!! Loved him/ loved the street fighter!!

[@whatwedoinlifeechosanetern3995]

Yeah if your wife looks like you! can be a good mother and sticks by her man.

[@felishaphillips7517]

He's not the only loner I don't have any friends either because I was wronged in the past!!

[@V_For_Vigilante]

I love being a loner and there's nothing more peaceful and freeing than being a loner

[@jennytehlia1724]

@spam lite 🤠🤠🤠

[@chs1183]

@Jason Bouphasavanh count yourself lucky you have family

[@drh2098]

You was wronged huh?

[@kleshayer3751]

one man army how do I do that I want to learn from you

[@georgev3320]

Never heard of this guy but I like him. He seems straight forward. The irony is that most people would probably want to be his friend.

[@Panzer_Runner]

In life you have to differentiate "people you know" and "friends", friends can always be on your side and they will always be glad to help.

[@FairladyS130]

Great interview, Lauda says what we all know deep down.

[@thebyronicmann]

We have just witnessed what real courage and determination is.

[@margaretelmajed5265]

Niki Lauda deserves a medal for courage. Most people would have given up or fallen into a deep depression. I can understand his distrust of others, it’s the price of fame. Imagine he went on to own his own Airline. Even through his darkest hour he had the strength to go on.

[@Hidden-Secrets]

Funny how he is hard to understand in german, but when he talks english its actually easier to understand him.

[@LordStanley94]

Nihil Verum Omnia Licita The Vienese dialect is beautiful. But, yes, when they talk quickly, it's not easier to understand.

[@StephenButlerOne]

LordStanley especially if you don't speak German 😋

[@LordStanley94]

Stephen Butler true

[@Hidden-Secrets]

Stephen Butler i dunno if that was a shot at me but i speak german too 😅

[@StephenButlerOne]

Nihil Verum Omnia Licita not at all. Just a joke, as I find his English easier to understand, as I don't speak German.

[@575forza]

I definitely agree with him. Its almost sad to see celebs who revel in all their friends they made _after_ they became famous. I wouldnt trust pretty much anybody unless they were friend before, or are at equal stature haha, and even then you cant be sure (the equal people).

[@julesf.meloborges811]

Well, that's pretty much like how celeb world works. And that's how it should be. You cannot expect an unknown guy to honestly offer his friendship to a person that has it all. Any person, honest or not, would feel at some level attracted to the vantages this friendship gives.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

I don't think he probably ever had close friends, he doesn't seem the type. He doesn't have a magnetic personality and he tells the truth too much, people don't like that they want to hear warm fuzzy crap. So it is easy to not get close to people. I can relate to his thinking.

[@kleshayer3751]

Dodgy Brothers Engineering why do you relate to his thinking do you have no friends?

[@deferlukeman8967]

Nikki when you are so professional and dedicated you will always have haters but your best adversary is always your driving force. You are truly a master at your sport exciting to watch and your comeback still inspires today I thank you for the talent you showed and making F1 exciting. Never will anyone show so much courage. You still have dedicated fans today.

[@AA-bs3iy]

He's absolutely right. Punctuality makes all the difference I try to be atleast 10 minutes early for work most of the time 15 minutes early. It really does put you in a better place mentally and just leads to a better day. If your stressing about being late and rolling in late or with a minute to spare it and have to immediately get out and rush in the building it really does set you up badly for the day. RIP niki

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

Friends are temporary acquaintance, their might be 1 or 2 friends that are real out of 100. Family are usually the ones that people have longer lasting relationships as friends. And still theres only a small handful of relatives that are good to us genuinely. What Niki is going through is pretty normal, happens to a lot of people. One of the Greatest F1 drivers, and great business men. LEGEND.

[@theiandicollection2749]

As soon as he described what friends mean for him, I could visualise all my true friends in a blink of an eye! Although I can count them on one hand, I'm truly grateful for them now and I hope I am for them as well.😭🔥❤️

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Hard as nails. Love it.

[@cameronvanhooft]

RIP Nikki, go meet you racing friends in heaven 😓

[@etchosts8162]

My father always told me those people aren’t your friends they just use you. He was right!

[@lite4919]

I have no friends either but you're never alone with schizophrenia

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

hahaha!!!

[@kurtisjones8791]

@Matthew McPeekdummmmmmmbbbbbb, dude spelled it right

[@kurtisjones8791]

delete urs

[@mamindhive]

Lets make fun of ppl with schizophrenia, kudos to you heartless person

[@kurtisjones8791]

@Matthew McPeek the edit isn't a necessary indicator, yet you assumed that I would or should assume,

[@mekanikadam.]

i was judging my parents because of not having friends to go out with at evenings when i was a child but as a grown man i get it now. the frienships are over when they lost their profit. it's just that simple.

[@charlesshankle3178]

I came to a similar conclusion in regards to my own family. A blood relation doesn't make you family. I had to cut contact with them because they felt entitled to use, abuse and manipulate me. I am not bitter about it. I am living a good life now and helping those I believe need the help

[@blessedslave]

Blood relation is family.. you are hurt by them BECAUSE you know them in the first place. You are not hurt, used by people who don't know you. I feel useless if people I love doesn't use me. Why am I there if you are getting help from a total stranger? People are Begging banks for loans but have some fake pride stop them from begging the father.

[@TheRamsberg]

Same here, not all of my family, but a substantial proportion of them. Realizing those things, and doing something about it, is one of the best things one can do for their mental health.

[@Xscapeplan01]

Well Niki your not the only one without friends, people just suck!

[@GHound420]

You’re in one of many phases in life. We all come around in the end, and we need to learn to come around sooner. Or on time as Niki would say.

[@mattbritzius570]

You are also people.

[@fortitude1208]

We all suck bro. You too. Just look deeper

[@baroneb5043]

u ever thnk maybe NOONE wants be friends with you ....???

[@Latro84]

People who don't have friends suck ...

[@roletnabih]

RIP...one the best interview the Legend Nikki did.

[@JJ-bf6dx]

I personally enjoy having a couple of good friends. It’s nice to call up a buddy and meet for a few beers and just talk.

[@smithraymond09029]

Agreed.

[@brotherLee340]

Exactly. His logic is not for everybody.

[@locomantv4055]

word up

[@arpussupra]

I think its because he has his own definition of friendship. Surely he hanged out with people that he liked to be around with but as he said, a friend is something much more than a good companion. It's someone you can call anytime to talk about anything and that is there for your in your worst times.

[@gepardguettajayt7013]

Yes but they are glad you are there also to talk. Everybody benefits. Nothing to do with real friendship. I came from Australia back now, i talked every night with other strangers...open talking (after fee drinks:) Strangers! Everybody needs to talk. Nothing to do with friendship

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

Niki Lauda may not have any friends in the world, but he does have this: MILLIONS of Admireres who would never approach him or bother him and Respect him immensely. I wish Mr. Lauda could start a racing school and show the young kids how it is done. The man is a Legend and Deeply Admired all OVER THE WORLD. RH DSD

[@Augfordpdoggie]

absolutely the best interviewer ever, wish you had the fame like larry king

[@LordStanley94]

Augford P. Doggie same thing I said yesterday. Never saw your message.

[@thetruthmachinerekingbulls6995]

Augford P. Doggie starts sentences with "SO, " Nope. He sucks.

[@thetruthmachinerekingbulls6995]

Victor Bravo really? Its the only thing he does...say words.. Fuckwit. You probably judge fashion

[@nutsackmania]

Holy shit you guys are stupid as fuck.

[@thetruthmachinerekingbulls6995]

nutsackmania do you mean "SO holy shit"?

[@KhanBalkan]

His accent is similar to Arnold Schwarzenegger. To be expected tho, as they are both austrian.

[@terrybigmango2434]

It is always lonely at the top and much more lonelier when you're trying to get there.

[@Omnihil777]

I have great respect for a person who walks straight his / her way, no matter how the wind blows. That's a character trait you have to respect. RIP Niki.

[@livelearnandteach7402]

I don't have any true friends. I'm on friendly terms with whomever I meet but none are close enough to be a friend.

[@FRAmarvin]

R.I.P Niki we will miss you legend now you can race again with james hunt in the sky ❤😥😥

[@Mrunluckysod]

RIP legend. He will always be the best ever in my eyes, a total inspiration

[@Zomfoo]

What most call friends are mere acquaintances.

[@rokanza2293]

komoriRED it's not sad, it's reality

[@MiamiVice.]

Yes. I've been thinking this for many years.

[@kleshayer3751]

Miami Vice u don’t have any try friends?

[@keepthebluesideup6114]

What most call friends are merely acquaintances

[@officialgazj]

1:05 The world "ass hole" is censored here!? What channel is this going out on, Disney Channel? 😂

[@robchisholm2588]

That is the problem with being a "public figure", let alone a legend like Lauda. Your profile defines you . . . not yourself. It's sad on some levels.

[@julesf.meloborges811]

Honestly... He must be an insufferable person in private life, yet people love him for his doings and reputation. That's the point. You cannot say you are a friend (According to him) without even being able to tolerate a person for a long time. His idea of friendship seems more like a Marrieage or family tie.

[@adrianmole4643]

Legend

[@Groucho-tg1tx]

I've been a loner all my life. I marvel at watching groups of people laughing with one another.

[@theballistiks]

Hi.

[@slamyourheadin9449]

I feel u man. It’s hard to watch others have fun while u sit alone thinking what did I do to deserve this. Hard thing is I’m 17 and I’ve been friendless for well over a year now. Mosts days I lay in my room playing video games all day just to drown out the fact that really lonely and will probably stays this way the rest of my life. I know I probably sound like a weak person and that’s ok. I’ve accepted the fact that I’m not a very likeable person and that obviously there is something wrong with me. That’s why my whole life I’ve always ended up being a loner. I don’t want to be alone. I want to be a dad one day but I’m to much of a pussy to ever really have a good relationship. I’m a very shy person. And I hate myself. Only thing that stops me from taking my life is my Mum. I don’t want to put my pain onto her. Sorry for this. I know no one will read this anyway lol.

[@the_observer7141]

But I doubt the ones laughing together are actually happy....it’s false, it’s an illusion, it’s Bollox. Happiness comes from within it does not need to be validated by others. I have been a loner all of my life (54 now) , I have no expectations from anybody but myself, I’ve never relied on anyone and I am fully independent... which in my mind is the key to your own success. I actually laugh at the groups of people laughing because I know I’m not faking it. Take a look at Stoicism....it suits the majority of men.

[@thomaswaters4963]

@@slamyourheadin9449 Your wrong when you said no one will read this.I just read it!Look,being a loner isn't necessarily a bad thing.People are unreliable these days.The only one that you need to count on is yourself.I have had so called "best friends" in and out of my life through the years.They all let me down and none of them are in my life anymore.When you are a loner it is only then that you draw true inner strength from inside yourself to make it through the everyday grind in life.You will be alright in this world.Just believe in yourself.You alone can accomplish anything if you put your head and heart into it.You don't need anyone else,you can make it on your own.I have and so can you!

[@lontron4268]

@@slamyourheadin9449 how u doin' now?Its not necessary bad that u are a loner

[@painkillerjones6232]

I have what you can describe as 'real' friends, and I can count them on one hand, with fingers left over, but that is partially due to the death of a few of them. That being said, the truth is, the only one you can ever really count on is yourself. You come into this world with a herd of family and 'friends' celebrating your arrival. That lasts about a week. Then you are on your own, and no matter how many people are around you, you will die alone.