Reinvent your Life - Charles Bukowski

“Invent yourself and then reinvent yourself,
don't swim in the same slough.
invent yourself and then reinvent yourself and
stay out of the clutches of mediocrity.
invent yourself and then reinvent yourself,
change your tone and shape so often that they can never categorize you.
reinvigorate yourself and
accept what is
but only on the terms that you have invented
and reinvented.
be self-taught.
and reinvent your life because you must;
it is your life and
its history
and the present
belong only to
you.”
― Charles Bukowski, The Pleasures of the Damned

[@dabdelaziz777]

Many days I would listen to this ten times in a row in the early morning, alone, living in a foreign country, just to get the strength to keep going...

[@itzhazelplayz2333]

Hope you are feeling better

[@erin7913]

What are you up to now

[@ogeo.8966]

I wish people didn't feel like they had to struggle and chose the simple life

[@dabdelaziz777]

@@erin7913 Hi, I am still teaching in New York City now...I was motivated back then, but I felt alone on an island, got back to the States so I could be around my family...thank you for asking.

[@purenatural5736]

How are you doing now? I really would like to know.

[@TheBorg01]

I've died a thousand deaths, each time reinventing myself brighter, stronger, and purer than before. From the midst of destruction, I become the creator of myself. From the midst of darkness, I became my own source of light. ~ Unknown ~

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

PsyKowski Woah....

[@paulohyp]

This is grand!

[@eatpeople4204]

Hail thyself

[@stevencantrellzenroom7383]

PsyKowski Love ❤️

[@iyotakedazhai7986]

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[@RahulChaudhary-bw2ep]

The problem with the world is that the Intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence. *By Charles Bukowski*

[@mikidomeny1677]

thats what made them intelligent and thats what keeps them stupid

[@OFOTCN]

I think it can be the other way around as well.

[@hugeackman8663]

Dunning-kruger effect

[@Anne-yi5sb]

😆🤣🤣

[@lucywhitmore9]

Yes, and we are reminded of this if not hourly than for sure daily, boggles the mind.

[@poem]

❤️‍🔥 “Sometimes you climb out of bed in the morning and you think, I'm not going to make it, but you laugh inside, remembering all the times you've felt that way.” ❤️‍🔥 ~ Charles Bukowski 😎

[@mikewilliams4947]

Some of the most poignant moments in my life have been after a brief cry followed by a laugh about how ridiculous it was.

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[@easyeducation2590]

I was thinking there is nothing for me in this world, at midnight alone. When I heard it it gave me courage to live.

[@user-lf5uw9nx7h]

Same here actually. Total life of holes around cracks in the pavement. I know each part well. Then in trips bukowski who kicks your backside. Life is beautiful despite all. Good luck world.

[@atypical_moto]

I'm starting to learn that the masses, the ones who all claim to be experts in their fields, really don't know what they're talking about and they know it. You can turn all of their heads with your new unorthodox approach. Ignore their rules and simply create.

[@stevendiaz3206]

Kenny Rodger Seems like you're on to something but it seems to broad. Can you give an example?

[@atypical_moto]

Steven Diaz Everything great that is done, everyone else says the guy is an idiot right before he does it. Steve Jobs would be one example. There is a base knowledge that gets passed on to people. Somewhere along the lines that knowledge is outdated or simply wrong, and none of the people who have this knowledge are actually smart enough to come up with new knowledge. So all the experts are a bunch of people in a circle jerk behind the facade of being experts. The emperor has no clothes. Just point it out.

[@stevendiaz3206]

Kenny Rodger Thank you for doing so and you just described what i had imagined you were trying to say in a very clear matter.

[@tomthomas334]

yeah, terence mckenna you might like, I need to start listening to him again

[@maximevanhaeverbeke985]

Very inspirational thought, yet I must disagree. If it were not for the specialised chemists and enzyme engineering, you possibly wouldn't have survived your last bacterial infection.

[@kyuichi2225]

Anyone going through distress that no body can fathom because only you can understand how much it hurts, keep going friend. I am in your shoe, but we will make it - one day.

[@monkeybaat9296]

Saw this after going through a beautiful life crash.. REINVENTING myself now 🚀💫 wish me luck guys 😇 soon love & truth will rule the world

[@HACKTHATHABIT]

I can't get over how good of a production this is. The poem, yes. The visuals, yes. The voice, yes. Beautiful on all accounts. Thank YOU, honestly :)

[@miklosgergely2356]

"Truth Well Told"...

[@RahulChaudhary-bw2ep]

*Charles Bukowski was legend.* Roll the dice and The Laughing Heart one of my favourites.

[@notnow4058]

I've been watching this over and over because I'm at this point in my life that I must reinvent myself. If you've acquired a high degree of success in a certain area, this is very hard to do. It's easy to stay within the success you've obtained. The change is giving up that success to move to your next level. One of the greatest life lessons we all must learn.

[@Rottenham12345]

Thank you

[@patricleslie7596]

Christ, not another lawyer becoming an artist?

[@lucywhitmore9]

I agree.

[@christophermiller6614]

I don't have this issue. I've been a failure my entire life.

[@notnow4058]

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[@HeribertoRangelM]

Great video Bukowski is always deeply honest and truthful.

[@mahmudhussain93]

We are FAKE

[@graylane6912]

Now, that was one of the most powerful 90 seconds of my life

[@tarheel777100]

This is something you should listen to every morning before you start your day.

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

Zrob Bet

[@motiwisdom777]

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[@kristinedee888]

Amazingly powerful. Often what we dont think we possess ...we dont think to use until we MUST.

[@MM-qr2es]

The poem is actually called 'No Leaders, Please'

[@samuelo6736]

I'll say thank you!!!!

[@shawnlowe153]

That’s ironic

[@dilsatkisabacak9274]

I need name of the movie at 0:56

[@iyotakedazhai7986]

What we do ties in well with content like this. Read The Present on the website called the Global Truth Project. Search it up on google. It is absolutely gratis. Free truth that sets you free.

[@angiedick8015]

Bless you brother. Your words are a gift.

[@divnaindija24]

You have a poets who are old-timers, and those who are all-timers. Bukowski is all-timer, for sure.

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

YES! Thank You for this ... reminder. Love & Peace to All

[@richiey8635]

Listen to this during a 5.00am run

[@TheJourneyofPurpose]

A short and powerful 90s to inspire your journey I'm in the process of creating a longer video which will be posted soon

[@earthisheart6797]

theJourneyofPurpose TJOP Love It.. His Voice is So Soothing.

[@EwenMunro]

Amazing! ;) #keepgrowing #keepcreating

[@rolandsj8880]

works awesome for me. :) It is lovely. I am planning to find another job or activities where i want to commit my self to for benefit of society and this planet.

[@coffeemanR6]

If I'm not wrong the voice is from the great Tom Waits.

[@liquidpig]

+Andres Cuellar Wills no, that's not Tom Waits

[@chrismackerdush7728]

‘It is YOUR life’. Holy Jesus, those words have never held such weight for me before.

[@meryton]

This is very very beautiful!

[@faiaja]

One of the most important pieces of philosophy that not many have heard. What a great piece of writing, great production of this in video.

[@Newfuturebuilder]

Whooooo! I love this. Played it over a few times already.

[@peterdiaz8658]

Right?! Damn

[@twopax17]

Peter Diaz damn right

[@MrRoshiBoshi]

listenimg to this on Christmas Day 2022 from Australia alone and crying my eyes out trying to find a reason to keep going. Charles always gives me one.

[@nr24130]

I hope things are going better for you now. Always a little further 🙏

[@realmisteranderson]

Great reading Tony, Sir. Your voice brings a touching spirit, shows an open, and inspiring side to a man that I had come to know as a Keith Richard of Soul. Kindred of Kerouac, Ginsberg, Leary ! You know ? A Poet Royal, An Oracle, a Teacher. But... not the alcoholic, wasted, or nasty old man you might expect. But he was a friendly, quiet, sarcastic, gentleman, and part- time Guru to me, a young, barefoot college kid, who thought he was a hippie. Hank you were wise beyond all of years, beyond all that whiskey, tears and beers, the hookers, and wasted money. You were the Master of the ship, now rest in peace, we salute as you float on off..... down the river

[@ac3arcadia]

Mind-boggling and so epic!

[@TacoVeldstraGrutte]

Bukowski is a great inspiration for me!

[@writeronthestormkyushu565]

I am scared. I confess that up front. In my fifties, stuck in mediocrity, I know I cannot continue like this. What is the difference between a rut and a grave? The depth. Throwing caution to the wind, come what may...

[@MrHolllaaa]

Reinvent yourself

[@savannahandstuff]

Beautiful!

[@vishalmarkan612]

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[@doyoubelieveinmagic4244]

Like u -am not a simp. Im a girll

[@syedmuzzammil7017]

Got notified through email today about this video. Listening to this on repeat. The voice, the music and the video, all beautiful.

[@Inspired5065]

Ah, i needed to hear this!

[@adikeys]

Gratitude 🙏 Namaste ❤

[@mareldiaz5686]

Maybe the best poem I have ever found so far.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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[@andrewcampbell-bluespianop6741]

Empowering words of wisdom

[@jamesstafford583]

My favorite work. It sends me into deep thought each time I hear it.

[@motiwisdom777]

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[@geekvinos]

Anyone else come to these ideas, having intuited them through lived experience? I say this because I find it to be a fascinating prospect for humanity at large. I'm not the type to crack open a book. I love ideas. I love discussion. I love the process of honing a skill, or broadening one's perspectives, but through action. I'm curious at how much more ignorant I would have been, had the internet never made it's way on to the scene. Knowledge truly is power. There was a noticeable schism in the trajectory of my life and how it unfolded. 2013 I stumbled on an ebook. From there it's been a Neo in the Matrix style red pill epiphany after epiphany. I come to these videos on KZbin as a reinforcement on things I hold true. As a way to articulate the inner feelings and intuition. I'm not alone. Societies at large, I feel are undergoing similar transformations. Crazy time to be alive.

[@jasonjones2733]

Deep yet beautiful

[@acesneights9310]

Amazing!

[@obinnajamesedozie2594]

I've tried many times now to reinvent myself. I'll start and fall off along the way. I researched and found out its because there's no one to keep me accountable. I have no friends who are ready to go on tje same journey. So i just end up watching the video, start out only to fall off again. This is a hard life.

[@tacos394]

sweet and short :) love it!"!

[@carinafinoli3636]

Another jewel form Bukowski

[@sagered8638]

Beautiful

[@PaulJordane]

I needed this.

[@rauldiaz5156]

Inspiring, deep, sublime

[@VisionsDark]

Truly inspiring

[@eldonscott9]

Breathtaking.

[@sunflower1426]

a Guru to the 'outsiders'.. Courageous soul.

[@renanlinard7]

Awesome!

[@Mitch_Meister]

Thanks for the amazing video man!

[@franciscomonteiro9778]

Love it . Powerfull & Inspired. Uauwww

[@ksid6003]

I listen to this every night before bed

[@mimiramseyofficial]

wow so powerful x x x

[@timelesscircle1707]

really great work !

[@veetee4826]

this made me feel like i have credibility to my life. i control the future.

[@boadicea5856]

His very best one. ❤️

[@viniciusreverskasnowski4218]

Amazing poem !

[@ezekielkuolabuk3914]

Bukowski has been a blessing to me ever since I discovered him. This is the beauty of reading .

[@GlJoh]

Tom O'bedlam's voice ❤️

[@NodeNomad]

pure wisdom

[@anamericanentrepreneur]

So inspiring- I played it 3 times 😁

[@user-yk9sk7pg6v]

Thank u :)

[@eduardoluna5458]

Awesome

[@beewilson7144]

loved it.

[@ruth.alhambra]

I am on it! thanks for the inspiration.

[@mistymoseley2340]

Painting

[@huishaai]

Perfect.

[@shutnalov]

Guys, name must be Bukowski without R. The video is amazing!

[@TheJourneyofPurpose]

Velik Shutnalov thanks for that

[@ajanthony4604]

This poem is filled with real truths...

[@makepeacelovemore2191]

This is great!

[@TertilesAlll]

Insightful

[@jacobparsons4776]

Would love to hear a Bukowski commentary on this video

[@debbieeckert211]

✝️💜MY GOD THATS A PRAYER!🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@motiwisdom777]

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[@monicastein9624]

Inspiring.....

[@francesbrisco776]

WONDERFUL

[@keliusher-holmes2165]

Perfect

[@piticfilms]

Biutiful piece!!

[@motiwisdom777]

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[@TertilesAlll]

This is beauty

[@goodsirknight]

be on the watch

[@ca5958]

every time i ask for you help, you help me. thanks.

[@kevindanoe]

Amazing Video! Thank you very much..

[@navneetkaurneetu1740]

Very nice

[@Mandy3141]

Tears

[@user-we6wi3rn1l]

Discover yourself, and then, re-discover yourself....

[@7billion281]

Love your work!!

[@Ipome]

Willem Martinot is the creator of this video, look for him.

[@janellisfonseca2349]

Cant stop watching this ❤️️I feel something in my heart... btw name of the song ??

[@corrinaize]

love it 👌

[@HM-jg1it]

lovely

[@toynazi]

This pretty much sums up my 39 years on this earth.

[@rokyericksonroks]

Had to thumbs up the moniker!

[@fullspeedaheadbarcelona6502]

YES!!!!!

[@wontgetfooledagain8178]

Amazing video and poem though I am so surprised that Charles Bukowski wrote it. I'm only familiar with his bawdy novels. An amazing Man.

[@PhillipDrumz]

Needed

[@identifycrisis3483]

For some reason this makes me think of David Bowie

[@wlamb9]

Struggling to escape the rigid mindset of the corporation I have worked for for two decades. This helps.

[@timwright4263]

I trust this man.

[@mikedavies6461]

Great!

[@izreaitru-sun3524]

Is There A Full Version Of This Or Is This It? Either Way I Iove It. Thank You For Sharing This.

[@Andro38DbZ]

Incredible. Subscribed.

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[@simonpeisley40]

I was mesmerised by this video!!...fabulous work!! I would like to use the voice over from this poem by "Charles Bukowski" on a project of my own (a motorcycle road trip video). I have found and downloaded the file...just wondering if it still has copyright or royalty restrictions on the poem? I"m hoping you may be able to let me know. Regards, Simon.

[@gallanonim9949]

P. O. W. E. R 👌👏