Just do nothing, and it will save your life...

[@ricolearns]

me wasting my life by watching videos on how to stop wasting my life.

[@dimitar297]

Me reading that comment.

[@punxsutawneyphil3944]

​@@dimitar297 Me reading that "Me reading that comment" comment.

[@JonnnyStorrrm]

Exactly where the argument that "the whole self improvement movement on social media is bullshit" comes from. Instead of actually applying what you learn, you continue to just watch endless amounts of the same content. Stop consuming and start doing

[@punxsutawneyphil3944]

@@JonnnyStorrrm Well, you're obviously also consuming.

[@HANZELVANDERLAAY]

Better than being manipulated by some cheap woman..fluzie🎉😂

[@kudorgyozo]

Can confirm it's working, I've been doing nothing succesfully for several years now.

[@spiegeltn]

Patience and contentment stretch a long way.

[@PhatPuqck]

i do nothing but lay sprawled out across the mattress cheeks spread out far and wide beckoning my man to come inside ram with pride deep inside! I love my boyfriend

[@Egokillerahmad]

God has written your life 50k years before you were born - you can sit still and do nothing & you’ll eventually get your rizq (sustenance) but in order for you to manifest you must start “law of attr(ACTION) or you won’t reap the benefits to our father in heaven

[@masfaan7488]

​@@EgokillerahmadThe Mother of all books Lawh Al-Mahfuz the perseved tablet of destiny. Even the Angels of Allah do not know what is written in the Lawh Al Mahfuz that knowledge is only with Allah.

[@bjwkusgxjdks]

@@Egokillerahmaddid you really say “Rizq” and “father in heaven” in same sentence? Explain that to me.

[@life_xplorers]

In Case you don't have 17 Minutes: The speaker reflects on a day of feeling extremely unmotivated, where they spent hours mindlessly consuming entertainment (video games, KZbin, etc.) but eventually gave up trying to be productive and felt tired of their distractions. They decided to take a break by doing nothing for a few minutes, which surprisingly led to a shift in their mindset, and they began feeling motivated to tackle tasks they had been procrastinating on, like work, fitness, and personal goals. The speaker realized that constantly engaging in high-dopamine activities (games, videos, etc.) raised their dopamine baseline, making meaningful tasks seem unappealing, and doing nothing helped lower dopamine levels, reigniting interest in productive tasks. They observed that starting their day without distractions and immediately focusing on work led to more productive, fulfilling days and greater motivation to pursue personal goals, like going to the gym or eating healthier. The speaker emphasizes that most people struggle with motivation not because tasks are inherently difficult but because they live in a constant state of dopamine stimulation, making it hard to shift focus to lower-dopamine activities like work or personal growth.

[@dslmodem9014]

10/10 summary wish i wrote like that a couple of days ago

[@CHV910]

@@dslmodem9014 It’s an AI generated summary.

[@WilcoxNotreallythere]

​@@CHV910are you kidding me? I jerked off to that summary!

[@JuanchoMan7]

He

[@timspiker]

well... nice try. But I'm still not getting a job 😂

[@FAISALALYAHYA-69]

"Stop comparing your life to others' lives, and start comparing your past self to present self" You'll start doing much better and motivated. Trust me on that

[@Red-ding-Ton]

Im lazy to do this 😬

[@Paranormal3activity]

…. Porn is cool … thumbs up 👍🏻 Boiiiinnng !! 🍌

[@Vidyadude]

My present self is worse.

[@CasinoprideOCtech]

Once you understand how hard it is for many beings on this planet, you then can appreciate what you have.

[@fabio.1]

How to stop regretting though?

[@MrDavid8460]

Man I needed that video

[@robmulder]

Glad to hear I could help

[@saidgonc]

it sucks still bein alive and feeling like life is over

[@WilcoxNotreallythere]

It's not. There will be better days in the future. Always remember that.

[@SIB_COMEDY]

time to pivot toward new goals, new people, maybe a new life altogether if possible. Step out into something that feels uncomfortable and yet desirable for you personally.

[@ichoosename4356]

I know how it feels to just feel worthless, you just want to die and its really depressing.

[@Agrothewarhorse]

Sometimes, it's good to disconnect from it all and go out to the woods and camp overnight at the very least. Being alone is not bad. You truly get to know yourself and learn to trust your gut about things. Get a campfire going and just be alone with your thoughts.

[@T.K.Wellington1996]

​@@AgrothewarhorseThats a good idea.

[@anandshirsat1010]

Thats probably 1st video in my life, where i relate 100%

[@robmulder]

Glad to hear that, hope this helped.

[@somasundaramsankaranarayan4592]

for real, this video is so relatable

[@kooweso]

Same, for some reason this video is so relatable for me too. Maybe cause I found the same escape route from hell spiral or just the minecraft ost lol

[@davidquinn9514]

Huge help! Simple and inspiring! Thank you.😊

[@Dan-p7f]

Feels like somebody took my thoughts from head and make video about that :) truly relatable. Thanks for it, clarified some things for me more

[@karstenseterbakken3617]

just leaving a comment so the algorithm can show this vid to more ppl.

[@milev051]

same

[@yardknight4953]

Likewise,

[@steelearmstrong9616]

yeh why not

[@rjsrox07]

algo got me here 🤝

[@anguswong3368]

Good video indeed

[@michalS-]

youre the only ytber that constantly remind us about dopamine detox which is what people need to hear the most these days. thank you

[@JerseyJester]

"dopamine detox"..... Never heard it said this way before but DAMN does it make perfect sense. I'm going to use it moving forward, thank you.

[@SarcastSempervirens]

dopamine detox 1) does not exist 2) is not possible 3) is a ridiculous marketing myth

[@naturesquad9174]

I dont know if dopamine detox is medically accurate for what's going on, but it could be a helpful metaphor

[@ChristianvanBeers]

Starting and ending the day with meditation saved my life. It's the next stage in doing nothing.

[@martinblackwhite]

which type of meditation? There are various meditations with various goals..

[@Talisman09]

@@martinblackwhite everybody meditates, you don't need people to teach you how to do that (though I'm sure some could help guide you if you are really struggling to "do nothing", i.e you have hyperactivity disorders or are currently prone to debilitating anxiety attacks.

[@skyguy1988]

but if you are meditating, you ARE "doing something" :o *head tap*

[@Talisman09]

@@skyguy1988 if you're doing nothing you'd be dead. Meditating is like being asleep. Usually when you wake up in the morning your body will feel better than it did then when you went to sleep. You might be in a bad mood because of the day you're about to experience, but being on autopilot by succumbing to your animal instincts, Is the most direct route to descramblng your brain...is what I believe the basic idea of it is.

[@magigooter2096]

"Do nothing to give my mind a break." Sitting on the edge of the bed for half-an-hour after you woke up.

[@SOM-v4o]

That's actually the hardest as you feel like you need to get up at the start of the day to do things now before later.

[@DAViDD767]

@@SOM-v4o just start with a few minutes and work your way up, also get a sofa chair by your bed in front of a wall or floor mirror

[@Goldenfish-o5p]

Isnt that just another term for fence sitting? Void-borderinf? Try get away from that border, preferable somewhere nicer.. in joy..

[@Goldenfish-o5p]

Set goals, even if its just a drawing a day, or watering your plants, etc.

[@MrJbfool]

That’s called contemplating life

[@JorgeVonninger]

My wife and I lost our first child on the 30th of July this year, 2024. His name was Nino. He died two days after he was born, and we were in and out of the hospital for weeks prior. Then a week later I got laid off from my job. I started my own business a month before, but because I did that I don’t qualify for unemployment. It’s been a rough time. I know the feelings of needing to just surrender it all. Something’s in life are out of our control.

[@jamminnoble]

I send divine love and condolences your Son is an Angel now watching over you all ....stay strong everything with faith will be in your favor ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏❤️

[@laferto7954]

So sorry for your loss

[@erik_1953]

I know this situation. It is important to stay healthy yourself, and at the same time looking for opportunities.

[@markowbf6763]

Just surrender it all to God! You can just surrender your life to him!

[@ΓιώργοςΚεμέριος]

What you you don't know is the baby is in heaven, you have to worry about yourself now and your wife.

[@Rakyr]

That definitely helped me...I spend the first 10 minutes each morning with no phone...just my tea and my thoughts and that it puts me into a better position to make good quality decisions throughout he day. Thanks for the great video Rob, another banger.

[@juliusjacob1416]

Yeah thats great man. Would even recommend extending that period to like first half hour or hour of your day not using your phone. Really makes you feel more grounded. That thing is so dangerous.

[@DJL3G3ND]

come to think of it I used to make sure I did this, I dont even remember when I stopped, thanks for reminding me I should definitely try again

[@soulistsvn]

this really hits home when you are suffering of long covid.. it's really been too many years that my life has been gone to waste.. now i appreciate things to the fullest.. stay safe guys

[@tomfromtartu9706]

The calmness of this presentation helps drive the message home so well Been struggling with distractions most of my life and constantly find myself looking for that "next great entertaining thing, just one more" and even recognizing that as it happens, but still find it hard to do the switch. Even going to sleep on time is hard to do when the dopamine addict is seeking one more hit and then the sleep deprivation sets the tone for the next day.

[@ayeloris]

I learned so much about dopamine in the last couple of years but this is by far the most relatable, realistic and easily applicable way of talking about it…very nice video!

[@bubatz362]

This video motivated me, and now my living room is clean 👍

[@PhatPuqck]

my boyfriend shaved my stinking open crevasse of an arsenal and now I am clean yipee he can lick me clean now i love my boyfriend

[@IAM-ganesha]

secretly just moved everything from the livingroom into the kitchen

[@Shadesistaken]

Is this minecraft song slowed version playing on the background? Because it made me feel like im child again and playing minecraft alone trying to make friends and waste every evening after school

[@PhatPuqck]

@@Shadesistaken no its the song talking to your mom

[@Godhandcrys]

Yes, it is ​@@Shadesistaken

[@tm5123]

I've had the same, I grew so tired of giving up, I gave up on giving up, and turned my life around. :P

[@natedawg3855]

Needed to see this, I have put my dreams on the back burner for too long. God Bless man.

[@ignaciojaque9983]

This message is just in time (for me) Rob. I want to say big thanks for sharing, wishing you nothing but the best from Chile.

[@arianoooamari6949]

This is so weird. I am literally experiencing what you are explaining in this video 100% right now. I was on vacation and came back on Sunday, had thousands ideas and hat I wanted to do after returning and now just a couple days later I feel so tired and totally demotivated to basically barely do anything. I feel kinda depressed and your explanation makes a lot of sense now. Tysm! you earned yourself a new subscriber!

[@Alex-wg1mb]

Dopamine battery! You have limited chemical potential prepped for one day. Surfing and procrastinating drains it on the short circuit mode. Peoples brains are like planes, that come without manual. Well . . . the good parents are the manual but it is not the rule

[@nicechock]

its not only that. humans are not suppose to live in cities but in nature. and explore and hunt. That is 90% of modern depression. not doing those natural things.

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

basically don't start breakfast with dessert

[@brindlekintales]

@@Darkness-ie2yl I do, and I feel great!

[@brindlekintales]

@@nicechock Nonsense. You've just watched Mad Max flicks too many times.

[@sahajatantra]

Man, you are gifted in presenting this topic and wisdom in a way that it is not coming snootily from above but that allows one to open-heartedly listen.... Love to you, and best wishes from Berlin!

[@ozar_midrashim]

Very simple explanation, thank you. This is sadly the scary truth of modern life. There's just too much stimuli for us now, it's hard to adapt to the normal, laid back style of life.

[@Hayet-jb2sd]

Non c'est faut quand tu te pose la question meme si tu ne travaille pas c'est quoi ton devoir tu sauras qu'il y'a toujours quelqu'un ou quelques choses qui a besoin de ton aide pour survivre tu sauras que si tu ne sors pas a donner a manger a des chiens et chats errants ils mourant de faim tu sauras que a 45 degree de temperature a l'ombre si tu ne sors pas et tu donne a boire aux animaux dans la rue ils moureront tu sauras qu'il y'a des plantes et arbres qui sont entrain de mourir de secheresse et que tu dois les arroser tu sauras que ta voisine veille incapable de quitter le lit si tu ne va pas l'aider elle mourera Ti sauras que le soir tu diras que malgre adversites et le noirceur de cette vie j'ais contribue a ce que ce jour soit moins penible a d'autres creature et que c'a vaut la peine de continuer a vivre

[@mariebailey4368]

Absolutely spot on. What you say should be part of everyone’s purpose and duty in Life. Thank you, you sound such a caring and compassionate human. ❤🙏👍

[@brindlekintales]

@@Hayet-jb2sd Thank god for all the suffering around us...gives us each a chance to be a hero!

[@cerspence]

All your decisions get better after dedicating time to “doing nothing”. Your real thoughts feelings and emotions come into focus. Your brain and life become cleaner and more satisfying.

[@trp443]

This video was a fantastic breakdown of our modern dilemma of dopamine overstimulation and provided a simple and effective solution. Amazing stuff, much appreciated Mr. Mulder

[@garethjones3251]

the path to enlightement is a new way of seeing things that dont matter any more

[@AZ-do6qr]

I'm 27 and probably wasted 3 years total of doing nothing. All from the different periods throughout my life where I'd be stuck in such cycles and never fully understanding why. This helped me understand myself better and for that, I thank you Rob. +1 subscriber

[@hcmaniac82]

nothing is a waste, you learned from it, it's a process, i had the same going on after i had a big burn-out in 2019 It’s Not About the Goal, It’s Who You Become Along the Path to Achievement 😉

[@ganyunyuu]

same man, I'm 28 and I've been fighting these feelings for years now. i tried pushing myself, putting myself in uncomfortable position in order to get rid of these feelings, i forced myself to work, applying for better jobs, taking courses that i despises hoping that it'd open up job opportunity in order to take responsibility of my life, but... all never worked out, whatever i do, it never worked out, I'm very sorry to my mother that i couldn't be like a normal boy who could bear their responsibility, i just somehow always fail and it broke me down from someone who always had a positive outlook on the world to someone that's just nonchalant about it all. if it weren't for my friends I'd had pulled the trigger, instead i lost my best friend to depression last month, i promised to him that i will live on for him but... i came back to my old habits, I'm such a horrible person man. I'm just so lost in life.

[@hcmaniac82]

@@ganyunyuu fighting against it is not the solution, see it as swimming against the current, you will get stuck on the same spot and only eats up your energy. try to spend that energy on other things, like what does make you really happy in life (work should not be the solution) and go from that point on and build up/grow. living the ideal live is also not you vision you should have in terms of working, making enough money to be able to buy you "happiness" happiness always comes from the inside! try to talk to other people, and you will see you are not the only one struugling with this same issues. you need to fail in life, and on the bottom to build up and learn from it so you can work on the new (better) you. and yes it can take very long and it will be a hard and rough road ahead, but just go with the flow and try to enjoy life, and don't loose faith in yourself because you are worth it like everyone else on this planet. Good Luck buddy!

[@wisico640]

@ganyunyuu Know you are not alone, especially at that age. The last 5 years have been hard for everyone, but know there is always light somewhere. We just have to find that light ourselves in most situation. Maybe you are that light for some without even knowing.

[@Timofeyuu]

@@ganyunyuuYou are a good person, my friend !

[@loveflowasmr]

Very relatable. The dopamine chase is real, I hate it when I get stuck in it. It's so satisfying to start or finish something I've been putting off for a long time.

[@erichbobbitt9012]

Dang man I needed this video! This is going to be a game changer for me! Thanks I’m going to watch this multiple times to continue to motivate me

[@davidcoffman321]

I badly needed hear this thank you. I'm 30 and have been badly struggling with the exact issues you described here my whole life. Reality has been really crashing down on me lately that my life will always be mediocre at best until I get a handle on this. KZbin, social media, and doom scrolling are my biggest pitfalls. Getting just a couple productive things done each day feels like such an uphill battle for me. I've known about the "do nothing" method but needed a reminder of how well it works. I just gotta stay off the damn media. Thank you sir. Subscribed

[@thelostgeneration2000]

The best motivational video available in KZbin. Thanks!

[@brindlekintales]

That isn't saying much, but whatever.

[@meatwad-]

I didn't watch your video but your title actually saved my life. I decided to do nothing and it paid off. It saved my life . Sometimes doing nothing is better than doing something stupid. Anyways just wanted to say thanks.

[@ryanthepianoman27]

Meatwad!!

[@wallyhack5476]

This video really hit home im so glad other people do this because i find it very relatable, Self care is important and withdrawing from everything is healing , My friend you are doing the right thing

[@thelove-star3755]

Just Being ourselves and looking after our body - move as it wants to move, drink plenty of water and remove ourselves of a constant "improvement" 🌟

[@markevans7269]

❤love star 🌟your spot on drink plenty of water eat healthy and you'll feel a lot better in your self 🤗😀

[@tamaris9341]

High dopamine comfort bubble - great expresion. It rare gift that someone can sit only talk to people in camera and be inspiring.

[@BlackRoomArts]

Very relatable. I've chased dopamine excessively and obsessively most of my life, most recently through computer games. The crash in dopamine levels after a binge makes everything seem ludicrously, sometimes embarrassingly pointless. I definitely have a problem and have a lot of work to do,. Your video came up at the perfect time, Thank you for sharing your experiences, and may we all give ourselves the peace and time to reflect, so we become restless and productive.

[@JB-yn4cs]

I spent 2 hours this morning at the woods near an RAF base & just sat watching gliders getting launched and landing. Actually felt like getting things done after that, went shopping for ingredients & doing some good cooking now.

[@FlashBalash]

I literally NEEDED this video today! Just what I needed to hear. Thanks for sharing!

[@paulbyrne3488]

Very cool. This has me thinking to go and try to allow myself to sit in silence for a few minutes and watch what happens. Thanks. I really needed this pointer right now.

[@davidflavin]

Deep.rest. Let go. Meditate. Focus energy. That's a combination that I felt recently. It's working currently and that's out of a deeply bad place. I found that the games were a way for me to exercise my productivity and intelligence again. There is something in that phase.

[@ambrosemoore3269]

I can really relate and am sending all kinds of loving energy your way😢😂

[@IceMusicUp]

I think your video is the most useful one I watched this year. Thank you!

[@osaiosai5]

The way you explained it with your hands was so visual, that my brain finally understood this!!! Thank you 🙏🙏

[@hczylos2432]

Going through heartbreak, and i see no light in life anymore... she left for only selfish reasons. So it should be easy, to discard her mentally... but all i want is her presence and love. I just want a hug, not from anyone... but her. But she stopped caring about me, while i still see my whole world in her. She used me, for 6 years... for safety, and left when she didn't need it anymore.

[@a.ndy.nonymous]

I am right there with you man, it has just past the 3 month mark for me and idk how I am even breathing still

[@jasoncusator221]

Brother she left because you stopped loving yourself. Find yourself again in solitude spend time alone doing hard things to build your confidence back and you'll find a partner that appreciates you for who you really are. The more you paint the picture of her as your saviour the less she wants you in her life save yourself first then she will be nothing but a distant memory it will he her loss in the end.

[@neomatrix6115]

More time will fix it. Your feelings change over time. You will not feel this way forever. Also, try not to judge your feelings as good or bad. Acknowledge them and let them pass through you.

[@hczylos2432]

@@jasoncusator221 I know, I'm not going back either. I worked too much and made life a burden on her for two years. Working my ass off for the both of us, but that's just life. I'm moving on quick, but still have immense love for her as we never really argued. Quality time just wasn't prioritized enough.

[@PapaStrumfPS3]

Bro, I have been there, 8 years and proposal. Same thing, sacrificed my life, worked for both so she finishes college etc.. If you need to talk hit me up. However, this happened 2 years ago, I was deep down, really down in the deep end, having no one to talk to, totally alone and isolated. I can tell you cliches "it gets better", but it won't. It will get easier to cope. But, saying that, there is another cliche that is actually true - time heals. You will need time, probably a lot to get over it or to wake up one day not thinking about her, that day will happen eventually. That doesn't mean you won't remember her ever but you will start having days where you don't think about her. But it will come by itself you cannot force it. Now, cry and do whatever you think will help you (don't do stupid things). Anyways, if you don't have anyone to talk to please answer this comment and we will exchange whatsapp, telegram or email. We don't even have to exchange names, I will listen.

[@davidvongries]

You don't know how much I needed to see this video. Thank you my friend.

[@RAWYALCARS]

Same

[@ridiculoushot3691]

Absolutely super relate to me. Thanks for sharing this.

[@MsMPil]

Thank You Sir! That was what it was. You showed me a way out to get my life and career back.

[@khalidhassan9423]

i just work and come home to youtube. i think thats all i need to fulfill my life

[@omarmontana1969]

nahhhhh mate that aint it, there is wayyy more in life come on you got this

[@garrettstephens8458]

Hell yeah 💯

[@dylanphelan3010]

@@omarmontana1969 not if you don't want more than that

[@omarmontana1969]

@@dylanphelan3010 if you dont want more that means the matrix got you fucked

[@bigpickenergy5321]

​@@dylanphelan3010very true. Unfortunately you have to ask yourself if that is truly a good answer though because it potentially sets the bar so low. Imagine saying "my hope in life is to work the counter at McDonald's." Not saying that's a bad thing. I suppose society has programmed us to believe there's a certain value standard we must adhere to otherwise it's not a "fulfilling life".

[@mickydee1289]

My Anxiety levels rised up since I got a smart phone too. It makes all sense what you are saying. Now I am researching about Dopamine levels. There are books about it. Thanks so much.

[@JustChill-zd4ib]

You need lots of dopamine all the time to be happy. Its not a joke. But you also need other things as well so make sure you get it from different sources.

[@eddy5476]

Your content deserves to be seen by more people

[@giveitatry951]

i 100% can relate to all you said. Im in this phase at the moment. No close friends, no gf or someone. Distracting myself constantly with youtube. I often thought that its getting boring, but on the other side i have nothing or nobody to go to and to do something else => i went back and just switched to another game or researched some topic or started to sort stuff in my room or even sorting digital stuff on my computer.

[@andreowitch4477]

Gf or Friends didnt make the Situation better on long term

[@juliusjacob1416]

That’s exactly the danger of distracting yourself: you have a void in your life in terms of having no relationship, no passion in your work or school, or no close friends and you start to fill that emptiness with distractions. The danger is that by distracting yourself, you will never actually do the things to upgrade your life. I can 100% relate to this though. Watching another KZbin video, or even worse watching porn, is SO much easier than dealing with that anxious feeling when you just confront yourself with your current situation. But hey it’s just a matter of accepting those uncomfortable feelings and work with them. Good luck bro.

[@JustChill-zd4ib]

@@juliusjacob1416 What's the point of "upgrading" you life when you will just die one day. None of this matters. People who "upgraded" their life are feeling the same but just compare to feel sense of superiority to squeez extra from that shit. There is no "upgrading". Its all made up nonsense by pricks thinking they can fool themselves and others into thinking such thing is even possible at all. No such thing. You are literally just falling for biases and delusions. Stop it.

[@Automotib]

Man, you have no idea how much this video resonated with my life at the moment. This was exactly what I needed to hear. Ive watched a lot of self help videos over the years, but this one has without a doubt resonated the most with me. Watching this also came at a time where I was physically uncomfortable watching a movie when I really wanted to de-stress by watching porn. Quite honestly the message in the video was the biggest kick in the ass aha moment I have needed for a long time... Thanks so much for this Rob. Blessings to all here who watch the video. If there ever was a sign to change your life, this is it.

[@RoonerTheLooner]

You put words into what i kind of new already but i needed to hear, so well explained. Spot on.

[@Onthe9thlife3730]

It's because hope and dreams give dopamine especially when you're in an environment that doesn't give much but doing the task actually drains instead of giving.

[@Itsyesfahad]

The same thing started with me back in 2016 when I started smoking cigarettes after 2 or 3 months I got a really bad depression and anxiety then I quit for this reason, Sersouily man thanks for this video I actually ended up with the same conclusion that over stimulating your brain with dopamine is never a good idea.

[@misterwhalrus7334]

we've been all here sometimes. The trick is not to give up, even if the desire to give in is there. Tiredness for old vices is a blessing. If that did not happen, I am pretty sure I could never had those vices removed from me.

[@doug2555]

This video speaks to me on an unbelievable level. The biggest realization for me is that my "default mode" is being on the computer which makes my baseline dopamine so high. And I 100% agree that those days where I happen to start the day off with something productive feel better. Days where I wake up and force myself to go to classes end up being the days where I get the most done despite being out a lot of the day. Days where I think "eh the class notes are online I don't have to go today" and then I end up doing nothing all day. It's a night and day difference and it always has to do with what I start my day off doing, what the default for that day is.

[@WolfszeitYT]

can 100% relate to this. Thanks for making this video and sharing this. YOu helped me alot.

[@Nxtn]

1:00 Yeah I should probably just throw the towel in as well, thanks for the advice! *skips to next video*

[@dkennell998]

This got me dude 😂

[@2Good2B4Gotten4Real]

I hope this is a joke

[@Desthelover]

You so real for this 😂

[@jcloudz9964]

😂😂😂

[@michaelking4578]

Dry fasting taught me that health can be recovered and transformation can happen by doing nothing at all. Don't drink, don't eat, don't move much, don't even try to think. Just lay in a corner and do nothing for three days. Refeed and get some good electrolytes and do it again. Do that multiple times in a row and see how that resets your mind and body. And the spiritual element is also a big deal too.

[@YonatanRon-o3q]

That actually reverses multiple diseases especially autoimmune ones

[@DAViDD767]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Fasting for the mind, not the body, when the mind is fixed, then the body is fixed

[@Royalpatience]

For me that sounds awful. I get hangry and after half a day of not eating I feel like I'm at hells gates

[@StrongBodymindandspirit]

Wow I will try this

[@YonatanRon-o3q]

@@Royalpatience practice

[@eliskahorakova1402]

One day I woke up, and didn't open my phone, just checked the time I started doing some chores and helped my mom clean the dishes After that I spended some time with her in the livingroom In the afternoon I played some games That day was the best, I felt so good Glad you proved to me Starting from the hard thing going to easyer it better sometimes Sorry if my english is hard to read

[@stevenheron1]

Extremely random yet utterly profound video. Thank you. If I may add as a corollary: Don't scroll straight to the comments sections on youtube videos, watch the video and the author's message first to form your own impartial view. This is also very difficult to do, yet rewarding and more engaging. It's amazing how connected we all are at the end of the day, as you have shown here Rob. Thank you for this reminder, sometimes all it takes is the simple release of a game we've been waiting a long time for and going to the gym, eating healthy, living socially, can be gone in an instant and years later you don't even realize it.

[@sigmamale6143]

This is the best video so far I following this guy for more than a year.

[@robmulder]

Appreciate to hear that. I'm really trying my best to make my videos better, so it's great to hear that people like it.

[@polentataragnarok]

Now i get it! That’s why when I’m at work and I think at what I want to do when I get back home I think at a lot of different things, but when I actually go home my will disappear. Thank you!

[@yabbaram1118]

same here .

[@eeayquetting5963]

This video really made me realize that I need a curved gaming monitor. I hadn't really thought about this before but I've got a big monitor that I use for gaming and on the far edges of it everything is small and the perspective is way off because it's a flat screen. But then in watching this video I saw that he is playing a video game on a curved monitor and of course that makes sense. Thanks so much for the inspiration!! I'm going to start pricing out a curved monitor right away!!!

[@anon9835]

🤣

[@robmulder]

Haha, that wasn't exactly what I was trying to achieve with this video, but yeah, curved ultra wide monitors are next level.

[@justanobody0]

it'd be funny if the entire channel was just devoted to subconsciously advertise curved monitors and world of warcraft lol

[@DJL3G3ND]

@@justanobody0 for me it reminded me to play minecraft more with the music

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Not 1000R, though. Too much.

[@Cre8tiveHomeServices]

I’m only 1:48 into video and I can relate. Obviously you tube knows I can because I’ve never seen your channel before, but yet there it was on top of my Home Screen. I will watch the rest of video now

[@davejustsayno9153]

I have experienced this exactly, its like you first have to escape that which is traping and imprisoning you into idleness , before you feel the desire to do what you need to do . and as you have explained , complete time out ,from everything, is a good way to reboot and redirect our motivation .

[@brindlekintales]

Idle rich man's problem.

[@adrians.7489]

Excellent video. Can really relate. I’m a high performance, was very motivated person who became a multi-millionaire. Now because I have enough money to not work I found myself surfing KZbin day/night. After a long time it feels horrible and depressing. I needed to hear this. I’m getting off my ass and going for a walk. Thanks for this brother.

[@gironacc1]

One of the best videos ever watched on KZbin. Surely in top 10! I watch 10 videos a day since 2012. So… amazing lesson.

[@gironacc1]

I better thought… top 1 position.

[@GravityHazard]

Overstimulated .. Going to sleep now and on your advice I'm taking a break from the dopamine tomorrow

[@terryfinley7760]

THIS GUY IS 100% CORRECT! Listen to him make his point. It will change your life!

[@greenwendal5056]

no it won't. Might as well say go running and your life will be amazing. these videos are a joke.

[@filoniz]

Make a lot of sense, this is why real-life experience is way better than a PhD.

[@ELECTRICSCARS]

Dedicating ourselves instead of social media is one of the biggest problems in these times. Thanks for sharing your Story 🙏🏼

[@JeepGirl_101]

Thank You! I stumbled on your video. So simple and sadly true. I agree 100%. This is exactly how I feel! Time to get on with reality!

[@bUildYT]

100% same here! (it works, learned animation because of the extra time:)

[@uncutjems]

Finally, someone confirmed me doing nothing really productive with my life is actually ok. I am still alive. YAY! I survived! It's literally the reason I didn't really shoot for fame when younger. I was afraid I would not survive.

[@veryrandomperson5739]

Thank you for this video! i actually should just stop playing video games all together, and the porn. Living in Isolation, i will overcome, prayers up for me Gang. I'll stay positive

[@xcpjs]

Thanks for this video! So much relatable...also I love that background minecraft music🔥🔥 I have tried dopamine detox multiple times but its same as vacation, as soon you fall back to pleasure things dopamine levels blow up again. Doing nothing can really help to get clear view and focus on what is the thing that should give me that dopamine. I don't wanna be dopamine slave no more.

[@SISCOBRO]

It takes courage to be this honest. Good on you. Thank you.

[@Amir_Nassir]

this is me right now. thank you. Im going to go ride my bike. thanks, rob

[@TheOliveboy93]

Wise words friend. I will be trying this out. Recently I’ve been having stark revelations about things in my past and what I will be in the future, and searching for the way to break the chain. Rewards need to be earned for them to have meaning, and to prevent life from being a chore, we must be able to perceive life without any reward until it is earned.

[@CC-yq5bw]

Many times it takes a few days of doing nothing to reset, not minutes. Or possibly even a few weeks, such as going on a retreat to reset.

[@fandore12]

I often don’t use my phone as much. When I do nothing, my mind is at piece and I feel good.

[@jameswik212]

I can absolutely relate to everything you say, I should go and sit somewhere and try what you did.

[@ku7ah]

This was the first video that really made it to actually talk to me and reach my soul. Everything was completely relatable, and the way you explained things made so much sense. Thank you for this, I'm not kidding when I say this was an eye-opener to me.

[@maunlio]

I just retired from working a few months ago. I have always had hobbies and things to do in my life bur as strange as it might seem i don't want to do anything. I feel empty. But i want to live this emptiness deeply. I want to feel empty because only from emptiness the new me will arise. Jumping from an hobby to another to keep me busy will only distract me, keeping me far from what i will become. One must front his pain and his void. You know the light by the dark.

[@mohsingillani8253]

thanks, that was helpful

[@rasmusturkka480]

if you can't sit down and stare at a wall 16 hours straight, you're just a weakling who always distracts himself and you should be punished with a soft pillow

[@nKarje]

Great video. I can really relate, I've been wasting lots of time for years on video games, porn and KZbin. These are my big 3, like yours were. It's incredibly easy to just alternate between those and Reddit. Often, 80% of my day feels like I'm just cycling around them. I've known for a long time it's an issue, but it's so easy to default to. I am so fed up with this. Often in bed at night, I think about how I'm wasting my life. But then the morning comes, and I just automatically enter the 'matrix' again and plug into in and the day goes so fast. This is so hard to actually put my mind to and fix. I am very apathetic, which doesn't help. But my suffering is getting at breaking point, and I hope that will end up being a good thing. The fun stuff isn't that fun any more, I feel like shit living like this.

[@neviscojsemdelaldriv]

Same.

[@Woodstock1001]

That's why I go to church. Not because I like church / religion so much, but because it's easy to come down and relax

[@PowerCellReactor]

Reversely that’s why I actually don’t go to church. I feel like I can now relax and not waste my time going to places I don’t want to be.

[@quintavale2441]

Or you can go to a forest, completely alone and enjoy nature, peace, birds and the bees.

[@PortHerc]

@@quintavale2441 or they can keep going to church because it works for them.

[@SIERRATREES]

I spend a lot of time in Churches, when they are in service and when they aren't. The singing, the art and the words are calming.

[@digiage795]

Not in any religion but i like church as well

[@AmarKap]

This video made so much sense to me. I honestly felt this deep. And the understanding of dopamine also made a lot of sense to me. Taking time to just sit still without any electronic distractions is something I plan to do with this new understanding. I hope it opens new positive (and productive) thoughts for me. Thank you for sharing this it is very helpful.

[@petraskasanavicius7082]

AWESOME,most motivating video i've watched in YEARS.

[@syafiqrenaissance6490]

Meditation helps a lot to counter depression as well.. You just need to find new hobbies that are productive, it can be anything and your motivations will come right after that.. Stay away any dopamine-induced activities if you want to escape this situation..

[@sonnydayz2118]

This video made me realize that I need to stop watching youTube less and do other things.

[@CAT_ON_WATER]

Start making music, not with a computer, with synths or instruments and get a cat. It was my best therapy!

[@WilcoxNotreallythere]

I am thinking about that myself but I think I want a DAW program too. I think my kids would love to mess around with it too.

[@themoongateofficial]

I’m trying man, it’s just hard to get this stuff out into the world, but it’s not a reason to stop 💪🏿

[@EVBVL]

I'm doing this. I liked drumnbass, but could only play drums. Now I make dnb beats, we all can get there!

[@NonnyStrikes]

Your honesty strikes a chord. That's for sure. Beauty of this platform. We are provided an infinite amount of perspectives, from all over the world. The internet single handedly brought us all together...the only thing that allows you to think it separated us....is your perspective, habits, morals, etc. Done rambling lol. All of this is a beautiful thing called...my opinion.

[@rustning]

I think this has to be the most important thing I have seen and heard in years. Thank you, truly.

[@off6848]

Most people don’t realize that you’re supposed to go through seasons of doing nothing sometimes even quitting the job if you have to

[@Heart-Core]

It's like getting a beautifully packed gift which has no content which is empty. Because you had no real life experience. You just consumed an artificially constructed imitation of life by others. You got the symptom for happiness without the real life content of happiness. You got fooled. You're fooling yourself out of insecurities and fears to actually learn to BE alive with all its real challenges and real beauties. You're actually wasting your precious life time and your actual life experience away by passively consuming a constructed imitation or pretense of life. BE♥️beYOUtiful♥️don't be scared. Life is a process in flow not a destination and faults are necessary to learn, to evolve, unfold and actually live your unique true self. Be patient and loving with yourself. You're your own parent now, be a loving one. Don't give up on yourself. Be authentic so the right people for you can recognize you.💋💪✌️

[@osollivaram_le]

Your words are one piece of my whole picture. I had these days as well so I really understand your feelings. Thanks for this reminder to the darkest time of my life and to stick to my plans. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@anthonybarnes3347]

Thank you. What a simple but great video. A great take on how people are and impacted by todays digital lifestyle. Keep up the good work!

[@joshuahabram1628]

Video games are crazy. It's like they hypnotize you. I'll spend an entire day playing video games in a mindless stupor, and realize that 12 hours have gone by in what feels like a matter of minutes