The neurotic over-optimization trap that holds you back

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[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Hello, Sam. Thank you for this. Waiting for the next worksprint!

[@superek-wb6wy]

I think this is my one of first time writing a comment on youtube, most times i just dont find the reason to do but i just wanted to thank you for this video, video about reading and learning loop and obsidian and perfectionism(This one is my favorite and i can say it changed my life). I am a long time follower of big youtubers of simply saying self help with milion of views like Ali Abdal or Alex Harmozi e.t.c but when not long time ago i found your channel, i can say you spoke something that this big famous youtubers never spoke about and i found your content very different but at the same time i can say more helpfull so i was suprise that you only have that much subsribers. You are really a knowledgeable and wise guy and i wish you your channel blowing and of course the best with your youtube career. Again, thank you very much for your content

[@smatla]

Thank you for writing this. I really appreciate it. Glad to hear my content is resonating!

[@Plasmafox]

8:00 I watched a video yesterday from a channel called Heimler's History Teachers titled "Teaching Students TIME MANAGEMENT"- which was actually about teaching students to accept that our time as humans on this world is finite, and that we can't do everything we want to do.

[@Bzakey3]

You’ve nailed it again, Sam: A habit of neurotic over-optimisation, while spinning your wheels - stuck in the ‘learning loop’ - is to be avoided like a dose of the clap. If I may add a third dopamine-laced habit to avoid getting sucked into, which is Gear Acquisition Syndrome (“GAS, because more kit is always the answer”). I’ve been there, done that, and got the Amazon order book to prove it! 😂 Another excellent video, and a timely reminder… “Do The Work!” 👊😎

[@smatla]

Love that! I definitely get sucked into GAS also 😂

[@JuliusNarte27]

8:32 this reminded me of the art of dying quote by bruce lee we need to learn to accept death in a way to move forward i'm currently in the middle of making a video about procrastination about starting youtube channel i'm now realising that i've wasted so much time doing little things around the work (courses, tutorials, books, podcasts, optimisation routines) but the truth is that we just need to DO THE WORK i enjoy your content very much i haven't come across another youtuber like you who is willing to say unorthodox things in the now overly autistic optimisation self improvement entrepreneurship space

[@smatla]

Love that quote. Thanks for the encouraging comment! Glad to hear you're enjoying the content

[@rithondhar8171]

Man, I completely relate with this. I chronically watch these podcasts to optimize my workflow. Wheras I am actually avoiding the sheer hard work in hopes of finding a hack that would make my work feel easy and comfortable.

[@smatla]

Totally hear you