What If Money Was No Object? - Alan Watts

An inspirational and profound speech from the late philosopher Alan Watts.
Original Audio sourced from: “Alan Watts - Do You Do It, Or Does It Do You?”
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T&H Inspiration is on a mission to share inspiring wisdom. The goal is to have you pause, think, and reflect. Many of our videos revolve around the extraordinary teachings of Alan Watts that we produce with permission from the Alan Watts Electronic University.
T&H also films and releases original interviews with iconic people who have experienced successes, while also persevering through life's highs and lows. We look forward to sharing more of these perspectives and insights.
Our hope with these videos is to push your thinking. As Alan Watts said “No one is more dangerously insane than one who is sane all the time: he is like a steel bridge without flexibility, and the order of his life is rigid and brittle.” - Alan Watts.

[@aprilharpasmaradottir192]

I listened to this once during my time in my boring office work. After watching I stood up, walked to my boss and quit right that day. Six years later and Im still travelling full time, surfing , freediving and writing all over the world. Thank you. I owe my life to this.

[@dfs20111984]

Wow! That's amazing. Respect.

[@flyingdutchdan]

Respect! It takes a lot of courage for the radical change to the unknown, which many people don’t possess. Hope hou still doing the same!

[@leonandrew7907]

Same story for me... I studied something that I disliked and after two years in my second career I dropped the university, quit my job and bought an airplane ticket one way. 7 years later I traveled 30 countries, own a hotel and a house both full paid, have a wife, a a kid and another one on the way. Get out of the trap of the comfort zone, go out and live!

[@idar3703]

That's beautiful.

[@infj-tguy6275]

Life isn't that easy but I'm glad you were able to have a happier life

[@mollymueller3701]

The most dangerous risk of all: spending your life not doing what you love on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.

[@123paul]

Absolutely spot on. I am now 48 and have just realised this is the mistake I have made.

[@YasogamiDesk]

Molly Mueller Yes

[@urbanphil0s0phy]

@@123paul Still not too late.

[@123paul]

@@urbanphil0s0phy I hope you're right!

[@urbanphil0s0phy]

@@123paul I am ;) Live like the legend you are.

[@ABDULLAHAAK1]

“It’s better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way.” ― Alan W. Watts

[@lanarita11]

how about aiming for a long and meaningful life, full of adventures?:)

[@leevihalme4615]

@@lanarita11 Of course you aim for that, but if you die on the way its not that bad

[@tadiqshahid4625]

@@lanarita11 Of course thats ideal but the point is that instead of being miserable, one should spend their life doing what they love, even if its only for a short time it'll still be better in the long run.

[@masmoce7466]

Simon Nouman Straight up man, Kids spend 14years in school, 2-10years in college.. have a job work everyday it’s legit slaverly we’re meant to explore this planet and move on

[@tadiqshahid4625]

@@masmoce7466 Our ancestors were great explorerers, goddammit. Neil Armstrong, Lewis & Clark, Christopher Colombus, etc. Its baked into our DNA to explore, yet we work to pay just to stay in the same place and we are complacent...

[@jupiter22177]

the best advice anyone starting out in life could hear. i went to the Naval Academy, hated it, wanted to quit, pressured by father to stay, was Naval Office, hated it, led me to being a government contractor, hated it, led me to sales, hated it. now 62, game over and it all sucked just because i didn't have the courage to ignore "what i was supposed to do". once you get here you find it is over in the blink of an eye. seems like a long way off when you're 20, when you're 60 you're like what happened, where did it go, feels like you just got started and bam here you are, done.

[@bradenrodriguez5183]

Get up and go for it. It's never too late unless you believe you're already defeated.

[@DearAngelicaaa]

jupiter22177 the game is only over if you say it's over

[@dazzabuckly8924]

Damn this hit home .

[@bea7177]

You still have time, you always have time. You can live your life like you want to in your last years, and it'll be worth it. You owe yourself the opportunity to atleast try.

[@jjjos]

What about if you have kids? It's ok when you're single, Fuck it I'd grab a backpack and head to India and south east Asia but what about my kids eh? I want to see them every day, I could give up my job but then what? In 2 months I lose the house and the kids have no where to live, besides I don't even know what my passion is

[@MyLifeAsLouis]

“IN THE END… We only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.” ― Lewis Carroll

[@playernoway5806]

I cried

[@Joshukend]

I shouldn't have watched this before studying for my finals...

[@BrwrFan806]

lol

[@user-rk8gq8pd1c]

hopefully you have woken up now

[@ChallengeTheNarrative]

☺

[@ryanvandy1615]

Well, after consuming his lectures I ended up dropping out of a civil engineering program 2 years in. Did I originally look forward to working math every waking hour of my life? No I imagined the paycheck. Now I realize I went into it all wrong.

[@jayday325]

Ryan VanDenBerg well what are you currently doing

[@zambatox]

My chronic despair for a better life brought me here.

[@harrisaziz1028]

Go for it dude you can do it.

[@ianjohnson2864]

Same here. I really don't want to die old and with regret. May I ask, what is it you want to do? :)

[@harrisaziz1028]

+Ian Johnson for me is to travel the world. See all the sights, experience different cultures, wake up to seeing new things. Don't want the 9-5 family life paying a mortgage or going to job I don't want. So yeah travelling and not worrying where my income will come from. How about yourself?

[@tinyturnip7676]

Yeah start doing whatever the fuck it is you care about.

[@harrisaziz1028]

+Joe Jr. Well said dude!

[@mirosaa]

Logic brought me here

[@danielsaenz1325]

Me too.

[@arryonbrown7465]

exactly me to

[@ChonchoLibre]

same

[@fromth3godz874]

Got to admit me too

[@BTBGaming_]

Same bruhhhh

[@bendransfield23]

If money was no object, there'd be no ad in front of this video!

[@sean5623]

Ben Dransfield but it is

[@alexrobershaw6153]

@MegaVinylshaker lol this guy doesnt get it

[@BubbleGumzKorner]

I pay for a different Google subscription that makes KZbin ad free....

[@DK-ul3lo]

Lol 😂

[@alexspider9313]

Alan Watts was dead before KZbin existed.

[@brad4theanimals]

Do WHATEVER it is you want to do because 75 years goes by in a flash. Especially the last half. Don't live for anyone else but yourself. No matter what.

[@cristobaldemetrius7406]

That sounds a bit egoistic, but whatevs :/

[@SonShineAnita]

Well, I must say I've never once regretted giving my life to Jesus Christ and living for Him

[@mr.g4272]

Trust me guys. I work at a werehouse ( it sucks) been there for a while. For any younger dudes out there. Just so it. Forget the paycheck. Forget what your parents said. Leave and never look back. You will thank yourself.

[@brendanours8982]

I'm 15 and have my whole life to live, but it's just such a scary thought, you know? But in the latter part of my life, if I stuck around with a boring life forcing my self to believe I was happy but in reality I was miserable, I'm sure I would regret the whole façade. It's just, where can I find that courage, you know?

[@harrisaziz1028]

+Brendan Ours the courage is within you right now

[@mr.g4272]

Yeah, I agree. Courage comes with practice. Keep doing things that make you feel uncomfortable.

[@harrisaziz1028]

+Gus Ramirez well said

[@Alexemeel]

Wow, that is pretty powerful what you are saying my friend. That in itself takes a lot of courage! Do you realize that? It is one of the reasons why it can be hard to recognize; what true courage is and which steps to take. Keep moving forward IS courage. If you're willing to take my proven advice in the matter: learn to observe without judgment first. Try to learn something new every day. Then act on 1. what you really want and 2. where you are asked to act upon. Say yes! This way your courage will enhance/grow but foremost you will come to know what is real and what is true. This is THE insight which will set you free. You're just here to learn to play the game man. It's nothing more and nothing less than that, so keep your chin up, imagine yourself full of strength and I promise you'll live a happy life. You - the being who you really are - can't be harmed in no way possible.

[@SunaAoimori]

This is exactly why I gave up everything to catch pokemon

[@victorrodriguez5087]

ha

[@susanschettini5482]

Pokemon is what's up, something about Pkemons, thank U, great answer, I would too, I love U, GOODLUCK

[@gainzmotivate]

I would love my next life to be in an animation life culture of pokemon, or star wars XD

[@mariodeoliveira1760]

🤣🤣

[@JudgeDredd_]

青い森スナ Gotta catch’em all.

[@rachelsimmons6187]

My first year of highschool, my art teacher played this seminar for my class. That was 5 years ago, and I still remember the first time I heard this. It has shaped my life plan and been one of my inspirations.

[@sams_vids4224]

It had been 10 years by now ... Is it still relevant? Did it help ? By the way, I believe this is the best comment and that's why I am interested to find out .

[@theotherguy5516]

As soon as he's old enough, I'll be showing this to my son. I want him to know there's no reason to follow blindly and obediently in the footsteps of his parents or teachers or friends -- he can actually go out there and be happy doing whatever makes him happy.

[@HocusPocus6969]

I wish I heard this or something like it when I was young. All I got bombarded with is “you have to earn a living”…and I proceeded to waste my life.

[@banderas2000]

@@HocusPocus6969 never to late

[@leoskyroots]

@@HocusPocus6969 it's never too late

[@astropilotred]

The trick is that when you follow your passion, it all works out, because that is what life is really about

[@banderas2000]

true

[@sudoku47]

Intuitively I feel that what you say is true, but most people fail to implement the trick in their favour because they are severely hindered by limiting beliefs lodged in their subconscious mind. In the vast majority of cases, these beliefs result from negative, abusive or traumatic experiences endured in childhood, adolescence or even early adulthood. Therefore, anyone who is truly serious about learning to create the reality they desire must do their utmost to overcome or transcend whatever undesirable beliefs that are holding them back. Failure to do so will doom them to lifelong suffering, limitation and frustration.

[@marilynb8136]

I taught my children to find their passion and follow it. My daughter became a nurse, she loves caring for people. My son became a teacher, he loves teaching.

[@julesdewit4216]

Beautiful. That's what every parent should do

[@banderas2000]

nice comment. i do enjoy caring for others.

[@rixiv7868]

I heard a part of this speech at the end of a Logic song and I just loved it. I'm glad to see this has a couple million views but I wish everyone could listen to this and just think about what they want to do with their life and what will make them truly happy.

[@cipherstudios2347]

Rix IV the incredible true story?

[@rixiv7868]

Cipher Studios Haha yep

[@cipherstudios2347]

Rix IV that is an excellent song and album

[@hctrx787]

Rix IV same, good album

[@gibby9298]

The Incredible True Story right?

[@vibeshark3646]

I’m 16 and I’ve been listening to this incredibly man for almost a year and my life perspective has changed greatly, grateful people like this man exits.

[@akraman7274]

2listen to the incredible true story by logic it has this speech in it

[@karankewat1.10]

Kudos to finding him so early on!

[@kathyjuneart]

I was introduced to him in high school by my journalism teacher. I have everything I have ever wanted as of this year. Peace, happiness, mountains, swimming in waterfalls anytime I want, creating my art in seclusion, teaching art, a man who loves me, a child who is quickly climbing to a great career. Love. My own acreage to walk around nude if I wanna and dance in the moonlight to a never-ending soundtrack. Money has never been a priority. I read that if you make $100,000+ you are comfortable. We are well above that already, depending on my art/craft sales. We are frugal. I don't spend money because I already have all I need. Good future. Simple as that. Glad I listened to Mr. Watts all those years ago. It hasn't been easy and we've had to start from scratch once, but, if I can do it, you can, too. Wishing all happiness no matter what you want!

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

So profound. As one who successfully chased his dream, I will say this: the journey is not easy, but it is one of the greatest rewards in life. I'd never trade my scars for security.

[@uspasecurity]

Hard to believe 160 disliked this message. Then I read the comments and some people are defending their misery.

[@ashleighallison5970]

Denial usually is the first reaction :)

[@lylecrawford2794]

It's as though one would say "I always wanted to be miserable, and my dream came true," lol.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

it's understandable that some people would be defensive. If someone has wasted their entire life, it could be a difficult thing to admit. A lot of people lack the willpower to look at themselves objectively and honestly. You've gotta be able to make the ego submit.

[@ChallengeTheNarrative]

Great comment 😊

[@jubel742]

Yeah but dude sometimes its to late to change the track. When you have responsibilitys you cant think about money

[@markmcclenaghan]

Ive listened to this video nearly every day for the past two years, today is the day i go to my photoshoot for my new clothing line, to get the pictures for the website launch. So many times ive wanted to quit and give up but this video kept me going. I just hope within the next 12 months i earn enough money to quit my job and do this full time, be creative and express myself through fashion and photography is my dream.

[@charlesseymour5910]

Good luck mate.

[@alexandra-de3rk]

how was it?

[@markmcclenaghan]

alexandra omg I just seen this notification pop up! It's went amazing I work from home full time now, my clothing line has done really well and now I'm launching a gym line! I wake up every day happy, I go to the gym and then I come home and work on my projects, then spend my nights with my girlfriend when she arrives home, it's even led onto other things and relationships I'd never have thought possible. I'd honestly recommend anyone to take the leap of faith. Do what makes you happy.

[@alexandra-de3rk]

+Mark McClenaghan you are so lucky :) keep doing what you love

[@markmcclenaghan]

Thankyou so much. Xx

[@evelister8228]

I really, really, really, really, really, really, really like this.

[@ProdBy2Much]

So thankful Logic put this in a song and made me search up Alan Watts, this is truly inspiring.

[@richardtaylor8595]

I wish I would have had this told to me when I was a young man. Pure wisdom. I will share this with the young folks I work with, so they do not make the mistake I made.

[@JaysonT1]

You should become a student of philosophy, not just this one piece.

[@Travelerlegacy1]

I watched this videos few months ago, and I just found a way how to not worry about money making while doing what I really want, which is writing while travelling, so I started volunteering at a Resort here in Thailand, with a free room to stay and two free meals per day.

[@Worldcitizen1974]

I love this video and Alan's thoughts. Admittedly it is a message to the developed world really - there are so many who simply don't have the chance to do what they wish, but that does not mean that those of us who do have the chance should not - but let's strive to give all that opportunity.

[@LoftyHawk]

#TheIncredibleTrueStory

[@christianrosete6511]

+LoftyHawk 👍👍

[@thisneurodiverselife]

So inspirational. Making that change in your life is so empowering. But the moment you make that decision is earth shatteringly powerful. I try and live the life that I want and it has led me around the world and even to the end of the earth. I will be living and working in Antarctica for 12 months at Mawson Station. This is the result of that decision 7 years ago to let go of the strangle hold that Society had on me and move away from what I was used to. We moved and never looked back. Thanks for making this video and inspiring everyone to chase their dreams. One Life, One Search, Peace Out, Shane.

[@maharaji8258]

Beautiful :)

[@rgb3x3]

How did you end up doing that? Travelling the world I mean. Did you find a job that afforded the lifestyle?

[@thisneurodiverselife]

G'day Graham, For me it was a process, it was a lot of work. I was not "The Lucky Guy" that a great lifestyle/ opportunity just fell in my lap. My wife and I moved away from our home for work. We moved into remote Western Australia and worked ridiculously hard. We earnt good cash but that was only one part of the story. The lifestyle choice to move away from family and friends, the chains that those people somehow have on you, stopping you from chasing the lifestyle that you want, was the one thing that changed the way we choose to live. We saved up every penny, and travelled the world on a budget. Travel is not expensive, you can do it cheaply, We did. (6 months, 37 countries and didn't work) When we returned to Australia, we were different people. We now wanted to work to travel, to explore, to really live. But how did I end up in Antarctica? Well the trade skills that I learnt when working in remote Western Australia were a great start, but they were only a start. The life skills I leant from travelling were the biggest part of getting the job in Antarctica. The ability to live in the most isolated and extreme place on earth with 13 other people for 12 months is a multi layered skill. You need to be a certain type of person to be able to handle it. Not everyone can do it. You need to go through a pretty hard core selection centre, which many people actually can not handle and bail with out even making it through. Sorry I think I have babbled on a little bit. If you have any questions please asked. You can follow my adventure on my channel and see what it is like in Antarctica and the way that we choose to live our lives. One Life, One Search, Peace Out, Shane.

[@Repsforjesus67]

Very much thanks for this story. I don't mind the long babble :)

[@tolgabaltaci2643]

Whenever I feel lost, I listen to Alam Watts...

[@harrisaziz1028]

I want to travel the world. Just grab a bag pack with some stuff and enough money but not worry where my money will come from In the future and just leave and see where life takes me. Such amazing sights in the world and living a stress free life not knowing where you will sleep or where your money will come from doesn't bother me just the fact I'll be travellinng sites is enough. I don't want the life society sets for us it sounds like death to me. Mortgages houses 9 to 5 job u hate. This is my desire this what I want to do when I wake up. Imagine waking up to the best sights on the world and doing what you love. This is the desire I must have! What desires do u guys have?

[@tawkoz1238]

i have the same desire. i want to see the world c: you can do it! we can do it. there will be people saying "oh that is an unrealistic goal." or "oh just start off small.." like no. they dont understand us. if they dont want to fully their dreams or goals then they can enjoy their full time job and materialistic objects. im going to see the world and so will you. we can do it.

[@harrisaziz1028]

+Tawkoz 123 all I'm hearing from people whenever I talk to them about it is. "Keep dreaming" or "get into the real world" or "snap out of it" I'm done I just want this I need this

[@tawkoz1238]

+harris aziz do it. you can. im going to hike tour du mont blanc. you should look it up. (: youd totally be interested i bet. i also wanna do mount everest !! (:

[@harrisaziz1028]

+Tawkoz 123 yeah I'm aware of the I'm really interested in it I just want to get started

[@Nomad31l]

+harris aziz Same my friends. I just want to pack a bag with essentials put my walking boots on and just travel the world. Camp most of the time and live off the grid style.

[@chartskytrades9939]

Deep down, what do you find the purest joy in doing? Not for money or status or any other reason except it's the thing you just have a passion for doing . . . Good luck!

[@bestmusic33]

im 27 and have gone through life listening to others and being worried about if i can make enough money to support myself. I have literally never done anything other than go to school and go to work. Honestly i dont even know what my passion is, there is just nothing and nobody but me.

[@KlausHendryck]

Then ask yourself: What would you do if money was of no concern? What would you do with unlimited time? What would you do for free? Then work towards that. Where you are right now is not where you'll end up :)

[@everytimesthefirsttime]

Maybe you need to spent some time alone to figure that out. That's how I found my passion.

[@Anthony-jt2kh]

Think about what you really enjoy doing, then think about something your passionate about or that if you had the chance you would be. You might be thinking well I'm not too passionate about anything because ive wasted all my talents and interests in an office, but just take a minute and really think of that one thing or several that just excite you and gain your interest above all other things. For example I love skiing, and I want to fly planes, now I already do one of those things quite frequently and maybe one day I will become a pilot but who knows. The most important thing is to believe in yourself, and stop trying to make people believe your the person that your not. Be who you want to be. Confidence is key.

[@KlausHendryck]

Anthony Thank you :)

[@daninthelionsden]

Hey dude, save the money you have and go travelling dirt cheap. It'll honestly give you revelations along the way

[@Integral218]

About 2 yrs ago, I watched my first Alan Watts video here on KZbin called "How we define ourselves." I was moved so deeply. If there was one man, I could go back in time and spend a day discussing life with...it would be Alan Watts. After all, who wouldn't want to hang out with a Jedi for a day :)

[@Elldorado12]

If you like this video, you must watch "Into The Wild" a very beautiful movie that talks about this subject and it is a true story

[@harrisaziz1028]

Thanks for suggesting I'm going to check it out

[@blazerman61]

why? he subjected himself to suffering and misery for years than dies out in the wilderness!!..?? what's beautiful about that?

[@Elldorado12]

What you learn from the story is that he was wrong, and that humans can not live alone but must leave together in socities. Quote from the movie: Happiness is only real when shared.

[@beavernation398]

Literally one of my favorite stories, I remember reading the book and then seeing the movie

[@danielpassmore5026]

the mindful tracker series is also good

[@DougSetter]

When I failed at property management, some construction, etc., I ended up instructing fitness and writing to survive. Best thing that ever happened to me.

[@13shadowphoenix13]

I really wish I could have met Alan Watts in person. He was the Einstein of our time, this man was a genius.

[@AtheistEve]

I grew up in a time when this must have been a prevalent philosophy at my primary school, as a result I had little grounding in any subject that I didn't enjoy or wasn't good at. My only abilities were in drama, literature and art. Those are the things I would have pursued. I ended up working as a designer so, in a way, I got to spend all my time doing something I loved and getting paid for it for an average wage. The work itself was enjoyable but the people I did the work for sometimes took all the joy out of the work and out of the workplace. So, even if we can follow our heart with our jobs, often we are still coerced to do things we don't want to do for people we don't like.

[@deirdretrotman2104]

I’m 76 and I have just started to live! It took two years to understand, but now I do and I’m having the time of my life!!

[@Unknown-qw6fe]

Fantastic

[@deirdretrotman2104]

Unknown 👍😘👊

[@njhbeats]

This is powerful. There really is no point is wasting your time here, as easy as this unfortunate, coercive culture makes it. I have diabetes, my life is shortened as it is, I consider the message conveyed in Alan's philosophy here one of the most important in which I carry.

[@dancersendrecords1469]

same, I agree

[@JaysonT1]

Diabetes doesn't necessarily shorten your life

[@sthastha7]

This speech of Mr. Watts changed my life. If I wouldn't have heard this in my early days of my careers, I don't know what might I've become now. I work in kitchen and am completing my studies in same. I cannot call myself a Chef yet, but thanks to Mr. Watts, I hope others will call me that one day without me to emphasize on it.

[@sjessmon]

The Incredible True Story

[@MrT133]

Every time he mentions doing something you dislike, the image of calculators or offices pops up. Not all people dislike that.

[@archuk6058]

Thats all they know how to do.

[@flixnchills]

This changed my life. I now work in television. Take a page from Alan's book. Please. Do it for yourself, tomorrow is waiting. I heard this about 3 years ago. I was working selling cable tv making min wage. By no means am I financially wealthy, but I'm so much farther ahead in other ways. Love ya'll! Have a blessed day!

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

I play this every morning when getting ready before heading into my studio.

[@thewimpykidguy02]

The incredible true story and transformation, of the man who saved the world

[@FlorisDVijfde]

Towards the critics of this message, as mentioned your intrinsic motivation is regarded higher by Alan than your extrinsic which is simply the need for money. Following your bliss (what you love and are talented at) can reap at least an income that is good enough for that roof over your head. If you can put love into your thing (your product or service) rather than simply try to do what is expected, that gives you much more power. The lucky ones know what that thing is when they are very young, but it takes a lot of experience and a conscious and critical mind. Not knowing better, I followed the "money IS an object" idea instead, prioritizing my chance of finding a job and wound up with an unfitting job that at best would have me become a mediocre employee and at worst would get me fired too soon. So that doctrine is actually, paradoxically, dangerous to your income. Besides most people don't need half as much money as they think, they just need to stop wasting it.

[@andrewdavila99]

There's no point in looking at KZbin comments. I found this video thinking many people will look at this and change their ways when in reality a lot of these comments are people bashing something and trying to make a positive into a negative. Those people will forever be cursed by the hate they throw

[@BlackSkullHeart]

Because the comments are reality. This is the worst advice you can give someone. Because there are thousands of failures that stem from this kind of advice.

[@DaleMallows]

Failure is not an ending unless you allow it to be.

[@adamromero]

Or people saying that they quit their office job and now travel the world. So cliche.

[@bd28498]

This video has changed my life, and I want to thank you. Now looking back on this video since changing my life, i think it's crazy that 3 minutes could change my life. Once again, thank you.

[@quaddrummer70]

Drumming is my passion... .. .. I've paid many dues, done many charities went through allot of horror stories & eventually became a small success, played some large venues.... It was all worth it!! Gonna keep @ my passion, as long as I can still play.

[@tradgedyandhope]

Thanks to all those who have enjoyed and supported this video :) Because many have asked I have now provided direct links to the seminar that this talk came from as well as where you go to purchase Alan Watts audio in the video description.

[@WheelieWheeliePink]

This couldn’t be more true in today’s society. We’re all so free to do just what we want yet still choked by social constraints that no longer exist.

[@billharris7174]

I guess I got lucky. I was bone idle in school (couldn't see the point) and I left at age 15 with zero quals. I found a job as an apprentice electrician and, to my surprise, LOVED it! Went to college and got some quals and later I decided that I wanted to become a teacher. Went and trained for that (took four years) and did teaching for 23 years. LOVED it! I retired from teaching and went back into the electrical trade, where I still am. I am 73 years old next month and I have had the good fortune to work in two quite different professions, and to love them both!

[@annarenef7594]

Absolutely one of my favorite philosophers

[@snappa_tv]

I have been searching for this speech for 3 years after seeing it once and losing it. I am so glad for finding it again. I forgot the authors name. Thank you for uploading this.

[@tropnevadjon]

Me too...I found it again through the current Cunard advert. I recognised his voice immediately. I wish I'd heard this when I was 18 years old, not 50.

[@nautyracoon]

More than 11 years ago and I still come here to listen to Alan words, using it as a compass in my life. Thank you. ❤

[@gunfighterdrummer]

"What do you desire?" Is a great way to start digging yourself out of the hole that find ourselves in. A big problem is when many of us have a fear already adapted in us which keeps us from committing to the idea of chasing our true dreams. Sometimes even the ideas are brushed away from us by that same fear.

[@SuperWaterbottle69]

LOGIC BROUGHT ME HERE! ❤️❤️❤️ real inspiration! And this is so awesome he put this in the end of his song the incredible true story!

[@nathikabg]

My teacher recommend it to us. I'm glad to seen it!

[@EjRidenhour]

This is so inspirational bro I listen to this whenever I feel stressed Miserable or like giving up

[@TheRbsixpak]

This 3 minutes , changed my life. That was me. Just existing, raising my son to just exist. TY Mr Watts, you continue to impact people long after your lectures.

[@nickdmg5138]

LOGIC brought me here!! The Incredible True Story album

[@ikantspel]

Alan, I left the British army because I wasn't happy doing what I did. I had money but I wasn't happy. I had a fiancé buy I was not happy. Now I am slowly gaining my happiness back, all alone. :)

[@zezimafa3616]

I watched this over 5years ago for the 1st time and it has changed my life forever! I live by this and i have never been more happy!

[@CleopatraFigure8]

One of my beloved philosophers 💜

[@salamilid7615]

listening to this man brings tears to my eyes. So profound, so logical. I aspire to be like Alan Watts.

[@nano4778]

If only it was as simple as this.

[@harrisaziz1028]

You can make it as simple as this.

[@kingbarryscott8664]

No you can't, life doesn't work like this. Working and doing boring shit isn't a new phenomenon created by evil greedy capitalists that want to exploit people. Humans have been working day in day out for their whole lives since the dawn of our existence. This has probably been the best time in human existence to live.

[@aeowyynn3885]

+King Barry Scott you see, it is so incredibly simple I'm sure you can't even believe it hence why you are responding to this mans comment. However, I swear to God that it is this simple. Ask yourself "what do I desire" and please pursue that with fiery passion and forget the money, then you will find its simplicity.

[@harrisaziz1028]

+Jamie Johnston well said

[@nano4778]

+Jamie Johnston so basically you're saying as long as there's someone else to do the hard work I don't have to?..

[@MizantropMan]

Words can't describe how much I needed that. Thank you.

[@kerryalabama6716]

I live watching his videos, so soothing

[@kaylam899]

Logic used this for his album !!! This is so inspirational (:

[@Hardmonk070]

Harry brought me here :P.. This is actually good..

[@user-fu9wp6vg9v]

Hardmonk07 me too :P

[@levirogers7107]

Same

[@kellynichols5840]

I watch this video all the time and it never gets old. I always feel like listening to Watts is such a familiar experience it's almost like I've known him all my life.

[@badja71]

this guy is the real truth... listen up.. if you want to live .

[@Thewiganjoker]

The 173 people who dislike this video are soulless individuals. This is my favorite video and on You Tube. It is beautiful and monumental. Thank you for sharing it and also creatng it.

[@harrisaziz1028]

Agreed it is a fantastic video with great scenery and message

[@hldfgjsjbd]

Dislike means nothing. You've got nothing from Alan.

[@FutureHouseRecords]

Beautiful!

[@lschulz77]

We need to be reminded of the message in this video, often.

[@lazeezee]

i always adored alan watts philosophies on life,, find them to be so ground braking its so hard to believe hes been gone for 40+ yrs,,, love em

[@neezduts69420]

I wanna be a historian but have absolutely no experience and I did not acquire the grade for History at school but I love reading up about history everyday and literally everything about it

[@eltocayo87]

Look up Dan Carlin.

[@abelsamrawi]

And o want to travel all over the world, Good luck tho

[@georgekearsey8941]

Only few people achieve this in the system we live in everyone hopes for this

[@DanielDirtyMoney]

How would we know we were wise men if there weren't naves and fools?

[@diegosaldivar793]

Returning once again to give me reason to live.

[@FuzzYSrb]

It’s better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way.” - This is so good that I had to write it on my leg. This quote inside an Enso circle. Perfection!

[@thecowboy9698]

The only problem I have with this is that sometimes in life, you just have to do things because they're necessary. Doesn't matter if you like them or not.

[@The_Gallowglass]

Sometimes, but not always.

[@shannonjackson8453]

That's always a choice

[@reinantewhisper9333]

This is because you don't have any goals...

[@MandingadeAmour00]

Difference between Instrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Follow your bliss.

[@ThomasJDavis]

There's something to be said for having a passion for something. There's also something to be said for sticking with it, learning the tough things and learning to love it. I believe that you learn to love whatever you put effort in to learning to do.

[@rayheeralall4067]

It's amazing how hard that simple question is, "What do you desire?" The fire of passion is sometimes hard to fan.

[@jasondeguzman6279]

Even if money doesn't matter to you, at least you had a wonderful time spending your life than spending something that doesn't give you happiness.

[@likemike107]

LOGIC BROUGHT ME HERE. I STAYED FOR THE WISDOM.

[@yannickmartens1428]

This needs to be shown in every classroom

[@Jerseyrican85]

like gold to the ears!!! genius, today we face a world of greed, genocide, etc.... instead of looking at our neighbors as we look at ourselves... food 4 thought you do the dishes...

[@ArjitMehra]

Do what you love, love what you do.

[@asian1g]

"The incredible true story, of the man who saved the world..." Logic brought me here. 17/09/19

[@polaralpha5561]

Same here

[@ChrisCorkPhotography]

One of my fav videos of all time

[@shooshooshooshooshooter]

My God, this gives me life. Thought-provoking to levels I've never come across before

[@quantumguy39]

I would love to quit my job and do what I love to do. Unfortunately, I am supporting family who aren't working because they have quit their jobs to do what they love to do.

[@03Mach1dmb]

A lot of people are taking this way too literal. The message doesn't mean to quit your job and become a bum. Sometimes you have to hate your job and hate your life temporarily in order to reach an ultimate goal. Its okay to make sacrifices, its all about balance. So long as you feel good about yourself and feel good about what you do and reward yourself when you can, you are living. If money was no object we would still find alternate blocks in our life in place of it...look at people will terminal illnesses.

[@LizaSchizas]

A deep profound questioning. I love asking this question too to my clients 🙂

[@CryptoRoast_0]

We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time.

[@chillin34358]

This is a smart guy

[@JulieHerrick]

I want to travel. But even the most frugal traveller must pay money for airplane tickets, an indoor place to sleep, and food to keep their body alive, not to mention the cost of the activities that make that travel experience worthwhile. That money has to come from somewhere, and that somewhere is good old fashioned WORK. And if you don't have money for health care, then you're more likely to let small problems turn into big problems. And big health problems can seriously impair your ability to do the things you love. The reality is, life costs money. This is still a good thought exercise because it might help guide your career in a more rewarding direction, but I find it completely ludicrous to tell people to live as if money were no object, when in the real world money is very much an object. Its required if you want food and shelter.

[@YoannaJae]

If you want to travel than you can become a guide...you will do what you like and earn money at same time.

[@larsch8iscurious]

This is nothing but awesome! Felt this way for a long, long time. Alan is very interesting!

[@stevewhite2245]

Possibly the best most profound speech, monologue, you could ever listen to. Such common sense. I keep coming back to listen again and again. Anyone gifted with half a brain should follow his advice. Thank you for posting.