Unlocking success through the principle of Wu Wei

The myths of success and the principle of Wu Wei:
We're often given three explanations for success: intelligence, wealth, and hard work. But do any of these things provide a path to success? We explore this question in this video, along with a powerful ancient principle known as Wu Wei.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Prologue
00:13 - Myth 1: Successful people are smarter than everyone else
01:13 - Myth 2: Most successful people inherited their wealth
01:52 - Myth 3: Successful people necessarily work harder than everyone else
04:28 - An introduction to Wu Wei
06:25 - The “Flow State”
07:29 - Divine Timing
10:31 - Epilogue

[@atryptaminemolecule3948]

NEVER EVER STOP MAKING VIDEOS PLEASE. I don’t agree with everything you say but your videos are a breath of fresh air. Most videos even on subjects like spirituality are really hollow and cliche, most videos on skepticism/ are also so. Both sides are inflicted with myopia. You have perspectival / multi-layered thinking. That is appreciated indeed.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind and thoughtful comment! I appreciate you

[@god5535]

Yeah I also like how he is skeptical of all sides and has multi-level perspectives. It is not a red team vs blue team polar thinking.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@god5535 I really appreciate that! Thank you for watching and supporting my work

[@SN-cl7fq]

S9 much this!

[@eideardpeschak7546]

"Act without doing" struck a strong chord with me. In a way, we can define acting without doing as thinking, which in turn relates to the Law of Attraction. Like John Lennon said (or whoever said it first): "Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans". As far as i remember, the book "The Secret", which made the concept of the Law of Attraction popular to the masses, wasn't around when John Lennon made this statement, yet both describe the same thing. Another two things that coincide are the flow state and the feeling of abundance. Sure, some people might argue that these are not the same thing, but i would like to point out that when someone is in a flow state, they are so focused at the task at hand that they don't feel the need for anything else, which can be understood as a feeling of abundance. All these messages point out to one thing: Do things in life that you enjoy and everything that you need will come to you."

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Beautifully said and I could not agree more. One of my favorite quotes from Joseph Campbell: "If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. Wherever you are-if you are following your bliss, you are enjoying that refreshment, that life within you, all the time."

[@Sharperthanu1]

Leonardo Da Vinci says the people should "happen to life" and life should not "happen to THEM." Also the last thing that unfortunately happened to John Lennon is that some lunatic shot him

[@eideardpeschak7546]

@@Sharperthanu1 In all the Universes' chaos, what should happen never happens and what shouldn't happen happens. The majority of us like to believe that we can and will (someday) control everything, but it is exactly that belief that will ultimately make us lose control of everything that was created by human hand. Who's to say if that will be a good or bad thing? :)

[@repurposeyou]

What’s amazing for Airbnb is now their evaluation is well over $110 Billion because of perfect timing in helping those during the pandemic. They had two tremendous Wu Wei incidents of perfect timing.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wonderful insight RePurposeYou, thanks so much for your comment and for taking the time to show support for my work! From one content creator to another, I appreciate you

[@repurposeyou]

You’re the true content creator here!

[@SarahMJordan]

I always experience a lot of synchronicity when I watch your videos. I'm watching this from an Airbnb :) thank you!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, Sarah! I appreciate you

[@A-MA]

In Taiwan, most of people have heard Wu Wei (無為) frequently through our life. However, actually, seldom understand its deeper meaning because few ancient fragments left only. I’m so glad to watch this video, help me know what is Tao(道) in a different point 😊

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thank you for your very kind comment, 阿馬. I'm so glad you're here. Thank you for watching and supporting my work. I appreciate you 😊

[@scottyg5403]

The best explanation of Wu Wei that I've heard because it can be very confusing! Thank you so much!

[@Andrea-Rose]

I appreciate your presence and voice!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much Andrea for your continued support. I means a lot to me, and I appreciate you!

[@patrickmischar-olsen230]

You'll rise on KZbin, mate. The constellations are clear. Enjoy a beautiful ride. I'll join you sometime.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Many thanks for the kind words of encouragement, and for supporting my work. I appreciate you! EDIT: And yes, please do! As the proverb goes: "If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together."

[@zassie5243]

What an incredible and inspirational video. I loved how you debunked and discussed the myths surrounding success. I often felt that I was underperforming (in terms of pursuing my current passions), due to the fact that I was not losing hours of sleep lol (“you must not be serious about the grind”) Really enjoyed what you shared on divine timing and the teachings of Wu Wei! Great video! Your videos are always so engaging and you have such a soothing and assuring voice. Thank you for this video!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much Zasmira for the really kind words! You totally made my day. I'm grateful for your support, and it means a lot coming from a fellow content creator, and I really love and enjoy your work also.

[@williamvinton8105]

An intelligent being must grow in an intelligent environment

[@hatshepsut8329]

Sir, I would like to that you for your wonderful videos. I just discovered your channel (NOT BY COINCIDENCE) the other day, just at a point where I was struggling with the issue of whether or not I was really on my true path…or had I just gone crazy! The ideas that you put forth in your videos are not new to me. After watching the one that came up in my queue about Numerology it helped me to remember and put things in perspective. This video reminded me that I just need to go with the flow! Thank you, I feel better now!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I would like to thank you Kimberly Mallard for taking the time to leave your very kind comment, and for watching and supporting my work. We can all use the occasional reminder to go with the flow and practice wu wei. I'm very grateful to have supporters such as yourself. Take care and best wishes

[@Abrpatel]

Really liked the deconstruction of the myths of success. Reminded me of Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Solid Video!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much! I haven't read Fooled by Randomness, but I will definitely check it out.

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

I think the world will be a better place if everybody would work part-time. And enjoy their life, relationships with your partner, friends and children. Act when it’s necessary. Rest when it’s necessary. Let your life flow.

[@deniececlermonts5746]

What I needed to hear/see/feel

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Deniece! so good to hear from you. Thanks so much for watching and supporting my work. Happy March 25th! I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@NathanHesselman]

Nice video! I am still really impressed with the quality of these videos! :) great job. I believe that a growth mindset is the largest factor in someone reaching success.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much Nathan for your comment, and very well said. I completely agree that a growth mindset is essential also.

[@chippedspline]

Unfortunately the Truck driver makes 2000 a week which Is basically 100k a year and this Is Just starting out In that field. See one of the biggest Issues with the past two generations Is they rely to much on the Google search for their resource of Information In many different fields. Me being a Specialist My Advice would be to look for Information In more than one place Yes Google Is a great tool and good source But look at more than one source. So many times In my field have I ran into "well Google said It takes this much" or this kind etc And So many times has It been Not even close. Good video keep up the good work 👍

[@idreamofmoney7199]

Fantastic video. You are doing a great job on this channel. I also appreciated your coincidences video. You have an amazing ability to articulate concepts that have been stewing in my mind for a while. Our connection with the universe is dismissed by modern scientism. Thank you for reinvigorating discussion on ideas that have shaped humanity throughout history.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, thank you so much, IDM! From a fellow content creator to another, I truly appreciate you

[@manalani3724]

your videos came perfect time for me

[@lewis243]

For any one wondering, I recommend a book called outliers. It goes into depth about what makes people the outliers and how you can become one.

[@SanndraB]

Thanks for the reminder :) great video!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, Sandra! Thank you for your lovely comment, and for your support

[@mystikrebel1089]

Inspirational and well explained video and most of all the divine timing for me to see it

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Mystik Rebel for taking the time to leave such a kind comment, and for watching and supporting my work. I appreciate you!

[@FreeSpirit47]

Thank you for your helpful, insight filled videos!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, Brenda. I appreciate you!

[@222Lizzytish]

Thank you for the video! Much appreciated 😇🙏💙

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I appreciate you as always, Elizabeth!

[@god5535]

Fantastic creation!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for leaving such a kind and supportive comment! I appreciate you

[@Dianoskilicious]

I've been watching all your videos, thank you, this is life-changing material :)

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so very welcome, Dianoskilicious. I'm grateful for your support

[@astepahead2051]

Thankyou

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[@silentm999]

Ride the current. Treading water keeps you in the same place.

[@coryw8364]

good job on dis here

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much Cory! I appreciate your very kind comment

[@Sharperthanu1]

If I didn't resist some of the forces around me I'd be dead by now.

[@mariannkristiansen6648]

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[@laloka5881]

Tell them to call the boss he'll aprove of it

[@vk081064]

As always a great motivational video. Could you also explain the reasons as to why very very young children suffer from incurable disease when they could not have committed any sins. I am still trying to find answers since 10 years.

[@rajawaseem6]

Universe/Tao/Brahman works in mysterious ways, what apparently is a curse might be a blessing in disguise, From a perspective there is only one consciousness and all humans are just systems of memories which they have accumulated since their birth, and these memories make us attached to different things which becomes the cause of our suffering, As far as children's suffering is concerned, we can say the same about innocent animals, and trillions of beings who have suffered before us without any reason!! There is a line in Upanishads which says, "I cannot say that I know Brahman fully.Nor can I say that I know it not....Nor do I know that I know him not." There are only questions and no definite answers...

[@vk081064]

@@rajawaseem6 thank you sir for your reply. As an ordinary mortal I fail to understand the deeper meanings of these epics. I don't know whether these were written for the benefit of normal human beings nor do we have any enlightened souls to explain.

[@rajawaseem6]

@@vk081064 Ordinary mortals like us are used to studying linear systems, our language is linear, everything we have seen since our birth was linear, but when it comes to esoteric knowledge things are not linear, so our linear way of understanding and our linear language fails, that is why sages, yogis, faqeers and other mystics from different traditions, cultivate, reflect & meditate, because this wisdom cannot be taught, our language simply is not made to express it, it can only be realized... That is why all true sages, never claim to be teachers, because they cannot teach it, but in their presence and by observing their method we too can realize the mystery!!! and even without them if we just sit in the nature in silence that too can give us immense insights into the nature of being!! 🙏

[@Andrea-Rose]

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[@vishalnangare31]

following...

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for following and supporting my work! I appreciate you

[@vishalnangare31]

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[@mikeharper3784]

Hoarding all the money and gold and jewels in the world does not make for deriving at success otherwise the Egyptian Pharaohs would have taken all their treasures with them, instead of having grave robbers steal them. We seek answers to life that give it meaning and purpose and thereby gain an avenue to real success as well as peace of mind and happiness in our souls. I get the feeling we are all barking up the wrong tree and I would rather fly around free and without a care like a butterfly. Nobody ever faults them for their existence and beauty and their tranquility. Or are we all still in the caterpillar stage??

[@malakiblunt]

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[@laloka5881]

Ellon is using my workers

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[@laloka5881]

So if you are at work

[@jt.633]

I thought truck drivers make around 100k at least walmart trick drivers do

[@laloka5881]

And my company money

[@laloka5881]

And they didn't tell me

[@laloka5881]

And u need stuff for your home and u want to get a basket of shit on me