Using a Second Self to Promote Self-Transformation

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In this video we examine how to use a "second self" to promote self-transformation and overcome the need to engage in self-suppressive escapism.

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[@iAmTheSquidThing]

Have you been watching John Vervaeke's lectures? I'm noticing a few parallels recently.

[@stayinawesum]

make a book recommendation page on your website pls, with categories

[@stayinawesum]

make a video and tell us about yourself

[@infinitive7654]

Thanks for all that you do. Creating a catalogue of the greatest of all philosophy is a worthy task.

[@QuickOne152]

To the members of the team, I first want to thank you guys so much for expressing ideas that are usually unknown and undesirable in the consumer heavy societies we live in. I have actually taken one of your videos in the political playlist and transformed it into an extensive essay used to get into graduate school(I got accepted). However, I have one lingering concern about the maybe bias content of your videos. Namely, this channel seems to focus on the psychology of behaviors associated with the many things humans experience, granted that this channel focuses on that. But given the actual content of what you present, I find that a broadened approach to the topics would be fruitful. For example, including eastern ideas about experience and existence, since, as some claim, western ideologies as the source of western problems(in contrast with vestigial biological systems)-----> This would be, in some cases, the antithesis of your videos. Like this video for example, Eastern thought holds that the self that we identify with is not real and is just constructed for social convention. A simple argument(but arguable ) one eastern scholar (Alan watts) made is that improving one's is never possible because the self that you see to be higher or a better version of you (the second self) must already be you in order for you to become it. Its like the principle of non-contradiction or a version of reductionsim. In another way, the version of yourself that needs improving will be improved by the same version of yourself that needs to be improved in the first place. So if one succeed in 'improving', then one was already the version of themselves that they wanted to be necessarily. Though, you could make the argument that changes in behavior are a key aspect of improving, in this case, one isnt improving, one is just changes one's behavior and its neither good nor bad---> Because the maladaptive tendencies and addiction and so on, are natural. They are what the everything is doing. If it were not meant to be, then it would not be. The myth that there is some thing wrong is simply that. I know it will be unlikely for a response to this, but leave a like or dislike to notify me that this was read. It would be greatly appreciated

[@antoniorose1206]

Y’all ever notice when you talk to yourself, there’s the version of you that knows what’s right, and the version of you that isn’t so sure and must be shaped by the first one?

[@vlee7217]

Yes

[@bensjourney7607]

Yes that's your higher self 🙏✨

[@p.k.m6352]

Dude this was sooo nice.

[@vlst8715]

Yes

[@shadowqueenz7450]

Omg yes!

[@wisevisegrip4690]

Don't ever stop making videos man ...

[@TaunellE]

Agreed 😊♥️

[@300dionysius]

I know! What an insightful video! These videos are among the best ever.

[@darnellhamlet6066]

facts.

[@markbroad119]

He is my addiction. So I must hate myself but I need to listen to him to stop my self hated? Its a circle.

[@wisevisegrip4690]

@@markbroad119 then you need to start doing what ever you need to be doing bro

[@markmunyui]

Can we take a minute to appreciate how AoI never puts mid-video ads?

[@christinechesse8777]

IG: baltimark - Appreciate.

[@flynn659]

Appreciated x2

[@kiffsan]

x3 here.

[@ForeverSvpreme]

I noticed too👏🏼

[@ForeverSvpreme]

I noticed too👏🏼

[@freespirit7692]

That's exactly how I overcame two severe addictions - I created a new positive image of myself and this image guided me to where I am today.

[@TheRolland]

“Believe in the you that believes in yourself.” - Kamina from Gurren Lagann

[@CigCityChief]

Pure kino

[@noi5emaker]

Wow. That is really good! Thank you.

[@iqi616]

Great line to remember. Adding that to my self-affirmation. Thanks.

[@phillippatrick1295]

Honestly my favorite quote.

[@madnessbros]

That quote is deeply beautiful. Thank you

[@nathanmayer855]

As my great teacher said, "Personality is a lie. A personality is just a set of habits, of perceptual filters and feelings and behaviors that you gotten used to because you use them a lot'.

[@sfyn3496]

wow thats a good one.

[@kiplimocollins]

So after watching this 2 years ago, I started working on becoming a coder, I did courses and started applying to jobs everywhere. My second self is the "greatest programmer ever" (That I can be), well it worked! Right now am a junior developer but I plan to become a senior developer in the next 1 year or so. On that path are certifications and the like. I will let you guys know how well it will work. 1-year edit: So am now a Lead architect!! I'll keep you guys in the loop! The next goal is to work for top 100 company!

[@bizzicole8724]

Hey, am on a similar path. Could you share pointers on how you got hired? Am in the process of looking for a remote job myself

[@indissolubilisociavit6560]

Nice

[@queenbee7074]

Why not operate ur own company aim for something higher

[@dreamer2387]

How you started what habits did you use. Can you tell us in detail and specifically

[@Mo-or3so]

Congratulations!! I myself I’m in the tech industry but I’m not a coder. Onwards and upwards my friend 👏🏾

[@henryw.1732]

This strikes me as similar to what I've heard people refer to as "contemplation of the sage," wherein you visualize how you think the ideal person would react and behave in various situations.

[@akaATK]

what would jesus do

[@deevahlyshus]

I didn’t know this was a “thing” ... but it’s how I raised myself without a mother or father figure 🤔

[@conradjane8659]

A very old Stoic idea.

[@angelonicassio7131]

@@conradjane8659 I think it sounds like Marcus Aurelius when he said watch yourself from above...

[@mayao5762]

I wasn’t aware that this had a name but it’s what I’ve been doing for years. As silly as it is, I visualize what Yoda, Iroh or Master Oogway would do in different situations. What wisdom they’d offer.

[@bensjourney7607]

Second self can also be referred to as your higher self(best self). The higher self has always been there but quietened by programming and life events. You can become your higher self once you start to take care of yourself and your health ( Sculpt your ideal self). Sending tons of positive energy out there. Amazing video. Stay winning stay woke.🌱✨

[@VinceroAlpha]

Ever since I've watched your videos, they've had the eerie effect of answering life long doubts and questions I've had about myself, reality society and my place in it. Every time you upload a new video I hesitate to click on it and it always bugged me. I would procrastinate for hours, days, or weeks to click on them. But when I inevitably do, it always holds the answer or articulate what I'm feeling into a way for me to comprehend and take a course of action. You've single handily made me realize how vital and overlooked philosophy is!

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Vincero Alpha Growth is awesome. ☮️❤️🕉

[@LEGOVE7]

Vincero Alpha SAME! 👊🏼

[@camazotzbat5970]

Truth is hard, and spiky, it's not easy to embrace.

[@havenbastion]

If you do this looking for external validation, you'll be sorely disappointed. Do it because only the best you can have the best life for you, not because you're expecting any particular outcome that you desire.

[@trailerfitter2]

Well said.

[@kcs4652]

My second self will not be affected by external validation, only internal

[@rythmicwarrior]

I was contemplating last night about how when we are told to "Be yourself. Don't try to be anyone else.", it contradicts what one is attempting to do when on a journey of self discovery and improvement. If one is aiming to become something/someone greater than they currently are, in whatever way, whatever their motivation may be, it's necessary to look to those who have laid the path before you and emulate them in whatever ways are most relevant in order to build better habits, perspectives, processes...ways of being. So what is one to do? I posed the question to a friend and her answer was quite poignant... "Who even knows who the hell they are exactly!?" What a conundrum! This video is well timed.

[@Commissioner.]

First or second self; what can you do if ppl don't use their eyes properly.

[@sasukeCS7]

I disagree. I think being yourself just means being honest and saying what's on your mind, being confident enough to show your quirks and not second guess yourself on what you say because you are not trying to impress anyone or be like someone else. Self-discovery and improvement done out of self-acceptance, self-awareness, and self-value will always trump any effort to change the core of who you are.

[@Tfunkallstarjohnson]

For me, "be yourself" means to find and act upon the essence of our original divine soul. To strip away the part of us who is not us but a shadow overlapping our true self, a shadow created by growing up around family and in a society who is constantly telling us who we should be. This happens at both a conscious and unconscious level. The more introspective I am, the more I chip away at what isn't me and find the person I have always been. So for me, my second self is really just my original self. The pure energetic being that came from the cosmos, from the source of all that is.

[@chriswhatcott7571]

Maybe "be yourself" doesn't mean to be your first self, but to realize (make real) your second self, the self that you genuinely choose to be, and not the default 1st self...

[@advocate1563]

well we are always in flow so knowing who exactly who we are changes from moment to moment. But in recent years I have found that spending solid amounts with myself and talking to myself as a friend has elicited many answers and great self understanding and to face elements of shadow I might otherwise have avoided. I believe the development of the alter ego is helpful as the place we wish to move to. Since we are dynamic we have to flow in one direction or another. A carefully crafted second self (which might have nothing to do with self agrandissement but.could simply focus on - say - self compassion) is a waymarker. Just a view.

[@europa-now]

It is strange how that quote of Machiavelli goes opposite to the idea that "clothes do not make the man" and I have experienced this myself in the past, when you dress well you will feel differently, like a new persona has taken over you, you will feel more confident and will act differently

[@PageIsYourGod]

I guess the new quote would be: "Clothes do not make the man. But it does make him feel hella fine"

[@jengleheimerschmitt7941]

I thought the quote was "Clothes make the man".

[@adammac125]

It isn't about the clothes, it's about what you project onto them.

[@longshotkdb]

@@PageIsYourGod lol indeed ...

[@xthugniifcent_9695]

It's all about perception

[@Daniel-wj5tl]

Using a double self could be productive, but abusing it is dangerous to a degree. Kierkegaard warned of it before: “Thus when the ambitious man, whose slogan was "Either Caesar or nothing", does not become Caesar, he is in despair over it. But this signifies something else, namely, that precisely because he did not become Caesar he now cannot bear to be himself. Consequently he is not in despair over the fact that he did not become Caesar, but he is in despair over himself for the fact that he did not become Caesar.”

[@pazz1038]

This journey then is for those who can already not bear to be themselves. But also, as is mentioned, it is not necessary to become an exact replica of those we wish to emulate, just to strive to become more than we are.

[@HN-pe6dj]

paz z beautiful response. The aim is to interpret and improve ourselves not to replicate someone who has already been.

[@greatrulo]

I feel we just have to separate outside goals from internal ones, if you setup a double self to become an Oscar winner it might lead to dissatisfaction, but if you set it up to improve as let's say an actor, I don't see any danger. As long as the results are dictated by yourself and not others.

[@soodonim6109]

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?

[@voyagerdecoded4339]

Minghon Lu WOW! Great Quote

[@kostaftp]

Neville Godard talks about this in his "Act as if" lessons. The more time you can be in your desired Self mode, the more you will internalize these behaviors and will make them natural. The subconscious works with images and feelings so this technique is very usefull for change your personality. I even have my own mental mastermind round table, when I need to think some business strategy, I sit in my mind with my marketing heroes ( Jay Abraham, Phillip Kotler...etc) and imagine what they would make in these situations.

[@Hammett175]

Or it could lead to madness.

[@kostaftp]

@@Hammett175 I dont think it. Nothing bad in exercice your imagination. 😉

[@kostaftp]

@Golden Runway yeah, I love The Ultimate Sales Letter

[@oussama8717]

The best channel in KZbin so far, I used to watch the school of life, but this one is a way much higher level.

[@nikkeh8034]

Totally way much higher

[@adelaova9868]

It doesn't have to be either-or. I feel like I'm learning a lot from both channels, they complement one another, there's no competition.

[@spiritualantiseptic]

SOL is sometimes really immature. AOI always shows you the noble path.

[@JaxBug]

This channel is what School of Life should've been.

[@NoFapKing]

information is information

[@moodypoetsociety]

YESSSS!!!!! 7 years ago - I began writing a novel about a travelling carnival. I wrote all the character development and rolls set within the first couple chapters and closed the book: Saying; 'I have to go live the story now'. Alas, through these 7 years - I have met all these people in person! Even living alongside a confused circus - completely 'by chance'. This whole way through - eye wrote a second series about my inner world self and outer observations. Developing mine own character; while living half in a dream and half in a shared reality... This, was a lovely reminder of such illuminations and veils to the next layer of uncovery! Thank you

[@ziraprod6090]

Why did you put "by chance" in quotes?

[@Day-lm9jc]

Second self- I will be the most confident person in the room and improve everyday to achieve what I want while helping others along the way.

[@BraveFart69]

Well I'm ADHD so I'm currently passing my 180th self

[@sanderanocic]

Lmao same

[@primeempirefilms6481]

IM WITH YOU BRO

[@gabrieleingrassia2703]

I started to do this when I was a baby after I've watched the movie "The Mask". It was a very useful game to overcome my shyness, growing up I totally forgot about this, now in my 30, I'm watching a video that tells me I start doing this again.

[@TJmusic24]

I’m 29, and yeah I saw the mask when I was younger as well and it lived in my subconscious I think I’m a similar way and never really thought about it, until seeing your comment

[@myacct8304]

It's actually terrifying just how timely this video appearing on my recommendations screen is.

[@culleyderouin7434]

I've been a drug smoking failure literally my entire life. Currently trying to kick my marijuana addiction and dealing with insomnia. These videos are so rich, thought provoking, and helpful. Thanks. Sincerely.

[@Newgascity]

Marijuana addiction is one of the toughest mental challenges but i did it n you can too. Theres lots of solutions to insomnia as well try not being in your bed or room if your going to sleep

[@2ndhandanxiety719]

Be nicer to yourself. Think of things that are good about you and focus on those things to cultivate them and make them grow

[@Mickeycuatropatas]

Shrooms can reset you as well as ayahuasca. Psychedelics break habits and show you the path you will flourish on.

[@cindyl3297]

@@Mickeycuatropatas psychedelics can possibly invite more problems.... i recommend learning more about spiritualism. Drugs are a shortcut and there is no such thing

[@Mickeycuatropatas]

@@cindyl3297 set and setting are very essential when taking psychedelics - Johns Hopkins Medical School has a lot of research in this area. I drink ayahuasca with very spiritual indigenous of South America and find it to be one of the best experiences in my life.

[@simonoregan4744]

See "Deep Trance Identificiation" by Shawn Carson, "Black Room Technique " by Jeffrey Stephens, "The Book Of Exhiliration & Mastery" Phillip H Farber, "Soul Of The Knight" - Forbes Robbins Blaire, "The creation of personality alters" - David Barron & The Ellipsis Manual " Chase Hughes, "Breaking the habit of being yourself" - Joe Dispenza. My pleasure. P.S. There is no self. Its all illusory. When you become No-Thing you are capable of being Every-Thing.

[@marcosmatamorossoler7181]

Thanks for the books references

[@joeblack3878]

I was medically retired from the Army after I was blown up and shot. I was an Infantry Squad Leader, and prided myself on my leadership, strength and tenacity. Once retired I had to make a new self because all the parts of me that existed were either dead or not acceptable in a civilized society. I went back to school, and ended up with an MBA; however, during that period my biggest adversary was time. When the semesters ended, I’d often find myself with time... Then the self-suppressive escapism I used to deal with my experiences would surface. I have a new persona, but sometimes the old “me” does come out. I’m going to carry a coin, and see if I can “flip” myself back and forth. Interesting concept.

[@drenks07]

These Tic Tac commercials are getting out of hand

[@flynn659]

I can't believe AoI would sell himself out! U N S U B S C R I B E

[@iqi616]

Lol. I was thinking chocolate but I eat that 24x7 so it doesn't qualify.

[@gwiv2511]

@@flynn659 🤣🤣🤣

[@mrkzookiwi]

Now that’s funny 😊👍

[@bingchilling4717]

I think the second self, if u have realistic goals to become better but not become someone completly different, is the true self because it represents ur potential if u reduce unnecessary obstacles such as anxiety fear of death etc. The goal of having a second self is to become better not someone else. It is like u are an unpolished gem but the second self polishes u but u don t become another gem it just reveals who you were all long.

[@XSiempreSolo]

I get the whole "fake it till you make it" aspect of it all; however, at a personal level I usually ask, "what would a wiser and more serious me do/say in this situation?" then I go over my issue in my head as if I am explaining it to a friend and try to respond it from the point of view of a wiser/serious self who can see things in a detached and uncompromising way. It is hard, cause more than often you realize that you must take the hard way or do the hard thing in order to do the right thing.

[@Oscar-ux7iz]

Im aiming to be a Civil Engineer. The road is difficult but it has been paved by many great humans before me. Thank your very much for the videos!

[@michaelsteven1090]

My second self was with me in the bar everyday, always keeping me there, raising me up with false encouragement..I got rid of him 9 years ago and still haven't found his replacement..That is the hardest part.

[@xthugniifcent_9695]

Rewrite that story

[@marlinamontoya]

as the video said, you create the person you want to be rather than finding that person. you can do it. i believe in you and God is on your side.

[@1251wire]

Well said.

[@vu4y3fo846y]

I'm a simple man. When I see a new video from Academy of Ideas, I click.

[@tactiti0n]

Over a year later, and I find myself back here again, thinking of this video in particular and the ideas within.

[@enlightenedinexile8293]

This man should go down in history as one of the Great Minds! As I find myself back here every time listening to his works, I cant help but to compare the feeling to that of a man whom after being lost in the desert for days without food or water, miraculously stumbles over the sandy horizon, to the beautiful and heavenly sight of a lush and green Oasis full of palm and fruit trees' with flowing streams of crystal clear water. That imaginary feeling is what i experience here every time. I come here to quench the hunger and thirst of my soul.

[@bub5842]

I can't explain how accurate and incredibly poignant this is. You touch on this so fucking perfectly. The level of research you put into this is unbelievable. Please PLEASE keep doing this man.

[@chivalrous_chevy1163]

PLEAAASEE

[@tarheel777100]

I have so many sides of myself. Like, different personalities. And it helps you diversify you perception of things to find the truth. If you're only one way all the time, or only think one way, or only hang around one type of person, you can't know if it's best or the worse. The truth, or just what you like.

[@tarheel777100]

@Mike Bailey Oh yeah, that was probably my Joker personality or my Sponge Bob personality. Now I remember lol.

[@daniel_najar]

“For since men for the most part follow in the footsteps and imitate the actions of others, and yet are unable to adhere exactly to those paths which others have taken, or attain to the virtues of those whom they would resemble, the wise man should always follow the roads that have been trodden by the great, and imitate those who have most excelled, so that if he cannot reach their perfection, he may at least acquire something of its savour. Acting in this like the skilful archer, who seeing that the object he would hit is distant, and knowing the range of his bow, takes aim much above the destined mark; not designing that his arrow should strike so high, but that flying high it may alight at the point intended.” ― Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince

[@namescarrynomeaning5222]

Being greatly obsessed with psychology and philosophy as I'm, this channel is an absolute of a gem + adds free. I'm sincerely thankful for your work.

[@Emiliapocalypse]

I heard someone would check their watch as a subtle reminder to get back into character. Love this video, thanks.

[@believernumber9]

Sounds like lucid dreaming.

[@liang2492]

Zacharia Kaos Klauu :D

[@trailerfitter2]

Turn a finger ring is a way of getting in and out of character.

[@albierodriguez9797]

I love that! Similar to the totem concept in the movie inception. I have an image of the ares borghese sculpture on my phone that I look at when I need to step up lol although I’ve been doing that intuitively since before I had even watched this video, this gave me a lot more insight.

[@jakedee4117]

I remember reading that quote from Machiavelli and thinking it was psychologically important. I thought at the time that his ritual of putting on his old formal clothes (from the time when he had an important government job) and engaging in conversation with the ancient masters was an activation of the Mind Palace technique whereby he could recall all the classical texts he had studied. That could be a part of it but I see your explanation also has much merit.

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Just became a member! And I really recommend everyone watching this video or reading this does. There's no price to knowledge and also it's actually the same price as one caramel latte if you join as I did. Thank you

[@kimsherlock8969]

SPOT ON I was invisible as a child Life modelled in poverty No attention given to our needs to survive society I never starved, I did stave from lack of hugs left alone in in phycological pain Not noticed. From the age of 10 depression dampened my pain.

[@AetherialSatori]

Much love... Never have i had anybody explain me, to me, in this fashion. I already became a supporting member. But i wont allow myself tp become obsessed with it. Yet, every single video i watch, makes my psyche that much more complete... Even if i dont retain everything said, it's a feeling of growth and expansion. Much appreciated

[@TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss]

This is one of the best most practical videos I've seen. Thank you brother.

[@jbisntme]

I think activating a “ second self “ is a very dangerous endeavor. I believe this to be nothing more than an activation of our own subconscious self. Which is there for the taking should you have the ABILITY to become conscious of our OWN potentials.

[@SuperNeutralguy]

This might be the info that I needed at this moment.. I feel that I’ve enacted this method sub consciously to push myself into a better position in my life a few years back but resorted to suppressive self and never could figure out what it was that I lost .. this has made it very clear thank you !

[@Sto1660]

So this is what David Goggins did when he created Goggins. Interesting.

[@ProdByLinskoo]

I was thinking the same thing ! The creation of an alter ego is such a powerful tool to master the mind, and to extend beyond human's limits

[@hadramawut29]

Yup. This is what I was thinking. This video is like the less chaotic version of many David Goggina clips.

[@supreemcourt9181]

David goggins is now permanently his alter ego.

[@cruise2kx]

Very interesting, indeed.

[@joshuah1221]

@@supreemcourt9181 he became what he thought about the most.

[@chrisbown317]

I just want to thank you so much for these videos, I have started to change my life lost 40 pounds in the last year, completely changed my lifestyle, I still have days where I struggle but always feel better after watching your videos. Your work is really helping alot of people out there. You should be very proud of yourself for what you do. Thanks again man.

[@betisha46betelhemyohanes36]

I wonder how u are now

[@EmpressDivineFeminine]

By far the finest gem on KZbin.

[@ekosovic]

it’s crazy how the videos of yours that i stumble upon are always perfectly what I needed to hear in that moment. I’ve been wanting desperately to construct some kind of new, fresh start to shed some of my old shame and insecurities, and I’ve been wanting to change my name unofficially. I don’t know if I’ll do that yet, but now that I know my technique can actually be useful, I’ll definitely be using some of these ideas. thank you so much for real .. u have no idea how much these videos have helped me dig myself out of so much self hatred in just a few weeks

[@ElishaLong]

*Fantasy Books* revolving around the "hero's journey" usually portray the authors ideal "Second Self." Reading good fantasy can absolutely inspire you and leave you with Fire in the Belly. My favorites are The Name of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss Bloodsong by Anthony Ryan The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lunch What are yours?

[@greatrulo]

Haven't read them but I've heard a lot of the name of the wind. Personally, the whole Tolkien universe strongly inspires me when I find a down in my life, specially hobbits :D

[@madhusudan]

The Chronicles of Prydain - If Middle Earth is the apex of fantasy, Prydain is certainly a very close #2.

[@ElishaLong]

@@greatrulo Thanks man. I have the Hobbit at the house. I keep putting it off

[@ElishaLong]

@@madhusudan I have never heard of this

[@madhusudan]

@@ElishaLong A series of 5 books classified as children's fantasy, but there is value in the message for all ages. The characters and plot are inspired. Highly recommend. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chronicles_of_Prydain

[@SAKA701]

Man I gotta be honest with ya. I really needed this. Thank you for making this.

[@xthugniifcent_9695]

Trauma and abuse The fear of being judged or condemned are the greatest reasons I feel embodying your ideal self is the reason must if us wont

[@redpillqueen8888]

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[@stevekinyanjui9504]

I had a bracelet made that reads "what would James bond do" , it really helps in decision making. My highest gratitude to the makers of this channel and to all the comments that help us discover new insights and knowledge on the ideas posted here

[@abrahamandrade5849]

I found this video be among the most profound and practical of the videos I've seen

[@MrBryan90]

That was amazing. Everything I learned in school couldn't amount to what I just felt that I learned.

[@Theoramma]

I've been angry for a long time... turning it around by making a calm and peaceful me. Don't sweat the small stuff and when you give positivity, it comes back to you. Wish I knew that years ago..

[@JacobSW.]

So I've been doing this for a few weeks because the idea just came to me: just be someone else if this does not work. Its so unbelievably liberating, because it gives me the long longed for distance from certain things that I truly believed were holding me back. Now I feel free, and much more productive too. And this clip has given me the tools to execute it in a far more sophisticated way. Especially the creation of personal "transformative" rituals sounds so cool, I'm convinced it will work too. Can 't wait to try everything out, thank you so much!

[@thugzxangel]

Tell us more! What have you been trying?

[@serovea333]

You gotta stay outta my head bro. I've been thinking about this the last 2 weeks.

[@logandold6894]

Me too, just seeing the title my heart dropped. I cant believe someone put it into words 💜 thank you for making these videos!! I love you man

[@lukiso5734]

Collective unconsciousness or something, been thinking about it too

[@evolvetogether9085]

Exactly.

[@sebastianschmidt6136]

@@logandold6894 Exactly my feelings

[@trailerfitter2]

@Malvika Shankar Weirdly, over a few weeks some of the KZbinrs I watch have been talking about stuff that I've been studying. It was almost like they were watching and copying for video material.. This one, if they cover it will have men searching the house for hidden cameras :D

[@andreithe2nd908]

Ideas are such a wonderful thing manifesting upon our reality, binding beings that have lived, live and will be living in the future. Thank you for constantly reminding me that, and for giving me hope.

[@osse1n]

Basically watching from a *zoomed out perspective,* non personally, and seeing things from as an objective perspective as possible.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

Total nonsense. Its really not just zooming out. It's a much more specific technique than that. It's about creating another theoretical self and all the complexity that goes along with that. It's NOT just zooming out. Did you even watch the video all the way through? And no its not "basically" anything. Its not up to you to sum up this video as if you can shorten it and still retain its utility. Arrogant fool.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

You are the most annoying person/bot on youtube IMO.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

@The No Self Help Junkie He likely wont answer you as hes just here to publicize his channel. It's not a real comment.

[@twotimetony78]

@@jonathanbowen3640 relax bud

[@jonathanbowen3640]

@@twotimetony78 I'm always relaxed. Don't worry.

[@satnamo]

My self is the mother of my idols. By earnest effort, discipline and self control, let the wise man build for him self a personality which no flood shall overwhelmed. First I tell my self: what kind of person I want to be ? Then I must do what I have to do. I must build up my life action by action and be content if each action achieves its goal as far as possible-and nothing can keep this from happening-not even god. God is in us; the author of our dream. Our job is to dream big and not worry about what other people think or say or do. The light of intellect is colored by passion and interest. Personality is the element of great happiness. So powerful is the comfort to be derived from a vivid consciousness of this advantage. To win the favor of a beautiful woman by one’s own personality alone is perhaps the greatest satisfaction to one’s vanity than to anything else for it is an assurance that one’s personality is an equivalent to the person that is treasured, desired and de fide above all other.

[@mysteryjunkie9808]

I think you put too much value in the opinion of a beautiful woman. I envy more the men who do not care for nor desire the favor of beautiful women. Those men know what truly is important in life.

[@lukajung9051]

@@mysteryjunkie9808True. But... A beautiful woman can also be a well-ordered soul i.e. "personality"

[@zesticide1010]

I once had a brave and wild second self, I seen him as my alter ego, so wild, brave, and pure was as this character that I had no option but to kill my second. I devoured my second self whole to absorb his spirit, and in doing so his sacrifice has rejuvenated my soul.

[@nickjohnson1430]

Nicely said! You should try writing stuff.

[@NothingHumanisAlientoMe]

Do it. DO IT. DO IT Go all the way

[@WorkerBeesUnite]

My favorite video of yours yet. It's been a couple of years that I've been watching your videos now, and it's finally occurring to me. how much I've actually gained from your videos this whole time

[@Red_Von]

I swear to god this channel is in my head sometimes. I was just thinking of this

[@Dvssonance]

Same. I just question how healthy this practice is

[@Red_Von]

@@Dvssonance I think you just have to make sure you don't rapidly change to that person, just take small steps each day.

[@erenteker6908]

I just love this channel. It's just full of very valuable content.

[@enriquegarciarodriguez6013]

One of the best videos so far. Powerful stuff right here. I've been doing this my whole life and now I know great thinkers have been doing this already, structuring a method and labeling stages, all thanks to you Academy of Ideas, you guys keep me motivated.

[@odiwan74]

A variation of this comes from Chaos Magic, specifically Grant Morrison's creation of King Mob in his comics. By pouring intent into a fictional character who resembles it's creator, reality starts to shift around the creator, to resemble the life of the created character. There is a good speech he gave at the Disinfo conference circa 2000 which is usually here on KZbin, he goes into good detail about it.

[@Brentley88]

This is beautiful, incredible, clear and articulate life changing-nay-life-saving theory.

[@IndustrialBonecraft]

Machiavelli: "I put on my robe and wizard hat".

[@alukart123]

...and I should go out there and be fancy and magnificent and do wizardly awesome stuff".

[@lazchurchyard1229]

You win 1 (one) internet. Well meme'd sir.

[@heckthetutors13]

This video couldn’t have been published at a ideal time, it resonates with my life and where I’m at on so many levels... I have much respect for the trouble and efforts you take to relay this to other people searching for a refined way of life and living..

[@FiFiFilth]

This is completely mindblowing to me. The way in which you use words to express ideas is stunning to say the least. I have consumed unfathomable amounts of self help literature, but I have never come across something as eloquently written as this. Thank you.

[@monkofdark123]

see: The alter ego effect. The book outlines all of this and how to craft your own- pro athletes have used the second self for years to accomplish great shit so it studies a bunch of top achievers and the authors a coach for mental edge in athletics and performance. one of the few legit books out there on self improvement

[@Sprite964]

Gonna get myself a box of tic-tacs ! Great tip, thanks.

[@Ray2311us]

Sprite964 Or you can try a ring tied to a necklace on your neck and reverse the role that Frodo played in the lord of the rings. Instead of putting it on for evil you put it on when you are enacting your second self. I’ve thought of this form of healing for awhile now.

[@HemantPandey123]

This is the real secret to success. Same as disassociated identity dis order.

[@atouratorayah650]

Thank you for this. I had been doing this all along for a while now, and this just made me more self conscious and sure of all the changes I’d been making. Bravo, and keep up the good work.

[@Dan-qk3mt]

The best videos on KZbin. Absolutely can’t wait to get home from work to watch this.

[@Dan-qk3mt]

Temujin Haan thanks mate, I’ll check them out then

[@NPC8474]

But when you arrive do you swap out your peasant clothes for your noble court dress? Far more effective.

[@TheDoctornaut]

That's crazy... Just started making videos as "The Doctornaut", who acts as my higher self, working on me -- "The Patient" Literally just released the first video about 5 days ago. Nice little sync :) Great video man.

[@triniteliah6172]

Each an every one of your videos contains content that has potential to completely alter someone's life in positively colossal ways. The benefits of this channel to its viewer goes far deeper than most of the channels you can find on the KZbin platform, I personally thank you so much for doing everything you've been doing the way your doing it.

[@onewingangel1117]

Whoever makes these videos gets me. Thank you.

[@hyyhmuse]

Can you please make a video on maladaptive daydreaming and escapism??

[@kt9495]

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[@hyyhmuse]

@@kt9495 thank you dear, that helped a lot, thanks.

[@pescatoralpursuit1726]

New Life in Christ does exactly this, and does it seamlessly.

[@vectorequilibrium4493]

Mr. Cee Gee And any other way is wrong? Whatever.

[@shinysphinx8849]

Vector Equilibrium who said any other way was wrong. You’re making yourself get triggered for nothing.

[@deliriousmysterium8137]

False.

[@vectorequilibrium4493]

Shiny Sphinx Yeh, you could be right, but I’ve seen how religious dogmas can hinder growth and Self-transformation. Maybe it was you who got triggered by my non acceptance of Christianity? Been there, done that. ☮️

[@deliriousmysterium8137]

You are not in sin, you are in shame and misunderstanding, you cannot do better if you do not know better . free yourself of the shame that comes from simply learning to walk in life and the pain of stumbling. You deserve peace and joy and you deserve the peace of mind of knowing if you could have done differently you would have but you can only learn and grow forward with your experience. Trust in truth and follow the warmth of its embracing light.

[@NenUser12_]

Perfect timing for this video, currently battling addiction with marijuana.. imma finish the last of this bud and really try to stick to my discipline of not smoking weed.. wish me luck!

[@zakadie9637]

YOU GOT THIS BOSSMAN! 🤘🏼

[@Petya_Haralanova]

Good luck? All you need is self control and you are halfway there if you are seeking the education here.

[@SignedWithJohnny]

These are unbelievable. My jaw has been on the floor and I can’t stop watching them. Thank you for your amazing work 🙏🏻

[@Sh0n0]

Your wleocme

[@tiranito]

That second self could potentially go into the archetype of god, higher being. At least, that's what it feels to me.

[@sebastianschmidt6136]

Nietzsche Ubermensch

[@KoreaMojo]

Second self: Dangerous fine line in between development and creation of a mask such as that seen in narcissism.

[@invsin6272]

Then there must be an emphasis applied on “Healthy Escapism” I suppose

[@anah.6184]

Wow. I don't know how this is so timely about my contemplation these days. Once again, thank you for this.

[@vicky-lf9tb]

A video has never made such an impact on my life as much as this one

[@KWillyzz1]

*Sort yourself out Bucko* _Parts of this video are pulled directly out of Memories, Dreams and Reflections. The Jung No. 1 and No. 2 Model_

[@aleksaholcer9334]

I would say Jung's No. 2 personality represents more of a ancestral connection to the collective unconscious and if anything like this perhaps a representation of the potential on has in self integration, not really a consciously crafted ideal one is meant to emulate.

[@troybernal5085]

@@aleksaholcer9334 what is memories, dreams and reflections Jung 1 and 2 models you guys are talking about ??

[@aleksaholcer9334]

@@troybernal5085 Memories, dreams and reflections is the biography of C. G. Jung. In it Jung explains a part of his childhood in which he found himself at a very young age contemplating the problem of god, mainly due to his father being a clergyman, this leads him to think about a lot of other philosophical problems at this young age. In a way he finds himself split between the child that he is and the childish problems he has (model or personality 1) and this part of himself that feels the connection to the larger world and wonders about its nature (model 2, can be compared to the archetype of the wise old man). Later as he grows he finds himself connecting less with personality 2 as he goes trough his young adult and student years and is in a situation where he has to interact with the world more so he can establish himself (studying medicine) but as he gets to his later psychological and mystical works he seems to channel it more and more.

[@grippimatt]

I can definitely appreciate the Peterson reference

[@krishnakonwar3516]

This channel is so underrated. Thank you so much for doing what you do. I have learned a lot. We often tend to look at all these ideas just as words written by people but the way this channel explains great ideas to enable us to reach our greatest potential is incredible. For a layman like me it helps to decipher the value of these ideas.

[@lightgoddess4106]

WOW. This was mind blowing. I had intuitively come up with basically the same concept when looking for solutions to master the situation I am in but seeing this was unbelievable. I feel you hit every aspect of this process perfectly. This was a amazing. Thank you for creating this and sharing this message. Many blessings.

[@52692luis]

I’ve been imagining my higher self that I pay respect and bring offerings of knowledge for growth. I’m glad this video exists so I can not look crazy anymore

[@TheTaoistWay]

Woke up to this though path, 20 minutes later I finish the video and it made me understand why I woke up feeling drawn to "waking up". Thank you for the grate lessons you share with us.

[@Deeke777]

This is one of the most relatable videos I've ever watched. I need a minute to recover.

[@calcifer2332]

a 10 minute video on yt gets me out of depression

[@looper2586]

"You were looking for a way to change your life. You could not do this on your own. .. Little by little, you're letting yourself become...Tyler Durden"

[@maxtamang9028]

I am trying to embody the Oc’s character Ryan Atwood. He is the perfect depiction of a person and a man in my view. Every time I am degrading in life, I come here to learn and embody him. Thanks AOI

[@IllD.]

Excellent timing. Thank you for showing us all these helpful life tips to navigate our society whilst not abandoning ourselves. All these videos are helpful. Thank you so much.

[@danielduarte2139]

You always make me surprised. This is one of the best channels on KZbin!!! When I find myself trapped in this petty and ordinary life you emerge as my daemon whispering words of wisdom. I will practice this "fake it until you make it" psychologal maneuver. May that transcendental and metaphysical concept bless those who strive for a more meaningful existence! Thank you.

[@justinkeef3692]

Literally BLEW MY MIND