What If Money Was No Object? - 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.

[@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

[@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...

[@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

[@HyperGnome]

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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@Klaasvaak44379]

Beautiful. That's what every parent should do

[@banderas2000]

nice comment. i do enjoy caring for others.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@mirosaa]

Logic brought me here

[@danielsaenz1325]

Me too.

[@arryonbrown7465]

exactly me to

[@ChonchoLibre]

same

[@fromth3godz874]

Got to admit me too

[@BTBGaming_]

Same bruhhhh

[@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

[@ProdBy2Much]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@tolgabaltaci2643]

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

[@evelister8228]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@13shadowphoenix13]

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

[@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.

[@Crawdad_Nick]

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.

[@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 👍😘👊

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@salamilid7615]

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

[@callum0803]

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

[@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.

[@rayheeralall4067]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@annarenef7594]

Absolutely one of my favorite philosophers

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Borealis-1]

+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.

[@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.

[@sjessmon]

The Incredible True Story

[@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. ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Solar_2100]

The incredible true story... And transformation of the man who saved the world

[@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.

[@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!

[@nathikabg]

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

[@carzakthebull]

I have listened to this speech since i can remember, this man is the most inspirational speaker i have ever encountered. The amount of times i have shared this with people who have felt lost or unhappy with there current situation. PLEASE - If you care for others, share this video to them. Allow them the chance to learn from this inspiration to which they will never forget

[@DanielDirtyMoney]

If you love them you don't need to share the video. Show them what you learned through skillful means

[@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. :)

[@lschulz77]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@badja71]

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

[@likemike107]

LOGIC BROUGHT ME HERE. I STAYED FOR THE WISDOM.

[@EjRidenhour]

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

[@ArjitMehra]

Do what you love, love what you do.

[@yannickmartens1428]

This needs to be shown in every classroom

[@LoftyHawk]

#TheIncredibleTrueStory

[@christianrosete6511]

+LoftyHawk 👍👍

[@diegosaldivar793]

Returning once again to give me reason to live.

[@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!

[@bobsav76]

Follow your heart, a simple message but powerful and very true.

[@nickdmg5138]

LOGIC brought me here!! The Incredible True Story album

[@deirddralimoges2066]

this video is the BEST video I have ever seen about how to DO life in a way that makes you FEEL ALIVE and that you've done something worth while. It makes me smile. I dream of this video, think of this video all the time. I am a 49 year old woman, who is and has finally started living my life in the last few years and this video has helped immeasurably. Thank you for creating it. I love it.

[@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?..

[@ginlai7569]

The real reward for doing your best work is not the money you make but the leader you become.

[@MandingadeAmour00]

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

[@fppcreativegroup1427]

The Incredible True Story and Transformation of the Man Who Saved the World

[@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.

[@brandonsmith7845]

One of the best videos on KZbin

[@kaylam899]

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

[@MizantropMan]

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

[@OfficialNoXuu]

I'm a Music Producer (at least I tend to be), and after I've turned 18 and needed to make a living myself, the passion for music has been fading a lot ever since, I've started loosing it and not enjoying it the same as I used to, stopped working so much on my songs, even though I'm better now and I could do so much more, I'm working at Amazon which eats 5 complete days a week, and I don't have much time left for my passion, at Amazon I'm just a robot for 12 hours a day so I need to think about anything to be human at least with my mind, what's left of it, so I usually make a lot of ideas of songs and melody lines, and when I come home, I think there's just too much stress that my time for music is limited, and I rush things, and there's no good result, and that's just worse for my moral situation. If I keep doing this, I think I'll end up in depression seeing that I keep failing. When I started living by my own, I've understood how everything works, and I started hating the money concept even more, because money makes everything fake, starting with people acting fake when it comes to money. I've started hating music because I have to make money out of it, but I see all my friends and family craving for them and I think that's why I keep doing it, to make them happy, because I'm not really. I used to have true emotions and be very joyful when I saw people appreciating my creations, but now I'm just checking my distributors everyday to see how much earnings there are. Money is what's wrong with this world, in my pov, but still, not much would work without money in this system, people wouldn't just volunteer working in factories and gathering supplies for the lazy ones. All that being said, I really see a world without money, and I've always seen further, and I've seen lots of beautiful things where there were no money involved, and one day I promise to myself that I will leave everything behind and just go free for once in this life, making my own path and live the way I want. I'm a true lover of the survival concept, that makes me think we should really know how to survive out of this system where money is what we live for. I hope I've changed some minds with my story, and if you want to join me in the adventure in a few years, feel free to do so. Oh, and I hate when I see people being so happy with the situations and embracing this system we live in. No, I'm not insane. I'm just being able to see beyond what I see. 🙃

[@lumocolor1000]

real talk man, i'm an emcee at heart, saved me from alot of shit nd made me see the better things in life with music but in same situation stuck at work doing the same shit not happy and slowly stopped writing and rapping i feeel this comment hard thinking of just quitting in a month or two sick of feeling like a robot and stuck in the same cycle of going home then waking up next to the same shit i honestly believer it programs your mind a certain way that you don't know until after a year of working where you can see what the cycles done, keep chasing the dream.

[@ryancrowley2436]

Listening to this changed my life.

[@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.

[@kendrickcombs8617]

I first heard a bit of this from a logic song and it was so damn true and eye opening. I didn't what it was at first so I had to keep listening to the part of the song and searching what Alan Watts said until I found this. I was a teenager when I heard this, well I still am, I'm only 15 but since then I've just been doing what I love, trying to follow my dreams and expand my knowledge, and just having a trip on the way there. I hope whoever reads does the same, and have a good on the way to your journey

[@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.

[@JDthegamer209]

My teacher showed me this video in school. Now several years later I decided to go find it again and it's just as profound as it was back then!

[@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?

[@sisophous]

This is very interesting and thought provoking. I think the common link here is the vast majority of us would like a stress free lifestyle. After all, most people do not like to be put under pressure or have their backs against the wall. The problem with Alan Watts speech is when you run out of money it forces you to do things you do not like just to earn a living. Only a few are lucky to find something which is fulfilling, supports them financially and brings enjoyment. Mr. Watts is trying to tell us that life is short and to not go into fields that make you unhappy. He is also speaking from a point late in life and trying to persuade young people not to make the mistake of following the traditional path and end up regretting.

[@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

[@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!

[@abelsamrawi]

I decided to listen every night this one before I sleep 🙏💕lord Alan

[@jakeslack27]

This 3 min video changed my life immeasurably

[@asian1g]

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

[@polaralpha5561]

Same here

[@cookieboyz2217]

this video is so beautiful. this videos the reason I moved to Cali and am so successful teaching skate lessons. I'm so blessed.

[@Honeysucklebommie]

Think its a bit easier on you ( if you want to be in control of the material gain game): To think of money like energy storing units.You expend your energy and its stored on paper simply so you can travel easier with stored time/energy units. At the end of your total time though you cant take those slips with you and you cant buy love on the journey, so prioritize your time and do what you love. Also, the most enriched person is the one who knows that they have enough. Thats the end of storage and any care for it, let go of the banks (excuse the pun) become the river of life, stop digging in,share your love, it costs you nothing. Do what you would love to do right now.

[@catherineyeung7690]

I don't know why. Each time I watch it (ye, I've watched it many times, in order to find some advice), I burst into tears. I am touched. I can feel my heart beat, kind of resonance while watching it. OK, I am gonna fight with the reality again.