Why I read a book a day (and why you should too): the law of 33% | Tai Lopez | TEDxUBIWiltz

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.
In this talk, Tai Lopez reminds us that everyone wants the good life, but not everyone gets the good life because not everyone is willing to do what it takes.

[@CJFGames]

You know what I like more than materialistic things? KNOWLEDGE.

[@michaelrosche]

Where does he say that?

[@josephp.1919]

+Cam Fijan um, its NAAAAWLEDGE*

[@masonabelha7871]

+derping Massachusetts i

[@eljefe2211]

Kwaledge

[@MaartenvanRossemLezingen]

mawledj

[@_MaZTeR_]

"I know I got more money than you but you know what's more important than materialistic things?" "*KNAAAWLEDGE!!!*" "That's why I have a library in my garage!"

[@_MaZTeR_]

Also you must construct additional pylons!

[@modgenesis3868]

+_MaZ_ knowing is not enough we must apply - Bruce Lee

[@si_vis_pacempara_bellum4906]

Lambos are more important

[@Sam-rp4hy]

It's not about how many books you go through,it's about how many books go through you. -Anonymous

[@conqueringyourselfisthebes4766]

Good comment 👍🏼.

[@stevebean1234]

This. This is why I eat paper

[@dnhdfnfkrjxjxfjjggj3002]

😂😂

[@olrikparlez3152]

Too many homegrown 'philosophy' axioms are simple phrase reversal sorta things with bugger-all actual substance. No wonder there wasn't a name attached to this tripe.

[@user-cy4js3tv9n]

It's not about how many books you go through,it's about how much you drive up here in the hollywood hills

[@ETEXCEL]

Stop seeing a book as a onetime event, see a book as a friend. Thank you so much Tai, you gave me a new perspective towards books.

[@OmakaSammie_SamNaija]

Me too, a whole new perspective.

[@SinnedCourse]

Me too, but who should i consider as friend? Is it the author or the topic person in the book.?

[@janetwilson9086]

wow See a book as a friend. I love that Books will be there when no one else is.

[@harshitsrivastava8568]

@@SinnedCourse think whole book as your friend think its (books) talking to you

[@adazzsthoughts]

I loved this bit too! Great speech!

[@rimetime6423]

Tai Lopez 'Book A Day' List : Monday - 'The Sky is Blue!'' Tuesday - ''Little Puppy' Wednesday - 'I got a LollyPop' Thursday - 'Little Puppy' Friday - 'Pumpkin Pie !'' Saturday - Take a day off Sunday - ''Let's Build a Cardboard Box '' Monday - ''Just keep Bullshtting, they'll believe you !'' Tuesday - ''Little Puppy'' . . . . .

[@Epiqsh]

This made me laugh so much 😃 thank you very much 😃

[@ladyleesutter]

+RimeTime I was so bored that I started reading comments, found yours.. No need to listen to any more. Great "review". Thanks

[@rimetime6423]

+Flora Bunda hold on, i'm on page 3 of ''Little Puppy'' - 4 more pages to go !

[@ladyleesutter]

+RimeTime Must be a difficult read; sounds like it might have a lot of big words. Is this a precursor to The Poky Little Puppy? That one was more than I could handle. My mommy had to read it to me.

[@rimetime6423]

+Flora Bunda - - OK i just finished. Yes the words are real big and clear , about 5 per page.

[@Che8t]

I came here just to read the comment section

[@zadet2369]

I came here to read the comment section but I saw your stupid comment so I decided to comment on it

[@bulzah]

+Che8t ahahah me too

[@dpn5434]

+Che8t knowlage

[@binhminhnang2734]

+Che8t I understand what u said but It was stupid

[@christianlovelace8323]

+Che8t 'cuz yo name is Che8t and you winkin' at tuss. I like it!

[@FRISHR]

After watching this, I now have a Lamborghini in my garage while reading a book from my bookshelves for some KNAWLEDGE

[@utkarsh1874]

lmao

[@jamesron5625]

Get that KNAWLEDGE, bruhhh

[@juggernaut420]

Looooooool

[@JoeSnodgrassworks]

I already started constructing additional pylons!

[@ChrisRodriguez-cp3qk]

Hahahaha good one

[@fakhrulislam7601]

Corrected Title: Why you need a Mentor to be successful

[@chrisvanheyst]

The books are the mentors

[@lickmyshoe182]

Never trust a man who thinks it's a good idea to mix a suit with trainers. That's my mentoring done.

[@pseudogenesis]

Insightful

[@VK-pk8uz]

He is also a man who owns more than most people you know combined and is still able to say he is happy with a straight face.

[@TheRexblood]

When you see people dressed like that you should ask yourself, why do they do that? and the answer is: because their achievements and/or skills talk for them not their outfits. They don't need to fit in with the rest, and probably don't want to either.

[@carinnecaraceni1818]

What the hell are "trainers"?

[@infinitepaths]

Carinne Caraceni Those things on his feet.

[@tupacrealhiphopshakur4497]

I was expecting him to come out and say "hey guys just bought this new Lamborghini here, fun to drive up here in the Hollywood hills"

[@wuranshun711]

+tupacrealhiphop shakur lmfao

[@johntoland342]

hahaha

[@KiriouSs]

+tupacrealhiphop shakur this is too funny

[@slamdunktiger]

+tupacrealhiphop shakur Oh snap, it's this dude. I thought I recognized that voice. Damn it. Now I get the downvotes.

[@chengteh]

+tupacrealhiphop shakur That's why you don't have a ferrari

[@Algabatz]

Prosperity is not about money. Success is not about wealth.

[@JoeSnodgrassworks]

Indeed, as John Ruskin said, "There is no wealth but life."

[@swayx3657]

yeah but he specified wealth

[@lisasternenkind6467]

Same thought here.

[@Kyro_Gaming_Channel]

Easy to say when you're not working in a 100 degree shipping container lifting 150lb furniture for $2.50/hr.

[@Algabatz]

@@Kyro_Gaming_Channel My God, you too? What a coincidence!

[@thecocreationformula]

I’ve been a bookworm since childhood. It still is one of my fave ways of exploring. I was always fascinated by the power of language and how words are used to impact people. I was awed by the way authors played with words to express their beliefs and ideas, not just to describe events. I sincerely believe that reading does help you broaden your horizon but you shouldn’t rely on books only (like many people do). The best way is to try, test, do mistakes, try again, go through lessons and experiences of life. Especially when it comes to books around business & mindset. I’ve noticed that nowadays many people read for the sake of showing off. Or they read a ton of books for the sake of ticking it of the list. This knowledge is worth nothing if you’re not applying it. Reading books for the sake of reading? Not my thing. Read books not out of FOMO (fear of missing out) just because someone recommended you a great book. I used to read A LOT of books and always thought it was a good thing. I was trying to absorb maximum knowledge because I thought only that way I will be able to change something in my life. The reason was lack of confidence in my own powers. I was trying to fill the emptiness within by borrowing someone else’s experience. But the best experience comes from living your own path, exploring yourself & your strengths. Go out and try things. Do things your way. Even if it’s not mentioned in the books. Test it out. If it doesn’t work, that’s an experience to remember. What if it does work though?

[@ticumihaiadrian9738]

This is indeed true :)

[@mukeshchandrasharma9925]

Great comment...

[@fanluojun3283]

Thank you

[@casedistorted]

Good advice. Better than Tai’s

[@evangelistmartin]

Good, but I realized what he said involved alot of risks and Hard work beyond just reading. Good compliment, but same thing he said

[@mr.meeseeks8567]

Let me tell you why I read a comment a day (and why you should too): the law of youtube.

[@shloch2007]

+Mr. Meeseeks lmaooooooooooooooo

[@lukylooper]

+Mr. Meeseeks Hey Mr Meeseeks, look at me!

[@kaunispaikka9029]

+Mr. Meeseeks yessss you´re right man! i´ve been learned tons of words and expressions in finnish just by reading comments on youtube.

[@SuperNuela]

+Mr. Meeseeks I suppose you're a billionaire

[@MrGtsouk]

+Mr. Meeseeks Hey Mr. Meeseeks . I'm Mr. Meeseeks look at me! Can you help me knock two strokes off Jerry's golf game ?

[@annoythefish]

I knew in life what I wanted, I wanted to be rich as balls so I sent a letter to my grandpa asking him to be rich as balls

[@annoythefish]

annoythefish and then I read a whole thousand pages of books and spent my parents money travelling the world

[@Iandavidandrino]

don't listen put the books down !!! plzz

[@raz8752]

“It is is better to know one book intimately than a hundred superficially.” - Donna Tartt, The Secret History

[@vicu_negru]

and also, when it comes to books, and most of the things in life, quality is better than quantity... reading 10000 irrelevant books is not the same as reading and understanding 100 good books!

[@Atman77]

No use of reading those books, if you don't apply them in real life.

[@ericblue4231]

Totally agree, bro.

[@austinhaynes6420]

Or if you don't retain the information, people that breeze through books like this usually only remember what they contained until they start the next one and just memory dump to make room.

[@dhr.neuteboom4536]

It's still better than not reading anything and do nothing.

[@newatlas898]

Even if you cannot apply a book to your personal needs, there's always an additional knowledge, that in some cases will dispose people towards you. And those might be ones that'll help you to achieve your goals.

[@davidvilchez123]

Hello im sherlock holmes ☺

[@luffytrace1]

read more, be perseverant and find someone better than you and copy them. Theres the video in

[@mornincorp.2116]

luffytrace1 remember: "spend a third of your time around people doing worse than you to make you feel better about yourself"

[@ChrisSmith-il5qe]

***** This is why Apple destroys everyone else. Everyone copies them and can't come up with their own innovative ideas anymore.

[@johnwayne2103]

Chris Smith Well it's called innovation. Most other companies are stagnant in their thinking therefore it's cheaper to copy. But we will see where Apple goes now. The watch was the dumbest idea, their IPhones are old and Media players are obsolescent. Their next play is TV.

[@ChrisSmith-il5qe]

I know that it is called innovation...I mentioned that word in my original comment. In regards to your comment, Apple is the only ones actually taking risks and trying new things. They may flop on some things but at least they are still trying to make new products unlike their competitors.

[@paxdriver]

Amen.. This guy's a bit late to the self help party, like decades lol

[@dhallbreakfast6396]

When you get a Thai Lopez add before a Thai Lopez video

[@misfitmeech]

Tai*

[@dhallbreakfast6396]

Wow I'm so sorry. How can I repay for my sins?

[@justinpiche9177]

+Owen Marcovitz I guess you could start by learning how to read?

[@barim.n.8379]

it happened to me

[@jonangarcia4467]

+Bari M. N. same

[@gxmfu]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🏆 Mentors have the power to transform your life and are more powerful than you can imagine. 06:22 📚 Books are hidden treasures; treat them like friends and read them repeatedly to gain valuable insights. 10:16 🤝 The Law of 33%: Spend time with people lower than you (to mentor), on your level (to form friendships), and 10x ahead (to learn and grow). 11:44 😌 Humility is essential for success; even successful people like Sam Walton remained humble and open to learning. 13:08 🔍 Perseverance is key; successful people like Bill Gates and Sam Walton faced challenges but persevered on their paths to success. Made with HARPA AI

[@LebanonRaingam]

Amazing advice. Worth watching and listening to. "Everybody wants the good life but not everybody is willing to read to get it"

[@hellopleychess3190]

that was really funny

[@Kayluhzx]

I GOT A TAI LOPEZ AD BEFORE THE VIDEO OMG

[@danielely2892]

sure you did....

[@Cooky-ze2wu]

So did I!

[@ethanchiasson]

+Daniel Ely I did to, they do that on purpose

[@danielgarcia8707]

+Ethan Chiasson lmao me to

[@sinceretuitt1865]

+xXxSlitherClawxXx Same

[@thepersnicketytappeter8966]

Fundamentally, if you're reading a book a day but not because you love books, your life isn't going to feel like it has been improved all that much. Anyway, as a person who loves books and literature, I would say quality is more important than quantity.

[@Dman9fp]

Most people probably don't even read a book per year, so that alone may be a victory xD

[@epicbunnygamer6851]

Comment don’t make no sense

[@lifelessons447]

This guy does not go in-depth, he is happy skimming the book, if he reads at all

[@sagarpokharel70]

Well he is already in a better position than you are by using that strategy

[@TheIndirectgaming]

Well it depends if you’re internally motivated enough to understand what it takes, all you did was justify not reading a book a day because you don’t love books, did you even watch. You have to be willing to do the hard, and if reading is hard and you’re not willing. Oof

[@PlasticR0b0t]

I mainly watched this whole talk because I was waiting for the part where he talks about reading a book a day. Then when he finally gets to that part, you find out that he, in fact, does not read a book a day, rather he kind of skims a book a day to see if there's anything in it that he deems important. Basically, this was a platform for his ego and I really didn't learn anything.

[@karentaylorsmells]

Oh man 🙄

[@ArnoldSommerfeld]

You missed the point of the video, and then made a derogatory remark to announce your lack of comprehension.

[@erniegumbo6288]

@@ArnoldSommerfeld But Tai Lopez is a joke through and through.

[@shadowblaster124]

Thank you for saving me 15 minutes

[@TheVegasaur]

This guy was proven to be a charlatan

[@ahmedtarekmohammed7593]

Everybody wants the good life but not everybody is willing to read to get it. Great advice!

[@zeeb696]

I’ve got this this thing that reads to me and it has color pictures. And oh it’s a television!,

[@LieuNguyen-nh3nx]

I love to read book and i have a bookcase in my home

[@patil8302]

That should need to become a quote❤

[@alejandra9767]

Reading is necessary but not sufficient condition for success. A book a day it is too much to process unless you are a full-time student that you have the availability to study 8 hours a day like I did when I was at university. If you run a business or have a full-time job, you can Schedule 1 hour early in the morning to read, use all dead time that you might have for commuting or waiting for appointments to read and finally 1 or 2 hours in the evening before bed. This realistic approach gives you an average of one or two books a week depending on the length and complexity. Additionally, reading in a foreign language like English in my case, needs a little more processing time than in my native Spanish. I don't know how many native English speakers are able to read fluently in another language, but it takes some years of intense reading practice to hardly feel the difference. Finally, I learn on KZbin, it is not the same, but I am always looking for trends and reading options, so I spend 30 minutes a day during workdays and 2 hours on weekends. If we followed straightforward lots of the recommendations on this platform, all KZbinrs with self-development content, would need to find another Job.

[@raulcastro6272]

just came for the "here in my garage comments"

[@issacmcgann9918]

lol

[@user-zw6tk5ry5t]

just watch thumbnail feeling strange,look familiar,really is this guys?goddamn shit piece of shit ad.some months ago.

[@CarlosLopez-io2td]

me 2

[@xxGLhrMxx]

How does TED partner with a scam artist like that? He has been proven to not own any of the luxury items he shows off in his "inspirational" videos. Why hasn't TED deleted this yet?

[@aryanzoller3197]

+Guilherme C. he gave tedX a small loan of a million dollars

[@jamesgrey13]

+Gleb Gritco He threatened to run them over with a Lamborghini!

[@patrickw2836]

where is your proof?

[@Ideophagous]

+Guilherme C. TEDx events are independent from TED.

[@DKomnicide]

+Tony James Gilpin buckle up buckaroos!

[@averyparks179]

Aristotle would be disappointed with this guy's definition of "Good".

[@SV42165]

@Curious Monkey ok dr skepticismo

[@exerciseandthebrain6848]

Absolutely right. You sound like a student of Dr. Larry Arnn at Hillsdale. If so, then we would get along very well.

[@averyparks179]

Exercise and the Brain I don’t know of Dr. Larry, but I’m listening to him now that you mentioned him. I’m actually a student at Southern baptist theological Seminary. The western tradition is steeped in natural law and natural law is steeped in metaphysical assumptions. The good must extend beyond self. Tai wants to assume the understanding of good, while divorcing it from “who” the good is. He is endorsing autonomy and relativity which is inconsistent. To tell someone they should read and then go telling them that reading is good for relative and preferential reasons fails to give reasons for why others should read. He would do better to talk about why he reads. Which is silly to give a formal speech about when the reasons are this shallow.

[@averyparks179]

Exercise and the Brain which is exactly why he connects “the good life” with reading while having a shallow understanding of that “the good life is”. Who you read is more important than “just reading”.

[@averyparks179]

Curious Monkey in a sense Aristotle is dead, in another, he is very much alive!

[@francisbacon7738]

This is a very western view of "The Good Life" which is profoundly flawed if you want to discover true inner peace. Although I agree that attaining wisdom is helped by reading. But its not how much you read - its WHAT you read and its WHAT you practise.

[@justanobserver3643]

To a degree, I suppose.

[@mustafeabdi3364]

If u wanna inner peace,.please read Islam, the solution to human misery

[@ethan2123]

Francis Bacon Yeah, that’s why he said there is few things in books worth reading

[@markoredano9141]

The west is the best.

[@markoredano9141]

@@mustafeabdi3364 once you convert to islam, you better not leave.. the punishment for apostasy is death. How peaceful!

[@mellowmelon8470]

Inb4, white screen lifts up and *BAM* .... Lamborghini, and, you know it! A book shelf full of books.

[@ixnexus]

LOL.

[@lilwinch2000]

+TheMelonMonster This is great. lmao

[@yeewn00]

More like a book shlef full of Lamborghini.

[@mellowmelon8470]

wai nok Yee No! That's too many Lamborghini's! He should only have 47 Lamborghini's.

[@yeewn00]

+TheMelonMonster which he drives a new one everyday

[@BianchiRoadshow]

Wow, people seriously hate this guy!

[@nuclearcocopop2052]

And his Lamborghini

[@nuclearcocopop2052]

And his bookshelves

[@scottminikhiem1399]

+BianchiRoadshow I can't believe they allowed this guy on Ted Talks. I used to like Ted Talks because I assumed all the people on it were credible but this shakes my confidence in them in a big way

[@garrettluttrell8371]

+Scott Austin TEDx is not TED. For instance, in the description: "This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences." You would never catch this cat in a legitimate TED talk, guaranteed.

[@scottminikhiem1399]

Garrett Luttrell thanks that's good to know.... now to figure out why it came up on autoplay

[@philous_official]

This video is the reason why I started a book club and read one book a week. I haven't found my mentor yet, but I'm happy with books. Maybe I should be humble, persevere, toughen up to read all the books in the library.

[@onthemud4732]

How was your book club? Can I join? Omg!

[@sparkimoto]

I must say that I am pleased with the comment section. I can't explain why, but I got negative vibes from this character the first time I saw him in that Ad that everyone has seen where you see him boasting about his new Lambo! I don't see one positive comment here ! YES!!! I LOVE IT! I have restored my faith and hope for humanity!

[@Konykonykony]

this guy looks familiar... why can't i click the skip button here?

[@petecapron3491]

Joseph Kony lol

[@Juxii]

Fuck u kony 2012

[@djc351993]

Kony was a hero

[@SimenSebastian]

Joseph Kony Hahaah

[@abata12]

Joseph Kony Hey Kony, big fan dude

[@esoulkim]

I watched this last night and today I could not stop thinking about the little bits and bobs of knowledge he spoke of. I need more lovely women role models in my life. I want to be exposed to good men that can teach me of that good humor, where I can be more comfortable around them. I need good friends. There is a lot I need to work on.. but BOOKS. Thank you for this. I am on my way to a hopefully good progression of something big.

[@guinthehouse]

You shouldn't limit your mentors of learning humor from one source. It could be from friends, book, youtube, internet, etc.. dont limit it into "your boyfriend"

[@matt112fly]

lemme know how it goes

[@matt112fly]

*****​ its tough to read though, i could read it but wont understand

[@esoulkim]

uh yeah, did not mention "my boyfriend" just want to be exposed to good men and women. All good people. Thanks. Yes Mateusz, I have been writing more daily and future goals.

[@danielcoppock]

Eesl Kim Unfortunately if you are looking up self help in your twenties, on the internet well chances are you will never make it maybe focus less on "the good life" and just at least have a life and try to help so many people here are selfish. Think about those who have literally nothing.

[@mmddyyyy-his]

I don't care what other people says about this guy, i still love this fake talk, watch it, listen to it countless of time everyday, it's give some sort of power/motivation

[@samra5920]

yeahhhhh ...you are rightttt dude... i love his talkkkk tooo even i know i cant apply in my life bt stillll i listen it so mny tyms

[@ktuluflux]

I speed watched the video by clicking on it and going straight to the end. I learned everything this guy is trying to teach me by doing that. Which is nothing. Thanks Tai Lopez.

[@ScrollFix]

Here in my garage, eating my pasta linguini

[@ramirosotto]

+Colin O'Bryan when did he say "here in my garage, with my lamborghini" ? Can't find the moment in the video.

[@retailmarketforu]

+Ramiro Sotto its on an advert he did not on this video

[@DJPacoRamirez]

+Ramiro Sotto Its an ad

[@lloplop]

+Ramiro Sotto ITS AN ADVERTISEMENT NOT THIS VIDEO RAMIRO YOU GOT THAT

[@sharkkillerful]

you know what I like more than my linguini... macaroni

[@BrendaGoncav]

It's 5 in the morning and I couldn't sleep so I thought I would waste my life watching videos that make me question shit I don't care about.

[@SuccessIsForAll]

+MEGAyum9 Reminds me of school. Mostly wasting time doing subjects that I didn't care about and in fact did not even matter.

[@pskl]

+MEGAyum9 Nihilism and chill ?

[@anthonyvance8628]

+MEGAyum9 Then start questioning your life.

[@YoungPatronsoyelChingon]

Ok

[@raule3016]

+Brenda Goncalves you look pretty

[@edwardkumarkenway1875]

This is one of those Ted talks that proves Views!= Quality

[@user-sw3ro6hh3j]

"a nation is born stoic and dies epicurean" is a great quote

[@stevebean1234]

Everyone wants the good life, but not everyone is willing to wear a suit with their adidas sneakers

[@bestredditstories1158]

You deserve a Lamborghini for that comment

[@stevebean1234]

+Jonathan Conser Thanks for the kind sentiment, but I need something big enough to haul bookshelves and babes up to the top of the hollywood hills

[@damadam8323]

clearly you are one of those idiots who judge people on their looks and not on what they are saying.

[@adamleckius2725]

So right. This guy doesn't deserve feet.

[@richarddorelusdjkhaledissm7486]

hahahhaha

[@jgonascar]

Tai Lopez's Laws of 33%: 33% Lamborginis 33% Knawledge 33% Fuel Units

[@MrKobe726]

1% cheating

[@jasminflower3814]

1% sneakers

[@Rorschach003]

you forgot Mentors

[@mcornielle]

i would pay to have my eyes and ears protected from anything involving this lopez good life sir

[@pioneeerelectronics2523]

While reading books, remember quality is more important than quantity 👍

[@justinamusyoka4986]

I believe he does the selection well,which i also do before purchasing.

[@ian6494]

Am i the only one that actually listened to the video instead of commenting KNAWLEDGE?

[@ian6494]

+Ian Joseph or lamborghini

[@amidtheruins02]

+Ian Joseph He's full of shit 4:35 says it all

[@amidtheruins02]

no eudynomia isn't a thing does he mean Eudamonia

[@jasoncarto]

20% of viewers make 80% of the idiotic comments. But you arent alone, alot more people actually listened and learned

[@ian6494]

lol

[@mr7wi]

Here, in my gawadge, with my labrogini, playing' pokemon with Dratini, eating a panini, wearing a beanie...

[@harlem6365]

While I'm sipping on the martini, leaving the bottle empty, as if my name is Hudini, no chain can stop me..

[@JoeARedHawk275]

Sick memes bwo

[@mr7wi]

Joe A. Are you a meanie? working at my lambrogini? don't you like dratini? do you prefer Jerry Lewis or Dean Martini? Did you see the girl in the bikini? it wasn't teeny-meanie if you know what I meany.

[@BonesofGoldSkateboarding]

xD

[@harlem6365]

Hey there is no stopping in me, out to spit another hit atomically. For my dude called mr7wi, rhyming excellency. Dont you agree? I'm on a KZbin-Freestyle spree, but he is he is the true MC. Even though I drink tea, and he drinks martini, We still thirsty for that raw poetry

[@ojashshrestha4916]

5 YEARS since I've watched this video (I put this video on repeat for almost a 100 times probably, the month I watched this for the first time), my life has changed drastically. I've had 6 personal mentors in this time, had the ethics to read almost 8 new books in a week of vacation time and the knowledge I've implemented in my life amazes the possibilities of what life has to offer. Hadn't been this video, I may not have been the person I'm today; or even had the audacity of see myself have accomplished what I've today (Not that I'm saying I'm Bill Gates or Elon Musk Just Yet); but to whatsoever I have - from attending Bootcamp at MIT and Harvard Medical School this year to starting up 3 new companies in last 3 years; this video is the starting point in a huge manner. How much ever, the youtube comment section be plagued by the negativity for Tai, but you've made me believe what life can be with mentors and becoming an avid book reader. My strong gratitude to the unmet man who've influenced my life to this scale. Thanks!!!

[@atila8623]

Dude This video was published 4 years ago .

[@Qeisama]

@@atila8623 😂😂😂

[@rosemaryyanz1115]

I have been SCAMMED into purchasing a Tai Lopez product that was advertised for $67 and then I was billed for over 8 times the amount. No other way to put this. I clearly should have been more careful. BUYER BE WARE. Don't make the mistake I did !!!!

[@melaniecarson762]

Hope you get a resolve soon!

[@Workdove]

Rosemary Yanz Read the fine print- it's a $67.00 monthly reoccurring cost.

[@rosemaryyanz1115]

Not a problem anymore. The extra payments were blocked except the original amount I planned to pay. Can't be fairer than that.

[@mirrorface637]

Rosemary Yanz i am so sorry :(

[@moelester4820]

Rosemary Yanz well its your fault, trusting a guy thats starting his videos with a lambo screenshot

[@souljashorty]

Here In my Garage Just Bought This Dry Martini With This Loaf Of Panini.

[@tukofficial8999]

lol man gotta love Vanoss

[@_hector__]

+Jesus Rodriguez Most of the content is done by the others, he'd be nothing, and if you mean by the channel itself then yeah.

[@tukofficial8999]

jisus luvs u yeah i know his friends are all he's got if it wasn't for them i doubt he would be as famous as he is now TBH the only funny one is probably Wildcat, and terroriser (for his voices)

[@_hector__]

Jesus Rodriguez That is your opinion

[@xxGLhrMxx]

Hanging out with Mussolini

[@raymondphilip6232]

It's never the book that makes you smart, it's the practical knowledge. This guy is just priding his pride

[@_amar_immortal_2172]

Finding the right book for u , i think this matters alot then definitely without practical knowledge u r nothing

[@theinnoverse]

The title of this video had to be "The Power of Mentoring".

[@qb9music]

Wheres his lamborghini

[@mmevids2]

I keep it as a reminder

[@borisrivas2929]

Quokkaz He doesnt like to brag so he didnt bring it

[@meehanparast]

Quokkaz It's in his garage in the Hollywood Hills where he keeps it not to show off but as a reminder...

[@borisrivas2929]

Meehanparast right beside his shelf with his new 200,000 books that he acquires knoweldge from

[@EmpireStateUtopian_Dystopia]

Quokkaz It's up his snobby ass. Fuck him and everyone who adheres to this horseshit. People should just live their lives without listening to elitists on social media. This is the sad world we live in now.

[@AaronMcHale]

I wonder what would happen if all of the people who use their time to perpetuate these myths that Tai isn't who he says he is started following his advice, how much better and more fulfilled their life would be, because speaking from experience of going through Tai's programmes it will probably make a big difference in their lives.

[@DjlilEmusic]

are you being paid To say that?

[@AaronMcHale]

No... no I'm not, I'm just a very happy customer, and I think it's a bit unfair that people are basing all these theories off very little actual fact. When you think about it from a psychological perspective it make sense though, generally when people become successful others will try to bring them down to their level, so will use anything they can find to do that, this comment section is a classic example of that.

[@spoderman15]

lol yu gettin' scammed

[@AaronMcHale]

+Hugo Hyz Very true, even if he didn't say pigs, it's a good description of some of these comments lol

[@AaronMcHale]

+Spoder Man Joe Salaron once said "if you walk into a room and you don't know who the sucker is, it's you", and I know I'm not the sucker, the stuff I learn from Tai you couldn't find anywhere else

[@Lord-SHDW]

This is one of the most iconic speeches ever

[@nooromar7145]

(( ما لَكُم لا تَرجُونَ للهِ وَقارًا )) [ نُوح] صَدَقَ اللهُ العظيم .💕

[@PetraYlenius]

OMG I GOT HIS ADVERTISEMENT OMG THIS IS ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂

[@jajh90]

you should really check this out www.tailopez.com/rd/lp=FS-1845&aff=1240007

[@Robotboy123465]

OMG SAME 😆

[@jimkeller3868]

OMG...OMG...OMG..OMG...OMG.

[@selvinsworld]

Me too!!!

[@WorkingUsername]

Coincidence, I think NOT!!!

[@noorsamazingworld2055]

The title is misleading He talks about mentoring

[@akoso21]

You missed the point. People like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and other highly successful people can be YOUR mentors through books.

[@mllefren3y]

@@akoso21 it is still misleading. But great video

[@luvjoyg8260]

I thought I was the only one thinking that. Rephrasing the title will be good

[@fariashoma218]

So,, should I start reading biography to get a mentor??

[@j-j4791]

@Dreamy Life Yes, I suppose.

[@FareedKhan-dn9ce]

What a great talk by TAI LOPEZ ♥️ Thank you TEDx. I really love this platform 🥰

[@kyachannelhey5895]

1 Books 8 times is Better than 8 books 8 days quality is Batter than quantity

[@PointyGorman]

Is TED open to everyone now days? Standards sure are slipping. I remember when it used to be "Ideas worth sharing".

[@benprendergast9868]

gorman This is Ted X. A Ted talk produced independently (probably by Tai in this case) I agree tho, Ted is going downhill

[@joemurray2523]

+gorman google "TED - ego worth paying for"

[@tempster004]

Stop the hate, Tai is a great guy with awesome advices ($3.00 per copy and paste, you MUST delete everything in parentheses before posting)

[@PointyGorman]

Apocalypse004 "Stop the hate, Tai is a great guy with awesome advices ($3.00 per copy and paste, you MUST delete everything in parentheses before posting)" Are you serious right now? lol.

[@Mercyless4good]

+gorman Self made multi milionaire and genious? But let me guess you're some jealous loser dying of envy?

[@hanswurscht6625]

it's no magic, if you want "the good life", do what you think is necessary to achieve this goal. when you are smart enough to achieve it, you'll be smart enough to find your way. if not, you will fail either way. you dont need a 67 step program or any other shit that will only cost you money and wont help you. there is no trick, no shortcut. success requires hard work, consistency and sometimes luck. thats it.

[@PhoenixRebirthed]

But through a short cuts comes hard work. He said that already.

[@michaell.f.slavin7617]

I completely agree. Read my 6 time award winning book and tell everyone: One Million in the Bank: How To Make $1,000,000 With Your Own Business, Even If You Have No Money or Experience (on Amazon) Mike

[@michaell.f.slavin7617]

It is not magic, but some guidance will help. Hard work is really not always enough. My 6 time award winning book might help. One Million in the Bank: How To Make $1,000,000 With Your Own Business, Even If You Have No Money Or Experience on Amazon. Good luck, Mike

[@mrnpc2323]

Marketing level: n00b

[@ccyungin]

and you know this because you are successful, correct?

[@SylentMilo]

Everyone Wants The Good Life, But Not Everyone Is Willing To Live Good

[@luckyaces7791]

For the majority of people,books are part of their everyday life. A book is like a best friend who will never walk away from you. Booksare packed with knowledge, insights into a happy life, life lessons, love, fear, prayer and helpful advice. One can read about anything under the sun.

[@JoseSalazar-pl7mn]

I read once and I'm paraphrasing, but If you read a book a week in the area of your career, that's 52 books in a year. In tens years that's 520. In ten years you will be an expert and the top 1% in your field.

[@adriancoelho306]

Only if you remember what you've read...You only remember about 10% of what you read, unless you read it multiple times. I don't even remember the total on my last petrol bill.

[@Nest_o]

I heard once and I'm paraphrasing, but read a book like you eat supper. I don't remember what I ate last year but its made me who I am today.

[@tarikenglish3]

adrian coelho , always note the most important ideas in your journal . This way you don't need need to read the whole book again .

[@AmethystWoman]

I guess except for the people who wrote several of the books. Lol

[@ahmedouajib1228]

agree!

[@JS-wo1ol]

Life is basically 33% knowledge. 33% Hollywood hills and 33% Lamborghinis.

[@butt.]

+Ryan Steinmetz and the 1%

[@JS-wo1ol]

Reading a book a day

[@ironmonkey1502]

KNAWLEDGE

[@haphucthien4904]

Everybody wants a good life but not everybody gets a good life. You have to follow these rules. Amazing words!

[@kusumbhardwaj8958]

My english teacher used to say 'read,read and all the time read with all your heart' in due course of time i learnt that she right. I always knew she was right. A book and a mentor can give you decades of knowledge if you are willing to take it. I am happy because i learnt this before i will be 14

[@Rinboy]

Give this man a small loan of a million dollars $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@staryxcool]

LOL

[@mariogamefreak1]

Donald Trump got a small loan of a 1 million dollars.

[@poleag]

Warren Buffett was the son of a congressman who raised the equivalent of a million dollars by asking his friends and family.

[@chvideo12]

+mitchell kneeshaw Give this man a small loan of a million Lamborghinis

[@tomvaughn6437]

+Pablo Rages yes he did, and without his parents influence in the community he never would have made it to what he is, But Bill Gates is still a very smart guy and I bet he has a lot he could teach us all.

[@wendyliu4775]

Start listening at 9:32. That's when he talks about mentors and 33%.

[@padmakumarnambiar7229]

Wonderful...I specially liked the last punchline "Be Humble, Persevere, Read more, Toughen Up" ! Thanks for this speech, Tai !

[@danielthegreat7865]

I want to come back to this comment five years later knowing this was the day my journey start.

[@coolanim]

Fake it till you make it, like this guy

[@nelsonw.9483]

Or just be poor instead.

[@MillennialNerd]

coolanim He gives ok advive, the problem is people go past his free content to buy into his '67 steps' ugh.

[@marwabenzina1817]

please i need a summary of this videao could you help me please

[@jassieltzompagarcia]

Marwa Benzina everybody wants but not everybody toughens up to get the good life.

[@antoniogaul670]

coolanim Tai didn't fake it at all,he made it even before faking anything.

[@WORKnoBRAG]

Don't Read More Books. Apply More Books.

[@josemariaortizmanjarrez6930]

Exactly

[@connectedmuggle1508]

Let me know how applying a book without reading it goes.

[@vijayrawat5]

Don't read books use books...

[@gk20246]

Knowing is onething, doing is another. We don't read books only to apply. We can get information, entertainment, and wisdom through reading books.

[@black_jack_meghav]

I'd say understand the books( physics or math or chemistry or bio) rather just reading

[@febrydwisyafitri9277]

Never commented on other youtube channels. But for this time, let me say "thankyou for inspiring me"

[@sashamaxim9126]

A great talk. Thanks Tai for sharing your wisdom.

[@garrettelwood1591]

In the future, everyone will have their own TED talk.

[@dothedeed]

I think we're already there...

[@luffytrace1]

dothedeed these arent ted talkts theyre tedx, a ripoff off ted, a bit of a scam, just like this video.

[@garrettelwood1591]

they are indeed TEDx, but it's not a "scam". They are officially licensed talks from TED. I personally don't like them and think it devalue the TED brand.

[@danjo8856]

He doesn´t read a book a day - he just skims through them a calls it that way

[@krismargett]

Yeah, i saw this a while back. He reads the titles of chapters and believes that this is 'reading a book'

[@LittleMew133]

He probably has many IQ as the number of chapters in a book

[@ShootAsword]

1 year ago, I was sleeping on my couch, in my mobile home, with 1.00$ in my bank account. And, I had no chance. But then, 1 thing, 1 strategy, changed my life.

[@tinaaruna]

Great speech! I am grateful to have found this video. All the knowledge and tips you shared reached home. Thank you 🙏

[@pedroschreier5445]

Amazing speech. Sometimes we need to hear known information multiple times to let them settle down and influence one's mindset and vision.

[@Sandwichman1337]

The title got me interested until I noticed the X at the end.

[@johnnguyen878]

what does that mean

[@Sandwichman1337]

The "x" at the end of TED means the event is independently organized and literally anyone can get up on stage and talk.

[@rayzina]

I didn't know that before! Thanks for sharing.

[@flaviamoura5338]

Eu não sabia 🤔 ótima informação.

[@VikitoSt]

Yeah, and Tai Lopez is a scam. If you subscribe to his emails he will try to sell you to other "very successful entrepreneurs" and they will try to sell you courses worth of several thousand dollars! They use all stupid methods - telling you the spots for the course are limited, that their fantastically generous offer actually costs 3 times more, but they will give you this special price only because you found them trough Tai Lopez. Also Tai Lopez approach is aggressive - he sends a loads of emails every day, recommending different guys with different offers - books, courses etc.

[@henya1877]

Es una pasada de conferencia, todo lo que dice es verdad...y duele! Es dificil pero solo lo dificil hará que tu vida valga la pena. Lo recomendaría a todos sin dudarlo. No pierdas tu tiempo, vive el presente con la visión de la vida que quieres "todo el mundo desea tener una buena vida pero pocos son los que están dispuestos a seguir los pasos necesarios". Busca un mentor y aprende de la sabiduría de las grandes mentes a partir de los libros. Sé un deborador de conocimiento y nunca dejes de ser humilde.

[@haricharanreddy3417]

Every time i watch a good TEDx talk, I get the expirience of reading a good book..!

[@cals.2607]

i got tai's ad before the video. I'm not mad.

[@cals.2607]

Just upset people still believe that he is successful he is a scammer

[@jaydensommerville1956]

It doesn't matter if you think he is a scammer or not, from my perspective he doesn't fit that description. What matters is that his advice works and has value, Which it does!

[@macklinanderson4870]

Do you honestly believe this?

[@jaydensommerville1956]

I don't need to believe, I know because I've put many things he has said into practice and quite a lot proves to be effective. I am improving my life a lot from him passing down knowledge from those who successful before me. I can understand if you don't though, we all can learn differently. :)

[@mrnpc2323]

Explain how he's a scammer?

[@jeffhudgins312]

What is this guy rambling about??? "Toughen up, read a book a day - or a week - but don't really read it, just read the front and back and maybe one chapter twice...."

[@NatiiixLP]

He's doing drugs.. Probably smoking some of that KZbin revenue..

[@WENVU1]

lmao

[@busterblader3284]

I'm glad someone else thought this was very weaksauce, his thoughts jump all over the map.

[@nyakohakase3113]

What he is trying to say is learn from people better than you. You can do this by reading books, so reading a book a day/week would help make you successful. Obviously if you read a book from someone very knowledgeable you could glean some of the knowledge that helped them be successful. As for "Toughen up" Once you start getting comfortable with something you'll stagnant and never venture out of your comfort zone. He never said "don't really read it" he said to read the most important part of the book. I don't understand why there is so much hate in the comments. He is giving good advice.

[@zdango9279]

"Good artists copy,but great artists steal." True!!!

[@shiftytrillx5282]

AMAZING TedTalk ! If not THE BEST one I’ve see so far ! Wow man…. This is powerful and uplifting , as well as motivating. Awesome 💪🏿♾‼️

[@cottagepirate3486]

knaaaaaaaaawlege

[@rivengoesafk696]

nawledge

[@abeshmahmood9581]

Chill insider it's just knowledge

[@stefanolanza8018]

and "amagine"...

[@stefanolanza8018]

Not at all. That was just a remark of mine. There are much worse things in the presentation than his accent.

[@flatpat]

Get a mentor like Bill Gates who got a perfect SAT score and was a brilliant math and computer science student and he can show you how to be as intelligent as him to be able to start Microsoft; yea right. He talks about Warren Buffet or Mark Zuckerberg without mentioning these people are hyper-intelligent and they were able to innovate through their intelligence. Noting profound comes out of this clowns mouth and all he spouts off is name dropping of wealth and platitudes. This is nothing but mental masterbation from a conman.

[@johnmcclane2401]

My teacher once told me to Read more

[@thangzathang9100]

You got me

[@zmma7777]

nice one.

[@adnanalam2006]

You deserve Oscar

[@bababoss9452]

Gg

[@jdhaz89]

You got me You're the next TEDx speaker!

[@omarabdalla5611]

The last five minutes summarizes every thing . Thank you so much for this golden advice .

[@kristijanlazarev]

Can't fall asleep been listening to only audio of these. Its 05:37am I am INSPIRED!

[@TrippyMansJam]

He doesn't read a book a day. He skims a book a day. I don't want to skim the surface of the water Tai. I want to swim to the deepest depths.

[@fusionxtras]

He doesnt skim the surface, he dives and tries to look for something important, that is the most important point he makes along with finding a mentor.

[@user-is3yn7xr4c]

But u're gonna get drown .as a consequence

[@fusionxtras]

0 not if you've explored the area before and just want to find something you know is there be well prepared when diving my friend (tbh i dont really like his ads but his general and generic advice is very good anyway)

[@hugoantunesartwithblender]

Listen a audiobook. You read it and when you are doing other thing like driving, listen the audiobook. That is the way you read a book a day

[@wachako4065]

KNOWLEDGE

[@kiddorange1450]

HERE IN MY GARAAAAAAAAAGGE

[@hassaanrauf4349]

I JUST BOUGHT THUS UH... NEW LAMBORGHINI HERE

[@luyolomify]

😂😂😂

[@abdulwasay9]

K N O W L E D G E

[@suppaahitniga5747]

Knawwwlejjjjgggzz

[@delina1899]

well how is it going?

[@gabriellewoodford6286]

Great talk - Thankyou! Knowledge is power- I was taught that from a young age but at times forgot it. Now I have so many books on the go at once and I wouldn’t have it any other way ❤

[@ngjohn]

Buying many books but no reading them is like you have all the materials to build your house but not knowing how to build it. And the knowledge you gain through reading books must enhance you in your life not only in the head.

[@ALCRAN2010]

I have 7 credits in my Audible account. Haven't yet decided what next to listen to. Open to suggestions.

[@kobinsadvance]

@@ALCRAN2010 Listen to "Millionaire Fastlane" And "Unscripted" by MJ DeMarco.

[@ALCRAN2010]

@@kobinsadvance , I'll check them out. Ty sir!

[@kobinsadvance]

@@ALCRAN2010 My pleasure, sir 🙏🏻🌿

[@danielnicoletti4408]

This guy is like a Living Pop Up Add

[@rfreele89]

Amazing there's so many haters. Agree Tai's ads were obnoxious and a total turn off, but what he preaches in this video is solid. Never stop learning, be humble - those are lessons worth remembering.

[@johanjimenez3094]

Why does the Here in my garage video has so many dislikes? What he was saying was true.

[@patrickm7754]

apparently he doesn't have any true assets and 90% of his stuff is rented in the hopes of looking luxurious and wealthy to sell his programs. I kinda believe it because some guy proved the house he lives in is leased on zillow and his cars are also rented

[@ravisinghal4765]

Very beautifully spoken, and great message👌👌👌

[@davidseva6533]

There is a difference between knowing and doing. Everyone wants the good life but not everyone is prepared to do whatever it takes.

[@p333nt4gr4m]

I rent a car a day

[@user-nw5be3pv6u]

+Julián Javier Miranda Maldonado Is that a compliment? Can you afford renting a car a day?

[@p333nt4gr4m]

You bet i don't

[@user-nw5be3pv6u]

I don't care about you, renting a car a day is harder than reading a book day so think before criticising

[@TheHannes15]

+‫ایران کلش آف کلنز‬‎ you don't get it

[@micharutter2519]

+Julián Javier Miranda Maldonado est cost of a Lambo to rent a for a day: 4000. days in a year 365, 4000 x 364 =1460000