Why Successful Men Make The Devil's Bargain

[@jimsilva1057]

I could be a lot wealthier than I am, but I have led a very balanced life. Friends and colleagues have always told me I should be working harder and I can take vacations and spend time with my family after I achieve success. I am 60 years old and have all of the money I need for the rest of my life. I live in a modest house and have driven modest, but very nice, cars. I have been fortunate enough to travel the world many times over. I ski, I fly, I have my own business and no regrets!!!

[@lazywallstreetnews7234]

I’m 35 and have done well for myself. I felt this happening and naturally started to find meaning in other areas of my life and see work as just a tool to finance the parts of my life that are actually fulfilling like traveling, spending time with friends and family and doing hobbies that bring me happiness. Work and money isn’t the goal, it’s a tool to get you to your goals from my POV.

[@phreadimus4now136]

I've been retired since 37. I make less than 50k a year from my rental properties. I live the life of a house cat. Everyone of my tenants live in better homes than I do and I prioritize their homes upkeep over my own. The greatest status symbol I can think of is to not work. I live a frugal existence and do my best to limit my personal expenses and upkeep to 1k or less a month. Every 6 or 7 years I buy another house to put to work for me. I go out of my way to give the illusion of poverty. My car is over 20 years old and I own the wardrobe of a homeless person. Our shallow society gives off the impression that I'm the last guy you think would have any money. Because of my property managers, not even my tenants think I own their homes. 0 debt 0 kids and 3 grandchildren to leave my material wealth to when I die. My money works for me so I tell people I'm unemployed. My idle hands are the devil's envy and since I'm an atheist, I'll be fine. Live long and prosper 🖖

[@phreadimus4now136]

That's supposed to be god children not grandchildren. 🙄

[@mrwojna]

Did I make the bargain? I was making about $200k and I quit. Now I make about $20hr. Strangely, I no longer feel like an extra in a movie about my life. I am barely making ends meet, but I feel more alive than I have in years.

[@purposemapping]

Dude this is an INCREDIBLE shift.

[@keepcreationprocess]

Dude, you sold your soul to the 👿😈 a long time ago. Now, do I have to feel sorry for you ?? 😭 I told you this 25 yearssss aaagggggoooo

[@OziC999]

this is the design of the corporate world, created by satanic jews that are on a mission to siphon soul energy from humans on this planet and channel it to other dimensions via Israel. Hence why the west is so corporate and also so pro Israel. congratulations on breaking free.im sure if you desire it you will make even more than ever before with higher consciousness and fufillment

[@ScottyZe]

@@purposemappingan incredible shift? Struggling to make ends meet doesn’t sound like success. Have both purpose and freedom. Build them simultaneously. This is success. Not one or the other or in order

[@lymphomasurvive]

​@@ScottyZe Why are you projecting yourself onto his life?

[@davec3487]

I went to an ultra posh all inclusive resort. At the end of the 10 days I was dying to get out of there and back to my normal life.

[@matthewcaskey1051]

Left my job of 17 years and am trying to find myself. It is different and difficult, but I have faith that soon, I'll have some honest answers!

[@purposemapping]

Absolutely brother! Congrats on the big shift!

[@WTHenry2023]

Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

[@someonethatwatchesyoutube2953]

Many don’t want to admit the people who wrote that book had human nature all figured out waaay back then and gave good advice about how to have the happiest, healthiest self and society.

[@tompilling4154]

🎯 Amen

[@ocelotjazzz]

This is exactly my story now. A business that runs without me and is spitting out loads of money. I am lost! The struggle felt better tbh. Subscribed.

[@purposemapping]

Extremely common issue with all our clients brother. Feel free to reach out via IG DM if you're ready to find that clarity you're searching for.

[@FoodForestHeaven]

There are forest waiting to teach you the best of the old ways... The new world needs you.

[@estebancinco8572]

I don’t wanna call your content “content.” Dude it’s so much more. Thanks!

[@purposemapping]

Appreciate you man, glad you enjoyed it.

[@MethodOverRide]

For me I feel the second mountain is working my health and overall wellbeing. After working at “work” for so long I forget how to do anything else.

[@purposemapping]

Love this

[@user-bs1lj3kv7h]

I just gave my retirement notice at 55 to leave a $290k job that demanded too much of me. Every day it took me a step in the opposite direction from the man I needed to be for myself and my family. 12 more work days and I’ve never been happier and more calm. I hustled and met my FI number some time ago and didn’t pay attention to the signs of what it had cost me. No more.

[@purposemapping]

Wow, incredible man! Super happy for you. Feel free to reach out if you're ready to see what this next, exciting season if your life can really bring!

[@ethanlynch8275]

​@@purposemappingClassic sales pitch...

[@profjcpodcast]

Love this. I am on my second mountain. The hardest part, as you point out, is creating the roadmap. It is difficult and frustrating... and it's every single day. Every day getting up and going after it. Not for the applause of men, but because this is my path. Difficult... but worth it.

[@purposemapping]

You're on the right path for sure brother!

[@BuzyFr]

This is a thought of what i got from this video Making money is not the ultimate purpose of life. Instead, money is a tool-a means to an end. It allows you to gain the freedom to live life on your terms. That’s when your real life begins. Once you’ve unlocked financial freedom, you can focus on doing the things that truly bring you joy and fulfillment. This is why people like Mark Cuban, a billionaire, bought a basketball team-not for the money, but for the experience of being involved in something he loves. Wealth gives you the power to shape your life the way you want. Without money, even basic necessities like eating become a challenge. The problem is that many people confuse the pursuit of wealth with the purpose of life. They get stuck in the endless cycle of “get rich, hustle, repeat,” thinking that simply being rich is the goal. But being rich in itself isn’t fun-it’s what you do with that wealth that makes life fulfilling. When all you focus on is accumulating money, you risk feeling empty and directionless, wondering, "What’s next?" That’s when people fall into depression, addiction, or other destructive habits. True wealth isn’t just about buying expensive, flashy material things. Sure, those can be enjoyable, but that’s not the sole purpose of wealth. The real purpose of being wealthy is the access it provides to experiences and opportunities, such as: Traveling the world and exploring different cultures. Eating great food and ensuring your family is well-fed and cared for. Indulging in ridiculous, funny purchases just because you can. Helping others by providing financial support to those in need. Buying entertainment or investing in hobbies that bring you joy. Connecting with other successful individuals, such as your favorite KZbinr, actor, or other top 1% achievers. And so much more. Wealth allows you to live a full and abundant life. It’s not just about owning material possessions but about having access to experiences, people, and freedom. Without these, you risk becoming isolated and unhappy despite your riches. Of course, maintaining wealth requires effort-that’s normal. But life isn’t just about grinding endlessly, earning money, and buying things in a repetitive loop. That approach will eventually stop being enjoyable. The key is to use your wealth to create a life filled with purpose, joy, and meaning. In short: become wealthy so you can live life on your terms-not just to chase a hollow idea of "getting rich." Wealth should enhance your life, not define it.

[@purposemapping]

100%

[@tonygall0]

This seems like an Ai video summary comment.

[@BuzyFr]

@@tonygall0 no lol, I just like typing like this

[@DanHartwigMusic]

Agree with everything... Except I might Google "dallas mavericks mark cuban roi" - seems like a complete alignment of values IMO (basketball and making money), that is, a win-win, but what do I know. 🤷‍♂️

[@knovelty79]

This is excellent and timely. Gracias, sir.

[@Nataliexgiselle]

This video was so brilliant. So well articulated. So moving. Thank you!!

[@purposemapping]

Greatly appreciate the support!

[@franklanham6936]

What an excellent synthesis of historic wisdom that is needed by many successful men today. And so obvious once it has been pointed out to you. Don’t pass up this golden nugget of truth.

[@purposemapping]

Aye thanks for the support man, much appreciated

[@siulanainad]

Formula is like this: $100k income = 70 hrs+ per week. $200k income = 80 hrs + per week plus whose kids and wife are these? $250k + income = 100 hrs per week, no Sundays off, 24 hr migraine, stranger to your family, where did my life go?

[@brianm9137]

What a great message for people who are already on the top of Success Mountain. What a greater message it is for those still scaling it ( not yet at the top ). As a side note, we have more rich people today than ever in history and we seem to have less inventions and pioneering from this ' rich class ' as compared to previous eras. I think somewhere along the prosperity season ,they sacrificed the daughter in full.

[@purposemapping]

Interesting take!

[@edcko10]

Because creativity has been wringed out of us. The school systems create good employees not Einsteins.

[@ssazerac]

I worked for a top international firm for two years and walked away. People asked me why? “No one wants to be the guest of honor at the Cannibal’s Ball.”

[@effervescentrelief]

I make a ton of money, I have a bunch of stuff, and sadly I don't make enough to maintain what I have if I were to walk away. Golden handcuffs. I'm looking at a side hustle to pay down things, to then back off of what I'm doing and try to get out of this empty rut. Debt is the the other side to this, if can enslave you just as the oppulence can.

[@aldorodriguez7310]

This is great content. Thank you KZbin algorithm.

[@purposemapping]

Appreciate the support brother!

[@jessescott3558]

This guy is a real energy vampire

[@TheNormallyOpen]

Thought provoking, in Yoga they talk of the four aims of life 'Purusharthas' - Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. I enjoyed listening thank you

[@dionpeek4339]

It’s good to have a purpose and keep busy, weather you are successful or not.

[@purposemapping]

Couldn't agree more!

[@TheGhost152]

Build your wealth to pursue what you always wanted. Something i realised as you grow up. Building your wealth takes time though so make sure you take care of those around you while you do. The journey is a lot more fun with many than alone.

[@purposemapping]

Absolutely man

[@teenafrench7236]

Excellent perspective Brother; except helping others to find purpose and meaning is NOT the only Quest. Part is in helping your inner child.

[@purposemapping]

Absolutely! Appreciate the support!

[@ntsili]

One of the best videos of KZbin. It merits to get 3 millions views!

[@purposemapping]

Really appreciate that brother!

[@ArcaneErudition]

I only trade a little bit of my soul, but I trade it doing something I want to do and enjoy throughout the whole thing and I would be sad to abandon permanently. Every time I trade my soul, I see a little bit of someone else's so it's kinda worth it.

[@janspeiser]

You're an excellent storyteller - great to listen to!

[@johnspy12345]

Ha, I’m the sixth hundred and sixty sixth subscriber and yes, I’ve recently concluded that there isn’t pointlessness at the top of the mountain but instead the point is to express your being.

[@purposemapping]

That's amazing - welcome aboard!

[@nekro_aud]

Great video! I totally relate to this, in starting my latest company I’ve warned myself and those closest to me that in order for me to for fill that mission to the level it demands of me I don’t like the person I have to become but there is no other way. The CEO psychopath personality type is a modernised example of jungs story here. There is a lot of purpose to be found in the fight/game which is very valuable in a society where purpose and meaning are intrinsically flawed. Capitalism is god in western society. Like it or not. So I consciously choose to play the game or “do the deal with the devil.” The community we now live in punishes the empathic and rewards the ego & impulse driven psychopaths. “Tribe” by Sebastian junger is a great book for anyone who relates to this video ❤

[@purposemapping]

Love this! Thanks for the support brother! And wishing you the best of luck on your latest venture!

[@udirt]

Managed to build that path, would have been a good thing for the next 30 years, but sickness took the chance. I didn't miss an opportunity, needed all experience to get to that second hill. It sucks to now instead walk in another direction, flatland, maybe even back down. But if you can't get fulfillment then at least entitle yourself to lean back and try to get the rocking chair retirement figured out. Hopefully its not much harder than studying for the senior career.

[@someguyO2W]

This I'd beautiful. I noticed how much less I feel now that I'm older and how it's about financial security. I've been working back towards a life with my family.

[@purposemapping]

Appreciate the support brother. And you're 100% right - it's those important things

[@cmath6454]

This shares parallels with William Strauss book Generations and the cycles of history or civilization itself goes through. In it the cycles are High, Awakening, Unraveling, and Crises. The bargain with the devil is the high as luxury is beget from industrialization that neuters humanity. The Awakening is the girl running away to the other king, the unraveling is when she flees with her baby. And the Crises is when she has to get dirty to save it. That as well it parallels Ibn Khaldun about how luxury kills society and asabiyah or group think plants seeds for the society death in its highest moments

[@darryl247i]

Most men do not achieve financial freedom after 12 to 20 years… or ever. So while this may be illustrative to the small sliver of the population that does, it misses the broad majority. The author is targeting a specific demographic to coach so this specific framing is powerful to them, but I think the more general frame is that men either A) men choose work for money and are susceptible to dissatisfaction in long term once their ability to achieve plateaus or comes into conflict with values their unwilling to compromise or change or B) men who choose purpose driven work become dismayed as they sense a plateau or limited impact in their efforts and seek new purpose to keep them going. This could be flattened into one statement actually… if you’ve read this far, have you had this experience? What path did you choose in early adult life? Why? Have you hit a plateau and how did it impact your outlook, action, and purpose?

[@Steve-n9g7i]

I never had any success. I was never able to resist the temptations of the world and I never made any good decisions. At 58 I have nothing saved and I work hard for to live paycheck to pay check.

[@purposemapping]

Never too late to reinvent yourself brother

[@anonymousJAN2024]

Awareness is the first step. At least you are not blaming others so you are already way ahead of most people. You can change your life with one decision and action at the time. Keep moving forward.

[@iryumika]

You sound successful to me, the next step might be the step of gratefulness. If you can give yourself grace and appreciate when you are watering the right flowers, the fruit of your labor will multiply with time and faith. Good luck

[@mayhemltd]

It's like a society of people with carefully curated bookshelves full of books they never read.

[@fernandocastro4569]

Great stuff Craig.

[@purposemapping]

Thanks man

[@gh00stbeard]

HAD the house, the wife, the kids & the vacations. She had some friends & an attorney. 🤣🤣🤣 I know what to chase & work towards now.

[@vader6203]

Loved this 👏👏

[@kexh]

Great video. Thank you for sharing this.

[@purposemapping]

Appreciate the support!

[@7SideWays]

Always flinch and question an unsolicited offer.

[@quinosonic82]

If anyone is wondering what to do with his fortune, I will gratefully receive part of it. 😂

[@AlexisPitiris]

Good video. At the end it always is about love

[@purposemapping]

Absolutely! Thanks for the support

[@CannyValley-bi8nq]

That's a great video, but 'd prefer to be succesfull first, and deal with the 'feelings' problem later (taking care of family of 5 currently, and could definately use like 10x more money for sure.) Biggest fear is to 'run out of time', before im successful enough to climb the first mountain (10x income to provide for the family).. then i can think about the second one - and i have a lot of ideas, and a purpose beyond the first mountain already.

[@ellarry5519]

What if I could make you more money than you need and plenty to splurge, but you'll likely loose you're family. Would you do it? We make plenty of money, we travel a lot, but for those same reasons we have high rates of cheating and Divorce .... are you in? I'm on my 3rd Divorce as we speak.

[@CannyValley-bi8nq]

@@ellarry5519 Devil, you? Hell no. Im actually happy, lol. :) i did waste my 20ies my 30ies financially , but i've built a solid relationships, amazing kids etc.

[@farazrouhi7548]

Amazing video, really professional

[@purposemapping]

Much appreciated!

[@s.c.johnson2484]

Sounds like the Mid-life Crisis IMO. In and of itself, it is a natural and healthy process to go through.... painful as all Hell though. As I expalin it to people: You have to unlearn all the materialistic and superficial nonsense you have been taught all your life and see that there is far more meaning and structure to Nature.

[@purposemapping]

Well put. As Jung said - every man is either 21 (trying to find his way into life) or 45 (trying to find his way back to himself).

[@charlesedwards4160]

This make Dharma &Gregg interesting

[@PhilipSteeves]

Thanks man, excellent, You got another subscriber! Keep it coming!

[@purposemapping]

Thanks for the support brother!

[@JOEVSTHEWORLD_]

Illuminating. What happens after the second mountain is conquered?

[@purposemapping]

You finally rest

[@base_cannon6066]

I'm not a middle aged man, but I figured this out after nearly dying a couple times.

[@FoodForestHeaven]

Near death experiences are very helpful. I broke both my femurs in two spots each. Good reminder that time is limited.

[@94462]

Great video, everyone in the modern world 🌍 have sold their soul and can somehow relate to this etc

[@purposemapping]

Thanks!

[@garryc.millerjr.8042]

Outstanding

[@purposemapping]

Thanks man!

[@pearpo]

I’m on my 5th mountain

[@pearpo]

But my Dad kept cutting off my hands, for most of those mountains.

[@DaveAfterTomorrow]

Great video. Love Robert A Johnson… thanks for the valuable insights.

[@purposemapping]

Thanks brother!

[@Mr.Cash66]

This was good. I like the story

[@purposemapping]

Thanks for the support man!

[@tphilbin1]

I climbed the ladder to Success and there was a fat man at the top named cess, ..

[@N8daGr81991]

Can’t we just go climb the first mountain from the start? Are you saying we have to take that Devils Bargain to become a King ?

[@ayg2199]

i’m on the verge of quitting my office job to be a garbage man. at least my job will have some meaning.

[@charlesedwards4160]

What is this man talking about? Rambling on and on. I need air now

[@2ndRenSoc]

You missed power I think at "what now?". Some are eager to become more powerful within the society.

[@weirdone002]

If you are wealthy, and made a good deal with the devil - like you were supposed to - contact me so I trade you back your soul for ...something even more precious to me.

[@purposemapping]

Lol

[@itsdespues]

AMEN THANK YOU WONDERFUL VIDEO

[@purposemapping]

Appreciate the support brother!

[@mikedeeeee]

Where are you located?

[@soccom8341576]

Hurray, a good ending for the rich people! John Zoidberg, Futurama.

[@shan5pac]

Got a channel for unsuccessful midlife men who never saw the first mountain 😂

[@toasty_chakra]

Whatever you’re standing on, even if just a molehill, is the first mountain. Just head for the second one. On the upside, you won’t have to let go of a lot of hard-won altitude, which can be surprisingly hard in itself.

[@Seek2be]

Best video on KZbin

[@purposemapping]

Greatly appreciate that!

[@cryptookie]

What is the Golden Hampster wheel?

[@KANJICODER_IRL]

@5:00 : What happens to the future generation's profit potential once they have lost their hands ?

[@Salty4eva]

Great story. I’m subscriber 66!

[@purposemapping]

Thanks for the sub!

[@freddyr6853]

There is one very large oversight in the logic of this presentation. The oversight is illustrated by an account of Jesus encounter with a young rich man in Matthew 19:21-24. The point is this, whatever your true calling is, it may in fact call for you to sacrifice all that you have accumulated up to that point in your life. You must be willing to sacrifice all of it to pursue your calling rather than keep on living a cushy life. So, it would be unwise to think the cost will be less. I'm not implying that one choice is superior to the other morally. If you consider the opening reference to Goethe, he did not say, 'at the moment of CONDITIONAL commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.'

[@rycop]

I love how wealth is assumed. A fantastic fairytale.

[@WiseWingedLion]

Just because that's not your experience doesn't mean it's not the experience for other people. you shouldn't let your own bias blind you to the world.

[@kyokushinfighter78]

Thank god I don't experience this. I have my life fulfilled with enough material wealth. The key ? Be fulfilled. Be grateful. And don't believe in bullshit such as "if you are the smartest in the room, you are in the wrong room". Its for child. We're an adult. Accept that.

[@moontakeen]

Who need the money 💰

[@sirguy6678]

The Devil’s bargain is usually lasting about 20 years- (as per many famous Rock legends) - it’s a pretty good run- until the end

[@watchyamouth5053]

I needed to hear this years ago 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@astroquerial]

Start something now anyway, luv. Time can still be treated as a fuzzy notion till the day you breathe yer final breath. The cosmic joke being that tho u may think that you haven't done anything of note or missed the boat, truth is others were doing their second hill march to clear a path for you. Whenever u are ready, your crew has yer back. Sorry for the run on sentence, btw. I commented as much for you as for myself and anyone else that happens to be reading this 💓

[@purposemapping]

Never too late

[@kennethmark6088]

Great anology

[@purposemapping]

Thanks man

[@QINGEnergy]

They end up feeling like this because they aren’t giving back enough to the people they ate off or didn’t have a real reason to be needing the money in the first place. People who get rich with a purpose spend the rest of their lives building up impoverished communities &/or innovating in ways to improve future generations not yet born. They don’t “run out of stuff to do.” “They get bored & run out of stuff to do” 😂 come to the hood & be a mentor to people genuinely trying to make a better life & remain legit, I bet you’ll find a lot to keep you busy trying to survive. Smfh lame ducks…

[@SylviaGonzalez]

I’m neither successful nor a man, but I found this illuminating. Thank you.

[@purposemapping]

Appreciate the support!

[@martin5504]

Part of what you attributed to Geothe is from William Murray.

[@digitalbobby42]

What will you trade to get your soul back when you already gained the world?

[@choppergirl]

If you're a rich man with nothing better to do, you can shuffle that lazy a55 over to my family farm, destroyed by Hurricane Helene last month. There's no shortage of things to clean up, and stuff to fix. i could work the rest of my life at home living off my savings and never fix it all....

[@The20thHijacker]

Ted Kaczynski put it much better with three types of tasks

[@susymay7831]

What a wonderful story teller ❤

[@purposemapping]

Thanks!

[@verticletian126]

14:59 I call it…Godfather.

[@BlackGold805]

The devil doesn't bargain 🎶 ~ Alec Benjamin

[@faxmebeer33]

This is some weak minded BS that only someone who has never known poverty can vibe with.

[@TopJoo7]

Interesting message you have here and I recommend that you either speak faster or cut/edit videos to shorten the format. As a scholarly viewer, I am already pre processing what you are about to say.

[@GirishVenkatachalam]

Life needs meaning first

[@purposemapping]

Lol alright then

[@HarryCallahan-uf4ou]

Go to settings> select playback speed> …duh

[@joe1071]

@harry, a scholarly man should already know this valuable tool lmao, what a derp. If he’s such a genius, why doesn’t he offer something better

[@FoodForestHeaven]

Quite true for most. I left the corporate world long ago. I have taken an extremely different path. Not sure how much longer I can survive after 20 years in the forest. At least I can walk again after breaking both legs.

[@foodhead4677]

Dr. Faust(i)

[@JJ-qp6jw]

I have no idea what he is talking about?

[@directorchris2]

Many People Must Have Commited. myst B Most Cmplicated....

[@armandowilliams7520]

I'm way too poor to be watching this video 😂😂😂😂

[@ilovejapanesemusic3858]

After 4 minutes, the Devil's bargain is still not explained. I guess I don't have to worry about it.,🤔😕

[@Master_Timothy]

Faustian bargain

[@primothegreat9022]

I WANT TO BE RICH LIKE SOROS & FINK

[@buddystrickland]

You cant have it all buddy

[@purposemapping]

Or can you?

[@kellyfontes7757]

From a Tree to the daughter? Glad im a meathead.

[@loftzonellc.5775]

Hail the Light

[@Chino-bk9fd]

nice try diddy