Why You Feel Lost (And What To Do About It)

[@AndrewKirbys]

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[@Yuvaln4]

1 minute in and I am here, Goddamn that was fast! Andrew, you Inspired me to create youtube content as well, gonna start moving toward a direction. Thanks a lot

[@AndrewKirbys]

Glad to hear it!

[@alice-mk5yy]

you literally changed my life from unmotivated and depressed to motivated and happy, those videos are so calming and inspiring. I watch you for months and you helped me SO SO much. Thank you for giving me myself back, you are truly amazing Andrew

[@thedreamer8151]

this is the best youtube channel BY FAR

[@lankonthungezung9360]

Binod... Nice 👍

[@lucasball2105]

This video is definitely going to be a daily watch for me.

[@chaol7770]

Wth u r 2 days earlier before the release of vid

[@walikhalaf2327]

The same

[@AndrewKirbys]

Glad to hear it Lucas

[@AndrewKirbys]

He's on the TimeTheory newsletter

[@marianna380]

@@AndrewKirbys cool

[@ewa7739]

Bold of you to assume i even *wAkE uP* on a Monday morning

[@AnthonyQuevedo]

😭

[@bene100degrees]

😂

[@EvilSapphireR]

Hitori bochhi.

[@dark_is_my_tea3946]

Wow. 😂

[@taylemounes]

the thing I love the most about your content is that it gives you real-time applicable advice on self-improvement and spiritual fulfillment without the corny over the top positive guru talk. and what's even better is that you're self-aware about it. keep up the good work mate

[@lightescence]

I'm already "aware" of the concept of Ikigai. I've also read about it before, but the way you phrased it and explained it made it interesting even though I already know what it is. I also like your perspective on Point #3: "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Very nice!

[@chaol7770]

Wth u r 2 days earlier before the release of vid

[@arty3865]

@@chaol7770 yes, same here. i was like wtf

[@louwes44]

@@arty3865 They are people who follow the newsletter and got early access, see Andrew's pinned comment

[@coacht1248]

The day we truly realize the brain is more powerful than any computer , that's the day people will really start living a better life

[@arty3865]

@@louwes44 yes true , thanks for the hint

[@TheGeekSquid]

"something your good at" ...ah i knew there was a catch

[@rockintelligence]

I'm Japanese and my hope is that people in Japan can actually have some time to slow down and apply this beautiful concept of ikigai to our lives. Seriously, our working environments are so damaging and too many people are dying... or becoming mentally ill. I'm not dissing this video or anything, please understand that. For starters, I'll think about my ikigai. Gotta start from myself before anything else, right😉?? 生き甲斐かぁ... 何だろうなぁ...

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

Arigato

[@rockintelligence]

@@iliveinsideyourhouse3943 Konbanwa!!

[@aleksssss]

そうですねえ　^ ^

[@panaele7165]

Thank you!

[@fleurrouge1567]

I don't usually leave comments on social media. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for your content and the way you express these concepts. You have been an inspiration and motivation to me in a difficult moment of my life. Keep it up and wish you all the success you deserve.

[@AndrewKirbys]

I appreciate that!

[@aleksitjvladica.]

That is* lovely

[@victoriak.2590]

Sounds like a long way to go. Let‘s do it

[@MahaloLuz]

Some years ago I had goal which I wanted to learn English so I'd be able to at least consume things I like to listen, read or watch about. Well, I'm so glad I did it.

[@Bielocke]

@@MahaloLuz Your english is great

[@MahaloLuz]

@@Bielocke Thank you! \o/

[@aaronharman5431]

That’s your first mistake

[@channavandenengel6450]

And I don’t think it’s all about work but about being happy with the things you have ❤️

[@shb3516]

never felt more a live than this year...ironically due to quarantine everything slowed down thus made me more mindful...thank you for this video and all of your videos i appreciate it

[@Mentesestoicas_]

Yeah I get it all of this, all of this find your passion things but: I DONT INOW MY PASSION. I had work at many things, I’ve be owner and employer, I work alone and with many people and still this day I don’t know what I want, what’s my passion. Is very frustrating to see many people saying that the way of live is follow your passion if I don’t know what my passion. I know that I need to listening my heart but my heart don’t speak a lot.

[@SA-fo1pb]

Same :(

[@anduro7448]

I have multiple passions , but instead of having 3 passions at once , i have one passion at a time untill i get bored/burned out and either monkey branch to something else or gaming (if there isnt anything else to go to , i go to gaming) , gaming seems to be the only semi-consistent one , and when i am burned out on gaming , i usually burn out on basically everything else and despretly try to seek another game or passion There are my passions -Gaming , this is the most consistent and most powerful one , i guess i dont have one passion but i have gaming and another secondary passion most of the time , but sometimes it can just end up being a super passion when nothing else remains -Art (drawing) , I like drawing stuff , this seems to be the second most consistent one , it tends to for like 2-3 months i think -Running a youtube channel , but it tend to go on and off , i whould like to have any sort of consistency to my upload schedule but because i sometimes get bored/burnout , i guess my channel is kinda dead right now... -Programming , this one is usually short but intense , its like 1 week and i think i had the programming passion impulse for like 2-3 times , the longest lasting for like 2-3 weeks (i learned python basics during this time) but the others where like less than a week i think idk if its a passion as much as a intrest

[@anthonyluong]

The truth is, you don't 'find' a passion you BUILD one. For example, fitness is my passion and I never knew it was until I was 23 I made the decision to show up to the gym 3-5 days a week without fail and make it my lifestyle and being consistent. I wasn't passionate about it at first but I made the commitment and once you become good at something you'll want to get better and progress even further, you will surprise yourself with the progress you've made and never want to stop become of the positive feedback you get from not giving up, the progression you've made and proving to yourself that you can do whatever you put your mind to. You just to be curious, problem solve to improve and enjoy the progress. That's how you build a habit and a passion.

[@mitchelldennis4659]

I have lots of passions they just don't make me money lmao

[@anthonyluong]

@@mitchelldennis4659 There are always ways to monitize a passion. Master your passion, become so good at it that other people with a similar passion would want to see you excel at it or teach, create a community and provide value to other people so that they can learn to get as good as you are at that particular passion.

[@sanjaykanth5818]

IAM happy that I got the early access to the video. I wrote an email to Andrew kerby before his semen retention video asking some questions and he just answered everything in the video.It was like he made the whole video for me ...it really helped me in accelerating my work. I not able d

[@AndrewKirbys]

Thanks for being on the newsletter bro

[@sanjaykanth5818]

Is it really u .....I should be thankful to you to make an attempt to make the best youtube video...make KZbin videos against youtube😅...thank you very much . You called me bro that's so nice bro

[@kaancanlier6348]

Honestly I’m happy about two thinks, one: understanding that I know nothing, and two ANDREW KIRBY

[@aithjawcraig9876]

The idea that I could actually enjoy working is extremely lofty and magical thinking in my opinion.

[@Lobo1888]

I don't enjoy anything anymore, not even vice, eating, volunteering, working for things I believe in. Nothing, I have no dreams, no motivation, no will for anything. I just have bad and worse. For a long time I had it like that but I'd get lost in a moment and make things work, but not any more, I lost focus, I can dig deep into my work and lose it in few minutes. I lost joy in all things I used to love so much.

[@taylemounes]

man, you're accent is just satisfying to hear tbh.

[@rubamoghraby9836]

Beautiful information. These gifts that you put out into the world are much appreciated.

[@letsgoBrandon204]

This is why I'm happy at work, but not at home where I have to write about what I'm doing at work, for my apprenticeship. I relatively often get into the flow state at work when I'm doing practical work. I'm happy when I'm doing, not when I'm writing about what I did. A necessary evil I guess. It helps when you get on with your colleagues too 👊😊

[@sohalidina]

My cousin just recommended your channel to me, and I’m already binge watching. Loving every single video, and feeling more peaceful, empowered and content already. Thank you so much. Sending love from South Asia. 💞

[@lwazindlovu7785]

Your videos teach things we were meant to learn in school to prepare us for adulthood and its ups & downs.. thanks for filling that gap man!

[@selfable-relyonyourself3504]

This is what you live for, the passion and the purpose of your life. Have you found your ikigai yet? It is the joy found in living, whether it is your job, volunteer work, your family or your friends. It is what you are trying to achieve from this life that you were given.

[@sitishafi4092]

i feel amazing every time i listen to your KZbin videos. Thanks Mate .

[@powerspeakernow]

This concept of IKIGAI is so powerful! Thank you sir Andrew!! My take aways: -do what you like more often -Enter micro-flow states( concentrate every minute like a Roman) -fill your time with things you are good at -impact-- walk slowly and you will go far---do what the worlds need -do what you can earn money with the 3 above

[@sunboat800]

The concept of ikigai is great and yes the biggest problem is that most people land up in jobs that they never love/expected and that leads to frustration, negativity etc, ur video is excellent in terms of motivation, clarity and realistically thinking and great advice, hope people really follow it..

[@declandaveywork-lifebalanc4986]

Don't be an "icky guy, " follow ikigai :D (damn, that was cringe)

[@ryanrao147]

Hey, nice glasses bruv

[@RichieSchwarzman]

Someone has watched that ikigai TED talk...:D

[@badassbhai7217]

Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ LoL

[@smokecrack5964]

Yeah nice glasses chad

[@myron-donelle7577]

This is the content we signed up for

[@dark_is_my_tea3946]

True dat

[@EmilSinclair777]

One of the best videos on this platform

[@beauty1564]

Wow it’s scary this video came out at the perfect time of my life . I think life is definitely telling me it’s time to start and begin my transformation. You don’t know how much your videos means to me and everyone. Thank you and keep up the good work❤️

[@susanrichmond6624]

You are amazing 🤩 I love this idea 💥

[@KlaasVictor]

Thank you Andrew!

[@andreimaniata5452]

I can feel how much you care about making these videos, my guy. Gratitude to you for the work you're doing and the new insights you put out on your channel. Big up and respect.

[@punishedvenomsnake716]

I'm watching this in bed lol, I quite literally woke up about 15 seconds ago. Cheers for another awesome vid, Andrew 🔥💪

[@rq2349]

Thats totally stupid

[@punishedvenomsnake716]

@@rq2349 No one cares about your negativity. Just fyi

[@navpreetbanga]

wow this video needs more views!

[@amida9195]

Life is not positive Life is not negative Life is life Be happy for no reason Laugh for no reason

[@twilightsparkle3073]

Lol. When I laugh to myself my mom tells me only mad ppl laugh to themselves lol

[@anikarenovnak3096]

Andrew, thanks for this video. I keep seeing the theme of being present in the moment as being the key to true happiness from all sorts of thought, religious and philosophical systems. I think, if you ever want to expand on this concept and make another video, the book "The Power of Now" by Ekhart Tolle might be of great help.

[@Zenmaruu]

Hey Andrew! I’m pretty early, hope you see this, but if you haven’t already, I’d love to see you do a video on the concept of kaizen (かいぜん) “constant improvement” and/or maemuki まえめき or “forward facing.” I have Japanese roots and seeing eastern concepts integrated into western lifestyle through your videos makes me happy and more eager to apply them. Cheers!

[@rockintelligence]

You meant まえむき 前向き. Not being mean or anything. That's cool you have Japanese roots!! Cheers from a Japanese person😉

[@Zenmaruu]

rockintelligence i am very rusty trying to remember my hiragana 😅

[@rockintelligence]

@@Zenmaruu You were really close!! So, don't worry😀

[@OrangeDragonofDusk]

Fantastic advice. Going to share with friends 👍

[@hgzmatt]

Somebody looked up how to pronounce this incredible hungarian name ^^ You have my respect.. English speakers usually butcher any names that aren't well known. And this one is certainly one of the harder ones.

[@rcramos5615]

Ikigai finally made more sense. I found myself struggling with the money-making part, and thought that Ikigai was a criteria when it's actually a process. Thank you for clearing this up. I feel a lot more confident about my path in life after watching.

[@krutika6769]

I've never watched a video with this much concentration, thanks to you

[@zacnguyen2535]

Amazing content, thank you Andrew !

[@DrakeWelling]

I preferred The Futur's video on ikigai rather than yours honestly, but I think it's just because you focus rather on life, and just talk, while in The Futur's video, ikigai is always there and I have it in mind for the whole video

[@yiddzin7318]

G.O.A.T!

[@TheLivingMonk]

I really connected to this topic of this video, perhaps because the first principle of IKIGAI is very similar (if not the same ) to the Yoga and Meditation (which is my area of interest) term of "Samadhi" or in a simple translation as full absorption in transcendence. since transcendence is all around us it can be perceived in any activity provided we connected to that activity in transcendental consciousness. grateful that I find your channel here, great stuff , thirsty for more ...

[@rollosheppard8411]

Exceptional.Thankyou!

[@gttcily]

This video was awesome! Thank you so much for this, I put myself in a flow state watching this lol

[@maniesh]

Mr Miyagi (from the original karate kid) was from Okinawa

[@let_it_sin_kin]

Thank you! I love the concept

[@DerLeeker]

I don´t feeld lost, i feel indifferent about each. It starts, it ends. I don know in which direction it takes me. Most times it´s good, seldom it´s bad (or bed)

[@loganc4233]

Thanks!

[@elaheh7807]

This was so great, thank you

[@mounabenahmed5313]

Amazing video !! I can see the amount of research and effort you have made . Now I can definitely see an improvement in the quality of your youtube videos as well and I encourage you to keep improving. A couple months ago youtube suggested one of your videos, so i watched it . Back then i didnt feel interested in it even though the content is original and the informations you share are really important. I really wanted to write a comment about it but I wanted to figure out the reason first . But now that i've been noticing an impovement , I realised that what made me stick with this video till the end is how much entertaining it is . The first videos demand a huge amount of concentration but now with some footage and pictures synchronized with the talk it is way easier to get the point without making so much mental effort . At last , i really want to thank you for the good content Keep going 💪💪🔥

[@arturpjur]

i watched ur videos and now im 18 and my job is my school related

[@claireetg3300]

Monday morning? Ohhh dear, I'm already terrified thinking of a new week on Sunday night....

[@myron-donelle7577]

Can you please drop a video on books that have changed your life

[@shoqed]

If people had a thing that they love, thay are good at, is what the world needs, and makes money, they really wouldn't be watching that video...

[@Gleichtritt]

Hey Andrew, I hope you will read this! First of all: Thank you again, your videos are great. Secondly: I recently came across something in the youtube recommendations which really surprised me: The book "proverbs" of the bible. Its just a list of different wisdoms and so many of them I have really experienced in life and can say they are true. Maybe its worth a video?

[@luqmannur5303]

Hi andrew, I think you should make a podcast version of your video as I think it will broaden your audience

[@fromesang7193]

i have read this book its amazing

[@littleredbeast7768]

You rock !!! Thanks a lot

[@cmsingh7533]

Bro are you doing Nofap Please make a video on it, if you already please tell me

[@theroadstopshere]

Oh man, I love these videos and the concept of Ikigai, but the way Andrew says "Awk-i-naw-ah" is killing me Thanks for your work on the video, man! Love your work and appreciate how serious you are about it and making people's lives better.

[@chiragdhawan66]

Totally irrelevant but he looks abit like Thomas Shelby(Cillian Murphy)from the Peaky blinders, idk does anyone else thinks the same?

[@ongito29]

Bro I said the same thing in his other video, so others think the same ..

[@chiragdhawan66]

epictrollerguy so I’m not the only one 😂

[@hawkeye171]

@@ongito29 some say he is scarjo female

[@Jaybird196]

I think, it's his eyes that do it.

[@Nada-hf7py]

I love how you talk. Thank you for the video.

[@lilsaint91]

I like lazing around and im very good at it but it's not making me any money

[@kylenoe2234]

The overlap between the forces of ikigai is the cover photo on my facebook. But i'm still lost and need some direction. Thank you for this ergo.

[@unfortunatewitnessX]

This video has earned a subscription from me. Congrats, man!

[@phanilasyaviaradhyula884]

You're being really helpful with the content you're posting. Young or old, rich or poor, this does help every human being. Thank you for this amazing contribution!❤ Long way to go.

[@kaancanlier6348]

Do a video of all the books you’ve read. Please

[@iyambopaulusimene1615]

great vid

[@TheGumball3k]

People should stop using this okinawa as an example, the fact they live longer than average is just a matter of their gene pool and also the law of small numbers comes into play here because it's such a small town the data gathered there is just not reliable enough. Also, the japanese are just workaholics, it's just ingrained in their culture, most people could never adhere to the japanese lifestyle because they just didn't grow up there.

[@rockintelligence]

Hello, I'm Japanese and I totally agree with you on that gene pool thing. They are just different. But on us being workaholic, most case is we have no choice but to work really really long hours. If we don't work long hours, most ppl can't even make enough to survive.

[@harpreetkaur6773]

Bless you Son... Nice video. .

[@SimplisticVR]

The quality of your videos are insane bro!

[@XxGiO13xX]

This is an incredible, psychological, knowledge transfer of Flow state and enjoying life and work. AWESOME video dude. Keep up the great work!

[@sohamnimale3632]

Did u change thumbnail?

[@YT-Observer]

I feel fine on MONDAY morning ... Its my day off :)

[@odrijakampa]

When they push u to love school and be greatful for it, It's hard to even be happy

[@garrettdarling6212]

check them out Andrew!

[@deannahenry8925]

No one can change me im lazy and undisciplined if anyone could change me I would give me life to that person

[@Kdiksha]

This is definitely the best video i have ever seen on this topic. Thank you so much:)

[@KarleneE]

10:41 I paused to write a note and I caught your micro-expression: you're literally pleading with us to pursue this as a worthy and noble pursuit. You're a good human Andrew. Thank you.

[@RahulYadav-nk6wp]

Of course nobody, making a video about it is pretty easy, but practicing is really very complex process. Its quite difficult to maintain a flow state in your normal day-to-day life. You have randomness that works against you. IKEGAI is although a beautiful concept but crashes down in real world. Its a concept for people who have more time to spend for an activity.

[@ГамстерКунгфу]

It's true, but, as in yoga, the goal is not to be a master, but to slightly move in the direction needed. Currently I don't have a strength to improve myself, and quite in a depressed mood. But Andrew's video gives a reminder about something better I can be. And a hope and positivity in general - it's like I spoke to someone, who cares about me)

[@stephencoxmus]

I never knew the 4th part was added by westerners! Great video as always!

[@alexbrett6818]

This was such an eye-opening video! Loved it :)

[@aakarshit_jaswal]

Soon Andrew is gonna write a book on the concept of intentionalism

[@bakamono2630]

Judging from what I do in a day and looking at time. I just realized that I experience the flow state alot. Ahhh sheet.. I also knew why I tend to procrastinate is cuz I my body's pride on not doing stuff I'm stressed up and it doesn't think it benefit me. I try to do something about it tho.. But before I realize it. I already do what I want. It's just not yet aligned on what I am responsible to do. Still trying to figure out how I can align these stuff my way tho. I was only a bit sure if I'm going somewhere and this video supports my way alot.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Do not be a victim of life, just get up earlier than you usually do, and start the day in a good way ... for ... 2 weeks, even 1 week will make difference in how you feel

[@valentino_b8541]

great video Andrew, and I have a question about the first step, on looking for what do you love, so if I have multiple areas of interest, like photography, writing and painting should i melt all three of them or should I develop an Ikigai for each of them ?

[@ivyrose7204]

This video could not have had better timing. You explained exactly everything I needed to hear, and I feel so much more inspired to pursue that musical career that has always been seething through the crevices of a locked box; now I have the means of a key to open it. You have my gratitude.

[@dailydoseremix4560]

Andrew kirbyyyyyy

[@sefunmikolade8037]

My best youtuber

[@krutika6769]

thanks andrew

[@rafaelsampaio420]

Great work 🙌

[@badassbhai7217]

Wow video uploaded 1 day ago and the comments are posted 4 days ago 😂😂🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😂😂😁😁 KZbin is drunk again 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dailydoseremix4560]

Andrew kirby took the monthly Buddha pstreon class lol

[@HNeferPitouH]

Jesus... He is the answer to everything... all that you e ever wanted to know❤️ talk to him...

[@mimi-xw5se]

Foreals ahahah 💖💖💖

[@paratame105]

I think Jesus, like many other spiritual teachers throughout history, wanted to teach people how to find peace/enlightenment/happiness. It's less about worshipping him as a person and more about understanding what he desperately try to make people understand.

[@sophquien]

ok yeah this is definitely a sign for me to drop outta school

[@ThoughtStimulator]

Icky Guy?

[@PHDinMeTV]

Ikigai! That’s just Cool 😎 word to say!

[@whitephoenix_oftheecrown7608]

"Ikigai!".. Domo origato! sensai Kirby, namaste 🙏😇