Why You Should Seek Power, Not Happiness - Nietzsche's Guide to Greatness

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[@chindianajones3742]

One of my favourite quotes from Nietzsche (from the 3rd essay in genealogy iirc) goes something like this: man would rather will nothingness than will nothing at all. That is, in nihilism and depression, we will ourselves into a catatonic state of hibernation, the lowest possible state of physical energy to sustain a painful and self-pitying wakefulness -- so strong is the power of our will that we are driven to kill ourselves rather than endure willing nothing at all. I am reminded of this insight everytime I impulsively entertain depressive or suicidal thoughts. Certainly, a creature whose will is strong enough to drive its body and spirit to death is a powerful one. And I say to myself, "if I am powerful enough to kill myself, I must also be powerful enough to live."

[@jokster9920]

beautiful!

[@AlekNik1994]

That was deep man.

[@amarkantkumar4233]

In service to those who we find worthy, we gain the clarity to realise the meaning of life over time.

[@dekexz19]

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[@the51project]

Very well said and truly insightful. Thank you.

[@princeamu]

I always say this and people think I’m crazy. It’s power you want, internal power, power to be able to get through anything. THAT leads to happiness. Not power to manipulate others but to manipulate your own ego

[@senzo_lucius1]

I believe I'm more supieror than you. (I don't) The power of EGO!

[@teresazbikowska7094]

It's power over self. To control yourself, to wield mind and body like an instrument of your will, use it for your goals, move on when the goal is accomplished or no longer gives you lasting satisfaction. Dream of overcoming that which boasts to hinder you, watch your power gain. Overcome yourself and see that your power increases.

[@nap871]

The Nietz's main theme is that most men live in fear and seek to comply. You see this most clearly in modern man's weakness in intersexual relations, how man responds to the pummeling he gets in divorce court, etc... the nietz would despise today's nice guy. The Kierk said most men wear a mask.

[@junxu4438]

This power seeking sounds like typical dopamine addiction, no wonder Nietzsche drove himself mad.

[@princeamu]

@@junxu4438 lol Nietzsche could have lost his mind for several reasons we don’t know. Your mind is actually always seeking dopamine so to attempt overcome your mind is the opposite. Which takes discipline.

[@partogihutapea8632]

"The measure of man is what he does with power" -Plato

[@brucekeys4910]

"All that is bad comes from weakness"-- very true Neediness=desperation Desperation often pushes us past our moral inhibitions.

[@dipalibavdhane7836]

I agree

[@christofthedead]

power comes only from identification of weakness, therefor power is bad?

[@deejin25]

All good people come from weak babies. Women are physically weaker than most men, men come from women. Sex (not rape) can't happen unless two people stop fighting and competing for resources become vulnerable to each other (weak) and create pleasure and often life. Seeds are weaker than trees. Self sacrifice comes from apearing weak yet it creates powerful societies. Ghandi used weakness, defeated a huge empire. Water is soft and weak, yet over time wears down mountains. Dude was wrong, wrong wrong. And in his life all his philosophy gave hiom no power drove him mad, got him syphillis.

[@brucekeys4910]

@@deejin25 If you are weaker (less capable) than your peers you will feel a sense of inferiority. That feeling of vulnerability rather than self assurance can lead to depression,anxiety,and envy. This is not a place where a healthy mind exists and you will desperately try to push to get out of that state. That's why a wounded animal is more dangerous than one that is fully capable, because it knows it is a vulnerable target.

[@ShayPatrickCormacTHEHUNTER]

​@@deejin25 you're barking at the wrong tree. Physical weakness is not the point here whatsoever. But inner weakness Is. And it's a fact that all evil comes from inner weakness, whereas all good comes from inner strength

[@UnschoolingCOM]

"Written laws are like spiders’ webs, and will, like them, only entangle and hold the poor and weak, while the rich and powerful will easily break through them." ~ Anacharsis

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Reflection is truly key. Humanity should dare to look deep within, but it should also accept that more than mere physical Reflection is required for true, celestial enlightenment. "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In Time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the Universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

[@hellablackie4523]

@@SogMasterz0think you missed the point

[@JonathanRodriguez-ul6re]

Time to commit tax fraud!

[@anthonytelles2226]

Hmm sounds awfully similar to Raskolnikov

[@Ratnoseterry]

@@anthonytelles2226 but much older

[@SergioLeonardoCornejo]

Power over oneself is the noblest form of power there is.

[@adriennefried5368]

Civilized is a synonymous word.

[@Saulgoodmane]

@@adriennefried5368 wrong

[@gargoyle5701]

Is this a quote?

[@keithybrinson7804]

Witch = woman in total control of herself

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

It might be the most noblest, but it's not the most powerful. We shall never possess enough power nor long enough to have a sense of satisfaction.

[@nikokoro5862]

1:48 Power is enhancement of capacity. How to attain power: 3:03 Step 1: Set a goal that is meaningful & challenging, promotes health and well-being, is conducive to attaining personal excellence, and is self-chosen. 3:49 Step 2: Dedicate consistent time each days to accomplishing that goal 5:33 Step 3: Once achieved, put your goal behind you and set another goal.

[@christofthedead]

This hamster wheel is predicated on everyone's ability to identify meaningful & worthwhile goals, which as the state of the world demonstrates, is not a universal trait. It's nice for a horse to have a carrot to chase, but even the fanciest carrot is still just a carrot.

[@CreatingChaos]

@@christofthedead also true.. how much do we crave that carrot, and why

[@beastoonline1991]

Thank you fam

[@MyRobertallen]

'The formula for my happiness: a yes, a no; a straight line- a goal.' Nietzsche That is to say, pace Schopenhauer, our striving for self-improvement, quite apart from its actual outcome, promotes well-being. Just do it. RFGA, Ph.D.

[@srw4598]

Name 1 individual that followed this principle and became SUFFERING-FREE. 😂

[@frankiebaby7]

Its absurd is what it is, that we are getting this kind of life-affirming content for free. We really do appreciate it, kind sir.

[@princessdenisha4547]

Please don’t jinx us ✋🏾

[@orthopraxis235]

Well, free on the outside perhaps. However, isn't it your life affirming will that lead you to the search for it?

[@_..-.._..-.._]

Absurd? Definitely. Nietzsche is garbage.

[@adamburling9551]

I agree it is absurd

[@BSmithPPG]

One cannot skip the struggle and gain the strength. There must be an opposition in all things.

[@beingsshepherd]

_No pain, no gain._

[@tantecosenelmondo2350]

Not really true. In Nature there's who have everything without fighting, and who has fought to get nothing

[@beingsshepherd]

​@@tantecosenelmondo2350 _Easy come, easy go._ We're talking character here. Obviously one can inherit big muscles or fail at anything, but you cannot be born with wisdom.

[@muradm7748]

@@tantecosenelmondo2350 can you please give some example of said creatures? This can happen when the new world is open for some invasive species but that won't last, and if you species is on the top be sure that soon enough you will start competing within instead of the world outside (lion killing cubs, ant wars, pushing the weakest out of the tribe).

[@MrTapout180]

@tantecose you’re correct but look at these crypto guys they became rich by investing in a digital coin but they have no skill, theyre not stoic, they have no discipline, they’re unhappy , most of them don’t even have a network of influential people because they can’t provide value. So yes, there’s people who haven’t done much BUT exceptions don’t break the rule. Character is forged.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

I find I am the most happiest when constant improvement and success has been scheduled out in a slow constant flow. Too much and I am overwhelmed. Too little and I lose sight. Constant and consistent growth provides a happiness that is real and lasting. The struggle is keeping the flow at just the right rate.

[@kotnhewhohim2092]

Ah-so🙏🏻, go with the flow but in this case not the flow of least resistance…

[@KevinJohnson-cv2no]

I would beckon you to increase the pace, but alas you are striving my friend; that is all that's needed. Keep up the hard work

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

I love this!! ❤️

[@fusion9619]

'to' vs 'too' For improvement 😉

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And before you say it yeah, I didn’t use a comma did I?

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[@nickdachemusic]

Been studying Nietzsche a lot recently, and this has definitely been one of the most concise and valuable comments on his work I’ve seen

[@WazzzockYT]

"The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."

[@mathieulaurent8967]

Brilliant, would you mind sharing where from you read this paticular quote? I'm curious about the rest ☺️

[@WazzzockYT]

@@mathieulaurent8967 Marcus Aurelius, meditations

[@mazzzystar9906]

Thank you for sharing

[@dantefernandodantezambrano7910]

Basically, I think Nietzsche encouraged us to get in touch with our inner power and work it out. Once we acknowledge our own power as something unique, then we work on our goals we're willing to achieve by using our same power. Our talents, skills, inclinations, or whatsoever must be worth discovering, and then putting into practice at the goals we set for ourselves, otherwise, we shall never realize what it's our purpose in life whereas we end up following the herd. Nietzsche called it "The moral of Servants"

[@gordonjay2461]

He was a broke loser

[@dantefernandodantezambrano7910]

@@gordonjay2461 The wise is never appreciated during his lifetime, but afterwards.

[@Qwertzym0onsif]

Well said

[@lighthouse3957]

I think the world learnt enough lessons from Nietzsche's idea. After he declared "God is dead", 20th century became the bloodiest century. Millions of people were enslaved and killed under the few "powerful" men. What kind of the society will it be if people are encouraged to be those powerful men? Nowadays the world elites are going to be those "powerful" men. They say we will have nothing (that means they will have everything) but will be happy. We will soon be enslaved by another powerful man. What shall we do? Go back to God! Love God and also love your neighbours. Do to others as you would have them do to you. That is the saving way. That is God's way. We are too far away from God for too long. God is never dead, Nietzsche is dead.

[@dantefernandodantezambrano7910]

@@lighthouse3957 Nietzsche never meant the Will to Power was to exercise control over others. On the contrary, he called that "The Moral of the Weak". For Nietzsche the Will to Power was such a Reaffirmation to Life we all might do if we consider ourselves as Free Spirits. This Reaffirmation to Life consists of remaining optimistic towards every situation Life itself sets in our path. Whether a blessing or a disgrace it's a constant Say Yes to any of them, for if our Will to Power is strong, then we shall be able to overcome such a disgrace by activating our capacity to find creative solutions, or if we are blessed by the choices we have made, then we shall find the way to share them with the rest of the world, and make it a better place to live. For Nietzsche the Will to Power was a Free Spirit's characteristic which was able to overcome vicissitudes by turning into its own favor, and making them work for itself and for others, for that was how a Free Spirit honored Life. Nietzsche said "God is dead" because he tried to realize Modern Men did not have any need for religion. Rather, They believed in their own intellects as well as something concrete they themselves created. These Modern Men can be found in Politics, Business, Science, and generally speaking, in every manifest of human knowledge. Even in churches some preachers take God's Grace for granted, and make choices for themselves. They turn their Religion into Doctrinarism, and make their followers believe there is no other way to get Salvation from God, except they do whatever these same Preachers say to them. According to Nietzsche's Philosophy this kind of man who believes in his own Ego is called "The Last Man".

[@MuscleBandit]

Thanks so much for the content. I've been nurturing short term comfort in favour of long term discomfort for too long now and this has helped snap me out of that trance and be brave enough to get back started. 💪

[@biancaszasz5747]

one of the best videos on Nietzsche I watched! Here you summarized splendidly the most important aspect of Nietzsche's philosophy. Excellent job!

[@Juka161]

The most important object to control in life is you, if you control you, you control the only object that matters to you, you! And you don’t need control anyone else!

[@arraikcruor6407]

@@Jsinebdjsmdbej Why do you want to control people?

[@KevinJohnson-cv2no]

The most important object to control in life is the external environment, because without that then you can not sustain the existence of "you". Does controlling yourself put food on the table, or realize your desires unto reality? Do not turn inwards as a last ditch effort, due to a weakness and inability to control the external.

[@FirstLast-cd6vv]

@@KevinJohnson-cv2no You can't control the external, moron, you can only control yourself. That was his point.

[@kyrohowe3156]

@@Jsinebdjsmdbej you GOOD, bro??

[@funkeybikemonkey]

Ehhh, for most people. The object that matters most to them is not themselves but others. And thus spoke a parent.

[@satnamo]

Self mastery is the ultimate form of power because I am my greatest enemy.

[@James-kd1kp]

🎯

[@kiavaxxaskew]

Neatcha's philosophy isn't for everyone. My goal is to learn many things, but I am aware and accepting of the time when I will no longer be able to learn new things. But knowledge in itself exists without anyone to witness it, why does it matter that I tap into it only a little bit for a small amount of time? Power is the same.

[@kiavaxxaskew]

To resist suffering for power that will ultimately extinguish seems unnecessary.

[@GarnonEre]

Multiple chills from this one. Wow. Cannot thank you enough friend! So much to extract.

[@thebigcum6297]

I have watched this numerous times now it is by far the best one. It explains why I still feel a never ending need to keep learning and change myself through physical aspiration. Knowledge and Physical expression something I lost these last 10 years.

[@adio8824]

Going through withdrawals and it hit me that every temptation is a test and every test I pass I feel joyful and I feel my self getting more powerful. It’s funny I’m enjoying this cycle of battle victory and joy. It’s addicting. This is life indeed

[@josemucarselsacoto5122]

This is one of many universal ideals pursued by human nature. Will to power is called " kai zen " in Japan. Keep up the good work!

[@SmoothInvestigator]

Kaizen means constant incremental improvement.

[@MrZriael]

@@SmoothInvestigator To improve, a goal is required. The will to power seems to postulate that same thing. Furthermore it counsels you to not seek happiness as your goal, as happiness or joy itself results from triumph, and so will be attained in it’s purest form along the path to betterment.

[@KingPBJames]

Funny, I was about to write a post about Goku of Dragonball, and how this ideal is his entire mindset. "Zenkai" is a term in the series that they liken to growing stronger through defeat. I don't think they ever say the actual word in the English dub though.

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I've been looking for this collections of ideas in a single video for so long. Thank you for sharing knowledge, cheers !

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bro 100 can change my life im bro struggling in africa nro alwys helps anther bro

[@malikwaqas2224]

This is very important thing you shared with us, I've been observing this myself before even watching this, Big Thanks for sharing this. Knowledge is a light that makes the way clearer and help us lead better life.

[@SawyerKnight]

It was important for me to hear this at such a critical time. Thank you.

[@josephasghar]

Fascinating reading of Nietzsche. A more nuanced insight on the will to power than the one I held. Thank you.

[@cinema_moon]

A very important video. The word power has been distorted through my years of education to mean something and connote to something as only being bad. What a refresher to receive this content in such trying and disingenuous times!

[@junonli3394]

Once again, the Academy of Ideas and Nietzsche together have given me a direction when I was lost. Thank you!

[@thelonewanderer4072]

Brilliant video as always, love your work!

[@ClassicJukeboxBand]

This video really hit home with me. I have been fighting mild depression having to deal with certain people I don't want to deal with, and fretting over the political chaos and bad times I can see coming. It's been hard to face the resistance I put on myself due to my own emotions and inability to with the battle against hesitancy I seem to have...my biggest resistance to achieving my goals is myself.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Reflection is truly key. Humanity should dare to look deep within, but it should also accept that more than mere physical Reflection is required for true, celestial enlightenment. "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In Time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the Universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

[@ashleigh.d]

resistance is really hard to fight I've been on and off at my college now because of this. it's hard to build a relationship with ourselves with these. Hoping we'd come out of this shithole one day and do what we must.

[@ClassicJukeboxBand]

@@ashleigh.d I hope so too, but I don't see it happening unless we fight back.

[@AJohnson0325]

Sometimes you just have to cut people off from your life. I’ve done it a few times and it’s definitely worth it. Don’t waste your time on people that hold you back. You have to be ok with being uncomfortable and taking calculated risks. Some people are so afraid of losing that they never even try. Winners think that the opportunity cost of not even trying is the real loss. If you stay in your comfort zone then you’ll never grow and progress. It’s like a cycle of getting uncomfortable then you adapt. Push yourself out of your comfort zone again and you adapt again. Just don’t do anything dumb and risky that would be a huge setback and you’d never recover from. A lot of times being successful is the culmination of doing small things over a long period of time. Once you start to see success you’ll think…ok that worked. How can I get multiple times that result? Life changing success doesn’t happen overnight. It can easily take ten or more years. If you’re young then you better get started because once you’re old you’re pretty much fucked. You’ll be out of time by then. If you always do what you’ve always done then you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten.

[@CreatingChaos]

Its never ' mild'.. either you are, or you aint

[@123ilovesocks456]

Thank you for your videos. This one especially re kindles a spirit in me ready to face life again with an empowering outlook. Much appreciated always.

[@ankitkhandelwal426]

This was amazing. We know all these but never know which one is better. Thanks for showing it so visually

[@OG_MRB]

Great video! Thank you for this much love for this channel!!!

[@UnschoolingCOM]

“There is NO knowledge that is not POWER.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

[@SpicyInvalid]

there is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it is the way of death - YHVH Elohim

[@nightwatchman7482]

Gender studies too?

[@zerotwo7319]

Except noise. Noise is a signal you don't want.

[@UnschoolingCOM]

@@nightwatchman7482 Gender studies is the ultimate knowledge in todays upside down Clown World...🤡

[@HiddenExp]

Seeking knowledge is the same as seeking power? "not increase of consciousness is the goal, but enhancement of power" Nietzsche I don't fucking know, for me consciousness = power = "fulfillment"

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[@elielsolis]

I have never read Nietzsche before but I think he is right. In the case of suffering. I have had the misfortune to always be suffering. Ever since I was little.. later in my teens I developed severe auto immune disease that crippled me.. and also battled with bipolar depression. Until recently 4 years ago I went through a really rough patch mentally.. I really thought I was gonna have to just loose this fight. But one things that I found give me a more calm state and stable is being empowered. By knowledge and strength. being empowered I have notice give me more happiness. Especially with mental problems where I feel I have no control over my emotions. So what I now seek in this life is knowledge and strength. I always looking for ways to make my self more resilient against the battles of life. I always look to nature.. how animals and trees and all other especies have survive this nasty world. You have to be strong. And that is what I seek now. Strength power, Knowledge. Diet is key to strength.

[@nicp1978]

It is helpful to be resolute and very very resilient,30 yrs of suffering on nearly every level,has taught me that you can survive the misery of it all,you must be strong!!!

[@emerdigiorgio3594]

True!

[@Selfconqueror7]

@@nicp1978 survival is a very base goal though. Will to power goes beyond survival and is about creating excellence in all areas than simply “Surviving through life”

[@nicp1978]

yes, dylan i think we all wish to strive for excellence and that wish/impulse is ever present at all times,underlying that I think is our very human instincts for our survival,mentally,physically,spiritu@@Selfconqueror7

[@katherinemcdonnell6333]

LONG, DEEP SIGH....Yet another person online who misspells the word Lose as "Loose". Beyond annoying, learn to spell.

[@moviejay2045]

This channel is exceptional, my man.. Keep it up!

[@in2dionysus]

One must endure! This is the motivation of the mind when one accomplishes power!

[@paragjyotideka1246]

Probably the most valuable video in your channel so far.

[@boerbouwvakker7031]

this was an incredibly powerful video, thank you sir.

[@edwardnewgate2198]

I've personally been following something a bit similar to what has been mentioned here . My experiences have shown me that when I'm in a difficult situation mentally, I find doing my work very therapeutic. Regardless of what the actual work is, as long as it's helping me improve myself and become better than I was before, working harder really does seem to put me in a better place mentally. I call this "work therapy ".

[@silverbullet6436]

We have the power for all things in ourselves to look inwards and change or fix what we need to or challenge ourselves every day.

[@SysterEuropa]

Excellent as always. Superb analysis.

[@c.galindo9639]

Fascinating and outstanding. Such a revelation from an innate yet apparent sense of purpose and belonging that speaks to the innermost strengths and desires of the human mind and spirit. I greatly appreciated this. Thank you

[@WeltgeistYT]

Great video, and good usage of quotes. Artwork on point as usual...

[@bottomtext]

High praise coming from the premier Nietzsche channel on youtube

[@katecherry5114]

I am not convinced by Friedrich’s argument, but great video series; its really provoked some deep thinking in my head!

[@anthonytelles2226]

Neither am I; what happens when you perceive your own true weakness against nature and the world? A Nietzschean man becomes depressed at his own helplessness to overcome even trivial vices and frailty, not to mention developing a disdain for the poor or weak. There seems no place for humility or basic gratitude for the world as it’s given to us.

[@beingsshepherd]

@@anthonytelles2226 You have to learn patience, perseverance and understand that _where there's a will there's a way._

[@mjb6446]

Yeah, I'm sure you know better than Nietzsche...

[@chukwunta]

Thanks for this powerful insight. This is amazing.

[@nicknorizadeh4336]

Great video - exactly the message I needed to hear!

[@Daimerian]

Perfect presentation of Nietzche's concept of power. What was most appealing to me was that suffering is an integral part of power and an essential ingredient of power. After all, how Nietzche's concept of power is different from that of Machiavelli, the former believed in the self-overcoming concept of power, whereas the latter emphasized the ability to control and rule others. Interesting to know that Nietzche's concept of power is somehow identical to the notion of happiness in the Buddhist tradition which deals more with self-mastery and detachment from external distractions.

[@tibo5828]

The different concepts of power are displayed and lived out by the narcissist and the empath.

[@maelstrom2313]

There are scholars who believe Machiavelli's The Prince was partly a critique of politics in the city that exiled him. A lot of the book describes different styles of government and their weaknesses. He rarely uses moral terms in the book but talks in pragmatic terms. Eg. Too much tyranny leads to revolt, etc. It isn't always straight-forward about what to do in a situation, but lays out various scenarios and their consequences based on the leader's preference.

[@GodsGrieff]

I'm almost in tears of beauty and elaboration of this video...

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Because this is a god damn cult, this shit is not the reaction a KZbin video should give you

[@apurvakaushik5353]

You are doing great job ...all your videos...give light to a wandering bark ..in some way... Thankyou

[@alohi79]

Amazing work as always. Ty

[@rafaelpaixao2]

This video showed up to me at the right time. I was questioning myself about my vices that start to grow up along the week, those are the resistance that i must overcome in order to be a better person. I need to keep pushing, keep going to the gym, keep reading philosophy, keep studying art. Its not easy, at the end of the week i am just exhausted, but if i keep pushing it will be overcome. And its better to be exhausted by labour at the end of the day than let my vices turn me in to a weakling.

[@chosenone2926]

I feel your pain bro, I am currently battling a severe pornography and masturbating addiction and I'm only 23, but I'm sure I will overcome this soon. I can feel it. I won't spend my whole life like this.

[@rafaelpaixao2]

@@chosenone2926 i have problems with that vice too, there are days i am more weak, lazy, and i end up repeating those mistakes, watching to much porn, sleeping at wrong time, poorly eating. Im trying to identify what triggers it, and how to prevent it

[@chosenone2926]

@@rafaelpaixao2 I feel your pain bro basically the same thing is happening to me and as much as I wish I could help you that would just come like the blind leading the blind. Pray my friend pray hard and probably try to get help from a therapist. You'll get over that obstacle one day.

[@parry3231]

True power requires responsibility and determination to know yourself. Power corrupts without any integrity, truth and genuine love for each moment of life. Living with the understanding that brings you to a place of peace of mind and generosity. You gain power in not seeking. Power is the result of living with kindness and gratitude in loving with respect and focused attention on what you love and need ❤ No reason for suffering when you don't seek energies that are materialistic or on comparisons or competing with others. Power is a result of love in actions that are beneficial and vital for the environment and the people who are given the chance to be equally successful and nurtured. Peace is a power. War is a process of insanity and the result of fear and helplessness. Power to the people of the world in understanding that we all are truly essential and powerful in our love for each other and the healing of our lives with kindness and compassion. Enjoy your own power of being present in your life now as a person who loves. It will result in joy and peace. Blessings to you all!

[@xeixi3789]

Chillest dude to ever exist

[@zilvente]

Parry, Did you watch the video? it has nothing to do with love.

[@zilvente]

It's about enduring the hardships and struggles required to become a better more powerful human being, and it includes enduring suffering, nothing to do with love.

[@parry3231]

@@tomasgarza3553 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It is so very simple..be honest and humane towards each other and be kind and loving. Treat the environment as a sacred sanctuary for all life to thrive. The waters of the world are our life giving element..honoring the waters should be our universal religion and responsibility. Speaking about the world and the blessings that exist now as we are now is essential for our humanity to function. Our own individual experiences and our dreams are important to share with others. We have the ability to connect with each other and to learn how to heal and to behave with harmony and peace ✌ thanks again and please continue to use your heart, your voice and your energies to ensure that we realize that we are not alone and that we are truly understood ❤

[@parry3231]

we all have obstacles, hardships, painful times, grief, and other things that are happening in our lives that are extremely difficult to come to terms with. I know that you have the ability through strength and resilience to choose to live with gratitude and appreciation for the simple pleasures of being alive and learning from all of the situations that are happening in your life , We can choose to live with the focus on what is beneficial for the sake of our sanity and peace of mind that brings us into a relationship with truth and the way of being present and unafraid and discovering how to heal and to live accordingly with the love of life now as we are now regardless of the circumstances. Looking at everything with the awareness that there are many different positive things that are happening too.The power is in love. Simply being kind and gentle with ourselves and learning from each situation and responding in a place where we are truly gaining our own unique heart's knowledge and creativity through our lives with each breath and moment in our lives. Perseverance and flexibility are also very helpful for anyone who is going through a tough situation. Fear,worrying, anxiety and stress is not helpful for anyone. You have a splendid way of doing things that are beneficial and nurturing for your energies in honoring life with the flow of energies in love with exploration of options for your resolution of the situations. Trust in ourselves and continue to do things that are healthy and will align with the power to make the necessary changes that are required. Empowering yourself. Suffering is not helpful or required, neither is pity. Compassion and empathy are very welcome. Suffering is a great drain for the ability to connect with the possibilities and perspectives of solutions for the occurrences of your life. Love heals and love is always a powerful expression for the changes that matter. God is Love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕

[@cloutiec]

This is helpful to me today, and affirms the lessons I’ve already been learning on a long road of differentiation after having been codependent for many years.

[@balasaravanan500]

This is one of THE BEST video on Men's development I watched so far. It's like every Self-improvement video in KZbin condensed into one. Thank you very much for presenting this wonderful video my friend 🙏🤝

[@champdynasty8992]

Mastering the mortal body is one of our greatest challenges here on earth. Don’t let the natural man control your actions. Resist you carnal appetites and conquer your lesser self. Before you were born of the flesh, you were born of the spirit.

[@beldiman5870]

Interesting....what does it mean to be born of the spirit?

[@andrewbowen2837]

Why should I conquer these natural things? Is it not human to experience them just as well?

[@outofoblivionproductions4015]

You are right to give the spirit authority over the body, but original sin caused us to inherit a darkened soul. We are born in the flesh first; our soul is said to be spiritually dead. To be born of the spirit we have to get a Christian baptism.

[@screentake01]

I have no greater goal than to do my Ascension...for that is the ultimate in spiritual power. Thanks for the video.

[@A-X-25]

Do not seek power, happiness, love, etc. because you cannot have it all. If I give you all the power of the universe you will be unfulfilled anyway. The same thing to happiness, love, knowledge etc. It's just an illusion. The moment you don't seek anything, you will be at the peak of cosmic evolution.

[@Lou-mp4ed]

@Mircea Florian be a good example for him then and start walking your talk

[@RebelScumJack]

Kool thoughts and ponderings! Godspeed and God bless!

[@readmore3490]

Thank you for sharing this wisdom

[@DSquared1969]

One of the first things I learned when I joined the army was “adapt, improvise, overcome” later on in life I learned about the “stress recovery adaptation cycle” and now it all makes sense

[@MsGeorge50]

Guide on how to attain power and the 4 conditions: 1. The goal must be meaningful and challenging. 2. It must promote our health and well-being or the well-being of others. 3. It must be conducive to the attainment of personal excellence. 4. It must be self-chosen.

[@Lloh_Rnd]

Hello OPs, I found your channel a couple days ago and have wanted to, first of all, congratulate you for all the hard work you've put out, very nice contribution 🙏 I couldn't help but notice your frequent use of Zdzislaw Beksinski's art to illustrate the videos, would you consider making one or even a serie on his œuvre someday? That would be absolutely awesome! Thank you again, may God bless you

[@samfisher5302]

Man, I needed this. Thank you 🫡

[@datrubz6459]

I’ve tried reading Nietzsche before, because I love his ideas. But I tend to get annoyed and distracted by the fluffy language I find him and other philosophers use on a regular basis. I really love your channel and how you distill brilliant ideas into a form that’s easy to grasp and implement into actual life. Keep up the great work!

[@ethanetn]

Oh my god somebody finally said it, its like listening to a drama club guy talk like a Shakespeare play

[@afternoondelight1240]

Fluffy language might just be a misunderstanding of what is being articulated. One can only understand as deep as they have looked in themselves. I find myself sometimes doing something similar because it can be difficult too accept unconscious incompetence due to the adaptation of perceiving the inability to understand someone reasonates from the self over estimating the ability to comprehend suffice to say. when you don’t read tough books you can’t keep up with the mandatory pocket of understanding aleast 80% of what is being said which frustration sets in and resentment which turns into ditching the narrative and looking for a excuse to pass off the responsibility for the reason why you don’t understand when he starts using big words to be descriptive. This guy who makes these videos is smart enough to basically dumb it down and explain it in four letter words but in doing so your trapping yourself in the option of choosing pride rather then true humility which is what fosters curiosity. Try googling the words you don’t understand, i always do that and it really makes a difference. Am I making any sense right now? If not I’m sorry I tried to be as straightforward as possible from just seeing what I saw in your comment in regards to identifying the reasons for your struggles. I hope this makes sense and that I helped give a different perspective to the particular situation you’re in in regards to understanding the message being said. He’s not writting these for the herd to read as they will not understand it because their lacking the fundamentals somena knowledge to keep up with the books of his due to them being such high frequency of thought.

[@midasphrygia2425]

This is exactly why the Hemingway style was popular at the turn of the 20th century. It removed the fluffly language and redundant wording and got straight to the point!

[@muradm7748]

@@afternoondelight1240 I have feeling that you have a lot of pride in your comment. I stopped reading because I was annoyed and it sounded old for me, that is it. I don't feek inferior because I can't read Shakespeare because that is not my trade or my thing and I don't give a damn.

[@Sam-ui1ll]

@@afternoondelight1240 Paragraphs and commas are your friends, dude.

[@dylanchan7460]

"I need more power!" ~ Vergil

[@jamiloye3537]

Yall make me sooo happy🥰❤

[@ryanpalihawadana1455]

This video was perfectly placed on my feed, just when I needed it.

[@arifkhan-sy1it]

Academy of ideas is summarising complex philosophical ideas into simple narrative forms so a lay man can get better understanding of life.

[@ArtrichStudio]

Wow! This is what I have been trying to figure out. What is the meaning of life. I figured out that is was truly subjective and self determined. Then the objective was choose a purpose which is entirely determined by core values. Thank you for creating great content like this.

[@2coulin]

The meaning of life = to give life meaning

[@raymaharaj3555]

Excellent discourse !

[@bitkurd]

Thank you my friend, I really needed to hear this today 🙂

[@theelectricorigins846]

It depends on the definitions of "power". In Spanish Academy.... it is "Having expedited the faculty or power to do something. 2. tr. Having ease, time or place to do something." Anyway, my question was about rationality in animals.... This subject was in part discussed by Eugene the Philostopher on his video "Relativity of Rationality"... Is power rational or irrational? Is it emotional then? Wouldn't humans become animals if they just look for power? And what about personal realization and Jung's Individuation process? Does it require power or SELF-POWER?

[@BanksterRap]

It is not only the ratio of pleasure to pain that determines the quality of a life, but also the sheer quantity of pain. Once a certain threshold of pain is passed, no amount of pleasure can compensate for it. - David Benatar There's a spectrum here. Too much suffering does not produce an optimized humanity. The level of suffering is not invariable. We are living in an age of permanent illness and meaningless separation, having little agency to shape our environment so as to shape who we are and optimize the human condition.

[@MrVayolence]

Thank you so much for this.

[@tommyminahan3136]

Always a great video, keep it up

[@CodyBMcGuire]

Still here 5 years later, having adopted "I am that which must overcome itself" as a life mantra from your "Suffering and Self-overcoming" video. Although I have made progress since then, there is still much to be overcome.

[@savesoil3133]

Have you heard of the Save Soil movement before? #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet #Innerengineering

[@Naledi_22]

I believe the man that can exercise self control and power over himself and himself alone, is the most powerful one. "SEEK YE FIRST", and all else shall be added unto you. 🙏🏽

[@avigailomichael]

Stolen and misrepresented on purpose, yeah? Stolen from Matthew 6:33. That passage reads: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added into you". Clever and poetic, aren't you? Seems so. But you're not a very smart or a very well-meaning human being when you consciously mislead others by you slashing up and deliberately expunging a significant portion of a Bible verse like that just to suit your own dogma.

[@Naledi_22]

@avigailomichael3177 Mam, excuse me???? The entire Bible is made up of plagiarism from different cultures mythologies and teachings, what are you on about? Misleading who about what? I added my own opinion. I wasn't preaching to nobody, but I just added my thoughts, and you out here acting like I'm recruiting people into a cult or something. You were clearly triggered by my tone and what I wrote. Please seek psychological help from a professional, you can't go around attacking strangers like this.

[@Reneromero08]

This one is sick, great job! :3

[@j.fnorfleet1969]

Great video my friend. It all fits like a glove.

[@xinthebox]

In the quest to live a good life, each of us, consciously or implicitly, chooses an ultimate value around which to orient our life. For many this value is wealth, for others it may be status, social-acceptance, happiness, pleasure, love, knowledge, or Comfort. Power - "the enhancement of a capacity or an activity already given." (Nietzsche's Values) As a few examples, an athlete who becomes stronger is increasing his power, as is the writer who improves her writing, the orator who sharpens his public speaking abilities, or the teacher who enhances her capacity to educate. "Power is "more life" not by its mere continuation, nor by its multiplication, but by life's being raised to a higher level of capacity and control;,..Power is transition to a higher level...a "self-overcoming". the point to my life is my growth or strengthening and [this] lies not merely in expanding but in ascending, which involves Overcoming previous states of myself." John Richardson, Nietzsche's Values to attain this power and the first step is to formulate a goal that fulfills 4 conditions. Firstly, the goal must be meaningful and challenging. Secondly, it must promote our health and well-being, or the well-being of others. Thirdly, it must be conducive to the attainment of personal excellence; and finally, must be self-chosen, or in other words, an expression of our individuality and authentic aspirations. "For what purpose humanity is there should not even concern us: why you are here, that you should ask yourself: and if you have no ready answer, then set for yourself goals, high and noble goals." Nietzsche, Unpublished Note We would have obstacles and resistances. "The will to power can only express itself against resistances; it seeks what resists it.. all expansion, incorporation, growth, is striving against something that resists. strong nature needs resistance; hence it seeks resistance. Nietzsche, The Will to Power the game of resistance and victory which consists of a "hindrance that is Overcome and immediately followed by another hindrance, that is again overcome", we will increase our power and eventually attain the goal we have and whatever it is we have become, created, or achieved, behind us, and set our sights on the next, greater, goal. "Whatever I create and however much love It, soon I must oppose it and my love; thus my will wills it."

[@John-bv1lx]

I chuckled when I read the title because I don't remember nietzsche being an all to happy fella from what I have learned 😆

[@operatorblack]

This video is so good thanks for making it

[@calebotha3116]

Crazy video. Good work and thank you.

[@AM-ko4pi]

This explains why so many people are enthusiastically claiming to be oppressed while simultaneously living in the least oppressive era of human history.

[@Science10s]

In J.Cole’s words “There’s beauty in the struggle”

[@RTL2L]

What a great and really important video! Thank you.

[@ayamemo6683]

Thank you this video really helped

[@lifting_weab]

Ever since I was a young teengager, I've always priortized power and strength over happiness. I recently started reading Nietzche, (partly due to your videos) and it resonates with me so much.

[@0ned]

Power equals work done over time. Power = (work done) / time "Love work and knowledge are the wellsprings of our life. They should also govern it." Wilhelm Reich

[@T.H.U.G]

This is a great channel been consistent for years.

[@jamesbrown6219]

Incredible job with this.

[@sroddy8151]

This video brings to mind Chapter 10 of Friedrich Hayek‘s ‘The Road To Serfdom.’ While there are power seekers among us I’m not certain they make up the majority. I suppose if they are the majority we are likely doomed to suffer while suffering is sufferable.

[@MrFrank107]

Embrace the suck, welcome the pain, and take on suffering, because that’s where growth is.

[@ethangrant8736]

It really fucking isn’t

[@MrFrank107]

@@ethangrant8736 How old are you...12?

[@mephistopheles9644]

@@ethangrant8736 the more you experience the better you become at dealing with it.

[@chulospop1]

Thanks! Well done video!

[@TimothyZhou0]

Yes! It's so important to have dreams and chase them, to strive and resist obstacles! Happiness is terribly overrated.

[@DHPJR]

Wrong! Happiness is everything. Happiness is the soul being liberated and freed to express itself and be as creative as one can be. What this philosopher is teaching you is to feed your dark side and to grow from it but in return you'd have a terrible miserable unhealthy life. There is the dark side and then there is the light side, depending on which you feed, will grow and it'll help you achieve what you want, but one will leave you miserable while the other will give you happiness. The choice is yours.

[@bryanjones8778]

I prefer happiness over suffering, but that's just me. 🙂 I do agree that we can find meaning in our suffering, however. I believe Viktor Frankl taught this, as well.

[@beingsshepherd]

_Be careful what you wish for, it might come true._

[@ethangrant8736]

Happiness is the only thing that matters, and your obsession with power and shit is a little disturbing if anything

[@debianlasmana8794]

@@DHPJR talk to your self...i love firing people from their job because i can and none can stop me i love the power i have and happy to have it.

[@samuellhemon6319]

You can't stay happy, it's temporary. Build, create, grow instead.

[@littlebearmedia]

Very well done!

[@realnaveen]

💯 Agree particularly 1:16 This is the best one I ever listened to and naturally resonate! When experience precede the words, words is sound of music. We align with who we are and not with what we want at every stage of life. To understand this is to understand true inner POWER and STRENGTH.