RendHeaven

Lol, Psych What does this have to do with your life purpose?

Doesn't "look like" anything. Doesn't "have" anything. You are asking about likeness and possession. These are both relative notions

@CreamCat Time for the math class that everyone needs but nobody gets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mathematics is fundamentally about relationships first and foremost; numbers are a way to express those relationships. Hold out your finger. Let's call that "one." Now hold out another finger. Great. Let's call that "two." So now we have "two fingers" held out. But you see, this example necessarily RELIES on you defining a single finger as being "one." If you do not tell yourself first and foremost that a finger = 1, you COULD NOT say that two fingers = 2. What if I defined my hand as "one?" Well, I could put out both hands and say "I have two hands." But again, I COULD NOT say that two hands = 2, unless I first said that a hand = 1 This is important, because what counts as "one" changes depending on the thing you are attempting to describe. In the first example, 1 = a finger. In the second example, 1 = hand. This should tell you immediately that any numerical description you make of ANY PHENOMENA must be grounded in what you determine is equal to "one." The problem is, you can call ANYTHING "one" to suit your needs. I can call my hand 1, but you could come along and argue with me that it's actually 5. Nobody is right or wrong in this case, because our "unit" (the thing we call "one") is different. For me, the unit is a hand. For you, the unit is a finger. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immediately, the question you should have is this: "what allows me to call something 'one?'" Well, you might think "I can just point to stuff and call it whatever I want, duh," but it's actually extraordinarily complex. The reality is, we can label anything as anything, so nothing is stopping us from calling things "one." However, the label "one" would have no meaning unless it was purposefully defined against its opposite. "one" means NOTHING unless there was such a thing as a "not-one." So you see, every time you call something "one," you are accounting for the possibility of a "not-one;" be it "two," "three," or "four." So when I label a single finger as "one," for that to have any meaning, I have had to already manifest a "two" without even considering any other fingers. Why is that? Well, how else could it be? If I label my finger as "one," without accounting for a "two," then calling my finger "one" has no meaning or utility. I might as well call it "potato" or "wioehtgoiasgjgioaweo." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So to recap: Mathematics is a study of relationships. Numbers facilitate this process. In order to describe something numerically, we must first define a "unit." Otherwise, it is impossible to do numerical mathematics. A "unit" only has meaning insofar as we view phenomena as "not-one." So here's the kicker: You actually DO NOT know that 1+1=2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You must first ask yourself "what is one?" "what is addition?" and "what is two?" You CANNOT know "1+1=2" unless you can answer these things. As we have shown, "one" is a completely relative term. What counts as "one" is decided either on a whim or by a specific human motive. That means that there is never a "one" for you to find somewhere out in the world, as it is ALWAYS a label your mind must assign. "But Rend, what about the spiritual gurus who say that all is one? Couldn't I find that out in the world?" Heh, they say that because it is what is communicable. The "oneness" that nonduality entails is nothing like the quantity "one" in mathematics. Furthermore, because we've shown that a "unit" only has meaning insofar as we view phenomena as "not-one," this tells you that ALL NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIONS are grounded in you personally viewing phenomena as fragmented. For example, who's to say I'm holding out 5 fingers? How do you know that it's not just 1 hand? What's a finger anyway? Isn't it just a part of the hand? So it's all just one big hand... there are no fingers... but wait, isn't the hand just a part of your arm? Etcetera. You realize the only reason a "finger" exists is because you said it did? There is no "finger" there. Or is there? it's hard to tell. The point is, you call things "one," "two," or "three" only because you are able to distinguish and categorize. What if your distinctions and categories are wrong? What would you label as "one?" How do I know I'm not deceiving myself when I say "I have 10 fingers?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So this should send warning sirens in your epistemology radar (what, you don't have one?) already. We thought we knew that "1+1=2" But we cannot even say what "1" is without appealing to a whole host of complexities. And the more we define and categorize, the more we must defend and rationalize. It's a vicious cycle. Here's the reality. You can't say what "one" is. No matter what you point to, it's all in your mind. Even if you say that "'one' is a mental construct! I've got it! I know what it is! Beat that, Rend. It's all mind-stuff, see? It doesn't have to be physical but all you did was give physical examples." you're wrong, and you don't know what "one" is Because, you see, now you have to explain to me what "mind" is. HAHAHAHA good luck. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So the wise thing to do here, really, is to admit that you do not know when you really dig deep. The problem is most people do not dig deep. You can do this "deconstruction" process with literally ANY piece of "knowledge" you think you have. Your knowledge feels so solid, like a mighty oak tree, until you realize there are no roots on this tree. Now, that doesn't mean that you should give up on knowledge altogether, nor does it mean knowledge isn't useful. Knowledge is SUPER USEFUL! In fact, that's all it really is! Utility. 1+1=2 is super useful when you're counting your possessions, for example. So you want to "know" these things insofar as they serve your well-being, while simultaneously being cautious that ultimately you really just don't know.

"Black ppl are full of shit" -Leo Gura

Well the bills are gonna have to be payed one way or another (given that survival is important to you )

Haha that's hilarious! Does this have anything to do with your life purpose, or is it just for fun

@carlowillo Wow, very well thought out. I think you're right on point. How many hours a day do you spend on working on your channel?

The reality is, social media giants are simply the best way to spread your message. If youtube is saturated, that's because it works. So it makes no sense for you to come along and NOT use youtube, because any alternatives are most likely ineffective. Your question, then, should become "how can I cut through the noise of the youtube marketplace by having a unique position?" rather than "where else can I go?"

Name one "piece of knowledge" you think you know Let's test it together.

1) Have you thought of how monetization might work in your field? I also worry that your upload rate might be too slow since your videos actually have effort in them. Apparently, it's recommended that you get out a video per week to gather an active audience. I'm sure you've thought of this stuff, are you willing to share? 2) Yeah I just watched it. So professional looking yet so ignorant, it's actually brilliantly bad!

Aw, is it a lack of audience that's deterred you? Are you pursuing something different and new now or are you back at square 1?

What the heck lol. The reality is there is no blame anywhere. If you really understand this, and you have any hint of compassion, you would do that which is least harmful to others. "whatever happens to them, they deserve it" is a nasty mindset. It's very easily corrupted. A more conscious mindset is "whatever happens happens." "Deserve" is a very egoic term in general.

Brilliant. The first half showing the ridiculousness of materialism is especially strong. However, I think in the last half you jumped too quick on nonduality. You should get a channel banner!

Yes, you're a big fish aren't ya I've been following you for awhile now!

You clearly haven't studied online marketing... I don't mean this as an insult, by the way. I'm just stating what I see A successful marketing strategy NEVER aims to "change people's minds," especially when just starting out. If you have a cool idea you want to make money off of, one of the most ineffective things you could do is to spend your energy trying to "convert" people who don't believe in your message. You always target people who are already on board. "But all of society is stage Blue/Orange!!" No. You don't know that. Believe me, Truth seekers actually exist This is the miracle of online marketing; 20 years ago, this marketing model would have been impossible. You would have to either appease the crowd, or attempt to change people. Thanks to the internet, though, you can pump out content for people who are already actively seeking out your expertise. Leo caught on to this very early!

Ouch.

Key word: "Feel" Notice, Leo said you have to "feel" cooler than her. Not ACT cooler than her. If you try to act cool you will come of as uncool. If you manage to FEEL cool, however, the way you act really doesn't matter anymore so long as you're being yourself. You have to remember, women are MUCH more keen at feeling out a person's "vibe." This is all beneath the surface. You could be saying "Yeah, life's great!" with your words while subtly conveying (by your energy) that you have absolutely no grip on life. Men are generally blind in this regard

They're not losing interest because you said you're alone... they're losing interest because you're boring As long as you're truly interesting, what you say is almost negligible. As long as you don't say incredibly offensive things you can get away with literally saying ANYTHING. If it's true that they are getting bored (first of all we don't even know if that's a correct diagnosis) then your priority should be HOW CAN I BE INTERESTING. Screw wings. They're just a crutch in most situations, unless they're actually your best bro in which case your chemistry makes it worth it.

Very impressive self awareness

My all time favorite Leo video

So are you enlightened?

Bite the bullet, work a shit job (full time) RIGHT NOW. Figure out your life purpose ASAP and make that your side hustle. Find a free or cheap place to live (parents basement, friends couch; swallow your pride for now) and grind it out every single day. If you plan to NOT work a 9 to 5 in the future, your only realistic option is entrepreneurship. Problem is, most entrepreneurial endeavors don't give immediate returns when you first start. Brands grow over time, which means you can't expect it to be your main source of income starting out. Sometime in the future, though, you can commit to your brand full time and scale/outsource as needed. Realistically, though, that's not possible for you right now. It's just you and yourself. So make it a side hustle. Get to work now, job hunt and find your purpose.

Leo's niche definitely has competition. Lots of spiritual/self-help gurus out there. Leo simply POSITIONED himself differently such that he appeals more to a secular, depth-seeking audience.

I like the emphasis on sprinting >:)

Yep, I addressed this in a second post Bottom line is study nutrition and eat real food!