Philipp

soon 25, I am also addicted to the internet and videogames. You learn so much from the internet. But you don't have any experience of yourself. You don't make decisions /commitments. From consuming all the self help, you start believing your are better than others. You start getting entitled and think you deserve something for knowing all that stuff. But the truth, only habits, commitments, experiences, challenges, skills, helping, allowing to be helped will actually make you progress. We are a generation that is consuming too much content and loose touch with ourselves, since we never experience ourselves. Can't really give advice, since I have not overcome those challenges myself.

Instead of blaming therapist, you could also blaim the care drain which led to the fact, that many did not get enough care in society and are now so needy. Of course the transactional nature is not perfect, but it is still a high quality service that demands a lot of ressources from the therapist. I don't think it is an easy job to listen and empathize with someones deep problems multiple time per day. You wouldn't do it yourself on full time basis for people you don't know, if you would not charge a decent price. For many I also believe that they need therapy in weekly basis instead of a one time thing, but I get you dependency issue, which seems problematic. Therapy could definitely be improved, but that counts for almost all professionals. In Europe I found trained therapists who only charge 60€ (~70 $) and psychotherapy shool is not paid here either, but I am sure it costs less than in the US.

Persoanl opinion: empty promises and crypto scam. If you want to support mental health and psychedelic treatement just donate directly. If you want treatment yourself, just buy treatment. Really zero need to get invested in some nft sheme for that

very inspiring, what a way of living! I am just curious how he actually survived. I don't like it when they skip that part, because that makes it unrealistic. what did he work? how did he simply get a piece of land in hawaii? etc..

saying tat jews control the media, etc. is clear cut antisemitism. I hope there aren't any jews reading this thread, because there is not a lot of love here for them.

@RendHeaven nice document! thanks for sharing, he really goes over a lot in an effective manner

Can definitly relate, I even like to paint like you do. Things if found good: " Organizing my personal values is my flow state. " I don't really want to give advice, since I have similar struggles you do, so keep that in mind. "it seems like all those are hard to monetize." this could be a false limiting belief. What about comission painting? there also a lot of painting on tiktok. This could be a good way to find some audience. finding clients is key, especially if you think your painting is good already. Maybe find a niche in painting or maybe you already have one (can be easier to find clients that way). what about teaching children or adults to paint? what about game art, lot of money there? what about nft art (it's more of a hype, but there was/ is a lot of money to be made there. what about creating painting for restaurants or exhibiting your paintings there at least. And don't forget to be kind to yourself. Even if you think your problem is only a practical one, it probably is also an emotional, mental one. Listen to your negative thoughts, get to know them. accept yourself. accept your path. Since you have lots of imagination, you may also be an idealist/ perfectionist (just a guess, sorry if this is not true). Just in case accepts that your situation is not ideal. your path is not ideal. your art is not ideal. your job is not ideal. your family is not ideal. your mind is not ideal. BUt hey I struggle too with that, but I don't even know what my passion is, so you got one foot ahead of me

Hey (24yo), I had some progress in my youth, but in the last years I stagnated and even started to develop depressive, adhd symptoms. Most of it comes down that I am completely stuck in theory and internet addiction. Currently I am not even doing anything anymore, I decided to contemplate on my Life Purpose, but it I just ended up watching youtube for 3+ hours a day, playing videogames for 2 hours and watching series for 1 hour. I realize that while my theoretical knowledge is vaste, I am completely out of touch with any meaningful practice. I am not chasing any goal. I don't really manage to decide and commit to some meaningful goal. I am extremly conditioned to just watch others do stuff and with this comes this conditioning that every endeavors needs to be easy and fast. I would apreciate if anyone who suffered from internet addiction can share his story and it would be nice if someone had some experience of overcoming this!

Hey others, (or me's) I really struggle with coping to work in the current economic system (I live in austria. should be similar in other western countries). I need to let off some of my frustration. Please let me know how you feel and how you cope with it. First, since corporation rule most industries, working for them is almost inevitable (at least temporarily). Working for some capitalist owners already bothers me quite a lot. I hate the idea of taking part in this unethical system which continously creates lies, CO2, inequality. Every industry has it own shadow, but even taking part in the giant structure which is capitalism, serving an elite, just makes me sick. Second, all the shady tactics used in this system. Lying, manipulating, spinning, lobbying, creating appearances. All of that crap, which makes products unhealthy, addictive, short lived and so much more. It seems that everyday I could find a way how capitalism is making products crappier. Third, corporations have increasingly normalized stress and fast paced environment. This kind of sucks if you are a sensitive person and will make you at risk of suffering from burnouts. My mother suffered herself from this and it sickens me how workers are allowing this, by competing against each other. Fourth, the economic meta is one the worst aspects probably. Since corporations rule the game , they also established what is an adequate price for products and so on. Even if you start your green business, people still want the low prices. Fith, the fight for attention. This one is big and it seems to get only worse. With individuals being able to capture more and more attention in the digital space, it is becoming undeniably harder to get the attention that is needed for your Business and for your content. People I think underestimate this problem, that digital technologies have enable a few and the power of capital to really monopolize attention. And without attention nothing goes. I am not sure what I hate the most about the economy. Is it the lying and manipulating. Or is it the inequality. This lack of voice you have as a worker.

I don't know why, but this transition just seems so odd to me. How is designing a web site more interesting than designing a game (especially for someone who likes games). Why would you chase this dream of yours to then change into something that is way easier to get into. Was it just to be able to work as a freelancer? But why not try to create your own game then. I don't know why but this question just bothers me a lot, does someone know why?

you can just start writing a list of specific things you apreciate in life and this can be as basic as "having a conversation with a friend" "eating icecream", ... just to get started if you feel you have no passion at all (maybe your view of passion is a bit too extreme)

Hey guys, My Top10 value list is the following: - Freedom - Impact - Creativity - Understanding - Democracy - Health - Family - Uniqueness - Friendship - Nature And I don't know really what to do about that impact value. In some sense it seems to contain my entire purpose by itself, but then I wonder what I to do with the other values. And as you can see it is not even really my top 1 value, so that makes it even harder to judge what to do with it. Does anyone of you had the value 'impact' or the value 'purpose', 'contribution' and what did you do with it? Did you treat it like an ordinary value or did you see it more as a gateway to your purpose? Any input on the subject is appreciated!

Hey guys, I recently developed ADHD symptoms, they may get better, but to some extant they were already there my whole life, I just did not realize it. What work was the best and what work was the worst for you? Does programming work well? talking to people? Artistic work? Self organised work OR is it helpful to have someone who holds one accountable (aka boss)? Any insights on what ADHD has meant for you in the workplace is appreciated!

@Leo Gura Thanks so much! I know you have had some deep awakening and those are some basic questions (they help a lot though) If I may ask you two final questions: Have you earned more money by creating websites, than by just continuing your job as a game designer? (or was it more about being independent?) And are you willing to share, what kind of internet marketing business you have built in the past? (and would you recommend doing this, as a gateway to one's purpose?) I learn a lot by modelling and even though I try to let go of this and fully focus on my inner compass, it kind of helps to resolve those questions, in order to let them go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bHqBy92iGM scientific denbunking of flat earth

Seems like this is more of a strength of Biden, than interior reforms.

there are new vaccines coming out (novavax I think its called) which do not only target the spike protein, but a larger part of the virus. Those vaccines should be a lot more resistant to mutations. (according to my brother, who is infectiologist) I would be a bit surprised if new variants are able to completly escape the immune response of people who had omnicron. The body creates antibodies for all parts of the virus, while new variants have often just a handful of mutations. Only time will tell, but I would not lose all hope, that prior infections like omnicron will improve the situation.

Hey folks, I can't find out what he did prior to founding the consilience project. I know he studied Mathematics and Counseling psychology, but I don't know what work experiences he has, how he finances himself (he can't be making a lot of money with his consilience project). It's inspiring to me to study the path of people who have very meaningful work and understand how they managed financing themselves, while doing what they love. If you guys know something, please share.

you will grow with your audience and this is the case for so many disciplines, where you need an audience. For example Leo's audience will also get older and older with time. What I don't understand. Your life purpse is all about music, but how can age then change something. Your ability to create music will only improve with age. It seems like you are wanting something else from your career, something like youth, adventour, party, fame. Be clear on that.

you are probably still rather young. The younger you are usually the more shy we are and are fearful of showing what we actually want, do, think. If you overcome your shyness and fear of judgement from your friends, you will develop a super power only few people have and that is to be truly authentic outwards. This will bring you the most joy, the most passionate career, the deepest friend, the healthiest relationships and will make you feel proud and confident. So do it! Most of your friends will probably be impressed by your videos and those who start judging just start cutting them out of your life. Sounds hard, but those aren't the type of friends you want. But most friends will be impressed and happy for you, trust this! It will naturally get easier the older you get, since also your friends will start being more authentic and in general you will also start surrounding yourself more with people that actually like your authentic you. But I would not waste any time. Since this is a super power, you need it, as soon as possible!

What helped my game a lot, especially if you are physically attractive already was to: Not expecting of any girl to be interested in me. sounds counter intuitive right, usually you hear the opposite should be done. let me elaborate. There will be a lot of girls who won't be interested in you, as long as your are not 100% attractive. And that's fine, because you can get a long way with those who are (and I am not talking about unattractive girls) If you don't expect a girl to be interested in you, you will behave much more casual, natural. You will treat her as a friend. And the end of the day, if she like you, your appearance, your humor, your vibe, she will start to get attracted. Thats when you will have to start noticing that she actually is interested in you. From there on, you can start really driving this attraction forward and escalate fast if you want. The trick is. By honestly not expecting any girl you meet to be into you. You automatically display non-neediness and a healthy amount of indifferance. This will really allow the girl to make the first steps in her mind and start thinking if she could actually get fucked by you. Important. Systematicly not assuming a girl is into you, when you meet her, does not mean you can't flirt and do sexual jokes. You can and should. Just do them as if it was just for the fun. Don't do them, because you think this is going to lead somewhere, just do them because you enjoy a little flirt and sexual inuendo joke, when talking to girls. that my tip. that the mind set I use and I feel happy with my game. Currently in a long term relationship though, so this advice hasn't been tested personally for quite some time. Still think it is the right aproach though. It just creates the space for her to get into you first. Another bonus: I also don't mean that you can't show interest or intention. You can! You just don't expect any outcome from them. You could theoretically even tell your are interested, but in a way, where you never expect her to reciprocate that interest. Funny enough, if you give her the space and you are attractive, she will. You are really crazy, you could actually explain her, how much you would like to fuck her and explain it to her. Just don't expect it to happen. It might though

@Matt23 do you vaguely remember where you heard that. I would try to look it up. Counselor could mean a lot of things. @Barbara Nice thank you! Risk management sounds like an interesting job (makes also sense if he studied mathematics, he probably did also some quantitative risk analysis). Do you vaguely remember where he mentioned that?

You will have to pick one and commit (emotionally and mentally). Think about your values. Define your values and then decide what are your most valued values. If you feel anxious it's okey, but have to do this. It's okey to pick the wrong thing, thats the only way you will really figure out what you actually want. But you have to make a decision, commit and see where it goes. Personally, I am also in place, where I have to make a decision. That's why I am working on my values and working through the anxiety of making a bad decision (as I have already made in the past - studied 3 years of psychology for no good reason). Positive Affirmations are good if you think your subconscious is holding you back. everyday: "I will find work, that is meaningful to me / I will figure out what I want " Good luck!

I can relate to feeling ambiguous about self help being one's purpose. Your Life purpose is help others find their Life purpose, just feels like being part of a pyramid sheme. But if you really passionate about doing some coaching, shooting some self help videos etc. it very well could be. I believe there is place for improvement as well in self help. Leo wanted to do the deepest possible self help, but that left a lot of people confused, who felt connected to him, since he helped them, but were too young or too inexperienced to integrated and make us of any of his advanced videos. I say this, because I think self help youtubers have to start to be much more responsible with understanding what their content actually does and start telling at the start of every video for whom this content is (and this includes age) and whom it is not. So this kind of responsible self help would be kind of cool, but you would have to really connect to your audience and understand how your videos are affecting them (and not only those who write comments and admire you).

@cookiemonster It doesn't matter, one or the other conspiracy theory might even be true, but folks who get down that rabbit whole, are collecting conspiracy theories, as if they are pokemon cards. Most conspiracy theories will never be proven nor disproven. They are distractions. There is enough real and clear evil, that could be adressed, but conspiracy theoriest often don't even care about that undeniable evil. They want their unique special kind of evil and ignore the mainstream evil that should actually be adressed.