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@zunnyman Please consider that in all likelihood you're kicking the can down the road. Your 6 month plan will turn into a year, then two years, then three, and you will end up doing what you like 5-10 years later than you would have liked. Cut your cost of living. That decision to live luxuriously is most likely reversable. That's my take based on this thread, I'm sure the reality of your situation is way more complex but please consider that you can have what you want now instead of slowly getting crawling there.

@zunnyman Do whatever you find most interesting. No point doing something you don't like even if you're making more money in the short term. If you like what you do, and do it intelligently, you'll eventually find a way to make the amount of money that satisfies you. No amount of money is worth being unhappy.

Jeez, what a doom-and-gloom article. What is clear is that we are headed towards an absolute technocracy, so prepare for that. I think the people capable of creating AI are also the people wise enough not to program it to blow us all up. Someone creating AI for nefarious means would likely be bested by someone using it for purer means.

Use Chat GPT 4. Here's the prompt: 'Can you summarize (book name) by (author)? Summarize each chapter individually with multiple bullet points.' I find this quite handy for the more intellectual and self-helpy books. But stuff like Carlos Casteneda's work are still best read properly. --- You could do this with your college textbooks, research papers, whatever. I find amount of time you can save by using chat gpt beats missing any specific details from the books. You can even ask it follow up questions...

LSD trip report. 100 mcg. I wrote this about 2 months ago but haven't shared until now; -- At the peak of the trip, I awoke to the fact that I was creating everyone and everything. Every song, every movie, every painting, every youtube video, every room I walk into, every person I meet. All of it. In this state there would have been no difference between opening TikTok and recording a video or scrolling on TikTok and having a new video pop up. Both videos would have been created by me. I felt the satisfaction of every artist looking back on their own work. Then I thought about all the things I disliked. The gross old lady that sat on a plane next to me, nazis, disease, and so on. The fact is I created those things. It's my 'fault' they exist. But there was still that pride and satisfaction of having created them. Despite that I still disliked them as a human. I don't know how I was creating these things, still working on that. But I knew it to be true if only for a few hours. -- The best part is that I am even more inspired to create then I was before. Of course, this state hasn't lasted after the comedown. But knowing that is a possibility in consciousness has changed my perspective on life completely. The best part of psychedelics is that they can reveal perspectives you never even dreamed possible. It adds the magic back to life, the magic you had every day as a kid.

Definitely not.

@Matthew85 Not sure on the how. But it was clear that the way something I had created and something someone else had created arised in consciousness the same way. The essence was the same, so everything that was created by 'others' occupied the same emotional space as things 'I' created. Of course I created all the negative things, but I only considered them negative because they're things my sober self had a negative opinion of. Pure self bias. Without that bias it would have been like anything else.

I also use it to decide which books to read over others, if I really like where the summary is headed, I'll choose that one. But of course it doesn't replace critical thinking. You can also ask it follow up questions if you're interested in a certain chapter. For example: Prompt: "Please summarize the chapter "The Essence of thick Face, Black Heart" from Chin Ning Chu's book "Thick Face Black Heart". Give me three paragraphs explaining the most important concepts." Answer: "Thick Face, Black Heart" by Chin Ning Chu is a self-help book that provides insights into the strategies of successful individuals in Asian cultures. In Chapter 1, "The Essence of Thick Face, Black Heart," Chu introduces the concept of "thick face, black heart," which is a mindset that she argues is essential for achieving success in life. Here are three paragraphs summarizing the most important concepts from the chapter: Thick Face: Chu explains that having a "thick face" means having the ability to remain unperturbed in the face of criticism, rejection, and failure. This means being able to maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of self-worth, even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. Chu argues that this quality is essential for achieving success, as it allows individuals to persevere through difficult times and maintain their focus on their goals. Black Heart: The second part of the "thick face, black heart" mindset is having a "black heart," which Chu defines as the ability to be strategic and unscrupulous in pursuit of one's goals. This means being willing to make tough decisions and take risks, even if it means sacrificing one's personal values or integrity. Chu argues that this quality is also essential for achieving success, as it allows individuals to be more effective in achieving their goals and navigating complex social and political environments. Balancing Thick Face and Black Heart: Finally, Chu emphasizes that having both a thick face and a black heart is not enough on its own. She argues that individuals must also learn to balance these qualities with compassion and empathy, in order to achieve true success and fulfillment. This means being able to see things from others' perspectives, build strong relationships, and act with integrity, even in the face of difficult situations. Overall, Chapter 1 of "Thick Face, Black Heart" introduces readers to the essential mindset of thick face and black heart, and provides insights into how these qualities can be harnessed for success. By emphasizing the importance of balancing these qualities with empathy and integrity, Chu offers a holistic approach to achieving success and personal fulfillment. -- I've read this one and gotta say that's a pretty good summary. I don't remember all the exact details, but my general recollection of the book is basically what chat GPT wrote.

Say you want a grape. You start looking for it, you ask around and someone says you can find a grape vine at the top of the hill. But when you go, it's not there. So, you keep looking. You look all around your village, but no matter how hard you look, you cannot find the grape vine. You feel defeated, you go into your garden at home and cry. You look up, and you see the grape vine has been in your garden the whole time. You didn't realize it was there, until you wanted it, struggled & looked for it. -- Anything you desire & is possible for a human is only a few steps away. Law of attraction is simply you revealing the path to yourself. There's nothing magical about it.

A self-help video game would be boring. A good video game is hyper stimulating and robs you of consciousness.

@Leo Guraback off, im not done yet! ?

See if you can find any research studies happening near you. There are lots of universities in my country looking for people with mental illnesses to help study psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. And if you do use get a trip sitter for the first few times. And check if people taking the same medication as you have tried psilocybin, and what the effects were.

@Richard Purdy Move out. Then you'll be financially free from them. (And also you'll feel free to pursue your own thing). Don't accept advice on here about what to do with that money, no one here knows your situation better than you.

13/40 Although I think it would have been closer to 20-25 if they questions were phrased differently. I found myself agreeing with both responses very often.

@Panteranegra Not really sure it's possible to convince you of that through science. Since science is very limited especially when it comes to consciousness. You'll snap out of that the second you take some psychedelics or think about where your senses come from for even a second. Pinch your arm. Is that pain just your nerves sending signals to your brain? Or is that just a story you've picked up somewhere? What is that 'Ouchy' stuff? Is that material?

Well done. I am curious what your experience will be post comedown, 2-3 days later? I am getting similar insights myself but struggle to hold onto even just 1% of it.

My first few LSD trips I had moderate motion sickness and felt a bit woozy. Not sure if the same applies for you as well but those were also my first experiences with psychedelics which could have made it worse. As I have done more this discomfort has lessened, now it only lasts a few minutes. If you feel this effect start coming on, lie down in bed and relax. Don't eat or drink, maybe some water once you start feeling better. This is all assuming it's the LSD doing this to you, it could well be you just ate something bad.

@NightHawkBuzz Because life is fucking boring without one. Also most people on this planet are either too dumb or don’t have the facilities to live with one. So if you have the choice to do so you better do it, its a privilege to even have a choice about what to do with your life. Its your duty to enjoy your life.

Hi there. I've been watching Leo's content for close to 6 years now. Not actually sure how long. I've been interested in psychedelics since Leo started making videos on them, but I was too young and immature to try them years ago. I have recently come across a good LSD supplier. So, what I hope to write today will show you the power of the proper use of psychedelics for personal development. I do not use them for recreation, I sit in my room and contemplate and enjoy what my mind can create. Prior to both of these trips I had chemically tested my substances and verified it was an LSD analogue. It was sold to me as LSD, but it could be AL-LAD, 1P-LSD, whatever. I had cut a quarter tab and ingested to test how my body would react. It did not taste metalic, as is commonly report with 'bad acid'. I felt normal microdose effects, so was confident the drug was safe to use. TRIP 1: Trip 1 was a tester trip to get used to the psychedelic headspace. I dosed 80 ug. I did not notice any effects until about an hour and a half in. Visually it looked as if the saturation of everything had been turned up 20%. Colours are more vibrant. I also got a fair bit of motion sickness. The motion sickness lasted most of the trip, so I laid down in bed for most of the trip. I imagine I would have had a very uncomfortable trip if I had tried this in a party setting. I was glad I had done this at home on my own. I dosed during the day, and I had decided that I needed to be in a dark room. Luckily, I have an ensuite. So I turned off the lights and shut the doors and created my own little blackout room. I was stunned by the ability of my mind to visualize things. Sometimes my conscious mind was in control, other times I would visualize things I wasn't consciously creating. I will skip to the end of the trip - throughout the trip 'detail' was a big theme. I was noticing all the little scratches on my desk, the dust particles in my carpet, the dandruff on my shirt. This prompted and inspired me to start cleaning and looking after my own space more. Clean your room as JP says. I would say I already take good care of my house, but this experience made me want to improve that even more. Another theme was masculinity. To take more responsibility and live with more intent. I only got a little taste of this, so I set it as something to contemplate for my next trip. TRIP 2: Trip 2 occurred 4 weeks after trip 1. I had intended to do it the follow week, but trip 1 had been pretty intense so I didn't touch it until the time was right. The goal of trip 2 was to up the dose to 100ug and contemplate on what I will do for 2023. What to focus on for career/relationships. And masculinity. Trip 1 was a great foundation, as this time I had very little motion sickness. I only felt it for about 20 minutes during the come up, then I felt great. I was able to focus much more on contemplation this time, as I was less distracted by the visuals. Despite dosing higher, I would say this trip was less intense. At the peak of my trip, I was contemplating masculinity and kept getting light visions of demons/jesters/evil faces. I expected this to scare me more, but I was quite unemotional towards it. I knew they were interested in doing violent things by the way they looked, but since it was a relatively low dose, I still felt safe. At first it was if they were trying to intimidate me, but I held firm. Eventually I won their respect by being unphased and showing them I was dangerous too. This was quite a weird and alien way to go about it, but it felt a bit like the scene from Dune, where Paul fights Jamis in the desert. Paul wins the fight and is accepted into the tribe. This taught me that a key element of masculinity in simply holding firm and asserting your will when you know you are right. Later, I was contemplating on relationships/my career as an artist. I had two big takeaways: 1 - Finite VS Infinite pursuits. You may have many interests and potential life purposes. The one you should focus on is the one you can see yourself doing for the rest of your life. For example, aside from my main creative job I also have an interest in creating music, but only so much to release one album and then put the craft down forever. This is a nice goal, but since it is only something I wish to do for a short amount of time I should not prioritize it. I can do that when I decide to spare the time, but I shouldn't feel bad about not pursuing it when I have something else I wish to explore to the end of my life. Same goes for relationships, you will know you've found the right partner when you can see yourself with them for the rest of your life. Not just a for a quick fuck, or a couple year long relationship. 2 - Treat the final product of your work as if it already exists, and must simply be revealed over time. - The truth is that your life is like a block of marble. You can chisel it however you wish, and by the end of your life you will have a beautiful sculpture, and the form that sculpture takes is up to you. For example, in my career I work with clients doing creative work. With this perspective in mind, I can be confident that by the end of the project everyone will walk away satisfied with the work. The small creative choices we make in the middle of the project don't really matter, it's just personal preference. By the end of the contract, they will have a finished product, and you will be paid, so make the journey from point A to point B fun and exciting for all parties. There's no point in stressing about if what you're doing should be different in some small way, the end result will be created and sold regardless. -- And that wraps up my insights from my first two psychedelic trips. If this post gets some good attention, I will start a journal on the forum and keep writing these trip reports.

@MarkKol Close, not a digital artist though. I like Wacoms but often prefer a mouse and keyboard for what I do. I’m being non-specific as to what I do so I don’t give away who I am. AI will definitely impact what I do, but I think a lot of people are overreacting to deleting our jobs. Robots can’t run McDonalds yet, so they definitely can’t run a creative studio. We will still require a conscious human to tweak what has been done by the machine. It just means our work gets easier and cheaper, so using these tools our output must increase to remain competitive.

Honestly? More courses. They don't necessarily have to be as big or grand as the Life Purpose course. I'd buy shorter courses on: - How to use Psychedelics for spiritual growth - How to reach stage Yellow & Turquoise thinking - Leadership / Healthy masculinity

Does this have any lingering effects in consciousness when you're sober? Surely you're tripping balls right now...?

Thanks for posting about this. I've been working an office job the last 6 months that lets me wear headphones most of the day. I've always had it in the back of my head that this was a risk, I'll be more careful.

Unfortunate. I hope in the future Leo is able to find a medium less volatile than the internet to teach the juicy stuff. Solipsism deserves to be taught, but not at the expense of online crazies struggling to keep themselves together.