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“We need to be careful not to confuse patience with laziness and fear.” Ok, you got me. 😒

"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born & the day you find out why." - Mark Twain

This guy is like the oracle in the matrix

Your content is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise increasingly polluted platform - thank you.

I used to be crippled by depression and anxiety until I found my calling making Old School RuneScape videos. I had the idea when I was younger but never thought it could be a career, so I went to college and got a degree. But as I got older my anxiety and depression grew more and more. I’ve been making videos for half a year now and I have never felt better. The first step is be honest with yourself about what you enjoy. That’s it. Don’t think about how much money it can make you. Chances are you will eventually make more than your current job if you pursue it long enough.

"You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life" -Albert Camus

So true. Im 22 and I've come to the conclusion that my entire life has been decided for me because I've spent my time being lazy and passive instead of aggession towards my life's purpose. It's time i take control of my destiny!

It’s weird. You always upload when I’m feeling lost.

To those who can relate, once you find your purpose and you know what you must do, the universe starts throwing signs directly to your face to the point where you can’t say it’s a coincidence. Once you shift your mind that nothing is a coincidence and you truly, truly feel it, your world will literally start changing in front of you. Good luck to everyone on their purpose and i know I’ll meet some of you in the near future at the top of the world. For now, let’s enjoy this journey ❤️

The purpose in life is to find a purpose in life

"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls." - Joseph Campbell. Campbell was heavily influenced by Jung. Yesterday I was reading an article about him, damn synchronicities...

Every now and then in the video I recognize a sentence or a concept from some book that's not even mentioned in the video. Academy of Ideas has read a huge amount and integrated a lot of it too. Thanks for all the condensed knowledge

“Time is not on your side.” true. It’s on no one’s side. Time to get moving.

I am 20 and I am starting to get very serious about my life path, I am telling you this not because I want your approval or congratulations but as a marker for change. I suffer from laziness and a lethargic mind that entices me to live a life of comfortable mediocrity. After finding my purpose three years ago I have been struggling with this as well as financing myself. That ends now and these videos are helping me realize the fact that change is needed to embrace, progress, and overtake what plagues me. I will dedicate everyday to practice and I will start locating and purging the laziesness inside by switching it out with beneficial tasks that improve my state of mind, goodbye.

I love the idea of the daemon, it explains so much! As a kid I had a deep and unexplainable fascination with the Egyptian pyramids and with airplanes. Over time my fascination with the pyramids led me to study history and philosophy on my own and my fascination with airplanes led me to study a career in mechanical engineering. I was never able to explain what it was until now.

My Daemon always tells me to never do something at my expense to please others. Unless I truly believe the person that the person I'm doing it for is worthy, it screams and haunts if I do this.

I am struggling with this issue right now. Like many, I invested well over a decade of my life into higher education to get a well-paying job in the pharmaceutical industry. After two years I realised I didn't want to work with people solely motivated by money. I now teach English abroad. Earning 1/40th of my previous salary. To put it in perspective, it will take me the rest of my natural life to earn what I could earn in a year. Madness?

Thank you and thank you again and again. You are employing modern communication technology for the benefit of all.

I've been struggling with that word "daemon" for so long. "Guiding spirit" is pretty good, especially if they can be exemplars of excellence like you said. Great video.

The notion of the daemon somehow strikes what seems as the deepest chord in me and wherein my whole being seems to lean into a resonance and say, "Yes!"

Fun Fact: Scientists now think that Nietzsche's mustache was actually his daemon

Can someone please send this back in time to my younger self 18 years ago. I lost my daemon so many times, wasted so much time.... but now, at nearly 38, if it’s not too late, I’m determined to be focused.

Your channel is gold, your site is even better, been here since 80k subs, still loving.

Amazingly timed. I've been trying to communicate this exact concept for so long. Thank you.

You have no idea how well timed this video was. I was struggling between the idea of security by going to the medical school and the idea of going for a master in neuroscience, what I really enjoy learning about but I was scared and worried that there might be no future for it in my country. Your video really helped to make a decision, thank you.

The most important advice for young people if they have ears to listen

Ah Robert Greene, one of the greatest writers of our age. His books can easilly be mistaken for your average "BS" self-help books, which is really such a shame. So Im very happy you made a video about one of his most important books, namely Mastery. His books are incredibly well researched, his writing style is very readable yet precise and he presents forth the most important and deepest ideas for a human. It is a shame how far we have burried ourselves in meaningless pleasure, shallow ideas and fragile norms. Greene thus sheds needed light on us and doesn't shy away from disregarding the norms and looking at things with a clear vision. His book on power is a good example of this and so is Mastery with its blunt denial of the existance of "genius", which I absolutely adore.

one of the greatest youtube channels out there, i always appreciate your content

Entering my mid-fifties, I am trying to find a new life direction. Throughout my life the strength and influence of the Daemon has fluctuated. Motivation and ambition are signs the Daemon is active…loss of direction and apathy are signs the Daemon is restless. Time is not on our side but sometimes one must float to allow the Daemon to reflect and regroup.

What this video is explaining was/is commonplace in Switzerland. I was there in '93 and everything this video is explaining I got from my conversations while there. Jobs were pathways to careers and through Apprenticeship programs that catered to creating pathways/relationships that lead to expertise and self reliance. Self reliance in masse is how you determine the fortitude of a community. Teenagers and 20 somethings were all aware of this proven path and using/describing it. The path to a sound Community/County/Canton has been developed and tested by the Swiss. Probably be worth considering a look, copying. Education = Self Mastery/Governance Money = Stable/Predictable It works.

Would like to show some gratitude and thank your channel and it's sponsors for providing content that has helped me literally from despair.

I know from experience that everytime I have admitted to someone what career path I would like to pursue, I am always discouraged by them. This is partly why I avoid people now.

I love this channel, academy of ideas gave me one third of my self realization and all community realization that it has for me, indeed it gave me the reasons and answers ,maybe not practical solutions, but it has helped a lot, thank you! I am so much in love with your works guys, I can't wait to the next video.

Wow, I definitely need this. Lately I've been trying to find my purpose in life and I try by being more responsible, and do more things that I personally like. Also I've been getting rid of bad habits like leaving my phone near me when I go to sleep so that it won't become a distraction in the night and in the morning, I've been limiting things like video games, and watching TV shows and anime, and also I started reading more and I just started playing my electric guitar again. I'm about to start my 2nd year in college and I really need to start getting more serious about life and stuff that is important. Also priorities and time management, and communication with friends and family, I also plan to start smiling more and expressing my love for the ones I care for more, because I never know when they'll pass.

This was so intellectually stimulating. Definitely needed to listen to this one. Excellent work

Thank you. This is my favorite video of yours. I been watching some of your videos lately, but this is the one that finally made me subscribe. Keep up the great work.

just in the right moment, it is incredible how much I needed this video because I am about to make a really important and life-changing career decision, thank you for always delivering quality material.

I'm always impressed by how you at AoI curate concepts and ideas into relatively brief video essays that really hit home for me. Thank you for making these videos. I'm a "late bloomer," and your content, especially on finding purpose, have done quite a lot to ease my turmoil.

The reason why this is such a common question nowadays is because we were never forced as children to work. Our parent and grandparents have worked, years, even if in just part time when they reached being 18. They had experiences of what they liked and disliked and it made it easier for them to choose a career. I was lost as a 22 year old when I started to work, now I love what I do, (im just 25 btw). If I can give anybody some advice: watch what you like in your job, even if it's small things and watch what you dislike. I started as a customer service agent. I soon realised that being around a lot of people is very draining to me and that I find it hard to manage stress. I really enjoyed the days where I had to do administrational work, alone in my office. I soon realised that I need a job which is much more introverted and monotonous. So I started as a junior accountant and I soon realised that I love it and I was made for it. I already got promoted a few months ago and I actually love working. If I can give advice to any of you who are lost out there: watch what you love and hate about your job, even if it is just a small little thing, it contains the clue to the next step in your career which you are going to enjoy much more (also, never stay at toxic workplaces no matter how much you are made for the job), Good luck!

The message of this video is very much in line with American and Western ideas ('work hard!', 'don't be satisfied with what you've got!") but I'm not sure it's a healthy approach in this age of burn-out, depression, and general overstimulation. Our problem may not be that we do not strive enough, but rather that we strive too much - and peace of mind will continue to elude us.

Always insightful. Always in perfect timing.

Thank you for helping me narrate my life in the last 6 months

Great distillation of ideas and images from the masters. Exactly the food for thought I needed this morning; thank you!

I needed to watch this video at this time in my life. Thank you.

You sir are a genius! The extremely well researched, well thought and well presented ideas are providing true value and strong guidance in the lives of so many of us! This video (your work) is a moment of clarity in my life. I'm speechless...

"The meaning of life is to find your purpose and then give it away"

This channel puts out some incredible content. Truly.

Thank you so much for the transcripts your work is amazing!

Saved this to watch later, already liked it as I know, it will be quality 👍🏻

This video is pure golden wisdom, Thank you so much for it.

Very grateful for your videos.Depth of the topic is truly amazing.

Your videos are always so packed with deep knowledge that I feel like I have to watch them at least once more.

Thank you for making this video. I have been coming closer to a similar conclusion mentioned in this video, and it laid out all the major points so nicely and I'm sure to look back to this one from time to time to remind myself. This is certainly one of the most helpful channel I ever subscribed to!

The compilation of quotes and explanation of yours is truly admirable my friend you give a proper explanation on the events occurring in a person's mind. Awesome content. Lots of love from India

"Even in uncertainty we need to act". Loved that.

I struggle with this constantly, even after completing a college degree. Thank you for your insight, it's quite serendipitous that you posted this today, for me at least.

A long time ago before the internet was properly known the purpose of it all was to share info like this. Thank you for you contribution to the world you are greatly appreciated. i've shown your channel to a few friends and they love your videos and insights like i do.

The part that talks about passion has eased me in ways I couldn't. Thank you for making these videos

You are god doing gods work through the veil of a person. A person has free will to move away from that work, but pays for that diversion. Thank you. I needed this. Exactly this.

Thank you so much for corroborating it so eloquently!..cheers!!

I seriously needed this. Thank you.

This channel is my daemon, an episode comes to me in the form of a synchronicity and the subject close to what I was at hand thinking about. In this case, I had a convo with a friend about pursuing what you value vs. pursuing only what brings you success.

your videos always put things in perspective. and it's a chain of such profound ideas I wanna rethink my last 2 years of career and life

Thanks for this video! This is *exactly* what I needed right now! My "daemon" was messed up for the past few months.

Awesome video!! I’ve been off track recently and I don’t think anyone could have done a better job at motivating me than you sir! I hope you are blessed in your path to success and fulfillment

Well thanks to you , now i´m more clear about" me " - SPECIALLY what i´ve been going through - than before, getting these feed backs from you/ Lecture.Appreciate your efforts🌷

Yet more great stuff. Thank you.

Thank you for this. I appreciate your work.

been listening to your channel all day... I think you saved my life...

These videos and it’s art and message, are treasures.

Hope you guys have a nice day

You are remarkable! As a student, I find this as really valuable material.

You are a friend I can always rely on when my mind is stagnant, a moral of compass when procrastination strikes.

This channel is so fantastic!!

Ur killing it bro. Pretty much perfection 👌

I don't normally comment on too many videos, but I have to say that this video is excellent! Many people are not usually aware of how important it is to find your true calling and stick with it no matter how hard it gets. All kinds of people were influenced by the daemon. I highly recommend also reading "The Daemon Knows" by Harold Bloom for more information and examples on this fascinating topic.

I’m a hip hop artist and I swear when I am writing songs, it feels like it’s not me who is writing them. I surprise myself all the time, wondering where it came from. I literally feel like I’m just a vehicle for the message. This video definitely makes sense to me!

Thanks for Other Fantastic Psychology/philosophy video! keep up your good work love it

Bro, I swear to god I literally prayed for you to make a video on this topic a week ago. I seriously can't believe it. I have no words man I fricking love you.

I swear this channel speaks to my soul.🖤

I Absolutely LOVE your channel.

dude your videos are so good for my soul. Thank you.

I need this channel, it feeds my soul

Absolutely amazing value. Thank you for fulfilling your purpose. All your effot is changing lives. You are leaving a strong mark on this world. For the people who already discovered their calling, are you willing to share? I would love to see if they converge. The calling I am hearing in me is the pursuit and spreading of truth, mainly through enabiling people to see that they are capable of becoming the captains of their destiny, regardless of their circumstances.

I must confess that sometimes, when I was a kind of Lost, i thought that some bad force was controlling me towards some unknown Path. I Just paused the vídeo to write It. This Channel always helps me to understand a little bit more of me. Thanks a Lot.

Excellent episode...keep it up!

Always a pleasure listening to you. :)

I love this format.

Lol.. exactly after taking the first step today.. I love this Channel, it speaks to me!!

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.

Your prose is exquisite and even my father taught me these things

Ooo ready for a good lecture!

I always learn sth amazing here. Love your content

Just last night, I had a profound mushroom trip. I realized that I was living my life passively. Day in, day out. Mild interest in things. The mushrooms stoked this flame inside me-they showed me who I am deep down. Life is so immensely beautiful. I am no longer going to be a passenger in my life. I am young and healthy. It’s time to take full advantage of what I’ve been given. Peace and love to you all.

someday I hope to be able to support your work. thank you for these videos, much like other material in the same vein you articulate ideas that are beyond my conscious awareness and help me to feel as if i'm not alone in my quest - as i'm sure is the case with many other viewers

It was revealing and supportive, thank you very much!...

A sense of urgency is needed for greatness...something I very much needed to be reminded of.

Fantastic as always

Wonderful video one’s again Do you guys have other channels of this type, it would be great? Blessings ❤️