Little does he know, I wasn’t watching the Minecraft clip because I was playing video games while listening to the video

The “boring” things are what ultimately lead to success and greatness. This is a great topic- definitely true. What seems fun is usually just distracting and not very fun.

Turning boredom into productivity is a true skill.

Nice try Big Book Company

The other day I realized I work harder than everyone because I'm so lazy and bored all the time. It was nice to love one of my flaws.

It's worth noting that social media can actually be less fun than other, better activities. I often find myself bored out of my mind scrolling Reddit or KZfaq and feel relieved when I go read or work out or whatever because it's more fun and a break from the monotony. Sometimes the thing keeping you scrolling isn't that it's actually more enjoyable, it's just that it holds your attention and doesn't let go. If you only think in terms of "mindless entertainment fun, purposeful growth boring" then you might not notice when a good habit is actually the most enjoyable.

This is exactly my own thinking. When I was younger, my parents barred me from screens and games because they thought boredom was good for me. It was. I wrote hundreds of lists, read thousands of books, and that screen time was a reward for myself when I finished my work. This is ultimately what discipline is built on: boredom and relief.

One thing I noticed is that there are times when I am so saturated with "fun" that I can't find things that amuse me so I go to sleep and days later I am more motivated to do things that are not so fun.

"We have reached the pinnacle of stimulation" Nueralink: 👀

I've been attempting to induce more boredom in my life for this reason but the concept of fun being relative is really eye opening and helpful, thanks!

I often feel most motivated to do work at night when I'm in bed, waiting to fall asleep for this reason.

- In a world saturated with endless stimulation from platforms like KZfaq and social media, our brains constantly seek novelty, leading to a perpetual cycle of distraction. - To be productive, it's essential to prioritize less stimulating tasks like studying or exercising over endless distractions. - Embracing boredom can lead to surprising benefits, as seen in the speaker's personal experience of finding fulfillment and progress in previously mundane activities. - Lowering our stimulation baseline by embracing boredom can help us concentrate better and find fulfillment in daily tasks. - Overcoming the addiction to constant stimulation requires actively reshaping our habits and embracing the power of boredom, ultimately leading to greater productivity and fulfillment.

when i was a freshman in high school, my parents got a divorce. My dad was too broke to afford internet, or a phone plan with data. I had an iphone like everyone else, and a gaming computer at my mom’s. But with 50% of my custody spent at my dad’s house, I was forced to live the proper life. No social media. No youtube. No distractions. I continued to spend time outdoors well into my high school years. I learned to solve a rubik’s cube by writing down the steps at my moms and practicing them at my dads. I practiced doing nothing at all just sitting and thinking. I learned to program by bringing a laptop over and writing code. With no internet access, my mind was free. All the little things in life were meaningful and fulfilling. I loved cleaning my bedroom, organizing my clothes by style and color was fulfillingly fun. My upbringing gave me the ability to decide to that I was going to do something boring and do it with 100% concentration. And with days being spent like this, I can do medial tasks for hours, without any distractions. Love my dad for giving me the best childhood i could have, one that protected me from the brain numbing of the internet, while keeping me still in touch with technology at my moms

I've been working on gamifying "boring" things to transition these habits into more fruitful results 🤔 but this is a great point, with regulating stimulation 💭

Short, to the point, not overly stimulating.

Yeah, I can vouch for this. When you have social media & videogames, you're gonna find work boring. But when you get rid of those things, your brain is gonna make you want to work. It's more like a, "It's better to do something than to do nothing" kind of thing.

Dude I didn't even click on this video, it was in autoplay. However it was the exact video I needed. Over the last couple of years I have struggled too do the things I claim I want to do. I cant seem to get the important stuff out of the way, I instead settle for more instant gratification. I feel so distracted, things like my phone and videos games sometimes feel as though they are literally holding my head in place, not allowing me to look away. I had just gotten back from writing about how distracted I am when I stumbled upon this video. I don't know why this is what it took to finally commit to making a change, but please know that you helped at least one person in creating this video. Thank you.

"you're looking at the minecraft clip instead of the unmoving text" yeah because i already read it

I did this strategy a couple of months ago and it was amazing. I have fall into YT again, I need to re-bore myself again.

thank you for making this, i've been trying to achieve this and it's nice too see someone put it into words. work doesn't need to be "work" as long as u can change your mindset :)

I have this with schoolwork lately, whenever you don't have anything to do you just do something useful

Ironically, I appreciate you making this video concise, and therefore more stimulating, so I can digest the information best!

Thank you for making this so readily available for everyone!

Patience is a virtue and while I've known this for a while I haven't done anything to achieve patience Its always been a afterthought of annoyance and impatience while doing mundane things. This video has reminded me of when I had more patience for the little things in life, waiting for things like trains or in lines, even listening to people talking. This video is a gateway to self betterment like no other. A truly amazing addition to the wasteland that is video making in todays age. Thank you.

I tell you I'm the most bored person in the world, I isolated myself from people for a year now. It still feel unfulfilling and unproductive not because I still use artificial stimulation but because I don't really know what my ambitions are. So one of the most important part to become productive while bored is to have a goal in mind, it should be a lifelong journey goal so there will be no ending.

That reminder not to click away from the clip caught me right when I was about to scroll down to the comments lmfao

Just want to say thank you for providing a fulfilling and informational video without dragging it on for 30-60 minutes like so many KZfaqrs nowadays

Short and to the point. This video is the key to a fulfilling life

Boredom is the mother of creativity. Loved the script, you're a great writer!!! Subscribed

"We always feel like we don't have enough time. But actually we just don't have enough concentration." bold claim.

This was very quality content that showed up at the perfect time. I needed this. Thank you.

This video isn't gonna be what switches my life to where I want it to be, but I definitely took some things of note from it, gonna try to apply a bit of it to my life. Great vid

My struggle when attempting to remove stimulating activities, is that I simply have so little motivation to do anything at all that I'd rather sleep than be productive. I literally sit there trying my hardest to something useful and I can't, I feel such a huge urge to just give up and lie down it makes me feel so tired. The only way this doesn't happen is if I'm not home, but there's so many things that simply have to be done at home.

God Bless you for making this video. This is what I needed!

That was the video I needed, thank you so much!

Ok i agree with essentially everything here, but one thing that needs to be specified here is the type of video game. Multiplayer/online games are 95% of the time a waste of time/brainrot (unless ur genuinely bonding with a buddy and it isnt daily), but some games are genuinely eye opening and meaningful. For example, the two latest God of War games (the Norse ones) really taught me a lot about what it means to be a dad since my own father neglected me my entire life. I feel like it really taught me a lot, more than my dad ever did. There are many games like this in the modern day. But I also think it's important to have the occasional mindless activity to give your brain a rest. Maybe an hour or two per day max. I think if you spend your whole life on some kind of sigma male grindset, you'll just end up burned out and exhausted. That's what I experienced in early college. I'd come home after several hours of school, study Japanese for a few hours, and then go to bed having never had a chance to unwind at all. I couldn't take it anymore. Nowadays my study habits are much more healthy and more restrained, while still making progress. Get off social media and p*rn as much as possible (100% off over time) and that will already create massive results. Taking it any further is overdoing it imo.

Actually, I'd say that certain video games are also valuable entertainment that don't overstimulate you. Of course, many, or even most of the big AAA games and repetetive Battle Royales and Shooters are comparable to sources of shallow entertainment like TikTok and such, but games that require you to actually think and and focus on them to actually make progress in them, or slow games that just let you relax are really rewarding and, at least in my case, caused me to be more productive afterwards. My go-to games that don't overstimulate or distract me are Celeste and Minecraft most of the time, because Celeste, especially when it comes to the B and C-Side levels, is extremely difficult which forces you to put effort into it to progress, and once you do it feels extremely rewarding. With Minecraft, my approach is to take it slow instead of rushing the game, and just trying to build a good looking house or something similar, which at the end is also really rewarding, because you managed to make something of your own that you like. Having those small hits of dopamine that you put effort in to get causes, at least in my experience, a kinda chain reaction that makes you to want to do more things that take time and effort, because your brain has experienced what it feels like to succeed at something hard or slightly slow/broing and is ready to do the same with something even less fun. Also, playing a few games here and there feeds your creativity, which helps with getting ideas to get things done and with your productivity as a whole.

Such a beautiful video. Just did that 'fun' vs 'less stimulating' list, and crossing out the fun list you really see that the less stimulating activities look really exciting all of a sudden!

Man I love your videos, keep up the great work. Your awakening a lot of minds and setting them up for greatness

Someone who has some realizations that made me make the decision a year and a half ago to delete all social media, start meditating, start caring about my health, and more recently stop video games. Changing how you respond to boredom works. I love reading psychology, philosophy, and anything educating, I'm fine with work (though being a wage slave will forever suck), and I love myself and being by myself. But it's not that simple, I have found myself detached from others. Others talk about this trend, that trend, these videos, those videos, etc. because everyone is so addicted to dopamine hits that these give them that I can't even communicate with them anymore unless it's a deep conversation. Deep conversations are more rare than they should be because it takes trust, this forces your circle to be small. On top of the social things you now have to resort to news sources if you wish to stay up to date with the world. Bias news is everywhere. I recommend 3 sources, Al Jazeera, Reuters, and AP News. Fact check everything you read even though these are relatively unbiased. For those of you who go down this path, you will be more alone but not lonely, be prepared. Anyone who sees this with any questions, I am an open book about anything.

That subtext you added in that clip to NOT click away actually stopped me 😂. Good job man. Great video.

I’ve been actively trying to be bored more, I fall back into the shorts often, but it has really helped me to be bored.

Thanks man, needed this

Conflicting. Does not speak to or for the ADD and sensory seeking crowd, however, there may be still some wisdom to glean. Stimulation is a tool to wield mindfully, and some need it more than others. It is not something to shame yourself or others for, nor demonize it and abstain completely. To exist is to feel, and there are a great many ways of feeling. We are all different and isn't that wonderful and how hasty it would be to blanket all of us to one approach.

One tip I heard was sort of induce that change in the hierarchy is to simply stare at a blank wall. That will initiate some boredom, which will make the important things like studying/learning/going after goals more fun.

Thx, thats just the thing i needed. You're a champ.

I just discovered by this video that the things that are most fun to me are what I actually dream of doing by the work I'm not doing because of boredom. Now I have the clear objective that I've been trying to discover my whole life! You are amazing!

I've gamified my grades in school. I have straight A's and love studying. This is coming from someone who squandered their 20's playing counter strike and just craving leisure.

"We have reached the pinnacle of stimulation" VR: Hold my beer.

Great video. Punchy and to the point. Love the video clips that you included, gives it that "don't just take my word for it." Thanks!

Thank you for sharing your ideas with me ! I appreciate it because now I can change the way I approach writing. I've noticed that reading, which used to be a tedious task, has become a daily habit since I started doing it whenever I had free time. However, I'm still struggling to find motivation for writing. You gave me an interesting idea to tackle this issue - I will restrict my reading habit to help me become bored again, and then add writing to my routine. By cutting off my old habit and reintegrating it later, I believe I can make writing enjoyable. I think this approach will help me incorporate a new habit into my routine and will be easily applicable in my life.

I sense this channel will grow even faster in the upcoming days you earned my sub brother

As a guy who stopped every social medias except KZfaq (not Shorts) and Discord, it crashed my journey as an artist on the Internet, but I've never been as productive and happy as ever

This video perfectly articulated the feeling I’ve been having for the past couple weeks, really really loved it great content and keep it up!

Thanks man , it was much needed

Here’s a thought: If you were being productive and enjoying where you are in life, you wouldn’t be watching this. If you choose a goal, and separate everything in your life bluntly that doesn’t help your life improve.. you’ll hate it, but love it later. It’s like laughing at a dumb thing you did as a little kid. Try just unplugging everything instead of turning things off, and maybe even be as blunt as to unplug your wifi or turn it off in settings. Problems aren’t problems, as they actually could be new missions and adventures to tackle. It’s hard, but step one is to ultimately change your environment. I even slept on hard floor for a while so it wasn’t as comfortable when I got up in the morning and I’d just stay slumped while already awake. Even putting your devices in another room before bed will force you to get up to go get it when you want it. As long as you have a general basic goal of what you want to do to improve life, and you can get comfortable with the monotonous feeling of doing it as your only source of stimulation like this guy is saying.. you’ll appreciate and outright experience more in your craft as you enter the flow state. The flow state is when boring transitions to enjoyment, satisfaction, and fluid-like movement all at the same time.

But does cutting out everything stimulating totally necessary? Isn’t there a balance we can have? Any advice on that?

God knows how many videos I had to watch in order to finally get to this video. This is definitely a great video thanks man.

thanks, i needed this right now

This is amazing advice and a great video, I’ve happily subscribed! But like many people, I can quit the scrolling and the over consumption, but I struggle to ever quit games because of the social aspect. I don’t ever get to speak to anyone outside of working remotely or friends on discord. I’ve completely quit gaming, socials and news in the past, and after a few months I was absolutely miserable because I missed being able to play with my friends in the evenings. Recently I’ve found that a good balance is waking up earlier, doing stuff I want to do before work (reading, coding) and after I’ve finished work and eaten, I let myself relax and play stuff for 4-6 hours, with an hour of “boring” stuff before bed, like reading or a little more coding. I’ve kept this up for two weeks now and it feels way less isolating than quitting games but I still feel like I’m making progress.

Earned my sub, please dont lose ur genuine advice and switch to ones that sound good and inticing like meny sadly do

first 5 min video i finished in a while, thank you! good stuff

You just made me figure out what's been keeping me from going to bed early. You've also given me a reason to start training my brain each night with boredom. Thank you very much 🙏🏽

Very true, I'm gonna take action now 💯

I would rather try eating a live wasp than call stupid minecraft jumping videos stimulating, let alone the "pinnacle of stimulation".

i was so bored at work, i came back to watch this video

Great video! It is unbelievable on how some external attention-grabbing factors can make your life miserable, even when you control your impulses…

"Hey addicts, have you tried not being an addict till you're so bored you do something else?" This is how you sound to me.

What an incredible video! Thanks for the message, it literally made me want to change my habits!

I think you're a very forward thinker and this video was short, simple, and genius! Just looked at your profile & videos and subscribed. So cool to see how this one video blew up. You deserve the attention!! Please keep up the videos🙏🙏

Don’t put reminders not to click away in your video, made me want to click away when I was immersed already. It’s like, I’m already watching the video ABOUT being disciplined. So why would you put that there? It’s nearly belittling.

TLDR: Punish yourself for your corporate overlords by cutting away everything that is fun in life.

Thank you for this video. It will help a lot of people. I followed your for that. I actually started this journey (it was my own idea back then) in the beginning of 2024. I just thought to myself (If I have absolutely nothing to do, I will read a book because its better than doing nothing). So I crossed out video games. And damn I am so much more productive. Its hard a few months but no i absolutely resent video games. Until like one week ago i watched Series when going to bed only. But now im getting rid of that. The thought of being that person that is just happy in solitude, being able to read and meditate, is just so calming.

Great summary. Simple and to the point

Bro, why does everything have to be about being productive? Chill out for a bit.

Thank you today was a very emotionally down day for me. And maybe this is what I needed.❤

A huge part of this is being content and present in the moment

Great video! Thank you I needed it

Underrated Video. It is amazing how I came to the same conclusions as you. This video should reach at least 1 million views by the end of this year. Well done!

This is my wake up call. Thank you

Exactly what i need to put things into prospective. Thank you

Thanks for your video man. Im feeling down currently and Im sure, that this will fix my mental health in the long term 🤝

man your videos so stimulating

You are the 5. youtuber today who told me how to do thinks. Everyone else try to sell me there idea, but you are the first one who told me. It helped me, thanks.

Great video man thanks

I cut out caffeine cut out smoking, i started working out, i finally got my driving license, and i am trying to better myself, what i have found out is that games and social media are one of my last and biggest roadblocks i have to some form of living a fulfilling life. it is so hard and i have relapsed so many times, it seems to me in my darkest hours like i will never get out of this all consuming horrible habit but at least i am aware of it now, ever since i was a kid i was glued to the tv screen, and as i was growing up it switched to pc and phones. And it really ruined my life, i flunked collage, i never got a real job, and it was all because my baseline for tolerating discomfort is so low i can't do menial basic tasks without the constant urge to fricking be immersed into this shit, i will once again try to set free. It is helpful to stumble upon this kind of content thank you sir for redirecting me towards the light again i will strive for more !

Nice reflection and reminder. Good content.

Absolutely true and agree, boredom gives us lots of energy and interest to do something more complicated, like work, study new things. Experienced on my own self. Wish you be bored sometimes too!

Insightful and actionable. thank you

I needed this man

Great video. Nice visuals, clear succinct script, meaningful topic. Thank you.

Awesome video. Thank you.

When you discover yourself and you passion it becomes fun. I get lost for days in my work I absolutely love it. Stay Uncommon!

thanks man, you just enlight me

Great video! Very insightful

wow. you' re right bro. i ABSOLUTELY thought i was just always low on time but in reality... i'm just choosing to be everywhere at once. instagram facebook tinder imessage listening to a video cleaning my room if i wasn't doing at least 3 things at once, i'd shame myself into feeling unproductive. i'm not low on time.. i'm low on concentration. i'm low on focus.

Been needing this because I've been highly aware of the amount of timewasting I do scrolling youtube and twitter

Yoooooo, this is gold quality right here.

Amazing video, just what I was looking for

I love that the duration of this video is less than 5 minutes ❤