This is why you don’t feel inspired.

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If you want to feel more inspired and motivated to do your work, you need to build the habit of exploration. Today we'll cover three important ways you can do that.
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@Thomasfrank 3 жыл бұрын

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@user-be1lo1ef6m 3 жыл бұрын

When you are so early even the pinned comment isn't there

@ranonymous27 3 жыл бұрын

I'm early : )

@harishpatel1905 3 жыл бұрын

Hello brother, please include the sentences you speak... Because we can't relate to this English very fast but still want to watch your videos and want to gain knowledge. I am not perfect in English, means that I can understand by reading but can't understand when your are in flow during speaking. Your little efforts can change my life style and expand knowledge. Please provide us in written what you are saying during the video. Pleaseeeee🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🥺

@Thomasfrank 3 жыл бұрын

There are accurate, human-created closed captions on all my videos! Just hit the CC button or find it in the player menu if you’re on mobile 😀

@harishpatel1905 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thomasfrank yes yes I got it👍🏻😄😄😁😘 Thank you 💗 and love you ❤️❤️👍🏻🙏🏻

@improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219 3 жыл бұрын

1. Study people you admire 2. Try out new experiences and opportunities 3. Don't let labels restrict you Love the message that creativity is all about combining from diverse sources. Awesome video!

@Blackfeet 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you.

@CaptainSinbad 3 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome - now committed to reading neuromancer. The effort you put into the script shows

@SumitAssania 3 жыл бұрын

Study the people that you admire. So I am gonna watch all videos that I can find of Bhuvan Bam, Russell Peter , Fittuber , Mark Rober and of you Captain ❤️❤️❤️.

@coldkittn 3 жыл бұрын

Neuromancer is a fantastic book. One of my favorite cyberpunk books.

@Thomasfrank 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much my friend! I think you'll really enjoy Neuromancer, as long as you can put some time into figuring out the many, many made-up terms 😅

@maxi-me 3 жыл бұрын

Problem is it's getting harder to find people to admire. Seems like everyday great historical figures' histories are being rewritten and doucheified by pessimistic "moral" activists; sanctifying their own existence by digging up unsubstantiated allegations of these figures, then vilifying them beyond public redemption.

@Thomasfrank 3 жыл бұрын

@@maxi-me there's certainly some truth in what you say, though it's also true that things like hero worship and the "great men" theory of history tend to hide or ignore many character flaws. Putting that aside, though, it's possible to admire someone while also acknowledging their flaws. Steve Jobs was abusive, but he was also a genius. We can learn from both of those things - how to live, and how not to live.

@studyquill 3 жыл бұрын

i'm like 99% sure that this video is going to change my life (or rather, inspire new ideas on how i can change my own life)

@georgia3123 3 жыл бұрын

Omg studyquill hi!! I love your channel!

@polyglotsjourney 3 жыл бұрын

One really thorough study amazingly framed into a video. That's for sure!

@zjaeger1800 3 жыл бұрын

there can never be a video that 'changes your life'. Change is not something that can be caused by external motivation or inspiration. It's internal and does not even need motivation. The only one that can change your life is the person you're seeing in the mirror. It's nothing but a clear decision, precisely spoken: It's nothing more than daily decisions, hence discipline and routine.

@bookwyrmneducator 3 жыл бұрын

@@zjaeger1800 The internal reaction to the experience of an external thing such as a video, book, conversation, etc can irrevocably change us.

@SAVAN_J-SAJI 3 жыл бұрын

"The creative adult is the child who survived." ...

@nosemeocurreunnombredeusua2655 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds familiar. From who is that quote?

@yana.rya_____ 3 жыл бұрын

Love that

@fromscratchauntybindy9743 3 жыл бұрын

OOooOO, love it. I want it on a t-shirt plz!

@SamMartinPeakPerformance 3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that

@msmiami212 3 жыл бұрын

Curiosity in an adult is a wonderful thing. It’s a nurture, a practice. If there’s one thing that should never change as you get older, boom. Never let it die.

@metamorphosis_77 3 жыл бұрын

The struggle of a creator is unfathomable. You need to fight: -Your demons -Resistance -Creator's block -Banality and cliches -Repetition -The "genius" and impatience of the crowd -The viciousness of the critics -Your success But it's worth every second of it. Go all the way.

@huggingpuppy2613 3 жыл бұрын

Why fight success?

@metamorphosis_77 3 жыл бұрын

@@huggingpuppy2613 So you can stay humble.

@huggingpuppy2613 3 жыл бұрын

@@metamorphosis_77 Ah

@poptrendyvibes7107 3 жыл бұрын

@@huggingpuppy2613 also had the same question

@intentionalliving7326 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite things to do weekly is the “artist date” where I take my inner artist on a solo date to explore or experience something new, completely out of my usual daily activities and concerns ... purely for delight and without any ‘reason’ ... inspired by Julia Cameron. I can confidently say this activity pays great dividends... and not just in my stock trading domain✨ Beautiful message, beautifully crafted episode! ✨👏🏻😍

@thomaswainwright595 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a really good idea actually. Could you give me an example of one of these "artist dates" you did?

@Thomasfrank 3 жыл бұрын

That is a WONDERFUL idea

@erwtensoep75 3 жыл бұрын

Best opening line - The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: "The story so far: In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." Thank you very much Douglas Adams

@Thomasfrank 3 жыл бұрын

That is indeed the one other contender. Thanks for reminding me of that beautiful line 😄

@intentionalliving7326 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻

@erwtensoep75 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thomasfrank Couldn't help myself haha! Great stuff again Thomas, excellent content!

@AhmetKaan 3 жыл бұрын

The quality of his videos are sooo improved in the last year.

@AhmetKaan 3 жыл бұрын

*“Take responsibility of your own happiness, never put it in other people’s hands.”*

@isabellasilverio465 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lovejuaymahdarlene2354 Жыл бұрын

Can I ask? I'm experiencing so much stress for these past few months.. the usual things that makes me happy, even my favorite food, can't make me happy.. I don't know what will make me happy

@TheDhammaHub 3 жыл бұрын

Creativity needs some free mental space - if you have a cluttered mind, creativity will be difficult to achieve

@JaZmine147 3 жыл бұрын

And if your basic needs are not fulfilled first, you can never have enough free mental space.

@ramonagrunder6780 3 жыл бұрын

Struggle of my life

@vicnad92 3 жыл бұрын

It also extends to physical space. The more messy your table, the more creative you become.

@bhargav7476 3 жыл бұрын

What the hell is editing on this one. This should be on netflix

@karmacolonic 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the exact same thing: this video is more focused/concise and is better edited than D'Avella's "Less is Now." Really great video and message.... 👍👍👍

@jorizapearlgonzaga2454 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@sophiayuna 3 жыл бұрын

"...they didn't really do it. They just saw something" LOVE THAT

@NetworkChuck 3 жыл бұрын

Always love your stuff. Thanks 🙏

@manasandmohit 3 жыл бұрын

You too❤️

@kepler214 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chuck plz make more vids on hacking stuff with rasberry py.

@malixrandoms 3 жыл бұрын

Wow seeing network chuck here. Love you man

@Thomasfrank 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this!

@merutosan8 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite quote about exploration from my favorite phd was: "In order to discover your 'self,' do the things you haven't done; and don't do the things you have done today." This was all about going out of the comfort zone but seemed so simple that I've turned it into my motto easily.

@Yppy26 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I always felt I am not creative because I just combine things I experience... Little did I know, that's the definition of creativity.

@alluneedistime8982 3 жыл бұрын

“Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people” - Leo Burnett

@ViolettaViolinist 3 жыл бұрын

2020-2021 was THE WORST for new experiences! No wonder it’s so hard to be inspired: we’ve been stuck at home, surrounded by awful news every day. You’re basically left to your own motivation, and here’s where videos like this are invaluable. Thank you.

@DonVFilmoraTutorials 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe you put out high quality videos like this weekly! Incredible job.

@Thomasfrank 3 жыл бұрын

Still trying to get back to weekly, but thank you!

@emelielindstroem 3 жыл бұрын

I just started reading again and my creativity has been off the charts in the last couple of weeks! So it really helps! Also, starting a KZfaq channel and having that as a creative outlet (instead of focusing 150% on my corporate job) has made me a lot happier overall. Thanks for the content Thomas Frank, keep making people creative!

@intentionalliving7326 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto and bravo 👏🏻👏🏻🥳

@darkproject3368 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just sitting here confused as heck haha

@Followgod73 3 жыл бұрын

Summary of d video : _Explore as much as u can cuz ur time is limited._

@jan04044 3 жыл бұрын

👊🏼👊🏼

@rebeccasperring1747 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I’ve realised I watch all 6 “productivity” guys.

@williambteish9956 3 жыл бұрын

same

@itsjoseluis 3 жыл бұрын

Same but it ended me creating a KZfaq a channel

@mariafdrews 3 жыл бұрын

Who are they all? I didn’t know two of them

@Thomasfrank 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariafdrews clockwise from top-left: Matt D'Avella, myself, Nathaniel Drew, Ali Abdaal, Captain Sinbad, and Joey from Better Ideas

@mariafdrews 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thomasfrank thank you! This video was 🥰. I appreciate your work!

@SakyTalks 3 жыл бұрын

When you start doing it for the reasons other than what you started it for

@miraclespyer 3 жыл бұрын

That first line from the book definitely gave me chills! There is also something different about the production and flow of this video, it makes me feel like I'm hanging on the thinnest thread connecting the past and present and if I look down, there is a never ending abyss gaping at me. You've outdone yourself with this one Thomas!

@andreferreira3580 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely are the godfather of the productivity creators. This vídeo resonates so much with me 🙏 big hug from Portugal 🇵🇹

@intentionalliving7326 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully expressed 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@andreferreira3580 3 жыл бұрын

@@intentionalliving7326 thank you 😊 Thomas the godfather 😁

@PracticalInspiration 3 жыл бұрын

This couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks for sharing!!

@sbxtn 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I saw this video in my home page and clicked on it, it helped me realize that I have been losing my desire for exploration and as a consequence my curiosity, I’ll make sure to get back to exploring; great video, great topic, thank you !

@alphonsusragbir 3 жыл бұрын

The timing of this...... Jezuzzzzzzz.... Thank you!

@filipaleksic4720 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for 5 years and this is one of my favourite. Amazing work, really enjoyed it!

@michaelgee568 3 жыл бұрын

This my favorite video of yours so far. The cinematography, the message, the breakdown, the pacing. It's beautiful.

@apontelit 3 жыл бұрын

Really insightful analogy - the paper dots.

@AdemirAlijagic 3 жыл бұрын

This was so timely right, thank you Thomas! 🙏😊

@richardl1644 3 жыл бұрын

This content is so much better than binging Netflix 🔥🔥🔥

@evegowen8298 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man, I've been watching your videos for about 3 years now and I'm just noticing how good you've become at filming and cinematography. The shots are beautiful, the transitions are creative, the pacing is cool, the colours are fresh. Apart from the awesome life advice and strategies that I've just come to expect, seriously good job on making the whole experience more creative and enjoyable.

@yashvashisht1805 3 жыл бұрын

Here we go 1) Explore - a) Broaden the scope what u intake ( Study the people you admire ) 2) Experience and Oppertunity 3) Labels - Stay in your lane , can be useful for communication and find niche . Brand new Class , Go and watch 😘 🙏🏼...If I misssed something , plz reply 🙏🏼

@czr. 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching you since college a couple years ago. Your production value has gone up so much. Great job !!!

@400voltas4 3 жыл бұрын

This video showed me my way. I was lost and too comfortable with my current life. I was feeling uninspired. I don't know why this video has so low views. Thanks KZfaq recommendations for this recommendation. Saved my life.

@samanthagarner2926 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful timing as always as I've been feeling stuck and uninspired. Great idea to explore new things to help inspire you.

@dylanbinu10352 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have watched in this phase of my life. Exactly what was going on. And what’s unfortunate about it is you go back to the same thing you were sticking in hopes of finding… hope. All I had to do was type “I don’t feel inspired” and it led me to this video. Thank you.

@roxy_campana 3 жыл бұрын

Every year you are getting better and better with your videos. I've been following you since 2016! You are really inspiring and always leave me in a better mood. Much love to you my friend, you are one of a kind.

@mariamaldonado8842 3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Thank you Thomas!! SO excited to watch the Skillshare course now!

@rawscientistofficial 3 жыл бұрын

I was refreshing my subscriptions hoping to see a video from you. The video, storytelling, images, colograding, message was absolutely insane! Thank you!

@shersh_n 3 жыл бұрын

You live your message - proof is in how your videos are constantly improving

@ruthtuesday 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate how much work you put into this video. Thank you. It’s definitely something I needed to hear right now.

@MilnaAlen 3 жыл бұрын

For me it was all about social isolation. I had lost all motivation to work on my thesis, but now that I'm zooming with my advisor every 2 weeks and held accountable, I have tons of motivation again, even in unrelated areas of life.

@unknownlistener95 3 жыл бұрын

Every new video of yours just feels visually more extravagant than the one before!! I can see the amount of time and effort put into this video and it really does make a big impact. Thank you for the content Thomas :)

@devininformation544 3 жыл бұрын

I love the new editing style you have developed. The cut at 1:42 was amazing sending shivers down my spine. The work on the script is amazing, keep up the great work it's wonderful!

@basantichowdhury1884 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this so badly thank you!

@talharafi7776 Жыл бұрын

I was questioning this to myself and I searched it on KZfaq and I am glad I found this guy. Guys trust me if you keep asking yourself, universe will show you the answer. Energy is real.

@mkm4165 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a quiet viewer/podcast listener but I wanted to get out of my shell and say this: This is an amazing video, exactly what I needed. Feeling okay to get out of my label and feeling okay to exploring new things that may or may not go somewhere but can be another dot on my journey...this video feels like Thomas patted my head and was like hey it's totally okay to do that! Thank you so much, I really hope we have some podcast episodes on each of these topics!

@Canal13hifi 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to have followed you since your beginnings, and i'm still suprised me by every single new video. Thank you !

@YaoiHoshi 3 жыл бұрын

This video is a masterpiece. I’ve listened to videos giving similar advice, but this one stands out.

@finnrobert5624 3 жыл бұрын

This video gave me a whole lot to think about. I'll need to watch it again or perhaps a few times over for it to sink in! Great content Thomas

@tobiasklos2014 Ай бұрын

Thank you Thomas, this was great. I am inspired! Gave me the boost to buy "How big Things get done". I have to say, that i didn't follow your work the last years, but back in the days 2014ish. Thanks for beeing there along the ride.

@williampreston4630 3 жыл бұрын

I've been stuck in a rut lately and I couldn't really put a finger on what it was causing it until watching this. I've been working relentlessly for the past 3 years to getting my degree in mechanics engineering and everything in my life has been focused on that and not much else. This video put a name to the mask less monster that I've been fighting with and now I can see what I need to do to feel more like myself again and expand my world again. Thanks so much! Keep up the great work

@GrowWithWill 3 жыл бұрын

I admire you, Thomas! So much improvement to your videos these past few years.

@nilslang5527 3 жыл бұрын

Love this high quality videos! Not only content wise but also from a cinematic standpoint, simply great!

@S0ldierInArms 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, such a pleasure to watch, top-notch filmography, thoroughly engaging and not to mention super useful info as well. As an avid watcher of your vids, it's been so inspiring to watch your editing style grow and change over the years. Your advice has always been immensely powerful and has helped me throughout university (many years ago) and is continuing to aid me in my professional career. Just want to say thank you for all the awesome work you do and also to selfishly ask that you keep them coming!

@haken29a 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank YOU 🙏

@jazebjazeb323 3 жыл бұрын

this is not the video i wanted but a video i needed! thanks thomas....

@tonyaheston549 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Thank you!!

@gouthamkm7510 3 жыл бұрын

Man this video shows your knowledge & hard work

@KhanStopMe 3 жыл бұрын

LOVED the cyberpunk aesthetic

@roirdgo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm deeply grateful for this video, I didn't know I needed to hear these words in this moment. Thanks a lot for this kind of content!

@RM-lb7xw 3 жыл бұрын

As always, the quality is insane. Great video Thomas and keep it up 😊

@abigailchristina3072 3 жыл бұрын

This should be made into full-length documentary! Excellent work Thomas!

@nakulg 3 жыл бұрын

Just when I lost all hope of inspiration, Your video actually helped me to get back on track. Thanks a lot for posting this video.

@kiritivundavilli7654 3 жыл бұрын

Mad respect Thomas Frank for raising the bar in every way, but most importantly the earnestness and depth of the script.

@mxjrdn 3 жыл бұрын

This video hit me at exactly the right time. Thank you.

@youssefsabban1069 3 жыл бұрын

its been a long time that you upload a video in such quality like you used to do back then, this video was awesome into the point, hope you keep with this great quality.

@georgeup9282 3 жыл бұрын

You keep inspiring me from the day i found your channel , I'm really proud of you for the quality of your work . I'm looking forward applying these tips !

@sarahhe.5455 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video.

@sylviahalo 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible. You’re a real mensch. Thank you.

@marybronaugh 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciated this video!! I never comment, but just had to say I needed to hear this advice. The effort that consistently goes into this channel is so impressive.

@simonevalerio69 2 жыл бұрын

It’s truly majestic, the effort and finesse put into your videos Thomas, apart from the great and well argumented tips. I really admire you for that, you have a loyal follower now. Keep up the great work, great things will come to you soon.

@DhruvKumar-us5eq 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh the quality of the videos ..... I love it

@jacktrebel87 3 жыл бұрын

The production quality of this video was fantastic! I appreciate the effort!!

@nikitababu4538 3 жыл бұрын

How do you write these scripts for your videos....i swear there's so much substance to your writing, I love it!

@KickersOfEarth 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video man.

@InkFilledCity 3 жыл бұрын

Love the style of your videos!

@arynfriki13 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, man, thanks a lot! I'm considering delaying my teaching career in order to spend a year in Norway, but I was feeling quite guilty for wanting to put that aside and living, having new experiences. Now I feel more confidence in my decision, thanks to you =)

@ayyanahmad5367 3 жыл бұрын

Dude how are your videos so good though. Like each one is genuinely fantastic.

@veggiemegroll9220 3 жыл бұрын

So relatable! Today I discovered different settings on my camera as I was taking photos of random things and having so much fun!

@milkbread5036 3 жыл бұрын

The video is so well done. THank you!

@arikiri_698 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is exactly what I needed to hear

@silia6543 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. You are awesome!

@poptrendyvibes7107 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, so earlier today I'm seeing a notification of your video and I decided to let it stay even though I kept on seeing it and felt like it's clattering my drop down but in the middle as I watched I felt grateful that you put your all into this and there's the line where you say, "you never know what is going to contribute to your next piece of creative work".. And for about 2 months inspiration has been funny with me but I've tried to force it and I was jus grateful I let this video stay until I watched it. Super meaningful and helpful.. I'm wrapping up my small experience book, I'm so hyped to get back up to making it as amazing as the idea should become for every one at the end! Thanks man.

@Djaouad2.0 3 жыл бұрын

the most underated youtuber ever i do realy like your content bro i apreciate the help that you give us trough the screen iam very proud of peapoles like you

@justynaolszak1003 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this video is so important. Nothing before touched me so much. I feel like thats so simple to get out of a rut - just try new things, things your interested. Do not watch others only (it was obvious, but never fealt so real), do it yourself. This was soo inspiring, and the section about labeling so true. Thank you!

@DreaMdre 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell how much work you put into this video! Great content 👏🏻

@ericminerv 3 жыл бұрын

This hit spot on, thank you.

@HaVoCX64 3 жыл бұрын

You changed my life. I love your work!

@rovieriel621 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this was really powerful. Got me thinking in different ways. Thank you! Appreciate the time you took to put this together

@IgeRamos 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jmcallisterhq 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This video was so beautifully put together and was gripping from start to finish. I really appreciate all the things being said and it makes me want to do all of this right now 🙌