why I don't say "you have to ____" anymore // you might like

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if you're interested in reading any of the books referenced, you can grab used copies here (I'm not affiliated with thriftbooks, although with how often I buy from them, maybe I should be):
-The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas: www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-cou... (NOTE: Don't accidentally buy an abridged copy unless that's what you're aiming for! Double-check the link!)
-Endurance by Alfred Lansing: www.thriftbooks.com/w/enduran...
-The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-fel... (This is a link to the first book - you may want to find the whole trilogy).
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0:00 recommending things
1:37 managing expectations
3:17 don't make it homework
8:00 a possible solution
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@KyleMaxwell 13 күн бұрын

I have told my kids their whole lives that the secret to happiness is low expectations. That applies to media consumption as much as anything else.

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

always fun to be happily surprised!

@Goolop77 14 күн бұрын

Great video! Suddenly, The Count of Monte Cristo isn’t at the bottom of a long list of Things That Will Change My Life (If i ever read everything on that list it’d be longer than the life I have left anyway lol) which honestly makes it way more likely I’ll read it anyway because I’m not waiting for the perfect time in my life to maximize Monte Cristo meaningfulness

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

yeah there’s just so much media in the world … even if you just go with the “10/10 top tier” stuff we’ll never get through it all. Plus we gotta have enough life left over after reading for the change to be worth it! but I hope you enjoy it if/when you get to it!

@radian1243 11 күн бұрын

I think you are a prime example of someone who took Scorates' words "the unexamined life is not worth living" to heart. Thank you.

@timdemoss 7 күн бұрын

this comment means a lot to me. I went through a program in college where we read the Great Books and this quote was presented as an unofficial theme for the program. My professors would be thrilled to hear it’s coming through in my normal life. Thank you!

@shougatea 10 күн бұрын

this is actually really helpful. i can get really excited about the things that mean a lot to me and can unfortunately overhype them. the “this book changed my life” line is definitely something I’ve said. but i can struggle with social nuances so i wasn't really aware of what i was doing wrong or how to fix problem. thanks a lot for the advice ♥️

@timdemoss 7 күн бұрын

I wouldn’t say it’s “wrong” per se so don’t get too worried about it :) maybe it works in some cases! Depends on your relationship with the person too. But yeah I’m glad this was helpful!! Have fun recommending things! :)

@elizabethstreit5203 11 күн бұрын

These videos are so chill. I love it.

@timdemoss 7 күн бұрын

thank you! :)

@Balakay_Adkins Күн бұрын

Would you believe me if I told you I read the Count of Monte Cristo 5 years ago and also really loved it? It doesn’t sit in the number one spot of favorite book for me, but man it is such a gripping story. I’ve never rooted for a protagonist as much as I have with that book. He overcomes what seems like insurmountable odds, and becomes completely transformed in the process of seeking his revenge - turning into a legend. despite how much you root for the guy, the end of the story also shows that if you spend your life seeking out revenge like him that you can certainly get it, but it’s a much lesser existence. The terms that Mercedes and The Count ended things on filled me with a deep sense of melancholy for how much those two lost

@margarethaines9310 14 күн бұрын

Love the subtleties of your thought process. I think you might like The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak 🙂

@drd8251 14 күн бұрын

OMG! I just finished that book a couple weeks ago. Loved it, too.

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

thank you! I did read (and like!) that book a long long time ago but forget a lot of it. I still have a copy somewhere & might crack it open again. thanks for the recommendation!

@kskgautam 14 күн бұрын

Just bought The count of monte cristo and The Magic Mountain yesterday. Will read it simultaneously from tomorrow. Such a coincidence that, suddenly you too, recommending that book❤❤

@danwroy 13 күн бұрын

Great book

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

it’s a great one!

@PatataSimbolica 11 күн бұрын

I really want to read the magic mountain

@kskgautam 11 күн бұрын

@@PatataSimbolica buy the book, and we could read together 😊

@Michael-be1xu Күн бұрын

Gosh i hate that im only realizing this now and remembering all the times ive done this so thank u so much T-T

@timdemoss Күн бұрын

ha I’ve done it so many times too. and honestly maybe it works sometimes! I’m just trying to get better at recommending stuff :) thanks for watching!

@HoratioAccel 10 күн бұрын

these videos are so cozy and thoughtful. definitely subbing for more videos

@timdemoss 7 күн бұрын

wow thanks so much :) so glad to have you around!

@zackhendrix4957 13 күн бұрын

i will,however, continue to tell those i meet "YOU HAVE TO WATCH TIM DEMOSS ON KZfaq" because... they are indeed behind if they have not boarded this train

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

going out and shaming people into watching this video would be a whole new level of irony

@toby.demoss 13 күн бұрын

Bars. I feel behind on certain things that should be FUN. Thanks Tim!!

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

it’s so fun!! thanks tob

@veromirko7032 14 күн бұрын

Great! Gonna check out that blog.

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

thank you! :)

@isaaccullen8708 2 сағат бұрын

Honestly, never been a big reader, would often not even read the books I was studying at school. However, I’ve started getting into it recently whilst doing 75 hard and this video popped up on my recommended and our mutual love of La La Land is going to get me to read the count of monte cristo lol

@timdemoss 2 сағат бұрын

first off, totally have skimmed books I was supposed to have read in school (sorry if any of my professors are reading this...I promise I'm going back and reading the books now!) so no judgement. and hope you enjoy monte cristo! full disclosure, it has very little in common with La La Land other than the fact that I like it a lot :)

@isaaccullen8708 2 сағат бұрын

@@timdemoss hahaha don’t worry, not expecting a ryan gosling song in monte cristo! Would highly recommend Sapiens and Malcolm X as a couple of non-fiction reads if you haven’t already

@vlocka8907 12 күн бұрын

Great video! Thanks Tim! I'll give The Count of Monte Cristo a read someday. You should read Kafka on the Shore! Great book!

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

thanks for the recommendation! & thanks for watching ! :)

@eunicealtalo5408 7 күн бұрын

I think this is the reason about why i don't like midsommar 😭

@timdemoss 7 күн бұрын

haven’t seen it yet but totally get what you mean! if you do think you’d like it tho don’t let people recommending things “wrong” stop you from trying it out :)

@lipertinni 12 күн бұрын

thank you!!

@timdemoss 7 күн бұрын

thank you!

@prickyguy2353 13 күн бұрын

Love the video, I have a question tho. For someone who wanna read but feel like it's a shore, when I begin to read I can't stop but I also don't wanna start too cause i feel it's boring. What's the good rhythm of reading or solution you can suggest?

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

I’d say if it feels like work / feels boring, you might want a different book. Totally depends on what you’re interested in but I’d stay away from big/heavy/dense books if you’re just trying to start a habit. as far as a habit goes, you could try incorporating into your nighttime routine - just read a few pages til you get sleepy. (And if it’s still boring…well, it’ll help you fall asleep :) ) Or a few pages in the morning. That could be fun. Really whatever works for you - the main step would be to find a book you actually want to read :)

@JustkhaledII 6 күн бұрын

Again a great video Thank you

@danwroy 13 күн бұрын

What are About Time and Endurance

@LoganBooger-ke2iw 13 күн бұрын

About Time is a movie and Endurance is a book about Ernest Shackletons voyage to the South Pole. I would also recommend both!

@roastbeefy0weefy 13 күн бұрын

The Incredibles is so good dude

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

it’s … incredible

@gbpferrao 14 күн бұрын

cool visuals

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

thank you!

@jade8676 14 күн бұрын

Love your vids❤

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

thank you! :)

@Giordanorossax 14 күн бұрын

great video as always

@Giordanorossax 14 күн бұрын

i'm definitely checking the count of monte-cristo

@vlocka8907 12 күн бұрын

let me know how you liked it when you finish it

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

so glad to hear it! it’s long … so fair warning :) I hope you enjoy!

@noelmarkham 13 күн бұрын

What do you mean you've never seen Blade Runner?

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

shhh - who told you??

@thehomelessteddycomics3346 12 күн бұрын

You should checkout my books. Wonderful video and insights.

@marklee81 13 күн бұрын

Great audiobook version of The Count of Monte Cristo: watch?v=V2Km64WJ8Q4

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

thanks for the link! I’m terrified to even look at how long it would take to have this read out loud…

@timdemoss 12 күн бұрын

Oh I don’t think this link works actually. maybe edit with an update

@JustkhaledII 6 күн бұрын

Again a great video Thank you

@timdemoss 5 күн бұрын

thank you for watching! always good to see you :)