The False Promise of Escapism
14:30
21 күн бұрын
Should You Avoid Alcohol?
15:02
2 ай бұрын
Should You Suppress Your Anger?
11:05
The Unexpected Benefit of Laziness
15:01
The Blessing and Curse of Youth
15:30
Why You Should Not Be An Open Book
16:31
The Philosophy of Simping
12:46
11 ай бұрын
The Double-Edged Sword of Fear
11:11
Why You Cannot Afford To Be Weak
16:00
Should We Become Emotionless?
11:01
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@31devious
@31devious 7 күн бұрын
Sandman sent me
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for stopping by!
@user-ob1oi7kn2w
@user-ob1oi7kn2w 11 күн бұрын
Get a life mate😅😅😅
@roggie77777
@roggie77777 22 күн бұрын
You don't have to escape toxic family you can just be on the periphery
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 20 күн бұрын
True, and that is evidently easier to do with extended family compared to immediate family.
@Menstral
@Menstral 22 күн бұрын
4:20 escapism is not distraction. That just obfuscates the real issue. The real issue is the lack of willpower and indolence/laziness. Unless you are a Navy SEAL or some type of double-alpha person, The willpower of a person is limited. The vast majority of people are lazy conformists, and they seek the mental comfort of the herd and fear/avoid the judgment of the mainstream. Escapism sanctioned by the mainstream (Friends, Monday night football allows the person to pass the time without expending the effort, or doing any analysis, or holding others accountable or being held accountable.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 20 күн бұрын
I disagree, escapism by definition is a distraction. Escapism, per Oxford English Dictionary - "The tendency to seek, or the practice of seeking, DISTRACTION from what normally has to be endured.” www.oed.com/search/dictionary/?scope=Entries&q=escapism Escapism, per Merriam Webster Dictionary - "Habitual DIVERSION of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine." www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escapism A synonym of "diversion" is "distraction", so to remark that escapism is not a form of distraction is erroneous. Why? Because distraction/diversion is literally encapsulated within the definition for escapism. Definitions aside, if I engage in another activity, i.e. exercising, so I can take a break from a particular task, i.e. studying, then I am fundamentally performing escapism. While I agree that escapism is frequently used as an excuse to avoid difficult tasks and run away from problems, I disagree with the assertion that its use always signifies laziness or a lack of willpower. Would you classify a highly productive person, such as a CEO, as lazy or lacking willpower if they engage in some form of escapism, as we all tend to do? If they go for a walk to temporarily forget and take a break from their problems would you call them lazy for doing so? Most of us would be hard pressed to make that claim. My point is that some form of escapism, or "temporary distraction" is necessary, even for the most productive or extremely strong-willed individuals. Forgoing any escapism is akin to working non-stop without ever sleeping, and this is simply not feasible.
@Lance-Mayer
@Lance-Mayer 22 күн бұрын
Embracing Calvinistic deterministic theism or libertarian free will poses a challenging dilemma for individuals. The tension between God's sovereignty and human free will is a complex issue that is difficult to resolve.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 21 күн бұрын
Indeed, and hence why the issue endures.
@mariorossi2782
@mariorossi2782 26 күн бұрын
Sandman send me here, and he was right.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 23 күн бұрын
Thank you for stopping by, I appreciate it! He was right about what?
@aybeeitch4271
@aybeeitch4271 29 күн бұрын
Crazy good video
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 28 күн бұрын
Thank you, appreciate it!
@CarnivoreUltimateLiving
@CarnivoreUltimateLiving Ай бұрын
Fate or Destiny. Guess only the Creator knows in the end
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 Ай бұрын
True. All we can do in the meantime is to try and make constructive decisions with our free will, no matter how constrained or limited it might be.
@unknowncrash1
@unknowncrash1 Ай бұрын
it'S been a while
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 Ай бұрын
Indeed, how have you been?
@unknowncrash1
@unknowncrash1 Ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 all good bro, life is great. Great to see you still alive and kicking.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 Ай бұрын
Yea, still going strong despite having to take things easy for a while. Thank you for checking! I'm glad to hear that everything is well with you.
@I_Am_Michael
@I_Am_Michael Ай бұрын
are you on odysee?
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 Ай бұрын
Not yet, focusing on just KZfaq for now.
@Crimson_Sun2486
@Crimson_Sun2486 Ай бұрын
Kratos in his Norse saga is almost exactly how someone with anger issues should go about handling their rage. Consciously keep it in check and only let it out when it's absolutely appropriate, either when having been significantly wronged like getting cheated on or use that anger as a weapon if someone tries to physically assault you. There should of course be limits to how much anger you let out, getting a parking ticket for example. While certainly annoying, it doesn't warrant a full blown argument and especially not an outright fist fight. But you also shouldn't completely close off all your emotions whatsoever, or you just turn yourself into a time bomb waiting to go off at the slightest tap. In short, while he may be a video game character, Kratos is an excellent example to follow for anybody with anger issues like myself. And there's a music channel that made a song dedicated to him called "Ode To Fury" that I can't recommend highly enough, it's been a big help in keeping my anger down and preventing me from lashing out at the people who don't deserve it.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 Ай бұрын
Exactly. Anger, like other emotions, has to be kept in check through restraint and not outright suppression, otherwise you run the risk of snapping and fully succumbing to anger as you have rightly pointed out. Anger must be deliberately released every so often and the best method is through constructive means, i.e. using anger as motivation to workout etc.
@JonathanJohansson-ki9xg
@JonathanJohansson-ki9xg Ай бұрын
I am NOT gonna be watching ”the blessing and curse of youth” that Someone paid to be a commercial🔥🙏🏼
@kaos3383
@kaos3383 Ай бұрын
Absolutely I believe its the actual gateway drug Started drinking in 8th grade. We had a store employee that would sell to us if we bagged up ice and brought him some herbs. Should've never touched the stuff.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 Ай бұрын
I see, how are you doing now?
@kaos3383
@kaos3383 Ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 just opened a beer. Not well lol. Own my own business. Stress and coping is my problem. I know it's an excuse and that pisses me off as well.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 Ай бұрын
I see. Not difficult to understand how stressful circumstances can be when you have so many components to manage for your business. I hope that you feel better soon and that your stress will eventually be alleviated through a more positive method.
@DivergentMan-gz1jo
@DivergentMan-gz1jo Ай бұрын
Quitting alcohol can be a bit of a social death sentence where I'm from (Norway). Much of social life outside of work/school revolves around weekend drinking. Pretty much all throughout our lives... If you don't participate, you will find it hard to have a social circle, because people generally don't socialize in groups sober. Going sober is certainly fine, but people will generally not like to have you around because they feel judged and would rather have someone to get drunk with and be "stupid" together.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 Ай бұрын
Certainly seems to be that way here in North America as well, just means that it will be more difficult to find people who can socialize without consuming alcohol. Difficult indeed, but not impossible.
@ginaMCapalac
@ginaMCapalac 2 ай бұрын
Good job i like it watching
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ginaMCapalac
@ginaMCapalac 2 ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 welcome
@ginaMCapalac
@ginaMCapalac 2 ай бұрын
I watching your video
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to watch!
@ginaMCapalac
@ginaMCapalac 2 ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 your welcome always
@chm9935
@chm9935 2 ай бұрын
I drink here and there
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Fair enough.
@CarnivoreUltimateLiving
@CarnivoreUltimateLiving 2 ай бұрын
Yes you should ALL it might ruin your life i know.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
I suppose you have had negative experiences with alcohol?
@gr8-fun162
@gr8-fun162 2 ай бұрын
If alcohol is affecting your life in a negative way, or you are using it to cope with, or avoid dealing with, a problem, then yeah, avoid it. If you use it occasionally, in moderation, and responsibly, then there is no problem. There's no sense in being on either extreme side of the fence. For each person, this is different. Some people should have NO alcohol while others can drink socially quite often as long as they're not suffering adverse health effects. The range is wide and people need to be honest about its effects on them, and those around them. As far as peer pressure, if you are being pressured, or judged, to do anything by your social circle, you are in the wrong social circle. Also, you may have some work to do on yourself if you care what they think about such things. Would you let them pressure you into doing other drugs like heroin, meth or cocaine? Why? Do they really care about your well being if they are treating you differently for refusing to do stuff that you believe to not be in your best interest? The peer pressure thing is mostly within the young crowd. The majority of older folks know there are a myriad of reasons why a person cannot drink alcohol and don't judge or pressure anyone about it. In fact, they usually have other non-alcoholic beverages available because they know that not everyone will want to imbibe alcohol.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Indeed, as you have pointed out, individual differences and circumstances play a key role in terms of whether one chooses to drink, how much they drink and also for what reason(s).
@woolph58
@woolph58 2 ай бұрын
A good story. But you don't take into account the fact that many animals, including humans, deliberately seek to mood alter through the use of drugs and alcohol. These range from small insects to mighty elephants. So, humans aren't alone in liking to get a buzz on. In fact, this drive to seek intoxicants may have helped to shape modern man. The stoned ape theory suggests that the addition of psilocybin mushrooms to the human diet around 100,000 years ago caused the transition from Homo erectus to Homo sapiens and the cognitive revolution. The theory is based on studies from Roland L. Fischer et al.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Interesting, I will have to look into that. Do you have a particular study in mind that I should read? Or will any study by Fischer suffice?
@woolph58
@woolph58 2 ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 Terence McKenna "Food of the Gods" is what got me interested. It's based on Fischer's work.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the recommendation. I will give it a read when I have the chance.
@jimdandy8996
@jimdandy8996 2 ай бұрын
Gen Z drinks less because they'd rather smoke weed and do Fentanyl.
@augustlion5105
@augustlion5105 2 ай бұрын
Bingo 👍
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
That's quite the broad generalization, not to mention it's an ignorant comment. The ongoing drug overdose crisis involving Fentanyl is negatively affecting multiple generations, not just Gen Z, and it's no laughing matter.
@jimdandy8996
@jimdandy8996 2 ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 Yes, it is broad; and because is well evidenced, its hardly ignorant. Not a big number of these overdoses are by Boomers or Gen-X.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
I will grant that Boomers are on the lower side but which statistics are you referring to? I would like to compare them to what I have seen. According to data from Health Canada, it appears that the generations most affected since 2016 are the Millennials, younger Gen Xers, older Gen Xers and older Gen Zers respectively. While Gen Z represents a notable bulk of those affected, this percentage is less than the abovementioned generations from 2016 - 2023. Least affected are younger Gen Zers and Boomers respectively. Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/substance-related-harms/opioids-stimulants/graphs.html?ind=89&unit=0
@santosthesupersaiyan1086
@santosthesupersaiyan1086 2 ай бұрын
never liked it, always hated the smell and the consumers. I've seen it decay my family and friends so I've always seen it as a net negative in my life.Of course they glorify it i keeps you weak
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Fair enough.
@jsojkausa
@jsojkausa 2 ай бұрын
Alcohol has been a part of my Life since my Young Adulthood in the 1980s. Oh, there have been Prices to Pay throughout the years, but still I persist... Casually. 🍺
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
That's fair.
@CarnivoreUltimateLiving
@CarnivoreUltimateLiving 2 ай бұрын
I think sin is going against the laws the Creator has laid on us for our own good.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
I concur, but I also think that the definition of sin goes beyond merely breaking those laws. Sin appears to also encompass a detrimental nature that leads to violation of the laws, i.e. "a temptation or urge to sin." Giving in to the temptation to break those laws is, therefore, one element of sin and the other element is attempting to justify those decisions.
@Vic9659
@Vic9659 2 ай бұрын
Man, I love your videos. So much wisdom. Your channel is what I called Hidden Gem. Keep up the great work🙏🏾🙌🏾
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much for your kind words and support, I truly appreciate it!
@PNWPI-wy9is
@PNWPI-wy9is 2 ай бұрын
Well said. I have found a logic tree works for me; Source of the anger 1)Internal or 2)External. Determining if it's external, is it a threat, can I remove myself without harm or endangering my property and others, how can I neutralize it, etc. If it's internal, what do I need to do remedy that internal distressed state, etc. Working out, learning how to craft humor to defuse tense situations, developing skills such as music, woodworking, etc. Once the anger is identified, focus that energy into something which betters your situation.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! That sounds like an excellent method to manage your internal anger and to de-escalate situations when anger is coming from an external source, i.e. another person. I am glad that this logic tree methodology is effective for you.
@PNWPI-wy9is
@PNWPI-wy9is 2 ай бұрын
I was sent by the Sandman. Thank you, I have watched two, will continue with the rest.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to check out my channel and for watching some of my content, it is greatly appreciated!
@thedobermans
@thedobermans 2 ай бұрын
Look at you! Over 1000 subscribers. Congratulations. 🎈
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@alexanderrobia3571
@alexanderrobia3571 2 ай бұрын
Sandman sent me. Good content, subbed!
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing, I appreciate it!
@latina9103
@latina9103 2 ай бұрын
The answer is "depends" for anyone wondering.....yeah i watch the video skip to 8:15
@Vitriol-Divergent
@Vitriol-Divergent 3 ай бұрын
You talked about something that I eventually realized about myself as well: Anger has always focused me in handling problematic situations. I think a lot of people (probably those who suck at being honest about their feelings) associate being angry with losing control of themselves. In society we get encouraged to find ways to not be angry by any means OTHER than facing it, but I have never found that helpful. What has always been hurtful to me is embracing my sorrow and the concept of vulnerability as a source of "strength". I have personally never met a powerful person who was vulnerable all the time, but I have met more than a few dangerous individuals who don't have a problem being angry. I'd personally rather be the latter.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 3 ай бұрын
Exactly, and the "losing control" aspect that you mentioned often arises due to the extreme avoidance of anger, or avoiding it like the plague instead of channeling that anger into something constructive. We tend to "lose control" if we ineffectively regulate our emotions. Proper regulation is not the absence of emotion, but rather it is knowing when to use emotion such as anger. Furthermore, as we know, avoiding a problem and not addressing it often exacerbates the situation. The same is true with anger and resentment that has been permitted to fester for quite some time. Uncontrolled or unregulated anger is destructive yes, but anger that is harnessed for something constructive is immensely powerful.
@Vitriol-Divergent
@Vitriol-Divergent 3 ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 If there's one thing I've learned in this dumpster fire of a life, it's that if you don't act upon your feelings of your own accord, they WILL eventually act upon you. Sometimes it's best to hold back, but I think we get told to hold back too often and for OTHER people's selfish reasons. This is why I train on a heavy bag with Muay Thai technique. It's helped rehabilitate many of my TBI symptoms AND provided me a healthy outlet for processing my anger/sadness/frustration. It turns many of the negatives in my life into positives by giving me a vehicle to express them 💲
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 3 ай бұрын
Very true indeed, hence why regulating emotions is fundamental to prevent them from acting of their own accord. I am glad that Muay Thai has proven to be beneficial for you in terms of regulating your emotions and for your recovery.
@woolph58
@woolph58 3 ай бұрын
We have our emotions for valid and valuable reasons. Attempting to suppress and deny these emotions will often lead to greater problems later. Anger is a secondary emotion, meaning it's typically a reaction to a primary emotion like fear, loss, or sadness. The shift from a primary emotion into anger is usually fast and unconscious. Anger arises from a subconscious sense of being wronged. Check your anger and determine the root cause, this will allow you to more effectively deal with the cause rather than the anger itself.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 3 ай бұрын
I agree with your assertion of anger largely being the result of another emotion, namely sadness. Studying my own behaviour, and that of others, has reinforced the idea that anger is an ostensibly subconscious mechanism to mask hurt and sorrow. For many, they would rather remain angry compared to feeling sad because anger can theoretically raise someone's spirits by giving them something to fight for, or an enemy to fight against. This rejuvenation of one's spirit and will is certainly positive. Whereas sadness leaves one feeling empty, numb, hopeless and drained of spirit.
@blankearth5840
@blankearth5840 3 ай бұрын
Some people on the internet have called me “entitled” when I would explain my family trauma to them. To me, why would it be a sense of entitlement to feel like we belong with family? In a nutshell, I come from a toxic and psychologically abusive relationship with my father who was a covert narcissist and had robbed me of my sense of worthiness, I was homeless with him for a very long time during my upbringing, I escaped that and went to go be with extended family that found me on the internet, I genuinely felt that I would belong with them and I thought they felt same way, but unfortunately what seemed like a gift from the universe, just turned into something that only contributed to my mental and emotional wounds, I was only with them for 3 months because of how difficult they were to live with, and how conditional their love and regard was towards me, it’s just bloody unfair to me how my fully related brother that I never got to grow up with had what they called a ‘privileged life’ while my upbringing pretty much got robbed by my narcissist father and that it’s something no kid should ever have to have gone through. Yet, people on the internet tell me “who are you and why should you be loved and cared for” and even a former friend laughs at me and invalidates saying “well they raised your brother and not you why do you think you deserve everything what he always gotten.” …but to me it’s just really unfair, my aunt didn’t even have any idea why I went to go be with them, even though she invited me and was like “why not come stay here?”. It has put me in a constant endless loop of rumination. I remember I stayed with a friend of mine and his family because his mom couldn’t sleep at night knowing that I was sleeping in a car in a parking lot somewhere. They treated me as equally as their 2 boys… I wanted that with my brother… every other kid has a family home life… except for me I guess…
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for providing a glimpse into your life, I hope that circumstances are proceeding much better now compared to before. Entitlement is a tough nut to crack because it is often not as black and white as it appears to be. Is it entitled to desire what many would deem to be the essentials of life, such as a loving family, sufficient food, clean water, a safe environment and a roof over their head? I do not believe that someone should be classified as entitled for simply having those desires. Where entitlement starts to become more evident is how one approaches those desires, your mentality or perspective. The fundamental nature of reality as we realize, is that nothing is guaranteed. "Death and taxes" as the old saying goes, are the only elements we are guaranteed to encounter without question. Everything else is transitory since it can disappear just like that. With that said, I am more inclined to think that someone can be classified as entitled if they have certain desires but they do nothing on their part to obtain them. Even more so if they envy/covet what others have and do not strive to obtain what they desire through their own efforts. For example, if someone remarks "I want that desirable thing but I am not willing to put in any effort to acquire and maintain it" then that is essentially entitlement. Since nothing is guaranteed, and more than likely will not manifest out of thin air with little to no effort, it is necessary to at least make some strides to obtain what one desires. In your case, it seems that you are striving to make the very best of circumstances despite facing significant obstacles. I commend you for your efforts and strength to persist.
@blankearth5840
@blankearth5840 3 ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 Thank you very much for your response. I have came across the thought that perhaps nothing is ever a guarantee in life unfortunately. All I wanted to do was go be with my family, and to expect love, regard and equality with my brother, and to be included in the family home life, in which I never had, and is something that had always been there while I was homeless, and dealing with a narcissist father. I can’t help but think if my friend’s family could do it why not my blood family? It had definitely negatively impacted my self-worth and feeling unworthy of love and all that which my brother always had, like putting salt in the wounds so to speak, especially with people on the internet telling me that I basically have no reason to be loved, and telling me that I have a “sense of entitlement” just because I thought I could have all that which my brother always had, which is the most basic thing in human life, which is a family home life.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 3 ай бұрын
It really is quite reprehensible and tragic to hear how heartless some people can be, especially when it comes to the suffering of others. With family, one would naturally expect that they would have your back but unfortunately that is not always the case, as you have evidently realized. Although blood relatives may not always be the best family, this does not mean that one cannot find their true family elsewhere. I hope you have found people who truly care about you and people that you can consider family.
@Vitriol-Divergent
@Vitriol-Divergent 3 ай бұрын
There's nothing foolish about chasing a dream knowing that you may not succeed. Even if you fail, you still have the growth that came with trying to get there.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 3 ай бұрын
Exactly, and that growth can be used to achieve other dreams/objectives. Essentially the idea of the following adage: "Shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you will land among the stars."
@Vitriol-Divergent
@Vitriol-Divergent 3 ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 I've gained a lot of success in other things that were built from the ashes of unrequited dreams. No it's not as good as it would have been if I had succeeded, but down the road I've always gleaned at least a little bit from the experience. Sometimes a lot-a-bit haha
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 3 ай бұрын
I like that line you said, "built from the ashes of unrequited dreams." Reminds me of a phoenix, a symbol of regeneration or rebirth, and the notion that parts of us have to die so we can become better.
@Vitriol-Divergent
@Vitriol-Divergent 3 ай бұрын
@@haakonthegood17 So, I had a massive TBI in 2019 (I may have actually mentioned this on another one of your videos) and since then that's how I've tried to be. Not for glory or anything (there's nothing "glorious" about recovering from this), but as a means of survival. The only way to really recover from trauma that damning, I've found, has been to use every last scrap of what I had left to make myself as healthy, strong and capable as I could. I'm not there yet, but I'm much, much closer now than I was at the beginning. In some ways I'm even stronger than I was before the trauma. A big reason why is because I'm very good, I feel, at learning from failure.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 3 ай бұрын
Yes, I recall you mentioning that before. I am glad to hear that despite this traumatic event you are recovering and continuing to push through the setbacks. I also hope that the finish line for your ordeal arrives soon, or as much as a finish line as there can be given the circumstances. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," as the cliche (but evidently true) saying goes.
@jsojkausa
@jsojkausa 3 ай бұрын
Sandman sent me... Agreed. Everything is Commercialized, anymore. Love is a Minefield for Men. And, it's all over. France has made it ILLEGAL to get a Paternity Test. Best one can do is excel at your job, go to Public Events, engage in your Hobbies, and if you meet that One with the Mutual Pheromonal Attraction then it's Off to the Races! 🏆
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to watch. If that news is true out of France then it is indeed troubling, would you be so kind to refer me to the source(s) reporting on it? Thank you.