maddie g Just get started girl! If you already made de decision go for it. Along the way you’ll figure it out. That’s the way I started and now I want to make more and more videos 👍🏻
Same here! I have been contemplating for years and recently found myself in Mexico City, watching one of Nathaniel's vids then looked up and realized I could recognize the balcony I was seeing as where Nathaniel was staying. It kind of hit me, and I thought that not long ago he was probably sitting somewhere here too (metaphorically and literally), contemplating his own actions. So I went back and made my first video :) little by little hopefully I will align my aspirations with my reality :) Nathaniel if you're reading this, I was by Moji Sushi!
When I was younger I'd always hear those phrases... "you're so talented", etc. so I quickly began assuming that if I tried something and wasn't immediately good at it that I should drop it and it wasn't for me. Turns out, growing up, there were a lot of things I wasn't good at on the first try and it was really disheartening because I had very much grown up in that non-persister mindset. I was focused on easy work and quick rewards which were not at all fulfilling and I became very depressed in my teenage years. After I graduated and got away from those people who had convinced me talent was all that mattered, I finally began teaching myself how to be persistent. It was so hard at first, learning to put in a little every day and wait for the rewards. But now I've grown so much to the point where I'm almost finished writing a novel! You just have to be patient with yourself, convince yourself that you are worth the work. Thank you for Nathaniel for such a beautifully informed and edited video :D
Wow I love your story. I love how you were able to realize that you were living with a fixed mindset/non-persistent mindset and you took it upon yourself to train yourself to have a persistent mindset. Sometimes our situation has to change in order for us to grow and see the bigger picture. Anyways, Very inspiring and keep going ! 🙌
Thank you for sharing. I grew up the same way and it took me until age 26-27 to figure out that this notion and way of thinking was the source of my depression. If I wasn’t immediately good at something I just deemed I sucked at it and wouldn’t pursue it further. The compound effect of bad habits has kept me in the same spot for years. I know it will be hard-but like you said patience is key-trying to rebuild and restructure my mindset. but I am determined to find myself and ultimately build a life
"Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere" This is a great quote from Ratatouille. I think it's important to note that yes, effort and hard work accounts for a HUGE part of your success, but it's important to not be naive to the fact that maybe your true work might lay somewhere else. A great example of this is The Rock who first wanted to be an NFL football player and then somehow found his footing in the movie industry.
You got to choose where you true work lays at. You don't are what you do, but who chase to do that. If you want something, don't compare yourself and put the work in, be smart, be different, be you!
The trick is to start doing _something_ . Doesn't matter too much what. One thing at a time until its a habit, then the next thing - at least when you are stuck.
So true... just focus on that one baby step. I view my life in this way as well! Just series of small steps, and making sure I'm going in the right direction :)
They are free in the way that advertising is free. Skillshare is where you start paying. Soon there will be a book for you to buy. There will be conferences and courses. The whole self-help industry relies on the concept of the Ponzi scheme.
Kathy Dent, how is it a scheme when it is providing you with something valuable? And also, it takes time and dedication to create such quality content, which in my opinion makes it fair enough to receive some form of remuneration for the effort.
I often find myself watching Nathaniel in order to learn more about myself, as Nathaniel appears to be the embodiment of that inner identity that I've yet to discover. He serves as a vivid reminder that other precocious, curious people like myself exist in this world, which greatly dissolves this spirit of helpless loneliness that occasionally affects me. Thank you for all that you do, Nathaniel.
All we have to do is _start._ One small positive action towards your goals will be compounded into another, and another, and another! Being consistent is challenging, but so vital to the law of momentum. There's no secret to "success", we've just got to *start* *keep showing up.* It really is that simple, I believe in you
Nate (cool if I call you Nate?), just wanna say that I really appreciate you and your videos. I feel in this realm of self-help and lifestyle, it’s saturated with all these false gurus and people talking at you, saying “this is the problem, here is the answer.” But with you, it’s different. From the get-go I always felt that you went into your content earnestly and with curiousity, in which the end result was not “let me teach you this” but rather in a smidge of humility you say “let’s learn this together.” I can see you are very genuine and do not try to sugarcoat. I feel you truly have an interest in helping others and sharing ideas in a communal fashion. Keep up the great work man! :)
@Gaurav Roy A blueprint would make things so much easier for sure! Everyone's life and journey on this planet are different and unique. 'Extraordinary' can mean different things to different people. We can all become extraordinary in our own ways, taking small steps towards big goals for sure can get us closer, working on things bigger than ourselves.
I would like to share a little bit of my story that relates to the topic. I'm 16 at this moment, I started taking part in entrepreneurship and programming contests when I was 13. I got some grants for my projects' development, I won some national and international contests, I got the title of the only Student Ambassador in my country. All of that happened because I worked day and night, I found people I needed, I overcame many of my fears and still there were people who named all of this "a good fortune", which I don't like. I find that those people are the ones that are not ready or willing to work and so they name other people's works "fortunes" to escape themselves from the responsibility.
Success for me is first becoming at peace with myself in this moment and then building momentum towards my intentions and goals. I have always respected the power of compounding and thereby using time to your advantage.
I have been following you for around when the subscriber count was 10k, And I used to think that this man put a lot of efforts in his videos and surely deserves more subscribers. As the whole video, your "perseverance" has paid off and I feel inspired to see that just how strong the "Law of momentum" really is. Great Video, Appreciate it, Big fan.
If you are not motivated to get started. Emotionally connect with your goals! If you visualize the feeling of reaching your goal and see it before you, it's going to motivate you to push further and make it MUCH easier to do so. Get specific, the joy inside of you when it happens, the people congratulating you, the things you can give back to your family. Be imaginative! That's how I stay motivated. I've just started my RUclips Channel and even though not many watch me I know WHY I'm putting in all the work. Cause my goal is a part of me, it drives me.
Yes! I agree with you. And i would add that, when you first start seeing results in something that you really wanted, it becomes much easier to stay motivated. The feeling of gratification keeps pushing you forward!
I think that having clarity of specific objectives and goals that you want to achieve, is the most important part to maintain interest and therefore grit to be successful.
Great video as always! There is a very similar word to "Grit" in Finnish which is "Sisu" that goes a step further than just plain grit and also incorporates the passion for a long-term goal in the face of adversity. Thought you might be interested to check the definition out as it's a quite interesting phenomenon while also relating to one of the topics in your video. Lately I've been on a binge on your videos so can't wait for part 2. Huge congrats on making a course for Skillshare too!
My teacher preferred to define talent as "Losing track of time when doing something" as in loving and enjoying an activity so much that you lose track of time. I love this approach.
2:48 "Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. She who utilizes it, earns it. She who doesn't, pays it." I keep this saying on the top of my weekly to-do list.
Guys, do appreciate his effort by liking and commenting on the video so the YT algorithm blesses him. So much great content that too for free! Nathaniel just raised up his editing game, Love you man!
I do agree with your video, "grit", in my opinion, does play a huge part in reaching our goals or desires. It took grit for me to find a college that would accept me. It took grit for me to find solstice through meditation. It took grit for me to complete 2 books that I hope to publish soon. I try to tell this to friends as often but they see my words as being ludicrous. It doesn't change my tone however I now feed myself with those exact words of affirmation daily.
I think it's always important to say when discussing these issues, that working flat out 100% of the time is not necessarily a healthy trait. Being kind to yourself, patience and and a healthy work-life balance are also important things to cultivate. Great vid though
Loved the analogy of compound interest on life. It's true that the beginning of any pursuit will be difficult. But if you can just tough it out through those first few months/years then the effect of compound interest will really start to shine. Take the editing of this video for example, the production quality with (adobe after effects?) is on a whole other level. Keep doing your thing Nathaniel, I appreciate the time and effort you put into editing these masterpieces.
I thank RUclips for recommending this channel and the fact that he has his own course in skillshare speak volumes of how (talented) much effort and time he has put in honing his skill.
There is so much truth here. Each of us is capable of so many things, despite our natural talents and handicaps. There is always room for growth. We all have untapped abilities. I am coming to see life as divided between the propensity for resentment and that of gratitude. It is when we embrace gratitude (and there are times when it is hard to so) that we can open up and cultivate new possibility.
i was just rejected from a scholarship that could have changed my life , this is so far my second rejection in educational fields and the 3rd biggest failure in my life , i am learning from this content and hopefully i will overcome this
THE EDITING! I AM BLOWN AWAY! Woah I’ve been here since you had 300k and omg the freaking jump in editing!! I am very excited to see more of what you produce, I am on the edge of my seat watching how much effort you put into this. We know this takes hour and hours of hard work and dedication to produce for our own free entertainment! Every video seems like it can’t get better but it does! Props to you for the consistency and dedication! Thank you for inspiring me throughout this whole year! Shukran Nathaniel! Would love to see maybe some videos on how you edit your videos? It’s insane!
Your talent for videography is astounding Nathaniel. This statement isn't made to undermine your effort and persistence, I simply acknowlege your work, level of skill and growth. Keep it up 👍
I do think that realising our potential is one of the most wholesome ways of joining in in the competition of improving. Though it is maybe more important to understand that your potential is made by the mind and therefore has no limits, which means, if you follow that path remember that you will not find complete fulfilment from it.
Through this video we can achieve to things , 1)every small habits plays a huge role in our life badly or as good. 2) able to understand this is not a small world Write something in comments well it can also be compounded.. Well said drew
I agree with the guy bellow there. I no longer look to the title. I have “discovered” you late march, and I’m so glad I did. I share a lot of thought in common with you and in some videos, you actually made look things on a different perspective. But yeah, great topic, completely agree with everything you said there. Luck not always is luck. Talent not always enough to make someone “successful”. There is always a lot of hard work and consistence behind a successful person.
discovered these videos on a big self-help kick. only being 18 and trying to discover myself in this crazy year has been quite the challenge but every video of these that i watch, i gain so much more perspective. thanks for all the content and keep the journey going!
The definition of "Grit", as a noun, is "courage and resolve; strength of character." Being a philosophy major, definitions play a huge role in my playbook. With that in perspective, I'd imagine that grit is developed and established through pure tenacity that revolves around character development. If character is developed then grit is being established. Without character there is a low level of growth. As a result, an individual may struggle with perseverance, determination, and being goal oriented without tenacious character being developed. If character is being developed then making better and greater choices come in tune with that person's values, beliefs, and set goals; which in return is this person's character being at play! Makes me think of an old proverb that says, "What goes in, comes out." Meaning that whatever a person indulges in, that is the result of what he/ she will receive; however, whatever that person constructively repairs, he/ she receives the efforts that have been acted upon. I'll thoroughly enjoy your videos. They make me ponder upon the books I've read in the past, as well as the many papers I have written.
Nathaniel, the way you portray yourself in your videos makes it feel as if I were talking to an old friend. Lately, I've been lacking that grit, that zest that I feel fuels me very intensely usually. Right now I'm not sure where it went but it now seems to me that it's not something that is gone. Thanks for the wisdom, my friend!
I watch the ad that pops in between completely, to free myself from the guilt of not paying you for such an inspiring, thought provoking, and great quality video!! Thanks mahn!!
I think is this all very true and important, however I've also found there is so much value in evaluating where you are and if you're not happy or it's not working, you can quit, or change, or pivot. You can have all the grit in the world and still, due to circumstances, fate, whatever, you won't end up where you want to be and you'll resent spending so much time trying to get there. Totally agree with the stoics, but I've also learnt, the obstacle is the way, so be strategic and know yourself. Great video, as always! xx
It took me forever to grasp that you need passion in grit. I tried persevering through things I didn’t necessarily like for an unseen result, and it didn’t work. I easily have grit with my passions because I love the process, and it’s effortless.
"You can't control everything that happens to you but you can control your attitude" -heard in multiple motivational contexts (sorry idk the source) This has been a breath of fresh air to comparisons or difficult moments in life. Great work once again!
I was brought to life , things happened the way they happened , the cosmos managed the whole thing and made sure to be in the perfect place at the perfect timing for me to click on this very specific video and watch it . THEN get my mind blown by the amount of creative , informative , interesting , jaw dropping moments I've got to experience during the process !!! Nate you are legit 🙌 I can't believe I get to watch this for free !!! Please keep it up , you are doing an amazing work 😍 Your content is worth every second spent watching . ( period ) Edited : I LOVE the fact that there is a part two ! Can't wait to watch it 😍
Congrats Nathaniel! Also, in terms of momentum, I feel like I'm constantly on a more negative path, like I'm always making the decisions that will bring me to either a neutral state, or a negative state. Rarely a positive state. For example, I choose to eat a lot of junk food (therefore leading me to a very negative state), or sometimes I'll choose a better attitude, but it's so neutral it won't make anything positive happen in my life. So I feel like I'm constantly doing okay or worse, but never great or accomplished. I know this is a complicated situation. I know it would be useful if I cut the junk food out so I had energy to be positive, and if I showed up to practice my dream work consistently instead of just moping about. I know a lot of things I should be doing (though I'll freely admit, I often forget it all or avoid it) but I can't get myself to start. I've always been like this. But I guess the lesson of this video is to build some momentum, to change the path I'm on even if it's hard. Because it's not going to get better if I keep going down this path. I feel like I'm fighting against some invisible force to change the path, but maybe that force is going to work in my favor someday. Guess that only makes sense to me. Oh well, it was useful to write it out. Thanks for getting me thinking!
I was told since I was young by my teachers how special and great I was, and that anything negative that happens or resistance that I would meet in life would not be my fault, but that of others/injustice/imperfect society etc. To be honest, all that did was teach me to complain, get upset about things, give up and blame others, which didnt solve any of my problems. One valuable lesson I learned in working life was to take on the assumption that everything that happens in life is my fault, no matter how unfair that assumption might be. It really made me stop complaining about the past, think on how I could improve myself/my situation the next time. And if I don't, i know who to blame this time (me). I realise now this is what my dad tried to teach me for so long. I just wish he didnt do it in such a holier-than-thou manner.
Thank you for showing me what's possible on this platform. Each and every one of your videos is masterfully crafted and your honest and vulnerable advice is everything I've been looking for in the last few weeks. I hope you know how far your effort reaches, and how wide your influence spreads :)
As someone who's not had it the worst in life, but has seen their fare share of hardship, including attempted suicide and depression, I think there are two things to keep in mind. The most important thing to remember is that it is never too late to pursue your goal. Too many people feel like there's a ticking clock over their heads, like if they don't get what they want by 20 or 25 or 30 that it's over. But it never is, not until you're in the ground and the worms are at you. It happens a lot to kids as well. Something in the way society is and even in memes, about them being scared of 30 or how they have issues with getting a house or whatever. It ain't over guys. 30 isn't when life ends. And the second, which goes hand in hand with the first, is that it is only you you are in competition with. Not past generations. Not future generations. Not others or millionaires or billionaires or whatever. Just you and you alone. Work on being better than you were yesterday. Follow your path to your goal and forget what someone else did or how young they did it. It's only failure if you give up. And it's never too late to keep going. To try. To push. To live better and enjoy your life.
Tbh, when I saw the title I was a tad cynical. When there are so many factors currently in play keeping you stuck, it's almost annoying hearing people talk about how you can change it; it's beyond my control. But this video was a nice reminder to get out of my head. The idea of compounding success does make a lot of sense.
This helps. Onto a better path. Cheers, man. Your films and storytelling are lovely! But Daayyuuummm!! The editing is just INCREDIBLE Good luck, my dude 🤗
Wow this is awesome. I just got started on youtube, and I believe this compounding effect is apparent in the growth that you have where it starts very slow and can build up rather quickly if you put in the work and improve
Your content is so deep! I love it. So well thought out. Insightful. Well researched. It’s not flash, crazy sounds and sights like some manic RUclipsrs. It’s so classy and professional. Thank you for being you. Such superb content and videos.
How to Get Unstuck in Life:👏 Show up and Be Willing to Do the Work. Self-Reflection. Break a Sweat. Find a Purpose. Find a Passion. Nudge Yourself. Seek Different Experiences. Leave Behind the Things That Are Not Constructive for You
The sole reason only very passionate people get to the top is that they are the only ones willing to stick around for long enough. It has nothing to do with natural talent. We are all bad at everything in the beginning haha
What another excellent video! To be honest. Effort, persistence and grit are all any of us really have when you take away all the elements that are always temporary in life, other than breathing, sleeping and basic needs. I never really saw it in my head as these positive terms, looking at my life. Always just looking down at myself as a struggling soul that often falls and gets beaten by life.
It's awesome how when we set an intention the universe (or whatever you want to believe) comes to meet us there. A couple of days ago I did an emotion dump in my journal and the first thing I wrote was "I feel stuck". Today this video popped up in my suggestions. some would say that was just a coincidence, and maybe it is. Maybe so, maybe not right!!! All I know is I took in and agree wholeheartedly with everything you said in this wonderful video. You have been such a blessing for me these last few months, thank you for all your hard work and time
You know, my respect and admiration for your explorations of the Self have kept me coming back to your videos as a source of hope and inspiration from a relatable figure of my generation for over a year now. So thank you for all that you do. However, the one missing piece, for me, of your content (up until the shift I’ve sensed in your last few vids ) was the spiritual lens through which you could expand and deepen your most focal topics - particularly mindfulness, human connection, & individual introspection. It’s SO xciting to see you subtly embracing the essence of existence through perpetual creation of thoughtful videos, now with the added empathy and wisdom of knowing that there’s more to our world and ourselves than our senses suggest. 😌✨🥰🤸🏻♀️
Great job and topic. I believe a big part of 'success' is also answering: "What makes me happy?" You would not believe how many people cannot answer that question, or are so stuck in their routine of misery at work or at home, where they are in disillusion that what they are doing in life or career is satisfactory and/or acceptable in place of happiness (yet have ailments as a result, like depression, high blood pressure, and chronic back pain). Thank you for inspiring me today with this insight, handsome. It was a good reminder of planning the start of my next chapter.
This video is very well made. I woke up today thinking aout Stoicism and the idea that our attitude determins the quality of our lives. Your videos provide further clearity on these kinds of topics. Thank you.
I was stood down as a wedding sales & marketing manager due to covid. I am using this time to go back to study nursing. But it feels new & I am scared I will never have the same level of knowledge in nursing that I have in my current field. So the past few weeks I have been researching the ideas behind fulfillment, skill, habit etc. Your video popped up at the perfect time for me. I completely agree that our small habits shape us & our sense of self. I am on the same journey of discovery & can't wait to see more 🙂
No, you can't. You can't grow wings and fly, no matter what you believe. Nathaniel Drew is an extremely fortunate young man who was born into an intelligent, affluent family, has grown up in the richest country in the world and has had every advantage in life. In global terms, the biggest roadblock most of us face is economic inequality and the disavantage of being born poor.
There is not one thing that makes you successful in a certain endeavour. You need a combination of different factors. Talent, grit, but also passion. If you don't like what you are doing, chances are you won't be successful. On the other hand, if you are good at something, you probably like it more because of it.
Paraphrasing here, but a quote that has changed my life in so many ways: “We identify as these player characters, and we keep trying to rack up points, but we never realize- we’re just grinding in Warcraft! Wake up! You’re grinding in Warcraft! Step away from the computer!”
The more I watch your videos the more I get inspired to dive deeper into the videos I create and challenge myself to grow within filming and editing 🙌🏻. And thank you so much for this video. I’ve been doing a lot of trial and error in my life to figure out what systems serve me and what don’t. And speaking of “talent” when I read The Outliers, which I know you mentioned in another video, taught me how me to show up, do the work and practice. And I’ve seen the results in my life. It’s still a struggle, but it’s so easy to not get results right away and then give up. Also important to remember your journey isn’t linear, it’s up and down with circle backs, but you gotta keep going! 🙌🏻
Bellissimo video! Peró Einstein probabilmente non ha mai detto nulla riguardante l’interesse composto, è una leggenda metropolitana! (Ma il fatto che gli venga attribuita questa citazione è un’ottimo esempio di come funzioni l’interesse composto!)
So excited for your Skillshare course! You have really inspired me to want to start a channel so I cannot wait 😁 thanks for another great video!
maddie g Just get started girl! If you already made de decision go for it. Along the way you’ll figure it out. That’s the way I started and now I want to make more and more videos 👍🏻
That’s so great! I started recently too! Keep it up maddie :)
Same here! I have been contemplating for years and recently found myself in Mexico City, watching one of Nathaniel's vids then looked up and realized I could recognize the balcony I was seeing as where Nathaniel was staying. It kind of hit me, and I thought that not long ago he was probably sitting somewhere here too (metaphorically and literally), contemplating his own actions. So I went back and made my first video :) little by little hopefully I will align my aspirations with my reality :) Nathaniel if you're reading this, I was by Moji Sushi!
What a spoiler 😐 That‘s my punishment for reading comments while watching the video.
Stergios Dikos that’s such a cool story :) i love it
Nowadays I don't even look at his title. I just click whatever it is, and it's always gold
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Imma have to watch it again cause I think I spent the whole video admiring your editing skills
hi liam
Liammmm!! Fancy seeing you here mate
Saaame !
Editing skills
I think you need a video about how you edit your videos :)
Man these edits are getting more and more 🔥
Fuck yeah man ! Those edits tho🤯
YES! it's a whole experience itself
I was about to coment that, glad everyone else notices :)
@ Captain Sinbad
yesss so inspiring
When I was younger I'd always hear those phrases... "you're so talented", etc. so I quickly began assuming that if I tried something and wasn't immediately good at it that I should drop it and it wasn't for me. Turns out, growing up, there were a lot of things I wasn't good at on the first try and it was really disheartening because I had very much grown up in that non-persister mindset. I was focused on easy work and quick rewards which were not at all fulfilling and I became very depressed in my teenage years. After I graduated and got away from those people who had convinced me talent was all that mattered, I finally began teaching myself how to be persistent. It was so hard at first, learning to put in a little every day and wait for the rewards. But now I've grown so much to the point where I'm almost finished writing a novel! You just have to be patient with yourself, convince yourself that you are worth the work. Thank you for Nathaniel for such a beautifully informed and edited video :D
Wow I love your story. I love how you were able to realize that you were living with a fixed mindset/non-persistent mindset and you took it upon yourself to train yourself to have a persistent mindset. Sometimes our situation has to change in order for us to grow and see the bigger picture. Anyways, Very inspiring and keep going ! 🙌
Thank you for sharing. I grew up the same way and it took me until age 26-27 to figure out that this notion and way of thinking was the source of my depression. If I wasn’t immediately good at something I just deemed I sucked at it and wouldn’t pursue it further. The compound effect of bad habits has kept me in the same spot for years. I know it will be hard-but like you said patience is key-trying to rebuild and restructure my mindset. but I am determined to find myself and ultimately build a life
"Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere" This is a great quote from Ratatouille. I think it's important to note that yes, effort and hard work accounts for a HUGE part of your success, but it's important to not be naive to the fact that maybe your true work might lay somewhere else.
A great example of this is The Rock who first wanted to be an NFL football player and then somehow found his footing in the movie industry.
I loved how you brought Ratatouille to this conversation
This is so true and while other people's dedication and perseverance is admirable, it may be misplaced. :)
greater example is, unfortunately, Adolf Hitler
You got to choose where you true work lays at. You don't are what you do, but who chase to do that. If you want something, don't compare yourself and put the work in, be smart, be different, be you!
The trick is to start doing _something_ . Doesn't matter too much what. One thing at a time until its a habit, then the next thing - at least when you are stuck.
So true... just focus on that one baby step. I view my life in this way as well! Just series of small steps, and making sure I'm going in the right direction :)
Starting is the hardest part, but it's so much easier to to keep going once you have!
Yup 👍
It also helps to start and THEN make a plan. clarity comes from action not thought 💭
yeah very true
The quality in this video is mindblowing, every part of it, i can't believe we get to watch those things for free. Thank you Nathaniel!
his videos are always amazingg
They are free in the way that advertising is free. Skillshare is where you start paying. Soon there will be a book for you to buy. There will be conferences and courses. The whole self-help industry relies on the concept of the Ponzi scheme.
Kathy Dent, how is it a scheme when it is providing you with something valuable?
And also, it takes time and dedication to create such quality content, which in my opinion makes it fair enough to receive some form of remuneration for the effort.
Your sound design and motion graphics are impeccable.
"If you can stick to things long enough, the magic comes later."
I often find myself watching Nathaniel in order to learn more about myself, as Nathaniel appears to be the embodiment of that inner identity that I've yet to discover. He serves as a vivid reminder that other precocious, curious people like myself exist in this world, which greatly dissolves this spirit of helpless loneliness that occasionally affects me. Thank you for all that you do, Nathaniel.
All we have to do is _start._ One small positive action towards your goals will be compounded into another, and another, and another! Being consistent is challenging, but so vital to the law of momentum. There's no secret to "success", we've just got to *start* *keep showing up.* It really is that simple, I believe in you
I so agree. Show up every day, that's 80% of it!
She's on to something!
@@InnerCoreAri Sure is ! :)
@@jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862 Aha thank you Jaxx, just out here agreeing with Nathaniel!
Nate (cool if I call you Nate?), just wanna say that I really appreciate you and your videos. I feel in this realm of self-help and lifestyle, it’s saturated with all these false gurus and people talking at you, saying “this is the problem, here is the answer.” But with you, it’s different. From the get-go I always felt that you went into your content earnestly and with curiousity, in which the end result was not “let me teach you this” but rather in a smidge of humility you say “let’s learn this together.” I can see you are very genuine and do not try to sugarcoat. I feel you truly have an interest in helping others and sharing ideas in a communal fashion. Keep up the great work man! :)
I appreciate that Kyle, thank you!
"It's possible for ordinary people to become extraordinary."
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@@hamzahdimes9780 I head Elon Musk say it. I'm not sure where it's originated, but I love this quote so much! 💛
@Gaurav Roy A blueprint would make things so much easier for sure! Everyone's life and journey on this planet are different and unique. 'Extraordinary' can mean different things to different people. We can all become extraordinary in our own ways, taking small steps towards big goals for sure can get us closer, working on things bigger than ourselves.
ordinary is where the extraordinary started from
the editing quality is so juicy please it's highly stimulating i can't stop rewatching the animations 💀
I would like to share a little bit of my story that relates to the topic.
I'm 16 at this moment, I started taking part in entrepreneurship and programming contests when I was 13. I got some grants for my projects' development, I won some national and international contests, I got the title of the only Student Ambassador in my country. All of that happened because I worked day and night, I found people I needed, I overcame many of my fears and still there were people who named all of this "a good fortune", which I don't like.
I find that those people are the ones that are not ready or willing to work and so they name other people's works "fortunes" to escape themselves from the responsibility.
Success for me is first becoming at peace with myself in this moment and then building momentum towards my intentions and goals. I have always respected the power of compounding and thereby using time to your advantage.
I have been following you for around when the subscriber count was 10k, And I used to think that this man put a lot of efforts in his videos and surely deserves more subscribers. As the whole video, your "perseverance" has paid off and I feel inspired to see that just how strong the "Law of momentum" really is. Great Video, Appreciate it, Big fan.
If you are not motivated to get started. Emotionally connect with your goals! If you visualize the feeling of reaching your goal and see it before you, it's going to motivate you to push further and make it MUCH easier to do so. Get specific, the joy inside of you when it happens, the people congratulating you, the things you can give back to your family. Be imaginative! That's how I stay motivated. I've just started my RUclips Channel and even though not many watch me I know WHY I'm putting in all the work. Cause my goal is a part of me, it drives me.
Yes! I agree with you. And i would add that, when you first start seeing results in something that you really wanted, it becomes much easier to stay motivated. The feeling of gratification keeps pushing you forward!
I agree so much, and it seems you just hit 1,000 subscribers recently, congrats! I'm going to make a Q&A as well haha..
@@darkalligraph Thanks, that's exciting man.
I love the idea that everybody who watched this video had their own goals in mind while watching. Thanks for yet again a great video!
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The cinematic effects are getting so much more attractive that I zone out sometimes from the content you speak and just drop my jaw!!
I think that having clarity of specific objectives and goals that you want to achieve, is the most important part to maintain interest and therefore grit to be successful.
The graphics in the beginning 🥵🥵🤯 WE LOVE TO SEE IT!!!
I agree! Also we need to accept the fact that we may not going to do all the things that we want to do in life. And that´s ok too!
Great video as always! There is a very similar word to "Grit" in Finnish which is "Sisu" that goes a step further than just plain grit and also incorporates the passion for a long-term goal in the face of adversity. Thought you might be interested to check the definition out as it's a quite interesting phenomenon while also relating to one of the topics in your video.
Lately I've been on a binge on your videos so can't wait for part 2. Huge congrats on making a course for Skillshare too!
My teacher preferred to define talent as "Losing track of time when doing something" as in loving and enjoying an activity so much that you lose track of time.
I love this approach.
2:48 "Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. She who utilizes it, earns it. She who doesn't, pays it." I keep this saying on the top of my weekly to-do list.
I like your sense of humor - no need to be insecure about it or feel sorry/ashamed of it
“Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.”
― Toni Morrison, Beloved
What a beautiful quote!
@@babettedejong2975 gave me a pause when I first read it. 😊 Quote worth sharing I guess.
Agreed. Creation cannot define itself, only the Creator can do that.
the quality of this video is from another world dude!wtf my mind is blown awayy
Guys, do appreciate his effort by liking and commenting on the video so the YT algorithm blesses him.
So much great content that too for free! Nathaniel just raised up his editing game, Love you man!
I do agree with your video, "grit", in my opinion, does play a huge part in reaching our goals or desires. It took grit for me to find a college that would accept me. It took grit for me to find solstice through meditation. It took grit for me to complete 2 books that I hope to publish soon. I try to tell this to friends as often but they see my words as being ludicrous. It doesn't change my tone however I now feed myself with those exact words of affirmation daily.
The animations in the opening were great, really like the style!
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I think it's always important to say when discussing these issues, that working flat out 100% of the time is not necessarily a healthy trait.
Being kind to yourself, patience and and a healthy work-life balance are also important things to cultivate.
Great vid though
Loved the analogy of compound interest on life. It's true that the beginning of any pursuit will be difficult. But if you can just tough it out through those first few months/years then the effect of compound interest will really start to shine. Take the editing of this video for example, the production quality with (adobe after effects?) is on a whole other level. Keep doing your thing Nathaniel, I appreciate the time and effort you put into editing these masterpieces.
I thank RUclips for recommending this channel and the fact that he has his own course in skillshare speak volumes of how (talented) much effort and time he has put in honing his skill.
This is the most valuable free information I’ve ever found.
There is so much truth here. Each of us is capable of so many things, despite our natural talents and handicaps. There is always room for growth. We all have untapped abilities. I am coming to see life as divided between the propensity for resentment and that of gratitude. It is when we embrace gratitude (and there are times when it is hard to so) that we can open up and cultivate new possibility.
I was caught up in a negative cycle, and this is absolutely what I needed. I just wanna say thank you, Nathaniel!
i was just rejected from a scholarship that could have changed my life , this is so far my second rejection in educational fields and the 3rd biggest failure in my life , i am learning from this content and hopefully i will overcome this
I am sorry it appears as a pattern to you. But maybe greater things are coming your way so don’t give up trying :)
Books! You seem pretty well-read and I think it'd be cool if you made a book review.
he should write a whole book!
Would love to see Nathaniel do a video on his most influential books, or a library/bookshelf tour.
He once did a book review just search for Nathaniel Drew books
If you want more book recommendations you can go on his website Nathanieldrew.com
@@jonasp897 great, thanks man !
He should write his own book
Now I found this channel I think it might be my new safe place. Thank you for being the voice I’ve been searching for for years.
the video production quality... *chef's kiss*
THE EDITING! I AM BLOWN AWAY! Woah I’ve been here since you had 300k and omg the freaking jump in editing!!
I am very excited to see more of what you produce, I am on the edge of my seat watching how much effort you put into this.
We know this takes hour and hours of hard work and dedication to produce for our own free entertainment! Every video seems like it can’t get better but it does! Props to you for the consistency and dedication! Thank you for inspiring me throughout this whole year!
Shukran Nathaniel! Would love to see maybe some videos on how you edit your videos? It’s insane!
We have to go through life, undeterred by the good and bad. And make the most of everything we have and show up every day
Your talent for videography is astounding Nathaniel. This statement isn't made to undermine your effort and persistence, I simply acknowlege your work, level of skill and growth. Keep it up 👍
I do think that realising our potential is one of the most wholesome ways of joining in in the competition of improving. Though it is maybe more important to understand that your potential is made by the mind and therefore has no limits, which means, if you follow that path remember that you will not find complete fulfilment from it.
Through this video we can achieve to things ,
1)every small habits plays a huge role in our life badly or as good.
2) able to understand this is not a small world
Write something in comments well it can also be compounded..
Well said drew
I agree with the guy bellow there. I no longer look to the title. I have “discovered” you late march, and I’m so glad I did. I share a lot of thought in common with you and in some videos, you actually made look things on a different perspective. But yeah, great topic, completely agree with everything you said there. Luck not always is luck. Talent not always enough to make someone “successful”. There is always a lot of hard work and consistence behind a successful person.
discovered these videos on a big self-help kick. only being 18 and trying to discover myself in this crazy year has been quite the challenge but every video of these that i watch, i gain so much more perspective. thanks for all the content and keep the journey going!
The definition of "Grit", as a noun, is "courage and resolve; strength of character." Being a philosophy major, definitions play a huge role in my playbook. With that in perspective, I'd imagine that grit is developed and established through pure tenacity that revolves around character development. If character is developed then grit is being established. Without character there is a low level of growth. As a result, an individual may struggle with perseverance, determination, and being goal oriented without tenacious character being developed. If character is being developed then making better and greater choices come in tune with that person's values, beliefs, and set goals; which in return is this person's character being at play! Makes me think of an old proverb that says, "What goes in, comes out." Meaning that whatever a person indulges in, that is the result of what he/ she will receive; however, whatever that person constructively repairs, he/ she receives the efforts that have been acted upon.
I'll thoroughly enjoy your videos. They make me ponder upon the books I've read in the past, as well as the many papers I have written.
Nathaniel, the way you portray yourself in your videos makes it feel as if I were talking to an old friend. Lately, I've been lacking that grit, that zest that I feel fuels me very intensely usually. Right now I'm not sure where it went but it now seems to me that it's not something that is gone. Thanks for the wisdom, my friend!
“ if you stick with things long enough the magic comes later ” i like this *^*♥️
I watch the ad that pops in between completely, to free myself from the guilt of not paying you for such an inspiring, thought provoking, and great quality video!!
Thanks mahn!!
The message is powerful but let me take a moment to compliment the editing, it's so gorgeous!
I think is this all very true and important, however I've also found there is so much value in evaluating where you are and if you're not happy or it's not working, you can quit, or change, or pivot. You can have all the grit in the world and still, due to circumstances, fate, whatever, you won't end up where you want to be and you'll resent spending so much time trying to get there. Totally agree with the stoics, but I've also learnt, the obstacle is the way, so be strategic and know yourself. Great video, as always! xx
It took me forever to grasp that you need passion in grit. I tried persevering through things I didn’t necessarily like for an unseen result, and it didn’t work. I easily have grit with my passions because I love the process, and it’s effortless.
"You can't control everything that happens to you but you can control your attitude" -heard in multiple motivational contexts (sorry idk the source)
This has been a breath of fresh air to comparisons or difficult moments in life. Great work once again!
With each of Nathaniels videos, I find out more about myself while he finds more out about him
Can you please check out my RUclips channel
I love that :)
@@InnerCoreAri :)
I was brought to life , things happened the way they happened , the cosmos managed the whole thing and made sure to be in the perfect place at the perfect timing for me to click on this very specific video and watch it . THEN get my mind blown by the amount of creative , informative , interesting , jaw dropping moments I've got to experience during the process !!! Nate you are legit 🙌 I can't believe I get to watch this for free !!! Please keep it up , you are doing an amazing work 😍 Your content is worth every second spent watching . ( period )
Edited : I LOVE the fact that there is a part two ! Can't wait to watch it 😍
Love what I'm seeing from your channel. Thank you for sharing this, I really needed to hear it today.
I am genuinely happy and excited that your channel is starting to pop off. It was worth all that hard work man, keep it up.
Nathaniel drew is one of the best, he deserves a 100 million subs.
I love the energy of this vid, I love the fact that this is analytical, and is not completely clear cut "like do this, do that." grats
Congrats Nathaniel!
Also, in terms of momentum, I feel like I'm constantly on a more negative path, like I'm always making the decisions that will bring me to either a neutral state, or a negative state. Rarely a positive state. For example, I choose to eat a lot of junk food (therefore leading me to a very negative state), or sometimes I'll choose a better attitude, but it's so neutral it won't make anything positive happen in my life.
So I feel like I'm constantly doing okay or worse, but never great or accomplished.
I know this is a complicated situation. I know it would be useful if I cut the junk food out so I had energy to be positive, and if I showed up to practice my dream work consistently instead of just moping about. I know a lot of things I should be doing (though I'll freely admit, I often forget it all or avoid it) but I can't get myself to start.
I've always been like this. But I guess the lesson of this video is to build some momentum, to change the path I'm on even if it's hard. Because it's not going to get better if I keep going down this path. I feel like I'm fighting against some invisible force to change the path, but maybe that force is going to work in my favor someday.
Guess that only makes sense to me. Oh well, it was useful to write it out. Thanks for getting me thinking!
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I was told since I was young by my teachers how special and great I was, and that anything negative that happens or resistance that I would meet in life would not be my fault, but that of others/injustice/imperfect society etc. To be honest, all that did was teach me to complain, get upset about things, give up and blame others, which didnt solve any of my problems. One valuable lesson I learned in working life was to take on the assumption that everything that happens in life is my fault, no matter how unfair that assumption might be. It really made me stop complaining about the past, think on how I could improve myself/my situation the next time. And if I don't, i know who to blame this time (me). I realise now this is what my dad tried to teach me for so long. I just wish he didnt do it in such a holier-than-thou manner.
Thank you for showing me what's possible on this platform. Each and every one of your videos is masterfully crafted and your honest and vulnerable advice is everything I've been looking for in the last few weeks. I hope you know how far your effort reaches, and how wide your influence spreads :)
Believe in yourself and the goals you pursue in life! Love the video very inspirational 👏
Hope y’all are having a good morning
oh thanks daniel
Yes thanks, hope you are too! (except it's evening now but it's the thought that counts)
Feels like I had casual conversation with you one on one, love you thoughts and videos, man❤
As someone who's not had it the worst in life, but has seen their fare share of hardship, including attempted suicide and depression, I think there are two things to keep in mind.
The most important thing to remember is that it is never too late to pursue your goal. Too many people feel like there's a ticking clock over their heads, like if they don't get what they want by 20 or 25 or 30 that it's over. But it never is, not until you're in the ground and the worms are at you.
It happens a lot to kids as well. Something in the way society is and even in memes, about them being scared of 30 or how they have issues with getting a house or whatever. It ain't over guys. 30 isn't when life ends.
And the second, which goes hand in hand with the first, is that it is only you you are in competition with.
Not past generations. Not future generations. Not others or millionaires or billionaires or whatever. Just you and you alone.
Work on being better than you were yesterday. Follow your path to your goal and forget what someone else did or how young they did it.
It's only failure if you give up. And it's never too late to keep going. To try. To push. To live better and enjoy your life.
Tbh, when I saw the title I was a tad cynical. When there are so many factors currently in play keeping you stuck, it's almost annoying hearing people talk about how you can change it; it's beyond my control. But this video was a nice reminder to get out of my head. The idea of compounding success does make a lot of sense.
This helps.
Onto a better path. Cheers, man. Your films and storytelling are lovely!
But Daayyuuummm!!
The editing is just INCREDIBLE
Good luck, my dude 🤗
these edits are enhancing sooo much and the quality of this video is so nice
Nathaniel how can you read my mind, how did you know I was miserable and stuck in life 😂?
im guessing everyone is on the same boat right now
You hit home everything you mentioned . I truly love hard work and persistence . Nothing beats that combined with time and consistency
Thank you Nathaniel, youve helped so many people in so many ways including me. We love you ❤️
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Wow this is awesome. I just got started on youtube, and I believe this compounding effect is apparent in the growth that you have where it starts very slow and can build up rather quickly if you put in the work and improve
Loved this message so much! You inspire my content and me to follow my passions and I’m so proud to support :)
i find the idea of positive momentum extremely hopeful. it contradicts my old thought pattern where good things will always be followed by setbacks.
Your content is so deep! I love it. So well thought out. Insightful. Well researched. It’s not flash, crazy sounds and sights like some manic RUclipsrs. It’s so classy and professional. Thank you for being you. Such superb content and videos.
Your videos constantly help me get through difficult periods of my life! Thank you for all your work & honesty!
How to Get Unstuck in Life:👏
Show up and Be Willing to Do the Work.
Self-Reflection.
Break a Sweat.
Find a Purpose.
Find a Passion.
Nudge Yourself.
Seek Different Experiences.
Leave Behind the Things That Are Not Constructive for You
One of best and my fav channel on RUclips .
Good luck
The sole reason only very passionate people get to the top is that they are the only ones willing to stick around for long enough. It has nothing to do with natural talent. We are all bad at everything in the beginning haha
What another excellent video! To be honest. Effort, persistence and grit are all any of us really have when you take away
all the elements that are always temporary in life, other than breathing, sleeping and basic needs.
I never really saw it in my head as these positive terms, looking at my life. Always just looking down at myself as a struggling soul that often falls and gets beaten by life.
Your videos editing is best😍🙌Love from India ❤
It's awesome how when we set an intention the universe (or whatever you want to believe) comes to meet us there. A couple of days ago I did an emotion dump in my journal and the first thing I wrote was "I feel stuck". Today this video popped up in my suggestions. some would say that was just a coincidence, and maybe it is. Maybe so, maybe not right!!! All I know is I took in and agree wholeheartedly with everything you said in this wonderful video. You have been such a blessing for me these last few months, thank you for all your hard work and time
Mike Boyd is a great example of a motivated individual.
You know, my respect and admiration for your explorations of the Self have kept me coming back to your videos as a source of hope and inspiration from a relatable figure of my generation for over a year now. So thank you for all that you do.
However, the one missing piece, for me, of your content (up until the shift I’ve sensed in your last few vids ) was the spiritual lens through which you could expand and deepen your most focal topics - particularly mindfulness, human connection, & individual introspection. It’s SO xciting to see you subtly embracing the essence of existence through perpetual creation of thoughtful videos, now with the added empathy and wisdom of knowing that there’s more to our world and ourselves than our senses suggest. 😌✨🥰🤸🏻♀️
I am a huge fan of your work.
Great job and topic. I believe a big part of 'success' is also answering: "What makes me happy?" You would not believe how many people cannot answer that question, or are so stuck in their routine of misery at work or at home, where they are in disillusion that what they are doing in life or career is satisfactory and/or acceptable in place of happiness (yet have ailments as a result, like depression, high blood pressure, and chronic back pain). Thank you for inspiring me today with this insight, handsome. It was a good reminder of planning the start of my next chapter.
Awesome work, Nate!
Thanks so much for sharing! ✨🙏🏽🍁♥️
This video is very well made. I woke up today thinking aout Stoicism and the idea that our attitude determins the quality of our lives. Your videos provide further clearity on these kinds of topics. Thank you.
I was stood down as a wedding sales & marketing manager due to covid. I am using this time to go back to study nursing. But it feels new & I am scared I will never have the same level of knowledge in nursing that I have in my current field.
So the past few weeks I have been researching the ideas behind fulfillment, skill, habit etc. Your video popped up at the perfect time for me. I completely agree that our small habits shape us & our sense of self. I am on the same journey of discovery & can't wait to see more 🙂
The biggest roadblock most of us face is doubt. You can achieve anything if you believe it will happen for you!
I needed this ^. Thank you!
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No, you can't. You can't grow wings and fly, no matter what you believe. Nathaniel Drew is an extremely fortunate young man who was born into an intelligent, affluent family, has grown up in the richest country in the world and has had every advantage in life. In global terms, the biggest roadblock most of us face is economic inequality and the disavantage of being born poor.
There is not one thing that makes you successful in a certain endeavour. You need a combination of different factors. Talent, grit, but also passion. If you don't like what you are doing, chances are you won't be successful. On the other hand, if you are good at something, you probably like it more because of it.
Paraphrasing here, but a quote that has changed my life in so many ways:
“We identify as these player characters, and we keep trying to rack up points, but we never realize- we’re just grinding in Warcraft! Wake up! You’re grinding in Warcraft! Step away from the computer!”
The more I watch your videos the more I get inspired to dive deeper into the videos I create and challenge myself to grow within filming and editing 🙌🏻. And thank you so much for this video. I’ve been doing a lot of trial and error in my life to figure out what systems serve me and what don’t. And speaking of “talent” when I read The Outliers, which I know you mentioned in another video, taught me how me to show up, do the work and practice. And I’ve seen the results in my life. It’s still a struggle, but it’s so easy to not get results right away and then give up. Also important to remember your journey isn’t linear, it’s up and down with circle backs, but you gotta keep going! 🙌🏻
Bellissimo video! Peró Einstein probabilmente non ha mai detto nulla riguardante l’interesse composto, è una leggenda metropolitana! (Ma il fatto che gli venga attribuita questa citazione è un’ottimo esempio di come funzioni l’interesse composto!)