How To Reinvent Yourself - Part III

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  • Опубликовано: 27 дек 2020
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    Timestamps:
    00:56 Don't wait
    03:17 Amor Fati
    06:05 Pay Closer Attention
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Комментарии • 1,2 тыс.

  • @PickUpLimes
    @PickUpLimes 3 года назад +2760

    My goodness I love these videos, Nathaniel! So much wisdom. It was so special finally getting to hang with you 🤗

    • @sakshibhopale01
      @sakshibhopale01 3 года назад +159

      My two worlds colliding ahahha!❤️

    • @remasalhawari8077
      @remasalhawari8077 3 года назад +22

      I love your videos so much! its so wholesome to see this merge between channels haha :)

    • @zahavasantos902
      @zahavasantos902 3 года назад +22

      My 2 favs 🤗

    • @edu-mq5yy
      @edu-mq5yy 3 года назад +17

      My two favorite RUclipsrs. Love and respect for you.

    • @FilipeBorgesVet87
      @FilipeBorgesVet87 3 года назад +10

      my crystals together!

  • @CDLatin
    @CDLatin 3 года назад +359

    I told a therapist this recently: "I have spent 23 years waiting for my life to start" and so I love this video so much.

    • @katenka_ana3997
      @katenka_ana3997 3 года назад +7

      I watched Tangled and when she sang "Oh when is my life going to begin?" it resonated with my soul. It's been 18 years for me too!

    • @gustavocampos1593
      @gustavocampos1593 3 года назад +7

      @@MA-by4dq Why are you, you?

    • @gustavocampos1593
      @gustavocampos1593 3 года назад +7

      @@MA-by4dq Great for you

    • @darymarkova
      @darymarkova 3 года назад +1

      This hits so hard

    • @psibarpsi
      @psibarpsi 3 года назад

      Well, it's only 20 for me.

  • @johnl6371
    @johnl6371 3 года назад +142

    Chinese proverb: "The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The next best time is now."
    Procrastination is the enemy of personal growth. Even if you're not sure where the next step will lead, it's important that you take it!

  • @lawyerportal5226
    @lawyerportal5226 3 года назад +237

    Summary:
    1. don’t wait. Find creative solutions as time is fleeting. Take action such as getting off of social media, reality tv, tik tok.
    2. Love of one’s fate. Enthusiastic acceptance of everything that happens in life: good or bad. Let life surprise you.
    3. Stop ruminating over past mistakes. It brings you nothing. Courage is the best of all virtues
    4. Pay closer attention. Get rid of overstimulation and overload of information.

  • @Stephanie-gz5pt
    @Stephanie-gz5pt 3 года назад +497

    Seeing sadia was so trippy. I forget that RUclipsrs can be friends

  • @tinydreamerrr
    @tinydreamerrr 3 года назад +77

    "I'd lost way too much time this year ruminating or obsessing over past mistakes or wishing things would be different - and it brought nothing to me in my life other than exhaustion." what a reminder. thank you.

    • @91111ful
      @91111ful 3 года назад

      Facts, I got some shi I got to let go 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @91111ful
      @91111ful 3 года назад

      @Cosmo Cosmo what’s Pfp?

    • @auraoptics
      @auraoptics 3 года назад

      Whew this has been me . No more though ✨

  • @illneas
    @illneas 3 года назад +1199

    "reinvent your life because you must;
    it is your life and
    its history
    and the present
    belong only to
    you."
    -a great and sometimes drunk poet
    I love so much how you apply ideas of the 20th century greatest thinkers in the age of social media. The benefits of the analog world in the fast-paced digital reality. It's super fresh and innovative.

    • @nathanieldrew
      @nathanieldrew  3 года назад +63

      I really appreciate you sharing that here. And thank you for the kind words!!

    • @robertszumiowski589
      @robertszumiowski589 3 года назад +2

      Kinda like Master Oogway

    • @deepika2644
      @deepika2644 3 года назад +3

      I love how you expressed it so creatively ❤️ benefits of analog world..... So beautiful... I always wanted to convey this to people but you gave a perfect line

    • @beauteoussounds1156
      @beauteoussounds1156 3 года назад

      I find mixing up technology, like YT’ing on my iPad while writing down the brainstorming ideas that come of it on separate index cards, seems to encourage brain activity that each process alone doesn’t completely deliver. Purposefully spanning the analog/digital divide helps bring depth to a project. Maybe this only helps me, as my thoughts tumble out in a gush and can be so fleeting?! “Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. Never let it fade away.” -Perry Como

  • @sakshibhopale01
    @sakshibhopale01 3 года назад +272

    "1. Don't wait" probably getting this tattooed on my forehead.

    • @beauteoussounds1156
      @beauteoussounds1156 3 года назад +10

      Remember to write it in a mirrored font so you can read it while brushing your tooth. ;)

    • @sofija491
      @sofija491 3 года назад +3

      Yeah but it probably would be better if you tattooed it somewhere on your hand so when you take your phone to procrastinate you notice it ;))

    • @spartacus987
      @spartacus987 3 года назад +5

      Don't wait just do it! ;)

    • @nisathsalsabilrob1680
      @nisathsalsabilrob1680 3 года назад +1

      @@spartacus987 ❤

    • @guillermo7128
      @guillermo7128 3 года назад +1

      easily thanks to my teaching method and knowledge of my native language (EU Spain)
      We can learn perfect Spanish and you can talk with me in English for any question you need. I'm an advance English student, this is perfect for understand you and improve my English even more. Nathaniel inspired me a lot and here I am today. I'm a Spanish teacher with advanced English level Cambridge C1 thanks and DM. You can learn we can do it.

  • @iainsp1858
    @iainsp1858 3 года назад +10

    I somehow never imagined that in my 50’s I’d be drawing inspiration from someone young enough to be my son. What a delight you are young Nathaniel. Keep ‘em coming 😁

  • @nathanieldrew
    @nathanieldrew  3 года назад +610

    first lol.
    (I'm actually curious, how do you plan to tackle 2021?)

    • @krissang6087
      @krissang6087 3 года назад +36

      lol

    • @laura-valas
      @laura-valas 3 года назад +43

      damn, I think I was never this early. excited to watch the video. I plan on studying for school and try to feel better mentally. it has been a real struggle and I’ll, at least, try to do something about my disorders. I really love your videos and I’m happy that I had a chance to watch you since you were a fairly smaller channel. proud of you:)

    • @basedgod6016
      @basedgod6016 3 года назад +28

      Honestly I did pretty well in 2020 so I'm just gonna keep pushing

    • @ivandure63
      @ivandure63 3 года назад +19

      action over fear, always

    • @JeffZuccMusk
      @JeffZuccMusk 3 года назад +13

      I am attending a course called "Fight Club". It's self-improvement/life coaching course.
      Every day 6am-7am bodyweight exercise + webinar :) excited!

  • @taylorevansen6008
    @taylorevansen6008 3 года назад +24

    "I don't want my entire life to be a waiting game." Oof that hit me hard. This idea was on my mind a lot today.
    I try to remind myself often that I don't get to go back and live my life again once I've done everything I'm "supposed" to do. How you choose to spend each day ultimately makes up how you spend your life. There's no sense in waiting to work towards what you truly want.

  • @CharleeNguyen
    @CharleeNguyen 3 года назад +197

    All I’m gonna say is to just do it. Everyone of us, including me too, spend a lot of time in the thinking process and not take action, but with what happened this year, I believe we have all thought enough, so now it’s time for action.
    Let’s all grow 2021 together :)

    • @constanzebeck1887
      @constanzebeck1887 3 года назад

      Exactly!

    • @beauteoussounds1156
      @beauteoussounds1156 3 года назад

      Wow. Nailed it!

    • @vrintige
      @vrintige 3 года назад +7

      Yess! Agreed. I’ve struggled with this for much of my life. It’s time to start living in execution mode, and embrace the possibility of failure as a learning opportunity - don’t let the potential to fail keep you standing still. Good luck in your endeavors, everyone!

    • @yuriamaral2715
      @yuriamaral2715 3 года назад

      @@vrintige me too

    • @kiaruna
      @kiaruna 3 года назад

      Well said !

  • @hipisizik
    @hipisizik 3 года назад +230

    Normal was never normal. Damn. I sure did learn to carpe diem this year!!!!!! I also took a break from social media, AND OH MY GOD, it is something I don't regret. I've started writing more than ever. My skills have literally improved in just a month, and I'm not going back to instagram. Such a time stealer. And please, sing more!!!!

    • @msprav18
      @msprav18 3 года назад +1

      This is what I want to do next month

    • @samreplete1842
      @samreplete1842 3 года назад +1

      Haven't used it properly since more than three months.

    • @TheTheoristFinder
      @TheTheoristFinder 3 года назад

      So glad to hear that!! Wish you the best!

  • @SeiichirouUta
    @SeiichirouUta 3 года назад +93

    two weeks ago I've deleted my facebook account. Before I did, I took two hours and deleted messages and likes of mine from up to 11 years ago. It felt like a weight was being lifted off my shoulders. So much memories that I only remembered, because I've saved it outside my brain. So much knowledge I never needed.
    Instead I started journaling. But not like a book about my adventures, also not about my sleeping habits... but about the things I always wanted to do. Being creative at least once a day, taking care of my body, taking care of the place I live in, learning to play a new instrument, going outside just for being outside... things like that. Even if it's just 15 minutes a day. I can't even put into words how much my perspective has already shifted - for the better of me.

    • @odessaa_
      @odessaa_ 3 года назад

      🤍🤍

    • @miamedina3232
      @miamedina3232 3 года назад +7

      I love this! I have recently started going through my saved videos on TikTok to write down all the information in them (then unsaving the video). I began this task so that I can delete TikTok knowing I don't have an excuse to go back on it. Hopefully soon I'll get to the same place you are right now, journaling instead of scrolling through social media. Have a wonderful life :)

    • @samreplete1842
      @samreplete1842 3 года назад

      Beautiful!!!

  • @asliceofkai5006
    @asliceofkai5006 3 года назад +253

    How to Reinvent Yourself
    Step One: Buy lemons

  • @SanjaySkar
    @SanjaySkar 3 года назад +93

    "I don't want my entire life to be a waiting game" - that hit me hard! One thing I repeated through 2020 was the way I regret not taking chances when I had them by waiting for the perfect moment. "Don't wait" is definitely the message I am gonna keep repeating to myself in 2021. Thanks Nathan, for opening some truthful windows to help us all reinvent ourselves! Wish you all a successful new year!

  • @dibitony
    @dibitony 3 года назад +39

    It's incredible to hear you talk about you wasting time this year, when you're one of the most productive RUclipsrs that I follow. I've been so stuck this year... if you say YOU'VE lost time, I don't even know how the hell to describe what my lost self has done throughout this year. I did your Skillshare class on becoming unstuck and I still find myself struggling. Curse you depression!!!

  • @hacker010010101
    @hacker010010101 3 года назад +40

    Social media is like fast food, it is designed in a way to get you hooked

  • @nehainthebay
    @nehainthebay 3 года назад +14

    “Stop waiting”.
    “Let life surprise you.”
    Two very important mantras.
    Do your thing, don’t wait for a reason to start. But also go with the flow and accept what comes your way.
    Thanks for sharing ✨👍🏽

  • @ahndiyakiburi4723
    @ahndiyakiburi4723 3 года назад +41

    I have been reading this book titled "How To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy"
    by Jenny Odell, and I feel as though the themes in this book relate greatly to to video. I would highly recommend it to anyone into philosophy!

  • @AlexBlank
    @AlexBlank 3 года назад +169

    I'm just trying to be easy on myself. I know life will never be perfect and I will never be perfect, but I trust myself to deal with 2021 the best I can.

  • @marthentik
    @marthentik 3 года назад +105

    I have a similar approach - my main "goal" for 2021 is to create more meaningful moments.

  • @gregap8282
    @gregap8282 3 года назад +243

    My 2021 goal is learning, truly learning how to say NO. It fucks me everysingle timd

    • @deepika2644
      @deepika2644 3 года назад +1

      What do you wanna say yes to

    • @Jessica_BR
      @Jessica_BR 3 года назад +5

      You can start saying "no" for a simple thing that it isn't your responsability and you aren't interested to do. I have the same trouble than you but I have been learning that say "no" it doesn't make me a bad person and it is a great way to know who really like you or who just likes you because they can use you.

    • @christopherspecht2660
      @christopherspecht2660 3 года назад +4

      Awesome goals! Remember that saying “no” will take time and practice; you will have times where you will say “yes” and you don’t mean it, but don’t beat yourself up over it. It will take time to solidify that confidence. Also, start by looking inward and recognizing your boundaries. When you feel uncomfortable for saying “yes “, ask why! You may know all this already, but those are some things I’ve learned along the way to a similar goal. I’m still working towards it, but hopefully it helps!

    • @gregap8282
      @gregap8282 3 года назад +1

      @@deepika2644 sorry, what are you asking I didnt get it?

    • @gregap8282
      @gregap8282 3 года назад +3

      @@Jessica_BR Thats the bad thing, I feel like an A**hole when I say no. The need to please people is making my days stressful. Thanks, I´m gonna follow your advice

  • @evansalexandre
    @evansalexandre 3 года назад +19

    My life is currently in shambles in nearly every aspect, but this gave me a lot more inspiration than you can imagine, thank you for that. I want to leave all my shit behind and turn a new page

    • @SamMartinPeakPerformance
      @SamMartinPeakPerformance 3 года назад +2

      Best of luck for 2021 man

    • @evansalexandre
      @evansalexandre 3 года назад

      @@SamMartinPeakPerformance thanks man, I really appreciate that

    • @prettyme4387
      @prettyme4387 3 года назад +1

      Same here dude. We're going to push through and prosper for sure!

  • @whilewild
    @whilewild 3 года назад +228

    You are simply the best Nathaniel !! I hope one day to be lucky enough to work with you to make a song 🙏🏻 A hug from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and I wish you happy Christmas holidays 🎄❤️

  • @Nandoo0000
    @Nandoo0000 3 года назад +3

    "I lost way too much time this year ruminating or obcessing over past mistakes or wishing for things to be different". With this sentence, you have described a great part of my 2020. But it was because of this mistakes and suffering that i've passed through in last year that i could realize what was wrong with me and gave me the chance to know myself waaay more than ever before. 2020 was a hard year, but it was also one of the most important (and fundamental) of my life.

  • @aymansiam515
    @aymansiam515 3 года назад +8

    1. Appreciate time, not waiting to do things
    2. Amor fati
    3. Paying closer attention
    Def keeping these in mind as we head to 2021!!! Thank you I really needed this vid!

  • @mirnafrancis1162
    @mirnafrancis1162 3 года назад +48

    “We’re waiting for things to pass until things go back to normal. But things aren’t going back to normal.”
    Oof.

  • @antunkralj2476
    @antunkralj2476 3 года назад +3

    Dude, I can't verbally describe how much I enjoy seeing someone who loves what they do as much as you do. You inspire me to become better and to one day value and enjoy life as much as you do. Thanks and keep up the good work!

  • @RyanNgFilms
    @RyanNgFilms 3 года назад +11

    Love that Nathaniel comes out with this every year to help us and himself realign with what we actually want to do in life

  • @lenardbasinga6955
    @lenardbasinga6955 3 года назад +11

    Nathaniel and Sadia in one video?! 😭🧡 My heart is full~

  • @crunxxyy3527
    @crunxxyy3527 3 года назад +1

    Remember bois we dont have to wait for an arbitrary day to change and reinvent ourselves. We can do it any day we want. That's such an underrated gift we're all given but tend to overlook.
    Also the change doesn't have to be this big transformation. We can choose to make small decisions everyday towards who we wanna be, and eventually they would all compound and pile up. You are what you do everyday.
    Personally, I spend way too much time on youtube. Although it's rly hard to just stop and call quits on my bad habits, I'm slowly starting to become more mindful and aware of these when I eventually find myself meaninglessly scrolling. We don't rise to the height of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems. For me, if Im able to take just one step everyday in moving towards my goals and ambitions then Im good.
    Although I regularly get into ruts and periods of feeling like shit, as long as you know where to go and know how to slowly grow and improve one step at a time, u good. Even if we don't get drastic results immediately, be happy that you're moving towards something in life. That you have direction and taking action one step at a time. Sry if im rambling idk y i just wrote this i still got some hw to speedrun
    Gl guys hopefully 2021 goes better for all of us

  • @filmfauxtos
    @filmfauxtos 3 года назад +38

    1:00 wow Tenet 2 looks great!

    • @aidanhunter6195
      @aidanhunter6195 3 года назад +1

      I was looking for this comment thank you

  • @thekinganne
    @thekinganne 3 года назад +29

    "We are not nouns, we are verbs." - Stephen Fry.

  • @camilakraus5237
    @camilakraus5237 3 года назад +1

    I also believe newsletters are the way to go. My husband and I moved to Germany and we don't keep social media accounts, so now we created our own newsletter, one edition for every season, and in there we share pictures, memories, ideas and what is going on in our lives. It's not sharing for the likes or jealousy of past acquaintances, it's sharing only with people that we really care about, close family and friends.

  • @keyo3945
    @keyo3945 3 года назад +74

    “The only way to learn is to live”
    ― Matt Haig, The Midnight Library

  • @LifeofKairo
    @LifeofKairo 3 года назад +21

    Yup, after being on unemployment since my tourism business took a big knock this year (I wonder why 😑)
    I've been figuring out how to make 2021 my best year yet.

  • @WatchKhaled
    @WatchKhaled 3 года назад +283

    Been here since „How to reinvent yourself in 2019“

  • @gayathryrajeev7606
    @gayathryrajeev7606 3 года назад +2

    "Don't you think maybe they are the same thing? Love and attention?"
    - Sister Sarah Joan, Lady Bird
    This is one of my favorite quotes ever, and I thought of it as I was watching your video. Paying attention to each moment, being grateful for it, is truly the best way to live life. Thanks for another brilliant video, have a great year!

  • @Loubellamia
    @Loubellamia 3 года назад +1

    This video more than any other has hit me in a very real way. I was a social media junkie, mainly because of my curiosity. I felt that over time I was absorbing everyone’s energies... their sadness, their anger, their fear. I made the decision to go on a social media fast. I do find myself a little lost but I have also made some other changes to my health as well. I tend to be an over thinker and it takes a while for me to transition to a new thing. I reinvented myself a few times and this one presently is the hardest - my ultimate self care. Thank you for putting it all in perspective in such a clear and heartfelt way. This year will be more present for me and I will continue despite what changes go on around me.

    • @TheSoberWebb
      @TheSoberWebb 3 года назад

      How is the fast going? Do you see a difference in your day to day being away from social media?

  • @robertus55
    @robertus55 3 года назад +10

    *Summary* _n o t e s_ 👇🌿
    :::
    There's something powerful about the idea of a fresh start.
    Checking on how the year went and identifying where improvements can be made & next steps.
    Focusing on optimism and building a path forward.
    *Go simple.*
    Create a list of _3 main_ things you want to focus on this year.
    Nathaniel's list:
    🌿1. *Don't wait*
    -
    With this year's lockdown, we might have lost our appreciation the time we have. We lost our sense of time, as we've been in a position where we had to stay inside our homes and wait for _IT_ to pass so that we can go back to _normal_.
    But we are not going to get back to normal, as _normal is never normal_. Things will always be changing. Stop playing the _waiting game_. Don't wait for the _world to change_ or get better on your behalf.
    Remind yourself that the fact that you are alive is a _miracle_. It really is.
    🌿 2. *Amor fati* = Love of one's fate (latin)
    -
    Have an _enthusiastic_ acceptance for everything that happens to you in your life.
    _My formula for greatness in a human being is _amor fati_: that one wants nothing to be different, not forward, not backword, not in all eternity. Not merely bear what is necessary, steal less conceal it - but love it._
    - Friedrich Nietzsche
    Allow life to surpise you.
    🌿 *Quotes to ponder*
    _I've always the feeling that life loves the liver of it. You must live and life will be good to you, give you experiences. They may not all be that pleasant, but nobody promised you a rose garden. But more than likely if you do dare, what you get are the marvelous returns._
    _Courage is probably the most important of the virtues, because without courage you cannot practice any of the other virtues, you can't say against a murderous society, "I oppose your murdering." You got to have courage to do so._
    Do not let any of the upcoming changes remove your love for life.
    🌿 3. *Pay closer attention*
    -
    Nathaniel has become very drawn to the analog world. Craftsmanship? Analog photography, communication (postcards), capturing of ideas with pen and paper, tape recorder.
    The wave of social media pulled us away from the shores of the analog world, disconnecting us from the physical realities and surroundings.
    The extreme quantity is harmful. Maybe you can try quitting social media as an experiment.
    In 2021, Nathaniel would like to write for 1H in the morning and make music for 1H in the evening.
    In-between, he would like to take care of the rest of this work.
    *Some final thoughts from me* 🌿
    - More creativity
    - Less reaction to notifications
    - Walk bearfoot on the ground
    - Lift heavy objects
    - Play with the dog
    - That won't sacrifice anything
    The monkey brain is inside all of us in some capacity. The incessant internal dialog. Like an irritating roommate that you have in your head and we can all think back to say, elementary school. Fix it: capture your monkey mind, its complaints or insecurities on paper so that it is not caught on repeat for the rest of the day. Start journaling.
    _END_
    Thank you for reading!
    Please note that these are some quick notes I took out of Nathaniel's video essay. You should watch the full video for additional golden nuggets and the extended version of each idea!
    Nathaniel, if you are reading this, thank you for helping me upgrade my world views. I really appreciate what you do. You inspired me to take a more systemic on documenting my journey on my RUclips channel and on my personal research as well.
    Here's a quick link:
    ruclips.net/user/RobertBlanc
    Weekly videos on critical thinking, mental models, books & overall productivity.
    Have a great day ahead!
    - Robert

  • @LucyAlllan
    @LucyAlllan 3 года назад +3

    Daily, weekly, monthly catch ups with yourself is my tip for staying on track and continually getting better! Great video Nathaniel

  • @iheartjunkfood
    @iheartjunkfood 3 года назад +8

    Sometimes I feel like my thoughts are all over the place in terms of how to make real changes in my life, and I love how concise, yet still very thoughtful and in-depth you are with each point. Thanks Nathaniel et bonne année !

  • @Learn--With--Us
    @Learn--With--Us 3 года назад

    Really related with the fact that we spend so much time contemplating past that we loose our sight of what actually matters. its a constant practice to get out of your own way in life! Love this great sound design too

  • @BrunaClaas
    @BrunaClaas 3 года назад +15

    Your filmmaking is so beautiful

  • @MultiVivi5
    @MultiVivi5 3 года назад +5

    I LOVE the optimism and positivity in this video! Perfect way to start my day. Here's to 2021!

  • @Dannsandiego
    @Dannsandiego 3 года назад

    Some pearls of wisdom here, Nathaniel. I'm 66 and not waiting...neither should you. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thanks.

  • @annaanh1712
    @annaanh1712 3 года назад +17

    i will forever love the random b rolls in nathaniel's videos

  • @ICEcoldJT
    @ICEcoldJT 3 года назад +19

    The only 2 “secrets” to success that ever existed on this earth:
    1. NEVER GIVE UP
    2. FIND A WAY

  • @jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862
    @jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862 3 года назад +5

    I pray 2021 blesses each and everyone of you.
    I for one am pretty excited for the new year

  • @Golden90960
    @Golden90960 3 года назад

    You’re like a warm cup of tea by a fireplace in a cabin in the mountains with your best friend, lover or family. Just pure cozy comfort. Thanks!

  • @kristinaj6709
    @kristinaj6709 3 года назад +2

    I just love the spirit you have! I felt so alone this year when people try to break my spirit by complaining how shitty this year was, even tho for me personally it was a great year because I learned how to see good side of everything 🤗 so please continue spreading the love for life, there are not that many people out there who are truly exited about it 🥳

  • @varasatoshi3961
    @varasatoshi3961 3 года назад +161

    “Don’t reinvent the wheel, just... realign it.”
    -Anthony J D’Angelo

  • @yuuuyugooh1138
    @yuuuyugooh1138 3 года назад +4

    2021 should be a year where we all achieve our goals, we’re in this together !

  • @user-es1kk8pd5j
    @user-es1kk8pd5j 3 года назад +1

    I came on here to seek guidance after officially entering 2021 (happy new year btw!!) and I stumbled across you. And I am eternally grateful. You give the wisdom I seek, an validation to my own needs and thoughts that have been brewing in my head for quite sometime. I feel as though we seem to get lost in it, and wait for someone to give the cue for our life to start.
    You’ve encouraged me and inspired me to be grateful of every second of my life. I’ve spent my entire life waiting, and it’s brought me nothing but exhaustion, anxiety, and honestly, unhappiness. So thank you, and here’s to anyone reading that’s finally ready to start their lives ❤️

  • @je7452
    @je7452 3 года назад +2

    I really love how beautiful and calming your videos are, and just how articulate and self-aware you are! Thank you for sharing, and as always, keep up the good work and on sharing what matters to you with us. I'm loving every second of it! Cheers.

  • @MorriganJade
    @MorriganJade 3 года назад +41

    It's funny to see all those footage of The Netherlands while I'm Dutch. Really great shots though! =D

  • @jeremy1350
    @jeremy1350 3 года назад +3

    Hi Nathaniel. Yes, this crap will end, "one day" love your plans. Not sure what 2021 will look like in Canada yet. We're not there yet. We're in lockdown right now. I do the book end too. First in the Am is prayer and meditation, then my day, and at the end, 1 hr inside a book before bed. I write throughout the ay too in my notebooks like you. Hopefully this is going to change for the better, let us pray!

  • @edengranger4501
    @edengranger4501 3 года назад

    YES!!!! Oh my gosh this is giving me so much inspiration! Thank you for being a beautiful presence in the world! It’s most definitely part of your purpose and I thank you for the gift you give us of being yourself and sharing who you are🌞 after typing this I’m deleting all my social media, even RUclips... sorry😬🤪 I want to publish a poetry book this year and do so much more with my life. I know everything is getting better and even in the times of shadow we grow and learn integral lessons. To anyone reading this, know you have the power to change your world! 🌍⭐️🌏🌞🌎⭐️🌍

  • @ladaemon__
    @ladaemon__ 3 года назад +2

    Potent, love this perspective!! I've also been using this opportunity to strengthen my faith and spiritual foundation. There is always hope amidst these turbulent times. Peace and love to all!!! 🕊️🕊️

  • @SakyTalks
    @SakyTalks 3 года назад +19

    I also created a video about best habits for 2021 with reinvention in my mind. The new year is another chance for a new self. I'm super pumped 💪💪💪💪

  • @edwardleonardy
    @edwardleonardy 3 года назад +6

    i remember being so excited for 2020 last year while watching your video at an airport... only to free fall into this unproductive slump of a year lmao

  • @swisdom9117
    @swisdom9117 3 года назад

    Nathaniel is such a light. How often do you hear someone say they love life/people (despite all the obvious reasons not to)? He's so positive, and that's something I always strive for too. No one wants to hear you grumbling about how much life sucks or your boss sucks. We've all been there or heard it.
    We need more optimistic, positive people because they're the ones that leave a positive, lasting impression on people's lives. BTW good luck with writing, Nathaniel!

  •  3 года назад +1

    i know it can def feel like we're putting moments on hold with the current sitch, but it's about those little moments in your day like your cup of tea in the morning, hearing a funny word that makes you think of a past memory/someone, or seeing the joy on someone's face when they talk about their passion that can bring that spark and sense of presence. Creating presence changes everything

  • @deft5475
    @deft5475 3 года назад +4

    Another great video lad!

  • @connectwithcody
    @connectwithcody 3 года назад +4

    Throughout the entire video I was screaming “Yessss” and snapping my fingers cause someone else gets it!

  • @dullah3469
    @dullah3469 3 года назад

    Every video you post, I make time for, settle down and watch it with all seriousness
    because the wisdom in these videos is insane and the optimistic feeling I get is just wonderful.
    Thanks Nathaniel! Happy new year.

  • @MindOfMine.
    @MindOfMine. 3 года назад +2

    Wow, I think if I'll ever get a tattoo, Amor fati will be it. I love it and completely aligns with how I live.
    It was so nice to see all the Dutch beauty (including Sadiah) trough your eyes. I live there, but these images are really special. Makes me appreciate it even more.

  • @MrFnietocaso
    @MrFnietocaso 3 года назад +2

    Love your aesthetic, your style and man you’re so young and so fine. I was a complete mess at your age, so mature and intelectual! Bravo

  • @madaragremzde3180
    @madaragremzde3180 3 года назад +9

    Nathaniel: starts singing
    Ad: interrupts
    How rude :(

  • @keaganperlette6768
    @keaganperlette6768 3 года назад

    I connect with this video so deeply. At a certain point last year, I said to myself "I'm tired of wishing my life away." I was very caught up in all of the things I had been hoping to do (finding a partner, a new job, going travelling). I spent all my time wishing my life was different, but I had to come to terms with the fact that this is the life I have. I am living my life now. Around Christmas, I read "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl. In it he communicates a similar conclusion to "amor fati": “We do not ask life what the meaning of life is. Life asks us, what is the meaning of your life. And life demands our answer.” Life asks us to show up for what it gives to us, it gifts us experiences to move through.
    It's my goal this year as well to live the life I have and fearlessly participate as wholeheartedly as I can.

  • @nesearenaud1800
    @nesearenaud1800 3 года назад

    Thank you so much 🙏🏻 We usually all strive for too complicated or too many resolutions, whereas the most helpful and impactful ones are the most simple ones, just like those you share with us. Thanks ✨

  • @SamElle
    @SamElle 3 года назад +26

    YESSSS, i dont want to play this waiting game anymore. I want to continuously start taking more action and do that more in 2021 and years to come

  • @DerekBearzi
    @DerekBearzi 3 года назад +7

    Keep going with the yearly self reinvention videos! I think this would be a cool tradition that you could look back on one day.

  • @james271993
    @james271993 3 года назад

    Have only found your channel in the last few months and I love your content. How well you speak to the camera and engage with your audience sets you out from other content creators in my opinion. Also loved your video with multilingual grandma. Inspiring.

  • @2Karolinak
    @2Karolinak 3 года назад

    My god! I discover your videos in January this year, and I was literally stuck in every aspect of my life, and your videos gave me a push, to do things differently, to look at things from other perspective. Dear Nathaniel, thank you in helping me, and surely many other people go through the weirdest year of my life (at least my life). Continue your work, it brings so much wisdom and motivation, you can't even imagine. Thank youuuu

  • @chocopuff
    @chocopuff 3 года назад +3

    omg i didn't expect to see pick up limes here! love her

  • @SoftSkillsEnglish
    @SoftSkillsEnglish 3 года назад +12

    Doubling your productivity by getting off social media is certainly good advice. This includes RUclips, though. At this point, I probably failed at advertising my channel 😅

  • @rdeloss
    @rdeloss 3 года назад

    This was so refreshing to watch! I really appreciate your simplicity and depth. I love your newsletter, btw!. So thanks for pouring so much of yourself and what supports you into them. One thing I'd like to share is that like you, I write for an hour in the morning and I've been blown away by the benefits it grants me like noticing how much more mental clarity I have afterward and the ability to make connections, both simple and complex in meaningful ways. Keep on making lemonade Nathaniel! Cheers! Can't wait for that book. I can wait, but ya know what I mean.

  • @groundzero6041
    @groundzero6041 3 года назад

    Awesome! I'm taking this summer to reset & reinvent my life by moving to Miami Beach, Rucksacking, Full time employed, Florida Residency, new friends, and being apart of the culture in a positive way.

  • @skullzzz1968
    @skullzzz1968 3 года назад +5

    "Anything of real value takes time."
    Whoa.

  • @karinamatevosyan1997
    @karinamatevosyan1997 3 года назад +4

    Je suis plutôt motivée en fait, ce qui est franchement surprenant vu l'année qu'on vient de passer !! Je vais essayer de traquer mon progrès en sport, méditation, apprentissage de l'italien, et surtout la lecture. Bon courage pour l'année 2021 ! Si jamais tu passes par Nantes, n'hésite pas à me contacter, je fais mon Erasmus là :)

  • @Jesus-ci2hn
    @Jesus-ci2hn 3 года назад

    I really appreciate you , I’ve always had a certain feeling while looking at things , even the littlest details of this life , you gave me a door to open but now I must take on fear with courage , thank you brother

  • @graeme9372
    @graeme9372 3 года назад

    Love this! It's refreshing to hear other people talk about the info overload in a way that is balanced and well thought out. You apply language like a surgeon. Beautiful.

  • @Patricia-fi9zo
    @Patricia-fi9zo 3 года назад +6

    Nice video. Recently reflected on what you say at 4:46. I'd also rather waste less time with mind wondering and focus on the present moment :)

  • @BubblesZitumane
    @BubblesZitumane 3 года назад +7

    “It’s extremely improbable that I even exist.”

  • @alejandraarriaga9326
    @alejandraarriaga9326 3 года назад

    just discovered your Channel and i cannot stop watching your videos, you have an special way to explain things that makes sense to me and your voice is really relaxing to hear, it is like if someone were telling me that all will be ok and that i believe it. thank you!

  • @liz-nu5vq
    @liz-nu5vq 3 года назад

    whenever I need to readjust the course of how I am living my live again, I can come to your videos. no matter how often I rewatch them, I always take something new from them, interpret the words a little differently or have a new realization. and that I think is something so incredibly special and valuable, thank you so much!

  • @beebsblue
    @beebsblue 3 года назад +5

    We’ll be your accountability buddies. You’ll get that book written 👍🏼💖

  • @LJ-et5zz
    @LJ-et5zz 3 года назад +11

    I think Nathaniel’s slowly making friends with the vegan youtubers, Sadia’s in this and I’m sure I spotted Chloe Kian in another vid

  • @yaaslilpurple601
    @yaaslilpurple601 3 года назад

    I actually hadn’t thought about the analog world in the sense that you talked about in your video! So glad to have followed you and to be here, present watching this and receiving your wisdom from the digital end of this platform:) thanks for all that u do! So excited for the book and you’re on my top 5 famous people to have a coffee with list, may this year be amazing

  • @jackreads
    @jackreads 3 года назад

    Thanks so much for your amazing and enlightening video Nathaniel. I was struggling somewhat at the beginning of this year. I'm overall a very happy person but like everyone you fall into a rut sometimes I suppose. Your videos have really helped me to pull myself out of it and so you have my immense gratitude for that!

  • @julianvanh4237
    @julianvanh4237 3 года назад +11

    When were you in Haarlem, the Netherlands? It’s my hometown and I recognize a lot of the places shown in the video!

    • @kregosupmoralny2400
      @kregosupmoralny2400 3 года назад

      It looks like Nathaniel was visiting a kind, calm, red bright place before recording lol

  • @rossahewa1395
    @rossahewa1395 3 года назад +30

    The disappointment that you feel when the view count is 1 and you see 6 comments is hitting me hard

  • @honey_hammermartel8823
    @honey_hammermartel8823 3 года назад

    I whole heartedly love your videos Nathanial! It’s so nice to know there are people out there who share the same thoughts as you. ☺️

  • @j.d.5709
    @j.d.5709 3 года назад

    A lot of the stuff you are talking about reminds me very much of a minimalist approach to life. being more intentional and focusing on what matters most and keeping things simple.

  • @MarkFarfan
    @MarkFarfan 3 года назад +4

    Back to basics sounds great right now... Hard to escape a rut when the whole world is upside down, though!

    • @highvaluelady7080
      @highvaluelady7080 3 года назад +1

      Love seeing people from Gabe Bult's channel here. 2 great youtubers!

    • @MarkFarfan
      @MarkFarfan 3 года назад

      @@highvaluelady7080 two of the best!

    • @highvaluelady7080
      @highvaluelady7080 3 года назад

      @@MarkFarfan Yes! I wouldn't be able to choose between Matt, Nate and Drew. Gabe is my Fav in the whole world.
      Second..can't decide.😊

  • @ixalaz4536
    @ixalaz4536 3 года назад +19

    Me: *watches 2 hours of RUclips*
    Nathan: If you want to double your productivity, get off of social media
    -I shoud seriously watch less RUclips-

    • @margo1186
      @margo1186 3 года назад +1

      This 😭😂

    • @ixalaz4536
      @ixalaz4536 3 года назад +1

      @@margo1186 I don't even like social media, I just find instagram completely boring but when it comes to youtube I watch way more than I should, and I cannot block it or sign out of my account because I often need it (for listening to music, searching tutorials and more).

    • @margo1186
      @margo1186 3 года назад +1

      @@ixalaz4536 this is almost exactly my case. I use snapchat but not nearly as much as RUclips I could spend the whole day on here it's concerning

    • @fernandoroberts3591
      @fernandoroberts3591 3 года назад +1

      lol i spend 5/6 hours a day JUST on youtube

    • @ixalaz4536
      @ixalaz4536 3 года назад +1

      ​@@fernandoroberts3591 I realized something. You know what's even sadder for me? RUclips's algorithm knows way more about me and my interests than any actual person in the world.

  • @RogerOhayashi
    @RogerOhayashi 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing videos like this. The way you talk, I don't know why, makes me feel motivate.
    I appreciate your work and how you are helping me.

  • @lenadahling
    @lenadahling 3 года назад

    This is what I needed to hear right now. Literally my current frame of mind. You also seem much more chill & content. Have a blessed 2021! 🙏🏻