The Uncomfortable Truth of Life
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- Опубликовано: 30 мар 2024
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"You too are going to die and that is because you are fortunate enough to have lived"
I don’t think I’ve ever read a more motivating quote in my life
Oh you watch the video too! Well colour me pink and put me on a fucking stick.
unfortunate enough* life is meaningless suffering
@@darkshadow99-ny2ct I'm enjoying it rather a lot thank you
@@darkshadow99-ny2ct you are medicated though..you're doing it wrong,
This is why I quit drinking coffee.
I drank two cups today. Frightened of death to death. 💀
This comment made me laugh so hard I sprayed my coffee out of my mouth.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Bruh😂
“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” -Alan Watts
it's because, if your life is miserable, you need to come up with better reasons to be alive since it's only unpleasant ot be alive.
It doesn't feel like it's enough though.
He has such a certain way of speaking that I knew it was by him halfway through reading it, even though I haven't heard the quote before
@@en2p187 be good, strive for the best.
I'm in a hurry and don't know why😊
" you don't have to be remembered to have created value" love this
this>>>>>
Let's respect the animators/designers who worked on this masterpiece.
I know right, different,unique and high quality motion picture
Of course eith the orang tint.😊
One day it’ll be forgotten
We probably should now, won't be job for too much longer.
I think this is an Al no more
@@19film80 I Already forgot everything
I have disseminated stage four cancer. Ive had a dream run; 10 years since my original diagnosis but this time was always coming, sometime. As an atheist, im not afraid if being dead, i just hope not to suffer TOO much in the process of getting there. I have loved and been loved by, wonderful people. Nothing else in life really matters. I will be remembered for a short while but in the greater scheme, i am meant to move on and make room for those who come after me.
Beautifully said! Well done on beating Cancer and nailing your dream run!
I appreciate you. Thank you for sharing.
I'll remember your comment for as long as I'm on this pale blue dot. Namaste, brave soul. Namaste.
Hey man, there is more to our existente than this life. There is also what happens after we die. When You will meet God, You will release that. I would sugest You to get right with him before is to late
@@theguywhocares151 nope. I don't make relationships with entities that wish to control me through threats. That's an abusive relationship
I have a cancer and seeing this video makes me feel like there's a meaning to have cancer cuz god knows why i have to die with cancer and now I'm 16 years old, and I'm hoping to be always satisfied with cancer until my dying day
What type
I send you all my vital energy to fight it ❤
May god bless❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Legend
sending you all the love ❤
I don't generally participate socially in media but I felt compelled to let you know that the line " You don't have to be remembered to have created value'' added a lot of value to my day and possibly my life. Thank you for that. I probably won't remember writing this but I have been reminded that doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter
The irony that you think we give a shit that you participating, makes this video more meaningful.
@@softjones3128369 people including me care. Not sure what is getting you so tilted at his comment.
@@SUNDERSUTHAR-vj4zr ultimately it did, like grains in a mill, wether you see it or not.
@@softjones3128 come on dont be that bitter
If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten. You either write things worth reading or you do things worth writing.
-Ben Franklin
It is our art that endures.
Ideas never die
Yes they do .. everything dies@@sidrum1010
Bruh the only literature that stands the test of time is the Bible. And I'm not even trying to be religious, Just because we can read books from 1000 years ago today doesn't mean we will care in a 1000 years. Art and literature will be forgotten in time, you're legacy is your family, what ever you believe in we were made to procreate and raise the next generation, and even then, your great grandkids won't meet you nor know your name. Live a great life for others and something better than yourself, Mark said it.
@@andrewlindhjem1662manga artists
‘We imagine our own importance. We invent our purpose. We are nothing.’ ❤❤❤❤❤
Maybe i am something 🤔
Pslam 19:1 The Heavens declare the Glory of God. And we are His ultimate creation. The universe was created for us. Because of your identity you are something. He is telling us we are loved. Listen, see everything.
Purpose is to stop reincarnation and be liberated to not suffer anymore in this mundane life of existence of organism in the universe
Lately I’ve had a profound feeling of “I have everything” while I originally felt like I had nothing. I feel this strange shift in my life, where material items and promotions mean less and inspiration and creativity mean more. I loved this video.
nothing means anything
I will save this for the days I feel like nothing but a failure. When I feel like life has lost it's meaning, when I feel like I have failed as a person I will appreciate hearing Mark Manson say "Enjoy your fucking coffee"
“I’m not a failure… I’m alive!”
You as a person are never gonna be a failure. You will just have a bad day or week but that's it. You will fail sometimes, everyone does, just accept it and keep going.
Failure to who?
Same
Always remember that the stuff you are "supposed" to do to look successful is all made up by other people and that stuff doesn't really matter. What matters is what is important to YOU. As long as you don't hurt anyone else, live the way YOU want. Maybe it sounds a bit selfish, but that way the chances are that you feel Ok about your life, thus making you a better person and possibly an inspiration to others. Which itself is a valuable thing. It's very easy to feel bad about your own life as we are constantly advertised how great and awesome our life should be; owning this much money and looking the best we can; having hundreds of friends and an important career. This BS.
Lesson: You are the butterfly, and even if your wings do not generate a hurricane, they still move the wind near you.
Great lesson Chaesis! The song I mentioned is called HURRICANE. Its by while she sleeps. This is pasted from my response to another comment. ---- I thought the exact same thing my entire life. When I did something truely selfless as an atheist he started revealing himself to me. One of my favorite song lyrics before I got saved were "And if a God's looking down we'll give them something to lose." The world I live in is magical now. I'm free. Im not hallucinating. It's not confirmation bias. I don;t have cognitive dissonance. Fellow Christians share amazing stories actual physical signs that God shows them. My aunt has a picture of a tree near her church. Right on the property line to the church there is a tree. There was a satanic priest that was preacing next to the tree bothering them for months. The tree fully grew its leaves right on the property line on the church side. It died on the satanic priests side. I have so many more stories like that one. It's not mythology. Just go give a homeless person 20 bucks and talk to them one day and see what happens to your life. Best wishes.
@@MintBerryCrunchhh yikes. where does one start??
It's almost like the butterfly has an effect
Everyone, Jesus is the truth, the way & the life!, people missed it & he's real & he's God. Ask him in ur heart or with mouth & he will show you the truth. Don't believe in atheism it's false! Don't you realize it's just 10% of the population & they somehow populate social media. Guys, repent & give your life to Our Lord God Jesus Christ to be saved, it is simple, ask & pray to him with your HEART & he will show you the truth. he loves you, God bless.
@CharlesRaysen I said atheism is false you know why? Because all top 1 religion is Christianity 2.5B people, My supernatural experience & other peoples supernatural experience & testimonies on yt points out to Jesus, Miracles, demons, supernatural phenomena that can't be explained by science points out to a higher power, which is the lord Jesus Christ & atheism is also bad because it's from the devil & it would lead people to hell. Do not believe in ur prideful understanding, it's a deadly sin. I'm a former atheist btw for 2yrs & it was a mistake but Jesus saved me. Brother, Jesus is Real. Me & alot more people had supernatural experiences of him. Ask him HUMBLY with ur heart without pride & don't give up. Just search its also on RUclips if u want peoples supernatural experiences. Don't listen to the devil. God is good & love, it's the devil that ur referring to as cause of unluckiness, or maybe it's God because he wants something better for u. Repent now everyone to be saved before Its too late. I love you brother because Jesus loves us. Research christian YT channels about 70+ good channels about 30 are very good if you want to learn about God. God bless.
I have more arguments to say or back this up but this is good for now. I'm sorry but Atheists & many more like Mark Manson has been deceived by the devil, atheism is false!
I pray & hope this helped some of you here become saved & Christians.❤
I don't really care about being known to the world, I care about loving my family and having fun with them. The rest is a vehicle that helps me do that...
That is very great your family are the only people who REALLY matter in this life time
I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years.
With so much anxiety Not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean.
Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need
Yes, dr.porass. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
The shroom experience stands as my most remarkable journey, an awe-inspiring encounter that left an indelible mark of amazement.
Is he on instagram?
Yes, he is dr.porass.
99% of the things we do are not important, but it is important that we do them.
Depends how we define important ay? ☺️
@@herbiewalkermusic So based. Everything is important, but to varying degrees. It's not that nothing matters, but that EVERYTHING matters in different amounts. Each person in your life, each day, each holiday, celebration, type of weather, color, favorite things, etc.
A nice Zen-Buddhist type message adapted for modern audiences 😊
Yeah, he also wrote a lot about this, and also many other lessons he gives on youtube in Subtle Art as you probably know. That book is really so valuable, Mark left a masterpiece about determining how to go about life
A belief in spirituality (in many cases, a religion) is what makes this a lifestyle. When mentioned in clips, it's turned into fleeting advice that many will forget by tomorrow.
The message is completely anti-buddhist. Buddhism is the opposite of caring about things greater than yourself, and instead to care about worldly things as little as possible in order to hopefully avoid reincarnation.
@@RunawayYe i dont see anything anti buddhist. this video is also advising against the pursuit of superficialities (worldly things) by saying these bring little meaning and more anxiety ("suffering" in buddhist language). Also Buddhism doesn't say that you cannot care about things, but to approach it with mindfulness and detachment (which is not the same as rejection). Having aspirations that are based on compassion, ethics , love and wisdom and mindfulness are noble pursuits in buddhism.
@@RunawayYe you have utterly misunderstood Buddhism. Compassion and generosity are absolutely central to it. I don't know where you learnt what you learnt, but, keep learning
One thing I stick by has made my life 100% happier...I don't give a fuck about what anyone else thinks or says about me. It makes zero difference in my life, what someone else thinks. I like myself and know who I am. I get satisfaction from being a psychiatric RN and caring for people that are far too often, treated poorly by society. I enjoy showing them kindness and love. Some have been patients for decades, and we are the only family they have. I cannot tell you how many patients we have that never receive visitors. It's easy for me to be kind because that is how I am wired. I couldn't care less about status, or wealth. Society seems obsessed with show. It is all about looking rich. I focus on experiences I can have with loved ones. New discoveries and the mysteries of this existence excite me and I can spend hours coming up with possibilities of what all "this" is or may be. These things make me a happy and content human. Oh, and animals! I love animals.
You have an amazing mindset! I definetly think working in medicine is one the ways in which we humans can create deep meaning in our lives as we help those who are in need. That's why I wanna be a PA or Physician in the future so I have the knowledge and ability to help those around me. Thank you for sharing your experiences! you're awesome!
This is why so many men have admitted to crying while watching Blade Runner 2049. I know I did.
We’re led to believe Agent K (Ryan Gosling) is special; the son of replicants Rachael and Deckard, yet human. However, K realizes he’s not special, but merely yet another replicant created by the Tyrell Corporation. The memory of the wooden horse implanted by the daughter of Deckard and Rachael.
Ergo: we all want to believe we’re special, but in most cases it simply isn’t true. We’re just a cluster of decaying cells.
He accepted his fate and still helped Deckard.
This video PERFECTLY explains what I realized 4 years ago during my 3rd year of college at 21.
That’s why I chose to start making a video game! It truly feels like it gives me a purpose. Something greater to strive for. My own little legacy that I built. My own little castle that not everyone may love, but something I put my heart and soul into. Something that, yes allows me to ignore questioning the purpose of life, but by giving it a purpose I truly feel is deeper than death.
I’m so happy I figured this out sooner rather than later. This video perfectly explains why I feel no need for a religion. I have a drive for some greater good.
You just earned a sub my friend
I think you’ve misinterpreted what the video is trying to say. It’s trying to say that you don’t need to do anything significant!
This is the most depressing-but-then-unexpectedly-inspiring video I've seen all day.
Everyone, Jesus is the truth, the way & the life!, people missed it here & he's real & he's God. Ask him in ur heart or with mouth & he will show you the truth. Don't believe in atheism it's false! Don't you realize it's just 10% of the population & they somehow populate social media. Guys, repent & give your life to Our Lord God Jesus Christ to be saved, it is simple, ask & pray to him with your HEART & he will show you the truth. he loves you, God bless.
@@n4vnq1 Take your fairly tales elsewhere. This discussion is for adults
@bryanhuseboe539 It is real! God & supernatural is real. Study & Look at RUclips & more comments, there's alot of evidence & also my experience. Alot of people are blinded to thr truth of Jesus Christ & the gospel. That's what I said before "a fairytale" & I was an atheist for 2 yrs. I just got saved & believed 4 months ago & now know that God & supernatural is real & the truth of Jesus Christ. This is to wake u all up to the truth, if you study & PRAY enough you'll realize that its real & god will show you to those who seek. I'm not giving u misinformation but the truth. God bless yall.
I am in my early 20s but since i have thought about death is uncertain and inevitable most of my jealousy,hatred,stress just faded away. I mean at the end we die empty handed it doesn't matter how rich or great person you were
My son didn't die empty handed, we held his hands when he died so he didn't die alone.
Die empty-handed?? I doubt it, This generation will be scrolling in their last hours of life and clutching an I Phone whatever number in their hands as the crypt closes.
True, each to their own definition but for the majority, money is not what will make you happy. It's all about fulfilment and doing what you want to, experiencing what you wanted to experience.
“Little” is the keyword. I don’t need to be a movie star ⭐️. I just need to know I Knudged humanity just a hair towards better. I know that I’ve done that. Before social media screwed us all up this little secret was something all mothers and grandmothers knew about since the beginning of time. And that visualization/realization was not scary to look at. That’s life.
When i read this in your book, it changed my outlook on life. I've have been happier and i enjoy doing things that I previously hadn't. Thank you.
I think about death at least 5 times everyday from the moment I woke up. It’s how I’m able to enjoy my life. It’s the only thing that gives life meaning. Even the meaning and purpose that we create in life is still meaningless. Humans are such an insignificant, insecure, jealous, deluded, ignorant and vulnerable species that live in fear. Everything we do is out of fear. Relationships are two insecure individuals that use and tolerate each other for their own selfish needs and wants all for the fear of being alone. This is not love and this is no way to live but most and many do out of fear. Tomorrow is not promised. Tomorrow does not exist. Now is all we have. In the end nothing matters. We are all on the same sinking boat that inevitably ends in tragedy. Drop the ego and character that you are playing and live. We are just memories and memories are just brain tissue. When the brain dies consciousness dies and we will cease to exist. The truth about the human condition is that answers will never cure our fears, only acceptance will. It’s all about killing time until you die. Smile, your alive
@br0k3ndad Nothing to do with Stoicism, opinions or any other label you choose to put on it to warm your heart to help you sleep better at night. It’s Just facts
What a meaningful words, I’d be sure to remember by
Beautifully written. Thank you!
You said humans are ignorant and then went about proving your own ignorance...
I don't want to come across as rude, but the existence of eternal soul is well established Even by Medical practitioners from 1000s of experiments.. , proving out of body experience s ,etc...
Don't live life ignorantly just by calling yourself this new age Happiness or positive words..
We have to use this Human form of life to reach the ultimate source and Centre,The Supreme Absolute Truth,We must serve Him with All our hearts, because He is Full of Eternal Love, don't waste your time here in distractions....
Hare Krishna 🎉🎉
you seem to have it all figured out yet despite this there is an undercurrent of rather bleak despair in your comment. I suspect that like most of us you got your romantic idealism burned in a bad romance. dust yourself off ye soldier of love....
Damn gorgeous visuals and an epic speech. Well done
It's from his book
Thank you for these enlightening words
I'm smoking crack from now on
I think about my own death all the time. I enjoy my friends and close family but honestly other than that I find life to be somewhat pointless, my own existence included. When my time comes I’m more than happy to go back home.
The moral of the story: don't let guys called Mark serve you coffee.
But seriously, this is as 'on point' as it gets
Lessons learned : We all will gonna die one day, so we gotta accept thats the only certain thing in our life. Then, start to choose what to give a fuck and what to left behind.
Also, happiness comes from caring about something greater than yourself which made me think majority of men are loney due to thinking only about themself.
Absolutely I'm glad atleast you understood it
Yes but the difficulty is finding something worthy of love and care.I don’t see any of that in my life, everything is so fucked up, a lot of people are untrustworthy.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks that.
@@paulchi-vc7bvyou aren't the only one, however you're the first one who suffers unnecessarily by your own worldview.
@@paulchi-vc7bv I found that when I thought that, it's because I was thinking too much.
Sure, thoughts are sometimes helpful, but other times they make me sit around and not do as much.
As a result, needs of my body are neglected.
For instance, I was just thinking about why the heck am I so lethargic, and why I don't feel like doing anything. Looking at the time, I haven't eaten something for a few hours, and that tends to make me grumpy.
With all of that useful typing, going to cook myself a great dinner :-)
@@paulchi-vc7bv I'm not a random b.s self-improvement advisor but my brother, unlike women. We are born with zero value, that's why we need to add value in our own lives and believe and respect in ourselves. So, we must try to be the right person instead of finding one. Cause love is something you can only get in return when you start to give it to others first. Right?
The ending made me feel so good and kind of relieved, safe ❤
You’re just speaking as if you could read my mind. Love this video. The message everything...just great ❤
I think about my death almost every day. When I talk to other people about dying most people get uncomfortable but it helps me make hard choices and relax at the same time.
Manson at his greatest right here.
Brilliant ..... thanks Mark.
BTW....
4 years clean and sober.... 2 Mark Manson books were SIGNIFICANT.
Thanks Mark
😊✊🏻💜
Mark you're great man!
MEMENTO MORI!
This is one of your best, I keep watching it again and again
The last chapter of the subtle art of not giving a f*** is my favourite because it gives you perspective and a certain freedom.
This choked me up. I love your books, your blog, your podcast and your emails. Thank you so much, Mark
This isn't uncomfortable this is uplifting
sending this to EVERYONE. love and blessings always Mark🙏
Gratitude is a very, very underrated value. But it's the seed of purpose and, ultimately, of joy. We should really try to celebrate and transmit it as hard as possible.
“Do you realise that everyone you know some day will die” are some of the lyrics to ‘Do you realise’ by The Flaming Lips. I listen to that song about once a month
Never heard this song. So good. Thank you for sharing
@@petemacke no problem at all dude, glad you enjoyed it 🎵
I remember Alan Watts saying this but not in the exact words, it has stayed with me ever since
@@AndrewDaniele87 Alan Watts was a very wise man. I used to listen to his talks when going on long drives
It was a qs i was struggling with now I have another bunch of things to think abt , THANKS TO MARK
Now, this is my favorite RUclips video.
This reminds me of Sagan's book where he talks about how incredible it is that we are alive in the first place. Or Richard Dawkins talking about how our existence is just a scratch in the eternal. I'm not religious but I remember all of my life that one of the tenants of Buddhism about easing each other's suffering. Each day I hope I ease another's suffering. Each day I hope I live in gratitude for all of the beauty. I don't need a purpose to live...I want to use my life the best I can. Bon chance until bon voyage.
'I don't need a purpose to live... I want to use my life the best I can.'
That's a purpose bro
Society tells people they need a purpose to live
BRO , that's not what i needed to see in my notifications rn
Chances are it was exactly what you needed, just not what you wanted.
@@themacocko6311 nah boss the thumbnails iss scary
@@themacocko6311 must remember the secret art of not giving a f$@k
I already have existential angst. 😢
@@sushit3044What a fucking snowflake
I hate when people say what is the point of life and we are all going to die and no one will remember us and That animation was so cool
The editing with the Intersteller's black hole is amazing
From the book 'Everything is F*cked', just read it recently, damn this is insightful
meanwhile everhing is amazing . and only some take advantage. there is more time
We are not nothing, because we have each other.
And things we can do in this world together
This is why Mark doesn’t work at Starbucks and is a self-help RUclipsr instead.
Nice animation by the way.
Such a thought-provoking reminder to focus on what truly matters in life and leave a meaningful legacy.
That is what I have been trying to tell to pessimistic people, who say nothing matters, that it's not true.
You've done a greater job at telling that.
So why does it matter if everyone is gonna die.
@@19film80 It doesn’t. And that’s why it’s so beautiful.
@@finixmoon127 spitting facts
This is gorgeous. The writing, the visuals, the message. Thanks man.
The animation is stunning 👌🏽👌🏽👍🏽
I needed to hear this today :)
Keep 'em visual delights comin', Mark!
So humbling…sometimes I feel worried about what people think cause they’ll see I only have 25 subscribers on here and low views…but this helps me let go of that and just love what I’m doing because I value it and trust it’ll reach the right people 💜
What a great video. I've been thinking about this a lot lately. In 50 years after your death, no one will remember you. Whether or not your life has any meaning at all comes from the interactions you have with the people closest to you. Whether or not it was great is all in your mind.
I was saying this to some people- it's eye-opening because it proves it's pointless to worry over small things, something which I try to tell people my age too
I think the opposite. Thinking all this is pointless and thinking it's supposed to be a good thing that it's pointless kind of makes me sick. I find this video stupid. But that's me.
@@brandonmoore2122 You are totally okay to think that way too. It's scary to think how many people willingly jump into the idea that "life is meaningless" and take it as fact. It's not a fact, it's an opinion, so don't stress over what someone else thinks it correct. Personally, I'd say the opposite is true "life is excessively meaningful", every action leads to the next and every individual thing adds up. That conversation you have with someone, people you love and love you back, places you've been and places you want to go, your favorite movies or TV shows, etc. It all adds up to the uniqueness and power of your own life.
Respect bro, the editing is on a next level. Great video!
One of the greatest teachings that unlocked the full potential of my life was, "DEATH IS THEY LOVER! WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO FEAR?" Thank you, Scarlett Woman!
I read the book a long time back and connected with this excerpt so much that it became a reality in my life. Coincidentally, your first book was also my first-ever reading of a non-fiction & self-help book. Thanks, Mark for being here on this earth in our times!
Well, it is indeed uncomfortable. But there's positivity from it. And it is cutely animated.
That might be one of the best videos I have ever watched!
Ive been searching for years for this video. Its everything id hoped and more
There is no purpose in life...Just live it peeps...love yaa❤️
Such an oversimplification of the point in this video. There's no *imposed* purpose, but direction is established by purpose. You want to get from A to B, that's your purpose, and then your choices from that moment on are measured by whether they're taking you closer to B, or farther from it, or whether you're just orbiting, treading water, etc.
Arriving at B is how you know you succeeded in your purpose. Not arriving means you're still on the journey, or that you've abandoned that goal in favor of another. But then... the other goal now establishes your purpose.
To not have a purpose... a goal... a way to measure whether your actions (or inactions) are getting you closer to what you're aiming for... is to live an aimless life... to have no goal... no purpose...
And that dovetails into the point in the video: legacy is more important than indulgence, hence, *legacy* becomes your purpose.
If you believe in jesus, life has purpose afterall.. The had already knew the beginning to the end..
The animation is just so amazing and visually syncs with the message so well. Beautiful work Zeino! 🤩
Loving each other is where it's at enjoying every and all the time. You have
Like the entirety of Alan Watts lectures in one video. Bravo!
Brother your videos are becoming awesome day by day, you actually do what you know.
Another bootlicker 😂😂😂
An absolute masterpiece coming from a inconsequential cosmic piece of dust. Few things matter; Thank you Mark for Highlighting the simple truth!
The animation + Mark's narration = immaculate
A life without purpose is a life without an overarching consequence, thus morals need not be applied.
I'm 40 now. According to the average life expectancy, I still have 30 to 40 years ahead of me. Maybe even less. 30 to 40 years corresponding to around 10,000 to 15,000 days. I stupidly calculated that by accident and it's been stressing me out ever since because I think it's ridiculously little. Even a long life, let's say 100 years, is only 36,500 days. If people answer that you could die tomorrow from a car accident or something like that, nothing is guaranteed, then that doesn't do me any good, because what stresses me out is not that I COULD die tomorrow or in two weeks, but what stresses me out is that I will die in 15,000 GUARANTEED to be dead in only "a few days". Many people think that's a lot, I think it's ridiculously little and unfortunately it leads me to think that almost every project that could be tackled is of no use, I'll die soon anyway so I might as well do nothing at all.
I'm also 40 now and often have similar thoughts. If you haven't read it yet, I recommend "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman. It didn't solve anything, per se, but I took some comfort and inspiration in what it had to say.
Thank you, Mark Manson. I needed to hear this.
Perfectly said! I'll always come back to this video!!!!!!
Always ALWAYS something to learn from you Mark.
what a rollercoaster of emotions
The animation is amazing, I love the videos of Mark!!! Great content, and way to see things ❤🎉
Seems ai generated
Love the insight, thank you mark and team
You have created a work which radiates the ethereal feeling of true happiness!
I've always think that the only way to have a meaningful life is by sharing: Share your knowledge, share your genes, share your happiness, share everything, because when nothing matters, that's when you understand that you need to find others who find what matters to you equally important for their life, and after all, we've evolved to this point, if you're not social and your are not willing to share, you have less chances to survive. Be humble because our primitive brain is more intelligent than your ego.
I love your comment, spot on 🎯
so, being an introvert=having an ego. LMAO good one dude. So the young kids that werent able to talk to people because they were extremely shy are not actually shy, they are just incredibly egocentric. Every day you learn something new
wow! This view not mainstream, man. @@robenriven
@@robenrivenlol ye. Introverts = Megaloniac NPDs with BPD
@@robenriven No, I'm saying that the point of life (at least for me) is to share with others. You can be an introvert and still want to share your drawings, music, writings, or whatever. What I said at the end is that our brains works in very simple ways, and we often think that we are just better or that common human rules don't apply to us, that's ego.
“A man can be killed or destroyed. But if you make yourself more than just a man and become an ideal. You become immortal.” Ras Al Ghul
How does one become more than a man! What’s the secret
@@19film80 Become the very thing that people make believes for, like jesus christ, he aint remember for the actual person he is, rather the concept around him, what the meaning of thinking about him is, and like many figures throughout history that are a milestone on something, yet at the end we all gonna die and be forgotten eventually, even jesus christ.
this is my most favorite video among all youve put out.
Thank you bro! it opened my mind and gave me goosebumps!
This was so heart touching thank you Mark for sharing this timeless Wisdom. EnJOy
Your Fuc*ng Coffee
I am, therefore i have meaning
-Love your videos Mark😀
No need to think any more to simply be like René Descartes said, I guess 🤓
This video was so comforting and I love the animation
Once a friend of mine wrote "Everything we do has a single meaning: to distance ourselves from fears and awareness". Or something very similar... I really feel it resonates with the video
bro became a more philosophical man, and you are right I agree with you! but many people either forget this or either don't seem to recognize this thanks for making such a good video
he's saying the same thing every other rich people have said after they're financially stable, their needs are met, and their family are taken care of. no matter how many times this is being said, they're not solving the problem those in the middle class and below are currently facing
@@Dave_of_Mordor what is the problem the middle class is facing?
@@YOUARESOFT. Our income has been screwed when adjusted for inflation. This affects our rent. You can't even invest in anything with the amount we're being paid.
The cost of healthcare is a crime against our people. I am paying $500 a per month, but they mail me a $498 check every month. I was told that I can use it to pay for my prescription or the insurance (so i have to choose between paying for my prescription and my health insurance with that money). On top of that, I have to pay up to $3500 every year at the doctor before they can help me pay the medical bill.
Companies that pay higher than minimum wage require a bachelor degree, and to get this piece of paper, we are required to be in a debt that you can't file for bankruptcy. At top of that, because there are so few places that pay higher than minimum wage, we have to compete with those in our class and the upper middle class. Those who lack experiences (this is a catch 22 situations with many people. especially the young ones) will not be hired.
Our savings for retirement is also in danger. I'm not at retirement age, but there are news that our money in savings will be meaningless by the time we retire.
@@YOUARESOFT. I replied to you, but youtube corp found the truth to be offensive, so they deleted my comment.
@@Dave_of_Mordor I hate RUclips for this reason alone , they are pussies , as ide have loved to hear your response . Truth hurts feelings
Animation is actuall impressive 🔥
That was beautiful, Mark. Thank you.
What a masterwork by the Animator!
Thank you, I really needed to hear this. Because you do feel that you don't matter in life. But then what you said starting at 2:24 in the video. That made me actually cry because you have to tell yourself this "to get through this thing called life," to borrow Prince's song lyrics for a moment there. But it's sometimes hard to believe it when your inner voice is the only one saying that. And often people want to put you down and try to make you doubt yourself for their own messed up reasons. It's nice to hear it from outside yourself. That you matter, and your daily struggle to be a good person and citizen as you age matters as you get ever closer to that mystery called death. I've never personally been afraid of death, it seems actually like the ceasing of having to deal with all the shit. So what's there to be afraid of? It's harder to live each day than to die. But I really hate losing those I love to it. It's incredibly hard to live through that. This truly was an excellent video.
I wa diagnosed with kidney failure in 2015 and went on dialysis in 2016. For four years, I relied on a machine to keep me alive, even as it made me sick and weak. Thankfully, I received a kidney transplant in 2020. Now, I'm 45 and three years post-kidney transplant. I got a second chance at life, and I'm trying to make the most of it. I am finishing a degree program and starting a new career. I am so thankful that I'm still here, and I want to something meaningful with the time that I have left. Thank you Mark for continuing to spread your own style of hope and inspiration.
What are you studying?
@@geddon436 Laboratory science
Amazing story to hear! What was your key driving force keeping you going and getting you through the tough times?
Life’s great as long as you don’t suffer.
I needed that. Thank you for the good video❤️
Oh man, one of your best videos
Thanks for the coffee. ☕
Dude, this is DEEP ! Actually sums up all points of Self Help
This was an awesome message! The animation as well was beyond immaculate!