How to be more disciplined (animated short story)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июл 2017
  • In this video essay, I discuss how a fictional character - known as Lucas - became more disciplined and changed his life with greater self-control.
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Комментарии • 3,4 тыс.

  • @kiorq
    @kiorq 6 лет назад +12653

    I remember watching this video like a year or so ago. I’ve always been trying to discipline myself, but I tried to do so many at a time, I never thought to only take on one task until it’s second nature to me like this video thought me. Now I have money in the bank for a rainy day. I get more out of my day. This video really was a stepping stone to where I’m still heading for in life today.

    • @FreedominThought
      @FreedominThought  6 лет назад +513

      thanks for coming back and leaving this comment, I appreciate it!

    • @irfangani4476
      @irfangani4476 6 лет назад +90

      I will come back and may leave the massage as well!

    • @AmitSingh-vt6ws
      @AmitSingh-vt6ws 6 лет назад +32

      Good luck to you Irfan

    • @aokim2070
      @aokim2070 6 лет назад +6

      Kirk D :)

    • @oybed923
      @oybed923 6 лет назад +5

      Me too

  • @mmaacc8019
    @mmaacc8019 6 лет назад +13054

    1. Find the reason why
    2. Focus on singular activities
    3. Plan for temptation

  • @somalsagar3972
    @somalsagar3972 5 лет назад +7070

    Lucas cooks for his sister.
    Lucas is disciplined.
    Be like Lucas.

    • @shizzle1903
      @shizzle1903 5 лет назад +173

      Somal Sagar what if your sister is ungrateful?
      Cook for other people’s sisters.

    • @robbenvanpersie1562
      @robbenvanpersie1562 4 года назад +26

      @@shizzle1903 lol

    • @wickivicton9450
      @wickivicton9450 4 года назад +21

      nahhh i can cook better than him

    • @madster01
      @madster01 4 года назад +6

      Music is my antidote Wtf

    • @ArtIsDrawing
      @ArtIsDrawing 3 года назад +52

      why didnt he teach his sister how to cook?

  • @rae8961
    @rae8961 4 года назад +5729

    See, this was my problem.
    I tried to change everything all at once, and when I couldn't, guilt would take over me. If I wasn't perfect in everything, if I didn't study hard enough, if I didn't work out that day, then I would throw myself into a panic attack and convince myself it was the end of the world.
    Overcoming perfectionism is the first step, then habits.

    • @ayeshazia5504
      @ayeshazia5504 2 года назад +213

      literally my entire thought process right here.

    • @lavenderpop3518
      @lavenderpop3518 2 года назад +66

      You sound like a burnt out kid that was or had to be "perfect" since they were really young cause same

    • @rae8961
      @rae8961 2 года назад +82

      @@lavenderpop3518 lol, you hit it right on the nail.
      I also found out I was autistic this year, which contributed heavily to that.
      Autism x cptsd x burnt out gifted student... The whole damn package 😂

    • @Simp339
      @Simp339 2 года назад +70

      Good things take time so take one step at a time Don't be in a rush to achieve everything.
      We're all humans with flaws and imperfections and that's OK.
      Thinking about future and trying hard are all important. But cherishing yourself and encouraging yourself and keeping yourself happy is the most important.

    • @harrygibbons4933
      @harrygibbons4933 2 года назад +2

      how did u find out u were autistic exactly?

  • @sysmixy335
    @sysmixy335 2 года назад +1717

    Lucas looks like he came out as the protagonist in the “Disastrous Life of Saiki-K.”

  • @jamal5514
    @jamal5514 5 лет назад +7804

    idk who lucas is but im very proud of him, keep it up champ

    • @TrollProductionsMC
      @TrollProductionsMC 5 лет назад +63

      I wanna be a lucas :'(

    • @ekisukmars3427
      @ekisukmars3427 5 лет назад +24

      Lucas represented my life story but in my case lil bit more harder.

    • @varshitasingh6135
      @varshitasingh6135 4 года назад +45

      Lucas is in wayV

    • @LuHound
      @LuHound 4 года назад +3

      I'm a Lucas

    • @hyejoojuice
      @hyejoojuice 4 года назад +15

      @@varshitasingh6135 a reveluv and an nctzen LMAOOOO

  • @computer5272
    @computer5272 7 лет назад +16795

    How did he do it? *He didn't have a choice.*

    • @vaNickers
      @vaNickers 7 лет назад +1181

      he did have a choice between do or die

    • @eyeman300
      @eyeman300 7 лет назад +358

      Vanessa Pareja isn't that an ultimatum?

    • @vaNickers
      @vaNickers 7 лет назад +195

      EyemanYT yes ultimatums are the best

    • @tonyoliva6715
      @tonyoliva6715 7 лет назад +25

      Amen Computer!

    • @Evija3000
      @Evija3000 7 лет назад +721

      He did have a choice to cook or not cook to his sister. He did have a choice of how much effort to put into studies and weather to continue them at all.
      I don't think it matters if he had choice in the beginning. I think the point is largely that having to force himself to go to work every day, no matter if he had real choice or not, helped him become more self disciplined, which then helped him in his later endeavors. Even if it looks like he had no choice, he still had to battle his old habits, tiredness, etc.

  • @chrisaguilar3950
    @chrisaguilar3950 2 года назад +898

    Crazy how this story is what actually happened to me. I lost my mom, leaving my older sister and I to figure out life on our own. I HAD to adapt to a routine that would be self disciplinary; so then it’ll keep me on the right tack towards success. A lot of temptations hit me everyday but I alternate it with going to the gym. Currently in my first semester of college and dedicating my education and career to my mother 🙏🏽. This video was the first thing I seen on my recommended and tapped in. Thanks for the information and motivation !

    • @fatimav441
      @fatimav441 2 года назад +14

      Mucho éxito!!! Ella estaría orgullosa de ti

    • @anstry1494
      @anstry1494 2 года назад +16

      I hope you are doing well

    • @Simp339
      @Simp339 2 года назад +20

      I am proud of u bestie
      Everything's gonna work out for u inshallah

    • @oopssenpai8208
      @oopssenpai8208 2 года назад +11

      Proud of you pal👏🏻

    • @cezannex6820
      @cezannex6820 2 года назад +11

      Im so proud of you dude!! I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you and you sister are doing well

  • @batuhan6597
    @batuhan6597 2 года назад +281

    What I learned from this video :
    1. Find your own why: To discipline yourself first you must find yourself a strong "why".
    2. Focus on singular activities: If you want to improve your discipline, you must focus on one task only, and once it became a habit you can direct your willpower onto another.
    3. Pre-planning for temptation: This will help you to avoid you having to exercise willpower to resist the temptation.

    • @FushigiMigi
      @FushigiMigi Год назад +1

      How do you find your why?

    • @rakshya7060
      @rakshya7060 Год назад +5

      @@FushigiMigi write down all of your goals, short and long. then group them (ex. study for math test by doing practice problems > get As on all math exams > pass math class) do this until you’ve drained yourself of all goals and thoughts. then, find the one common thing in all the ‘big’ goals. (ex. if you ‘big’ goals are be rich, take care of parents, buy everything you want thag would be financial stability)

  • @teddycarr
    @teddycarr 6 лет назад +9067

    Lucas didn't seem any happier after all that. His facial expression remained the same. Studies show poker face is vital to be a Lucas.

    • @rashidgaylon1236
      @rashidgaylon1236 5 лет назад +296

      his first achieved discipline was usinh his poker face all the time.

    • @mysticduck7846
      @mysticduck7846 5 лет назад +231

      2:10 while sister had their mother's smile

    • @onlyonemitch5049
      @onlyonemitch5049 5 лет назад +18

      😂👏👏👏👏👏

    • @Dio-fu3pv
      @Dio-fu3pv 4 года назад +47

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
      YOU MADE MY DAY WORTH IT

    • @cautarepvp2079
      @cautarepvp2079 4 года назад +31

      HE DIDNT GIVE UP, and tried to become his best version

  • @alexazul5197
    @alexazul5197 7 лет назад +2817

    I can relate to the strong motivation. In high School I was at a 2.7 GPA going into my Junior year. One night, about midway through Junior year, my dad came out of his room drenched in sweat and looking very very sick during a family party. I knew he was showing signs of a heart attack because coincidentally, I had hung-out with a friend of mine who's dad was recovering from one. I had to beg my family to take him to the hospital and he indeed had a heart attack while at the ER. The morning after he told me I had saved his life. If he hadn't gone in he would've passed away.
    I can't describe to you guys how I felt that night or the nights following on how I could stoop so low with my education and be so bad at life. I was smart but I was being dragged down by girls, the friends I surrounded myself with, and to some extent partying but above all it was my doing. I was lazy, had no motivation, etc etc. All these realizations came as a result of losing the one man who saw more in me than anyone else.
    The rest of that year I did everything with a chip on my shoulder. I refused to be average or to have no chance at going to college. From Junior year to the end of senior year, I didn't fall below a 4.0 and I retook enough classes that my GPA went up to a 3.6 by the time college applications came around. There was plenty of crying, plenty of "I cant solve this problem" because I never tried in my life but all it took was discipline and the drive to keep going. I got into a few schools, and now I'm going into my second year as a Mechanical Engineering Major.
    Discipline is everything. I still have my fall-outs in school but each time its a learning lesson rather than something I didn't put enough effort into. Invest in yourself, discipline yourself, set goals and you won't believe how quickly things will turn around.
    These past two years have been some of the best of my life and it all came from one of the worst time periods of my life.

    • @alexazul5197
      @alexazul5197 7 лет назад +61

      *almost losing the one man

    • @powermedic3781
      @powermedic3781 7 лет назад +15

      Alex Azul hey alex do by you have Facebook I really want to get to know you :)

    • @jaiminsharma
      @jaiminsharma 7 лет назад +81

      Every failure is a blessing in disguise!

    • @christianbotello4651
      @christianbotello4651 7 лет назад +15

      Alex Azul Watch "What the Health" on Netflix you if you don't want your dad to get another heart attack

    • @polizfreakz
      @polizfreakz 7 лет назад +29

      Alex Azul what an inspirational story. Well done! :)

  • @Sofia-wx7mf
    @Sofia-wx7mf Год назад +24

    I did something similar to this. I had a strong reason, help my mom, and the singular activity was clean the kitchen everyday after school. Now doing dishes, bacum, and making sure everything is clean is something I do every day when I get home from school.
    It's nice since I'm not forcing myself to do it, I just do it because I'm used to it.

  • @Maggie-ey3hv
    @Maggie-ey3hv 7 лет назад +2343

    Building self Discipline~
    1- Have a strong reason why
    2-Focus on one task only, when one task becomes a habit, add another one
    3- Pre plan for temptation

  • @swinxfee
    @swinxfee 7 лет назад +1495

    This isnt just an informative video. This is a story and i am now emotionally involved with lucas

  • @casandra5138
    @casandra5138 2 года назад +48

    I'm currently practicing self discipline. Drinking and smoking were almost a daily habit for me. I set a self goal for at least 6 months sober. Proud to say I'm 2 months down and 10 pounds lighter! It helps so much to have motivation and feedback.

    • @Emi-jc7dm
      @Emi-jc7dm Год назад +2

      Hey, how's your goal going now?

    • @rixddeai5064
      @rixddeai5064 Год назад

      woah thats great! im hoping to get as far as you, i’m proud of you! how are you doing now?

    • @steph.uhknee
      @steph.uhknee Год назад +1

      Hope you’re doing well ! Wishing you the best :)

    • @japneetkaur674
      @japneetkaur674 Год назад

      keep going man!

    • @tieumylam5298
      @tieumylam5298 7 месяцев назад

      KEEP IT UP DUDE ;))))))))))) YOU'RE DOING GREATTTT

  • @chriswashingtonbeats
    @chriswashingtonbeats 6 лет назад +2395

    *Watches video* "I'm gonna get some more self-discipline!" *Sees cool video* "Just one more video, and then I'll do it..."

    • @zokalyx
      @zokalyx 6 лет назад +175

      *procrastinates even more by watching videos about procrastination*

    • @karan4412
      @karan4412 5 лет назад +8

      watch this one again

    • @kylahmedina8968
      @kylahmedina8968 5 лет назад +20

      Story of my life

    • @siddhishah2222
      @siddhishah2222 4 года назад +27

      I have been on RUclips for the whole day...i feel so fucked up

    • @paulinahuerta2927
      @paulinahuerta2927 4 года назад +12

      *if* i feel tempated to watch videos instead of doing what I have to do, *then* i will turn off the WiFi 😉

  • @chaskanawi4309
    @chaskanawi4309 5 лет назад +2045

    But.. He didn't smile once.. Even after he married.. I'm concerned I hope he's happy now

    • @Pr0xified
      @Pr0xified 4 года назад +47

      He could have been happy on the inside muoh

    • @patrickdallaire5972
      @patrickdallaire5972 3 года назад +51

      Don't worry, he's a robot with no feelings. He sees everything objectively and his only concern is the longterm benefits for himself and his familly. Environmental factors? No problem, just another file on the stack to take care of. *beep boop*

    • @andrewturner2723
      @andrewturner2723 2 года назад +18

      I think it's fairly normal not to smile after you get married lol

    • @namjoonie418
      @namjoonie418 2 года назад +6

      @@andrewturner2723 normal but it shouldn’t be

    • @rageraptor7127
      @rageraptor7127 2 года назад +3

      @@Pr0xified probably not we know his backstory. We know his secretes

  • @vchankobuonloi7013
    @vchankobuonloi7013 3 года назад +87

    Ways to become more disciplined:
    1. Finding his strong reason why
    2. Developing discipline through singular activities
    3. Pre-planning for temptation (cám dỗ)

  • @gaulicwarlord
    @gaulicwarlord Год назад +32

    Thank you for this. The peer pressure is the hardest aspect I’ve found so far.

  • @FreedomKingdom
    @FreedomKingdom 7 лет назад +3483

    I like how instead of throwing facts you tell a story. Beautiful animation!

    • @zedleppelin2826
      @zedleppelin2826 7 лет назад +80

      Caleb if it's the same accurate information, how does a story make it unreliable?

    • @ughnotuagainughnotuagain4275
      @ughnotuagainughnotuagain4275 7 лет назад +42

      Caleb Thats not true. It ceates an emotional connection with the audience. Thats "pathos" from rhetoric

    • @Grey_7
      @Grey_7 6 лет назад +1

      Ughnotuagain Ughnotuagain
      No shit.

    • @link4327
      @link4327 6 лет назад +1

      Melanated Prince Sauske
      Dumbass.

    • @allenm935
      @allenm935 6 лет назад +3

      Ughnotuagain Ughnotuagain Just because it's using pathos doesn't mean it's reliable. Often times it's not, because you're using emotion to persuade, which have less credibility than facts (although the latter half of this video does use logos). Also this video is trying to inform, not persuade, so I don't think pathos really applies here

  • @shortty7618
    @shortty7618 4 года назад +16

    Yeah this is my problem. I try doing so many things at once and it overwhelms me, to where I don’t end up doing any of them, or I half ass do all of them.

  • @sarahragheb3819
    @sarahragheb3819 4 года назад +77

    I love how it was told as a story! It's SOOOO much easier to remember the tricks than any other self-discipline video!

  • @andrewross6081
    @andrewross6081 5 лет назад +627

    Motivation got me to the gym, discipline keeps me going.

    • @rimothyrimothy8451
      @rimothyrimothy8451 4 года назад +1

      Arey ja

    • @kayaeki
      @kayaeki 4 года назад

      Yesss

    • @dvrocker
      @dvrocker 4 года назад

      @@rimothyrimothy8451 gym jayega vo

    • @rimothyrimothy8451
      @rimothyrimothy8451 4 года назад

      @@dvrocker arey jane de bhai sala mujhse to 1 mahine bhi nahi hua

    • @moizmirza9179
      @moizmirza9179 4 года назад

      @@rimothyrimothy8451 apny sath kisi dosto ka group bana k jao taky wo tumhy pressure daly jany k kiye aur tum ussy aur dost ka jab sath ho tou maza bhi ata hy jany me

  • @thezebraherd8275
    @thezebraherd8275 6 лет назад +5561

    How the hell did lucas into Harvard

    • @Liuhuayue
      @Liuhuayue 5 лет назад +693

      An unanswered question for which I would love the answer. The stereotypical lazy genius.

    • @r.montesm.a.9687
      @r.montesm.a.9687 5 лет назад +65

      @Thezebaherd Discipline. :D

    • @r.montesm.a.9687
      @r.montesm.a.9687 5 лет назад +109

      @Thezebraherd Or he simply had it in him and he decided to believe in himself. Or Love, love of his sister. And love of his mother, which probably would have wanted to see his son in a prestigious school.

    • @jensenraylight8011
      @jensenraylight8011 5 лет назад +83

      just like everyone else, self-degrading yourself and tell people only about how incompetent you are,
      so those idiots on the internet didn't feel so bad about themselves,
      when the fact is you are skilled as hell
      Hint: no mediocre incompetent people can get into Harvard

    • @jensenraylight8011
      @jensenraylight8011 5 лет назад +77

      @@Ale-xv1un I'm not skilled, but I notice people self-degrading his/her achievement so other people wont feel so bad,
      they tend to say I'm just lucky or I do something effortless, but I success any way
      they make it sounds like its easily achievable by everyone,
      my guess is, they want to get praise from people, the more incompetent you look, the more praise you get
      because majority of people love easy to rich story,
      and it's making a lot of bias
      a lot of people become naive because they hear the wrong side of a success story and, they underestimate
      how hard it is to achieve it, and it cost so many unnecessary loss

  • @germainelomboy3797
    @germainelomboy3797 3 года назад +11

    August 17, 2020
    I'll come back to this video after a few months, to see if I accomplished turning my goals into habits. To my future self, I'm proud of you. Fighting!

  • @mharper3961
    @mharper3961 3 года назад +3

    Thank you, Freedom In Thought. This was a well-made video and it has great points! Remembering that motivation is finite and "spending" it in a singular focus on an activity, specifically to develop a habit, and anticipating, then planning ahead to create automated decisions and protocols, instead of reacting, has such a great effect on willpower and mental calm in spite of multiple seemingly urgent voices crying for our attention but actually distracting us and dragging us back down. Protecting the growth. Brilliant.

  • @MathGurl
    @MathGurl 6 лет назад +2012

    But why does Lucas always look so sad?

  • @joelhenry5489
    @joelhenry5489 6 лет назад +605

    I saw this video some months back and I just wanted to come back and say thank you. I am a writer who has been struggling with block for years but implementing what you recommended here, especially building the habit really helped turned me around. Since then I've completed three stories and am actively trying to get my work published now. Thanks man. I wish you all success in life.

    • @kayaeki
      @kayaeki 4 года назад +12

      Hey man, awesomeee to hear that!! How are you doing now!! Also please share your stories I'd love to read them :))

    • @reyrio6034
      @reyrio6034 3 года назад +2

      I’m a writer as well. Please do tell. How is it going?

    • @joelhenry5489
      @joelhenry5489 2 года назад +9

      @@kayaeki I got two of my short stories published in two of the biggest sci-fi magazines in the US. It's like a dream.

    • @joelhenry5489
      @joelhenry5489 2 года назад +1

      @@reyrio6034 I got two of my short stories published in two of the biggest sci-fi magazines in the US.

    • @taescanvas8630
      @taescanvas8630 2 года назад +2

      congrats! how did you manage to overcome writer's block at this time?

  • @madhusagaram6459
    @madhusagaram6459 2 года назад +9

    This was a great lesson with a reasonable and realistic solution that everyone can practice. I am definitely going to implement this and become more disciplined. Loved the portrayal!!!

  • @webtoonfangirl3738
    @webtoonfangirl3738 4 года назад +11

    I need to implement the "if-then" strategy whenever I'm tempted. Watching this for my morning motivation is a great start !

  • @isr1825
    @isr1825 4 года назад +424

    Nietzsche used to say that he could sum up in a sentence what other authors told in an entire book. Nowadays he does the same but with a 5 minute video. He said "He who has a why can bare almost any how". Thats the video.

    • @samtitus5661
      @samtitus5661 4 года назад +8

      Most underrated comment in this whole feed.

    • @cautarepvp2079
      @cautarepvp2079 4 года назад +1

      i still don't understand this quote lol, please can explain?

    • @endlessprod0
      @endlessprod0 4 года назад +17

      @@cautarepvp2079 anyone can do anything if they are really willing to do it

    • @MAC-xg4pn
      @MAC-xg4pn 3 года назад +5

      @@illegallemur4024 2 words: Thank you.

    • @prinssesarwa7946
      @prinssesarwa7946 3 года назад

      @@illegallemur4024 you're amazing

  • @Thomasfrank
    @Thomasfrank 7 лет назад +4181

    Awesome video, dude.

    • @erick-gmz
      @erick-gmz 7 лет назад +37

      Thomas Frank thomaaas I thought of you near the ending of the video like "this is something Thomas would say or recommend.." thanks for all your videos!

    • @FreedominThought
      @FreedominThought  7 лет назад +190

      Tom, I'm honoured, thank you! If you guys haven't checked out Tom's videos, grab some popcorn and prepare to have your life changed!

    • @erick-gmz
      @erick-gmz 7 лет назад +11

      Freedom in Thought I really like how you explain strategies through stories, definitely subbing!

    • @vidhigandhi9827
      @vidhigandhi9827 7 лет назад +1

      Thomas Frank

    • @remaithi
      @remaithi 7 лет назад +7

      Notice me senpai!!!

  • @darajoyce5514
    @darajoyce5514 Год назад +20

    the problem with me not being disciplined and not doing what I'm supposed to be doing or what I really want to do is because I think of it as a chore.

  • @janetheobscure3426
    @janetheobscure3426 4 года назад +56

    January 11, 2020
    The date when I stumbled upon this video since a what seems like a very long time.
    Now I'll date it and see how far I've come in a year or two.
    Goodluck future me!

    • @briandiehl9257
      @briandiehl9257 4 года назад +1

      How are you going so far?

    • @janetheobscure3426
      @janetheobscure3426 4 года назад +4

      @@briandiehl9257 Hello!
      At the moment, I have a planner where I schedule out my tomorrows neatly. In order to keep myself accountable and motivated, I use the bullet journal method in crossing out finished tasks. I lay out my plan for the next day each night. I also mentally prepare myself for tomorrow before I go to bed. There are still days where I can't get myself to get up and do as I planned, but I can see improvements in my vices and virtues. I am more conscious of my thoughts and my body; I meditate more regularly. I made it a point to exercise through my own volition. It is really unfortunate that I am unable to do what used to come easy to me; flexibility for example. It has been difficult to accept that I'm not as fit as I used to be because it has been months since my last serious training. I am far from prime fitness, but I am determined to continue the accumulation of good habits and eliminate bad habits.
      Today I chose to take care of my mind and body.
      How are you doing?

    • @vast3232
      @vast3232 4 года назад

      @@janetheobscure3426 hey buddy ! i need some advice man . I just dont know how to express myself but i will try hard ... Here in my life i have dual personality ,. I have to be a dude with my friends and i have to be a good boy in front of eeryone else ... The truth is that my dude life is taking over e ,, i am still considered as a góod boy but with laziness and all that .. i seem to be the actual good boy sometimes ,like right now .. i may not be in this full good boy state all the time . While writing this comment i am in the good state but i cant control my dude state.... Its simply uncontrollable ,,,if the dude wins then my life will be destroyed , i know that but still i can't control myself .. plz help me

    • @janetheobscure3426
      @janetheobscure3426 4 года назад +3

      Hello, @@vast3232!
      So from what I understood, you sometimes are in a "good boy" state and other times in a "cool bro" state. You sometimes act responsibly but around your friends you act like you don't care and you're all cool?
      I guess it's pretty much about prioritizing. What do you think will matter more in the future? Being seen as cool and nonchalant right now or having a more secure road to an accomplished life now and in the future? Which sounds better?
      When you say your 'dude state' is simply uncontrollable, then it really will be uncontrollable. The thing is, it's not 'uncontrollable' if you don't let it. You can't control most things in your life, but luckily what you can control is *yourself*.
      You can do this! :D

    • @vast3232
      @vast3232 4 года назад

      @@janetheobscure3426 thanks for the advice , i will write more to you in the near future about my accomplishment , meanwhile i will subscribe to you so that we wont be apart . Thanks that you recognized my state , its exactly cool bro, who is just a showoff,

  • @luisgalarce5092
    @luisgalarce5092 7 лет назад +45

    This definitely needs a lot more views. I agree willpower is a muscle. Even fixing your bed in the morning can lead to extraordinary changes. Love your videos.

    • @ilov3shibas365
      @ilov3shibas365 7 лет назад +4

      do you think so? ok I'll try it.
      ...tomorrow :D

  • @eskaban_edits_beats_and_more
    @eskaban_edits_beats_and_more 4 года назад +376

    - i have to work everyday
    - workout almost everyday
    - diet everyday to gain weight
    - brush teeth and shower everyday
    those are my four dicipline things. but i keep losing grip on them.

    • @josevilla8456
      @josevilla8456 4 года назад +6

      How's it going 5 months later?

    • @civilizedmonster
      @civilizedmonster 4 года назад +9

      Make One step at a time..

    • @niko-im8nl
      @niko-im8nl 4 года назад +31

      focus on one thing once you get control of one thing move on to the other. Don’t do everything so fast. Focus on work. Then focus on workout. Then diet. And you know the rest

    • @preciousmatlapeng9497
      @preciousmatlapeng9497 3 года назад

      Lol same

    • @soultheory8441
      @soultheory8441 3 года назад +6

      niko23 what do you do if you have no choice but to focus on many things at once? That’s what I don’t understand about this, if you want to be come discipline, you don’t focus on other that are just as important at all? That makes no sense

  • @KateAndreLUy
    @KateAndreLUy 4 года назад +4

    Love how this video started off with an example to make the step by step “how”s more concrete. Nice vid! Thanks. Subscribed :)

  • @nattypup244
    @nattypup244 2 года назад +2

    This is actually better than all self-discipline tips I've ever watched. It was always "have this schedule", "make a to-do list", "have this on your list" it's just so.....lengthy and feels like a waste of time. Except this one is "make one activity a habit before you move on to another"!!!! This speaks volumes why didn't I ever think of that? it's genius! completely simple but powerful!! Thank you so much for this! Have a great day everyone!

  • @ruchitkharwa9003
    @ruchitkharwa9003 7 лет назад +657

    So proud of Lucas. Keep it up bro

  • @milamilovic7124
    @milamilovic7124 6 лет назад +33

    Whenever I find myself on the verge of giving up, I watch this video and I remember the reasons why I'm trying so hard in the first place. This story is really inspiring, and I know a lot of people can identify with it. Thank you for creating this video.

  • @vishalsenapathi5116
    @vishalsenapathi5116 4 года назад +9

    This video really helped me know that responsibility brings discipline and that brings us into the world of goodness

  • @Kamaljama
    @Kamaljama Год назад +1

    This is my first video I watched from your channel in 2020 and my life changed ever since,
    Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @MoonBillionaires
      @MoonBillionaires Год назад

      I suggest my channel for the people who want to build his future

  • @onemeanfashionmachin
    @onemeanfashionmachin 6 лет назад +40

    Hello, person scrolling through the comments I just wanted to say I'm so proud of you you looked at this video because you have goals in life I'm so proud of you for making the first step ! 😊

  • @VideoKaizen_Lucas_Villari
    @VideoKaizen_Lucas_Villari 7 лет назад +900

    Just clicked because my name is Lucas

    • @rangv733
      @rangv733 7 лет назад +46

      Lucas Beltrán So you saw the video before clicking it?

    • @VideoKaizen_Lucas_Villari
      @VideoKaizen_Lucas_Villari 7 лет назад +56

      Ranganath Vaikuntham On the thumbnail it said "Lucas"

    • @memo-fq3ps
      @memo-fq3ps 7 лет назад +3

      Lucas Beltrán lol you can relate to him

    • @rangv733
      @rangv733 7 лет назад +5

      Lucas Beltrán Ah okay man, my bad. 😁

    • @tfw2997
      @tfw2997 7 лет назад +1

      Lucas Beltrán Me too

  • @sarahobasoro1648
    @sarahobasoro1648 2 года назад +3

    This video speaks to me in so many ways. I always tried to pick up many things to discipline myself into doing at once, but I usually got burned out and gave up on all of them. I'll try again, but one at a time this time.

  • @vornamenachname9662
    @vornamenachname9662 2 года назад +83

    He doesn’t look happy. But everyone around him does. Is this the secret message?

    • @jensverhagen
      @jensverhagen 2 года назад +16

      THIS! He is completely socially withdrawn from his friends! He is a teen he needs to go out too with people, it’s normal and healthy.

    • @lowercase_ash
      @lowercase_ash 2 года назад +1

      Lukas just has a really good poker face

  • @wifebeater69
    @wifebeater69 7 лет назад +205

    *Most* of our lives right now are better than Lucases during the middle of this story. That itself is a pretty good motivation. Surely, we have more time to study and work than Lucas did.\

    • @yuqiyuan8411
      @yuqiyuan8411 6 лет назад +11

      wifebeater69 not true. If we are better off, we have LESS reason to want to do well since in this case it's no longer a life n death situation.

    • @majinji8882
      @majinji8882 5 лет назад +3

      Actually if you‘d have listened you knew that it worked so good because he had a good reason, „a bad life“. An easy going life without any problems isn‘t gonna help that much with being more disciplined.

  • @davidmacias656
    @davidmacias656 6 лет назад +169

    This video reminds me of what Goku told Gohan when he was teaching him how to become a super saiyan. "It has to come from a NEED"

    • @paoloscarpellini
      @paoloscarpellini 5 лет назад +11

      DAvid Macias and then he became a super sayan, first because he wanted to make his father proud, second, when he became super sayan 2, because he wanted revenge. Nice link man

    • @MidnightEkaki
      @MidnightEkaki 5 лет назад +11

      anime characters are great motivators tbh

    • @naheenisapoet69
      @naheenisapoet69 3 года назад

      Ayyyy OtakU

  • @evawolke5733
    @evawolke5733 2 года назад +6

    Idk why but i was so intrigued in this story i was thinking all the time “pls let lucas win this pls” AND HE DID YAAYY

  • @maryamasomewhathuman.7870
    @maryamasomewhathuman.7870 2 года назад +8

    So I'm not the only one that failed first time because I tried doing everything at once. (I'm better now but I still need to work on myself.)
    And people, please remember that just because you felt lazy one day and didn't get done what you wanted to get done doesn't mean you have failed. There's still a tomorrow and a new tomorrow means a new chance to get on track again.
    *GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!* ^_^

  • @1neSUPREME
    @1neSUPREME 7 лет назад +11

    I'm proud of you Lucas.

  • @antonartemenko2927
    @antonartemenko2927 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for this video. I liked the idea around 3:20, that to grow self-discipline, you focus on one activity, create habits there, and then shift your focus towards other activity.

  • @jacquelinekilkelly2076
    @jacquelinekilkelly2076 2 года назад +2

    God sometimes the problems that seem most difficult really do just break down simply. Wonderful video :)

  • @mickasato
    @mickasato 6 лет назад +14

    I watched it twice, first time I thought it was an amazing video. And then the second time around, I realized how very thought out each word you said was to match what you say in the end. This is quality right here.

  • @georhiyvlasov1118
    @georhiyvlasov1118 7 лет назад +5

    Great Video. I needed this kind of advice. The most important point was that focusing on one thing helps to create a habit, and the next time you need a less willpower. Really awesome.

  • @mehakverma7043
    @mehakverma7043 Год назад +7

    Man didn't even take some time to chill and grieve for his mom

  • @sgiiprizz7510
    @sgiiprizz7510 2 года назад +1

    More videos like this!!! Eye opener definitely

  • @Janustp
    @Janustp 6 лет назад +12

    Most of my friends calls me Lucas and when I saw this video, I instantly got hit deep, not because the main character was named Lucas, it’s because he had a single mother and a sister in which fits in the same category as me. I’m 19 years old and this video almost told the life that I’m having , thanks to this video and now I have the chance to appreciate more my family and move on

  • @opalqueen21
    @opalqueen21 7 лет назад +14

    oh my goodness! by chance i came to your channel and it was so inspiring. man i love the story and fell in love with the character. definitely we people require this type of things more often. please post more and more . lots of love from india

  • @BrandonAOrtiz
    @BrandonAOrtiz 3 года назад +1

    This is so eye opening. Thank you for your work.

  • @MonkeyD_Luthy
    @MonkeyD_Luthy 10 месяцев назад +2

    I love hearing stories like this .. a reinforcement to the things we do ❤

  • @gdal6961
    @gdal6961 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much, I’m doing a school project and I needed a video. This is the only one that’s good! I liked and subbed

  • @mojijooooon
    @mojijooooon 7 лет назад +14

    interesting thing is that I've started doing that for a couple of weeks now (I hadn't watched this video then). It began with refusing to get help from close members of family. I have started doing part time jobs to be able to afford food. now I'm focused on learning how to cook and also how to eat healthy. The hardest part is how not to succumb to old habits. cause family is always there to offer help and friends are there to pressure you back to the old you. I think this video would be of some help about that problem.

  • @Plulu
    @Plulu 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video! Its been on my mind since the day I watched it ☺️ It helps me staying motivated during busy moments ❤️

  • @shreea2461
    @shreea2461 2 года назад +1

    In simple terms you have explained very well what needs to be done.
    Thanks for sharing such informative video 👍

  • @actidyac5217
    @actidyac5217 7 лет назад +12

    *Keep it up mate, your animation skills have improved a lot!*

  • @christinemariediocera9285
    @christinemariediocera9285 7 лет назад +275

    ..but why is Lucas still not smiling?

    • @jestersage8700
      @jestersage8700 7 лет назад +101

      Christine D. Because he imagined all of it. The real story is he couldn't help partying. His sister suffered because he wasn't there and he felt self pity and guilt and so turned to drugs where he can dream this brave heroic story.
      And they lived happily ever after

    • @christinemariediocera9285
      @christinemariediocera9285 7 лет назад +31

      John Smith damn that was deep

    • @lucasmartin4883
      @lucasmartin4883 6 лет назад +18

      ... They will never understand

    • @easy8077
      @easy8077 6 лет назад +32

      because he had a shitty exhausting live and is just tired of it...

    • @mosesmessiah9098
      @mosesmessiah9098 6 лет назад

      John Smith lol

  • @boydreid1155
    @boydreid1155 2 года назад

    always impressed with your videos! the quality of the video and the content itself

  • @gulnargadirli575
    @gulnargadirli575 Год назад

    Literally an AMAZING VIDEO. Very systematically explained. Good job!

  • @jacoblebowitz8594
    @jacoblebowitz8594 5 лет назад +3

    The most knowledge packed into 5 minutes I’ve ever seen

  • @cosmictroyspace4597
    @cosmictroyspace4597 6 лет назад +3

    What a beautiful lesson. I have feel so inspired to worker harder in my journey.

    • @MoonBillionaires
      @MoonBillionaires Год назад

      I suggest my channel for the people who want to build his future!

  • @mauricioverastegui8359
    @mauricioverastegui8359 3 года назад +3

    What a great video! It motivated me to end up my goals and turn around my life. Never give up guys. You would never lose unless you want to.

    • @MoonBillionaires
      @MoonBillionaires Год назад

      I suggest my channel for the people who want to build his future

  • @eduardboiko7219
    @eduardboiko7219 2 года назад

    Wow, I expected less from the video, but got some amazing tips I came to with years of self-development
    Very structured and useful, really great job

  • @lucas-lj6tb
    @lucas-lj6tb 5 лет назад +6

    This video is so strange for me because my name is lucas I was born with divorced parents and spent most my time with my mum and my sister living with them, I also smoke and drink with my friends. This video hit hard and I really appreciate it.

    • @One-py3yp
      @One-py3yp 3 года назад +1

      wish u luck mate!

    • @rosalinam871
      @rosalinam871 3 года назад +1

      What about now?
      Have u changed?

    • @cynthiajose7787
      @cynthiajose7787 3 года назад

      So you're the Lucas! Dude we're all emotionally attached to Lucas' story and we would love to get an update!

  • @ash11music
    @ash11music 5 лет назад +8

    Thanks. Today I was at a point where I was like 'I need to get my shit together' and this video gave some great pointers for that. I'll come back and thank you again when I'm successful in what I'm going out to achieve.

    • @DAYANAVENOM
      @DAYANAVENOM 2 года назад

      Hello

    • @Nancy-yi9xd
      @Nancy-yi9xd 2 года назад

      Ello how is life now?

    • @ash11music
      @ash11music 2 года назад

      @@Nancy-yi9xd Hi! I was preparing to go back to college again for studying Masters, and was struggling to keep up with the studies for the entrance exam. This year I gave the exams and cleared it! Will get into a good college soon... 😇😇 thank you for asking! 🙏🙏 Hope you are doing well 😇

  • @jeffersonandrey1290
    @jeffersonandrey1290 2 года назад

    Very Very good video
    1. Finding his strong reason why
    2. Developing discipline through singular activities
    3. pre-planning for temptation

  • @simmerset773
    @simmerset773 4 года назад

    This will be how I take my first steps. You just got yourself another subscriber! :) keep up the good work.

  • @youcansoften
    @youcansoften 7 лет назад +49

    damn it I feel so reliable to this !
    as the oldest sister I have to take care of my little brothers 6 and 8 years old, my mom works as a secretary and sometimes her health worries me. she overthinks and it doesn't help with her blood pressure. she is 42 but who knows what could happen. Also the father of my brother is in jail so,
    If my mom dies Im gonna be the tutor of my brothers.
    PLUS I'm already a mom 4years old. I'm studying human resources thanks to my mom. that means I have to take care of 3 children at the same time and in comparison with Lucas her sister wasn't a little kid.
    So yeah, whenever procastination or depression hits ... I think of all this and then I act.

    • @rangv733
      @rangv733 7 лет назад +1

      Tania Sugimura Don't know if you're trolling , but good luck.

    • @youcansoften
      @youcansoften 7 лет назад +4

      Ranganath Vaikuntham ? no, believe me we all have different lifes.

    • @rangv733
      @rangv733 7 лет назад +6

      Tania Sugimura I'm just surprised that you have a kid of 4 years old. Considering your mom is only 42.

    • @Purpless_ON
      @Purpless_ON 7 лет назад +1

      I mean my mother had her first child at age 17 so it's not exactly uncommon.

    • @youcansoften
      @youcansoften 7 лет назад +5

      Ranganath Vaikuntham yeah Ikr, well my mom had me at the age of 18 and I at 19 (but in my case I already had a work and graduated from high school) but both grandparents of my mom died when she was 14 so that explains a lot, also I was raised by my dad and my grandma since my mom was not mentally capable to take that responsibility, what I mean with all this is there are more hard realities than the example of the video. which is a great example and pretty common, I'm not trolling or anything just sharing my experience and yes, you can get through. just need a strong Will. do the things even if you don't feel like it. that makes the difference.
      There are other stories that are tougher than mine way more ! so yes, you can get through anything there are no rules to this life.

  • @memezarqueen1415
    @memezarqueen1415 2 года назад +25

    *One thing is confirmed when you lost someone important in your life, or fail at any stage or suffer serious damage in anything makes you motivated and changes your whole life purpose and lifestyle*
    🙂

  • @Mert-yg8xr
    @Mert-yg8xr 2 года назад

    This video appeared in my home screen exactly at the time I needed it. It’s amazing.

  • @kay5266
    @kay5266 3 года назад

    This video helped me out so much, thanks!

  • @nikitajain2092
    @nikitajain2092 7 лет назад +34

    Always great to watch one of your videos. Since I am about to join college (engineering ^-^) this channel is all the more endearing (and essential) to me!

    • @JakeVoorhees
      @JakeVoorhees 7 лет назад

      Nice nice, which type of engineering did you decide, and what about the school you chose?

    • @nikitajain2092
      @nikitajain2092 7 лет назад +2

      Jake Voorhees oh software engineering is definitely for me...as for the school, I live in India so you might not know about them.

    • @JakeVoorhees
      @JakeVoorhees 7 лет назад +1

      I dunno maybe, I have a bunch of Indian engineering students in my community. Software engineering has a super bright future for sure. More and more coding is upon us!

    • @nikitajain2092
      @nikitajain2092 7 лет назад +1

      Jake Voorhees well I will be going to this university called Vanasthali... yeah software engineering will always cherish

    • @JakeVoorhees
      @JakeVoorhees 7 лет назад +2

      Very good! Best of luck :) !!

  • @MaxCaissie
    @MaxCaissie 7 лет назад +293

    I got a 2.0 gpa this year in 10th grade, always grew up with every teacher call me extremely smart but also extremely lazy, this video makes me wanna try again

    • @Cosmo_P0litan
      @Cosmo_P0litan 7 лет назад +18

      You'll need a good push to stray away of a C average.

    • @elith6930
      @elith6930 7 лет назад +11

      Max Caissie the people you'll meet when you try make the experience very much worth it. Don't get stuck with the fidget spinning fucbois

    • @MaxCaissie
      @MaxCaissie 7 лет назад +14

      Ryan Du thanks man, I just need to actually try and put effort, I've always been a "bare minimum" kinda guy but maybe I should try

    • @liilianalopez1155
      @liilianalopez1155 6 лет назад +17

      Max Caissie yeah that was me, im in college now and that attitude isnt sustainable. I wish i had made the effort in high school

    • @svvetlanalana
      @svvetlanalana 6 лет назад +2

      Max Caissie wow...

  • @kittyykattt
    @kittyykattt 3 года назад +1

    Honestly this is the most productive video i've watched.

  • @user-mu3iy8fq3d
    @user-mu3iy8fq3d 7 месяцев назад

    The idea that self-esteem is nurtured through recognizing one's unique strengths hit home for me. Exploring and celebrating my individual strengths has significantly contributed to building a positive self-image.

  • @WellBalancedWallet
    @WellBalancedWallet 4 года назад +3

    I keep telling myself, “one task at a time, one task at a time” but it’s so hard. I will definitely try again.

  • @g.mehraa
    @g.mehraa Год назад +3

    Thank you very much. This video was informative :)

  • @kanikafauzdar4708
    @kanikafauzdar4708 4 года назад

    Your videos are really logical and inspiring at the same time.

  • @Jack-kf9wd
    @Jack-kf9wd 4 года назад +2

    I feel this. I went from not working out and eating unhealthily to completely overhauling my diet and working out 5 days a week. Went great for the first 3 weeks but as soon as I missed a day the motivation disappeared. I want to try again but this time not force so much upon myself at once. I hope it works.

  • @ralphravenmendoza1078
    @ralphravenmendoza1078 7 лет назад +10

    Lucas... i wish i had those dance moves.

  • @leventeren4312
    @leventeren4312 3 года назад +6

    going to do 1 hour of homework because of this, thank you.

  • @Oswald07
    @Oswald07 Год назад

    Thank you creator
    Will definitely follow what's shown.

  • @princepagani7596
    @princepagani7596 2 года назад

    Hey man great videos man they have been helping me in a short period of time 😇

  • @damonsumner
    @damonsumner 6 лет назад +5

    Thank you for this advice. I have really struggled with self discipline all my life, it is the thorn in my side and has prevented me from doing the things I want. The steps in the video are very simple and some i had never heard before but seems very effective. Today i am starting a two day fast, focusing soley on that, using this process. I really appreciate your work thankyou again.

    • @aqua3418
      @aqua3418 6 лет назад

      Damon Sumner watch motivational videos often too, it'll really help you build yourself back up to a self sufficient and confident person

    • @technic1285
      @technic1285 6 лет назад

      So, what's up now?

  • @Spoeism
    @Spoeism 4 года назад +21

    Covered Rent and cost-of-living with a part-time job?
    Well that has drastically changed since his time.
    In that situation now a days, the subject wouldn't have the option of school.

    • @andreasvergara197
      @andreasvergara197 3 года назад +1

      government would've helped enough if he was in a more developed country with better social systems than the us

  • @NancySolariLivingFullOut
    @NancySolariLivingFullOut 4 года назад

    What an inspiring story and video! Gradually developing self-discipline is so important for living life full out!

  • @kym5115
    @kym5115 2 года назад +1

    This kind of thing actually lead to a stable emotional of happiness, fullness, and tiredness. He have a strong will and believe he just have to do it. It doesn't have to be that great of happiness but small daily happiness to see the one we love still there and we're doing our best for both.

  • @BlueEyesWhiteBoy
    @BlueEyesWhiteBoy 7 лет назад +3

    Not only was the video fire, the video maker is the first one I have seen in years use the word dilemma correctly.

  • @abhishekmishra2537
    @abhishekmishra2537 5 лет назад +3

    Developing Self Discipline :
    1.Finding the strong reason...why ?
    2.Developing self decipline through focusing on singular activity at a time
    3.Pre-Planning for temptation

  • @SirChogyal
    @SirChogyal 4 года назад

    Awesome. We must love this video. This is called the power of repetition or focus.