I Tried Einstein's (genius) Daily Routine: Here's What Happened - ep. 5

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  • @jommysalami227
    @jommysalami227 Před 2 lety +3349

    Imagine if when you started wearing socks again, everything just started falling apart, like that was the actual secret to it all

    • @Blobbybobbyboy
      @Blobbybobbyboy Před 2 lety +86

      Socks have been created by the government to keep us all enslaved #thegreatsockspiracy

    • @danielq888
      @danielq888 Před 2 lety +5

      ahah

    • @claressalucas8922
      @claressalucas8922 Před 2 lety +49

      @@Blobbybobbyboy I got my PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics when I was 25 and NEVER wore socks, not even when it snowed. I think you're on to something, but my feet get really cold now.

    • @lisaseabrook4545
      @lisaseabrook4545 Před 2 lety +1

      Lmaoooo

    • @AaronLyons
      @AaronLyons Před 2 lety +2

      @@claressalucas8922 are you forrreal or joking?

  • @illneas
    @illneas Před 2 lety +2270

    "I'm afraid that people will post quotes with my name which I never said" -Albert Einstein

  • @lynnpr32
    @lynnpr32 Před 2 lety +448

    My favourite quote is from Einstein. “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them”

    • @garyfrancis6193
      @garyfrancis6193 Před rokem

      @@krishanayak03 I was knowing? Have you ever heard anyone saying that? Find out why not.

    • @throughthoroughthought8064
      @throughthoroughthought8064 Před rokem +3

      That's on my list of Top 1,000 favs (or few-hundred)(it's on a list.)

    • @troxexlot18
      @troxexlot18 Před 11 měsíci

      What does it mean?

    • @phoenixcgamer4068
      @phoenixcgamer4068 Před 9 měsíci

      @@troxexlot18 This is a troll right? When you are living life you make mistakes, if you are in the same mindset you were when you made those mistakes, you are doomed to make that mistake over, and over, and over again. So, you cannot solve problems, with the same thinking, that you used when you created those problems.

    • @MSN539
      @MSN539 Před 6 měsíci

      ⁠@@phoenixcgamer4068bro he’s asking a question asking what it means and bro thinks it’s a troll lol

  • @MarySpender
    @MarySpender Před 2 lety +422

    I think I might also have to give this a go. The amount of sleep is a big selling point!

    • @szymondudzinski6661
      @szymondudzinski6661 Před 2 lety +18

      make sure to grow a moustache too.

    • @katydubois7568
      @katydubois7568 Před 2 lety +15

      Go for it! I went from an average of 6 hours of sleep a night to about 8-8.5 hours. I'm amazed at the mental clarity and the overall emotional stability that followed. Best of luck!

    • @flipzappa893
      @flipzappa893 Před 2 lety +6

      @Mary Spender I didn’t think that I would find you here, guitar hero.

    • @bigboypal
      @bigboypal Před 2 lety

      Hey there pretty lady, won't you marry my dad?
      You're the perfect girl, I think he'd make you glad
      Please do it cause I want a mom so bad
      Mom so bad
      I want a mom like that, a mom like you
      Cause the past moms I've had never see it through
      You could be the one to stay

    • @aarohaasatyal6068
      @aarohaasatyal6068 Před 2 lety

      0

  • @gsussb_
    @gsussb_ Před 2 lety +645

    My takeaway:
    Stay consistent.
    Be patient af.
    Play the long game.
    Be mindful about how you spend your time.
    If it works for you, keep doing it; no matter what people say.

    • @mariusgerome
      @mariusgerome Před 2 lety +2

      thats beautiful

    • @eleanorrigby7897
      @eleanorrigby7897 Před 2 lety +1

      How do you play the long game?

    • @antipro6537
      @antipro6537 Před rokem +11

      @@eleanorrigby7897 Playing the long game means paying a small price today to make tomorrow's tomorrow simpler.

    • @ycf7_idk
      @ycf7_idk Před rokem +4

      and SLEEP

    • @aguyontheinternet8436
      @aguyontheinternet8436 Před rokem +4

      Don't forget sleep. Just because you don't get sleep doesn't mean it isn't an important point.

  • @Beaut_Beau
    @Beaut_Beau Před 2 lety +408

    10:44 "But who was Einstein? Nobody believed in him, until everybody did. And it was the same guy all along, whether people believed in him or not." - Nathaniel Drew, 2021
    (i loved the way you phrased this!)

    • @mjeffn2
      @mjeffn2 Před rokem +1

      😂 Schrodinger’s Einstein.

  • @selfpropelled8916
    @selfpropelled8916 Před 2 lety +93

    One thing you left out about Einstein. One of the reasons why he slept so much. Was because he was a Dyslectic. His level of Dyslexia was pretty severe. Back then one of the ways to cope with Dyslexia was to sleep more the 8 hours a night and take napes. We really didn't know a lot about Dyslexia in the 30's or 40's. So many men that had it back then, they learned how to work around their disability. He was truly special in his ability to rise above his Disability and change the world for the better.

  • @MrMervMP
    @MrMervMP Před 2 lety +37

    I think there is a shift happening in the YT productivity mindset : it's going from doing more in as little time as possible to actually do as less as possible while being just as efficient as before. That means more time to rest, for leisure or anything else than work while having the same economic output.

  • @TheNewTravel
    @TheNewTravel Před 2 lety +1517

    I knew Einstein was a genius, but this video really shows how much he was a humanist as well.

  • @6023barath
    @6023barath Před 2 lety +596

    Einstein's habit of napping reminds me of the naps we used to(more like forced to) take in kindergarten. I say we bring back naps for us college students lol!
    This was an interesting routine, and you made an amazing video out of it as always. As a physics student, you hear about Einstein all the time, so much that he becomes commonplace. This gives an interesting perspective we miss out!

    • @reginanogueira9167
      @reginanogueira9167 Před 2 lety +8

      Actually I saw a documentary that showed that Chinese students take naps between classes

    • @HeisHussain
      @HeisHussain Před 2 lety +3

      Indians can relate xD

    • @GundamShinobi00
      @GundamShinobi00 Před 2 lety +5

      I usually take 2-3 naps throughout the day and night since I don't sleep well. Gives me a lot of focus.

    • @JonathanHernandez-du5eu
      @JonathanHernandez-du5eu Před 2 lety +4

      That's what my persuasive speech is about. Giving more free time to students in the classroom, whether that being nap time, time to socialize, outdoor recreation, etc.

    • @dachsrottweiler
      @dachsrottweiler Před rokem +3

      "Sleep when you feel like it, not when you think you should. " - The teacher from "A sure Thing"☺️

  • @brunacosta9080
    @brunacosta9080 Před rokem +29

    i didnt wish to have his smartness when comes to math and cience but i wished i had his courage of living his life like he wishes

  • @effiewanders9822
    @effiewanders9822 Před 2 lety +51

    The timing of this video is excellent. I've been feeling guilty about not being able to follow the 8 hour work day standards and endlessly comparing myself to people who spend all day grinding at work. While I know that everyone works different and I believe that working 9-5 is an old system which isn't relevant anymore, I still wasn't able to convince myself that working at my own pace is actually OK. I lacked an example of successful people who didn't spend all day grinding and worked in a way that worked best for them. And I can't think of anyone better than Einstein to take example from. Thank you for making this video ♥

  • @RealJamieBarclay
    @RealJamieBarclay Před 2 lety +245

    Biggest lesson from einstein: I'm not smart, I'm just passionately curious.
    If that isn't highlighting the importance of following your passion I don't know what is.

    • @MSN539
      @MSN539 Před rokem +2

      Biggest lesson. I have a 170 iq and I’m smart

    • @MSN539
      @MSN539 Před rokem

      @@DrRck-go7rf how dense can you be ☠️☠️☠️

    • @cakiEDITS
      @cakiEDITS Před rokem

      @@MSN539 lol that's cool
      my iq is 150 or 149

    • @MSN539
      @MSN539 Před rokem

      @@cakiEDITS good job

    • @sanjaysinghal4725
      @sanjaysinghal4725 Před rokem

      uwumelon ads

  • @LIAMKUMAWAT
    @LIAMKUMAWAT Před 2 lety +105

    No one:
    Nathan: makes an entire film just to shave his beard

  • @maxiimariuss
    @maxiimariuss Před 2 lety +178

    Can we all take a moment to appreciate the incredible level of videography that Nathaniel has achieved and is putting out? His work has been getting better and better! Love this guy!

    • @namwob7
      @namwob7 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I'm 74 years old, and I love what he is creating. I've binge-watched so many episodes - and I still haven't watched them all. I think his curiosity and drive are really something I admire. Also, he's handsome!

  • @mikedegrazia
    @mikedegrazia Před rokem +8

    This is crazy, i have been doing the routine, for all these years. Focus on my goal, sleeping late, napping, living purposely towards one end. Not conforming but staying open to suggestions and appreciating others uniqueness. I have endured many hardships. Different job after job. But i stay the course. The long road. Seems to be my desired path. And all this time i had no idea one of my most respected teachers was living a similar life, and maybe just maybe theres hope for me yet...thank you for creating such a great perspective on the life of Einstein.

  • @DemetriPanici
    @DemetriPanici Před 2 lety +236

    The videos where you emulate people's routines are my favorite. This may have been even better than the Leonardo Davinci video

  • @garrettvercoe
    @garrettvercoe Před 2 lety +647

    “What if productivity was actually something that looked nothing like the accelerated way we live and work in the 21st century?”
    Wow. A deeply resonant quote for me and something I’ll continue to reflect on. Thank you!

    • @jarretv5438
      @jarretv5438 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes some county’s like American and china are far beyond driven

    • @iseriver3982
      @iseriver3982 Před 2 lety +7

      Productivity is clearly just a trend, since it has nothing to do with being productive.
      Just self help gurus selling a dream.
      'buy this, sell those, think positive thoughts and read these debunked psychology books'

    • @myguitardetective5961
      @myguitardetective5961 Před rokem +1

      British Author James Hilton had that same insight in the 1930s. It's not a new idea and it's just as true today.

    • @holliswilliams8426
      @holliswilliams8426 Před rokem +1

      This is almost certainly the case, read Terry Tao's blog post on how he is so productive, it might shock you. Basically, the quality of your working hours is much more important than the quantity of working hours, so maximising the time which you are awake is not the answer.

    • @bojnebojnebojne
      @bojnebojnebojne Před rokem

      Well i get more done in 1 hour than my entire family do in 1 day, all about focus and planning and in order to do this you need an organized mind.

  • @wolfden8979
    @wolfden8979 Před 2 lety

    I just found this series and I'm so thankful. I love these type of influential brilliant people. I've been looking for their daily routines to add to mine.

  • @sherrieshatzen3801
    @sherrieshatzen3801 Před rokem +5

    I love this series. I have a hard timethroughout my life trying to understand people who appear to have no curiosity. How can you live in this world, no matter what corner of it, & not be curious about so many things? Thank you for demonstrating what living a curious life looks like. It is like adding the perfect ingredients to a recipe so that you don't just sate your hunger but you understand what an impact putting together just the right ingredients has on your meal--mentally, physically, emotionally & spiritually.

  • @chandra_aditi
    @chandra_aditi Před 2 lety +145

    The only moustache look kinda looks good on you!
    I recently changed some of my habits(not resting enough... basically the hustle culture), inculcated some new ones(mainly sleeping atleast 9 hours a day,walking a minimum of 7kms) and I have seen that I am much more calmer now,my mind seems a lot clearer somehow and I get way more work done even though I am resting a lot more than I did before.
    Love these videos of yours!!!

    • @theoldaccountthatiusedtous6767
      @theoldaccountthatiusedtous6767 Před rokem

      It's great to hear about other people who sleep a lot! So often I hear people kind of judging that, like they'll say "oh I WISH i could sleep 8 hours a night!" And yes I realize it's a privilege, but it's also a priority. No way I'm going to heal from trauma on only 8 hours of sleep, I need 9.

  • @fivewattworld
    @fivewattworld Před 2 lety +135

    Very fun series. Endlessly curious…

  • @sergioabreu-g
    @sergioabreu-g Před 2 lety

    You make some of the most inspiring videos on CZcams. You're curious, honest and truthful. Thank you very much for the work you do!

  • @ronhendricks4130
    @ronhendricks4130 Před 2 lety +8

    Loved how you brought up the idea of the long game, or as I have also heard it called the long haul. It reminds me of a book I read about Robert Lak, an American poet, hermit? mystic? who spent most of his life in Greece. He was described as someone who when he ran into difficulties did not try harder or do more work, instead HE SLOWED DOWN, HE WAITED. This video was inspiring.

  • @mrlk13141
    @mrlk13141 Před 2 lety +9

    4:42 caked up for no reason and I appreciate it lol

  • @cynicalcenobia
    @cynicalcenobia Před 2 lety +124

    Quantity over quality is very much attached to America's idea of productivity (and pretty much everything else), in my opinion.
    Feel like in Europe, when it comes to all area's of life, not just work, the emphasis is more often on quality - i.e. work intensively and fully immerse yourself in what you are doing, but when you're off, you're off. I think this is why a lot of European countries (see the Scando nations) can achieve the same results as the US in terms of production, tech., etc., but with reduced working hours and higher quality of life for the average employee. The focus is not on doing a lot, but being efficient and doing it well - within short(er) periods of time. Just my observation.

    • @jgreenhh
      @jgreenhh Před 2 lety +2

      Yes. Fully agree

    • @Guizambaldi
      @Guizambaldi Před 2 lety +3

      Productivity per hours worked actually are the same in Western Europe and the USA. But the US guys works too much (in a day, with less vacation, and in a lifetime), so they have a higher GDP per person employed and more GDP per capita.
      I think in the Einstein case, and some other big names in all societal areas, what they trade is a good flow of solid, career oriented results, for a high-risk strategy of trying to deliver big. He could have ended up not as a professor, but he went for big ideas.
      I'd say that, actually, the US society is way more sympathetic to risk taking and weirdos than Europe.

    • @user-en7qd3ll6k
      @user-en7qd3ll6k Před 2 lety +1

      @@Guizambaldi srn

    • @hewmat8758
      @hewmat8758 Před 2 lety +2

      This is quite interesting but I think fundamentally the reason for is the currently prevalent capitalist philosophy of the west to maximise wealth. Back around the enlightenment times, the prevalent humanist philosophy seemed to allow for the main goal in culture to be to find the truth and the consequence was a great amount of big ideas and advancements in mathematics, science and philosophy as well as great art, literature and music. It makes sense that the prevalent philosophical goals in the culture would be what drives the types and ideas and creativity. European society just seems pathetic compared to what is was a few centuries ago. US society only seems to be sympathetic to risk taking insofar as it is to the end goal of creating wealth. All the innovation and ingenuity coming from America seems to be limited to this. I don't believe any great (ambiguous word but I'm too tired to elaborate) advancements in any area can be seen without a cultural shift away from belief in the notion that greatest good humanity can create is material wealth and comfort and such a change in ideology in the West would take a lot to happen.

    • @undeadman7676
      @undeadman7676 Před 2 lety

      @@hewmat8758
      You’re diving more into the philosophy of “worth” than a critique of capitalism.
      Even with your negative view of capitalism, it’s still hard to argue against the US being among the top 5% in terms of humanitarianism despite their tendency towards profit and quantity/quality. There’s a reason the most profitable jobs here are also the most beneficial to society, like medicine and engineering.

  • @GigiMurakami
    @GigiMurakami Před 2 lety +3

    I lovvvve this series! It always feels like nourishment for the soul. I initially came to this channel for the productively tips, but have stayed for the transition into mindfulness and emphasis on experience. Looking forward to seeing more from this series~

  • @sahool9385
    @sahool9385 Před 2 lety +1

    this is one of my favorite videos of all time, it's so simple and it's nothing to do with the video being about eintstien, it's was just a huge reality check, every sentence you said was like so full with wisdom. there's so much to take from this video

  • @8maylon
    @8maylon Před 2 lety +88

    4:41 C'mon Nathaniel, don't make my heart skip a beat like that.
    Amazing insight on resting. I've been actually trying to kill this idea that there's no such thing as "too much resting".
    Great content as always.

  • @DerekBearzi
    @DerekBearzi Před 2 lety +15

    I love the idea of "Exploring Histories Giants." There is always something wonderful we can learn from the greats who have passed.

  • @valeria967
    @valeria967 Před 2 lety +2

    You’re amazing Nathaniel! Thank you so much for blessing the world with your knowledge, humbleness and genius ideas. Can’t wait to read your book!

  • @FrankLoconte
    @FrankLoconte Před 2 lety

    I have just realized how you are not only a content creation inspiration for me, but also a personal inspiration towards inner research and growth. Thank you Nathaniel!

  • @tb_0653
    @tb_0653 Před 2 lety +15

    I love your work! What fascinates me the most is the quality of the camera work in conjunction with the creative ideas of your videos.
    Chapeau!

  • @pedertoftkristensen5484
    @pedertoftkristensen5484 Před 2 lety +8

    wow nate, you're unique. i love how you've transformed over the years and found out for yourself that social life and working should be balanced to live joyfully.

  • @ashurodhiyal104
    @ashurodhiyal104 Před rokem +3

    Eventually, I found this video and after watching the whole without a single eye blink I am stunned by your work, your approach to understanding the genius is something never seen. lots of love for your idea and your work please keep sharing these, they help geeks like me.

  • @davidburton5213
    @davidburton5213 Před 2 lety

    Been following you for a while - mate, your videos this year have just gone completely to the next level. So beautiful. Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

  • @MiaMakesThings
    @MiaMakesThings Před 2 lety +3

    Brilliant! I love how your perspective on productivity is shifting throughout the videos!

  • @notyou1178
    @notyou1178 Před 2 lety +9

    It makes a lot of sense that he slept so much. Quantum physics is about going into the unknown and the unseen, and in order to receive information he needed to keep a literal “ open mind”

  • @UTJK.
    @UTJK. Před rokem +2

    Very beautiful video Nathaniel. You always have a very thought and lucid perspective on all the aspects of your experimentations. I nearly envy the clarity of your reflections. Keep doing them!

  • @carolinlot12
    @carolinlot12 Před rokem +1

    I love this content! I didn’t want to follow this channel before when he was too much into *productivity*, but now, this seems to have took a turn. Great work 👏🏽

  • @woutermanders
    @woutermanders Před 2 lety +7

    Your intros are so well made! I learn so much from your editing!! Well done! 👏🏼

  • @KayKayBayForever
    @KayKayBayForever Před 2 lety +5

    Really, really inspiring Nathaniel. Thank you. I’ve recently become self employed and am feeling really burnt out, and this is what I needed to hear right now.

  • @environmentalnews6040
    @environmentalnews6040 Před 2 lety +14

    I love how you mentioned that Einstein was nonconformist. There is a lot of pressure in today's world to fit in, or be like everyone else to be liked. I think social media has a lot to do with it, monitoring 'Likes' and what not.

  • @Muffininpink
    @Muffininpink Před 2 lety +1

    This was my favorite video so far. Just because it made me feel very motivated and already full. When you strive to live up to other people's productivity and watch some videos to see what they are doing, so you can mimic it, you always end up with a long list of things you need to do. I always tend to forget all mentioned the hacks and strategies for a more productive life. Maybe the secret all along was to simply rest more and be chill about it. That is definetely something I can remember and will try out myself.

  • @gickyvergo4597
    @gickyvergo4597 Před 2 lety +13

    Tried a lazy student’s that procrastinates routine.. oh wait, that’s me

  • @maxxmckinney3777
    @maxxmckinney3777 Před 2 lety +28

    I love these videos, I just wish more of us had the opportunity to really work out what an optimal routine is for us. A tradition job has set hours, and it doesn’t allow room for anything other than “productivity” during those hours. By the time the work day is over we’ve been overstimulated and have decision fatigue because we don’t get to rest or walk through the day as Einstein did.

  • @sitazamora6198
    @sitazamora6198 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for making this! Your work is so appreciated Nathaniel. Thank you for making a difference.

  • @ayseaybike19
    @ayseaybike19 Před 2 lety

    In a deeply unmotivated rut currently and this video has immensly uplifted my spirits! Thank you for this wonderful narrative.

  • @mihaelaclaudiap..2
    @mihaelaclaudiap..2 Před 2 lety +8

    You had me from the first minutes! Great idea to focus on history giants! I might do something like that one day, I think it's a great exercise for those looking to grow and evolve! I was always fascinated by Einstein and other like him. We have so much to learn from them and they are so motivating (at least for me)! Making a video like this one definitely left an impact on you, changed you in a way, in a good way! xx

  • @mindfulnesswithben8161
    @mindfulnesswithben8161 Před 2 lety +15

    Another great video👌 You are truly blessed Nathaniel for being able to produce such wonderful content 👌

  • @Kabloomey
    @Kabloomey Před 2 lety

    This really hit at the right time for me, thank you for being so open as I am able to take your language and further identify within myself. Cheers, sending positive energy your way, hope my gratitude can encourage you.

  • @Finsterbusch__
    @Finsterbusch__ Před 2 lety +1

    This is my favourite daily routine of all the ones that you've done so far. Amazing video as always!

  • @kyf_
    @kyf_ Před 2 lety +10

    You nailed the face expression on the thumbnail 🤣

  • @soumyadeep_das
    @soumyadeep_das Před rokem +42

    Hey, I am a Physics student from India and would be a Physicist. I am following Dalai Lama's daily routine as shown in your video. From waking up at 3:30 to going to bed at 8:00. It increased my ability to study more everyday. According to me it's the best routine for students and academic teachers. Thank you so much. Love from India❣️.

    • @rabokarabekian409
      @rabokarabekian409 Před rokem +1

      The Dalai Lama abandoned his home country where he presided over thousands of full slaves and millions of peasants.
      He never made significant efforts to help Tibet.
      His exclusive message has been that people should talk to each other and be kind.
      Great.....

    • @aviralshukla15
      @aviralshukla15 Před rokem

      Are you atheist

    • @allhdmoviescene1294
      @allhdmoviescene1294 Před rokem +4

      @@rabokarabekian409 source: trust me

    • @ananyatiwari124
      @ananyatiwari124 Před rokem

      Which college ?

    • @dootersnooter5343
      @dootersnooter5343 Před rokem +1

      @@allhdmoviescene1294 Even if this information is innacurate I still appreciate it because it forces our minds to question our assumptions. Then we can decide for ourselves what we believe.

  • @itsGathigia2U
    @itsGathigia2U Před 2 lety

    I genuinely enjoy the content Nathaniel puts out .ESPECIALLY the daily routines .Keep up the good work!!

  • @johannlothe
    @johannlothe Před rokem +2

    I think it's really about being authentic. We're all special in our own ways, but we all run around trying to become something beyond ourselves. We're all capable of great things.

  • @Ellary_Rosewood
    @Ellary_Rosewood Před 2 lety +22

    It's been so inspiring watching your journey of self discovery, especially since we're all in our own journeys. It's so easy to get yourself down and feel like you're being unproductive, but I've noticed that I'm happiest and feel my best when I just stop everything, go take a walk, breathe in the fresh air, and notice the magic that is all around us. It's always a very grounding experience. It's so easy to get caught up in all the crap that society expects of us, especially the financial aspect. I've been trying to focus wholeheartedly on my creativity, my happiness, and living each day exactly how I want. It doesn't always go how I want, but... I'm glad I've realized this about myself. I don't want to waste my life. I want to enjoy it and I want others to feel the same. ❤️

  • @bentber772
    @bentber772 Před 2 lety +5

    “What if productivity was actually something that looked nothing like the accelerated way we live and work in the 21st century?” really a game changer.

  • @ahutton49
    @ahutton49 Před 2 lety

    Please keep making these videos. They are very thought provoking and I love this shit! You’ve got the story telling down. Thanks.

  • @cuteonlinewaifu
    @cuteonlinewaifu Před 2 lety +1

    i love how wholesome your channel is 🥹

  • @heshecandowhat
    @heshecandowhat Před 2 lety +3

    is it not crazy how watching a 13 minute video can inspire you to write something.. definition of power through inspiration

  • @EmmyBoons
    @EmmyBoons Před 2 lety +29

    Yess! I love this series. This is my most favourite one yet. I can really relate to what you were talking about in this video. I too used to think that pulling all-nighters and burning out was a badge of honour. I used to think naps were useless and that resting was only reserved for the "weak". But, I was forced to slow down during the pandemic. I realised that I was so much more creative and productive when I prioritized rest, my mental and physical health above work. Setting boundaries at work and prioritizing rest has definitely been a challenge for me but I think we all need to realise that we can only serve the world as much as we are able to serve ourselves. Although I still struggle with stopping myself from falling back into the hustle culture mindset. I haven't uploaded a video on my channel in a few weeks since my full-time job has been quite full on lately. I feel guilty about it but I know that I shouldn't push myself. How do you deal with these types of challenges? What do you do to rewire your brain to always put rest and your health before productivity?

  • @Robert-ur2zb
    @Robert-ur2zb Před 2 lety

    With so much drama heavy CZcams content, or content filled with negativity and vitriol, your content is always welcome and a nice reminder of what living well looks like. Thanks for your content.

  • @JustcallmeTags
    @JustcallmeTags Před 2 lety

    Your animation parts are such a dope addition to your videos! Love your channel, keep killing it!

  • @gabriellinden3726
    @gabriellinden3726 Před 2 lety +9

    Love this series! I would love to see more of these!

    • @user-wd3qx3di4l
      @user-wd3qx3di4l Před 2 lety

      same here!!! :D I'm a girl from Korea..and getting so much inspiration from you video every time I watch it!!😀
      You are so creative and brilliant 🌱

  • @GregSmily
    @GregSmily Před 2 lety +6

    I came across your CZcams monolog over the Christmas holidays and I watched you 3 days straight day & night; I was and still am fascinated by your stories and how you present them, love the subjects you present, sincerely enjoy your critical thinking and presentations; love your advice on books you recommended (I’ve already signed up for a several of them already with the audible).
    I found your stories very sincere, and with all honesty I find a deep connection with most of the subjects you’ve experienced. I am learning a lot from your experiences and examples which I’ve already started to apply them in my daily activities, I really appreciate you for sharing them with the rest of the world.
    I just have one request and that is if you would share some of your hard times in transiting from US to Italy, France or Argentina for example how did you know where you’ll be staying, how did you find the places you stayed? Did you have friends or family helped you along in those countries? How was your first weeks or months in the places you stayed, how did you deal with the difficulties (i.e., buying food, dealing with money exchange, loneliness?) How did you find connections with others did you simply through yourself in the mercy of others or did you pre-planed everything ahead of time, that is where to stay, how to get by (did you have a support?) Thank you.

  • @Medalea
    @Medalea Před 2 lety

    Your editing is so on point, it's a joy to watch!

  • @PlanetZipp
    @PlanetZipp Před rokem +2

    When I work longer days sewing I take micronaps when I found my self spinning out from a challenge or burn out. Einstein was the muse for the idea that got me thru those times.
    Also I resonate deeply with your insights of this project.

  • @kylehodgson2182
    @kylehodgson2182 Před rokem +5

    I've not seen a video from you in a few years and I'd like to say that your content has changed into a very positive direction. I think moving away from a fixation with hyper productivity was very important for me, it allowed me to take a step back and grow into a healthier person. I'm glad to see others have found this too, and I'm glad you didn't just end up glorifying Einstein as some superhuman. You gave a pretty fair portrait of him.

  • @gregorytembe4119
    @gregorytembe4119 Před 2 lety +6

    Man you're a true influencer, you always make me rethink on the small things, although living in 2 completely different realities!
    Love from Mozambique

  • @snowballs3678
    @snowballs3678 Před 2 lety +2

    I love how this guy thinks, and how he ACTUALLY thinks. His curiosity and wonder towards life is honestly inspiring.

  • @CompleteProducer
    @CompleteProducer Před rokem +1

    Wow this was so inspirational! Thank you for this video; you're a gift.

  • @cath8999
    @cath8999 Před 2 lety +5

    I have been away with youtube for almost a month, and I only used it when I need to learn new things (e.g: Programming tutorials). I haven't used it for entertaiment purposes, and I am so glad that after almost a month of not using it for personal pleasure, this is the first video I see. I am always amazed on how you can adapt in different types of life style. In my opinion, lifestyles are a part of ones history, people wont really learn who that person is not until they learned about his lifestyle, his daily life. Its funny how our generation struggles with different kinds of lifestyle in front of us, theres the hustle people, the go with the flow people, the minimalist and many more. Overall, great video! You never fail to amaze me with all your experiences and the way you share it to the world is fantastic.

  • @nafixer
    @nafixer Před 2 lety +4

    Naps are so amazing. Just a few hours ago I went on a nap to be able to study efficiently after waking up. guess what it worked amazingly.

  • @astromanager
    @astromanager Před 2 lety

    I love this. Thanks! And I am thinking in general along similar paths you seem to be: it's OK to be "productive" when you're working, but we shouldn't be working all the time. We need time to think, ponder, exist without worrying about whether we are being the most efficient or productive as well.

  • @tiffunwritten
    @tiffunwritten Před 2 lety

    This is such a well put video. Thank you for trying out his routine and sharing us your thoughts! ❤️

  • @shannon9287
    @shannon9287 Před 2 lety +31

    This was the perfect way to start my “morning” -ok it’s 11:30am. But hey, now I don’t feel so guilty for sleeping in! I love this series-thx Nathaniel!!

  • @pnopliego4105
    @pnopliego4105 Před 2 lety +4

    Toujours d'une immense qualité, j'adore ton travail !

  • @kayla.danielle
    @kayla.danielle Před 2 lety

    the editing, the content, the story- this video is amazing!

  • @camilanunez7393
    @camilanunez7393 Před 2 lety +2

    I will never get tired of letting you know how much I enjoy your videos! I learn soooo much from them!!!

  • @AstroBaby91
    @AstroBaby91 Před rokem +3

    Love his nap schedule. Sleep is the key to intelligence.

  • @mahadevsawant8162
    @mahadevsawant8162 Před 2 lety +16

    I love your filming style and absolutely love these trying GENIUSES routines
    You REALLY changed my life
    More power to you!

  • @ryanmckenzie5918
    @ryanmckenzie5918 Před 2 lety

    This is the video I needed today. Thank you! Also, that "Day 7" shadow was slick!

  • @StephanieLuff
    @StephanieLuff Před 2 lety

    This video really spoke to me, it’s exactly what I needed right now. Thank you.

  • @fischerrichardson3269
    @fischerrichardson3269 Před rokem +6

    I think the real lesson of this video is not to follow someone else's life because their great or influential but to live your life how you want to and without social constraints just like Einstein did. Also to get plenty of sleep.

  • @zo7474
    @zo7474 Před 2 lety +6

    I don't know what I was expecting when I clicked on this video, but it definitely wasn't to see Nathaniel shave his beard, but it looks awesome. Yet another great video! 🤣❤️

  • @katiemintle
    @katiemintle Před 2 lety

    thank you for this video, Nathaniel. I feel inspired which is a state of mind I have not experienced in weeks. Priceless. Thank you.

  • @moonbodyliving8608
    @moonbodyliving8608 Před 2 lety

    I love your playful spirit in this video! Thank you for the reminder to rest and to be curious. Much gratitude :)

  • @pickles9440
    @pickles9440 Před rokem +12

    This episode is genius. Beginning to end. Very insightful and respectful. Loved it.

  • @anthonyd9844
    @anthonyd9844 Před 2 lety +14

    I would love to see you do a video like this on one of the most eccentric men who have ever lived : Salvador Dali. The way he balanced social expectations with the his commitment to flourishing as a professional is really eye opening. From his obscure taste in food to his complex relationship with producing art, I think it would really put your patience to the test lol Great video by the way.

    • @noname-by3qz
      @noname-by3qz Před rokem

      Anthony... he didn't take showers or have sex. He thought both were violent.

  • @Satsvara
    @Satsvara Před 2 lety +1

    your videos are always so good! and well-produced! Love them

  • @clararetamozo4632
    @clararetamozo4632 Před 2 lety

    Not even 10min into this video and it already got me motivated to write again. Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @thomasjohansson5748
    @thomasjohansson5748 Před rokem +5

    I think the role of sleeping the life of Einstein and other great thinkers has a few important aspects. It's not as if sleeping a lot by itself will make a person a better thinker. But if a person is spending much time thinking hard and persistently about something, then sleep has a few important roles. First, it's an energy issue: A person who spends much time thinking very hard about things will become very tired. Hard thinking drains you out. Secondly, sleeping helps thinking: It is a moment when the brain rebuilds itself, by creating new connections between the brain synapses, and thus refining the brain´s capacity to work on the issues that one is already spending his entire days thinking about. So, if you are a person who thinks a lot, about deep problems, sleeping will be essential both for recovering energy and as an elixir to improve your brain for the kind of thinking you're doing.

  • @NimTheHuman
    @NimTheHuman Před 2 lety +51

    The first time I was blown away by Einstein was when I learned about time dilation - the idea that time is not a constant. 30 minutes for you isn't 30 minutes for me. He really was an outside-the-box thinker.
    This video was so well made!

    • @gabrieltomaz6034
      @gabrieltomaz6034 Před 2 lety

      He was amazing indeed, but we do experience the same 30 minutes
      Space-time only starts to change on astronomical scales

    • @ericksonlk
      @ericksonlk Před 2 lety

      But also he failed to grasp Quantum Mechanics in a silly way similar to how Mach failed to accept the existence of atoms. He didn't think outside the box. He was just locked in a different box.

    • @Guizambaldi
      @Guizambaldi Před 2 lety

      @@ericksonlk He made huge contributions to quantum mechanics, he just thought that it had to be wrong or incomplete.

    • @Guizambaldi
      @Guizambaldi Před 2 lety

      @@gabrieltomaz6034 It's about velocity, isn't it? Close to the speed of light you get time dilation and length contraction.

  • @khushiwiz
    @khushiwiz Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Nathaniel, would love if you could come up with a series or a video or so focusing on high school as well whether it’s the importance of friendships, navigating through your career choices, anxiety and stress from exams and the application process or starting to build your own niche from an early age and so much more. I know so many people from my school who love watching your videos and i’m sure if you could possibly make one it’s going to help a lot of people out there.

  • @thedanyopang
    @thedanyopang Před 2 lety +1

    Nathaniel's videos are the type that look super gimmicky but always makes you feel glad you click on it. Always a breath of fresh air!

  • @DavidHindin
    @DavidHindin Před 2 lety +3

    Dude!! What is going on in the universe?! I literally JUST posted a video about his brain being stolen -- I feel like I should go buy a lottery ticket today 🤓

  • @My2cents.
    @My2cents. Před 2 lety +3

    One doesn’t experience self-transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates..🎈

  • @JAMWITCH
    @JAMWITCH Před rokem

    man this routine is such a vibe

  • @NlCKELODEON
    @NlCKELODEON Před rokem +11

    Can we take a moment and apreciate how inteligent Nathaniel is as well. Im sitting here at midnight 2:39AM drinking beer, guys showing me how I should live my life! Tomorrows the turn around eh

    • @Pathway01
      @Pathway01 Před rokem +1

      Same time Different day brother 😂😂

    • @NlCKELODEON
      @NlCKELODEON Před rokem

      @@Pathway01 HAHAH my guy! 😎