Life Is A Video Game (Here's How You Win)

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
  • Psychology and philosophy both point to life being a video game. Dopamine is the reward, goals are the quests, and the challenges are what make it all worth it (if you've learned and practiced the necessary skills). In this video, you'll understand how to turn your life into an enjoyable game by combatting anxiety and boredom.
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    0:00 The Flow State
    4:39 The Macro Game Of Life
    10:36 Leveling Up Increases The Complexity Of The Self
    12:30 Set A Hierarchy Of Goals
    14:53 The Frame Of The Game
    15:48 Understand The Rules
    18:54 Practice The Mechanics
    21:00 Anxiety, Boredom, Challenge, & Skill
    30:00 Recap
    Video title ideas (for the algo!):
    How I turned my life into a video game
    The psychology behind video games and how to gamify your life
    Unlock the flow state by treating life as a game
    #Psychology #Dopamine #FlowState

Komentáře • 1K

  • @FlipTheBard
    @FlipTheBard Před rokem +1313

    As a gamer, turning life into a game makes everything seem much more interesting rather than a chore.

    • @anonnnn7455
      @anonnnn7455 Před rokem +19

      Gamer

    • @phurbutsering4485
      @phurbutsering4485 Před rokem +3

      truly

    • @genocidist2602
      @genocidist2602 Před rokem +28

      Even in video games, me grinding the wins trying to get onto the leaderboard is a chore

    • @anonnnn7455
      @anonnnn7455 Před rokem +14

      @@genocidist2602 That's some real gamer shi

    • @FishJackson
      @FishJackson Před rokem +5

      Anyone want to team up with me? Keep a spreadsheet rubbing with scores? Been needing a mastermind/others interested. Find me on IG/Twitter

  • @michaelandrenio993
    @michaelandrenio993 Před rokem +366

    Every family have that one person whom will break their financial burden, hope you are the person. Play right, win big

    • @fernandoduarte6514
      @fernandoduarte6514 Před rokem +1

      Assets that can make you rich

    • @fernandoduarte6514
      @fernandoduarte6514 Před rokem +6

      Bitcoin
      Stocks
      Real estate

    • @indiaculture5166
      @indiaculture5166 Před rokem +2

      Stock's are crashing, Bitcoin investments Right now will be at every wise individuals list, in a month you will be ecstatic with the decision you made today

    • @allisonmatt6314
      @allisonmatt6314 Před rokem +2

      @@indiaculture5166 Yes, exactly, crypto trading is the world trending online investment now

    • @casseromadeleine5363
      @casseromadeleine5363 Před rokem

      Stocks are good but crypto is better

  • @malik_speaks
    @malik_speaks Před rokem +988

    Man this is the TRUTH! Told this to all the people in my circle the ones who could SEE the game are dominating in life. If you’re reading this it’s only a matter of time until your vision comes to life. Wishing you the best of luck💯

    • @DONTHAWONN
      @DONTHAWONN Před rokem +16

      bless homie

    • @cody3504
      @cody3504 Před rokem +2

      I still don't see it 🤔

    • @malik_speaks
      @malik_speaks Před rokem +7

      @@cody3504 keep looking bro

    • @CMoses12
      @CMoses12 Před rokem +2

      Love

    • @NathanHoff96
      @NathanHoff96 Před rokem +18

      Yeah its a game called everybody loses. Its alot like nazi zombies. People think they're winning, but they're just losing more at the end of the game. The key is to keep moving, open the right doors and be smart with your points. Oh and always get monkeybombs.

  • @SleepChopTravels
    @SleepChopTravels Před rokem +473

    this is spot on man. This is what the general population isn't going to catch onto for another 10-20 years minimum. You are way ahead of the curve and to anyone watching this you just stumbled upon a pot of gold.

    • @DanKoeTalks
      @DanKoeTalks  Před rokem +42

      Appreciate you my friend, glad to have you all here :)

    • @J.Darwin
      @J.Darwin Před rokem +27

      Makes you wonder if they'll ever catch on. If they become static, they simply stop, it's a decline from there.
      I have noticed that all the people over 30 are like that, that I've seen atleast and it scares me so much. They simply go to work, watch, tv, sleep. Maybe raise their kid on the side but they are so busy and tired from working that meaningless job so they can just go back to watching tv or atleast go back to spending time with their family (which is honorable)

    • @thisisme9136
      @thisisme9136 Před rokem +30

      I'm 47, went through an awakening at 44, ego death and a deconstruction of my entire life. It was an awful time, but the biggest blessing from God.
      I'm starting my own business. My path synchronistically lead me to you exactly when I needed it to.
      Your content is perfect for me right now, and I'm truly grateful to you for this. My fiance and I are taking your Digital Economics course. You are doing God's work, bless you, fellow traveler. See you online soon!!

    • @sandymakesplans
      @sandymakesplans Před rokem +5

      yeah, it's giving xNxJ not sure if INFJ or INTJ yet

    • @mentalityoverall9250
      @mentalityoverall9250 Před rokem +1

      @@sandymakesplans I'm ENFJ (few years back tested as INFJ) & I seem to have the same interests and outlooks as he does. I'm in his MMHQ

  • @theivanivanka
    @theivanivanka Před rokem +573

    If you like to read, I think you're gonna love this:
    One-sentence-summary of the video:
    The video discusses the concept of the "flow state" and how treating life like a game, by setting a hierarchy of goals, understanding the rules, and practicing the necessary skills, can help individuals combat anxiety and boredom and increase their satisfaction with life.
    Summary, longer version:
    It seems that the video is discussing the concept of the "flow state" and how it can be achieved by treating life like a game. The flow state is a state of consciousness where an individual becomes fully immersed and focused on a task, losing a sense of self-consciousness and self-centeredness. The video suggests that by setting a hierarchy of goals, understanding the rules of the game, and practicing the necessary skills, an individual can combat anxiety and boredom and increase their satisfaction with life. The video also mentions the role of dopamine in this process, as it serves as a reward for achieving goals and challenges.
    Key findings in the video:
    1. The flow state is a state of consciousness where an individual becomes fully immersed and focused on a task, losing a sense of self-consciousness and self-centeredness.
    2. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that acts as a reward for achieving goals and challenges.
    3. Setting a hierarchy of goals and understanding the rules of the game can help an individual combat anxiety and boredom and increase their satisfaction with life.
    4. Practicing the necessary skills can help an individual achieve the flow state.
    5. Treating life like a game can help an individual gain control of their attention and tap into the flow state.
    Pieces of advice:
    1. Set a hierarchy of goals to give structure to your life and combat anxiety and boredom.
    2. Understand the rules of the game of life, including the role of dopamine and the importance of practice.
    3. Practice the necessary skills to achieve the flow state and increase your satisfaction with life.
    4. Use mindfulness techniques to gain control of your attention and tap into the flow state.
    5. Accept things as they are and refocus your attention on the task at hand.
    6. Embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.
    7. Don't compare yourself to others, focus on your own progress and growth.
    8. Don't let ego or self-consciousness get in the way of your success and happiness.
    9. Remember that life is a game, and you have the power to play it the way you want.
    10. Take breaks to recharge and avoid burnout.
    11. Practice gratitude and appreciate the present moment.
    12. Take responsibility for your actions and decisions.
    13. Seek out new experiences and challenges to level up and increase the complexity of the self.
    14. Find balance between work and leisure and make time for things that bring you joy.
    15. Seek out mentors and surround yourself with supportive and positive influences.
    16. Don't let fear hold you back, take calculated risks and embrace uncertainty.
    17. Keep an open mind and be willing to learn and adapt.
    18. Have a growth mindset and embrace the opportunity for self-improvement.
    19. Practice self-care and prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
    20. Remember that life is a journey, not a destination, and enjoy the process of learning and growing.
    Single most important concept:
    It's difficult to determine a single most important concept in the video, as it covers a range of topics and ideas. However, one key concept that is discussed throughout the video is the idea of the "flow state" and how it can be achieved by treating life like a game. The flow state is a state of consciousness where an individual becomes fully immersed and focused on a task, losing a sense of self-consciousness and self-centeredness. The video suggests that by setting a hierarchy of goals, understanding the rules of the game, and practicing the necessary skills, an individual can combat anxiety and boredom and increase their satisfaction with life. This concept is mentioned several times throughout the video as a way to increase enjoyment and fulfillment in life.
    Main topics covered in the video:
    1. The flow state: The concept of the flow state and how it can be achieved by becoming fully immersed and focused on a task.
    2. Dopamine: The role of dopamine as a reward for achieving goals and challenges.
    3. Setting goals: The importance of setting a hierarchy of goals to give structure to your life and combat anxiety and boredom.
    4. Understanding the rules: The importance of understanding the rules of the game of life, including the role of dopamine and the importance of practice.
    5. Practicing skills: The importance of practicing the necessary skills to achieve the flow state and increase your satisfaction with life.
    6. Mindfulness: The use of mindfulness techniques to gain control of your attention and tap into the flow state.
    7. Acceptance: The importance of accepting things as they are and refocusing your attention on the task at hand.
    8. Embracing challenges: The value of embracing challenges and setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.
    9. Comparison: The dangers of comparing yourself to others and the importance of focusing on your own progress and growth.
    10. Ego: The role of ego and self-consciousness in hindering success and happiness.
    11. Life as a game: The idea of treating life like a game and the power to play it the way you want.
    12. Breaks: The importance of taking breaks to recharge and avoid burnout.
    13. Gratitude: The value of practicing gratitude and appreciating the present moment.
    14. Responsibility: The importance of taking responsibility for your actions and decisions.
    15. New experiences: The value of seeking out new experiences and challenges to level up and increase the complexity of the self.
    16. Balance: The importance of finding balance between work and leisure and making time for things that bring you joy.
    17. Mentors: The value of seeking out mentors and surrounding yourself with supportive and positive influences.
    18. Risk-taking: The importance of not letting fear hold you back and embracing calculated risks and uncertainty.
    19. Open-mindedness: The value of keeping an open mind and being willing to learn and adapt.
    20. Growth mindset: The importance of having a growth mindset and embracing the opportunity for self-improvement.
    21. Self-care: The importance of practicing self-care and prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
    22. The journey of life: The idea that life is a journey, not a destination, and the importance of enjoying the process of learning and growing.
    Feedback for @DanKoeTalks:
    Great video Dan! I really enjoyed learning about the concept of the flow state and how treating life like a game can help us combat anxiety and boredom. The advice given in the video was really helpful and practical, and I will definitely be implementing some of these strategies in my own life. The ideas presented were well thought-out and presented in a clear and concise manner. I would highly recommend this video to anyone looking to increase enjoyment and fulfillment in their life. Thank you for sharing!

    • @scottthemartian17
      @scottthemartian17 Před rokem +18

      Thanks bud! You're a rockstar. 🍻

    • @theivanivanka
      @theivanivanka Před rokem +9

      @@scottthemartian17 happy to help, Scott. 🍺 Can you suggest a cool video to me that is worth summarizing?

    • @gouse_rizvi
      @gouse_rizvi Před rokem +11

      You got some skills man

    • @amberbiggs
      @amberbiggs Před rokem +5

      This was very impressive! Thanks for the summary

    • @carltonpenaloza1395
      @carltonpenaloza1395 Před rokem +3

      Incredible! Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @412music2
    @412music2 Před rokem +47

    I summarized the video so you can save 30min of your life:
    1. Set a hierarchy of goals and have clarity on how to reach them.
    2. Understand the frame of the game and keep the end goal in mind to create order.
    3. Setting rules and aligning with values can make life more enjoyable.
    4. Feedback and automating decisions can lead to success.
    5. Strike a balance between anxiety and boredom and match the skill level to the challenge.
    6. Perspective determines information and it is important to structure it to perceive it accurately.

  • @sweetlaughter78
    @sweetlaughter78 Před rokem +26

    Love this. I'm a 44 year old female gamer. I have two adult children, and I always tell them life is a video game. I'm going to share this with them.

  • @T.E.Twilight
    @T.E.Twilight Před rokem +239

    Everyone plays video games for different reasons. Life would be absolutely no different. What one player might be trying to get out of the game is going to be different from another. Some want the highest score, some want to get all the achievements, some want to explore the lore, some want to explore the world, some just want to have fun. So why is the same not often applied to people's understanding of how to live life?

    • @J.Darwin
      @J.Darwin Před rokem +37

      Thats true. I always think about how video games encompass a reallife desire, that it fullfills, but its just a ''fake'' solving of that desire. I played csgo, because I want to be good at what I do, I want to be valued by my friends, instead of doing it in reallife. I played minecraft to discover new things, to create beauty with my own hands. I played survival games, because I love the struggle they represent and I lacked purpose in my life, I desperately wanted a challenge in reallife.

    • @Timithos
      @Timithos Před rokem +1

      Control. People's understanding is contrived by controlling people creating frameworks to control others. The media, governments, corporations, religions all exercise control. The worst controllers want docile controllable people, sedated people, reduced people, sick people, poor people, and the depopulation of people. Even video games are a form of sedation to control. It takes a quite a critical thinker to break out of this system.

    • @sandymakesplans
      @sandymakesplans Před rokem +4

      i played The Godfather to get inside the mind of a fcked up man. 0/10 don't recommend.

    • @starglow4375
      @starglow4375 Před rokem +1

      YUVAL NOAH HARARI from Israel the top advisor for The World Economic
      Forum who said we will keep them busy playing video games till we expire
      them. Harari went on to say HUMANS ARE HACKABLE ANIMALS that will
      belong to a new collective regime where surveillance will be taken from
      under the skin and you will no longer have free will, well boys and girls
      just look it up.

    • @lesibanyola
      @lesibanyola Před rokem

      Nice 🙌

  • @thisisme9136
    @thisisme9136 Před rokem +10

    Of course I show up when there are 144 comments. 😆
    I'm 47, went through an awakening at 44, ego death and a deconstruction of my entire life. It was an awful time, but the biggest blessing from God.
    I'm starting my own business. My path synchronistically lead me to you exactly when I needed it to.
    Your content is perfect for me right now, and I'm truly grateful to you for this. My fiance and I are taking your Digital Economics course. You are doing God's work, bless you, fellow traveler. See you online soon!!

  • @fixmyhouse
    @fixmyhouse Před rokem +58

    As Terence McKenna says “if you don’t have a plan, culture has a plan for you. Great stuff Dan ✌🏼

  • @jacquelinevanbierk
    @jacquelinevanbierk Před rokem +2

    You randomly came up in my feed, and i'm glad you did. Life is a game indeed and its important to be the player vs being played cause in todays society we are being played by those who run and control the world. Live life on your own terms and have fun in the process. ❤and I guess I'll be bingewatching your videos now 😅

  • @highmountdigital
    @highmountdigital Před rokem +64

    Life is often compared to a game. We all have goals we want to achieve, challenges we must overcome, and obstacles to overcome. And just like in a video game, the key to winning is to have a strategy and to stay focused on your goals.
    The first step to winning in life is to set clear goals for yourself. This could be anything from getting a promotion at work to losing weight to traveling the world. Whatever your goals are, it's important to write them down and to have a plan for how you're going to achieve them.
    Once you have your goals in place, it's time to start working on them. This means putting in the effort and taking action. It's important to stay focused and to avoid getting sidetracked by distractions. This could mean turning off your phone and setting aside dedicated time to work on your goals.
    Another key to winning in life is to stay positive. Just like in a video game, there will be setbacks and challenges along the way. But it's important to stay focused on your goals and to believe in yourself. Surround yourself with people who support you and who will help you stay motivated.
    Finally, it's important to stay flexible and to be open to change. Life is unpredictable, and things will not always go according to plan. Be prepared to adapt and to change your strategy if necessary.
    In conclusion, life is like a video game. The key to winning is to set clear goals, to take action, to stay positive, and to be flexible. With a good strategy and a lot of hard work, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

    • @EddieLovettClips
      @EddieLovettClips Před rokem +9

      Thanks for the wise words ChatGPT🫡

    • @ReprogramYourself
      @ReprogramYourself Před rokem +2

      Also to let go of trauma so that doesn't hold you back ;)

    • @starglow4375
      @starglow4375 Před rokem +1

      YUVAL NOAH HARARI from Israel the top advisor for The World Economic
      Forum who said we will keep them busy playing video games till we expire
      them. Harari went on to say HUMANS ARE HACKABLE ANIMALS that will
      belong to a new collective regime where surveillance will be taken from
      under the skin and you will no longer have free will, well boys and girls
      just look it up.

  • @TheArtofGuitar
    @TheArtofGuitar Před rokem +82

    Love what you're doing man. I made a point system for myself to do the things I hate doing each day. It's working great. Somehow my bed is made, my bills are paid, and I get my workouts and practice sessions in.

  • @J.Darwin
    @J.Darwin Před rokem +20

    Everyone had a time where they felt truly free, truly living life the way they wanted.
    Remember it guys, it will keep you going through tough times and one day, you'll return to it.

  • @KareenKircher
    @KareenKircher Před rokem +15

    Dan, what resonates most from today's video is building the challenge-skill ratio that produces flow. Great .examples about working past the incompetence + boredom stage, and getting to the point of enjoyment and flow.

  • @Illsight
    @Illsight Před rokem +3

    WOW. Just wow. One of the most eye opening incredible videos I've seen in a while. I've always had a similar philosophy in life but for it to be broken down and dissected like this. Props to you Dan, you've gained a new sub.

  • @dandelle11
    @dandelle11 Před rokem +4

    I really needed this right now, Dan! I am at a mental place of turmoil and have been researching how to improve/"level up" myself and my circumstances relentlessly. I feel stuck in life even though I am not. One thing that truly helped was hearing you talk about the different levels and skill sets people are on. Constantly I have been comparing and wondering if I could ever amount to anything further. It has diminished my dreams into nothing...
    I'm at a lower level than some and cannot expect to use level 50 skills when I am not there yet!
    Thank you SO much. This is life changing for me.

  • @sandhyx
    @sandhyx Před rokem +31

    Hello Dan, I just turned 20, and I enjoy your content and especially The Koe Letter. I enjoy writing and reading and it has helped me a lot.
    As I was stuck in a loop of watching a lot of content (useful ones) from CZcams (I'm not on any other social media platform) but now I'm enjoying the process of taking action and reducing the gap between my ideas and execution. As a perfectionist, I still struggle with it but no more excuses and I'm already working on my attention span/deep work too.
    Love from India 🇮🇳. Grateful to you.

    • @DanKoeTalks
      @DanKoeTalks  Před rokem +6

      Love the self awareness my friend, keep going🤝

  • @Nykellz
    @Nykellz Před rokem +1

    Everything in the external world is a reflection of your spirit and what it can do its basically echoing back to you

  • @AdrianskiASMR
    @AdrianskiASMR Před rokem +4

    Hi Dan. I'm incredibly glad to have found your channel. As opposed to other self-improvement creators, you speak on a more existential and conceptual level which speaks to me very effectively. You seem to be walking along the borderline of 'just complex enough to be profound' and 'too complex to follow' which is actually so effective that what you say sticks and inspires me to take action, which I can't say for other creators (even though I respect them). Thank you and I hope to see more.

  • @ikn02
    @ikn02 Před rokem +44

    Came across your channel just around 25k subs and ever since... it's like we share the same brain. Happy to see your ideas and thoughts get the recognition they deserve, have a blessed week Dan!

    • @DanKoeTalks
      @DanKoeTalks  Před rokem +11

      Crazy how the internet works. Grateful you're here🙏

    • @Dr_Dank710
      @Dr_Dank710 Před rokem

      2 weeks later its from 25k to 81k subs. Definitely feel the same way in this video.

    • @starglow4375
      @starglow4375 Před rokem +1

      YUVAL NOAH HARARI from Israel the top advisor for The World Economic
      Forum who said we will keep them busy playing video games till we expire
      them. Harari went on to say HUMANS ARE HACKABLE ANIMALS that will
      belong to a new collective regime where surveillance will be taken from
      under the skin and you will no longer have free will, well boys and girls
      just look it up.

  • @Zaosend
    @Zaosend Před rokem +21

    My highest gratitude to you, Dan! I worked a labor job for 16 years, career changed in the tech sector over a year ago, but after being part of mass layoffs at 2 different companies, I began to question my value as a person. Your channel has changed the game for me. My value exists outside of any job or status. Thanks for bringing positive energy into the world. You're awesome!

    • @kamiljay2697
      @kamiljay2697 Před rokem +1

      hey men im in blue collar chemical industry what did you switch to?

    • @Zaosend
      @Zaosend Před rokem +1

      @@kamiljay2697 Hey, I switched to IT Support. I'm currently working on a Frontend Developer certification. It's a work in progress.

    • @John-ih7gp
      @John-ih7gp Před rokem

      Oh that's sooo crazy. Exact same story here. 16 years as a carpenter, and just finally making massive shifts into my life. I feel creative and want to branch out into other skillets and careers. I'm wishing you all the best

  • @gabsilva7670
    @gabsilva7670 Před rokem +1

    Dan, I found your chanel a few days ago and been marathoning it. The thing you discuss here speaks so much with me, but this video is something that I been thinking about for a really long time. I'm starting a journey document my progress in life and profession and creating my self person brand and you've been a reference in this project. Keep the great working. Greetings from 🇧🇷✨

  • @braziltokyoschool
    @braziltokyoschool Před rokem

    High quality content as always. Thank you very much for your effort and content creation.
    I'm always here watching many videos and rewatching it.

  • @zamienthealien9479
    @zamienthealien9479 Před rokem +16

    Dear Dan,
    it's in encountering consciousness like yours that makes me feel reflected, empowered, and inspired. It's like mirroring into a soul mate but not from a superficial or bodily perspective, but on the frequency and connection of the energy we share in words, concepts, and intentions beyond space and time.
    That's the beauty of the internet, and I'm truly grateful for your contribution to our lives!

  • @annevo2487
    @annevo2487 Před rokem +3

    Thank you! You have changed my life with this perspective, as a person who grew up with a gamer brother and partner, this totally resonates with me and my path to self improvement and spiritual awakening, on my way to create the dream life!

  • @openmindincorporated5911

    Definitely will have to rewatch this video! I love how you broke down everything and didn't waste any time and got straight to the point.

  • @yourmillennialtherapist
    @yourmillennialtherapist Před rokem +1

    Love the analogy of life being a game that you can mould. Makes me appreciate the beauty and nature of video games much more. We all get different joys out of the games we play. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @tubadurantdoda
    @tubadurantdoda Před rokem +10

    I think the best quote to sum up this video is "consistency is the key to success". Constant learning and improvement is the only key to satisfaction in life I figured lately. Many people, including my old self, only choose to complain or dramatise the sitautions they are in and when it comes to actually having to do the hard work to get themselves self out of it, they mostly choose to run away or let it crash them. You need to be the fittest to become the finest.

  • @david-6237
    @david-6237 Před rokem +3

    Next level content 💪🏽
    The amount of value you provide is inspiring man

  • @functionalfitnessworkouts
    @functionalfitnessworkouts Před 4 měsíci

    You are BRILLIANT !!!! I have learnt more from your channel that any of the many other channels I watch, all put together. Keep it up, Dan

  • @mondaytuesdayhotpink7347

    Thank you. I have really been struggling with life, and your analogy was like a gift from the universe .

  • @petpeeve4657
    @petpeeve4657 Před rokem +18

    Man I've just gon 2 yrs no electricity, had to sell my studio equipment coz of it, almost fell back into a depression I had worked so hard to get out of. Just this week me n the Homie hit the studio n I worked on music again for the first time in 2 years. That flow state is real guys😭👌🏽💯 I'll link the track whan its done

    • @kNowFixx
      @kNowFixx Před rokem

      hope you start doing useful things to make money instead of making music. it's not gonna pay off.

  • @CobraFlows
    @CobraFlows Před rokem +5

    I am in a deep struggle right now.
    I am deeply confused about who I am and what I can offer.
    I am already 32 and I get a dry knot in my throat thinking about how competitive the world is.
    Idk why I am commenting.
    I like this content, but I fear that I am consuming it out of hoping or desperation.
    I need clarity and it hurts knowing that I am not sharp and focused.
    I am leaving this comment here unedited and I will revisit it a year from now.

  • @roobendranrajendran3118
    @roobendranrajendran3118 Před rokem +1

    So many of my questions are being answered in 1 single seating. So grateful Dan. Love the presentation btw

  • @1stepbetter
    @1stepbetter Před 9 měsíci

    I love your videos man ❤ it's like you clear what I write in my journal faster. Huge help in my self consciousness

  • @LottoScratchin
    @LottoScratchin Před rokem +3

    I found a lot of value in this as an older female gamer that played WoW when it first came out. The way you laid this out, helped me connect ideas and thoughts. Thanks for that! Also, for years I've referred to my birthday as leveling up. 😄 I'm currently level 42 and proud of it! I've subbed and hope to binge more of your content when I get more time. Best wishes! 🤞😊✌🍀

  • @GeekPsychology
    @GeekPsychology Před rokem +9

    I’m glad I finally watched this. When you were talking about the last point, it really hit home to me that the “simple” act of making a decision actually opens up so many more meaningful options.
    Until you decide what class you play, the actual abilities of the class don’t matter that much.
    Until you decide your profession, you don’t have direction about the tools you’ll use and how you’ll give back to the marketplace.
    Until you decide what quests to take, you just sit in the inn waiting for life to happen to you.

    • @hawwu7627
      @hawwu7627 Před rokem +1

      Definitely seeing myself as sitting in the inn trying to write something in a quest log empty other than "pay your bills".
      Though it's hard to write something when you burried your authentic self in the nearest graveyard.

    • @GeekPsychology
      @GeekPsychology Před rokem

      ​@@hawwu7627 Sorry I didn't see this response. Maybe it's time for a resurrection? Unless you've been buried alive...
      Just looking more at the metaphor, hope you don't mind: You've betrayed yourself. Maybe you thought of your authentic self as a burden... you might have to uncover some things about yourself that are quite heavy. It's a dark and suffocating place to be in... just clawing to get out and back onto your feet and into the world again.
      Best of luck on your journey!

    • @hawwu7627
      @hawwu7627 Před rokem +1

      ​@@GeekPsychology Thanks for your thoughts, definitely I've enbarked on a harsh journey to get myself back, additionally with professional help. Happy I did.
      My authentic self like a discarded wolf, trying to lick its wounds somewhere deep in a cave, biting me and running away whenever I get close to mend it. It was betrayed, forgotten about, so nobody could hurt it more, so not even myself could get in touch with it. All there was known about it, just howls at night and unrest in the forest.
      GL to you too :)

    • @GeekPsychology
      @GeekPsychology Před rokem

      @@hawwu7627 interesting description!
      I was curious why wolves howl, found this...
      "Howling may be heard at night, but it is not a behavior directed at the moon. Instead, it is used as a social rally call, a hail to hunt or as a territorial expression. Did you know that individuals have different howls that can be heard by other wolves 6-7 mile away? A howl can even help a lost wolf find its way home."

    • @H3XED_OwO
      @H3XED_OwO Před rokem +1

      Fancy seeing you here, your videos have helped me a lot with self-improvement!

  • @braziltokyoschool
    @braziltokyoschool Před rokem

    All people in the world should have access to this video content. It is life-changing content. Must be translated into over 50 languages!

  • @afterdark9705
    @afterdark9705 Před rokem

    The way you explained this so clearly kept my attention throughout the entire video. Your connections with WOW were so fitting and appreciated, as was your categorized connections they had with each part of life. Thank you for inspiring me to keep reaching for a higher score, and bigger goals.

  • @MarquisCane
    @MarquisCane Před rokem +3

    Amazing content!
    It resonates with my belief about life as being a game.
    The frame of the game can be expounded more.
    The frame creates the clarity of task in a game. What is visible to the player is the things that the player can only do to achieve a goal.
    And there are different types of frames in a game. There fixed frames, free-roaming frames, scenery frames, text frames, blank frames, etc
    Frames can also be classified as clustered frames, or spacious frames.
    Success is affected by the one who controls the frame of the game.
    One thing I realized, correct me if I'm wrong, is to put more effort or willpower on re-framing your frame of the game to increase enthusiasm and decrease the feelings of exhaustion. And this is what we do when we try to learn new philosophies, beliefs, principles or ideas,
    re-framing the frame of the game.
    I like your content, Dan! Thanks for sharing this to us.

  • @jonathanflores9874
    @jonathanflores9874 Před rokem +3

    The trick is taking risk in small steps. Understand every process and what could go wrong before jumping in. Know one thing you are just 9ne person and to spread that idea/solution can be a breeze. This can take minutes to centuries depending on what you want to achieve. Addiction can heed this progression so much though. I can't tell you how many people that were so intelligent but so damaged by addiction including myself. I think it's all tests at times depending what game you are playing or just even born into. I totally get it.

  • @MikeJones-xl3ti
    @MikeJones-xl3ti Před rokem

    Awesome video. Thank you. Brought together perfectly several threads I’ve been stumbling over for a while. I now have a working routine set up thanks to you.

  • @thedisruptivepodcast8201

    Glad I found your channel. You’re good at articulating everything that I believe in my mind. Keep up the good work.

  • @cryptoninjaz
    @cryptoninjaz Před rokem +3

    You don't need to play a video game and waste your time , your life is a video game level up !!

  • @Park-fe5ud
    @Park-fe5ud Před rokem +6

    Man When I first heard you talk about the flow state, I immediately remembered back to a time when I literally didn’t care about what anyone thought of me and was just focused on getting ripped in the gym. Once I got down to 7% body fat and shredded I got bored. I really am trying to get back to that flow state and I love the fact that I came across this video. You should talk more about the flow state in your videos. 😊

  • @JohnBradydoesstuff
    @JohnBradydoesstuff Před 9 měsíci

    I can’t tell you how much I love this. This is useful on so many levels. ❤❤

  • @voiceofreason5893
    @voiceofreason5893 Před rokem +1

    This is fun. It's a concept that I've worked with in my personal life and it's cool to see someone else expand on it in such a creative and practical way. Subscribed.

  • @XOChristianaNicole
    @XOChristianaNicole Před rokem +4

    The first religious belief I ever learned about, as a child.. In Buddhism, if One commits suicide - they’ve gotta start this life over again. All I thought was “Oh, like when One does, in a video game. They gotta start that level over, again.”
    I’ve dealt with a lot of suicidal ideation, throughout my life, due to (autistic) frustration.
    That thought was always what got me back on track.
    Hell, I don’t even play video games, anymore - because I’m IN one, and playing it, every second of every day.

  • @derekjohnson435
    @derekjohnson435 Před rokem +4

    All of your content resonates big time. I grew up overweight, I was an only child who admittedly was spoiled. I was fat and didn’t have much of a work ethic… I played baseball video games and when I would create a custom player I’d make him jacked and with a beard. To this day, I still look back in awe because I am that version of me. Mindset is everything

  • @samanthataylor8401
    @samanthataylor8401 Před rokem +1

    What a great way to put things into perspective!!! This is the first video I have watched from this guy but that is probably one of the best and simple ways to get the message across. I don’t even play video games, however, I have been trying to figure out the best way to essentially share the same message.. this has also given me another positive perspective to look through versus a negative corruptive lens.. so to speak. I just subscribed, thank you very much!

  • @ryang.5094
    @ryang.5094 Před rokem

    Thanks man. I needed this, and it helped me going through a rough transition period. This helped reframe my outlook and for that, I’m immensely grateful.

  • @J.Darwin
    @J.Darwin Před rokem +10

    ''Once they reached that point, of being static, not wanting to change, they don't learn anymore, they don't stack more skills, they don't level up to the point of more''
    That scares the sh*t out of me. I always wondered what happens to most people after 30, when I was younger. They just stop, I felt that that was so incredibly weird and it made me scared of becoming like that myself. I will never stop man, I don't want to be like that. Can always go back to the normie life if I fail and try again.
    Also a big connection between Maslow's hierarchy of goals there

  • @internetshaquille
    @internetshaquille Před rokem +4

    The point of a game is to have fun :)

    • @bradlymckee8414
      @bradlymckee8414 Před rokem

      Fun only comes when you’re winning

    • @artachi2420
      @artachi2420 Před rokem

      @@bradlymckee8414 Not necessarily. Losing shows you more - the side of the game you were ignoring. So fun can also be found in depth and ultimately, your goal is to win

  • @FishJackson
    @FishJackson Před rokem

    Really great video. I've been looking for something like that. Listening and taking notes and setting up "Challenges" for myself like getting my car running again and being able to transport myself around again. Thank you.

  • @WTHPOPL
    @WTHPOPL Před rokem +2

    Great work man. Stack wins starting in the morning, to gather momentum for all the other tasks of the day. You're a rockstar! Have a blessed day Sir.

  • @Kovenmx
    @Kovenmx Před rokem +3

    Once you get everything you want in life or get that “success “ you’ll start asking the right questions, you’ll start thinking about what this game is really about. Maybe I’ll take you a few lifetimes and countless characters, but you’ll get there eventually. Most of what is said here is pretty basic, and keeps you more into the matrix really.

    • @matteoricci5660
      @matteoricci5660 Před rokem

      Interesting, could you expand on what you mean ? What is it all about in your opinion

  • @blondscientist
    @blondscientist Před rokem +6

    How would this fit with professions that actually hold the civilisation up and running? What about those people? How are they supposed to escape the problem of exchanging your time for money? The nursing homes staff? The powerline electrical engineers? The teachers? The child minders? The regulatory agencies? I follow your channel and admire the pursuit so don't get me wrong. I just wonder why no one talks about typical ocupations any more? Civilization can't run without them, yet people who do them are worse off for it....

    • @DanKoeTalks
      @DanKoeTalks  Před rokem +5

      In all honesty I have no idea. I think about it quite a lot as well. But, supply and demand. You're right, they are necessary, but solutions are being built to require less manual labor. And if more people push towards their desired life, we will have to get creative and solve those problems like we have many other things leading to this point. 20 years ago the iPhone would be seen as alien magic. 20 years is a tinyyyyy percentage of human life. And those that are aware of what we discuss in these videos are an even tinier percentage of the human population. You, personally, have free reign to do this with little worry about civilization dissolving. P.S. just spitballing here

    • @DanKoeTalks
      @DanKoeTalks  Před rokem +2

      And, pertaining to this video in specific. Those workers can make their lives much more enjoyable by creating their own game out of it. It's better to be able to 'do your own thing,' but problems are only problems if they're at the forefront of your attention. You can control that

    • @J.Darwin
      @J.Darwin Před rokem +4

      That's a big problem more people should work on honestly. In Germany nursing homes are chronically understaffed, less and less people want to work there for minimum wage, overwork, possible diseases, night shifts. People start striking and atleast they may achieve that theyll pay them more to make them content again.
      My favourite thing I discovered recently, was a bar, that shared 50% of the profit with the employees. So if they sold more and had better service, they'd get a fair cut of the value they brought.
      These nursing homes make MASSIVE amounts of cash, but the employees get nothing out of it. And it is one of the worst jobs, because you are caring for humans, they will feel bad for going on a strike, they will feel bad for wanting to leave the elderly alone. Which is fucked up, the employees know that and abuse it to the moon and back. I experienced that myself as an ambulance driver.

    • @blondscientist
      @blondscientist Před rokem +2

      @@DanKoeTalks thank you for not ignoring the question even though I admit the reply might not fit into a "comment" anyway. These are complex issues. My worry is that we are seeing what the lack of education and good dedicated teachers is doing to the populations - no ability for critical thinking, no tolerance, no knowledge of history or culture, no manners or etiquette, no male role models in schools... school should teach you what the parents did not know/couldn't/were too busy to... an example of deterioration of a system. Same with hospitals etc... I know I am naive as well. I know life can't be fair to all at the same time. The only semi-solution/idea I had would be to educate those people about investing. So at least they have a little avenue of income that is not dependent on their time. Thanks again for giving this issue some thought.

    • @paulatreides0777
      @paulatreides0777 Před rokem

      They are thought of as less than nothing in the UK

  • @mindfulmasculism101
    @mindfulmasculism101 Před rokem

    You offer such an interesting perspective. This is high quality content.

  • @grownbabygolf1676
    @grownbabygolf1676 Před rokem

    This keeps popping up in my suggested...universe knew I needed to see it. Thank u!

  • @simonlinser8286
    @simonlinser8286 Před rokem +8

    as much as i agree with this, it feels like the absolute height of privilege to call life a game.

  • @Bigboyjingles
    @Bigboyjingles Před rokem +4

    does anyone want to form a group where we win at life together online? As Dan said in another video, having like 2-3 close people to share tips and things we learn with each other makes everything way faster. I'm going the media route, if anyone is down, please let me know so our efforts can compound!

  • @Bittzen
    @Bittzen Před rokem

    Rewatching this video. It's crazy how much your channel has grown, but you're definitely deserving of its growth.

  • @ToM-qe6hh
    @ToM-qe6hh Před 10 měsíci

    Really interesting concept of how to see/treat life. This idea popped up in my head a few days ago and after watching some videos about it, I have to admit that this one is by for the most interesting and also beneficial video for me. Thank you for that! Looking forward to implement these ideas step by step.

  • @c.connell1802
    @c.connell1802 Před rokem +11

    Amazing video and thank you for breaking it down!! Despite the economic downturn, I'm so happy 😊I have been earning $ 60,000 returns from my $7,000 investment every 12days.

    • @Arianparfitt
      @Arianparfitt Před rokem +6

      Wow! How's that possible please I'll appreciate your assistance on how to go about it.

    • @Noah-ts9dy
      @Noah-ts9dy Před rokem +5

      That's awesome. I dealt with crypto last year on Robinhood, tried some index but didn't take it out so I lost it by the end. Any consistent strategies?

    • @AlbertLeon615
      @AlbertLeon615 Před rokem +4

      @@Noah-ts9dy Consistently investing with proper guidance in quality dividend paying companies is a relatively easy strategy to create wealth. Well I copy trades from daily signals of Mrs Benito Revilla as recommended here previously

    • @loganperez6498
      @loganperez6498 Před rokem +3

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    • @eislejohn8491
      @eislejohn8491 Před rokem +1

      I started trading with her recently, $300,000 profit in 4 months and still counting. She is the CRYPTO TRADE QUEEN. I trust.

  • @xwdogg
    @xwdogg Před rokem

    This is an excellent video. The information you're providing and the way you lay it out is incredibly valuable. Thank you!

  • @rihardszeila6681
    @rihardszeila6681 Před rokem +1

    Spot on, I had the exact same idea 7 years ago. So excited to see it being explained in such a constructive way!

  • @IsikeliVarea
    @IsikeliVarea Před rokem

    That's an amazing lesson on life! I've never had it presented to me in such a succinct and impactful way before. Thanks so much for sharing that!

  • @cringe_on_purpose
    @cringe_on_purpose Před rokem

    One of my favorite videos of yours, extremely insightful, I took notes. Thanks DK, you are the dude

  • @jwho369
    @jwho369 Před rokem

    Very well said Dan - I enjoyed your perspective on this. Excellent video, happy to have found your channel!

  • @thesesh876
    @thesesh876 Před rokem +1

    "I absolutely loved this video and it has given me the push I needed to keep pursuing my own passions. Your talent and dedication to your craft is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

  • @chrissybear225
    @chrissybear225 Před rokem +2

    This video was really well done. Thanks Dan!

  • @honeyrenee01
    @honeyrenee01 Před rokem

    Amazing Dan!! Genius High Level Conversation🙏🏾

  • @jackmoses0
    @jackmoses0 Před rokem

    Fantastic dude. Just shared with a ton of friends. So much value here. Thanks

  • @grizzzila
    @grizzzila Před rokem

    Love your videos! So much wisdom!!

  • @ovoj
    @ovoj Před rokem

    Fantastic video. Thank you for taking the time to put this out for people

  • @user-xv1uk3ux4u
    @user-xv1uk3ux4u Před 8 měsíci

    This is gold 💛 thank you so much!!

  • @traviswebster4622
    @traviswebster4622 Před rokem

    So rich in wisdom, thank you for the content and words. This right here is priceless for where I'm at in life right now pertaining to future goal building, strategizing, and development of personhood. Thank you sincerely for your content and can truly say it's better than most out there. Definitely keep it up 😁

  • @MartinKPettersson
    @MartinKPettersson Před rokem +1

    Great video.
    Liked the analogy of gamifying your life.
    I might see the flowstate a bit differently but it's still a nice simplified explanation of what is actually happening.
    Keep these coming, enjoying them as well as the solo entrepreneur series :)

  • @julzh1237
    @julzh1237 Před rokem

    I like your straight forward genuine tone when you share. Thank you 🙏

  • @somosagricultura
    @somosagricultura Před rokem

    This is a great video Dan because it gives me many ideas to deal with difficult situations, specialy at work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Mo-hd8wx
    @Mo-hd8wx Před rokem

    I have been surfing CZcams for lessons I can apply in my life for few years now. Where have were you hidden until now .. After watching this video I'm getting so many eureka moments. Best of luck mahn..
    Just watching your 1 video made me a fan of your , can't wait to go through your remaining videos 😀

  • @robinsjourney
    @robinsjourney Před rokem

    This is such an amazing video! Thank you. I'm surprised they're letting you show this.

  • @josephpahl5833
    @josephpahl5833 Před rokem

    Awesome video, Dan. Definitely needed to see this right now.

  • @alfredogonzalez9420
    @alfredogonzalez9420 Před rokem +2

    Your videos are so inspiring! thanks a lot for doing them.

  • @jordanroberts8270
    @jordanroberts8270 Před rokem

    This is the most immersive and well spoken explanation of video game to life mindset I’ve heard

  • @giosasso
    @giosasso Před rokem +1

    First time watching a video here. Saw this in my feed and was intrigued as this has been a model that has informed my world.
    First, I just want to say well done on this and creating intelligent content. It's obvious that you genuinely want to help your audience. It's great to see this in the scammy world we live in.
    And to the audience, you're in good hands. There are lots of great insights here.
    I thought I'd add a couple of things from what I've learned. Don't allow how you feel to guide you or to determine how you're going to spend your time.
    The truth is, in order to accomplish big audacious goals means we have to usually do things we don't like. It's a fact of life. Too many people use "I don't feel like it" as a barometer of whether or not they should do something, and I say, "Your feelings don't matter."
    You need to decide on what you want to accomplish first. Be bold and find the thing that you genuinely want to pursue. Once you have chosen a long-term goal, you then have to determine how to achieve it.
    Always start with the end goal. Where do you want to end up, then do everything that's required to get there. How you feel has nothing to do with the work required to get to your destination.
    If you want to write a great novel
    And you wake up on Tues, not wanting to write, you need to ask yourself: "Do I really want to write a great novel?" If you answer yes, then you need to ignore how you feel in the moment and begin doing something related to writing your novel, like writing or researching, even when you don't want to.
    If not, you'll never accomplish the goal.
    Like a video game, the goals of the game aren't things you always want to do, but you can't progress if you don't do the main tasks, so you do them. In games, you use the character to accomplish ingame tasks. In life, you need to use yourself to accomplish the tasks to get you to the next level. Feelings and opinions only get in the way.
    Your feelings are horrible at advising you for a lot of things, especially work related. Feelings obviously have value. That's not my point here. Knowing when to use your intellect to make a decision and when to follow your emotions is one of the most valuable skills as a human.
    Sorry, i thought I could make my point quicker.

  • @morphix2k9
    @morphix2k9 Před rokem

    Thank You for your perspective. It's rewarding to observe a leader, from which , I can raise my vibration. Thank You.

  • @veekay6142
    @veekay6142 Před rokem

    amongst all the life is a video game videos, yours is the best, thankyou.

  • @dianacouto5385
    @dianacouto5385 Před rokem

    This is amazing! Thank you! I have been learning this to be true for some time.

  • @coldplungetherapy
    @coldplungetherapy Před rokem

    Glad I found you! Amazing content. Thank you for sharing!

  • @haskapclub
    @haskapclub Před rokem

    Spot on! As I'm experimenting with being a creator and finding my way this video struck a cord! Great alegory

  • @ianaldrich8431
    @ianaldrich8431 Před rokem

    I've been feeling this way recently... thank you for the video Dan!

  • @Jenuine.Exchange
    @Jenuine.Exchange Před rokem +1

    You are providing so much value!!

  • @Art_Mind_Creations
    @Art_Mind_Creations Před rokem +2

    Amazing stuff. I was into self-development and spirituality for 14 years.. Stumbling and crumbling in ways could be considered masochistic. And there he is, this guy, putting all my experience, pains, mistakes and turmoils on this path of growth into a wonderful, coherent order.
    I'd say that self-development, though, should be the second step in expressing ones spiritual nature. Then the goals have ultimate purpose and the time of life that is provided for a person is not wasted developing in a direction not related to the goals of ones inner truth. On the other hand though... if one is suffering in his life already from ones choices, an ordered coherent approach is the perfect solvent for all created suffering.
    For all of you, who are on this journey of power, truth and growth.
    I wish you wisdom and to have character to actualise the knowledge this man is portraying.

  • @AtlasJSmith
    @AtlasJSmith Před rokem

    Wonderful video ma man - keep rolling!

  • @saltyAaron
    @saltyAaron Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video, I needed this, gonna watch this a few times through

  • @konjakijest2852
    @konjakijest2852 Před rokem

    I don't play cufro games but this video relates to me. The perception of getting into a mindset during challenging situations is not to get into an emotional state of a mindset but look at the challenge as a game and you did hit the nail down on this one. Big fan of your podcasts. Not easy to digest content you deliver if your listener is not a 100% focused state of mind for an hour so

  • @chefranylaitenu7731
    @chefranylaitenu7731 Před rokem

    Thank you soo much for your insight and help! Your videos are literally helping me on my own journey 🙏♥️

  • @saintsx1958
    @saintsx1958 Před rokem

    This video has been on my mind for a good while. Always returning to take notes on anything I may have missed. G O L D. Thank you for your wisdom @Dan Koe