6 Lies You're Told About The World

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1 - the focus lie. Simply because we can’t focus on things that are boring us, does not mean we don’t have focus. We may be able to focus very well on things that do interest us. 2 - the lie of enough. The hedonic treadmill means that your baseline of happiness stays the same, regardless of accomplishments and things we pursue. Purpose is most important - find what you are drawn to and focus on it. 3 - the consumer lie. You will feel empty when you chase cheap sources of dopamine. The price of passively consuming is the person you could’ve become. 4 - the thinking lie. Don’t cherish your opinions. Our minds are chaos until we get clarity and a grip on our thinking process. One of the best ways to do this is through writing. The best thinkers he knows are writers. 5 - the lie of the exceptional. No one is special. Hard work and discipline and a whole lot of luck is needed. However, you can create your own luck.

"You can't consumer your way to fulfillment" — that hit home!

I DO believe in: 1.) Developing talents/strengths-SKILLS, not just rote knowledge. 2.) Organization, time spent in this regard 3.) Developing shrewdness regarding not trusting everyone readily. 4.) Thinking in unconventional ways. 5.) Finding people who truly value you and are looking for you-employment, romance, whatever. 6.) Not being mediocre. I DON’T believe in: -Whatever the government tells me to believe in.

After 2020, I’ve been thinking that everything I was ever taught or told by anyone was a lie. Makes life simpler that way

Iam 19 years old And i can ensure you that you have changed my way at thinking in a lot of thing Thanks a lot

I went to college, got a degree, got a career, worked hard, and retired early. I keep hearing about this route being a "lie," but it worked for me and seems to be working for young people following the same path. Just choose a career path with a future. I had severe ADHD, but meds kept it under control and was a huge help. I discovered Buddhist meditation in my 40s, and it completely cured all my symptoms - no more meds. Even now, I need either meds, or I can meditate regularly. Meditation is the biggest factor in achievement and progress I've ever seen.

I think the best 'job' I had I felt like an imposter. It was the most challenging and the most fullfilling! I quit because I felt like I didn't know enough. I now see that it was probably the best thing I have done and really should go back to it. I think about it all the time, I talk about it and miss it, despite the 'defiicits' in my knowledge. I started watching this video thinking I would learn about lies of the 'world' as in global things.. and was very pleasantly surprised (or startled maybe) that the lies are things that we as individuals have adapted to. Like the focus lie. When my son was in first grade they tried to force me to medicate him and I refused. I refused the lie, and really had no idea that I was doing that. I am glad I did. I have always been a writer. Not of novels or anything, but of my feelings and thoughts, and lists... Lots of lists!! I know that the brain dump onto paper gets it out of my head so I can stop thinking about nonsense. But I have never tried to write in order to get focused on things that I needed to develop or 'organize' for a purpose. That writing has been very difficult. I see now that it is probably the most creative part of trying to develop ideas. That will be my next 'focus'. Thank you for this enlightening video and I am sharing it with the people in my social circle.

I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on a medication when I was young as well. In high school it ended up causing me severe depression and during Senior year I quit. I’m 23 y/o now and over the past five years I have deeply taken an interest in naturopathic medicine and have been able to put my own natural uniqueness to good use. I really appreciate your videos and lot man, these videos are always filled with valuable insights, thank you so much! ❤

30 years ago I told my sons the lie about school and reaching the next stage and the next and so on. My advice was listened to. One became a musician but couldn't live on low income so went back to study for accountancy. The other loves the countryside and has become a lanscape artist, earning just enough to get by.. Guess which one is happiest?

I never comment on videos on YouTube, ever. This was great advice I pray everyone listens to it with an open clear mind, and see where they can apply a little of this to their lives. Thanks 🙏

I remember my very first day of preschool, I just remember my mom got me dressed and walked me to my classroom, and said bye I knew she would come back later so I said bye . I decided to start looking around the room, i member seeing a bookshelf full of different books, and a bunch of other kids were crying... I thought it was really weird I had no idea what was wrong, I wondered why all these kids were crying for their parents, .. I knew babies would cry for their parents and I found it strange that these kids were doing the same... because their parents were going to come back . I tend to be very observant , I’m autistic , Although it can come with many frustrations and limiting traits it also has some fascinating ones Learning to accept limitations along with gifts is some thing I’m working on! I think in general we just need to be kinder to ourselves and allow us to make mistakes and learn❤

Although I care very little about materialistic in the physical world, the advice on creating more is vastly useful.

Thanks so much for the thoughtful suggestions on improving focus. I really appreciate you highlighting the importance of designing our spaces and routines in ways that minimize distractions. That's such wise advice that I will definitely be implementing. I also found your point about how constantly seeking more doesn't lead to fulfillment very impactful. You're so right that true contentment stems from purpose and meaning, not material things. I aim to remind myself of that more often. Thank you as well for the perspective on how consumption alone cannot provide fulfillment - it must be created through meaningful acts of creation. I will strive to resist passive entertainment and instead spend time on activities that spark joy and nourish my soul. I appreciate you encouraging deeper thinking and writing as tools to organize thoughts. I have pages and pages of disorganized ideas that I've been meaning to synthesize. You've inspired me to make time to transfer those ideas to my computer and bring structure to them. Finally, your point about seeing leaders as flawed humans like ourselves really resonated. It's helpful to remember that success comes from perseverance, not innate exceptionalism. I used to put leaders on pedestals, but your words have encouraged me to have confidence in my own potential.

Beyond the apex! Simple shout out to anyone that wants to feel fulfilled and moving forward towards their goals. I already signed up to the newsletters I could. I know what’s good honest content and this guy is giving it totally for free! I’ve researched and built a bit of knowledge so far and trust me when I say that his free content is very valuable. I can only imagine what would be the impact with direct mentoring. Thanks to Anthony for the remarkable work! Cheers!

Hello Anthony and thank you very much for your incite and for sharing it with us (with me). Watching through this video has given me lots to think about and helped me realise its only me who can do anything to change or improve my life, but not in a materialistic way. I came across this video by happy accident, the title got my attention and I watched it, thinking I'll only see a few seconds before I move on to another one. But no, what I was hearing from you really impressed me and made me watch right through till the end and made me want to see more. So now I have subscribed to your channel and looking forward to seeing what else you have to tell me. I can tell you this though, if someone with ADHD can think so clearly I kinda wish I had it too at some time in my life. Hope that doesn't sound too insulting for anyone cause its not meant to. I especially got interested in the part where you were talking about writing things down to help get it clarified in the head and I'm gonna try do that myself to try sort out a few bits of car crash that's going on in my life just now and hopefully help me figure out where I want to go in my future. I think I'm gonna need to re-watched this one again a few times before it all sinks in properly but I don't think that is going to be too much of a problem. Thank you again Anthony.

This is surprisingly an exceptional video. The title looks the same as so many other clickbaits but as a long time philosopher/ meta meta thinker? A systems thinker and a chronic thought looper this video actually makes some very strong points that ARE useful. Not just armchair talk if ykwim. You click on it and it feels smart then 10 minutes later it doesnt cause any actual influence in your life. Simplifying complex systems that are in your head is so hard to do. Great job.

Beyond the Apex! I hope I am stupid enough to not give up on my current project because I think this could become a real success. But it is very difficult to not go into the thought spiral of what might change and go wrong and be stressful and so on, so not putting work into it seems to be far more rewarding, at least in the short term. And I was never diagnosed but labeled “problematic” throughout my school career and very likely have ADHD, but I really don’t care about this one. I can focus just fine, if I find the right thing to keep me engaged. So the trick is to make things interesting enough for me to keep going. Easier said than done…

Beyond the Apex, you are an inspiration. I'm grateful to have found you. Thank you for sharing your mind with the world!

@7:40 about finding and pursuing purpose - "that is something worth pursuing, **even if you never catch it**" I hope that hits home for others like it did for me