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Louis Zhao
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 ธ.ค. 2021
A tired corporate consultant.
Learning life one iteration at a time and sharing the lessons.
Learning life one iteration at a time and sharing the lessons.
Japan Has the Best Homeless People
Discussing homelessness in Japan, diving into statistics about Japanese homelessness and how homeless people live in Japan, in doing so challenging common views on success, value, and what it means to live a fulfilling life.
00:00 Statistics
01:12 How Japanese Homeless People Live
02:11 Story of Nishida
03:48 First Impression Is not Always Right
04:28 The Value Society Places on People
00:00 Statistics
01:12 How Japanese Homeless People Live
02:11 Story of Nishida
03:48 First Impression Is not Always Right
04:28 The Value Society Places on People
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How to Deal with Burnout (Advice from a Burnt-Out Corporate Consultant)
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Feeling burnt out? As a corporate consultant who has faced burnout many times, I’m here to share what I've learned the hard way. In this video, I talk about the reality of burnout, how it impacts our professional and personal lives, and, most importantly, how to avoid it. From understanding the causes of burnout-like dopamine depletion and prolonged stress-to practical strategies for managing y...
My Life is Meaningless and That's Okay
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Discussing the pursuit of meaning in life, particularly in the context of corporate burnout. Drawing from personal experiences, I explore how the search for meaning often intensifies during periods of suffering and how this instinct, while human, can sometimes become dysfunctional. Using examples like physical pain and gym workouts, I highlight how suffering with a purpose can feel more bearabl...
Sitting on the Toilet Scrolling My Phone Is a Highlight of My Day (a Psychological Analysis)
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As a burnt-out corporate consultant, I’ve come to see how many people, like myself, find solace in the simple act of taking a break, even if it’s while sitting on the toilet. But there’s a deeper lesson here: why is it that we feel guilty for doing nothing unless we’re forced to? Why can’t we just enjoy moments of peace in our everyday lives? Join me as I explore the idea of embracing doing not...
A Day in the Life of a Burnt-Out Corporate Consultant
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What my typical day is like as a burnt out corporate consultant. Patreon: www.patreon.com/theLouisZhao 00:00 Waking up 00:30 Accessing Modern Plumbing 01:10 Hydration and Caffeination 01:27 Starting work 01:48 Lay-offs 02:27 LinkedIn 02:57 Visiting Jim 03:14 Therapy 03:57 Homeless Encounter 04:31 Evening Routine 04:42 More Meetings at Night 04:53 Sleep Protocol 06:15 Legal Disclaimer
Why Your Job Feels So Pointless
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Are You Trapped in a Pointless Job? | Exploring Pointless Work in the Modern Economy "bullshit jobs," a term coined by David Graeber, to describe paid employment that even the worker believes is pointless, unnecessary, or even harmful. From urban legends about unnoticed deaths at office desks to real-life examples from the military and corporate sectors, we explore how and why these jobs exist....
How One Old Man Defeated an Entire Army
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This is one of the most iconic story in the romanticized version of Chinese History called 空城计, or the Empty Fortress Strategy, featured in the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" (三国演义). In this video, we dive into the fascinating story of how one man, using nothing but his wits and a bold strategy, managed to outmaneuver and defeat an entire army of 150,000 soldiers-complete...
Why Your Morning Routine is Useless
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You don’t need an elaborate morning routine to get work one. Introducing the “Anti Morning Routine”, a minimalistic/LEAN approach to morning routine that seeks to minimalize the time between waking and working (rather than maximizing it). Patreon: www.patreon.com/theLouisZhao 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Productive Procrastination 01:57 The Anti Morning Routine 04:05 My Anti Morning Routine
Why Are Chinese Students Pretending to Be Birds
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There's a meme spreading in China, where young people like Gen Z’s are pretending to be birds. This humorous joke became a cultural commentary on the stresses of modern life and the desire for freedom from societal pressures. In this video, I explore the origins of this meme, what it says about the current economic and political climate, and delve into the deeper psychological and spiritual imp...
What Cats Taught me about Life
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A cat wandered into my apartment a few days ago. I spent the day with her, but was quite depressed the next day as I missed the cat. My melancholy induced a bout of reflection upon cats and life. I share the findings of this reflection in this video. I talk about the cat-like nature of life, how the outcomes of life are outside of our control, and the best way to approach life (and cats) given ...
What OnlyFan Taught me about Focus
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Focus is a necessary skill to have in our age of distractions. This video explores OnlyFan’s company history as a case study of Focus to dissect focus related principles such as expectation setting and LEAN. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Why it’s important to talk about focus 01:32 OnlyFan as a Case Study for focus 02:05 Thirst Trap 03:47 Fame 07:06 Rage Bait 12:42 Lesson 1: Setting Expectations 15:...
What Japanese Porn Taught me about Strategy
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This video explores the strategic principle about the dynamics between perception and reality by discussing Japanese pornography as a social and business phenomenon, along with other examples in which this strategy is used. Subjective reality often shapes outcomes more than objective reality. It is therefore important to become aware of this dynamics and learn to use it in our lives in an ethic...
What Japanese Prostitution Taught me about Creativity
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Explaining how the social phenomenon of Japanese prostitution reflects the key role limitation plays in creativity. In this video, we explore the fascinating and complex social phenomenon of Japanese prostitution. Through this lens, we delve into one of the most crucial lessons about creativity. Discover surprising facts about Japan's legal and illegal prostitution, the societal norms surroundi...
What My Cancer Scare Taught Me about Gratitude
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Best method to trigger gratitude, happiness and peace without necessarily changing your external circumstances: In this video, I share a story about a health scare that once made me believe I had cancer. During the anxious wait for a medical appointment, I found myself longing for the simplicity of my normal routine. This experience led me to a profound realization about the value of everyday l...
Why is this Video Game Sexist
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In this video, I delve into the controversy surrounding the video game "Stellar Blade." This game has sparked a lot of heated discussions online, with accusations of sexism and promoting unrealistic body standards. I explore why these criticisms have arisen and offer my perspective on the game's portrayal of characters. We also discuss how social media and the internet have changed the dating l...
I Cleaned my Room, What I Learned Surprised me
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I Cleaned my Room, What I Learned Surprised me
How I Made My 1st Dollar on the Internet
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How I Made My 1st Dollar on the Internet
Instant Gratification is the Most Underrated Productivity Tool
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Instant Gratification is the Most Underrated Productivity Tool
Going to the gym is weird. So is Meditation. Do both
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Going to the gym is weird. So is Meditation. Do both
Thumbnails & Titles Won’t Get You Views
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Thumbnails & Titles Won’t Get You Views
I Never Got Bored from Work After Learning This One Thing
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I Never Got Bored from Work After Learning This One Thing
How to Start Making Progress in Your Personal Projects
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How to Start Making Progress in Your Personal Projects
My Learning Speed Skyrocketed After Understanding This One Concept
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My Learning Speed Skyrocketed After Understanding This One Concept
The Sleep Protocol That Changed My Life
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The Sleep Protocol That Changed My Life
Why TikTok Girls Make More Money than Hard Working Men
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Why TikTok Girls Make More Money than Hard Working Men
Why Writing Is at The Center of Everything
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Why Writing Is at The Center of Everything
This video spoke to me. Your content is a breathe of fresh air in the current swarm of bullshit channels about consulting
Wow, thank you.
Louis, you know the game... this is for the algo. I'll keep watching from the sideline. PS: You forgot one thing though. Depression is something that lurks in the shadows of burn-out... coming from the former burned-out/depressed consultant with tons of fellows in the same
Great to have you coming along for the ride my friend. And good point about the depression.
You stare at a wall Louis? Might as well close your eyes to shut the world out too, visual cortex takes a lot of brain power. I think that's why my best ideas come as I try to fall asleep. No outside stimuli.
I love my wall too much, can't take my eyes off it ;) But ya closing eyes help too, I do that sometimes when my eyes are tried. I don't do it that often though because I sometimes fall asleep with eyes closed.
@@TheLouisZhao so you're telling me that the burnt out corporate consultant is also sleep deprived? Who would have guessed lol
@@PaulYuNow I know, burnout + sleep deprivation is quite an improbable combo lol
Wholeheartedly agree with everything you said Louis. The question of meaning doesn't arise when you are present in the moment. I hope you reach that state a larger percentage of the day as your channel grows. Let's go baby! Another banger video.
Hey thanks Paul, learning to be more present one moment at a time!
Perfect choice for that clip at the end.
Game recognizes game ;)
I was worried for a second reading the title, but then I saw your reference to Harris and I understood. So this is just for the algo. 🤘
Nice, great to find someone who also watches Harris' content!
wow
had to click on this when I saw it.
My bowel habit is indeed fascinating ;)
Very nice thought-provoking video. Thanks. Yes, this society pushes us to be productive in everything 24/7 like slaves. If we don't be productive, this society will put you into lower vibrational emotions such as fear of death and survival....etc. I personally predict that almost everyone will realize how vile this society/system is and going to rise together. This is such a hellish world where you just can't stay sane without doing inner work constantly.
Very true. And it could already be happening. It is the suffering that motivates me to look deeper within. Sometimes the challenges are so great that I'm forced to be present in order to get through it.
Bro I wait for your videos. Very fun. Always thanks.
Thanks brother!
@@TheLouisZhao you've earned another hardcore fan Louis :)
It's so funny how similar experiences are, yet divided between individuals across the whole globe. Which makes me wonder that if something like this is the case for so many people, does it mean that the root cause is the same? PS: Cheers from the former consultant again 🙃
Oh haha hello again my former consultant friend, good to see you again! I think there is perhaps a variety of causes for suffering, and a soul-sucking job is probably a common one. What do you think?
From a career and professional development perspective I would even argue that soul sucking jobs are surely the main cause of suffering Edit// by the way bro… How‘bout your plans for the future actually?? Have any? Any strategy to escape this meaningless loop? How‘bout a video on that? I would find a honest take from you pretty interesting
@@Curvydad Hey bro just saw your edit. Ya I do have a few things in mind. Some of the obvious options are finding a better job or just quitting and living off savings for a bit. I could also hack my lifestyle like moving out of my overpriced downtown apartment and moving in with a friend. I was planning to try some of these things and share whatever useful things I learned along the way in videos. I like your idea about making a video on the planning side of things too. Otherwise, I might just end up looking like a grumpy, complaining, burnt-out consultant if I don't let people know at some point that I’ve got plans and actively iterating on solutions (lol).
@@TheLouisZhao That's the spirit and exactly my intention bro! Grow yourself and your channel with it.
Louis, the grind is real and you are committing to it. Keep up the good work and see this as an investment in escaping the bullshit you are experiencing... Sincerely - A former Consultant
Thank you my friend, this means a lot. - A current Consultant
A really well made and funny work of fiction there xD keep it up, like your style
Haha thanks, and yes this is strictly work of fiction ;)
If you’re curious about what _my_ bullshit job looks like, check out this video (just don’t forward it to my boss 😅): th-cam.com/video/4RzRenkC75o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WSE3WlBATDkqle5_
If earning serious money means that you need to either produce something or deliver services in a tangible manner, the jobs that do neither feels hollow or less than essential perhaps. What could be considered as façade or tread-milling jobs among this modern society. But life is very intricate like how somebody’s treasure could be another man’s trash (and vice versa), you just don’t know who appreciates your work till it really disappears. So have dignity for whatever profession. It'll become your avocation one day and then it won't be "pointless" anymore.
Consulting is unfortunately shit. In nature.
bruh luv your video and narration 😍
Haha thanks man!
You hate your job but I can tell you had fun making this video. It's only a matter of time before you make it on TH-cam Louis. Bravo! Let's keep going!
Thanks Paul! I had way too much fun with this one.
Very well made video and unfortunately bloat and inefficiencies is a symptom of bureaucratic incompetence. It only gets worse as the system decays and eventually falls apart. Speaking of Elon, trump said he is gonna have Elon audit the government and get rid of nonsensical bloat like he did with Twitter. Crazy time to be alive
Thanks man! Ya it would be quite interesting if Elon does end up getting to do it. The US budget is in quite a dangerous deficit right now so it is very much needed.
You could probably parody any job, a lot of the times in jobs you're really there to keep people honest, stop society falling into chaos etc. Think about it, what did most people learn in the first years of school? Almost nothing, really. Probably socialization/displine was the most important lesson we learned, IMO. But I'm not just picking on teachers. My Father worked most of his adult life at an oil refinery 37 years total (!). It was an easy enough job, they were overstaffed probably three to one, they even had a blow up mattress in the control room so that one out of the three could sleep. Yes it could be dangerous (one worker was killed when a pipe exploded one time), but more or less it was a real Homer Simpson type job- The alarms (to signify overpressure) allowed workers to not pay attention, they then adjusted a knob to reduce pressure. Later on, computers virtually did the monitoring job for them. BUT, they HAD to be there, just in case something went wrong, there was a fire etc (they were trained as firefighters too).
If 30~40% of jobs are bullshit jobs and we have high unemployment and underemployment, does that not mean that if we reduced the work shift durations (for jobs that don't REQUIRE long shifts, of course) by 50% (4hrs/day) and eliminated bullshit jobs, we'd have reduced unemployment and underemployment while also reducing bullshit jobs?
Yes that's a great point. Evidence does suggest that our economy can be maintained with reduced overall work hours assuming no one is doing pointless work. Japan actually tried to change their work days to 4 days a week but very few companies went with it. It seems we need a cultural shift about work in order to achieve this.
I used to work for an insurance company. They used to promise that we could make 40,000 a year, but it was physically impossible to even get half that. It was so ridiculous. Any time someone wanted a homeowners policy, it was like pulling teeth to get a pathetic $50 commission. Constant phone calls to clarify what roof someone had, what rooms they had, and so much nonsense of endless calls with the customer, and then you had to sit down with the supervisor at the end and waste time on Google to see if you can find pictures of their house online. And then 3 days later, the inspector screws it all up because he found a hot tub or extended deck in the back of the house and then you have to start all over again. Worst job I ever had, I now make six figures working for myself, creating physical things with my own hands and not some bs product or service.
This was an interesting video essay, the topic was good and it was written well enough. I guess my only gripe was the visuals, especially with the AI images. But it's a very important topic not alot of people seem to be talking about, so good job
Thank you, will work on those visuals.
You were doing very well up to the Twitter/X point. This particular example involves politics. EU and Brazil are taking measures agaist the network's lack of moderation, which was one of the main branches Elon fired from the offices around the globe.
Is a job that is a lie, free money?
I'd disagree that Twitter/X runs better these days but it definitely still runs well enough that they still have users.
There's no crackdown on p0rn anymore. As far as I'm concerned, it's never been better. :D
Interesting essay Louis! Exposing the sad reality of bullshit jobs
Thanks Paul!
Came back to watch this again. Love this anti morning routine Louis! Wake up, washroom, water, work!
Working on getting a toilet installed on my chair too, so I can skip the washroom and go straight to work.
@@TheLouisZhao 🤣🤣🤣
yo this was fascinating Louis. The story was fun and how you tied it to fashion was interesting too. Great video!
Thanks Paul! It was one of my favorite ancient Chinese stories.
Nice to see this story and its lesson shared in English on YT. There's also also another interesting interpretation that say that Sima Yi actually don't want to defeat Zhuge Liang because that would make the war end and during that time it's common for the king to kill their overpowered generals to avoid threats. So what empty fortress does is simply providing an excuse Sima Yi to leave.
Wow this interpretation never occurred to me before. Thanks for sharing!
We both posted at the same time! Another banger video Louis, loved this one. No need for fancy morning routines.
Thanks Paul! Let me go check out what you just posted
What you are actually describing, is the relational nature of the human mind. Like you described how you get stressed, is by comparing yourself to others. This is the stress of fear of loss of relationship. You do all these things to be part of the group, you compare yourself to others and think if you do not do all these things, you would not be accepted. And not being accepted would signal loss of relationship, and the most dangerous situation possible of being alone. Your dog would also become scared if you the relationship to his owner would be in danger. But your dog does not evaluate its relationship based on the same metrics as you do. Your dog instead follows your orders and does not transgress you, in order to keep the relationship. This is psychoanalysis, object relations theory. It also explains people who are not able to stop thinking, its called obsessive neurosis.
Shooting laser out of their ...... 🤣🤣
Thanks for the thoughtful perspective and the update on the adorable kitty! I used to be allergic to cats but took a chance when I got a kitten. I got over the allergies and now have two house tigers. Hope your journey brings you to another cat someday.
Wow that's awesome, thank you for sharing. Very happy that you got over your allergies!
I just KNOW he was high when he came up with this. 😂
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@@TheLouisZhao 😂😂
There are breeds of cats that are easier on those with allergies, and ways to get your cat fix even when you live with someone who's allergic. I hope you get to spend much more time with cats, since as a fellow cat lover, I know I personally can't survive without them.
Also, love the philosophy part of the video, lots of food for thought! Thanks for your hard work!
One more... I was about to comment that you should ask your neighbour if you can see the cat again, but your final thoughts on the matter are such a vivid reflection of my own thoughts on the end of a beloved pet's life that it feels right for you to make that choice.
@@briannenurse4640 Thank you my friend. It was lovely reading through what you wrote.
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im glad this video landed on my page!
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I’ve always wanted a cat but others in my house are allergic. I can’t wait to get one in the future and experience their love and company ☺️. Thank you for sharing this viewpoint!
It's going to be amazing when you do!
The discussion on leanness is a great point. I have never been as productive as I have been when I was prepping for a bodybuilding competition, working in a research lab, taking a full neuroscience courseload, coaching clients, maintaining relationship, etc. I was extremely structured, focused, and purposeful; it ties back into what you were saying
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Great video! Love the meta thinking.
So strange, I was petting my cat last night and had the same question in my head :) Google algo working next level !
Haha yes that is strange
Wow louie zhao on my recommended. We crossed paths on a certain facebook group almost 10 years ago. Great to see how you’ve grown. All the best and subbed 💪
Post nut clarity at its finest, manifested in physical form.🤣
Here you go sir you deserve a like and subscribe.
Honestly.. I didn't expect a well thought video on this topic from such a small YTer. Well done!
liking and commenting for the algorithm. I urge anyone who watches the video to read the book of Johan Harri Stolen Focus. Your eyes will be opened about how social media is engineered to suck you in.
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This was very sweet and also very true, a very interesting perspective!
Thank you!