When you let go of everything that does not matter
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Office Space is one of my favorite comedies from the 1990s and a great example of the 'year of the cubicle movie'. (Definitely check out Now You See It's video on TH-cam 'Why all movies from 1999 are the same'). But Office Space is also a very inspiring movie. In this video essay I explore Office Space through the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving A **** by Mark Manson & Letting Go by David R. Hawkins.
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Chapters:
0:00 You ever watch kungfu?
2:32 Atlas VPN
3:50 Feeling stuck and the cubicle movie
9:01 Letting go
14:08 The comfort zone problem
Used films & series
🎞Office Space
🎞Fight Club
🎞 The Last Samurai
🎞 The Matrix
🎞 American Beauty
🎞 Limitless
🎞 Wolf of Wallstreet
🎞 The Gambler
🎞 Burnt
🎞 The Intern
🎞 The Internship
🎞 The Social Network
🎞 The Joneses
🎞 22 Jumpstreet
🎞 The Blingring
🎞 Disconnect
🎞 Avatar: The Last Airbender
🎞 Wallstreet: Money never Sleeps
🎞 Trainspotting
🎞 Trainspotting 2
🎞 The Big Lebowski
🎞 Batman Begins
🎞 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
🎞 The Doors
🎞 Silicon Valley
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if I recommend a book for you.. would you read it?
I asked a woman out like this. I was done with things. Just, done. With people, with things. An Indian woman in my building. I just finished a veer and I didn't care about life anymore. Asked her if she had a man, asked her to dinner at my place. She said yes and we had a good time. It gave me life. Simply got tired of everything else. Another no wasn't going to ruin me, but a yes changed me.
Office Space really does feel like the nonviolent, less angry version of Fight Club.
I never thought of it like that 😭
I don't know, that computer scene is pretty violent. I was triggered 😉
Unless you are a fax machine...
Dude, Fight Club and Office Space would make a great double feature for a movie night
If you’ve ever worked for corporate America, the movie feels more like Groundhog Day….
One line in Office Space changed my life "what would you do if you had a million dollars" "nothing, I would sit on my ass and do nothing" "nothing? Shit you don't need a million dollars to do nothing"
Yeah, very insightful
Take a look at my cousin, he's broke don't do shit
That character had the best life, hidden genius 😉
What about bills?
@@milekrizman I never really liked paying those
Changing the classic question of "What makes you happy?" to "What are you willing to suffer for?" is very wise.
A painless death.
No a painful life@@phero2
I watched Office Space for the first time at uni. At that point I was a geology undergraduate looking to land 150k a year making notes about rocks in a desert in some foreign country 7 days a week 8 months a year.
Now I make beer and whisky for a living 15 minutes from my house. I play with my son for hours every day, go on adventures with my wife, and cook meals for the both of them, which they seem to enjoy.
Fuck the grind, Office Space saved my life.
Dude that is not a grind, that would be a job everyone would love to have. Free travel to anywhere in the world and all you have to do is ramble off some text about rocks and kick back and go to a club.
@@MrWolfSnack Travel is tough on the family though and I understand OPs decision to place his family above that. But if you were a single guy or had a relationship that worked for travel (ex: she's a digital nomad), hell yah. Seeing the world and studying rocks sounds dope.
I would’ve went for the 150K!!! 😮😳😂
How'd you get started brewing/distilling? This is my dream!
@@seeflip4522 there are tons of vids about that on youtube. yesterday i watched a guy making vodka from sugar, lol. it's a slow process tho
Damn I never realized office space came out the same year as fight club, matrix and American beauty. Honestly all 4 of these movies I consider some of my favorite movies of all time.
1999 best year of cinema ever
@@KNR6292facts
Kind of strange how similar the scenes in corporate offices are between all four movies
1999 is basically the year where everyone said “the Cold War is over, but what now?”
@@jalenr.6542I'm just getting word that 4 airlines are off course in American airspace and not responding.
I ended up living Peter's character in real life - hated my cubicle office job, quit caring.. then I was terminated. I couldn't find a job for several months, but that allowed me to have some great time off, including one summer. Finally got a job, in concrete construction. And totally loving it!
This all happened within the last year.
Fuck-an-A
Fuckin-A man.
Just watch out for your corn hole bud!
“???? no. no man I believe you get yer ass kicked sayin somethin like that man”
@@apathy_j8318 nah, that’s the case of the mondays which causes that.
Spent 15+ years having people tell me why it’s my fault their day was ruined because THEY had a flat. One day I had some asshole calling me names and complaining about his wife hitting a curb. I threw my keys to him and “hey bud, you do this shit then”. Been self employed since 2011.
I think it's less about "not caring" about it and more about "not taking things too seriously".
My job was really getting to me after 6 years, went camping with some friends for a week with no reception, did some hunting, went for walks, got drunk around the fire, was the best time I had in years. It really helped to put everything in perspective. Ever since then I started caring less and less about my job and I've noticed I started to get better at it, my mental health has been improving, and my relationship has been better too. It's really difficult to stop caring about something, but for me this isn't a career, it's a job. They can buy my time but they can't buy who I am.
Yeah, that sort of thing, getting back to the source, getting out of this artificial bullshit, it's a million times better than any therapy.
Therapy exists to condition people to tolerate this artificial bullshit. In that way, therapy is evil. It's people forcing themselves to accept a world that is alien to us, or rather, contrary to our natural inclinations.
In the woods with a small tribe, despite the discomforts of living outdoors? It's a healing experience. The loneliness and anonymity of cities is what's breaking people, but worse, people are adapting to it. You want to be healthy up top, in the old grey matter? See the same faces relatively often. Learn their names, make sure they know yours. Dunbar's number, you can fit about 200 people in your head.
Say hi to people, make eye contact, if there's a storm or a fire, check in on each other. Help and don't keep score.
The first 30 seconds of this video got me to pause the video and finally watch Office Space after 31 years, so thank you for that. You're the one who did it.
You mean 25 years, since it came out in 99.
Office Space, one of the underrated film in the 1990s. I enjoyed Office Space very much.
His mom
Still do enjoy it
@todd3382wasn’t a hit in theaters
I find having low standards is helpful.
This should be the top comment
The nice way to say it: Manage your expectations.
😂😂😂
@@BabaGStar Works for me!
The problem is getting brainwashed into thinking you need more. You don't really need anything. This is why African villagers and Tibetan monks are happier than everyone else
His “Idiocracy” movie was also another true masterpiece.
The original quiet quitting epic movie.
Mike judge makes such relatable comedy. That's what makes him great.
Absolutely. King of the Hill is another example. It's so low key hilarious it's unreal
It is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Abandon ALL unimportant shit.
I watched it 2x a day for months 20 years ago.
Yesssss
After enduring teaching on zoom during pandemic with 0 support, i said NEVER AGAIN.
Last week I signed in to a zoom for attendance then went outside to garden for the entire session, came back for last 15 minutes of zoom misery in breakout rooms only to say "I gotta go."
And the arrogant newbie teacher in charge couldn't wrap her millenial Gen Z brain around that.
0 fxs were given on my part😅
"Accept the things you can't change and focus on the things you can" is another way to word it.
Same
@@peaceandquiet1983 Life has meaning, even ultimate meaning. What have you found?
It's ALL unimportant sh*t!
"Avoiding suffering creates suffering"
One of the best lines I heard. It makes me think of George Orwell's quote. Thank you for the quality analysis!
This video couldn't have come across my radar at a more perfect time. Been dealing with personal issues that have plagued me for the past few months. People no longer in my life that didn't care about me as much as I did them and problems not important enough for me to constantly worry about and drag myself down to fix. It's true. Problems will always exist, but it's important to recognize what's worth fixing and what's worth letting go.
I've been taking steps to move on, but I'm happy to say this video has helped a lot in that journey. Thank you.
I’m currently in rehab right now. Relearning this life. It’s insane how much therapy can relate to this.
By letting go of control, you have it. - Alan Watts
I will say one thing:
I am in my 40s. I work an engineering job. This film complained about cubicles. I remember not like cubicles.
Today, it's impossible to find a cube. Every job is in an "open office" floor plan. It is truly fucking hell on Earth. Everyone "knocked down" their wall for a better view, well, it turned it to be a far worse scenario. Dunno if there's some sort of deeper meaning to this, but I just remember getting rid of cubes was a dream we all lived to see become a collective waking nightmare.
That's why a lot of people put their foot down and decided to work from home. Since it was doable during the pandemic beginning why not now
Well organized cubicles reduce stress. Cubicles also reduce distractions as one employee does not know what's going on in another cubicle.
sounds like your own bubble in a crowd is sometimes better lol.
@@brianurbina9630 the negative is u gonna lose ur job to a cheap overseas worker
@@PresidentialWinner also, everyone deserves privacy sometimes. open space , while a good idea.. has o privacy., and that’s the problem right now,, 0 privacy snywhere
I like to think, patience is the one true virtue. Know, what you truly want for yourself and then patiently work towards that, no matter how life tries to through you off
This film remains right near the top of my all-time favorite films. It resonates well with nearly everyone and it's a very competent comedy.
It's timeless
“I love kung fu. Totally. Can we order lunch first?”
She’s the dragon warrior….. 😅
Like this comment if you ever quit your job and immediately felt healthier and happier.
I did. 3 months ago I quit my 30 year career to become a filmmaker full time.
Currently struggling a bit financially, but I still think it worth it.
Many times and often
Quit without having a plan. Felt better instantly.
I've walked off two big corporate jobs. Each time it was the best decision I ever made and felt instantly happier.
@@occulusrexmediayou legend! What a great decision. I bet you're loving life now, putting your time into stuff that you love. Good luck man, you'll get there.
Brilliant take. Especially - "What are we prepared to suffer for?" That right there is just a great question that will give you all the orientation and purpose you need.
This topic, not caring about that which I shouldn't give a **** about is something I've always struggled with. In this video I dive into this with the books 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving A ****' and 'Letting Go'. Don't see this video as me telling you how to do something... I'm figuring it out as much as you are.
How's your spiritual life?
It's difficult to know what you'd suffer for without having done so already. At the same time, it's difficult to know what parts of your life will make you suffer that you would have given up had you known.
Society sells a lie. That you should always be happy and do what makes you happy. To “follow your passion” and have more, be more, do more. It’s a lie that’ll make you miserable. Sometimes you just have to put your shoulder to the wheel and push on through a crappy day, a crappy job, a crappy year and be a responsible adult. Good days wouldn’t exist without bad days. Good experiences wouldn’t exist without bad experiences. There will always be contrast because there must be. It’s ok. Just accept that and move through it. Having a good day? I can tell you what’s coming. Having a bad day? Don’t worry, because things will also change soon. Life is suffering. And there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, it’s necessary if you ever want to improve.
Well said 💯
Read somewhere that the popular version of that Buddhist line is a mistranslation. The source doesn’t actually express such a nihilistic sentiment as:“Life is suffering” but rather a more stoic acceptance: “In life, there is suffering.”
It seems a small difference but it makes me feel better about it so I ran with it
What is the ultimate meaning of suffering?
@@konroh2 to push us towards action. if you never felt the pain of hunger, would you ever hunt an animal to eat? if you didn't feel cold by getting soaked when it's raining, would you build a shelter? if you didn't feel fear, would you bother finding a safer place from predators? that's what we're wired to do, in the most basic, fundamental way.
@@Autom4tic I understand that in a biological sense but it's actually quite unfulfilling. I'm not an animal who only hungers and feels cold and fear. In fact I'm quite beyond those feelings. I was asking about suffering in a more human sense, a more spiritual sense. I'm not just an animal who is fulfilled when I've eaten and am resting in my shelter.
Office space was a seminar on manifesting what you want
I went too far and let go of everything and now I'm 40, single and live with my parents
Whoopsie lol
Lol
Couldn't see it in the comments, but Ricky Gervais confirms that Office Space was a huge influence on The Office.
I worked in corporate insurance for 7 years, I hated every single second of it. I thought for many years that is just how life is, you hate your job. I switched careers into medicine and I now look forward to my job and I make a difference in their lives. Life is much sweeter when you don’t hate your job, don’t give up!
A philosophy I've tried to embrace as I've got older is that the less energy you spend on things you can't change, the more energy you have for the things you can.
“Nothing is important unless I make it important” used to be my mantra in my 20s but then I was told by many that it was irresponsible to think that way. Think I need to go back to it.
_Amor Fati…_
Nietzsche writes:
_“I do not want to wage war against what is ugly. I do not want to accuse; I do not even want to accuse those who accuse. Looking away shall be my only negation. And all in all and on the whole: some day I wish to be only a Yes-sayer.”_
The suffering we endure is evidence that we are changing or changing our world. We are a creature that affirms suffering because our desires must overcome the existing world. And in his affirming mindset, we are not Sisyphus pushing the bolder but a child in a sandbox with endless potential.
some life affirming behavior right here.
"When you stop looking for it, then it finds you."
This is one of the most cheerful, positive and motivating videos... No, things i have ever experienced in my life ever. So happy i found it and this channel. Watching it in my Birthday i feel like my life will be better in the upcoming years. Thank you!
When I first watched office space, I was in a situation very similar to Peter's, I was in a job I absolutely hated, living a life I did not like, in an Area I did not want to live in, some nights I came home crying from work I hated my boss, and just hated my life. Funny enough, the opening shot of the movie was filmed right down the highway from where I lived in Dallas Texas. Not even 1 year later, my life completely changed, I moved states, got a much better job, got invited to a crazy once in a lifetime experience, it was insane. Crazy how it all happened so quickly
I JUST QUIT my job a week ago and had absolutely NO PLAN other than NOT TO BE ANXIOUS AND MISERABLE-
I have NEVER FELT BETTER, and immediately got booked housesitting for the next few months!!!!🎉 TAKE THE PLUNGE INTO THE VOID❤ A better way is WAITING FOR YOU
I never though about it but office space is one of my favorite films. Camus is my favorite author/philosopher. Ive never thought to view office space through an absurdist lens, but it absolute checks out.
Love it when my interests collide.
I love this video and the message it brings, I have this saved. It's a good reminder when I go off course mentally. Thanks good work.
Man, thanks for sharing the bit at the end about you yourself overcoming your comfort zone to go travelling solo. I still travel solo after 10 years of travelling and even though its not as scary as it used to be, i still meet the best people and have unforgettable experiences when i push myself past my comfort zone and do difficult treks etc. I'm really happy for you and its a perfect example to share.
Your videos are awesome too, really well illustrated points with using those movies. Helpful to watch, thankyou brother.
Just saying "F*** it" and dropping all my worries in life helped me with dating and social interactions in general. I realized in my mid 20's long ago that life is short and that being worried and worked up about things and people that ultimately don't matter in the end holds you back. This doesn't happen overnight in my experience.
It's so good to have you back! Been a long time and now i have already got one to watch.
Welcome back 🎉
When the song comes on "Damn it feels good to be a gangsta" and hes like unscrewing the frames in the office, slapping a dead fish out to skin , lmao
For what it's worth, I think its not about not caring, I think its about acceptance. Selectively care about what is important, but accept that problems may occur in your life without desperately trying to control it.
Man I love your videos. From the title I was expecting an essay about Office Space (one of my favourite movies). I did not expect such a beautiful inspirational video. I knew 99% of this from self-help and therapy, but man ... sometimes it takes the right way to say things to understand them on a deeper level.
And now I want to watch Office Space again. In which country is currently part of Netflix? :P
Great video man. It can shine a lot of light in our lives. Thank you. Bedankt!
You also have to differentiate pain from suffering. Avoiding pain is what makes you unhappy, a life without purpose and not understanding the nature of problems, suffering is putting value on yourself because of your circumstances and not being content
I always come back to this video to ground myself from my thoughts
I think I really needed to see this video right now.
Absolutely spot on, and great synthesis of your materials and pop culture references. Thank you for the video!
The quote that made my life different was from Seneca: "Begin at once to live and count each separate day as a separate life." Many snall issues can be shrugged off, people all have opinions on you and have thoughts of you but they do not know you so why care? Your image is yours and you decide and make the persona that is seen as the one you feel is truely you.
Such a great video, honestly thanks for sharing i needed this!
Very well done! I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it and best wishes to you and your family.
Dude thank you so much I'm a new fan of your channel. Happened to stumble across this video and you reminded me of what a terrific film this was!
Your movie edits are great! And I enjoyed the way you explained this great job thanks for sharing
Mike Judge is truly a visionary in his work.
One of the best videos I’ve seen in a while, perfectly describes stoicism great job man
Great video. Would love to see a modern version of this kind of theme exploration.
Love your guys’d channel. So happy to see you guys post again. Am still waiting for you guys to do a video on HBO’s The Leftovers. That show is right up your alley.
If you've ever had a job you hated sitting in a cubicle this movie is like Valhalla
Another solid video. Keep ‘em coming :)
This video is officially one of the truest and wholesome TH-cam videos I’ve ever seen
That was really great, thanks man!
nice to see a content that is more mature than mosts in TH-cam, thank you
Peter Gibbons is at his office, staring at his desk instead of updating software feeling nervous, angry and embarrassed.
Asking not what makes you happy but what are you will to suffer for goes so hard
Fantastic video. Great work
Very wonderful video! Well explained and enjoyable:)
Such a beautiful meaningful video/story! Thank you!! ☺️🙏❤️
I have never seen your channel before. I enjoyed your analysis ❤
amazing comeback!
Too bad most of us have been forced into a financial situation where we can’t change our lives in any way without becoming homeless or starving. At least here in the USA. I don’t know a single person who could afford to just quit their job.
I quit mine thankfully I've paid up a few months before Hopefully I get a job if not oh well
letting go doesn't mean quitting your job, nor does it mean holding on to it. just means to discard the fear. doing things only because you want to. It only seems crazy because you never trained to look for what you want, instead of what you don't want. thats not just a logical opposite, its a whole different emotional circuitry.
Needed this. Currently, prioritizing getting out of my comfort zone but my god it's painful. Trying hard to stay in the present and not let my anxieties stop me from achieving.
such a well timed video as millions of Americans face the consequence of being fired from their jobs or standing up for what we believe is right. so well put that the art of not giving a f is about willing to suffer for things u find important. for me that is liberty.
I like the outlook.
Standing up for what we believe is right … and what would that be
Very good video. Do like the simple but profound idea that acceptance of the negative experience transform it into positive experience.
This is an amazing video. It has the power to change lives. Thanks for making it.
This was truly excellent. Thank you!
great message man
Loved this!
Thank you I needed this today. Thank you for the reminder. I need to let go and focus on what is important and not let the bullshit slow me down.
Thx man!
Peter Gibbons gets high anxiety of worrying about losing his job, and Mr. Bill Lumbergh yelling at him.
This video blew my mind.
My roommate was the #1 salesperson and hated his job, one day I said arn't you supposed to be at work? yeah I called and told them I didn't feel like coming in. He had seen office space, I had not. The next day was same. Then he went in they gave him a raise and a promotion. WTF! I watched the movie
Incredibly good video man. Loved Jennifer Aniston in the thumb nail 😂
"hates his job but is afraid to lose it" is exactly where I am right now. I hate office work and the pay is just okay, but I really need the benefits because of health issues I have, and unfortunately all the other jobs out there that I can do and even enjoy doing pay poverty wages and/or have no benefits attached to it because we live in a world that does not value those jobs the same way office work/white collar jobs are valued
Idk how this video doesn't have more views this is a great analysis
really interesting video, just ordered Letting Go because of it.
Thanks
Thank you!
This video is IT right here
Thank you for the reminder
Well said. Thank you. Never stop challenging yourself.
When U let go; everything looks clearer. Trust me. I have lived my whole life like this.
Great video. Thanks man
The Art of Dying helped me become an Electrical Engineer. And yes. It was worth suffering for.
Great video and advice for life!!
Incredible video!
Great video, mate
Yes! Thank you