John Locke wrote about parenting (among MANY other things) and remarked that children want to be treated as rational beings. A parent's stifling behavior/attitude can breed deep resentment and drive children away. Had to read a lot of his highly influential writing in college.
It's not a lie that it takes a village to raise a child. Not wanting to have a kid until you have help comes from that. But I'm sure you know the forces at play that keep the village from forming and keeping the nuclear families separated.
I feel so validated by these chats. It’s so nice to know that there are other people in the world thinking these thoughts and pondering their existence. I appreciate your “unpopular opinions” and that you are able to be balanced and thoughtful in both you delivery and thought process. All of this to say thank you for all the masterpieces you put on the internet. Sending you positive energy!
My mom had me at 25, and in encouraging me to move to Europe for my Masters, she shared a similar sentiment about wishing she’d known herself deeper before raising a kid. She was still learning and growing up herself. There’s never going to be a perfect time, but it’s ok to take some time and enjoy the privilege of some ‘selfish’ years before becoming a parent or partner (or both). At least that was her advice.
It's a very important question whether to have a child or not. I'm 48 and I have a 17 yo son but since I've never had any maternal instinct and got pregnant just because I thought it was the right time ("you're 30, how long are you going to wait, you may not be able to have children later in life" etc.) not because I wanted to have a child. I love my son, I think/hope I didn't damage him terribly, but if I could turn back time I would NEVER make the same decision. I feel like I have aged not 17 but 27 years. Motherhood has drained me completely, reactivated all my childhood traumas, made my life, whatever was important to me non existent, so if you don't feel the instinct, don't do it to yourself. I wish I could turn back time, I want my old self back, but I'm afraid it's too late, I am not the same person, in fact, "if I met me now I wouldn't know me".
Not me crying when Damon told the story of surprising his mom by them turning a corner and she getting to see the Eiffel Tower IRL for the first time😭😭😭
"Wow, my friend, you've become the ultimate 'Bali Guru'! Watching your video feels like embarking on a mystical journey to the land of wisdom and tranquility. I mean, you're practically a walking, talking spiritual guidebook now! 😄 But here's the thing, Bali isn't just a place on the map anymore; it's a state of mind. You've managed to capture the essence of this enchanting island and infuse it into your advice. It's like you've sprinkled Balinese magic dust on each word, making it impossible not to be captivated by your wisdom. I can picture you sitting cross-legged on a tropical beach, surrounded by a chorus of chirping birds, as you share your life-changing insights. And I must admit, your aura is so radiant that it's reaching through the screen and transforming my day. Can you send some of that positive energy to my inbox too? 😇 Thank you for sharing your incredible journey and imparting your spiritual knowledge with the world. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to meditate and embrace my inner Bali spirit. Namaste, my friend!"
Hey Damon! I recently went to Morocco on my first solo trip and met a Canadian girl there. Funnily enough we found out that we're both big fans of your videos and everything you talk about, which lead us to philosophise about several topics concerning culture, traveling, differences between North America and Europe etc. that you also like to talk about. Thank you for always raising new questions and motivating us to think about those topics more, we could really connect through that even though we're from different cultures. I wish you the best time in Indonesia and all of your upcoming trips Damon 🤍🤍
Your view on always having to make choices and therefore sacrifices is something I think about all the time! It was presented to me in more of a Buddhist view of always “choosing your suffering”. So yeah for example you will suffer if you choose to stay in your hometown because you’ll be thinking of all the things you could be doing otherwise. And you’ll also be suffering if you leave because you’ll miss certain things. It’s never that one suffering is objectively worse than another it’s just which YOU choose. And you (almost) always have the choice!
Heyy! I can't thank you enough for this treasure of 1 HOUR! More life lessons and philosophy! Honestly, only been able to survive work with your videos in the back ground. ❤
hi! i studied pharmacy and work in pharmaceutical biology and i see often that people call synthetical drugs poisonous or dangerous or toxic compared to things that have biological origin - i always feel a bit iffy because this destroys the trust towards certain medication. most countries spend a long time to ensure synthetic drugs to be safe and vice versa, drugs derived from plants can still show a lot of side effects or be toxic when used in the wrong combination/for the wrong reason. most drugs have their place and reason if they are not used by business people to make money and i support the balance of both, plant-derived and synthetic drugs. now i know, the examples you used were actually good ones where shifts towards more natural remedies are useful and less invasive so i hope you don't read this as criticism. i also really enjoy your videos and all the things i learn through you! x
As an Indonesian subscriber who basically grew up watching your videos from the Shut Up and Go days and being definitively shaped by them, this makes me so happy
What I appreciate ab your videos is that you offer me a perspective that nobody around me can realistically offer me. I feel that I'm not being cheated on the truth for the sake of my feelings or for the sake of what the other person believes I want to hear when I just want an honest unfiltered experience. Thanks for using this platform to re-empower people to feel justified making a decision for their own sake, and for reaffirming that in the end it's all going to be okay if a person is willing to resolve their situation and seek personal fulfillment.
Damn as an Indonesian I'm so mad I'm not in Indonesia or in Bali rn 😅😢 like.. Damon!! I'm SO devastated!! I wanna meet you so bad 😂 BIG BIG FAN HERE !!🤍!! p.s. thanks for liking my comment on the last video 😅
Wow, okay what a video. Literally only like 10 minutes in and I'm having mind blowing realizations. Not only do you talk about topics or share perspectives that I don't often see online, but on top of this, you have some of the most creative editing and cinematography I've ever seen! Like how is this available for free on TH-cam!? How do you make one of these a week!? You're so talented Damon!
I adore these kind of videos. I was about to have an existential crisis this morning. This video calmed me down, made me remember what I value more. Thank you, Damon. Love from Republic of Moldova
I lovvveee the longer videos! Would you ever start a podcast of just your thoughts on life and philosophy and experiences? I would tune in for sure! Love always! xx
an apartment swap app would be so dope. let’s make it! it has the flexibility in travel and experiences that something like airbnb/hotels don’t provide.
I'm feeling what you've said about people nickel and diming other individuals who travel for their climate impact, when the majority of emissions from planes comes from private jets. I've done the math - flying 4 -5 times a year including 2 long haul flights is still better than owning a car for a year if ya'll wanna get into it. There are two social classes in this world - the working class and the upper class. The only change that's gonna come is from the solidarity of the working class (if you are drop shipping and making over 200k a year, you are still.working CLASS!) The upper class love to see us divided - that's how they get away with poisoning our earth and paying people a pittance to work their lives away. WORKING CLASS SOLIDARITY OR BUST!
I am proud of you for always following what feels right for you. I want you to know that, even though it doesn’t seem like it at times, we can see you for who you are and who you have become. But we are not just here because we are “fans”. We are here because sometimes the most love you can give someone is a keyboard away, but it is love meant to be shared anyways. Remember that the most you can do is believe in you❤
Same about children personally dont feel the need to be a parent but i like kids. My issue is with parents not meeting their needs-- and i know we all trying to survive. But planning for children is important not only for your self but for them.
sign me up for that travel course!!! I've only recently started traveling, so I feel so lost in airports and TSA is hella scary and never sure what credit card is best, do I want lounge access, how to travel the cheapest, but also conveniently. Lots of thought starters in these vid! Now you got me re-evaluating my entire prerspective
I’m 25 with a 4 year old, I always struggled with mental health and tragedies and she gave me purpose, for the first time I actually want to figure out who I am and what I want, for example I pursue design now because painting with her reminded me what I enjoy to do and we travel in cheap traditional hotels and explore cultures together because I couldn’t afford all inclusive vacations for her but I realized that we like this way of traveling, adapting to the cultures we visit and do local stuff and my daughter always has so much fun! I do things my way, I don’t pressure myself to act older than I am while trying to be a good mother to her, I love being a mom even if it comes with complications and stress sometimes 🫶🏽 I’ve learned life doesn’t make sense, death is final and inevitable, time is most valuable and we don’t get it back, staying curious, constant change and exploring is more worth it than signing your life away for the highest income that doesn’t matter once your time on earth is up
this is why I like the european way of raising kids. the kids just join you in whatever you're doing, rather than you molding your whole life around the kid.
whoa! thankyou to ur mom for the persoective about failure and u for saying that most of us probably feel lost (except the ignorance is bliss camp😂) also: "the future will exist as the present moment"!!! and parameters!!! preach mawma about "society did that!"🌈 and finally, love that someone asked u about being more eco and u kinda slayed that. yes, we should be mad at industry more. but i couldn't help but feel a little mad that a lot of people travel but don't learn shit, unlike u who provide much needed insights merci!
Damonnn, I didn't know how much I needed this video today. It was like a therapy session. And so glad you're getting into natural treatments! It's amazing.
When you mentioned that in a group setting you're always 'the diplomat' when a disagreement arises I was like YES MY FELLOW LIBRA, SAME HERE! And then you mentioned that that's part of the reason why you like making videos where you can state your opinions - that's literally the reason why I started my blog in 2012, I just needed space where I can just talk, ya know? 😂 Amazing video as always Damon! 🥰
When you talked about having less novel experiences available in your future and having less places to travel and how eventually you're going to run out of things to feel, I found that very interesting. I've been fortunate enough to have had many, many traveling opportunities and left my home country when I was six, and now, I actually find it much more fulfilling and exciting to stay put and like, let myself really ferment in an environment. I think travel through time can be just as exciting and eye-opening as travel through space, but unfortunately I can only do the latter forward at a rate of one second per second. But like, yeah, maybe one day I'll run out of things to do or places to go, but if I revisit something, the me that's revisiting that is different, so it's still novel. I'll still be me, but I'll have different thoughts and priorities and interests, and a different relationship with my body. Maybe I'll lose passion for something I used to love, or gain appreciation for something that didn't previously resonate or compel me. I'm going to cut myself off there, because otherwise I'll be out here writing a bible-length comment about everything you had to say. But thank you for the great video and doing what you do. Very thought-provoking. By the way, I'm @flytrap.mp3 on Instagram and I sent you some cool shit going on in Singapore, if you decide to go.
Notification squad here!! So thrilled to see regular uploads from you! You’re my source of inspiration when it comes to going out there and living life to the fullest!❤❤
Commenting for the first time because I'm so excited that you could be coming to Singapore, which is where I'm from! It's a city of dualities where you can have great fun by spending a ton of money, and also be able to do and stuff you can't find anywhere else at a pretty affordable price. Our govt loves to market the country as an expensive futuristic pseudo-utopia but its so much more than that, I promise. But as always, loving the excellent content you always put out
Lexie Lombard uses Geneva to connect her audience! You can create different chats for different topics too so you could definitely do a travel help, room swap, trip planner chats. Maybe even divide chats into locations?
i always feel so renewed when i watch these long chat videos 🦦 like my mind has been relaxed and refreshed because everything’s been scaled down and now things don’t seem as overwhelming as they do
for me, what helped with my fear of the future was realising that it really isn't productive. you fearing it won't change the outcome for the better, infact it will leave you stuck, which is far worse. So as Damon said take action, one present moment after the other towards the thing you want. and if we believe that the future already exists, and we are on a determined path, then we have no control over the outcome, so now the responsibility/weight of all of it is gone, and we can just exist.
This was the most creatively filmed Q&A I have ever seen! Btw fellow viewer here ready to take you around Singapore! I have been living here for the past 5years(including 2yrs stuck during Covid as I am an Indian national) with plenty to ponder on what this island has to offer!
Hey Damon, just validating that yes your ideas are fire! I remember growing up, my grandparents (in New Zealand) used to house-swap almost every year with a few different couples from the US for a month or two at a time. So I've always grown up with this being a bit of a dream. They met the old way through skiing at small club fields and making friends, as that was their 'community'. You have a really special community here that you could harness to do the same thing.
Damon I love your outlook on life and your perspective about these topics. I miss your red wine talks, you need to make a podcast because i could listen to you talk about life all day long!!
This video was so helpful for me. I just left my religion, Christianity. I loved the concepts you shared about being who you really are. I needed to hear that. Christianity dictates a lot about the kind of person you’re supposed to be and what you’re supposed to believe about yourself and others. But that didn’t match who I really am. So I’m finally starting to figure out who I truly am. And the future that I want to choose for myself. Your philosophical videos are always eye opening, reassuring, and help me believe in me. If you’re looking for the next place to visit, come check out New Zealand!
I had planned leaving now studying abroad in Montpellier for a year. Hated it and cut it short to just 1 semester…then post grad I spent 2 years teaching in France and now I’m about to move to Paris for grad school. I wasn’t ready at the time but now I feel like I THRIVE abroad.
Damon you are such a big inspiration to me. In this video you said a lot of things I needed to hear yet enough things that make me feel better about my circumstances. I’m turning 25 in a little less than a week and recently I broke down crying seeing people in my life and on the internet having giant life mile stones in my age group or those I grew up with. Downplaying the 180° I made on my life the past two years (graduating college, finally getting health insurance lol, solo traveling in America, having a full time job and being promoted) bc comparison is a silent killer. I never understood ppl who saw others successes as their own LOSSES but it came to that for me that night and I hated it. Your words always motivate me and i think it affected me more so in this video bc I came to realize or maybe just only came to terms to admit that after my big changes I got comfy and stood stagnant. I purchased your book a month ago and also you inspired me to finally apply for a passport which I did right after I bought the book too. Once I have it I plan to apply for cruise ship jobs and au paire work so I can see the world while being paid to do it! I was so comfortable being alone on my US solo trips I need to get a worldly view of life. Love you lots sorry this is so mouthy. Always look forward to the next blog!!❤️❤️
2 choices, not a third: -Either you've been SO SMART all of this time and have been having really interesting and great ideas that I haven't been aware of in the three years I've been watching you. ORRRRRRR -It's the Bali effect💁♂ (I'd love to hear third choices though)
You talking about time and aging made me realise I've been watching your videos for what.. 5 years now? Wow. I am a 20 yo from Russia and went to South Korea for a semester to pursue academic career. Met a lot of loveliest people from all over the world here. The majority of exchange students are at their low points now when the semester is coming to an end. But I can't be more excited about LIFE! I finally grasped the feeling of seeing new places and opening up to new people and ideas. Can't wait to get older and experience more stuff! So, thank you for sharing your thoughts on everything. I love the feeling of the mind expanding after listening to someone.
Thumbs way up for Bali (and India Arie). Love visiting that country and, yes, I am feeling a bit smug now that I've learned this makes me more enlightened than everyone else. Of course it does. 😎
I will forever enjoy your chatty videos coz it’s like meeting a complete stranger from a completely different background who speaks my language. If i may suggest Chiang Mai Thailand? since you’re in Asia… i did a retreat at Pa Pae Meditation Center and it just blew my mind. One of the things that I took away from it was a monk’s perspective on purpose: the fact that ur alive, you’re already serving your purpose, whether you realize it or not, because every act you make creates a ripple outside of you that positively (Or negatively) affects everyone and everything around you.
You should go to Windhoek and Swakopmund Namibia to see the sand dunes, or Kigali in Rwanda, or Cape Town/Jo.burg. You may be shocked at how quickly these places are urbanizing and expanding. Unreal! And for similar if not cheaper than Bali. If you go in faith everything will be taken care of!
this video is next level. you are a true inspiration, an embodiment of thing I want to become. 'the future will come as the present moment' beautifully worded a thought I've been having/trying to express for awhile now!!!
this video came exactly at the right tiiime!!! i have been sooo worried about the future lately and about finding a job etc so hearing you talk about how the future doesn’t exist (which is so true??) calmed my silly ass brain so much. i swear you are my big libra brother, love ya🧡
Damon! You are just so cool and also come off as so approachable. I have been watching your stuff for years now and I just love your uniqueness! I shouldn't say but.. Netflix doesn't deserve you. You are very intelligent, niche, and curious about the world in a refreshing way. Keep going babyyyyy!! 💖
4:43 I think it's easy to fall into this cycle though that turns into "when is the right time then"? I personally have recently decided not to have children and it's like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I don't know what the future holds but I'm excited to build a life where I'm satisfying my own needs through learning and experiencing new things and growing as a person. Let's be honest, life is getting crazier and I don't think I could juggle all that comes with being a parent even I thought I could pass on a lot to a kid...
Damon go to Singapore! It’s so unique and interesting and beautiful too! The Hawker centers that most people go to for meals are amazing and the crazy little amount of land they have for people to live there and how they remedy that is quite interesting.
It’s nice you said your family doesn’t mind you going because they know you’re at your happiest in other places, I’ve grown up in Texas and I’m planning to move out of state and I wish my family would also be that supportive. Like I know i will thrive more somewhere else and I want to experience other cities so badly.
yes yes yesss!! pls make a course talking abt all the adult things to know when traveling. I turn 18 soon & I would pay anything to receive knowledge from someone that is doing what a i desire!
I loved this video!! It was so interesting to get your insight on all these topics, plus you bring a smile on my face each time. I just wanted to add on the eco-friendly part, where you say that people shouldn't take it out on other people but on the industries; I somewhat agree, the industry influence us to consume a certain way. However you, as an individual, and a group made of individuals, (and I do travel and take planes, so it's not for this particular exemple but in general) have a lot of power, it's truly the "you" that forges the industry. Without us the industry would be none existent. If habits of consumption were to change, it will influence the industry. Of course the bigger the group with changed habits of consumption is, the bigger the shift will be in the industry. Keep up the good work!!
That will sound just bad, but I forgot how much you’ve inspired me in the past! After watching it I got this huge energy rush of like - girl get out of your head, grab those posibilidades 🤪 emotionally and physically kind of too I come from an environment which is super overthinking, super looking for a problem-oriented, country is hard to escape because of currency is low and ahhh, being mid 20s got me into this point of being just overwhelmed by all those things which are not reachable for me. But wait a minute, wouldn’t that be better if I switch worrying about the future, just taking full joy of a present moment? I KNOW, SUPER DEEP. But actually felt that today. Thanks Damon🙋🏻♀️ looking forward to grab your book someday
Yes to your kid take! I don’t think I’ve heard anyone else talk about kids that way. I know I don’t want them because I know the only reason I’d want them is for the “experience,” and I don’t think that’s fair to someone who’s going to need me for the rest of their life.
I don't feel lost because I know there are infinite possibilities and was never brought up to believe adults are set in a path or were infallible. Whereever I am is where I am and I build. Sometimes that build takes me to a new direction and I have to decide how to recalibrate but it's simply uncharted, not lost.
I would love to take your travel course!!!! The financial piece of traveling is always the most difficult for me and some guidance on how to go about it would be super helpful
I don’t fully agree with consuming natural stuff first because some unregulated stuff can hurt some people. Early treatment can avoid future problems, just see a doctor. But I do agree with a healthy diet and trying to avoid processed foods 😊
I really liked your answer to dealing with homesickness. I moved to NYC from a place small like Indiana. Came back after 8 months to visit and it was so weird to me. Nothing had changed and I felt like I grew out of my friends and my old lifestyle.
Each of your videos leaves me wanting to friends! Like I just want to sit and talk! I love hearing your perspective and just want to ask questions/challenge your thoughts/or hear stories as to why you think the way you do. I love it, it’s so interesting and you’re freaking hilarious, I wanna hang out 😂
This was amazing 💓 truly thank you for your perspective on these topics ! I loved your take on how we are free to make choices and it’s something we should see as a power and not as a chore which is so hard for me to perceive that way. I am a French 23 year old and I’ve never been so lost in the trajectory I want for my life right now, as you said there are a lot of choices and a free access to too many people to compare our lives with which could be both a blessing and a curse. I’ll try to see it more as a blessing from now on.
jesus dude your videos are phenomenal, and your pov is so amazing, i learn so much from you because you articulate your point perfectly and everything you say is SO SPOT ON and i can tell you got to those conclusions through experience and your own research which i adddddoooreeeee. xoxoxoxoxo
As a Singaporean, I would say Singapore is a lot more developed and has had a lot of what makes it 'unique' lost to urbanisisation/gentrification over the past few decades BUTT there are definitely still fun places! You might want to check out hawker centres (basically street food vendors but placed in buildings) and neighborhoods like Chinatown, Kampong Glam/Arab Street, or even check out the older 'residential neighborhoods' like Toa Payoh or Balestier.
i definitely approach life as if the future comes to me instead of i go to the future; right now im studying for board exam for medical school and i think people could view it like oh thats so boring or oh thats draining but for me im like oh im doing what i want to be doing this moment and thats that
from indiana haha and love your videos and perspective! it's been cool seeing your production and video ideas evolve over time. thank you for always being authentic.
not me raising a kid for the philosophy experiment
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John Locke wrote about parenting (among MANY other things) and remarked that children want to be treated as rational beings. A parent's stifling behavior/attitude can breed deep resentment and drive children away. Had to read a lot of his highly influential writing in college.
It's not a lie that it takes a village to raise a child. Not wanting to have a kid until you have help comes from that. But I'm sure you know the forces at play that keep the village from forming and keeping the nuclear families separated.
'you should feel lost, there's nowhere to go or to be' DAMN DAMON changed my life right there
I feel so validated by these chats. It’s so nice to know that there are other people in the world thinking these thoughts and pondering their existence. I appreciate your “unpopular opinions” and that you are able to be balanced and thoughtful in both you delivery and thought process. All of this to say thank you for all the masterpieces you put on the internet. Sending you positive energy!
Just saying id sign up immediately for a philosophy 101 course with Damon Dominique 😊
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Thank for the head's up!
an apartment swap thing within the damon d community would be so awesome please make it happen!!
My mom had me at 25, and in encouraging me to move to Europe for my Masters, she shared a similar sentiment about wishing she’d known herself deeper before raising a kid. She was still learning and growing up herself. There’s never going to be a perfect time, but it’s ok to take some time and enjoy the privilege of some ‘selfish’ years before becoming a parent or partner (or both). At least that was her advice.
It's a very important question whether to have a child or not. I'm 48 and I have a 17 yo son but since I've never had any maternal instinct and got pregnant just because I thought it was the right time ("you're 30, how long are you going to wait, you may not be able to have children later in life" etc.) not because I wanted to have a child. I love my son, I think/hope I didn't damage him terribly, but if I could turn back time I would NEVER make the same decision. I feel like I have aged not 17 but 27 years. Motherhood has drained me completely, reactivated all my childhood traumas, made my life, whatever was important to me non existent, so if you don't feel the instinct, don't do it to yourself. I wish I could turn back time, I want my old self back, but I'm afraid it's too late, I am not the same person, in fact, "if I met me now I wouldn't know me".
Not me crying when Damon told the story of surprising his mom by them turning a corner and she getting to see the Eiffel Tower IRL for the first time😭😭😭
"Wow, my friend, you've become the ultimate 'Bali Guru'! Watching your video feels like embarking on a mystical journey to the land of wisdom and tranquility. I mean, you're practically a walking, talking spiritual guidebook now! 😄
But here's the thing, Bali isn't just a place on the map anymore; it's a state of mind. You've managed to capture the essence of this enchanting island and infuse it into your advice. It's like you've sprinkled Balinese magic dust on each word, making it impossible not to be captivated by your wisdom.
I can picture you sitting cross-legged on a tropical beach, surrounded by a chorus of chirping birds, as you share your life-changing insights. And I must admit, your aura is so radiant that it's reaching through the screen and transforming my day. Can you send some of that positive energy to my inbox too? 😇
Thank you for sharing your incredible journey and imparting your spiritual knowledge with the world. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to meditate and embrace my inner Bali spirit. Namaste, my friend!"
Wow. You put so much effort into this comment Ioana. So much effort asking ChatGPT this.
@@damondominique lmaooooo frr im deadass, what even is this hahaaaa
Hey Damon! I recently went to Morocco on my first solo trip and met a Canadian girl there. Funnily enough we found out that we're both big fans of your videos and everything you talk about, which lead us to philosophise about several topics concerning culture, traveling, differences between North America and Europe etc. that you also like to talk about. Thank you for always raising new questions and motivating us to think about those topics more, we could really connect through that even though we're from different cultures. I wish you the best time in Indonesia and all of your upcoming trips Damon 🤍🤍
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Your view on always having to make choices and therefore sacrifices is something I think about all the time! It was presented to me in more of a Buddhist view of always “choosing your suffering”. So yeah for example you will suffer if you choose to stay in your hometown because you’ll be thinking of all the things you could be doing otherwise. And you’ll also be suffering if you leave because you’ll miss certain things. It’s never that one suffering is objectively worse than another it’s just which YOU choose. And you (almost) always have the choice!
Heyy! I can't thank you enough for this treasure of 1 HOUR! More life lessons and philosophy! Honestly, only been able to survive work with your videos in the back ground. ❤
hi! i studied pharmacy and work in pharmaceutical biology and i see often that people call synthetical drugs poisonous or dangerous or toxic compared to things that have biological origin - i always feel a bit iffy because this destroys the trust towards certain medication. most countries spend a long time to ensure synthetic drugs to be safe and vice versa, drugs derived from plants can still show a lot of side effects or be toxic when used in the wrong combination/for the wrong reason. most drugs have their place and reason if they are not used by business people to make money and i support the balance of both, plant-derived and synthetic drugs. now i know, the examples you used were actually good ones where shifts towards more natural remedies are useful and less invasive so i hope you don't read this as criticism.
i also really enjoy your videos and all the things i learn through you! x
I love this 51 minute damon D podcast I've been gifted this wednesday
As an Indonesian subscriber who basically grew up watching your videos from the Shut Up and Go days and being definitively shaped by them, this makes me so happy
What I appreciate ab your videos is that you offer me a perspective that nobody around me can realistically offer me. I feel that I'm not being cheated on the truth for the sake of my feelings or for the sake of what the other person believes I want to hear when I just want an honest unfiltered experience. Thanks for using this platform to re-empower people to feel justified making a decision for their own sake, and for reaffirming that in the end it's all going to be okay if a person is willing to resolve their situation and seek personal fulfillment.
Damn as an Indonesian I'm so mad I'm not in Indonesia or in Bali rn 😅😢 like.. Damon!! I'm SO devastated!! I wanna meet you so bad 😂 BIG BIG FAN HERE !!🤍!!
p.s. thanks for liking my comment on the last video 😅
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Wow, okay what a video. Literally only like 10 minutes in and I'm having mind blowing realizations. Not only do you talk about topics or share perspectives that I don't often see online, but on top of this, you have some of the most creative editing and cinematography I've ever seen! Like how is this available for free on TH-cam!? How do you make one of these a week!? You're so talented Damon!
I adore these kind of videos. I was about to have an existential crisis this morning. This video calmed me down, made me remember what I value more. Thank you, Damon.
Love from Republic of Moldova
The film 'her' is soooo underated! Joaquin Pheonix and Scarlet Johansen are magic together. ✨️
I lovvveee the longer videos! Would you ever start a podcast of just your thoughts on life and philosophy and experiences? I would tune in for sure! Love always! xx
ouhhh a podcast would be amazing!!!!
why can't I just enjoy life, without asking all these deep questions !? LIVE LOVE.
an apartment swap app would be so dope. let’s make it! it has the flexibility in travel and experiences that something like airbnb/hotels don’t provide.
took way a lot from this video but by far the most profound part was "your name could be Susan.... your name could be Sarandon" cause, like.... *true*
I'm feeling what you've said about people nickel and diming other individuals who travel for their climate impact, when the majority of emissions from planes comes from private jets. I've done the math - flying 4 -5 times a year including 2 long haul flights is still better than owning a car for a year if ya'll wanna get into it. There are two social classes in this world - the working class and the upper class. The only change that's gonna come is from the solidarity of the working class (if you are drop shipping and making over 200k a year, you are still.working CLASS!) The upper class love to see us divided - that's how they get away with poisoning our earth and paying people a pittance to work their lives away. WORKING CLASS SOLIDARITY OR BUST!
I am proud of you for always following what feels right for you. I want you to know that, even though it doesn’t seem like it at times, we can see you for who you are and who you have become. But we are not just here because we are “fans”. We are here because sometimes the most love you can give someone is a keyboard away, but it is love meant to be shared anyways.
Remember that the most you can do is believe in you❤
I love that a major theme of your advice is like, don't be afraid to go all in on a new choice or direction
Same about children personally dont feel the need to be a parent but i like kids. My issue is with parents not meeting their needs-- and i know we all trying to survive. But planning for children is important not only for your self but for them.
I went back to watching Damon’s videos and I forgot how these Q&A’s are hilarious! …and philosophical 🧐
sign me up for that travel course!!! I've only recently started traveling, so I feel so lost in airports and TSA is hella scary and never sure what credit card is best, do I want lounge access, how to travel the cheapest, but also conveniently.
Lots of thought starters in these vid! Now you got me re-evaluating my entire prerspective
oh my god this was so comforting and helpful. I was feeling soo depressed before this
I’m 25 with a 4 year old, I always struggled with mental health and tragedies and she gave me purpose, for the first time I actually want to figure out who I am and what I want, for example I pursue design now because painting with her reminded me what I enjoy to do and we travel in cheap traditional hotels and explore cultures together because I couldn’t afford all inclusive vacations for her but I realized that we like this way of traveling, adapting to the cultures we visit and do local stuff and my daughter always has so much fun! I do things my way, I don’t pressure myself to act older than I am while trying to be a good mother to her, I love being a mom even if it comes with complications and stress sometimes 🫶🏽
I’ve learned life doesn’t make sense, death is final and inevitable, time is most valuable and we don’t get it back, staying curious, constant change and exploring is more worth it than signing your life away for the highest income that doesn’t matter once your time on earth is up
this is why I like the european way of raising kids. the kids just join you in whatever you're doing, rather than you molding your whole life around the kid.
whoa! thankyou to ur mom for the persoective about failure and u for saying that most of us probably feel lost (except the ignorance is bliss camp😂)
also: "the future will exist as the present moment"!!!
and parameters!!!
preach mawma about "society did that!"🌈
and finally, love that someone asked u about being more eco and u kinda slayed that. yes, we should be mad at industry more. but i couldn't help but feel a little mad that a lot of people travel but don't learn shit, unlike u who provide much needed insights
merci!
te quiero mucho Damon, gracias por existir y por darme crisis existenciales y después resolvérmelas. Besos!
Damonnn, I didn't know how much I needed this video today. It was like a therapy session. And so glad you're getting into natural treatments! It's amazing.
When you mentioned that in a group setting you're always 'the diplomat' when a disagreement arises I was like YES MY FELLOW LIBRA, SAME HERE! And then you mentioned that that's part of the reason why you like making videos where you can state your opinions - that's literally the reason why I started my blog in 2012, I just needed space where I can just talk, ya know? 😂 Amazing video as always Damon! 🥰
I just love that we are living in this same timeline 💕😇
When you talked about having less novel experiences available in your future and having less places to travel and how eventually you're going to run out of things to feel, I found that very interesting. I've been fortunate enough to have had many, many traveling opportunities and left my home country when I was six, and now, I actually find it much more fulfilling and exciting to stay put and like, let myself really ferment in an environment. I think travel through time can be just as exciting and eye-opening as travel through space, but unfortunately I can only do the latter forward at a rate of one second per second. But like, yeah, maybe one day I'll run out of things to do or places to go, but if I revisit something, the me that's revisiting that is different, so it's still novel. I'll still be me, but I'll have different thoughts and priorities and interests, and a different relationship with my body. Maybe I'll lose passion for something I used to love, or gain appreciation for something that didn't previously resonate or compel me.
I'm going to cut myself off there, because otherwise I'll be out here writing a bible-length comment about everything you had to say. But thank you for the great video and doing what you do. Very thought-provoking. By the way, I'm @flytrap.mp3 on Instagram and I sent you some cool shit going on in Singapore, if you decide to go.
Notification squad here!! So thrilled to see regular uploads from you! You’re my source of inspiration when it comes to going out there and living life to the fullest!❤❤
Commenting for the first time because I'm so excited that you could be coming to Singapore, which is where I'm from! It's a city of dualities where you can have great fun by spending a ton of money, and also be able to do and stuff you can't find anywhere else at a pretty affordable price. Our govt loves to market the country as an expensive futuristic pseudo-utopia but its so much more than that, I promise.
But as always, loving the excellent content you always put out
Lexie Lombard uses Geneva to connect her audience! You can create different chats for different topics too so you could definitely do a travel help, room swap, trip planner chats. Maybe even divide chats into locations?
i always feel so renewed when i watch these long chat videos 🦦 like my mind has been relaxed and refreshed because everything’s been scaled down and now things don’t seem as overwhelming as they do
for me, what helped with my fear of the future was realising that it really isn't productive. you fearing it won't change the outcome for the better, infact it will leave you stuck, which is far worse. So as Damon said take action, one present moment after the other towards the thing you want.
and if we believe that the future already exists, and we are on a determined path, then we have no control over the outcome, so now the responsibility/weight of all of it is gone, and we can just exist.
This was the most creatively filmed Q&A I have ever seen! Btw fellow viewer here ready to take you around Singapore! I have been living here for the past 5years(including 2yrs stuck during Covid as I am an Indian national) with plenty to ponder on what this island has to offer!
Fellow Singaporean, grew up here, ready to take you around as well
Damon Dominique, you are literally my spirit animal ❤
Hey Damon, just validating that yes your ideas are fire! I remember growing up, my grandparents (in New Zealand) used to house-swap almost every year with a few different couples from the US for a month or two at a time. So I've always grown up with this being a bit of a dream. They met the old way through skiing at small club fields and making friends, as that was their 'community'. You have a really special community here that you could harness to do the same thing.
Yesss Damon Singapore is awesome!!! $$$ but lots of things to explore. Love the Q&A!
Damon I love your outlook on life and your perspective about these topics. I miss your red wine talks, you need to make a podcast because i could listen to you talk about life all day long!!
This video was so helpful for me. I just left my religion, Christianity. I loved the concepts you shared about being who you really are. I needed to hear that. Christianity dictates a lot about the kind of person you’re supposed to be and what you’re supposed to believe about yourself and others. But that didn’t match who I really am. So I’m finally starting to figure out who I truly am. And the future that I want to choose for myself. Your philosophical videos are always eye opening, reassuring, and help me believe in me. If you’re looking for the next place to visit, come check out New Zealand!
u might be the realest person ever 😭✨ thank you so much the way i needed this advice!
I had planned leaving now studying abroad in Montpellier for a year. Hated it and cut it short to just 1 semester…then post grad I spent 2 years teaching in France and now I’m about to move to Paris for grad school. I wasn’t ready at the time but now I feel like I THRIVE abroad.
Damon you are such a big inspiration to me. In this video you said a lot of things I needed to hear yet enough things that make me feel better about my circumstances. I’m turning 25 in a little less than a week and recently I broke down crying seeing people in my life and on the internet having giant life mile stones in my age group or those I grew up with. Downplaying the 180° I made on my life the past two years (graduating college, finally getting health insurance lol, solo traveling in America, having a full time job and being promoted) bc comparison is a silent killer. I never understood ppl who saw others successes as their own LOSSES but it came to that for me that night and I hated it. Your words always motivate me and i think it affected me more so in this video bc I came to realize or maybe just only came to terms to admit that after my big changes I got comfy and stood stagnant. I purchased your book a month ago and also you inspired me to finally apply for a passport which I did right after I bought the book too. Once I have it I plan to apply for cruise ship jobs and au paire work so I can see the world while being paid to do it! I was so comfortable being alone on my US solo trips I need to get a worldly view of life. Love you lots sorry this is so mouthy. Always look forward to the next blog!!❤️❤️
2 choices, not a third:
-Either you've been SO SMART all of this time and have been having really interesting and great ideas that I haven't been aware of in the three years I've been watching you.
ORRRRRRR
-It's the Bali effect💁♂
(I'd love to hear third choices though)
You talking about time and aging made me realise I've been watching your videos for what.. 5 years now? Wow. I am a 20 yo from Russia and went to South Korea for a semester to pursue academic career. Met a lot of loveliest people from all over the world here. The majority of exchange students are at their low points now when the semester is coming to an end. But I can't be more excited about LIFE! I finally grasped the feeling of seeing new places and opening up to new people and ideas. Can't wait to get older and experience more stuff! So, thank you for sharing your thoughts on everything. I love the feeling of the mind expanding after listening to someone.
Thumbs way up for Bali (and India Arie). Love visiting that country and, yes, I am feeling a bit smug now that I've learned this makes me more enlightened than everyone else. Of course it does. 😎
so manny parts really resonated with me, thank you for this video!
I will forever enjoy your chatty videos coz it’s like meeting a complete stranger from a completely different background who speaks my language. If i may suggest Chiang Mai Thailand? since you’re in Asia… i did a retreat at Pa Pae Meditation Center and it just blew my mind. One of the things that I took away from it was a monk’s perspective on purpose: the fact that ur alive, you’re already serving your purpose, whether you realize it or not, because every act you make creates a ripple outside of you that positively (Or negatively) affects everyone and everything around you.
You should go to Windhoek and Swakopmund Namibia to see the sand dunes, or Kigali in Rwanda, or Cape Town/Jo.burg. You may be shocked at how quickly these places are urbanizing and expanding. Unreal! And for similar if not cheaper than Bali. If you go in faith everything will be taken care of!
Damon speaking facts once AGAIN!!! these videos always get me THINKINGGG
this video is next level. you are a true inspiration, an embodiment of thing I want to become.
'the future will come as the present moment' beautifully worded a thought I've been having/trying to express for awhile now!!!
this video came exactly at the right tiiime!!! i have been sooo worried about the future lately and about finding a job etc so hearing you talk about how the future doesn’t exist (which is so true??) calmed my silly ass brain so much. i swear you are my big libra brother, love ya🧡
Damon! You are just so cool and also come off as so approachable. I have been watching your stuff for years now and I just love your uniqueness! I shouldn't say but.. Netflix doesn't deserve you. You are very intelligent, niche, and curious about the world in a refreshing way. Keep going babyyyyy!! 💖
4:43 I think it's easy to fall into this cycle though that turns into "when is the right time then"? I personally have recently decided not to have children and it's like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I don't know what the future holds but I'm excited to build a life where I'm satisfying my own needs through learning and experiencing new things and growing as a person. Let's be honest, life is getting crazier and I don't think I could juggle all that comes with being a parent even I thought I could pass on a lot to a kid...
him flipping the banana head and going "INFACT it's your choice" has me rolling
‘Wrap up this season and move on to the next thing’ woahhhh
this chaotic energy gets me every time man ❤
oh wow there is so much wisdom in this video that my mouth could not have had the ability to explain -sending this video to everyone
Damon go to Singapore! It’s so unique and interesting and beautiful too! The Hawker centers that most people go to for meals are amazing and the crazy little amount of land they have for people to live there and how they remedy that is quite interesting.
yesterday i was watching your netherlands video, and now i can confirm Damon DOES have ALL THE ANSWERS
It’s nice you said your family doesn’t mind you going because they know you’re at your happiest in other places, I’ve grown up in Texas and I’m planning to move out of state and I wish my family would also be that supportive. Like I know i will thrive more somewhere else and I want to experience other cities so badly.
yes yes yesss!! pls make a course talking abt all the adult things to know when traveling. I turn 18 soon & I would pay anything to receive knowledge from someone that is doing what a i desire!
This video felt like a warm hug, thank you for the encouragement! 💛
"I don't remember anybody who said anything" That really got to me
You should go to East Asia next! I am really interested in Japan and South Korea I would love to see you visit and explore there.
I think you are so wise. Thank you for the video.
Your mom sounds so wise and loving
I loved this video!! It was so interesting to get your insight on all these topics, plus you bring a smile on my face each time. I just wanted to add on the eco-friendly part, where you say that people shouldn't take it out on other people but on the industries; I somewhat agree, the industry influence us to consume a certain way. However you, as an individual, and a group made of individuals, (and I do travel and take planes, so it's not for this particular exemple but in general) have a lot of power, it's truly the "you" that forges the industry. Without us the industry would be none existent. If habits of consumption were to change, it will influence the industry. Of course the bigger the group with changed habits of consumption is, the bigger the shift will be in the industry. Keep up the good work!!
That will sound just bad, but I forgot how much you’ve inspired me in the past! After watching it I got this huge energy rush of like - girl get out of your head, grab those posibilidades 🤪 emotionally and physically kind of too I come from an environment which is super overthinking, super looking for a problem-oriented, country is hard to escape because of currency is low and ahhh, being mid 20s got me into this point of being just overwhelmed by all those things which are not reachable for me. But wait a minute, wouldn’t that be better if I switch worrying about the future, just taking full joy of a present moment? I KNOW, SUPER DEEP. But actually felt that today. Thanks Damon🙋🏻♀️ looking forward to grab your book someday
I am sooo here for a travel course!! AAND a portuguese course pleease!!!
Yes to your kid take! I don’t think I’ve heard anyone else talk about kids that way. I know I don’t want them because I know the only reason I’d want them is for the “experience,” and I don’t think that’s fair to someone who’s going to need me for the rest of their life.
I don't feel lost because I know there are infinite possibilities and was never brought up to believe adults are set in a path or were infallible. Whereever I am is where I am and I build. Sometimes that build takes me to a new direction and I have to decide how to recalibrate but it's simply uncharted, not lost.
wow this is the video that i NEED right now! thank you! a lot of reflection and self talk happened again while watching lol
I would love to take your travel course!!!! The financial piece of traveling is always the most difficult for me and some guidance on how to go about it would be super helpful
For those who can't hold onto certain sentimental values while traveling.. i would suggest friends/family or paying for a storage unit or some kind.
I don’t fully agree with consuming natural stuff first because some unregulated stuff can hurt some people. Early treatment can avoid future problems, just see a doctor. But I do agree with a healthy diet and trying to avoid processed foods 😊
I really liked your answer to dealing with homesickness. I moved to NYC from a place small like Indiana. Came back after 8 months to visit and it was so weird to me. Nothing had changed and I felt like I grew out of my friends and my old lifestyle.
Yes for the travel courses! I would absolutely buy it from you.
I loved my question even though it wasn't selected. Still watched the whole video while working.
Each of your videos leaves me wanting to friends! Like I just want to sit and talk! I love hearing your perspective and just want to ask questions/challenge your thoughts/or hear stories as to why you think the way you do. I love it, it’s so interesting and you’re freaking hilarious, I wanna hang out 😂
This was amazing 💓 truly thank you for your perspective on these topics ! I loved your take on how we are free to make choices and it’s something we should see as a power and not as a chore which is so hard for me to perceive that way. I am a French 23 year old and I’ve never been so lost in the trajectory I want for my life right now, as you said there are a lot of choices and a free access to too many people to compare our lives with which could be both a blessing and a curse. I’ll try to see it more as a blessing from now on.
jesus dude your videos are phenomenal, and your pov is so amazing, i learn so much from you because you articulate your point perfectly and everything you say is SO SPOT ON and i can tell you got to those conclusions through experience and your own research which i adddddoooreeeee. xoxoxoxoxo
As a Singaporean, I would say Singapore is a lot more developed and has had a lot of what makes it 'unique' lost to urbanisisation/gentrification over the past few decades BUTT there are definitely still fun places! You might want to check out hawker centres (basically street food vendors but placed in buildings) and neighborhoods like Chinatown, Kampong Glam/Arab Street, or even check out the older 'residential neighborhoods' like Toa Payoh or Balestier.
i definitely approach life as if the future comes to me instead of i go to the future; right now im studying for board exam for medical school and i think people could view it like oh thats so boring or oh thats draining but for me im like oh im doing what i want to be doing this moment and thats that
I know it’s like entertainment but still feels like hugely important just to sit and to listen to you!
Thanks
from indiana haha and love your videos and perspective! it's been cool seeing your production and video ideas evolve over time. thank you for always being authentic.
Thank you for this video!! Maybe you could share some good reads you’ve discovered while preparing for your book?
Yes. This is EXACTLY what i needed. Thank you boo!