Most People Are NPCs (Don't Waste Your Life On Autopilot)
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0:00 The NPC vs The Main Character
2:22 You Are A Perspective Vessel
13:09 Create a perspective you can grow into.
15:47 Choose 3-5 “mentors” that you aspire to be like.
16:55 Become a mad scientist.
18:21 Create or be created.
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how to take back control of your life 2.0
how to be the main character of your own story
you've been programmed for failure
#SelfImprovement #Philosophy #LifestyleDesign
What I've found is that initially it was hard for me to identify with most people. This was depressing at first. But now those feelings have subsided. I'm perfectly fine with not being able to connect with most people. What is now normal... seems to be very unhealthy.
100% facts. I've always been different than most. I just sold my house in the Netherlands and moving to Thailand in November. I've started an online fitness bussiness and it's all developing so fast. I've only been at this a year. Things are moving so fast. Meanwhile most of my "friends" are still in their dead end jobs
Don't worry man you covered by Vax 😂😂😂
same, but i was never sure if i was right ot feel this way cause i didnt wanna appear arrogant or cringe like the "im not like other guys" kinda people but i guess its true im really not like other people, not better but different. what people think is cringe or what they think in general shouldnt matter
I’ve felt like this for a very long time; hence why I started my long journey to self-improvement, in order to understand why, because being able to connect with people and form relationships is a difficult thing to get my head around, seeing other people make it look so easy also affects me negatively
That's completely okay. Also, consider that you can connect very deeply with people that is very different than you and when you allow that it can be even better. I understand that if some core beliefs and values are not shared it hard but consider it. Maybe a person that had a different story, has different goals, comes from a different country, if you show interest, genuinely (and that's something to develop) you can create beautiful connections. I say this from the perspective of someone that "feels" that doesn't fits anywhere
I feel like you’re an actual friend of mine Dan. This era is pretty wild. We used to be molded by the 5 people closest to us in a physical reality. Now we can choose who we are molded by from anyone just through youtube videos. Sure there were books before, but I feel like videos hit different. This is gonna have some seriously awesome implications in the coming decades as young minds will consciously or unconsciously get molded into a seemingly infinite array of possibilities, for better and for worse.
Young minds are unfortunately getting molded by TikTok by far.
@@Learned333 The majority are typically NPCs, they do what others do. They are your potential customers/clients, help them be more aware.
I like your pogo video.
@@mrjohnbaseley that’s from another era 😂 can’t believe you found that
You mean awesome in the literal sense, right?
This guy is a prime example of an NPC. The modern internet NPC preaches challenging your beliefs except for when it comes to “success”. It’s always 100% about business and making money. This is the same programming with different style.
And you have to find hilarity in the irony that NPC is a video game term and a lot of these people would tell you video games are only for children
I agree with you. And I thought this was a different kind of video...
you're just butthurt you're an npc
90% of Wom are definitely NPC they will lead you down the wrong path every time
@Jesús Murillo Travels The term "NPC" was popularized by Trump followers correctly applying the term to mainstream liberals but incorrectly assuming that it doesn't also describe them.
I still believe it is a useful term to use.
Another amazing video, Dan! I've written a summary on NPCs and Main Character, perhaps, it will benefit others too:
*NPC*
0:43 NPC never questions the path
4:55 NPC perspective is very narrow
6:30 NPC doesn't do new actions
12:43 NPC isn't conscious of the decisions
*Main Character*
1:46 Main character takes control of life
9:00 Main character sets new goals and works towards them
12:43 Main character is conscious of decisions
13:15 Main character creates a new perspective on problems
16:01 Main character follows 3-5 authors/youtubers to change the perspective
17:07 Main character learns from the mistakes
18:27 Main character creates more than consumes
You don't understand me at all
False. The NPC creates their own beliefs.
The fact you define your own boundaries makes you an NPC.
I'm 38 unemployed, broken no esteem or self belief or confidence.
Worked previously in IT over 15 years but something just happened to me and I lost my way.
I'm really stuck in life like don't know what I want to do or what to purse hell I don't even though what I'm passionate about. It's like I have this constant apathy and can't focus on anything.
Need serious guidance and help brothers I'm at my wits end. Thank you
Feel like you want to do everything while at the same time you want to focus on one thing to be passionate about but you cant decide which... Its confusing ..
When I'm stuck I hike in the woods until I'm not.
Do what you love brother ! Pursue something meaningful, things will fall into place for you 🕉
Try reading Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy (PhD). Good luck 🍀
I think the first thing you want to do is some self-care. Not just shampoo/makeup/clothes but a medical check-up and a depression check-up along with some thinking about what is your main problem. What is the thing that will make you feel neutral at least, not necessarily happy. Then, you want to remember some good stuff that you already have or happened during the last 15 years. Third, you wanna get any job just covering your basics. Fourth, hopefully, you can work on a side thing that you’ve always wanted to do like long term.
I hope that wasn’t a lot of words. I am sorry you are feeling this way and I understand apathy quite well. Oh, I forgot something very important, connect with someone whom you can tell about this and he can at least listen well and help get you outdoors.
I've had a bad day but I'm glad I clicked on this video. The things you said about being conscious, making a conscious choice, it's made me pay attention to the narrative I have in my head around this day and around the things going on right now that I can't deal with. I can make a choice, I don't have to do what I automatically do in situations like this and shut down. I can be the main character instead of being a victim of my own thoughts/circumstances. I'm going for a walk
I’m currently on that walk too girl! we got this🚶🏿♀️💕
Very practical advice! I'm in the trial and error phase now after waking up to my bad programming. I changed everything in my life. I now exercise every day, read every day, meditate every day and I am excited about discovering my definite purpose so I can direct my energy to that. Thank you for sharing your journey, Dan!
''When you treat your life as a project, it becomes Profitable when you turn it into a product''--DK
You are indeed the average of the 5 people that influence you the most nowadays and I'm glad that you're one of those. My personal development has skyrocketed since I discovered your channel. 2023 is the year we're all gonna make it 🤝🏼
You are 100% correct
What if that's just a belief/programmed though?
wagmi brother
@@DanKoeTalks I hope this message finds you well. I am a university student with a ground-breaking idea that has the potential to revolutionize the way a specific subject is taught using AI. I understand your time is valuable, and I assure you that I won't be wasting it.
I would appreciate your insights on a couple of questions I have. Firstly, as AI is a new technology, what steps can I take to put my idea into practice before someone else takes it away? And secondly, are there any communities or networking groups you could recommend for someone who is looking to build a business in the education industry using AI?
Thank you for your time and any advice you can offer.
That’s also a sheepish statement
I’m SO glad YT suggested your channel and I’m even more glad that you’re now one of my 3-5.👏
This is by far, one of the best videos to watch when you want to break out of the matrix. Its clear, concise, no BS. Thank you, Dan Koe!
YOU are the TH-camr I cannot stop listening to! I’ve written my entire textbook for my first course of my academy-in-the-making. I do not allow any distraction during my 3- hour writing window. I’m thinking about taking your course!
Do it. Amazing course.
Appreciate you - it sounds like you have the writing down haha. The course may help but if you have a system that works, keep milking it
life is multiplayer game, I don't like to look down of people callin them NPCs. everyone has their own story, and some people make suboptimal decisions; but u can update the script any time and keep trying. we can all be main characters if we try for it
Dan, every video content you publish, I listen to. Even while I'm meal-prepping on weekends. Heck, I feel like I know you well. Thanks for your valuable content man. You inspire me for real. 👍👍👍
My man, thank you. Truly. Weird to think im in peoples ears while they're grillin up some chicken breast hahaha but grateful at the same time
Consciously craft your ego. We can’t change the past or where we came from, but we can damn sure change NOW 🧠🌞💪
I thought I learned critical thinking and these concepts after reading the 4hour work week back in 2008...it seems to have been a 15 yr “floating on my back” journey.
Easily my favorite channel. This guy thinks exactly like I do. Got rid of all the other channels I use for self improvement. This video opened my eyes to it all honestly. But his community posts are all over my photo roll now lmao
Lool love it, thank you for watching and screenshotting my friend
"The Art of self-Architecture", great one, I'll use it from now on.. Thanks man, great stuff. Joseph, Croatia, EU
Really good talk. Dan Koe is a highly efficient communicator and advanced salesperson/mentor.
Everytime i listen you, i learn something new! You truly insipre me to start what i always wanted to! Thank you!
Your content simply blew my mind. I've been practicing self-awareness for the past 2 years and finally today I'm at a point where I'm starting to look for another professional path that has to do with what you said: capturing the chaos, the mess, realigning and extracting the learning from this. And not simply having a 9-6 job and enjoying the 2 hours at night doing what I really like. It's absurdly powerful what this mental programming does and acts with 95% of the world's population. And it's not easy to break out of this bubble, but I'm definitely getting there after 2 years. Thank you for the content, very enlightening! Cheers from Brazil
You just gave me my next newsletter topic.. cheers, Dan
Don't know how you acquired your education..but your philosophy is impressive..crisp, practical, impactful..Thanks for your perspectives.
Seems like running the mill intersection of Buddhism and tech/writing in this case. Impressive execution though, or at least impactful succinct writing optimized to cut through the facade and quel the emptiness left from being bombarded with high dopamine obscuring empty content.
Amazing episode! The most inspiring that I have seen. Thanks a lot, Dan!
Great video! Would be even greater with more of your personality and personal experiences. Thank you for making these! 🙏👏😊
The way he describes the lenses we have to persevere reality is somthing I’ve been trying to say to people for so long how books and experiences are lenses that change our reality is something I’ve been trying to say to people in conversation but nearly everyone thinks it doesn’t make sence or isn’t right honestly it’s so cool to hear someone talk about us as a perspective vehicle
"Steal Like An Artist"- Austin Kleon
The book from Austin Kleon gives even more insights on your idea, but you touched the basics which are really helpful for the start...
Thanks for that...
What I realized awhile ago was who I am is a little bit of everybody and my life experience as I go I take a bit of everyone's personality traits and add it to my own and mix it up in mine.
After watching so many videos of yours ..ive come to realise you speak the same exact thing in most of the videos but with different titles and a different story...but I still cant resist them...They are Gold fr...For me i'm not just listening to this i'm also implimenting ..NO EXCUSE HERE!!
Dan, I know you and Justin Scott are very good friends.
You 2 are my current mentors driving my growth on LinkedIn.
I appreciate you both 🙏
Title of this video clearly describes experience of living in a big city
I was just trying to say this in a post on Facebook yesterday but I didn’t articulate it nearly as well as you are oh my God thank you so much for this video. Of course I am subscribe to you and have been for a while.
IMO-- the best advise you give is planning for scaleability (via high volume low cost). Primely, by educating others! All that stops us is lack of persistance in doing.
better and better my friend. Thank you!
Finally! After weeks of ingesting TH-cam content, something worth watching. I got a lot out of your presentation. Mucho appreciated.
Super merci beaucoup , exécelent propos , ta compréhension est vraiment bien exposé avec une grande clarté , sans details ou autre , très inspirant !!
Love you, Brother!
Thank you for sharing, and congrats on the 300k subs!
I agree with this message. I’m working on my own business model which is part of a field that many others have gone into. In times like this your own true authenticity is the thing that will separate you from the rest.
Your channel is Amazing!!! THANK YOU!!!!💙🙏💥✨️💫
Nice. It's an everyday call to the arms. I find what matters the most is a clear protocol for self reflection repeated daily, e.g. journaling.
The goal is clear, the tools are many, efficiency doesn't matter if you can't ensure efficacy.
I struggle the most with balancing get myself in a non-aroused state and pondering all the self-creation.
unbelievably good content as always!
Damn this is good!! Thank you for sharing.
Great topic, explained perfectly!! Also planning to make a video on this🙌🏼
This was perfect, thank you.
Nailed it man glad I found your channel, this is painfully obvious st this point we live in some sort of simulated reality
A new type of NPCs would be people calling people NPCs.
Those are the real npc's
This is so good! Thank you!
Great message, Dan!
Awesome how I've been talking about the exact same thing with different words. People need to know this
When you realize you are NOT an NPC but haven't taken action yet, you're in tutorial hell, as Dan calls it :)
Literally me
i just realized that i AM a NPC
You are so amazing, thank you so much Dan! xo
As a healthcare provider and fiture licensed esthetician i value people and the well being of others.
Soon come i will have a lucrative business filling this need
Thank you i will check out the program
The gamer's version of a fixed versus growth mindset. I dig this.
Going to the gym IS being an NPC. It's a very mainstream thing to do. Many of the stuff you've talked about are also parrotted by others.
This does a decent job of pairing NPC with dumb, rigid, conventional and therefore failure when in fact NPC is namely a lack of or minimal conscious awareness. Depending on the business or trajectory in life, college could be useful. The decentralized business 3.0 creators seem to be programming their own brand of NPC. Not that the perspectives aren't helpful. Appreciate articulating some key point, Dan. You're the Jordan Peterson of Zoomer Entrepreneur Grindset.
Jordan peterson is a washed up jungian psychologist who cant even keep his own shit straight. Im sorry but if you take life advice from someone whos constantly embroiled in flame wars on twitter then youre more lost than you already thought.
Is there even an official definition of NPC outside of gaming? If you asked random people on the street to define "npc", you wouldn't find a common definition
The content sounds like from a few best selling books, eg: atomic habits; Almanack of Naval etc.
Thank you for this information! 🚂
Insane how each of your video is a masterclass
This applies to a lot of things, not just business
7:33 What Dan says here is why I think Psychedelics are quite successful in treating depression. When in a psychedelia peak, it feels like there is so much chaos and uncertainty going on. After the peak, the brain starts putting the pieces of reality back together. This is why people report "I feel like a new person", "It rewired my brain.", "It gave me a new perspective on life." And people feel really good after having gone through that experience. Which proves Dan's point of chaos and uncertainty and then settling and making sense of it definitely is the zest of life.
How it feels? Never take any drugs or substance variant_alike
well said!
Yes and MDMA and uppers. My uppers are my anti depressants. 17 I really started tripping off stuff. Always was thinking outside the box and looking at things for what they really are.
@@user-fd6ji8sz8emaybe not the best answer. NPCs are always sober
Thank you for the insight
This is the 4th time I'm watching/listening to this video and everytime I take away a new concept ✨
I’m so glad to find out it’s not unhealthy to see other people as NPCs and that I’m not the only one. I really try to see the best in people and I see them as fellow humans, but their mindsets just like you described. Amazing video
Thanks for the valuable video!
This is very eye opening. Its like the mold was broken in my mind. Like the world of possibilities opened up. Thank you for your work sir
This is big man, happy for you! You may have just awakened
And thank you for watching sir
I think this is my favorite video after watching every Dan Koe video in the last year
Having been alive for a minute... The 3-5 people that changed my perspective all came to me 80s and very early 90s. Aside from Jane Goodall who influenced my views on sociology at the age of 5 in the early 70s. Some of them have abandoned their earlier messaging and I have abandoned them. It's been quite interesting to watch how influencers choose to stay relevant.
Just talked about this with some coworkers and also my children and this is the second video I've seen about the NPC theory... But this is pretty spot on... I really enjoyed this video, thank you ✨🙏
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Your video is so helpful ty! 🎉
Your amazing dude, I love your thoughts. People like will change this world for the better.
I feel like im in a jail cell and im thinking about running into the wall as hard as I can to get out
I think one of the fears, hesitations, or roadblocks for creative people is the fear of it being stolen and presented better by someone else.
You mentioned people stealing your stuff and repurposing it. I fear that too, and so I hesitate to put my content out there until it’s 100% compete.
I think I need to change that and just out myself out there. Just share my knowledge and see what happens.
Dan, how do you make money online besides selling people “how to make money online” courses?
Not meant to be a slight, just curious what “problems of yours you are solving and selling the solution”
I like the idea but all I see is you talking about how other people can make money online by solving problems but the only problem I see on this channel is that people want to learn how to make money online.
Only selling the course of “make money online” without another niche/Product you sell seems a bit off to me to determine if this will work if the guy selling me the course only makes money telling me how to make money online.
Can you point me to your other income streams to get a better idea of this?
Thank you
It's a scam. Everyone of those who make money by selling books/courses/seminars on how to make money is a scammer. One example is the Kiyosaki guy. He popped up in the recommendation, so I searched TH-cam for "Kiyosaki scammer", and of course, his main source of income was selling his stupid rich dad/poor dad story.
Damn straight, I want an answer to this question, except I'm not going to be as nice about it.
Dan, what can you offer except yet another 'make money' course?
There is no point in telling everyone to make more 'money' courses because at that point you are a slightly more complicated pyramid scheme at best. Only so many people can sell a course to people teaching them how to make money online by selling online courses before it all implodes.
If you do make money other ways, can you identify those streams, and they better be accessible/attainable for the people you're talking to, otherwise you're capitalising on people's desire for financial stability for your own gain whist selling these people a pipe dream.
So what is it? Are you just a slightly more sophisticated grifter, or are you actually providing an option.
I'm also looking for someone who has already solved other people's problems, such as an already successful entrepreneur who has reached the top and is only giving advice because they genuinely want to help others succeed. I'm fed up with all those youtube gurus who are "making money online" and are everywhere, always trying to get you on their mailing lists or selling you their courses.
You people are just not smart enough to identify problems to be solved. What do you expect? A cognitive handout? A precise list of instructions you can replicate? Think for yourself! Your lazy mentality is the problem!
Glad to see you mention Dr. Joe!
Glad to see others who share the same mindset.
More topics like this! Great 🙌🏻
We're all just NPCs until we realise we are one with the universe.
I like the way you explain concepts.
Nice Video Thank you
Wow, spectacular man, quit my job last month, going to new york next month wish me luck
Great stimulating content
Bought the 2 hour writer and I’m so glad I did. Been learning so much. It’s filled with lots of valuable information that’s definitely worth it. Thanks Dan. You’re changing peoples lives out here ❤️
Im thinking about purchasing it. Can you share a bit about what you like so much about it? Thank you.
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Hell yeah dude, glad you're enjoying it🤝
@@alantinoalantonio Also curious haha
@@DanKoeTalks I am interested in the course.
What we want to become is a powerful words that people need to understand.
Your description of an NPC is everything I hate about my brother and pretty much why I am actively cutting him out of my life.
If someone is telling you to open your mind and think with your own head, and you just do as he tells you, are you even thinking with your own head at that point. What if you just want to keep dooing what you doing despite it being mediocre, i mean how many stupid dog shit npc crap are you going to see on the internet, all these people are the same they run away from mediocrity because they dont want to be like others and they all become like others because thats what they all do. What do you see revolutionary here i wonder? Like we are all subconciously immitating the npcs, well why arent we all subconciously imitating the pcs isnt that the mistery? Probably because we do and we find out that we are all essentially the same not rly different but just more or less capable. Like why do you want to be successfull if you cant even have a good relationship with your brother? Why do people complain so much about their shitt? Oh because they are lazy and progrqmmed and bla bla bla. Cant you be successfull and not cut off your brother? Just another Jordan Peterosn rip off. Chaos, clariy, order, we learn by immitation. Whatever idk what to say its so sad we are just all here in these chat rooms next to one another not with one another. The only way to be seen as a sheep is to be the first ahead.
'Most people are NPCs' is basically the most NPC thing an NPC could say.
Shhhshh.The viseo maker will hear you
14:26 This advice will never get old
NPCs are like Clones in STAR WARS; they think they are living their own lives and having fate in their hands, but they'll happily and without question execute Order 66.
I was never an NPC. However, I never managed to find success. Something was starting for me once I decided to go all in on art, but then AI art happened and I don't see how I can be successful anymore.
I wish I was an NPC.
Npc spotted
awesome!!!, thanks
I have at this moment 4 mentors (one is you) and I'm trying to figure out my own perspective with the mix of learnings that I'm acquiring.
NOT3PAD
Perspectives of reality are not supposed to be static. Ideally, you create a flow with reality and shape it at the same time as it shapes your mind. But with consciousness. Not everything you want to make happen is supposed to be exactly that way. The universe is chaotic. 3:55
3:55 Habit formation is good if IT'S CONSCIOUS and CONNECTED TO A GOAL
4:30 Identity tends to direct what you do.
6:20 The most dangerous for society is someone who isn't reliant on it.
6:50 When NPCs or NPC -mentalities are faced against other possibilities and uncertainties of reality, you might experience a crash, emotions and resistance or attack with the NPC narrative.
It is your job to become aware of your own programming and change it.
8:45 CHANGING YOURSELF IS DIFFICULT
The trick is to copy. But copy, as you have been always doing since you where born? Not exactly. This time, consciously.
"To begin conditioning your mind for success you must...
1. Set goals for a higher quality of life
2. Immerse yourself in the information that will condition a NEW perspective
3. Make progress and NOTICE/RECOGNIZE positive outcome it has on your life (in my case this is essential, sometimes its hard for me to recognize my own progress and that destroys my will)
11:00 Valuing something doesn't come from not doing and just dreami. Go and do. Then for someone that values their art, body building, a business... They will came choices that align with it.
And they will receive from it. In form of satisfaction, money, health, etc
13:00
STEP 1
Create a perspective that you can grow into. (?)
Think as the expanding and contacting thing. Open minded, close minded. Highest perspective is god, universe, etc.
You can expand right now to your ideak future self or to the universe.
When you face a new problem, open that perspective and train your mind to do it and hold that perspective for a longer time. Open it up to the perspective that is bigger. Life, death, the universe, the millions o people, etc.
ZOOM OUT. TODAY. When you have a problem, you feek stressed etc.
How would a wiser you or your ideal you act and think now?
Then
Zoom out to universak perspective.
SO
15:30
QUESTIONS
1. What does my ideal day look like
2. What do I want to do as my life's work?
3. How do I want to impact people's lives?
4. What do I want to look and feel like?
5. What values and habits will I have to adopt to bring those to life?
STEP X
Choose 3 to 5 mentors (online ones, apparently) - They will shape you in a unique way. Unique mix. They are your choice. Conscious choice to learn.
STEP X
BECOME A MAD SCIENTIST
The good life is a series of experiments. You can't copy it from someone else. You have to try, fail and collect the pieces that make your individual life great.
The main character leans into the trial and error that reflects in nature towards evolution and grow.
More steps
RESEARCH - Info you need to do your thing
TEST - Testestestest
EXPERIMENT - Dont be dogmatic, be a scientist. Don't take anything as truth
DISCOVER - Discover what works for you or what doesn't
DOCUMENT - Write down what gets YOU results.
🔥🔪Key Action Items [Sum up]
- Tool: The Double Zoom (when in trouble, zoom out to what your higher/best version self would do. Then zoom out to the universe perspective or something big like that
- Tool: 5 Questions for Direction and Clarity
- Identify your mentor-mix
- Become A MAD SCIENCIST (mindset+ steps[research, test, exp, discover and document].
You can apply it with this very own video. Don't take anything as dogma. Experiment, that's where wisdom is created. Test it for yourself.
We're always both. No one and everyone is special at the same time. I can learn from everyone. That's what keeps me grounded. And that's what helps me fly.
1. 7:30 definition of creativity
These videos hit 🔥
I would like to disagree a bit. Maybe it is my personal experience but I have never met an NPC, everyone is the protagonist in their own life, they are taking their own decisions. Obviously there are external factors, like in my case it would be better for my career to move to a different place but I cannot as I have old parents staying with me. You might think I am an NPC from your point of view but its my calculated decision based on my values provided by my culture.
In my opinion a lot of people have jumped on the bandwagon and started referring to people who may not be relevant to their lives as NPCs which is ironic
Thank you Dan!
love your content sir
I used to see other people as NPCs. Then I realized, I'm the NPC in their game.
How do your videos actually keep getting better? Thank you.