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Just focus on becoming enlightened rather than trying to fight thoughts in your head.

You could start a business, go to school to get a better job, or keep working your job and minimize living expenses, saving as much money as you can. The way the system is designed, there aren't many other options. Everything takes work, so you might as well choose what kind of work you want to do the most.

Some more good health hacks: Rebounding - The most efficient form of exercise I've ever done. Extremely low impact, yet does an excellent job building all the soft tissues in your body including muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones. You can spend just 15 minutes doing an easy health bounce, yet the oxygenated, uplifted feeling you get afterwards is similar to what you get from a more intense workout. The alternating g-forces of rebounding help move your lymphatic fluid throughout your body. Since humans do not have a central lymph pump, it is essential for everyone to do SOME form of exercise, and this is the most convenient/accessible form available - simply spreading out a few 1-minute sessions throughout the day can yield great benefits. RSO - An amazing form of cannabis extract. Typically a full spectrum extract of several high-quality THC-rich indica strains with potent medicinal properties. This has given me some of the best sleep I've ever had, and very interesting psychedelic-like trips. Digestive enzymes - Vital supplement especially as you get older. Makes the body's job of breaking down food far easier, leaving you with more energy to do your daily tasks. A basic enzyme supplement with protease, papain, bromelain and lactase does the trick for daily use. If you want to take it to the next level, pancreatic enzymes with betain HCL are the most powerful I've used. Having had issues with certain foods in the past, now I can eat pretty much anything, and these enzymes tear right through it.

I would suggest running the equation again using the number of UNARMED criminals rather than armed ones. When you include armed criminals, it's a lot harder to differentiate whether the officer acted out of self-defense or not. Still, I don't think the movement is about raw numbers. It's about the total lack of accountability in the cases that do happen, as well as worse treatment in general, and on those grounds I completely agree that something has to be done.

If you take good care of your body, meaning exercise, meditation, a healthy diet, and maybe some adaptogens, then there is no shut-off at 30. Depending on how seriously you take this, you can still feel like you're 20 when you reach 30.

I think that letting someone indulge in something to excess can be considered a valid strategy. It's like when a parent lets their child smoke as many cigarettes as they want, until they get physically sick and never smoke another one. And if he's asking this question again, it's clear that nothing is gonna stop him. My personal policy is that if I think of something I want 3 times, or if my interest lasts for over a week, then I do it. Otherwise it will just keep coming up. This is essentially how I quit gaming over the course of a few years. I did it often in my teenage years to the point where I finally realized that playing games all day is psychologically no easier or more pleasant than working all day.

Frank Yang is great. I watched his videos for years and saw him make a complete psychological transformation. He used to be out of control and made extremely disturbing/entertaining art videos, depending on how you look at it. His primary method has been meditation for hours daily and 10 day retreats. He did some psychedelics a few times but didn’t use them often.

Everything by Walter Isaacson is great. I read his Steve Jobs and Benjamin Franklin books without having much prior knowledge, and they were awesome.

It is considered a legitimate hold for police to use, but it really shouldn't be. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there is a position called knee-on-belly, which is exactly what it sounds like. To be on the receiving end is extremely uncomfortable, even if the opponent weighs 130lbs - all of the weight is concentrated on a single point. Your main instinct is to get the hell out from under it (which, depending on your escape, gives the opponent various opportunities for attack). It is basically what you do to someone if you want to put a hurting on them. If anyone in a BJJ class were to do a "knee-on-neck," they would be kicked out of class and told never to come back. Maybe even sued. There are many ways to hold someone down that don't involve putting their lives in danger. If a suspect is handcuffed, you can literally just sit on their back in mount position and they wouldn't be able to do anything. So one solution is to make martial arts training mandatory for police. When there are so many nonlethal options available, there is no reason to use holds that could kill people.

I think it’s mostly to do with your health practices. I have noticed that on days when I haven’t had enough sleep, or eat something unhealthy, it’s way easier to fall into internet binges. But on most days when I do everything right, I have no problem getting work done. There can be other factors at play as well. For instance, I have found that the weather as well as air quality can impact your mind. On cloud/rainy (low atmospheric pressure) days, your mental clarity is often impacted, making it easier to slack off. Breathing practices or anti-inflammatory herbs can be helpful for that. And poor air quality will ruin your mental clarity as well as sleep quality. An air filter is a great investment for that. Overall, as long as you're productive at least 85-90% of the time, there's nothing to worry about. If lower than that, there's room for improvement.

One of the best hobbies for your brain is learning to play an instrument. Proven benefits to memory, spacial reasoning, literacy skills, creativity, mental alertness/reaction time, and an easy way to improve your social life.

You’re missing something, for sure. There is a relative love and a universal, absolute, indiscriminate love. If you haven’t fallen in love with a steering wheel or a desk, you haven’t identified it yet. You may want to check out the book Emptiness Dancing by Adyashanti, he describes it very well. No drugs necessary.

For sure. Gotu Kola was actually used by ancient Yogis to help their meditation sessions. It chills you out and makes your mind very clear. Plus, as mentioned before it's excellent for circulation, which is a godsend if you have varicose veins. I have found that 1-2 teaspoons of ground powder is a good dose. The great thing about herbs is that they're inexpensive, easy to find online and for the most part safe (though you always want to try out a small amount first to see how you react).

Dude, don't spend $5k on a PC. Build your own PC and save thousands of dollars. Then put the rest of the money into investments. Yes, you are sleep walking. You still don't realize the value of money. Reading a book on investments and taking action right now, before it's too late, is the difference between being a wage slave in 15 years and being free. If you want to invest in another skill, you can do that too. But there isn't a skill on earth that costs $5k just to learn.

Anything that reduces anxiety and depression is by definition psychoactive, no? I think the "non-psychoactive" claim is an attempt to distance itself from cannabis so that it can be kept legal. But I guarantee you that if you take as much of it as you can, you will get super high (though not the same full-spectrum high you get from actually smoking weed). I think that actually may be the problem, I was probably megadosing it.

That's a great list. Gotu kola is an especially cool one, gave me lots of interesting transcendent experiences. Out of curiosity, how do you use CBD? I've experimented with it in the past, found that it just got me extremely high lol. After using it for days I started to lose mental clarity.

Personally, I have taken 10,000 to 20,000 IU D3 a day with no issues. You have to take vitamin K2 and Magnesium along with it to prevent side effects (see: Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox). Much of the knowledge on D3 out there is outdated, people have taken 60,000 IU daily for months with no side effects (although I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, always exercise caution and track your levels with blood tests). Relevant study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28012936

Lion's Mane extract - Probably my favorite nootropic. It's a subtle effect, but the best way to describe it is that it increases neuroplasticity. If you want to change something about your habits, to solve a hard problem / learn a new skill, or make your mind more flexible and fluid, this is a great agent to help you with that. Fruiting body extracts (e.g. Realmushrooms) are said to be better than mycelial extracts (e.g. Host Defense). Rhodiola extract - Another one of my favorites. The mood lift is very powerful, and using this intermittently for months, I have experienced no side effects. Really a miracle, since it has been shown to help people with major depressive disorder. Gotu Kola powder - Very interesting herb, seems to facilitate spiritual growth. On many occasions when I'm taking this, I would feel like I'm outside my body, getting blasted infinitely into outer space (Essentially the experience of infinity that Leo talks about). You naturally get the urge to hold onto something. But when you let go, it feels great. Or I would gain a visceral awareness of how consciousness is not located within the head - rather, the head and entire body are located within consciousness, which has no center. As a side benefit, the herb is a general health tonic which boosts skin health and microcirculation. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) powder - Great neuroprotective herb. Gives you a light sense of euphoria in a natural, healthful way. Turmeric w/ black pepper - Awesome anti-inflammatory benefits. Gives you a relaxing sense of well-being. I make my own capsules with a pill press to save some money. Sunflower Lecithin - Favorite source of choline. Literal brain-building material, and it tastes good too. Don't take on an empty stomach. Raw Cacao powder - All the health benefits of chocolate without the sugar. Has a complex array of effects that are simultaneously relaxing and stimulating. A tablespoon a day is a good dosage, I wouldn't overdo it because of the high oxalate content. Vitamin D3/K2/Magnesium - Huge combo for a multitude of health and fitness benefits. Check out "Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox" for everything you need to know. The place where I like to get most of these herbs/substances is Starwest Botanicals. All great quality, organic, and inexpensive if you buy in bulk. If you want other specifics, just let me know. Bonus: Raw Organic Garlic - Great immune system booster. Aids in recovery from exercise and gives you an energy boost when you're feeling worn down. I take 2-4 cloves a day - chew one at a time and quickly chase with water to mitigate the burn. Raw Unpasteurized Honey - Contains tons of enzymes, vitamins/minerals and antioxidants. A true "living food." Alongside cacao, it's a great alternative to unhealthy processed foods. Still, due to the sugar content be sure to swish your mouth out with water after eating in order to keep your teeth healthy.

I don't think you need an argument for that one. The best way to find out is to try it. Weed, when vaporized or eaten, is almost harmless to health. It's the effect it has on the mind that can be a plus or a negative. It opens some doors, and closes others. I personally don't find the effects worthwhile when used daily, but you would need to experience that first in order to know that.

Great book, highly recommended.

I'm having some trouble integrating this teaching. Video on the topic soon?

I guess I understand the theory. I'm really just concerned about the practical implications. One of the main messages of the book is that choices based on love will bring good things into your life, and choices based on fear will do the opposite. But in reality, it doesn't seem to play out this way. For instance, take Pippa Bacca, who was murdered while hitch-hiking to promote world peace and to show that you can place trust in the kindness of others. She was following her deepest Godly instinct - to spread love, was she not? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pippa_Bacca Or what about schizophrenics, who in the worst cases believe they are being told by God to commit atrocities? If God itself involves not just love but also fear, skepticism, and self-denial, maybe there's nothing wrong with any of those things? And I understand the point that people should lead by example in order to positively impact the world, but what about the existence of people who cannot be rehabilitated? I am not convinced that confronting them with open arms rather than listening to your God-given fear would do anything to stop them.

That's the problem with books like Conversations with God imo. It's an unverifiable and self-referencing belief system. What is their explanation for why God doesn't just present himself veritably, rather than as thoughts in your mind? Because you would cast it off as a hallucination! It's the perfect way to close the circle and cast aside doubts that any of it is real.

"I couldn't understand how they thought they were ever alive." Amazing video.

From my understanding this post is geared towards people who cherrypick negative studies and use them as excuses not to take action. Of course millions of years of evolution have led to particular mating patterns between the sexes. But a struggling man does not need that sort of information yet, what they need first is to fix their mindset.