WonderSeeker

Spot on. There's a lot of fear in the air about money insecurity these days. I partially agree. In my own estimation, big-tech corruption is apolitical. Meaning, shit gets censored both ways. That "claims" to uphold them. A Trump presidency might free people like Owen up more. But if you take the collective all together, I don't have high hopes for the next 4 years. Oh well, at least some people's morale's will be up even if it's total delusion.

I spoke to one of Dan's friends last week. His favorite creator is Leo.

A bit of a clickbait--- What I've been trying to wrap my head around for weeks is why otherwise intelligent thought-leaders threw their support behind Trump. @Leo Gura, your recent post about political lessons riled me up to post this. In the past couple years I've had the fortune of meeting Owen Cook several times. Cool, quirky guy. Taught me a lot. However, he put out a couple of videos earlier in the year that sent off alarm bells in the pit of my stomache. "No f*cking way," I thought. This guy is... a Trumper. Here are the videos. You'll notice in these videos, he didn't outright say he supported Trump. But if you're aware enough, it'll be obvious. Own is a self-proclaimed individualist. After being the closest person to Julien-gate (outside of Julien himself), he must have gotten the idea in him that "oh shit, they can take me down at any minute." Which to be fair to him, is true. And that's the problem. Owen sees Trump as the best option for getting him to a place where he can post what he really wants. For proof, here's a recent chat between us [attached]. At the end of the day, he is looking out for himself and he's afraid of his own freedoms. This of course, at the expense of all the disastrous shit Trump is going to do when he resumes power. And that's the problem, not just with Owen, but with Rogan, Lex, JP, and the other bros who hopped on the train. They would rather ride the bro-train then actually stand for the truth. That's why Lex and Rogan sucked Trump's dick in their interviews. Never challenged him once. --- I stopped following Owen and his teachings months ago and I don't regret it. Still a great guy with life-changing content. But the political crap was a selfish mistake. Time will tell.

Brother, I'm also 26. And I have a similar trauma response. All I'm saying is you need to stop punishing yourself. You are your own worst enemy here. What will it take to change, in your own words?

First, do what @r0ckyreed said. Second, learn an actionable skill, learn branding, marketing, and productizing on social media. Ideally, when you have some $, join a group with someone who knows how to help people make money online (ethically ofc). Dan Koe or Dakota Robertson are examples of such people. This is the slower, but wiser way to make $$$ online and get out of your predicament for good. And @Yimpa , is being poor really allowing yourself to be as authentic as you want?

@Magnanimous What the actual fuck did I just read. You're only 17!!!! Dude, I literally met Jeffy in person, and he told me he didn't start socializing until he was 26 (which I am currently). He was probably worse than you, hahah I get your position, you feel like you're late to the game. But only at 17? Jesus, you haven't even started! Jeffy:

@trenton I'm going to answer this in 2 ways. First of all, you listed several different problems in your post. Too many to realistically address. This sub-communicates to me "I hate myself." You can stop being so harsh on yourself... that is at least 69% of the problem right there! I mean, just look at the language you used to talk about yourself here: It's difficult to improve when it's coming from the place of "I suck." _________ Second, you're between 19-22, right? You sir, are already 420% ahead of other people. Why? You know what you like. Out of the 6 passions you listed, 4 are subjects and 2 are mode of expression. So, I would take those 4 subjects and decide: Out of these, what's the one that resonates most? Then, start writing Tweets, making short-form videos in IG, or long-form on YT about chess, psychology, etc. Just to get some reps in. If you want to make money from it, use ChatGPT to figure out what pain points people have in these areas, then write/shoot content that helps them develop from where they are, 2 steps behind you. Then create a course or do coaching calls to help them. Just spitballing, lol If you're still not sure, then it's because you don't have enough life experience. Also, you don't yet see how the different puzzle pieces of your life could fit together based on the limited data you currently have. This is where you make bold decisions and move forward. Peace

@koops Always doing the work, amigo. Found this forum 5 years ago. I was just a college pothead gorilla back then. In year 1 I meditated every day for 14 months straight. Had my first awakening on LSD Jan 2021. Then a shocking sober awakening in April 2021. Also read a stupid amount of books from Leo's book list. Pivoted to dating and attraction from 2021-2024. Traveled to Mongolia in 2022 and dated 5 girls there. Went on some fun insta-dates while living in Vermont. Then moved to Arizona and dated a psychopath who squatted in my apartment for 2 months (pure hell, but also hilarious). Now doing a deep dive into trauma healing literature and building my first personal brand to leave 9-5 wage slavery for good. Tried becoming a male model, D2D sales, and selling real estate coaching for a friend all in the past year. Everything failed epically. Been to hell and back. Watched news nonstop over this last month. The results are what they are. You know you're beyond green when the emotional charge of politics isn't as great; you can simultaneously care, yet be detached from the outcome too. At the end of the day, if you're in this forum, you have bigger fish to fry then get caught up in the news shit storm. You know this. In the next 3-5 years, I'm going to become financially free, travel to east and Southeast Asia (vagabonding, spiritual quests, etc), travel to South America for psychedelics and Latina women, and launch a personal brand in geology/nature exploration. Until then, tomorrow is November 12, 2024.

Genius newsletter by Dan Koe on the digital creator economy, and how you can use Cook-Greuter's EDT to move people up the spiral: https://thedankoe.com/letters/the-best-one-person-business-for-smart-people-2025/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ-VU1a5bqcxZfheCWBExz7JHCIt0-fQwM6SGCU-aVs-TJT5pyS87L1-GQ_aem_Lc2KT_aMcVxHxRdr5VE7GA

Trauma and the Soul by: Donald Kalsched

Self Mastery Co. (formerly RSD) executes this EXACT pitcher plant model.

Two things: 1) Check out your words: imagine and contemplate. These are both important tool, but also feel for your passion - like, in your body. Sensations are also important indicators to consider. What makes you more animated in the body? 2) I'd be pissed if I didn't do both science and spirituality. It is not that you can't have both. Rather, you ask Which option will I i) pursue as a career that makes me money and ii) which option is more like a pet developmental project or hobby? Also, for this it helps to think long-term. Right now I'm using my science background to generate a stable income at a good company. But in the future I want to teach science online through my own creative style and integrate more radical spiritual tools like psychedelics. When I first got this vision I was naive about it and thought I'd have this up and running in 2 years. Well, its been 3 years and I'm just trying to get my finances in order (which will take another 5-10 years). How old are you? Your highest passion becomes clearer as you move through your 20s (I'm 26). I studied science at uni for 6+ years and thought many times Is this subject really still for me? In my case the answer was and is still yes, but you never know... things change. There's a good reason so many students change majors. I only see upside to your situation even though it gets you riled up - ahhhh, which one is it?!

I think Leo went through IPEC. Have you researched the market? You might wanna do some leg work and come back with more specific questions that people on here with experience can answer.

Dude! Art needs a vehicle. If you learn biology in depth, now you have a thought-medium to channel all sorts of creations. Stephen Hillenberg (creator of Spongebob) majored in marine biology before becoming a cartoonist! I am currently a geologist looking to create a philosophical-artistic product in the future. Eventually I may need someone with your talents. Do what makes you happy wither way! jp

Thanks for sharing your story. Surprised nobody's commented yet. Personally I used to be torn between 3 different areas I wanted to pursue: spirituality, science, and politics. After committing to the one (science) what happened to the others then? Well for spirituality it became more of a lifestyle move. Nonetheless practicing it has contributed to my understanding and practice of science, so there's still value there. As for politics, that became more like watching the news now and then and phoning my buddy who's a conservative to have honest debates and talk politics. More of a hobby at this point. I think when you're considering what you want "to do" in terms of what you go all in on, just ask yourself "What gets me more excited: music/films/novels or entrepreneur (consulting services such as physical trainer)? One of these will resonate more and you know it. Just check and make sure cultural conditioning isn't kicking in and saying (weLL, cAN I rEaLLy hAvE tHAt?). Nah, just get clear on what you want. And once you choose, the other thing becomes a subordinate channel of development that serves the higher priority, or it becomes a hobby. And right now it seems like a big deal but it's not. Once you crack this nut your mind and life will organize accordingly. jp