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It's your YouTube channel, so you can do whatever the f# you want with it. However, it's true that whichever style you develop, your audience is going to expect more of it. If you get a ton of subscribers by doing animated book summaries and then switch to vlogs then they'll get confused as to what you're really about. That doesn't mean you can't change - it's very advisable to improve as you go along to document your journey. And that's another key point. You have to focus on giving your followers some value. Why would anyone want to watch your videos? Time is invaluable and we're selfish creatures. What benefit will I gain? Always lead with providing some value, whether that be knowledge, advice, entertainment or practical tutorials. As for your personal voice or style, find a handful of channels to model. Don't copy them but look at how they frame their videos. Leo is very different from someone like Practical Psychology. Completely different genres and delivery. Once you've decided on your framework or delivery style, then just add your authentic personality to it. Stay Empowered Siim

"Everybody wants to change the world, but nobody doesn't want to change themselves" - Leo Tolstoy

Most of the time I workout 16 hours fasted, but I do consume an intra-workout protein shake. If I do eat something prior, I usually have a teaspoon of MCT oil or a boiled egg. On the ketogenic diet, it doesn't matter what I eat as I can still train almost as hard as not having had anything at all. For post-workout, I eat eggs, veggies, avocado, meat. Something like that mixed together, no real recipes. Again, on keto you're less dependent of insulin and carbs to promote muscle growth. If I weren't on the ketogenic diet, I would still workout fasted and have an intra-workout shake, or an egg. Keeping insulin and blood sugar low before working out will create a greater anabolic response afterwards. For post-workout, I would eat a ton of starchy carbs like potatoes, rice or quinoa, some lean protein, like chicken or fish and little to no fat, maybe some cottage cheese.

@el_duderino Massive +1 on So Good They Can't Ignore You Humans are goal oriented creatures. It's built into our physiology to constantly work towards a goal. Hence the depression over lack of purpose. However, there's also the danger of overthinking what your ultimate life's goal is. More often than not, you already know it, you just lack the self- awareness. So, the idea isn't to figure it out and develop a step-by-step plan right away. But you do need to begin. What I like to think is that it doesn't matter where you're going as long as you keep going. As you stay in motion, magical things will begin to happen and you'll manifest exactly what you desire. Don't think about what you can do - an activity or a vocation. Think about who you want to become as a person - you being the North Star. Start off with one thing. Dedicate yourself to it. As life changes, you course-correct yourself but you'll essentially stay in alignment with who you are without attaching yourself to a particular thing.

How do some of you vegans approach the ethical implications of feeding their pet meat? It goes into conflict with their own values but clearly dogs are supposed to eat meat.

I love some chilis and Cayenne pepper in my foods. However, they're a double-edged sword because of their high lectin content. It's not unhealthy by any means but if you consume too much of them, you'll cause some excess gastrointestinal stress. You may get bloating and brain fog. I definitely feel a huge difference in my cognitive performance and mental sharpness if I've eaten too much peppers or maybe garlic. What other foods contain lectins? All nightshade, tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, bell peppers, beans, lentils etc. Again, they're not unhealthy but you don't want to overeat them if you want to maximize your brain's performance and health.

Attain Jedi-Like Concentration in 4 Steps Feel in Control of Your Environment - If there’s the possibility of a random stimulus to pop up, then you’re already unconsciously pre-empting it to happen, thus causing slight arousal and anxiety. Turn off social media notifications and other pop-ups. Plug off the Internet, unless you really need it for your work. Mute your cell phone or switch it to airplane mode. In fact, put it out of sight for the time being so you wouldn’t be tempted to play with it. Eliminate other possible distractions, such as the TV, radio, pencils, toys, food. Whatever your weakness might be, you know it – get rid of them. Lose the possibility of other people disturb you. Switch to Jedi-Sage Mode. Dedication and Commitment - The amount of focus we can dedicate to one thing is limited to how many objects we have to concentrate on. Dedicate yourself to the ONE thing. Concentrate on only one task at a time. Enough said. Have only a handful of commitments and projects at a time. Finish a task before you pick a new one. Empty your mental recycle bin. Practice via negative. It’s the method of first subtracting the downside before adding in more stuff. Persistence and Perseverance - The key to extraordinary results lies in intense concentration on the task and thus becoming immersed by it. It’s the merging of your awareness with the object of your focus, which is a state of consciousness called FLOW, or the zone. Strengthened Willpower and Psychic Energy - To attain jedi-like concentration we have to also deliberately practice it. Jedi Meditation. This is probably the most fundamental tools in the psychic skill-set of a jedi-warrior. Laser-Sight Gazing. This same focus can be achieved by looking at one object for an extended period of time. Concentration Curls. A bodybuilding exercise used to flex your mental muscles. It’s based on doing reps of periods of focus. Simply hold a thought, a concept or an image in your head for a set amount of time. Conversational Presence. While talking to another person, gaze into their eyes and give them your fullest attention. How to Reclaim Your Attention? The key to not losing focus entirely is to simply notice that when you’re beginning to drift, accept it and then guide your attention back to the task. Check out the video for more descriptive explanations! Stay Focused Stay Empowered Siim

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Self-awareness is crucial here. You have to know who you are and what you're trying to accomplish. Then, you focus on only the critical few activities that give you the most results for the least amount of effort, in regards to your purpose. However, one can wait an eternity for a divine revelation to hit you and tell you exactly what you need to do. There's also the danger of overthinking your overthinking and getting stuck in thought paralysis, not to mention information overload. The key is to start and figure it out along the way. It's like peeling back the onion layer by layer. You may change your course if you quit certain commitments of pick up new activities, but you will stay in alignment with your North Star. In my opinion, it doesn't matter where you're going, as long as you keep going. As long as you stay in motion and are guided by intuition, magical things will begin to happen. Trust the process. Stay Empowered Siim

I love walking and I walk on average 1.5 hours a day. It's therapeutic, a great way to get more movement in your day, a time to listen to audiobooks and be mindful. Although I could easily walk for a lot longer, I will limit it to 2 hours. First, not to waste time on it that much and to get other stuff done. And second, not to adapt to it physiologically that much. I do use a standing work station but I will next incorporate a treadmill station to be productive and get in more steps simultaneously.

Can you describe what you mean by messing up your digestion? In general, warm beverages should promote digestion and such. Cold liquids need to be heated up beforehand, which burns more calories and requires more energy.

The question is do you have football at first because you suck at it? But, all in all, everything you think is interesting, find appealing or like to do are the result of your conditioning. From this perspective, you'll always be misaligned with your purpose. I guess the key is making a conscious decision of pursuing a path of mastery and then staying disciplined on it. I would imagine grand master chess players all have an obsessive love-hate relationship with the game - they just want to win.

If your life purpose takes up so much of your free time you don't have the desire to play video games anymore. You should replace it with focusing on what really matters to you and makes you feel more fulfilled.

The keto diet can work great for "normal people". The most common problems are micronutrient deficiencies and electrolyte imbalances. Those can easily b supplemented and thus fixed. Doing it on a vegetarian ketogenic diet is also very easy and effective. Although keto is mostly animal based, you don't need to consume any meat on it. It's not the food that makes the diet ketogenic but the metabolic state of ketosis that does. I've written a book Vegetarian Keto on Amazon. Maybe you want to check it out.

It increases time under tension and thus volume. Just a trick you can unconsciously make yourself work more. It's great for maintaining good form and going through full ranges of motion.

"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength," - Marcus Aurelius

2 years ago I stopped drinking alcohol. Not because I had bad habits but because I simply felt like I didn't need it anymore. I used to drink maybe 1-2 times per month before quitting completely but I saw rapid improvements in everything I did immediately. There’s still quite a big difference between drinking a little bit VS not at all. First off, you don’t have to think about it at all. You don’t have to spend cognitive resources on it either. Your mind just gets this massive amount of open space. Secondly, your thinking is so clear…just so clear…all the time. No alcohol -> no hangovers -> no problems. (Shocking, I know!) Thirdly, being no alcohol is also a great way of personal development. You're forced to become an interesting person in social environments and have to overcome the fear of talking to others. Fourth, not drinking alcohol forces you to be authentic all the time. You can’t hide behind your drunkness or lack thereof. Every improvement you make in your life is conscious because you’re aware of your own behaviour and the progress you’re making. I don’t want you to think that I’m condemning those who drink alcohol. It’s just a personal choice I’ve made and I’m not judging. In fact, drinking occasionally can actually be good for you. Studies have shown that having a glass of red wine a few times per week increases life span and improves longevity. Here are the benefits of NO ALCOHOL after 2 years (quickly experienced) Increased focus – I don’t have to waste cognitive resources on thinking about it. Clear skin – holy sh#t! I don’t know what the fck people are talking about when it comes to blisters or zits or acne because I hardly ever get something like that. Effortless fat loss - Whenever you consume alcohol, your body will prioritise getting rid of it. This will shut off other metabolic processes almost entirely, meaning, the food you eat with alcohol is more likely to be converted directly into fat. BOOM! Abundant energy all the time – first off, there are no hangovers, but you also increase your overall energy levels. More assertiveness – you begin to take massive action. Because you’re not wasting your precious vitality and energy on metabolising alcohol and curing brain fog, you have so many extra resources at your disposal. Sacrificing alcohol is not difficult for me because it helps me to live a much more fulfilling life in the other things that I do. That is why hereby I challenge you to pick up the challenge and go no alcohol for 30 days. Just quit it for the time being and see how it turns out. Trust me, it can only benefit you. I have also made a video about this on my YouTube channel and I would appreciate if you would check it out. - Thanks! Stay Empowered Siim

Fasting is very good for you. I do intermittent fasting every day and eat only once - very easy way to be more productive, improve your health and maintain low levels of body fat. However, this is just my personal preference and it's by no means the best solution. With that being said, I think everyone should incorporate some intermittent fasting into their routine. Think about it, if you're eating dinner at 8 PM, and then have breakfast at 8 AM, you haven't eaten for 12 hours, but, in reality, you've been in a fasted state for less than 10. And this is put lightly, some people never enter into fasting physiology. That's why the general guideline would be to fast for 14-16 hours every day to at least get some benefits of autophagy and cellular detoxification. Check out my video on how to survive your first 24-hour fast: Stay Empowered Siim

@pluto Have you come across any wireless headphones that don't melt your brain?

@Huz The issue isn't the particular thing you're craving as it seems you'll always go round to some substance or another. The problem is in wanting to get stimulated and conditioning your brain to be satisfied with nothing else. It's a habit also known as the "bliss point" - the optimal amount of stimulus that causes happiness. The bliss point is subjective - an obese person can't get enough satisfaction from vegetables because of their taste buds are used to processed carbs, whereas a fitness enthusiast can love those same greens. This same principle applies to money, possessions, sex, comfort and so on. What's the solution? You have to just simply quit it coldly - that's the only way of liberating yourself from the attachment and cravings. Fasting is another great trick. That's what you essentially need to do to overcome any addiction - fast. @Joel3102 Damn, it's definitely a lot harder as an Aussie. They do love to drink with the mates if you know what I mean. @pluto Thanks! Yes, with increasing awareness you begin to do more of what's good for you effortlessly. Thanks!

@Joel3102 Yes, you'll never be prepared for it. I think quitting alcohol doesn't have as severe withdrawal symptoms as caffeine, fapping or video games do because most people aren't drinking daily anyway. So, it's just a matter of mindset and taking the plunge. The biggest obstacle is definitely giving in to social expectations and judgements. "What do you mean you're not drinking anymore?" Your friends will try to convince you and bait you into drinking again but if you're gonna try no alcohol, then you have to hold strong. If other people can't come to terms with your decision then, well, I think we all know what that means... @Huz Did you pick up any other habits as a substitute? You might be compensating for it by eating less ideal food or anything else.