What you watch and listen to has an impact on you

Let me give an example of this: If you read the history of the Jews and how they have been prosecuted for a long time you then sympathize with why they behave the way they do in Israel. But if you read the POV of the Palestine you will think that Israel is being over zealous. When you have read both side you see the nuance of the problem, it’s not black and white, rather it’s a lot of grey. I am not trying to get political here, just showing an example. The same could be applied to anything in all aspect of life.


1 year ago I made the decision to stop following the news. Understand that I used to follow the news religiously, reading 5 news article a day. And when I did I noticed there was less mental baggage on me because I was not worried about what was going on around the world, things that I could not change. Now I only focus on what I can change or control directly.


And that’s the action I take everyday to better my life.


This is why I love listening to men like Jordan Peterson, Jocko Willink, and Joe Rogan because they always inspiring me to do better, to be better. When I listen to a Jocko Willink podcast I feel like I am not doing enough, in the sense I could improve in some aspect.

Jordan Peterson taught me the value of being a man others can rely upon, and being a good man that can be dangerous when needed.

Joe Rogan has taught me the importance of working smart so that you can spend time doing what you enjoy. And I listen/watch them on a regular basis as well as other men that I look up to, men who are where I want to be in the next 5 years.


Because of this my mindset and energy are always geared toward getting shit done. I occupy my times with looking for business ideas or trying to create. Don’t get me wrong I slack and watch some Netflix or YouTube but after one episode I get bored and need something to do. Something to stimulate my brain and productivity


One more example is my favorite fictional character from the show Billions called Bobby Axelrod. He’s a ruthless Hedge fund CEO who will stop at nothing to win and make money. In a recent episode he gave a speech where he said “ I am a monster; A carnivorous fucking monster. It was success or oblivion for just as it was for you“.

The line added fuel to my inner fire; it keeps me going when I am tired or want to give up. We all need something like that to keep us going. That is why you need to start to pay attention to what you watch and listen. I am not saying to go watch 10 shows a night but what I am saying is watch the quality of content you consume.


Go to your YouTube feed and check the quality of content you watch, remove the negative and useless ones. In fact reduce the amount of time you spend there unless consuming something educational. Check the YouTube app where there is a section called Time Watched. Do the same with your social media. And add things that make you want to be better, do better.​

 

I have been watching and listening to YouTube videos about investing in the stock market and real estate

 

Thats a good first step. But do you have cash to invest?

 

3 years ago i was were you are right now.But i still watch meaningless stuff too, i do it relive stress and relax when i am working. The trick is to watch meaningless videos are a reward for good behaviour eg you finished one hour of studying so you reward your self with 10 mins of meaningless videos. Remember when you do watch meaningless videos you should set a limit/timer on them. Then watch motivational videos when you have no motivation. Hope that was helpful