5 Videos That You Need to Watch Today
Once in a while I come across a really cool video on YouTube that really resonates with me.
Here are five such video’s I’ve come across in the last while that may really challenge the way you think about motivation, making decisions, poverty programming, being a scanner, and passion.
#1 – The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
This video really opens up our eyes to some interesting and freaky scientific research around the topic of human motivation.
Have you ever heard the saying that as a parent or boss you should reward any behaviors you want repeated, and punish those that you don’t? Sounds like pretty common sense right?
This video shines a light on some new research related to rewards and punishment systems, especially related to money.
#2 – Are We in Control of Our Decisions?
In this video, Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational (awesome book by the way) talks about the hidden factors that influence our decisions.
You won’t believe what factors play a role in a decision such as whether or not to be an organ donor or not. You’ll be totally surprised who actually makes that decision for most people.
#3 – Are You Being Programmed for Poverty?
Randy Gage is one of my favorite authors. He’s got a fun, playful energy about him that I really enjoy. He really likes to challenge your thinking.
In this video he talks about two of the biggest movies of all time – Titanic and Avatar, and the subconscious programming hidden within them.
#4 – Refuse to Choose – What to Do When You Want to Do EVERYTHING
Barbara Sher is another one of my favorite authors. Her book “Refuse to Choose” changed my life. She was the first author to introduce me to the concept of being a “Scanner” or “Polymath” and helped me to really embrace that part of my personality.
In this video she talks about being a scanner.
#5 – Hey Rosetta! – There’s An Arc
This is a video of a Canadian band that recorded a raw video for one of their songs that just screams “passion” to me.
It takes a few seconds for them to really get into it, but once they’re all playing together the passion they have for music just pours out.
I’ve watched this video dozens of times and I just love it.
Thanks to Bryant for sharing the first video and to Chris for sharing the last video with me.
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Youtube is full of awesome videos, and a really great source of inspiration and knowledge. These videos are really good, but it seems that we follow the same sources because I’ve already saw all of them. Thanks for sharing anyway.
The first video is interesting, but what it still doesn’t explain are the first results, where people actually perform less if given more money. You’d expect them to perform in proportion to the reward, especially in poverty-stricken areas.
Love the rest of the videos Paul, thanks. I’ve looked into Barbara Sher – very interesting!
Great videos…I found RSA youtube channel recently and they are really doing an awesome job…even the remaining videos are cool.
Are You Being Programmed for Poverty? This is SUCH a stretch of the imagination. The idea that the rich are unhappy is rather old and has been around for a while now. Does he think the biggest movie maker in the world sits down and thinkgs “How can I program people to not want to be rich?… I know! I’ll make the most expensive films in history with a hidden agenda!”
@Andy: No, what he’s saying is that the most successful films are the ones which support the already established beliefs of the general public.
Meaning, 95% of North American population is middle class or below and only 5% are considered wealthy and of that 5% about 1% are ultra wealthy. If someone makes a film that aligns with the beliefs of that 1%, it will flow in the box office. It’s much more beneficial to make movies that reflect the current beliefs of the general population, which just happens to be middle-class or poor.
A movie like Titanic or Avatar are filled with attitudes where rich people are seen as “evil” and “bad” and it’s always about getting the “evil corporation” and teaching them a lesson. I loved BOTH those movies, but Randy makes a really good point not to allow those kinds of “stories” to infiltrate your subconscious mind.
these videos are interesting I really like the Canadian band as well. I had seen the video about motivation and thought it was neat and well put together.
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Wayne dyer also talks about Meme’s in his book “Excuses Begone.” It’s his second best book next to “change your thoughts change your life” which talks about the Tao Te Ching, which of course is the single most important spiritual masterpiece ever written. Check it out if you havent yet. =)