"I'm an actor so I'm a bit of an expert on..nothing" gotta love his sense of humor.

@tectomes

4 жыл бұрын

That joke was practically a necessity for the crowd to let go of their preconceptions and... pay attention.

@thehellyousay

4 жыл бұрын

That wasn't a joke. Just because people laughed doesn't make it a joke. It just makes it true.

@thehellyousay

4 жыл бұрын

@@tectomes He stands before an already receptive crowd. Actors, after all, are pretenders. Not artists. It's a skill, not a talent, and interest in it often manifests more readily in narcissists, psychopaths, sociopaths (I'm no psychologists, I just see a very distinct difference between disconnected from reality and disconnected from people.

@tectomes

4 жыл бұрын

@Carl Bailey You gonna be okay, bud?

@prezrickard

4 жыл бұрын

The opposite of getting attention is not paying attention : it’s giving attention. The opposite of being worshipped is worshipping. But I think with being worshipped and worshipping, both have the same (not opposite) outcome : unhappiness. So where is the fallacy here.... What is the difference between JGL focusing on his craft when he’s acting, and a Taylor Swift fan empathically feeling the hurt and the anger when their idol is attacked.

I’m not an actor, but I took some classes many years ago. Our teacher used to say: “Be interested, not interesting.” This has been most useful advice for me when interacting with people and with the world.

@R3DPandaLP

4 жыл бұрын

to be interesting is to be interested, that is the number one rule of Dale Carnegie.

@nathandrake711

4 жыл бұрын

@@baodau2230 you're literally too stupid to insult

@Faherd

4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Drake I think he was kidding dude...lmao

@strangenessandcharms

4 жыл бұрын

wow that's a very, very useful advice.

@bryanhuitz12

4 жыл бұрын

What a great advice, thanks

"See your peers as collaborators not competition" ... this is the entire problem with many work places. And people refuse to help each other!

@sabrinawanderer7560

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree!

@teti9087

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is.. in a lot of workplaces.. they want us to see each other as competitors. All that matters is how much money we bring in.

@Ashley-ro4xz

3 жыл бұрын

Literally in this world. We don’t help one another and we’re at each other’s throats

@Louis13XIII

3 жыл бұрын

As the proverb says: “among two fighters the third benefits”

@JaysonT1

3 жыл бұрын

This is the problem with western culture. Western culture inspires unhealthy competition, being #1, big money , me me me

"the more I go after that powerful feeling of paying attention, the HAPPIER I AM. But the more I go after the powerful feeling of getting attention, the UNHAPPIER I AM." - Joseph Gordon - Levitt. FOREVER MY NEW LIFE STATEMENT

@floatingsara

3 жыл бұрын

Agree !

@Kinobambino

Жыл бұрын

How are you Kimberly

@existforeternity

6 ай бұрын

but what abt the people that have fulfilled their lives around other people, and worrying about others,, "paying attention" to their needs and what other people have to say, learning and learning etc. and so forth.. what if maybe,, they want to be paid attention to. Sometimes those who do not get to speak, need to be heard, seen. (not arguing nor disagreeing to your comment, just analyzing.)

“If your creativity is driven by a desire to get attention, you are never going to be creatively fulfilled”

@lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385

4 жыл бұрын

Well said:/

@Clickle

4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna be that guy. It's fulfilled. EDIT: Thx :)

@ashcatchum

4 жыл бұрын

Jenn G. E. This is not profound information at all

@tshclo

4 жыл бұрын

dang i felt tthat

@aralco001

4 жыл бұрын

@@ashcatchum The statement is a good reminder.

He as a public person and being able to admit to his insecurities and everything... Gotta admire how humble this guy is and the way he uses this to create connection with the audience.

@stienbuts3390

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@garimabajaj7443

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed!

@noblethomas4241

4 жыл бұрын

Júlio Barboza Chiquetto STOP GIVING HIM ATTENTION!!!!! Jk i totally agree

@Pogdub

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, anytime I've seen JGL, he's on-point as a real, positive, high-quality human.

@deannelson102

3 жыл бұрын

And in the end isn't this whole performance just him getting attention

This is one of those things that most people probably know instinctively but need to be reminded of often, myself included.

@miguelangel-lb2ij

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, sometimes idk how to verbalized my feelings

@vaibhavi.singh.

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Putting to words what you believe in is not always easy.

@Kinobambino

Жыл бұрын

@@miguelangel-lb2ij it'll become more clear as you exercise your humility and open/honesty with yourself.

@miguelangel-lb2ij

Жыл бұрын

@@Kinobambino Thanks for the words, I'll really take it into account

this is the social dilemma explained in 15 min

@NoraGermain

3 жыл бұрын

kinda except he didn't go into the cryptic and dangerous world of surveillance capitalism and its ability to change people's behavior and values without them knowing, not to mention the deep sadness that comes with realizing that many of world's smartest people are working not on curing diseases or solving climate change... but selling more ads :(

gotta admit, I clicked because Joseph Gordon-Levitt had my attention

@hawsh3066

4 жыл бұрын

Same 😂

@Pravasith

4 жыл бұрын

Ok. People, don't like this comment anymore because the like count is 420!!

@abhishekdwivedi2036

4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@jacobandersen6075

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@newbooksmell4163

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to comment this but at least it was said lol.

"I try not to see other creative people as my competitors. I try to find collaborators."

@BobbyBundlez

4 жыл бұрын

i changed my entire perspective regarding music production with this new perspective about a year ago.. and i can definitely say its helped with creativity and overall positive energy in my craft

@Xitaychin

4 жыл бұрын

It is so helpful! Now i look at all those people in a different way and I'm like "oh my god i wanna sing with this dude, i wanna draw smth together with that! People I do love you!!!"

@user-ey1ms7dj8i

3 жыл бұрын

@@Xitaychin yea its a great word thou im suprise. I think I wanna stan him.💖

@arborn6115

3 жыл бұрын

If we would just bring up children with that kind of mindset...

Funny. A week ago I deleted social media to focus on my music because I felt I was doing it just for the attention, I found this video today. I feel less stressed knowing I am creating for myself and not for others. It comes for naturally and sounds much better than when I produce just to get other people’s approval. Good talk, Mr. Levitt 👏🏼

@-JaggedGrace-

2 жыл бұрын

What's different in your music when you make it for other people? I'm curious, because I would think that regardless of who you're making it for, you'd know what sounds good or not.

@23Guitardood

2 жыл бұрын

@@-JaggedGrace- it's not so much about what sounds good or not, it's about taking chances... one's more inclined to take chances and try something new and different when it's for themselves vs for other people, and there's always going to be greater fulfillment attached to that whether it sounds good or not... with other people, one might create something more in line with what they know the masses would enjoy, vs taking the risk of producing something off the beaten path that might not have the same reception amongst the masses... it might still sound good but it just won't feel as good... when one stops caring about such things, life becomes a lot more enjoyable.

@-JaggedGrace-

2 жыл бұрын

@@23Guitardood That makes a lot of sense to me. I agree now.

@Rovemcmanus1312

2 жыл бұрын

I feel this, I deleted Instagram and in a couple of months my paintings have improved so much.

@Kinobambino

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this

I'm so glad I've found this, I'm a musician who is taking a break from social media as it was making me unhappy, anxious and unproductive, Joseph has explained so succinctly what the problem is, I am happy when I'm creating and unhappy when promoting and now I know why. Thank you x

@Rockysbeats

3 жыл бұрын

i agree, the promotion side feels gross and self obsessed

@sophieh9569

2 жыл бұрын

Straight facts

@minimalistdanse

2 жыл бұрын

@Laurel Kardison Cos your in the wrong market like me, try making music with kids you'll be a lot happier !!

@roserdh1

2 жыл бұрын

My daughter is a musician and is doing the social media break

@comotuabogada

Жыл бұрын

Keep going! Do what you love!

actors can sound so wise and smart when not being interviewed by E news.

@dayekh

3 жыл бұрын

evil corp

@NameNik223

3 жыл бұрын

I know, right? It even seems like they are real people

@Micelii

3 жыл бұрын

This guy sounds idk robot

@aurorajudith-ramirez7389

3 жыл бұрын

@@NameNik223 They are real people. You can’t fully blame the media because the masses decided it was okay to dehumanize actors, models and other successful people. They are human and so many internet trolls forget that when they decide to treat celebrities like they aren’t real human beings with feelings and emotions just like you at the end of the day.

@NameNik223

3 жыл бұрын

@@aurorajudith-ramirez7389 My comment was sarcastic

Wow I remember working with this guy at a greeting card company, super creative guy, said he wanted to be an architect or something.

@broadwayzjm5257

4 жыл бұрын

didn't he date that one freaky chick with the bangs? she was hot

@syndicateisreal6360

4 жыл бұрын

@@broadwayzjm5257 Same girl who is paranoid about disaster to happen??

@kaedence____

4 жыл бұрын

Lol i loved 500 days of summer

@nlnd6490

4 жыл бұрын

Glad he’s okay now.

@top20s70

4 жыл бұрын

Those were great 500 days

“If you want to live a happy life tie it to a goal and not to people or things” - Einstein

@Raymando

2 жыл бұрын

Ironically, sounds like an instagram quote. People and things are an essential part of our existence too. And while goals are def imp, it's actually a pretty toxic way to live day to day, especially if you have a static one - because you'll feel incomplete before it and directionless after. Just sayin xD

@gambasfile7157

2 жыл бұрын

Is this really from einstein? Lol it doesnt really make any much sense cause a "goal" could be a thing or a person also.

@khalidhakimi93

2 жыл бұрын

@@gambasfile7157 a goal could be a person? if you're talking about getting in a relationship then it can't be because if they're not interested from the first glance then its over my friend. women lie when they say looks don't matter, they're the same as men. looks are very important and other factors play a part also such as personality and character but they come secondary when looks are not there. a goal is something which is entirely 100% by your own effort and other people have choices to be with you in whether relationships, friendships or business.

@timefast3233

2 жыл бұрын

Humans are social animal

The irony is, we can't even make a youtube comment without craving attention. Back to liking in the shadows to work on the Zen state of paying attention.

@liebesleid

3 жыл бұрын

Take your like, you dirty attention craver >:v

@riledmouse4677

3 жыл бұрын

And the platforms feed into it by boosting whichever content gets the most engagement, so we viewers end up feeling like we’re doing the creators a favor by commenting on their videos. Which, of course, only leads us to become hooked on the attention we get for our comments, and the cycle continues...

@mrsprite399

2 жыл бұрын

Then don't comment for attention but for the need.

*me on vid 10 of my YT binge: “I’m so glad I’m not addicted to Instagram.”

@terryvanbelle

4 жыл бұрын

But if you're on a YT bing, aren't you paying more attention than you're getting? So that's a good thing, right? Right?

@dancegod1691

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao good point I got a problem

@MagickMulatta

4 жыл бұрын

😆😂😂😂😂😂

@nairabee245

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Rothwell facts. I have no other social media but I’m addicted to watching KZread.

@LordVoldore

4 жыл бұрын

I think all my followers are bots lol I don't know but I look at it as a photo journal

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” - Albert Einstein

@maureenchevalier3751

4 жыл бұрын

That Albert was a genius 👍

@AmandaStefanin

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah this one’s good too :)

@captainvoluntaryistthestat3207

4 жыл бұрын

Value to whom? The commune? Screw that.

@iminni3459

4 жыл бұрын

Easy for him to say...

@NoName-rd1yv

4 жыл бұрын

14 years old and this is deep

I feel like Joseph is intuitively tapping into something much deeper regarding how powerful of a tool attention can be. If we take Jungian psychology and shadow work, which is the basis of the most successful models of therapy imo, it's essentially controlling what we pay conscious attention to, and bringing forth into consciousness that which we do NOT want to pay attention to (aka our shadows, the parts of us we resist so much we don't even identify with) in order to integrate them, and Joseph bearing his shadows and wholeheartedly owning them so openly to a very large group of people is a very powerful thing. Which is why group therapy or partner programs like AA (or church, really) work so well. When a large group all pay focused attention to the same thing and keep each other in check, deep synergy and transformation can happen that are greater than the sum of their parts, but both externally and internally in every individual. So I hope no one takes this to mean attention is a bad, evil thing that we should never desire. it's just a powerful tool that you can remind yourself you always have the choice to direct.

@gsahara8405

2 жыл бұрын

Haven't finished your comment but give it a thumbs up the second I read Jungian psychology

@gsahara8405

2 жыл бұрын

But ended up agreeing specially in the last part The church part... Yeah religions offer just that, tho The Bible did say this was going to happen and only one path would remain true

@lketoplay

2 жыл бұрын

@@gsahara8405 oh ffs

@MyWritingLife

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you about the transformational power of a community that focuses shared attention on a particular aspect of life (like AA, Church, and I would add human rights groups, etc). And to your point about paying attention to the thing we *Don't want to pay attention to, I have found community essential to the process of developing self-compassion as a therapeutic tool. I can't imagine how one can exercise compassion if they don't receive it or watch someone else recieve it. Which again requires paying attention just as much as accepting attention.

He speaks so beautifully, I just loved that, every single world is pronounced so clearly and adorably, plus his charisma of acting, after this speech I became to admire him mor

Im still freaking impressed that he just gave a 13 Minute talk without any note and barely slides (that like didn't even say very much) or anything with nearly no "uhm" or "ehm" and just riding the wave. Crazy

@oritsejolomiokirika9913

4 жыл бұрын

He IS an actor, after all - his communication skill must be excellent for him to excel at his job

@Anonymous18531

4 жыл бұрын

That might actually be one thing actors are supposed to be experts on, contrary to his self-deprecating joke

@rinmartell2678

3 жыл бұрын

He is an actor....

@TheMarijaSunshine

3 жыл бұрын

It's only because he's an actor. Public speaking is a skill you can train.

@user-ey1ms7dj8i

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMarijaSunshine yea I agree its hard to stand up in a crowd with ppl that you'll see for the first time. It hards to hide nervousness.

Honest and ballsy. Social media is mostly just bad news. I love this quote I came across on the internets - “I am in competition with no one. I hope we all make it.”

@LEO-xo9cz

4 жыл бұрын

The internet can be good if you are able to ignore the bull. Turn off your TV.

@lyalya6822

4 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice quote! Thanks for sharing it :)

@xemoable

4 жыл бұрын

love the quote too

@kylorenthehusky2584

4 жыл бұрын

Love that quote

@elyazidasri2968

4 жыл бұрын

We live in a soceiety

Love this line 9:14 "If your creativity is driven by a desire to get attention you are never gonna be creatively fulfilled "

Only after deleting my Twitter and Facebook accounts I realized how many times a day I stopped what I was doing to think "Ah, that would be a nice post". For a while it was very difficult not to go back to social media.

@tunamushroommelt

3 жыл бұрын

super relate hahha

@paxy5217

2 жыл бұрын

Metoo

@celinacooksyouup4773

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I stopped posting on Twitter last year after a bad breakup (I needed to to learn self control) but during that time beforehand I was thinking that everyone would find my reposted song lyrics cool and me as well which never happened but since leaving fb and Twitter - I have more time to actually talk to people. It was strange how it worked out - took some months but I got there

@mrsprite399

2 жыл бұрын

I don't use these apps cause I don't need it. More than the need is always harmful no matter how good or bad something is. But they're good if used in balanced amount and can help others in emergency situations.

When someone shows such a severe lack of toxic ego and is so self-reflected, they have my attention 👌

@vatsalnarang1632

4 жыл бұрын

same here

@Odin_Borson

3 жыл бұрын

This only works when someone auch is already famous or has had/is having enough of attention by others , u won't be interested in honest self reflection of a beggar

@bhadrakadabra

3 жыл бұрын

@@Odin_Borson i think it's got to do with the work they do? If someone is doing some work, but remaining humble you'd feel a bit in awe of them, but not if they're not doing work

@Odin_Borson

3 жыл бұрын

@@bhadrakadabra Not all those scientists, military leaders, social activists are getting who are working for countries honestly ,who are truly doing the job crucial for our survival and protection; but how many of them get the attention, recognition ? The work factor comes in the last , attention is given to what entertains you , to ur senses. Attention and honesty in work has no relation .

@bhadrakadabra

3 жыл бұрын

@@Odin_Borson i didn't say it's just for actors. Also i definitely respect health workers so much, the amount of work and effort they put in is a lot. I dunno why you think they don't get attention for the work they do, or recognition. Of course actors do get lots of it because they're constantly in the limelight. I appreciate anyone who stays humble despite working hard, doesn't matter what they're doing

Anyone hears that wavering in his voice? That way you get when you’re nervous talking in front of people? Thats adorable to see in a celebrity. It goes away when they clapped tho.

@Xitaychin

4 жыл бұрын

Yes yes I think it was really important for him to tell people about this observation.

I think most artists would love to give their undivided attention to their work, but the "getting" of attention so often determines who has enough confidence or money or resources to live within their creative flow to begin with. Attention means more than just the great feeling of being praised -- it is a gateway to survival, wealth, and power. It's no wonder that we descend into competitive practices within our creative industries, because we still have the fear of going hungry beneath it all.

@prinsifprayoga4063

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

Thinking that we need attention outside makes us paranoid of other people, so instead of tapping or developing our skills and selves, we want to get what's them or what they have or who they are. Instead of being creative and journeying within, we journey other's people destiny and envy their creativity.

@minimalistdanse

2 жыл бұрын

We are all too old asking for attention as ADULTS ?

Dude seems like a genuine guy.

@blameks9136

4 жыл бұрын

You gotta watch the battle between him and Seth rogen lmao

@mastersquishy2388

3 жыл бұрын

Young SnakeBDK what happened?

@Odin_Borson

3 жыл бұрын

he may be but remember he is a good actor too .....

@taliastrinkets

3 жыл бұрын

He is How do i know? He was on my campus

Charismatic habits: 1. Hand gestures 2. Raising energy 3. Vulnerability/ Authentic expression 4. Change of tonality 5. Humor

@micahchester8741

4 жыл бұрын

Ironborn4 what?

@majestycrush

4 жыл бұрын

What’s with this obsession with charisma these days? Jesus

@sebfox2194

4 жыл бұрын

@@majestycrush Jesus had charisma.

@chamber1083

4 жыл бұрын

@@majestycrush because without charisma, people will not take you as seriously as you want them to. Superficial? You can say that. But in the end we humans judge by appearances and impressions. It's unfortunate but charisma is a necessary skill to master if you want to get what you want in life

@Lamp_p

4 жыл бұрын

Nice

He has given every artist the key to creating authentic art. When no one is competing with one another, but collaborating and paying attention only to THE ART.

I've always loved him as an actor and it's really refreshing when someone this successful is both so humble and helping to spread some great concepts and important messages. These talks in general really get you thinking and I love it when one of them gets me engrossed in the topic. Thanks for providing these!!!

"Stop compete, let's complete." My motto is related with this.

@fitria2710

4 жыл бұрын

@Eric T. Duckman It's because I see the life I live today feels like a competition. "I want to be the most..", "I want to be better than...", and so on. Feels like other people are our rivals. In fact, in this whole world we need a collaboration to make our dreams come true, we need a company. So when facing a shortage, we might need to ask other's help to complete it (learnt by them or etc) We are all have the strenghts and weaknesses, why don't we strengthen each other to reach our goals by the collaboration? I complete you with things you might not be able to do, and you too. Then "Stop compete, let's complete" That is my explanation of my motto. Thank you.

@leiasing76

4 жыл бұрын

Fitri Asriyanti He was suggesting an alternative version based on grammar - the intent is the same

"...if we can just stop competing for attention then the internet becomes a great place to find collaborators."

@Squids_Vlogs

4 жыл бұрын

Not gonna happen babe

@Laralinda

4 жыл бұрын

It is sad that even in science (at least in Germany) often it's only about impact factors. Today's publishers are instagram and facebook for scientists...

@richardguernsey6763

4 жыл бұрын

@@Squids_Vlogs It's happening right now. It's all about where you avert your attention.

@prezrickard

4 жыл бұрын

The opposite of getting attention is not paying attention : it’s giving attention. The opposite of being worshipped is worshipping. But I think with being worshipped and worshipping, both have the same (not opposite) outcome : unhappiness. So where is the fallacy here.... What is the difference between JGL focusing on his craft when he’s acting, and a Taylor Swift fan empathically feeling the hurt and the anger when their idol is attacked.

@NashConte

4 жыл бұрын

it's a very catchy statement from Joseph.

I gave up social media in 2020 because I'd struggled for years with this draw for attention because in my real life I don't crave attention, but on social media I felt all the feelings of failure when I wasn't getting any. After the initial struggle of quitting, I felt freer than I thought I would and I've never missed it.

I'm happy I gave my attention to this TED talk. I've loved his acting since his days in 3rd Rock. What a humble guy. I admire him for being vulnerable and saying it like it is. Thank you Joseph!

I’m surprised by how even an amazing actor like him could still be nervous in the beginning of the Ted talk

@eddiephimansone7273

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen in a few videos of actors sharing their experiences with being in front of a camera for a movie set vs. being in front of a live audience like in Theatre. Some people prefer one over the other, and vice versa. It's some wild stuff.

@onikin

4 жыл бұрын

A movie/TV actor does a 10-30 second cut, in front of crew he knows, repetitively over and over until they're satisfied. It'd be easy to do that and still be uncomfortable public speaking. Theater actors, however, wouldn't have this excuse.

@mrborat2493

4 жыл бұрын

@@onikin Most good and professional actors have experience in theaters

@pixxienix

4 жыл бұрын

Love that he was nervous 😍

@ChristandI45

4 жыл бұрын

There’s no script

“People love to get offended and I don’t want to get canceled”

@SH19922x

4 жыл бұрын

Rocky(rachel) is on suicide watch for sure after this lol

@jessicarandarad2146

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously.

@ellygaemi9906

4 жыл бұрын

Twitter stans' culture

I 've had this problem all my life and I'm 73. You hit the nail on the head and I understand how wonderful the opposite feels and will always be working on it. The humbleness of this talk coming from YOU extremely helped. Thank you so much. AND as a cute side note I realized (as a 73 yr old) how much your face resembles ROY ROGERS. It's be great if they had a movie made based on his life and you played his part. Man would you get a lot of attention then. Bless your little heart.

This "flow state" he mentioned has been very hard to achieve for me, undoubtedly ever since I got a smart phone right around college. Pre-phone addiction I remember being able to read, and write, for hours. Flash forward to the present and I am struggling to even make it through a magazine without checking my phone, or heck even just watching a 20-minute TV episode that is designed to grab my attention! Awareness is the first step though.

“Live to express, not to impress.”

@orion9k

4 жыл бұрын

live to shut up, observe and learn.

@Roopfert

4 жыл бұрын

live to excrete, not compete

@orion9k

4 жыл бұрын

@@Roopfert nothing wrong with compete, depends on the context.

ok this algorithm is getting a little to specific

@20shourya

3 жыл бұрын

too*

@keyce123456

3 жыл бұрын

DUDE, I'm legitimately afraid. 😳

@keyce123456

3 жыл бұрын

@Bigfoot nice!

@Idowu_Balogun

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps we should reverse the time 😜😜😜

@tejashweruthaman9194

3 жыл бұрын

U a tiktoker?😂

It was beautiful to see him being vulnerable throughout the talk. It really touched me. Thank you

I really needed this. I’ve watched a LOT of videos about seeking validation and I’ve talked to my psychologist about this, but it’s the first time I actually see an actor talking about this and it’s exactly what I need right now as an actress. Recently, I’ve been feeling like I’m never really IN the scene, I’m always thinking about what people are gonna think of my performance and I KNOW this is terrible. So this video helped a lot, thanks💖

"The more I go after that powerful feeling of paying attention, the happier I am. But the more I go after the powerful feeling of getting attention, the unhappier I am." - Joseph Gordon, TED

@user-ls8cr4rr2c

4 жыл бұрын

This more phrase like me

@atryon7

4 жыл бұрын

You're the guy who clapped aren't you? lol

@CatLover-23

9 ай бұрын

👍.... Great Quote & Message tho. I definitely tend to Stay Away from Attention Seekers... 💜

3:08 That was me clapping from the comfort of my house, surprised it was caught on film

@ofeliap7486

4 жыл бұрын

I love that phrase he just talked too. Glad you clapped 👍

@Akshay-ox7dc

4 жыл бұрын

Are you here to get attention? :)

@lucym9962

4 жыл бұрын

Michael C what did he say?

@rivoningobaloyi3418

4 жыл бұрын

Moments like these are when I love the internet most 👏🏾 Good one 😂

@donaldduck2140

4 жыл бұрын

Fapping*

Im so thankful with this TED Talk. This is very helpful for anyone that has a desire to crave for too much attention.

First time ever watching this and for so long needed it. This came into my mind: Pay attention, don't try to get it, because If you cannot give yourself attention and you try to get it from others, it will never be enough. But if you pay attention of what you do and how you do it and keep a track on it, you will notice if you are doing something or not, if you are advancing or not for yourself. And It's ok to stay put sometimes, is ok to have better days than others because that's life, be kind to you and others, don't wait for someone to come and make you happy.

The more time you spend on social media, the less time you spend creating things. Every time we choose to do something, we also choose not to do other things. Time spent cannot be regained, so it's important to choose something that matters to you personally. In that way, you will have less regrets looking back.

@SanjeevKumar-zd4ne

4 жыл бұрын

You said it so well!

@jauxro

4 жыл бұрын

_[existential screaming]_

@bigstunna2049

4 жыл бұрын

Moderation is key with everything especially social media. Instagram and other media fuel my creativity and educate me but too much of it ruins your creativity and fills you with misinformed education

@sebfox2194

4 жыл бұрын

Not if you create things on social media.

@kathleenreyes23

4 жыл бұрын

really needed this. thank you

The best flow I ever had was when I didn’t care about anyone or anything.

@SnootchieBootchies27

4 жыл бұрын

That's how it works. Best when you include yourself on the list of things you don't care about.

@raygunn95

4 жыл бұрын

@@SnootchieBootchies27 I'd say that this "not caring" is usually a consequence of flow, not the setting for its emergence, though if you're generally over-concerned with things I think that would make sense.

@ZeroGarz

4 жыл бұрын

Well, it is unfortunate that you have not been able to reach a strong state of flow while simultaneously caring about the world around you. To do so, one must simply be capable of shedding all outside concerns during (emphasis on during) the action/whatever it is that one is paying their attention to. All outside concerns are dropped to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the human doing the task. (Shed all your concerns for a limited time, then come back to reality and care for your loved ones when the action/task you were using flow for is finished) P.S. When humans are legitimately in a state of "not caring" as in the circuitry in their brain that regulates emotion is removed or destroyed leaving one incapable to attach feelings to thought or thought to feeling, there is not a single sense or reason to perform any actions such as paying attention for them for they truly are incapable of caring for anything. Flow is when one is able to use the machinations of the human brain to focus and hone in on a particular target without letting the focus falter from distractions. Successfully reaching flow is when human and task alike are synergetically in motion, in other words, their focus is so disciplined during the flow-state that distractions are unable to hinder the action the human is doing.

@eaburl

4 жыл бұрын

There's a book on this subject. I haven't read it yet but hear it's quite good. "The Subtle Art of not giving a F*** "

@Xitaychin

4 жыл бұрын

I guess every flow is like this.

What I learnt from this video is to be humble and live in the present...

the quality of this ted talk is best I've ever seen , lights, camera angles, focus, his flawless words, content and sound perfect.

@rejectionisprotection4448

2 жыл бұрын

As an actor and filmaker, you'd expect that tbh.

Super humble. He doesn’t even like the applause. Just feels as though he’s grateful to be on that platform able to share his ideologies among others.

@aleahhxo

3 жыл бұрын

💯

@emiliog.4432

2 жыл бұрын

He’s starting to understand humility.

I felt it. Everytimes i was trying to write something as a means to get an attention,my writing always messed up and the reader knew that i'm just giving them a blank message to show how smart i am. But,when i wrote something only because i want to,my writing becomes pure and they actually praise it. Even though i wasn't expecting that.

@shofiyanafutri2097

3 жыл бұрын

awesome

@yo.auds_

3 жыл бұрын

Omg same

@jurnalannisa

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me

@ruo-ye

3 жыл бұрын

I'm the same!

@hambonefakenamington69

3 жыл бұрын

i used to do the same. but when i decided i didn't want to do it for attention anymore, i realised that writing isn't something i'm even into. crazy, isn't it?

10:30 What I got out of it was this: When I'm doing homework, I have to see it as a 'collaborator' more than a 'competitor'. I have to not compare my grades to my friend's grades. Just focusing on doing the best that I can in whatever I'm doing.

@ebethbronx10

3 жыл бұрын

If every student think like this, there can only be... Happy & Smart student in this world

@papl20

3 жыл бұрын

100% half my Uni life I spent comparing my grades and the attention of my professors. Then something just clicked, and then I realized that I needed to enjoy my learning experience, my colleagues were my friends too and they became my collaborators. When grades and being competitive didn't matter anymore, but _learning_, being happy and helping others took priority, my grades went up... I ended up happy and with a good GPA.

@sub4earth569

3 жыл бұрын

@@papl20 great! I'm happy for you. Any strategies that you used?

Joseph is a good communicator. I don't have much proficiency in listening english, but i somehow was able to understand the whole talk by him without subtitles.

There’s nothing like an emotionally mature celebrity.

I like how TED makes speeches that makes you wanting to to hear more...

@ok.7014

4 жыл бұрын

@Dun Mealder It can only give you clarity, but the choice to change is solely up to you.

@agamerjourney9146

4 жыл бұрын

III-GabeN-III true

I was going through so much pain and discomfort and while it couldve been more than just social media, but I didnt even see social media as a problem and I think thats when I was in the thick of social media addiction.

I’ve caught my flow with my art and writing and it’s been amazing. I feel so much better and confident in my art. Just focus on the creating part.

Try deleting social media off your phone for like a week and see how different you feel. Its WILD y’all

@hrgwea

4 жыл бұрын

I don't use social media and I don't have a smartphone, just a regular cellphone to make phone calls and SMS. And I don't feel anything special about it.

@mr.breadman6731

4 жыл бұрын

Hr Gwea its the difference from being used to it and not having it for a week

@hrgwea

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder how would the feeling change if that week turned into a month. Addicts won't resist.

@NicotinePolitics

4 жыл бұрын

@@hrgwea KZread is a social media, you are social-media-ing right now

@hrgwea

4 жыл бұрын

e-mail is also social media, internet forums are social media, the telephone system is social media, newspaper are social media. . . . And yet, nobody calls those form of communication social media. KZread has never been social media either, because it's about spreading content, not people. Social media are websites that allow people to advertise themselves.

So true, it's unfortunate how many people are completely addicted and don't even know how it negatively affects their life.

@melvindsouza834

3 жыл бұрын

True

@mailife2875

3 жыл бұрын

Image: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs.svg/1717px-Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs.svg.png

@sankarijothi7358

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely affected me too

@Skynet_the_AI

3 жыл бұрын

@@mailife2875 great image link!

@Skynet_the_AI

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

This is one of the best Ted talks I've seen in a few years. Great job! It also helps that I want to marry the speaker and his voice simultaneously 🖤

That’s a great speech! I feel like not too much expectation from social media it’s a big relief. Life is way more happier than ever. Thanks Joseph Gordon Levitt bring this “attention” topic to the public. Made me think the whole creativity process.

Love it. He comes across very genuine. Open and honest. Aware of his platform and using it right.

@annaleesaenglert2122

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better.

@H_Hsu

4 жыл бұрын

I bet he has been through this relate feeling like paranoid and anxiety so he can truly understand and put the words into right order for people to understand the true value of paying attention.

@prezrickard

4 жыл бұрын

The opposite of getting attention is not paying attention : it’s giving attention. The opposite of being worshipped is worshipping. But I think with being worshipped and worshipping, both have the same (not opposite) outcome : unhappiness. So where is the fallacy here.... What is the difference between JGL focusing on his craft when he’s acting, and a Taylor Swift fan empathically feeling the hurt and the anger when their idol is attacked.

@Questforperfection23

4 жыл бұрын

@@prezrickard is teaching the opposite of learning, or is it the forgetting of knowledge? Perspective is the true message here.

@prezrickard

4 жыл бұрын

KD_MaK : How is perspective the message, that is so broad. Please explain, I’m seriously interested.

Had to just double-check it was really him.

@Jvst0nTime

4 жыл бұрын

ikr😂

@aldos2889

4 жыл бұрын

Why is that?? I don't get it lol

@Jvst0nTime

4 жыл бұрын

@@aldos2889 don jon

@nmart1n

4 жыл бұрын

Aldo S I saw the name in my notifications and it was a TED talk so I did not understand why he would be doing this. I thought it must be someone with the same name.

@aldos2889

4 жыл бұрын

@@nmart1n ow okay, I thought you meant something funny or a joke that I didn't understand

Stumbled on this today and I related to it a lot. I've been trying to process and understand my thoughts on attention and its negative impacts on my happiness a lot over the last year and this really sums it up perfectly. Thank you for giving my incomplete thoughts some structure, understanding and resolution. I appreciate you and I appreciate this a lot

I have grown more and more respect for Joseph Gordon-Levitt over the years for all of his talents to now discover how smart he is too! I am a Montessori Guide and we see so many children in the class who are seeking attention constantly and our work is to get their focus turned towards something they really love, to concentrate, be focused, learn and eventually be creative with it. In the class, we also encourage children to help each other and “collaborate” and in the end, each child progresses so much more, they feel so much happier! This sort of habits should be taught as early as possible in the life of a Human Being... being connected with others, with the here and now, exploring our creative energies! Very inspiring to hear about Joseph’s own experience

Stop reading comments and pay attention

@trapengineer821

4 жыл бұрын

Uncle Kevin hahaaaa guilty

@1ROCKY89

4 жыл бұрын

Uncle Kevin yeah but I paused for an another attention assist thanks lol

@wendysoyl5678

4 жыл бұрын

Stop commenting and pay attention

@yiyiluki

4 жыл бұрын

Why you gotta call us out like that

@kimpastabowl1058

4 жыл бұрын

good ‘ol uncky kevin

My favorite character from inception! ❤️ The one introvert in the crowd clapped alone. I’m with ya man!

I love Joseph Gordon-Levitt! This collaboration and focus on the present moment that he is speaking of is pointing to relationship. If we can focus on relationship instead of self-serving outcomes then we are much happier no matter the outcome!

it is so true that nowadays people live off attention, especially now that social media became a big part of us. i mean attention could be good because it is some type of feedback, but i totally agree that too much can make people wholly addicted without knowing how it negatively affects their life.

"This to me is the beauty of the internet. If we could just stop competing for attention, then the internet becomes a great place to find collaborators" -Joseph Gordon-Levitt sums it up nicely. The internet was fun and interesting until it turned into the constant rat race it is today.

@prettinessful

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@tristancarlodungan9123

3 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more.

@doug604

3 жыл бұрын

that's a big "if"

In many ways, craving attention is "taking" and paying attention is "giving".

@edgarorozco3513

4 жыл бұрын

not in many ways. It is that. seeking attention is taking regardless. Paying attention you are giving. No in many ways. It is.

@circleofattention6021

4 жыл бұрын

@@edgarorozco3513 Ha ha! You're right Edgar. Thanks for insisting. 👍😉😂

@marysmith3654

4 жыл бұрын

🤣 y'all

@mmcallister6317

4 жыл бұрын

It all depends on your motivation. If my job is to bring awareness to a worthy cause, then seeking and attracting attention could be a selfless and meaningful act. It could be more of an act of giving than simply paying attention. It all depends on whether I'm craving attention for the benefit of myself or for the benefit of others. Paying attention to something that brings no one else any value could actually be more of a selfish act. Again... it's the person's motivation that matters. Is it selfless or selfish?

@aandm7772

4 жыл бұрын

this was a wonderful comment.

Very honest talk from a guy with high level of self-awareness ! Thank you for your sharing.

His talk is the one of the best Ted I've ever seen. He's sincerely conyeying his wise thought about SNS age. It's time to focus myself now not just others' eyes. That's why I've had a little pause to blog at all.

Imagine being Rocky right now and hearing that JGL had a crush on you.

@shounakhinge8

4 жыл бұрын

@Flick I was searching for this :D

@tellem1896

3 жыл бұрын

I'd eat my own elbow

@lillizabeth44

3 жыл бұрын

I thought this too! That somewhere in the world there is a girl watching this going.....wait! I used to go by rocky and I went to a summer camp when I was 8!!! 😆

@LowKeyDee1620

3 жыл бұрын

I know a woman who turned down will smith because she thought he was too goofy when they were teenagers. It happens lol

@elisapaints

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowKeyDee1620 he was goofy! That's hilarious! 🤣

this guy's aging like a fine wine, i swear! he's 39 years old and this was posted last year and he was probably 38 then but damn.. he lookin' like he's 27 or something. amazing video. great message. love this guy.

As a former influencer, I wish I had heard this before I began. I don't regret the journey, but I absolutely did lose my creativity (and my mental wellness). I've never felt more present and productive since I've quit.

I've been attention one thing in this video that is his peace of pronunciation his patient how well-mannered his body and mind process, such a calm and optimistic that show he has a lots of time in this world, and matter is his words that is really priceless and it is important to make people think, decide, say, and feel on and from my words. I honestly appreciate your calmness and expression.

I've always had the biggest crush on Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and now I'm crushing even harder. This was a very needed and insightful Ted talk.

@prathyusha016

4 жыл бұрын

Someone finally said it vavvuavus

@aisling2361

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@VicM-xc9zb

3 жыл бұрын

You got a cute smile. Enjoy life and keep smiling.

Straight out truth. The cycle of getting attention is literally vicious. Thank you for genuinely speaking about it. Love it.

@stopsign593

4 жыл бұрын

I think you commented becouse you wanted attention

@stephenmathew8812

4 жыл бұрын

@@stopsign593 Yeah Maybe I did...😊.....While appreciating what I thought was praiseworthy content...thats it P.S. I pressed like on your comment so cheer up!

I've always liked and appreciated Joseph as a actor. After listening to his Ted Talk, seeing how humble and hearing how well spoken he was, my appreciation has deepened even more. He discussed some important topics that are relevant, posed relatable questions, shared his ideas, and shared his unique perspective on potential ways be more creative. Which ultimately will lead you to your own success and happiness. Now that was a excellent Ted Talk. Thank you.

This is the most meaningful TED talk I've ever seen in my life.

Love his transparency. Awesome message that’s helping me open up my own eyes!

@isbakernation

3 жыл бұрын

didn't cody ko make a video on you

@GONDORAJKUMAR

3 жыл бұрын

@@isbakernation ya lol

@ThanhOsc4r

3 жыл бұрын

Not anyone can be transparent and honest like that when sharing about Attention!

@joshuapeng5949

5 ай бұрын

I don't know man, look at your channel

bro I swear to god the man is such an awesome public speaker. he looked so fucking confident up on that stage. wow...

@kaine3805

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Bry he’s a fucking actor dude

@kianhughes6309

4 жыл бұрын

Kaine 😂😂😂😂😂

@ricafauni7221

4 жыл бұрын

His voice was shaking at first

@thisisrandomphrase

4 жыл бұрын

@@ricafauni7221 Still very confident

@cobracommander8133

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Bry he seeemed nervous to me

I love this video. I like the idea of "giving attention" which seems to be in short supply. Giving our attention to our task, to a person or even to a place is definitely a superpower when everyone is vying for your attention in our social media/media crazed world. Great vid, JGL! Thank you.

This guy is amazing! What he's saying takes a lot of courage and he's awesome for speaking up and wording this contradicting feeling we all have with social media, whether famous or not! Thank you, ☺️

the fact that joseph gordon levitt understands the 'cancelled' internet concept....what a time we are in

@pb1209

4 жыл бұрын

i would think that most people understand it. it's really not that complicated lol

@ethanmiller9130

4 жыл бұрын

we live in a society

@mahmoudhassen4463

4 жыл бұрын

@@ethanmiller9130 OMG really

@joseignacioctm

4 жыл бұрын

bibimos

This video should be watched by every creative tbh. My biggest issue personally is being scared my creative work wont be good enough to others, so I don't even try sometimes. I always feel better and do better when I'm doing what I love, not what other's love.

@VidVoyeur612

4 жыл бұрын

It's why I've stopped trying to make concept art that looks like everyone else's in order to get into the games or movie industry. I'm happier for it.

this is a constant addiction i consider myself to deal with constantly and i loved this ted talk that really just reminds me to realize when i pay attention than seek it, i do tend to impress myself more than seeking external gratification to get that high or adrenaline as they say

This guy is awesome, it takes guts to accept those feelings and even more spirits to express them out in public.

*His characters is really him.* Craving attention is focusing on outwardly events, whereas creativity, a pure sort, is an inwardly expression of the self.

@Marialla.

4 жыл бұрын

...without wasting any actual attention on the self.

@RachaelJohn

4 жыл бұрын

Soo true! That completely sums it up

@user-qe7bt9dz1l

4 жыл бұрын

O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me I’d argue every actors character is just them playing themselves in some fashion.

@MalenaMoonbeam444

4 жыл бұрын

Every where I go I see you lol. Last time I saw you was in infinite water channel comments. Anyhow I totally agree with your comment.

Bruh after saving Gotham, Robin straight up started giving TED talks..

@tikuwork4966

4 жыл бұрын

batman*

@Dxntoo

4 жыл бұрын

@@tikuwork4966 *Robin

@tikuwork4966

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dxntoo bruce wayne retired and this guy was given the position of batman

@narwhal5447

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dxntoo he didn't become the batman yet in the movie

@Dxntoo

3 жыл бұрын

@@narwhal5447 yeah, which makes him Robin, no?

This is the most quiet/least responsive audience I’ve ever seen on TED. He gave some wise advice 👍🏽

@vanhalenps4

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps it was him setting the tone of "I'm not doing this for your attention even though a part of me still likes it" and also striking a nerve with a common issue

@NOBLEGAMING21

7 ай бұрын

Probably they have been paying attention instead of getting attention 😉

It feels so genuine and vulnerable it hurts.

3:08: *One person claps* Joseph Gordon-Levitt : Thanks 3:13: Everyone starts clapping looool

@YnteryPictures

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly xD

@Zarathos91

4 жыл бұрын

He paid attention to that one clap.

@snay71

4 жыл бұрын

@@Zarathos91 LOL XD

@lazardrobnjak

4 жыл бұрын

please clap :D

@zodix44

4 жыл бұрын

Just like Keanu's "no, you're breathtaking"

This guy saved Gotham, he knows what he's talking about

@brrxbrr9391

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@gouravkumar6697

3 жыл бұрын

Sure does 🤣

@oneshotwhiskey9413

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@lucassousa1252

3 жыл бұрын

What? I dont get it

@newchob1053

3 жыл бұрын

@@lucassousa1252 He plays John Blake in Dark knight rises

I love his emphasis on his personal experience, I'm glad he didn't feel superior and try to make himself sound like he couldn't relate at all

he’s so humble is beautiful