How to start consuming productively (no bs guide) 

ive never looked at content like that before, but that is exactly how its like. I've been stuck in this stage for months. gonna take action today, thanks ruff! :]

Its the RUFF hour

You are literally the best guy who talks about self-improvement, no bs straight to the point (mfs out there be saying don't waste your time and be productive and then proceed to show animations and intros and cinematography and shit). I'm on just this stage that you describe, I know that I have to get better and improve myself, I do it for 2-3 days and then end up falling back. But I'm doing it again and again since I know slowly it will change to 4-5 days to a week and so on.

I wonder if I’d see Ruff IRL wearing a mask aswell, would be funny af. He’s got such a cool, unique style

I badly needed this content. Remembering myself in the previous months, I felt stuck with everything. I just kept watching self-improvement videos and reading books that others say can change your life whatsoever. But still, I am having a problem with where or how to start. I know what to do, but I don't take action. Not because I don't want to but because I feel so distracted every time. I hope this new year, I can finally shape myself into the person I want to be. I want to change for me. Thank you, Ruff.

I got off the 1st stage after watching your discipline video and how to get out of the rut. It's been a bit over a week and I've seen improvement. I dont stay up late on my phone anymore. I wake up early, meditate, go for a walk or jog outside. I sometimes do slip into my old habits, but I'm able to get out of them a lot more easier than before. I still watch a lot of long form content and short self improvement content on insta and instead of just scrolling by, I put it into action and I couldn't be more happier

I honestly relate to this video right now that I know everything about self improvement and can't get started. But I also now realize I am consuming short form content for hours on hours and that is negatively impacting me. I am definitely going to change the form of content I surround myself with in order to help my mindset shift to what I want it to shift to. Thanks ruff!

And this is why Ruff is the only self-improvement RU-vidr I watch. 😌🔥🍓

Your content is so amazing! the way you speak about things is different from i see from other content creators, like i never end up guessing right about what your videos are. watching your videos make me think about self improvement more and more, and i hope i end up putting effort for it. Thanks for your videos again!

your content is GOLDDD dude. you're so good at putting things into words and making it relatable. thanks bro.

and your THAT particular "YOU " makes every single one feel special 😊

i believe my biggest challenge with self improvment is that ill have to do it alone, and it just eats me alive like, im the sort of person that "feeds off of other people's mental energies" i absolutely love being around people who are always up to something productive like it can be anything even as simple as maybe reading 2 pages of a book like YO like that fules me! watching someone do what i wanna do gets me going. but as of now im very deprived of such people i cant find anyone whos into productive activities and its really difficult to stay in that rythm of self improvment when im constantly surrounded by people who scrolll through tiktok for 5 hours straight 😭😭😭😭(also i have this best friend and shes kinda being careless with her studies and its affecting me and im panicking) im really struggling with this and IM SO MAD LIKE DAMN WHERE ARE MY KINDA PEOPLE AT YOOO WHERE ARE THEY HIDDENNNNN my goal for 2024 is to find my type of crowd and holy shit when i do imma stick to them like glue. but yes i am going to work on myself regardless of this mental energy thing, ill just feed off of your youtube videos XD because thats all i can do as of now ALSOOOO i thought of like recording myself tell me all the things i need to work on and then i wake up early in the morning and listen to that recording everyday so it keeps me in this rythm, havent tried it yet but im pretty sure itll work

Brother, Thankyou for helping humanity, this was a very much needed post, t help all of us out there suffering and stuck this stage. Your other videos are great too.

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i've been on this journey of self improvement mid last year. it was the perfect timing to find your videos because it's like an accountability partner to have virtually. so thanks :)

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:02 Frustrated *with self-improvement? Move from "all information, no action" stage.* 01:11 Consume *content consciously; be the person you want to be by watching content from those you admire.* 02:40 The *quality of content matters; consuming brain-dead content negatively influences you.* 03:38 Internal *changes take time to reflect in behavior; be patient in your self-improvement journey.* 04:52 Time *investment in content correlates with its impact; spend more time on valuable concepts.* 07:24 Simplify *complex ideas when sharing; understanding and conveying core concepts is key.* 08:47 Be *selective about content; choose sources that align with who you want to become.* 09:40 Learning *without immediate action is still valuable; implant thoughts before taking action.* Made with HARPA AI

That was some deep stuff. And actually havent seen anyone say anything about this. And while you say that you are the content you consume, i actually can look back at my childhood and see why i do the things i did and where i got some of my motivation. Thanks m8, you just made my brain bigger

This is what I've been thinking too. It's not the worst thing in the world to "just" consume content, because it forms your identity like you explained. Taking action is still super important, but we do get more from consuming content than we think (if it is the right content).

Thanks... I really needed this today. I was feeling very down because I hadn't taken any action towards my studies. But I learned somethings today and that were very much needed so thanks for that.

Ruff! Great video! I have found myself thinking about similar things in recent times after purging social media and trying to really work on myself. Immensely satisfying seeing other guys my age thinking similarly. It has been a very long road and it is hard when most of the content around self-help is from people much older, more successful, etc, so having someone like you who is in the same demographic thinking about this kinda stuff is very inspiring. Will be joining the discord, cheers :)

Thankyou for saving so many lives ruff!!

your cat playing while your trying to work is so adorable

this editing style is alot better as without the subtitles i feel like i can fully concentate on you as if we are having a normal convo. ty ruff

Honestly my favourite RU-vidr! I wish I had these videos whilst I was at Uni.

I've already passed this stage but I just want to make it clear to new viewers and subscribers that when it comes to self-improvement, Ruff is your guy. Not only does he give you scientifically backed up information (e.g: rat park experiment) he doesn't just leave you with it the way public school does, he actually tells you HOW to take action and apply these rules in your life in order to move on from this information overload stage of self-improvement.

agreed. we have to take action. consume the content of the people we like, or want to be like. that's why I consume ruff's content ;)

yeah i relate to this video a lot because after watching a ton of improvement videos I know I should be taking action, I have but I don't think its enough because from day to day I still continue the habit of scrolling through social media like tiktok. However, majority of it are self improvement videos and some are entertainment so I guess I'm improving? Well anyways the way u explain how to improve in life in videos are really helpful and simple compared to other self improvement videos, thank you for making amazing videos and keep up the good work!

Bro u are the GOAT of self improvement videos on yt. appreciate the basketball training part

Ruff man you are my safe place, thank you. Have a nice year !!

Nah... Too real...

Hey bro just so you know, Ive been on a roll lately and am super consistent and the content you post is really worth a lot. It's like I sometimes get on youtube and I could be getting videos that make me stupider but your videos make youtube a great place to be. Even if I am just eating food and want something to watch for fun, I want it to be videos like yours.

Thank you RUFF, from 🇵🇭. Happy New Year

nah the title caught me cos ive been watchign those productive videos for the past hours

I am just so honestly amazed by this, I have done this tactic through anime and it can really have an impact on you. I wanted to know what that phenomenon was but I couldnt quite express it, but you articulated it very well, thank you!

no bc i was about to ask wheres the kiss?? thank u ruff another great one right when i needed it ive been wasting time all day watching nonsense and drowning in self pity since ive been getting lazy again and slowly letting good of the goo habits ive been trying to build and this just motivated me again

Crazy how i see this after i started watching self help vids

To share something that ive seen as a proof for the 'spend more time on one concept' thing that Ruff talks about here (i recently just realised how this works). Im an academic student, right, and ive seen people who say i have to complete studying 3-4 chapters in a day and i just go ???? How do you plan to study this much and expect to understand and remember all of it?? This is the analogy I used to understand it I realised its way better to spend time on one chapter and understand it thoroughly than to load yourself with a lot of stuff. Its beautifully illustrated in this video. Thanks Ruff!

Thank You Ruff💕

I literally watch every video you post as soon as I can, POST MORE SO I CAN BE LIKE YOU.

i was just going to say you forgot to give a kiss but there you were, i have been watching your videos since months now and i have started taking action, literally the best content ever💯 also the ramen analogy wasn't stupid

What a perfect video. Thank you so much Ruff

It also helps in my experience not to watch it passively while doing something else. Or, if I do because I need background stuff going on, I go back to it later when I have the time to and actually listen. Also, getting comfortable with typing comments, and even going in with the intention of doing so (even if you don't post them), is good. Using the comments or Notepad to type summaries of the video and your thoughts really helps to solidify the information. Even reading other comments can be useful.

I came across your videos its great that you've started doing this stuff early but bro just wanna say don't forget to enjoy your childhood(assuming you're under 17) just a little reminder. Try not to overstress too much and sometimes be a little loose and carefree qq, you have plenty of time ahead of you where you will HAVE to be stressed as an adult with more responsibility. Self improvement for teens is great especially beacuse it prevents bad habits from becoming addictions. But i have seen 13 year olds post on discord servers asking how to build muscle, or how to build a business and it's like bro self improvement is good but don't adhere to it religiously just yet lol.

I ususally want to get through a book as fast as I can to be done with it and I am thinking I learned the concept in less time. But taking the time and ot reading as fast as I can actually understanding and spending time with the book and it's ideas is a new perspective to me. I like you channel!

I literally look forward to "give me a kiss" haha it feels really good hearing that.

this dude looks so fun to chill with

Thankyou for existing ❤

Over the past few months I've been starting to binge watch to many productive videos. But I think it's completely fine because it keep inspiring me to do the good in myself. Like when I'm in my bed I think about how to be successful but when I start to scroll through youtube it influences me a bunch, ofcourse pushes me and motivates me to put everything good I think about into action.

thankyou so much . i need this video right now and you have uploded this video thankyou so much ❤❤

did a few things over last couple of weeks, i added extensions and blockers for short form content and told my friends to not send me any reels and guess what i have barely recieved any messages and believe me, i haven't been more productive in my life than today after getting rid of the main distractions

I was mood. Thanks for making it better.

Finally Ruffiosaurus, something I completely agree upon and have nothing to debate about. The people really needed this video, glad you made it.

i rarely like videos but this guy earned it👍

This very helpful Ruff, what you said about the 5 people that spend the most time with you could be people online too, that's really true. Because I have experience like what you said, that when I watch self improvement videos, I unconsciously have morning habits, such as stretching and reading motivation on my phone, then listening to morning playlist. Simply, you're what you consume is real, so if you want to be better at studying, watch a content about study tips, etc. Thank you for your knowledge Ruff 😁. And sorry for the bad English

I watched like 3 self improvement videos thinking what am i doing then this popped up

Thank you I needed this.

"but you also lost all your hair"💀💀💀💀

Hi ruff, I jus wanted to say you're a great RU-vidr and a great guy . You inspired me to start my RU-vid channel.

Banger book recommendation: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. This book essentially teaches you how to use social interaction to your benefit and also the benefit of others. The title may seem as if you suck at talking to people (which you might who knows) but in reality it helps you to improve as a person and have a way with your words. 10/10 you should totally read.

I love this guyyy😭😭

ayy, keep up the good work ruff

Brotha that's the thinggghh I've been freaking out about how I'm not taking much action and only consuming but now I know tis is normal hahaahah thx bruv

My mindset changed when ruff uploads

been thinking about my sadness for so long it's now integrated with my body and officially become a part of my life

Exactly what i needed

“Learning without taking action, is still just learning”

Good Points Made In vid, easy to understand, Nice to see :)

Thanks ruff

Bro shows me a ray of hope

amazing video as always man. i agree with everything you said in this video

Yow! another good one ruff... Gotta take this to heart

U post vedios at the right time

love you man

In ruff we trust🙏🏾

thank you so much! :>

RUFF = A MOTIVATIONAL THERAPIST

That's a great video! I love your content.

Always a good content ❤

I have a kind of different strategy/mindset - "if this is a very common problem and the majority go through it when starting out, just imagine how much of an advantage you would have over them starting today when they wait for 2-3 months." This might seem toxic to some people but it keeps me going. This is the same reason I don't wait for new year to come or next month or next week. I'd think to myself if I start it today itself, I will be miles ahead of the competition.....

just cleared my sub box now, 126 down to 42 lv u ruff :)

To the guy, I accidentally discovered been a while now honestly you're one of the few teens that makes shit sound sensible

Eyy🔥The "100k subs before 2024" guy hahaha! Just came to check. I knew you could do it bruh haha! But you had like 38k subs back then. Sheesh! Same old quality contents💪Happy for ya, I'm inspired!❤‍🔥 Keep it high

i really like the new intro!

"A vision without action is like (just) a Daydream"

the moment I started watching your videos I can't find myself watching other content creators. This guy's videos are really great!

Really good content. Thank you.

Only watched two of your videos and I’ve already added you to my ramen lol

bro ruff gives some jokes that takes me 2 minutes to process and than die laughing

Hey Ruff, can you recommend a few podcasts that one can watch on self-improvement that you like, btw i love your videos

U won't believe me, but I just cleaned my subscription box and my history like yesterday. This will be so beneficial to me.. Also I use different accounts for learning and self improvement and for hobbies (chess) idk if that's useful but I think that one small hurdle of changing the account really helped me reduce the time I spend on it

happy new year

yo can you share which creators are in ur ramen subscription box pls new follower right here! Have been enjoying ur content

Thanks bro

It's been a month I'm watching ruff vdos... n ykw his vdos are everything solutions i wanted... Btw wanna tell you that i watch that passing the exam vdo... n i got confidence and yeah I pass the exam.... Thanks bro👏👏

Ty!

Just nice

I love Ruff ( in a respectful manner )

i love your videos

I've been consuming your content a lot lately, and tbh i'm stuck with your channel as my main self-improvement content. I jotted down everything that "clicks", litteraly all your "bars.". I don't like to watch other channels & unrelated content to my ikigai, i'll just hit the not interested button. keep posting vids bro, and take action.

brb gonna clean my subscription list rn Update: I can't believe the quality of content on my RU-vid fyp has improved A LOT just by eliminating subscriptions and watch later playlist. I've been getting content that I actually like. This is amazing!