If You Feel Like Your Life Sucks - Watch This | Sam Harris 

As a 30 yr Mental Health Clinician, I think Sam nails it on this ability to appreciate the present moment

That is a powerful framing by Sam to help our gratitude. “How many people would feel like they hit the lottery if they could trade places with you?”

The example Sam uses about rushing and missing the beauty right in front of him is the point I try to stress to my friends and family. Slow down, take a moment and enjoy. It was something I learned from my father before he died. He was careful to take moments and just enjoy those around him.

Ever since internalizing much of Sams wisdom I'm living proof that life is fun no matter the circumstances. It is fundamentally a question of attention rather than success. A question of being rather than doing.

Damn, Sam’s thoughts on guns must have changed since he decided to bring them to the interview.

This may be one of the most important conversations I have ever seen on the internet. Despite recent dramas, Sam Harris is still a living legend and I'm so glad I can live at the same time with him, Peterson, or even mentioned Huberman and Attiya!

Harris has such skill in navigation and explanation of his own thoughts and ideas. Such a clarity of explanation too. No 'big fancy' words - just pure content 👌

I do not want for anything, I am exactly where I am meant to be. Acceptance of what is, what has been and looking forward with excitement instead of fear, I can live in this moment in peace and gratitude. I am so blessed. ❤

About 2 minutes in, I agree completely. I'm fortunate and blessed to retire at 41 years old from the military. There are times I still think it's rough, but then I realize I have all the time I want with my sons...that's priceless.

This aspect ratio makes it feel cinematic! A refreshing experience. Well done Chris and team.

Are you guys having this conversation on the set of The Mummy?

Gratitude and ambition are two of the things that I've always lacked the most.

Kudos to you for letting your guests speak and not interrupting like most do

This looks amazing Chris! Can’t wait for full episode. I thought this clip was very well selected, showing clear understanding of the modern psychological issues we all face . Big love, from a fellow Geordie who is very proud of you!

In every moment of existence, there is always something that can be meaningful and for us to be grateful for. This reminds me of The Myth of Sisyphus

This one of the greatest talks from your podcast. I am not the biggest fan of Sam Harris, but his talk here is so good. I came to these same conclusions years ago after reading Meditations, Paradise Lost, the Bible, the works of David Hawkins.

Thank you for the wisdom Sam. The more I can lean into God and the present moment as a gift, the better life can be even through tribulation.

The will to achieve more is more easily realized from a feeling of abundance then the desperation.

He is so wonderful, and I can fully appreciate what he's talking about...Basically, real Self-Actualization.

I love this combo. Dr Sam Harris' insight on consciousness on Andrew Huberman's podcast was phenomenal and I'm so glad to see him have a different, more philosophical conversation with Chris. Can't wait for the full talk.

The dislike count on any clip of Sam is becoming funny. No matter how valuable, wholesome or generally good message he tries to convey, there will be people who just don't get it because of their distorted vision by politics. I would like a ticket to another planet please...

Getting through this podcast and its definitely one of the best ive heard in a while. Very illuminating

I don't always agree with everything Sam says but as a human being I relate to how he wrestles with ideas.

This production quality and Sam Harris’ voice! Thank you 🙏🏽

Sams posture throughout this podcast was fantastic.

This production is awesome. Makes it feel so cinematic.

Looking forward to this episode! Before the Waking Up app I thought I was trapped in my skull. Moments of recognizing that there is no 'I' to be trapped has giving me so much more space. Hard to explain, but such a game changer.

I was very happy to see Sam in a more public space, I wish we saw him more often

Great clip. Half because Sam makes great points. But Also because Chris is relaxed and really listening. Wish he was always this relaxed.

Such a beautiful delivery, thank you

These are some of the wisest words I’ve ever heard.

I can already tell this is going to be one of the best episodes of MW. That 10 minute snippet was absolute gold 📣

This is old school Sam I remember loving.

Substance and style, this podcast killed. Amazing job.

I love the way Sam put this

Visually beautiful setting for a discussion. Nice production. It’s great that you both can appear so comfortable and natural in it.

Resonated a lot with what Sam was saying here. Great podcast.

Sam Harris is on of the top 5 podcast guests of 2023 in my book

We are all on a journey of self-discovery. Sam, too, is still learning. In the meantime, remember to be kind.

Beautifully said, beautifully lit and beautifully shot 🙏🏻

9:20 That shit was hilarious. Sam has this unique ability to just deliver the most dry and philosophical jabs. I bent over laughing hearing that.

He’s literally just saying appreciate the present it was super easy to understand

He ain't lying about his wife, have you seen her? Sam getting W's

Enjoyment comes from being, success comes from doing. All the success in the world won't mean a thing if you cannot be present in the moment to actually enjoy the fruits of your efforts. If all we do is strive, then we will forever be restless, until death that is. To be mentally strong one must be utterly aware of and unidentified with one's patterns of thought and behavior.

Jeezo! This guy could send a glass eye to sleep. I'll give the full interview a sweve!

The loss of awareness that every human being suffers deeply during their life is one of the greatest problems facing the world today. Everyone thinks they’re the only one having a bad time. It has entirely eroded empathy and is leading to the decay of society.

Okay, Sam is jacked. Good for him!

This was just wat i needed thanks❤

Sam’s mental health is so strong that he can’t even recognise his own biases.

....recognise the beauty of your life moment to moment... Love this!

I'm glad that The Scarecrow let you guys use his hideout for the podast studio, production quality is top notch.

Such a powerful video

sam is the definition of mental strength breaking

Is the full episode of this around. Sam's great.

This is why I’d rather focus on quality of life rather than on hacks to extend longevity….

Thank you Sam Harris.

Happiness is but a moment, while change causes pain in the moment, but with meaning you can overcome such pain when needed. We all have our painful demons we must exorcist, like how Mr. Harris got his Trump derangement syndrome. Pride is the deadliest sins, as it is the most painful to overcome/change.

Great stuff

Before I go to sleep, and after taking an edible or toking, I consciously decide to enjoy the moment of relaxation on my pillow just prior to falling asleep.

Yep, like I tell my wife......to be a middleclass American in 2023 is to be as affluent as the top one tenth of one percent of people ever to walk this earth.....that's a good start on the road to happiness, so let's not complain too much

It's hard to feel gratitude when you don't know where you are getting your next meal or if you will have a place to live . When money is literally something you worry about.I am trying to be positive for what we have but it's hard.

Sam looking yolked

Be here now!

extracting pleasure in the moment sounds great but to me it kind of feels like "settling for less", what about the motivation that comes from dissatisfaction?

Very well said

After COVID and the last few years, can’t take a word this guy say’s seriously-he’s tarnished his reputation forever.

For a secular dude, he sure as hell sound spiritual. And I don't say that like it's a bad thing. I just find Sam's progression of thought over the years quite interesting.

Man am I looking forward to this episode. You’re ability to direct the conversation combined with Sam’s typically insightful and articulate responses.. I expect to have this episode running forward and back throughout the whole week.

When your ego has been put in place over and over again, you will become YOU!

Dear Dr. Harris, I have a question, if you'll ever read this. My brain's DMN(default mode network) is making over hours and I largely believe my (diagnosed) ADHD is the culprit. I meditate daily, twice for 15 min since about 6 months. It does alleviate stress and anxiety but I feel my DMN is too crazy and unable to really calm down, especially during meditation. To combat this I tried LSD which seemed to have a positive effect and made me very calm and present during 'intoxication'. I'm considering micro-dosing it but want to rule out my other options first. What I'm wondering is, could it be for the DMN to be so active that it'll render meditation almost useless? I wish you would talk about ADHD sometime as I'm not sure if all advice works the same for people with ADHD. I followed dozens of the recommended 'brain-science-rules' but found them to not always be as effective for my dopamine-craving brain. Are psychedelics a meditation booster, so to speak or should I just double down on meditation and have a little more faith? I have a psychologist that has helped me tremendously with CBT. Of course, I'll keep doing this as well, but I already finished these two mental healthcare recommended books TWICE: Build Your Confidence With CBT - Manja de Neef and A Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness by Ernst Bohlmeijer, Monique Hulsbergen. I'm considering doing them all over again as I keep learning new things, but you've somewhat convinced me to lean harder toward meditation as it would be more straight to the 'source'. TLDR: If the DMN is too high and full of monkey-chatter as the monks call it, does meditation have any effect? Should I just tire my brain down to the point and take anything I can? What's your take on ADHD, how to tackle the lack of dopamine in meditation? Thank you for reading. Anyone that's not Dr. Harris, I'm accepting all advice and would love to hear it!

Despite his secular stance, I concur with his practical wisdom that acknowledges a need for appreciating the present moment

Unbreakable metal strength, Sam? That's the most hilarious thing I've ever heard in my life.

love the 16x9

The fact that the man that had a literal mental breakdown on Twitter on more than one occasion, is now speaking about "mental strength" is the Chefs Kiss of Irony

The visuals on the pod is like a fkn movie. Very cool Chris, I wonder if the guests get intimidated

Please tell me that you talk about how Trump somewhat (trying to be kind) owned the real estate inside Sam’s head? Waking Up - and a lot of the content Sam has produced is great and I’m forever grateful for how he has positively impacted my life but I would love to hear it discussed.

hitchen's dead, tyson's gone crazy, and dawkins' spineless. i guess harris will do.

I appreciate Sam, I’ve read his books, I’ve seen him live with Danny Kahneman, and I would not consider him a mentally strong person.

Sam showed off his mental strength when he suggested censoring politicians he didn't agree with.

That was genuinely moving.

Gratitude can be a habit.

Brilliant as always

Hydration drink! That's water mate. Good clip.

Sam got some gunz on him. 💪🏼 Brains and bit of brawn bout this lad.

Ad meter is great

You’ve no idea how much I’m looking forward to this podcast!! Sam has been quite literally part of my morning routine for years, with the waking up app. Two of the finest role models in cinematic exquisiteness- thanks Chris 👌

Love Sam. Looking forward to listening to this conversation in its totality come Monday. Thanks, Chris!

Profound

8:59 - "'...look, that Bugatti over there is mine!...' At best, that's impermanent." 9:34 - "...you need another gear" To be fair to that Bugatti, though, it does have 7 gears.

why is sam so disliked? i see more than 10 percent dislikes on this video and the original conversation. does he have some weird political views or what?

Where is full episode??

Find mental resilience and sustainable happiness by awareness of how different life could be and accepting the present… Some stoic advice for dealing with the suffering everyone is inevitably going to face in life… But what about it’s affect on making decisions for positive change? I hope the full conversation presents the counter to this narrative. The continuation of this idea, to the point that one fully “transcends” life’s challenges and your human response to situations in this way runs the risk of keeping you still. You would be absorbed in a spiritual comfort blanket. What about ambition? What about risk? What would happen if you never made any changes in life because you apply this Buddhist maxim beyond your own mortality? You might appreciated the safety of you home as a child but you move on to find a new family and agency in the world (this would be Jordan Peterson’s rhetoric on the matter). It is sage advice, but I’d argue it isn’t the foundation for strength or happiness, it is tool for peacefulness when needed.

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Sam Harris - son of a westerns actor and tv producer - now working in the media

I love your podcast Chris. I've been listening for a while. I've got my own podcast now and it would would be a real dream if I can get to your level one day. Thanks for inspiring me!

Why are we taking advice on mental strength from a man who's mind is broken?

He is really smart when he’s not gone absolutely demented

Difficult to enjoy the present moment if you're unlucky enough to experience torture in any form.

Wow

As the idiomatic expression states "stop and smell the roses".