Neil deGrasse Tyson's Life Advice Will Change Your Future (EYE OPENING SPEECH) 

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"Don't look for meaning in your life , create meaning in your life !" This is the line that sticks with me. Fight for your dreams ! Be Generous ! Respect others and yourself !

"If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom. Yet how easily you hand over your mind to anyone who insults you. When you dwell on their words and let them dominate your thoughts, you make them your master." -Epictetus.

An expression I learned years ago that has helped me get over and move on from nasty, mean people is, "What others think of me is none of my business."

This man embodies the essence of wisdom, compassion, humanity, civility, AND he is one of the most brilliant and educated men among us. I listen to every video he makes because it makes me a better scholar, a better citizen, and a better human being. Thank you, Dr. Tyson...you are a gift to the world and excitement to the brain.

Spent an hour with Neil 5 years at my wife’s Christmas party (Family Guys) the brilliance, kindness and generosity will always be with me

My grandfather, that didn't attend school past the 8th grade and was very successful, told me to never quit educating myself, try to learn something new every day. I have lived that and find that I have lived, not existed. There's a very big difference between the two.

"Don't look for meaning in your life , create meaning in your life". What a wonderful statement. I may not always agree with Mr. Tyson on any number of topics but this, this is spot on. Thanks for your thoughts Sir. Much respect.

A very long time ago I added a little something to that old saying, "Stick and Stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you, unless you allow them to." Not always easy, but absolutely true. I had many very violent words come my way, a thousand times, but I lived my version of the quote and somehow I'm still alive, without anyone ever being injured. Absolute faith. Never, ever over react. Relax. Pass out Love and Peace and you will have Love and Peace. Do things to the point of making them a part of your very being and then have faith.

"What do I have to give? With no expectation in return?" Very powerful words!! Love it!

“For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you.” ― Neil deGrasse Tyson

"Create meaning in your life, don't just passively look for it. " I love that. I think Im hanging that one up.

0:25 “No one is going to tell me what I can’t do” that is one of the most beautiful prolific sentences I have ever heard a man say . Thank you for sharing his father’s knowledge with me and others. ✌🏽

I spent so much of my life as a Police Detective working with and investigating Street Gangs, Cults, and Extremists, and I learned how monsters are made, whether willing or not. I also watched so much greatness go to waste because of words and actions by adults. I still consult and lecture today. So much insight can be gathered from these interviews that can change a person's life. I love this channel. It has so much to offer.

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

Exceptionally moved by that tombstone quote " Be Ashamed to die until you score some win for humanity." If anyone is reading this lets help each other keep that score.

I love this man. He is so genuine, kind, and extremely intelligent.

"You don't look for your meaning of life. You create your meaning of life." I resonated with that. Thank you 💕.

*"You have the power to create MEANING in your Life".* That is a very powerful statement. I was in a very dark hopeless place before I came across this video. How simple words can change a life.

This is so true. When I was a kid people told me I should give up playing guitar. I did not give up. I kept practicing. By the time I was 20 people were saying I was good. Now I am the best guitar player in Canada. And I keep practicing.

A message that could literally change the world.. Imagine, if everyone lived their lives with a clear goal to leave this earth a better place than it was. "Be ashamed to die before you have scored some victory for humanity". Thank you, Neil deGrasse.

The thumbnail "I was told by the 1% not to speak of this" is false, dr. DeGrasse Tyson never said it. Why have you attributed false words to him? For clicks and views? That cancels out the beautiful speech he gives in the video

When Neil was talking about how parents sometimes give the reason "because I said so" instead of a meaningful reason, I can relate 1000%. From an early age I started asking "why" to just about everything my parents told me to do. Quite often their answer was "because I said so". Don't get me wrong, my parents are the nicest, most caring people I know. I just wish they had given me more meaningful answers when I asked why.

Do not let “average” be your legacy. If you cannot FLY, RUN, if you cannot RUN, WALK, if you cannot WALK, CRAWL. Slow progress is better than no progress: “Nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished” 🖖

I love your channel. I’ll be 70 in December 2022. I have just found my voice in 2018 when a tumor was removed from my brain. The craniotomy is not highlighted for the surgery. It’s a marker on my life journey timeline. PTSD set in and I became empowered after facing my memories of teenage paternal molestation and maternal narcissism. I am proud of who I am and how I came to this new revelation. Here’s my latest poem. I started authoring poems after surgery. “Today Today feels unburdened Light and free at a cellular level churnin. My heart filtering trauma remnants Fragmentation broken freeing embedment. Turning ashen darkness abyss from surreal To awareness of a safe oasis appeals. Mystery lurking to what each day brings One day treading water today I swim nimbly as an otter. Spring sprouting tiny buds excitedly Love for my children feeds my entire heart and heart strings. Sigh of relief I’m embracing this thing The thing that buries the trauma in a bottomless bracket sealed lockring. Oh the joy When a quote is sent by my dearest friend, My soul sister, bound by creativity, unhinged from societal proclivities. “Strong women aren’t born, They’ve forged through fires They’ve had to walk through. They’re warriors with hearts of gold”-silver ravenwolf- I’m a warrior, trauma generational cyclical destroyer, Learning to walk alone through the narrow doorway of new dreams Dropping deadbeat toxic friends and family at my feet. A ball of string resembles clutching this set of familiar toxicity close to my heart I don’t unravel it I burn the ball scorching all remains for my fresh start. Today is the day I choose to navigate Not yesterday or tomorrow that is susceptible to self flagellate. Today is the day I cherish the crew handpicked trusted loved ones Who love honor respect Most assuredly cherish me AS I DO, through and through. “ Kimi Minor

“What do you have to give with no expectation in return.” Beautiful words to live by.

"Be ashamed to die, until you have scored some victory for humanity" - Neil Degrasse Tyson. Damn, that's something else. Hats off Mr Tyson.

"To Give, with no expectation of return". I try to do that every day in my work, in my family and in my community. Neill is right that it is definitely not about praise or recompense and this video was wonderful.

I will say 95% of Neil's teachings I can understand compared to my school and I appreciate the fact that he teaches that just because you will never use this it is teaching your brain how to learn I've never had a teacher tell me that I might have focused more if I was actually taught that I was learning how to learn

The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away. -Picasso

I admire Neil deGrass Tyson for his courage and decency. I'm convinced that he values truth and will not intentionally mislead anyone.

This clickbait is insane. False title with parentheses and an urgent sticker on the logo. To the editor, Is this what Neil would want? His words should need no other allure, no baiting should be needed. Don’t damage the message and the messenger while trying to generate clicks and revenue.

"Create meaning in your life." You've also heard "everything happens for a reason". I think we can create the reason(s) for which something happened after the fact... cause and effect. Instead of reacting to something negative that happens with apathy, depression, or numbness, give meaning to what happened by creating something positive in response.

"Be ashamed to die, until you have scored some victory for humanity" Words...to live by. I'm one of those that just does not understand greed and selfishness. Never been a part of my 'make-up'. Nothing makes me happier than to see someone smile...simply because I held the door open for them. I love to build things...and I can't tell you how it warms my heart to see the appreciation on someone's face for my efforts. In some small way, I hope that my feeble efforts account for some small 'victory'.

I hope that the short time I will be remembered after my death, people will say that I was “kind”. There will be no movies or books written about me but kindness can easily be passed down even if no one knows where it came from. Thank you for you wonderful words and the importance of learning to think beyond a current fad.

“This time won’t be different unless you do something different.” That’s pretty much all I needed to hear today

I’m 62 and was taught the “sticks and stones” mantra. It’s excellent to deflect the arrows people send your way. It helps if you don’t believe about yourself internally what the nasty people say to you. So another skill parents need to teach their children is how to be a good person and to value that about yourself. We’re all born with immutable characteristics that none of us chose. We’re bombarded with images that warp our senses so we begin to compare our immutable characteristics we didn’t choose with the images we’re shown that we’ve interpreted as having value and use them to assess our worth and internalised. Along comes an arrow from a nasty unenlightened person that says out loud what you’ve come to believe about yourself and that’s why it hurts. Not because they believed it about you, but because you believed it about yourself. Imagine if a child was taught the folly of judging themselves based on characteristics they had no choice in and instead valued themselves because they believed themselves to be a good person. Along comes a nasty name attached to an arrow and now it’s meaningless, because it says nothing about their personhood, That’s the armour if resilience we need to give to children, because we’ll never rid the world of nasty unenlightened people and nor should we want to lest we become them.

"The two most important days in your life are the day you're born and the day you find out why." Mark Twain

We truly need to appreciate our scholars and scientists more than we already are now, but I believe that if the world had more people with behavior reminiscent of Neil's in this video (and in others), this world would be a much better, cleaner and much more peaceful than it is now.

"You can only be ridden if your back is bent" Such a powerful quote that a grade school teacher read to us, he would pick out powerful and motivational quotes from some of the smarter people to ever live. And one I've always kept in my head and used as motivation throughout life.. One of so many incredible quotes by Martin Luther King..

You sound like my father. He told me I am not responsible for the whole just for making my little corner of it better and if everyone does this the whole world will get better.

"What do you have to give, with no expectation of return?" That's a true love statement; beautiful statement!!

I just lost my job because of the pandemic, so I started a RU-vid channel. I'm not giving up!!!💪

I love this man. His intelligence is unique. The knowledge he shares with people is invaluable.

I wish I knew him personally because I could listen to him for hours or days. I love listening to him on any subject. He is amazing!

I'm retired & I reflect on all those things I did in my life & I'm happy because I overcame a lot of hardships & I'm happy. Life lessons are always ongoing & educational.

Neill is the coolest nerd on the planet. Everyone should hear this.

This is what Christ is talking about, the type of LOVE Mr. Tyson is talking about. Bless his heart

"No one is going to tell me what I can't do." Exactly.

"Be ashamed to die, until you have scored some victory for humanity"

I simply love deGrasse Tyson. Intelligent, well spoken, wise, with all the good values. An amazing teacher.

Niel is correct about our education systems. They do not foster curiosity they crush it. Parents start the process when they stop answering their childrens simple questions of "Why?". If you stop teaching children about the world they are curious about, how can you expect to teach them about anything else?

“Do not hold what powers you, let it loose and achieve your dreams”

I couldn't agree more with the message "What did you give, without expectations, before you die! I live my life with this guiding me to help people out.

If every child had a father like that the world would be much improved. What a great man.

I'm a life long learner and didn't need college to do it either and still learning and loving it

Ah, yes! “Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.” ― Horace Mann. As a former Antioch College student, I am very familiar with this quote.

I grew up in Scotland and another expression we learned is "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones".

"you can only be ridden if your back is bent"that's."( brilliant) our ancestors will always be with us

“Many people look for meaning in life. & I think to myself, your better then that. Create meaning in your life” THIS!!!!!

NDT gives good advice in this video. I learned a long time ago that my thirst for knowledge was what drove me. I also learned to respect other people, and help them if and when I could. So I concur with NDS, as long as you are curious, and humane, you can live a fulfilling life, and if you can handle the tragedies that will inevitably occur, it can also be a happy life.

I really admire this man -- He speaks truthfully and with wisdom, in addition to his good science. His father is probably very proud of him.

Energy vibrates at different frequencies which creates matter. Reality is the physical form of consciousness. The human body is a flesh and blood vehicle for The Spirit, an avatar for consciousness. We are all one in the same. Love always because positive thinking leads to positive words which then lead to positive actions.

The very ending of this video is something i have always lived by, when i do something for someone i NEVER expect anything in return, i did that cause i wanted to

I never had any patience with people who ask, "What's the meaning of life?" Why does life have to have a meaning? Life exists. Our job is to deal with whatever happens, and try to make the world a better place, and try extremely hard not to make things worse, and try to learn as much as we can, especially about love and kindness. I never got into any of the high-school cliques, because they all thought I was a weirdo. At least the internet let me know that there were people out there who are even weirder than I am.

When my brother met him and they were talking about kids, he literally grabbed him by the shoulders and said "Let them break stuff!"

We all have our own individual gifts. Find out what they are and develop them with all your heart

"Don't worry about which words people use to define you, you must define yourselr and the words you use will lift the world." - Mark Anthony McDowell

I'm preparing for my entrance exams for engineering colleges(2 sep) I have not been into the game yet..i feel unprepared & lost every bit of confidence..everyone around me is in rush to get the best college & if you are feeling unprepared you are doomed because you are not gonna get a job & will die..that's all i hear around me & eventually started to believe got into stress & stopped studying cause i was getting overwhelmed around my books..basically too screwed But after this video i get it now...i'll do the best i can in the few days i have with me because a college can't be my identity but my work & perseverance can be.

I love you Neil. It was like you were literally in my mind and speaking for me. Much love to you and your family.

Words are cheap, but knowledge and words are power through conversations and reasoning minds can be changed but lack of open conversation and debate will degrade knowledge and life

The message of this video is profound. Last night, 12/1/2022 my wife and I, in Hartford Connecticut, heard Dr. Tyson speak about the Universe. I wondered how his disciplined and informed mind views the day to day issues we face. This video's content and imagery are soothing and provocative. I'm glad Dr. Tyson is in our lives.

This great man's voice always make me pause and listen. It's interesting that many smart and unbiased individuals in their late years seemed to be humbled and acceptance to the openness of the mysterious universe. You will definitely leave this world a better place Neil.

This guy is amazing, a great teacher! I love watching his documentary on outer space. He really makes it fun and interesting.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. I grew up hearing this

I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. ru-vid.comUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!

Neil no matter what they make you keep quiet about, you still manage to add something of genuine substance, of immense value! Great advice from one who KNOWS!

If not for his value to mankind, as a scientist, I’d like to see that day in which Neil D Tyson is president. Clearly the most intelligent, well spoken, and open minded person I’ve ever encountered.

You sir are one of the most brilliant men that ever lived .whenever someone ask me who I would to have the chance to have a conversation with your name is always at the top of my list .

WOW I am raising 4 kids in high school right now and I have told them the old saying numerous times sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. It's hard for them to comprehend the meaning when all they want is to fit in some where. I knew about the Olympic runner but didn't know the whole story. You my friend are a inspiration for all people to look up to. This world is definitely getting crazy. Stay safe.

The greatest victory for humanity would be that every human being on this planet treat others in the same manner that they would like to be treated. Love your neighbor as yourself.

For your unselfish humanity and compassion and reason, I love you, Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Thats what I tell myself when I can only do so much to make things better, " I don't have to go all the way, I just have to leave a place behind better than I found it."

What exactly in that speech was concurrent with the 1% being opposed to it’s breakout? Clickbait.

Neil deGrasse Tyson. You are an inspiration to us all 😅

When "Life's Living Love, Love's Living Life." There's nothing's greater.

My mother used to tell me this when I was five I didnt understand it because it did hurt me then. I learned though that the only person that can really hurt me is me and now I dont give a rats ass.

Neil. You are definitely a plus to this world. Thank you. John

I wish it was mandatory that our politicians would be REQUIRED to listen to you. So much wisdom with such a soothing manner.

"No expectation of return..." Beautiful.

Most fabulous!! “Be ashamed to die until you have contributed to humanity in some way.”

I have to confess. Growing up I was often made to feel as if I would never live up to my full potential. I also have to admit my aspirations were never overly impressive for a C grade student. My aptitudes were more hands-on than cerebral. I had to bide my time until I found my calling. A man’s purpose in life is to find his purpose. I made the mistake of believing what my primary school teachers would tell me. They said, "Richard, you'll never make a living staring out a window." Still, I wasn't really listening. Imagine my elation when every day since my commitment to never work a day in my life. I had found that job. It was the closest I would get to being self-employed. I would go on to become a loving husband and provider for my family. I relied on muscle memory to keep me aligned in the curb lane as I travelled down the highway behind the wheel of a semi tractor-trailer on my nineteenth birthday, just three years after receiving my chauffeurs’ license. I often reminisced being in those grade school classes, hearing quite clearly those derogatory words. Then it dawned on me how the future has a way of writing itself given the patience and the proper motivation. Both were present, moving away from pain and towards my pleasure. I had often heard that you'll never get anywhere in life without having to rely on somebody to help you get there. I was going to have to serve somebody. I didn't know then about the drive that would spur me on to prove my teachers wrong. Strange calling, to want to be the best driver I could be. I went on to a higher calling, so I had reasoned. Instead of general merchandise in the back of a forty-foot cube van, transporting people was a nobler profession. As an operator of a forty or sixty-foot coach, I have driven accident-free for twenty-one years and earned the right to be designated a six-time bus Rodeo champion. The designation earned me the respect of my peers. I asked myself whom did I have to thank for my lifelong endeavour? Nobody, I drove myself to where I wanted to be. Another opportunity presented itself. An opportunity that would allow me to pay it forward. A natural progression for my passion and now a better mission. To take what I had learned and teach others who sought what I did those many years ago. The apex of my career was my role as a Driving Instructor for a world-class public transportation company. An additional seven years of proclivity to become a teacher. Too bad they don't have class reunions for grade schools. Thirty-eight years of staring out my windshield and never missed a pay cheque. The only difference, it's a pension cheque now and I'm truly driving on my own time, staring out a window that wasn't supposed to hold much promise. RHP

Excellent set of sentiments. A few months ago, I read a story once about dying and the soul goes to the place of judgement. There God asks like 30 questions . "Have you bore false witness (slander/gossiped)?", "Have you murdered?", ... to the very last and most important question that could over rule all the negative offenses, "Is there anyone for whom you helped make their life better that will speak for you?" Yes, changing the world does not mean you did all the work yourself. You change the world every time you interact with another. A kindness, helps make the other kinder. Cruelty makes the other more cruel. People wonder why I harp on manners, courtesy, politeness, and respect. I believe when you show true respect you elevate the person you are interacting with, that their world view improves a little. The same goes for when you are polite, courteous, or mannerly. It rubs off, if only minutely in some cases. I am mostly hermit like but when out shopping or traveling, if I can I try to make at least one person's day a little better. I call it random acts of kindness. And though that is not why I do it, as I have done this for years/decades, maybe if questioned one of these people will step up and speak for me. I will know then that I did just a tiny bit of good and maybe helped change the world.

“I read things that take me to places where other people think”. - a mantra for us all

Never let another person label or define you and worst of all never define yourself! Keep yourself limitless!

Thank you for using the term "Tribalize". It's much more accurate describing what is going on.

I've always respected him as a scientist and have been educated by his many programs but this video shows his true willingness to educate us on how we can de strong individuals sharing our knowledge to be better people

"With no expectations of any return". Beautiful way to live a decent life. Works fine for me.

In school my curiosity just irritated teachers because they didn't have the answers. Nor did they know how to look for the answers. Thank God curiosity last a lifetime!

Literally 99% won't see this comment but whoever read this. I hope you become successful 😊. Stay safe during these times