The Key To A More Interesting Life 

Dear Nathaniel, Roughly a year and a half ago, I was a lost and scared teenager, bearing the pressures of school, family and my future. I didn’t know where I was supposed to go. I was a freshly polished and delicate vessel headed through a sea of fog. I had sent an email to you asking for advice on finding clarity in my future, and you replied. Your words on living life as though you are experimenting with it, had stuck with me from that day onwards. Despite a difficult year, my high school life is coming to an end in a few months, but because of your inspiring work and wisdom, I have a direction. I have strength and a raw passion and curiosity for life. You have changed my life more than you realise. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

"Be Interested, not Interesting"

I read that someone’s therapist told them “you don’t have to be hopeful about life, or the future, it’s enough to be curious about it” I think that’s really helpful also if you feel down in life

This is both visually and ideologically appealing.

Curiosity is a practice, like most things, and can become a lifelong habit if we try. But oh how it takes the energy out of me.

It's like Nathan always predicts what's going on with our feelings currently and he just makes the accurate video for it haha. What an awesome video, thank you!!

The key to a more interesting life is to be more interested in life. I like how things are simple, we overthink too much. :)

When I watch old people I always wonder about their lives and how they got to that age. did they struggle? was it a happy life?

"Inside every cynical person is a disappointed idealist." - George Carlin

“Curiosity killed the cat..” is only one part of the quote ..”but satisfaction brought it back”

Sometimes it’s so creepy to me how similar we are.

Curiosity is what keeps you seeing the magic in the world that we naturally do when we are young. To be an old soul but young at heart, let that inner child play everyday.

"if you're curious enough about something, you'll find your way" i think in many cases this is very true

This guy helped me get out of a very dark place and inspired me to start my own channel. Thank you bro.

It seems like all creatives/ artists people watch. We learn so much about ourselves simply by observing others.

Learning never ends! It gives life meaning.

I think curiosity can change how you see the world. It's beautiful. The more you question, the more you understand how complex the world is (and how little you know). Beautiful video ❤️

This video doesn't just have a great point, but the way you present you content has definitely improved (beautiful scenes, motions, colors, sound.. everything is so well composed and produced, top-notch!) And congrats on 1M subs, well deserved :)

*This reminds me of the journey into the wondrous world of philosophy I embarked on back when I was 11 and read Sophie`s World for the first time. The concept of curiosity is exactly what he was talking about through the voice of the teacher in the book, warning for Sophie to become world-weary. Great message, great video man. I`m with you and now - 12 years later - I try to remind myself to stay curious as often as I can, following the words I read so many years ago.* I`ll leave this quote here from Sophie`s World: “To Summarize briefly: A white rabbit is pulled out of a top hat. Because it is an extremely large rabbit, the trick takes many billions of years. All mortals are born at the very tip of the rabbit's fine hairs. where they are in a position to wonder at the impossibility of the trick. But as they grow older they work themselves even deeper into the fur. And there they stay. They become so comfortable they never risk crawling back up the fragile hairs again. Only philosophers embark on this perilous expedition to the outermost reaches of language and existence. Some of the fall off, but other cling on desperately and yell at the people nestling deep in the snug softness, stuffing themselves with delicious food and drink. 'Ladies and gentlemen,' they yell, 'we are floating in space!' but none of the people down there care. 'What a bunch of troublemakers!' they say. And they keep on chatting: Would you pass the butter, please? How much have our stocks risen today? What is the price of tomatoes? Have you heard that Princes Di is expecting again?”

"What we know is a drop, what we don't know is an ocean."

*We should always be open minded and seek to know more because there’s always more to know* 🙏

You can learn so much from other people! Love talking to older people on how there life was and there way of thinking. Lets learn from each other!

I’m from the UK and it never ceases to amaze me how it’s still light after 10pm during summer

This moved and resonated with me so much that I had tears streaming down my face. I‘ve been feeling anxious and sad and empty and regretful and lost and this makes so much sense and was very comforting to hear; it really gave me hope. I particilarly liked the ‚experiments’ mentality and will try to apply that to my own life:) The idea is so clever and beautiful and the accompanying video supports it so beautifully. God bless you for putting this light into the world ✨

The B- Roll in this one is particularly beautiful

Man, the music, the animations, you... the quality of this video is absolutely stunning! That "s p a c e" thingy was awesome, as well as the animals in the beginning, the lock and key etc. You are by far my favorite RU-vidr right now and you definitely overtook Matt in terms of topics and personality.

I’m so appreciative of your journey and your projection of things you’re learning and growing with. I feel so alone sometimes being a deep thinker who thinks into EVERYTHING but your consistency in challenging the everyday is truly inspiring. So thank you.

I just discovered your channel today and I have watched a few of your videos. Your way of thinking and asking questions is a breath of fresh air. I have been in a bit of a rut lately and you have helped me find that spark to get back going. For that, I thank you. Keep exploring and asking questions. Cheers.

You're an artist. The quality of these videos is crazy!

I simply learn something new every time watching your videos. Keep it up brother

Congratulations on a million! Im proud to say ive been here for a while

Can't stop watching your videos Nathan. You're such a good communicator

It's so strange and weirdly satisfying to see another human being in other end of the world dealing with the same questions like me. Your insights and thoughts are highly relatable and relevant. Keep up the good work nath🦋

This video is so inspiring, I wanted to fall back in love with learning because I always loved learning but school made me hate it. It is my focus for this summer.

hey nathaniel thank you for making these videos and being yourself and caring about other people. you're different than most people in an amazing way. i've been going through a rough part of my life where i'm completely uninspired and unmotivated to do anything and it sucks because a year ago i was killing it and on top of the world, anyways i bet you're not going to see this but thank you- you've reignited something in me that i've been trying to find. seriously you and your videos mean a lot to me thank you

I always appreciate how thoughtful your reflections are and how truly insightful your videos are. One of my favorite content creators:)

You might not be aware, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels this way, but thank you so much for being there for me❤ everytime you make a video you help soooooo much with putting things in perspective. Please don't stop🙏🏼

"I think curiosity is what makes life worth living" That's it!! That is ittttt!! Thank you!!

I needed this. So badly. I don’t know how you do it, but you always seem to create a video that I need to watch and carefully listen to for the betterment of my life, or mental health. Thank you.

Can't get enough of your beautiful shots, editing skills, soothing voice and deep message! oh and that smile too!

"One of the things that make humans is curiosity." Don't waste this superpower!!

We should be curious all the time, in order to learn about the world around us and to expand our way of thinking. Great thoughts! 😊

I appreciate a lot how you talk about enjoying the little things in life that are often forgotten. It is with your impressive sense of humility that you explore the world around us in a "series of experiments" in yet another great video... Thank you Nathaniel !

You manage to express so many of my thoughts into words or visuals. I always love your videos.

I heard this in an interview with a person suffering from chronic depression. When asked why she still kept living despite feeling suicidal, she said she was curious to see what would happen the next day. And now I’ve adopted this way of thinking too 💜

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” - Albert Einstein. Thank you Nathaniel for inspiring all of us through your videos. ❤

Curiosity and willingness to learn from things around you is a great way to live life for real. Thank you! A beautiful video and awesome message!!!

dude, thank you for providing videos that give those of us who are going through similar experiences a meaningful lens to understand these things.

Now that I’ve graduated from university I’ve wondered how to continue learning post my formal education. Thank you so much for inspiring me to continue and persevere with my lifelong learning journey Nathan ❤️ Also, thank you for giving me that little push to ignore fear and put myself out there by starting my own RU-vid channel 🥰

Aside from your message, love the lens you used for that radially blurred footage

I am so much thankful for coming across your channel. I’ve been inspired by your outlook in life and I swear I’ve learned so much from binge watching your videos. Greetings from the Philippines! I hope to get to meet you someday.

dude you NAILED IT! I've been thinking this same thing lately. Stoic philosophy coupled with intentionally detaching from media (dopamine detoxes, etc.) has been changing my life. I am fascinated again for this first time in forever, because I'm not constantly consuming, and my mind is able to produce novel ideas.

I love your work, man. You have a way of thinking that I just don't see in a lot of people.

"If you are curious enough for something, you'll find a way" Powerful quote :D

Thank you for making the videos you make and talking about the things you talk about. It makes my mind feel better and me less alone. Sending good vibes your way!

One of my favorite channels. You do so great at creating content that is really enriching to watch.

Incredibly thought provoking. This is a piece of art ♥️

When it's come to.. filming and storytelling noOne can beat Nathaniel

A sincere Thank you Nathaniel ! Your videos are a thing I look for when I feel down or in a similar mood. Your words come fro, dozens of reads and years of curiousity leading you to who you are today! Thank you and keep inspiring

This was easily one of your best videos yet Nathaniel, truly inspiring. Thank you

Your videos usually seem to spark a positive feeling in me when I need it. That spark pulls me from a “stuck” place, which could be boredom or something darker. Thanks!

Damn beard on point man I’m jealous 😂

The more videos I see of you, the more I want to just go to you and have a good conversation and experience something toguether. Time, place, people, emotions, ideas. Bless you man!!! 🙏🏾🧡🌻

The editing and production is impeccable!! Thanks for yet another beautiful video

6:49 Gandhi's autobiography is also titled "The Story of My Experiments with Truth".

The "space" animation was so cool

Your videos are so beautiful and inspiring. I agree with what you said about curiosity requiring space - I’m slowly building up the courage to break free!

Every time I say this is my fav video of yours, I find myself inspired by another one. But I can relate to this one a lot I could listen to it over and over.

Hey Nathaniel at 3:10 there’s a glitch I guess it’s caused by the Adobe Premiere Pro exporting problem I experienced it as well. Just to let you know.

Yeeeeees!! To look at the world with wonder and awe and curiousity, to treat like as a playful EXPERIMENT! I love the quote by Danny Kaye, “Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” I live my life by this and talk about these concepts on my channel as well. So important! :)

This video was really what I needed I will be re-watch ing it again for few more times to apply them in my corner of the world . You know how much of a Procastinatinator I am and how many time I skip past your video in my youtube feed but they always comes back to me when i am feeling down/sloth/disappointed/despair ... But they always hit my points and try to inspire me to find more creativity/meaning in life.

Love your work, thank you for so eloquently articulating what so many of us feel

Ok but can we just appreciate those amazing clips taken with your cool swirly lens haha I can’t remember exactly what you called it but it’s just takes your work to a whole other level! 🙌

Wasn't expecting the "is mayonnaise an instrument?" Question 😂

I love your videos. It’s like hearing from a good friend when you’re feeling down. Somehow you know exactly what to say

The choice of visuals go so well, thank you.

The first vedieo on the recommendation of my homepage.

Nathan, GREAT CONTENT!!! You're an amazing INSPIRATION for my new RU-vid Channel that I started after I lost by job during the pandemic. Congrats on all of the success, and to everyone else...NEVER GIVE UP!!!

I always appreciate your videos. Thank you for continuing to explore and create.

This really gave me a lot to think about, thank you! And I just wanted to say that your videos are just getting better and better :) Love your subtle sound design!

Curiosity let’s is grow. We should all embrace it 😊❤️

The moment when you start to be curious about your own life, and yourself is the moment that will completely change you. Whole my life I've been comparing myself to others. I've always been interested more in others lives than in my. Why? Because I was so unhappy that I was so scared to deal with it. I escaped in social networks, in smoking, in doing things that effected my soul and my body. The biggest twist happened when my phone has been stolen. I had plenty of time, and I didn't know what to do. I had to be present in my life because I didn't have where to escape. That is the moment when I got face to face with my reason of being unhappy. So I started to question myself why. After so many q's and possible a's, I found the answer. (And that is not escaping or ignoring the problem. I found the way to cross it and solve it. First step is to accept the problem, and then deal with it.) Ps. I am bad at English.

The editing in this is astounding and beautiful. Great work as always!

Omg so much lifted my mood. The content you make. Shows an easy perspective And brings back hope. I can't explain in words.. But thanks

This video leaves one big question for me: Where in hell have your glasses gone?🤔

The first shot made me think of the movie Inception , those kids seemed like his children!

Thank you for making this! You succinctly explained my knack for curiosity. It can really be overwhelming to question so much and try and categorize all my “findings” and conclusions I’ve come to. You’re the only one who has captured my viewpoint on life so perfectly! Thank you for that.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this confusing world and live. Such an inspiration!

Love how mature you are for your age!

3:40 when he said" we don't have a history of treating each other well"I felt it !!

I just recently found your channel and am devouring your videos. Absolutely beautiful, insightful, and inspiring. TY for your work!

The way you keep your subject matter AND Cinematography both simple and complex at the same time is inspiring to say the least

"I'm currently on a very interesting assignment called 'Being Nathaniel'" Nathaniel Drew. He touches on the importance of being curious about ourselves, which I think is very thought provoking.

This is why I started studying Anthropology..

Congratulations on one million. Clearly, so well deserved. You're one of my favorite RU-vidrs.

it's amazing how i found you in this world. keep up the good work man, you're amazing

I find curiousity as both the cause to suicide or the only reason to not commit suicide. My curiosity of life has outweighed my curiosity of death.

8:42 Yes it is. Plenty of videos on RU-vid. Change my mind!

Your honest approach to life is something to admire. I have an appreciation for someone humble and able to admit life is difficult at certain stages. We all have a vision of how success looks, but in the last few months, I realised that my close relationship brought much more joy than reaching my goals.

This video was surprisingly comforting!