@@damondominique If you don't know about it.... They've been making us "global citizens" called "UN Nationals"... They implemented it in Paris Peace Treaty in 1947 as a condition of ending WW2. But they UN didn't end WW2... the UN repurposed WW2 belligerency of nations against EVERYONE.
"Maybe your people are elsewhere.." I feel this. I've been watching your content since waaaaaay back when, if you know what I mean... I'm 61 now and you finally got me to hush up and varoom! I did a solo Paris trip Dec. 6-13 and it was liberating! My book comes tomorrow!!!!
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We have to protect Damon at all costs!!!! The fact that this is considered radical/borderline controversial IS THE POINT!! Shake the tables and knock some sense into us Damon 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I agree! I don't vibe with the corporate hustle culture in North America. I always think about if I was actually born where I would have fit in best it would be somewhere like France, Greece or Italy where they work to live not live to work
As an anti-war Russian I gotta say: I have been watching this channel for a couple of years now, and since I literally cannot travel nowadays, watching Damon's videos has been so refreshing. It's nice to know people from all over the world can share a global citizen mindset and a love for other cultures
No cuz like...it's sold out on almost every site. Try here: ⭐Amazon (best bet) amzn.to/3zjMUo9 ⭐Bookshop bookshop.org/p/books/you-are-a-global-citizen-a-guided-journal-for-the-culturally-curious-damon-dominique/18335271?ean=9781529389944 ⭐Book Depository www.bookdepository.com/You-Are-Global-Citizen-Damon-Dominique/9781529389944?ref=grid-view&qid=1673964809603&sr=1-1 ⭐Books-a-million www.booksamillion.com/p/Global-Citizen/Damon-Dominique/9781529389944?id=8739260437453 ⭐ThriftBooks www.thriftbooks.com/w/you-are-a-global-citizen-a-guidebook-for-the-culturally-curious_damon-dominique/36515266/item/52296861/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAq5meBhCyARIsAJrtdr4XU3ok2pS6eXoRSgEKRERCFCazaIgCITx_KQL6biRsq11_7CwtUm4aAqBEEALw_wcB#idiq=52296861&edition=64363227 ⭐ IndieBound www.indiebound.org/book/9781529389944 And if not, try here? Porter Square Books Boston www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9781529389944 ⭐WH Smith www.whsmith.co.uk/products/you-are-a-global-citizen-a-guided-journal-for-the-culturally-curious/damon-dominique/hardback/9781529389944.html?+smith&+media&+launch ⭐Waterstones www.waterstones.com/book/you-are-a-global-citizen/damon-dominique/9781529389944?+media&+launch ⭐Telegraph UK books.telegraph.co.uk/Product/Damon-Dominique/You-Are-A-Global-Citizen--A-Guided-Journal-for-the-Culturally-Curious/27220316
SO excited to get my grubby little hands on such an interesting, funny, insightful and enriching book!!! Thank you for all your hard work in helping us be more self aware and self reflective this 2023 and beyond, Damon
ive been following you since i stumbled across your "28 year old skincare video". I am so excited to have purchased your book and continue to support and cheer you on, from a far, thanks for being you!
my copy of the book arrived yesterday and i've been journalling in it all night!! it's so eye-opening and i appreciate how you structured it so that we can engage and interact with it. i am completely obsessed with it✨
I've had an issue with identifying myself in terms of nationality, culture and lifestyle belonging for such a long time. Born in Poland, lived in the UK, Austria, on top of that constantly going back and forth to the US since my bf is American.... AND it's been getting really frustrating to not be sure where's my place on this planet. But I guess it's just less complicated not to put any label on myself and be a GLOBAL CITIZEN
ORDERED THE BOOK TODAY!!!! This has really motivated me to call Geico and get the $200 they owe me from when my car got broken into on my first day living in Portland, OR where some thieves stole my passport! And the thieves at Geico never gave me any money for that incident, but I'm calling them this week and getting that $200 to get a new passport so I can fly to Costa Rica and visit my very own father!
I love the way you think and operate in your life, you truly inspire me. The world benefits from each video, course, and book you publish. But also, the world benefits from you being you, regardless of if you post anything for the world at large. Congrats on the book, I'm excited to get my pre-order in the mail.
i agree with you in many points but i want to highlight that taxes are basically a good idea (especially the rich ✊), the problem is how they are spent in addition to many other legal problems (as of but not limited to the prohibition of many substances as you mention it) also: you mention you are interested in philosophy, maybe check out the topic of ideology critique, especially by slavoj žižek
You never fail to make me want to be in a conversation with somebody!!!! I will say honestly that I don’t agree with some of the beliefs that you have but that’s the whole point! Your ideas and thoughts are always so engaging and provoking. Always looking forward to hearing more from you. Thanks Damon
Man I feel like I grew up with Damon (I'm turning 31 in April), and WOW HOW FAR HE'S COME.... and I finally get to put his book on my goodreads list lol
I really am so excited for this book! I did a certificate in international learning with my degree and I really, really loved the intercultural communication aspect. It really helped figure out my cultural identity as a white person born in Canada and opened my eyes to how culture is learned, and your cultural identity will change as you experience different things, even in your own country not just abroad.
Honestly, I haven't ordered this book and probably won't. I'm def a supporter of Damon D, but I think a cosmopolitan "We all belong to the ~earth~" / mindset tends to ignore the violent reality of living in a time and place where borders exist. Like congrats, you have the material resources and power of a US passport behind you to transcend *Nationality as a Construct.* The truth is not everyone has the privilege of being a "global citizen" and very much have to face the harsh consequences borders have on family, identity, and like... being alive. Maybe Damon addresses this, but I have an eerie feeling the book probably slips into some tone-deaf territory.
I completely understand you by wanting to have been able to write definitively or in your stance, however, I do see why the publishers wanted otherwise. Simply put, an overwhelming majority of people are sheep/followers who lack discernment on when or the skill on how to critically think.
I know how frustrating it can be for authors to have an editor make a load of changes and not be on the same page as you. Personally, I struggled working in publishing because my superiors always wanted books to be so generic and please the biggest number of potential readers, all for sales purposes. Unfortunately, it is an industry about making money just like any other, and authors can't write exactly what they want. But your book sounds really original and can't wait to read it :)
23:03 but why does passport privilege turn people off? It’s the truth! If you were born in a country like Iran! By no fault of your own your passport value drops to the bottom of the chart! now me who like you wants to travel the world and see the world have to sacrifice my dream or work 100x harder to be just in your shoes!
Honestly you are the one person who should write a travel book because it will make sense more than any one is capable of thinking......gonna buy it.. definitely ✨
Damon, me alegras el dia sólo siendo tu! Acabo de comprar el libro y busco apoyarte de todas las formas posibles, tanto que estuve a nada de comprar tu curso para aprender español siendo hispanohablante JAJA Te admiro mucho y aprecio todo el esfuerzo y dedicación! Gracias por siempre buscar transparencia y mantenerte genuino! Un abrazo!
Brilliant. I took a "risk" (LOL) and invested in you last August when you offered your unfinished book as a pre-sale. I did not care whether I ever saw the book: I just wanted to support you. And now you are a great success and more people have the lucky opportunity to meet your special talent and 'cutting-edge' personage! Well done! So proud of you!
They would say something along the lines of that version is too "niche" and doesn't appeal to a wide enough audience for them to print enough copies to make it worthwhile for all parties involved, etc. I'm sure they're correct in some aspect, but it's really just an angle from which books can sell the most copies and not which books deserve to be published (which is a shame!).
We enjoy how you think and have opinions on everything, and we were wondering about what you think about how the USA considers themselves as the only ”Americans” when in reality America is a continent, right? Like if French people would have decided to call themselves as European all the time and not French and get all offended when some other country says, dude “you cannot be just European” , you have to choose-your own name for your country , and not mocking and bulling everyone else in that continent. Yes Colombus was arrived in what they called America ( most likely somewhere in the Caribbean not the mainland) So WHY do you assume everyone knows were you are from , when you call yourself American? People from Argentina or Columbia for example have their own country name (smart people) why cannot your country not get their act together and Get A Name rather than bully a continent? We are NOT the only people that cringe when you say you are American and assume we know what country you are from!!!!
People from Great Britian are called British. People from the United States of America are called American. The continent of Africa existed long before the nation of South Africa. When the 13 British colonies in the new world chose to unite and declare their independence from Great Britian, they did not have a name yet for their new country. However, by the time the new country had defeated the British in 1776 the name on the new country had been settled upon. The United States was a reflection of each colony being their own nation as well as being nationalized at the same time. There is disagreement on where America came from but since at the time everyone living in this new nation was British, the word America was derived by former British citizens. Eventually after the birth of the USA and after many explorations of the new world, new maps had been drawn depicting two new continents that eventually were named North America and South America. I will agree that every country in North America and South America is guilty of bullying the native citizens of these two continents who had lived here for ten thousand years. History if fascinating.
@M Johnson The Panama Canal is an artificial (man made) divide of the continent of America, South Africa ( the country) is the most South country in Africa therefore it fits, just follow how " selective" the people of the US chooses to identify themselves as "American" even though they say that name is legit as theirs, for example the PanAmerican games (sports where all the countries in the American continent participate) in that case all of a sudden they are from the US, it surprises us how many people do not know world geography . To have 2 names for a country is not the problem ( British, ) expropriation of a continent is the problem here.
People like to read just for the entertaining purpose of getting to know the thoughts of the author. Maybe a second book called the global immigrant. Third book could be global racism. My relatives in France complaining about the Algerians and my relatives in Germany complaining about the Turkish. Trust me, every country has racism as it is a natural psychological aspect of the purpose of being. I am a better person because they are not. Yet America and Canada would not be what they are without immigration. As the Statue of Liberty beckons, give me your sick, your poor, your tired. This book is through the eyes of a white American because that is how you were raised. Don't forget to publish on Audio Books and in Braile for those of us who have challenges in reading. Hope you had a great time with your ex.
I feel like we would be best friends. You’re literally explaining perfectly all of my inner thoughts. So interesting and reassuring to hear it from someone else.
NYC & Boston this January. Sold Out. On the waitlist. 39:43 Well, here's what I did: Step 1: Watch the videos. "Who is she?" -mamaru Step 2: Travel. "Hello, world, it's Jinkx Monsoon..." Step 3: Return to videos. "Where you at?" -JHud Step 4: Buy book. Read 'em & weep. Step 5: Travel, part deux. This time, it's personal.
28:50 "Your Honor" has to do NOT with "respect" but authority and jurisdiction. If you call the COLOR OF LAW JUDGE "Your Honor" then they do not need to honor YOU. You are the person being honored. "ACTING HONORABLY" has to do with not breaching the laws, but JUDGES are only breaking the laws due to how the system is constructed. Really. By saying "Your Honor" you are admitting to being brainwashed by attorneys and that "they have you." it's for them to know that you are brainwashed and "legally incompetent"... an "idiot" as defined by law.
Damon! Your thought process around the book sounds so deep, damn. Would love to read it someday. No chance to get this gem in Russia rn, sadly. Guess I'll need to activate my global citizen powers and travel somewhere to grab it :)
Damon I was wondering when you would come back. I started learning Spanish and French again along with Russian Swedish and some Ukrainian which is more of my side language. Of course if I had more hours in a day I would also be learning German, Portuguese, or Italian but I only have so much energy.
Listening to damon talk while doing work makes it much less horrifying. I honestly would love to be friends with damon irl!! He has the personality of someone i would absolutely be besties with lol
I love that you've immortalized your worldview because I respect your outlook on life so much!! this looks like a book I'll be reading over and over again 💖 P.S. when do you think they'll be available in bookstores here in the Philippines (particularly Fully Booked)?
Pre- ordered the book months ago with the intention of reading in the airport during my European escapade. Proud to be free advert meant for you. You really are an inspiration and I wish you all the success !😘 👏
Yesss! and Yessssssss! and Yesssssssssss! congrats on this masterpiece, Damon, that pushes people to think further and across boarders. Love this so much and you so much, you're truly and angel!
I am interested in knowing your take on the fact that a lot of people do not have the financial capabilities to travel and discover themselves as you advocate for it as one of the most life-enriching experiences. Is travelling the only key for those individuals in enriching their lives in the ways you speak about or are there other ways?
I just discovered you. I grew up in Portland, Oregon and I’ve always felt like Paris is home.. since I was 7 yrs old I knew I had to be there. I’m now moving to Paris this fall… changing up my work life balance.. 2 weeks working in NYC ( I’m a flight attendant) and 2 weeks off in Paris to work on my art. That’s the plan. Thanks for your videos. I’m buying your book.
Hello hello! I am trying to get tickets to your book release in Miami but they’re sold out. I am very last minute because I had to make sure that I can request time off from work. Is there anyway that you can pleaseeeee get me two tickets, it’s for me and a friend? My request to leave work early has been approved. I’m coming down from West Palm Beach. Let me know sis 💕 of course I’m paying!!
You'd think a publisher would want to highlight an American and two Russians enjoying each others company... that's a very interesting and needed story
I wonder how much you consider why there are these rules, laws, and customs beyond your personal ideas of how they pertain to you alone? Why did the police stop and question you in NY Central Park? Could it be that many who wander there late at night are not there to enjoy communing with 'nature,' but are interested in more nefarious pursuits... And perhaps paying taxes pays for the upkeep of the park, or providing for public schools, and the countless needs that are necessary to maintain a government for the people? Certainly far from perfect, but still extremely necessary. Your youth might explain you considering only yourself and not looking at the larger picture? Or is it pure just pure 'me' that interests you?
Pre-ordered this months ago and I was so happy when it came in a few days ago!! Super excited to go through all the chapters and was stoked to see my question made it onto the QA!
Would love an episode on health care abroad! Very specific and maybe not interesting unless you have a funny experience. For example, I went to stay in the most beautiful hostel I’ve ever seen in Paris in my early 20s only to return back to Spain where I was based covered in bed bite welts eyelids to ass. Had to go to the mall to see a doctor that gave me some cream and called it a day. I’m currently sitting at home in the US with the worst stomach bug I have ever experienced and it did make me wonder how I would handle it were I in a foreign country.. always love your perspective. ❤❤❤
Kia ora Damon, I just pre-ordered your pukapuka (book) off of book depository. Im super keen to get my eye balls on this however the last time I ordered something from this site it never showed up so 🤣 much love to you from Aotearoa, NZ
your slaying love u just bought the book but - Theresa may was the prime minister for the UK, albeit the devolved countries have their own first minister so i get the point but politically inaccurate.
It's interesting what you say about not wanting to say 'some people', etc. in that way that kinda waters down your opinion. I haven't read your book yet, but I wonder if radically take on a style of "I-statements" would allow your words to be taken as purely your opinion or perspective, but in a way that didn't feel like it thins out your conviction. Maybe that style would even encourage you to go into richer detail about how you personally experience something, and then that richness itself would simultaneously style it as being from your personal perspective. Just a thought, hope it makes sense.
I just started thinking and realized that I never dated or had anything with anyone from my country 😂 Every person was from somewhere else somehow, that's my pattern xD
Okay just gonna leave this here in case someone has answers cause I'm lost: how to Keep friends while travelling? What I mean by this is is that it is "easy" (as someone with social anxiety not really but still) to have a nice time with someone during a trip, but what is hard is finding friends that aren't just there for one trip. When you are in school it's relatively easy to surround yourself with a few people that you become close to. How do make those kind of connections with people you aren't around that long? Have I just not met my best friends yet or is there something else I should try?
hear me out… all i wanna do is read this book. i wanna order it or go to all of the nearest bookstores and be like hey do you guys have this book and everything but i literally can’t do any of those things cause i live in russia. y’all get me tf outta here, i can’t do this anymore😫😫
i feel like the book would be banned in russia 👀 anyway i still anna come to russia and i want you to know I HAVE LOVED EVERY RUSSIAN I HAVE EVER MET!!!
It sounds to me that your publisher is in only for their own profit. You could’ve worked privately with an editor and then self publish on Amazon, have the book in ebook version and printed, and keep all profits to yourself. After this first book experience you should feel real confident to take care of your next yourself.
Love you Domino! (Cut to video from years ago, where a hotel clerk called you that.) I've pre-ordered my copy of "You Are a Global Citizen" on #Kindle. It drops on the 19th of January 2023.
our national borders are defined by people who lived on those lands. whenever you speak of national anything it stings because you clearly never experienced threat your your nation being whipped away, it really hurts to hear
Ciao Daman. So its a bit impossible to find the book in Pakistan. so I was thinking about stealing it online, but then I thought no! you have given me so much that I really wanna give some thing back! ( I know my $14 won't save ur life hahaha), so I asked my local book store to import it for me and they agreed and they will bring me ur book. (Although in a month and they will charge me $55 for it). Totally worth it!!!! Thank you and love u.
Damon i’ve been a viewer of yours since i was thirteen and it’s been amazing seeing you come so far, you’re the only youtuber who’s shared such similar mindsets, opinions, and beliefs as me and you’ve been a huge role model, I love you please keep doing what you do!!!
So happy about this and so excited to read. I've been watching you for so long and this is the perfect time to drop your book because am in my readng girl eraaaa.
No one ever from outside of Scandinavia know of Norway, the fact that you mentioned it in your video twice made me so starstruck of my own country hahaha this made me love you even more Doman
I grew up in different cultures , in four countries on three continents. I perfectly understand and totally agree with what you say. I’m happy those thoughts found their way into a book for everyone to read, learn, and awaken to.
first book I am actually going to buy in a while!!! if anyone can write a book it is you...damn I know this book is going to be so well written, and I wont be able to put it down!!! excited!!!
