Comments by "Leo" (@Leoo117) on "Why I talk about SEX AND MONEY: how status affects mental health" video.

  1. I really don't think we can use animals to properly gauge how a human being would react. I know they're similar in some ways, but they're still animals at the end of the day. There are tons of rich and high "status" people out there that are still depressed, because they don't know how to, or they refuse to address their issues. Their material needs are just one less problem. Although, they are more likely to fill their life up with temporary pleasures or distractions from their real problems. Plus the example of the primates contradicts your second point. Also, it's nice to hear you acknowledge how superficial things cannot solve inner issues, but I don't believe we have to be disappointed in order to learn. To your point though, I suppose some haughty people just won't listen to others no matter what, but humility will allow us to listen to those that have been through it and learn, so that we don't have to waste time or the emotional energy going through the same disappointments. So I guess it would be fair to say that you're aiming your advice toward the hard headed people that think they have it all figured out. They would be happy to hear it though, because its validation for them. At least until they watch this video lol.
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  2. You need a balance, which very few know how to accomplish, which is why you get such bad advice all the time. Money is useful. You need it, just don't over indulge and base your entire life on it. It's only important to keep you housed and fed. Everything else is extra. Thats a fact. Anyone that attacks you for wanting more or less is just uncomfortable with themselves and they are lost with no answers. Attacks like that are often projections of how they feel about themselves. You don't actually need sex. It's unnecessary. It's actually a bonus thing we get to enjoy when we find the woman we actually love. When you find a woman you like, ask her out, only if you really want to. If it works out, awesome. If it doesn't, that's ok too. There is no need to rush any type of romance. You don't even need it if you don't want it. That is a fact. When people attack you on this subject, it's a projection of how they don't know what is truly valuable. They haven't grown up in that way yet. Overall, the world usually doesn't know what it's talking about. That's why it's so frustrating. Also, you don't have to make major mistakes for years to learn these things. Be yourself. Personally, I learn from the bible. The advice in there differs greatly from the world on these subjects, and I've learned from experience that applying the advice in there is extremely effective and fulfilling.
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