From Reactive to Pro-active: Short-Term Memory Management (SDA Vlog #2)

[TheaDragonSpirit]

Don't you think meditating when you are atheist is a bit like... talking on your phone when it's turned off.... :-)

[Teknolaizz]

@TheaDragonSpirit How come? Meditating is a scientific way to 'alter' your brain, it was just founded by a group of people with certain religious beliefs. I'm in no means an expert on this but it just seems logical.

[TheaDragonSpirit]

@Teknolaizz - Ha... it was a joke. I wanted to know his perspective on it. I think meditation is a way to find deeper consciousness and if you don't believe there is anything deeper or meta physics then it would seem pointless to me to meditate as you might as well just have a nap... you will get no where. That's why I said it was pointless. I wanted to see if he could grasp that spirituality is still something not completely understood and atheist tend to not believe in anything meta physical.

[Reborn1561]

What the hell happened to you, Athene, Furious ? Why all apart channels

[Hazedream]

"Many metaphysical"

[crzywitboy3]

lol



[chvyant]

I love you reese your quotes and face has been going around in my mind whole week lol anywhere I go

[ORTprod]

makes me glad I train as often as I do. Contrast shower ftw.

[kumogakuredojo]

So, has anyone tried substituting sleeping hours with meditation? I find that roughly an hour or two of meditation can almost half my sleeping time.

[Muso992]

What do you think about the dual n-back and its effects on working memory?

[chickenmanokout]

you opened my mind to self development, neuroscience and stuff!!

you guys from the i power project were awesome!

[roshidude]

Funny! :o))

[mssafari10]

You have changed my life.

[fordalul]

you remind me of neo from the matrix

[222MadaraUchiha]

Cold showers really do raise your awarenes.

[RapidCycling07]

This video was epic man!

[Fredrinski]

I took an icecold shower today, pwnd everyone ingame afterwards

[222MadaraUchiha]

I think I got a natural pro active memory lol

[222MadaraUchiha]

The thing about short term memory don't happen to me much, sometimes but not much. When I was younger it used to happen to me alot though. I get a game and it would be the only thing on my mind. Im 15 now, I think it has something to do with how old you are do it? Ur smarter you don't have as much short term memory? cause it sounds sorta retarded forgetting about everything and only thinking on a game.

[Odinshi]

I can't really meditate because clearing my mind seems impossible, but jogging makes me a lot more aware not just because it's exercise but because I get an hour alone with just my thoughts, which I guess is kind of like meditation?

[brokennarcissist]

You forgot to tell me dye my hair blond and learn German.

[Nusoundsnow]

great content Reese! also adding: being full of yourself affects your productivity positively, rebuilding your logical patterns by whatever means MAY have positive results.

[Embler9]

You have a sexy voice!

[Professoranton]

This is a great video. Thank you

[afrosharpner]

WOW Big Face!!!!!!

[PieterDave]

our working memory, is effected by envoirment, and that automaticly sets a base on who we will become.(tarzan for example, i am jungle man)..the question is, who sets envoirment. and is it random. this loops back to, why we care, understanding why we care, that we care, the so called, thinking about thinking. ill defo try the cold shower, haha.

[Gameoverall]

So reese , you are saying when ur a Pro gamer u need to do alot of exersice and take a cold shower before gaming? if so , i'm gonna do some more jogging ;)

[reese015]

@Gameoverall yes!

[GregPollard]

I meditated for an hour the other day, couldn't fully focus cos i knew i was getting laid later that day, getting laid in a few minutes by the same girl, but earlier i managed to meditate for an hour without interruption. Now THAT is levelling up.

[reese015]

@GregPollard an hour without interruption? interesting... Been a loooong time since I've done that...

[TheLegendSkills]

LMAO !!!!!!



[sebby7845]

wheres that next vlog got to???? my short term memory is filled up with the idea!!!

[meferdi6]

you are king

[shakin2009]

are.you.trying.to.get.a.job.as­.a.tv.voice.dude?

[sakuyarules]

Can't wait till I'm as awesome as you!

[Kaltsu]

Abraham you are awesome.

[metalheadami123]

reese has an epic vioce

[Mattius1000]

I had an ice cold shower after 10 minutes in the sauna. Brrrrrrrr.

Thanks Reese!

[Oskar930913]

I love your voice.

[irjoelius]

I love these vlogs, you should do it once a week! Keep up the good work.

[chris199114]

look at the time in the background- its half an hour in 2 minutes:D

[reese015]

@chris199114 Hahaha, niiiiice observation!

[Armandelis]

Reese, you are Not awesome!

At least not yet.

I would say you're semi-leet scrub.

Chiren still is the KING!!!

[Khalid707]

Thumbs up if you took an ice cold shower this morning

[42DangerVision]

That being said. Delivery aside; thumbs up for substance!

[42DangerVision]

{constructive criticism:begin}

I'm left with a feeling somewhat like I've just watched Dean try to do a "serious" video while in character as Furious. I simply can't take anything you say seriously when you're talking like that.

I'm sorry but after about 10 seconds it really does make you sound crazy and preachy rather than matter of fact.

I'd much rather see you talk about this subject and be yourself Reese. really.

{constructive criticism:end]

[ImStereotype]

The force is strong in Reese!

[SuperPoopable]

i sleep in the shower :/

[DuracellvsUrMom]

My dad once said a man that has a smooth accent and editing skills is a man you can trust.

[MrIonization]

TROLLTHENISM seems like the place to be bro. time to troll me up some knowledge

[Atalantius]

The problem I've always had with people preaching self-development is that they're often trying to make you change one aspect of your life or another - even if you're perfectly happy living a non-perfect life, if that makes sense. Take me as an example. I go to university, get good marks, but at the same time enjoy some of my more unhealthy hobbies. I think this is fine, I have no desire to become an übermench. If you do, that's fine, I respect that. On-topic: I Liked the video reese, rock on!

[Atalantius]

@Atalantius A bit too ranty - I apologise. :)

[GenoSkill]

my god, you're arrogant... my god. where did you get that arrogancy...

...how can you be so arrogant?

[shisnoking]

@GenoSkill tnagorra? your confusing me bro

[8Jouketje8]

How can I be as awesome as you if I can't grow an epic beard!

[Rockguitarnow]

Good wisdom man :)

[reese015]

@Rockguitarnow :D

[matman16]

Loving the look of these videos. I really need to be able to get full on monk mode over the next few months so I can finally get decent grades in my exams so I can get to uni this time. Fed up with getting poor grades.

[reese015]

@matman16 Rock it bro.

[sEweron]

Thank You Very Much, Reese. This is awesome. It really makes me think.

[reese015]

@sEweron Awesome :)

[RaptorGameing]

what kind of video camera do you use?

[reese015]

@RaptorGameing Canon HV20

[RaptorGameing]

@reese015 thanks^^

[harrowbits]

lol

[YOURsexDOCTOR]

cold showers meditation and workout... three things i already do, now i got 1 more reason though

[reese015]

@YOURsexDOCTOR :)

[IIsYourKing]

We want an update on the Theory of Everything and what is going on with Chiren's research....great vids by the way!

[reese015]

@IIsYourKing I'll do that some time!

[iCubic]

Reese, I tried this, but couldn't hold it longer than 15-20 sec before it started to hurt :S Is it normal? I'm 14

[reese015]

@iCubic You should be fine, just don't let the water run over your head. 15-20 sec should already have some effect as well :).

[iCubic]

@reese015 Okay, Thanks!

[S0uLPiece]

I take ice-cold showers, which increase my blood circulation and this leads to a boner. I jerk off.

[reese015]

@S0uLPiece I relate.

[Georg5555]

@S0uLPiece hahahahaha

[Theowest]

@S0uLPiece HAHAHAH!!

[trancemisho]

You one crazy motherfucker dude :) hahahaha

[reese015]

@trancemisho :D

[Takahama]

uuuuh..he is awesome =o siUsuiahsuiHASUIHASIUH x]

[reese015]

@Takahama Yes. Yes I am.

[reese015]

@nemrod21 It does rub off, yeah. Haha.

[increator1]

Your awesome!

Seriously now i know why taking cold showers is good:)

[reese015]

@increator1 <3

[shaneisaghost]

This video is actually great to break video game addictions and get on with alot of other life things. Such as going out and getting a job or hanging with friends or getting a GF(lul) or whatever it is. great advice sir.

[reese015]

@shaneisaghost Thanks bro, and yeah indeed, very important for addictions etc. Pure 'discipline' rarely works without a proper level of awareness.

[Nashtak]

This might explains one of my biggest flaw; always making short-terms solutions, unable to plan ahead and an incapacity to just take action.

[reese015]

@Nashtak Yeah, it's crazy how fundamental this is with those issues. Having the right belief system is also a big part of it, going into that next vlog probably though.

[Ebiin]

Can't wait for the next video!

[reese015]

@Ebiin Cool, stuff is gonna get DEEP.

[Sevival]

reese gij hebt egt zon voice over stem he :p

[reese015]

@Sevival :)

[Tylerd172]

Wow i gatta try this now lol

[reese015]

@Tylerd172 :D

[Granitelol]

an awesome roleplayer like you :D

[reese015]

@Granitelol *abrahamstare*

[dkmorbidus]

i want more tips on how to be owesome as you :D

[reese015]

@dkmorbidus Coming up soon.

[eggroll9000]

I like.

[reese015]

@eggroll9000 Cool.

[eoinxtreme]

just blew my mind :OOO

[reese015]

@eoinxtreme :D

[TobakEnthusiast]

awesome. im getting back into the contrast showers

[reese015]

@TobakEnthusiast Rockin'.

[Khalid707]

Omg your videos deserve more views.

[reese015]

@Khalid707 Yes.

[lordtufty]

Do you guys know the best way to become more aware?

Take a GAP YAAHH

[reese015]

@lordtufty wut

[Cantelpoe]

I really want to try to expand this memory but i'm too lazy for it. I really want to help myself but i lack the motivation. :/

[reese015]

@Cantelpoe Hopefully, my future SDA Vlogs can help you with that :).

[Cantelpoe]

@reese015 looking forward to them :)

[kanthPL]

Props for intentionally funny faces and voice :D Anyway... Great vlog. I'll remember to make 20 pushups before making decision to play Warcraft instead of learning to virusology exam.

[reese015]

@kanthPL Physical exercise is more like a regular thing that can boost your general level of awareness. Right after 20 push ups though, your awareness might actually be lower if it made you tired.

[Super240987]

how does one deal with the pain of an ice cold shower? Its just something i cannot do because it really hurts.

[reese015]

@Super240987 Note: don't let the cold water run over your head. It IS indeed hard to bare when you're not yet used to it, but stay under it for more than 30sec and you'll feel like friggin' SUPERMAN after. (I'm serious, the feeling is amazing)

[Super240987]

@reese015 i think hypothermia is not something im looking forward to !

[NVJosh]

you are indeed very awesome.

[reese015]

@NVJosh And so are you.

[nenalyzed]

I've heard so much about contrast showers but I've never actually taken one before.

does it work if you take a regular shower and then add 1 minute of cold water?

[reese015]

@nenalyzed sure thing, that's pretty much what I do!

[nenalyzed]

@reese015 awesome :D I'm gonna try that then. If I'm brave enough

[reese015]

@nenalyzed One tip: target the rest of your body, not your head, with the water, I've heard from good sources that cold water running over your head is not healthy. As long as you avoid that, contrast showers are insanely healthy though, the health benefits are pretty amazing and it'll often instantly take care of some things like headaches.

[Kaleb6k]

good stuff

[reese015]

@Kaleb6k Thx bro.

[moXon460]

I want to study psychology but my notes aren't that good and I don't think they will in one year so I have to wait 5 years before I can study. I need to think about alternatives but my dream is it to study psychology.

[reese015]

@moXon460 You can study this on your own, who needs friggin' degrees ;).

[DukeDimi]

your voice sounds so sci fi all the time :o :p

[reese015]

@DukeDimi That's cause I'm from the future.

[ballsackTbager]

Or you could just use inception to mess with their memory

[reese015]

@ballsackTbager Like I did with yours when I planted the idea to post this comment OH SHIT.

[ballsackTbager]

@reese015 I WAS JUST MIND FUCKED AHHHH

[Hellbom]

I'm converting to Athenism.

[reese015]

@Hellbom Athenism ftw.

[Manji14]

I think your music needs to be more clean, but it looks promising, by clean I mean...you know, like right now minus the BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

I'm gonna fill my short term memory with study now.

[reese015]

@Manji14 Hmmm... But I love making things sound broken and dirty and all BZZZ!

[SaulMeyersz]

i want to be awesome as you !

[reese015]

@SaulMeyersz You are. You just don't know it yet. The secrets I will uncover in the incredibly awesome SDA Vlogs to come will unlock all the awesomeness within you. Stay with me bro. It's gonna be quite a ride.

[OldManMiki]

This was AWESOME! :-D

{and you are, too.}

[reese015]

@OldManMiki <3

[Tristanowitsch]

well there is a strong motivation neede to shower first icecold in the first place and not to turn on pc at first

[reese015]

@Tristanowitsch True, but cold showers is just one thing you can do. Meditation, just generally trying to be aware of it and physical exercise contribute too. Most important one is just generally reminding yourself of this knowledge regularly.

[toktokk666]

Who cares about humans. What about goats?

[reese015]

@toktokk666 Next vlog. Short-term & Long-term Goat Management.

[seklay]

awesome thank you

[reese015]

@seklay You're most welcome.

[BroJanek]

That was quite awsome... like you.

Gonna try that shower thing :D

[reese015]

@BroJanek Haha, lemme know how it goes.

[mrdarkishere1337]

Yes quite interesting, such mundane tasks having a greater effect then we first perceive. However we must first expand our memory in order to start expanding it further. Routine basically, hardest step to conquer.

[reese015]

@mrdarkishere1337 yup, and with awareness it becomes easier, 'raw discipline' alone often fails without it

[TheXddc]

woho, i must try it out :D

[reese015]

@TheXddc you must!

[harrei]

the combined effort of all of you people behind athene has changed the course of my life.

ty

[reese015]

@harrei that is so awesome :D

[truerasta123]

keep them coming they are great. Really appreciate the work you put in. :)

[reese015]

@truerasta123 thanks bro, good to hear :D

[GriznagPernicious]

hmmm looking forward to teh next vid abraham!!

[reese015]

@GriznagPernicious *stare*

[GriznagPernicious]

@reese015

U always make me lol

On a serious note, when you say there will be room for additional concepts 'side by side'.

So that would mean that I either play the game but not use my full brain capacity, or do something else like composing a song and be more awsome at it?

Its kind of hard to follow atm srry

[Gilgamesh827]

@GriznagPernicious

It means that you'll have more things to consider doing than you would normally. For example, with a smaller working memory, you might have only the mind to go and play the game. With an expanded working memory, you will be more susceptive to doing something else. The benefit of this is that, with more possible activities considered, you'll have more possibilities in your mind, increasing the chance of your being productive. You may have a greater chance of composing the song.

[DefiningStars]

To become as awesome as .. me.

[reese015]

@DefiningStars :D

[myDiviation]

you are awesome, but don't say it about yourself plz :p

[reese015]

@myDiviation It's not bragging when it's a fact, y'know.

[Mudbull]

your quite humble :)

[reese015]

@Mudbull I am. ;)

[RaZzze95]

Mh. Sounds complicated. Will never have the motivation for such a thing.

[reese015]

@RaZzze95 Don't worry, it's not that complicated. Just having the knowledge is probably going to gradually change things for you already.

[sebby7845]

woah kinda creepy how that applied to what i was doing/ should have been doing yesterday

[reese015]

@sebby7845 It's creepy how this applies to stuff we should be doing almost all the time man, it's so fundamental.

[sebby7845]

@reese015 i wish they had cold showers here in uni to use... :D

[xoyai]

Love your vids Reese. Thanks for uploading them

[reese015]

@xoyai Much appreciated, it's really nice to get a 'thanks' every now and then. <3