
Vegeta’s “delusions” weren’t ego for ego’s sake, they were an engine.
In this clip, I break down how the story he told himself (“Prince of all Saiyans”) created ridiculous discipline, why that kind of belief works, and where it crosses the line, ending with why honesty beats pretending every time.
What’s inside
- How identity can manufacture motivation (and real stamina)
- “Find your Goku”: picking a benchmark that keeps you training
- The fine line between useful delusion and self-deception
- Why being brutally honest with yourself outperforms faking it
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My Story as a Creative Professional
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq66gAmGVjE&list=PLm_X9BbBBS12vhz7L4yrRPDfQ_2eF2MQt&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB
Quiet Automations - Beyond ChatGPT: The Next Evolution of AI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T4xTJRl3s4&list=PLm_X9BbBBS12vhz7L4yrRPDfQ_2eF2MQt&index=2&pp=gAQBiAQB0gcJCccJAYcqIYzv
No Country for Old Filmmakers - Are you getting too old for filmmaking?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWp0G-CU4Kg&list=PLm_X9BbBBS12vhz7L4yrRPDfQ_2eF2MQt&index=4&pp=gAQBiAQB
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Paul is focusing on the intersection of technology and creativity. He is a partner at Epicly AI, an AI-powered platform for creating engaging digital content and a Creative Director at Omnislash Visual, a visual branding and design studio.