I’ve watched hundreds of YouTube videos. Here are 10 that changed my perspective on things

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We all know the stereotype: YouTube is where productivity goes to die.

One second you’re looking up how to fix a squeaky door, and three hours later you’re deep into a MrBeast marathon, wondering how you ended up emotionally invested in someone counting to 100,000.

But here’s the thing, YouTube doesn’t have to be a black hole of cat videos and chaotic challenges.

Hidden between the pranks, reaction clips, and questionable “life hacks” are videos that can genuinely shift how you think about the world.

If you curate your viewing, it’s not just entertainment, it’s education, inspiration, and perspective all rolled into one.

After watching hundreds (and I mean hundreds) of videos, I’ve realized some of them stick with you long after the autoplay stops.

They make you pause, rethink, and maybe even change a habit or two.

So instead of another “24-hour challenge,” here are 10 videos that actually changed the way I see things.

1. The Power of Delusional Self-Belief