Summary of "Call of Duty YouTubers Are Lying to You (It’s All for Views)"

Key wellness + self-care + productivity strategies mentioned

Avoid doomscrolling / “doom-and-gloom” content
- Don’t watch channels that focus on negativity (world decline, wars, dating doom, affordability panic).
- Replace complaint-focused media with content that helps you take action.
Shift from complaining to controllable action
- Focus on: “What can I control to make my life better?”
- Use problems as prompts for practical steps (finance, health, skills).
Use self-care activities when feeling depressed
- Try cooking
- New skills/hobbies
- New sport
- Trying new experiences (events, bars/restaurants, clubs)
- Learning an instrument
- Aim to get out and engage life rather than staying stuck consuming negative commentary.
Build discipline even when tired
- Example given: even when you don’t want to work, you still:
  - record/edit/post content
  - ensure thumbnails/titles/text are good
- Example for fitness: even when you don’t feel like it, do push-ups to avoid becoming overweight.
Turn external issues into self-improvement goals
- If dating/attractiveness standards changed: work on your body
  - go to the gym
  - aim for visible goals (e.g., “six-pack,” muscle)
- If finances feel low:
  - learn financial literacy
  - improve money skills and income
Practical money-making suggestions
- Improve how you invest (e.g., mortgage investing, stock allocation)
- Look for ways to create a second income
- If you have internet access: make online content (e.g., short-form, TikToks, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
- If you don’t: buy/sell locally in your town/village
Continuous personal growth via skills
- Learn a language
- Learn new trades/skills (driving, fixing tires, painting, fixing things)
- Expand vocabulary and learn general competencies
- Consider traveling to improve exposure and skills (try a foreign country)
Stop comparing “old times” as a reason to disengage
- Don’t waste energy comparing old versions of games/entertainment to today.
- If you want the old experience: play the old games on old consoles instead of complaining.