YouTube Channel Discussion on “Doing Your Honest Best”

Host:

“K, you’ve been pretty vocal about this concept for a while now — how people get caught up in trying to figure out the objective reality of things. It’s like they’re stuck in this loop of overthinking and, in your words, ‘wasting time.’ Can you break it down for our audience? What’s the core issue here?”

K:

“Absolutely. Let’s start with the basics. The illusion most people live under is that they have to perfectly understand objective reality before they can act. They think, ‘How can I make the right decision if I don’t know the ultimate truth about the situation?’

“But here’s the thing: we’ve all had moments in life that prove we have no idea what we’re talking about. Think about it — how many times have you woken up from a dream so vivid, you swore it was real? Or how often have you seen something out of the corner of your eye and thought, ‘That was definitely a shadow,’ only to realize nothing was there?

“Our perception fails us all the time. So why are we still pretending we can pin down the absolute, objective truth? Spoiler alert: we can’t, and we don’t need to.”

Host:

“Interesting. So, if we can’t rely on knowing the full truth, what should we be focusing on instead?”

K:

“Your honest-to-God best. That’s it. That’s what you’re going to be responsible for. That’s what you’ll be judged on. Not whether you had some perfect understanding of the situation, but whether you showed up and did your absolute best with what you had.

“The universe isn’t asking you to unravel the mysteries of existence — it’s asking you to show up and do the work.”

Host:

“But what about people who say they’re unsure of what their ‘best’ even looks like? How do you address that?”

K:

“Oh, let me stop you right there, because that’s just an excuse. People love to pretend they don’t know what their best is. But let me ask you this — does a dog need to be told where the line is?

“No. The dog instinctively knows not to attack someone, when it’s time to eat, and where it should go to the bathroom. It doesn’t sit around overthinking, ‘Am I barking too much or too little today?’ A tree doesn’t ask itself whether it’s growing in the right direction. It just grows.

“Everything in the universe operates within its natural limits, and we as humans are no different. You know where your line is. You’re not blind. You just don’t want to admit it because it’s easier to pretend you’re confused than to face the truth.”

Host:

“So you’re saying we already know our limits, but we’re avoiding accountability?”

K:

“Exactly. People waste so much time asking, ‘How do I know where to draw the line?’ when deep down, they already know. They’re lying to themselves, and worse, they’re wasting everyone else’s time in the process.

“If your best stops at point 3, then that’s where you stop. Don’t sit there crying about point 4 when it’s not even possible for you or saying you can only stop at 2. Focus on point 3 and move forward. But instead, people waste energy acting like they’re clueless when all they’re doing is avoiding responsibility.”

Host:

“Alright, so let’s dive a little deeper into this idea. If people already know their best, why do you think they’re so quick to avoid taking responsibility?”

K:

“Because accountability is uncomfortable. Nobody wants to face the fact that their choices, or lack of effort, have real consequences. Instead, they’ll latch onto excuses like, ‘But how do I know what’s right? How can I be sure?’

“It’s all nonsense. Everything in the universe operates within its design. Dogs, trees, birds — they don’t sit around debating their purpose or second-guessing every decision. They just act according to what they are. And yet, we humans — the ones with the so-called superior intellect — are the only ones pretending to be confused about what we should do.

“We overthink and complicate things to the point of paralysis.”

Host:

“That’s a strong point. But let’s play devil’s advocate for a moment. What about people who say, ‘Okay, but if I don’t focus on figuring out what’s true, how can I trust my instincts or even use my creativity to solve problems?’”

K:

“First of all, if someone’s asking that, please never let them anywhere near Wall Street. They’ll crash the stock market and destroy the global economy before we can even blink.

“Second, this is where people miss the plot entirely. Why do you think you have instincts, creativity, and logic in the first place? Those are tools you’ve been given to do your best. They’re part of the equation that makes up who you are and what you’re capable of.

“Think about it — when you walk into a perfume store and like a particular scent, you didn’t sit there and actively decide, ‘You know what? I’m going to like this fragrance.’ You just liked it. It resonated with you because it’s part of your makeup. That’s exactly how your instincts and creativity work. They guide you toward your best without you needing to overanalyze everything.”

Host:

“So it’s less about figuring everything out and more about trusting what you already have?”

K:

“Exactly. Look at history. Anytime humanity has faced major challenges — whether it was technological advancements, social movements, or economic shifts — solutions didn’t come from people sitting around debating the ‘objective truth.’

“They came from individuals who put their unique talents and creativity into action. They didn’t wait for validation or a perfect understanding of the situation. They did their best with what they had, and the ripple effects of those efforts shaped the world we live in today.”

Host:

“Got it. But what about people who use ‘my best’ as an excuse for bad behavior, like yelling at someone or worse? How do you address that?”

K:

“Oh, I love this one. First of all, no. Absolutely not. You know damn well that’s not your best. You’re not fooling anyone — not yourself, not me, not the person you’re attacking, and definitely not God.

“When we talk about your honest-to-God best, we’re talking about actions that align with truth, clarity, and effort. Not impulsive nonsense. If you know deep down that what you’re about to do is wrong — and let’s not pretend you don’t — then it’s not your best. Period. Your own mind will betray you the moment you try, because dissonance doesn’t wait. It starts immediately.”

Host:

“Immediately? How so?”

K:

“Dissonance is like an alarm in your head. The second your actions don’t align with truth, your whole system rebels. That’s why people who lie or act against their own inner truth can’t rest.

“They’re constantly uneasy, constantly irritated. The consequences of misalignment show up from the first moment you step out of line. Not eventually — immediately.”

Host:

“Got it. But some people still say, ‘It’s a lot to unpack.’ What do you say to that?”

K:

“It’s not. The truth is never a lot to unpack. It’s a straight line.”

“The truth cuts through lies instantly. The problem is, liars start adding nonsense to distract and confuse. They pile up so much trash that even they forget the foundation of their own lies. And yet, deep down, they know. They know they’re lying. That’s why it takes so much energy to unravel lies — not because the truth isn’t clear, but because liars won’t stop trying to complicate things.”

Host:

“That’s a mic-drop moment, K. Thank you.”

K:

“Don’t thank me — just stop lying and do better. That’s all it is.”