Lightbearer's Library
My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries. Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personalty type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too. I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe. XOXO, Kate Harmony :)
Lightbearer's Library
The 1% rule is the cure for despair
Hello dear soul, welcome to the Lightbearer's Library 🕊️
In this journal entry, we turn to the words of Alfred Lord Tennyson: "I must lose myself in action, lest I wither in despair."
We all know the paralyzing weight of self-doubt, where the gap between desire and reality feels impossible. This video is about recognizing that inaction is where despair takes root, and that action is not just a tool for progress, but a spiritual necessity—a life preserver for your inner world.
The 1% Rule is the cure for despair because it bypasses the paralysis of perfectionism. It teaches you how to stop procrastinating and start the smallest, non-negotiable daily action. This small, consistent progress is the only path to rebuilding self-trust, shifting your identity from "the person who wants to" to "the person who does."
Discover how embracing the 1% Rule transforms your relationship with yourself and banishes the feeling of "withering" from stagnation. This is essential personal growth for anyone seeking inner world mastery.
The journey starts now. Ready to commit?
✨ The Lightbearer's Challenge ✨
What tiny, consistent commitment (your 1% action) will you make this week to stop "withering"?
Listen to This Next: If you're feeling the pressure to find your one great calling, listen to: Seeking purpose is exhausting, do this instead
XOXO,
Kate Harmony
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