Following Your Dreams Will Make You Miserable

[@CaptainSinbad]

Thanks for watching my friends :) Coming up in February, we've got a Watches Once for Graham Stephan, a Spielberg Director Series, a Peaky Blinders themed genre series video (Titled "Everyone's a Wh*re" hahaha), and a trip to Dallas for a collab with Isabel Palacios. Exciting times! These upcoming videos are made possible by sponsors like Morning Brew. It's a free daily newsletter, and I love it if you could give them a click. cen.yt/mbcaptainsinbad5 With love, Nikhil

[@dr.akshayprakash5735]

Damn, that's solid gold !!

[@Naruto-rv1tu]

can't wait to hear the peaky blinders Brummie accent 😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Mustafakazmi]

Bro just loved your watches Gary vaynerchuk once laughed a hell on that video 😂😂😅😅

[@Carloliver]

Does this link work?

[@Chris-hz8lj]

Hey the morning brew link did not work for me.

[@ColeHastings]

A quote I really like related to this is "everything sucks sometimes". Pick something worth eating shit for.

[@beyondtriggered]

I think this also comes down to personal preference. What's good about something is obviously subjective but usually depends on how it can benefit a certain person, thing, or group. How you value that benefit is also subjective but the same could be said about the "bad". Learning to value the good and the "bad" will change the way you deal with everything. I believe nothing is inherently bad but somethings we simply don't have enough awareness of to utilize its good more.

[@MindNow]

I agree! What’s for u “worth eating shit for”?

[@jackleo4435]

@@MindNow enough money to pay the bills

[@JstJaybeingJay]

Passion doesn't mean love, it comes from a Latin word that means suffering "A cause you're willing to suffer for". That's what being passionate means. Not what you have fun doing, we just throw the word around just like that.

[@samikshabhoyar5234]

Big fan sir ❤️❤️

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

Too much “passion” leads to too much quitting.

[@seaweedglob]

@Random Guy passion is not the key brother. It's purpose, what best can you offer the world. No matter how insignificant it seems, as long as it has a positive effect on people it matters greatly.

[@UnknownCartoonEditor]

Your passion has got to be deeply intwined with your sense of purpose, everyway you gotta see, breathe, and drink that dream, otherwise you’ll lose it

[@missaliyah]

Need to spot looking and seeking passions and start building better work ethic and dedication. Passion gets you nowhere. Work ethic and dedication build you a career

[@dhirajgawande007]

@@missaliyah completely agree. Following dream / passion unconditionally will give so much pain if it fails. Its better to keep them as passion and work on them and have fun. If you get good at it, someone will definitely spot your talents and will you get a chance.

[@one93media]

This made me think of a scene in Greenbook: "My father used to say, when you do something, do it 100%. When you work, work. When you laugh, laugh. When you eat, eat like it was the last meal of your life'. Sounds simple but hard to master. I believe this to be the escape of all miseries! Great content as always Captain!!

[@waywardshark9650]

it is insanely hard to do

[@DPham1]

A friend of mine once said: "Don't follow your passion, follow your gifts. Follow what you're good at and comes easily to you. Once you have momentum, built something with your talents and tasted success...then passion will come."

[@Mrtasty_007]

Nice friend

[@FocusMrbjarke]

If you only do what comes easy to you you won't get very far in life. All the greatest things comes from doing the hard things. you don't get to become a good piano player by playing the easy pieces or only focusing on what easy for you. You become a good piano player by constantly practicing outside your comfort zone on what you can't do and what's hard to do.

[@beyondtriggered]

@@FocusMrbjarke I couldn't agree more, learning how to take your flaws\weaknesses and turn them into strengths is a superpower of a skill to acquire.

[@Safestill]

That’s exactly what Corey Taylor from Slipknot said at his Oxford Union address. Spot on advice.

[@ifaa5755]

This.

[@JarinXeno]

"Do what you love." This simple piece of advice has made more people miserable than just about anything else I can think of. People spend their lives trying to turn their hobbies into careers. They take low paying jobs and become starving artists because they think that if they can just get that big break they will be happy. A lot of these people will never make it. A lot of these people just plain aren't talented enough to be writers, actors, or artists. But they put their life on the back burner while they focus on their dreams. Instead what they should do is focus on getting their personal lives and their financial house in order. Then with a solid foundation in life they can focus on their dreams in their spare time.

[@MindNow]

Don’t u think that it all comes down to personal circumstances? Personal goal? Personality? What actually makes THEM happy?

[@fernandocamarillo3710]

I have that mindset you described above. Currently I'm working on my first drawing video that I will upload on KZbin once I'm satisfied with the edit. I truly do believe I will make it. I think when you're obsessed and not motivated anything in your way gets obliterated. I just rather pursue it right now than wait any longer. Luckily I have a real estate internship at the moment so I can try and establish my foundation. I just have to take a chance on myself, and hold myself accountable to pursue my dreams because its what we owe ourselves.

[@MindNow]

@@fernandocamarillo3710 I really like your attitude and mindset. Be happy. You only live once 🙏❤️ I wish u the best of luck for ur drawing channel and also hv fun at ur internship 😊

[@retropetroleum]

@@MindNow I kinda disagree. Its hard to be happy when you’re poor or financially unstable. You want to get financially stable, then pursue your dreams. You never want to be caught sick or something and not ahve the money for doctors

[@MindNow]

@@retropetroleum I understand where you are coming from. But again, it totally depends on the person. I know someone who’s poor or just getting by, but he’s still happy. Of course if u hv nothing to eat and starve, that’s another topic. But here we are talking about money and how much money is enough for someone and that is very subjective. I’m not denying what ur saying because it’s logical that we all need air, a place to stay and something to eat to survive and for that we need money, but if u hv enough money to get by, isn’t that enough? That depends on the individual and that is what I’m trying to get across. Do u agree? Or whats ur perspective?

[@CamusAndCarrotJuice]

The whole point is to say at least you tried. That regret of never even having gone after something you thought you wanted is something that can eat away at you forever because you’ll always look back and think what if. At least you can feel successful knowing that you gave it your best shot. And if it doesn’t work out, you can move on to something else in peace because you at least tried. Most people don’t even try.

[@UnknownCartoonEditor]

Regret is the worst, just go after what you want

[@dayyanahmad117]

Ryt

[@Booogiemancousin69]

Regrets in its own self is bad not having to achieve something u want brings guilt of its own

[@rishabhyadavJP]

Note this down people *Competence makes you passionate!!! -Nikhil R. Pandey*

[@CaptainSinbad]

Nikhil Peterson Pandey

[@Sid-bz9hn]

@@CaptainSinbad Bhai, is your middle name really Peterson or was that a Jordan Peterson joke?

[@CaptainSinbad]

@@Sid-bz9hn the latter

[@madhavdaga]

@@Sid-bz9hn dude cmon lol

[@kaiwan]

It Always feels good learning from you!

[@justdoeverything8883]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours, excellent thoughts 👏!

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[@AbsoluteMotivation]

A fantastic nuanced perspective.

[@Micoolaw]

Man I used to listen to your mashups all the time

[@musaibsayed]

"motivation is temporary, discipline lasts" - Kelly Slater What I took from your video is that, if you are just motivated towards your passion you will eventually burn out and it will leave you miserable. But if you are disciplined with it, make a natural habit out of, it won't feel as much of a "burden". Still keep the good work up 🙌🙌

[@invictuz4803]

Thanks for summarizing! Title was a little too vague.

[@Coffeezilla]

I love this video for so many reasons. First of all, great B-Roll and footage. Secondly, you’ve summarized Cal’s book very well and made it personal. When I first read it, Cal sort of talked about it abstractly, so I like that you brought it to such a personal story. Good job and best of luck pursuing your craft. Would love to chat sometime.

[@gung-hogabi]

COFFEE!!!

[@CaptainSinbad]

thanks a lot man! Your channel is awesome.

[@zubayerhossain7551]

Coffeezilla!!

[@satyakidesarkar6777]

Hope one day coffe made a collaboration with captain ... 🔥

[@user-fr3xh2fo4v]

Captain scambad

[@jjboykin9091]

“What is to give light must endure burning.” -Victor E. Frankl Remembering this quote from a man who found meaning after having everything taken from him in a concentration camp pushes me to continue even when conditions are harsh. Hopefully someone will find it as useful as I have. The quote comes from Man’s Search for Meaning. Read it if you haven’t and if you have, do it again.

[@Mooksie]

I have devolved a new strategy that makes me stay focused on my task. Whenever I get distracted I ask, “What is the most important thing I should be doing now?” Learning a lot from all your videos

[@Mooksie]

@@_maxfreedom I hope it helps

[@anyo_mations]

I’ve always had a passion for animation. I recognize the downsides of pursuing animation, like the possibility of being underpaid, overworked, having to work on projects I don’t care as much about, and having to learn the business side of things, but my passion keeps me motivated despite that. The thrill of finally getting a scene just right keeps me motivated. I also recognize that no career path is without its downsides, so in the end, it’s better to chose a something you enjoy, even if it may pay a little less, because you’re more likely to stick with it when things get tough. So yeah, chasing your passion doesn’t make you miserable. Having your ego shattered constantly because you were unrealistic about things and didn’t have a solid plan makes you miserable

[@dislikereporter2271]

This is probably one of the few chances I'll have to say this, but you indirectly saved my life. I was in a really bad place and your videos helped give me that little push that this shit is still worth struggling for. Thank you.

[@CaptainSinbad]

Thanks for watching

[@Martick05545]

As someone that has adopted a growth mindset and struggles to work on improvement regularly this is the exact kind of message that I needed. I always understood that being disciplined about the grind and working hard every day, every week, every month would result in enjoyment of it, but the idea still hasn't clicked. In that way I reflect and realize that I have not developed adequate control of my emotions, nor have I been regular enough in my commitments. We are already 1 month into 2021, but failure in the first month is not a sign to give up, but redouble my efforts. 2021 is the first time I created a schedule, all thanks to your video about making resolutions come true. I always new they took hard work and discipline, but never had a format to implement them myself. In these ways I have been lazy; I was not pursuing knowledge. Thank you for bringing it to me in such a digestible and enjoyable manner. Your portfolio kicks ass.

[@MindNow]

I don’t know u, but whatever u do, I believe in u 🙏❤️

[@citizen4939]

Sinbad having chemistry background and acing one of the most competitive IT industry, does speak volumes about this guy's grit. G.O.A.T

[@bobbydubey1344]

I think realism is a superpower, the ability to accept that you could be a bit delusional, is humbling and kind of cool, sort of like the Joker, who knows he's a madman, but there again the idea of just not knowing your passion and doing whatever the fuck you want to do consistently, sort of like Forrest Gump, gives you mastery, I think it comes down to just doing and not knowing.

[@f3rtili3r]

What about elon musk?lots of people think he is crazy.

[@beyondtriggered]

@@f3rtili3r In order to have crazy good ideas there must also be some bad ones. He's obviously made it through the other side due to not giving in to whatever the fuck anyone says and putting in insane work.

[@Yash-ix5sh]

Yeah , being uncertain is kinda liberating

[@MindNow]

I love this! I think we all live just once and so why not make the best out of it? Who knows about the future? U hv ONE life. So why not do what drives u and makes u happy?

[@SyNcLife]

That is a liberating thought. Thank you!

[@mrwamble]

"Grind it out" *shows coffee grinding* "Christopher Nolan" *shows Christopher Nolan* "Hockey players" *shows hockey players"

[@muhammadarsalanhussain3924]

So, basically try to grow love for the work you do everyday instead of making it a means to an end. Powerful stuff, man.

[@SliceOfSabby]

My now struggle is the begining chapters of my autobiography. My belief from when I knew my calling.

[@SumitraMashette]

"Be so good that they can't ignore you" Wow that's so powerful👍

[@prajyotpandey8595]

I think it's a simple thing that should be in the back of mind for everyone. You can only pursue your dream if you can have another source of sustenance. If you just blindly follow your dream thinking it's going to be a fairy tale, then the possibilities of it actually working are little to none. That source of sustenance I talked about is something that you must do without being actually willing to do it.

[@MindNow]

Yes, of course u need to live and so perhaps take a job on the side to support ur existence, but is it wrong to pursue ur passion? There is no right or wrong.

[@prajyotpandey8595]

@@MindNow Exactly what I said. Giving up your passion isn't required but you can't just blindly follow the passion either without no job or any mode of sustenance on the side.

[@MindNow]

@@prajyotpandey8595 totally agree 😊

[@tinaperez7393]

"Do it for the discipline". And: competence = interest (liking something more, passion, enjoyment, etc.). Great messages today! Thanks CS! 🤗

[@KajolPhadnis]

Sometimes when I'm so passionate about something, I cause my own destruction. Wanting it so much can cause you to spiral so hard when you're not getting results.

[@dhirajgawande007]

Happening to me

[@iamjasonthompson]

Word. As a tall-ish black guy growing up,...basketball was the standard issued dream. For me it was getting to high school, finding out in fact I wasn’t that tall, then having the opportunity to play some organized basketball. And I hated it, how angry the coach got because I didn’t go hard enough for the rebound or whatever, the politics between teams and parents of players etc.. I realized I didn’t even want the dream, and I wasn’t that good at basketball. 😅 I’ve found that I’m so much better at so many other monetize-able crafts.. that I actually enjoy. Passions can change passions can grow, and eventually you wake up from dreams. Let’s just get back to work. 💪🏾

[@bartekdaniel6255]

I kind of see it as a pursuit for more and more "material" freedom. The more freedom you aquire the more you are freed up to do creative work and just do something for the sake of doing something instead of seeking a result. In my case I worked in a warehouse (lost my shit), got into help desk IT and now I'm working as a mobile dev. Now I want to "retire" when I'm 30. I'm doing all this while pursuing my genuine passions and learning to enjoying life more and more as more time is freed up. Blessings to everyone trying to improve their material, mental and spiritual wellbeing 🙏

[@nithilalogathas672]

I've always been worried; my peers around all seemed to be driven by certain job/lifestyle meanwhile I don't know where to go yet. I simply like too many careers so I'm unable to settle on one without wondering whether or not I'll regret it. This video made me realise that I first need to get the essentials of my life straight. Life isn't all about dreams, it's more about how much you enjoy getting there.

[@AkshatJha]

You are so eloquent, my friend. Adopting the craftsman mindset when it comes to your day job which can be more often than not, drab and soul-sucking can, and does, change things for the better. If not anything else, it tells you that whether or not you identify yourself with your day job, you can still be a craftsman and navigate your way through it. Sure, things would sometimes be difficult, but if you keep putting one foot in front of the other, you will reach somewhere-- a place of accomplishment.

[@lool12366]

"The reason they call it the American Dream is you have to be asleep to believe it." -George Carlin

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

Yeah, try that in North Korea...

[@KrishmanyuThakur]

Isn't Oprah a success of the American dream, elon musk, Walt Disney, hell even Carlin himself!

[@LucyAlllan]

the american dream is the biggest scam out there ! crazy

[@fugyaself2133]

What the hell do white people have to be BLUE about!? Banana Repuplic ran out khakis!?

[@lool12366]

@@Theactualstoic elon musk was born to money and exploits workers, chamath was born to money and im sure there are hundreds of such examples, as opposed to millions of people without enough money to pay their rent or were born to debt. American dream is true if you're rich.

[@QuietlyMagnetic]

Questions that comes to mind are - Where do our dreams and aspirations come from? To what extent are they just cultivated by our environment and the people and society we choose to be around? Are they really our dreams, passions and desires, or are they just what we think we should be pursuing? Reminds me of Morpheus' famous insight in the Matrix: "Have you ever had a dream, Neo, that you were so sure was real? What if you were unable to wake from that dream? How would you know the difference between the dream world and the real world?" How do we know what we want, is truly what we want and not what society expects us to want!

[@CaptainSinbad]

right -- but when you watch a movie and think -- that was sick. That is movie conditioning and I'm all there for it.

[@beyondtriggered]

You have to decide for yourself and keep your own receipts. If you allow others to constantly tell you what your reality is you will never truly be in touch with your self.

[@mariek.474]

Individuation (referring to how C.W. Jung saw it) can be painful af. To know yourself, and what you want, to peel away the persona you've made on the expectations of others and find a new path if you've been compromising your true nature for it... Nothing easy !

[@allegeddevil1956]

thats easy, look at ur gifts, that's what u want whether u know it or not, and if it isnt, that has to do with something else either family or whatnot

[@Ab_A60]

“Don’t try” - Charles Bukowski

[@youngak5730]

the point you made about how its not good to have a mindset of "is this my passion" was so useful. the thought of "if this is my passion then it should never got tiresome/boring" was lingering on my mind for ages so its useful to hear from someone else that you just gotta get through those parts and grind it out

[@zmon6031]

I always had this feeling that "passion" was used as a scapegoat, an excuse for the miserable moments in our lives where we feel like we aren't fulfilling the purpose that we all sought for. From my friends to family, I always heard from them that "I don't care about that...", "I hate doing this...", or "I hate doing that". We don't realize that a lot of the things that's in front of us at the present are opportunities. It always felt off for me when other people midway give-up and dismiss things that are not in-line with their "passions" or "interests". My parents made me realize (thank god for them) that life doens't always go as planned, and the toxic feeling that our self-centerd feelings and ambitions for the future will haunt us. Currently I am a college student studying engineering, and although it isn't exactly my "passion". I now recognize the merits of being able to give focus on things that you don't necessarily want. To be able to appreciate the importance on the craft that you are currently in, and to follow-through with the decisions that we or I made. This video really confirmed that I'm not the only one thinking that "passion" has become a toxic justification for resenting our current miserable situation and harboring JEALOUSY towards those who have been successful in our "passions" or in different fields.

[@kunalkhekade7230]

I was not feeling like studying but it is kind of fact that you have to push that a little and grind it, came to watch comedy and and going back to study WELL DONE BRO

[@ravijotnarang4035]

Probably one of the best video you made. Okay, second best, nothing beats your impression of GaryVee.

[@gyaansagarbharat8004]

One thing I have realised is... U can't wait to start ur goal until u get motivated, u start it first and then u get motivated automatically ..... Others u'll never start coz motivation is temporary

[@johnnathan5894]

Or u realize your goal is ass and now youre wasting your time doing something meaningless

[@phucmapvlog]

Solid message as always

[@JeffreyMarr]

10:44 - Nikhil I know I can't see the full shot but I can see a half rep when I see one. B BETTER Love you btw bro. "Do it for the discipline" is something I can definitely steal and add into my robotic mottos I chant to myself all day

[@LucyAlllan]

wow this is some good advice, i hate reading biographies and wondering "yeah but how did they finally get there after all the struggle?" it feels like there's a secret successful people are keeping from us haha

[@CaptainSinbad]

the secret must be scientology

[@daanush468]

@@CaptainSinbad petition to have Nikhil in the next season of South Park 😍

[@LucyAlllan]

@@CaptainSinbad brb, dming Tom Cruise rn

[@mrknarf4438]

A lot of hard work, a bit of luck, and it just happens. I guess they don't really know themselves why they "got there" are the guy beside them didn't: all you can do is work hard to maximize your chances.

[@LucyAlllan]

@@mrknarf4438 so true! its a lot of luck :)

[@nadavhermanvideoproduction8724]

I think this video just cemented you as my favorite KZbinr.

[@oddlyaditi]

After spending five long years in law school followed by Masters, I always thought that I would be as passionately driven while working in the area as I felt while it was the 'dream', only to realise that I was neither the best at it nor did it make me the happiest. But as the opportunity to work in a totally different area came along I found that the aspirations that we hold do not necessarily yield us happiness or contentment, even though we imagine them to. I guess wishful thinking is what makes us believe in false standards of happiness/passion. I could 100% relate to the video and felt every word you said. Also, was the lighting in this video different or is it just me? 😅

[@CaptainSinbad]

the lighting was indeed different :)

[@kalash_nikov]

Here's the reason why most people (that's including me) end up not being happy, even if they are disciplined and keep working on, or towards, something they think is their dream: We focus on acquiring, not becoming. It's not what we do, it's how we think about ourselves and the things that we do, that makes a huge difference. We validate ourselves by things we get, even if they aren't material: money, cars, gadgets, status, house, partner, body. While we should take pride in the work that we do and in who we become as we move towards our vision. The vision should always be of who we want to become, not what we want to achieve. It's ok to start of with more shallow goal - benching 50% more than we do now, making $60k/$120k/$250k per year, buying that amazing car, and so on. But if we stay at this level of consciousness, if we still value the thing we want to acquire, over who we are becoming, then we end up like many "successful" people - we achieve our goal and we find out that after few hours, days at most, we are back at square one. I believe that's what Camus meant when he said that "we should imagine Sisyphus happy". We all perform endless tasks, and it doesn't matter if it's sweeping the streets, performing brain surgeries or rolling the stone up the hill. If we keep telling ourselves "what's the point?", "where's the end to it?", "is there something more?", "tomorrow the same shit..." we will always be miserable.

[@rahusphere]

@@kalash_nikov thanks 🙏 I wish KZbin had a save comment feature and give gold feature as Reddit . Thanks again.

[@DerekBearzi]

Great video Cap. This really resonated with me, especially the part about grinding out the entry level work even if it's not your passion. Like all things in life it's about perspective and realizing that "it's not always about yourself."

[@jgonsalk]

Awesome perspective from someone who gets it. I create music on my channel and have done so for over a decade, albeit off and on. It used to feel really hard until I thought of it for what it was. You need to apply yourself over time and keep pumping it out. It's not about finding someone who makes it happen for you. People come later when you have something to offer. But you need to show up first and be willing to do things that you didn't think you'd need to do. I thought I'd be a musician and always hire a producer. That's great for an album but it makes each piece of content super expensive which means you need to spend time earning money before you can do your craft, rather than spend time doing it but doing more of it. So, I now have a home studio that I use to pump out way more content. But that's just half the story. At the end of the day, I doubt I'll ever be famous or hugely successful. It doesn't bother me. I'm quite happy having strangers tell me they love what I do and tell me that I deserve more recognition. The thing I need to remember is to also have a life. I can't spend all day working and then all night making music. It burns me out. It slowly alienates me from friends and family. So, the ultimate challenge is to follow your dreams without becoming a slave to them. As someone who doesn't struggle with the lack of focus, passion or laziness that leads to inaction, which more people talk about, I know the challenges of spending days in a box pumping out music and then realising I'm alone and feeling depressed but not knowing why. So, thanks for a great video. You clearly have lived what you preach and understand the excitement, sweat and cost of it all. I think it's worthwhile but it's not a walk in the park. Also, well done on your success so far, I think you'll be making a living from this sometime sooner than you think. :)

[@ssully1069]

I like this take. You can't build a lifetime career out of just being "passionate". If you simply do work that makes you feel "good" then you might accidentally spend your life abandoning careers and choosing a new one as soon as the going gets tough, like a rabid dog. The reality is that passion introduces you to your work/career, then consistency, discipline and grit builds it into something worthwhile. Great video Captain!💯

[@biswadeepmandal8268]

You exactly summed up what I am suffering from. I couldn't sum it up as well as you did. Man! that's hitting me twofold- as a blow to my ego and as an eye-opener. Can't thank you enough.

[@maxwalker3955]

Dream or A Passion can be a great target or a driving force but you shouldn't necessarily center your whole live around it. You shouldn't be absorbed in a vision so much so that you forget your reality. Life is always unpredictable, it would be uninteresting if that wasn't the case. Just stay disciplined on the target and let life do it's thing. One should stop questioning everything and just focus on the task at hand and live life. As Cap usually says greatness is coming!

[@tinaperez7393]

Sinbad: I'm surprised you've only considered directing just recently. I've always thought of you as a an actor / director / filmographer / script writer. Cuz that's what you've been doing with this channel but also those are all things your skill development and experience supports.

[@CaptainSinbad]

thanks Andrea -- yes it's been a slow build up to it!

[@tarcisio825]

Hey Cap, we are often fooled by our "dreams". Understanding first where they come from, will help us to understand if they are legit or anticipate a frustration for something you've been creating so many expectations. Many times just living one day a time will drive us to a better end. I've learned that purpose comes first than desire. Your content here on YT is very rich and you help a lot of people. Keep it up bro! Maybe you are not there yet, because you should be here now.

[@ayoolafola5689]

Your just so spot on... something life changing just happened to me... for a lot of years I have been trying to be a professional football player but my attempts have been failing...i gave it a rest for a while around which I found a video of u talking about getting a tech job... I focused on getting a certification and learning more.in so doing I felt more complete..then out of the blue I did a tryout with one of the biggest clubs and i was accepted...my dream became alive again just when am about to clock 18... I remember thinking about you and ur passion...i was feeling grateful for your useful videos...it was a hot day after a game and all my team mates were just talking about football... I remember feeling so confident that I didn't have to just rely on my athletic career but I was also acquiring skills in tech... like you said athletes don't have long careers ... true as hell.. comming from a disciplined perspective makes u well rounded... I improved my dressing,my character and so on... when u have the passion mindset u neglect the remaining areas of life... thanks for your vids.. greatness is coming for all of us

[@arif.in.wonderland]

This actually turned out to be inspiring. As a person with a wide range of seemingly unrelated interests I've always wondered whether I was "confused". But seeing you work on different things at the same time made me realise that as long as I dedicate some time to each of these passions then in the next 3-5 years maybe I'll leverage them to create something special. Thanks! you were a big help.

[@riawhy_]

Definitely, liked this video because this is such a unique take. I can definitely agree that following your dreams is not easy and can still be a source that can bring disappointment and unhappiness.

[@highenergyzuko4565]

Yep, Skill and Creation first, passion second

[@yahiakala9032]

Very impressed with your video. You hit the nail on the head when it comes to pleasure-seeking behaviours that people call their "passions". On the flipside to people you talk about, I think there are even more people who are the opposite but the same - they never chase their dreams and are miserable. They never grow up to realize that most of their "passions" are just pleasure-seeking behaviours. Chasing a dream and failing is an incredibly painful but valuable opportunity for growth and maturation, and to understand what is needed to make dreams reality - opportunity and dedication.

[@BrendanEvan]

“Merely ship the work.” “The Practice” by Seth Godin

[@gagankapoor3982]

Both this one and the 'Let Pain Motivate You: The Philosophy of Batman' are the most genuinely inspiring videos on your channel. I've returned now to your channel after about a year or so as I noticed an imbalance in the high amount of passion for acting that you mentioned and the lack of progress in your acting, although you've always improved your film making as the side effect/ cause of you wanting to portray different characters in varying scenes which is truly commendable. After watching this video I can say that you've earned my respect as you're being real with yourself and wondering if your passion is being a dominant part of the film-making process, maybe as a director like you said. What does one do when they spent years of time, effort and money on improving a skill and they realise they're better at something else which is directly related to this skill. Do you push harder to improve your acting more or do you accept that you're a better film maker? Or is it a situation where in the process of becoming a soldier if one can do more press ups and lift heavier than their friends should they pack their bags, go to the city, open a gym and become a trainer or focus on being a good soldier and actually work on that? I guess we'll find out in the next few months or years? Keep us posted buddy. Good Luck!

[@gagankapoor3982]

Thing is I see myself in a similar position such as yours. I've put years of focus, effort and money on something and in the process I've become better at something related to it. Shall I push harder and become a better architect or become a psychologist? I'll become the latter if you pursue director-ing. I'll carry on the path of architecture if you stay on the path of acting. What's it gonna be Captain?

[@johnhagariii9771]

I don’t understand the internet sometimes. They tell me to follow my dreams then turn around and tell me not to

[@maxpaynegk]

Right? Besides the wisdom of finding decent work to support yourself, I'm just doing what the fuck I want at this point. Tired of people telling me and my friends what they think we should be doing. This has consequently made me happier, better than what I was doing before.

[@maxpaynegk]

Also, this is probably why I need to cut down more on internet time. Too many conflicting notions.

[@studyzone2263]

The internet is not one person bruh. 'Follow your passion' is made by someone with a rich dad, lots and lots AND LOTS of luck and to fool people which are failing in life.

[@cudderson94]

Not sure if most genuine youtuber, or best actor on youtube.. Jk man thank you for everything. Your videos are high-quality in every sense of the phrase and they help immensely. Thank you for showing so much honesty and humility. I'm working towards becoming a self-taught programmer and watching your channel never fails to offer a new idea or mindset towards moving forward/realizing a better self. I'll support forever! ❤️

[@NiraSuarez]

Thank you for this message, working by your own is easier to lose perspective and sometimes I'm in a Bollywood movie set asking myself wtf I'm doing here (I'm more of a stage classical dancer) I loved that the work of a craftsman is self-improvement! Mind-blowing as usual! ✨

[@brettd732]

I read Cal Newport's book named after Steve Martin's quote. Made me completely rethink how I approach my work.

[@creativejay-db7261]

5:40 most of the people don't know how hard it is, I know the feeling ( because i make Painting video, and most of the time it would not get any views. )

[@alexgruber3527]

It all depends on people's personality, some are more connected to the soul, some learn from other people and are very good at picking the best from others... For me its about making impossible steps towards my dream by filling the gap with practical skills, communication and negotiation skills. For me, making your dream possible its about making other people working for you. If you have a dream, learn to motivate other people to join your vision

[@nehainthebay]

“Be the best” “be passionate” While these might be true, whether it’s a full time job or a hobby one is pursuing, unless they stay disciplined about it, no amount of passion helps. Great video and topic as usual! ✨✨

[@CaptainSinbad]

thanks Neha!

[@dorothytran2926]

This one really hit home Captain! Take the emotions out of it and accomplish what’s right in front of you. I used to always question if what I was doing was my purpose in life but I found that this led me to an existential rabbit hole and I could never get any work done. Anyways thanks for reminding us that you can find passion even if the small tasks of a field you weren’t particularly interested in initially. Like you said, passion can come from competence. :)

[@christian613]

“Be so good they can’t ignore you” I like that quote

[@pandascheme9266]

I’ve been following you since 50k subs but somehow your content proceeds to achieve class and quality beyond so many other channels I’ve come across with a million + subs .I don’t know how you do it but I hope you never stop but don’t push yourself too hard either .

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Most people want to become the noun without doing the verb

[@lool12366]

Most people wanna become gay without gaying 😤😤🙏🙏

[@Safestill]

This is spot on man. I’m in a similar boat - went to LA to pursue music. Almost had a couple big breaks but it never happened. 37 now, and I teach and make my own music which is fun and is doing nicely on a small scale on Spotify. So much luck is involved in getting to the top level, as well as skill and conscientiousness, which is overlooked in the hyped up “you can do it -follow your passion” narrative. I currently teach a member of the biggest selling band of the 21st century’s kid - and I think when he was my age he was playing to stadia full of fans and selling 10s of millions of records. But if he and his band mates hadn’t found their singer, he could have been writing jingles for radio or playing the clubs, who knows. That would still be a good job IMHO. Just accepting that, and with all the great points made in this video brings tremendous peace of mind. I’m not constantly fighting where I am and struggling with reality. Really enjoyed the video.

[@SY-sp8uo]

If you don't work for your dreams, someone else will hire you to work for theirs!

[@moustaphacmh1383]

can agree no more

[@sttonep242]

But what's wrong with that

[@AkilBoii]

What a guy! Great video man!!

[@Vpopov81]

The days of getting put on by others are over. This is the age of making it happen yourself creating your own opportunity. You have your own audience. Make that one video that will go viral is all it takes. Focus on the spiritual knowledge that you have, transform your Innerstate to the highest it can be and the creativity will come

[@dodofeathers3960]

The idea of having a passion is something I have been worried about as a first year college student, and this video really makes a lot of sense to me. Thank you for speaking about your experiences and making the point to not be naively (& self-centeredly) swayed by the 'passion mindset,' as I have felt myself being preoccupied with in the last year, and neglecting the importance of discipline and focusing on what is right in front of me. :)

[@Naruto-rv1tu]

2:35 I relate so hard, man. I've felt this exact feeling before. Those other guys are as optimistic if not more optimistic than I am, but they're just, not that great at acting. But hold on. With a few extra minutes of additional reflection, I realized something. Those guys are likely thinking the same thing about me! Drove me completely crazy

[@LaToyaCollinsJones]

Competence makes me feel passion!! Yes! That is the first time I have heard what I feel about things I love.

[@markoo3367]

just do the things you enjoy. even if the results aren't what you expected, if you enjoyed the process, had fun, and learned something, i think it was all worth it.

[@susanssugardaddy1726]

It's mind blowing how you can upload both comedic and super serious informative videos you just earned a subscriber mate!

[@madhavdaga]

Video idea- _"Has existential crisis once"_

[@BURNTMILLROAD]

You’re making such a huge impact dude. I look to your videos whenever life gets frustrating- going through similar experiences, you give great perspective

[@dhairyajindal3179]

Indian Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh said this when asked when asked about his struggles to stardom. "खुद पर थोड़ा और विश्वास करे" Meaning Believe in yourself a little more

[@wand79magicman]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for making this video. It hit HARD! Just got my real estate license and was having trouble seeing my passion in it. I eventually want to have my own team but right now I have to grind on my own. This video made me realize I need to grind it out right now for many many years so I reap the rewards down the road. I need to be a craftsman and just keep getting better and leveling up every day. Thanks Captain Sinbad!

[@athul323]

Everything's a scam bro

[@Joshpostswhateverhewants]

This is the hardest pill to swallow

[@DomenicoSolazzo]

I still cannot believe you don't have more than 1 Million subscriber! Your videos are so good! Please, never stop making them!

[@FutureMindset]

The idea of being passionate about something is the subconscious desire to enjoy every second of your life, but that's just not realistic. Everything comes from hard work and digging through the muck and as Tom Bilyeu says, passion is generated. You work, you hustle and your results and discipline generate more and more passion. Passion is not some intrinsic thing that you're meant to do, it's a process.

[@joelzicomcg]

I don’t usually dig these kinds of videos but there’s some real good insight here. Keep up the good fight dude

[@thestoik5440]

If youre already miserable then just go for your dreams homie, it cant get worse.

[@KingGandhi66]

Phenomenal video. 1s add up over time. Just do it. Clock in.

[@anmol_]

*Watches a dream once*

[@CaptainSinbad]

and then kills it

[@enesercin6182]

@@CaptainSinbad I appreciate the internal psychological dominance.

[@anmol_]

@@CaptainSinbad Aye aye Captain!

[@GoofBallProdigy]

Dude! Make your own movie! No need to wait for hollywood! You have the film and acting chops, just find that story that compels you and apply for some film festivals! You got this! Thanks for your videos by the way. I love all of them. -Kaymin (The Goofball Prodigy)

[@archanarout24]

passion is overrated too... sometimes you gotta be practical. also when is your birthday?

[@CaptainSinbad]

March 1!

[@vaishnavihandral9058]

@@CaptainSinbad Pisces meri jaan. I can visualise you on big screen watching your work and being interviewed about the same.

[@blaisegirl420]

Be driven by passion isn’t sustainable because it’s all about you - such a powerful truth ❤️👏🏻

[@Sohamsta]

rip dreams

[@thirdpath2259]

I literally think of it as though I must do as much as possible. If the opportunity comes my way, I’ll do it. Whether I’m good or bad at it. It makes you grow no matter what

[@The_Max_Metaxa_Project]

Don't follow your dreams. Align your Ego with your Soul. Then you'll know something far greater than mere happiness. 😎

[@spceboi]

You're hands down my favorite youtuber now. I really liked the videos you were uploading a year ago or so when I first saw your channel, but you just kept getting better WITHOUT repeating yourself. Amazing and inspiring bro!! keep it up

[@sailanijat2022]

BRO you are Ganesh!! You thok people .. Wtf Dream and allll!! Ye kis line me aagye aap ?¿

[@CaptainSinbad]

wow that's a great point

[@kaziakber15]

It’s ridiculously refreshing how honest you are captain! 🤯💎

[@BRBallin1]

I 100 thousand percent agree. Following your passion places way too much emphasis on pleasing the individual rather than the market they're delivering value to.

[@radenfoxchambers1752]

What you said about the stress of following your passions, that is one of the big ideas behind the FI-RE (Financial Independence - Retire Early) movement. You can set yourself up so you don't have to worry about paying the bills, and then just work on your passion projects full time, and not have the stress about trying to make money from it, so you can relax and really enjoy it. Then, if it does start to make money, it's just icing on the cake. FIRE is definitely worth looking into to see if it would fit your goals, but it can be difficult and isn't for everyone. Also, what you mentioned about taking enjoyment in developing your abilities, I think that definitely resonates with a lot of people that follow this channel. Reminds me very much of the ideas from Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.

[@tinaperez7393]

The list of what most Canadians are passionate about versus what they can make a living at reminded me of something a world reknown expert in branding once said - "I'm not "passionate" about branding - I'm "passionate" about my wife, family, close friends and hobbies. Branding is something I do to make those other things - what I'm passionate about - possible". Yet he was / is a sought out expert in the field.