How to actually follow your passion

[@TheVideoGhost]

I'd like to add that once you do create a passion, you DO NOT have to build a career doing it. It's absolutely okay to work a regular day job to fund your passions in your free time, and for some people it's better. I've worked several jobs doing things I was very passionate about, and the constant grind to improve and produce at someone elses pace instead of my own completely bled me dry of my love for those activities. Remember to always follow your path FOR YOU first.

[@7vaughn7]

YESSSSS this is so important!!!

[@LeRotaku]

Thank you for this comment, this gave me courage

[@annanova4925]

Couldn't agree more! Great point of view 👌

[@eimeartheirishstitcher]

YES. I'm sick of "hustle culture" telling me I need to monetise everything I do. I just want to do my hobbies after work in peace!

[@pauljeitler7678]

Great comment on a great video 👍🏼

[@deniz547]

Good to find this video in the midst of an existential crisis.

[@nahbruvv238]

Ah congrats! This dude is literally been guiding me through mine haha he has no idea how much he's helped me figure out stuff 😅

[@JPJamminn]

My thoughts exactly...

[@carluyabut1461]

AMEN.

[@palesamphatsoe959]

Rightttttt

[@mayeesdaze4322]

He is a blessing to us all!

[@wulantsabita9843]

Please never delete this video I plan to show this to my imaginary children

[@Rozlicious27]

😂

[@ishalodhi8400]

me too!

[@secondhandloversph]

could work for me 🤣 thanks!

[@MichaelaWagner]

The idea that we can have multiple passions has just exploded my mind. I've been feeling guilty for indulging in several hobbies instead of following one

[@helenanrby4555]

I'd recommend the TED talk "why some of us don't have one true calling" in case you're still struggling with this

[@cooky614]

same here, my thought though was "i will practice all my hobbies and make only 1 into my passion when I'm older"

[@mithramusic5909]

Some of the most influential people were interested in many things! Da Vinci isn't a bad example

[@kaisleycordero2368]

don’t feel guilty lol, you’re only human not a robot. people are mixtures of all flavors so don’t b afraid to be yourself

[@trogdortheburninator3621]

I love that we can have multiple passions. Variety is the spice of life

[@aidanconcannon6020]

"indecision is not a vantage point from which you can assess your options" resonated with me so much.

[@AlexJ1]

Saw a TikTok recently that simply said "Don't try to figure out your passion in your 20s, just practice getting good at something. Build the process of going from bad to good into your bones. By the time you're 30 you'll be great at getting good at stuff."

[@frog6054]

It hard practicing on something that you don't like

[@AlexJ1]

@@frog6054 Only do stuff that you like and are interested in?

[@frog6054]

@@AlexJ1 You're right. I'm sorry for commenting a stupid comment, I suddenly lose my brain cells lol.

[@124ally124]

@@frog6054 Don't be sorry, there's no need to feel stupid. You just made a valuable realisation for yourself. That's a good thing :)

[@frog6054]

@@124ally124 Thank you :)

[@financialcreative]

I never realized how inaction was actually worse than taking the wrong action. Any action is good since you're moving towards something. Thanks for making these videos - they always arrive at the right moment, often when I'm doubting myself or feel down about my work, and I feel so much more confident afterwards.

[@LifeProShorts]

Yea like murder

[@treshaqareen8396]

Listening to him motivated me to actually do something for future self. Even if that's a wrong path i took, then at least i'll know that it's a wrong path and will start another one on my list. Now every time I doubt my lifes choices I just turn Struthless in the background and replay his magic videos :D

[@financialcreative]

@@LifeProShorts Jeee...Of course not. I get that you wanted to say a sarcastic joke by twisting my words, but seriously it's just inappropriate.

[@financialcreative]

@@treshaqareen8396 Me too! I don't know how many times I re-watched his videos! So motivating. :)

[@rubennunez7401]

Haha same here

[@slimetank394]

I've wasted 3 years of highschool, 2 years of college, currently studying a wrong major which means 2 more years will be wasted, just finding my passion. In all those 5 years, all I've ever been told, wherever i seek to, are all those "follow your passion, don't waste your life" craps. To me, they're empty, valueless, nonsense bullcraps that helps nothing but makes me more confused and hate myself, and they waste my time. This is the first time I got to know actual ways to find, or build my own path in life. Idk if it will work out for me yet, but it gives me hope. So thank you for your amazing video.

[@kalaharideprez]

Aye we kinda in the same boat, I feel like I’ve been wasting time like crazy, in college and haven’t even decided on a major cuz I don’t know which to choose, but I agree; this video is amazing. Good luck to you!! 🤠🤠👾👾

[@slimetank394]

@@kalaharideprez good luck to you too, boat mate

[@slimetank394]

@cobaLt bLuE :] i guess you're right, it's the positive side of this matter. thanks for that perspective, mate.

[@molekyyli]

Tell me about it, a high school, 3 years, two vocational schools (IT, 4 years, business school, 3 years) and a few months on university (IT)... Now considering going back to school but hoping this time it's gonna be the right choice lol. Working on new hobby to become a real passion and school helping with turning that into an income.

[@slimetank394]

@@molekyyli sounds like a wild ride. Best of luck to you, mate

[@SageAvalon]

Another piece of advice I have is that when you do realize you are passionate about something, it doesn't mean you have to start capitalizing on it or that you have to be the very best. This can lead to feeling drained, trying to people please, unhealthy comparisons or even losing your passion! We live in a society that values achievements more than inner peace. As a creative person I've many times been encouraged to drop everything else and pursue music. I am young and figuring everything out and I'm very passionate about science and biology too which is what I'm studying in school. It's ok to pursue multiple things and focus on daily life :)

[@miniyoshi576]

Thanks

[@evelynedam7319]

I'm 19 and so confused about my life. Everytime i feel stuck I always watch your videos and they are so reassuring and I always learn something new and helpful. Thank you for making these videos.

[@KasinaMedeis]

listen to music

[@therootedsoulyoga]

I’m midlife and ready for a new path. These are helping ME too! Cam does a great job of being relatable to anyone.

[@jerbear7952]

Don't be too hard on yourself. There is no reason to expect a 19 year old to have any idea what is going on or what they want to do. Just try to do things that are positive for you. Hang out with good people who are actively working to get better and don't spend time around losers, even if they are nice.

[@josh34578]

Sometimes I do nothing because I get stuck in my own head, trying to think through what would be the optimal life, and in the process take no actions at all. I agree that trying something is better than nothing. Experience will give you new insights and direction you couldn't have figured out with thinking alone.

[@maitrimehta3078]

like struthless says in one of his other videos: there is no one best life. there can be multiple 'better' lives.

[@aomoussynonymous8712]

Perfection is subjective.

[@davek1728]

Optimal life..... i know what you mean. I wanted to optimize my future/life by thinking what would be perfect. I wasted a lot of time thinking.... still do... thinking does not lead to results, action is what leads to results, go for excellenct not perfect!

[@kittensrevenge480]

It took me until nearly 30 to figure out my passion beyond "creating stuff." It honestly caused me so much anxiety but after a couple of months of soul searching and habit building, I finally feel like I'm on the right track. To anyone that needs to hear it - you'll definitely get there. Experiment until you find something you're excited to get back to.

[@gefelice]

Hearing passion so many times that the word becomes meaningless.

[@ephemeral1052]

I’m even disgusted by this word at this point

[@KonpeitoKoil]

YOUR PASSION SERVES YOU WELL HUMAN.

[@8koi139]

Even if you don't like your first option never think about it as a waste of time, you learnt something new, gained a new view on life, discovered something new about yourself. As an example Apple is so popular because the CEO took courses in a bunch of different unrelated stuff, like calligraphy, art, etc! You are just becoming a richer person!

[@IceGoddessRukia]

When he acknowledged that the audience could have nothing they are drawn to I had to pause the video... All I ever see are people who seem to be killing it and I'm sitting here like "But...I don't know what I want..or what I'm good at, am I good at anything??" Honestly, thank you for shouting out people like me...it's been pretty rough.

[@Aleatoire9]

I am almost crying with relief at how much stress this video has lifted off of my shoulders. I'm a chronic perfectionist and won't stick with a hobby or habit if I'm not immediately good at it, but these actionable steps are already helping my brain get off the crazy hampster wheel and take a big sigh of relief. Thank you so much for this structure!!

[@DrLizListens]

"The Latin root of passion means to suffer" 👀 At it's core, passion is a pain that desires to be quenched. Action, consistency, & curiosity can be the antidote to indecision. Amazing video!!! Sending this to my clients.

[@greg.kimura]

You build your passion. A lot of people need to hear that.

[@srxverde]

I have a great deal of anxiety, and a lot of it is around my lack of passion for anything, and trying to find a career that makes me happy. The panic attacks are real. This video has really helped put things in perspective and given me a new tool that might actually help me. Choosing from a list does make me anxious, but I think i can do it. Thank you very much. Subscribed.

[@АлександраДоганова-у9э]

hey ^^ i'm just a random stranger on the Internet but .. How are you doing? I hope you have found a passion and if not, I hope this comment serves as a reminder to keep trying :)

[@bertmons]

Totally can relate, but picking any direction is the right direction. Small steps and challenges to find some peace have started to pay off for me. Rooting for you and hoping you find passion in just being you :)

[@agustinas.3247]

How are you now?? I've been in the same situation for the last months🥲

[@ChrisWorksCreative]

I'm right there with you. I have a lot of interests, but there really hasn't been one in my adult life that felt like my one passion. Which also made it hard for me to make a decision about what career to transition into after being very unhappy in my current one for years. As I thought more about passion I realized that there doesn't have a to be one thing (it's certainly fine if there is only one thing though). Why can't I have several passions? Or better yet, why do I need to define it as a passion at all? I have lots of things I enjoy doing. Does the fact that I don't define them as my passion reduce the pleasure I get out of doing them? No at all. I finally just made a list a couple of years ago and decided to choose something from it and start working toward it. And I'm getting close to being ready to transition to a new career and feeling really good. Is this thing my passion? No. Do I enjoy it? Usually :) But as I get better at it, I enjoy it more. Ultimately, I may decide to transition my career again later on down the road. But for now, I'm feeling better about the direction I'm going. And I think that has a lot more to do with just taking some action than the specific thing I picked. Cheers and good luck on your journey. You can do this!

[@trogdortheburninator3621]

Hey dude just existing for the sake of being is cool too 🎉

[@heatherfavata6069]

It is crazy to think that at a young age your somewhat expected to know what you want to do for the rest of your life when in reality there is just so much more out there. The curiosity and possibilities of closed doors that can be open but we're to stuck on trying to find the "right one" and make sure "we don't waste any time" mindset blows my mind. It's the fact that I've somewhat known what he's explained in the back of my head but actually hearing it and knowing that this individual relates and understands made me realize that there are others indeed that feel the same and not only that but better yet just like he stated " starting is more than enough than remaining stagnate". Thank you for this, truly means alot. c:

[@Crowcifixx]

I just wanna say, HUGE shout out for always saying "I don't have a chronic illness" etc in your videos. You're the first "productivity/life hack" youtuber that I've ever seen acknowledge their privilege in this way. I have multiple issues like ADHD and a disability that make it so much harder for me in life than others but I still get a lot from these videos, and it feels great every time you mention this stuff 🌻

[@cooky614]

i have ADHD too and i also have undignosed tic's and dyslexia so some passions of mine can be very hard like voice acting and writing. i love how he doesn't ignore that people like us exist and knows it can be harder for us to do things that he can!

[@mithramusic5909]

@@cooky614 I'm glad you don't sound like you entirely cast those options aside just because you might have some extra challenges, too. There can be surprising ways to work through difficulties that wouldn't even cross your mind from the sidelines, until you are faced directly with the challenge itself.

[@RR-tv2nr]

"Continue to do nothing and feel guilty about it." Yep, been there, dona that. So many years wasted on doing nothing because of fear of failure. Took me until the age of 27 to reach this insight. I'm still afraid to try new things, but screw that. Better late than never!

[@DefallianceDi]

Same, I'll be 26 soon, wasted so much time worrying about making the wrong decision that I pretty much did nothing. Still got lots of fears but more willing to just try something. We got this!

[@josalee6479]

I’m rooting for you both! In a non pressure way 😅💜

[@specialingu]

think i was even older... atleast in terms of real life stuff :(

[@KoongYe]

This is why I rly don't like ppl saying "I haven't found my passion yet" when they don't do anything to discover it. It took me cooking, classical guitar, elec guitar, cello, writing novel, composing, 3D modeling, making figures etc to find my actual passion in drawing which I am sticking to and happy about. Ppl waste their time playing games, watching TV or youtube when they could be finding their passion.

[@rotem..]

yeah thats me

[@notepadplusplus4923]

I would like to know if your passion in drawing your job or a hobby?

[@molekyyli]

I think one part of the problem is that finding the passion requires conscious effort. Playing games, watching TV/YT/streaming services is not only way easier but also addictive. Hard to break the cycle. I'm currently working on that. Btw, I used to like to draw when younger but then I realized how much effort and time it would take to get really good (I'm drawn to realistic looking stuff) and I just don't have enough drive for that.

[@notepadplusplus4923]

@@molekyyli same

[@molekyyli]

@@notepadplusplus4923 Same in which regard? :)

[@rowanhassan1475]

“indecision is not a vantage point from which you can assess your options” holy fuck this changed my entire outlook thank you

[@MikhaeylaKopievsky]

Just watched this with my six year old and not only did we both enjoy it, we learned that you have to give yourself time before you can know whether you're good at something and/or whether you're gonna like it 🙂

[@VaskoGames]

As someone who struggles with decision paralysis, this helps so much! Thank you for the perspective

[@gonzalo6890]

Finally, some real advice on the "follow your passion" thing that actually gives me something to work on rather than waiting for something to get me somewhere.

[@kaitlyndirk7904]

This reminds me of Pixar's Soul, when she was looking for her "Spark"

[@arioctober]

EXACTLY... that movie has such a good message.

[@leeshenJoseph]

As of right now being a 20 year old feeling they’ve chosen the wrong path/degree to pursue because I had no direction when I finished Highschool, finding your videos and seeing someone relatable with a similar history and outlook (my tats approve of your sick ink and style) talk about these things is really helping me. I’m about to write my last exam today for second year and I need to figure out what I’m going to do next year so I’ll probably have watched all your videos by then. Keep on doing what you’re doing

[@charlottew.8460]

Hey! I hope this doesn't come off as too invasive, but I'm interested to know how you're doing right now. I'm in the same situation you just explained (a year ago but still). 20, chose a degree that I'm not completely satisfied with and not knowing where to go. Do you have any advice after you've experienced this as well? Any new accomplishments through that?

[@umrkhayam]

"There's only two directions, stopping and starting" Thanks mate, needed this

[@44BlueFoxes]

Something that helped me with the whole 'finding your passion' thing, was seeing a video where the creator talked about doing things that energise & excite you. You can work hard at a project/hobby/thingy & feel tired due to long hours or intense bouts of focus. But if it's leaving you feeling *drained* that's a sign that maybe it's not for you.

[@davek1728]

I'm doing some research about this. So far i have found out i do things that cost focus and energy but i feal good about them or afterwards. Is this the secret to what gives you energy? I was not encouraged in what i liked doing so i have troubles with finding direction in life. I'm starting to believe that possitive goals make me feel good, so i imagine how i would feel doing something. Do i make sense?

[@44BlueFoxes]

@@davek1728 just don't get caught up in the trap of thinking 'this benefits others so it's what I should be doing'. The positive impact your actions have should not outweigh whether you truly want to do them. Otherwise you end up living a life for others, who may not fully appreciate your efforts, or even appreciate them at all. And this can send you into a hole of resentment.

[@davek1728]

@@44BlueFoxes i agree. Some people are rigged like that, i'm not. However i do feel pretty good or usefull when i can help someone, but i'm carefull about not being used. I don't want to be a giver, someone who lives for others and has no own life...in the end you will be left empty, that is for sure!

[@TR1ckY_TV]

dude dude DUDE! you're a life saver 🔥 I've watched dozens of these "find your passion" videos and went to pursue a career path afterwards only to stop because it didn't "light a fire inside of me" which led me to feeling down again and "passion-less". and this cycle continued for 3 years and I feel like a loser, only now that I discovered that passion comes with commitment and hard work not the opposite 😅 you're the Big Brother I've never had 💜 whatever you do, I wish you the best of luck KEEP GOING

[@pastorkris]

I'm sending you so much love right now!

[@moonhajung6742]

Yea, I also recommend you and everyone else to watch Haikyuu!!, a volleyball anime that goes deep about passion and hunger for something... and how it's not already inside of you but you accidentally stumbled upon it and work hard for it and grow to be better at not only volleynall, but everything that related to it like connecting to people, being aware of your surroundings, and how to keep yourself healthy so you could play volleyball for a longer time, and all those things naturally becomes you. just... really, a beautiful and inspiring story that has changed so many lives and views about passion. Haikyuu was the first thing that came to my mind watching this video!

[@Sheen023]

Which career bro?

[@dreamkiller55]

“If you have a fear of time running out.” My gym timer ran out as soon as you said this lol

[@nerad1994]

Good ol synronicity ;)

[@Mind-Vue]

nails the reality check of the 'follow your passion' mantra-it's about getting out there and building it, not waitibg for it to magically appear 😮😊

[@toogs8571]

Amazing how you make more intelligent and relatable statements than people who are "supposed" to make sense, i.e. because they're business leaders, or psychologists, etc, etc.

[@scyence69]

How to stop becoming intensely depressed at the prospect of pursuing interests? The thought of a 9-5 job, the anxiety of failure and the inability to cope with learning curves despite being aware of all these tricks and tactics mentioned in the video.

[@megg10]

I totally understand your struggle. Growing up, i was told I was a “gifted kid”, so things were expected to come easy to me. Fast forward a few years and I can’t cope with failure and if I’m not good at something instantly, I drop it. Unfortunately, at least in my personal experience, there aren’t any special “tricks” that can make it easier. The only cure to inaction is action. You could spend your whole life *thinking* about doing something, but never actually do it. You don’t want to get trapped in that cycle. Everyone has to be bad at something before they can be good at it. You can’t avoid failure, it’s a part of life that everyone has to go through, and there’s no shame in it. One quote that’s helped me is this quote from the show Bojack Horseman “It gets easier. Everyday it gets a little easier. But you gotta do it everyday. That’d the hard part,” I’m sorry if none of this helps, but I wish the best for you

[@voidzz7969]

@@megg10 :(

[@basil_likes_books]

i don't know if this is helpful, but in case it is: not everything needs to be a 9-5, lots of people work better other ways. also, if you ever played a video game you probably improved over time - at several points in what is now one of my favourite games, i very nearly gave up because the learning curve felt IMPOSSIBLE. When someone more experienced than i watched how i was getting stuck and gave me some guidance it was extremely frustrating, but seemed a bit more doable. i still haven't beaten the final boss, but i probably will one day. what i'm trying to say is: stuff's harder when you're not used to it, most of us need help along the way & fear of failure / anxiety are sometimes due to [understandable but inaccurate] belief that the only way is mainstream and we have to contort ourselves to fit into existing ways, rather than adjusting them to fit more people or creating new ones.

[@specialingu]

try doing the hobby for set period of time (if possible), and try to focus on the process of that hobby.... and enjoying that process, and you dont need to be amazing at your hobby.... but i have a literal sea of unfinished projects and stuff, so im not fixed :p

[@scyence69]

@@specialingu Unfinished projects are at least better than projects you never started

[@emberflash1641]

This whole process takes the idea of a far off bucket list and makes it a doing now list with no pressure which is something someone with a crippling fear of failure like me can get behind lol! Also I would've forgotten to put painting murals as an interest on my list, but u reminded me that are ways to still do those things without it being career shattering change. Just fun small changes which I think we all need anyway

[@alaynajoline]

Holy shit it’s like you saw me staring into blank space for the past 3 years wondering “wtf do I do now?” Bahaha THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@juanmaraia183]

This video appeared out of nowhere just when I needed it. Awesome stuff, quickest subscribe in my life.

[@anna-sand]

Same!

[@kirrachristiansen8999]

I instantly felt so validated when you explored the side of the coin of having no interests/passions. Life’s hard enough not knowing what to do with my time, compounded with not finding joy in things I used to

[@laurenwood8806]

I am only two minutes in and can relate to every single word of this. Came at a time when I needed it most. Thank you so much for taking the time to make content like this :D

[@kaleidorainbow]

"picking any direction is the right direction" - thanks, i really needed this. i'm still not sure of what direction i'll go, but at least i know what to work on

[@NutshellBrainery]

This video needs to go f***ing viral and reframe the passion diatribe.

[@ChofiGC]

This is pure gold go my ears 😭 I always struggle with myself thinking “I can only choose one interest/passion” and that’s what my mindset has been struggling with for the past couple of years now 🥲 I haven’t been in school since the pandemic hit and I have been having the existential crisis of what career path I wanted to take. That’s what kinda sucks about college/school in general. Kinda like we’ve been conditioned to think “you can only chose one”. I have so many interests I want to try and honestly hearing this helps so so much! I love your videos so so much I can’t even thank you enough for your words of wisdom dude! I truly appreciate and love your content! It helps people like me in so many ways than you can possibly think! Thank you so so much again! ❤️

[@DeTurquoise]

have you ever heard about the multipotencial people?

[@ChofiGC]

@@DeTurquoise hmm can’t say I have 😅

[@muskanmahajan04]

I was going to comment this exact thing. You my friend are a multipotentialite

[@antongrimm]

The best solution to my insecurity about what to do with my life. By far. Thank you so much for making these videos :)

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

This is the most nuanced take on the whole "find your passion" thing I've heard thus far; most people go left or right on this one. Either they go full in on "follow your passion, or realize (somewhat correctly) that doesn't work, but then say "don't follow your passion," neither of which considers consider the oversimplicity of either belief. This actually gave me hope that making a livelihood off of a passion is still possible.

[@dattebayopy]

I was having a mental crisis yesterday just one day before my birthday. This video came at the perfect time. Thanks a lot, dude.

[@asahorsman6690]

Im 47 and since hitting 40 ish thought I cant do my current job for the rest of my life. I took the plunge last year and started an evening art class. I came across you videos and they make so much sense and have been a real inspiration and guide. One of your previous vids about just picking one thing and starting helped me down the path and the ideas started flowing. Thankyou .

[@moonhajung6742]

I think what makes your advices and tricks work for me is because you deliver it with a friendly way. Not in a way a master teach a noob, with too far of a _gap_ between them-literally and metaphorically. You are a different person-have gone through different trials and errors and successes, therefore you have something to say to the ones whom are still struggling to be where you are now-yet at the same time you are just like us, somehow. And the way you connect yourself to us is just so genuine and chill and fun and it's a really good point no master in the highest mountains could ever achieve. And therefore makes your messages and empathy to reach more hearts, more deeply. God bless you, my dude. Always thank you for everything you've done, and I'm going to be here, always, to witness and follow the great things you're going to do and achieve in the future. 🔥🔥🔥

[@dariakonoplianko]

One of the most useful videos I've watched this year. Thank you.

[@JeffWalshPhotography]

This is amazing, and should be played before any and every motivational speaker who goes all in on "follow your passion." If I ever meet you IRL, I'm going to ask for a hug homie.

[@almightytreegod]

So I’ve been told about the importance of action vs inaction by my therapist but holy shit I really love this. I never framed it as doing the “wrong” thing is actually making progress. THANK YOU

[@hiddenshadow2105]

Finally some practical advice! 'Follow your passion' became such an insidious phrase, it is more like an anxiety whip than a motivation for anything.

[@saeedbaig4249]

Thank you. I just wanted to say how helpful your videos are. You have a nice vibe - you don't give off the stereotypical intense unattainable self-help guru feel that a lot of others do - you come off as just a chill, relatable dude who's been through what we're going through and is just sharing what worked for him. I find your videos both comforting in how laidback and non-judgemental they feel, yet also practical & useful; subbed.

[@dowhatyouwill]

DUDE, THIS IS GAME CHANGER. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this ''follow your passion'' hubris!

[@Adolaide]

I've spent 15 years of my life in leadership classes, conferences, and many many books... Your KZbin is the most effective hands on *life map/action/betterment* advice I've ever received. Thank you for sharing 🔥

[@chelle4419]

"Indecision is not a vantage point from which you can assess your options." Damn, speaking the truth. I've been indecisive on a variety of topics. This is deeply true, and a lesson I seem to be learning over and over again. Thank you for putting that into words.

[@honeyway3104]

Inaction was literally the struggle of my life right now.. So much needed to be done that I just stopped… Im not naturally drawn to creating stufff… I love to invent and imagine stuff but putting it into action, making real and tangible.. that’s not something I’m good at yet.. which just means, there’s room for improvemen. Gotta actively start working now. Why? I dunno..just do it.. try it out.. Thank you for everything you’ve done on this channel..you like actually inspire me and that is not something that someone can do easily

[@TheDreamerdude]

Dude, i just started to watch your youtube videos, and i think its my climax to change my life. thank you

[@yearofthegarden]

love your quirky takes. I have followed this selection process most of my life, because I never fully went to college and was pretty much working to make money in every area of my life out of highschool. I've tried everything from making ghillie suits, collecting and selling wool blankets, professional paintball player, graphic designer, landscaper, farmer, mycologist, learning medical hydroponics, operating a tshirt business, I stuck my toe in the three main construction categories, electrical, plumbing, carpentry. In the end I am a very well rounded individual, and am very adaptive because of it. This spot does make me feel inadequate at times that really there is so much content and information around, and I always pick up heavily when someone states their education background and the university they attended. For me though I really have nothing but my fake it until you make it enthusiasm and salesman tactics to keep everything in short concessions so such topics never come into light, though they always haunt me as an insecurity. My ultimate goal was to become a garden educator, so now I am focusing on relearning digital art so I may tell visual stories to help some understand of how to produce their own food. Without every aspect of knowledge i've gained, I would not fundamentally understand the process of taking building materials or agriculture by-product and creating very consistent systems that have a level of observational artistry which skims the surface of critical failure and efficient design. This is what I believe the world needs, a better understanding of localized food production that utilizes its small scale as a means of having low risk to trial and maximize efficient designs. I am still a ways off, but there is so much to learn, that I am always engaged and the process of learning is what actually drives me, but I have to focus on action, as the hoarding of knowledge is sometimes a dead end of mere irrelevant data.

[@ItsGins]

love this, amazing content as always 👍

[@7vaughn7]

agreed! this vid was very insightful 👍

[@portiamaree8637]

I've started journaling after watching one of your previous vids. It's so new to me, it's going very shaky. This topic of passion is literally something that I journaled about today. Being stuck doing nothing because I fear doing something. I'll definitely try this and see where it leads me.

[@saphira122mimi]

I wish i could give this guy a hug. He just explains things with topics and in such a practical way... Love from Portugal, Struthless

[@MindbookMedia]

I discovered this video when I took a career break to access the way forward and it was intimidating. Every path seemed good and as i even began to pick on the feedback loop of fear would force me to go back to square one. This advice of action (any Action) leading to making better decisions is absolutely amazing. Right now, I am starting again and am on a path again and I can feel progress. The biggest takeaway from this video was "There are only two options in life, starting and stopping" Thank you mate

[@Barbell.Badger]

just looked up your content for the first time and I absolutely love it

[@laramaestrelli1047]

this hole "follow ur passion!! ur only passion!!!!!!! -no pressure by the way-" kills me hahahaha

[@DeadLkeMe]

Kinda reminds me of this great article (turned into short book) is "The Crossroads of Should and Must"! Basically, how it's ok to have a passion, but you must go about it practically.

[@inlesinlet]

me: "ah, nothing's of interest these days, i'm in such a funk, bleh" you: "we're journaling, baby" me: heart beats faster ... "oh, yeah, i'm interested in journaling!"

[@lowercase_ash]

I'm so happy for you!

[@7vaughn7]

journaling is amazing :,)

[@NerdInTheRain]

I’ve watched loads of videos with similar titles and I’ve never actually felt better after watching one before. Thank you so much! I’ve spent the last five years since finishing school going back and forth between trying out different jobs, courses and berating myself for still not knowing what I wanting to do and for quitting everything I started. This totally changed my perspective.

[@NerdBryant64]

here is an easy method for picking, if you have a fear of picking, but also have a list to pick from: go with whats at the top, if it doesn't work, cross it out and go with the next one down, repeat till one does, and if you are worried that that may not be the best one on the list, repeat till the list is depleted, then repeat the ones that worked to rank them. and if you still don't know, alternate them until you do.

[@arritheartist4119]

i'm at a point in life where i'm just standing still, but i'll be taking your advice to heart and creating content more frequently. thank you for always making the right videos at the exact moment i need them.

[@JoanOfArgghh]

"Indecision is not a vantage point from which you can assess your options." A sailboat tiller can be jogged back and forth, but until the sails are up and it's moving forward, the tiller is pretty much useless. That's our brain when it's indecisive.

[@ingrydrios]

in my last therapy section i realized that what was holding me back was depression's inertia. it's really frustrating because i'd get to the part where i'd have to do something and IT'S SO HARD. but now that i connected it to movement it makes it more clear. and it's not just about literal movement (like getting out of the bed after waking up), it's also feeling bad and stuck but clicking on this video anyways and getting a new perspective of things. i moved from the starting point. so thank you! i never really leave comments but decided to make this move (hehe). your videos have helped me a lot and little by little i'm tweaking and polishing my systems to live feeling a bit lighter. to everyone that feel stuck, i hope you all find your movements and build a version of yourselves that you're proud of. ❤

[@omni_naomi]

Had to giggle a lot watching this video :)! Liked the statement that doing nothing is a choice but one that doesn’t get you anywhere.

[@phonesj3422]

Corridor principle! That's what I need right now! Thanks a lot!

[@beautybard]

I just started beauty school at Aveda Institute and their newest slogan is "Passion into Purpose". It's beautiful and inspiring. And it's funny how all the points you're making tear that apart and simultaneously build it back up :) I love watching your videos, especially when I'm feeling sad and stuck, artistically. I can watch all the tutorials I want... But nothing really makes me feel validated and ready to create like your videos, even just watching you draw "x thing in 9 styles".

[@vic.3333]

Campbell, just wanted to thank you from the deepest profundity of my heart - you always give such remarkable/sage advice when I need it the most. Not sure how you repeatedly do it. I can confidently speak for anyone who stumbles upon your content: you're a much needed voice of sanity and experience. Thank you for everything you offer to all the creatives out here. I owe a lot of the slow, albeit consistent, progress in my career to your advice. Much love from the states. Wish you the best, my g.

[@ZurditaDinamita]

"Passion is no inherently a good thing, the word is related with suffer" Thanks!! I love art and I love drawing, but exactly for that feelings I think I couldn't work happily as an artist. A job requires some detachment, some coldness, and is really difficult/painful/almost impossible to relate that things with my creations. I still don't know if I will get a common job and just making art on my free time, but honestly that sounds better than drawing most of the time, but been deeply sad, unsatisfied and probably with insomnia lol (also winning less money, eating wrong stuff and so on)

[@Mouradif]

I always said the same thing about coin flips! I even went as far as saying it's the best way to decide when you're torn between options

[@kimchristine11]

This is an amazing video. After college, I was in a cycle of inaction, where I didn't do anything and I didn't build anything because I wasn't doing anything. I realized later that any action is better than inaction. Hearing you eloquently express these ideas has given me so much to think about in terms of my current decisions.

[@TheMabbol]

I was really struggling with my life, but hearing this really helped me to keep going. Thank You

[@pritika5968]

I have the exact same problem of going "oh this isn't worth my time tbh and I'll regret it later" and because I did nothing I'm left with even more regret had I started. I wonder how struthless knows all this so well! It's like he's in my head 😂 great video dude gonna brag about the corridor principle to my friends now

[@MindbookMedia]

probably because of his experiences

[@ChrisWorksCreative]

"Picking any direction is the right direction." Love this. Great video! I love your lighthearted and friendly demeanor. This is one of the best breakdowns on following your passion that I've seen. I landed on a similar mindset after spending a few years just trying to "figure out my one passion". But finally realized that, like everyone, I'm multifaceted, and there really isn't just one thing. I adopted more of an approach like you mention in the video of just picking something that seems interesting to me and started working toward it and see where it leads. Fast forward a few months and I'm getting close to graduating and starting the job search in a new career. And that feels SO much better than just taking no action. Cheers.

[@trogdortheburninator3621]

I used to be a throw a dart at a map, that's where you go. Even if it landed in the ocean. God those where fun times.

[@ashleyeverything588]

This is an amazing way to think about this. Thank you !!!

[@ImprovementGang]

I gave a speech in High School about how it is not just about your passion. Sometimes the industry is dying, and a little less passion for a lot more money is a calculated move. Of course, I would not choose something that I despise either.

[@warba98]

Wish I'd seen this after high school. Would've been so relieved to hear this! Thank you for putting into words what I could not :)

[@airesesotericos]

That was motivational

[@aryasafira93]

By watching this video I discovered that I already have a lot of thing I want to do, but never tried. I also discovered that I'm scared of both failure and taking action. I'll be 28 years old in September, and I've wanted to write a book, be good at guitar and ukulele, and good at drawing, since at least high school, maybe even younger. I have began somewhat, but never committed for more than two days. I already know music is part of my life and me, so what am I scared of? The drawing is more difficult, but that's probably me being hard on myself. Also, I do like making up stories 😅 I also finished the movie Soul an hour ago (I really do recommend it), and my thought prosess about "what have I accomplished" and "am I enjoying life" started ... Found this video, and yes. I just sit on my but waiting for my passion to come flying out of nowhere 😅Tomorrow I will commit at least five minutes of my time learning something on the guitar 🤩 Thank you for making this video ✨

[@vincentmangal6169]

I love your grounded real advice and guidance you elicit in your videos. Coming from a 21 year old, you speak with true validity.

[@rhondafrederick4049]

If you are staring at a blank piece of paper and can’t think of a single thing that interests you, start paying attention to little things that make you pause and maybe even smile a little. I’m talking about things you normally don’t even count as “an interest”😅. It could be as small as certain colors or shapes. You may find a pattern or you might just learn more about yourself. If nothing else you’ll start to feel gratitude for these small things. Follow them, you never know where these “hints” may take you. Side note: I think this is why the Cub Scouts have kids earning badges for things they don’t really care much about. It’s all about being exposed to as many things as possible just in case you stumble onto something you might develop into a passion.

[@jaimetan]

This is great advice! Just pick one thing and start… I’ve found this works in so many areas of my life… and also just by starting and opening new doors, I’ve come across other things I’ve developed an interest and passion for that I would’ve never considered before. Like having a KZbin channel (now monetised), for example. You just have no idea what opportunities life puts in front of you until you take that first step in any direction and be open to possibilities. Thanks for sharing, love your way of storytelling and that’s the next thing I’m learning now! 🙌❤️🙌

[@rocketsackcreations]

I kept thinking: "that's great, that's so clever" in every line you were saying xaxaxxa But the like button was hit in my favorite phrase: "grab a blank bit of paper and some pen" - the simplest, yet more effective way to catch floating ideas.

[@SixPalms]

You, my friend, seem like such a genuine, wholesome person. Thank you for making this content, you're helping so many of us. Big love!

[@olampy]

Oldie but a goldie. Thought I'd comment here since it's probably from around the time I started watching your videos. Really appreciate them. I've been in accounting for most of my 20s, despite having a safety net and support network who would encourage me to take more risks, tap into my artistic/entrepreneurial side, I never did. Last year I did quit my job with no back up because I was just about burned out. I took six months off, went through a dark but quick phase that was necessary, and started looking forward. Now I'm 30, sought help and am now working with a great coach, got your book for Christmas since my partner new I watched your videos, and I'll be becoming a dad later this year - just a few months after you it would seem. I always thought I had to take risks before becoming a parent when you have responsibilities, but now I am at a stage where I can't imagine being the kind of example for my kid who doesn't follow his 'passions' (took me a long time to work through what that means, despite your video ;) ). Now I'm at a stage where I've got so many ideas about what I can realistically work towards, things that I would enjoy doing and give me some sense of purpose I never had in accounting. Best of luck with the baby, I am sure you and Felicity will be great parents in the best imperfect way possible. Cheers!

[@therootedsoulyoga]

This is great advice! I wrote about all of the different ways I pursued my grandmother’s passions thinking I’d be innately successful at things like playing piano or sewing. Epic fails. I finally found what makes me tick and I still think I would’ve make Granny proud ☺️

[@Happiness379]

That’s great. What did you find you like instead?

[@ishalodhi8400]

I've only watched two of your videos until now. Your content is so original, refreshingly original. As a person in my late twenties, these genuine guides and honest sharing of your experiences really helps. Thank you for the transparency, for keeping it real and for the amazing content. I've subscribed and I absolutely love this channel already!! sharing it with my younger sis too!

[@HollyJaneYT]

Wow, that Gary Veynerchuck energy is sooooo pre-COVID 🤣 love the guy, but it’s hard to feel that intense about anything when your daily uniform has become loungewear and slippers ✌🏼💪 and I’m okay with that! I love your content!

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

I really vibed with what you said about the passion thing. I was asked what I was passionate about recently and because I couldn't answer straight away, was made to feel a bit useless. This made me feel much better ❤️✌️

[@stevencottam1517]

Wow I really vibe with your content. I SO needed this today. I was thinking to myself today at work that im wasting my time, I don't even have any passions, etc. I feel hopeful watching this.

[@nb6792]

I love this video! Thank you! Apparently, I've been doing "passion trials" all my life. I thought I was just being indecisive and wasting my time by starting and stopping different interests I've had. I've gone from photography, to painting, to baking, and now I'm into gardening. I thought I was a failure because cousins who are much younger than me have stuck to one area and have a career in them whereas I have been going from one field to another.

[@apollofateh324]

I feel you, I get a new hobby every year, and at this point I'm good at a lot of things, but I always felt bad that none of them ever "stuck". But then again, the only reason I ever wanted something to stick was so I could make money in a way that didn't suck. If I didn't have to worry about money, I literally wouldn't care, and doing one thing for your whole life sounds awful. Why go to a buffet and only eat 1 thing? So anyway, I've come to the conclusion that I don't even want my passions/hobbies to turn into a job, what I really want are a couple rich boyfriends 😂

[@nb6792]

@@apollofateh324 ahaha!