I officially dropped out of Stanford.

[@KJHardrict]

The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/kjhardrict11211 Follow me on Insta at kjhardrict to see what I’m up to! Let me know down in the comments what types of videos you want to see in the future.

[@theresidetective1646]

guess what ur not bill gates. so yea. ur not it.

[@aadeeshjain2561]

@@theresidetective1646 ATLEAST HE has the guts to come forward and make videos that help us all. HE IS AWESOME, he atleast helped me, through his videos.

[@donaldgoldman7277]

KJ, I've been watching for close to 4 years now and I have to say, you're maturity is amazing! Continue to thrive sir, life..... finds a way!

[@KJHardrict]

Thank you 😊

[@itsfriedpotato]

hi KJ! hope u're doing okay, and thank you so much for showing us ur reality; two years ago i watched your aerospace engineering at mit video, and was so inspired that i decided to drop everything and go down the same path but prior to my junior year i had never taken math or physics seriously, so there were times when i felt like i would never make it or understand anything, but ur channel truly kept me going ive just applied to stanford this month, and i'm anxiously waiting for the results yet after watching this video i realized that i shouldn't be so worried after all - u've shown me that a school or university really doesn't define ur success or worth, and whilst they may offer good-quality education, it's the motivation to learn and create and keep going that is the most important thank you so much for ur inspiration - wishing u the best!!

[@KJHardrict]

Yes! Successful people are the ones that made the most out of their situation - not just the people who were placed in the best situations

[@ivantamayoromero1668]

Best of luck mate! 🙌🏾 ❤ 💪🏾 🙌🏾 I would love it If you came back to this comment after you get your acceptance letters and let us know where you choose to go (if you feel like it of course). I am now invested in your journey! 🙌🏾

[@itsfriedpotato]

@@ivantamayoromero1668 heyyy thank you so much! i'll definitely need that luck ahaha; i'll come back here and let everyone know how it goes! although i'm sure there will be many things more valuable than the result itself ;)

[@ivantamayoromero1668]

@@itsfriedpotato awesome!

[@sankvank]

@@itsfriedpotato howd it go?!

[@kartikeykarnwal7211]

I have heard All the dropouts are genius And I know you are going to be a world changer too KJ Keep up the hustle

[@joshjames7139]

Keeping your health in my prayers. Congratulations on following your dreams! Your hard work will always make you successful!

[@galacticexplorer2771]

Hey KJ! I’ve been watching you for almost 3 years now and I’ll say you are a really talented and hardworking student ! No worries if you’ve left Stanford . Even getting accepted into a school like Stanford is a dream for many like me . Just take good care of your health and you’ll be fine . All the best , I’m sure you’re gonna make it big in life !

[@kamaljeetsingh8295]

God bless you brother. Currently you and your health is crucial for us. Keep growing.

[@devinhunter8609]

KJ, First of all, I want to say that I am terribly sorry that you're currently going through health issues and I pray that you continue to make a speedy recovery. You are a driven and talented individual that I am glad I was able to meet in the past (I was also a part of that Stanford Intern Cohort back in 2019 if you remember me lol). Sorry to hear that Stanford didn't work out for you, but I am more than certain you will bounce back and become successful regardless. Proud of you man! "Tough times don't last, but tough people do!"

[@KJHardrict]

Haha of course I remember you Devin. I see you out there continuing to kill it. Keep it up, and wish you all the best

[@devinhunter8609]

@@KJHardrict Most definitely! Feel free to reach out if you ever need anything from me. 🤗

[@matthewbalch4427]

Mate. I appreciate your honesty and transparency. You helped motivate me to apply for, and eventually obtain my master’s degree, from an Ivy League institution in an entirely different field. Now, I’m working full time, and I understand more than ever the costs and benefits of the decisions you’re making now. Life will always throw things at you. Take it in stride, and learn how to adapt. Well done. Keep pushing forward. You’ve got this.

[@Smashhh_FF]

you are an inspiration for me while watching you videos i always learns some important life lesson lots of love buddy....

[@godiyazambwa4197]

This video made me cry! I'm currently applying to Stanford and I always wish to see you at Stanford. Nevertheless, you made a good decision, I wish you the best of luck!

[@leafire3]

Hey KJ! I've been following you on and off over the past few years. Two years ago I was really considering transferring to MIT in undergrad, and I watched a lot of your videos then. I didn't end up getting in, but now I'm a grad student here! I totally relate to having dreams and goals change. All you can do is go with the flow and do what feels like the right decision. I really appreciate you sharing your story through your channel. Thanks!

[@FacundoMD]

ER DOCTOR HERE ! NOT SURE WHY THIS VIDEO CAME UP BUT CONGRATS KEEP IT UP AMIGO. I ACTUALLY DID RESEARCH AT MIT FOR LIKE 9 MONTHS :) I ENJOYED THE CAMPUS VIDEO CLIPS VERY MUCH.

[@deepanshukumar9426]

Whenever I fell demotivate I just think what kj do in this circumstances and answer comes don't give up and keep going . I am very blessed to see that a man is inspiring thousands of people form his life hats off KJ brother u are a true gentleman and lots of love from India

[@AstroboyHimanshu]

All The Best Brother ❤😊 You are a Great Guy 🙏🏻🙌🏻 Respect ❤🙌🏻🙏🏻😊👽

[@KJHardrict]

All the best to you as well! Thanks for the support

[@musonobari2560]

The unexpected blend of inspiration & poignancy in this video is unparalleled ! We are with you all tje way man ! All the best ✌🏾✌🏾🙂

[@limtongen312]

hey kj, your videos have been there during my most lost moment in life and they really did motivate me. Thank you so much and i wish you the very best in life.

[@victor.ezekiel]

Hi KJ, Hope you are doing well. Keep enjoying yourself brother. I am figuring myself (post graduation) from your sincere exposure into life - high or low. Keep living it up!

[@jonxu327]

wherever you go in life , good luck man 👍

[@KJHardrict]

🙏🏽 thank you

[@KRISHNA-si1tx]

Brother, this is your first step in creating your own history. Best wishes❤️

[@whatdoufeel]

Thank you for sharing and thank you for your sincerity.

[@meatsweatsland]

A man and his dreams being in mutual control of each other is a wonderful thing.

[@bobking1551]

Thanks for so sincerely sharing! I'm at a similar point in life. Follow your intuition and see where life takes you.

[@KJHardrict]

Exactly… if you want guidance through your journey, I’d recommend you check out aspirementors.tech

[@pasanperera8235]

Yeah you are doing a away better job than being a Stanford grad student right now. Keep up with the great work dude. Mush love.

[@azaholmes6432]

I'm an engineering student and YOU are one of my inspirations to continue. I am always in awe of the things you're doing and I'm teaching myself to follow your works even though it's not easy. I hope one day I'll be able to achieve the same way as you did! Keep going my guy!

[@GomezUSA]

It must have been a tough decision for a place that you pursued for so long. But sometimes, your gut says you have to take that leap of faith and see what happens. Good luck in the future KJ and hopefully everything goes well

[@aldrinseanpereira140]

the start is one of the most exciting moments in life

[@jackfu6928]

We support you and wish you the best going forward. Live life with no regret.

[@himanibelsare5777]

this video made me very happy! i wish you all the best. looking forward to see you grow even more!!

[@user-qg2tl3jk9z]

KJ, you’re an inspiration! Such a compliment must be becoming a “cliche” for you, but it’s true, you have such a great influence! You’re right on, shoot for the stars and even if you come up short, because your goals would be so great, you’d still accomplish something meaningful. And with regards to Stanford, who knows, they may invite you to be a guest speaker someday.

[@mohsinraza2589]

elon also dropped out from stanford (sooner than you tho) and now he's the richest person in the world u dropping out of stanford going on the same path as him 👀 good luck with ur life man, love ur videos and hope everything goes ur way in the future! i was looking for aerospace engineering videos on yt and came across ur channel, i plan on applying to stanford and MIT and hope to get a good education and ur videos are really great as an insight to the undergrad level

[@MrBjorn6]

Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of Stanford and became the richest female billionaire. Let stop there.

[@dunkirito8308]

School is overrated

[@bidenypinthievre1752]

@@MrBjorn6 Hahahaha 🤣

[@applejoker21]

Thank you so much for sharing the highs and lows of your journey. Best to you KJ!!

[@benextinction__144]

You have inspired me so much. While things might not be going all according to plan for myself, you continue to motivate me to find another way to reach my goals and push on. Thankyou for all of your videos and inspiring so many people. I look forward to seeing what you continue to do in the future!

[@bryanellison316]

Live your life my dude, thank you for all that you do and we’re here for you.

[@crestfallenplayer0079]

You are a very truthful man and thank you for motivating us. All the best for the future

[@bikashjha7422]

Brother whatever you do, wherever you'll be I know that somehow you'll manage to make the most out of it and achieve what's best for you. All the best and you have been an inspiration for us(Ur subscribers) now its time for the rest of the world as well.

[@adrianjuarez8468]

Nice bro!! Great times are definitely coming!!

[@Ivan58572]

You are amazing young man, KJ. Your videos are very inspiring! Best wishes for future success!

[@pedrobenevenutovaladares9734]

your videos are so inspiring, I finally feel motivated to do my assignments, thank u sir

[@lateadventurer]

Thanks for sharing something which is deepdown personal to you - life is a journey, this maybe just one of the pitstops, and I’m sure that everything happens for a reason - enjoy the journey, you’re on the right path, just a slight swerve to the right …but, it surely is going to where you want to go -> SUCCESS in life ….

[@carlosalcazarfans7665]

All the best!!! Stanford will be still there, if you decide to go back… more importantly how brave of you to do what’s best for you!!!! Very inspiring!!!!

[@michaelvandi1]

We love you, KJ!

[@arnegjrsvik4524]

I have not been watching your videos for a while not any videos at all actually. Long story short I just dropped out of school myself for a similar reason. I hope your condition is getting better! Thank you so much for the inspiration, I'm cheering for you from Norway! The best of luck with everything!

[@larry7124]

Hey K J. I been following you since early M I T and I am really proud of your accomplishments, and Sir I learn a few years back to live by the rule of One Day at a Time and enjoy life, I m a Junior studying Aeronautical Science, and I can appreciate the hard work you put in to graduating M I T. Stanford or where ever you want to go will be there for you, as you said enjoy life now and I mean right now Also Dreams never die

[@charlenex1614]

Wishing you all the best KJ!

[@davidlakhter]

love you KJ, best of luck to you!

[@A__SB]

Good on you, man! You got nothing to prove. Learning can't be limited to some institution name. Have a great health!

[@ramizr]

Just amazed ! Best of luck for your future 🙌

[@Laura-rp2ce]

It is true, if possible, talking about studies/job you have to pursue what feels right for you in that very moment. Some possibilities come once in a lifetime! Great decision, thank you for sharing you experience with us

[@MuhammadAhsan-hq2bc]

Feel better my guy ❤️

[@iliassfakri149]

HOPE YOU ARE WELL

[@brhaneamha]

I love the way you love your subs community as a one family. I finished the video.. You are amazing my boy. Stay strong. I am planning to apply to Stanford for PHD. I truly appreciate your commitment. Dedication. Hard work. And intelligence too.wish you all the best.

[@georgeelmurr4211]

I'm 13 and my dream has always been to go to MIT but I am international so we don't have ap classes so i don't know what to to do to stand out of the crowd do you have any advice and keep up the good work your vlogs are awsome

[@KJHardrict]

I would try to get in contact with someone who was in a similar international position. Honestly, I’m not too familiar with that specific process because I grew up in the US. Best of luck!

[@georgeelmurr4211]

And my dream is to create a commercial net 0 carbon emission airplane which seems nearly impossible

[@admiralgeneralaladdin1430]

Same....I am also international and getting into MIT is my dream

[@georgeelmurr4211]

@@admiralgeneralaladdin1430 I'm in Switzerland what about you

[@admiralgeneralaladdin1430]

@@georgeelmurr4211 I'm from India

[@GrimmChristopher]

Attending university is not about gaining degrees, but gaining knowledge

[@20891]

U can gain knowledge anywhere now

[@20891]

@Stanley McNulty I really believe that teachers aren’t necessary at all. There are people who do remote learning or self studying. One can technically get a high school diploma, college degree, etc., without ever having to attend classes or enroll in any school. It would be interesting if a society dares to challenge people by not requiring them to enroll in classes or pay for college. The only criteria is for them to pass whatever exams needed to qualify for the job or position in life.

[@biohelloeri2671]

Kj! You a true inspiration. Wish you good luck brother.

[@neutt4630]

Don't normally comment on KZbin, but this video gets me in a weird way. Hang in there! You are destined to do great things :D

[@albt80]

Thanks KJ ! Keep to inspire us :)

[@threednov]

Hii KJ.. it's okay.. just keep on moving and stay healthy.. :)

[@xoradato]

Regardless of dropping out (which I hugely respect), you still made to get into these universities. I want to replicate that, I want to get accepted and get to study Aerospace too, but coming from a different background complicates many things. I just wanted to know if I could get to talk with you regarding the topic and how you got in if it's not much of a hassle. Thanks for sharing. It's amazing content you make!

[@chyldstudios]

Congrats!

[@emi62507]

I needed to hear this. Thank you very much. new subscriber here

[@issakakamal2801]

Where I'm struggling to be, someone is leaving that same place. Life!!! I just completed my application to Stanford. Hope I get in.

[@ephraimkukyuwa5065]

Hi KJ you're always my inspiration! Glad to see you persisting and following your dreams. No matter where your journey takes you keep that aspiring lifestyle !! 💯❤✈

[@etiennebamata4429]

Yeah, I know it was very hard to take that decision but after all if you believe and hope that the rest of your life will be just fine Go Ahead and follow your DREAM make it TRUE ! You are the most inspired person I've never meet. We're all behind you and will still support You. Again GO AHEAD

[@angelinathedrifter]

Congrats 💪👑 I did te sme thing leaving my career behind..ws called mad..crazy..blah..blah..but I knew I did te rite thing..u live only once follow ur passions ..it makes life worth living..'money n fame ' cn never buy u happiness...i learnt te hard way 😔Shalom

[@Alexgoingplaces_]

great story, great storytelling and great inspiration

[@ZebaIslamicWorld12508]

Get well soon brother ❤❤

[@NewCourseForHumanity]

KJ, I want to start my own channel. What equipment do you recommend. Thanks in advance for the help/pointers.

[@leandros_ab]

Can you do a video about your whole aerospace engineering degree at MIT? Wish you all the best for your future! 🙌

[@_sarwani]

Have a safe life bro you'r really geniun !

[@worldvisitor6069]

I saw you after more than 1 year .....Best of luck KJ

[@mohamedt.kamara1035]

Keep pushing ♥️

[@yoovanshubajaj6125]

Thankyou for your videos!

[@KJHardrict]

Thank you for your support 😊

[@augustinegyan4277]

All is going to be well man ...

[@edmund6392]

Go get it brother! I hope you bring us along for the ride. Mad respect!

[@anjolaiyaoladapo9912]

I wish you the very best ahead bro❤️

[@KJHardrict]

Thank you, and same for me to you!

[@ajalatobi9723]

@Anjolaiya Oladapo Hi! I'm Nigerian too.

[@ganeshkale5793]

happy journey for your new life

[@ricky6608]

Why do videos of people dropping out of university always come up when I have exams

[@darthsion3844]

It’s a sign from the universe, a solution to your exam problems.

[@vivekkapur4824]

Hoping you could do a video on how you started deuce drones. Like how it turned it from an idea into a reality and how you started hiring people, looking for funding and reaching out to companies to partner up with. great video though!!

[@Steph-lc7hy]

Just take care of your health first. You can always go back to school. But health is wealth.

[@sauravpathak2787]

The amount of positivity is in your videos is insane man.

[@MuhammadAli-dp9hp]

Hi KJ I hope your health goes well. and I wanted to share a thing with you from my culture as a Muslim, if you want to improve your health, try doing charity or donation. I hope you become better and better soon.

[@mehedihasan4610]

I've been watching you since 2019. I'm getting inspired from you.What a man you areee,KJ! Take a huge love,keep doing such extraordinary things. I'm from Bangladesh.

[@lyejiajun5446]

Love your story!!

[@traceparadox]

DAMN BRO LOVE UR HUSTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@teatea5528]

I wanna stop my Ph.D. now after watching your video!

[@sergiomacias1957]

My man KJ, I’ve been watching your stuff since I was a senior in high school, now I’m a senior at Duke! Your story has been so relatable, thanks for documenting and sharing your journey! You’re an inspiration bro! Keep at it, and hope you’re medical condition Improves!

[@cutiepets664]

Subd! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@vikronalexander8640]

Bro all the best forward in life

[@jakey9309]

Good for you man 👍

[@RACH-leah]

Praying for you

[@elitespeeds6278]

Love the content !!

[@mythbuster4315]

Damn kj gained weight, Haven't watched in 2 years Edit: i just saw the health video

[@marcob.s9727]

I think the perfect quote for this is: "You can never plan life"

[@zealouscoder3495]

Good luck on your journey I always try to enjoying the moment and creating great things that would bring a huge positive impact in this world. I'm preparing myself for my long journey.

[@marwaeldiwiny]

Wonderful! it is first time to see your channel as a roboticist, I feel academia is killing your creativity and curiosity sometimes, I hopr you are getting better, really wonderful and very inspiring wih you all the best.

[@cerennur2717]

You are so inspiring !

[@godofdestruction3446]

U are so inspiring, I will drop out of college now too

[@marzuqjanwar6247]

yo the qoute is " Aim for the moon and even if you miss you will land among the stars"

[@akramam5218]

I hope you success always in your life .