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[@vandanaveena7493]

Your channel is one of the few recommendations on yt that I'm grateful for! So glad to see someone give us REAL, practical advice, most creators superficially highlight hustling, the 5 am club, exercising etc. While these are good habits, they don't talk much abt the basic first things - finding the right direction and COMMITTING to it - which you did. I've always wanted instant gratification and struggled to commit to things, but your previous video on 'being stuck' got me back on track. I graduated in July and am now planning to learn data analytics for 3 months; first goal is to study for 21 days; 10/21 done so far since I watched ur video. Also got an accountability diary and taking baby steps in networking, though it intimidates me. There are moments of doubt, but I try to keep going anyways. Thank you so much for the therapy-like mentoring sessions!

[@Areeb_Irshad]

It's good to know that you are taking actions to clarify your thinking and continuously work towards your goals. All the best!

[@rishabkumar6393]

Same brother 😢 I’m 27

[@mrabdofficial]

Hello Sir my name is Abdullah and I am from Pakistan🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰. Sir I love your video and here Sir I need your help. Sir now I am a student of Political Science in BS and I have done my 12 in pre medical in 2023. Sir I choose Political Science after pre medical because I feel no interest in bio, physics, chemistry and I feel that I lost my time that's why I change my subject in BS and one reason also is that Political Science is arts subject and I can easily pass it by minimum effort. Sir I have a passion in Software engineering but I want to do and learn it practically thats why I does not choose it and now I daily practice programming but sir I have a problem and my university is the problem because my university timings is about 8am to 12pm and it also takes time after it and I cannot focuses proper on programming. Sir I also tell my this problem to my family and they sad me that there is a young boy of my age who doing his job of selling fruit with his study daily. My parents tell me He go to university daily and pass all papers. So, Sir kindly reply me I am waiting for your lovely and very amazing reply Sit​@@Areeb_Irshad

[@mrabdofficial]

​@@Areeb_IrshadHello Sir my name is Abdullah and I am from Pakistan🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰. Sir I love your video and here Sir I need your help. Sir now I am a student of Political Science in BS and I have done my 12 in pre medical in 2023. Sir I choose Political Science after pre medical because I feel no interest in bio, physics, chemistry and I feel that I lost my time that's why I change my subject in BS and one reason also is that Political Science is arts subject and I can easily pass it by minimum effort. Sir I have a passion in Software engineering but I want to do and learn it practically thats why I does not choose it and now I daily practice programming but sir I have a problem and my university is the problem because my university timings is about 8am to 12pm and it also takes time after it and I cannot focuses proper on programming. Sir I also tell my this problem to my family and they sad me that there is a young boy of my age who doing his job of selling fruit with his study daily. My parents tell me He go to university daily and pass all papers. So, Sir kindly reply me I am waiting for your lovely and very amazing reply Sit

[@mrabdofficial]

​@@Areeb_IrshadHello Sir my name is Abdullah and I am from Pakistan🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰. Sir I love your video and here Sir I need your help. Sir now I am a student of Political Science in BS and I have done my 12 in pre medical in 2023. Sir I choose Political Science after pre medical because I feel no interest in bio, physics, chemistry and I feel that I lost my time that's why I change my subject in BS and one reason also is that Political Science is arts subject and I can easily pass it by minimum effort. Sir I have a passion in Software engineering but I want to do and learn it practically thats why I does not choose it and now I daily practice programming but sir I have a problem and my university is the problem because my university timings is about 8am to 12pm and it also takes time after it and I cannot focuses proper on programming. Sir I also tell my this problem to my family and they sad me that there is a young boy of my age who doing his job of selling fruit with his study daily. My parents tell me He go to university daily and pass all papers. So, Sir kindly reply me I am waiting for your lovely and very amazing reply Sit

[@ashwathbhide6442]

Thanks! So much bhai....you are like a real brother to me... these concepts our parents won't tell...

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Appreciate it, glad you found it helpful! 🙏

[@bakhtaawarsingh]

Reasons for Shiny Object Syndrome: 1) Illusion of progress, novelty, newness 2) Lack of Clarity among youth 3) Peer Pressure 4) Social Media Positive Highlights 5) Democratization of Knowledge, / Information, Information Overload 6) FOMO How to get out Shiny Object Syndrome: 1) Define your North Star (direction) yourself. Not by parents, relatives, peers, colleague, batchmates or anyone. 2) 90 days rule. Stick with or learn a skill, course for 90 days. Write all your thoughts and ideas 'bout other things in a diary. Think/Do on them only after 90 days. 3) Mentor Check

[@jigsawkramer4175]

The biggest thing is the money problem.....

[@Y7TA_106]

And Isolation from Social Media during those 90 days are a crucial part also. You need to accept that boredom isn't a curse instead a space where creativity and intelligence kicks in

[@sohelpathan0]

​@@Y7TA_106 it's not much hard as you think,

[@gusneverdied]

​@@jigsawkramer4175 everyone, literally everyone has money problems. A guy earning 5k a month vs 5L a month, both have money problems.

[@latestknowledge2min.booste456]

Bhut kam log hote hain jo clickbait ke liye nhi balki vastav me apne vichar saajha karne ke liye videos banate hain taki dusre wo galti na kare..... Aap unme se ek hain..... Thank you respected sir!! ❤

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Appreciate the kind words :)

[@shubhamsaxena2419]

​@@Areeb_Irshad 🐀🐀

[@sandeep5643]

@@Areeb_Irshad sir umeed karte hai kih ap bhi agay jake clickbait wale videos nah banae.

[@usfsurg]

I'm 27F. I could resonate with what you said really well. The information overload on the internet gets me confused at times. Especially when I was younger, I'd get obsessed with any new business idea or lifestyle advice any famous youtuber talked about and would try that half-heartedly, only to later realize that I wasn't even interested in the actual process to begin with. A very important video for the young adults struggling with too many choices.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

It’s great that you’ve realized this early on

[@seekers_ofwisdom]

Man , You literally are one of the best Story tellers I have watched , hats off

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Appreciate the compliment! :)

[@wasifxkh]

You’re absolutely right. I started with a medical career, earned my degree, and thought that was the path I’d follow. But in reality, I ended up choosing something completely different-freelancing in graphic design outsourcing. Between 2020 and 2023, I tried to learn as many skills as I could because I kept seeing people succeed online while I felt stuck (chasing many things but got nothing) Over time, I realized that the key isn’t chasing everything at once. It’s about focusing on one skill you’re truly confident in and building on that. Trying to do too much at once just leaves you feeling lost.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@Chirag-s4q]

Hey, are you still doing graphics designing?

[@theguywhoeditsvideos]

Same...

[@wasifxkh]

@@jaywalkerkid I'm not a designer. I outsource projects. It's a business model

[@wasifxkh]

@@Chirag-s4q no I'm outsourcing

[@Kamaleyyy]

I would like to give you all one piece of advice. Be really conscious on what content you consume. It has the power to shape your personality. Be very particular about it.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

That's important. 💯

[@Innerwanderer]

One piece 🙏🗿🗿

[@ayangamerz]

Bro has some really good advice 👍🏻

[@aryapt254]

​@@Innerwanderer😂😂

[@Milo-109]

Thankyou

[@M.A.N.I.S.H.A__M.U.S.I.C]

This video came to me at just the right time. I had been feeling overwhelmed and distracted by various interests, which eventually led to boredom. After quitting my job, there’s now a 3-month gap in my resume. Watching this video gave me so much clarity and truly saved me from making further wrong decisions. I am deeply grateful and sending all my blessings your way! ❤🙏

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I'm happy to hear you found clarity - that's what it's all about.

[@precioussoulmj07]

This video showed up in my feed at exactly 2 AM. I thought you're narrating my journey. This video is an eye - opener. Thank you for dropping by at the right moment ! 🙏

[@Areeb_Irshad]

You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was useful.

[@SelfSustainableCity]

Fifteen years the journey ran, Seeking truths to guide the man. In minutes shared, the wisdom grows, But deeper paths the earth still shows. Walk with the sun, let forests heal, Feel the truth the mountains reveal. Closer to nature, the heart will see, The soul unbound, forever free.

[@vikasbaisoya5]

Thank you Sir, I too was following this rat race of chasing everything that offers me a high package irrespective of my interest. Thank you for Guiding.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

You are not alone. Many of us go through this.

[@triloktripathi1990]

I am a public servant but still I used to chase these things. Later I realised that I am being too harsh on myself and I don't need to chase everything that is shown on KZbin.

[@Ch.Hemachander-03]

Which Public Servant Sir?

[@pierce129]

same story here...

[@faizbabuna206]

Thank you, Areeb Irshad! Your explanations are truly insightful, and I really appreciate the clarity in your content. I recently watched two of your videos: Don’t Chase Everything The TRUTH Behind KZbin as a Career In the first video, I completely relate to your words and thoughts-it resonated with me deeply. As for the second video, it came at the perfect time. For the past week, I’ve been debating whether to start a KZbin channel to teach software-related content. However, your perspective made me realize that I don’t have a long-term career goal in KZbin. I was being influenced by the "shiny" side of KZbin videos. As a software engineer with multiple years of experience, switching to a KZbin career would take me away from my current trajectory. Instead, I’ve decided to focus on enhancing my skills and growing further in my field. By the way, this is my first KZbin comment-your content inspired me to finally share my thoughts! Thank you so much for sharing your honest thoughts-it truly helped me gain clarity!, Sorry i know this is comment box not an Email.😅

[@muhammadshabbirqadri6617]

شکریہ بہت ہی عمدہ معلوماتی ویڈیو واقعی یہ نوجوانوں کی بہت بڑی تعداد یہ سینڈروم میں مبتلا ہے۔

[@Comet_impression]

Thank you so much! As a 19 year old,i needed this desperately❤

[@Mizuki_2008]

Thank you so much ❤ I'm literally in tears cause it is all I am.. I feel so directionless and painfully empty.. Sir I'm fighting with my inner restlessness and now with this syndrome too.. I knew somehow that this aimlessness is something more..I felt like I'm passionate but that's not it.. thanks a lot for this eye opening lesson.. it means a lot sir.. I still feel stuck with myself ( I opted for subjects which were not my interested subjects but still I am doing it which is arts + eco & I'm a coding lover & feeling so bad right now) I'm afraid of many things..such as the unpredictable future & uncertainty of life.. I just want to do something for my family & bear responsibilities by myself by providing financial stability.. & also a positive Social impact on society but don't know what to do now.. it's killing me every moment.. I will try my best to get through.. Grateful to you sir..

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thanks for sharing, you’re not alone.

[@Rahul-z3nl]

@Mizuki_2008 ❤

[@Rahul-z3nl]

​@Areeb_Irshad❤

[@Rahul-z3nl]

​@@Areeb_Irshad Hello

[@vidwanvalley8870]

You and your family are only important. Nothing else matters. With whatever you have right now, use it for you and your family. Spend more time with your family. Everything will be sorted out

[@ZENTROX2.0HINDI]

I started youtube in 2019 and it really hepled me a lot as I am from a lower middle class family and I was thinking of youtube as a part time thing, but as I have been earning on youtube for a long time, now I see it as a career and will work on it. I have a advice, don't try do something very different instantly, first of all realize what you are interested in from your childhood and move in that particular interest, as something totally different which you are not introduced to from a young age can easily destroy a lot of your time, try to improve what you are doing from your childhood. Maybe my thoughts are a little distorted or immature as I'm trying to understand a lots of things in my life at this time.

[@SumitSha-v1t]

What's ur current earnings? I see ur interest is on anime & I have got mine on that too. Tumse connect Krna pasand krunga

[@PrashantYadav-sw6we]

How much you are earning now

[@ZENTROX2.0HINDI]

I don't earn much it's about 200 - 300 dollars, but I'm just 15 so that's okay for now.

[@sunnymahipal]

I want to admit a small change I made watching one of your videos on being lazy, I started splitting my work into small chunks and not bothering about completion. It eventually was completed!

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I am happy to know you applied the advice. :)

[@savage9596]

Somewhere in my mind, I knew all these points & I have experienced same problems myself……but you arranged it all in a manner and gave me clarity as if my mature and older inner self from future is explaining all these points…..It is the most helpful vdo I have ever watched to make my life the way it should be❤ jazakallah

[@rishikabhardwaj8768]

It's like you were narrating my story 😭. Thankyou for giving us reality check

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Glad this could help

[@Mobius3012]

I think you're ambitious but lazy you can work according your knowledge with your friends with same goal.

[@TusharSinghRajput-k7o]

Even my name is Tushar.

[@samneetjaito9560]

Same for most of youngsters, good video

[@HimanshuSharma-we5li]

Mine too don't know why he is so so relatable

[@kingsonsworld]

This is what people/young folks need to hear on the internet. Thank you for sharing!

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I am glad you feel the same way!

[@rashelahmed2659]

Got your video in my feed today. Although I already subscribed. These social media is actually a distraction nothing else. I was also suffering with the same. But this year I focused primarily on my own interests. I'm good in singing. But I don't have opportunities as I'm from a small town. Self improvement is necessary. I left social media, I promised myself that I'll work 100% on my field in a short period of time without getting distracted. I'm getting results as well. Because every person has some possibilities and can win in certain fields. We should understand our own interests. 😊

[@enigma7080]

Everyone knows their inner strength. It is not about hardwork that you put in. It is all about right direction in which you put your hardwork to yield maximum outcome. I realized this when in i was applying for govt job. The exam pattern never suited my personality. I was the kind of person who is not built to solve problem in short time. I am the kind of person whom you give problem but I take more time untill i understand the problem in depth. Once I get it , nobody can beat me. I tried software engineering and it suited my personality and today earning 50lpa. I understood my weakness and did not waste my time.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing your story here :)

[@md_shorts4]

Linkdin id ?

[@Sunshine_here-xo2jk]

Glad that you found your strengths. Was there any particular approach that you took to look inside yourself and recognise your strengths? Or did you take any career you selling?

[@enigma7080]

@@Sunshine_here-xo2jk In my college TCS came for hiring. They used to take aptitude, objective and was not able to clear that aptitude. It happened twice in the college. That was red flag for me. I am not build for these kind of exam. That made me choose the slow path, where i can take time think and build solution. That is tortoise approach. I realized when i work slow and steady, i am much more efficient than anyone else.

[@dilshadkhan2734]

​@@enigma7080 bro can you share your journey from college to 50lpa job?

[@eelongMast]

heard this term 1st time in my life 🥴and found this holds me back, what a life hinderance. I'm jack of most of the trade but master of none! and that's the problem. That biryani example was epic!

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I’m glad it resonated with you! 🙏

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Bhai, its a pure GOLD finding this channel since new year2025 . Loving all your videos since found your channel 🙏 Am surprised this channel is only 24K subscribers. This should have been 1 M subscribers reaching more and more people spreading awarness. Such a nice channel spreading good things 🙏

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I'm happy you're finding the videos helpful. 🙏 Thanks a lot for your kind words. :)

[@vinodshende6930]

Yes, I want the video how to quit and when to quit. Thank you

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thanks - I uploaded it last month. Please check the channel homepage

[@izrhsb8865]

You're just great. You have recognized the biggest but subtle problem of our generation. Thank you so much sir.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@BHARATAGROFARMOFFCL]

Very well explained. No BS. Straight to the point. Subscribed.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thank you :)

[@AtulanChakraborty]

Thank you so much for your guidance.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Most welcome

[@kumkum9707]

first time, I got to know about the shiny object syndrome and I realised that I have been facing the same issue in my life . Internet really fill me with a lot of different things that made me change my decision all the time. I am not really able to focus on one thing. I always try to learn new things and get bored easily. This time, I will really try to focus on one for 90 day . Thank you

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Glad you found it helpful - stick with it!

[@rupalisrivastava9150]

You gave me the right advice at right time 🙏 Universe brought me here.

[@TheZenith850]

just randomly clicked this video and now going back after subscribing...you literally gave the best analysis on today's youth ....love from pakistan

[@NeerajMishra-b4g]

Same... I lost 11 years 😢 thanks for this video... I always confused what i do ... Now I'm clear for 1 work 😊

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I’m sorry you had to go through that, but I’m glad you’re clear now.

[@AbhishekSharma-yk4zp]

what do you do bro now

[@RonakSaini-jb3iu]

whats ur current age bhai

[@NeerajMishra-b4g]

@@RonakSaini-jb3iu age 30

[@NeerajMishra-b4g]

@@AbhishekSharma-yk4zp I'm in job for now.. and I'm gonna start my another side hustle with job... I started many times many things but everytime i close that in some days Because confusion of another new idea ....That was my issue... Now i have clear vision...

[@goutamvarma6006]

True, Eye opening. I'm in the same situation right now. I don't know how come your video showed up in my recommendations, anyways I'm 24 and I'm perplexed. I will try clearing the clutter and focus on my direction now on. I really appreciate it. Have a good one :)

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I'm glad it resonated - good luck!

[@butterflies_and_trees]

This is one of the best youtube video ever! No one explained it better before! Thanks a ton!

[@Areeb_Irshad]

You're very welcome!

[@Candidvision]

I'm mad at youtube for not recommending this channel to me till now. Also, thank you for using gender inclusive language. As women, it's rare for us to not feel left out when someone is talking about career growth. Your maturity is reflecting in your wise choice of words. Keep making more such guidance videos, much appreciated!🙏💓

[@kaunainahmedahmed4608]

Sir, you are like a big brother; your content is always out of the box, and and a smile comes in listening to your words.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I’m pleased to know that. :)

[@kaunainahmedahmed4608]

One more request Sir if we could a big concession while booking a video call with you "for a day or for limited time Sir" it will help thousands of students who don't have that much to book like me who get huge benefit❤ please sir its a request please reply

[@Gaurav-c6y]

Sir maine aapki ambitious but lazy wali video dekhi sach btau toh mujhe aisa lgta hai wo meri hi life ho maine jindagi bhar badi badi cheeje sochi but ek cheej mai stick ni rha na kuch shuru krta but aaj wapas se track par aa gya hu sir aapko nhi pta but aapki videos kyi logo ki jindagi puri tereh se badal skti hai pls continue rkhiye work aap kaafi matured and smjhdaar hai aur aapka experience kaafi jaada valuable hai so please aap aisehi continue guide krte rhi sir Thankyou so much ❤ 🙏

[@Weird_Geeks]

Absolutely to the point narration ❤ One point I would like to say that one should develop soft skills like speaking, negotiation, etc.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I couldn’t agree more, soft skills are crucial.

[@Subodhpv]

Why sir ​@@Areeb_Irshad

[@ghayurhaider5833]

I am glad to see this video in front of me. This is exactly what I have been doing for the last 9 years and I am still confused about what to do for the betterment of my life...just running behind the shadow. But one thing that I am sure about is that I will not lose hope, practicing and learning.insha Allah I will get what I want from life.....

[@raghavtrehan2534]

Love the PRACTICAL ACTIONABLES you gave rather than leaving it vague/open-ended

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thank you!

[@girishshah8929]

Results, in any domain, come from only one thing: taking committed action, consistently over time on 'a thing'. No amount of information, knowledge, planning,and strategizing can generate results. We keep working on ourselves rather than on 'taking action'. Overcome fear of failure. Don't give a damn to what people might say or think. Be the man of your words - do what you said you'd do by the time you said you'd do. Understand that the reasons you invent for not doing something are, in fact, excuses. When we die, we want to have more results than reasons.

[@sanskriti987]

Thank you so much for this video sir. I have been struggling with the same problem for the past 8-9 months, and in this video, you have very humbly provided the right direction to us youngsters. I really like the kind and calm manner in which you deliver your content, it feels like an elder is guiding in person. Wishing you all the best!

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Appreciate the kind words. All the best!

[@devisrianandan28]

Tqsm for your valuable life experienced advice sir..now i am 22 years old ..i also stuck in this syndrome ..this vedio somehow opened my eye..i felt very happy to get this advice in my young age..this advice surely make my life more meaningfull and give a way to lead a life with satisfaction..tq once again..subscribed❤

[@TouhidPaintingAcademy]

Thank you so much ❤....I'm suffering from this naw a days. Your video is really helpful.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I’m glad it’s helping. 🙏

[@thought_for_123]

I could see myself in this video. Thanks for the video Sir...❤

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Glad it resonated. Most welcome :)

[@manmohanvishwakarma8781]

I feel so lost in my life that is because this problem is on going with my life and at some point I know that , I cannot chase everything. I feel so lucky that I got right guidance before its to late. A big THANK YOU ..🙂

[@MuMedic]

As a Doctor and Psychologist , i would like to appreciate your effort.......! You have explained beautifully the problems nowadays our young generation is going through. you are doing a very good job keep on rising....

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thank you for the compliment :)

[@LaxmisLegacy]

I can relate so much because I’ve been all over the place myself. I’ve tried graphic design, industrial design, engineering, stock trading, investing in a small business, the share market, even pursuing an MTech, and a lot more. After all those attempts, I’ve finally settled on trading and investing. Your channel is one of the few I truly appreciate on KZbin! You focus on the real challenge-finding the right direction and committing to it. Thank you for putting out such relatable and grounded advice!

[@tushar832]

😂😂😂 Actually Tushar aapki video dekh raha hai

[@vaibhav9326]

Aage ka kya plan hai Tushar?🦁

[@Mr.ArtWala339]

😂😂

[@SnehaExplores]

😌💪🏻

[@Cinemabuzz15]

😂😂😂

[@Nikhil_Singh121]

​@@SnehaExplores Hey

[@noormuhammad888]

All this time I felt that you are speaking directly to me. I was one of the most talented, hardworking and confident of all my batch friends/collogues yet now I feel completely depressed because of that shiny f*** syndrome. My heart pumps heavily all day making me think that I'm a looser. I am so so thankful for you to giving me that 3 steps framework. I will just stick my North Star from now on and cut of all the noise that I have in my head that is distracting me to try new things every 2nd day, Lots of respect, Allah khush rakhe apko sir

[@komal1179]

In 2000 I completed my high school. Being from uneducated family all around but very supportive and some good friends. I copied them and want to become engineer. Though I was good in that. But in between my studies I just lost my internet in studies completely. And after graduation i got married. Due to further very personal circumstances in my life i didn't focus on my own need. At the age of 40 i have money good home but i am not happy. I discovered very lately that I was always very creative ,whole school knew that😅 but i didn't focus. Although at that time Creativity was not very valuable. I have many health issues at present due to which I cannot go in any field of my personal interest. See ,what's destiny is i have time,money, opportunity, support and will definitely grow ( in makeup field) but i not fit/healthy. So , pls be careful ...don't waste time in wrong direction and even money and luxury home can't buy u inner piece.

[@Sonu-26D]

Exactly...

[@aarti3976-e9o]

Kafi deep baatein lagi mujhe aapki, mujhe aapse ek suggestion chahiye thi currently I'm 21 year old and i prepare for government. Exam but maine av editing v start ki bcoz wo mera passion hai but dream mera job hi ha aur saath hi shaadi ka tension as well main inn sabse kaise deal kroo please help me 🙏

[@adilakbar3053]

100% right Areeb bhai.

[@mxcage]

I am extremely grateful for you and this video. It is one of those ones that hit right to the gut to show me my own unhealthy patterns of my mind. I have more clarity as of now and will stick to my decision of not trying to take a drastic change in my career when it would be made rather a more aligned approach. Much love bhaiya!❤

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Appreciate the love! All the best :)

[@TK-Arya]

This is the platform I was always in search of! Perfect explanation ☑️ From now on I will be staying connected with you on your channel!

[@Kamaleyyy]

I’m 21 for context. To the person reading this, We are all in our own timelines so it is not wise to compare yourself with another human being. Life is not a race and if it was one then everybody would have the same starting point. But here some are born poor and some aren’t. Analyse yourself. Practise awareness. Trust your instincts.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Very well said!

[@luckayush]

You make wonderful videos. This one has explained many things. Thanks & keep shining. @areeb_irshad

[@anshumansharma6650]

❤

[@mayurlad9830]

Thats the most important point you figured out❤

[@Kamaleyyy]

@@mayurlad9830 🤗

[@mayuer_26]

Thank you for this valuable knowledge i am currently going with this syndrome. There is no clarity in my career. so today i promice myself writing this comment here that i am going to find one direction for my life and career. Thank you!

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Glad it resonated with you and good luck finding your direction!

[@syedsalmangeelani]

You are a Gem Areeb, Allahumma Baarik. This syndrome plus brain rotting from excessive consumption of trivial or unchallenging online content, particularly prevalent on social media platforms, has spoilt us, especially our youth.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thanks for the appreciation! Indeed, excessive consumption a modern poison.

[@himanshu7012sharma]

I am the victim of this syndrome. I'm preparing for a government job, and I am trying to acquire different field knowledge through books and courses on the internet. The same is happening with me, you told me. This is a really helpful video to watch.

[@anuragpandey3381]

How came out of failure in UPSC after 5 years if preparation. Hope it may help some of you. 1. Joined startup whatsapp & telegram groups 2. Started working for free 3. Started working with same intensity as I use to prepare. 4. Early stage startups needs generalist so no need for any specialised skill set, just common sense & hardwork 5. Within 3 months started regaining confidence. 6. Within 6 months of joining salary was 50,000 7. After 3 years now it is INR 2 Lakhs 8. I regret not clearing UPSC but planning to startup after 2-3 years. Govt jobs preparation are not end, just a phase, a wrong decision, just move on Feeling hard to move, join any 10 days free vipassana meditation camp No one should prepare for govt jobs more than 3 years full time. All the best

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I'm glad you found a successful path after UPSC. 💯

[@rupaligupta694]

Thanks

[@hemansh99]

Which group are these

[@Itzme-c3n]

Please tell me about those group please

[@MdSaadBinNaeem-004]

I really really needed this video and KZbin gave me this at the exact moment

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Im glad it came at the right time

[@saurabhkesharwani6143]

Good video Areeb! 👍🏼

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thank you!

[@kspradeep8397]

I am yet to completely watch your video, but watching a first few minutes of your video made me to thank you first, and then continue to watch the remaining part of this video.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Appreciate the kind support :) 🙏🏻

[@RaviJumwal]

I need this video. I often find myself easily distracted and prone to changing direction. Thank you, sir.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Most welcome :)

[@TheAyushSen]

Great clarity🎯 thank you so much sir⭐

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@sachindatt4045]

Thank you...its a gem of an advice that can literally save lives....

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Glad it helped! 🙏

[@sougatalegend6601]

really needed this video. Thanks a lot !

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Zaarbd_1h]

Absolutely bhai.....i too got engulfed by FoMo .,.i started preparing for state civil services....then switched to others lower level Gov jobs like even Class 4th ,,,Junior assistant..... At the end i m realising....i have gained nothing.. literally no knowledge..No personal growth nothing... My mental health is deteriorated to a level that i have barely stepped out my house in 2024.... My heart,,my mind is so anxious,,,so much throbbing...i can't even tell...i m like a dead now ., And by the way i m college topper ,, entrance topper,, University topper ,,,i m going to receive Gold medal..but the decision to go For Govt exam trap ... literally ruined my mental and physical health..,..the descision to fit myself in the rat race of govt job has taken my confidence... Now I m planning to do Phd and settle in abroad... coming back to the track ...wish me luck. Love from Kashmir....❤

[@Thought_Reformer]

Good Luck Brother 🤞

[@MAamirMursleenPakistan]

Good luck brother! Never give up! Learn a skill which you can sell at high price. High demand, low supply.

[@Inspiredaily06]

Good luck bro..at the end the thing that only matters is not your success but the courage to move on,the peace of mind and your life ❤

[@rituaakansha]

Goodluck,you are a brave person and definitely success will come to you

[@anandbhosale8649]

Brother don't do phd. It is waste of time. Try to get private job. You will get it easily. Once you are earning money then only mental peace come.

[@salmaahmed937]

Really needed your words!! Much appreciated.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Glad it could help!

[@Namankumar-m9r]

I didn’t even realize the video had ended. Thank you for highlighting the issue and introducing this term to us. I’d like to share something personal. Last year, I completed my engineering degree and moved to an unfamiliar environment. Even in the smallest and most seemingly insignificant situations, I felt hesitant and overwhelmed by the fear of being judged. It was deeply frustrating and led me to reflect on my past. I looked back at 2019, a time before the rise of these so-called influencers and the overwhelming saturation of social media. During my diploma days, I was a confident individual who led groups, spoke freely, and never hesitated to engage with others. It made me wonder-how did I change so drastically? By late 2020, I started exploring ways to earn money-initially by playing games. (How embarrassing, right? This was influenced by a mix of respected but greedy celebrities and influencers.) Slowly, I found myself trapped in something that today deeply resonates with the concept of “shiny object syndrome.” Once again, thank you-not just for highlighting this issue but also for explaining practical ways to overcome it.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thanks for sharing your story - it really helps to hear that we're not alone in this.

[@lifehack4389]

Thank you so much ❤ its really helpful ☺️

[@Sunshine_here-xo2jk]

@5:24 this absolutely me. AFTER leaving my tech job,i started preparing for govt jobs,then due to fomo i did tech upskilling. I have still not landed a job in 5 years. I have been on this upskilling rut.Thanks for this video. Im thankful that atleast in my late 20s I got this realisation!

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Never too late! I’m glad it helped.

[@Pankaj9020]

मैने अनुभव किया है जिंदगी बहुत छोटी है और हम एक जिंदगी में सभी फील्ड बार बार नही बदल सकते, हमे एक पर रुकना ही होगा

[@dipanjanbanerjee.7356]

The way you explained this topic is appreciable, We need more creators like you . Thank you so much big brother

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Most welcome, I'm glad you liked the video :)

[@Cxdr-1]

Beautifullll video . I About to graduate , Currently in my 4th year of engineering , the hurry to pursue everything to overcome the feeling of FOMO was what , made me take so many wrong decisions in the initial years of engineering ... because down the line, you will eventually loose interest , as some new thing would bring you a FOMO and this keeps on repeating . Glad that even though I learnt it late , but I it would be of great help .

[@yaswanthyashu8695]

Thank you so much brother 🙏🙏

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Most welcome! 🙏

[@shivamswarnkar7763]

Thank you sir! Your genuine guidance is truly a blessing for us building our careers in the 20s! ❤

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Appreciate you watching!

[@learningearningskillsvlogs7877]

Rules no 1.take care your health 2.generate your wealth for better society ❤

[@deepakmahto0000]

You really explained the things in a great way that we are facing currently in this fast moving world, it's a problem of almost all the social media users that they consume the contents and rapidly changes his mind accordingly that content and literally they end up with zero knowledge and regret...thnx a lot

[@rlav7101]

Finally one person whose motivation will work for everyone ,Thanks to help peoples to come out from illusion of growth and of syndrome to do all.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Appreciate the kind words :)

[@SD-oe6vv]

70 year old here!! been through roller costar of life and from my experience, life never gave me any short cut, on every turn it demanded learn and gradually progress. There are very rare handful of people who gets $$$ from shortcuts but majority will have to go through step by step process.

[@bbharat307]

True brother Areeb. Thank you. This one video should be watched by everybody who watch youtube for educational purposes.

[@shaktisingh8481]

In the buffet of social media content, I must say you are the water..Very calm, Very important and must consumables❤❤❤❤❤

[@Areeb_Irshad]

Thank you :)

[@boscoboys]

This post has hit my heart. I am almost 40 now and have a good time of my youth in UPSC preparation. I did land a bank PO job but it was never enough, so I quit that after 2 years to again prepare for the UPSC. Somehow I managed to get my life in order and took entry level jobs and have stuck to it. Yes I have missed a little or a lot from life but at least am happy. Brilliant video.

[@abhaysoni926]

Hey brother I'm still only 24 can I talk to you regarding career

[@apgrapix2021]

Thank you so much for your support and guidance. Thank you.

[@al-qubaperfumery]

You touched the most Obvious yet Best topic with a good narration ✅

[@Molecularmagicbyshivani]

The people are always sharing their highlights and achievements of life not failures which demotivates a lot of people and youngsters out there 🙌true that.... Amazing content sir...

[@ELDoradoEureka]

I started with INR 3500 per month after 22 years I'm at INR 14 lacs per month Stay focused and know your strength 💪 that's the key

[@PradipRana-m9s]

What's your work sir

[@sandeshpandit5540]

What you do for living?

[@alokupadhyay-ek5ku]

sir can you please tell me what your work is

[@ankitagarwal5118]

Scammer hai guys😂

[@andistheinforitbutso7513]

scammers spotted

[@SwapnilBhole1]

Justified to title of video... I am also around a similar age of you and absolutely agree with each and every line. It has given me validation. Thanks.

[@Areeb_Irshad]

I’m glad it could help

[@SouravSharma-1177]

Best video I have watched till now from entire 2024 and 2025 I just vish I got this video earlier in my life then I should not wested 2 years of my life in this.

[@AmdavadiAjju]

Currently passing from the same situation, well analysis

[@pulkitkhanna3447]

Bro your content replicated my story in this video , so true , we just quickly change our interest and than we quit it . I have been suffering from this as well , thanks for giving reality check as we are human beings we have our limits we cannot do everything , expect some exceptions like elon must Jeff bezos bill gates

[@KhalilCodes]

This is golden advice. It should be tough in schools and by parents. Thank you Areeb.

[@User23343]

Thanks really appreciate ☺️ I am in this situation 😢 and really this makes me very depressive 😭

[@jitendraitankar]

I liked your ideas. Very practical and doable. Thanks for the valuable advice.

[@Singhshivam234]

I was mechanical engineer who passed in 2019 and since then even before that i was tending towards UPSC examination, while i was in my engineering i used to read books for UPSC, then after my graduation i started full fledged prepration and settled to the delhi Karol Bhag and joined reputed coching, i was topper in my school days so i was overconfident about my selection, Na di brought all the study material and joined the Optional as well as GS subject since 2019 to 2024 i could't able to clear prelims ,every year i am like i didn't prepare with dedicatedly, so i would like to take one more year to crack this exam, the limelight of this Upsc exam has attracted me such that i couldn't come out from its trap, my uncle ,my cousins used to make me understand that its a good time to come out from this situation, still my propensity was towards UPSC exam, now i am that stage where i have become such a zombie who can only preprare for UPSC , i even can't able to crack another exam because of different pattern of the exam, i am not enough courageous to go back in engineering field as i know that no one will pay more than 18k per month, I have overall invested around 15-20 lakh within 5-6 years and still jobless, Now i am realising that was my biggest mistake ,i hope somebody could have come in life to consoul me ,instruct me about the consequences about this exam prepration, My firends who were not good in academic are doing very well in their life. Now i am leaving this prepration but i know i am too late, So those who are trapped in UPSC exam ,please leave the prepration as soon as possible,you know you can't become UPSC if you have invested that much time , our of 3 lakh only one such student get opportunity to clear this exam.😢😢😢😢😢

[@arithmeticislove]

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[@arithmeticislove]

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[@aarya961]

Bro so sorry to hear that, u are never too late to start, just trust yourself and i know u will find a good job

[@seshubabusc]

One of the best videos I have seen in recent times. Mostly all the influencers on KZbin have studied well during their early phase. On KZbin, they prepare videos like how to earn 1lakh in a month etc. For them, KZbin is a side hustle but many people consider KZbin as a primary job which is dangerous to society. Importance should be given to education not for earning money during early phases of life. The Shiny Object Syndrome is common in society because nowadays even the most successful people are starting social media channels and giving ideas and influencing people. There is a mistake on both sides.

[@thehappydaysapp]

youve definitely identified a very prevelant trap all of us fall in to.! thanks for shining light on it.

[@profit_minds]

I'm 25, working as a customer service in MNC, it's very depressing job due to its nature. Everyone only rants on you even if it's not your fault. On top of that my company wants me to only listen to customer not solve anything. I want to earn enough so that I can be financier l financially free from basic needs. 😢 Anything I want to start requires money/time/efforts and I don't have all these due to this pathetic job I'm into. Doing job is my boundation as no one earns in family 😔

[@87djDon]

Read this book "Seven habits of highly effective people" Your strength to handle people will improve immensely.

[@profit_minds]

@87djDon I got this book yesterday, its a total perception shift as I am getting deeper in the pages. Thanks 👍