What do you want to do with your life?

I recently DoP'd a short film, and it was the most rewarding experience I have had in filmmaking for years, and it has put into question everything I thought I wanted from being a cinematographer. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to have a concrete 1 year, 5 year, lifelong plan, but this video is all about the unexpected twists and turns that a life can take to carry you to a destination that maybe you had no intention of arriving at, for better or for worse.
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[@impulseSV]

Man. This hit me right in the feels. Well said!

[@jaggaming7806]

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[@samuelsievert9613]

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[@selbyarcher2764]

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[@blobbybobby4104]

Nice to see hermits watch these Also subscribe to impulse and imp and skizz

[@Mark-bk2rs]

I am impulse

[@terrydevlin3486]

I don't even know what I want for dinner man.

[@bensanderson2523]

Sadge

[@icery59]

Everyday. Fucking. Day.

[@ckinggaming5bucketmadness766]

I just have whatever I decide I want, if I don’t see anything I am willing to eat then I won’t eat, I could actually starve to death for this reason

[@fireballstudios656]

I choked on my water reading this.

[@bober8739]

sAme

[@gracesanto533]

I would love to listen to a Mumbo podcast he seems so genuinely nice and his voice is so calming

[@Neph1944]

I can confirm that this idea is anything but pants

[@shoggy1799]

That would be so good

[@hz10rocksalot]

yesYES

[@quokkaknight3321]

@@Neph1944 this idea is antipants as one might say

[@Neph1944]

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[@NimoClancy]

Honeslty mumbo, that hits me hard. As a 16 year old I’ve been heavily anxious about how my life will pan out. I have heaps of goals such as being a comedian, working on films or even writing stuff or being a youtuber. but it allways comes with a looping sense of fear that’s generated by the void filled with endless possibilities for the future And this video made me genuinely smile, made me feel a bit more comfortable. So thank you

[@Borigin]

Agreed

[@pigeon_person]

You are not alone- I can relate

[@thatoneguy40]

Same

[@comicality196]

Yeah

[@annamanwaring3844]

You go for it man! If you want to be a comedian, sign up for the school talent show! You want to work on films? Film stuff! Enter film festivals and competitions! You want to write? Start now! Write your heart out, and then *do something with it*. You want to make KZbin videos, make KZbin videos! If those are your dreams, then you dont have to wait until graduation to start. Do the things you enjoy now. With any luck, if you keep at them long enough, doors will start to open.

[@chrisproodian6449]

As a 22-year-old uni student studying construction engineering. I found that it's my hobbies and passions that keep me going and not the end goal of being an engineer. I found that I enjoy ballroom dancing, and building furniture. I have joined a recreational ballroom team that motivates me and rejuvenates me during the hard periods of uni. Spending time with my fiance is also another thing that keeps me sane. My bit of advice for the younger crowd is find a mentor or people who can speak into you and help you in the hard times.

[@jarry3687]

Have you found engineering to be something that you would enjoy as an occupation because I have thought on the idea of going into engineering but as a 16-year old student I don’t have much of an idea of what it would be like.I enjoy the design and technology classes and a lot of my relatives have gone into building, carpentry or some other form of construction. Any thoughts would be helpful.

[@Joern8910]

@@jarry3687 Hi, I'm 23 and am currently studying mechanical engineering in my master semesters. My advice would be if you are interested in technical things you should totally go for it. Since I was a kid I had a good understanding of 3d space and could "render" my lego technic designs in my head and on the next morning I would get up and build those plans I made in my head. Furthermore I'm a logical person so I picked up things like programming and the general understanding how thinks work pretty fast. What you can expect of mechanical engineering depends on where you want to go with it. Most importantly you will need to find creative innovative solutions to technical problems and conceptualize them in your head and in a design software (cad). You will need to verify your designs with simulations (they are mostly straight forward and you will learn how to use them and set them up at uni and at work).

[@d0nut_42]

I've wanted to be a police officer, a Marine, a Soldier in the army, an engineer, and a video creator. At this point in time, I don't know anymore. Everything and nothing looks interesting. My end goal is to help people. Thank you for this video, it helps me realize that there are more career choices in life than the most popular ones/the ones taught in school.

[@Mercur1onus]

Wholesome :)

[@amnesiaonion2161]

I was like you, I ended up joining the army... Didn't liked it and left right after finishing my novitiate and then joined the Police, which fits me perfectly.

[@novadust6195]

Become a discount Mr beast, giving away hundreds of dollars included lol

[@StealthyDrake12]

Engineer architect KZbinr editor game dev civil engineer computer expert photographer and director so I really have no clue whatsoever and a marine biologist and scuba diver like I have so many I don’t even know now

[@alexandermaverick9474]

how about a prosthetist engineer? :)) they do prosthesis, but also engineering design and all sorts of other stuff

[@randompersonontheinternet8205]

This video came at the perfect time for me because we have to start thinking about the classes we are going to take this January and I guess the school just expects us to have what we want to do figured out at such a young age. I feel like this video reminded me of all of the other choices and opportunities I have and could have in the future and I feel like this has calmed my anxiety of trying to find what I want to get a job or career in.

[@Galson88]

gcse will not stop you from any career its all about how well you do in those subjects, from my experience, do what you are passionate in. and avoid artistic subjects (except Drama) if you use art as an escape.

[@randompersonontheinternet8205]

@@Galson88 Thanks so much for the advice! :)

[@AnymMusic]

man when I was 16 I just went for midlevel I.T. (I think in the US and UK you'd call it a minor? instead of a major?) because I was fairly tech savvy, and my mom said that there was a lot of money to be had there. yeah turns out that not only did I hate it, but also the level that I did wasn't even close to the stuff that gets decent money, and to get to the stuff with the decent money I'd need to do another 3/4 years, before even reaching it and then doing another lord knows how long. now I do music and couldn't be happier

[@Blemonade1]

@@Galson88 Absolutely right, but in my experience, nothing should stop you from making art. Artistic subjects tend to be the the most fun ones, and in the end, as mumbo said, that's what it's about: Having a good time, even if it's not the most productive or income-generating thing.

[@DicoTheRedstoner]

Take the choices you have to make and view them not as a time when you have to narrow your range of options, but instead as a tool that enables you to grow as a person. Don't be anxious about not getting to choose all the options at once.

[@nb_knight5251]

I really think the message of this video is something a lot of people, especially youth, need to hear right now. I know i needed to hear it. I'm studying computer science right now, but I want to sing. That's all the ever wanted to do. I should find more time for doing that.

[@Harry-cxx]

You should give it a go man, I think the main thing hes trying to say is don't worry about where your live is going, but do things that make you happy, and they will lead you somewhere

[@appletree13]

mad respect for you wanting to sing. I'm terrified of going up in front of people and even speaking

[@the7thwind]

You got this, if you want to sing go sing, don't let anyone stop you

[@mr.duck1248]

Yes absolutely go for it! I love singing too, but I don’t have the courage to try and make it a career. Everyone always tells me I’m amazing, but I’m going for earth and environmental sciences in university, and it’s a path I’m really excited about. Do what you love, and enjoy yourself!

[@microchub]

Hit me up man, we can work together on it. I have been producing and mixing music for most of my life. Worst thing you could ever do to yourself is not go after something you're passionate about

[@elijahkimvo]

Wow It is so amazing to hear someone talk about the negativity of the hustle culture. Personally I wish I had a hundred lives to live because there is so so much that I want to do. Acting, filmmaking, teaching, KZbin, volleyball, there are so so many awesome things that make me happy. I’m in university right now studying philosophy and theatre. Actually I have a show today so if anyone is reading this, wish me luck! Thanks again Mumbo for your encouragement Edit: The performance went so so well :)))

[@lifeofariel1431]

Goodluck with your performance today!

[@chillidog1239]

How did it go? :)

[@elijahkimvo]

@@chillidog1239 It went really really amazingly well

[@HopeButMiserable]

Glad it went it well! Good job buddy!

[@naturej241]

Good luck!

[@bensanderson2523]

Hits me hard too, as many people in the comments are saying. Only 14 but this hits so many things I'm worried about, and seeing someone I have watched for a long time talk about their struggle with this is very welcoming, thank you.

[@owenrockwell760]

I don't won't to write all of that so what he said

[@AshutoshSingh-gs6bz]

Hey dude! I am 16,and there is nothing u need to "worry" about right now, enjoy the days you have,as life will get only tougher for a long phase after this. Yes, planning for things before hand even if you're 14 or less is great,though. Just go with the flow and your heart,will surely wish for you to turn out great! All the best.

[@GrandAudio]

This is a question everyone finds hard to answer in their life. Thanks for making a video about it!

[@l1ghtxD]

Yup, it's great

[@michael04__806]

yea

[@ckinggaming5bucketmadness766]

It seems like it’s easier to find what you want to do with your life than what is right for you to do in your life, what you want to do may not be what your best at and what your best at might not be what you enjoy

[@stkstaartje]

I was ur 69th like, and this is very clearly me not knowing what I am doing with my life..

[@ambiiosphere]

I’ve always been into music and my life has always been involved in music in some way or another. When I turned 18 I had to get a “real” job and that kind of pushed music out of my life for a while. Recently I’ve picked back up producing and writing. At the age of 22 it’s a little more difficult to find time between having meaningful relationships, doing the whole adult thing, and having your hobbies that you’re really passionate about. But if you can just hold onto those hobbies, you may find yourself in a career path that involves it. The one thing I always tell myself when I get into some new: “Become obsessed, because that’s where you’ll be the happiest.”

[@lilvan1018]

I thought this was another documentary or short film or anything related, but it was a lot more. Thanks mumbo

[@bigspinach523]

Ye most of the time words speak louder than pictures 😅

[@jeebock2061]

You uploaded this an hour before I move onto my college campus as a freshman studying architecture and I've never been more terrified in my life and just completely unsure about everything. This helped to alleviate a bit of that stress and brought a bit more hope and direction to what I'm doing. Got me thinking in a better direction. Thanks Mumbo :)

[@jeebock2061]

Coming back to this almost 3 weeks later because I just decided to drop college because I wasn't really liking what I was doing there, and I decided to come home and take a gap year spend some time figuring out myself some more before jumping into college and my future. I just love to create and teach, whether it's paintings, drawings, music, film, whatever. I'm going to work and spend some more time on these things that light me up "up here and in here", see how it goes, and figure out where I want to go from there after this year. I hope I made the right decision and good luck to anyone else in a similar situation. We're not alone in this.

[@randomhuman731]

Oli, you’ve come out with a couple amazing videos, that on eyou did on constant creation is one of my favourites and it’s inspiring. You’ve got a gift and it’s great to watch you keep at it. Cheers for the content it’s amazing. This channel really feels like a gem of KZbin, and this video feels like one that a lot of people need :)

[@greason]

Feels weird to see someone calling him oli So used to him beign mumbo on mc lol

[@ewancox7017]

I can relate to this on so many levels, for years I had no clue what I wanted to do, dipping in and out of thoughts of going into sports commentary, football manager and many other things, but eventually when I was 13, I fell in love with the world of Physics and Maths and decided to put my time and energy into it, and when I got back my GCSE results, I got a 9 and 8, which was enough to get me into the college I wanted to go to. I now have not though of doing any other career paths since and it has paid off massively

[@rTheRoboticsGuy5619]

As a fellow Math and Physics guy, I’m glad to see I am not the only one 😅, keep striving after that passion, and who knows, we may cross paths one day

[@ewancox7017]

@@rTheRoboticsGuy5619 Keep doing what you do too mate 😊

[@daksharora928]

That is exactly what happened but fortunately or unfortunately I also discovered my passion for art in lockdown and now I am confused. I wish I could forget one of the two and focus only on one :(

[@Rainb0y2k]

@@daksharora928 i feel that, im getting 18 in september and i grew up with idk how to say it "general talent smth like that" i inherited good body structure so im very good at sports and almost everything that needs muscel memorie so i like many sports but i also started to love art when i still was a minor (im not the best in it but art became truly my passion) also in school i found out that i also really like logical things like math or physics and im not that bad in it. i have no idea what i want to do but now every path feels unreachable cuz i liked (and still like) so many things that i never put all my energie in just one thing to get the absolute best in it. and now look at me i have no idea what to do and how to start.

[@erikacornet9594]

I want to make people happy with something I made/did. Thats why I chose to become a baker! And hopefully soon a cake decorator

[@bigspinach523]

That's awesome i remember when I was maybe 6 or 7 I always wanted to become a Baker or cook but that dream went away really fast and I have no idea why

[@LeRouxEnslin]

I'm 36 and still changing and defining what I want to do. I've been a software dev for the last 10 years. I both love and hate it. But very recently, for the first time I started looking at and exploring what I really want to do with my life. You kinda nailed it, in that you evolve and change what you do as you go. That in my experience is the important part. Never stop persueing happiness and what you want. Even if it's a hobby.

[@lively..]

Have you figured out what you want to do yet?

[@Pshady]

Wish I had advice like this when I was young, there are fun jobs everywhere. my last job was designing and creating a big new garden, it was fun.

[@mpmvanderkolk230]

I'm 33, and I'm autistic, and I'm currently an illustrator in my social benefit workplace. and I love it. I want to make a comic, and I actually started working on it this year! I don't really want to be successful, I just want to make a comic that's being read. and as a teen I wanted to become an social worker for the handicapped helping the kids find art.

[@anthonywong7906]

I really envy people like you, you don’t want to become rich, and prefer to help others in need as well!

[@HopeButMiserable]

would love to read that comic when it's done!

[@real_ryansama]

every great author/creator only wanted/wants one thing: Make People happy with what i make. Stan Lee (Marvel), Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball Z), etc. it didnt start with the idea of making a buck, it started with making a smile. keep that mentality and im 100% positive that you'll have readers. just keep at it and try your hardest! if it starts to feel bad, change your angle! a shift in perspective is all it takes to change a whole narrative. you've got this!

[@mpmvanderkolk230]

@@real_ryansama Thank you ♡

[@ionutmoldoveanu7195]

Amazing! The thing about succes is we all have to define what succes means / is for us and what we measure it by, and only we can do this for ourselves. I think its about the values we choose to care about. So to better rephrase your words i'd say : "i want to live by values that i get to choose for myself, and succeed in what i choose to dedicate myself to rather than honor a superficial view of success" and that sounds to me like quite the meaningful work and life. And when there's meaning behind what we do, that's a succesful life, subjectively and objectively and astraly and whatever other plane or dimension there is )))))))) So whether you're "succesful" or not it couldn't matter less, You're a badass😎 Much love.

[@Jeremyfilms0370]

This video has come at the perfect time. I’ve been having these types of conversations and I really want to become some sort of cinematographer/editor. Thank you.

[@Galson88]

I watched you from when I was 11 until around 14 everyday, now I'm 17 I'm still inspired by you, while I don't watch you anymore you remain one of my favourite KZbinrs even if you don't consider yourself creative. Cheers.

[@chillidog1239]

Me too :)

[@Galson88]

@@chillidog1239 me three :)

[@coastalbeaches7181]

@@Galson88 me four :)

[@chillidog1239]

@@coastalbeaches7181 Lets keep this going :)

[@coastalbeaches7181]

@@chillidog1239 let's do it :)

[@blitzict]

Thank you, this is quite literally what i needed to hear going into my senior year.

[@ajeddy3111]

Feels nostalgic watching one of mumbos videos, it’s been a while since I lasted watched one of them

[@cammarc]

After finishing school I've taken a gap year and I've been majorly freaking out about exactly this. I don't really know what I wanna do with my life. I've always loved music, but I don't know if it's realistic to expect to be able to make it my actual job. I love maths as well, and I'm probably gonna study that at uni, but I have to clue what I would do after that.

[@piodaspree388]

U could be a music or maths teacher

[@magmamelon7621]

If you want my advice, I'd say take Maths at uni and really throw yourself into it. It doesn't matter that you don't know what to do after that point - what matters is that you enjoy it. You don't need to have a map of your life planned out to make the first steps count.

[@real_ryansama]

its not exactly Me, but my Uncle has a full time gig being a DJ/Musician with a company backing him with good benefits and pay. (he can also sing and play many instruments too.) he's told me its enough to pay bills and have a little left over. he loves what he does, the crowds love him because he's open and honest with them, sure he'll monkey shine/put on airs a bit, but its all in good honest fun. just be genuine and put your soul and heart into it. If You Genuinely wanna give music a shot, even in your down time, its worth looking into. nothing ever comes easy, but taking that first step is all it takes to move a mile. hope this helps, its not very informative but sometimes you just need that little push to get going, ya know?

[@cursingskull]

Mumbo: Life is not about being productive Me: sigh of relief Mumbo: well part of it is Me: ...

[@raejw]

This video is coming at the right time because I feel like I'm pressuring myself into knowing what i want to do in school and in life

[@AlphaLoaf]

I really needed to hear this, Mumbo. I’ve been “undecided” on what to do with my life because the idea that you have to choose something for college that would indicate your career path in the future is. too. overwhelming. Been in and out of university, shifting to different courses, and still have trouble knowing what I want to do. I really don’t know what to do at this point but there’s this naive part in me that tells me to take a leap of faith instead of being stagnant and not trying anything.

[@daneblack9432]

I just turned 18 and I'm finishing up high school this year. I originally thought that I wanted to be a mechanical engineer. That shifted to aerospace engineering because space and flight is very interesting. That lead me to taking some classes at school. And I hated it I learned that it's not what I want. What I find enjoyable despite being terrible is programming. I found that game development is something I wanted to do but it was such a daunting task. I have gone in circles thinking about this. I am going into the computer sciences and will want a stable job but I want to make video games or write stories. I'm a huge nerd and spend my time writing and playing D&D Campaigns. It's a weird hobby but I love it. I never expect to make money and probably never will. Your story was nice to hear. Maybe I wont be a famous game dev and honestly it doesn't matter as long as what I do is helping others or giving people joy I will be proud of myself. Thanks for reading my ramblings but it's nice to have this written out for once and not just me thinking about it.

[@comet1072]

4:29 I guess if anything, productivity is about having more time to actually life, definitely not the goal itself. Also for some reason stumbled across watching Soul yesterday. Great movie that relates to this topic. Definitely worth a watch

[@fledger1276]

Good to see you around comet!

[@comet1072]

@@fledger1276 Eyy, awesome to be recognized here!

[@belakdoll]

I absolutely love your documentary films! And I adore your voice, I could listen to it for hours. We love you for sharing your stories!

[@iguessyeah8687]

YOU BECAME AN ARCHITECH THO

[@obenbenisti1507]

I'm almost 14, about a year ago I started getting into classic cinema and the more I watch the more I am amazed by the power of movies. I aspire to one day become a screenwriter/director but I know that succeeding in the film industry is extremely hard especially at a time where Marvel is basically taking over and now everyone is making a cinematic universe, leaving dramatic movies to rot. I guess the one advantage I do have is that I became interested in film much earlier than most people do, hopefully I will one day be able to contribute to the medium of cinema. Sorry for the monologue btw and thanks for reading

[@HighHopes5]

Currently I've started dabbling in content creation. Started with a podcast focused on bedrock, more recently started streaming, and that has led me to start exploring voice over work. Thank you for sharing your journey Mumbo, I really enjoy these vlogs!

[@Galaxy-lh3zl]

I watched this video on my recommended when it first came out and in my head I didn't think too much - but now that I'm actually taking the time to think about what you're saying and it hit me hard. I'm just turning 14 now and due to pressure from parents and teachers I've become increasingly anxious about how my life will pan out. I have so many aspirations such as becoming a software engineer or a physicist but the more I think about it the more unsure I become. I can't help but dwell on the fact that in what will feel like no time at all, I'm going to be doing my GCSEs, learning to drive, getting my first job and I have no clue where I'm going to be in 5 years. This video really made me smile and made me realise that it's okay that I'm unsure - because opportunities will be presented to me and at some point, I'll find what's right for me. Thanks, mumbo.

[@georgecameron1711]

Mumbo, I would just like to say. Well said, well said indeed. I am a 14 year old climber, I like to think myself to be relatively good, and am aiming for the Olympics in three years time. This video has re-filled my swiftly diminishing confidence that I should do what I love, not what fills my bank with money Thank you! xx

[@effystonem6478]

Thank you Mumbo, that's an amazing message :D I always felt empty and useless because I have no real 'passion'. But in the end life is just about enjoying the things and the people around you and do what you like. There are so many opportunities nowadays :)

[@fd0894]

I’m only 13, so these questions strike fear into my soul

[@elliottwhalley4631]

Focus on the first 3 things you said there. Theres plenty of time and opportunities ahead of you.

[@cipherband4756]

Same tell me about it

[@SagarCubes]

same

[@pumpkinfloats889]

hah it should

[@Gold_Eye_101]

Thanks Mumbo I seriously needed something like this

[@Shako_Lamb]

I was absolutely sure I wanted to go into architecture, until I found an urban planning program at a large and prestigious university I was excited about. I got in and studied it for a year, but realized it wasn't at all what I expected or wanted for my career, and that my mental health was worse than I thought, and that I cannot learn effectively in a lecture hall with 500 other students, so I dropped out. I was then told about a historic preservation course at a small local university, and my love for historic buildings told me it was the right thing to do. Now I'm in my senior year of the program, I've co-authored two historic architectural surveys in state and federal archives, and I'm looking for masters degree programs in historic architectural preservation. All I know is that I want to spend my career conserving and rehabilitating the world's historic structures.

[@yourbruira9196]

I want to be an animator, it's something I've have a lot of interest in. I would always look at the behind the scenes of how they would animate a show, and one of my favorite things to do is break down different scenes see what makes those scenes appealing.

[@vienna4516]

I want to learn how to skateboard. 5 days in, really enjoying going out every chance i get to practice it. Not expecting anything out of it, just enjoying it like you were sayin

[@paleocrastination6957]

Thanks for being so encuraging and helping people with their struggles. As you said I often worry about what I will (or "should") become, and I your message really helps me right now.

[@strategygaming4562]

Thanks Mumbo! That was a great, feel good video, and very inspiring. I have no idea what I want to do in life yet, but now there's not so much pressure. Keep up the great work!

[@MinurielLai]

Your comment on hustle culture and productivity reminded me of this quote: "Your own happiness can be something you produce." - Hank Green (paraphrased) I completely agree that productivity isn't an end goal in itself. At the end of the day, it won't matter what numbers are in your bank account or how many awards there are in your shelf, but it'll matter how you felt and how you made people feel. And if an activity makes you feel happy or peaceful or satisfied, then that alone is a reason to pursue it. I'm nearly done with my education, and I'm yet to find out what I will do after that. I'm quite active in the arts, but I hesitate to make this my job because I don't want to use all of my creative outlet on work and have nothing for my personal projects. @Mumbo: How do you experience that? Does your creative job take away from the things you're personally working on, or does it have a different effect?

[@amanfichtman1511]

Mumbo you should make a podcast, I have a feeling it would do very well

[@thewatcher7187]

This is incredible Mumbo ! Thank you for sharing ! Indeed passion is fluid and alive!

[@finlaymacdonald6582]

Damn, U genuinely could not have posted this video at a better time for me. Im starting my last year in high school and i didn’t achieve what I wanted last year so this is my chance to give it a final push and this video has given me the motivation and drive that i was sorely lacking. Keep doing what ur doing man cos u will have no clue who i am but u can be so relatable and give people a distraction or a laugh or in this case the drive to achieve something whatever way they feel works for them. Thank you so much.

[@austinlinco]

This is exactly the video I needed at the exact time I needed it. I started watching your videos when I was an 8th grader researching high schools, and now I'm a high school senior currently researching colleges. I have so many broad interests (music, programming, filming, broadcasting, writing) and it's incredibly hard to just choose one to go into. Making a choice to choose which one I'm most passionate about or which major I want in college is the most difficult choice I've had to make so far, except I haven't made it yet. I have no idea what's going to happen, but I hope whatever it might be is both fun and gives to other people more than it gives me. Thanks Oli!

[@jeremyvii]

I never knew what I wanted to do as a kid. When I was 14 I decided that I wanted to go into a medical field - I was really interested in hearts and human biology. This involved a lot of chemistry though, which I don't like. Nearing the end of high school, I had a chat to a careers advisor who gave me a figurative slap in the face and told me I could do biological stuff without going into the medical field. I'm doing biological sciences at uni now, we'll see where that takes us :D

[@nikkidiaz8160]

What you have done for so many people with this mumbo… you have changed peoples lives… you make such a good impact on this world… you’ll never understand how touching this is to some people… it’s… thank you mumbo…. Thank you…

[@forgottenness]

I really needed this video, it helped so much with what's been weighing me down for what feels like years at this point. Thank you Mumbo!

[@pogsauce9253]

Right now, I would be good if i had a soda with me. Probably will gonna go buy it later

[@vaud]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm still struggling to find my own voice but I'm learning to accept myself and that is OK to not know where you're going.

[@MatthewRumble]

Your videos are so moving and so relatable! Keep making vids man

[@krilix420]

ty so much Mumbo, as you said I am 15 and life is really stressful at this time but you have no idea how much of a relief it was to hear this and just kinda feel alright with not really knowing what comes next it means a lot keep making great content

[@smepable]

This is just the best Video on Personal success and career advice I ve ever seen. Amazing

[@sans3301]

What a beautiful video. I’ve been thinking about the exact same question, and it really made me anxious.This definitely puts me at ease.

[@OliverSmith04]

As a 17 year old in his second year of college, I am bombarded with the idea that I need to start thinking about what I want to do for a career. This is the same for many, if not all students; we are always told to pick what subjects we would like to do and what course or a-levels we "need to choose" that will give us the best opportunities in life but in reality there are so many roads and paths that we can go down that will allow us to change our career in an instant. This video really sums up the fact that you should never set your mind on one thought and one thought alone. Thank you Mumbo.

[@patrickstadel3224]

Accidently clicked on this video, primarily watching mumbo for the Minecraftin’. As a person who is striving to improve productivity, being healthier, being a strength athlete whilist also starting college in a little while, this is the most motivational and anxiety-relieving video I’ve ever seen. This was well worth watching and listening to. It almost got me emotional and I’ll save this video for when times are hard. Having a certain idea of what life could or should be doesn’t necessairly mean it turns out that way. And that’s perfectly fine, just relax and be passionate. Money and fame aint it. The message in this video is crystal clear.

[@jeebock2061]

Good luck, man. You're very right and I appreciate your words about having certain ideas about life. Well put and means a lot to me. Thanks, I wish you the best.

[@Storm_tropper]

This video is honestly perfect i want a career in literally anything film and editing and learning how you got there is perfect.

[@sesathealpha]

I'm downloading this video offline because this really really helps, especially right now when I'm 14 years old. I've sent this once to my friend who doesn't know mumbo jumbo when we were talking 'bout careers 'n stuff and it helps them as well. Well said Mr. Brotherhood! well said.

[@callumwalker4533]

Oli, in all seriousness I found this video VERY inspirational and "calming" in a way... I LOVE listening to people's history, and what they want to do in life. I myself am only 14, but I've figured out that I want to join the Royal Navy as a submarine engineer... I've been told by MANY people that I'm "very lucky" to have found what I want to do in life at such a young age. however, I have recently taken an interest in content creation, so I'll see where that leads me... finally, I appreciate what you have done, in the sense of creating an area for people to talk about their lives in a friendly way. what you've done as a person has really amazed me. keep it up and a VERY big well done for being who you are, and what you've completed in life

[@ariana165]

Thank you for this video! I’m 16, turning 17 soon, and my life has changed quite a decent amount these past few months. I’m starting my last year of high school, I started driving, I started applying to universities, and many other things have changed. Ive definitely been feeling a lot of anxiety about my future, and often feel rushed to figure things out. I started realizing lately that it’s okay to slow down every now and then, and to experience the little moments. Enable to help me slow down once in a while, I started going on bike rides too! It’s funny because sometimes I’d go out and bike 10 miles at 6am just to come back and open my phone to see your posts about your latest biking adventure. Super nice to see others who enjoy cycling too. Love this video, I really connected with it.

[@TylerClapper]

Needed this today. Thanks Mumbo 💛

[@jamesharrell3303]

Thx for always being a cool creator and always being encouraging,

[@jakescookingchannel1657]

I have just begun college and have been randomly struck with a wave of inspiration toward aerospace engineering. No idea if this is even feasible for myself, but I’m young. I’m gonna make mistakes. For one of the first times in my life I’m actually motivated to go do something with my life.

[@mememan9890]

Crazy to think about how much you make on KZbin and then you always have another good job.

[@pigeon_person]

I needed this- thanks Mumbo

[@lcpdraws]

this video is very real for me; i'm currently supposed to be working on college applications and sending in scores, having no idea what to do or where to go - and it seems like those are the two most crucial things i should already know. our perspectives and passions are constantly changing, and i wish i had spent more time doing what i loved to prepare for the future. how teenagers, college students, and even adults, are supposed to know exactly what to do with their lives - its genuinely mind boggling for me. so thank you mumbo for this video, it gives me some peace of mind :))

[@jora9655]

I really enjoyed your "rambling" and it cheered up quite a lot right now. I have no clue, what I want from life in general, and I have extreme anxiety about being unable to find a career I can pursue with passion (having already found out that trying to 9-to-5 something I'm not interested utterly destroys my mental health). Hearing you confirm my vain hope that there are paths outside the norm, that a "career" can be winding and evolving, staying fresh and interesting, is really something. Because the only thing I know for sure is that I adore change. I love learning about new random things, pursuing different hobbies all the time, doing short-term projects that last a few weeks at most. But I have extreme trouble staying engaged in anything at all for longer periods of time. I am very afraid of being milled to dust by this world while I lack the power and motivation to move onwards, lacking anything to strive for. But this Video added to the small pool of hope I keep in my mind, that makes me at least manage my day-to-day life.

[@ta3vo]

thank you mumbo we all needed to see this!

[@Erik-pu4mj]

Life is not all about productivity. I needed to hear that; years of depression seem to have put an overemphasis on "productivity," whatever that is.

[@BradleyMarx]

Your main job is bringing people inspiration and joy. Love you Mumbo.

[@pokeroryx]

Really needed this, thanks mumbo 🧡

[@UNDAMedia]

damn wish this video was longer. really just felt like a warm hug

[@icarus1756]

*warm feelings intensify* Thank you mumbo i needed to hear this.

[@pastaslut]

thank you for making this video, mumbo. it is a really overwhelming feeling when you don’t know where you are going

[@rekodaniel]

i don't have much to say, but thank you for making this video. it was genuinely helpful and i could tell that you really meant everything you said. thank you mumbo! and i'm glad you've been able to find all these things that you truly enjoy:)

[@Alva898]

RESPECT. Keep doing what you're doing boss man. This was an absolutely perfect video.

[@JontySW]

I love these type of videos (plus Mumbos voice brilliant)

[@m1chacha]

This is really encouraging to hear Mumbo, thanks for this! I'm a 20 year old guy trying to figure out some way to make music into a career for myself, and yeah, I'm so unsure about what specifically I want to do career-wise, and I often worry that things aren't going to work out. I mean, I know that I can't know for sure if they will, but I guess this is a nice encouragement to keep trying, and a reminder that life isn't just about careers is always helpful to hear.

[@shego1142]

As someone who’s going through a mental health crisis right now at the age of 25 this is super helpful and well timed Mumbo! I’m up to having multiple panic attacks in a day and I’m considering applying for temporary disability while I try to work on myself and my mental health. Even so I’ve felt frequent anxiety just from the idea that I need to “be productive” and find a “side job” of sorts and it’s really not helping with the mental health issues I’m going through! I don’t know what I’m passionate about right now but I want to find something I enjoy and work towards it! This video was extremely inspiring for me. Thank you!

[@derricksambaan7448]

Thank you so much for this. I was just watching random videos just to distract myself from college but this hit hard.

[@Hi-ub1gl]

I’ve wated this video multiple times since it came out This helps me to continue doing what I love

[@rmdcade1717]

I spent my 20s and most of my 30s in a controlling relationship where I wasn't allowed to work or finish my degree. I had to start from scratch in my late 30s: no savings, little work history, no training. Bulldozed through my degree full time, summers too, while working as the coordinator of the campus food pantry. I was surprised by how much I loved working with and training students. I graduated last year, right as the pandemic hit. No one was hiring. So I took on a master's in library and information systems and finished it in a year. I started this summer in circulation at an academic library at a liberal arts college. Part of why they hired me was my food pantry experience: supervising student volunteers, serving the public, reorganizing during a pandemic. Didn't expect at all to be working in a library. Didn't have any idea what doors would open for me when I started putting myself out there. Now I'm in a great workplace, learning a lot, putting my education to good use, with opportunities for professional development in all sorts of new directions. It wasn't a concrete plan that got me out of the hole; it was showing up every day and putting in the work until it began paying off.

[@amankasat]

Honestly a great video! Thanks for sharing such a good perspective

[@swimseven77]

Thanks for this video, Mumbo. I'm a 22 year old computer science student who's pursuing filmmaking and taking an extra semester because of the extra film work that I've done over the last couple years. They've all been club/class/personal projects, and I have yet to step onto a professional set. I constantly find myself worrying if what I'm doing is enough. Hustle culture definitely gets to me... I feel that every second that I spend not chasing my goals is a second wasted, and I punish myself harshly at times. Hearing your story gives me hope that success can be found with an unconventional path, and hard work can get you somewhere, whether or not it's the exact place you were shooting for in the first place.

[@beastboyrik4162]

Hey man. I like you videos very much and it gave me a ton of motivation. Your speech just lit a fire in my heart. My exams are from the next week but I am no longer worried. THANK YOU MY FRIEND.

[@_c1oudy]

i start uni in 2 days… it’s really stressful thinking that my entire future rides on the education and experience i get in these next 4 or so years, so i’m very grateful to be reminded that most things don’t go as planned, and that my destiny may lead me to places i don’t even know exist yet. thank you for this video, mumbo

[@acethebatguy]

honestly, as someone who is homeschooled and never feels like theyre being "productive enough", this made me feel so much better. i have a lot of hobbies and enjoy so many things but everyone always makes me feel like i should be making a huge career out of it (those things being crocheting, drawing, writing, and i'm a small youtuber and twitch streamer too). i feel so disappointed in myself if i think i havent got a lot of those things done in the day and i think i probably could maybe make a career in the future out of all of my hobbies or any new hobby i find but as a 14 year old this video has made me realise i should just enjoy my life and do what i want to do, not what other people are telling me i should do or not what i'm telling myself i "need" to do. just this 5 minute video has made me think a lot about all that honestly and has actually made me realise i dont have to worry about always being productive all of the time, so thank u :)

[@swizzle1258]

I'm glad you made this video and I hope you keep making interesting videos in the future on this channel.

[@oxbowdwarf3714]

I’ve recently turned 14 and this subject stresses me out so much and after seeing this I’m actually taking a different perspective on life and all I can say is thank you mumbo and keep being amazing

[@corn_4415]

I am 15, and I have a general plan of what I would like to do with my life, but man, this hit me hard. When he talks about what *I* want out of life, I realised that i just want to have fun. Although having lots of money and friends would be great, the true thing I want out of life is to enjoy it, and to make the most of the short time we have on earth.I want to laugh, I want to cry, I want to experience life to the fullest regardless of how much money I get at the end of the month. Thank you for making this video Mumbo, and I hope you make many more like it!

[@maxwellcarter8802]

Thanks Mr. Jumbo. I'm 17 and have been recently conflicted about whether or not I should follow my passion for theater through college. This video was really helpful and reassuring for me. I appreciate you sharing your insight; It has encouraged me to follow through with my future dreams.

[@NGP633]

Mumbo, this is sooo encouraging! Really cheered me up! Thanks! Be Blessed =)

[@yomikester238]

You said what do you truly want to do and the answer for me personally is KZbin! I gotta say you and the other Hermits have inspired me with your creativity and I've always had creativity bursting at the seams! I work at a local Home Depot right now working through a University for a graphic design art major. But, to be a KZbinr would be a dream come true. Been working for the past two years nonstop at this dream! Gotta say love the inspired and helpful videos man! And if you somehow find this comment, just thank you so much for all you do!! We appreciate you man!

[@danie8641]

Man this video hit hard. It’s my first year in senior high and ever since I was 13, I’ve been dreading thinking of what career I want to pursue because I’ve never really been passionate about anything aside from drawing. But now that I think about it, I’m not really sure what I feel about drawing anymore. I’ve always wanted to be an animator ever since I was younger but here in the country I live in, it’s almost impossible to become one. I am still confused and scared but this video has helped quite a bit. Thank you Mumbo for sharing this.

[@Ladakeir]

I know I'm a year late but this video was actually so refreshing, as a longtime viewer of the main channel its nice to just hear you talk.

[@navywolf0592]

This video is exactly what I needed to here. I'm going to start my A levels in a couple weeks, and there's all this pressure to decide what you want to do, I dont know what I want to do, I just want a good time. But I realise now that you dont need to k ow what you're doing, just see where life takes me