Never Tell People What You Do

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[@CommanderRick]

I read an article backed by research stating that letting other people know your goals, makes you less likely to reach those goals. Because it gives you a premature sense of completeness.

[@erniez7443]

...and when you abuse drugs like i do, this is the ultimate GOLDEN RULE: Whatever you do don't tell anyone...great Song by Queens of the Stone Age

[@MonsterMom7]

It's actually the same as Law of attraction ! Talk about what you want, not about what you did or what you don't want, then you'll attract what you want! But the issue is that most ppl are doing things out of fear! Fear that they don't have for the rent, means to an end (a whole different topic,as the life IS the journey not the goal)anyways. HOW do we get rid of that fear and take the leap for we need the rent money! Fear is not the issue for me anymore BUT my logic is! HOW can I trust my dream will come true by taking the leap (I've taken a half leap if it's possible to say so, but I'm single mom with bills to pay and a stupid desease that hinder me to be financially free from government help 😒 SO WHAT now? I believe in everything you said ; I KNOW it's tge truth & I'm too old to be afraid , but outside forces like my illness hinder Mr to take a plunge but what plunge, for I have taken it...Do I make any sence at all, anywho I'd like to know how to remove obsracles ? Thnx for great channel, just found it! Xoxo MonsterMom 😊 ❤ 👍

[@lucneesby3009]

I can only speak from my experience, but I find that telling people what I want to do excuses myself from trying to achieve that goal. I get the "high" of telling people my goals instead of working towards them. It also makes it unclear in my head whether or not I'm working towards something to impress people or not. If I shut up and work, not tell anyone, I know deep down that I'm doing it simply because I want to. This sort of approach is backed up by the 48 laws of power, which is a great read

[@wisecounsel6135]

@Sam true the more you say the less you do. However I say the things to relavent people. Eg investors, employers, managers and clients etc. That's how I view it

[@numeirr]

Robert Greene😄

[@RachelVsTheWorld]

I agree!!

[@matthew8153]

I was always taught not to tell people what you do nor what you want. The more information people have about you the more they can use it against you.

[@biggjimmdee2319]

Facts. Words never spoken any truer. Diarrheal Mouth has always been a societal epidemic.

[@omnijonn277]

So true!

[@zone5269]

How would people use it against you?

[@abysswatcher4907]

@@zone5269 A common case in the salary negotiation, once the recruiter knows your expectation or wage you are willing to take, they will not go above and beyond that number to minimize the cost. Another place is in life in general, people can guess your salary based on your company or work you are doing.

[@zone5269]

@@abysswatcher4907 Alright thanks!

[@Cordova-kq8pq]

I always tell people honesty what I do for labor because I don't suffer from inferiority problems. I stay away from people who try to demean others because of what kind of work they do... we must remember that there is nothing wrong in what we do to support ourselves is the people that surrounds us that suffer from inferiority problems and low self-esteem

[@-Gous-]

In short, don't hang out with idiots 😁👍

[@loft1152]

Cordova1985 sad how people don’t take pride in what they do anymore

[@veneficarius]

Good - the same thoughts here - no inferiority syndrome , besides its hard to lie all time - waste of time and it leads to psychological problems . I know that its good to make plans and have visions but for ex when you meet an "actor" who works in bar and is drunk all the time - its like -ah yess good for you :) lol

[@MutantAireo]

Cordova1985 absolutely fuckin correct

[@MrChet407]

You've matured more than most 40 year olds

[@affluentimaginings]

I hate that question. Asking someone what they do is just a way to judge them. Some people are so used to asking they aren't even aware that they judge on the answer, but they do. When someone asks me what I do, I usually just say "about what?" It usually gets people rattled. Then I'll change the conversation or just input a "what" into the silence and tell them what I do about.....substituting honey for sugar in recipes, or how I like to do the 'Barney' when I'm gettin jiggy with it; etc. If they continue to go back to that question I'll call them out and ask them why they want to know and suggest it's a judgment question and ask them if they are just wanting to judge me.

[@patient-qb9jq]

I can agree with this. During dog walking times I meet a lot of people and am never shy about what I do and what I intend. One person I spoke to, I told her that I was writing a book. Turned out she was/is a published author and was interested. I showed her my first chapter, she liked it, she showed it to her published, he liked it and the door has swung open. Being open about goals and plans worked/is working for me. There are of course, also people who have put my plans down but they really don't matter to me, after all, they have nothing to show for their doubt.

[@rollercoaster5177]

thank you! i'm looking for the positive side in this topic, cause mostly only saying its bad

[@lrvdo]

This

[@In_time]

“What do you do?” “Oh, I’m ::inserts something I’m not:: “Whoa, really???!??” “No.” 🤷🏼‍♀️ What could go wrong?

[@factsverse9957]

in time Cause you won't tell people if you're a .....

[@windstorm894]

This video has its good and bad points, but it makes me think that you should be ashamed of your current job or employment. I deal with people that want a yes or no answer. Not a maybe, or I'm trying to do or an aspiring this or that. These people can also be very gossipy as well...

[@CrazyRandomLord]

Well if youre asking your waitress or cab driver what they do, the self evident answer of their current career would be redundant.when i ask people what they do, i always mean their hobby. What they do on their free time. Peoples jobs are situational and the answer is always dry and impersonal.

[@rtoomer92]

This was funny

[@cafeta]

flawless logic!, lol

[@hivemind5137]

You should never tell anyone your plans. People pry because they have no ideas themselves and just want to steal yours.

[@JenniferTrika]

So true

[@JaysonT1]

@@JenniferTrika Actually, that's a load of shit and reeks of pompousness

[@NN-qj4sk]

Jayson T Depends on the people.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

What you call "your ideas" probably came from someone else. Just because some people are dishonest doesn't mean you cannot benefit from telling some other people.

[@colourfultoreador8467]

I think it's okay to tell them if you trust them but this video gives potentially bad advice

[@mrbennett]

How about, "I'm currently a waiter, but I'm working hard to become a screenwriter?" Honest and still gives people who want to help you enough information to go on.

[@heatxtm]

i was thinking the same.. and that could open a new conversation of how to achieve that

[@warmpotato7875]

yeah that makes more sense.. the video makes us like a delusional in front of strangers...

[@SpockCanYouSaveme]

Warm Potato yeah if I took this videos advice I would be telling people I’m an astronaut.

[@787brx8]

I used to be A screenwriter. Now I am A part time scientist.

[@CassandraBankson]

*Always ask for what you want. The worst thing another person can say, is no. The risk of not asking for what you want is never getting it.*

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

Say, Cassandra ... I want to ask something from you, but I'm sure I will never get it. 😁

[@TheCrusaderRabbits]

Can you lend me some money? I have to pay rent.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

I'll asks to be left alone and most of the time get left alone, magic, it never works with the landlord when its pay the rent time :D

[@dwrighte1]

Yes, and the ridicule that follows will remind you that you should not have asked in the first place will only be a minor psychological blip.🙂

[@j.macjordan9779]

Cassandra, your profile picture is striking and your post is engaging and intelligent; I can only assume sincerity in all that you post! Will you give me your telephone number so we can plan a date? If you are married, will you suspend your marital obligations to see if we are better suited together? If we are, you deserve to be happy...with me; if it turns out we are not, you'll never carry the regret of at least taking the chance - any spouse that wishes their partner happiness would understand...

[@1207marino]

“I work for a conglomerate of several wealthy family’s, I’m trusted with their most valued assets”...I Am a Nanny

[@johnjohnson3709]

I never ask people what they do. I usually wait for them to tell me and if they don’t it’s usually because we’re too busy talking about everything but what they do.

[@nachannachle2706]

People don't ask me what I do...because I don't small talk with people.

[@ozzymorrison8628]

Fuck people

[@Bread_n_Butter.]

@@ozzymorrison8628 😎

[@red-arachnid1284]

@@ozzymorrison8628 that sounds wrong....

[@brandonwilliams3777]

Right. Besides. Its none of their business any way. Nosy bastards

[@MrChet407]

Good for you

[@TSCtheTHC]

Biggest scam artist questions . 1: where you from ? When you going back ? (This gives them the window of how much time they have. Also if your bags going where they want drugs to go . 2 : who's your family or friends ? Are you alone (How vulnerable you are ) 3: what do you do ? (Instantly provides your locations and how important you are or aren't ) 4: what do you like to do ? ( can you fight protect yourself or own guns )

[@WorstEpisodeEverr]

I mind my own business

[@downfromkentuckeh]

You just made the mistake of not minding your own business.... ;)

[@stevenlightfoot6413]

Word!

[@ericjr805]

Clever as fuck thx for this it made my day 😆

[@kat7939]

Exactly what I say!

[@laylaalex7459]

lmao buy this man a cigar!

[@BipityBopity93]

“ Say what you want not what you do... “ Person: what do you do? Me: I want a cheeseburger.

[@nicolegray608]

Mario Bianchini if someone said that to me.... Instant friendship and I would go get a cheeseburger with them 🤣

[@stevenlightfoot6413]

Lol

[@RealShadyGraves]

My resume shows my accomplishments and also what I am looking for/want to do. When people ask me what I do, I tell them exactly what I currently do. If they want to know my aspirations, they should ask that question.

[@hossphoenix4272]

Be bold be brave and lie and be delusional. No wonder people can't accept themselves and be responsible.

[@dislikebutton4981]

Hoss Suleyman I agree, I'm proud of what I do and to embellish my life feels petty and deceptive.

[@amb3cog]

Josh Ouellette That's because it is.

[@hossphoenix4272]

Josh Ouellette Be true onto yourself. First value towards gratfulness.

[@dislikebutton4981]

Hoss Suleyman 100% agree with you. It's funny you mention that because the other day I was saying that the current theme of my life is gratefulness :) I've recently started a new career at my local hospital and I'm currently recovering from hernia surgery. I'm so thankful to be alive and well in this beautiful world. Bless you brother!

[@hossphoenix4272]

Josh Ouellette happiness is something everyone blindly pursues that is already there. The practice of gratitude produces happiness within. Gratitude finds happiness. Your on the right path brother. Stay aware and find your own thoughts and lean on your own understanding. Speedy recovery. Remember, the comeback is always stronger. More power to you and bless you too. Gratitude.

[@peachysparkles]

I tend to ask both. "What do you do?" Then, "Do you like it?" Then, "What do you want to do?" The answers are usually vastly different. For myself, I don't like to tell people what I want to do because they often don't respect it. So to keep my privacy I just tell them what I do as a job. I only tell my desires and dreams to people I really, really, really trust. I used to give people more of a chance but after so many times of being discredited and judged, I just don't really want to anymore 😅 A soul gets tired

[@Kazz1187]

That trust is key, I like your stance on the idea of sharing your information relative to asking others what they do

[@bdcochran01]

I met a man who had been a kapo in the concentration camp. When the camp was liberated, each barracks took a vote of whether to execute the barracks kapo. He was spared. He had slowed down when I met him. He never spoke about himself. He asked questions of people and expressed interest in things in which they were interested. He served me as a role model. I don't discuss my personal accomplishments. I speak with people about their accomplishments.

[@BoqPrecision]

Of course, he wouldn't want the radar directed at him...A Kapo will have alot of secret shames.

[@naturalQueeP]

Now I feel terrible about telling a client that I love my job, and I don’t want to do anything else besides what I’m doing. Truth is, I hate my job and I rather be doing what I love then what I’m currently doing.

[@elsea8901]

Yeah but bro they usually mean what do you do for a living...it’s kind of just an understood thing, once they find out you don’t actually do what you just told them for an actual living or even make any money at all, their going to think your a phoney or desperately trying to impress them....tell em you work at whatever you do while you’re becoming whatever it is your becoming...that’s more accurate and respectful of their intelligence anyways...

[@CyberLillix]

@b your comment is terrible

[@cs7160]

Spot on mate. It's a cultural thing as well, it just doesn't pay to act like that in the UK.

[@Achelebachele]

A: "What do you do for living?" B: "I'm president of the united states." A: "You just served me a hotdog ..."

[@cardboardbox191]

B: I'm trying to keep the voters on side for the next election. A: A good president would provide free hotdogs.

[@OUigot]

I always say I'm a part-time dishwasher with fingers crossed for full-time hours.....it weeds out the gold-diggers.

[@another_Sapien]

OU812 i4got 😂😂

[@desreversti]

Hey now, some of those dishwasher jobs can pay $12 an hour in areas where minimum wage is $7.25.

[@factsverse9957]

Joseph M Just use a dishwasher.

[@NoQuestions4sked]

I tell folks I'm a janitor that lives in a motel room with 3 other dudes.

[@NoQuestions4sked]

ejanc601 it's not gay if you're wearing boot bands

[@Triumph2024.]

Oh wow! This means that I should not tell people I am a business development rep. for technology companies, when asked what I do. Instead, I will be bold, brave and honest and tell them I am drunk on a beach, somewhere!

[@tatemonroe6268]

damn it thats my story now i gotta keep the im a meth head story.....sigh.....damn it Craigslist

[@HatfieldsvsMccoys]

Don't undersell yourself! Passed out drunk on a beach somewhere.

[@mrf8514]

"I'm an international drunkard and exotic island beach bum"

[@parkerjeans5777]

Dan Kidd if you have courage you will never need power

[@appalachia2849]

Stop being a jackass and use common sense ya knob

[@heftyalan1152]

"My job is very boring I'm an office clerk" People judge you on what you do so I rarely open myself up to such judgement. I am more honest with those who do the same but I have no interest in selling myself until the time comes and I certainly have no interest in advertising my salary.

[@ASMinor]

Be yourself. Figure out what you love and do it everyday. Ignore what other people think, and you'll notice that the right people will begin to gravitate towards you. You'll also start to notice that you care less and less about what others think, because you're perfect the way you are.

[@pjeva9982]

never

[@ASMinor]

@@pjeva9982 okay.... 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@pjeva9982]

@@ASMinor tried this for a long time and im not physically cabaple of doing this, im kinda jealous of yall but i hope yall live the best lives

[@ASMinor]

@@pjeva9982 I can understand that. As someone with #mentalhealth issues, it makes perfect sense to me that we hide the biggest parts of ourselves. One thing I figured out as I've gotten older, however, is that the "need" to hide those parts has a lot to do with the people around us. Over time, we've just gotta be pickier with who gets our time, which will allow us to truly be ourselves. Good luck in the future. And remember #YouAreNotAlone. ❤️💚

[@GreenMorningDragonProductions]

I'm from the north of England. Very working class. Almost nobody I know takes their work home with them, if you know what I mean. A lady I know married a Londoner and when we first met, he asked me about my job, and I politely advised him "we don't talk shop, up here". I'm fairly close with my family, and I call home every day from Tokyo. But if you asked them what my job was, they point blank wouldn't have a clue what the answer was. I mean if my family ever asked me what my job was, I'd tell them, but they just don't care, and I'm fine with that.

[@stonecold9573]

The right answer is: Why do you want to know what I do?

[@CaptHayes-tl4tj]

People often ask "what do you do" so they know how to judge you. I go out of my way not to ask a person what they do for an occupation because a man is a man before he is an employee.

[@propeticurge]

Because women are gold diggers

[@JaysonT1]

@@propeticurge Cry me a river

[@king--kang.]

You know this is bad advice when he tells you basically to lie

[@neberboi]

When the hiring manager asked me what I see myself doing in next two year, I told him that I WANT his job. Guess what happens next. Sometime it's best to keep your goals to yourself. There are other people who don't want you to succeed.

[@reuteratwork8983]

You can rationalize it anyway you like -- but lying is still lying -- sorry, bro...

[@iamURHO]

I agree with you on this. 😊

[@gregflores8959]

Reuter Atwork Hey bro, wake the hell up, everybody lies, at one time or another, bet you have poser!

[@erikwillems6466]

If the question is "what do you do for a living" the answer might be "burger flipper". Even though you might be an experienced IT consultant that is in between jobs. If the question is " who are you?" All bets are off. People will answer with their name, job, relationship status, the number of kids, hobbies etc. The fact that people id themselves with for example their job or their kids, tells me more about them than their actual job or kids.

[@kingkwon8002]

Greg Flores Lying about your career is among the most sad and pathetic lies to tell others about yourself. Lmfao if you’re a waiter who tells people you’re a neurosurgeon. Fucking pathetic!

[@Oleg-oe1rc]

@@kingkwon8002 That completely depends on what you're saying you are, and what you've actually done. If you say you're a doctor, but havn't even looked into medical schools, then I agree. But if you're saying you're a book writer, and you've atleast started writing a book, then you're not lieing. You might not be getting paid for it, but it doesn't mean you're not a writer or lieing.

[@OneTimWhatley]

"What are you going to do today, Napolean?" "Whatever I feel like I want to do! Gosh!"

[@Michael-4]

I always say As little as possible.

[@michaelking4578]

I work at NASA but tell people I'm a used car salesman and not the nice cars but I sell the crappiest cars on the road. That usually ends the conversation.

[@MarkoVojvodic84]

Hahaha

[@arrystophanes7909]

I want to go back to bed

[@sunsfan8535]

I am a part time bed sleeper as well

[@beprimo7140]

I've thought about saying what I want to be doing before, but have always gotten embarrassed or insecure and ended up just saying what I'm currently doing instead. A great reminder to stick to my dreams!

[@chuweevaliant5930]

Never be ashamed of your hustle. Nobody will feed you if you go broke.

[@chuweevaliant5930]

@Ali you already know bro 👌🏽

[@tonymontana3742]

George Costanza is an architect.

[@mikeyronen2952]

Tony Montana or a marine biologist

[@technoomelette6836]

Well we all know what Tony Montana's job was. It was nothing to sniff at!

[@TheRussRave]

I want you to mind your own business and stop pestering me!

[@mikefitzsimmons6534]

Russell Craig Yup

[@nomadgirl1082]

😂

[@sonicseducer69]

This also plays into the law of attraction, if you believe in that. You're putting it out into the world that you are what you want to be, because saying "sorta kinda maybe" is just not believing in yourself and admitting that it's just a "hobby" when really if it's your passion it's a way of life. "Aspiring" counts as the real thing in my book because there is no moment or event that says "you're the real deal now" because that's different for everyone and every field, it's all about you and your journey, not what other people think is a "real so and so" or a "professional." For example, if you make art, you're an artist and so on, to some extent if you do it, you are it. And you have to be delusional if you want to chase your dreams because dreams aren't practical, dead end jobs are practical and realistic and they pay the bills. If you want to live the life you want, you kinda have to be crazy and live a somewhat unconventional lifestyle, you won't miss the safety and security of a boring career when you get to where you're going, trust me

[@jimihendrixx11]

Be selective who you share this info with + beware of taking the energy away from actually executing on your desires.

[@vishaljain9407]

This makes lot of sense!! When you say what you want to do as if you are doing it right now, it makes our SUBCONSCIOUS mind believe that we are doing that right now and it starts to attract all the possible ways for you to make your dream a reality!!

[@williamwilson6499]

I’m retired...I tell people I do whatever I feel like doing. Is that wrong?

[@RayoBeatz]

In the book "How To Talk To Anyone" The author gives an example of what to say in a situation where you are asked about what you do. "What do you do?" "instead of saying i'm a writer" , "Say, I create fiction/nonfiction stories etc. for readers to emerse themselves in" "how much do you make?" "I feel I've got a pretty good grip on my finances currently." Check this book out word of caution she does get annoying but there are lots and lots of gems in this book just grab a highlighter and take out whats important.

[@starlifecoach]

This is such a great message! Last week, I was carpooling and I sat next to a guy. We started talking and after many topics later he asked me, what to I do? I said I'm doing a no-brainer job for a start-up. But ideally, I would like to train people on hospitality and customer service, etc. He gave me his name card and told me he's looking for trainers and that I should call him! So I encourage everyone to be bold and tell people what you want to do!

[@helenefrench4275]

Did it work for you Ella Rose?

[@jamesallen5591]

This is only the second video of yours that I have seen, and I subscribed. Very good points. I have always hated the fact that most people, upon meeting most people, will ask, almost immediately: "What do you do?" As if that matters. As if the answer defines who I am. But now I'm thinking that, if I answer that question in terms of who and what I want to be, that changes the impact of the question. Oh, and on a side note, I'm a native Californian who moved out of California five months ago. In all of the conversations I have had in my new home, nobody has ever asked me "What do you do?" That doesn't change what I have gleaned from this video, though. It's more like a double bonus!

[@devondevon2454]

Dont tell people your aspirations. Its blowing off vital steam. Tell no one unless they catch you in the act. You will need all the pressure of that cooker, trust me

[@gregflores8959]

Information given to the wrong people can lead to big problems, if I don’t completely trust an individual I respond, “that information is given on a need to know basis”.

[@rama4913]

Yes, always think (and say) what you want. It's the way this metaphysical universe works.

[@ivermec-tin666]

Balderdash! I once took a ride in a taxi in San Francisco. In conversation, the driver told me of his plan to open a martini bar, and that he had been working 2 shifts for 5 years to save money for this purpose. He now owns and operates a martini bar in San Francisco. And, he got it without lying.

[@kimcham9949]

Thank you!

[@ColAngus]

Tell the truth, it confuses people. People are used to being lied to.

[@GarlandCoulson]

Great message! I am fortunate that I am doing what I want to do, but you are totally correct most people focus on their current job instead of what they are building towards.

[@klc7275]

This is what I've always done (or tried to do). Here's some advice: It only works when all the people you're talking to are strangers. I've tried it many times when I'm meeting someone with my sister or a friend. I'll say, "I'm a writer," because that's what I'm working on becoming. My sister/friends will scoff and say, "No, you're not." Then it becomes unnecessarily awkward and, unless you're impervious to criticism and judgement, your confidence will be taken down a notch, again, unnecessarily.

[@cellblock776]

This is so wrong that I can't even figure it out after watching it twice. When someone asks in casual conversation "What do you do for a living?" you answer with whatever your job is which pays the bills. Not your dream or fantasy career. It isn't meant to demean or insult the person. It is a way of learning about that persons live experiences and drive a conversation as the person asking may have a curiosity about that particular job. They may have worked a similar job in the past and share similar experiences. They may know someone in a similar career who can help the person they are asking to change jobs or move up in salary or career path. "Really, you are a waitress? That's cool. I have a buddy who owns several restaurants who is looking for experienced staff. I can get you an interview if you'd like." "Oh, you work at that restaurant? I was a dishwasher and busboy there when they first opened. It helped me get through college. Is old man Bill still managing the place?" The only thing rude is answering with a misleading statement like "I'm a screenwriter" when you have never written a anything which has been bought and put on screen. In fact, that is a sign of being a lair and from that point forward you loose all credibility.

[@lordlucan7655]

it doesn’t matter what you do but how passionate you are about people and things .. I work front on house in a hotel and do A - Z with and for international clients . Although my role is simple , my personal travel experience allows me to inject passion and personality into this role to the point where most clients persuade themselves that I am the house proprietor ...

[@Liuhuayue]

The thing is, people who ask "What do you do?"' are looking for your occupation or day-to-day livelihood, not what you want to do, otherwise they would have asked, "What are your goals?" or something similar.

[@kimcham9949]

THANK YOU! FINALLY someone else that sees the WHOLE problem with this video! Thank you!

[@PhamVans]

Actions will always speak louder than words. And In a world full of deceit, your best answer is to just follow the heart. As for the rest, well... Do whatever helps you sleep at night. I know there are those people who constantly need someone elses approval of everything they do.

[@PragmaticProminence]

Telling people you're next moves is dumb 🤦‍♂️

[@maxwell3578]

"When you say what you want you give others the oppurtinity to help make your dreams come true" or does it really? "Every human in the world is govern by self interest, people naturally think first of themeselves" (Robert Greene, The 50th Law)

[@saltsmath1712]

*gets in cab Me: what do you do? Cab driver: ... I'm a cab driver... Me: oh...

[@BeYourself157]

so great! You should never tell anyone your plans

[@readingsgalore9440]

Correct. It shifts the energy.

[@BeYourself157]

Yes. That’s right! 😍

[@SM-lt8yr]

BEST ANSWER TO THE QUESTION OF 'WHAT DO YOU DO': LIVING LIFE.

[@TheTrueSolesurvivor]

S M Corny

[@tsenavi]

Inhailing the air basically :/

[@Jjrmtv]

brilliant timing. be bold and state who you are and what you want to do. the current job is a means to pay the bills, but if you have dreams, then by all means, announce it.

[@jimmycain8669]

My dream came true and I am doing what I always wanted to do. I don’t like telling people what I do because then they want to talk about it and they have no clue. So, I just reply “not much.”

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Jimmy Cain when ppl lie to you about what they do. "There's no such thing as synthetic division." It nonexistent." Yeah, ok. Well neither is your engineer job. It's nonexistent 😋. I thought I be stupid sometimes... 🤭🖐️. Instead of Felicia, or Becky. Insert dudes name. Bye Jon Doe, Smith Billy Bob, bubba

[@kurts3779]

Unfortunately we live in a world where job descriptions have become self descriptions so saying what you do is almost always going to conjure up some judgement from the person asking. Saying what you do and what you want also depends on who you are talking to. Perhaps a "why" should be included and then maybe say both.. "I do this because I want that" Your purpose stated in the "what do you do?" Can be very powerful and reinforcing.

[@kurts3779]

If your aim is to find out the truth of what a person does, its better to ask them what's their main source of income as that is usually the best indicator of what they do. I've had someone tell me that they are financial advisor when I ask them what they do, then when I asked what their main source of income is, they tell me they clean houses???? Perhaps they were experimenting with Steve Jobs reality distortion technique.

[@USSResolute]

So, embellish your resume and then act surprised when people find out the truth and reject you. Honesty may not be the best policy, but at least I don't overpromise and underdeliver.

[@noobie7459]

You are the only one who make your dream come true.

[@WythenshawePhil]

No. How about just truthfully answer the question that they asked. Simple. I don't think this video gave good reason to "Never tell" or much negative side to just answering the question. "Never tell people what you do... because... uh... no good reason really"

[@terrybyrd5105]

- Avoid situations where someone would want to know what you do. - If asked - be honest but don't give details in casual conversation. - Counter by returning the question. - Ask what they can do for you. - Disengage bullshitters politely yet tactfully. - Don't take it personal. - It's your occupation - do your best despite their opinion. * Sequence of suggestions may change per situation! * This doesn't exclude prospective employers. * Give details only when needed for clarity. * This doesn't include idle chatter seekers. Always remember: You work for You - not them!

[@jaridkeen123]

I'm a Genius, you name it I do it

[@autumnshadwell5333]

I agree to a point to not tell people what you do,but I believe your wife/husband can know. I love my husband with every inch of my heart, and we USE to tell each other everything NO SECRETS. I thought our relationship was different, I have never trusted anyone in my life before till I met him, he saved my life!!!. I have been off work for 3 months and we have never fought so much in our almost 13 years of marriage.All because of the "hush hush rule" i'm assuming. I want to hear from him what he's doing. Our awesome marriage is in shambles cause of the fucking rule. Imo I wouldn't care wtf happened I would never keep something like this from someone I loved,and you know, I would accept ANYTHING he wanted to do whether it was good or bad. This is my life and thanks for fucking it up linked in!!!!I Really appreciate it.

[@orangewarm1]

Ok then

[@ValenceFlux]

I brave my way through an uncertain world. I've drank an ocean and climbed a mountain. I hardly slept working days and used to play live with bands. I've been down and out getting drunk at my guitar or a microphone and have lived sober as a technician assisting in the control of power flow putting work first above all. I've loved and given all my time to her over my job in selflessness. Sometimes I gaze at the stars at night trying to understand a deeper meaning to it all. The biggest challenge in all my life has been putting it all on a single page resume...

[@Adrian-yi8fl]

What do you do for a living? As little as possible.

[@kimcham9949]

No kidding.

[@miguelfilo962]

I use that one a lot.

[@Avenus112]

But... that cab driver is lying. Hes not a screenwriter, he's a cab driver with a fatuous day dream that interferes with his work. Youre telling people to emulate a city saturated with professional liars and manipulators. The key isnt dreams its discipline.

[@F1Mike000]

Avenus112 how is he lying and how does it interfere with his work? The fictional cabbie writes screenplays, presumably in his free time. That doesn't mean anyone pays him for them. His vocation is driving and his avocation is writing.

[@Avenus112]

F1Mike000 well, here's the reasoning. He responds to questions about his professional identity with his hobby, which means thats where his mind is. If his mind is on his hobby its not on his actual work. If his mind is not on his work then the hobby interferes with it. I mean, its the hypothetical person's life and he can do with it as he pleases but reasonable concern for him would advise him to focus.

[@tonetoni8110]

What do you do?

[@anjuulinajuulie]

Didn't the guy from taxi movie actually drive taxis to get more authentic for th4 part

[@markandrade7547]

Just like the late great philosopher George Carlin said about the American dream... you have to be asleep to believe it

[@revenant777x8]

There are 2 types of people in this world. Talkers, and doers.. actions will always speak louder than words. Pre-tense thinking is just short hand for never doing.

[@josephdugdale4150]

Not that simple and poetic I'm afraid

[@revenant777x8]

@@josephdugdale4150 You're right. Also needing confidence and determination to apply this mentality. "Afraid" or fear of any kind is counterproductive.

[@ancientmartianunderground6413]

You spoke of Elon Musk speaking more about ideas than past...Reminds me of the saying: The least smartest people talk about people Smarter people talk about events The smartest people talk about ideas. (changed my life)

[@naveed4246]

Others don't care what someone want to do.They care when they see someone has done a good work.

[@truthylucy7068]

I think it depends on who's asking, what atmosphere & whether it's male or female. That's how I gage my response, I don't like to give to much information to someone I don't know.

[@davidslowhand5172]

so you become what you say you want to be, then you become what you wanted and not what you were and now you are doing what you want to do, what are you going to tell people now you're doing what you want to be when they ask you 'what do you do?'

[@adobotravels]

Is it me or art of improvement sounds like the lizard from the geico commercial? :D

[@turkeybowlwinkle4440]

My aspiration was always to be a retiree. Now I am actually retired and sometimes people ask me what I use to do. I either say I can't remember or I use to want to be a retiree.

[@puprilla]

i make money not a bunch but enough to live thats what i do and how i get it is by roofing

[@puprilla]

i don't but thank u

[@MikeHarringtonSherry]

@J G classic!

[@faustin289]

No one is out there waiting to help you reach your dreams. Everyone act in their self-interest. That's CAPITALISM boy!

[@alulim7]

I feel like Batman

[@samricher]

Wisdom comes with making mistakes

[@Rombizio]

My default answer usually is: TCB. Taking Care of Business

[@dewshine3359]

You are making quite an interesting point.. I'll try it!👍

[@alasdairmcbryde7573]

This is really OLD SCHOOL ... today a man can become a woman ... so passe ... so yesterday. You should say "Today I am a man, but tomorrow I'm identifying as a woman so I can get on a quota list for a job and a podium finish at sports day"

[@DialloMoore503]

I think it’s rather rude to ask a stranger that question. I’ve never asked anyone that question in a social setting.

[@pabrielgomez5879]

I am that I am.

[@Navak_]

Yeah, true. Good point. Although the best part is where you said "what you want to do NEXT" 2:45 At least in my mind, that "next" completely changes my answer.

[@BlindGardener]

"Hey mein Cab driver what do you do?" "..."

[@mmhoss]

What you do is not at all the same query as what you'd like to do

[@littledarkcollege]

I don't think this is right. There's a growing collection of research that tells you NOT to tell people your goals. How is this any different?

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Alexander Ryan idk. I just tell ppl I'm a millennial, special snowflake, dual cusper 🧚

[@richterman3962]

Alexander Ryan I don't because I ahte it when they crutize what I'm studying doe

[@sasas1313]

This video suggest you tell about whatever you working towards not as goals but as a reality. Which feels more inspiring, since it adds forward impulse. And such frasing probably won't trigger jealousy in people. Like they will either be happy for you or confused :D

[@Key-pc8vh]

Most feared questions - What you do? How much do you earn? Are you single? How old are you? What you did in your past? Last and not least - Are you virgin? Ofc not all above questions relate to everyone but few of them does.

[@JeremiahStringer]

The definition of speaking something into existence for yourself. I love it! Have the drive to relentlessly chase down and work for what you want all while believing in yourself. Great video! Enjoyed 🙌🏻

[@NathanaelDuke]

I’ve never met an employer who cared about what prospects wanted to do more than they cared what their prospects had proven they could do.

[@FarmerJim]

I'm an Apache Helicopter pilot. So....... Can I just tell the truth?

[@JonathanVachon777]

Best answer could tell to people: you dont want to know, im everything you hate