Quitting - Making it on Youtube

[@JoshuaFluke1]

If this video resonated with you, maybe share it with someone else that you think would 'get it'. Atleast I know now I'm not the only one now that feels this way. It's a shame no one else says it outloud. Thanks guys. You're the best.

[@dowoyele]

Bro. I am about to quit my job in two days time. My decision is already made. I want to commit to digital design and development. I had thought I was mad and perhaps had ADHD too. This video resonates with me a lot. I have a family I support. I just can't bear going to work for another day again. I have been battling this feeling for about 3 years. Truth be told, I wish I could be like other people at work who have resigned to their fates and just do their jobs. So oftentimes I consider being an outlier a curse, but few times I see it as a blessing, because when I do what I really wish to do (design and development), I am truly happy. May God help me. I am so scared. But I will quit my job.

[@CarelessKart]

Joshua i been coding for about 3 months when i was little i was want to be a inventor i watch shark tank as a kid sold candy cut grass but coding and tech make my ideas real is all i want a house a girl and my ideas walking into the realm i live

[@CarelessKart]

@@dowoyele bless you not in just godly way but a man to man why

[@againstthegrain5914]

Josh. ive been there. id love to collab with you in something.. ill be dedicated to you so we can make something happen! seriously.. i could tell you my story! :) love the video man, thanks for sharing

[@andyd568]

Bro. I'm similar in personality. When you are working on your own vision you feel alive, so alive that words cannot express it. You need to pair up with a business partner who is non-creative but disciplined who can keep you on track and channel your creativity into concrete products, money and scale. Or you need to learn to sell to companies directly - though this requires good self marketing and networking. Try to gain depth in a particular field and understand the business problems they are facing deeply so you can speak their language and they see you as their problem solver.

[@TraversyMedia]

Only halfway through but this video is awesome Josh. Very real and relatable and you don’t see too much of that on KZbin. Love your hustle. I go nuts in cubicles as well and could never go back

[@busyrand]

This comment and video are just in time for me. I totally struggle with this, and am wondering what the proper step is to take to increase my earning power. I need constant reminders to be patient.

[@brianblades6177]

Very cool to see you hanging around here! Love your content!

[@JoshuaFluke1]

You always lurking. 616k subs is just insane. I can only imagine what your email looks like.

[@TraversyMedia]

Haha, yeah I lurk from time to time. I'm not a fan of popping in on live streams because I don't like the attention... It's been a long road. This is a tough niche to get to 1m but hopefully I (and you) can do it someday. Lol it's not just my emails, its my Twitter, Facebook, Udemy...and people get mad that I can not always respond, but they don't understand it's impossible, literally...

[@JoshuaFluke1]

@@TraversyMedia Whenever I think 'this niche is small' I just remember your channel and I'm like 'yeah so uh, step your shit up Josh.' Do you ever want to expand your niche but feel as if you're pigeonholed to code tutorials? Or does webdev get boring to you? I try to make this 'variety stuff' to remind people there's more to life. It's a pretty meta position to be in. But it's hit or miss - half are like 'yo josh just give us more interviews' and half are like 'great work'. At your current 2-3k subs per day growth I imagine you'll be at 1 mil in now time. Let me know what it's like to get that gold play button :D

[@andresgonzalez1811]

“When you don’t have money, money is everything. But when you have money, money is nothing” - I felt that.

[@fredi1505]

I haven't felt it yet, I need to make money first.

[@ballwizz23]

I wish I felt that. But I don't have money...

[@lord-of-the-shinobi-world]

Well, you need money, so it is always everything. When you have it, it is still everything to you, because you need to think further with the money you have.

[@hvaandres]

You're a good guy. Your videos have a lot of value to me.

[@ciceroaraujo5183]

You are so right.

[@CerealOverdrive]

Well spoken! I've definitely felt the same but so far no luck striking it on my own. Best of luck reaching your dreams!

[@stevenjohnson276]

"I want to work, just not for you"

[@Magnetic1884]

This hit home on so many levels. I want to thank you for being the first entrepreneur I've come across who is brave enough to show their failures. It is 10x more valuable to see that than the "massive success" that everyone else is so desperate to portray. It's easy to forget that the real end-goal is freedom, not money. Money is just one way to possibly get there. Money != happiness. Thanks for keeping it real, man, and good luck.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

No point in just talking about every win. The learning comes from the losses, but you can't dwell on them. When people say 'you're charging how much for that? you made that in 10 minutes?' the real answer is: no - I made this over years of failure, this is just what it seems like to you.

[@superball9000]

Probably didn't read a single page of one of Tai Lopez's books. *facepalm*!

[@percasy8989]

I'm 17, and your videos have helped me get a better idea of where I want my future to go, thanks! Wish you the best of luck with yours!!

[@kylem1650]

Your authenticity is why I support and watch your videos man. I've been through pretty much the exact same origin story. I've honestly given up lately on pursuing my creative freedom, but when I was unexpectedly laid off by my last job after breaking my back for them to make them millions, I wrote down a life ethos that I would do my best to live by: 1. Have the skills to be invaluable to yourself, your family, your home, and your career. 2. Have a low maintenance business that provides enough profit to sustain backup cash reservoirs. 3. Never sacrifice long term goals for anyone, except family. 4.Trust your gut, never trust employment, and have faith in your family. 5. Always take actions to soften negative outcomes before they happen. 6. Always be on a path to acquire knowledge that aids your way of life, self, and family. 7. Don't abandon relationships for immediate passions. 8. Always be true to yourself, no matter the outcome. 9. Always keep knowledge in a solid state through repetition, remediation, or activity. 10. Be fit. Be healthy. Be aware. Stay alive.

[@MarioBermudezJr]

This comment is going on my wall

[@DavidWoodMusic]

This is gold. Thank you for sharing.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

I think this deserves a pin. I'd add one thing - the happiness comes from the journey not the end goal. The whole point of dancing is the dance itself, not to be done. Same with life.

[@BiancaAguglia]

@Kyle m Beautiful comment. Heart-felt and hard-earned wisdom. ❤️

[@javascriptmastery]

Such an affective video.. Hit's me on so many levels. Thanks for being so honest, try to grow your own brand with this KZbin channel, you are going to make it and then have your own thing. I really hope everything works out for you.

[@umitm.1443]

I kept writing and deleting a lot of stuff before commenting but I think all I wanted to say is I feel you bro. I feel the struggle. Thank you for being real and motivating people. Keep doing your thing, you're pretty damn good at it!

[@leslienull3689]

youve helped me so much thank you so much for sharing your experience

[@megthedingus8918]

this is literally one of the best things I've ever seen. I don't even know how to explain how good this video is.

[@BradLongCo]

Man, I just love the transparency and the outlining of your journey toward entrepreneurship. It's never a straight line. It's never easy. And it's never clear at first. Putting in the work is absolutely the only way forward to ultimate effectiveness. Super appreciate your transparency and vulnerability about the process. Entrepreneurship is tough, but it sure beats the crap out of being bludgeoned into the conformity of the corporate cringe cult.

[@Shadders2010]

I've had two jobs disappear under me and also went through that where I lost most of my savings and couldn't find anything else. I'm really disappointed with the Programming industry. Not what it used to be...

[@LiveOverflow]

This is an awesome video

[@ReturnDev]

loving the video! this is a very similar reason for why I started my youtube channel. Even if it just remains a hobby there is no reason to stop working on what you love

[@ericcartman1054]

Thanks Joshua! I really needed this video. I too always thought I was too lazy at work. You made me realize I should start believing myself.

[@helloyassine]

This video aged really well; so relatable from the standpoint of always wanting to do my own thing and finally doing it.

[@thesujaychand8094]

I use your videos for motivation. It has really helped me with my Game Dev career. Also, the Doomsday Clock is a very interesting concept

[@victorrivas7911]

Josh, please, more videos like these! I keep coming back to watch these kind of videos. I've been with you since you had 30k subs and I think that this kind of videos is what your personality is about, is what your channel is about.

[@ipwnpancakes910]

This is so inspirational! Josh, you helped me start my career in web dev. Im on my second job at 45k, first job being at 24k. It might not be the best but thats what the grind is for! Youve genuinely helped me, from your videos, to your resume templates. Honestly I just wanna say thank you. I believe in you! Never give up and keep the hustle going!

[@subarashi516]

how did you start leaning can you share your path ?

[@ipwnpancakes910]

@@subarashi516 sure, you have a Twitter? I can message you on there

[@ipwnpancakes910]

My twitter is @iDevPancakes

[@VaqueroBebop]

Holy shit. This hit me at my core. School was never really my thing, but I was good with my hands so I got mechanical/technical work. Got laid off from my corporate job last month because my boss blew our budget, but I have never really been happy with my career choice anyway, so now im looking into changing careers. Maybe getting into programming, but not 100% sure. Been looking at schools and boot camps, and then stumbled onto your channel and watched a few interviews, then this one, and it felt like you were telling my story. I respect your hustle man, and I wish the best for you.

[@mmbower1]

You’ve made a big positive impact on my life as well. Keep it up brother!

[@josefon3692]

This one of the best videos I've seen from you. I can relate to what you are going through and I'm sure a lot of people can feel a connection to your story. Seek a life of meaning and I'm sure happiness will come to you.

[@brandonfrazier5806]

I can't remember the last time I watched a video and related to every single feeling so strongly. It was a surreal 25 minutes of watching someone describe how I feel to myself. The active search for contentment and happiness seems futile, (in my humble opinion lol) it's not something you can find around the next corner, it's discovered in yourself. That's a hard realization for me to swallow. Eventually what I thought was going to bring me happiness, ended in uninterested and couldn't care less feelings about what I was doing. The activities that make me feel complete and fulfilled in the moment are never things I can see myself ever making a living from. I'm still searching and this video was very saddening but also uplifting and motivating. Thank you for this. It was a pleasant and unexpected surprise. I wish you the best of luck and I'm glad you're discovering your contentment. (How I see things anyways lol). I'll keep looking inside for mine.

[@BiancaAguglia]

Same here. I related to everything in the video. And I related to everything in your comment also. ❤️ I can't remember the last time something or someone affected me so deeply. Making me feel less lonely in the way I think and feel. Best wishes in your quest for contentment. One thing I've learned is that its form is an ever moving target, but its presence can be constant if you give yourself permission to fail, to be confused, to be depressed, or even lazy occasionally. @Kyle m made some comments above about his life ethos. It's a perfect example of framework that can help you be content while always pushing out of your comfort zone and striving to become the best version of yourself.

[@andrewbarfield6406]

Thanks for sharing your story in such a genuine way. You rock, Josh!

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Thanks Andrew

[@harrisoncallahan9195]

I’ve enjoyed your videos in the past, but this video made me a subscriber and got my first-ever KZbin comment. You hit on every point that I’ve felt recently. I’m going to share this with my network because people need to know that they’re not the only one’s who feel this way. Cheers!

[@Killermcknight]

THANK YOU JOSHUA for being an inspiration to us small youtubers! Started last month & I hope I can get to your level some day 🙏🙏🙏 And everyone reading this comment have a blessed day 🙌

[@deseatha0]

Love this! Super authentic! Really enjoy your channel!

[@UNnamed66]

Hey, I totally feel you, man. I'm actually older than you. I'm gonna be 33 this year and will be graduating with a CS degree this summer. Still not sure about my future but if I can do it over the age of 30, then anyone can.

[@danielzavalahuerta]

So motivating that I watched it twice and added it to my favorites. I know that feeling of entrapment, working 12 hour shifts as a cook. I hated being inside all day and never seeing the sun; it does get crazy i thought i had cabin fever at one point haha. I do miss the comradery though. After careful consideration, I quit last month because i had saved enough to last 6 months without a job and i have been coding all day everyday since. I've been anxious since, especially now since you said you went 6 months without getting accepted for a job, but i feel like it was the best decision i have ever made. If i fail to make it within these 6 months then so be it, all i have to do is get a job and code on any spare time i have left. It's funny cuz i did the same thing before i quit, listening to motivational videos and audiobooks about being fufiled in life and trying to make the best decisions for your life. Seeing that you are making it even after failing more than once proves to me I can do it too, thank you Josh.

[@mikeypsycho328]

wooow, this is your best video yet. I can totally relate to having bad luck with jobs, having a job that pays sort of well but still hating life, and quitting a job. I also felt the same way that some people luck out and it just works out for them, then there are the outsiders, people that have to keep trying to finally get to a destination.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Its the journey not the end point. The satisfaction comes from the dance, because the whole point of dancing. The dance. Not to be done with it and recieve some score or what not.

[@jver1384]

Great message Josh! Materialistic stuff is just temporary. Unfortunately many people don't realise it until they experience it. What really matters is being happy with what you have and with who you are. All the best buddy 👍🏻👋🏻

[@BiancaAguglia]

@Giacomo Vernizzi It's one of the great mysteries of life: why don't we learn from other people's mistakes? 😊 Why do we have to make our own mistakes before we believe that happiness is not a matter of how much we have but of how much we give and how strongly we feel that we are meaningful.

[@VandaleCallender]

I've been watching your videos for months now. You're a real inspiration! You are always in my thoughts and prayers Josh!

[@thedrunktech9208]

I honestly believe this is the most inspiring speach I have ever heard. Thank you.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

I think it was alittle long, but I didn't want to leave anything out.,

[@jordanlanier7063]

I appreciate all the time you spent on these vids. I really want to get into code so I can eventually open up a business of my own. I love sales, eventually I want to open a dealership. Your story of you quitting your 9-5 is inspirational man. Best of luck and keep grinding!

[@richardnicholas2957]

This is a fantastic video. From the heart and from the soul. Best of luck. You will go far because obstacles don’t stop you. You just course correct and move forward!

[@akashtakawale9074]

Hey bro don't lose your hope you will be successful.... it happens to everyone... just keep on going👍

[@ufookoro1]

One of the best videos I have watched on KZbin. The content of your whole life summarised in less the 30 minutes. I wish you well Joshua

[@TheBboyStyle]

Awesome video man. I've been working close to two years now and being an employee is really soul-consuming. You go and basically waste your time working for projects you basically have no interest in, having to deal with colleagues you don't necessarily like for a salary that is not necessarily huge. I'm working in the seo field and even though I love it (it's a field that you usually go into because you created websites out of pure interest) just the fact that I have to wake up every single morning at the same time and live the same day, week after week, month after month is soul crushing. I can feel the same for my colleagues and I can feel they don't enjoy the rat race. I don't know a single person enjoying it. Fortunately I've been working on a side project (affiliate websites) and making a side income that is a little bit higher that my job. So right now I'm saving a few months more and I'm gonna quit my job next year, so that I can be totally independant and not living the rat race anymore. Thanks for your videos, I can totally relate. Cheers from France.

[@TheBboyStyle]

I work during breaks and stay later in order to work on my websites. I totally relate when you said your side job was your real job, and your job the side job.

[@tommessig2060]

Josh, you do have a great way of telling a story and making me want to stay for the whole thing.

[@dean6046]

Extremely helpful - this really hit close to home. I'm 25 now and your story is so inspirational to me. On my end, recently I had a sweet software job in a low cost of living area, but became lazy and then got fired. Trying to get back on my feet. This video and your others really helps me and many others!

[@diouranke]

This is pretty awesome, I'm excited for you. I am definitely thinking the same way.. and sometimes I get frustrated but it's good to see you being it into fruition

[@FolkloricoMexicano]

My history relates with you Joshua. You are a great inspiration. Keep grinding man, and show us how we can all make it.

[@tackytoys5395]

This is so what I needed to hear. I day job right now is in security engineering and hearing this is really encouraging. So many times I failed to make a business happen and made a laughing stalk out of myself. Thanks for being raw with your timeline! I look forward to sharing a response video of my own one day.

[@georgejetson9801]

Your best video yet. So real. When I come back to the US we'll have to meet up for lunch.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Sounds good

[@imcca0011]

Love the real talk. Thanks for the video Josh, inspiring man.

[@diegodelatorre2868]

Awesome video. Most authentic and transparent guy on KZbin. This video speaks to me on so many levels.

[@richreid45]

This video was so honest I loved it. Keep up the work.

[@TridentYT]

listened to this while finishing homework...great advice and lots of motivation.

[@gamersforever1585]

I'm blown away by this video and how good it is, this video widely opened my eyes and felt like I lived the exact same experiences, thank you infinitely for your work.

[@Jasonrm92]

Fuck. I've never related to a video as much as this one. I also work in Software Development and feel exactly the same way, great salary but don't give a shit about it tbh. I'm always thinking of my own things to do and even tried drop-shipping (lol) etc etc. Glad to see how far you've come. Hope your channel blows up.

[@bartt7425]

Best video out of all I've seen from you. I'm 20 yrs old and I'm really thankful for your life advice!!

[@rtaber3065]

Thanks, man. You said exactly what's on my mind.

[@0jsjs]

Very honest video. Well done Joshua!

[@GeekoutdoorsBrand]

Wow! I can relate and super Congrats for reaching your Goals as a Creator 💯

[@noegarcia9528]

Gah man this hit too close to my soul. It got fkn depressing in the middle but you brought it home at the end. Congrats on your success

[@smokinghot5373]

This video brings so much value, it's crazy. Keep it up.

[@whatsVerah]

I was literally listening to the "you have to jump" video when I decided to start my current business. But you are the best for these videos, I have not graduated yet, but once I do these videos will have immense value. You're the best man.

[@Laquia]

Your failures gave you experiences! Don't ever throw that away! Most people would be too scared to do what you did! Make the most of your failures and the experiences you learned! I'm also telling myself this as well! But, anyways, thank you for this video.

[@CuriosMindDIY]

I’m with you Josh! This video was very heart felt by me! I’m sure I’ll get back at it from time to time because it means a lot! Thank you dearly!

[@0ptimal]

Very relatable. We see the world in a very similar way. Kind of an old video but congrats on how far you've gone. And I think your "realness" will take you much further. It's a rare commodity on the internet. Takes balls to show it maybe that's why.

[@Sauvageau218]

Keep it up Josh!! I support you 100%!

[@borispavlovic1186]

Josh man your video really touched me so this will be my first time to comment someone's video on KZbin and I hope you will read it.First of all man, I see that you are a good person, I can see it in your eyes, in your voice and please be grateful for those bad experiences in life, because if there were not them now you would not be where you are and who you are.And for all guys out here, whether you have 20,25 or 35 it's never to late to get your life back on track, don't care what other people think about you or talk behind your back, it's your life,it's your fucking life.Lets crush this 2019!

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Dont let life just slip away.

[@Divzorx]

Ooof I loved this. Such raw, genuine feelings. You do you well.

[@Forsoul314]

Thanks for the vid man. I started watching you a few months ago when I needed to find my own direction in life. It seems we have a similar burning desire to create, be our own person, and help others. Your messages today are a mixed bag of inspiration and sour grapes, but I guess honesty is the best pair of glasses to wear. Next week I send out my first resume in over 5 years. Thank you for all the content you have posted, it has kept my fire stoked. Good luck with your endeavors and don’t give up.

[@renee6490]

This is the most REAL video on here I’ve ever seen Josh. I definitely believe if you don’t take risks for your pursuit of happiness, you will stay unhappy and live full of regrets until you are old.. I personally recently took a leap of faith and began learning code. Many people have told me it’s a hard road and many don’t “make it”. But coding makes me happy and I’m going to keep going and not give up. It’s definitely a lot to learn but I’ve always loved a good challenge. I actually decided to leave my retail job and pursue web dev because i like it and I can actually use my mind instead of just feeling like a robot in customer service jobs... to me customer service feels like a personal hell.. so if you have any advice for me I’d love to hear it because as a free code camper I don’t think anyone will notice me until I’ve learned “enough “... but how will I know? I want to land that front end dev job soon...

[@BiancaAguglia]

I'm not a coding expert, I'm a beginner myself, so I hope you don't mind me offering advice. What I would do if I were you is I would do some work for free. Find a project you are passionate about and develop it. Or find a company you want to work for and see what kind of projects they work on. Work on one of those projects on your own and document it on your own website. Or just on Github. Start networking in person (at local meetups of programmers, startups, and entrepreneurs) and online. Most likely, it will take a while. But if you put in all that work, especially on your own, you'll be the kind of self-starting, hard-working person others actually want to hire. Best wishes to you.

[@renee6490]

Hey yea, thank you! I’ll keep studying and see what happens on my journey! ;)

[@bretthale3407]

This was a really great video to find. My whole life I've always felt like I never really connected with anyone because I was in a totally different mindset. It was a really amazing feeling watching this video & hearing about all the things you've done, your thoughts & perspectives. We have a lot in common! It's so nice being able to relate to someone, it really is. I haven't felt that in a very long time, so thank you for that.

[@BiancaAguglia]

@Brett Hale That was the true magic of this video: not only was it relevant to us and made us feel less lonely in how we feel and how we think, but it also compelled us to leave a comment and, with those comments, to show there are so many of us who feel the same way.

[@vincefury803]

I've gotten value from your videos and story. You've provided me with inspiration. You have all the necessary tools to move on in the way that's best for you. In the future you'll look back on this and realize that the situation forced you to learn what you needed to know. Good luck!

[@nameless592]

Rooting for you man. Keep your head up.

[@Mumsizzle]

Motivating man

[@nojoblem99]

This video really resonated with me because I have a similar story. It shows great strength talking about your failures. Also being able to identify what drives you is key.

[@chrisfrieberg7720]

You got 40,000+ views, you’re helping so many people because they, we, I, can relate. You’re special bro. Don’t say you’re not. I’m heading to the DevMountain bootcamp soon as a 29 y/o, left a 6 figure job I hated, trying to change my own life. It’s great to hear all your thoughts whether I agree with them all or not. Keep at it and thanks for the genuine videos!

[@SrNavi155]

Man, this video is gold, I'll save it into my list of favorites just to re-watch for motivation

[@jimmyjay234]

I’ve recently found your channel and have to say I really resonated with this video. Thanks for having the courage to put it out there, I wish you every success with you future. Pretty sure you’ll find it 👍🏻

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Hey thanks James, I'll document along the way.

[@ymk24]

i liked almost all you talked about starting and giving up, all you talked i feel this video helpful to just go ahead. keep sharing. thanks.

[@CodemasterJamal]

You're a brilliant guy and you inspire me to do a lot of things. Keep going on Josh. I saw that you wanted to do a multiplayer game. Keep on it. I expect many things from you, my brotha.

[@csosjs2008]

Keep Forging Josh! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@CodeEmporium]

I liked this video. You sound like a guy with experience, but you're pretty young. It really shows how some jobs can become so monotonous - especially if you aren't passionate about it. This is the reason I do youtube (and probably you too?). No matter what happens, you always have something that gets you out of bed every morning.

[@craigmears943]

You are a legend. Keep doing whats right for you and become a beacon for other lost souls! :-)

[@karireyes7603]

You are excellent at insight and commentary. Love it!

[@qvovadis589]

Very powerful those thoughts!! Thank you

[@yellowrice8633]

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing this.

[@hadleybayley3870]

Yeah i like that idea. We should all make a youtube journal, and if open to ideas that could prompt rewardable action. The community really does need to get more involved with one another.

[@dxlultra1020]

Hell yeah man, you stuck through it. #GrindReel for life baby!!!

[@rodrigodanielvittoriali6629]

* engineering dropouts high five * I've been making sacrifices here and there to save up almost half of my income. I've an above average job and two side gigs which allow me to save between 200 u$d and 300 each month. I'm listening to this as I set my CV and letter for a job in the USA. It's crazy, insane, I know it. But if I get a job that pays 16~20 an hour I'll be able to save just as much living abroad, and there are quite a lot more opportunities up there. I just stumbled upon your channel (seems like yt sometimes gets its recommendations right) and I just wanted to say to you: YOU CAN MAKE IT. The grind it's monstrous. I've lost my job. I've been homeless. I've had to left everything, my whole life behind. So I understand you. I've a nice life now. I feel that I make an impact on my job, I like my new career. I've lost 30 kgs and now I can afford to eat as I wish. I can take two hot showers every day and then open a fully stocked fridge! And yet so, I'm willing to give up everything for a better chance. That's the strength of a mission. It's not just a dream, it's not like you just "want it" you NEED IT. So I wish you the best of successes 💪 (Here's your like, sub and bell m8)

[@zigggen]

I started web development before 2 years and I have seen lots of videos on youtube. Sometimes I look for motivational videos on KZbin but u r the only guy I can relate to. I always learn new stuff whenever I watch ur videos. RESPECT 🙏🏻

[@Alexandra-jz4cd]

this is such a good video, could relate sooo much with all you say here! best of luck!

[@fritzsproul6702]

You really did something! You taught a whole raft of ppl what they have to look forward to once out of college. Unless ppl have backing from family, it is very hard. Can b done, but fraught with pitfalls that R difficult to climb over. wish U much success and thanks. Passing this onto my 21 year old graduating college son. He is going through something similar right now. Cheers

[@kietack1203]

I feel you man, i'm about to graduate. I'm deciding how my life gonna be. I am very aware of how manipulative and soul-tearing the corporate will do to me. My job requires me to travel 60 minutes from home to plant everyday so that's basically 2 hours wasted + 8 hours work. I'm not in the position as extreme as you but i feel the courage and the risk you have to go through. My road is beginning to split into 2. I have constantly been thinking about the decision i'm about to make. No matter which road i take, it may cost me many important things in my life. Ofc i will work to get money to support my small future business or my thing intially . I hope you keep making videos for extreme introverted people like me have the strength to handle the struggle and to take that leap in the incoming future.

[@davevaughn1391]

Thanks for this video, man. Even though I don't take the time to watch all of your videos that pop up in my notifications for one reason or another, I do notice how much work you're putting out, and I'm never disappointed in the work I see you do. You're an inspiring guy, and I'm glad you've taken this latest step to fulfilling your meaningful life. I'm turning 39 this year, and will start a game development degree path at Cal State San Bernardino in the fall. I never thought I'd ever decide to *actually* choose that path, that it was a stupid dream, that I should go down a safer route. But I'd be miserable. I can do this, and I can support my family with it; I just have to go out and learn it, I have to build my foundation and keep going. I'm in my first two game development courses right now, and while they have challenged me to a degree, I've rarely had this level of enjoyment and passion while learning. And I know that if I get into game development, it doesn't mean I still can't continue learning to be a web developer or get into digital graphic design. Your enthusiasm and determination helps remind me of my own motivations and helps me push myself when I want to give up. TL;DR: Thanks for this. You're doing great!

[@daltinhorp]

You are a visionary . Have many ideas but don’t have backers. You will find your place keep going.

[@abec8211]

I wasn't going to click on this video but I'm glad I did. Everything that you described is so relateable to what I'm going thru right now. I quit going to college for engineering because I never liked the idea of working in a cubicle for 12 hours a day. 2 Years later and I haven't taken a step of action to start a business in something that I like doing despite having so many ideas. I was just about to quit my job today with 2 months of savings to back me up but after coming across your video I think I'll stick around and grind on my spare time until it is less risky and hopefully come up with something. Thanks for your story. Subscribed.

[@JoseFlores-hk1xd]

I needed this today. I don’t think I’ve ever watched this long of a video on KZbin. Thank you man! Liked and subscribed

[@MattCook206]

Amazing video Josh, thanks ! def went into the favorites with this one. Always love and appreciate the inspiration and positivity ! keep it up

[@monishshetty5140]

Thank you bro i am 18 and i have dropped a year and i am preparing for exam to do computer science engineering , your videos helped me to see the future of the corporate world and politics.

[@okellocharles3097]

Thanks for sharing your experience man. After 25 minutes and 31 seconds, i still wanted to hear some more of it. I feel like i'm in the middle of steel and rocks, but videos like this makes me shake the thoughts off and keep on grinding.

[@medf100]

Thank you for sharing, thank you for helping. In pursuing your goals and dreams you're inspiring others to do the same.

[@JamesTaylor_2024]

Awesome video. Can totally resonate with this