"The American Dream Is Out of Reach For Average Men..." Black Man Complains It Takes Too Much To Win

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[@DryIce85]

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[@carlosreid51]

this guy i saw 3 of his videos and he speaks the truth from an everyday black male.

[@saonedixon5476]

In my opinion the "American dream" is to own a house and raise a family. Too others the American dream is to strike it Rich.

[@emerysutton5430]

Black men and women are not working together that why they are working harder then ever. The other races are working together that why their succeeding one on the mower the other picking up the waste.

[@dyates6380]

I'm totally with you. Too many people are worried about how much money they can make or can acquire, but in reality, being successful is having what you NEED.

[@blast4me754]

Give us single men with no kids a one bedroom shack with a garage and a new age muscle car and we're set for life.

[@cameroncox1767]

Don’t forget to add a gaming console. We hella good 😂

[@mattturner5750]

@@blast4me754 men are offing themselves at a high rate. I don't think we're set.

[@Thadopeera]

You can’t fit anything from Home Depot in a muscle car

[@dariuss.3500]

Low class 😂 sorry I brought my crib at 25 in 2019 4000 sq feet and don't even play video games hustling too much

[@formula112967]

@@Thadopeera That is why Home Depot has rental pickups for $19.99.....I am with blast4me....gimme a Cat or a Scat and no wife no kids.

[@FamWilliams2024]

Men, you can complain, or you can move differently. Only 1 of these choices will benefit your life.

[@keithnsearle7393]

Spot on there, spot on.

[@warrenbrooks7053]

And this is coming from a man that’s building. The system is not built for the vast majority 2 get over

[@gatman18]

I choose the latter. I choose to move differently. The way I see it, we already know what the problem is. Now we need to find the solution💯

[@tessahiggins8142]

Exactly. When I was in my 20s I hustled. Made as much as I could and set up assets. Now I can back off the gas a bit. Those who adapt ...

[@6lemans10]

​@@tessahiggins8142That's awesome!

[@chrisisnice]

Average men get laid off when times get tough. You can't be mediocre you have to be exceptional. The problem is 90% of the population is in the position and they are on the chop and block

[@reboot4357]

There is no such thing as job security. I’ve seen exceptional people with profound work ethic get laid off. People better wake up and create their own lane

[@shawn_and_one]

So does high achieving men… Everyone take a lost at some point

[@augustusbrown5320]

@@reboot4357Facts!!!!!!

[@karimbennett5651]

It is not true that “average men get laid off when times get tough.” The people who get laid off are those whose department, job role, product line, etc. are deemed as suitable for offshoring, outsourcing, outright elimination, or strategic pause. It’s not always about how exceptional a performer an individual is.

[@thespitefulartist]

​@@karimbennett5651Literally the same thing

[@mellothefello]

Anton you might be out of touch with society. You grandpa having 13 kids with two incomes could never happen now

[@blackwellbrooklyn6142]

He makes it seem like he came from risky but really he's a trust fund baby .

[@Trahern100]

😂😂😂😂

[@Kbandz313]

Damn 13 kids is crazy😂You need 7-8 sources of income

[@mhodge0890]

This guy Grandpa had kids all over Georgia had to run to Detroit and didn’t even have to pay one child support 🤣😂 he said it himself 😭😭 try doing that today

[@shiningdragon8737]

He is out of touch

[@thmoney25]

The American dream is fake. Im a single woman with no kids and not much debt. I try to live strategically so that I dont feel overwhelmed . I feel bad for some people because debt is depressing.

[@FirstName-z1e]

Thank you for being honest 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

The Democrats sold us out

[@user-ej6tg1oe4m]

Anton you can’t deny the math ain’t mathin. I come from 48 hours a week from the age of 18. I bought a bar at 25 years old and worked 60 70 hours a week as a boss. 😂. But most these jobs are 20 bucks a hour and you can’t have no family on that.

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

Right on brother. The minimum wage should be 35 bucks.per hour now. Prices keep going up while pay stays the same.

[@fleming1124]

One of the problems black people have is , for the longest time, they BELIEVED IN THE HUSTLE. They believed the hustle was better than the 40 hour a week job. ( THEY WERE WRONG) The hustle worked for a minuscule few, the majority needed to work. Get that government pension and relax.

[@BjtheLawyer_]

I work for government as well. Honestly, now that I have two retirement accounts, I almost see no purpose in saving unless it’s for a short term goal! Invest a portion of your income into a retirement account or some long term investment. That is what will work for average people! I just recently got a raise & put it all back into my second retirement account! By the end of this year I’ll be funding both retirement plans at the same time at the same amount! Then, next year I’ll probably open up a Roth. That’s 3 retirement plans! I’m trying to retire at 60 lol. Only work if I want to! 💯

[@tobyfrost5549]

Straight factts

[@forreal6410]

I’m in Europe right now. I’m out to eat, I ordered everything on the menu. So much food, beer and wine. Bill came 78 Euros. 100 bucks. In NY this shit would have been $400 easy not including tip. We getting ripped the F off yo.

[@milez0617]

I don’t think he’s saying it from a place of laziness. I think what he’s trying to say is 2 to 3 jobs are no longer optional its a must in order to just get by

[@Saveahorse82]

All these trades out here?

[@greyyb8860]

@@Kbandz313 bruh you can get into trucking, work local or otr, first year will suck but once it’s up, the sky’s the limit with your earning potential

[@breadbutter8708]

​@@Saveahorse82Exactly. They're full of excuses. Losers

[@XStreamCleaningLLC]

@@greyyb8860 Trucking is dying for the simple fact that A.i about to take over trucking

[@greyyb8860]

@@XStreamCleaningLLC 🤣🤣ai can’t deliver food products, ai isn’t driving a truck down a 5% incline, ai can’t deliver fuel, milk, there’s so many variables, it’s impossible, quit downplaying that profession, it isn’t a kiosk

[@efejade8519]

Too many ppl living above their income. You work at circle K driving a Hellcat 😂.

[@shuntavaisjohnson345]

True

[@anthonyhill4639]

It's a dude in my city that works at a Taco Bell and drives a Hell Cat, I mean he could be the manager but I'm pretty sure they don't make that much

[@FirstName-z1e]

How is that possible

[@antaundouglas]

I’m dead 😂

[@anthonygreene562]

I took a step back 4 years ago and got my finances together to support my kids through graduation. Investigated the requirements to getting a first-time home. Did what I had to do, and now I brought my first house in February all by myself. All of this done and accomplished on my own time-frame.

[@twashington9983]

"I took a step back..." With those words alone, you have given the blueprint to everyone!! Most people won't spend time alone, slow down and stop trying to have fun for ONE SECOND to learn how to navigate life better!

[@Gabriel-mr5gf]

​@@twashington9983you couldn't have picked a worse time to buy a house

[@Atoz-q6x]

Do you know the California legislature was two votes away from forcing citizens to take migrants into their homes... That's for those who think they own their home

[@DeionSardines]

@@twashington9983I definitely agree

[@DeionSardines]

@@Gabriel-mr5gfhater

[@PookiesFriendRayRay]

It does take too much to win. Imma get it either way but it’s getting ridiculous

[@scooby_n_daphne]

Don’t quit you will get there listen to AD! ❤

[@mattturner5750]

@@PookiesFriendRayRay why are you letting someone else determine what a "win" is?

[@TheGreatness-gg1jx]

The reason it appears to be "too much" is because we're not prepared to win. We didn't and don't do the hard work to prepare EARLY in life- College, advanced degrees or high value skills- so we're at the whim of corporations and their mediocre leadership decisions. That's the position the guy in this video is in and he doesn't understand why, he just feels hopeless. So instead of trying to find solutions he vents on tiktok and says the world is ending. Next thing he'll be a Communist. This is how countries end up like Venezuela and Cuba.

[@Happybunniefeet]

That happen in the DR … prices are crazy now since the covid crowd came through 🤦🏾‍♂️ and changed everything. Throwing money around unnecessarily it’s insane

[@shottakush8404]

With a username like that and a comment like this, make sure y’all stay strapped around this guy

[@afrothundar]

Bro isn’t wrong about the American dream dying. It used to be that if you could get a job earning 70-100k, then you would be able to live a middle class life with a family. That’s not the case anymore. The only question is what are you gonna do about it? Are you run and cower, or you gonna find a way to go it. I have a job now earning $230k. It’s great, but it’s not as much money as I thought it would be. Instead of complaining I’m in the process of getting more skills/training that will get me a job earning 450k-500k base in a few years. Nobody is gonna give it to you, you gotta go out and get it.

[@M.J.TheGr8]

Bro if you can’t live off $230k then move or stop chasing women and buying sh!t to impress them. I made $200k last year and I did everything I wanted to do and didn’t miss any meals.

[@afrothundar]

@@M.J.TheGr8 I didn’t say I couldn’t live off of 230k, I’m saying that the life that 230k provides in 2024 isn’t the same life it could provide you 10-20 years ago when the economy and interest rates were better. I want to live an exceptional life, thus I’m going to find a way to earn more money is all I’m saying. I’m married btw, no chasing women lol.

[@M.J.TheGr8]

@@afrothundar Affording better stuff will never make you happy. Purpose does. And I have men in my friend group that make $400k+ and they all sound exactly the way you do. Of course, they all have wives or girlfriends. 🤔

[@CHASIN_A_BASS]

​​@@M.J.TheGr8230k single and no kids is easy to live on.. but to raise a family on, you would be considered middle class these days vs 10 years ago

[@afrothundar]

@@M.J.TheGr8 I agree. I’m actually very happy. I love my career, it’s super fulfilling, I’m going what I dreamt of as a kid. However I do know that live the life that I want for myself, and my future children, more income is needed. It’s just simple economics.

[@rldeuce8829]

😂😂😂 I don’t know why y’all send this to Anton. We know how he’s going to respond to this

[@Gruntstyle03]

Hes gonna respond like a rich man does

[@blackwellbrooklyn6142]

He's a trust fund baby . Had that life insurance policy never existed he wouldn't even be talking to you guys like this.

[@JohnSmith-er7dw]

​​@blackwellbrooklyn6142 damn for real. Is that really true?

[@blackwellbrooklyn6142]

@@JohnSmith-er7dw yes

[@WICKEDfsho44]

@@blackwellbrooklyn6142how much did he get

[@Jnicks01]

No the problem is everyone is 🧢🧢 talking about how much money they’re making which they might be but the stats say that 65% of all Americans are living paycheck to paycheck

[@Cahluvca]

Capitalism is a pyramid..few at the top and alot on the bottom

[@tonylevine2716]

Young kings and queens, don’t have kids out of wedlock as it will set you back for years!! Wait till you get married!

[@Creoles.nature]

What happens when one dies

[@Putha_houseup]

Anton must be tired because he completely misunderstood what the young brother was trying to say.

[@Hithere19088]

I used to like to listen to you Anton but it is getting tone deaf.

[@mrblue21974]

I trip on how many of our brothers support a man who would revoke the Emancipation Proclamation on day one. Always ignoring what happens in red states.

[@oliver25ster]

I agree. His opinions and logic is going out the door now.

[@jewel9797]

Hey anyone over 40 shit aint cheap just because yall got 5 houses for 200k in 1995 doesn't mean we're lazy we're not owed anything but damn this economy is shit and we have to deal with it

[@JohnSauders]

Actually u could get 1house not 4 for that price,plus yall are so evil and disrespectful and phone monsters

[@jewel9797]

@@JohnSauders if that's the case y'all are gatekeeping old fucks who ruined the economy and are making us pay for y'all fuck ups 400k average house prices young people had nothing to do with that

[@soulcage6228]

He ain't wrong Antone; Inflation is a real thing. You can compare wages to the cost of living and see a clear problem.

[@RyanFagan_RealEstate]

Anton is making straw man arguments… his grandfather had 13 kids to take care of and he was the only earner so he had to hustle but if he had 2 kids he could just work and have a great life…

[@DoubleAreVee]

That’s true. Would have had a MASSIVE advantage with two kids and two jobs

[@erickn7985]

Exactly dude worked hard asf because he couldn't use a condom😂😂

[@ExTRAErrestrial_Travels]

Let’s be real a lot of people are lazy but expect to have the best life. Most people will be average; but the problem is that no one thinks they are average 😂. I have a W2 job as a director in healthcare and own a consulting company doing the same thing. I live below my means and still have enough money to travel, invest, grow my business, & take care of my kid. Yea it’s a lot of work but I work hard/play hard & a lot of my peers can’t do what I’m doing right now but there are trade offs for everything. YOU CANT HAVE IT ALL.

[@bezii558]

No ppl don’t have resources. Specially black ppl. Resources is why yt ppl are “not lazy”

[@eugenebrown3578]

Bro described my life. I achieved it by working hard and chose the right person. 20+ years in and empty nesters in our 40's.

[@Linovtac]

Yeah your grandfather worked two jobs, but given the fact that he had 13 kids and your grandmother did NOT work, would your grandfather be able to support a family of 13 and a stay at home wife with just 2 jobs working 60 hours a week in today’s economy? The answer is no.

[@3rdJose]

Point was he figured it out... u think someone on KZbin told him what to do?

[@kermitarealnigga3730]

​@@3rdJose Cant compare everything skyrocket now.

[@Linovtac]

@@3rdJose It ain’t hard to figure out that one income won’t do it, so let me get a second income to supplement. If you already have two sources of income and inflation on goods, your rent damn nearly doubles, and your car insurance is going up, you’re behind! People didn’t complain on KZbin back then because there was no KZbin to complain on.

[@3rdJose]

@@Linovtac ur a biznia

[@avordshaw6244]

Umm…. Having 13 children = two jobs. A household of ONE now needs two jobs. It’s math Ninja. I swear Anton can make some silly points that make no sense.

[@kole3737]

Average is not failing and shouldn't equal struggle. Average is just saying you work as hard as most people who work hard. If everybody was rich then rich would be average. People make money and lose touch. For real they just dont wanna hear people complain for some reason. 😅

[@jack1uptone963]

A lot of successful black people got the mentality that "if I can do it then you should be able to do it." But it don't work like that for everybody.

[@WoodT92]

An average person can barely afford an average life. If you are working 40 hours you should be able to have the bare necessities: food, shelter, clothes. Its a problem when people can no longer afford that and have to work 2-3 jobs just to maintain. I would hate to be in that situation.

[@InverselyComplicated-ve3ls]

Everyone can't have a trust fund to catapult themselves like Anton.

[@blackwellbrooklyn6142]

Exactly. He's not qualified to give advice.

[@jenkinsvarietyservicesllc826]

The why are yall listening ???

[@RealParadox85]

Wait, he had a trust fund?!

[@InverselyComplicated-ve3ls]

@@RealParadox85 Yes!

[@TXFM27]

Anton you are missing the point, this country is in a TRILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT and the economy sucks plus we got immigrants coming here getting everything (money, food stamps, etc.) from our tax dollars, and America keeps sending money to UK like wth!!! It is hard out here especially when people have to work twice as hard to make the money they need to make when inflation is affecting everything...everybody situation is nothing like yours bro..u don't have all the answers man...

[@D4SH19]

Excuses!!

[@TXFM27]

@D4SH19 excuses? Ok when this whole thing crash and your dollar won't mean anything then what? Nobody is going to save you....

[@projekt679]

Anton is a strategic thinker and you don’t get it bub…

[@TXFM27]

@projekt679 no you don't get it...America is going down and he doesn't even touch on how bad the deficit is in this country..Inflation is making it hard for families out here to survive...

[@projekt679]

@@TXFM27 America is not going down! People are just getting priced out and aren’t serious about making sacrifices.

[@kingwillie206]

I suffered through the 2008 crisis just like Anton and subsequently paid off a 925k house on a 6 figure income. What that young man needs to realize is nobody told him what to like. There are items that certain people can afford and others can’t, that’s it. The items that people can’t afford are the most coveted and that is human nature. Yes, inflation is bad when you don’t own any appreciating assets, but it’s great when you do. Learn how to win the game and stop complaining about it.

[@Gameboyreaper]

The real version of get good

[@LeroyLegacy]

100 percent agree. We just gotta learn the Financial lingo, and watch how it flocks. I'm trying to get into investments...it overwhelming now cause I'm still new, but I know I will catch on.

[@wluke5136]

When you guys are going to learn that the American Dream is what it is A Dream.

[@DonStarr-nq5ph]

My family had one job and bought a house and had news cars 🚗 - IT IS A STUPID WAY OF LIVING TO WORK TWO FULL JOBS!!!!

[@The2.0Experience]

We lazy as hell.. as men we got to get out and get it!

[@reboot4357]

PREACH! Weakest generation of men to exist

[@PaulHardrick]

WHAT THE FUK DO YOU MEAN ( WE )?

[@The2.0Experience]

@@PaulHardrick if you ain’t a man it don’t apply to you

[@uno1921]

Stop speaking for all men mf tell that to the men u know in real life

[@FirstName-z1e]

I know a lot of men who work two jobs

[@Romejkl]

I never worked 40 hours or less. Main reason is I get overtime after 40 so I always wanted at least 50 hrs.. Overtime after 40 hit different..🤷🏾‍♂️

[@keysounds7289]

Man stop talking about people you used to know, your pops , uncle etc. today is different…you cannot compare these times with today you’re being ridiculous Anton…you out of touch bruh.

[@dariuss.3500]

I made $225000 last year and worked 70 hours a week some of yall men sad lol

[@keysounds7289]

@@dariuss.3500 you can’t be referring to me, I drive an 18 wheeler who works infinite hours a week, made over 300k last year so don’t come for me boi…

[@dariuss.3500]

@keysounds7289 then obviously u one of the dudes he talking about like his grandfather u aren't average. There's no such thing as an american dream at 40 hours

[@champion_westcoast7545]

Trust man, I hate working too, but it cost too much to chill so you gotta work. Nothing you can do about.😂😂😂😂😂 it’s sad

[@truthseekingfreethinker5214]

What nobody is really talking about is how digital marketing/content creation is making some people a lot of money, but it adds very little value back into the system, so now you have overinflation in an already inflated market, and many of these people want to live outside the country working remotely which is just another devastating dagger into the system.

[@jqight740]

The remote working was the cause from COVID

[@Greatful4grace]

My father was born in 1924. When I was born, my dad had his own property and home. I'm the last of 6 kids. He only worked 40hrs a week and took care of my mother (his wife) and my siblings and I. My dad never had multiple jobs.

[@Saveahorse82]

I don't know anyone who only works 40 hours who has something.

[@karimbennett5651]

@@Saveahorse82, the 40 hour work week USED to be commonplace.

[@adrabruzzese7610]

That's rare.

[@PrestonGarveyofthesettlements]

​@@Saveahorse82I do. Brother of mine did 6 years in the military, got out, and got a job helping reformed people who was doing time get jobs. He has a house in Miami Gardens. 40 hours a week.

[@justinbrodie5888]

When they get rich they get out of touch

[@strawberrychampagnechica1193]

American dream is not just working a 40 hour week. It’s about hustling.

[@WoodT92]

Thats a shitty dream

[@suckafreeglobetrotters1297]

​@@WoodT92work you work you work you is the motto here a man gains nothing at the same time just expected to keep the shxt show going

[@traviscarter1023]

Working 40 hours or more a week is hustling what are you talking about.

[@phoenixhenson3689]

YES ! THANK YOU! The American dream is OVER for the average guy. Somebody is saying it !

[@popsmokeandghost2416]

The American dream is leaving as far as I'm concerned. I'm no longer needed here anyway.🤷🏿‍♂️😎👍🏿

[@manuelruffin5743]

I've been rejected the same way.... So yes it's past time to leave.......

[@demarcusds95]

Yessir passport

[@mattturner5750]

@@popsmokeandghost2416 why are you still here then?

[@mattturner5750]

@@manuelruffin5743 why are you still here?

[@Zoloft77]

Double citizenship for me!

[@Maxrotor1]

I graduated from college in 1986. My wife and I worked hard to save for our first house. We have put our three kids through college and I own 6 homes with no mortgage. Young people are too soft now. They received too many participation trophies. Get off your ass, work hard, save, invest and succeed. Stop the whining.

[@jewel9797]

Too bad houses aren't the same price they was in 1986 let alone the price of everything else and how much jobs pay doesn't help but hey we don't work hard enough

[@sjc5411]

Back in the 80s my family was buying houses in LA for $30k, while working as high school teachers making $46k/year. Those same houses are now over a million and LA teachers on average are making $55k/year.

[@Maxrotor1]

@@sjc5411 I am not saying houses are the same. The minimum wage was 3.35 then and now it was practically 15. It was harder to get a job then and interest rates were higher in the 80s. You could buy a house for 10k in the 60s. I agree that houses are more expensive relative to income, but you have to hustle more. Opportunities to make money now are greater than ever.

[@Maxrotor1]

@@jewel9797 If homes are too expensive where you live, move to a cheaper place.

[@dee2ttown]

And see that is the problem right there, you have the same access to information as everyone else, you see what is going on, how can you make it seem like the younger generation is not trying hard enough when companies do not want to pay, and laws or policies are being favored for companies like BlackRock. People all over the world, are also being priced out, not just the U.S, people are not having children in places like Japan, do to not being able to afford, and the rich do not want to pay taxes. Plus, you didnt have a 2008 reccession, due to 90s politics, 2 wars, Covid and now us sending money to other countries. Its like migrants coming into this country , and belittling us for not working and not being able to reach the American Dream, when you have our govt, giving them resources, that they denied us, such as debit cards with lots of money, free health care, hotel rooms, food stamps with thousands of dollars on it, so please , be mindful when you talk about us not wanting to work hard, save and invest.

[@PrestonGarveyofthesettlements]

My father used to work hard as hell until he was forced to retire in 2015. He Did so much OT and bought a house, never held a second job. But by the time he retired, the house was paid off, and he had been at that job for 30 years. But even he would tell you that he would only be able to do less than half of the things he did if we were in today's economy. The young man has to realize that that hard work will always pay off. But we are living in harder times. 40hrs was supposed to be the norm to survive off of.

[@Greazvstheworld]

On KZbin calling someone lazy lol

[@ocdivine]

You’re straight spitting facts bro! I’m from The D and at times I think we’re just built different! We’re born to get it however we can working 2-3 jobs at a time. I literally was falling asleep at college after working 16&1/2hours taking 15 credit hours working 113.5 hours/ week and 80 hours at minimum and still managed to make the deans list. If you desire to live a certain lifestyle the opportunity is there you have to take advantage of it!

[@redwolf8135]

Too many young men, especially young BM want to be average, making average money, afford a nice home, and still get a traditional, feminine, cooperative woman. They resent the fact that possibly their dad and grandfather had this. Those days are long gone fam. Being average is unacceptable nowadays. If youre not in the top 15%, you're SOL. Especially if you're a BM. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@tennesseesyndicate5337]

Its over for men that dont shower

[@lalo80adams71]

I keep a bald head and trimmed beard, how come so many of these young dudes look so dusty and uncoordinated these days, anr they all look musty and cloned to have the same appearance 😂

[@tennesseesyndicate5337]

@@lalo80adams71 son husband

[@andrewoliver9686]

Or trying to live the American dream with dreads smh. Laziness is a sickness.

[@eurowerx4267]

Or don’t cut there hair or have stupid looking haircuts that make them look unprofessional

[@gera-FDP6900needed]

Work two jobs & live off 1. Don't have Rugrats.

[@kareemclarke9061]

The guidance isn't there for most black men. You only have so much time to prepare yourself before responsibility hits. Responsibility waits for no man

[@Empresstheway]

When I traveled to Detroit, I did notice that Canada was literally over the bridge, literally‼️

[@tspice11]

Where was it supposed to be ?

[@ericshawnthompsonjr.510]

Exactly! Same I just got back from Detroit last week.

[@mars3676]

AD on one account you saying that our politicians are colluding against us, but on the other hand, you are saying that we are lazy and in control of our decline

[@Jd1017]

Right. He is so contradictory

[@kole3737]

Yeah he hypocrite a lot to self indulge his ego. 😊😅

[@duncanmugambi6213]

Yes because both are true. There can be corrupt politicians and a degenerate culture at the same time..both of which are a reason for our decline. Do you disagree?

[@technofilejr3401]

Two things can be true at the same time. The politicians are corrupt. Which means we have to work harder to achieve our goals.

[@kingdomminded2880]

Both are true, thats not a overwhelming concept to understand

[@marcellowheeler88]

I think the issue is that bsck in the day you can have an average job and afford to have a house/family. An average job these days aint cutting it and most end up having 2-3 jobs nust to get by. People aren't bitching about not being able to have fun, they're complaining about working that much just to stay afloat.

[@TymirDumas]

I totally agree that's why I'm looking for a 2nd job to begin with because 1 job ain't cutting it these days

[@CurlyLowk98]

These days you have to work 60 hour weeks and a side hustle just to survive for the bare minimum and if you don't you're homeless the difference is back then you were getting ahead by working more nowadays you cannot outwork how bad the economy is impossible. The people who are blind to this are people who own houses already and are rich.

[@lightbrightconnect]

Some of these guys don’t want to compete out here. Man up.

[@lamontjenkins4151]

I'm tired of hearing ppl talk about how they got it from the mud growing up in the middle class....Im 45, grew up in SC where I picked cucumbers for 50¢ a bucket, cropped tobacco, pulled weeds etc..before I was a teen. Now I work a good job, have a business, only spend money on necessities and it's still hard in this economy ..ppl aren't lazy..so stop wagging your finger at people who didn't grow up with your structure.. we literally made mud pies for fun...now that's getting it out of mud!

[@KAS_gg]

This was a L take. Bro go take a serious look at the economy. I literally can tell your out of touch. You 40+ living like the old heads. Y’all don’t have the same problems as the 35 and under. Seriously go look at the average price of a home in a city and the average wage in those cities. This is a government problem.

[@thomashill9501]

“No one is coming to save you” this has been the motto since 21’ 🤝🏾

[@evanhayes2118]

I might be the only one but if you only need 2-3 jobs to feed 13 kids in today the average person would need 4-5 jobs to feed 13 kids. So the point is proven you only need 1 job to feed an average family of 4 people.

[@donegood8712]

Facts. He caught the vapors. Life for men is a fight* particularly black boys/men. Especially if you didn't have the silver spoon of inheriting grandparents or relatives wealth in your throat, or parents who wisely invested in your future. In the late 1980's, 1990's and early 2000's the black community was told to embrace what you want, but was never actually told you must develop patience, discipline, fortitude and persistence to stay focus through life struggles as they come to achieve the outcomes you desire. Sadly, too many youth are in major debt before they're 30 years old-including student loan debt because they wanted everything now. The old saying goes like this ; "Never climb a mountain so that others can see you at the top. Rather, climb the mountain to see the world from different perspective from the knowledge and wisdom you gain from climbing the mountain". your life's path becomes clearer and choices are easier because of the experiences you endured. When you decide to stand still and complain, you never win!

[@eliseenvisionz7588]

Facts

[@biscaynesupercars]

YOUR American dream is whatever you want it to be. Idk why yall are so infatuated with that Homer Simpson, Fred Flinstone life of a naggy wife, funny looking kids and an economy car or minivan

[@kingflip3009]

Facts, if we ain’t talking about making money we not talking bout nothing.

[@karenmassey8354]

Gen Z is extra soft and coddled. They seem to have great difficulty understanding how life works. This guy is sitting in his car, scruffy, talking to his camera and still can’t figure out why he’s not succeeding. I blame social media and a lack of present fathers.

[@breadbutter8708]

They grew up without real masculine influence. They're women without vag...s

[@Cahluvca]

Sins of prior generations is on display...

[@williamnovember664]

But a lot of people don’t want to do the job they don’t wanna do for the pay that they want. They rather do the job they want for the pay they hate.

[@iamthevioletgirl]

My dad worked over 70 hrs a week self employed in construction 7 days a week. If there was a death in the immediate family. Funeral in morning, work after.

[@saonedixon5476]

That brother sounds like he lost hope in this system.

[@jeremylesso857]

The knew American dream is survival

[@jmanbee1334]

Hustle or cry

[@apriltiff6452]

Pretty much 👍💯

[@FFTsteel]

Young brother is right. I sub to his channel. But this is why we have to plan ahead.

[@MDENT313]

I had to move back in with my grandmother in 2009 in detroit. That recession was leathal here in detroit

[@mhodge0890]

Don’t worry so did Anton

[@camerong6818]

The american dream is still alive &well here in Detroit. Me myself working a Union job and take care of 9 people owning 2 homes no debt no Mortgage and own investments. At 37 I say this new generation is soft , go out and get it if you want it stop crying

[@wiresire661]

Congratulations, you slipped through the cracks. The vast majority of jobs are not union jobs. Union jobs take care of their employees. If 90% of jobs were union jobs, 90% of people wouldn't be complaining. Just because a small percentage of the system is thriving, doesn't mean the entire system isn't flawed. In the 50s, 60s, & 70s most jobs were unionized, which is why most people were able to achieve the American Dream. Many of the labor unions were busted since the 80s, which is a big factor as to why wages haven't kept up with the price of living for most non-union jobs. We have to take that into consideration.

[@warrenbrooks7053]

@@wiresire661it amazes me how people don’t look at the big picture. Vast majority. People are suffering bad

[@ezioauditore8500]

Survivorship bias as always, he could do it , that it means that everybody can do it.

[@Rico401Prov]

@@wiresire661cooked him with logic

[@mrs.evelynkerr8799]

Congrats ❤🎉

[@malikebennett2092]

It’s only cause the black single mother’s raising young black men need to tell these kids to focus on getting their own place don’t move in with a women if you don’t have your own.

[@austinrivers2885]

Doesn't matter what they tell their sons if they're living the opposite -- letting no-job bums shack up with them and spending dollars on them they should be spending on their kids

[@dariuss.3500]

I know ppl with 2 parents who kids bums lol

[@malikebennett2092]

@@dariuss.3500 did you read the comment

[@malikebennett2092]

@@austinrivers2885 see raising them to focus on having a place to live other than people

[@FirstName-z1e]

Your grammar is bad

[@khirythetruth]

I love you so much bro that I need to say this. Sometimes your opinions are out of touch, what may work for you may not work for others

[@FirstName-z1e]

Thank you he sounds insensitive and closed minded

[@avalentine7045]

With 13 kids you need more than 1 job. The guy is saying you can barely make it with 2 kids

[@anthonyvasquez9878]

I remember shoveling snow in chi town for extra money.

[@eurowerx4267]

American dream is not for Americans! It’s for everyone who wants to be here. My dream is Gods Kingdom ruling!!

[@Driponics]

I remember back in 08 thru 12 on how hard it was to find a job. I was 20 and homeless at the time. I Joined the military later because it was no better options for me at that time. This next recession/depression is going to be 3xs as worse.

[@D4SH19]

Driponics What’s coming isn’t a recession/depression it will be the fall of the American dollar. Once the dollar falls you will have famine.

[@mikejames8031]

My Father worked well over 40 hours and worked nights for his whole life!!

[@karimbennett5651]

My father worked a lot of overtime, but it was because he wanted to, not because he had to.

[@RandomUniversity]

What a life

[@generationx2352]

I couldn't be a married woman, be a maid to a man, service a man, have babies, and the entire gender thing, and then work all day! That's a huge no. nope

[@JabrilSayyid]

I went homeless in ‘08 in school getting my CDL and starting my trucking career..

[@jamesescobar8577]

I had to find this out the hard way, had to take a second job and don't regret it. God has blessed me with the incentive to work both my jobs. And to live with in my means.

[@nyc_bk11]

One thing Anton, based on what I hear here and how he go at black men doesn’t consider, is that it takes a lot of money to make money. In order to save money, you have to be making a lot of money or have no expenses with money coming in. That’s the key. I would say, in order to start making real money in business, you need at least in cash $55k with very few expenses to start pulling in real money. It is much harder now in general today. It’s so much to the subject matter

[@user-ur2pg1lv9c]

If your grandad had 2 jobs to support 13 kids and people cant support 2 kids with 2 and 3 jobs that should tell you enough

[@DonStarr-nq5ph]

Maybe it was the 13 kids, not the bills!

[@chodge8366]

i would say most people are struggling with housing. I bought my home 20 yrs ago for 60,000 with an income of about 65000 pr year in a decent quiet neighborhood. thats home is worth over 300,000. These 1st time home owners are faced with homes that are 4&5 times their annual salary. They simply cant afford to live

[@pdexBigTeacher]

My Dad was a music teacher; his side hustle was being a musician, those invisibile musicians in the pit when Gladys and the Pips, to name a few, were on stage. I work extra duties at my school (also a teacher), which translates into 11-12 hr days, and parties on the weekend don't exist.

[@KingChiJay91]

I'm 33 no kids, live in California, male and make $90K at my 9-5 and still have a side hustle that gives me an additional $25K. I still never feel financially stable until I'm done with my law school program so I can make more money. Paying $2400 for a 2 bedroom 2bath apt. No roommates. I always tell kids to work hard and sacrifice in your 20s (since your young, have more energy, and have less obligations) so you can be living comfortable/stable in your 30s, 40s. I've seen so many people in their 30s not prepared for adulthood because they didnt prepare in their 20s. Adulthood to them meant having kids they couldnt afford while not having a job while still living with parents sadly.

[@DaronJonestv]

They think you can get the American dream without the 10 to 20 years of suffering and living minimal while still grinding. It just don’t work like that. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@perrymcnee7365]

Stop living above your means,stop believing everything on social media is a real,its not hard people, stop trying to live like reality stars,because there not living in reality!!!!

[@ReccReacts]

Everyone’s perception on the “American Dream” is different from person to person. You get what you earn and nothing more and nothing less. Keep grinding. Get stuck in the grind! 🤷🏾‍♂️💪🏽

[@bankrollbrooklynn]

if your cars repossessed you take the bus anton simple no need to self delete over material things.

[@fahblizza]

@17:24 mark and beyond was some rns...I felt EVERYTHING you was preaching Anton

[@DryIce85]

I *Agree* It’s All About *Discipline* And It Comes With *Growth* All Men *Go Through It To Get To It* 💯

[@karimbennett5651]

Not ALL men. Many, even most, but not all.

[@DryIce85]

@@karimbennett5651 You’re *Correct* But I Still Believe *All* Are Aware, But There’s A Small Percentage Of Us *Who Won’t Give Up*

[@adrabruzzese7610]

Im almost 60, when i was a child, most women stayed home rich or poor. The men in lower middle class and poor worked multiple jobs. They had one crappy car and if they owned a home, it was tiny. Male siblings slept in the same room regardless of age and same for the female siblings. We lived simply, period. We didnt have ac and the heat was so low we froze in the winter. Im not saying it is not tough right now but this happens every 15 years or so. The reason it takes both man and woman has to work is because of feminism. I do think it is tougher for men than women but when young you have to hussle, fulltime job and side job. Dont buy new vehicles, eat at home, and when dating do not spend a ton of money. Save every extra penny. BTW it is not just the young suffering in this economy its EVERYONE.

[@millardthomas9059]

I think now more than ever is the time to thrive. Stop crying and shake back. Dont settle for a mediocre lifestyle because when the smoke clear and the dust settles, your going to see ppl who winning. At least try.....smh

[@Jnicks01]

No you’re seeing people pretending to be winning the stats say that 65% of all Americans are living check to check that’s hardly winning

[@urbanrenaissanceman3913]

I know what hearing a comment like that feels like. People wanting to assume you didnt work your ass off to get what you got because they see you living in luxury not knowing you got it out the mud. Not knowing you slept on the floor because you were too tired to take a shower but too dirty to sleep in your bed

[@wwe-gameplay2578]

Wow you be on your studies 😂😂😂 I literally just seen his video a few days ago. Bro speaking facts. Just have a small channel. Thanks for bring light to him🎉

[@ToughWitty]

It could be conditions could be worst. People have prospered in worst conditions lots worst