The worst life advice you could ever follow (Sorry, passion and love doesn't pay bills.)

You've heard it a 1000 times. "Follow your passion" and/or "Do what you love!" Quite possibly the worst life advice anyone could hear, and then follow. Find out EXACTLY why Steve Jobs was wrong and why you should avoid the syrupy mantras.

[@paulor549]

Dear sensei MJ Demarco, that's not a coincidence. All billionaires want us to think that passion and hard work drive to success. Here in Peru I was really looking forward to read the interview of the richest person here: Carlos Rodriguez Pastor. The owner of Intercorp, a conglomerate of companies among those there's a bank: Interbank 🏦 All he said during the interview was that: "Follow your passion, you need to work hard everyday, save a lot." That's pure BS. He didn't talked about giving value to society, or looking for opportunities to solve problems of millions. We also know (thanks to you) that SMART work is way better than HARD work. Blindly hardworking people will just feel disappointed at the end.

[@FastlaneMJ]

Passion is a piece of the puzzle, it just doesn't fit where everyone else thinks it fits. Elon Musk was NEVER passionate about payment processing, the venture that got him started and rich. But now he can be passionate about rocketry and space because money is now secondary. Thanks for the note!

[@paulor549]

MJ DeMarco That's a very interesting insight. Constraints are really important. We gotta be consistent... If money is what we need our actions should be directed towards that goal (bearing in mind that needs are the key to obtain money) and wait a bit for passion.

[@stancurry6265]

MJ DeMarco bingo!!! Follow your passion as a hobby, or in elons case, after your rich as a business. I didn't "follow my passion" or in my case just my first real "interest" purely for what you said, if I tied it to money, it would end up making me despise it. There is only a few very lucky people who are truely allowed to do the things they "love". Unfortunately most "wealthy" people love to spew stuff like that. "It's all about hard work" "do what you love" as if the world is just that simple and they actually believe that, Few people are willing to give true insight, just oversimplified buzz words

[@iam_kxylee]

@@stancurry6265passion is bs. Follow needs in markets that you are interested in.

[@eezee5744]

Feedback loop produces passion, but must first travel beyond desert of desertion.

[@XOPOIIIO]

Don't do what you love, but instead love what you do.

[@728huey]

ХОРОШО I think people misinterpreted what Steve Jobs said the same way people misinterpret the bible quote, "Money is the root of all evil." The actual quote is "The love of money is the root of all evil." Likewise, Steve Jobs was telling graduates to "love what they do" because you can't be passionate about any career or business unless you actually cherish doing it, and in most cases a person is not going to get passionate about their career or business until they get some experience and success in it.

[@infamouscrusader3363]

Amen.

[@ido2267]

But Steve Jobs never said "Do what you love" he said "Love what you do" and that's a huge difference

[@Rashura]

No, he said "Find what it is, you love doing", which kind of is what this video is warning people about.

[@michealodwyer7306]

If you "love what you do", you're "doing what you love," it's the exact same thing.

[@ido2267]

@@michealodwyer7306 No it's not. Right now I know nothing about work as a bus driver. But if I will find myself driving bus I can see it as a compromise or as fun

[@mkschreder]

Typical case of how famous people like steve jobs get misquoted on the internet. Steve Jobs specifically said "love what you do" - not "do what you love". Seriously. Love what you do is extremely important. You can't make a decent living doing what you absolutely hate doing because you will never be good at it. The correct way to take Jobs' advice is out of all the things you can do that are profitable - find something that you really love doing and then do it.

[@tuff47]

"Marketing is the satisfying of customer needs and wants" You just said this a little differently. Salute!

[@BozhidarKarailiev]

Hey MJ, I don't know if you're going to read this comment but I would like to personally thank you for sharing all that amazing information in your 2 books. I have read them both and they really gave me hope about life. There isn't anything close to them in the market. They have changed me life! Thank you!

[@tuff47]

If you must do what you love, do it on your own time or as a hobby. This is how I treat it.

[@eh6618]

What's the best advise for a 18yr old w nothing to offer? I read both your books and I have to say it was like a wind of fresh cool air that punched me in the mouth. In all honesty I have learned so much from you and so many others but am stuck in a rut not knowing what product or service can fit under the equilibrium of all the important prerequisites like next/cents + 4hr work week and 100$ startup. I'm gonna keep trying my best to get this shit done and over with and win the rat race before The gun goes off . Regardless of the outcome I can say w a straight face that MJ DeMarco was one of the most influential ppl in my outlook on life and business, you sir deserve nothing but respect.

[@learnsomethingneweveryday1539]

Journey2PC Pay4SR you can either start businesses too soon (No research, thought process and business plan) and waste time and money when it fails. Or, waste time thinking about the perfect business that fits perfectly into conflicting models

[@FastlaneMJ]

why you you think you have nothing to offer? Every single one of us are BORN WITH NOTHING TO OFFER but crying and stinky diapers. Work to be valued. Reverse engineer value arrays.

[@onlyheretowatchfailcompilation]

I was asking myself the same question when I was 18 (one year ago :D) and there is a simple answer: dont charge your work. work for free, but only work for people that are where you want to be (successful entrepreneur). best and easiest example? ask MJ if he needs someone to cut his videos in return for half an hour of 1 on 1 skype calls per week ^^

[@NishanGurung-zy4fe]

It's hard to believe that this guy doesn't have a million subscribers, hello mj sir thanks for exposing truth and for your eye opening words.

[@terryvans1420]

This is hands down one of my favourite videos on all of KZbin.

[@juliocesarsalazargarcia6872]

He said "love what you do" not "do what you love", so he was not wrong.

[@iam_kxylee]

Passion is the biggest scam, I've heard

[@arnoldcsok4481]

Why am I only finding your KZbin channel just now?!... Love The Millionaire Fastlane, still have to read Unscripted, love the forum, and everything that you do! Keep it up!

[@eav300M]

4 years of Finance and Economic in 8:10 min. 50K in debt!! Why didnt you exposed this before?

[@SahilKashyap64]

We need more people like MJ Demarco in world #antiguru

[@6-e-chiragchhabria973]

I 100% Agree market doesn't care about you loving the work or not but thing is YOU DO what if you can create a business around doing what you love i know its not easy and not gonna do anything in start that's why we should start is first as a side hustle and learn deep about business and making money (Would recommend millionaire fastlane , unscripted , crush it) then after your side hustle is making you some money then go full time and if you learn enough about business you wont open a martial art class but instead teach it on internet or do something that fulfill market need and is something that you love doing

[@SoulPapiii]

this was such a POWERFUL educational video they needa start showing these as the CURRICULUMS IN SCHOOL fires visions in me

[@susanchagalian8334]

I am reading your book, The Millionaire Fastlane. It is the best advice and information ever. No fluff. Just real, solid info based on facts. Thank you.

[@lechoso72]

I gave a copy if your book to my nephew. Now, he decided against going to college. My brother is not too happy about it, but my nephew got it right away.

[@aqueen13]

You should love what you do! Otherwise your life would be miserable. Yea, you also need to be smart and provide value to others, but enjoy the process of giving that value!

[@AverageAngel]

great advice, doing what you love typically doesn't end well if your trying to get paid for it

[@learnsomethingneweveryday1539]

There's a part of every gurus advice that reflects their experience. Some who really enjoyed what they created /service they provided to the masses and didn't make as much money as they could of if they were more ruthless and pushed harder for profits. Some who made a lot of money and didn't enjoy the process may realise they have spent all their life creating millions of dollars but are not happy so they advise "Love what you do"

[@HallPark]

Greatest revelation I've made at 20

[@amichiganblackman3200]

I read a book by Cal Newport a while back on this...it's counterintuitive, but it makes perfect sense when you really break it down like this.

[@williampeterson4110]

Thank you MJ , I hate that saying "do what you love " you hit it on the head.

[@wiroo]

I'm so happy that I didn't go into debt to learn this :P

[@ekkamailax]

Steve Jobs was not passionate about computer science. That’s why he never learned how to code or build computer chips. He was good at getting money and hiring experts with passion to do the work

[@zbigniewmazurak1055]

There is one problem : Steve Jobs loved his work LONG before he was successful. When he and Woz started Apple, success was anything but guaranteed.

[@GidionLivingson]

wow a year ago, but ehemm.. IMHO we actually don't know what really happened to them as they starting their multi billionaire company, even we didn't know is that story even as detailed and as real as happened back then? only people in that time knows, and they even have their own perspectives. some said bill gates, steve jobs steal the idea from Xerox at first. and some says another story.. I'm not corecting your opinion, just typing mine here, a year after. lol

[@dickieblench5001]

Maybe but what if Woz and Jobs had been rubbish at what they did. Would they still love their hobby even though they had to go and work a 9-5 or would they have just moved on and forgot all about it

[@martyhafermann938]

Mr DeMarco, Thanks for these inspiring videos. And for the Millionaire Fastlane. I've listened to it multiple times on Audible. Side note: once I was walking through Walmart listening with my ear buds in..and as you mentioned the Lamborghini owner, inventor with the Iron Maiden t-shirt on..simultaneously I looked at another shopper sporting an Iron Maiden T shirt. Coincidence? I don't think so. A clear sign I'm on my way to riches. Anyway..I get more and more out of the book..each time I listen. I just purchased another audible book of yours, but haven't listened yet. I appreciate your work, and enjoyed recently watching your Bulldog Mindset interview, on KZbin. Thank you!

[@JamesLima]

This video is pure gold! 🍀

[@RandallHallKaizenReiki]

Love what you do is not the same as do what you love.

[@kidacrimson1204]

Luckily for me, my passion is IT and it has been fairly lucrative.

[@b_M131]

Mj thank you for giving me hope

[@ruiviegas6040]

You can follow your passion as long as there is a convergence between that and market needs. Additionally, while no "one gives a shit about what [I] love or what [my] passions are", those are to be kept to myself, and not to be imposed forcefully into the marketplace.

[@jeanalexandre1105]

Lawn care services a perfect one too much competition

[@RobertRiley]

Another excellent video MJ. You are a providing great insights and wisdom. Thanks.

[@skinniboistrength]

Absolutely incredible!

[@Dexcelo]

Hi MJ, I really want to add one thing here . People are paralyzed by the "Resistance" power as described by Steven Pressfield and don't engage in a new adventure unless they are passionate about it. Now if this passion will bring value to the market place or not, that's what they will discover as soon as they will try to sell their first product. My point is that if they are not passion driven they will not bother to start. I think that the best advice is to start with your passion and then adjust according to the market place. I once heard this advice from an entrepreneur : "IN ORDER TO DO BUSINESS YOU HAVE TO BE IN BUSINESS" So, start with you passion and then adjust according to the market and to the feedback that you get from your customers and I'll quote Jim Rohn here "If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree".

[@JakeVermont19]

MJ, I'm just about to finish Unscripted and I had this thought already while reading the book. I'd also say there is a difference between "do what you love" and "love what you do". If I was to follow the market need then "love what you do" just tells me to try to fall in love with something I previously didn't even like doing. But it's just an interpretation.

[@PreciseVids]

MJ Demarco, Bryan Casella, Grant Cardone, Gary Vee, Ed Mylett, the realest!

[@BeingHappy1000]

You are very intelligent . Thanks for letting us know these beneficial knowledge

[@tonybrowns649]

MJ DeMarco is a Real Brother. His 1st book changed my life and it can change yours too. His Book can SAVE your life along with "Richest man in Babyelon". MJ if you're reading this I wish you the best And for good health please consider "Dry Fasting #QuantumEating by Tonya. #Amaroli #Shivambu #WheatGrass #Auyurveda Hats Off to the FastLane. ✌

[@athanikarammy7476]

MJ Demarco.Sir you give us hope...Good bless you🙏🙏🙏

[@victors8718]

Is great that you started posting again but will you post videos in the old style? You know , with you and a camera. Maybe sometimes like this one and sometimes in the old style

[@greekcartoonsofficial]

Great info on passion

[@phoenixrising1799]

Wow... thank you.. this is a an eye opener... so much truth..!

[@deanallen5567]

This is fallacious nonsense. Such a dry noxious world view. Only in The U.S does wealth confer false credibility in such a manner. What is the point of life if not to achieve self actualisation? And whilst It is true that you may not be able to achieve this through your work there are many other ways and means available. I have followed my passion (Sculpture) because nothing else was ever going to be acceptable to me. I did this with the full knowledge and acceptance of the possible price I would have to pay. The rewards are more than enough. I have lost count of the times people have said to me "I wish I had the balls to do something I love too". Some of these good souls are deeply unhappy with their choices and suffer from a sense of 'what if'. Not everybody wants the car and the house. Go into it with your eyes open- that is all, but; whatever you do DO NOT take the words of a dried up- soul empty, ersatz guru as the single truth. And finally remember this man is making money from telling you to give up your dreams and become a part of the machine. A charlatan with a bank balance is still a charlatan.

[@0xdutta]

Dude where have you been!? You're book was a milestone for me man, ive read quite a few. Please drop me a message if you need to present your videos better or in a new format, I'll be honored! Im a vfx guy, in the field for 12 years. You name it, I do it. Worked in a lot of A list movies. Now that is over, please take your time and write another classic. P.s your videos infront of the mountains were cool too!!

[@theshawndavisshow]

Great video! I like the book and the channel, I agree but wonder if his words were kinda misinterpreted? I kinda looked at it like a commandment to love ur job so u enjoy it and perform better leading to bigger and better things.. but I could be wrong.. but ur point is dead on.. Just because we build it doesn't mean anyone will come.

[@therearenoshortcuts9868]

just do the opposite: find the Right thing to Do - then Love what you Do

[@DavidDolynny]

Hey mj, I bought both of your books and the audiobook versions! I am making my third videogame, this time a ambitious one, I have gained alot of competence programming, alot. lol You do recommend high risk high reward strategies, if there ever was a way for me to get rich that I actually wanted to do, it would be this way.

[@Ifusee_kami]

I think we have to be passionate and *love of our community/people we work for* . This *empathy* will be the better tool for understanding the need and problems of people, in this way we can build *something people wants* .

[@boomshaker27]

I love blockchain. I do blockchain. I do it better than most others.

[@witodivaro]

Hope u made billions by now

[@rogeramezquita5685]

Love what you do doesn’t mean fallow your passion 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MegaKarume]

Thank you MJ.

[@musical_lolu4811]

It's a two-way street bro. Transactional.

[@allaxesgametecheducation2612]

Joe's Do Joe...

[@davedaddy101]

This is really good advice. Well said.

[@hungariannerd8445]

I was passionate about playing Guitar. I realized i wouldnt make money from it, and I didnt want to work labour. One day I started learning Networking - Routers and Switches. tech stuff I hated it- boooring. But oh shit... its kinda cool.. oh wow now after learning about it for 100 hours, I'm kinda good at this... Oh I just got a job making 30$/hour - entry level! Oh my god, I am so fucking passionate about Tech, and I LOVE it. I love problem solving, i love learning the new shit, i love dominating in my field. Here I am at 23 years old making $80,000$/year! I am passionate about what I do. But I would have never known that I would love it until after spending a massive amount of time getting good at it.

[@Abdullah-ayab]

Real men do what they hate

[@meechum]

We demand more videos like this.

[@dark9218]

If your Lambo was a online business in the Millionaire Fastlane what wld the Porsche be?

[@baddestalivecom]

He's such a realistic practical teacher. No B.S

[@sammypete6828]

This is very true. Now what's the need?

[@PreciseVids]

MJ Demarco real as fuck!

[@LimitLessTrainingDR]

Amazing Information

[@MaxL4487]

Make busines great again! Thank you for this great video.

[@gaminggen5807]

Steve jobs was anyway interested in zen, Buddhism or something like that. He got into this line because he wanted to earn fast cash.

[@cocksprocket]

Awesome!.....Thank You!

[@GhostSamaritan]

I'm in university right now for something I think I'd kind of like to do (audio engineering - I'd like to mix and master music from home, as a freelancer) but the wages are generally low... I had good grades so I could've gone to law school or med school or something like that but I opted for more of a passion, instead. Any advice? I have many interests, the most lucrative of which likely being biochemistry and cybersecurity, so maybe I should study something else at uni or just drop out and study independently?

[@nirmaladeshai7476]

Hey bro you're talking about people think what you can do for me? Then what about musicians? How they earn? They follow their passion, producers advertise themselves with their product and they earn money by doing what they love. They don't directly give market value. But market value finds them. U have to think deep.

[@indigoblue6453]

Do you love what you do? It seems like you do and I can see a lot of passion you are pouring in your videos. So what we are talking about here?

[@markzcodm53]

But what about The greatest footballer Cricketer Golf guys The top one if they had listened to u

[@tapashyarasaily1373]

Hard knock on the head for my 17 year old self....I was so passionate abt stuff I couldn't even pursue 😂

[@Extrapua]

How how how such a great content Has so low views?!

[@bedwardreach]

great video!

[@ilmanil]

Can you tell me from where have you taken videoscribe drawings that aren't inside the program drawing base?

[@ferryirawan2012]

damn! you are so right mj

[@niranmojo]

Thank you

[@awakeking4776]

Right on point any questions?

[@srini9083]

Passion is what gives you happiness it doesnt give you money or good family. Bro passion is a living beyond this social construct or conditioning.

[@alexgomez6723]

You live in a machine at the end of the day, and need to feed yourself and pay bills, “happiness” alone isn’t going to do that, no matter what pseudo-philosophical hippie jargon you try to rationalize it with. Personal happiness by itself is not valuable.

[@alexgomez6723]

I also forgot to mention that “passion” is a fleeting sentiment. Your passion can easily become your burden over time. Hard work, discipline, dedication, good work ethic, and smart decision making is what truly brings satisfaction and success, not passion alone.

[@juggapongt2343]

Thank u mj

[@santimerino]

thank you!

[@wildcaughtrob]

Hey I’ve heard joes story somewhere before 🤔

[@alexandergbinije5002]

MJ. Your the best👍💯

[@denvilleklockner]

How come only few views and followers...the world has gone crazy

[@XffTheGrid411]

I wish I could draw half as good as MJ.

[@AgentK200]

There's a chance that he paid someone on Fiverr to do the drawings for him. Freelancing.

[@piyusharora8704]

then what to do against it plz tell

[@SvetiMFNikola]

Inspiration

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

WHO CARES ABOUT FUCKING CAR Or HOUSE WHEN YOU CAN LIVE A LIFE DOING WHAT YOU LOVE. LIFE IS NOT ABOUT GETTING STUFF.

[@jillostyler6223]

Life is about paying bills🤣

[@Davronabz]

YES!

[@MaseratiMT]

Classic advice.

[@PreciseVids]

PS, You should go on Ed myletts show

[@pastexpiry2013B]

Do what you love and the money will follow..... exactly the simple bitesize 'wisdom' worthy of an Apple user. -Signed, Android/PC user

[@marekzbanski7776]

Who would rather listen STEVE JOBS or some random KZbin?

[@BulletDarkness]

What? This doesn't make sense. You wrote a book to try an make 1000 customers, but you completely passed that estimation and are now passionate about it. How the heck does that play into your market-first approach if you only estimated a few sales? Especially in a market saturated with self help books. You actually just proved the opposite. "Do whatever the fuck you want. Maybe it'll make you money and you can keep doing it." That's the actual message you just offered.

[@theautismgenius6819]

He did a limo company which responds to a need you completely misunderstund His message he wrote the book after he was already a multi-millionaire the moment he wrote His book

[@inlander311]

👍

[@jacekpaleczny4122]

Anyone here want to bulit a fastlane-website together ?

[@chandraprakashkhatri5177]

Look the Elbert Einstein's life.he loves the physics and imagination and he followed it and then he serve the world for their needs. Not all your arguments are true.