Improvement, Accountability, & Focus - Coaching Young Guns Season 2 Episode 7

[@latteARCH]

These answers are a lot more philosophical and value-based than I thought.

[@theextramile7438]

Welcome to the Futur! ^^

[@justaskforbobdesign]

Chris Do thank you for your professionalism, honesty, empathy and for being somebody who cares for others and has decided to give something (very valuable!) back!

[@hdavid1574]

"You gonna die..." - Master Do, 21th Century

[@robertsimmonds5465]

I watch a lot of your youtube videos. I am in the middle of completing a graphic design degree. So watching all your videos I find really helpful - but that last comment about the loss of a Father really resonated with me. Clearly, greatness and compassion run hand in hand. You have a similar outlook on life and death to myself, but the display of humble humanity really got me. You have done yourself proud right there. I found myself humbled. I lost my Father over 13 years ago and try to justify it - I'm great with justifying other's passing, but I've always struggled with my Fathers passing. Recently I have reached out to the local mental health team via my doctor to help me with this. Probably took more courage to do that than most things I've ever done. Just resonated with me is all. Thank you for doing what you do. Don't ever change!!!

[@thefutur]

Sorry for your loss

[@r1pcurl24]

Go to the gym once or twice a week. Stop eating sugar. Don't drink alcohol more than once a week. Be more intentional in the language you choose. Try to extend your vocabulary. Surround yourself with the people you admire. Consume everything they tell you to do. When you read and learn something, do it with the intention of teaching others. Be brave to put out what you do although it is imperfect. Chris Do

[@thefutur]

Good one

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

Thanks for listing it out.

[@killerzmachines]

Thank you, Chris for the wake up call and making me understand how E work from crystals to black holes ! God sure is a designer !

[@moamoa7067]

Worked 8h, took a catnap and opened this afterward. Chris is crushing it as usually! 😁

[@insightdesignsolutionsinc.]

There is so much wisdom and truth packed into this episode, it should be watched again and again to really meditate on it. Not only for YGs or even designers...if you’re human, you will benefit from this video. Excellence❣️

[@quintonlloyd1415]

Chris's level of direct communication = Omega I'm dying. This was a great episode. Thanks!

[@lizaaleksandrovych6688]

Wow, tense episode, Chris seems to be a bit pissed about questions xD... I hope you guys have some good good rest. Sending many positive vibes, love the Futur! Thank you for the episode

[@cristianotcunha]

he is not pissed. he is coaching. That kind of rude/arrogant approach is necessary :)

[@typesword]

When someone is trying to learn and already feel vulnerable, it is inappropriate to constantly laugh, especially during the times in the video when they are being laughed at. Otherwise, great video. THANK YOU.

[@andrew_j_weber]

Totally agree. Ricky man, stop laughing. It wasn't the good kind of confronting. It was thoughtless.

[@jalisamarshall4706]

Really didn't enjoy Ricky snickering so much in this ep. Especially those moments Chris was firmly giving the ladies advice. Still watching, but the snickering/background laughing dilutes the seriousness of the message sometimes. Said with love Ricky! 👍

[@rubenlobo9223]

Yeah I felt the same...

[@justaskforbobdesign]

Yeah! Im agree the laughing is not PROFESSIONAL

[@Julie-jl2kk]

it could dilute the seriousness or can be distracting. but it could also calm the nerves of some of the designers?

[@jagodabrie411]

I get some things are funny, but regular giggle is quite annoying, I'll admit. Other than that, I simply don't care what Chris is being asked, his answers are always on point. Just seeing the process of getting to an answer, or making a person realise what the answer is, is amazingly educating and I love every minute of it.

[@thefutur]

Thank you Jagoda. my wife wants me to make a video on how I listen. maybe I'll record that video.

[@jagodabrie411]

@@thefutur that sounds like a great idea! Would watch for sure.

[@warrenlincoln154]

Wow. This video is a grail. I received so much value watching this video. Thank you to all the young guns, Chris and the boys. I could’ve used a little less of Ricky’s laughing 😘 Chris dropped some 🔥🔥🔥

[@djlilcq]

Love this type of videos, I learn so much and it's so transparent. The laughing on the background made my day.

[@AnaMarcu]

Nice! I wish I could say I’m wiser...but I need an equal dose of coaching ... I’m still waiting for the “respectable guns” show 😀😁

[@impylse]

who keeps laughing in the backgound all the time? Ricky is that you? keep it together man 😄

[@rickylucas]

i try to keep it breezy

[@MrAwon12]

Where's the Ricky laugh track?!

[@nasimmahamud6304]

Take care of yourself. Learn to love you Yourself & appreciate all the give you have offer the world. And from there all good thinks gonna happen. Love it.

[@theextramile7438]

These vids are the best therapy I know. Thank you Sensei Do for sharing all your wisdom with young, and not so young guns! Long live the Futur. Congrats to the girls too.

[@TheDrunkMunk]

I'm not even a designer but I love these videos for the life advice

[@loliradotopper]

3:33 That look before the drop of wisdom

[@starqueen506_7]

Love love love these talks! Listening to them while I’m working away at my internship.

[@bl0nd0live]

Summery: How do I be a better designer? Be better at life. Hahaha. I love the blank looks and you can almost hear them thinking "but....uh what.." Hah there gonna love watching this in 5 years. Great life skills and coaching, good shi...stuff Chris. Just incase you forgot, You guys are Awesome! Thanks again for the content Chris & team.

[@bl0nd0live]

Oh and thanks young guns for putting yourself out there, being sincere and humble ( :

[@sarahsw727]

Love today's mood, Chris Do, Ricky 😅 make em sweat, hahaha!!

[@LandonWilsonArtist]

I’M GONNA DIEEEEE!!! I’m setting a weekly reminder on my phone now. 😬🙃 Seriously, every Monday at 1130. Now if only there was a way to clip the audio of Chris easily so my phone repeats it in his voice 😂 , “You’re going to die”. 🤔 13:30 is the time stamp 😉

[@lyleea]

So much self worth struggle and you asked the perfect questions back, to cut through this. You nearly made me cry. 😅

[@thefutur]

Which part made you tear up?

[@lyleea]

@@thefutur I think it mainly was the talk you gave Meghan. Or maybe someone just cut some Onions. :D

[@bharatnarang8811]

Loved the straight-to-point-no-non-sense Chris

[@Jj-rq9sp]

Lot of value to have someone in your feild give valuable insight.

[@sukhjeetsingh8106]

" so when you get into this overthinking mode, just remember. You're gonna die" is probably the best and wisest thing i've heard in a while xD.

[@craftopiaid6237]

so many relatable questions!! I am dealing with all these issues too! This morning I commented in other vid, the same question that Tosin asked, then found out the answer in this video! Yeah, I am always tempted by the money, which is actually not that high, but scared of not having money or project, so I kept taking work but only attract low-paying clients because technically I still need to improve and build a stronger portfolio

[@PyroMediaStudio]

Actually like the clear direct Mr Do, very succinct, right to the point and very helpful, well-done Chris on motoring through those questions like terminator!

[@alexaplayyy]

This series is way more helpful than I expected! Amazing content, thank you guys!

[@thefutur]

Thank you

[@armcezar8106]

for some reason i love the lighting in this episode!

[@emakamalah1277]

i feel so related to tosin, its really give me a wake up call, i need to focus more into growing, but the problem is i don't have any resource for money than my 9-5 jobs, now i rethink about it, i should be able to quit for a long time ago. thank you so much to share this valuable conversation, you're star Chris

[@bethsnider5796]

13:41.... I thought she might burst into tears!

[@thefutur]

nah. she's tough.

[@bradhouston4734]

Wow. Some compelling and challenging things in here Chris. I chose to go with a company name part inline with one of the Young Guns thinking. 15:23 but also with a vision of scaling and also playfully in creating a new job function. I like that you are pushing us to question certain assumptions. 😀🕺🏽🎥🏖🇦🇺

[@negative42]

Chris I know you are very very fcking busy, just want to thank you for everything your doing. But don't forget to take some time off for yourself!

[@thefutur]

You’re very welcome

[@johnnytarajosu5013]

Whoever keeps laughing in the back... I love it! lol, it made me laugh everytime.

[@jonnylynn2586]

Loved this one Chris, had a design job pitch interview today by the way... Walked out feeling like I was channelling a little bit of you in there, watching the Futur is paying off LOL. :)

[@Jwhit00]

@ 13:28 the funniest yet scariest quote I've ever heard. "... you're going to die, so make the most before you do." - Chris Do

[@SilverAphelion]

It`s a Grind your face episode, thanks Chris.

[@jonathanmabhekede1349]

Thank You Guys.

[@Timvalden]

So good ! Thanks for the valuable boost up ! Now, let's be brave and intentional, in order to be the "designers" of our own powerful and meaningful lives ;-)

[@TristanBailey]

I would add that there is some difference with being a company or just one. They do want to work with me, but I bust a sales price ceiling by saying it was WE and giving frontend design to someone else and I work on the code, they saw the risk as reduced and were more happy to pay x2. So I think when you are not the best at selling being we if you really think you might want to work with other people, it can help. Later when you are better at selling value (or a natural at it) it does not mater. I'm still learning that part, Ive developed and designed for 20 years but only worked on selling for the last 5.

[@AkshaySharma-sy9zf]

7:02 Chris Do I need to learn more from you. It was Smooth. You inspire me in every way.

[@thefutur]

Aww. Thank you.

[@AkshaySharma-sy9zf]

Profession: Brand Identity Q; How many clients should I accept, let's say in a month/a week? (for a timely delivery) and please give me some numbers..

[@seamusmaher3598]

Another great episode, thank you as always

[@shaklainmohammedsifath8836]

This was fun. Loved it.

[@damma_nina8762]

Some questions I had had been answered, Thank You Chris for this type of videos!

[@djlive408]

I love this episode Chris! It’s pretty funny some points you made that are obvious but just like anybody we overthink stuff or sometimes we’re not educated on these simple ideas.

[@faheedalli-balogun4267]

Oh my!!! This is free??? When did gold become free!!!

[@kmgfabio]

Pure pure pure GOLD!

[@shaklainmohammedsifath8836]

Masterpiece.

[@NineOneOneFx]

Ria is a creative goddess!

[@Pompnumber]

All this FREE 99 knowledge is amazing, I love what you guys are doing!!! Much Love from South Africa!!! Your channel has a Cult Following, Chris Do is our Massiah and his team is our Disciples.! Amen! LOL!!

[@thefutur]

Hello South Africa.

[@uv103]

I can totally relate to the second girl.

[@ayeeeck4512]

Ria is the funniest 😂😂😂

[@diegolunarivera5530]

I have experience as a graphic designer but the truth is that I have been working all this time as a low cost gd but nevertheless I been trying to improve my craft since I saw your videos so I think I just wanna say thank you

[@thehelencheng]

I know that you might have answered these questions elsewhere before, but consolidating it all in one place is so convenient and hard-hitting. And hosting people like me - insecure overthinkers - helps me to answer these questions honestly. I do have one question though. I am 22 (and a half). You mention that 25 is getting old, starting at 20 is too late to succeed, etc. But can't driven people still be successful even if they start at 25, 35, and so on? Personally, I set out to become a designer 2 years ago, and now I just graduated and am employed full-time after a massive realization and turn around. I like to think I did ok, but not enough. This age idea is really feeding into my self-doubt, so I'm just wondering if it was a joke or if there was a solid reason behind it.

[@MrAwon12]

I can answer until Chris sees your comment. Chris said 25 is getting old as a side joke to Ricky. And as far as I have ever heard, Chris has never said it's too late for anyone. You start to succeed when you say you will. What other people are doing should have no effect in how we see ourselves.

[@perc-ai]

its okay Helen i wasted my life playing video games and starting coding at a later age, now I own a company. I do have vivid memories of mindlessly throwing thousands of hours away instead of acquiring more skills. It's never too late to take action

[@thehelencheng]

@@MrAwon12 I'm usually able to distinguish jokes from real advice, so when I heard his comment about 20 years old being too late, it really stuck with me. Not hurt, but confusion. Usually Chris has a good reason to say something, but an explanation didn't follow. I'm not sure if it was in a video relating to his kids? Anyway, I obviously work hard now, and I'm just curious to his reasoning. :)

[@saladbowl85]

Man, I dont always share Chris‘ opinions on design, but he sure is a wise inspiring man

[@thefutur]

Life is more interesting when we don’t agree

[@danicajokic2373]

Life-coach Chris!

[@ooowatermolecule2351]

32:35 I had to pause more than a hundred times to write down every single word from Chris

[@rubenlobo9223]

This guy is amazing

[@TheChocolateHorse]

Great habits right there Chris!!!!!

[@TheChocolateHorse]

THOSE are the daily struggle Vs. reward!

[@wolathomas]

Best episode everrrr. Chris is the f^^ing terminator. Haha.

[@thefutur]

I’ll be back.

[@freem4nn129]

wow heavy ending, but he's so right !!! shit go to me for a second

[@exposetruth7959]

beautiful ending

[@alicea9823]

Ria is hillarious LOOOL

[@freem4nn129]

gold gold !

[@TristanBailey]

some tough love in the answers today, hope you can build them up after kocking them in to focus

[@stefanmatthiascornelius526]

Great episode. The quick questions at the end could have been a separate video, though.

[@micahhansen]

Those good habits are money.

[@radiantDF]

What books can you recommend about changing or forming better habits? Golden content as usual :) Great work guys!

[@Mr.AAX7]

Pocket Full Of Do

[@shaklainmohammedsifath8836]

Smooth criminal Chris Do

[@Randy-zw7mk]

This was one of the most unintentionally funny episodes.

[@thefutur]

How come?

[@Randy-zw7mk]

@@thefutur It just seemed like everyone was having more fun in general and the tone was a little lighter than the other advice videos. It was very entertaining.

[@thefutur]

Glad to hear

[@aliakaouel2728]

Hello :D These videos change my life by helping me so much ! I want to know how can we become a young gun ?

[@junaidhafeez8874]

can you please tell about the branding for a fashion company or a clothing product

[@jasonstorey9545]

Thumbs up for star blazers.

[@nickileal3]

How do you work on your portfolio without doing client work? I don’t know what personal projects would really help my portfolio.

[@vastvoids]

Still hoping they'd upload on Sundays, see you after work new episode

[@JaylenFast]

Where do you work that doesn’t allow you to watch this while working? Assuming you are in the creative field, it’s common to allow employees to listen to music or have something running alongside your day job.

[@vastvoids]

@@JaylenFast Nah, I'm delivery person, don't have much time watching while on the job. Been watching The Futur vids for a while now because I'm fascinated by the process of designing things and been learning a lot of motivational stuff from Chris

[@JaylenFast]

kazazism makes sense! Get yourself into the industry!!

[@itajac80]

I'm at thefuture waiting...

[@perc-ai]

i see you in every video! this channel is awesome

[@itajac80]

@@perc-ai Haha, I'm highly enthusiastic and annoying. Nice to meet you 😊

[@perc-ai]

​@@itajac80 =)

[@perc-ai]

@@itajac80 are you a graphics artist

[@itajac80]

@@perc-ai I'm a Graphic Designer and Illustrator in the making. How about you?

[@jakerowland215]

Chris went full Baz Luhrmann at 32:02

[@aayushmayank5656]

09:33 man says "nice" when Chris talks about a dating app

[@ezrahong7343]

Hi everyone, Does anyone know what how to get on this or even sign up for this coaching session ?

[@thefutur]

You can only sign up when we post.

[@maira.akhtar]

Can anybody share Chris's Book list?

[@thefutur]

search Chris Do Book list. it's that easy.

[@maira.akhtar]

@@thefutur hah Thanks :P

[@thefutur]

pretty easy right?

[@maira.akhtar]

@@thefutur yes it is.

[@sasalemo]

Great questions and responses. In the future, please mute the team behind the camera as it is very distracting.

[@Eric-yj5xg]

Hey how can I go from ready to do business but never had the chance to work with a brand designing firm but graduated in marketing to welcome to X branding company, my name is eric heres the deal... (what should I obviously know, what questions are they going to ask me that if I dont know what they are talking about I will look dumb?(

[@HastDesigns]

Where does one apply for this stuff. A hijabi would like to be featured.

[@daoquang900]

why don't you upload on Spotify anymore?

[@thefutur]

Waiting on editor.

[@zubeidaalawi2030]

What about having the clients but not the correct team & talent to complete the project?

[@Madelope]

I’d say it’s okay to know your limits. You won’t be able to do everything that comes your way, either due to your specialty limits or lack of having a team. You’ll need to make this clear before your clients contact you. I believe one of the tips in the portfolio review is to list your specialty, no one can own all disciplines, so make it clear and hopefully the work that comes your way will be more geared towards your specialties and skill level. :)

[@zubeidaalawi2030]

Maybe... but then I would be turning down quality projects. I guess my question should be, how do we put together a talented and reliable team?

[@thefutur]

you start building a database of people you'd like to work with. when the time comes, you call them.

[@zubeidaalawi2030]

@@thefutur ^_^

[@israelramirez2936]

There's a typo at 57:43 😦

[@manasasekar6464]

Where's Tosin btw?

[@Hugo-rq3fi]

50:31 UUURRLLL

[@eddytritten]

The giggle is not fun, it's annoying.

[@pushkar-tiwari-99]

can I get an internship on thefutur????

[@rickylucas]

gotta apply my dude

[@juanmolina1057]

I want to like this so much. But the host is just so 🙄 y’know

[@jagodabrie411]

We don't know, What is he?

[@juanmolina1057]

Jagoda G. He’s just so 🙄

[@jagodabrie411]

@@juanmolina1057 use vocabulary :)

[@juanmolina1057]

Jagoda G. You don’t understand emojis?

[@jagodabrie411]

@@juanmolina1057 I just like when people are able to express their feelings in words, since it's clearer, makes you look smarter, improves flow of conversation, etc. I consider emojis mostly an addon to a conversation or comments :)