Why Young MEN Settle for an AVERAGE LIFE Today ?

[@prisonmike1798]

I’m 20 and my dads never sat down and had these conversations with me. I’m very grateful for KZbin for being able to watch life lessons from real men

[@1brenmaster]

I'm 52 and my 20yo son won't listen to any advice I give him. Probably a pride thing. It's a two way street.

[@yme3267]

@@1brenmaster but that's not on you. At least you gave him the information 🤷‍♂️

[@amalpsunny]

@@1brenmaster my dad guided me from early age.

[@1brenmaster]

@@amalpsunny as did I with my sons. Much more than my father guided me. If you listened to him in your late teens and early twenties then you have a maturity beyond your years.

[@amalpsunny]

@@1brenmaster yes , i reached mid twenty and i am working hard.Hope your son also be successful.

[@Heritagepostfarms]

My best advice I ever received was from a pig farmer. "Take risks. They wont let you starve in america"

[@PricelessBinkey1337]

I disagree they absolutely will, not all that are hungry are seen as poor.

[@db1777]

If you're a man you can definitely be left to starve if you become homeless.

[@DeAngelo77]

@J D It’s not that easy. I really really really wish it was. I’m 25 and I just have no hope. I’m fine making minimum wage, avoiding women, and living a simple life.

[@joeplem5329]

40k is ALOT of money when you don't have a wife and kids to take care of....just sayin

[@gm9460]

Agreed. But when it suddenly needs to be stretched to cover a wife and one or two kids it becomes a problem. I had a friend who was on maybe U.K. 55-60k and struggling. Has to forego his private health insurance because finances were so tight that the extra 400 (a year) it cost was too much Really opened my eyes

[@persona-non-grata]

Exactly. My dad and mom wonder why I'm not taking on a tougher job with more responsibilities and headaches to make 30-40% more a year than I already do. A major part of the answer to that is that I don't have children to feed, or a nagging wife to satiate her ever increasing taste. I live a minimalist lifestyle and what I make a year is MORE than enough to buy pretty much anything non-luxury I want whenever I want it.

[@gm9460]

Persona Non Grata the next rung up in my job is a load more work and responsibility for a minimal pay bump most of which will be swallowed by going in the U.K. higher rate tax threshold. It isn’t worth it unless you are confident of being able to grit is out long enough (but not too long) to get to the rung above that

[@bidencockboy7608]

Yep. I make an average salary like that but my house is paid for and I’m almost 31. I don’t care if I make six figs. I live in az and am single with no kids. No rent. No mortgage. Car paid off. I’m able to cruise up to Vegas every other weekend if I want. I live better than men making six figs that have wife. Kids. Mortgage. Etc.

[@gm9460]

@@bidencockboy7608 Lucky you with you place paid off. Mine is no way near. Partly because I took some time off to travel but it still wouldn't be. Might just be radically different real estate prices (but I don't intend to pry) Really wish I didn't have a mortgage. Blimey if I made my current income with the circa 600 GBP mortgage I am not sure I could spend it! My car is paid off and I intend to drive it until the costs to maintain it become too high But you are right. I'd need to make at least close to six figures to live as comfortably if I had a wife, child(ren), bigger house to maintain. And life would be more stressful as said job would certainly be far more demanding

[@peonieslilacs112]

Thank God this kid already knows that most men will work and be ok with average. Always aim high and for excellence, never settle and always push yourself.

[@theresurrectionmen8707]

Already knowing that when your 18 is good.The dude will be fine but has to stop worrying about the rest of the world and their miserabel life’s lol.

[@TheBassJourney]

Honestly I think theres not much incentive for young men these days. Back in the day, you worked hard to support your family and make them happy. You dont get that anymore these days. So men ask "Whats the point?" ....amongst other things.

[@cnote3598]

BINGO

[@MrBl4ckY]

Let's say a young man goes out, improves himself, achieves power and uses it to perform a great task, highly valueable to society. Cure Cancer, go to mars, invent true AI, you name it. What does he get in return? He cannot create a legacy with his own children. He cannot live a hedonistic livestyle. He can go home and sit in his living room and go back to work. At that point he's just working for the sake of working, akin to going to war for the sake of killing only. It has no purpose.

[@cnote3598]

@@MrBl4ckY well said

[@ScarletBrimstone]

@@MrBl4ckY exactly! Without purpose it becomes pointless. Men need to feel like they have a purpose in life.

[@dominicanfrankster]

I think it's an opportunity in disguise. The issue is that we have millions of years of evolution and at least 40 years of programming to overcome. I realized in the shower today that everything I'd done until now was to impress and provide for other people. I've never truly wanted anything for myself until just a few years ago. To be fair I'm not even sure it's possible to feel like accomplishing something for my own sake will be enough to feel fulfillment. We'll see.

[@IDHE007]

My mom always told me... Ivan if you say your eagle then go fly with the eagles but don’t say your an eagle & hang out with the chickens.....

[@jajupa78]

I like your mom she is very smart...

[@MrHav1k]

If everyone was above average, nobody would be above average. Something to think about. You can't universalize this, at-least not under our conventional society.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

The standard of living for the average person would rise if everybody worked hard and smart.

[@MrHav1k]

@@4evahodlingdoge226 History seems to bear that out, but even then average would still be average. The goal posts would just move. Nevermind women's expectations would simply shift. Now if you take women and hypergamy out of the equation for a moment, I believe every man on even an average income can live a nice fulfilling life, but internet marketers make it out to be that if you're average life is shit.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

@@MrHav1k Things are already changing though. I live in a third world country and i see tonnes of Western women dating guys from my country and these guys have barely any education, no money & barely any work ethic. Some of these women are pretty attractive as well. I also have a penpal from Sweden who married a Uber driver from New Jersey. I'd argue that in Europe women are caring less and less about the guy's money.

[@PricelessBinkey1337]

@@4evahodlingdoge226working hard and smart are not the only things a man has to do in order to be successful

[@4zafinc]

The average itself has fallen

[@sonnypearce5279]

Lost a good portion of my 20s to useless relationships and put off my goals and dreams because of that. Got caught up in partying too much etc. and really lost sight of things until I was working a shit retail job at 30. When my manager (who was about my age) asked me to get on the floor and start mopping up dust and other shit, I thought I'm better than this and walked out. Two years later and I'm on my way to getting my nursing degree.

[@didafm]

Part of the problem is social media makes Young people think people make more then they actually do. In Canada only the top 10% make 80k/yr, only the top 5% make 100k and top 1% make 180k.

[@Xanivert]

You're talking about this on a Rich Cooper video, same dude that thinks by age 40 most men should have a $3m net worth and a $250,000/yr salary. Lol

[@MrHav1k]

Yep. It's a toxic mindset that doesn't set realistic expectations. Flex culture and social media amplifies this. You think you're a failure if you're not living in some expensive condo down in South Beach with a (likely rented) Range Rover, Rolls Royce, or Lambo by 30 years old (I won't name names of who I may be talking about lol). It's honestly bullshit. Most wealthy people are quite low key as you don't get to that level by being stupid with money, nor do you need that excessive consumption to be happy. I see so much fake BULLSHIT that it's honestly best to see it for what it is and stay off of social media. How can generation(s) who have matured with so much student debt along with other kids of debt be so keen on flexing everything for the world to see? It's driving narcissism on a global scale. I honestly just assume 90% of these guys are lying about their lifestyle to seem more credible on social media. Plenty of grifters out there too. Just look at all the crypto talk again recently. Crypto was dead for the last three years after the early 2018 peak and now in the last 4 months it's back again and I see people with crypto courses everywhere. Hmmmmmm

[@gm9460]

This point was made in fight club and it has only gotten worse since then. And sadly lots of stuff people like Rich promote only props it up

[@didafm]

@@MrHav1k yeah but another problem is Rich Cooper acts like 100k is an average salary and easy to come buy. When in reality on the top 5% make 100k.....100%, agree on you with avoiding social media for that reason...

[@19993gt]

No fucking way! out of the entire population in Canada ? Only 1 percent make above 180k sounds like a lot of people are just writing off a ton of expenses.

[@Sam-dc9bg]

Something I have noticed is that most men only try when they are maybe 16 until 25.....then they just give up on improving. If they didn't end up in a good spot in life at 25, they just give up and make excuses.

[@goofynigga8456]

After 25 y.o there nothing much to do becuz once I was in tht age I had a my own spot and own a car. They were nothing to do after. I guess tht was always my goals as a teenager to have my own place and car. Done with school now it like wat next. Except marriage and kid. I'm 27 y.o

[@Lucas-og1xq]

I used to literally dig ditches for the town sewerage company in my early 20s. My dad pretty much made me take the job. Now I'm 39 and have enough money so I don't need to work anymore.

[@Lucas-og1xq]

@BLVCK LORD start taking the illegal money and investing it into things that will make you money above board. Sounds like you've got a good head start.

[@maonyksmohc9574]

@BLVCK LORD drugs?

[@edh7492]

Excellent question from a lad of 18, good work fella 👌

[@LivingALifeOfAbundance]

In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the women.” - Tony Montana

[@aakarshchaudhary7359]

You can get women without the money, but she won't stay long with you. A keeper will look for what rich says they look for

[@danielstokes2088]

@@aakarshchaudhary7359 yeah happened to me, was able to have kids with her and all but she was very attractive imo and it was honestly just a matter of time (even if it gave me grief, I know I could never compete with her hypergamy). I got lucky in a sense because she didn't clean me out as I'm not a baller, least not yet.

[@jasonbattles9477]

How about just use e s c o r t services and maid services instead? Literally gets the job done. I would never marry a modern woman dude absolutely not. Check out “the mattress girl” and read up on her story. It should scare every straight male.

[@MrHav1k]

Another on the basic rat race of life. Chasing the paper and competing with one another just to get access to basic vajayjay

[@aakarshchaudhary7359]

@@MrHav1k that's what evolution is in a nutshell, Mr darwin was the first to document it

[@niciassmith1204]

I wish someone would have had this talk with me at 18 or early 20s. Good advice

[@GreenBroccoli100]

@Chelsea Love I'm in the same boat and I'm approaching close to my 30s. Wish I could go back 10 years ago and do things differently with what I know now.

[@GreenBroccoli100]

@Chelsea Love Yep. I'm going to chase excellence from now on and focus on myself. I've slept with enough women, had some relationship experience. Now I just want to focus on building my life and making better decisions. Nothing is guaranteed. Just hope for the best and prepare for the worst!

[@gregvarga5064]

Never be concerned what others are doing. Always strive to self improve and never be satisfied and everything falls into place but never put a woman before your purpose

[@secretagent4610]

Never be satisfied? Sounds like a recipe for pointless misery. If I work hard at something, it’s because I’m working hard to be satisfied, or the work itself is satisfying.

[@milesdoodling1054]

Yes, the fact that he even sees this is a good sign.

[@vincent763]

About to finish my PhD in engineering at 28 with minimal student loan debt, 0 kids, and pushing 6 figs with my first job. Took sacrifice but the possibilities I have with my career and income is limitless. My shit job was McDonald’s and I said I’d never do anything like that ever again!!

[@chrishenry5644]

I did basement waterproofing digging by hand for some Lebanese contractor for the majority of my twenties. Hard work everyday. Got some seat time on the mini excavator. At 27 I replied to labourer ad listing for an excavating company. I showed up everyday, on time, and did the best I could. Was taught basics on all the machinery, got lots of seat time, now last July I called a company I know is in the operators union. Went in, showed who I was what I am capable of, was hired and now making 40 an hr. Honestly love where I am right now. I’m 31,single, no kids. You can do it too but you have to show you truly want to work and actually do it. nothing is handed to you go get what you want

[@fireblade8905]

Well done. I hope you enjoy the success.

[@WHADDDD]

I only need roughly 70k to do pretty much anything I enjoy doing. I wouldn’t call it complacent I’m just not driven to appease others like I was in the past.

[@SA-be1bn]

same I really dont need that much money to make me happy I just need the money which I could do the stuff I love on a daily basis

[@Stay_ClassyYT]

@@SA-be1bn Exactly. Same for retirement in the long run

[@Gizziiusa]

your comment is vague. you need [to make] 70k a year ? 70k in assets ? 70k in retirement funds ?

[@SA-be1bn]

@@Gizziiusa year

[@Re3iRtH]

@@Gizziiusa Same. I lived in Hawaii from 2011 - 2016. Spent $90K of my $100K salary. Had a blast. I now spend $50K of my $260K income and just as happy. Happiness comes from within.

[@mrknarf4438]

Be very careful saying "I could never". Yes, you could, you're not different. Most think they "could never" and end up exactly like that. Accept the risk, accept you're a normal person and to become someone you'll have to make enormous sacrifices and pay the price. And it still may not work out. Be realistic, and still give it your all. Not because you "could never work a retail job for 39 years", but because you know you could, and it would be a life wasted, and that terrifies the hell out of you. What could never happen doesn't motivate us, what could happen and we want to prevent does. Have a plan, have a goal, and be mindful of what you want to avoid.

[@mimo-bine]

Thank you for this advice 🙏

[@shadowminer9439]

I started learning that at 22, I'm almost 24 and things are slowly starting to change but it's changing and I like it

[@JME3699]

Totally understand where this dude what coming from. I’m 24 and experience the same feelings about society. I almost expect every other young male to have the same mindset as me. For example, the thought of sitting behind a desk or doing the same, poorly paid monogamous job for 30 years scares the life out of me, but for some people that thought is never even considered. Yet I find it astonishing that more young males are increasingly becoming satisfied with mediocrity and not chasing excellence, in any shape or form - whilst they still have the time to do so. (I imagine once one has a mortgage and bills, it’s significantly harder to persue risk-taking opportunities).

[@paulallen6992]

I'm in my mid 20s, and I agree with this kid. Almost none of the guys I went to high school with took any major risk. Sure, a handful of them have nice jobs, do low six figures, etc. But most just chased comfort out of the gate. Not retail like this kid is suggesting, but low level office work, trades, etc. The irony? The one guy I know that actually DID shoot his shot in a high-risk field with low chances of success fucking made it and is probably clearing around 700k/year in his early 20s right now, and there's a very good chance he could 5-10x it if he plays his cards well. He spent every free minute of the day he had working on his craft, didn't party every weekend, brushed off ridicule from peers, and worked shit jobs until he didn't have to anymore. And it's paid off royally. Just go for it.

[@bonangmopaki1129]

What did he did

[@Joesosexy]

What high risk field did the guy get into?

[@Dredgen-Yor]

@@bonangmopaki1129 lol i'd like to know as well. Sounds like a Hollywood movie.

[@Mikehawk323]

What did he do?

[@SpecialAbonnent]

Before that you need to get a chanche first

[@NG_717]

this guy is really well spoken for an 18 year old. woulda never guessed that was his age

[@4zafinc]

Tbh I think an 18 year old back in 60s or 70s would be more eloquent (based on videos that I've seen). But still props to him from standing out from his contemporaries

[@treecosmos386]

Learning this at 18 bro you're ahead of the curve💯

[@kevinreily2529]

What a good question from a guy who is so young. I’m very impressed that he is so thoughtful.

[@metalxner5411]

When does he say the question

[@diegonegri6050]

Great video, I love the "Get mad!" part! I totally relate and agree with what you're saying, I hope that many men will watch this and take action!

[@jackgarrett7349]

"If you are unable to motivate yourself, you must be content with mediocrity no matter how impressive your talents" Andrew Carnegie Life is hard and not everyone can adapt. If it weren't so, there would be many more exceptional men in the world and they're aren't.

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

Easier said than done. I believe most people by time or chance and straight up luck or fortune find success rather than kicking down the front door and manipulatively or by shear will power make it happen. I think there is a lot of right place, and right time that happens in life more so than what the ultra successful people will admit.

[@Shatamx]

Great discussion here. Small story about myself. I grew up dirt poor. Parents divorced in third grade. Say the least my up bringing was not comfortable or easy. Joined the military just so I could get out of sleeping on a coach during high school. I would catch my self just taking the weekend off fucking around. While some guys I graduated basic would be on the range. Taking classes. Learning to be a better troop. Took me a few years to get my ass off and better myself. I grew comfortable knowing where my bed always was. And the food would be warm at the chow hall. I can see why some men would do the same thing. You spent 18 years eating bread and cheese as your only meal for the day. Now you get 3 full meals. You take that for granted definitely.

[@MMA-CLIPS2]

I hear the military are forcing their troops to be vaccinated or else they can't take leave to visit family. Is there any truth to this? It came from multiple sources. Thanks

[@PutraAdib]

I feel this guy, thank you Rich for looking out a lot of us youngins out here. Bless you truly.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Need more red pill content on betting men's lives, way too much focus on women when a lot of us are just lost and need direction more than anything else, props for the content.

[@Neithan]

Very jealous Sterling is having this conversation at 18. Good luck man.

[@cheekymonkeygirl3378]

Thank you Rich for teaching men these things. Men need to man up.

[@thomasbreakey9925]

Same thing on the toilet paper, my dad kept the heat so low at night, it never turned on , you could see your breath

[@floridasaltamerica4440]

Passionate words that come from the heart Rich! You kick your followers in the teeth while at the same time help them off the floor to become better men with goals, vision and value!

[@RolyTheHolyPaladin]

The way it needs to be

[@alphafiveone5044]

Play ANGRY!!! Not until your tired. Not until your scared. UNTILL YOU F*#%*nf WIN!

[@mr.dccomics9018]

Hard Times Creates Strong Men.

[@kirkdunn1379]

your 18 bro and already thinking about your future, thats a good thing!......I didnt even give a shit until way after that and put myself in a " rush".......if you dont wanna stay there for 30 years you dont have too.....but regardless, you will have to bust your ass to get ahead in whatever it is you end up doing

[@draganpetev4677]

Great advice! Last part is the most powerful! 'Fuck this!' is what vastly improved my life and keeps on pushing me forward!

[@miladrahim5437]

Lord knows how much positive impact Rich has on the kid and other kids like him. Bless you.

[@richardw3347]

Society comforts us with fast food, even comfortable things like chairs, blankets made of these soft material and other things to keep us soft like I was talkin with my bro during Christmas- u can get all these nice things for cheap compared to back in the day. Plus Porn, video games, smart phones, netflix etc. We are so overstimulated, couch potato existance. They want us weak, complacent. Like Rich said u can really stick out these days by doing the work to be better.

[@albertwong2224]

look kid work and move up move forward you keep thinking things sucks you can get stuck in that thinking forever so get out of that mind set think big work hard and smart

[@two-moonz2953]

When I was a child I caught a fleeting glimpse Out of the corner of my eye I turned to look but it was gone I cannot put my finger on it now The child is grown The dream is gone I have become comfortably numb. -- Pink Floyd

[@kirksolon]

Epic message. Ty

[@wampaswomps3975]

I’m 36 and make between 55-60k per year as a CDL quad dump truck driver and I LOVE my job. Maybe it’s the 500 hp Diesel engine or the torque that will pull a house off its foundation and drag it into the street? It’s THAT plus couple more things. I’m not getting married or having kids. I’ve got my property, vehicles, toys, all paid off. So I’m already excellent enough for ME and that’s all that matters. Plus my parents own 5 pizza restaurants and 15 rental properties so one day their will to me is gonna just add to that. My plan is to stay Red Pill and do whatever the fcuk I want with my life, and just get play here and there from women because as far as we know YOLO.

[@JonnyZuccs]

What about lack of opportunity? I live in toronto the 6th most expensive city in the world, im 28, from a career standpoint people like me are hopeless. I was a gym manager before Covid. The rich get richer and bridging the gap to a higher financial status is border line impossible, not to play victim but it’s true. I will never be able to afford a 1.5 million dollar house (which is bare minimum pricing). Let alone a half million dollar house. Cost half a mill for a studio Harry Potter closet where I’m from.

[@henrik4438]

Focus on cost of living. Move out of Toronto to a place where your dollars get you way more. Mexico, Columbia or rural Canada /USA. It's the same in London where a decent 2 bed apartment will set you back £5000 per month. Average salary in London is £38k per year. Meaning most people either share or live in £2500 per month basement apartments. Might be fun in your party years, but unless you have landed the job that pay you 100k after tax you need to get out of there and get a better life in a place where you are treated better for the skills you have.

[@LeedawG766]

Life is a learning experience Set goals, work hard and execute and never give up - at 15 16 I was quiet and not confident - 18 19 was still quiet and not confident - set a goal to become a CPA - went to university in London Ont, almost dropped out after I failed my first exam - stuck with it, figured out the tricks and things about myself - struggled mentally and a drug and alcohol addiction 2007 - worked at CDN tire in receiving with a finance and economics degree 2009 - moved to Vancouver and failed miserably, considered suicide - worked at a restaurant for a few years packing take out, hated myself 2011 - quit drugs, went to rehab, - started hitting the gym, lost 50 lbs, got some confidence and set some goals to get back into the CMA program 2013 - moved to Toronto, got my first job in finance, got let go 2014 - kept at it, never gave up, many interviews - worked in finance Bell, St Michael's hospital 2017 - got married, had kids, successful investments in crypto since 2017, Stocks, multiple properties now 2020 - work as the CFO for an OHL team now, as a CPA/CMA current The road was tough, but determination and persistence and goal setting 💪 were the top reasons of my journey

[@dhilster1978]

That advice was fire. Young men, do this and you will kill it in life... 💪

[@mrknarf4438]

Most people will always be average, that's the definition of average. I agree with working terrible job at the beginning: it makes you realize you always could get by doing something worse, it makes you realize how bad you could have it while still "having it", it makes you appreciate anything more you get but it also makes you realize nothing is a guarantee: you could be shoving horse dung or CEO of a big company, people around you respect the title, not yourself. So, find a place you like. Chase your excellence. Be afraid of leaving and changing, but do it anyway, or you'll be stuck for life.

[@dmaverick2396]

Smarter young man.... great presentation.

[@georgecopeland8252]

the opposite if happiness is not sadness but boredom

[@davidverdugo6266]

Good to see an wise older man helping out a young guy, this is the way it should be. I commend this young buck for being patient and asking good questions and obviouslt Rich for taking time to help out the next generation.

[@sixmidnight4296]

When I was 17 I worked at a gas station at 4 am cleaning windows,cleaning gas pumps and a few other things and I got payed 25 dallers a day after I quit I told myself I need to do better and I'm a carpenter now

[@progressive6865]

Well said Richard. Young Men aren't told to take ownership of their own lifes these days.

[@dmonkul]

Rich makes a great point about having a plan and executing it starting from young age. I had a plan when I was in college that by the time I was 30 I wanted to make 6 figures a year and that was my goal. I didn't care to be a millionaire or famous or some kind of celebrity. I didn't care what my "calling" in life was or what I enjoyed doing the most. I just did whatever job that would get me closer to my goal. I have achieved that number and then some before I was 30. And guess what? I then chose to just be happy with what I have achieved and stopped chasing higher and higher numbers. At some point you got to be comfortable with what you have otherwise chasing a higher number all the time puts you in almost the same level of discomfort and unsatisfied state of mind as never achieving your number in the first place. At some point, choosing to be average is ok and there is nothing wrong with it...

[@AAJ23801]

Average man talking

[@selfimprovement3682]

“”This dude looks atleast 30”” Bad Boys ll 2003

[@insanoibro6331]

He doesn't look 30. I was thinking 21-23.

[@lightningmonky7674]

Thanks for shedding light on wisdom my stepdad never bothered explaining

[@magnificencetv7424]

Here's my story: From 17 to 19 I was forced into studying aircraft engineering. Afterwards, Met a girl while also developed a passion for finance. Both factors had an impact on me to make switch majors. 19 to 23 did my bsc in finance. 23 to 24 worked in a call center. Hated every single second of it. Then 1 year unemployed trying to find jobs. Most miserable year of my life. The depression I had was suicidal level. 2nd year still miserable but at least I did CFA lvl 1 and passed. At 26 I got a fkin insanely good job as an M&A analyst in 1 of the big four. The salary is shit but the experience is golden + the big four brand in ur cv. I'm 28 now, almost 2 years in this job and doing cfa level 2 soon. My plans are doing lvl 3 to finish CFA. Get another 2-3 years of exerpeince here. And then shift to an investment bank or private equity firm. The salary will be 2-3 times more. I know this bcz I got 2 offers recently (even though I'm a junior) in private equity for 3x my salary. So yes I started my career so fkin late. But I'm making up for it now before it's too late. By 31 or 32 max I'll be done with my hard work, will get proper income and can just relax. I wish I did this earlier, but we all do mistakes I guess. Morale of the story: the earlier u start the hard work, the sooner the reward. Also find motivation to know wat u want to do in life, without it ull remain lost forever.

[@ThejeffJr8]

You’ll never be able to “just relax”

[@magnificencetv7424]

@@ThejeffJr8 focusing on 1 thing in life is more relaxing than 2 things. Right now I'm studying + working. It's living hell. So when I said relax I meant that once I'm done with my studies I will only have work (1 thing) to worry about.

[@freedomring3022]

I agree with Rich. I worked a couple of crap jobs and they were the best motivation for me to do better.

[@elidaiker3225]

Keep your head up man! I work at fed ex too. I work 4 nights a week as a yard jockey to push myself through my MBA to get my CPA. I’ve also starting flipping things and moving into different side hustles. If it weren’t for the 3k a year I get to help with school I’d quit.

[@luisreynoso2608]

Loving these videos talking with subscribers about their problems rich, keep making them!

[@brandonbrodbeck6688]

Yes I try to get into a comfortable spot so that I can take chances and if they don't work out then at least when I land it's in a comfortable spot. That's how I think of it anyways

[@sarahplenge8683]

Now a days young men have to be super heroes just to get 5s and 6s unless you're a giga Chad or Tyrone

[@musteatsanick]

I like how you in the end pointed about getting something good out of something bad. I realised myself not long time ago that any good and any good example can be a lesson. Good ones - what you should do/be/aim, bad ones - what you should not.

[@kujjjooo]

Nothing but facts 💯 % Mr rich.

[@MJY3692]

what rich just said get angry at yourself literally the best advice, at some point accountability is the only way out of your trap of mediocrity

[@2qdiddy1]

I don't settle for average, I keep growing and I don't stop.

[@insanoibro6331]

As it should be

[@tw23707]

Sterling, looks like you need a starting point, this is what my neighbor did & it has worked out great for him. He was 19 he bought an old truck looks like crap but it runs, he put ads on craigs list, face book, & even an ad in one of those free weekly papers (this is so the older folks would see it) every crappy job you can imagine he will do, clean gutters, dig holes for new bushes, paint your garage anything that a home owner can't or wont do. This side hustle is doing so well that he quit his regular job. Another thing is he does not do & that is waste anytime or money on the party lifestyle, banks every penny he makes, he said he wants to start his own excavating business, he is now 21 and he is well on his way to his dream of owning that business. This may not be your dream but the point is use your extra time do some type of side job that can help you get to whatever it is you may want to do, & who knows maybe that side hustle can at least let you be your own boss so that your not in that job that is draining you.

[@FatLossuniversityy]

Class!

[@danieldpa8484]

It’s a mathematical truth - not everyone can be above average. Everything else is bull crap.

[@yoooyoyooo]

Yeah what kind of question is that? Do people know what the average mean?

[@danieldpa8484]

@@yoooyoyooo you don’t get it, think again “not everyone can be above average”

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

The average standard of living can rise though.

[@danieldpa8484]

@@4evahodlingdoge226 true, which is than the new average. However it’s still average

[@urganp2798]

Mathematically no one in north America for the most part live an average life almost everyone in north America live a better life then most of the world

[@bboss7712]

Great advice Rich.... I really liked this video.

[@Supertzar999]

I can remember one particular crap job I did at 17. It was at a motel. I was paid min wage to help tidy up the rooms, dust off air conditioners, headstands. Basically helping the maids. One morning I came into work and one of the rooms was torched. A guest set it ablaze before being caught and arrested. So they asked me to clear it out and I agreed to. Was a huge job. Moving out charred 2x4s and furniture to the dumpster, scraping the walls and ceiling etc. My clothes got trashed. I look back and wonder what I was thinking. I know what they were thinking. We can get a kid to do this cheaply.

[@sullythepankake9663]

I'm in the same boat, I'm 18 and I work at Academy. But! I just got a position as a construction project manager and I just turned in my 2 weeks notice at my shitty retail job. I would definitely not have this if I didn't work hard and ask! Keep pushing

[@marcusvinicius7510]

You’re totally right, Rich. Men have a burden nowadays to be superheroes.

[@elitecoder955]

When I was in college , I often asked myself what will landing a job at Google get me ? Besides the money and all of the things it can buy ... Besides self worth . Turns out self worth is worth it .

[@domirican81]

No wife, no kids, video games, travel, and smash and dash these modern women. Hard to give that up for the new generation of Men out there. Honestly I’m 40 and thinking it doesn’t sound so bad (i do have kids but live solo). Lots of free time to improve of course.

[@MeZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZ]

Being average is OK but what is average? Most people are riddled with debt into old age. I'd prob kill myself if I had to work retail for 40 years. At 31 I decided to quit my corporate 9-5 to become a part time tradesman. I'm not rich by any means but I have a paid off condo, a large emergency fund built up, I drive a Honda civic and I live a simple life without a wife or kids. Most importantly I have alot of free time to do whatever I want. I work 2-3 days a week. This is all by design. I'm a minimalist by nature so I don't need much. I live in a major city I love and spend time with friends I enjoy. Build your life how you want it one step at a time. It may take longer than you hope but just keep going. Avoid consumer debt at all costs, don't succum to lifestyle inflation and for the love of god don't get married. There is no good reason for a modern man to ever marry. He has nothing to gain from marriage. Good luck out there men.

[@Nepthu]

Sterling Rutherford, cool name. Reminds of a character from a novel.

[@artpayne8527]

My first job that paid money was at 8 years old picking strawberries which I used the money for to buy a used baseball mitt. It was a blessed learning experience that most young people do not get anymore. Later having an early morning paper route gave me a work ethic and sense of freedom I have valued all my life. It gave me the chance to become a high level printer for 50 years.

[@jasonnames]

Stand up and do the work is really the bottom line of it all. I am the top earner at my Job. I am also the one who has to carry the heaviest load of work. So it has its pro's and cons. I have Job security and I have power to demand if I so wish. My grandfather taught me when I was young how to work hard. I remember him telling me, "You should not have to ask for a raise, Your boss should want to give you a raise due to your work ethic". Some companies will just take advantage of your hard work. Some do appreciate it. I have always been the top guy where I go. And I haven't always been the smartest. I work hard. I don't stop and I don't complain. I may complain inside my head, but I don't let anyone hear it. It has always worked for me and I am always wanted wherever I go. People like me. People ask for me. And other get fired or are being watched by the higher up constantly. I am free. But as long as I am being profitable. Many guys get stuck in the "Its just my job" mind set. They do just enough. Go above and beyond. It may take some time to get noticed, you will get tired. But it works out for you in the long run.

[@ketandesale9017]

Hey Rich, I am priming my brain everyday with the Red Pill Awareness. These videos make more sense as I watch more of them. For last month I was just amazed by all the information you and every guest were laying down. Now, I am able to turn this information into actionable steps. Guys, keep watching the vidoes and eventually you'll know exactly how to use this information. Thank you, Rich! Peace ✌🏽

[@patrickx9409]

Working at a retail department store, I put up with their shit for 7 years, worked as a pizza delivery driver, got treated badly. Save up enough money to where you can go at least 6 months without having a job and apply around. (I stood up to my boss so many times at my current job, and he's kind of a cuck to fire me. They actually treated me to lunch and let me leave early because they are afraid I'm going to leave because I work hard where others don't). I am now trying to get into an electrician program somewhere so I can go out and make some real money for hard work. I'm 33 now, and wished I got off my ass at 20-21 back then, but I didn't discover the red pill back then.

[@aidanpia5458]

As long as my family live comfortably, food on the table, roof over their head and other bills paid then I'm perfectly fine. I put savings away for the future and I'm glad to be able to come home and spend time with my family or do our individual hobbies. I'm content with my life because it's everything I didn't have growing up, if people wanna go out and do more then by all means, but I'm not starving and cold by the end of day then I'm more than happy.

[@aidanpia5458]

Edit: spelling mistake

[@roflswamp6]

I hate and will never settle it just hasn't worked out so it seems like I'm settling but really sometimes we just ain't had our lucky break yet I guess

[@mortalkomment8028]

The information on having a plan and implementing it in young years is worth diamonds. No need to be excellent by age 20. but you should strive for excellence by 20 and become excellent by 25-30.

[@mrterry8747]

Thank you Mr. Cooper Thank you Thank you sir 🦍🦂🦍

[@stuartpaul9211]

nothing wrong with being average or content with your lot, especially if you can manage on the income. always being competitive increases stress. also, you end up being paranoid that you're going to lose everything.

[@Guitar157]

Smart guy he’ll do good

[@allistonrental5073]

So Fn true

[@seangaw6429]

Everything Rich said in this video was 100% 🎯 as a 36 yrs old I can agree 👍 💯

[@opticalwindowcleaning8998]

A couple things to add. 1. Build on your strengths: this is truly how you grt ahead. 2. Take an inventory of your skills and augment them to your strengths. 3. Look for the blue oceans and avoid the red oceans (oversaturated markets). This kills a lot of men because it wipes out your margins. Be the most innovative guy you know or at least try to be.

[@cennon]

Really smart 18 year old

[@mrknarf4438]

Also, be careful when judging others. Yeah, perhaps that guy working at retail at 65 is a failure in terms of wage, but he may be leaving his dent in the universe some other way: perhaps he's an underappreciated artist who spends his nights painting, and only works to pay his living expenses. Perhaps he's helping orphans, or has a farm where he grows his own food, or is enrolled in uni and getting through his PhD, or is a former corporate executive who got tired of 80-hours weeks and opted out for a simpler life... A job title isn't everything. Judge yourself, your own life, be careful not to end up where you don't want to. But be very careful about judging others, there is so much you aren't seeing, and many ways to find happiness and excellence.

[@dans1454]

This. It’s so easy to get caught in the corporate rat race and look down on anyone earning less than six figures. Maybe they have more balance to their life? More hobbies? More time with family. Life isn’t all about money/success.

[@Justamanliving]

Think about IT in the military. It changed my life.

[@RichardBRiddick-n7x]

Guys come on, just buy Rollo tomatoes book and problems solved.

[@JoshNFam]

Love this guy

[@dahnger]

That las part FTS really hit me

[@callmeishmael7452]

great discussion. If you have to get a crap job get one where there are other men doing higher level work on the jobsite and you can learn something. Be a gofer for a tradesman, you will learn as he will teach. You're already smart enough Sterling to make this phone call and appear on the show and ask the question and not play another video game. My rule: Always do a good job no matter what the job is and work hard at what you do. You will not go unnoticed. And contrary to what you might think, successful men want nothing more than to teach younger men how to do the same. If you are totally stuck about WHAT direction to take try Jordan Peterson's self authoring suite to tell you what you are inclined towards and where you are best headed based on your natural distinct abilities.

[@MeeanWest]

This was an amazing story. I completely understand what you mean