Working For Yourself - The Unexpected Realities |

[@jotatsu]

The problem of being your own boss: - Your boss is an ass. - Your boss can read your mind. - You cannot quit.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Fact

[@marioronci5338]

That’s it summed up pretty much

[@CarloL525]

Hahaha

[@Shogoeu]

Except you can always quit. :)

[@despiertahumano5396]

Lmao

[@ericthomas1113]

The best part about entrepreneurship is that you get to choose which 80 hours you work each week.

[@NickOloteo]

Eric Thomas 😂

[@strangeclouds7]

That's why I'm a registered nurse and work 36 hours a week.

[@brownchocohuman6595]

4 days out of 7

[@joshmaxon7026]

Entrepreneurs work 80 hours a week so they don’t have to work 40. Mark Cuban

[@chaseattaway8870]

I worked 2 manual labor jobs on my feet for 84 hrs a week pulling a little over 1k a week and I came to the realization that I'd rather work those hrs for myself making much more than to do it for someone else my work ethic is and always has been on another level im 31 years old I will make it

[@MassiveMoonpie69]

Here’s a comment for the algorithm boss.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

@James McKee wat

[@CODBlackOps6WALKTHROUGH]

@@JoshuaFluke1 he does the matrix bullet dodge, while eating peanut butter because he has infinite chill and does whatever he wants ruining peoples channels without care proper translation

[@hendrixansel9750]

@@JoshuaFluke1 are you gonna make a top 3 or top 5 list of the free hosting websites ?

[@JoshuaFluke1]

@@hendrixansel9750 heroku, netlify, github pages. Other than that, just digital ocean or aws.

[@TheGazanews]

thanks for the awesome insights

[@williamvo3721]

I appreciate that you're being real on your videos. It brings the audience to have a grounded connection with you, and brings the trust factor up 100%. Thank you Josh.

[@SakyTalks]

I'm a software dev and I delayed starting my channel for so long because I thought what I was feeling was wrong but your channel changed everything for me. Thank you for being awesome and keep inspiring people.

[@slamislife74]

You've got a new sub! :)

[@letslearnabout4934]

I delayed it too because I feel like I was "not worthy". I started blogging (and I even feel like I wasn't worthy again) but I didn't care. I started recently writing 3 posts and making 2 tutorial videos weekly to help people, and I'm going to keep doing it. If anyone there is thinking about it, just do it. BTW, you have a new sub :)

[@SakyTalks]

@@letslearnabout4934 thanks man Yes, I fully agree. We keep thinking we aren't good enough but the fact is that in life and most importantly tech, you are never going to be good enough. You always learn more and continuously realize how much more you need to learn. If you have anything at all to say that might help someone in some way that's good enough.

[@slamislife74]

@@letslearnabout4934 Can you link me to your blog? I post on medium.com/@shaffan1996

[@RogerBarraud]

@@letslearnabout4934 How's your channel working out so far?

[@zenahrb8316]

I can relate. What helped me stop "working" 24h a day: • do something totally useless at least once a day • Accept that I am allowed to relax once in a while. The mind will rattle on but at least not in a workoholic manner. • healthy diet and a solid sleep cylce (really important!!!) made a huge difference for me Maybe this is of use to someone reading it. Cheers

[@jendrizzyy]

Thank you

[@HumansOfVR]

I enjoy these ranting lessons of you talking about life

[@djb6313]

I worked corporate for most my life and gave everything to my role. I even bought into the ‘work as family’ concept that I realized too late is a myth. After years of 14-16 hour days, shift work at all hours of the day, working through weekends and holidays and other behaviors that weren’t doing me any good. After 12 years of this pattern, the stress made me very ill which required me to take medical leave for months. Thankfully I’m. Canadian and I received excellent treatment and didn’t have to worry about finances. It gave me the opportunity to reevaluate where I was and why to realize I had missed out on so much of life in the last 12 years and that because of my illness, I may now never get to do the things I said I would do. When I returned to work, I found that I no longer had the job I used to in a way that was like going from being chief surgeon in the operation to first aid attendant. I could be upset but instead taking this opportunity to work 9-5 M to F and using the time I’ve gained to rework my life so that I can be free again. No more corporate race and overcoming fears that hold me back from leaping into a new life. Your videos help keep me on that path and inspire me to keep going . Thanks.

[@theguyordie]

You hit every checkbox of the self-employed workaholic. Being away from work isn't slacking, it's recharging/resetting. That's important. Don't think of work as a game, it's a novel. Take your time and don't rush through it because you need to 'win' it. Ideas distill better if you give them time to settle. Walk away, relax and come back. There is more to life than working. You don't need to be the best.

[@danidimitrov3826]

Woa dude it's soo nice seeing you here! You got me into photoshop and motion graphics and shit 4 years ago and since then I've learned tons of new stuff.

[@theguyordie]

Dani Dimitrov cheers dude 🍻

[@dragondarkguy2008]

Now this is some serious good advice

[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

work is the infinite game, there is no win

[@Strangeland701]

Im a landscaper and work solo, sometimes people think I can just go about my day working at my own pace and its all freedom and easy going but man the pressure you put on yourself because you realize how valuable each and every single minute is and just cant "chill" and do nothing because you know theres potential being waisted sometimes it gets to you, its hard to make a balance

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Yep

[@SamFrostDigitalMarketing]

As someone who started out working for themselves early last year, I completely get where you're coming from and have struggled a lot with this. Work too little and you feel guilty (and worry about not having enough business coming in). Work too much and you feel stressed and risk burnout. Setting aside structured break times/relaxing times has been the most effective strategy for me.

[@sk8Bojan]

Love seeing As I Lay Dying multiple times in your background

[@JoshuaFluke1]

How else do you lift weights

[@sk8Bojan]

@@JoshuaFluke1 Parkway Drive, that's how

[@TWIZZMAGELIKON]

@@JoshuaFluke1 Caliban, Devildriver, Soulfly, Mastodon

[@gregtheflyingwhale]

@@TWIZZMAGELIKON korol' i shut)

[@Franchyze923]

@@JoshuaFluke1 in addition to AILD, Lamb of God and August Burns Red

[@robwembley]

STOP it Joshua Fluke ! Please STOP being so bloody well 'self-deprecating' ! 'Authenticity' sells KZbin videos. I truly value your content. I accept you as you are. I really do not like it when you 'run yourself down'. You are AWESOME. Take that in and STOP apologising for you being you. (Rant Over) Love and Hugs.

[@olaokolaok]

@@hi1953 you would be complaining if he was a self centered, omnipotent ass . He is not being a pussy he us reflecting on his mistakes and how he fixed them or what he could have done better, people has such a hard time hearing objective statements and facts, stop looking at it emotionally. The giy knows he is in a great position, but he scales it down to us, make it real thats what we like about him.

[@angrophobic88]

@@olaokolaok some people are just allergic to being a fucking human being i guess

[@DaisyIllustrations]

Yeah, don't apologize at the beginning of the video. We wouldn't have clicked on the video if we weren't interested in the topic in the first place :)

[@TPLlocs]

Hey Josh, I have watched your videos on becoming fit, your divorce and reactions to ''day in the life of a software engineer'' and I am so thoroughly impressed with how you navigate life and share your raw stories with us. It is really great to hear that not everyone is a productivity robot and that it is normal to struggle with things, small and big. You have inspired me to implement more real stories of who I am on KZbin instead of only publishing the ''highlights'' of my grind haha. I want to say a big thank you for sharing!

[@imthejorgej]

What i love is the honesty in these videos. Not everyone on youtube is 'real' so seeing these videos is a breath of fresh air! Keep it up!!

[@blueawoo7058]

When I was at my best I had most of the same habits you are talking about, I've been feeling in a bit of a slump and realize I'd been slowly stopping these. This video was a great reminder, thank you so much for putting this out there.

[@williammrs]

You self reflecting like this feels really relatable. Most authentic content I can find on youtube right now. I think that's your greatest strength. I would trust your gear reviews more because you're not that fancy or pompous like many seem to become following their increasing "professionality" in their video. I love MKBHD, but it's hard for me to think that his opinions towards some things aren't biased anymore because of his audience silently judging his words and actions.

[@Gunit935]

I'm happy that I stumbled on your channel. Thanks for your honesty. I got the same issue when I can't just..you know, chill. I got the time and money, but I can't free my head of thoughts. I think it's bc I grew up in a poor family and I just can't stop thinking about the money.

[@VioletIsBulletproof]

Yup. Im just starting my bizz...and i work every day including weekends from morning to night. But im trying to force myself to relax some weekends if im not on a serious deadline cuz...being away helps re-energize. The beginning part is definitely the hardest and scariest.

[@andresndergaard1712]

Video had great value :) As always, appreciate your "no bullshit here" approach.

[@UserMum7512]

The freedom of finance is also choosing your work, you don't always have to be on your own. and when you don't work "for money" anymore, you'll be at peace

[@jesseknight4380]

For a while now ive been debating posting content about coding as a beginner. Most coding content that shows up has skilled devs coding and not explaining everything they are doing, which makes it incredibly hard for new people to follow along with their thought process and understand the reasoning behind what they are doing. Ive personally found it difficult to follow along when they move at a certain speed and dont bother explaining the whole process of what they are doing. Its like learning a second language, a native speaker can lose a newbie by speaking too quickly or not explaining thoroughly

[@VitalijMik]

But then you need to ask questions, when i do my Dev Tutorials i try explain everything what is not obvious, but if noone ask a question in the comments, in the next Video i cannot improve. For youtube Creators, you just sit infront of a camera and you have no idea how the people react to it. If you talk so someone you see it in his face and then you can choose your words differently. So if you find next time such a video, ask in the comments :D well it will be hard if the Video Creator doesn't reply.

[@toastom]

These rant videos are the best. Keep it up. I struggle a lot with starting a new project and then almost immediately getting a cooler idea and switching to work on that, so I have a bunch of poor, unfinished work

[@tulliusagrippa5752]

Achievement is the mother of happiness. Incidentally, you have an awesome work ethic.

[@germancardenas8363]

I literally talked about this to my friend the other day. The whole idea that you cannot just “sit still and relax” because of the feeling of staying stagnant. If I’m not under pressure or under stress, I feel like I’m wasting my life. Thank you for ur context Josh. Keep up the good work.

[@freshonez88]

Purpose is what we all need in life

[@olgafigueroa2909]

Both the gratitude and the journaling are LIFE CHANGING!

[@ghostie7790]

I really like your content. I hope you know that it's reaching people. I'm an artist and I work some part time jobs, but my goal is to get to the point where I freelance with my art and not need the part times as much. I used to work at a call center full time and was making more money. Sometimes I'm tempted to go back, but then I remember how happy I am now, even though I don't have good health insurance and I'm broke. Your videos motivate me and reassure me that I'm not crazy for thinking that way. and I think it's so cool that your content reaches me although you are a tech person and I'm an artist. I appreciate your honesty

[@Cordellium]

This was really relatable. My morning and evening routine has been in disarray past couple months and just getting it back to working order is such a chore but a necessary one. And it's happened many times in past hahaha. Thanks for this one Josh, love the Corporate Cringe AND these types of videos :)

[@andreyromanov5138]

Watching your videos, feels as if I am talking to a friend that is much older then me. I get inspired from most of them.. I messed up at college badly, and I remember seeing "college vs bootcamp vs self taught" at that time, so I got inspired and picked a c# book.. now I am on my second month of coming from work and studying till it's time to sleep, and studying weekends all day long. And at days when I feel like I can't do shit, and that it's not for me, I usually see another video of yours, and next thing you know I am at the computer reading another chapter or solving coding excercises. Thank you for this channel, man, it really helps.

[@SteedanCrowe]

Super relatable. I felt like I was listening to myself talk. Thank you for sharing and putting into words what so many of us are feeling.

[@haley5501]

I love that you're so honest and speaking about your mental health while being self-employed. Some of my friends like to share Gary Vaynerchuk's videos and there was always something I felt kind of off about his material. I never liked how he encourages this hustle mentality over all else. It's not healthy. Sometimes you can work yourself to bone and actually be less productive. As far as fear of losing you audience. We don't expect you to upload or live stream everyday. I like your content but I'm not going to stop watching if you miss a day, week, or even months. Most KZbinrs lose their audience if they don't change their content to match their dynamically changing watchers. As long as you're listening and experimenting with your content, I'd imagine you'll be doing well on KZbin for a very long time.

[@WesleyFranks]

I like these introspectives

[@sergiob.2855]

Yes on the Pilot License Journey

[@juliemclachlan1861]

Love listening to your voice and learning from your professional and personal experience. Don't be so hard on yourself. We want you around for the long term not a short bust. Take of yourself

[@mariaserra7799]

Your integrity is refreshing and what keeps me susbcribed.

[@VicenzzoCK]

Great video, love your content! Honest shares of thought like this are very eye opening. I don't have a youtube channel so i cannot resonate on that part, but it still does resonate with everyday life stuff. Thank you Josh!

[@ivotenotocensorship5247]

The struggle is real as fuck. It took me a year just to organize my day. But the reward is absolutely eye opening, life changing. The motivation now is at an all time high in my life.

[@seokermom]

I struggle with restlessness too. I still haven’t figured out what to do about it lol but I appreciate you being authentic and sharing your experience

[@RoGoSpLiNTeR]

Medicaments it's they easy way

[@randomuser2579]

It's simple. You don't want to feel uncomfortable, and it's uncomfortable at first to be alone with your thoughts. The real you will show itself and oh my god, its not the person you try to be in front of others. :)

[@SreyRc]

We love that you're so transparent with your emotions man. Love your insights and youngsters like us learn a lot too You've recently become one of my greatest inspirations man - A true role model. Keep making dope content. And keep being the person you are

[@davidpaez_co]

Joshua, thank you for posting this. I also work independently and I totally understand all you just said... it happens to me as well, but I had never heard anybody verbalize it as clear as you have. It's nice to hear your perspectives. Cheers

[@ellenonfilm]

I love your ranty videos! This is one of my favorites!

[@kaydenhardcastle]

Bro, Im the type of person who cant sit still if Im not working on something. Im always working on something, it is a blessing and a curse to the mindset. I hope to use it to my advantage like yourself! You're an inspiration!

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

Your human Josh it happens to all of us especially the ones who work for themselves like you and me we just got to keep moving forward and not backwards.

[@qqqqqfg]

You nailed The definition of self employee. It means you have to meke yourself work hard.

[@siphr]

I can relate. For what it is worth, I have years of experience in the industry and I think almost everything you say is very close to accurate. So keep it up!

[@xdkxcorex]

I'm barely half way in and somehow I can relate. You reflect back on the what ifs, doubt your own criticisms and essentially take for granted the multitude of paths that you currently can carve from where you are now. You phrase yourself well man, but don't let the self-imposed mental gymnastics deter you from the actual reality that you're just jealous that a hundred employees aren't singing you a happy birthday song once a year and fuck off back to work immediately afterwards.

[@k-c]

Your video was just what I needed right now. Thanks

[@DreamHound]

I need to push myself more to gain a stronger mentality to accomplish my goals. your grit and pure will to over come is inspiring and I hope to achieve the same feats one day, working on it day by day.

[@RomansMontage]

You are voicing my thoughts, man. This is relatable. I wish there was more conversation about inner thoughts and problems of self emplyoed video makers/ freelancers

[@zarachosauce]

Your more successful then most man, keep it up

[@PositiveVibesVids]

Progression is happiness... Man this video is me. Josh you are an inspiration. Save my whole story for another day. Just wanted to thank you for being you and taking action on your dreams and making an impact in this world and my life. And definitely more vids like this and no corporate cringe. Keep spreading the positivity and wisdom and amen for not selling out 🙌

[@RobertMOdell]

You are starting to realize we are all living in a bankers prison.

[@cryptsolo]

You see how much the fed is pumping into the central banks? 😂 its getting crazy out here man this debt expansion is getting out of hand and our government is just making it worse

[@jennifersilves4195]

@@cryptsolo #chopChop

[@CODBlackOps6WALKTHROUGH]

@@cryptsolo billions pumps daily now. and to think it used to be a conspiracy, but now its news. its quite insane.

[@RobertMOdell]

@@cryptsolo Unfortunately, those who are starting to wake up think banking Usury or Government Debt is the worst of it. Meanwhile the ELEPHANT STANDS.

[@scr4932]

@@ethanswimmer1287 Good advice. Now, just half a year after your comment, the economy is taking a big hit and who knows how much inflation there will be.

[@lucienpan1679]

A video on how to make it on KZbin would be a great idea! Not because they don't exist yet, but because you have integrity. And that is your uniqueness. Please continue sharing what YOU think is right. You make a difference! Many people obviously like it!

[@TheFuryeagle]

Maan, i can relate so much. I stopped meditating few months ago and im getting easly distracted now, can't focus well, i get irritated often. Still going to gym tho so thats a plus. My goal is also to create better life for my parents who had some bad luck in life. i work corpo but wanna build some side hustle. Cheers mate!

[@GabrielIchiro]

Everytime I watch a video I feel like im talking to someone , and I see myself and my thooughts reflected, so I know im not alone here struggling with stuff. thanks

[@cheetah2980]

I 100% relate with you man. I thought I was the only one who has this "guilt" when I'm doing something that's not work for even a second. I spent 12-14 hours a day studying math this last spring and the second I would be somewhere outside or just not being productive I'd have huge guilt. Even if it's days where I don't have anything to do, I feel like I gotta do something but can't fulfill it.

[@JassarDev]

It's unbelievable how much you and I have in common! Even the thought process! It's just mind blowing.

[@ScaredyKen]

I’m not where you are at yet but everything you said resonated with me especially with waking up early and working hard to be where you are for myself because I dislike my call center job. Thank you for making this video!

[@laftyValorant]

your voice is soothing

[@El_Mehdy]

dropping real gems like always.

[@scottsnyder1512]

Thanks Josh for keeping it real all the times, we appreciate you and everything that you do. The open honesty and transparency means so much to many of us!

[@letslearnabout4934]

Hey Josh, I have a To-Do list too on what I have to do for the day and the month, the trimester and the full year and I try to follow it. I have used notebooks, google calendar and apps, but I had the most success with... ruled index cards. The point is to divide the Ruled index card by 7 horizontal and vertically. You have 49 cells to cross. When you cross the whole side of that card, it is the 50th. The other side of the card has 50th cells to cross as well. So, with one card you have 100 cells. 100 days to cross. I would have one card for everything I want to do: Code 1 hour, write a blogpost, Make or edit a video, go to the gym, etc. Then I would cross them as I do them. If that day I don't, I write down why I couldn't do it (and it tarnishes your card). That helped me a lot. If anyone is interested on more about that, check the Technique 3: 'Track your progress" letslearnabout.net/blog/lets-learn-about-fighting-procrastination/ Now I do it with a small notepad (weekly). It uses less space but it is not as fun as crossing a whole side of a card. Give it a try if you want.

[@tomaitoe]

This was incredibly helpful for me, thank you!

[@lukaspienukasz5728]

Omg you are so authentic!!!

[@MetalDeamon92]

You are doing great videos, Josh! I know the feels to keep a healthy balance between work, learning and resting. Try not be a slave on a schedule and to feel bad for missing something. I keep weekly schedule and it feels right for me. For example i want to read a specific book for 5 hours a week and i do it whenever day seems fit with my plans of this particular day.

[@keezytv7854]

These videos are so helpful

[@snotrohmitabc123]

Good video. Appreciate the transparency. I enjoy organic and introspective videos like this where you walk us through your raw thoughts and struggles. You are intelligent and always work towards growth. Looking forward to more videos like this.

[@yungdc1428]

I'm currently reading As I Lay Dying haha

[@vladutz00ify]

Interesting for me to see how much I relate to this, as a PhD student. I never know when I should take a break, and when I do I do tend to feel bad about it. Nonetheless, I experienced burnout before and I know to be cautious with that. Thanks for the video :)

[@derekz0r]

Maybe the issue is that we are struggling with 2 things 1 - Expectations of... (goals, our life, what we should be doing, comparison) 2 - Maximizing mindset vs satisficing (the latter will make you happier) Point #1 will always make us unhappy even when we are at the top based on our unrealistic unnataible high expectations of what should we be doing or feeling or at what stage of our lives we should be in comparison to others, or to our own ideas of life. Point #2 will always be a struggle because we will feel that we have to make the best decision, the best use of our time, the best of our money, will the other approach is just to satisfy a need and solved a problem instead of being the best or making the best. Just my random thoughts....

[@Rejeanna4ever]

love the as I lay dying in the background..great taste in music =D

[@SouthSideChiTown]

Really like these videos you put up sharing your personal experiences, you come across as very authentic and sincere.

[@traveler121]

Love your videos. You are inspiring me. I’ve dabbled in making videos with some of my other channels, and I get discouraged. But I love your approach of “just show up.“ That’s what I have to do, at least on this front. What kind of amusing is are used to be one of those middle manager types. I felt like I couldn’t win. One day, I’m getting feedback on one of those mandatory employee surveys and everybody came back with “I want to do more team building activities.“ That’s when I rotated to another department, I did that. Then this group of people said, “I hate doing these teambuilding activities.“ I threw my hands up in the air and said, “I just can’t win.“ So now I have a Leadership consulting business which focuses on team activities, ironically. I think the real key when it comes to these activities, or corporate cringe, as you call it is being able to read the room and the temperature. Before I left my job, I would organize activities but make them completely optional. I also made it clear that attendance had no bearing on my rating of you as an employee. Some people showed up, some people went home. It worked pretty well. So that’s my philosophy today. Make the activity available, let people decide for themselves and don’t evaluate performance based on showing up to these events. I certainly made that very clear when I recommended somebody for promotion who never showed up to any of the activities while somebody who did show up I did not recommend promotion. That certainly reinforced I was being honest and how I evaluated people.

[@bjornarmar2462]

Automate something so you’re constantly productive even if you’re relaxing.

[@CODBlackOps6WALKTHROUGH]

youtube used to be automated, now you have to make sure the algorithm isnt screwing you over, so its a full time job.

[@thefinancialstrengthprojec7147]

Your out here still pushing us to make content and chase our dreams man!

[@abhishektyagi4047]

These videos are so amazing...... coz you talk so real!!

[@Elenthiriel]

I'm trying to start work for my self using what I've learned from web dev , and I feel exactly like that. It's like every second that I'm not coding is a waste. But, this does not make me unhappy, actually give me meaning. I would like to fight for people who can't fight for themselves, maybe helping achieve better conditions of living. But know I'm completely useless, so i'm trying my best to improve myself, so I can make a good impacto to help whatever who needs help. So, at the end it all gives me meaning and work is a way of achieve that goal.

[@lappoo5875]

just started watching your channel today. man I really relate to you in a lot of ways

[@lynic-0091]

Your videos are incredibly refreshing for me, you really remind me of myself, and the way I think. Youve already opened up my eyes to a few subjects in this video lol, great vid.

[@jessbuildstech]

Your keyboard lights are better than any B roll I've ever seen!

[@gregtheflyingwhale]

Now watching every video before your family issue makes me think "damn he's yet to go through some shit..."

[@nancyprensa6356]

Love your videos been binge watching, very creative and inspirational🤗

[@714lmfao]

Enjoyed the rant :) Keep pushing forward.

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

Journaling and to do lists are so fuckin key lol it saves me

[@parteuy3434]

>AS I LAY DYING

[@mr.apparatus9108]

You are incredible. Keeping true to your moral compass is incredible.

[@acedjgaming6779]

One of your best videos

[@matt-g-recovers]

once again that's very insightful.

[@rok1rok]

first time watching your video. love it, just what i needed.

[@spacemanjupiter]

I sorta have a journal but I use Onenote and take notes on a lot of things. I have a HEALTH notebook, 'to do NOW, to do LATER list', LEARN notebook, SCHEDULE notebook, etc.. I definitely need a schedule. I find it pretty easy to use since I always have it with me on pc, iphone or ipad, and you can put checkboxes on every line very easily to mark things off. I actually find it easier to get myself to look at that more often than a real notebook. I also believe clearing the mind and 'meditating' is very important, although very difficult to do sometimes. If I sit and stare at something without moving my eyes for long enough I sometimes have very, very strange 'conscious state' experiences so it keeps me interested in just sitting and clearing sometimes. I've learned that living 70 to 80 years on average is such a short amount of time and no matter how hard or long you work you'll never end up doing everything in life that you want or plan, and clearing the mind makes you more productive while doing less work. Over working, even at things people love, can kill them. I also realize that no amount of money would have saved my mom's life, so although making enough to help you an others feel more comfortable is really great for everyone, being a millionaire will not save everyone or solve all health problems. 'The Secret' kinda got it wrong. Intention and positive thoughts aren't going to magically make things appear. But I am convinced this reality is probability based and that thoughts do have pull on everything in this reality. Dean Radin has really good data on this. Tom Campbell also has great info on this subject and states that conscious intent can change the probability of something happening and may tip the scale, but your intention is in a tug of war with everyone else's and so it comes down to probability. If something has a 51 percent probability of not happening for you, and then you intend on it consistently, you make change that probability by a few percent and tip that scale. It definitely seems there is something to it with recent data. Working out is definitely a huge factor for me. If I don't I will get depressed very easily. Simple as that. I'll be working out until my bones start to break and turn to dust. I don't listen to books but I listen to Coast to Coast AM podcasts every day and I get a lot of ideas from the crazy stories I hear on that show. I honestly wouldn't be coming here if all you did were corporate cringe vids. I like those but those vids are not why I keep coming to this channel. I think you should just make videos because you want to, whatever comes to mind. I'd like to see video editing tutorials or something from someone that isn't a guru. Makes me feel like it's more possible for me to learn, and that's one thing on my long list of things to learn. I'm just always afraid to get started and jump in. I'd love to do KZbin content (not for the money, cause let's be real, money probably isn't going to happen for most), but have no idea of what camera to use, what kind of lighting, what kind of mic, where the camera should be, what content to do, etc.. I think your personality, wit and rawness are why most people come here (and the varied content).

[@crizzy4life]

Salute man !

[@Killermike2178]

As long as you depend on having a clientele to maintain a business that you view as a pyramid for you to put yourself atop of, you will *never* be your own boss. If all it takes for your business to go belly up is a really bad day on Wall Street or a really good day in Silicon Valley, you will *never* have job security. Instead of focusing on these truly unattainable goals, focus on finding something you're so good at that feels the less like work and more like a hobby, so you'll actually enjoy what you do for a living that the risk of your business collapsing or less than savory clients don't phase you at all. If you're really good at this, you will always be able to find a way to keep your business afloat, and good clients will always find their way to you through word of mouth of your successful client relations.

[@KarlOlofsson]

For what's it's worth, you are very inspiring, especially with your family situation. Can't imagine that kind of pressure. That's a niche you should explore more for content too, because you have millions of potential viewers who are struggling out there that could relate to it. It's very personal and private, yes, but you could do brainstorming interviews with others in a similar situation about how to best deal with it.

[@nizglem5279]

Hell yeah. When I was younger I used to YT consistently but my dad said to do something else. After watching your stuff I'm planning to slowly get back into it. Thanks man

[@rockinron9230]

"if you find yourself carrying over tasks that you're not doing every single day, just stop procrastinating and get it done" The best advice - thank you!

[@misterv333]

"How to create a successful KZbin Channel". I'd love to see you making a video an that!

[@th3h0tpegla35]

I would love to see you do gear reviews!

[@NHF88]

@Joshua Fluke, you will always have a boss. You will always have customers and/or shareholders that keep your business alive.

[@CareerTherapy]

really enjoying your videos - keep it up!