🔴 Young Designers Get Advice on Motivation, Focus, Social Media, Freelancing - Young Guns Ep 7

[@felixmcphie]

I've been volunteering on a therapy forum as a "listener" for about 2 years now. What I find when someone says "I don't have the self-motivation to achieve my goals" is that they already do have that motivation, but what they don't have is organisation: They don't usually realise they need to be organised. The easiest thing for me to tell someone is to write a thorough to-do list with key specifics and to do the research. It works 100% of the time. People will always escape the trap of staying indoors for a week at a time watching Netflix if they have a to-do list and a really thorough routine.

[@denolaj]

FMSpeedart sorry for responding to this a year after you post this, but in my experience this isn’t always so. What does help with that if when, besides the to-do list they (I, mainly) have someone to hold me accountable to my list. (and even then, apathy is a killer, and I still mess it up)

[@ScientistX]

Thanks, Chris and the team at Futur for giving us this platform to speak.

[@shaklainmohammedsifath8836]

This is simply Gold. I'm shocked to not see Chris on WikiPedia and platforms of that sort. He's simply the best guy out there... and maybe the best ones don't need a platform. They are one.

[@thefutur]

how do you get a wiki page?

[@shaklainmohammedsifath8836]

@@thefutur There's nothing that you don't know 🤔

[@wasiuraji5550]

I came as a designer, NOW am on path of self-discovery. KNOW YOURSELF!

[@parryprk]

Arun was the Star of the show! Last 15 mins were the best. Respect

[@thefutur]

best for last.

[@ScientistX]

Haha! Thanks, man. I was just being real.

[@LaggyCannon]

Tbh I didn't like how they laughed at him and said he's telling his whole life story. I liked the context and wanted him to continue going

[@nicktucker9149]

Initially overlooked this despite finding great value in Chris' other videos - I'm near 50 so how relevant could it be to my situation...? Hugely so, it turns out! Came back to it after seeing some of the excerpts, and the advice here is absolutely wonderful. I'm repositioning my freelance business to do strategy following the CORE process and have exactly the same issues as these guys: no track record, no portfolio, struggling to find the time and motivation to do the work I need to do, working for free for family and friends to get case studies together. The advice in this video alone is worth the price I recently paid for Ben's offer on the futur academy for a portfolio review. Hats off to the young guns for putting themselves out there, looking forward to the young gals having their turn...and maybe next we'll see some old dogs learning new tricks from Chris and the crew. Keep up the great work, you are having a huge impact on people's lives. Thank you.

[@thefutur]

We all can learn from even the youngest.

[@nicktucker9149]

@@thefutur So true - my children are my greatest teachers. How about each of the YGs mentoring an OD, one-on-one, supported by the futur team? They say that the best way to consolidate learning is to teach, and these guys know what they should be doing even if they're not doing it. Both sides would learn a lot from the experience and challenges involved.

[@DFFRNTWRLD]

Mannnn....if we had this type of access to perspective in high school! All the young guns have a 10 year head start with these gems. Bless up!

[@genshinsis]

This is really helpful. Got me motivated while in a design slump. Thanks Futur!

[@maartjevancaspel]

This old gun thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you all ☺️

[@thefutur]

We salute you.

[@designsbypab]

Really really enjoyed this episode. Every single piece of advice was relevant!

[@formfollowsfunction8024]

Amazing advice, Chris. It was great being on with the rest of the Young Guns. Thank you! - Sharif

[@juanjm12]

Yo Sharif, as someome who is living in a third world country with a terrible economic crisis I'd love to hear a dude from egypt talk about branding

[@formfollowsfunction8024]

Thank you for the kind words, Juan! I'll be adding more videos to my channel soon! Let me know if there are specific topics you'd like me to talk about.

[@nelaepowt]

Hello! I just started getting into graphic design because I just wanted to learn more for myself and also because an opportunity popped so suddenly in my life right now. So naturally, I started collecting and learning valuable knowledge and I ended up here. Love ur content haha! Keep this valuable stuff up and I appreciate it lots as an amateur! ❤❤❤

[@nishmabarajasgonzalez7456]

I'm still studying and I'm a freelancer, also currently living with my parents, despite sometimes I'm full of work I try to give time to do things I know I need to feel complete, make happy and also motivates me; watch series and movies, workout, enjoy breakfast, spend time with my boyfriend, spend time with my parents, doesn't matter how much time I spend with them but the quality yes that's why I turn off my mobile phone and focus on them. I always though time was unlimited until I used tu need more, everything is about organization; when I started to organize my tasks and time everything set.

[@MansoorMansoor-xn7jf]

This is one of the best episodes. Great knowledge. I will have to watch it again to unpack everything and apply to my life.

[@thefutur]

Thanks Man.

[@danearmour]

One of the most impactful streams yet, Chris dribbling gold all over the place sheesh. There was a bit of a running message about 'the voice in your head' and it is easy to end up with the wrong one in there instead of some Chris Do brainwashing. Great thing to be aware of.

[@grynszpanful]

Perfect timing, problems mentioned in this video are currently my problems. (I’m from Poland, telling you this to let you know you are affecting people globally) Pure gold⭐️ I’m gonna let your voice inside my head as Aron did!

[@thefutur]

cut downs coming to make listening to this much easier.

[@grynszpanful]

I appreciate that! Thanks :) Although I like to consume that uncut Raw versions.

[@nb08]

Thanks futur team for making this useful content, really great!

[@artveseli4070]

Just found about this series. Very entertaining and mind-clearing for teenagers like me. Thanks!

[@thefutur]

You’re very welcome. Welcome to the Futur

[@TheZandrag]

Just stumbled upon your channel. Awesome. Wish I had a mentor like you when I was their age.

[@thefutur]

Welcome to the Futur

[@sohailnassar997]

25:12 "I hope my boss isn't watching this" I think after all the knowledge Chris dropped, you should be the boss.

[@ArhamQazi]

Arun : Lol you are fired!! XD

[@scrawlmunkee]

As a 40yr old creative professional I wondered if this would be useful for me. I shouldn't of bothered wondering. Great stuff!

[@thefutur]

Thank you.

[@Dextension_]

Another heavily influential gem drop, Thank you Chris ♥

[@thefutur]

You’re very welcome.

[@AndyNicholson]

Gets home from work. Makes food and preps for the next day. Sees notification of new Futur video. Thinks "ooo I can sit and chill after a tough day and learn some cool stuff at the same time to improve myself". Plays video. Gets told that sitting watching KZbin aint gonna get you anywhere :(

[@JanneWolterbeek]

LOL!

[@causeand3ff3ct]

I made the transition a few years back and was still able to withdraw so much value from this. Thank you to Mr Do and the Young guns!

[@sofianealloui]

Thank you a lot guys ♥ Sir, Chris Much Love ♥

[@giant_joe]

RE: Shariff's question regarding focus and motivation: When you are an employee, and many many employees are engaged in unfulfilling work, there is a period of rest like the exhale before you can refocus on more work, even if it is work to progress your self development. It is necessary. From my understanding Chris has been a business owner for the vast majority of his working life so the employee experience hasn't been his for the most part. His experience is that of people fortunate to be self-directed in their profession almost from the very beginning. On that basis it is understandable why he doesn't have the same requirement to decompress from a daily conformity to the schedule and requirements of others that is demanded by being an employee.

[@thedeputydadbod]

I can relate to Sharif(spelling? Sorry) so much. Aarons advice was legit. I look at my own work and judge it so hard that it's taking the motivation out of me. I've also had some nightmare clients that have made me wonder if this is the line of work I really want.

[@thedeputydadbod]

I'll also add I'm getting some therapy for depression ptsd and anxiety. These things definitely have an impact. I think for me when Im winning that fight things are great super productive. When I'm not it's the exact opposite.

[@iyadzuay6112]

The greatest show on KZbin ❤️

[@sofianealloui]

Over the last few days, I have become more familiar with it, and I start understanding it more; the business side, presence on social media, sharing value, personal branding, and even an agency's branding. So, being 23 years old right now, this video feels like an awaking call to me. Actually, I watched it three or four years ago, However, now I perceive it in a different way; in a more inspiring way.

[@ScientistX]

To the people who misunderstood, I have lived alone for 6 years, and I can easily move out to any city I want. The whole story is that I'm living in the same city as my parents right now. That's the difficulty. I moved out when I was effin 17. I can sure as hell do it again at 23. The time I'll save on commute will go to doing chores like cleaning, cooking etc. If I am living in the same city might as well live with my parents to get better care even if it's costing me few more hours everyday.

[@sethocohen]

Move out mate! ... if you have the money to pay the rent, you have to move ... If your mom gets angry, she won't last angry forever, and i assures you that she will never stop loving you...period.

[@ScientistX]

@@sethocohen a bit too late isn't it? did you watch the season finale?

[@sethocohen]

Scientist X not yet...please no spoilers...cheers mate!!!

[@sethocohen]

@@ScientistX I finally watch the season finale...you made it mate!!!...you look so badass in those wheels...you are a rocksatr!!! yeah!!! jejeje

[@ScientistX]

@@sethocohen Hahah thanks my man.

[@cyndih4720]

Hi guys! You touch on a really important thing about half an hour in when you start talking about comparison and competition in the creative/design world. I've been there when I see something someone else has done that I really like and get a little envious of their talent or feel discouraged with my rate of growth. But THIS is the truth: EVERYONE--every skilled, amazing artist started out drawing stick figures and having NO clue about what they were doing. Everyone starts at the beginning. With some people it clicks earlier or faster with education and practice and their rate of growth is faster than perhaps someone else. But that does NOT mean that they are better than anyone. Coming from my personal perspective as a Christian, I believe that everyone has a purpose and their uniqueness is incredibly invaluable, that our differences as humans (creatives) all come together as a beautiful whole--like a puzzle. So many people think that they need to be like someone else, or start going down the dark path of trying to impress their creative peers and be "THE BEST" instead of just being the best version of themselves. I dare to say that the most successful people have just learned to be the best version of themselves. This is so easy to say, but scary to do. It's actually learning to be less self-focused and try to create things that help others or make the world a better place. It's also recognizing the root of these thoughts are FEAR. Something I have to work hard at everyday because my natural tendency is to compare myself to others and worry that I'm not good at what I do. Learning to create for purely doing one's best and helping other people and just having fun creating brings so much peace and actually helps me do a better job. Also, looking at someone else who is really "good" can be a positive --looking at them as inspiration instead of a threat--like, "hey, they got that good, so if I keep doing my best, I'll be that skilled one day in what I do." Like you said, "Love your success!" I know I'm writing a book, but I want to say one more thing about time management. Chris, I hate to say it and I mean nothing harsh (I respect your work ethic and professionalism a lot) but in my humble opinion, you seem like a workaholic, LOL! It's something to respect, REALLY! But don't forget to take time to play. As the old saying goes, "All work and no play makes Jack (Chris) a dull boy." LOL! Sometimes taking that time to relax in a positive way (a positive movie or spending time outdoors or playing with your family, etc) relaxes the brain and sparks creativity. There's no guilt in taking time to just be a "kid" sometimes. Thanks for your videos! Remember that there is so much more value in family and friends than the things you can't take with you when you die!

[@Rob_Tenorio]

Oh man, this is such inspiring content! Love the live chats (even though I've been listening to them post). Thanks for sharing such relatable knowledge

[@sampeitz4407]

It's better to live your own life and have a rough year with your parents than hating them when you are older because you tried to please them.

[@thefutur]

True.

[@andreaphilippon7228]

This is awesome, I love this episode so much and I think I'm gonna watch it again! So many great advice and too much happiness.. i'm joking it's never too much :) THANKS to all of you guys

[@mr.J03]

"Tough Love". Really glad I found this channel, got me motivated and some Chris Do brainwashing started to crawl in my mind :-P But I totally understood what Arun feel. Maybe its the upbringing that parents give to their child and also the culture that they believe in, especially most countries in Asia believes that leaving your family at the age of 18 or 19 is a rebellious act and a disrespectful thing to do, this is a very old belief and tradition but still strongly held. Like what others say, you just have to talk to your parents sincerely about the dreams you are trying to fulfill, not only for yourself but also for them. Leaving them does not mean you don't love them or disrespect them. You just need to go and get that future waiting for you.

[@thefutur]

Project brainwash has begun.

[@FutonJohn]

Aaron is my spirit animal

[@TytusLight]

Keep dropping knowledge guys. Loved the millennial insights as well. Definitely was relatable for me.

[@mustaphanail2005]

I swear .a futur video better than a whole Netflix TV show

[@ayydil9699]

I like the colour of Chris's glasses.

[@r1pcurl24]

Arun, you are the lovely person, you don't belong to the old ways! ;-)

[@ashiebbyyx]

Awesome stream! I love these long ones

[@Colbys92]

Great video you guys, it's good to see we're all feeling the same in some ways !

[@dhanushchandrabose6505]

BE BOLD-To wrong thoughts and the wrong people. Loved it! Hail The Futur!

[@thefutur]

Haha. Be bold indeed.

[@barbarajebet8676]

Your Casey video was a masterpiece, Aaron, give us more💯

[@anchevrestal9521]

Wow. Arun is just like me. I see where he is coming from. Thank you for the advices. This is the best series for young designers.

[@ScientistX]

I'm glad people relate to me :)

[@suryakantapradhan6935]

Sir I learn a lot of things by watching this episode where are you giving young guns to advices. And what you give advice to Arun about step outside from home in order to extra ordinary in your design career, well I was the one who wanted to go outside and live without my parents. Unfortunately I have to sacrifice this vision because I am a brain tumor survivor. Also in our family my mother is the only person whom I live with is my mother. So I seek advice from everyone and they tell me stick to your house and start freelancing there is a bunch of knowledge remain free on the internet, KZbin of course you sir your entire channel is like a library of knowledge. And I decided to pursue my career in brand identity design and logo designer right now I am updating my portfolio in behance then I will use of social media in freelancing platform to start earning money and provide my design service. Thank you sir for making this young gun series, lots of love from India 🇮🇳

[@newtonheath92]

Damn Chris dropping some fire

[@rukanmalas]

Chris your right tough love is needed

[@marioronci5338]

Exactly I see it as expertise is a staircase , meaning one above the other can give each other advice and help people below their level of knowledge, and it’s a never ending staircase. So the whole you don’t know enough is bullshit we all don’t know enough, and when you work with your client you don’t need to be “the master” you just need to know just enough more than them to help them that’s where your value comes from. Also loved that you touched on documentation, that’s so important to see your journey from years past is truly something amazing to see you can see your growth in real time and people who are just starting seeing your progression also see a light to start their own journey. A channel like the futur cannot ultimately show the struggles of beginning a business because they already did it so theirs an opportunity for us who are just starting out great episode.

[@thefutur]

what's up Mario?

[@swtrials2911]

This is full of some incredible information and insight to things I am dealing with emotionally right now. Thank you again for the content, for your help and knowledge, for your shared perspectives, and for just being awesome! #10percent

[@agatawalas8640]

Looking forward to hear something about admission for the women version. Would be awesome to participate!

[@JanneWolterbeek]

Thanks again!

[@ermuunbaatarhuu2205]

I absolutely love the new hat!

[@thefutur]

I have many. thanks.

[@gromsrg]

Awesome episode :D

[@gabriellacacaobeach]

thank you thank you thank you

[@maimohamed3590]

i'm waiting for young guns girls episodes tho :D

[@bon333s]

On the motivation point, I don't really agree with Chris on that one. The best possible hack really for something like that is to make yourself accountable to someone else. Find another person that is trying to self-motivate to do something as well, doesn't even have to be design could be anything. Meet once a week, set goals for each other and then hold each other accountable the following week, think of it more as show and tell rather than an exam. The trick is to not have any punishment. Treat it like therapy more than a competition. If you miss your goal, that's ok, but you have to explain why honestly and then take one step back from your previous goal. Break down the task into a smaller actionable step. This is how you build momentum and set yourself up for small wins that gradually become big wins. You could spend months agonizing over not working on your portfolio but 30minutes a week, will soon become an hour, then two hours then three etc. That's your short-term win, your long-term win is the weekly meeting. It's the same kind of compulsion loop that MMORPGs run on. Beat an enemy to gain a little XP (small win) to level up and beat bigger enemies (big win). Alternately you could take on a client and hold yourself to their schedule and timelines. I guarantee this will be more painful but ultimately beneficial. You're going to have to deal with difficult clients at some point so you might as well start early. Not undermining the importance of conviction but the key in the early days, if you don't have that conviction, is accountability. I'm 13 years into my design career and I still have a weekly meeting.

[@gauravidesigns]

Same here my mom and dad too . Lord krishnaa in bhagwat gitaa(hindu religious book) said that too much affection from your mom and dad is going to destroy you . Try to stay away from them . Better design your life in such a way that your mom and dad are proud of you and also they do not overpower you 😊

[@eXeGYM]

You succeed impacting lives :)) I really love your videos :)

[@BatesDiGitalMedia]

The best I've ever seen

[@pietropedrini5752]

the video was dope aron

[@krakatoom]

Thank you Brother from another mother. #thechrisdo @thechrisdo.

[@thefutur]

You're very welcome!

[@AriesMax]

fine suggestions "The Futur". Also everyone STOP procastination. it only makes thing worse.

[@mothboymusic]

But if I don't procrastinate, who's going to clean my room?

[@marioronci5338]

Easier said than done but yes it’s a bitch because ultimately the right time never comes to do things

[@juanjm12]

Excellent video, I loved it

[@orkanbasar]

Procrastination is a subject on its own. Not everyone can just STOP if you're struggling like me there is a Ted Talk named "Inside the mind of a master procrastinator " that helped me greatly. I suggest reading his blog too.

[@terris3662]

"Man single handedly stopped procrastination world wide!"

[@r1pcurl24]

Chris, The ultimate grinder! :P

[@luciliodesign6237]

Thanks @thefutur and @chrisdo, to make me a better designer, ans person. Thanks

[@Lia-hd7rh]

Arun is a good kid

[@thefutur]

Yes he is.

[@ScientistX]

Aw thanks! Appreciate the kind words :)

[@thejohnsiow]

Thanks again Chris, for detoxifying our heads. Brainwashing at its best. :)

[@xTwinVipersx]

HOW & WHERE do you sign up for the Gun Guns 2, girl version? This was amazing & so sad its over. So much advice.

[@thefutur]

After we wrap season 1 we will begin casting season 2.

[@domnk4444]

Aaron lookin dope!

[@videohandlanger]

Chris! I'm curious what you think about taking a loan? I've been fiilming for 10 years, worked for a company at first, but now i'm running (read: starting) my own business. But since I still need a good customers base (working your tips to get the serious ones!) I'm working a side job. Dieing to just go full time on my craft, but i'd need a loan to get by the first year. Should I go for it?

[@naiem.shaikh]

1:42:23 Master Do to the point. "You just do it or do not."

[@jasonsteves734]

I love the futur

[@thefutur]

right back at you.

[@innovationcanopy3212]

🔥🔥

[@HeartInChristwithCristy]

wow.

[@TaherSaify]

This was a colab or these people are members?

[@thefutur]

They were hand chosen mentees

[@TaherSaify]

@@thefutur From the bootcamp?

[@videohandlanger]

What's Aren's video?

[@casperfigge]

ok chris around #38:00 this is gold :D #54:00 #1:00:00 the anser it chris do. sprade his info out to ppl.. so thhey talk to others aka #mouth_to_mouth marketing

[@thefutur]

Thank you

[@yixe2253]

Dont make it all women for the sake of it or to not to offend someone, just pick a mix of designers that will work well.

[@thefutur]

Season 3.

[@KaBenow]

futur is family

[@gauravidesigns]

My mom is same 😂

[@mustaphanail2005]

I just can't leave my partens alone with their problems ..

[@SimpLeeBeth]

#knowledgevampire

[@gamenoise25]

where is Moly?

[@jalisamarshall4706]

She's no longer at Blind/The Futur

[@mustaphanail2005]

1:09:55 ..what a confident lol

[@kmmk292929]

erin looks like shia lebouf

[@thefutur]

sometimes.

[@Clara-nx3zk]

Anyone who is recommending some youtube channel that concern graphic design? :D

[@nelakubickova3973]

42:41

[@htethturaaung6438]

A?

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpDNhX-FepVjmLc mindblown!!

[@abdallahessam9486]

wel i dont like how he end the show by making fun of that indian dude .