How To Decide On A Career 

Exactly bc I’m tired of hearing ppl say “follow your passion”! Like I want to be financially stable first

“If you don’t know what you want to do, you just haven’t tried enough things.” So. Damn. True. That’s exactly what I needed to hear. People learn from their experiences. Thank you Dan!

He is absolutely right about focusing on profit before passion. Chasing dreams can leave you broke. I'd been chasing my passion so hard that I was actually leaving money on the table 🤦🏽‍♀️

Am I the only one who has so many careers they wanna do that they don’t know which to pick

Every job has it's pros and cons. Just pick one that inspires you to be better.

This man is Humble as fck. I love him already.

The ideal career is combined profit, purpose and passion..✨

This is an eye opener for me. When he started saying that "if you're young, you might have not tried many things yet". Deep down, I felt that. I grew up, being scared of trying things because whenever I failed, I was laughed at. I found a hobby I loved deep down when I was 15, after facing my fear of trying something new. Though I'm behind of everyone (currently 17, the hobby is singing), I realized I enjoyed it. Now, this video inspired me to find something i might be passionate about... P.S., I felt that Asian philosophy cause i'm asian 😂

this dude really make me feel inspired, I'm 23 and currently jobless, thanks to this video i will find a job quick and sort my life back

Get money out of the way so you can focus on what's important: 👉Living your life!👈

1. Profit 2. Passion 3. Purpose...♥️

i hate how people say you’re too young to know what to do in the future yet make you choose your gcse subjects at 12 or 13 :/

Priortit wise. 1-profit 2-passion 3-purpose

Im 16 and im watching this because i too want to provide for my mother as soon as possible, but want to follow my passion as well... i don't know what to do anymore. I'm lost and i need to decide because next year i will be in college...i will have to decide where im headed for.

Such an important perspective. Make profit first to free up time to pursue passion. I didn’t really understand why my immigrant parents worked so hard in careers they were not “passionate” about. But I am grateful they focused on providing and making good livings to provide for my brothers and me. Pursuing passion is a truly a privilege.

The best thing I like about Dan is that he speaks with emotions. You can see he's speaking from his heart. Earlier it was not the case but now the respect for this dude is immense. Huge respect man. Keep up the good work. 😊

I’m only 14 and I’m just trying to find out early.🤔

I really want to thank you personally Mr. Dan Lok as all your teachings have made me who I am today. I am currently transforming lives especially the youth at large in my country, using our home language “SWAHILI”. Inspiring, and applying all the best tips and tricks how to run businesses. Thank you... your channel is always a class to me.

I'm 19 and i'm still lost about life lmao, but this helps

Unbelievable....thanks Dan.

The most importan quote of the video 6:33 "Get money out of the way so you can focus on what's important, and that's life." There, you said a million dollar motto Dan. I am struggling very much to find myself. Despite noticing all the high-achievements I think I have accomplished, they're all garbage.

It is a hard truth but the world runs on money, so it is important to find a balance in passion and profit.

I feel like all i ever done was help my family help my mom with her stress my father had heart attack at 38 years old and i had get job 17 working construction i use hate my self i had no confidence now im 27 no college education but i realized life is all about journey just pick yourself up and never stop working on you.

You are blessed with your parents who wanted you to become something when you were young, while some people have no parents supporting them. I’m jealous

I'm 19 just graduated , I'll be attending Job training and courses. I guess I'll try alot of things that brings profit and then see what's my passion....

Closing for me has changed my life. I'm becoming completely self employed and building a business surrounding mental health👌 I tried taking risks

"It is very important to find your place" so true ❤️ I'm still exploring for the things that I love and what I'm interested in. Self-doubt is my greatest enemy because I thought I'm not good in everything. But this video gives me hope for my future. Thank you

I’ve switched my major 3 times now I’m just stuck not knowing what to do 🤦🏽‍♀️ so much time wasted on my indecisive actions. Thank you for this video it helped open up my perspective to my approach going forward 👏🏽

You have no idea how this video has helped me. I've been working in kitchen for almost 20 years and I now work for a (new chef ) to the company I work for and our values don't align. I've been contemplating what my next move is going to be. After watching this I have figure it out. Imy husband and I have enough money saved that I can quit my job and follow my new found passion since covid which is acrylic art and resin art. I don't know if it will take me any where but will give time to see. I can always make another move if this doesn't work out. Thank you so much for making videos like this.

Wow, I went to so many career advisors in college but I had never talked to an asian career advisor. I'm not gonna lie, this man changed my life and brought clarity in how to work with my families' expectations and my own expectation.

That is so true Dan. I am 22 yrs old, been trying so many businesses but finally settled on forex as it is making me good money and very potential in the near future. I had to quit university in my 4th yr just to change my career path. I wanna change lives, I cant do that if I am broke. You have always been my man LOK. Keep them coming you are changing someones life over here, I have watched all your boss in the bentley and lessons from the pent house they are changing my life drastically. #HIGHLY APPRECIATED FROM KENYA.

A few years back, I was working to some business companies and then working with the clients. Yet, I felt frustrated and decided to stop building other’s dreams. So, I decided to start my own business as an affiliate marketer. I may not be that successful at the beginning because of lack of implementation and wrong niche but I never give up! I made some research, going to some training and courses to learn new skills and strategies. Through that, I achieved what my goals are to become a successful in my career for this is my passion to make money, generate more commissions and then helping those who want to build their own dream business. Thank you for sharing this inspiring video, Dan!

Dan, I have experienced the same scenario for almost 2 years after my graduation. It takes me almost two years to find what I love to do and what my passion is about. Your shared ideas draw the same picture and it gave me confidence. It means a lot to me. Thank You!

It's 2022 now when I found this video of yours. And everything you've said changed my POV and my mindset. As you've said "You changed my life". Thank you so much. I'll never forget you if I succeed one day.

I'm 24 now. After I graduated High School I decided to work to help my parents and I realized after working for almost 6 months that I have to study for my future for me to find a stable job not just for me but also my parents and my sibling . I decided to study at least associate degree to work in a call center then after 2 yrs of studying Associate in Computer Technology (ACT) I leave my hometown to find a call center company to apply and get hired. I applied several times and sadly I was rejected then after several application I met this Guy ,we applied in the same company and he told me a story of him He's a tenured agent his been in several companies for almost 10 years I told him about my situation that I always rejected. He told me that he was been in my situation before. But in his 10th applied in a call center company hi was hired then that guy motivated me. Surprisingly on the 10th company I applied for I get hired. After almost 1 months of working as a call center agent I decided to resigned the reason is a became animic , working at night is very hard for me. Then for me to earn money I decided to find any job for me to pay my bill and for my daily needs, I became a delivery rider I work for almost 4 months as a delivery rider. That time I realized what carrer path should I choose. at the age of 22 I really want to get an stable job and also a career growth for me to earn more money. After 4 months I applied again in a call center company but again sadly I didn't make it I was rejected after training. I realized that call center wasn't for me. Then I get back to my hometown I felt I'm a loser that I didn't got a job and earn money. Same year my friend photographer told me that they got a photography studio , he Encourage me to go back in photography then I decided to be a photographer again ( I didn't mention that I became a photographer when I was in college a a parttime) but after working as a photographer I can't save money because of the salary. The photography in my hometown wasn't in demand. I resigned again then after a month I had a motorcycle accident and luckily I didn't die. I suffered a depression for several months of having that accident and no job no saving. I thought that time that I'm one of the Unlucky person in terms of career. After 1 year of getting my self in a mood to work again.I applied in 2 company 1st as a Field Collection officer and 2nd as a Promodiser as of now I'm confused what to choose. Then After watching this video I realized that any of those job I mentioned is right. Choosing a career path is hard but you'll know it by experience. So choose any legal job for you to earn and pay your bills. We don't know what the Destiny plans for as all we have to do is be prepared an take all chances and be patient. #Patience #Respect

After gaining three degrees and trying to build a career in multiple fields I finally found myself at age of 31. How did I do that? I googled it. I gave a good thought about what I enjoy doing when I have free time. Then I added word job to it and adjective and I found my career path. As simple as that

I wish could have found someone like you 4 years ago after High School. You really tell us how it is. So much time has been wasted listening to College teachers and counselors. But I'm still glad I found your videos, better late than never.

i have been changing 4 jobs in a year.. crazy. people said i can kill my career. but i don't like what i did and the environtment, work culture, work itself , not my thing. but i need money.

This is the first video that made sense to me. Blows my mind people discount the money side of equation. Find a way to make profit first to me makes perfect sense.

Im almost 21, I've just been trying to find guidance i been feeling lost in life luckily im still pretty young but that doesn't make it any better this video rlly made me realize I haven't tried enough things

My tips on choosing a career: Step1. Find at what area your good and enjoy, have interest in at. Ex: math, physics, humanities (history, philosophy etc), biology etc. Step2. Find one area that your interested outside of school (ex, technology, building stuff, how human body works, etc) Step3. List jobs that combine those two. If you cant find one that combine both, find one that completes at least one of the previous steps. Step4: List ALL pros and cons of the careers you chose, know the workplace, types of work, routine of these careers. Quit the ones you think arent that interesting as you thought or simply seem boring to you. Then find your profession. Some observations: 1. DO NOT romanticize any jobs. Every job has its boring part, its fun part, no job is perfect and there will be always pros and cons. Dont listen to ppl pretending the job is perfect. Be ready to list and research all of them and discover which one is more you. 2. Dont get desperate if you dont find your exact passion. By following those steps youre at least getting to a career you have a certain degree of interest in. Remember you can always try new things, your life doesnt depend on this decision. 3. DO NOT THINK ABOUT MONEY ON THE FIRST PLACE, THINK ABOUT IT ONLY ON STEP 3. And DO NOT THINK ABOUT STATUS OR "SOCIAL RESPECT", remeber a major doesnt define you and YOU are the one who shape how ppl view you, not a college decision. Hope i helped.

This heart-to-heart is incredible. The message is well delivered!

Who is listening this to this in October 2020 just love this this guy keep it up DAN 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Thanks dan, i started following you 8 monthd ago when i was in my lowest time of life and i saw the video how not to be broke, thay video changed me and i watch your video daily randomly consistently, because i learn alot of things and all my problems seems so small and easy to handle after your coaching and motivational video. Thank you very much, i will buy your class one day when i am capable, but really, all of your words are just so surreal and in detail. Thank you man. I do wish to meet you one day. Take good care of yourself.

I am 14 years old but I watch these videos because I was starting to get bored in school and I feel like I have no progress in life, so I watch this kind of videos because I feel like it can help to give me more intelligence at the same time tips to secure my future.Maybe if I figure out what I really want to be I can focus on it more instead of wasting my time in school and learning nothing. Sorry for bad English not my first language.

Agreed. You want to try as much things as possible to find your calling in life

So, I haven't tried enough. Ok now I will try every career I would like.

There has been a battle between passion and profit in my head - I like your perspective! Thanks for this video!

Knowing that Dan Lok also bounced around between career paths until he reached 30 fills me with some hope about my life. I'm also pushing 30 and I've been in and out of career paths myself. Right now I believe that volunteering at a nonprofit while working at conventions might be good stepping stones for me as they might help lead me towards careers in impacting people. Even I see myself being onstage giving speeches to large audiences eventually.

straight up no BS. No profit no benefit. Start with something first the rest will follow. Grateful !

Dan you're an awesome story teller! "Fix your profit(money) problem first. Next find your passion . And third your purpose. If you can find a career that can complete that triangle , you should be so happy in life. "

From 7:50 sent a message to my brain and my cells captured it quickly. Powerful video.

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My mum told me the exact same thing! My passion is music, and I hope to be a singer when I grow up. My plan is to get into dentistry and make profit, and once I’m financially comfortable, I’ll go and chase my dreams!

It is true. Now at the age of 39 I tried alot of work. Finally last year I started my business which is Paint Center doing paint mixing. I am struggle now but because of watching and following your video it is very helpfull to me. Maybe someday I want attend one of your workshop. Thank you Danlok. Your amazing.

I want to tell you that you have changed my life. Thanks a lot Mr. Lok.

I’m finishing college in a few months and I am so lost. This was incredibly inspiring!

Basically look to make money to gain: (Time and space) Then using that time and space try everything. You won't know unless you try if you would enjoy something and would be good at it: Then find purpose. What do you want your legacy to be

You're changing my life right now I've been blue for the last 2 days and this is the first bit of light that I felt in quite a while thank you

First realistic advice ive heard on these kind of topics, it's very simple and yet so eye-opening

dan you are my idol

Indeed! You are global educator Greetings from east Africa somalia🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

Dan you taught me many things that school didn’t teach me. You really change my life. Thanks you and I’m so proud of you

These 3Ps = Purpose + Profit + Passion = Brief the IKIGAI concept, thank you so much Dan Lok !

I'm 21 in South Africa I want you to know that u indeed changing people's lives. I'm a living proof of that. And one day I pray I will meet you and tell you that you changed my life.

I wanted to be a doctor my entire but now I'm having second thoughts. I really don't know what to do besides medicine and I'm scared to venture into something else.

This has been the most biggest eye opener on your channel Dan Lok now I now what to do. It’s sad that my parents and schools didn’t teach me this. Thank you man 👨🙏

Perfect timing for what I am going through at this very moment. Contemplating between 2 careers.

Why does he have such an overwhelming positive aura surrounding him. Its too much💯💯

Honestly speaking you have blown up my mind on the "Triple P" (profits, passion, and purpose).

I am completely lost Dan. I'm at aged 30 and I just quit my job. I really don't know what is my right path. I have putting most of my time to my previous employment but end it up with nothing so I've decided to quit. I worked as a personal assistant and I did "everything" I means everything includes house cleaning, laundry, whatever related to his daily living. I didn't have enough sleep, sometimes he even not allowed me to go home. I do not know what I'm gonna do next. I felt I am a loser, I have nothing. Please Dan, suggests me to do something here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Guide or lead me to a correct direction. Truly appreciated.

I had to comment on this video because this video hits really hard to me. Compare to the rest videos of you Dan in your car I feel your story and the journey and the message you were trying to convey in this

Best youtube channel on earth! What makes your videos so amazing is the insight you give. You put a unique spin on popular ideas and go against the grain. What's even better is that you effortlessly portray how much you care. I can tell teaching ia your passion and I wish my professors were more like you. Keep up the great work! You've already changed my perpective, which is only a few stepping stones from changing my life.

Wow.... this man is amazing... the way he talks with such passion makes me so motivated in my own life. To realize that I need to stop focusing so hard on my passion and ending up barely paying my bills....I need to make money first then see what I enjoy and make the the time for that later

I just graduated from... high school I think it's in English, and I had to choose something. I chose I.T. after that, the same summer holiday I started music and I knew this is what I wanted to do. after years I had no idea what to do. I wanted to be the typical firefighter, police, pro gamer, game developer, game artist, pro lego builder, artist, etc. but as soon as I started music, I knew this was the thing for me. of course it's a lucrative career choice, so I am now working on high income skills in order to sustain myself, upgrade my life, go on trips to meet new people and network, and of course be there for my family if they need help. and this all thanks to a video I saw called "Sell me this pen." (I think we know who I talk about). Thank you Sifu Dan for opening my eyes to the opportunities outside of 9/5 jobs

This is the first time i've ever actually internalized separating my passion and profit. I heard it hundreds of times from people like Gary vee but this is the first time it's been explained in a way that I truly can understand it. Thank you. 07/10/2020

Is that a picture of Tony Robbins in the background? Also great wealth triggers!

Got it sir.. I watched many videos about how to choosing career.. but that not worth it fully... This is only video I can understand what is process of choosing life career.. Thank you sir...

This is hands down the best advice. Make profit first rest all will follow

DAN LOK I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE AND CAP UP THE HARD WORK THANK YOU FOR EVERY THING YOU HAVE DONE ON RU-vid

I’m an artist and I’m slowly learning how to maximize my journey and my profit

Dan, you just pointed to my eyes what my biggest mistake was until now. Thank you!

6:23 "like duh" love that

I wanted to be a nurse, and after 6 years in healthcare I don’t really want to anymore, now I’m 26 no longer qualify for financial aid and have no idea what I want. I want something where I’m both happy and making a decent living 😔

This is the best advice I’ve been given in a long time. Profit first, then combine profit with passion once it’s found. Too simple.

At 29 as a single mother it's very hard trying to find the right one... Feeling like am wasting my life

My respects!! 🙏 He is such an successful person!

PASSION is the key!!!

Mr. Lok you have changed my life, before I watched your videos I was just stagnant on being a therapist and an author, but now I I am focusing on making money by copy writing and soon after that closing. Thank You.

I’m 18 years old and I always do day dreaming and then boom 💥 found this video …..Thank you so much Now I know what should I do

M 29 still struggling to find passion... What to choose.. It's nerve wracking

God bless you!! Thank you for confirming the information I’ve fumbled back and forth with. It’s so hard being 16 and being told to choose your career. Do you do it makes you happy or what’s going to give you financial freedom. Especially being so impressionable it’s hard to know what to do. I appreciate your channel for inspiring young people like me and pushing us to keep it real with ourselves and our situation!

this is all good advice when your are young and have the time, no commitments, no real responsibilities. you can afford to risk swapping jobs. when you get older, its harder to start something new or retraining without good financial support.

I started college thinking I wanted to be a teacher, however I didn’t like it. I then went to get a degree in public relations and I liked it and got a degree in it. However I wasn’t able to find a job with it so I decided to go back to school and now I work as a firefighter/EMT and am working to become a paramedic as well. I never would have thought I’d come to this career field but I’m glad I found it and took that chance on it.

No way after many videos and searches that I've been seen, this was the only one who made me realize life. I should put profit first before that passion.. thank you.

6:17 F bomb caught me off guard SO HARD 😂😂😂

6:19 Me: finally someone who knows what he’s talking about!😂😂😂

Profit, Passion and Purpose. 3Ps 💯

Planning is good but doing is better. Most of the things I’ve learned in my career I have thought in my head one thing and then when reality hit it changed my opinion for better or worse.

I agree 100%... The common advice given by parents, friends, media to “follow your heart” or «follow your passion” etc is just naive. If you don’t have enough capital, enough money, you will not create opportunities to «follow successfully your passion» .