I am fascinated by the young fellas who have the guts to go the unorthodox way, against the wave, despite their family and friends just because they feel they have a better music inside them. Kudos for all of you out there.
@@GanLaDeng You can bro! like gary said you just have to pick one and do it. If it doesn't work out and you find out you don't like it that's fine! move on to the next one. But if you don't try it , you will never know where it might've led you. The thing I always tell myself is that at the end of the day nothing matters. The human race is just a small fraction of everything in life. All flesh is grass, even if you make a legacy, it will be forgotten at some point in life. In the end, the only thing that is certain is that we atleast have 1 life, so why not try to live the life you really want to live?
Eventually you will be able to tone them out and become complacent with everyone around you and it becomes nothing more than fuel to keep you going. Allows you to narrow your thinking and to carefully choose what voice of criticism you WILL listen to.
Listen man, I have literally never commented on a RU-vid video in my life, but I just wanted to say that this was an extremely freeing message as a 21 year old-thank you
I can't tell you how much I needed this. So relatable to us young adults. This is why I work on my music dream every single day of my life. Thank you Gary Vee
Dude, its going so well for u. Just checked ur channel and u are still uploading. Good luck, I know ur gonna do it. Don't quit
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I had multiple jobs during university which was hard studying and working, but before I graduated, I quit the entire corporate world & started solopreneur journey and never came back.
You have no idea how much this video meant to me and how much I needed to hear all of this. I graduated in May with $150K in debt and I just paid my first student loan yesterday. I am also working full time at my dad's accounting firm (a job that I hate and am very miserable working at). I am not doing anything currently that brings me any joy or purpose and it causes me to feel like I am losing myself. I have so many passions and desires for myself and my life but I feel the need not to let my dad down ect. I needed this video more than any other video right now. I have listened to this for 2 hours straight now. Thank you for posting this today Gary.
Go all in on your passion, your dad will come around. you have to choose you. I had to sit my dad down and just tell him what i want and let him know it would mean the world to me to have your validation and blessing I value you and respect you but i have to follow what is going to make me happy. I did what you wanted went to school got a degree got a good job good benefits but i know its not for me , i have to choose me now. I will always respect you and love you and i hope you'll do the same for me and girlllll it set me free to go all in on my thing. He will come around. Spreading all the positive vibes your way.
@@zalietshuma Thank you so much for this comment back!! To know that you were in a similar position as I am and that's what you did is amazing and really motivates me to do the same! I appreciate you for reaching out to me and letting me know it's okay to do that! I want to, and hearing you have done this too makes me know I will have to sit him down and talk to him about my life. Thanks so much girl :)
What specific job were you looking to get when you went to college for those degrees like what steps are you taking now that graduate to reach those jobs
I am now 25, when I had just turned 19 I was entering my second semester of college studying business admin. and hospitality because my parents thought it was a safe route for me to take. After 2 weeks into my second semester, I dropped out and told my parents that even if it's more difficult in 15 years for me to go back to school, I need to go experience life and find out who I was. I haven't regretted it since. I saw your video and it made an impact. Glad somebody is looking out for our future.
"This is when you need to be ridiculous". I cried when I heard that, because I'm being ridiculous from everyone else perspective, but that's exactly what I should be doing as I am. Thank you Gary, I love you.
I wish I was brave enough when I was younger to do what I believe in then. I’m now working on my dreams 10years later. I may be late to the game but I’m not going to give up. Keep strong everyone and love your dream 👌🏻💪🏻
As a 22-year-old who just graduated college, but decided not go to medical school, and as a result has been having existential-crisis breakdowns, this was very helpful. Thank you
To all of you young spirits, who are striving for success and are trying to accomplish extraordinary things, I want you all to know something. We are all going to make it!
I graduated from college last year. When my friends were building a resume, I was finding my voice. When they started their job to start their career, I started my blog to my build my audience. I will never regret that decision. It has been 1 year and I'm grateful to be where I am today. TAKE THE LEAP.
I’m a parent of 5 young adult men. You are SO RIGHT! I will be sharing this to all my kids. They need to live for themselves & go all in with hard work. No living for their friends expectations, society’s phony story, the media’s idea of right, or especially their girlfriend’s or sig other’s desire of lifestyle. We worked hard so they could have choices..... there is life beyond the tired old script. Go out and get yours my friends..... I’m self employed for 25 years, and LOVE directing my own story. 👊
"No living for their friends expectations" Oh, I get what some of the things you've typed. Lemme explain it (Just how I communicate plz no hurt) So basically yeah that your friends told you to do this but not that, or that what you're doing is not right and you need to stop, ignore them. (This is what I'm gettin' at with your comment). "No living for" THEIR "expectations" Meaning that to not live the life with them over your head. THEIR as in other people, other humans that judge you.
litterally tearing up right now... this message hit a home run with me. I'm a graduated Bio-Engineer and doing job interviews right now, but my real passion is being an anxiety and stress coach, and helping people through my channel. Feel like being pulled in multiple directions, but I'll see what eventually happens! Peaceee ✌️
I definitely needed this, I was also insecure about my passion on starting an art business because it was always something I wanted to do, even though everyone around me thinks its a stupid idea and a waste of time. IDGAF no more imma do it!
Going for my freelance / selfemployed career at 24 was the biggest risk I took and the best decision I've made. 4 years later I still haven't figured it out all and at times I feel I'm going nowhere. This even is hard when I look at the facts: being able to make 100k+ a year which I'd never do if I had stayed in the corporate environment. Thank you Gary for reminding us that this is normal and most of us haven't figured it out yet. Embrace the journey and the learn to love the struggles that come with it! :)
I keep hearing it over and over again - College is not for everyone and it's definitely NOT the only path to success. Same goes for Entrepreneurship. *IT'S NOT FOR EVERYONE*
Yeah, I agree. I’m a very smart person, which is why I’m only one year away from getting my degree in Chemical Engineering, but I’m definitely not a leader. I’m much too timid and quiet to be a leader or to run a company. I need structure to thrive and will probably find that working for a nearby plant and making more than enough money. My main concern is what will I do when I start earning more money? I’m used to being a poor college student that spends like $500 a month. What am I going to do making $90K a year and no longer being in college?
@@AlfredoSequeida Well yeah, but what else? What’s the point of having a lot of money if it’s just going to be sitting in a vault? I have no clue of what to do after I graduate and get a job? I’m one year away from that reality and relatively comfortable with my minimalist lifestyle. Like, what do people do with their money that they aren’t saving? This is as First world of a problem as it gets, but I’m clueless here
Wow. Her question at 5:45 is EXACTLY the question i was struggling with 3 months ago Every 20 something with a bright future needs to hear his response.
i dropped out of school with a single semester left because i felt like i could do better & i had gary vee blasting in my ears telling me i could do it. fast forward 1 year later and i have 3 six figure businesses under my belt and my parents are off my back. can’t wait to see what more is left
Sick story, im actually kinda on the same boat. Might fail one class which could delay my graduation to May. But tbh fuck that, at that point its not worth it at all. I already have 2 solid business plans/ideas which I will start after I supposedly graduate (If I do). And if I dont then hopefully I have the same success as you did.
@@erwina4738 sup man. before you take any drastic measures, it's worth noting that I had one client that I was banking my success on and it happened to work out and got me multiple other opportunities.
Gary Vee IS THE MAN!! He Inspired me to start my own you tube channel AND STARTED I MY OWN BUSINESS!. At age 22 I have already flipped 6 residential houses! And Im working on my 7th as we speak! His videos always gives me confidence he is the reason I started my own channel!
Nice! I am also 22 and have been making money running a tech startup out of my room!!!!! I also document it. Its cool to see other people like me working!
I am a senior in College ‘youtuber’ and I am currently in Bali. Gary how did you do this? I went to bed last night asking myself where I want to live after college... I couldn’t decide between LA or Bali... I wake up this morning and this is the first video I watch. Is the universe trying to tell me something or is Gary just God?
I wish I would have heard this 10 years ago. My life would have been so different today. But it's ok, I can still do it now, it's just a little harder now that I have a kid to care for. Keep on opening peoples eyes Gary! You do make a huge difference.
That Romanian Chick we r on the same boat .. Trust me as a man at 30 it really kills me but deep down inside i know that it will happen i have no choice but to do it .. Im never gonna conform to meaning stuff in life in sha Allah .. I wish you huge success dear!
This video is so moving and inspiring and awakening. I'm a 22 year old and have a good job in IT at a good company in Canada. No school debt. I live close to work and takes me like 5 minutes to drive there. The point is, my life currently exemplifies what society want a 22 year old to attain. BUT, I still feel like I'm doing something wrong. I'm anxious most of the times, get depressed on the weekends. There are so many things I want to learn, so many ideas that I want to execute, but don't have that determination to continue what I start. I know I sound silly but life feels lifeless.
This video made me realize that I’m in the machine. I let my parents expectations of me dictate what I did after college, but I don’t know what makes me happy yet. I gotta figure that out.
Hey Gary I told my dad what I want to do, I dropped out of school so I can start my business, and get “my” shit down, and that level of respect he gave me was so fucking real. Damn I’m getting teary eyed lolz 😅 I just wanted to say thank you Gary! Your the best and I really do see you as a big brother ❤️
Literally watched this 3 times in a row, and I tell you what, I've had these EXACT thoughts in the back of my mind for years, but never thought it was the right way to go. But this confirms everything. THANK YOU, Gary.
This is hitting me so hard. I was so passionate to make youtube content but life's pressure made me gave up on that. After being on hiatus for so long, I think I'm gonna start making content again and bounce back to make my dreams come true. Thanks a lot for the video Gary!
Yes! You have to allow yourself to get over the perfection and start with one video, then another. Commit to the consistency over perfect content 🙌 You got this Hafiz!
Literally RU-vid is a waiting game and a discipline thing . Focus on content have good intentions be yourself have fun everything else will fall into place . Just gotta crack on
I'm one month shy from 31. Today I finished my last exam at university that I did not want to study, because my parents persuaded me and it took me 10 years. I'm watching this video for a reason. From now on I am going to strive towards what makes me happy. First stop - Amsterdam! Thank you Gary!
2020 it was the first time I saw the video, it stayed in my heart till this day and so on , the amount of gratitude I own for this guys is beyond words
I love what you say, especially the fact that the world is telling us the reverse of the write information, and that we should make the risky decision. We don't need to fit in and please everybody else at the expense of our own happiness.
This is by far my favorite piece of your content I've watched to date. The message is so incredibly compelling it actually made me tear up. Although I'm not in college the message still applies all the same. Thank you for the message
Gary thank you . That’s literally all I can say. This hit me so hard, I love it. I’m in a situation where everyone else wants me to go to college when I just wanna move to another state and do my own shit. Thank you man 🙏
Great video but if I could add one thing to students listening, aim for at least a b. Gary talks about aiming for a c in order to allocate more time to what you really want. The issue is that if you slip after aiming for a c, you’ll have to retake the class again, which wastes a lot more time than if you’d hustled a tiny bit more and passed. If you go for a b, you’ll have a decent grasp of the material and even if you slip you’ll get a c! Also, a lot of classes compound, so more than your grade, you need to understand the 101 in order to learn 102s in most subjects. BSing your way through the 101 is just delaying your inevitable struggle in higher classes. Much love
I think he said "C" because that's what you needed back in our day (not sure if college class standards have changed since then). That's why he says "get a C or whatever grade idk" because he doesn't know what your college's policy is. But basically saying meet the minimum requirements that are enough to pass the class IF it's a class you don't even give a shit
THAT'S US! Gary - Thank YOU form the bottom of my heart for your time and for all that you told us! My life changed after that meeting. THANK YOU thank you thank you!!
About to graduate in May! Excited but at the same starting to wonder what’s next. Many are saying continue to masters. Still learning bout myself. Seeing what I like and figuring out who I am. Love doing everything and learning everything! Got the opportunity to study abroad this semester and have been trying to gain as much experience and communicate more (my weakness) to help push myself through. Either way, ready for the next adventure!
We all need to execute our version of this ASAP ... happiness is waiting!!! It’s easier when you’re younger. Don’t look for easy look ... go down the path where you love to EARN your JOY.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Damn i'm graduating college in a month. This is perfect timing. Thank you GaryVee. You're like my indirect mentor when it comes to perspective and life!
For every SINGER, SONGWRITER, MUSIC PRODUCER reading these comments: listen closely to what Gary says about DEBT. It's crippling, it's horrendous, it's the worst that can happen. And if you feel like signing a record deal in 2019, let me tell you: Debt will be a SMALL LITTLE word compared to the ACTUAL debt that you gonna be in. Everyday we see more and more signed artists showing that their bank account is not as filled as what they expose on Social Media. Everyday we see signed artists on the verge of suicide (when they don't actually do it). And you need to be aware of this: you can do it on your own, if you can "hack this attention" and practically use the mediums and tools at your disposal. I believe in you, I've seen it before ;)
Really needed to hear this! I'm extremely passionate about my RU-vid channel and have been following my interest in filmmaking and video on my own, while also working a day job just to pay rent. However, I'm fortunate enough not to be in debt and really need to start applying all of my time towards the things that truly make me happy and I enjoy doing. I felt this way last year in my first job out of college and ended up quitting and traveling, visiting 28 countries. I've started to get this feeling again and am starting to realize I don't want to just quit and travel, I want to change my lifestyle and incorporate my love for travel and film into my daily life and livelihood. Thanks Gary!
I rarely comment on RU-vid but damn Gary I have to thank you. I went through hard times recently and I had to deal with everything you talked about in this video. By consuming your content I feet that you were the only one to support me during that time. All your advices really helped me to disconnect with all the myths that were put by people in my head. So I don’t know if you’ll read this but thank you so much man. Take care
Respects from Germany! You helped me to start my RU-vid channel. Because of you I am constantly motivated to improve my Videos. I am so grateful that I found you on RU-vid. I think the Video “WHAT TO DO AFTER COLLEGE” was the first I saw. It instantly inspired me. Thanks!
Gary, thanks for being so real man. I’m 23 yo and am grateful for that. U have inspired me to not follow the social norms and go work on digital marketing which is something I have discovered recently and also really passionate about. Without ur advices, I wouldn’t have stepped out the first step and probably will regret for not doing it otherwise.
Holy shit Gary, you nailed it. I’m in an accounting class and its killing me, I’m ok with a C but all my other classes i enjoyed and passed with A+‘ s. Ive got my own gallery space at a small museum now, youre a great man Vaynerchuck keep shaking the world
That’s why I started my own CBD company at the age of 22. I’m going to start doing Vlogs to share my experience with the world. I’ve had a lot of big moves happen for me in the last week. I’m excited for what the next couple years have in store for me. I’m going to crush it!
I wish school introduced me to self awareness. I'm not into enterpreneurship but self-awareness. I really believe that's why I'm able to gain thousands followers on social media with a brand.
Congrats! Haha, I like the intro of your feature vid. So, what specifically about being self aware do you think helped you gain a great following? I'm curious :D
Started with RU-vid last year as a 25 year old. I wish I knew what I wanted to be doing when I was 16. I was stuck in the system! However, I’m happy to be building my RU-vid channel now and doing the thing that makes me happy. Awesome inspiration Gar! ❤️
Really amazing content piece. The seriousness, empathy, realness. Thanks for this video. Constant repetition of hearing Gary's lessons in new ways is keeping me focused and grinding
Man.. this is not only for the people who Graduating College.. this is so much more. I'm at work now.. And I think it's the first time that I listen to this one. It's a great video.. Thank you Gary and Garyveeteam!
4 years ago i decided to play it safe and started to study facility management at college. Now 4 years later I got my piece of paper and I hope that I never have to use it because I hate it. Directly after college I started doing what i always wanted, help people get healthy and building my own business in personal training. A very competitive market dominated by men. I just found this channel and I really think it will motivate me the next few years while i’m busy grinding!
Just quit my job and currently working free for someone i wanted to become (content editor) but they asked me to help on their side business as biz dev, is this a good start? EDIT: I MADE IT AND I GOT BOTH THE JOB AND LIVING IT EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! THANKS GARY!!
@@KdnTheDon I wanted to join the content team which they make videos, instagram post and facebook as well. Now they are asking me to deal with the business dev part which I'm nt really wanted to
@@Moonlightkitteh101 Hahaha exactly the same for me. NYU Finance, worked on wall Street at a bank for a year. Now unemployed/self-employed for a year and a half
Im 23 strated to genuinlely look at the world around me for what it is. Started to realize no one has it figured out, our parents dont have it figured out. essentially were all just grown up kids trying to figure out why were all here. Just push societal ideals on each other to ralitionliaze our own shortcomings. Not even necesarrily bad when you realize that it helps to not take too much to heart. But I came to realize just being grateful for shit overshines alot of that negativity, like a blast from God. I deal with alot of those things, today specifically those negative things were overwhelming me. So I went outside and just looked at the sky for a little and relaize how beautiful life is, immediatly brought me back
College is beyond a waste of time and money. Not going is the best decision I ever made. I am so glad I listened to myself back in 2009 at 19. Once I become job free 4 years ago, I lived a life very few experience in their 20's. Beyond freeing experience.
Im smashing my education but making sure to use that core path to fuel what i can accomplish on the side and do for people myself in the long-term...Beautifully balanced in my opinion...regardless anyone in twenties GRIND grind grind whatever you do youll only get older and more tired
This is something I had an urgent need to hear. I've held a lot of self doubt for the last few years surrounding whether or not I'll be happy once I start working. Hearing in very simple terms, "work for the person you want to be for no money, and make money with another job" seems so obvious, and it is something that lots of my professors, mentors, and my parents have been alluding to in roundabout ways. But hearing it put forth simply and directly is literally such a release on this enormous pressure I've been putting on myself since I started college four years ago. Thank you so much for posting this video.
Graduating from Economics&Business Administration in one of Top 5 public universities in the U.S., I was supposed to get a job in financial fields; however, I always wanted to produce music. Even felt guilty about not getting the job my parents expected(bc they paid enormous amount of tuition and pressure was tougher when your parents are immigrant asians). I've been going nowhere and felt lost after graduating college for more than 5 years. Even today, I ask myself should I just go back to get a job at financial fields although my passion is music? Because I've been struggling financially for many years while many of my friends are having stable jobs and getting married. I needed some clarity and this video came up. Hope I can clearly figure out soon, so I can thrive.
Could you get a finance job that would keep you from struggling financially that also gives you enough extra time to continue producing music when you aren't on the job? That way you could consistently practice and continue making new music and content to share and grow your following for as long as you need to before deciding to separate from your finance job again. Hope things work out well! Keep striving for that self-awareness!
thanks for the video gary, sometimes i need a reminder to not simply be safe or practical but do the highest risk action that will lead to personal fulfillment. cheers!
