Hi everyone, just a few things I wanted to add that I didn't get to in the video: - To provide a little bit of extra meta-context, the first time I tried to film this, I was (politely) asked to leave by a security guard from the building in the background, so I was fully expecting to get kicked out again after I came back a few days later. - When talking about software engineering, I was speaking personally. No disrespect to those who currently work in the industry. - My camera decided to randomly stop recording at the end, which is why the footage suddenly cuts to additional b-roll that I filmed.
software engineer here, you very possibly made an excellent decision. if your abilities and interests line up with the new field, it can be very worth it. best of luck!
Hey, I randomly just came across your schmovement video and was curious how someone with so few subs has made one of the best videos i've watched all year. Clicking on your channel and seeing this video, I was shocked to see just how much i relate to your story, as I just dropped out of college to pursue my passion of developing games. Good luck on your journey, just turned on notifications and i'm rooting for ya.
You know when you watch a video and it almost feels like it's made for you? That's how I feel rn. I personally didn't get all the way to a PhD but did do a bachelors in computer science itself, but the conflict you went through resonated with me SO MUCH because that's exactly what I've been going through for the past several years. Financial Security vs Personal Agency Career vs Creativity What I'm supposed to do vs What I Want to do Only recently I made up my mind that I want to forego all secondary thoughts, as much as I can at least, and give myself a proper crack at it. It might cause harm to my career if it doesn't pan out, but I know I will regret it incomparably more if I do not give it a fair shot. This is why it was great to see your story, internal struggles and decision and know that I'm not the only one. I know making this must've taken a lot of vulnerability and made you feel if it's not gonna fit the channel style, but I just wanna tell you that I'm glad you made this video. I genuinely hope you crush it lmao. PS: Only thing I'll say about your plan is, that 1 year seems a little too short to expect stuff from RU-vid. I know it's hard to commit longer but usually it takes channels years to grow even with the highest quality content. So I hope you don't get dissuaded if you don't reach the desired metrics. Again, thank you for making this!
Ayyye little homie, just wanna say first off you're the shit, I really dig your content/channel and you have a natural ability to captivate and appeal to your audience regardless of the topic. I kind of stumbled upon this video after watching one of your fortnite videos ( the one about side jumps) and just enjoying the thorough explanations of where they originated as well as the step by step guides on how to execute each variation. That was at the moment my only focus or reason for searching the subject, but after the video I was just honestly intrigued by your level of intelligence which for me was triggered by your vocabulary and your ability to express your points in a way which made the video very informative at least to me so I decided to watch another video that you made that RU-vid suggested. That one was the video on the unseen advantages/disadvantages in basically all games that appear to be symmetrical but actually aren't. That shit was cool man I never really gave a thought to it before and that's what made me think yo I like the way this kids brain works, I'm gonna see what other dope videos he's got. After that one I watched the yo yo video and again thought "that's what's up, kids fuckin smart" finally I just finished watching this video and I felt the need to leave this comment which I'm writing right now. Seems like at the time of this video you found yourself at a crossroads as weather or not to continue pursuing your PhD and you have come to the conclusion that it is no longer a path for you and that you want to do something that is more personally fulfilling and continue making RU-vid videos despite it not being the as financially viable. I get it man sometimes you find out in the middle of working on or towards something and you realize that the juice might not be worth the squeeze. I don't think there is any shame in not wanting to continue working towards a goal that no longer seems to be as important as it once was to you espically when that goal takes as much time and energy and dedication as a PhD. If your not feelin it anymore that your not feelin it anymore that's that. This is your life nobody else's and coming from someone who is 38 and has been all over the country and seen and done alot in thoes 38 years more than most people I feel like, the one thing I do know is that we don't actually have that much time here on earth the fact is, is that a lifetime isn't enough time and you should focus on and just do the shit that makes you happy regardless what society or what anyone else thinks. You wanna make you tube videos than do that. You got a natural gift bro and your very smart, smart enough to be successful in whatever you put your mind to and you may find out that despite this decision seeming like a financial gamble of sorts, that it actually turns out very lucrative for you. Maybe it does and maybe it doesn't but if this is what's calling you and you truly enjoy doing it fuckin run for the roses, if you don't you will never know and you might look back and regret it and with shit like this in life you want to strike while the irons hot while your motivated and go all in. Don't want to miss your chance and just let things pass by. This you tuber thing is obviously very important and fulfilling for you to decide to switch gears from focusing on you PhD to this and you're not a dummy your clearly a very calculated smart and motivated kid I'd trust yourself and if your feelin it then like I said run for the roses! Much love and mad respect and good luck on your venture, I got faith that your gonna crush the you tube game and I am personally going to be looking forward to whatever cool shit videos you post in the future and I am for sure subscribed to you channel, peace out little homie all love over here fuck the haters, respirts a dogg out here.
very cool to hear about your plans for the future considering the quality you've been able to dish out recently that i saw through Atrioc. hope you spread like wildfire soon
You have an incredible talent. I've seen some of your recent videos, and your grasp over both pacing and content has enormous potential. I wish you the best of luck.
Thanks for sharing your story. As someone in the first half of their PhD, this is surprisingly refreshing to hear. I still love my research, but I have a lot to figure out especially with the pace I can keep up with my work. I am loving seeing the passion you are putting into your videos here (the amasa video 😍). Keep up the excellent work
16:32 I know it's been a while, and I am chiming in rather late, but I just wanted to say that I've found it helps to find something you love, in what you do, rather than to find something you love, to do. For what it's worth. I've only just started watching your work, so I hope things have remained as fulfilling as you've shared here.
As one of the random people watching this whom you addressed at the end, I DID enjoy this. I appreciate your vulnerability in sharing this with the world and a lot of what you talked about resonated with me and my own journey through life. I'm subbing to your patreon now and I'm looking forward to watching your yo-yo video in a couple minutes, especially when you name dropped J O N B O I S as an influence.
best of luck fam. honestly it's not even that crazy of a decision given how much thought you put into everything and the fact that you have a CS degree to fall back on. i'm a calculating man myself, and I'd bet on your success ;) rooting for u
Hey man im really quite late to this video but I just wanted to say that I’m excited to see where this channel goes next! I’ve just stumbled upon your channel and have loved every video I’ve watched. Each one is well edited, high quality, and endlessly engaging. While I imagine quitting a PhD is a crazy tough decision to make, I’m glad that it will mean more and better videos in the future. I’ll be here and ready to brag about being an early supporter when you reach a mil and beyond! 🤝
Just discovered your channel and love the videos, man. I get a lot of what you're saying because I'm about to start a PhD program. It's important to remind yourself you don't owe your department your 20's and your permanent loyalty. Looking forward to seeing this channel grow!
i found your channel earlier today from the Yo-Yo video. I'm really enjoying your videos so far and I think you have a really compelling style for telling stories and presenting information. It's really interesting to find a video like this on the eve of embarking on my own PhD. I agree with a lot of what you've said about academia, and my deepest concern is that a few years in I'll find myself in your shoes. Being the *only person* responsible for driving your own work forward is scary! I hope the RU-vid thing is working for you. You're putting out content worthy of millions of subscribers and views.
I did in fact enjoy it. You're really articulate, I'm thinking "if dude sounds like this unrehearsed, of course he kills it with a script and editing." It's exciting to see that this video was 11 months ago so pretty soon we'll all know if you hit your target for one year of progress. Even if you haven't, I'm 100% sure you can do this and make a comfortable living. Keep at it. After just a handful of videos I can see the editing and delivery and polish and that likeability that is so important.
I'm a second year PhD student in CS, so I really understand where you're coming from. I just wanted to affirm that your choice makes a lot of sense. There's not a ton of value to a PhD aside from what you implicitly assign to it. So i'm glad you were able to recognize relatively early on that research isn't for you, and your choice to pivot to youtube is really admirable. That choice isn't childish - it takes a unique level of maturity to trod off the clear-cut path to pursue what you care about. From your videos so far, I know you have what it takes to blow up. I'll be liking, sharing, and cheering for you every step of the way :)
except now you have to be a professional with excessive skills to be a successful youtuber, and look at you go with all of your dynamic skills. way to go
Hey, I watched this video and what you said I've heard so much, and I completely feel what you are going though. II wish I could say more, but this probably isn't the place, so if you have discord, I'd love to talk about it. If not, I completely understand, I am a random stranger on the internet that you don't know. But I would love to hear more and talk about it.(-ps yes ik parasocial andy, I just want to help)
