15 Lessons that Changed My Life [and hopefully can change yours]
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Life's short. Let's say what's on our minds. Here are 15 [real] life lessons.
The truth will set you free in this world, but often the truth is one of the hardest things to say. There can be a lot of fear to say what's on your mind instead of just conforming to society, but life short and we need to say what's on our minds to infect the world with positivity and reality because life is beautiful.
In my videos, I like to approach topics from a different lens. I like to challenge you to think differently because if you don't get challenged then you risk living a life of one single story. A single story with one set of characters, one set of beliefs, and one setting, but I have learned that life is much more than that. If we keep an open mind and are willing to learn, possibilities are endless.
Here are the 15 lessons that changed my life!
1. Dream Jobs Were Invented by the Man
When I was a kid I was constantly told to find my dream job and find my passion through work. School often teaches us that we are not complete, that our mission in life is to find a dream job. As I got older, I could not find my dream job and I felt like a failure. Until I realized that dreams jobs were invented by the man to keep you playing the game of life. It's okay not to have a dream job and find passion in things outside of work.
2. It's Okay Not to be Career Oriented
Society teaches us that everyone is career oriented. That everyone puts work first and it is the most important thing in your life. I told myself a long time ago that my work is just one aspect of who I am, it's okay not to be career oriented and just use my job as a tool to do things outside of work.
3. When You're Good at Something, You're in the Driver's Seat
Life has taught me that whatever your job is, small or big, if you are good at it you are in the driver's seat. When people know that you do a good job, they will go the extra mile to keep you; however, you have to realize that you are in the driver's seat and make people respect you.
4. Hard Work Doesn't Pay Off
In my early 20s I worked at a restaurant throughout college making $8/hour. I worked so hard that I noticed on my shifts they scheduled less people. Were they paying me double? No. It made me realize when you work too hard people take advantage of you, but if you work too little people don't appreciate you. You have to find the balance where people respect you but also appreciate you.
5. When You Do What You Want, People Respect You
I quit my job 5 times in college to travel the world and 5 times I was hired again with more pay and a better schedule. It taught me that when you do what you want in life people will respect you more.
6. You Set Your Own Boundaries
In life whether it's work or relationships, you have to set boundaries. If you do not people will walk all over you.
7. Promotions Aren't Always a Good Thing
We often congratulate someone when they get a promotion, but for some people they would be happier without the stress and extra work that comes with a promotion. Don't feel the need to accept promotions because they're not always good.
8. Kissing "Butt" Doesn't Get You Respect
When you do this it usually creates the opposite where people will take advantage and not respect you.
9. Being a Jerk Does Get You Respect
Don't live in extremes. If you want respect you have to find a balance and nobody likes a jerk!
10. Risks Always Pay Off When You Have a Plan
I have taken many risks in my life and every single one of them have worked out because I had a plan. Don't quit your job with $0 in savings because it won't work out, but if you have a plan it will work out.
11. Don't Spend Your Money Based on Your Salary
Most people have the view of "this is how much I make so this is how much I have to spend." In reality, your salary should have nothing to do with how much you spend. You have to determine you happiness threshold and focus on saving money without depriving yourself of anything.
12. Debt = Corporate Slavery
When you are in debt you owe something to someone and usually that person is very aggressive. It's better to be poor than in debt because when you're poor at least you don't owe anything to anyone.
13. Money = Options
Money is a powerful tool to control your life. If you are able to get your finances in order you will have more control over your life and can do what you want without any financial burdens.
14. Money and Opportunities Can Trap You
As you get older and start making more money and have better jobs, this is a good thing and a bad thing. Money and opportunity can create fear inside of you that if you leave you might not find something as good. Life is short, so don't let these things trap you!
15. Stay Poor
Money is a tool that can change your life. Unfortunately, as people start making more money they generally start spending more. Happiness is found internally so stay poor and use money as a tool to make your life better.
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If you're not afraid to say it, what's one thing that life has taught you?
Life has taught me, at 63, that I must find my own path and if I crawl into bed at night and feel content I am doing something right. Others can guide me but I have to find it myself and it feels pretty darn good, Austin Williams. The second thing life has taught me is that others do not have my best interest at heart -- except perhaps my late parents. I've learned to carry my own torch and do so proudly.
I asked for money once in my life and the feeling I had when he lowered his eyes and said, "Sorry, I can't," made me promise myself I would always have a savings account and that happened because I became frugal.
You need to look out for yourself. Don't expect others to catch you when you fall.
Someone borrow a lot of my money then refuse to pay it back.ive learn a hard lesson to never lend to people look after yourself always put yourself first🌈
There's no shame in working somewhere like Panera Bread. A job is a job. I grew up with the narrative that "you'd better get good grades in school or else you'll end up working at A & W"... I used to think as a kid: "What's wrong with working at A & W?"
Take care of myself 😊
Life taught me that we can make more money but we cannot make more time
True!
100%! Time is the most valuable asset.
I agree. You really can’t get back time. Money matters but time matters more.
haha I love that you quit the same job five times and got hired again five times. The fact you just did whatever you felt like is so inspiring to me!
One thing life has taught me is to not worry too much about what people think about me, because the reality is they are too busy thinking about themselves to care much about what I do. 😂
yep me too, i only buy what i need and wear the same 5 outifts to work everyweek and the same 2 outfits on the weekend each season. i really wear out my stuff and get my money's worth. also i cook at home more often. eating out becomes a pain and after a while the food doesn't taste as good.
He's a gold mine packed with a lot of good information common-sense stuff this guy is a is a mini guru getting it done.. what he does is he simply of firms what I have felt instinctively what I knew what was common Sense he's hitting us with he's reinforcing the common sense that is inside of us and he's telling it like it is without fear I like that I'm that way I'm hooked on Augustine and it's good stuff I'm very picky and very selective about RUclips videos this is an easy pick all the time thank you thank you thank
I wish I had all this advice a few years ago. I'm unfortunately in debt but getting it out of it, slowly. I would rather have just enough than being in debt. I hope everyone on here really hears your messages. Take care and mucho gracias for the videos 😊😊
Learning to be content and live a simple a life as possible! At 58 years old I started decluttering at 63 ( with a house move in the middle) I am still decluttering!!
Yesterday, I cleaned the house. I had to move so many things to dust. I decided that a further reduction in clutter was necessary as too much if my time was taken up moving things! Time we can never get back.
I so agreed with what you said about the dream job - you can get close but jobs don't last. Younger folk - save for the future don't buy or accept stuff that you don't need!
Man your videos have inspired me lately, and I loved what you said about being poor is better than being in debt. I would like to remove everything in my life (including career, people, things) and start all over again...
LIVE YOUR DREAMS R93!!!!!!!!!
What you just said I couldn't have said it better my self 🌈
Happiness is a manipulative sales tactic designed to break down your defense mechanisms. If you're grateful, it's very difficult to be unhappy. No one ever tries to sell you a car based on gratitude.
I like your videos and your channel Austin. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
The first time I hear people say stay poor, but I really like your authenticity. Others just use frugal as a tool to build rich. But I am okay to live my life happily just like a poor student. My way of living. ❤️thank you Austin.
You are very wise for your age. Good for you! Life is short. Learn the lessons early and they’ll serve you well.
Great video, as always! You are very wise man, Austin. I love what you are saying and the way you are doing it. Its very eye opening. You seem to be very nice man. Thank you very much!
Thank you for your kind words, Monika!
and here I am binge watching your videos. great content.
Augustine thank you thank you thank you Augustine thank you thank you
You have a very good perspective on frugality 👍
Thank you Trevor!
One thing that I have learned in my life is that not everyone wants to hear the truth. Some do ,but, some don’t! I once thought everyone would want the truth, but, I didn’t know the truth.
Want to make someone run from you ? Look them straight in the eyes and tell them the truth
A brilliant video Austin, some awesome stories and life lessons here!
A ‘yes’, to all your observations …
I wish they ( the adults and the school) teach you the basics of the art of living …. Otherwise it is such a waste of your precious little life ..!!
I’m almost through with the arrow of time ..: but believing the life being cyclical , I’ll do better in the next incarnation …
I really like every wise word you say🌈
There is so much wisdom in your words! Great video. I super enjoyed it. Great inspiration. Thanks
Thank you!
What I learnt in life is to never do anything while you are in school just because it looks good on your C.V. and no one ever asks to see your grades when you are looking for a job.
Love it!
True
excellent advice, i agree!
Thanks for another powerful video. I really needed this.
My gratitude to you for making these videos. ❤️ from Hong Kong.
lol you are funny!! but seriously, the man had me for a while, but never again, my friend!!!
Great lessons, appreciate you sharing it
Thanks for watching!
Oklahoma, run by Republicans, paid me less than minimum wage for teaching calculus 2 at a community college. I also taught sufficient classes to be two full time professors and got paid less than the national average for one. Watch out! I have now left the US and live in Central Europe, and my life has never been better. It is not perfect, but it beats the hell out of what it was, especially in Oklahoma, where I also knew and worked with many good people.
The dance at the end! ☺️ Thanks again for the inspiration
I can feel your Sincerity from your life experience. Thank you for the advice. 👍 And you have a subscriber who will definitely watch your other videos.
Thank you for watching!
New subscriber here, I've been binge watching your videos and I have a request, could you do a separate video on lesson #14 because I believe that would help a lot of people out here including myself. I lhave a "good" job and make good money but I live in South Carolina and I hate the constant heat and humidity and love cold weather. My dream is move to either North Dakota, Minnesota or the UP of Michigan but my job doesn't transfer and I would lucky to find a job in either of those locations making half of what I'm earn now. The problem is that I'm not getting any younger and I'm miserable where I'm at but I make good money, that's why I would really like to hear you expound on lesson 14 . " Golden handcuffs"!
Don't you worry, Claude, I have big plans for that video...although you might have to wait a month or so! I have been thinking of this idea of "golden handcuffs" as money can trap you. Long story short, live your dreams!!
@@ElAgustin Thanks! Looking forward to the video!
Great Video Austin. Need to turn your speakers up.
You are so adorable Austin! I just subscribed yesterday. Binge listening to your videos at work
Haha, thanks! Hope you enjoy my videos!
well, mate number 4 is spot on for sure!!!😮
Great channel 👏
Really enjoy your video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
Great thoughts.....just what I believe is true.....
Really awesome video Austin, really cheered me up! Thank you for the tips and advice!
Glad to hear, Paul!
Love your video
What are views on purchasing a home/condo/apt on a mortgage vs renting?
Wise words. ❤️
How profound . Thank you Austin .
Hello sweet fellow!!! I love listening to your videos!
I love reading your comments!
Great content
Watching on 10 01 2024
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
Hey Austin I'd like to suggest a song to use Rolling on the River! working for the Man..
Love your Podcasts! Maria from Phx, Az
I like this video truly. btw I wish I understood spanish then I could understand your singing and dancing at the end.
saving money looks like a lucrative dream job
this was a real good video!
Your content is awesome browser from india
Nos vemos chico!!
Hi Austin, I really enjoy your videos.
PS: just one thing, try to adjust your manual focus or use auto focus, your eyes/face is out of focus.
Keep going!!!
I'm working on it! Thank you for the feedback!
@@ElAgustin you're welcome.
$1,000 emergency expense makes no sense. I have an emergency account with various categories. If my car breaks down, the cash is there. If my fridge dies, the cash is there, and it's already covered.
Que tenga un buen día no vemo chico 😂😂✔️
A choice in life: what to do with a raise in salary? A choice I made that worked well is to save half and enjoy the other.
I've been a total fool but no more🌈
Hola Agustin , is 401k worthy?
holiday spending only makes the department stores richer
Your videos are great 👍. Your message reminds me of a gentler version of mr money mustache's message. Are you aware of him?
Yes, I have heard of him. I am a fan!
Hello 👋👋
I found an Active income Job, I work for a multinational Call center talking to people love ❤️ it.
I have been working for this company for 12 years
How do you make a living? How do you invest the 60%?
Well, not having kids is probably the biggest way, lol. The other ways are living way below my means, not buying things, budgeting, being content...
I've had relatives and friends push put pressure on me to live the way they wanted me to live I rejected it and I've walked my own course in life and I'm laughing all the way to the bank with my big stack of money because I did not follow the crowds I'm doing fantastic every area of my life because I did not follow the crowds I listened to my instincts I use common sense I was frugal.... not cheap I was patient I've been kind and generous but I have not followed the crowd and it is paid off big-time... I'm 60 years old and I've read all the top self-help books over the course of years that made a difference in my life keepsme positive kept me on Course excetera excetera take advantage of top-of-the-line self-help publications. But above all Jesus is Lord Jesus is Lord Jesus is Lord yhwh is the only true God keep that Bible open keep that Papa open pray pray pray let God guide your decisions when you put the Lord first in your life he will set your paths straight when your life is filled with Lord Jesus Christ in your heart is filled with gratitude everything falls into
Great video,but the music is distracting .
Nahed, I appreciate the feedback. Lots of experimenting going on, but thanks for the insight!
imagine dreaming about work lol
Just watch his right Arm all the Time.
you are great but the background music is so distracting that i cant concentrate on what you are saying
I have mortgage debt
Do you think college was worth it nowadays?
I think it was beneficial to me, but I graduated without loans so I'd probably have a different opinion if I took on loans. It helped me broaden my mind and organize better!