My career progression leading up to financial independence
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- Опубликовано: 4 мар 2022
- In this video I walk through the details of my professional experience/career progression leading up to where I am today. I have a long way to go before i consider myself successful, but want to take a bit of time to share with you my adventures, and thoughts along the way. This episode is in a casual story telling format with some old photos to share.
I made hubby watch this with me....we were very entertained and impressed! Thanks for such an endearing and authentic sharing! ☘️
Haha thank youuu. I saw your episode on your estate too. You and hubby have had an interesting life built too!
Hi Sean, found my way here from only plants. Great content as usual. It’s always refreshing to experience how real you are with your sharing, most you tubers try to create a RUclips persona, but I find that you simply share who you are - the good, the bad and the ugly. We admire the good and learn from the bad and the ugly and that is the way life should be. Thank you for this.
Thank you. My life is full of ups and downs. And its the downs that taught the most. I hope to shares people can make better informed decisions or simply be entertained 😀
New subscriber here, and I am binge-watching your videos starting from your Shanghai vlog. Thank you for sharing your story. I learned a lot from it! Your never-surrender and resilient attitude is inspiring. Also, I like that your videos are straight-forward, narrated with a calm voice, and have positive content. Unlike other channels that rely so much on splashy intros, trite gimmicks, and fluff. Wish you even more success in 2024!
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Worth watching, I thanked RUclips for showing this channel to me ❤️ sending love from Philippines 🇵🇭
Glad to see that your dad was able to build his dream home. Such an emotional home tour. Thank you for sharing your life journey. Best of wishes to you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your experiences Sean ❤
I have come to learn is that we can only live day to day, and not compare myself to others, who have been more successful at a younger age. I used to always feel down about not being at the same level as my peers. Now I feel like I am successful in my own way, I have experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today that no one can take away from me. I got my first house at 36, when most of my peers had theirs in their 20's. I like to think of success as the story about the rabbit vs the tortoise, some people get success early on, seemingly without effort and some slowly build an empire. you're building an empire, no matter what happens in this world.
Great advice! Thank youu.
Sean, thank you for sharing this.
Incredible journey Sean! Can't wait to hear more .Thanks for sharing .
Love your honesty and positivity attitude ❤. You will do well. Good luck in your new endeavors 🙏🌹❤️
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What an intimate, wholesome sharing. Thank you ❤
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Omg!! I literally always thought you were in your 20's (20-25) you look very young 😁💞😊! I am actually going through the same thing at my home where I'm wanting to move out so badly but buying a home is way out of my budget and finding a good place to rent is also a struggle... I'm saving for a house and hopefully by next year I'll be able to move out... I can imagine how nice it must feel to live on your own and be financially independent! Sending you lots of love from South-America 🌴❤
❤️❤️ dont feel pressured to get your own place too, in some cities it may make more economical sense to rent.
Pleasure to hear from your sharing, 加油！👍👍👍
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What a wonderful new side of you to learn and grow with. You are always inspiring and honest in your ways. I look forward to this channel growing. Take care of yourself.
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I can feel the stress, the ups and down of your life but I hope you can find that balance so that you can channel all your creative energy without the worry of financial or family pressure. I can relate to your story and it's ok to go through different chapters in life. Life is short and I want to experience different things that interest me in that moment. I don't want to be stuck in doing something that I don't enjoy anymore just to please others. Good luck to your new channel. I hope this becomes as popular as your first one and most importantly enjoy it more since this is about you.
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Thank You for sharing your life with us. You are a success!
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You are the most talented resourceful person i know. I enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for sharing your journey. I can’t wait to watch more authentic videos from you.
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What an impressive personal sharing, Sean. Appreciate your transparency and vulnerability. Have enjoyed and learned houseplants from your other channel.
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Sean, this was a great video, thanks for sharing!! :)
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Thanks for sharing your story sean!! Godbless you more🥰
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Incredibly interesting life and story. Thanks for sharing, Sean.
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Thank you for sharing Sean.. ❤ all the best
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Awww, Sean, too bad we can't get your soaps here in the U.S., thank you for doing this video, we appreciate the person you are, is like listening a friend for us, even social media can be so impersonal, regardless business with family, my personal experience and what I had seen in my 50 years of life, is that is extremely difficult, I am happy that the distance has help with the relationship with your dad, it happened to me and my mom back in the past in Argentina, and my daughter now , as much I miss her a lot, the relationship between her and my husband is wonderful since she moved out .Yes you are Successful in my book, smart, resilient, funny and most important you are kind. Cheers
Thank youu. I guess it is often times best for parents and children to distance and have some sort of independence to appreciate each other more.
What a journey Sean! but I guess we all have crazy journeys and I appreciate your honesty and transparency, it is very endearing. Go well Sean, we LOVE your channel, so please keep going.....the path will lead you to where you want to be. You obviously have a great passion for plants (like myself) and it was brave of you to go on UTube....(wish I could, but I'm not brave enough) so I admire your efforts and huge congratulations. ❤
Thank you. I like to share, and also read about other peoples experiences. Its how we grow and also understand the world better.
Inspiring!
So inspiring Sean
You're super interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Very impressive path and outlook, thanks for sharing and being so transparent ❤❤
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I see that your artistry, whether it be in fashion, soaps or plants, and the abounding knowledge you must build to produce and market each of them with persistence and heart...that is the gift you bring to those markets. I.E. I have been amazed at the knowledge of plants you've amassed in such a few number of years (as compared to my decades), in the plant world. You have an eloquence and ability to describe the current and anticipate the future. Be careful, don't get burnt out. Take it easy and enjoy what you have.
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You are such an inspiration 👍💖💯 all the best . So much honesty . Much appreciated 🙇♀️
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You have been through a lot of things and you inspired me a lot. I really enjoy your onlyplants channel and this channel too. Btw, I tried your soap and I loved it, will repurchase it soon. Keep it up Sean!
Thank youuu
You have a good skill of design.. all the picture taken, the design of your previous store, the soap advertising.. thats all very nice.. I cant wait to see the design of your new house.
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Your life experience is amazing! Respect💯👍💪
Thank you. I feel grateful for the experiences, and to have a platform to share. Hope everyones fighting their battles well 🙏🏽
Love this view into your life, Sean! I'm a soap maker too! I'm also a crazy plant guy, trying to make it work as a business. It's crazy out there lol. I agree with you that being successful doesn't mean making lots of money. For me, my success is measured in my level of happiness. I might not be able to afford a huge house, expensive cars and clothes, but I have a happy life for the most part. Before my dad passed away, he told me he was wrong to teach me to work constantly. He said that looking back on his life, he realized how much he missed out on, and how unhappy and stressed he was. He made me promise him to seek happiness over vast sums of money. He said that happy memories are what you think about when you begin the dying process, and that you need to make sure you've created lots of them so that you feel no regret. It was so weird to hear my dad talk like that, because he never stopped working and hounding me about working constantly too. Granted, j know we have to work to survive, but I think it's important that we also work at something that brings us joy first, money second.
Wow thank you for sharing your dad’s story and final words of wisdom. My condolences. And I hope you find comfort in knowing that his story lives in my heart now. You’re the first soap maker that has reached out from my channel lol, what coincidence! Will you please reach out to me on my insta @seanwilliamsalim so I can better keep in touch? (RUclips comments does not notify me whenever someone replies to my comments)
@@onlysean1376 oh, yes you two need to collaborate get that soap over here
You really inspire me alot...I learn many things from you.....amazing u r !!
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One wise man told- don’t compare yourself with other and you will be happy) everyone has his own reasons and background and values, so yeah, you are exactly where you are supposed to be I guess… and thank you for sharing your story! I’m really inspired how you don’t afraid to start over and over again and try new things instead of holding to something doesn’t work anymore…
Wise indeed 😀
This is such an inspiration, makes me think I should record a video like this too. So many adventures and jobs that maybe didn't work out but taught me a lot. Thank you for your openness
Thanks Roos!
Sean, we all have our individual paths so we can't compare ourselves to anyone else. You keep comparing yourself to your friends and what they've achieved or what they've got. I sense you feel you should be where they are and that there's a regret to not be like them. We can't compare to anyone else bcuz our choices, experiences, our learning lessons are completely individual. Please don't compare yourself to anyone bcuz what's meant for you will come to you and not what was meant for others. Personally, success comes from learning, and what kind of person you become and what you share to the world from inside yourself. Some people are so poor that all they have is money. Be someone you can be proud of, not someone everyone else needs to be proud of. Enjoy your journey. You are amazing. Congrats on your new home!
Thank youu. Theres a lot of peer pressure and family pressure. It may be more of an asian thing too because financial success is highly imposed on us since we were kids. I have different definition of success for myself, but struggle with what the world wants me to achieve.
Hi Sean, i jz discover this channel. hv seen & enjoy your other channel on plants. Tq for sharing your personal life. Success is not just about making more money but enjoying5 life doing what we truly like is satisfying. Wish you success ahead.
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You are so much like me same back ground and everything. Im still in university in a foreign country but I really realised the importance of family. Thanks Sean
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I keep hearing "that's a topic for another video" and I'm getting so hyped for the upcoming videos now XD. Thanks for the tease haha! anyway I was / am genuinely surprised by all the experiences and things you have been through. When you mentioned not to go back to indonesia after living abroad I am actually scared that I might have to deal with it later in life. I'm a fresh grad here in Europe and currently am struggling to find a proper job >_< and I don't wanna go back. Anyway, can't wait to see the upcoming videos and glad we got to know the personal side of Onlyplants!
Wow nows a pretty bad time in the job market. But do appreciate your career there and double down on your search. Referrals is the best way to get into a company. I miss New York so much and I find it strange now how easily I let New York go at that time where I couldve built a life if I persevered (like many of my friends did)
Followed you here from Only Plants! Winnipeg, Canada watching!!
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Not sure why this video got me abit teary. I guess it kinda hit home with the family dynamics. And I didn’t think your strength is in fashion as u dress so humbly in your videos :) anyway good sharing and inspiring, loved it.
Thank youu. I have a strange relationship with my parents… we have strong bond but we disagree on nearly everything. I guess many are facing this issue too. It may be due to generational gap from such a leap on technology.
You're real as one can be, especially in social media. Not many are willing to share so openly. It's refreshing watching you.
And please keep up with your "I have so much to share and that will be in my next video". 😂😂. We are stalking.
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Thanks for sharing this with us Sean i also feel that sucsess does not mean money im.38 and always feel like im behind my peers but i was a single mom raising two children for quite sometime but i look at life now and think im grateful for the struggles as its made me who i sm today and while i might not have it all i have two wonderful teens we have a roof over our heads s car food so we have done well and im thankful for that 😁
Whoaaaa moms are the best. Single mom is one heck of a challenge. Im glad you managed to overcome it!
Ok found you sean! Didn't know you were a designer also. Love hearing about your background 😁
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Sending ❤️ to u,Sean. I hav nothing much to say.. Wishing u ~ peace all around & harmony at home
Thank you 😀
Oh u studied in singapore, haha!Llove to hear your story telling, keep it coming!
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I adore the way you think. :)
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Sean, your story touched me. I wish I had some more courage and security to leave and start over.
Thank you. As long as you work hard nothing is impossible
Getting very wise in life.👍👍
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Thanks for sharing
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Tqfor sharing
So sad I cant purchase your soaps. As watching this I was thinking.....wow his skin looks so smooth and then you said why. I wish you could ship overseas. I want to look like baby too lol
Haha I recommend to try to make it! Its actually fun and easy (but some extreme safety precautions required in the first 10 min of the process)
Wow, you have been on an amazing journey, so much experienced and learned. I believe success is what we feel within ourselves, our own happiness and contentment but that is not always so easy to achieve with so much peer pressure in the world. I look forward to hearing your stories. One thing I was confused about was that your paying for a house that is not ready? Is it still under construction?
Yes the house is still under construction, to be handed over in July/August this year. If you haven’t detected the slight hint in my tone, I was peer pressured and family pressured for financial success… but that is not ultimately how I view success. I will share that in another episode 😀
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I have a Monstera constellation. Would it be better to keep it in the east window or put it under a grow light?
You will always have a place in Texas if you need it. I love your videos and expertise. Is you were 20 years older. Nevermind 😂
Haha thank youu
Congratulations! on being independent...and starting all your businesses because it takes courage to make start ups...also could you extend your soap business into candles?
Thank you. Candles might be difficult because I use only essential oils. A lot of the precious oil is lost in candlemaking process.
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Hi Sean, thank you for sharing this! I have a 21 year old college kid from Indonesia, Surabaya to be more exact. How do I get him to get interested in plants? How can I corrupt him?
Haha, there are many angles… some people grow them for beauty, some people appreciate and want to get close to nature, some do it for money… you have to figure out his angle haha
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Parsons'91 graduate here!
Also indonesian, also same situation😥
Omg hello fellow alumni. Haha theres not much fashion Industry in Indonesia…
@@onlysean1376 true.. but i think you are doing vey well!
Hey, just come across watching your video and interested in your soaps😂
Haha thank youu
Congratulations! Financial Freedom at Age: 38. I’m bankrupt at 39 in 2023 because of my Divorced and government ❤🎉❤
Oh nooo hope you can bounce back. If theres a will theres a way
Were your family ever been affected by the Chinese pogrom of the 1998?
great! another parasocial relationship, where i'll know someone as if we spent long talks over many a bottle of wine.. only they don't have a clue about me.. 😅
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I so love watching your videos and your content is amazing in your transparency but one after the other after the other and so on, it’s like you’re lost and I’m not one to judge anyone But if you would find a way to open up to Jesus, you wouldn’t be lost anymore and you would prosper. What could it hurt? You have no proof that he doesn’t exist. That’s why it’s called faith. I continue to pray for you
Thank you, I accept your kindness ❤️
@@onlysean1376 I love everybody, and I respect all of their choices, but being one that came out of the dark to the light. I have to say it is amazing and quite unbelievable, just a piece that I find with myself in the world. I don’t believe in religion I just have one relationship with God. Faith is a powerful thing. It doesn’t matter what you have faith in as long as you have it we’re all different, but you can’t go in alone. If you fall into a hole, there’s nobody to lift you out. Much love my friend I’m posting my angels around you.
I feel like you could be a new kevin kwan book character 😉🤌✨✨
I actually dont know who Kevin Kwan is haha. But more stories to share
@@onlysean1376 lol he's the author of crazy rich asians😂