The REAL Reason Why You're Not Doing The Knowledge!
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- Are the excuses you tell yourself real?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - I have no time
01:15 - Bad memory
03:20 - Life isn't bad enough
05:18 - Uber are taking over
07:02 - Driverless cars?
07:53 - It will take too long
08:19 - The game is dead
09:53 - Start now, get better later 
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The real reason I'm not doing the knowledge is that I'm on the opposite side of the world
Just got to keep going mate. Never give up
I've had to do my version of it. I'm only doing Auckland for now, but I should realistically start with other cities as well because my first few days as a trainee were exclusively from calls outside of Auckland.
That’s no excuse Brett 😂👍🏻
Do your version of it. Let's start small: If you are a 5-minute drive away, can you find at least 3 different routes to get home? That was what I had to do while I was studying for my restricted license. I'm still doing it with the flooding in Auckland, even though I don't drive anymore.
"You'll find the time if it's important enough"
Not only good life advice, it's good relationship advice.
Inspired by your channel and watching Dean from WizAnn and generally being fascinated with London, I set up the first 80 Blue Book runs on Google Maps, called them and made a RUclips video. I was surprised at how practically interacting with a map and recording a voiceover made the information stick in my brain. I can only imagine how much more effective it would be for retaining the information to physically drive the runs in London too.
Thank you fro this video, its been really helpful. I started the knowledge late October full time, got half way through first book but due to financial difficulties I've not gone out and done more runs since early December and because of this I've not been calling over my runs. After watching your vid it's made me want to start calling over again and get back to being focused and with hopefully some part time work coming up soon I can get back out on thr Road and smash through the knowledge in 2-3 years which is my goal 👍🏻👍🏻
The knowledge will test your resolve all the way through John the only secret is to just keep going. Believe in yourself trust me when I say if I can do it living 50 miles away with 3 kids a job and mortgage then anybody can GL mate be lucky 🍀 👍🏻
@@jamesjohn4994 thank you mate. Wow. You done well. I van imagine how hard that was, I'm going to work hard no matter how long it takes and most importantly I'm never giving up 👍🏻
"The best time to plant a tree was ten years ago. Second best time is now!" Wow I love it. This is an AMAZING video - you are absolutely brilliant. Your videos are getting better and better and for anybody that wants to take amazing things from these videos, they really can.
Great video Tom. Great chat.
I'm not a cab driver, but I'm doing my own "the knowledge" in the finance world (CFA certification) and most of what you said above really helped me shaped my thinking again and motivated to learn. Alot of them I alrready know but having someone putting it in a concise way is very helpful. Thanks man.
I used you and your fellow Black Cab drivers in London as an example for a new employee at the private ambulance service in Indianapolis Indiana. They are not expected to know where all of the hospitals and major facilities we service are at right away, but they can learn how to get there without GPS and once they do it will make them even more valuable as an EMT than those who can't get around without GPS.
Great video. Very applicable to many things in life.
Great Video Tom well done mate
Great video Tom I need this
Great video mate. Loved it.
Great content tom dropping wisdom 👍
Wow, I wasn't expecting that, it was inspirational. I recognised some things in myself that I would rather not admit to and need to change! Thanks.
Love the positive attitude Tom keep it up! I to keep to the positive attitude myself it helps with everything in life a negative attitude doesn't get you anywhere
Great advice Tom 😉
This man TOM is so energetic & inspiring...
Thank you TOM 👍
Another great vlog as always
Very good points about Type 2 memory and always remembering nicknames from school
I see the life coaching course is well on track, wonderful advice and all for free.
Great video.
I'm 51 and in a state of change - this was a very well timed video for me to watch - thank you...
Thank you Tom I really need this to kick start me. I am a private hire driver but I just work for airport companies and as you know, works gone quiet and my motivation is a big fat zero so watching that it’s just helped me steer in the right direction. I really do appreciate it. Thank you
Lots of good advice here. I might use one or two, or more.
well said tom.
Tom this has helped me, I've been a freemason for 45 years, and not been through the chair, it takes 5 years to do that... you have to memorize a lot to get through each role, you've put it in perspective and helped me
Great motivational video.
Hi Tommy.
I’m a fellow cabbie and think your videos are great!!
I think I’m in a place in my life where I have been saying similar things to myself but needed to hear someone else say them. I’m not a taxi driver and never will be, but this sort of advice is applicable everywhere. Particularly point 7. I’m 3 years into my 5 year plan of (so far successfully) change my career and family’s fortunes and it can be disheartening to always have that next step, that never ending push in the face of change and moving goalposts. But I realise now that that is the part to savour and enjoy because that is life!
Damn dude - this was amazing motivation wise
25 years ago my therapist gave me the same advice that you speak here. 'if I stay in the same position and not take action, in 5 or even 10 years I'll be in the same position I'm in now.' If I dont want to be in that position 10 years from now, only I can do something about that, and the time to do it is now. powerful!
London is busy, if your willing to work the hours you’ll do very well as a taxi driver, I’m 22 years in and it’s as good as it’s ever been…and I don’t need to work the hours I used to do.
Good tips 1-3 which I use when I'm interviewing students.
I remember there was a fascinating documentary, maybe about 20 years ago or so, following people doing The Knowledge. I remember thinking you have to be so disciplined and dedicated👏😊
Hi Tom keep doing what you Are doing have you ever come to Walsall west midlands
Tom, you really made me realise that It's taking me backwards for many years, but now you made me realise I have no excuses. Thanks, Tom
Hello! taxi driver here. Been watching your channel now and then last year, and now you are in Swedish television! Good work.
Harrington jacket - nice.
Another good video tom I see your cab parked on the royal mint rank early this week I was half expecting to see you running around tower hill filming haha,anyway your know it's me passing my cabs cleaner than yours, all the best mate keep up the good work ( and the games dead )
Hey tom. Your skin is looking great! When that old video popped up you can see your skincare routine is really working (if you have one) love your videos mate
Thanks Oli! Currently antibiotics, but when I come off them, the acne just comes straight back 😔
Great video Tom. I saw a knowledge student Today and tried to motivate them by paying for a coffee or a sandwich or even the petrol money for their bike. I hope it was a slight motivation for them to keep going. Best job ever. Changed my life. ❤🎉
PS. The motivation that got me through, was you saying time will pass anyway! Thank you
That’s really great of you. How long ago did you pass the knowledge ? Is the money good ? I’m on the knowledge atm
@@jimmybaldwin737 I got my badge a year ago! My life has changed incredibly for the good. The freedom is worth it’s weight in gold. Good luck on your journey.
7:36 The irony of a Tesla passing by! Fascinating video
1: Time - I apply this to people as well. If people say they haven't got enough time to meet up with you, they're saying you're not important enough to make time for you.
Hello tom well done mate .It all makes sense. When you hear. Someone else. Saying it hahahaha.but you are so right .The hardest. Life change starts with one step .phone call .or email .or in person .good job mate bye .☺
London Cabbies are the world’s Gold Standard of public transportation. Keep up the good work Tom. Be lucky!
If I lived in or near London I reckon I’d have had a go at KOL by now. It’s the kind of thing that appeals to me, and having been a wheelman (in some form) for most of my working career so it’s just two paths that cross for me.
If such a thing took place in my city (we have a taxi test but they basically give you the Ato Z to complete it). If they did the same test as London I reckon I’d complete in about 18 months.
I thought GPS phones had done away with the knowledge. 🤦
Big respect to those who gained the knowledge. 👍
Ps: I’ve never used Uber.
See Tom's video on why he doesn't use Sat Nav - ruclips.net/video/azjdJeIiyEM/видео.html
Lol..sitting here at 3 am MT Alberta
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Love the channel Tom. I'd love to see a video showing the maximum you can earn if you worked say 10 hours a day, 7 days a week and really used all your knowledge (as opposed to "the knowledge") of where best to rank, turning on the apps etc. Probably the last thing you want to do but as regular passenger in black cabs it's something i've often wondered. Keep the videos coming pal.
It’s not something I believe in. I did The Knowledge for a better quality of life, not to work every hour under the sun.
If I wanted more money, I would get a job that would pay more for less hours 👍🏻
That being said, I have an upcoming video to do with earnings
You’re inspiring. I think you could have achieved any career
Good advice Tom. When you was doing the knowledge, did you attend a knowledge school and, if so which one. What are the benefits of of attending a knowledge school. Do you know any knowledge school's located out west
I lived about 1 hour from London and as I worked full time I couldn’t ever get to a school.
The benefit is that you have multiple sources of people to confirm your doubts with with it comes to road restrictions. I had a call over partner but ideally get as many as possible!
Have to want to do it. Sounds simple, but if you don't, you will resent the whole experience and then, guess what? You enviably resent driving a cab and pack it in early. Be positive like Tom and enjoy it too.
Exactly
Doctor Tom, I sometimes talk to myself as loudly as you do in my cab. But I don't have a You Tube channel! Do I need help? Keep up the good work, the games not dead, just a tad slow at the mo.
Out of the cab, that's a bit different from previous uploads.
Reminds me of an old pal of mine who used to say, " I was here before you came along, and i will still be here when you are gone"
I = Black Taxi's You = Uber
Tom, how long and how much is a taxi from London Euston Station to heathrow Airport? Thanks
Around £80 with drop off fee. Allow 1 hour depending on time of day.
Could you do a video to see if ChatGPT could pass the knowledge?
I know why I'm not doing "The Knowledge". I'm not even living in the same country to make any use of it.
Can you please breakdown the cost and.profit net on a video Tom? That way you can convince people to go for it. Time is money and we don't have enough. Instead of doing taxi why don't you invest on learning a trade? If you decide to leave London and move to another country you can take the trade with you but not the knowledge.just saying. People are willing to invest and they do invest time and money into sth that will give them MONEY.
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Going to start doing taxi myself (private hire) my cousin said i can be making 1k a week when i put in the hours. Instead of doing shit security job that makes 1k a month....wasted my life doing that crap job.
I live in Cornwall. Went to London once. That was enough x
how can you tell an official London Cab driven by someone who has passed the knowledge, from any of the other hundreds of cabs there?
You can only earn your badge by completing The Knowledge. Every London taxi driver has done The Knowledge.
So long as it says taxi, and has a London badge/plate, you are good to go!
As long as there are people, there will be private transportation.
9. wayz and google maps
Tom good video but I can't believe you don't talk to your customers
I am not sure about taking the knowledge Tom!! If you go on are council’s watering down of are version of the knowledge it will probably be something in time along with technology become obsolete!!
I live in New Zealand. Should I consider doing the knowledge?
Although I don't drive, as a call centre staff, I now face a dilemma. With the flooding that went on in Auckland alone, what if the roads have had to be altered or new roads and subsections are built during the time that you are learning my version of The Knowledge?
so, what difference does it makes? Keep learning, it never goes bad. If there will be something new, you will learn that too. Knowledge has never bad effect.
@@emiiilsgab Fair. I have to learn this version of knowledge until I can update our internal database. Even Google Maps can be outdated like I found a road where the pictures are 2 years apart with new buildings and landmarks.
@@BrockMak exatcly! :-)
You are on the button 👍
Tom if u dont think i scedule your videos in my calender u have another thing coming xD
I don't live in the UK , so that is my reason not to take that test.
im putting it off because i dont live in britan
ME: I don't have time for this video... 😏😉
You could substitute "doing the knowledge" with just about any other worthwhile endeavour in life and this great video would still be applicable. 👌🏾👍🏾
That's the exact words I used in the intro haha!
@@TomtheTaxiDriver oh wow! I obviously wasn't paying enough attention at the beginning, or maybe it subliminally crept into my subconscious mind whilst I was distracted. 😂
It's worth a second watch so I'll be definitely revisiting it. 👍🏾
Definitely saw this guy in Cambridge before Christmas but was too embarrassed to say hello . Was thinking what to say…you’re the Tom the taxi guy right ? 🥴🤣🤦♂️. Anyway, keep up the great content dude, love this channel !!
In truth, there is no point doing the knowledge as the shelf-life of a London Taxi has around ten years left at most. Roads have gone down to 20mph and will soon all go down to 15mph to make way for automated vehicles including taxis. Insurance companies have all agreed 15mph will make payouts less. The technology is here if that's the case. Then of course is the 15-minute cities where people Wil be penalized for affectively going out of their zone. Technology is the enemy to everybody's living, and it's a double-edged sword if you're a taxi driver whose passengers are also going to lose their jobs to automation. Tech companies have all slashed their workforce, and the likes of Google in 10 years will have reduced their staff by 75%. Then of course is the costs involved, which has already made the driver work for the taxi rather than the taxi work for the driver.
Howmuch can i earn working 18 hours a day 7 days a week?only joking...... life is much more than just work and concentrate on pennys every minute of your life.Thats call sadness. Much respect to you !
Give up alcohol? Are you mad! You’ll be saying stop smoking cigars next😮😅
Nah I just can't legally drive
This is not an age thing I'm legally too disabled lmao
Any tips for someone with aphantasia re memory😅
Great content as always Tom but the Tesla dig was unnecessary and they are incredible innovators that I’m surprised you took a swipe at. What’s ironic is just after your comment a red one went passed as if to show you the red flag 🚩. Good opinion and solid sentiment 👍🏻
Well given they keep killing their owners….
The time thing simply isn't true and even ordinary people have jobs so busy there isn't time for anything. While I was teaching I had next to no social life because the work kept me busy about 15 hours a day. The rest of the time went to my family and I managed to get some sleep as well, somehow. Working 6/7 days a week, if I wasn't working for work it was housework, or batch cooking. I'd get up at 4am and every 15 minute block of the day had something in it - there was no downtime at all. So don't tell people they're lazy; they're overworked already and at breaking point half the time.
Then it comes down to life choices.
I understand it must be hard. But the solution would be to quit your job. Go on jobseekers. And do the knowledge. Or work part time. If you want something bad enough. You will make time for that. I’m self employed. So I have time for the knowledge. And I have 2 children. I must admit. I do find it tiring sometimes. But it is doable. Wish you the best
@@paddyj7690 That's just an excuse that perpetuates the conditions that allow for exploitative workplaces. We're all chasing higher paid work but there's only so much of it out there.
@@Jablicek not true. If you set out to have a well paid job and put in the effort, you will have a well paid job. The majority of people are just too lazy or keep finding excuses. Tom is spot on.
100% whatever you want to do go for it
The reason people are not "doing the knowledge" is because it's outdated and not relevant in the modern world, in the same way we don't send kids up chimneys to sweep them.
That’s because no one has chimneys. London is a more diverse and complicated world than ever.
Getting rid of The Knowledge because we have sat nav. Is akin to saying; “Let’s not learn a language because we have google translate”. There’s a lot of nuance between languages, that only a fluent or native speaker has expertise in, and can cost dearly in many life situations.
London is no different
@@TomtheTaxiDriver Doesn't apply to Sat Navs, they know more than any driver, and of course are constantly updated, a drivers "knowledge" of an area / road relates to the last time he drove down there.
And if you look, most houses do have chimneys.
And of course you only have to look how many Cabbies have a Sat Nav
The REAL Reason Why You're Not Doing The Knowledge: no interest in being a taxi driver but always watch the videos lol
First?
The knowledge is a dinosaur from a time when there was no sat nav technology it should really be put were it belongs in a museum for people to wonder at
Why I DON'T Use a Sat Nav In My Taxi!
ruclips.net/video/azjdJeIiyEM/видео.html
@@TomtheTaxiDriver thanks Tom I'm going to check it out
4 years of stress just to sit in loads of traffic everyday 😑
Y not drive with Uber u don’t need to spend three years on the knowledge
Hahahahaha being a slave to app that can deactivate you in a instant, driving 13 miles for 16 pounds better off on universal credit.
And how much wud you get for that on black cab
@@shahd501 exactly
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