I'm so glad this video resonated with so many of you. Because of that, I decided to expand the content. Read more about my step-by-step process for how to make difficult decisions on Medium: matthewencina.medium.com/how-to-make-better-decisions-342dd19b5c07?sk=ce39e059d684a1b07969963c3902ed62
Thank you for expanding the content Matthew - the blog is fantastic and literally using it now to make a career decision as choices have opened up. I really appreciate your honesty with the process.
Great job on this video! I really liked your approach on decision making using a decision matrix. I'm going to use that in my upcoming options on a career change. Can you talk more about how you worked on your issues with accountability? I'd love to hear more about your strategies you used to make yourself more accountable. It has been easy to lose accountability since working from home.
This video was so rooted and realistic. As a creative in his early years, I found that in 2020/2021 so many self help RUclipsrs pushed the narrative to just quit your job without realizing much of their audience aren’t content creators but regular people working normal 9-5s. I really appreciate you mentioning that it took you a long time to get to this decision and that you assessed all of your angles before deciding.
Great point Mike about most our audience as content creators people with regular jobs. How do we position our content to help them out? Matthew's content always provides a sense of reality. Thanks, Matthew.
This was inspiring to watch Matthew! I'm at a crossroads now too, having worked with the same company for 10 years. It's fun, rewarding, a great team and more importantly secure (I have a wife and children to support). But over the last two years I've learned that I need to push my limits more if I want to 'succeed'. By succeed I don't just mean monetary value, I mean free time and flexibility on my own journey. I think I'm ready. Nearly ready. 2022 is the year. Thanks for this video Matthew, a very good insight into your journey and similar mindset. I wish you well!
Been following you two for years now. I think I saw every video you posted😁 It's heart warming and inspiring to see your journey. For sure many creatives will follow your footsteps👍
@@MatthewEncina are you guys gonna collab? I hope so. That would be cool. Anyways keep up the good work sir! This is very motivating probably not just for me but for a lot of people out there. Thank you!
This is great Matthew, you are probably the only creator on RUclips that makes me pause everything I'm doing when I get a new video notification. Your storytelling has kept improving, your content is inspiring without being dogmatic or pretending to be an expert. You're willing to share your experience, success and failure with us your audience. Being inspired means to me to be empowered by an energy to change behavior, ideas and perspective. You are clearly an inspiration, really happy to see share your journey with us...
Appreciate you sharing the details and decisions that have led to the diverse, creative life you've designed for yourself. Excited to see where it will lead next. Cheers, Matthew!
I’m 67 now, and I can say that this is an excellent video for young people developing their independent careers. Solid advice here from Matthew. I wish I could have seen this when I was in my 20s. There was no RUclips then, let alone the Internet! And they were much tougher times, especially for creatives, and for women. I’m hoping young people don’t waste the incredible opportunities they have today, and that they can maintain a belief in their own potential to make a difference.
man, you’re an amazing storyteller. you never fail to get me hooked on your videos until the very end, making me hit the like button and commenting for the youtube algorithm. i’m inspired by your personal story which always gets me thinking about my own path.
I have been struggling with my current role for almost a year, although I pride myself as a TheFutur supporter, but somehow I missed this video: Your session with Molly on creative director has helped me to put everything into perspective. Then this video, funnily enough, this is also my 10th year in this dream job, unfortunately, I might leave and the reason is not the same as yours and without the privilege like yours. But I’m grateful that I finally can see my situation clearly because of you. Thanks Matthew.
This video is so valuable and it taught me how to put logic into huge life decisions that can be easily taken over by emotions. The storytelling, as usual, is superb. It’s excellence you barely notice because of how naturally integrated everything is. Wonderful job, thanks for this Matthew!
Just wanna say I love this interaction right here! :") HUGE FAN OF YOU BOTH. So it's great seeing this! Great video as always Matthew! Currently at a crossroads in my life / career as well. This video really helped solidify my decision. THANK YOU!
Matthew, man this made me cry. I'm so happy for you. Your journey as a creative person inspired me so much. Now that you are entering a new chapter of your own life and creativity, may you continue to find happiness and fulfillment in the path that you've chosen. When I'm feeling down about uni right now, I just rewatch a ton of thefutur and your videos to motivate myself. We are so grateful and happy for you! Ps. looking forward to your book
This is really inspiring Mathew. Honestly, after hearing what you said 'Start before you're ready' in your Ted talk, I did apply for my first internship job though I had some worries about my skill. Boom! I got the internship and now I am trying to become senior role. Mathew, you are my one of inspirations and it is really great to see you doing great as a solo.
I came to this video after wondering why I didn’t see you on the Futur panel anymore. I’m also rarely ever inspired to comment. But BRO. This was a masterfully creative video on the introspection and process that brought you both to the crossroads and beyond. We had our own kind of life-changing success story in these past years. Not planned nearly as well as yours, but even still, I saw much of myself in your experience: The burning ache to feed your creative fire, to realize your own value, the need to be challenged, to learn and grow… vs the logic and real-world feasibility of changing jobs when finances and family responsibilities are on the table. Anyway, just know I appreciate the work you’ve put into this story, more than you’ll know. New subscriber for life.
I heard about your RUclips channel in 2018. Since then you are one of my great inspirations in terms of organization and productivity. I've always had doubts about how you left your old job. I'm glad to hear that it worked out and how it went. Congratulations mr. Encina. And thanks for the extremely high quality content here.
As soon as you mentioned that you started writing your own book, I had this enormous smile on my face. Since I learned so much from you while you worked with The Futur, It feels like watching a good friend achieve his dreams!
Wow! I still remember the day I read it on Medium that you quit the futur. The very first thing that popped up in my head was, definitely you made that decision after precise amount of thinking and just kinda knew it, you are going to be great. Thank you so much for sharing the whole picture, it really helped me on my thought process.
Wishing you all the best Matthew. 😊 We're all happy for you and can't wait to see you grow even more this 2022! I will definitely buy your book when it comes out. 😊
Being a huge fan of your DYI and desk setups, it's nice to see this style of storytelling and imagery from you. The grind is real when you're a solo designer/creative/artist (whatever you want to label it) and from someone who also navigates that life, just wanted to say I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos to share your process and/or struggles we sometimes don't have an opportunity to express. Great work man, always delighted to get that new video notification from you.
Gosh, I just did not want this video to end. In January 2022, I’ve quit my job. Knowing that I wanted to run my own content business. I’ve been planning for years and the decision was finally made. I could relate to so many points in this video it’s crazy… so Matthew, I just want to say thank you. I hope that one day we will meet, you just seem very down to earth yet passionate.
Even though I havnt met you ever, just following through your journey of exploring different passions and hobbies. Just makes me feel more confident in trying something new. Amazing job man! Stay awesome !
This is just the sign I've been waiting for. Thanks for being such an inspiration! Always amazing quality and storytelling skills. All the best in your chosen path!
Congratulations Matthew!! I'm a graphic designer and I aspire one day to have that kind independece and creative freedom in my life. I loved the part when you showed the process of writing your options so that you can make a responsible decision! Happy for you bro 😁👍🏻
Such a great video here. The quality of production alone just shows how thoughtful and intentional you are in your decision making, which clearly portrays the value you offer in everything you do. I have no doubt this video resonated with every artist that watched this. Thanks for making this video, and inspiring others to pursue a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Congrats on everything, and looking forward to seeing what you're working on next. Cheers.
This hits really hard 😢You just touched another soul from another side of the world. You're using your talents in the most noble way. Thank you so much for guiding people how to choose the truest path. You truly are a master of your craft 🙏🏼
CONGRAAAAAAATS!! What an inspirational story and so well told. I love how you tell this story in your signature visual style and it doesn’t come across boastful (it could so easily have). Really happy for you and thank you for showing us the potential of what’s possible. Well done, Matthew! 🙌❤️🙌
This video is extremely inspiring and encouraging, over the past few months I've been looking at ways to build an income to allow me the time to work only on things Im truly motivated by. Thank you for sharing your journey.
You literally finished a jigsaw puzzle AND hiked up a winter mountain just to give us such quality shots! I haven't seen your videos for a while but this has been a pleasant surprise to see how much you've grown as a storyteller. As always, your practical advice is bite-sized yet super helpful... Something I can see myself applying easily to certain points in my life as needed. Congrats on your victories and success so far! Hope you continue living a fulfilling life :)
as someone who's also going through hard times choosing a path, this is very inspiring and helpful video! (also thanks to this 2:42 method you use it gave me an idea for my class research paper 😆)
I don't think I connect so much with any creator other than you. Your content always sparks this extremely raw and creative energy within. Extremely happy about how far you've come. Wishing you the best for everything that you're yet to witness. Please have your book available in India whenever you launch it. Really looking forward to reading it. 💛
@@MatthewEncina your an inspiration to us all. I know that your content and creativity have made a difference in my life and my outlook. Thank you again.
The main reason I started to watch the futur was because you were there. I'm so proud you are persuing your goals & create a book. I cannot wait until it is released. If you can, please have it in kindle/digital version. I live in Central America & would love to have your book soon
Congrats on investing in your happiness! :D Great video as usual :) All the best for your new book, I'm sure it will turn out amazing. You are a great storyteller!
you inspire me in so many ways matthew, you helped me organize my work, you helped me build my desk, you inspire me to be a better person and that i should be proud of my work.... I struggled a lot to find work in the graphic world. The answer I always get was that I had no experience or too little. that brought me down as a persson. Your video of your portfolio has made me realize a lot. I am more proud of my work. At the moment I am studying to become a technical graphic designer. i hope to be like you one day and when i go on vacation to america i hope to bump into you ;) Looking forward to your next videos and thank you Many greetings Ritchie From Belgium
I launched my business 1 year ago come tomorrow, quit my job 30 days after that. It was the best decision I ever made. My first year in business gross revenue was also 4x my prior salary. Congrats on your success. I love your videos.
What a wonderful story, Matthew. I've been following you since TheFutur and it's great to see you embark upon a new journey. Your values and approach also resonate with me. Because this is not a stereotypical "quit your job, follow your passion". Instead, it's a well-thought-out process and a sincere and rational decision. Of course, the story is beautifully paced and told, too. I genuinely look forward to what's next and I'll be eagerly awaiting the book, too. Thanks for sharing your story!
I love your content. I am toward the end of my working life (I'll be 60 in a few days). When I look and listen to you, I see you following the same paths that I followed. Love it. Keep moving forward, no need to look back anymore. You are a success.
Your storytelling is simply amazing. Every single new video of yours just tops the previous one. WOW. Thanks for this inspirational video and being open about your personal career! Congrats on everything you're achieving, its only up from here for you Matthew!
I appreciate you Matt. I said this not to flater you but because you are a humble human being. Please don't loose that. I hope all your wish and dreams come true and you keep on being an inspiration.
I’ve been wanting to go out on my own for more autonomy, freedom, and really pursue my passions. it’s the first step that’s the hardest to take. kudos to you.
Honestly.... the most underrated RUclips channel. Your channel encompasses the energy, creativity and interests of so many of my favourite content creators into one. Congratulations on taking the big leap - This is so big. I did a similar thing 2.5 years ago (maybe a LITTLE early for my own good), but the lessons i've learned along the way have been so rewarding, Keep up the great work and I can't wait to ride alongside your journey as your new chapter grows, shifts and develops into your dream too!
It feels like you're one step ahead of what have been in my mind the last month, looking forward to create my own path, absorving the most from my current work. I certainly know that now it's too early to give that big step for me, but watching your videos and following your history is so motivating! I apreciate how honest you tell your story.
The choice matrix you created for yourself was awesome. Seriously so cool to see how you mapped that out and came to a decision. Your videos are an inspiration and thank you for taking the time to create this video. Your intentionality when it comes to creating RUclips videos is unmatched. Stoked for the rest of this year!
Man this video really resonates a lot to me. Feel like I've known you personally not just from the early days of Blind. But seeing you grow in this journey, its been a long time in the making!
As someone in their first year in the creative industry, this was very insightful. This will serve as a reminder for me to not settle for any opportunity that comes my way, instead use my power of choice and look out for myself. I really liked your content at The Futur and I still really like your content solo! Thank you for using your platform to help the next generation of creatives!
Man, the only channel where I watch every second of the video + the sponsor. I usually skip the sponsor without thinking. Goodluck and keep up the good work man, congratulations !!
This was incredible Matthew. I only wish I could watch this again for the first time... Truly inspiring and masterful as always and I enjoy seeing your content evolve with every video. I wish you the best in your ventures!
Your video when you announced you quit your job came out roughly around the same time I quit my PR job. It was incredibly motivating and reassuring that I wasn't the only one who thought about the decision of leaving my job to pursue other endeavors. I relate heavily to a lot of things in this video: am I going to be making enough after pursuing my dream, am I going to be happy? The truth is I'm making more money than at my previous job by 43% and I'm significantly happier. I'm glad I took that leap of faith back then. And congrats to you writing a book. I will definitely cop that as soon as it's published because you inspire me to no ends. I really can't believe just watching a desk setup video can lead me to such an amazing content creator. Keep inspiring man, it's incredible.
Thank you so much for your content. I also started my own career as a self-employed this year and I can't describe how much I already love it & you are a big inspiration for me all the way. Keep up your happiness.... and of course, like always: ☕
It's amazing how much thought you put into every aspect of your life. Personal reflection is important. Thanks for the great content as always, Matthew. Best wishes.
Hi Matt, It's been a long time. I used to leave comments around as "Nick of Time". This was me, only different a yeat ago. I left my job as a malls operation manager here in the Philippines exactly a year ago ago today. I left with no plans, or backups only an idea: "Happiness", and the thought of working as a Virtual Assistant. Although it might have seemed a big jump from where I was in my career, but the jump gave me lots of freedom and after the longest time I felt happy. My salaru increased a couple of times with this jump, at first I quit with no backup jobs nor a lot of money saved up on my account. But the jump, that 'leap of faith' gave me a huge opportunity to reclaim my life. Watching this video, made me reminisce the journey I took and where it led me, with a realization: "I am just warming up." Thanks for making this video!
I'm SUPER HAPPY for you bro. I remember seeing you in "the Futur" videos and was always fascinated with your clarity of speech as well your ability to story tell. Seeing you make this move as well as seeing the journey leading up to it is indeed a blessing! Congratulations again hopefully I'll get a chance to meet you!
Man i really love the aesthetics you follow also your videography skills are too good. Really liked the way you represented, closing the chapter with futur by closing your laptop.
I have been waiting for this video for over a year now. When you left the Futur, I didn't understand why, since it felt like you and the brand had become synonymous. As I watched this video, I thought wow Matthew should write a book. To hear that you are, felt like a full circle moment. I'm happy for your journey Matthew!
A beautiful cinematic masterpiece, I am in my early career stages, and your videos are inspiring, motivating and essential. I value the important concepts you teach being able to visualize them through your videos is amazing, keep up the great work.
Wow, I’m absolutely FLOORED. The writing, the composition, the decision matrix - everything about this was so well put together. I’m gonna use the hell out of that matrix lol Congrats on another amazing video!
I'm so glad this video resonated with so many of you. Because of that, I decided to expand the content. Read more about my step-by-step process for how to make difficult decisions on Medium: matthewencina.medium.com/how-to-make-better-decisions-342dd19b5c07?sk=ce39e059d684a1b07969963c3902ed62
Thank you for expanding the content Matthew - the blog is fantastic and literally using it now to make a career decision as choices have opened up. I really appreciate your honesty with the process.
Great job on this video! I really liked your approach on decision making using a decision matrix. I'm going to use that in my upcoming options on a career change. Can you talk more about how you worked on your issues with accountability? I'd love to hear more about your strategies you used to make yourself more accountable. It has been easy to lose accountability since working from home.
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This video was so rooted and realistic. As a creative in his early years, I found that in 2020/2021 so many self help RUclipsrs pushed the narrative to just quit your job without realizing much of their audience aren’t content creators but regular people working normal 9-5s. I really appreciate you mentioning that it took you a long time to get to this decision and that you assessed all of your angles before deciding.
You're very welcome. I'm a "calculated risk" type of person. I don't like to rush into anything. Nothing wrong with taking your time in this life.
Great point Mike about most our audience as content creators people with regular jobs. How do we position our content to help them out? Matthew's content always provides a sense of reality. Thanks, Matthew.
*“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending...”*
*―C. S. Lewis*
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This was inspiring to watch Matthew!
I'm at a crossroads now too, having worked with the same company for 10 years. It's fun, rewarding, a great team and more importantly secure (I have a wife and children to support). But over the last two years I've learned that I need to push my limits more if I want to 'succeed'. By succeed I don't just mean monetary value, I mean free time and flexibility on my own journey. I think I'm ready. Nearly ready. 2022 is the year.
Thanks for this video Matthew, a very good insight into your journey and similar mindset. I wish you well!
So glad you resonated with this. You are ready.
Been following you two for years now. I think I saw every video you posted😁 It's heart warming and inspiring to see your journey. For sure many creatives will follow your footsteps👍
You and Matthew make great content
Dude this turned out SOO good!! Thanks for sharing this story, it’s super inspiring!
Thanks so much for your help on this one! 🙏🏽 It gave me a lot of confidence.
@@MatthewEncina are you guys gonna collab? I hope so. That would be cool. Anyways keep up the good work sir! This is very motivating probably not just for me but for a lot of people out there. Thank you!
@@MatthewEncina Ah ha!
@@MatthewEncina anytime!
You’re the man, Mathew! It’s such a great story, doesn’t even feel like a 10 minute video.
Cheers
Totally!! I read this comment and say what 😮 was it 10 minutes 😅!?
@@roxyvelez6828 =)
This is great Matthew, you are probably the only creator on RUclips that makes me pause everything I'm doing when I get a new video notification. Your storytelling has kept improving, your content is inspiring without being dogmatic or pretending to be an expert. You're willing to share your experience, success and failure with us your audience. Being inspired means to me to be empowered by an energy to change behavior, ideas and perspective. You are clearly an inspiration, really happy to see share your journey with us...
Thank you for taking the time to share the generous words. I appreciate that.
Appreciate you sharing the details and decisions that have led to the diverse, creative life you've designed for yourself. Excited to see where it will lead next. Cheers, Matthew!
Cheers
I’m 67 now, and I can say that this is an excellent video for young people developing their independent careers. Solid advice here from Matthew. I wish I could have seen this when I was in my 20s. There was no RUclips then, let alone the Internet! And they were much tougher times, especially for creatives, and for women. I’m hoping young people don’t waste the incredible opportunities they have today, and that they can maintain a belief in their own potential to make a difference.
Thank you for the thoughtful perspective!
man, you’re an amazing storyteller. you never fail to get me hooked on your videos until the very end, making me hit the like button and commenting for the youtube algorithm. i’m inspired by your personal story which always gets me thinking about my own path.
I appreciate the kind words and effort. Makes me happy to hear this is resonating with you for the reasons that are important to me.
I have been struggling with my current role for almost a year, although I pride myself as a TheFutur supporter, but somehow I missed this video: Your session with Molly on creative director has helped me to put everything into perspective. Then this video, funnily enough, this is also my 10th year in this dream job, unfortunately, I might leave and the reason is not the same as yours and without the privilege like yours. But I’m grateful that I finally can see my situation clearly because of you. Thanks Matthew.
You're welcome.
You may or may not know this. But the amount of value, inspiration and direction these videos provide is incredible. Absolutely love this!
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This video is so valuable and it taught me how to put logic into huge life decisions that can be easily taken over by emotions. The storytelling, as usual, is superb. It’s excellence you barely notice because of how naturally integrated everything is. Wonderful job, thanks for this Matthew!
Thanks Reese. Its definitely good to learn how to balance the head and heart. Something I'm trying to get better at every day.
Just wanna say I love this interaction right here! :") HUGE FAN OF YOU BOTH.
So it's great seeing this! Great video as always Matthew! Currently at a crossroads in my life / career as well. This video really helped solidify my decision. THANK YOU!
Matthew, man this made me cry. I'm so happy for you. Your journey as a creative person inspired me so much. Now that you are entering a new chapter of your own life and creativity, may you continue to find happiness and fulfillment in the path that you've chosen. When I'm feeling down about uni right now, I just rewatch a ton of thefutur and your videos to motivate myself. We are so grateful and happy for you! Ps. looking forward to your book
I'm happy it touched you. Good luck on your own journey. Enjoy it!
This is really inspiring Mathew. Honestly, after hearing what you said 'Start before you're ready' in your Ted talk, I did apply for my first internship job though I had some worries about my skill. Boom! I got the internship and now I am trying to become senior role. Mathew, you are my one of inspirations and it is really great to see you doing great as a solo.
Boom!
Happy for you Matthew, and thanks for sharing. :)
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I came to this video after wondering why I didn’t see you on the Futur panel anymore. I’m also rarely ever inspired to comment.
But BRO.
This was a masterfully creative video on the introspection and process that brought you both to the crossroads and beyond.
We had our own kind of life-changing success story in these past years. Not planned nearly as well as yours, but even still, I saw much of myself in your experience:
The burning ache to feed your creative fire, to realize your own value, the need to be challenged, to learn and grow… vs the logic and real-world feasibility of changing jobs when finances and family responsibilities are on the table.
Anyway, just know I appreciate the work you’ve put into this story, more than you’ll know. New subscriber for life.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. Glad you resonated with my story.
I heard about your RUclips channel in 2018. Since then you are one of my great inspirations in terms of organization and productivity. I've always had doubts about how you left your old job. I'm glad to hear that it worked out and how it went. Congratulations mr. Encina. And thanks for the extremely high quality content here.
Thank you!
As soon as you mentioned that you started writing your own book, I had this enormous smile on my face. Since I learned so much from you while you worked with The Futur, It feels like watching a good friend achieve his dreams!
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Thanks for sharing bro. Appreciate life updates like this 😊
Thanks Carlo!
You're a real film genius. I was smiling the whole time watching this. Great work!!
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Wow!
I still remember the day I read it on Medium that you quit the futur. The very first thing that popped up in my head was, definitely you made that decision after precise amount of thinking and just kinda knew it, you are going to be great.
Thank you so much for sharing the whole picture, it really helped me on my thought process.
I appreciate that. Hope you enjoy your own journey!
This is what I needed to hear. Goosebumps.
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Wishing you all the best Matthew. 😊 We're all happy for you and can't wait to see you grow even more this 2022! I will definitely buy your book when it comes out. 😊
Thank you for the well wishes.
This is the gold standard for content. What a beautiful, enriching video.
Thank you Amy
Being a huge fan of your DYI and desk setups, it's nice to see this style of storytelling and imagery from you. The grind is real when you're a solo designer/creative/artist (whatever you want to label it) and from someone who also navigates that life, just wanted to say I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos to share your process and/or struggles we sometimes don't have an opportunity to express. Great work man, always delighted to get that new video notification from you.
I'm glad you stuck around for this. I enjoy sharing these bits about my life as well.
Gosh, I just did not want this video to end. In January 2022, I’ve quit my job. Knowing that I wanted to run my own content business. I’ve been planning for years and the decision was finally made. I could relate to so many points in this video it’s crazy… so Matthew, I just want to say thank you. I hope that one day we will meet, you just seem very down to earth yet passionate.
Congrats. Cheers
Even though I havnt met you ever, just following through your journey of exploring different passions and hobbies.
Just makes me feel more confident in trying something new.
Amazing job man! Stay awesome !
Enjoy your journey. Thanks.
This is just the sign I've been waiting for. Thanks for being such an inspiration! Always amazing quality and storytelling skills. All the best in your chosen path!
Thank you 🙏🏽 🙏🏽
Congratulations Matthew!! I'm a graphic designer and I aspire one day to have that kind independece and creative freedom in my life. I loved the part when you showed the process of writing your options so that you can make a responsible decision! Happy for you bro 😁👍🏻
Thank you. Enjoy your journey!
From the storytelling to the editing, I’m glad I came across this channel. Thank you for inspiring me to live a creative life.
Cheers
Such a great video here. The quality of production alone just shows how thoughtful and intentional you are in your decision making, which clearly portrays the value you offer in everything you do. I have no doubt this video resonated with every artist that watched this. Thanks for making this video, and inspiring others to pursue a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Congrats on everything, and looking forward to seeing what you're working on next. Cheers.
Thank you for taking the time to share this. I appreciate you.
This hits really hard 😢You just touched another soul from another side of the world. You're using your talents in the most noble way. Thank you so much for guiding people how to choose the truest path. You truly are a master of your craft 🙏🏼
Thank you 🙏🏽
CONGRAAAAAAATS!! What an inspirational story and so well told. I love how you tell this story in your signature visual style and it doesn’t come across boastful (it could so easily have). Really happy for you and thank you for showing us the potential of what’s possible. Well done, Matthew! 🙌❤️🙌
Thank you for saying that. These are helpful insights for me to know that are coming across.
This video is extremely inspiring and encouraging, over the past few months I've been looking at ways to build an income to allow me the time to work only on things Im truly motivated by. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Keep building. Put in the hard work. And have fun.
This is amazing. Good luck for the Future and what's to come.
Thanks
You literally finished a jigsaw puzzle AND hiked up a winter mountain just to give us such quality shots! I haven't seen your videos for a while but this has been a pleasant surprise to see how much you've grown as a storyteller. As always, your practical advice is bite-sized yet super helpful... Something I can see myself applying easily to certain points in my life as needed. Congrats on your victories and success so far! Hope you continue living a fulfilling life :)
Thanks for noticing the details and growth. It means a lot to me as I practice my sotrytelling abilities.
This video is the first one that made me to watch till the end. I hope this hit 1mil views
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as someone who's also going through hard times choosing a path, this is very inspiring and helpful video!
(also thanks to this 2:42 method you use it gave me an idea for my class research paper 😆)
You're welcome
I don't think I connect so much with any creator other than you. Your content always sparks this extremely raw and creative energy within.
Extremely happy about how far you've come. Wishing you the best for everything that you're yet to witness. Please have your book available in India whenever you launch it. Really looking forward to reading it. 💛
Thank you for the support 🙏🏽
Very excited about my project with Grovemade 🛠 Receive updates and learn more here : bit.ly/GrovemadeXMatthewEncina
Great insight
what's the thing/name of the device you burn the incense with? thanks
Thank you for sharing your truth, your vision and your insight.
Cheers
@@MatthewEncina your an inspiration to us all. I know that your content and creativity have made a difference in my life and my outlook. Thank you again.
The main reason I started to watch the futur was because you were there. I'm so proud you are persuing your goals & create a book. I cannot wait until it is released. If you can, please have it in kindle/digital version. I live in Central America & would love to have your book soon
Thank you for the continued support Ana
Congrats on investing in your happiness! :D
Great video as usual :) All the best for your new book, I'm sure it will turn out amazing. You are a great storyteller!
Thank you for the kind words.
you inspire me in so many ways matthew, you helped me organize my work, you helped me build my desk, you inspire me to be a better person and that i should be proud of my work....
I struggled a lot to find work in the graphic world. The answer I always get was that I had no experience or too little. that brought me down as a persson. Your video of your portfolio has made me realize a lot. I am more proud of my work. At the moment I am studying to become a technical graphic designer.
i hope to be like you one day and when i go on vacation to america i hope to bump into you ;)
Looking forward to your next videos and thank you
Many greetings
Ritchie
From Belgium
Enjoy the journey. Cheers!
I launched my business 1 year ago come tomorrow, quit my job 30 days after that. It was the best decision I ever made. My first year in business gross revenue was also 4x my prior salary. Congrats on your success. I love your videos.
Congrats
I remember stumbling on your channel years ago. Happy to see and watch your growth over that short time. Very inspiring.
Cheers
This is so inspiring. Thank you for giving me an extra push in pursuing my path.
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What a wonderful story, Matthew. I've been following you since TheFutur and it's great to see you embark upon a new journey. Your values and approach also resonate with me. Because this is not a stereotypical "quit your job, follow your passion". Instead, it's a well-thought-out process and a sincere and rational decision. Of course, the story is beautifully paced and told, too. I genuinely look forward to what's next and I'll be eagerly awaiting the book, too. Thanks for sharing your story!
Thanks for sharing this with me Bart. I appreciate it!
Just Quit my job 3 days back and I get to see this now. Thank You, it boosts me to carry on.
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So much quality in your videos! 🙌
Thanks
I love your content. I am toward the end of my working life (I'll be 60 in a few days). When I look and listen to you, I see you following the same paths that I followed. Love it. Keep moving forward, no need to look back anymore. You are a success.
Congrats on 60 years of life!
Really great insights and really love the level of your production quality! I got lots to learn and a long way to go!
Ah thanks so much 🙏🏽
Your storytelling is simply amazing. Every single new video of yours just tops the previous one. WOW. Thanks for this inspirational video and being open about your personal career! Congrats on everything you're achieving, its only up from here for you Matthew!
Thank you for taking the time to share such a nice comment.
Wow, man. I’m so thankful to have you as part of my creative and professional journey. Great message, Matthew.
Likewise Reggie. Thanks for being a part of mine.
I appreciate you Matt. I said this not to flater you but because you are a humble human being. Please don't loose that. I hope all your wish and dreams come true and you keep on being an inspiration.
Thank you. I get that from my family and life experiences.
Absolutely Beautiful ! This is art ! From shots to background music to storytelling ! Perfect
Thanks
The b-roll on this video took a huge leap, I loved the way you visualized the dialogue and story. Great video as always.
Appreciate you saying that. This was a fun one to create.
I’ve been wanting to go out on my own for more autonomy, freedom, and really pursue my passions. it’s the first step that’s the hardest to take. kudos to you.
you got this.
Honestly.... the most underrated RUclips channel. Your channel encompasses the energy, creativity and interests of so many of my favourite content creators into one. Congratulations on taking the big leap - This is so big. I did a similar thing 2.5 years ago (maybe a LITTLE early for my own good), but the lessons i've learned along the way have been so rewarding, Keep up the great work and I can't wait to ride alongside your journey as your new chapter grows, shifts and develops into your dream too!
Appreciate all the kind words. Good luck and enjoy your own continued journey!
You definitely can see Chris in this clip!
How amazing
Spent many years working with him.
It feels like you're one step ahead of what have been in my mind the last month, looking forward to create my own path, absorving the most from my current work. I certainly know that now it's too early to give that big step for me, but watching your videos and following your history is so motivating! I apreciate how honest you tell your story.
Thank you. Stay focused. work hard. Have fun.
The choice matrix you created for yourself was awesome. Seriously so cool to see how you mapped that out and came to a decision. Your videos are an inspiration and thank you for taking the time to create this video. Your intentionality when it comes to creating RUclips videos is unmatched. Stoked for the rest of this year!
Thanks Edward, for the very kind words.
I have never felt so envious about the craftsmanship of yours and still be inspired enough to put my own thoughts into action. Thank you Mathew.
Do it.
Thanks Matthew, very happy for you! Hope you continue to live the fullest of your life.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Man this video really resonates a lot to me. Feel like I've known you personally not just from the early days of Blind. But seeing you grow in this journey, its been a long time in the making!
Thanks Zak. Long time no see. Hope you’re good.
As someone in their first year in the creative industry, this was very insightful. This will serve as a reminder for me to not settle for any opportunity that comes my way, instead use my power of choice and look out for myself. I really liked your content at The Futur and I still really like your content solo! Thank you for using your platform to help the next generation of creatives!
Appreciate that. Enjoy your journey. Wherever it may lead.
“Invest in your happiness” - Such an inspiring message. Keep up the good work man. This is your calling. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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I feel so good when you upload. Thanks Matt
You’re welcome
Man, the only channel where I watch every second of the video + the sponsor. I usually skip the sponsor without thinking. Goodluck and keep up the good work man, congratulations !!
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Thank you sharing this Mathew. I am in the process of preparing myself for this decision. Slowly but surely will get there.
You got this.
Always love your videos, Matthew. Your way of storytelling is always captivatingly soothing. All the best on your new journey
Thanks
This was incredible Matthew. I only wish I could watch this again for the first time... Truly inspiring and masterful as always and I enjoy seeing your content evolve with every video. I wish you the best in your ventures!
Thank you!
So inspiring and loved that you shared the pros and cons of what led you to make the decision to quit.
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Your video when you announced you quit your job came out roughly around the same time I quit my PR job. It was incredibly motivating and reassuring that I wasn't the only one who thought about the decision of leaving my job to pursue other endeavors.
I relate heavily to a lot of things in this video: am I going to be making enough after pursuing my dream, am I going to be happy? The truth is I'm making more money than at my previous job by 43% and I'm significantly happier. I'm glad I took that leap of faith back then.
And congrats to you writing a book. I will definitely cop that as soon as it's published because you inspire me to no ends. I really can't believe just watching a desk setup video can lead me to such an amazing content creator. Keep inspiring man, it's incredible.
Thank you for sharing this with me. I love hearing about the success of others, especially when it relates to my own story. Congrats on your success!
I love the way you decide. Precise and mindful. Thank you for inspiring and good luck for your future.
Cheers
10:29 I can see Mathew putting his Indoor Climbing skills to Use🏔 Keep Climbing brother!❣
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Wow. What an inspiring video. Good luck to the future. This will help loads of people
Cheers. Thanks
Thank you so much for your content. I also started my own career as a self-employed this year and I can't describe how much I already love it & you are a big inspiration for me all the way. Keep up your happiness.... and of course, like always: ☕
Cheers ☕
I am really surprised about the way you take decisions. Hope you success about every goal you have
Cheers
This is incredible.
1. I love the content you're putting out
2. I found myself challenged and inspired
3. Thank you!
Do something good with that newfound inspiration.
It's amazing how much thought you put into every aspect of your life. Personal reflection is important. Thanks for the great content as always, Matthew. Best wishes.
You're very welcome. And thank you.
Well done. Congrats on an awesome year. Keep up the hard work.
Thank you Scott!
Hi Matt,
It's been a long time. I used to leave comments around as "Nick of Time".
This was me, only different a yeat ago. I left my job as a malls operation manager here in the Philippines exactly a year ago ago today. I left with no plans, or backups only an idea: "Happiness", and the thought of working as a Virtual Assistant. Although it might have seemed a big jump from where I was in my career, but the jump gave me lots of freedom and after the longest time I felt happy.
My salaru increased a couple of times with this jump, at first I quit with no backup jobs nor a lot of money saved up on my account. But the jump, that 'leap of faith' gave me a huge opportunity to reclaim my life.
Watching this video, made me reminisce the journey I took and where it led me, with a realization: "I am just warming up."
Thanks for making this video!
Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your growth.
I'm SUPER HAPPY for you bro.
I remember seeing you in "the Futur" videos and was always fascinated with your clarity of speech as well your ability to story tell. Seeing you make this move as well as seeing the journey leading up to it is indeed a blessing!
Congratulations again hopefully I'll get a chance to meet you!
Thank you for sharing that.
Matt!!! You are such an inspiration that anything is possible and encouragement to pursue our callings.
Ugh this makes my heart glad. So proud of you.
Thanks Alex!
Looking forward to your book and luv your videos and work! Keep climbing and accomplish more!
Thanks!
I can’t believe I’ve been watching your brilliant content since 2018… that went quick! Good luck for the future Matt!
Thank you 🙏🏽
Man i really love the aesthetics you follow also your videography skills are too good. Really liked the way you represented, closing the chapter with futur by closing your laptop.
Appreciate the kind words.
I have been waiting for this video for over a year now. When you left the Futur, I didn't understand why, since it felt like you and the brand had become synonymous. As I watched this video, I thought wow Matthew should write a book. To hear that you are, felt like a full circle moment. I'm happy for your journey Matthew!
Thank you for that. Glad I could connect the dots for you here.
This is very well directed video, I can appreciate all the tiny little details (e.g. lighting up the scent) in it. Well done.
Thank you for noticing
Thanks for the extra-motivation Matthew. All your videos are always on point, but especially this... dude, this is next level.
Make something great out of that motivation today.
Truly inspiring! That support system gave me goosebumps
🙏🏽 I'm very lucky
Man such a great video, I really feel close of your feelings, and I celebrate your goals. Happy for you.
Cheers
A beautiful cinematic masterpiece, I am in my early career stages, and your videos are inspiring, motivating and essential. I value the important concepts you teach being able to visualize them through your videos is amazing, keep up the great work.
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incredible journey. you're a huge inspiration. love from Malaysia. cheers.
Cheers
It's amazing what can happen when you take a chance on yourself. Congratulations.
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Wow, I’m absolutely FLOORED. The writing, the composition, the decision matrix - everything about this was so well put together. I’m gonna use the hell out of that matrix lol
Congrats on another amazing video!
Thanks Ameer!
Congratulations Mathew and I wish you the best going forward
Thanks!
Very inspiring story, congratulations! "invest in your happiness" very powerful message
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