"You could build a desk for somebody and you know that somebody is using that desk right now" Is one of the most beautiful sentences I've heard in years. This video has given me such a different perspective on how I want to view the world. I'm gonna start thinking about 'what problem do I want to solve?' Amazing value Devin.
This. I actually just shifted careers about 5 months ago and it's been tough to go from a rank and file corporate done to essentially an SBO. And my focus had largely been on "I need to make AT LEAST $x to make this worthwhile" and lost sight of why I originally made the decision to move careers. It's a small but fundamental shift in the approach because the problem takes the spotlight not your imaginary 1's and 0's. Let's go solve some problems DezzNytes!
This video couldn't have come at a better time for me. I've been struggling to set goals and understand my purpose for doing things beyond selfish goals, but refocusing on the problems I'm working on feels like such a relief. Thank you.
This is the best mindset stuff available for ppl at the ground level, and ive encountered "self help" and "entrepreneur" media since I was 18 There's no fluff or fake hype. Nothing puréed for mass consumption. Just pure observation coming from genuine interest in people. Being given away at a steal of a price. Took me a couple decades to regain control of my mental health, and refine my problem's thesis along the way. I'm excited for what this next decade will bring. And for the virtual mentorship Devin's content is providing that'll help me get there. thanks
"The reward to solving a problem is proportional to the size of the problem" is something that I think we really need to hear more often, it makes so much sense and it's such a great message "Real successful people are telling you mind your time, be aware that there are sacrifices in this level of success, this is something that they give their own life up for to do" - makes me think of the movies Whiplash and The Prestige, and we see it in all areas of life (and The Prestige is SO good)
As a woodworker, I 100% agree with you about the desk analogy. The level of love and appreciation for my completed works has value that far outweighs whatever I get paid to do it. (Though I still like the money too) You're videos def have an impact and matter my guy. They resonate with many people in different ways.
*Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. The stock market/crypto market has plenty of opportunities to earn a decent payout even in a downtrend, with the right skills and proper understanding of how the market works.*
@@tioyulanda6171 You are so right. I know because my advisor is able to find so many good plays. My portfolio literally went from $300k to $1.1m last year (not counting withdrawals I made) all really exciting. I guess it’s the experience and better judgement.
*I invest with mrs Eunice mattia too , she charge a 15%commission on profit made after every trading session which is fair compare to the effort she put in to make huge profit…*
Mrs Eunice Mattia really knows her way around trading, its evident from her deep knowledge of how the market works, reading signals to perfection, i feel very safe trading with her.
commenting on this video to hold myself accountable for accomplishing my own goals. i quit everything i start because i never really outlined what i truly wanted to do, but now i know what problem i’d like to solve to keep me motivated ❤️ ty
It's great to hear someone being this open about it. Failed relationships and people who used to be on good terms with you getting jealous or wanting to keep you on their level is something I certainly heard a few times, aside of the possible stress and other sacrifices. Very much appreciated talk!
The part on solving small, "low quality" problems to start with (around 26:00 or so) is really encouraging to people like me, who are still in that "Start" phase. What I got out of it is to find well-defined problems that you care about and that are solvable by you if you apply yourself to them. In a meta way, solving problems is itself a skill or problem to be solved, and once you learn how to do it, you can apply those principles to each new, bigger problem as it comes along.
This really helped to quantify some of the moves I'm making right now. Everything really fell into place when I made the decision to solve the problems I saw that nobody else is seeing or doing anything about. What I'm really hoping for is that it will lead to a place where I can devote my time to these problems full time instead of also going to my 9-5.
Structuring it in this way that it's about solving a problem, rather than just wanting to make a certain amount of number of $$ is super helpful..I'm a few videos into your channel and the quality is super high, and shows you don't need fast cuts or flashy graphics to get the message across 🙌
You are honestly one of the biggest motivations to keep me going. I reached 500 subscribers today and you helped me not quit. I can't wait to see how my community will grow as I get ever closer to 1,000 subscribers
Hey Devin! To answer your question at the end, how much impact you have, let me be an example of your contribution to the world. 1: (partially) you encouraged me to start streaming myself (low level StarCraft 2 content, yay). And when I started, I found your channel, which helped me to set my mind straighter (luckily I was not entirely delusional about it) that kept me from feeling a lot of frustration and failure. 2: Thanks to you (again, partially), I figured out my plans and the broad structure of my upcoming years (what I want to do/achieve in the next 2 years, then the next 5-8 years and further). 3: You singlehandedly convinced me that I have a realistic business idea/goal on starting my own personal developement and economic mindset education channel (technicals are still at work) 4: You make it clearer for everyone (yourself included) that we do provide tremendous value, it is just not measurable, and that might even be a good thing, as we do not numerise (is that a word? :D ) it, so we do not get depressed when we ddo not reach the same amount of people as we did last monday (just an example). I am sure there are many more, aside from me, who feels the same way in some sense, as I do, when i say, you are breaking long imprinted worldviews of people to open them up for a better life in general. Sorry for the long post. *insert potato picture*
Thank you Devin. When talking to streamers or actors trying to go full time I so often see them chasing outer validation rather than focus on providing value (as you put it "solving a problem"). If people understand what you are saying, this video will improve a lot of lives. well done
Devin, you’re content is always on point. Great timing as well, as I’m starting to learn the skills that will solve the problem I had. If anyone reads this, a good way to find problems is to journal at night. Write down the points of friction that YOU had, and see if you can build a solution to those problems. Chances are, someone else needs that solution too.
Love watching your videos, maybe because it's like listening to myself or better to say: what I tell others everytime they want to hear the "easy way out". Like "Oh I want that too, how did you do it?" - "By eating glass for 8 years." And if they don't get that, I always tend to tell the a little bit longer story that they maybe should compare there life with mine except financial status or having a company. And that always leads to basically a trade-off: 8 years of the better part of your life (below 30) "thrown away" and deducted to build all that - and nothing else. And usually... driving you right into a burn-out, even if you say it doesn't (until you realize it). Same with "But what should I do?", even if I don't point them usually to "Find a problem and solve it." because people can see loads of problems, but hardly figure out how to solve them properly, not even on a scale. I often ask about their "USP", what value they can think only they can offer or what's kinda unique compared to others. Because, coming back to your food example: If I think there's a lack of good mexican food in the area, I have to have the skills to fill that gap. And even if I do there are maybe people who think the same and be a copycat. And quality hardly succeeds (alone). Btw. that was my main motivation too for going into marketing (for others): I was so fed up with all the bs out there, concerning agencies and also customers. Like no one has a clue or it was only a constant battle between those two who could fool the other side more.
This was very insightful. Thank you. Lately, I've been losing motivation about why I wanted to become a content creator influencer in the first place. And this helped clarify it. There are world problems I was passionate about solving and upon remembering what they were, it puts into perspective what I should focus on. It brings back that sense of meaning for why want to do the things I want to do. Video came at a perfect timing. Thank you.
This is amazing. Ive been watching your videos for a little while now and im always feeling better after. Im wanting to make music and this video has already helped me out with that. Im gonna solve a problem with music now and im excited to see where my journey takes me. Thank you again for such an amazing video. Keep going and keep inspiring!
"How many times do you have to be told that these fanciful ideas are not going to bring you what you want? They're not going to relieve your mental stress and more financial stuff is not gonna solve your problems" 11/7
Hey Devin, I like the way you explained this in your video. I think a good book that can be recommended about this is called 'Start with Why'. It literally talks about having a goal in a business or stuff you do and ask your self 'why' you are doing it. You explained it in a nice way. Thank you for this video.
This is incredibly valuable to me, Devin. Thank you very much! You've given me a good view on what I should focus on and should inspect. Just like a lot of your other videos. I'm at the point in life (like many of my age, mid-20s) where I have not a single clue on what to do next. But I've always (literally for over 10 years) wanted to solve the problem of there not being a second option in the western world. Meaning you either participate in society or you're dead. There is no "second society" where mental health is the highest focus and not income (at least not from my experience). Those that want to live outside the city just chilling and living off of nature sadly do not get the chance to. Real estate is expensive and not everyone is a master in agriculture or sustainability. My solution: I'm starting an eco-friendly and sustainable tiny house park community where members can live life 100% away from money-focused problems; Housing and food is entirely free and provided by the community. It may be a terrible idea, but I honestly want to make it work and am willing to sacrifice a lot. It's not that I have the best social life anyway.
My partner started a business 3 years ago that has been slowly building. We provide a safe place for people to get tattooed.(which is a big problem still in todays age) Our customer base has grown 10x what we can accommodate currently. Just hiring artists that align with our core values and have a high quality of work is our hardest obstacle so far. We both coming from very, very little and for me personally I have a hard time in thinking I deserve what we are already getting.
Thanks for the video, Devin, I’m really glad I didn’t skip over this one. Hopefully it will have an impact on my life overall, because I’m currently a couple years out of high school and absolutely lost with what I want to do in the future. I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos for us.
I think most people give most of their life up and gain little for it, but they don't have a choice because they have to feed and house themselves. Its nice to think you just need to sacrifice to get there, but you need to start with a baseline amount of freedom that allows you to allocate your time as you see fit, and likely you need some amount of capital to get started. Basically without some amount of privilege, you can't really gain more. I know this is focused on those who already have the first part, but its important to keep in mind that even if you are struggling with what is covered here, you are already doing really well.
My very limited success actually did sort of come from solving a problem. I was interested in Dark Souls 2 speedruns, but most them were competitive runs so they all were almost identical including using the exact same weapon. I found it kind of boring after watching a few so I started doing them with all sorts of classes and builds (it's an action RPG). I wasn't very good at it and still suck compared to competitive speedrunners. I'm also not very good at doing commentary even after 5+ years. For some reason, some people like watching my videos. Another thing is that Dark Souls 2 is one of the least popular games in the series, but I think that also meant there were less people doing videos on it.
im trying to do elden ring content, I already do for honor and some others, but I don´t know what content is needed, is my first from software game, only did one about secret locations, but I think I should do other type , more engaging content...oh well I´m a micro creator yt is against me...btw I think comp speedruns are boring too, better try to experiment with the range of options
This video will change so many people’s idea of what a “job” is, especially for those of us who currently find ourselves lacking direction and meaning in life.
Nash...I really am glad that I subscribe to this channel and that I just saw this video you made. It make me think again about what should I do with my Business on how to be getting more income and instead looking for a problem and also what are my overall goals and SACRIFICES that I am willing to make. I have always wanted to have a Million Dollar income goal but now I not even sure if I am willing to sacrifice a lot. Who knows what would happen a long the way since my wife supports me at the max level but this video definitely gave me some ideas and also clarity on what I want at this moment to achieve. Thanks a bunch bro.
Thanks for the video this has really connected well with me. I'm at that first stage of success and struggling on making that next leap. I think the idea of focusing on problems to solve to achieve that makes a lot of sense. Its easy to focus on just the money goals, but I do feel its not enough to make me feel successful.
Great video at exactly the right time for me - it's just amazing how this happens sometimes. Keep up the great work, Devin! Even if it is not always visible, you're affecting more people more than you might think :)
I really like that devin cut out the 'you watched 80% of this video you are in the special long viewer club please like and subscribe' this time and instead just mentioned it at the end. really good video
Great video! This topic is definitely something that not a lot of people are talking about and I'm glad someone reach out to you to make a video about it! Keep up the good work!
This is the main reason I stream free music education content on Twitch and offer free lessons. It's worth more to me to share knowledge, encourage, and be kind to others in their musical journey than any amount of money I could make. I want to make a meaningful impact on the world, however great or small.
Haven't finished the video yet but I just gotta say i have to be living on a different planet if 200k isn't a shit ton of money a year. Hell i think 100k is a ton and a complete pipe dream for me at this point, but maybe it's more achievable than I think. Will reconvene at the end of the video. (Edit) - this is why you don't comment without watching the full video. That was me missing the point of the whole thing. I've switched to more of the "here's a problem i want to fix it" mentality more in my life very recently(about 2 months ago) and i didn't even realize it. So for me this video opens my eyes to what exactly I am doing and why I've been generally more happy and more stable as of late. I was always so confused thinking back on why i would have these really low depressive phases, and the more i think about it the more it makes sense. I wasn't solving a problem. I had a "goal", but those goals were not tangible or real in any way. So it always felt like i was making no progress. And now i feel a bit better without even knowing it. Also i just wanna say that the "building a desk" analogy was probably the most impactful thing I've ever heard and makes me want to just move and solve small problems. I always thought i should shoot big, but maybe i should give shooting small a try for a little bit
Sir, I didn’t like you at first when I saw you on The scuffed podcast, but now I see that you’re a saint full of wisdom! Thanks for the informative videos, frien.
For example, Jose Andres. He wanted to feed people, so he became a chef, kept feeding more and more richer and richer people, then he upgraded to world kitchen so he can feed people who really need to be fed
I'm really glad you clarified on the problem your trying to solve not needing to be romantic and that it just needs to be a problem that you would want to solve. I feel like its really easy to get caught up in the grand idea and lose the trees for the forest.
The video the internet needs right now. This hit hard and was bang on. It made me look at the things I already do and ask myself how can I use the tools I already have to solve better problems. See you on the next level.
Keep videos like this coming , although you will never physically see the impact you have , you serve reality on a hot plate and it’s delicious, I streamed about 2 years ago , actually got up to 40-50 viewers per stream , and I absolutely hated it , people constantly wanted to jump in the game with me , started stream sniping me , found out about my family and would comment on them to troll me , I hated it so much I quit gaming, but I picked up carpentry, and one thing for sure when you see someone using your product, nothing on the internet will ever give you that feeling , would love more videos focused on helping people , to also realize that they may not want their wildest dreams.
Oh wow you made this public how generous of you dude! This is awesome! I'm a patron and I watched this many times already so happy to see this available to all!
Good stuff, I've capped out at my corporate job, the ladder steps above me are taken in my dept, and a lateral move with a lot of downsides is my only way of continuing on. My burnout is off the charts, but Im still functional. I'm taking a serious look at what kind of business I can pursue on my own now, while I work there for the time being. This is terrifying for someone thats coming from a family where a union skilled worker job or any 4 year degree job was the equivalent of "god teir" accomplishments. The only thing more terrifying is knowing that I would work there for the rest of my life if I don't actively remind myself that I want more to life than 9-5 autopilot.
Well this certainly made me think. I haven't been hoping for any certain amount of income(just enough to live off while doing what I care about) but may need to clarify specifically what problem I'd like to address in regards to what I've been doing and whether it's meaningful enough for me to continue this longterm.
16:02 I don't think this point can possibly be overstated. The money that these people are chasing literally does not exist, cannot exist, and will never exist.
Thanks for the video Devin. I always appreciate your insights. I also follow Mr. Money Mustache who talks a lot about how the way we keep upping our lifestyles only makes us more stressed and unhappy. He thinks we should live simply, save most of our income and learn to do things ourselves. I think your talk is hard for people to understand because so many people don't have stable financial lives so a job is not a problem to solve but a way to keep up with mortgage and car loan payments.
I don't have much direction but I appreciate your motivational videos. I'm like Eeyore in that I don't think I can solve anyone's problems. But I always get a lot of food for thought from this channel. I wish I could solve climate change. But that's too big for me alone to solve. You are right I need to focus on small achievable things that can help other people in some way.
CABBAGE BRAIN TAKE: The video sounds very relevant. I've been having so many issues my entire life thinking that I'm not good enough or that I'm not 'ready' to pursue any serious path. I've felt like I have to spend thousands of hours practicing(literally in the practice room for music, for example) and in the end of the day, nothing beats simply going out there and using what you already have. I can both attempt to build a career AND work on improving and I don't have to sacrifice one for the other. In fact, in today's world with streaming being so popular, you can literally practice live on stream and some people see that as the main attraction.
I`m working for below 3000$ a year from Europe , and that is basically minimum wage around here and i want to start doing RUclips/twitch. Thanks Devin for helpful videos and i hope everything goes well
Devin absolutely loved this. Like you said whats a problem you can try to solve and for me its the label the gamers are mentally and physically unhealthy and i want to change that. love your videos I find myself watching them a lot so please make more lol.
One of my favourite things is what Elon said when someone asked him how can others can achieve a success similar to his he says "I'm not sure most people would want to"
You are a wholesome person. There's a lot of toxic streamers in different gaming communities. If I livestream I would also be wholesome to my community and the game I play.
This is so great, very insightful, so valuable~ I've watched the whole video, you always make very inspirational content~ Thank you Devin, because of the way I think, elaborating on this really helps me allot~! And oh my, really love the reason that you've started League of Legends, positivity~ I am wondering if you've meant by the education problem on adding to learn mental health and meditation to institutions, because that certainly is today's problem on a huge scale, and it's something I can see you thinking and worrying about because you care allot about others~ When it comes to problems, I always put myself down that it isn't good enough, but you've said that no problem is a a worthless problem so that helps me allot, since you are the one saying it and it holds great value as it's from a place of great insight, and great experience~ I don't know about my path forward further down the line but I also am not the type to think far ahead into the future~ Yes I can have goals but those are merely ideas or directions, setting foot towards it and being on the path can bring anything, I am open for everything and keeping my eyes open~ Whatever comes my way I'll see if it's right for me and choose whether to pursue it or not, also regarding problem solving~ I've also noticed before even starting how huge of a mental stress it can have and what it takes for it, that it demands sacrifice~ This is why I've put allot of time into working on myself, my mental and spiritual state, while increasing my knowledge at the same time whenever I could~ I sincerely believe that doing all that is not a waste of time and will be of great benefit for others, I've put a ton of time into these things so others don't need, I really want to help other people lead better lives, find direction and purpose and to find their center which will help em find peace and happiness, simplicity, love and gratitude within themselves~ That is my true goal in everything that I do, I grow and help others grow with my experience in any field or area that I can help with~ Thank you allot Devin for the great content that you keep making, you are very caring about others and it can be seen, at least by me, I really respect you and appreciate what you do allot~ What you do is very helpful, insightful and very inspiring~ I am sure that you help change many peoples lives towards better like you do with mine, I am sure that so many people are grateful for what you do~ 💙
This seems like a good example of where you've combined dharma with business. Like one of the first exercises Dr. K gives on the discord is to write down what you think is wrong with the world - the world sort of gives you the necessary perspective to fix a certain thing you care about. The first question that comes to mind though is whether the answer to all problems is through providing value. Sort of like how the USPS or city funded bus systems make negative money, but provide that value. I guess there would be money made through being a lawyer or something, but isn't there a sever lack of money in activism? Or are lawyers basically activists willing to sacrifice other parts of their lives for financial success? I guess even people who run non-profits still take a salary. I think my feelings on the issue are there are some problems, like healthcare or Superfund sites, that really just need financial support and I just wish it weren't necessary to have to pay people to put up such a fight.
For myself personally the money beyond 75k thing not adding to happiness isnt true at all, but maybe thats because things have gotten so much more expensive, especially housing.
"You could build a desk for somebody and you know that somebody is using that desk right now" Is one of the most beautiful sentences I've heard in years. This video has given me such a different perspective on how I want to view the world. I'm gonna start thinking about 'what problem do I want to solve?' Amazing value Devin.
This. I actually just shifted careers about 5 months ago and it's been tough to go from a rank and file corporate done to essentially an SBO. And my focus had largely been on "I need to make AT LEAST $x to make this worthwhile" and lost sight of why I originally made the decision to move careers. It's a small but fundamental shift in the approach because the problem takes the spotlight not your imaginary 1's and 0's.
Let's go solve some problems DezzNytes!
This video couldn't have come at a better time for me. I've been struggling to set goals and understand my purpose for doing things beyond selfish goals, but refocusing on the problems I'm working on feels like such a relief. Thank you.
Same, Devins ear musta been twitchin. He knew what we needed haha
This is the best mindset stuff available for ppl at the ground level, and ive encountered "self help" and "entrepreneur" media since I was 18
There's no fluff or fake hype. Nothing puréed for mass consumption.
Just pure observation coming from genuine interest in people. Being given away at a steal of a price.
Took me a couple decades to regain control of my mental health, and refine my problem's thesis along the way.
I'm excited for what this next decade will bring. And for the virtual mentorship Devin's content is providing that'll help me get there. thanks
"The reward to solving a problem is proportional to the size of the problem" is something that I think we really need to hear more often, it makes so much sense and it's such a great message
"Real successful people are telling you mind your time, be aware that there are sacrifices in this level of success, this is something that they give their own life up for to do" - makes me think of the movies Whiplash and The Prestige, and we see it in all areas of life (and The Prestige is SO good)
As a woodworker, I 100% agree with you about the desk analogy. The level of love and appreciation for my completed works has value that far outweighs whatever I get paid to do it.
(Though I still like the money too)
You're videos def have an impact and matter my guy. They resonate with many people in different ways.
*Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. The stock market/crypto market has plenty of opportunities to earn a decent payout even in a downtrend, with the right skills and proper understanding of how the market works.*
Courage taught me: no matter how bad a crisis gets, any sound of investment will eventually pay off - Carlos Helu
@@tioyulanda6171 You are so right. I know because my advisor is able to find so many good plays. My portfolio literally went from $300k to $1.1m last year (not counting withdrawals I made) all really exciting. I guess it’s the experience and better judgement.
Ms Eunice T Mattia is her name. She is quite known and can be liaised on Telegam with the username *Investwithmattia* 😊😊😊
*I invest with mrs Eunice mattia too , she charge a 15%commission on profit made after every trading session which is fair compare to the effort she put in to make huge profit…*
Mrs Eunice Mattia really knows her way around trading, its evident from her deep knowledge of how the market works, reading signals to perfection, i feel very safe trading with her.
commenting on this video to hold myself accountable for accomplishing my own goals. i quit everything i start because i never really outlined what i truly wanted to do, but now i know what problem i’d like to solve to keep me motivated ❤️ ty
It's great to hear someone being this open about it. Failed relationships and people who used to be on good terms with you getting jealous or wanting to keep you on their level is something I certainly heard a few times, aside of the possible stress and other sacrifices. Very much appreciated talk!
Patreon Nash back at it
The part on solving small, "low quality" problems to start with (around 26:00 or so) is really encouraging to people like me, who are still in that "Start" phase. What I got out of it is to find well-defined problems that you care about and that are solvable by you if you apply yourself to them. In a meta way, solving problems is itself a skill or problem to be solved, and once you learn how to do it, you can apply those principles to each new, bigger problem as it comes along.
I literally needed this today. ❤️
This really helped to quantify some of the moves I'm making right now. Everything really fell into place when I made the decision to solve the problems I saw that nobody else is seeing or doing anything about.
What I'm really hoping for is that it will lead to a place where I can devote my time to these problems full time instead of also going to my 9-5.
Structuring it in this way that it's about solving a problem, rather than just wanting to make a certain amount of number of $$ is super helpful..I'm a few videos into your channel and the quality is super high, and shows you don't need fast cuts or flashy graphics to get the message across 🙌
You are honestly one of the biggest motivations to keep me going. I reached 500 subscribers today and you helped me not quit. I can't wait to see how my community will grow as I get ever closer to 1,000 subscribers
Hey Devin!
To answer your question at the end, how much impact you have, let me be an example of your contribution to the world.
1: (partially) you encouraged me to start streaming myself (low level StarCraft 2 content, yay). And when I started, I found your channel, which helped me to set my mind straighter (luckily I was not entirely delusional about it) that kept me from feeling a lot of frustration and failure.
2: Thanks to you (again, partially), I figured out my plans and the broad structure of my upcoming years (what I want to do/achieve in the next 2 years, then the next 5-8 years and further).
3: You singlehandedly convinced me that I have a realistic business idea/goal on starting my own personal developement and economic mindset education channel (technicals are still at work)
4: You make it clearer for everyone (yourself included) that we do provide tremendous value, it is just not measurable, and that might even be a good thing, as we do not numerise (is that a word? :D ) it, so we do not get depressed when we ddo not reach the same amount of people as we did last monday (just an example).
I am sure there are many more, aside from me, who feels the same way in some sense, as I do, when i say, you are breaking long imprinted worldviews of people to open them up for a better life in general.
Sorry for the long post. *insert potato picture*
Thank you Devin. When talking to streamers or actors trying to go full time I so often see them chasing outer validation rather than focus on providing value (as you put it "solving a problem"). If people understand what you are saying, this video will improve a lot of lives. well done
When the video starts with "ok" and Devin staring into the camera, I know I am in trouble.
Devin, you’re content is always on point. Great timing as well, as I’m starting to learn the skills that will solve the problem I had.
If anyone reads this, a good way to find problems is to journal at night. Write down the points of friction that YOU had, and see if you can build a solution to those problems. Chances are, someone else needs that solution too.
Love watching your videos, maybe because it's like listening to myself or better to say: what I tell others everytime they want to hear the "easy way out". Like "Oh I want that too, how did you do it?" - "By eating glass for 8 years." And if they don't get that, I always tend to tell the a little bit longer story that they maybe should compare there life with mine except financial status or having a company. And that always leads to basically a trade-off: 8 years of the better part of your life (below 30) "thrown away" and deducted to build all that - and nothing else. And usually... driving you right into a burn-out, even if you say it doesn't (until you realize it).
Same with "But what should I do?", even if I don't point them usually to "Find a problem and solve it." because people can see loads of problems, but hardly figure out how to solve them properly, not even on a scale. I often ask about their "USP", what value they can think only they can offer or what's kinda unique compared to others. Because, coming back to your food example: If I think there's a lack of good mexican food in the area, I have to have the skills to fill that gap. And even if I do there are maybe people who think the same and be a copycat. And quality hardly succeeds (alone).
Btw. that was my main motivation too for going into marketing (for others): I was so fed up with all the bs out there, concerning agencies and also customers. Like no one has a clue or it was only a constant battle between those two who could fool the other side more.
This was very insightful. Thank you.
Lately, I've been losing motivation about why I wanted to become a content creator influencer in the first place. And this helped clarify it. There are world problems I was passionate about solving and upon remembering what they were, it puts into perspective what I should focus on. It brings back that sense of meaning for why want to do the things I want to do.
Video came at a perfect timing. Thank you.
This is amazing. Ive been watching your videos for a little while now and im always feeling better after. Im wanting to make music and this video has already helped me out with that. Im gonna solve a problem with music now and im excited to see where my journey takes me. Thank you again for such an amazing video. Keep going and keep inspiring!
"How many times do you have to be told that these fanciful ideas are not going to bring you what you want? They're not going to relieve your mental stress and more financial stuff is not gonna solve your problems"
11/7
This video deserves much more views than just 15K. There's so much honest value here.
Hey Devin, I like the way you explained this in your video. I think a good book that can be recommended about this is called 'Start with Why'. It literally talks about having a goal in a business or stuff you do and ask your self 'why' you are doing it. You explained it in a nice way. Thank you for this video.
This is incredibly valuable to me, Devin. Thank you very much! You've given me a good view on what I should focus on and should inspect. Just like a lot of your other videos.
I'm at the point in life (like many of my age, mid-20s) where I have not a single clue on what to do next. But I've always (literally for over 10 years) wanted to solve the problem of there not being a second option in the western world. Meaning you either participate in society or you're dead. There is no "second society" where mental health is the highest focus and not income (at least not from my experience). Those that want to live outside the city just chilling and living off of nature sadly do not get the chance to. Real estate is expensive and not everyone is a master in agriculture or sustainability.
My solution: I'm starting an eco-friendly and sustainable tiny house park community where members can live life 100% away from money-focused problems; Housing and food is entirely free and provided by the community.
It may be a terrible idea, but I honestly want to make it work and am willing to sacrifice a lot. It's not that I have the best social life anyway.
My partner started a business 3 years ago that has been slowly building. We provide a safe place for people to get tattooed.(which is a big problem still in todays age) Our customer base has grown 10x what we can accommodate currently. Just hiring artists that align with our core values and have a high quality of work is our hardest obstacle so far. We both coming from very, very little and for me personally I have a hard time in thinking I deserve what we are already getting.
Thanks for the video, Devin, I’m really glad I didn’t skip over this one. Hopefully it will have an impact on my life overall, because I’m currently a couple years out of high school and absolutely lost with what I want to do in the future. I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos for us.
I think most people give most of their life up and gain little for it, but they don't have a choice because they have to feed and house themselves. Its nice to think you just need to sacrifice to get there, but you need to start with a baseline amount of freedom that allows you to allocate your time as you see fit, and likely you need some amount of capital to get started. Basically without some amount of privilege, you can't really gain more. I know this is focused on those who already have the first part, but its important to keep in mind that even if you are struggling with what is covered here, you are already doing really well.
My very limited success actually did sort of come from solving a problem. I was interested in Dark Souls 2 speedruns, but most them were competitive runs so they all were almost identical including using the exact same weapon. I found it kind of boring after watching a few so I started doing them with all sorts of classes and builds (it's an action RPG). I wasn't very good at it and still suck compared to competitive speedrunners. I'm also not very good at doing commentary even after 5+ years. For some reason, some people like watching my videos. Another thing is that Dark Souls 2 is one of the least popular games in the series, but I think that also meant there were less people doing videos on it.
im trying to do elden ring content, I already do for honor and some others, but I don´t know what content is needed, is my first from software game, only did one about secret locations, but I think I should do other type , more engaging content...oh well I´m a micro creator yt is against me...btw I think comp speedruns are boring too, better try to experiment with the range of options
Wonderful video Devin! Love these realtalks!
I will be brief: You're very underated!
This video will change so many people’s idea of what a “job” is, especially for those of us who currently find ourselves lacking direction and meaning in life.
Nash...I really am glad that I subscribe to this channel and that I just saw this video you made. It make me think again about what should I do with my Business on how to be getting more income and instead looking for a problem and also what are my overall goals and SACRIFICES that I am willing to make. I have always wanted to have a Million Dollar income goal but now I not even sure if I am willing to sacrifice a lot. Who knows what would happen a long the way since my wife supports me at the max level but this video definitely gave me some ideas and also clarity on what I want at this moment to achieve. Thanks a bunch bro.
Yeah the importance of fulfillment is continually dawning on me. It's like I can't take a single step without considering that first.
Thanks for the video this has really connected well with me. I'm at that first stage of success and struggling on making that next leap. I think the idea of focusing on problems to solve to achieve that makes a lot of sense. Its easy to focus on just the money goals, but I do feel its not enough to make me feel successful.
Great video at exactly the right time for me - it's just amazing how this happens sometimes. Keep up the great work, Devin! Even if it is not always visible, you're affecting more people more than you might think :)
I really like that devin cut out the 'you watched 80% of this video you are in the special long viewer club please like and subscribe' this time and instead just mentioned it at the end. really good video
Appreciate the video and knowledge dropped for free Devin
Great video! This topic is definitely something that not a lot of people are talking about and I'm glad someone reach out to you to make a video about it! Keep up the good work!
This is the main reason I stream free music education content on Twitch and offer free lessons. It's worth more to me to share knowledge, encourage, and be kind to others in their musical journey than any amount of money I could make. I want to make a meaningful impact on the world, however great or small.
This was a great video, it helps give that initial focus and answer the important question of why you're doing what you're doing. Better frame of mind
This video is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
Devin, ur one of the youtubers I can follow advice because I believe ur not bullshitting us. W. Podcast pls
Very useful made me realise I gotta get my head back into my planned side hustle cos there is a market for it within the trucking industry cheers
Made it to the end of the video. Thank you Devin
Now I know for sure I’ve already seen this video, but for some reason it really hit me with some motivation this time around, thanks man
Haven't finished the video yet but I just gotta say i have to be living on a different planet if 200k isn't a shit ton of money a year. Hell i think 100k is a ton and a complete pipe dream for me at this point, but maybe it's more achievable than I think. Will reconvene at the end of the video.
(Edit) - this is why you don't comment without watching the full video. That was me missing the point of the whole thing. I've switched to more of the "here's a problem i want to fix it" mentality more in my life very recently(about 2 months ago) and i didn't even realize it. So for me this video opens my eyes to what exactly I am doing and why I've been generally more happy and more stable as of late. I was always so confused thinking back on why i would have these really low depressive phases, and the more i think about it the more it makes sense. I wasn't solving a problem. I had a "goal", but those goals were not tangible or real in any way. So it always felt like i was making no progress. And now i feel a bit better without even knowing it. Also i just wanna say that the "building a desk" analogy was probably the most impactful thing I've ever heard and makes me want to just move and solve small problems. I always thought i should shoot big, but maybe i should give shooting small a try for a little bit
Sir, I didn’t like you at first when I saw you on The scuffed podcast, but now I see that you’re a saint full of wisdom!
Thanks for the informative videos, frien.
I'm excited to watch just because it seems like it won't be depressing lol. I'm hyped
This video helped me procrastinate self improvement.
No but seriously good stuff, always love your videos.
For example, Jose Andres. He wanted to feed people, so he became a chef, kept feeding more and more richer and richer people, then he upgraded to world kitchen so he can feed people who really need to be fed
Thank you for putting this out there. This video is packed with wisdom that I needed to hear.
Thanks Devin!
"not as popular and as sexy to talk about"
great video already
Did I miss the part about being given an emerald mine when starting out in the formative years of business?
Good vid as always, appreciate the time you take to make them
Hey Devin, I made it past the 30m mark and confirmed I am (again on this account) subscribed. Thanks so much for the insight and advice!
I'm really glad you clarified on the problem your trying to solve not needing to be romantic and that it just needs to be a problem that you would want to solve. I feel like its really easy to get caught up in the grand idea and lose the trees for the forest.
The video the internet needs right now. This hit hard and was bang on. It made me look at the things I already do and ask myself how can I use the tools I already have to solve better problems. See you on the next level.
Keep videos like this coming , although you will never physically see the impact you have , you serve reality on a hot plate and it’s delicious, I streamed about 2 years ago , actually got up to 40-50 viewers per stream , and I absolutely hated it , people constantly wanted to jump in the game with me , started stream sniping me , found out about my family and would comment on them to troll me , I hated it so much I quit gaming, but I picked up carpentry, and one thing for sure when you see someone using your product, nothing on the internet will ever give you that feeling , would love more videos focused on helping people , to also realize that they may not want their wildest dreams.
Awesome video. Tons of good stuff in here.
You have an impact on me. I feel like I want to fix the world. Found that out through a song. Imma keep listening!
Thank you for this video. I appreciate your positive content and words of advice whenever you post.
Oh wow you made this public how generous of you dude! This is awesome! I'm a patron and I watched this many times already so happy to see this available to all!
Another great day when you post
Thanks for this. I have been looking for some sort of guidence on finding a problem to fill and how to be patient with it
Good stuff, I've capped out at my corporate job, the ladder steps above me are taken in my dept, and a lateral move with a lot of downsides is my only way of continuing on. My burnout is off the charts, but Im still functional. I'm taking a serious look at what kind of business I can pursue on my own now, while I work there for the time being. This is terrifying for someone thats coming from a family where a union skilled worker job or any 4 year degree job was the equivalent of "god teir" accomplishments. The only thing more terrifying is knowing that I would work there for the rest of my life if I don't actively remind myself that I want more to life than 9-5 autopilot.
Missed you devin 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Well this certainly made me think. I haven't been hoping for any certain amount of income(just enough to live off while doing what I care about) but may need to clarify specifically what problem I'd like to address in regards to what I've been doing and whether it's meaningful enough for me to continue this longterm.
16:02 I don't think this point can possibly be overstated. The money that these people are chasing literally does not exist, cannot exist, and will never exist.
Thanks for the video Devin. I always appreciate your insights. I also follow Mr. Money Mustache who talks a lot about how the way we keep upping our lifestyles only makes us more stressed and unhappy. He thinks we should live simply, save most of our income and learn to do things ourselves. I think your talk is hard for people to understand because so many people don't have stable financial lives so a job is not a problem to solve but a way to keep up with mortgage and car loan payments.
I Really enjoy these vids Devin
I don't have much direction but I appreciate your motivational videos. I'm like Eeyore in that I don't think I can solve anyone's problems. But I always get a lot of food for thought from this channel. I wish I could solve climate change. But that's too big for me alone to solve. You are right I need to focus on small achievable things that can help other people in some way.
CABBAGE BRAIN TAKE:
The video sounds very relevant. I've been having so many issues my entire life thinking that I'm not good enough or that I'm not 'ready' to pursue any serious path. I've felt like I have to spend thousands of hours practicing(literally in the practice room for music, for example) and in the end of the day, nothing beats simply going out there and using what you already have. I can both attempt to build a career AND work on improving and I don't have to sacrifice one for the other. In fact, in today's world with streaming being so popular, you can literally practice live on stream and some people see that as the main attraction.
Awesome video Devin :D
OH I already saw this on patreon. Love it!
I`m working for below 3000$ a year from Europe , and that is basically minimum wage around here and i want to start doing RUclips/twitch. Thanks Devin for helpful videos and i hope everything goes well
Video ment a lot to me, thanks man. Great advice
Love the Jocko shirt. Keep it up!
This was a great episode 🤗💖
Devin absolutely loved this. Like you said whats a problem you can try to solve and for me its the label the gamers are mentally and physically unhealthy and i want to change that. love your videos I find myself watching them a lot so please make more lol.
One of my favourite things is what Elon said when someone asked him how can others can achieve a success similar to his he says "I'm not sure most people would want to"
This helped thank you Devin :)
You are a wholesome person. There's a lot of toxic streamers in different gaming communities. If I livestream I would also be wholesome to my community and the game I play.
Ayyyyyyy I’m the 1000th like! That’s never happened to me before haha. I love the content and all the advice you give
this video aged like a fine wine, let me tell ya
... lol last topic hit me like a wall... I've literally just reconsidered my whole point to streaming.
This is so great, very insightful, so valuable~ I've watched the whole video, you always make very inspirational content~
Thank you Devin, because of the way I think, elaborating on this really helps me allot~!
And oh my, really love the reason that you've started League of Legends, positivity~
I am wondering if you've meant by the education problem on adding to learn mental health and meditation to institutions, because that certainly is today's problem on a huge scale, and it's something I can see you thinking and worrying about because you care allot about others~
When it comes to problems, I always put myself down that it isn't good enough, but you've said that no problem is a a worthless problem so that helps me allot, since you are the one saying it and it holds great value as it's from a place of great insight, and great experience~
I don't know about my path forward further down the line but I also am not the type to think far ahead into the future~ Yes I can have goals but those are merely ideas or directions, setting foot towards it and being on the path can bring anything, I am open for everything and keeping my eyes open~ Whatever comes my way I'll see if it's right for me and choose whether to pursue it or not, also regarding problem solving~
I've also noticed before even starting how huge of a mental stress it can have and what it takes for it, that it demands sacrifice~
This is why I've put allot of time into working on myself, my mental and spiritual state, while increasing my knowledge at the same time whenever I could~
I sincerely believe that doing all that is not a waste of time and will be of great benefit for others, I've put a ton of time into these things so others don't need, I really want to help other people lead better lives, find direction and purpose and to find their center which will help em find peace and happiness, simplicity, love and gratitude within themselves~
That is my true goal in everything that I do, I grow and help others grow with my experience in any field or area that I can help with~
Thank you allot Devin for the great content that you keep making, you are very caring about others and it can be seen, at least by me, I really respect you and appreciate what you do allot~
What you do is very helpful, insightful and very inspiring~ I am sure that you help change many peoples lives towards better like you do with mine, I am sure that so many people are grateful for what you do~ 💙
This is great, thank you
“We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” - Albert Einstein
Solving a problem.. that's why I started my channel, and that message has got a little lost on the way, time to pivot back
"just get born rich"
Living in a country where a high paying job pays like 36-48k a year with 30% tax makes me so discouraged to pursue financial independence.
i enjoyed this video
This seems like a good example of where you've combined dharma with business. Like one of the first exercises Dr. K gives on the discord is to write down what you think is wrong with the world - the world sort of gives you the necessary perspective to fix a certain thing you care about.
The first question that comes to mind though is whether the answer to all problems is through providing value. Sort of like how the USPS or city funded bus systems make negative money, but provide that value. I guess there would be money made through being a lawyer or something, but isn't there a sever lack of money in activism? Or are lawyers basically activists willing to sacrifice other parts of their lives for financial success? I guess even people who run non-profits still take a salary. I think my feelings on the issue are there are some problems, like healthcare or Superfund sites, that really just need financial support and I just wish it weren't necessary to have to pay people to put up such a fight.
Only 8.9k views, huh? -At least 5 of those are me. I guess I really have found a hidden gem.
I slept until 3pm today. I am already successful
wow great video!
No, I don’t think I will
For myself personally the money beyond 75k thing not adding to happiness isnt true at all, but maybe thats because things have gotten so much more expensive, especially housing.