1:54 1: basic personal finance 4:04 2: how to actually get a job 5:53 3: how to never get a job 7:16 4: how to build healthy habits 8:43 5: networking like a human 9:35 6: how to create a life outside work 11:06 7: how to cook simple nutritious meals 12:48 8: basic fitness advice 14:22 9: self awareness 15:18 10: College isn't meant to teach you everything
I have two degrees, but never went to college (long story) but I always felt I lacked a major thing. and will never be good enough. But this video caused me to reflect. Currently I am working on major self awareness, having a fit enough life-style, exploring my creative side, respectful parenting (being a mom) and ending generational trauma and I think I am good to go for now. NO MORE REGRETS! I mean just focus on what your values are and work towards them little by little every day. You don't have to get into everything or follow every single convention, so that you can call yourself normal or successful.
I always get more out of watching your videos than I do than any other youtube channel. Hands down you give the best advice. This video particularly is essential and many should heed your advice. Dude, you make it look effortless but professionalism at its best for make your content and sharing to your audience.
If your chicken breast/steak/fish is sticking to your skillet, it probably is NOT because the heat is too high. It's because you didn't heat the pan before you put it in, you didn't add enough oil to lean meat, or you tried to move or flip it too soon. Stainless steel and cast iron are porous. If you let the pan get good and hot before you add food, the pores close up and the surface becomes slick. If you put the food in before the pan is hot, those pores grab the food. If you've preheated the pan and you're cooking with plenty of fat, the pan will release the meat when it's time to flip it over.
This video made me cry. How honest, transparent and deeply kind you are for others. Giving us tips that some have learned the hard way or still learning to develop. Thank you for this. It is amazing how important guidance is.
Appreciate Matt for talking about this. People often think less of themselves and others if one doesn’t have a degree but the reality is that in some case a degree does not prepare you for the brutal work life after one graduates. I experienced this first hand and burn myself in less than 10 years in my career. However, I am glad to said I am learning something new, mail no time for my hobbies and reduced my working hours to be able to do so.
About self-awareness, I could say that I'm pretty lucky. I was able to realize what I had been doing wrong, and change for the better at a young age- even though I'm watching RUclips at 10:30, it's a Matt D'avella video, so it's worth it. I can also say that I am fortunate to have discovered your channel. I have learnt and a lot from you. Genuinely, thank you very much Matt
Can't believe I get 15 and a half minutes in before it even crosses my mind to wonder how long I've been watching for - your ability to continue to engage your audience over such a long time compared to 95% of other content creators really puts you in the platinum tier Matt! Inspiring as ever.
@@raygon9729 ofc he is just generalising. Normally it’s a good way to get rid of your depts. If you have the financial understanding you can for sure pursue another path that can be more lucrative :)
In my opinion, this is one of your top 5 videos ever. I wish someone had told me this when I was young (54, UK) and could really use the advice. I often recruit and hire people at the beginning of their careers to work in our fully flexible, location agnostic business. They can work any time, anywhere as long as they are productive. The first thing I have to teach many of them? How to show up for and organise their work! Education should prepare them for that. Thank you for this video and all the other great content.
What a great video! I dropped out of college to pursue my passion for death metal music. Of course 20 years later here I am running a RUclips cooking channel for a living. Life eh?
This video came at just the right time 😭 I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant and switched my major from a medical to a creative study (my family wasn't thrilled). I worked my ass off to get straight As; constantly felt the need to prove something to myself and everyone who doubted me. I graduated last month and feel guilty for taking time off before securing a job. I want more besides the conventional 9-5 but there's so much more growth that needs to happen in between (from navigating personal finance to my artistic goals). I strive to be more self-reliant with each passing day. Thank you Matt for another helpful video! 🤗
As someone who went to university and found it a tremendously amazing, fun, and a worthwhile experience, I still don't recommend it for everyone. I went into chemical engineering and my 4 year degree was only $25,000USD and my starting wage was $72,000USD, (paid off my degree in 10 months) so it was worth it for me and necessary because I can't legally be an engineer without the degree. In the future, if my children don't want to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer, teacher, or accountant; I will recommend them not going to college and instead building projects and an online portfolio that they can show clients and employers
One of your best videos ever. I’m 29 and I resonate with everything you just said. I’m gonna share it with my younger brother as a short summary of life advice that he can refer whenever he wants to.
Not in college, but balancing mental health with ambition - that hit home for me, I often burn myself out and I'm trying to unlearn that pattern for going after big ambitions. Thanks for sharing all these reminders!
I'm 26 years old, turning 27 in June, and let me TELL YOU! i am learning how to deal with life the rough way, all the things mentioned in this video i have found myself navigating through for the past four years, it's tough out there, but its all worthy! i am not anyone who is super smart nor super productive, but i would like to believe i still have an aware mindset that is helping me evolve in turtle speed, but improvement is happening (although i am also pro at having negative self talk sessions) and i'm super proud of me:
I absolutely agree with you on that, since regarding learning by experience, the figuring things out without a handbook really tough, at least for me. But always in the hindsight, I'd be so so glad that I did. No regrets. And you know what bud? I'm proud of you too since you're still here after all these impediments.
this advance is great for finding yourself but it's also the same thing we need to re-invent yourself later in life, especially when we need to shed a lot of bad habits before we can take off again.
honestly, this channel feel like a journal that your 10-20 years older sibling left u as a gift u didn’t appreciate as much at first but as u grow older it starts to make more and more sense and get more practical
idk where this would sit with the video but an advice i would like to share with everyone is to keep your head low and only worry about yourself ; if you want to make a big difference in your life you need to do things that only *YOU* personally care about , always keep your ego in check .. the moment you start to think about how to please others you will get distracted // for example: if you don't really have the greatest desire to have a particular item but you think it's cool (maybe it's influenced by people around you also thinking its cool) then chances are you'll probably forget about it in a few months therefore it'll be a waste of money, back in highschool there were a lot of losers who spent all their money on new shoes or new iphone upgrades every year and it's so disappointing how they have terrible spending habits at such a young age ESPECIALLY when it comes to food ; since i think most teen expense is food i never understood why people don't go the extra 2 steps and claim the free food on the app like chick fil a for example (a meal is probably $5-15 if you're out with friends, if you just downloaded the app and there's a deal you can literally get a chicken sandwich multiple times..3 days worth of food could be a brand new mouse, etc without doing much work) use every method you can to save some extra change so you don't have to worry about making more next time since you already have a lot of spare from the stuff that accumulated when you kept using deals and what not lastly, for my young folks out here..don't spend money unless you know a way to make it back ; lets say you have $30 and you want to buy RGB lights for your room , unless you know you can get it back right after you spend it DONT BUY IT even if you have a part time job and say hmmm in two weeks i can make this back..*STOP* because as soon as you buy it, within those two weeks you're going to find something else that picks up your interest and now by the time you get paid you would've spent more than what you earned, if possible make sure you have the cash to buy the same thing 10x over before you actually buy it (this basically means you CAN afford it and it's not an impulse buy that will pick up dust in a few weeks) ofc this doesn't apply to a house or a car but you get the concept
I get that you mean don't worry about what other people think about you but someone might take "only worry about yourself" to be selfish or egotistical, like you said "always keep your ego in check :)
I like the way you write content, how the humor blends in without jarring the informative parts. I don't think a lot of RUclipsrs can do that, especially in the productivity bubble. Once again, genuinely helpful while also being visually engaging. You're too good for this level.
I think your first bit of advice about forgetting about your resume only applies to clowns/youtube entertainers. It doesn't apply to people who actually have a real career.
The part about living unconventionally was something I really needed to hear, Matt! This year I decided not to go to college to pursue my dream of becoming an entrepreneur and full-time RUclipsr, and although I've made some progress in that field, I recently started to feel unfulfilled. I didn't accomplish anything spectacular, my progress is really slow. I keep putting in the work, but self-doubt still creeps in. So thanks for these encouraging words, they really mean a lot!
Your last point on self-resiliency is so true I general even if you don’t go to college. My college journey started in 2017, but I ended up leaving in 2019 with an associates and separate media certificate because I wanted to pursue my own avenue in life. I felt myself being held back from my true potential. Now 3 years later at 22, while I don’t have everything figured out I have regrets and am proud with myself for having the courage. It was honestly the first major decision I made that went against the societal norm and the catalyst for my film and self development journey
The reason why Matt's self-improvement content is engaging because we know he's like many of us: an actual worker. There are many similar videos on YT where the speaker is obviously out-of-touch or, worse, faking to be working class. You can't really give out life lessons if your life has been too easy. #9 is very important! Self awareness goes a long way.
It is pretty much a game changer for someone just leaving college! As a classical-ballet dancer and a wanna be social media creator, the best sentence I heard in the video is "What can I give?"! (Also the smoothie is a nice choice :) )
One of the best videos I've watched that you produced In a while Matt! TON of advices and beneficial stuff in such a 16 minutes, I'm in my freshmen year of collage and see everyone around me have those non-healthy and hygienic habits and I'm the only one whose STRIVING to be a better human and take the most out of my years in collage. Glad that you made me feel I'm on the right track and that I'm investing in myself and doing things that will help me in the future!
after graduation I was only interested in computer science, because it was my personal interest and my qualification. But once I got into the world of work, I realized how far the offer was from the demand in the world of work, and how ignorant I was about taxes, habit, networking, and especially how i spend my money without any plain or saving account. Another thing i understimate was, how sport can have positive impact on my mind. I on my way to solve all this mistakes
I didn't go to college and all through my 20's I was soooo lost & just going in 20 diff directions. My sons on the other hand are going to college. One is going for animation, the other to be a marine biologist. Complete opposites, but theyve always know what they wanted to do, since they were kids. Im right along with them for failures & successes. Love your videos.
I’ve fallen to lesson 6 as well. Thanks for your openness on this point. This is probably the best point to make to young people nowadays. If there’s a way to reach your goals without burning out, do it. The health risks and obstacles that come with it are not fun
Lesson 6 hit hard. I am somewhat still recovering from the same situation you have just described: Going ham on the first job (intern). I am currently in the position where I try to reclaim life from "knowing everything and all possible tech stacks" to "hey you haven't drawn for a while?" It's kind of weird because I actually like learning new stuff, but on the other hand, it also is always related to the job, career etc. It's just super hard to separate stuff.
As a college junior just having landed my first job in the industry I want to be in, I can't possibly agree more with every one of these points more. I'd go so far as to say they're exactly how I've been able to be successful. To add to the job one, particularly, to my fellow college students: go get a job now. It'll expose you to the working world, help you set up your work life (/school) balance, and give you a bit to spend on weekends. Even if you can't immediately do exactly what you love, find the closest thing and work your way up to better. That's what I've done and with a good work ethic I've had overwhelming success!
i'm going to say it depends on whether or not you lived in an actual home versus halls or/and had a job during as well. if you lived off campus and worked, you're already halfway to running an adult life with adult expectations of you, like how to get a job, keep a job, deal with colleagues and clients, pay your rent etc. It doesn't matter if you're working in a supermarket one day a week, you're already shown you can get and keep a job. running a house? you won't be struggling with it when you have to get one after college. my main issue with college is it's unrealistically protected. it's like do the coursework and you'll get a job in your field quickly. You will not. Turn up to lectures late and no one cares. That's your first written warning in a job. But the biggest lie is do the work and everything will fall into place. It doesn't teach you to deal with the curveballs. That limiting beleif really affected my career more than anything and took me fifteen years and a recession to shake.
One of the things I learned is that college is really meant for networking, community building, and a foundational understanding of whatever program you chose. If you want to learn practical things, you won't find it in college (unless of course you're coming from a technical program like medicine or engineering). To learn practical things while in college, I find that certain online courses have been particularly helpful because their approach is more tailored to the 'real world.' If you have the time and energy, engaging in internships, freelance, or independent contractual work can also build up your knowledge and skills so you have the assurance that you're better prepared later on.
More like a million things! 😂😂 when I got out of college, I immediately became a college professor. Now I’m teaching them things I wish I had known. Innovation drives success.
it took me around 30 minutes to watch this entire video while taking notes on the side. looking through the notes now, HOLY CRAP the amount of value i got from this video is insane! Thank you Matt! This video is something every college student needs to see.
Your advice is always so close to real life and easy to follow that after watching one of your videos I immediatly think well I can implement that right here and right now into my own life and make it better. Thanks for pushing us forward with your positivity!
Thanks for making that Matt. Sometimes life burns you and you gotta learn,get up and go again Appreciate you sharing your journey - raising awareness for those who watch your content.
I live this video thanks Matt! I found it very calming because it wasn’t like aah if you haven’t done this your unhealthy or whatever it was like no chill you can start whenever ✨
as soon as i graduated college/ got a full time job I've been wanting to take a home economics class. College does not teach you how to be self reliant. Thanks Matt for the video!
Oh Matt, I love it how you reinvented self help with this video. Who would have thought that with 3+ million subscribers this is still possible. It's a pleasure watching this and listening to you. Thanks, man!
I wish your channel was around to tell me this when I was of that age. My mom didn't know how to give much advice in these spheres and my dad left when I was a kid so I had to figure everything out on my own. Thank you, Matt, for voicing this for all the new generations. You have no idea how valuable something like this is to someone who is struggling with figuring everything out on their own.
Dude, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE COOKING ADVICE!!! I think i shed a little tear. I'm literally the worst cook in thw world and the few tips you gave are magnificent. thank you so much
My biggest domino habit definitely would have been quitting smoking and/or vaping, after that i realized how much better i can feel at all times and start to strive towards feeling better in other ways.
Listen... I thought this was gonna be another one of those lists that keep repeating the same thing, with the same tips, but although there are some things I've heard before, somehow you made it different. I can't quite put my finger on it but you did. I'm on a class break right now but I will be coming back to watch the whole video. Thanks, Matt!
12:33 Actually don't skip the frozen vegetables and go for the fresh, frozen veggies can often contain more nutrients because they're frozen in their prime! (+ more sustainable, because fresh veggies and fruit have to be transported quickly so they don't go bad, and that is done by airplanes)
Hey, Matt. I've watched your videos since 2018, and I was one of the first people to join Slow Growth, in fact, we had a small email conversation about whether you'd ever open it again, and I've got to say, your videos and courses are the ONLY videos I can guarantee that I'm never wasting my time watching. Thanks so much for all you do, and do you still have your Patreon active? I'd love to support you there.
Understanding how to identify and deal with toxic people like narcissists (RUclips- Dr Ramani) would have been super helpful. A course on setting and maintaining boundaries would have helped me a lot also.
The number 1 thing college fails to prepare students for, in my opinion, is "finding themselves". As corny as that sounds (lol) it's really true. When you're in college, so many people just want to make friends with and be liked by everyone. This causes them to sort of play a character in front of everyone, never really being themselves and never really doing things that they would otherwise be doing unless other people are doing them. When you become an adult, try and take some time away from friends and people who have preconceived ideas of who you are, you might find your true self is someone completely different.
Love your 10th point. College doesn't have the responsibility for teaching you about everything. Life long self learning and self education are the most important.
Thank's a lot for this Video. I really need to slow down and try to focus on myself too (fitness, being more social) instead of studying all the time. It's a good reminder to enjoy the process.
Really appreciate this video mate. So many aspects of it . From the great information even down to the light behind the couch to enhance the practical. Really great advice and wholesome content. Thank you 🙏
I think too many people go to college when they didn't need to. I didn't get my dream job because of my resume or because I went to college. What I'm doing has nothing to do with my major so while I don't regret my college experience, I do regret having student loan debt.
One last thing. Going to college isn't for everyone and it's not necessary for success. However what matters is getting an EDUCATION whether they get that from a trade school, taking courses to get certifications, or internships. I'm glad that more Americans are starting to learn that the path to success isn't so linear.
Matt's videos and general advice are more geared towards the creative/practical types, that's his core audience after all. Of course you cannot pursue a lot of the more technical careers without a uni degree. Don't try to put Skillshare or Brilliant on your CV... 😄 That said, this is a very good video in many points.
@@titusdavis4722 I believe success is something personal and not an objective milestone. Agree, college is not for everyone and unfortunately that is something that people understand too late in their lives. We are overfed this idea that college is the path the success from an early age and we believe in it like a doctrine. Trade school and apprenticeships are also concepts that most aren't even aware of when they are teens and planning their future. Ultimately, if one goes to college they need to understand that college is essentially just a tool to train for a profession, not a milestone on the path to what most perceive as "success".
Wow, this is something that was sort of...revealing. I am a junior in college, and I am trying to get my business on its feet when I am done. Although it is not a job, it is something that I need to make sure that I actually have skills in management, marketing, and the craft (RUclips).
Brilliant take on this! A very engaging video, I didn’t want you to stop talking. Honestly, I’ve lost count as to how much of this topic comes up on almost all my social media platforms; it truly is a wake up call to a lot of people in university feeling this way. Also this is not an anti-university rant. In my gap years I learnt a lot of valuable information and wisdom from outside the higher education or academic environment (also from many of your amazing videos), including all that you’ve mentioned, it was unbelievable. Those years actually opened my eyes to the fact that going to college was really never the goal for me. Your point on living unconventionally and self-reliance stuck with me because (1) we still live in a world where life is pretty much set out in a certain way and anyone who falls out of that is seen as other. Many don’t even think they have another option or are forced into pursuing a degree which truly is a sad reality if you think about it (2) Now a few months into college I’ve realised that I’ve tried to keep pushing the idea that I’m doing the “right” thing knowing very well sub-consciously that I have so much more to offer outside college, having sat down and established a clear path and direction of course. It takes so much courage to let go of all the self-doubt and so called “conventional” ideals. It took me a while, it’s painful when there’s very little support from the ones closest to you, but the first step is to build the courage. Props to those who have taken that leap of faith to get out of the rut and pursue what feels 100% right for them even when society looks down upon it.
You are incredible! You are exactly right, I got my associates in graphics and BA in fine arts and didn't learn a thing about surviving on it. Thanks so much for this video
When you asked your Alexa how to do your taxes, it set off my Alexa who then told me how to do my taxes, but I'm in the UK so I got a very different response (albeit one I still didn't understand) 😂
I'll definitely come back to this video and take some notes. Navigating through life and knowing what is best for you is not easy. Thank you for this video Matt!
Love this! But… actually frozen veggies and fruit has time after time proven to be more nutritious since they are ripe and not picked before to ripen during transportation as ”fresh” fruits and veggies are. Just a pro tip :)
This is excellent stuff. I learned more after college than I did during college. Maybe college gives you the tools to live a healthier life, but college is only worth it if you use those tools? Matt summed it up nicely; college should make you self-reliant. Thanks Matt!
1:54 1: basic personal finance
4:04 2: how to actually get a job
5:53 3: how to never get a job
7:16 4: how to build healthy habits
8:43 5: networking like a human
9:35 6: how to create a life outside work
11:06 7: how to cook simple nutritious meals
12:48 8: basic fitness advice
14:22 9: self awareness
15:18 10: College isn't meant to teach you everything
Thanks for the time stamps 🙏🏽
Thanks for the timestamps!
Thank you for the timestamps, my friend
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Thank you!
I miss your podcast! That’s actually what I used to listen to at the gym. Now I just cycle back through all the videos you make to keep motivation.
So true
It helped me building my morning running habits when I started. I was so excited to learn something new every time that couldn’t skip my run.
Same.
Me too 🥺
I second this!
That "Pay attention because it will be on the test." Our education spoon-fed to us is so spot on. Real world is where you really get schooled.
I have two degrees, but never went to college (long story) but I always felt I lacked a major thing. and will never be good enough. But this video caused me to reflect.
Currently I am working on major self awareness, having a fit enough life-style, exploring my creative side, respectful parenting (being a mom) and ending generational trauma and I think I am good to go for now. NO MORE REGRETS! I mean just focus on what your values are and work towards them little by little every day. You don't have to get into everything or follow every single convention, so that you can call yourself normal or successful.
I would love to hear the long story, if you want to share it and have the time :)
And I completely agree with the thoughts you shared in your post. I feel like I'm trying to achieve similar goals :)
how do you have 2 degrees
Damn, those 16 minutes flew by…. This one’s a banger for sure. Straight to the point and GENUINELY helpful with no waffle. Awesome.
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👋 I agree a 100%, brilliant!
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No waffle?
@@titusdavis4722 No ramble
I always get more out of watching your videos than I do than any other youtube channel. Hands down you give the best advice. This video particularly is essential and many should heed your advice. Dude, you make it look effortless but professionalism at its best for make your content and sharing to your audience.
If your chicken breast/steak/fish is sticking to your skillet, it probably is NOT because the heat is too high. It's because you didn't heat the pan before you put it in, you didn't add enough oil to lean meat, or you tried to move or flip it too soon. Stainless steel and cast iron are porous. If you let the pan get good and hot before you add food, the pores close up and the surface becomes slick. If you put the food in before the pan is hot, those pores grab the food. If you've preheated the pan and you're cooking with plenty of fat, the pan will release the meat when it's time to flip it over.
This video made me cry. How honest, transparent and deeply kind you are for others. Giving us tips that some have learned the hard way or still learning to develop. Thank you for this. It is amazing how important guidance is.
Appreciate Matt for talking about this. People often think less of themselves and others if one doesn’t have a degree but the reality is that in some case a degree does not prepare you for the brutal work life after one graduates. I experienced this first hand and burn myself in less than 10 years in my career. However, I am glad to said I am learning something new, mail no time for my hobbies and reduced my working hours to be able to do so.
About self-awareness, I could say that I'm pretty lucky. I was able to realize what I had been doing wrong, and change for the better at a young age- even though I'm watching RUclips at 10:30, it's a Matt D'avella video, so it's worth it. I can also say that I am fortunate to have discovered your channel. I have learnt and a lot from you. Genuinely, thank you very much Matt
*5 things to quit right now:*
*1. Overthinking*
*2. Trying to make everyone happy*
*3. Living in the past*
*4. Worrying*
*5. Doubting yourself*
*I love how real and raw Matt keeps it. no fluff or pretense*
Hi, matt, love from India ...10 things.... and total 10 times say biceps... i love the way he advertise his biceps....
Can't believe I get 15 and a half minutes in before it even crosses my mind to wonder how long I've been watching for - your ability to continue to engage your audience over such a long time compared to 95% of other content creators really puts you in the platinum tier Matt! Inspiring as ever.
I don't agree with 'paying off your debt' though. Having 1000 bucks of home loan is much better than having saved 1000 bucks. Money depreciates.
@@raygon9729 ofc he is just generalising. Normally it’s a good way to get rid of your depts. If you have the financial understanding you can for sure pursue another path that can be more lucrative :)
In my opinion, this is one of your top 5 videos ever. I wish someone had told me this when I was young (54, UK) and could really use the advice. I often recruit and hire people at the beginning of their careers to work in our fully flexible, location agnostic business. They can work any time, anywhere as long as they are productive. The first thing I have to teach many of them? How to show up for and organise their work! Education should prepare them for that. Thank you for this video and all the other great content.
What a great video! I dropped out of college to pursue my passion for death metal music. Of course 20 years later here I am running a RUclips cooking channel for a living. Life eh?
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10:55 "It's difficult to come back from burnout, it's even more difficult to reverse the effects of anxiety"
This video came at just the right time 😭 I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant and switched my major from a medical to a creative study (my family wasn't thrilled). I worked my ass off to get straight As; constantly felt the need to prove something to myself and everyone who doubted me.
I graduated last month and feel guilty for taking time off before securing a job. I want more besides the conventional 9-5 but there's so much more growth that needs to happen in between (from navigating personal finance to my artistic goals). I strive to be more self-reliant with each passing day. Thank you Matt for another helpful video! 🤗
As someone who went to university and found it a tremendously amazing, fun, and a worthwhile experience, I still don't recommend it for everyone. I went into chemical engineering and my 4 year degree was only $25,000USD and my starting wage was $72,000USD, (paid off my degree in 10 months) so it was worth it for me and necessary because I can't legally be an engineer without the degree. In the future, if my children don't want to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer, teacher, or accountant; I will recommend them not going to college and instead building projects and an online portfolio that they can show clients and employers
What do you as a chemical engineer? And what made you pick it? Just curious as I'm learning about majors at the moment!
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One of your best videos ever. I’m 29 and I resonate with everything you just said. I’m gonna share it with my younger brother as a short summary of life advice that he can refer whenever he wants to.
Same!
it is amazing to see the older brother is always sharing it with the younger people.
I see so many people D***K riding Matt D'Avella in their videos, home designs, routines, etc. Matt you're the GOAT, brotha.
Not in college, but balancing mental health with ambition - that hit home for me, I often burn myself out and I'm trying to unlearn that pattern for going after big ambitions. Thanks for sharing all these reminders!
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I'm 26 years old, turning 27 in June, and let me TELL YOU! i am learning how to deal with life the rough way, all the things mentioned in this video i have found myself navigating through for the past four years, it's tough out there, but its all worthy! i am not anyone who is super smart nor super productive, but i would like to believe i still have an aware mindset that is helping me evolve in turtle speed, but improvement is happening (although i am also pro at having negative self talk sessions) and i'm super proud of me:
every step counts, regardless of your pace, remember the wise words: Marlon Brando - “Only the one who walks his own way can’t be overtaken.”
I absolutely agree with you on that, since regarding learning by experience, the figuring things out without a handbook really tough, at least for me. But always in the hindsight, I'd be so so glad that I did. No regrets. And you know what bud? I'm proud of you too since you're still here after all these impediments.
I just want to let anyone who’s reading this, and going through a tough time know that it’s going to be okay. You’ll get through it! ✨
I needed this, thank you
this advance is great for finding yourself but it's also the same thing we need to re-invent yourself later in life, especially when we need to shed a lot of bad habits before we can take off again.
honestly, this channel feel like a journal that your 10-20 years older sibling left u as a gift u didn’t appreciate as much at first but as u grow older it starts to make more and more sense and get more practical
I totally agree with you. We always need these life advices in our life
Currently a highschool senior. I'm trying to make sure I'm working on each of these skills before I get to college.
idk where this would sit with the video but an advice i would like to share with everyone is to keep your head low and only worry about yourself ; if you want to make a big difference in your life you need to do things that only *YOU* personally care about , always keep your ego in check .. the moment you start to think about how to please others you will get distracted // for example: if you don't really have the greatest desire to have a particular item but you think it's cool (maybe it's influenced by people around you also thinking its cool) then chances are you'll probably forget about it in a few months therefore it'll be a waste of money, back in highschool there were a lot of losers who spent all their money on new shoes or new iphone upgrades every year and it's so disappointing how they have terrible spending habits at such a young age ESPECIALLY when it comes to food ; since i think most teen expense is food i never understood why people don't go the extra 2 steps and claim the free food on the app like chick fil a for example (a meal is probably $5-15 if you're out with friends, if you just downloaded the app and there's a deal you can literally get a chicken sandwich multiple times..3 days worth of food could be a brand new mouse, etc without doing much work) use every method you can to save some extra change so you don't have to worry about making more next time since you already have a lot of spare from the stuff that accumulated when you kept using deals and what not
lastly, for my young folks out here..don't spend money unless you know a way to make it back ; lets say you have $30 and you want to buy RGB lights for your room , unless you know you can get it back right after you spend it DONT BUY IT even if you have a part time job and say hmmm in two weeks i can make this back..*STOP* because as soon as you buy it, within those two weeks you're going to find something else that picks up your interest and now by the time you get paid you would've spent more than what you earned, if possible make sure you have the cash to buy the same thing 10x over before you actually buy it (this basically means you CAN afford it and it's not an impulse buy that will pick up dust in a few weeks) ofc this doesn't apply to a house or a car but you get the concept
I get that you mean don't worry about what other people think about you but someone might take "only worry about yourself" to be selfish or egotistical, like you said "always keep your ego in check :)
also never thought i'd see a random fortnite kid actually care about mental, physical, social, and monetary health 😂
100% with you on this.
I agree, the four corners of the classroom does't give you all learnings and skills in life but prepares you rather in the real battle.
How to get my attention: "This will be on the test!"
I like the way you write content, how the humor blends in without jarring the informative parts. I don't think a lot of RUclipsrs can do that, especially in the productivity bubble. Once again, genuinely helpful while also being visually engaging. You're too good for this level.
I think your first bit of advice about forgetting about your resume only applies to clowns/youtube entertainers. It doesn't apply to people who actually have a real career.
The part about living unconventionally was something I really needed to hear, Matt! This year I decided not to go to college to pursue my dream of becoming an entrepreneur and full-time RUclipsr, and although I've made some progress in that field, I recently started to feel unfulfilled. I didn't accomplish anything spectacular, my progress is really slow. I keep putting in the work, but self-doubt still creeps in. So thanks for these encouraging words, they really mean a lot!
Oh we had same goals
The most important thing is to recognize the mistakes that we make and try to solve them.
I think it falls under #9
Your last point on self-resiliency is so true I general even if you don’t go to college. My college journey started in 2017, but I ended up leaving in 2019 with an associates and separate media certificate because I wanted to pursue my own avenue in life. I felt myself being held back from my true potential. Now 3 years later at 22, while I don’t have everything figured out I have regrets and am proud with myself for having the courage. It was honestly the first major decision I made that went against the societal norm and the catalyst for my film and self development journey
The reason why Matt's self-improvement content is engaging because we know he's like many of us: an actual worker. There are many similar videos on YT where the speaker is obviously out-of-touch or, worse, faking to be working class. You can't really give out life lessons if your life has been too easy. #9 is very important! Self awareness goes a long way.
thanks for no ads in the middle of the video,it make me focus and time flies faster ^^
It is pretty much a game changer for someone just leaving college!
As a classical-ballet dancer and a wanna be social media creator, the best sentence I heard in the video is "What can I give?"! (Also the smoothie is a nice choice :) )
One of the best videos I've watched that you produced In a while Matt! TON of advices and beneficial stuff in such a 16 minutes, I'm in my freshmen year of collage and see everyone around me have those non-healthy and hygienic habits and I'm the only one whose STRIVING to be a better human and take the most out of my years in collage. Glad that you made me feel I'm on the right track and that I'm investing in myself and doing things that will help me in the future!
after graduation I was only interested in computer science, because it was my personal interest and my qualification. But once I got into the world of work, I realized how far the offer was from the demand in the world of work, and how ignorant I was about taxes, habit, networking, and especially how i spend my money without any plain or saving account. Another thing i understimate was, how sport can have positive impact on my mind.
I on my way to solve all this mistakes
I didn't go to college and all through my 20's I was soooo lost & just going in 20 diff directions. My sons on the other hand are going to college. One is going for animation, the other to be a marine biologist. Complete opposites, but theyve always know what they wanted to do, since they were kids. Im right along with them for failures & successes. Love your videos.
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I’ve fallen to lesson 6 as well. Thanks for your openness on this point. This is probably the best point to make to young people nowadays. If there’s a way to reach your goals without burning out, do it. The health risks and obstacles that come with it are not fun
We need more people like you Matt
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Lesson 6 hit hard. I am somewhat still recovering from the same situation you have just described: Going ham on the first job (intern). I am currently in the position where I try to reclaim life from "knowing everything and all possible tech stacks" to "hey you haven't drawn for a while?" It's kind of weird because I actually like learning new stuff, but on the other hand, it also is always related to the job, career etc. It's just super hard to separate stuff.
This is actually one of the best self-improvement videos of RUclips.
15:40 - 15:50 felt like dejavú.... Feels as if I have seen this part of the video before in one of your videos!
11/10 vid ~ you have such a skill at explaining
I'm waiting for new New York Videos ⏰😂
it is very important things to have
not surprised to see that we intersect here
As a college junior just having landed my first job in the industry I want to be in, I can't possibly agree more with every one of these points more. I'd go so far as to say they're exactly how I've been able to be successful.
To add to the job one, particularly, to my fellow college students: go get a job now. It'll expose you to the working world, help you set up your work life (/school) balance, and give you a bit to spend on weekends. Even if you can't immediately do exactly what you love, find the closest thing and work your way up to better. That's what I've done and with a good work ethic I've had overwhelming success!
i'm going to say it depends on whether or not you lived in an actual home versus halls or/and had a job during as well. if you lived off campus and worked, you're already halfway to running an adult life with adult expectations of you, like how to get a job, keep a job, deal with colleagues and clients, pay your rent etc. It doesn't matter if you're working in a supermarket one day a week, you're already shown you can get and keep a job. running a house? you won't be struggling with it when you have to get one after college.
my main issue with college is it's unrealistically protected. it's like do the coursework and you'll get a job in your field quickly. You will not. Turn up to lectures late and no one cares. That's your first written warning in a job. But the biggest lie is do the work and everything will fall into place. It doesn't teach you to deal with the curveballs. That limiting beleif really affected my career more than anything and took me fifteen years and a recession to shake.
One of the things I learned is that college is really meant for networking, community building, and a foundational understanding of whatever program you chose. If you want to learn practical things, you won't find it in college (unless of course you're coming from a technical program like medicine or engineering). To learn practical things while in college, I find that certain online courses have been particularly helpful because their approach is more tailored to the 'real world.' If you have the time and energy, engaging in internships, freelance, or independent contractual work can also build up your knowledge and skills so you have the assurance that you're better prepared later on.
More like a million things! 😂😂 when I got out of college, I immediately became a college professor. Now I’m teaching them things I wish I had known. Innovation drives success.
it took me around 30 minutes to watch this entire video while taking notes on the side.
looking through the notes now, HOLY CRAP the amount of value i got from this video is insane!
Thank you Matt! This video is something every college student needs to see.
Your advice is always so close to real life and easy to follow that after watching one of your videos I immediatly think well I can implement that right here and right now into my own life and make it better. Thanks for pushing us forward with your positivity!
Thanks for making that Matt.
Sometimes life burns you and you gotta learn,get up and go again
Appreciate you sharing your journey - raising awareness for those who watch your content.
Probably one of the best vid in your channel or maybe the best, I got to the 10minute mark without looking at time line so fast
I live this video thanks Matt! I found it very calming because it wasn’t like aah if you haven’t done this your unhealthy or whatever it was like no chill you can start whenever ✨
as soon as i graduated college/ got a full time job I've been wanting to take a home economics class. College does not teach you how to be self reliant. Thanks Matt for the video!
You're an angel, Matt. This is golden advice, I'm gonna share this video with everyone.
The way you fitted all thet value in just 16 min. I loved it, great job
Oh Matt, I love it how you reinvented self help with this video. Who would have thought that with 3+ million subscribers this is still possible. It's a pleasure watching this and listening to you. Thanks, man!
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I wish your channel was around to tell me this when I was of that age. My mom didn't know how to give much advice in these spheres and my dad left when I was a kid so I had to figure everything out on my own. Thank you, Matt, for voicing this for all the new generations. You have no idea how valuable something like this is to someone who is struggling with figuring everything out on their own.
hope everything works out for you!
This video makes me feel at ease. I sincerely wish you a great life.
You're the only youtuber I watch sponsor parts from with attention because you make it really fun!
Dude, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE COOKING ADVICE!!! I think i shed a little tear. I'm literally the worst cook in thw world and the few tips you gave are magnificent. thank you so much
My biggest domino habit definitely would have been quitting smoking and/or vaping, after that i realized how much better i can feel at all times and start to strive towards feeling better in other ways.
Listen... I thought this was gonna be another one of those lists that keep repeating the same thing, with the same tips, but although there are some things I've heard before, somehow you made it different. I can't quite put my finger on it but you did. I'm on a class break right now but I will be coming back to watch the whole video. Thanks, Matt!
12:33 Actually don't skip the frozen vegetables and go for the fresh, frozen veggies can often contain more nutrients because they're frozen in their prime! (+ more sustainable, because fresh veggies and fruit have to be transported quickly so they don't go bad, and that is done by airplanes)
Bring back the podcasts! Loved those so much and interviewing such inspiring people + you just a great person to listen to!
Some people need the structure and predictability of college environment. Not everyone has the self discipline and nor the focus to become a RUclipsr.
Keto bro part had me rolling 😂
Excellent video Matt. If only this was available when I started college... Never too late for a brand new start
We need the Ground Up Show back Matt!!!
Hey, Matt. I've watched your videos since 2018, and I was one of the first people to join Slow Growth, in fact, we had a small email conversation about whether you'd ever open it again, and I've got to say, your videos and courses are the ONLY videos I can guarantee that I'm never wasting my time watching. Thanks so much for all you do, and do you still have your Patreon active? I'd love to support you there.
Great video Matt! At the end there about being self sufficient after college, I thought real life 101 has always been the best teacher in life.
This video had original content and went really smooth. Awesome work Matt!
Dude I'll keep this video forever. One of your best so far, thank you!!!
Understanding how to identify and deal with toxic people like narcissists (RUclips- Dr Ramani) would have been super helpful. A course on setting and maintaining boundaries would have helped me a lot also.
The number 1 thing college fails to prepare students for, in my opinion, is "finding themselves".
As corny as that sounds (lol) it's really true. When you're in college, so many people just want to make friends with and be liked by everyone. This causes them to sort of play a character in front of everyone, never really being themselves and never really doing things that they would otherwise be doing unless other people are doing them.
When you become an adult, try and take some time away from friends and people who have preconceived ideas of who you are, you might find your true self is someone completely different.
really love this channel!
This is my favourite video from you. You're doing great job helping youngsters like myself to find a sense in the world.
These videos keep getting better and better (and the comedy thrown is amazing 🤣🤣)
I’ve watched a LOT of your videos and this is by far my favorite. Sharing the link with my adult children.
Brilliant advice! I feel less guilty about purchasing that blender now...
Love your 10th point. College doesn't have the responsibility for teaching you about everything. Life long self learning and self education are the most important.
Thank's a lot for this Video. I really need to slow down and try to focus on myself too (fitness, being more social) instead of studying all the time. It's a good reminder to enjoy the process.
Really appreciate this video mate. So many aspects of it . From the great information even down to the light behind the couch to enhance the practical. Really great advice and wholesome content. Thank you 🙏
Could listen to you for hours! Great video and so valuable :)
This being said, don't forget that we still need doctors, engineers, scientists and many other professions that do require a college degree.
Yup. Good balance needs to be kept
I think too many people go to college when they didn't need to. I didn't get my dream job because of my resume or because I went to college. What I'm doing has nothing to do with my major so while I don't regret my college experience, I do regret having student loan debt.
One last thing. Going to college isn't for everyone and it's not necessary for success. However what matters is getting an EDUCATION whether they get that from a trade school, taking courses to get certifications, or internships. I'm glad that more Americans are starting to learn that the path to success isn't so linear.
Matt's videos and general advice are more geared towards the creative/practical types, that's his core audience after all. Of course you cannot pursue a lot of the more technical careers without a uni degree. Don't try to put Skillshare or Brilliant on your CV... 😄
That said, this is a very good video in many points.
@@titusdavis4722 I believe success is something personal and not an objective milestone. Agree, college is not for everyone and unfortunately that is something that people understand too late in their lives. We are overfed this idea that college is the path the success from an early age and we believe in it like a doctrine. Trade school and apprenticeships are also concepts that most aren't even aware of when they are teens and planning their future. Ultimately, if one goes to college they need to understand that college is essentially just a tool to train for a profession, not a milestone on the path to what most perceive as "success".
Wow, this is something that was sort of...revealing. I am a junior in college, and I am trying to get my business on its feet when I am done. Although it is not a job, it is something that I need to make sure that I actually have skills in management, marketing, and the craft (RUclips).
Brilliant take on this! A very engaging video, I didn’t want you to stop talking.
Honestly, I’ve lost count as to how much of this topic comes up on almost all my social media platforms; it truly is a wake up call to a lot of people in university feeling this way.
Also this is not an anti-university rant.
In my gap years I learnt a lot of valuable information and wisdom from outside the higher education or academic environment (also from many of your amazing videos), including all that you’ve mentioned, it was unbelievable. Those years actually opened my eyes to the fact that going to college was really never the goal for me.
Your point on living unconventionally and self-reliance stuck with me because (1) we still live in a world where life is pretty much set out in a certain way and anyone who falls out of that is seen as other. Many don’t even think they have another option or are forced into pursuing a degree which truly is a sad reality if you think about it (2) Now a few months into college I’ve realised that I’ve tried to keep pushing the idea that I’m doing the “right” thing knowing very well sub-consciously that I have so much more to offer outside college, having sat down and established a clear path and direction of course. It takes so much courage to let go of all the self-doubt and so called “conventional” ideals. It took me a while, it’s painful when there’s very little support from the ones closest to you, but the first step is to build the courage.
Props to those who have taken that leap of faith to get out of the rut and pursue what feels 100% right for them even when society looks down upon it.
You are incredible! You are exactly right, I got my associates in graphics and BA in fine arts and didn't learn a thing about surviving on it. Thanks so much for this video
When you asked your Alexa how to do your taxes, it set off my Alexa who then told me how to do my taxes, but I'm in the UK so I got a very different response (albeit one I still didn't understand) 😂
I'll definitely come back to this video and take some notes. Navigating through life and knowing what is best for you is not easy.
Thank you for this video Matt!
Those all tips would really help. Thanks, Matt!
This was very well put together. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Niagara Canada.
Thank you big bro!! This is all the info anyone would need and often forget. I'm sure I'll be watching this more than once.
I'll never unsubscribe to matt
Love this! But… actually frozen veggies and fruit has time after time proven to be more nutritious since they are ripe and not picked before to ripen during transportation as ”fresh” fruits and veggies are. Just a pro tip :)
At 0:13 my Alexa responded to this video with “my Sunday is going great”😂
This is excellent stuff. I learned more after college than I did during college. Maybe college gives you the tools to live a healthier life, but college is only worth it if you use those tools? Matt summed it up nicely; college should make you self-reliant. Thanks Matt!