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Why I quit my job to pursue my childhood dream | Jason Y. Lee | TEDxUCIrvine

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  • Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
  • Jason Y. Lee shares his journey about why he quit his corporate job to make inspiring videos on youtube. Now Jason leads Jubilee Media, a video company for passionate and purpose-driven millennials. / jubileemedia
    Jason is the founder of Jubilee Media, a media company that bridges people together and inspires love. Jubilee has garnered over 30 million views online for various causes and featured in The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Mashable, The Queen Latifah show and more. In his former life, Jason was a consultant at Bain & Company and worked for Clinton Health Access Initiative in Zambia. He was raised in Overland Park, Kansas and graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @johannees622
    @johannees622 4 года назад +91

    I am from Haiti. Before the earthquake, my family and I never said I love you. After the earthquake, I made it a point to never get off the phone without saying “ I love you”. Still so grateful that they were alive. It was awkward for my dad to respond back at first. But now, it’s second nature for all of us. ❤️
    By the way great story. Can totally relate.

  • @russjalichandra5491
    @russjalichandra5491 4 года назад +164

    Long time ago, when I was young, I dreamed of becoming sort of rock star because of my love of music and guitar playing. But back then I wasn’t a really good guitar player and I ended up being a diplomat instead. More than 30 years passed and I’m now about to retire but through all those years I never stop playing guitar. Looking back, I now come to think that even I didn’t get to become a rockstar but still I got to do what I love all my life. In a way, playing music as a hobby, as oppose to full time job, is also satisfying because you can play whatever you want or feel like, and you just play primarily for your own enjoyment. Sometimes you might not realize it but you’ve been doing the thing you love all along.

    • @benjaminwiner6220
      @benjaminwiner6220 4 года назад

      Russ Jalichandra wow

    • @xtv_
      @xtv_ 4 года назад +3

      wow that’s beautiful, thank you for sharing 😢😢

    • @locobass
      @locobass 4 года назад +1

      You are a rock star

    • @sebastienpolaert3643
      @sebastienpolaert3643 4 года назад +6

      Great tho read this Russ ! I am somehow on the same journey. Wanted to be a famous guitarist, finally decided to study Business to get a good job. I never stopped playing the guitar, and I even get some lessons now to keep improving my playing. Today I don't want to be famous, just a good player. By the way I am 42, I appreciated living abroad thanks to Business (Iived three years in Moscow) but I just quit my job to work as an independent and find a way to include music in my daily life, helping people and organizations to develop their creativity. I have seen your RUclips profile...Kirk Fletcher ! Nice taste ;-) I wish we could have a beer (..or a tea) and jam together, who knows.

    • @locobass
      @locobass 4 года назад +3

      @@sebastienpolaert3643 Real Musicians are about the MUSIC not the business of music. Make money any way you feel ok to you. Keep the love for music and playing and learning forever .

  • @zoharahman8460
    @zoharahman8460 4 года назад +103

    I've always loved watching Jublee's content.. This was an awesome talk.

  • @ClearOutSamskaras
    @ClearOutSamskaras 7 лет назад +95

    The drawing of the dinosaur-cop is so beautiful and is pure retrospective psychological delight!

  • @ArianeSartor
    @ArianeSartor 4 года назад +37

    I quit my job during the corona crisis and I am already making a living of my new business! 😃I have been held back by fear for YEARS whereas I see now that so much is possible! It is crazy how we stay in situations out of fear when something so much better is waiting for us on the other side! Thank you for making that video!

    • @random-accessmemory9201
      @random-accessmemory9201 2 года назад +4

      Congrats Arian. I’m happy for you!
      I just quit my job this month without a back up plan and now I’m overthinking. 😭😭😭
      I have the money and emergency funds to surivive but I’m overthinking on what other people will say to me. 🥺 I hope I can also do what you did.

    • @goodlife8044
      @goodlife8044 2 года назад +1

      @@random-accessmemory9201 how is it going since you quit? I’m going through this now.

    • @random-accessmemory9201
      @random-accessmemory9201 2 года назад +2

      @@goodlife8044 If you still have the savings for months, don’t overthink, take some rest, and take some vacations.
      I don’t have any regrets to rest for around five months and I’m happy with it. Right now, I’m in a job-hunting mode. 😃

  • @yagalterry
    @yagalterry 6 лет назад +93

    Such a good talk!! Really proud of how far jubilee project has come!!!

  • @matthewschwartz2225
    @matthewschwartz2225 5 лет назад +30

    I gave my 2 weeks' notice 12 days ago to follow my dreams after being an engineer. I related to your response to that quote from dying people and finding happiness after graduating with undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as getting great jobs.

    • @ms1295
      @ms1295 Год назад

      Curious what you’re up to now Matthew. I hope you found a lifestyle/career that makes you happier!

  • @FeonasHandAnalysisReadings
    @FeonasHandAnalysisReadings 5 лет назад +26

    I never sold my soul to the corporate world, as I was always selfish with my creative endeavors, but I can understand the fear in taking that leap of faith! Its very validating and glad you took that risk ;-)

  • @winonadaphne6445
    @winonadaphne6445 6 лет назад +170

    he's so freaking cute, his dimples, omg

  • @JanZyg
    @JanZyg 3 года назад +2

    “Ordinary people can do extraordinary things” 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Consciouskaren
    @Consciouskaren 6 лет назад +25

    This video brought me so much joy because of the way Jason Y. Lee shares his story. A lot of this resonated with me as I was raised by a single immigrant parent and also long to uplift the world. Who knows maybe I will get to meet him one day. Thank you Jason for living your dream.

  • @valfox777
    @valfox777 7 лет назад +32

    Thank for this and Jubilee is awesome!

  • @stefanycahyadi
    @stefanycahyadi 5 лет назад +18

    I've been following Jubilee ever since their Love Language video. It's so amazing to see the progress of their channel and how much they accomplish to this point. As a 25 year old, this video is definitely what I needed

  • @jyjung27
    @jyjung27 3 года назад +4

    Inspiring and definitely worthy of sharing! As a daughter of Korean immigrants and now a parent of young adults I can relate!

  • @chrisl418
    @chrisl418 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Im 59 and have never followed my dream. Guess it is time to quit my boring job and follow my dreams.

  • @aesthete7227
    @aesthete7227 6 лет назад +23

    *I LOVE HIS SENECE OF HUMOR*

  • @mariancounsellor
    @mariancounsellor 4 года назад +3

    I can definitely relate to that feeling of not being unhappy but also not being happy either. It’s just a non-feeling or okay but not great. When I became a counsellor, it was the best decision I could make for myself.

  • @vlam1357
    @vlam1357 3 года назад +4

    This is inspiring! We all need courage, even when we try to do what we love.

  • @coletteharubella2434
    @coletteharubella2434 7 лет назад +115

    Oh my gosh! I'm a teacher and a boy in my class also said he wants to be a dinosaur when he grows up, he even drew a T-Rex! Really. ^^ so funny. :-)

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 7 лет назад

      Coleth, grow up , girl.

    • @coletteharubella2434
      @coletteharubella2434 7 лет назад +10

      Lechiffresix six no, it really happened, jokes aside. And my name's Colette.

  • @DawkDaze
    @DawkDaze 6 лет назад +47

    Jason you're such a great storyteller you're hilarious too!!

  • @Zgg2
    @Zgg2 3 года назад +4

    Very Inspirational and Amazing story! It really resonates me because I have the same thing about “when you will get this, you’re gonna be happy”. Its what we’ve been told since childhood, but it’s not true. I Wish everyone(including me) will live a life that true to themselves and be happy. It takes courage and believe in yourself but it worth it.

  • @RayfilWong
    @RayfilWong 4 года назад +4

    Jason - you're livuing a purpose driven life - Jubilee Rocks 🎯

  • @jeannastorey
    @jeannastorey 4 года назад +1

    This video has been popping up on my feed for months and I don’t know why but I’ve just been ignoring it because something inside my head keeps saying, “that’s not possible for you.” But I’m really glad that I finally clicked on this video. I can positively say that it will change my life.

  • @nicol908
    @nicol908 4 года назад +6

    That dinosaur with cop cap is absolutely adorable. So proud of u're from Korea. ^^ your story adds one more evidence of chasing dreams for me, thx. :)

  • @jentlye220
    @jentlye220 5 лет назад +6

    I love Jason and Jubilee even more now

  • @joannabusinessaccount7293
    @joannabusinessaccount7293 3 года назад +2

    This is one of those few RUclips videos where I need to watch the video rather than multi tasking reading the comments

  • @thesecretsquirrel5935
    @thesecretsquirrel5935 5 лет назад +4

    If you want something bad enough, you will get it. If you havent got it, you havent tried hard enough.

  • @Michelle-je9jk
    @Michelle-je9jk 6 лет назад +19

    That's one of the reasons I wanna be a film maker. Stories are powerful

  • @analia123love
    @analia123love 6 лет назад +7

    This touched me! I’ve been watching his vids and now I know his story, it’s just extraordinary

  • @MickeyD2012
    @MickeyD2012 7 лет назад +66

    I got pulled over by a dinosaur the other day, I thought I was hallucinating...

  • @Chrisinhanoi
    @Chrisinhanoi 4 года назад +1

    he and Kim Nam-joon are such the twins. They are both inspiring

  • @artistevivien
    @artistevivien 4 года назад +40

    Hol up, can we talk about how adorable that dinosaur drawing is? Clearly he could have gone the art career route as well

  • @obrolanlelakichannel2677
    @obrolanlelakichannel2677 4 года назад +2

    since in my childhood, my dream was one, seeing the world, being a free person.
    I get out of my office, I share my office clothes, and started the journey with a nomadic, not a vacation but to stay and stay 1-2 months in each city, because my destination is not to see tourist objects, but to live like a native people in each new area.
    my mistake was that I didnt save a lot money, i spent it for my lifestyle during my job in finance industry. Until I fall, brake down because of office politycs, toxic boss who tricked me and putted me in bigtrouble about corporate money but thanks God, i could be free from lwa because i was the victim too, and my boss was faired.
    it was my started point to realize that deep in my heart, my skill and my passion is not a career in the office but to be a sincere one, ordinary and freeman.
    My advice: save your money, don't be generous for your lifestyle, and live your dreams.

  • @kanikagupta1235
    @kanikagupta1235 3 года назад +1

    hey , jason
    i turned am 16, 1 week ago i found Jubilee , man
    this is most probably the first time in my life i am commenting to thank for the great content.i loved the team Jubilee as a whole. your story is damn relatable .lets all hope for bright future that could only happen if we are good humans.Lots of respect & love from india🇮🇳

  • @yolkycheeks
    @yolkycheeks Год назад

    He's got this way of peaking that is so captivating that he draws you right into his story and doesn't let you go until the very end.

  • @codex8893
    @codex8893 6 лет назад +21

    I aspire to be in this guy's shoes

  • @michaelp9061
    @michaelp9061 3 года назад +1

    I am just so proud of you and what you contents have created which influence a way way larger audience myself included. Imagine you are still at your old job. Man. No Jubilee what so ever ?

  • @elisac307
    @elisac307 4 года назад +7

    I've been watching jubilee videos for quite a time and now i came across your history, thank you so much for sharing!! i loved it

  • @evayau8911
    @evayau8911 3 года назад +1

    This is such a touching yet really entertaining talk. Really inspired me! Thanks Jason!!

  • @guitarsz
    @guitarsz 4 года назад +5

    he could do stand up, honestly

  • @KellyS74
    @KellyS74 5 лет назад +1

    I know I'm very late on this... But I've just stumbled across this video, and it truly moved me.. Jason's message was so important ... I'm so happy for him that his bravery lead him to his successes. Truly inspirational 💕

  • @aliasifchowdhury3419
    @aliasifchowdhury3419 5 лет назад +1

    Brilliantly charming and very blessed with such insights about life (and an elder brother to share life with)....May God's blessings continue to be with you

  • @guitarsz
    @guitarsz 4 года назад +3

    he’s really funny. his jokes deliver really well

  • @stephanieswn3687
    @stephanieswn3687 4 года назад +3

    best tedtalk i've ever seen

  • @stacywu1095
    @stacywu1095 3 года назад

    Jason, thanks so much for sharing your story and your courage. So touching. I can relate to this very deeply, as I do with many Jubilee videos.

  • @jezelle7420
    @jezelle7420 6 лет назад +7

    I love this so much.

  • @josephpackcom
    @josephpackcom 4 года назад

    Self-reliance - Ralph Waldo Emerson! Everyone stuck in "the American dream" should read that book!

  • @7Fields16llc
    @7Fields16llc 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks brother.

  • @jumeirahdanifesipasip3462
    @jumeirahdanifesipasip3462 3 года назад

    this is the most realistic & relatable vid on TEDtalks 👏🏼

  • @areebaahmed8917
    @areebaahmed8917 6 лет назад +5

    Damn this is so true! This really hit me

  • @dorjichoden1457
    @dorjichoden1457 3 года назад

    So inspiring and really love to see a compassionate man 💜💜💜

  • @chloeellie1210
    @chloeellie1210 4 года назад +1

    go Jason! and the Jubilee fam!!

  • @carolynetumuhimbise7224
    @carolynetumuhimbise7224 4 года назад +2

    I dont know why but this got me into tears

  • @iamgraci_
    @iamgraci_ 4 года назад +1

    Jason youre the best dude

  • @loveistwicebelongonce4992
    @loveistwicebelongonce4992 4 года назад

    Old stuff but still got a lof of pp suffered from it. Always worth being reminded

  • @droy589
    @droy589 2 года назад

    Awesome. .... . What you really want to do will never be accepted by others in the beginning.

  • @teelyt5637
    @teelyt5637 6 лет назад +4

    Gosh this is so beautiful and inspiring💓💓💓

  • @TRIPLEMLUXE
    @TRIPLEMLUXE 6 лет назад +3

    Amazing!! Jason your a true inspiration

  • @gopalkrishnasharma2380
    @gopalkrishnasharma2380 4 года назад +1

    well, you are an amazing speaker

  • @yoloxochitl6
    @yoloxochitl6 7 лет назад +7

    Great talk!!

  • @renehenriksen1735
    @renehenriksen1735 4 года назад +1

    If one could be an invisible spirit who gives people sweet dreams it wouldn´t be worst.

  • @srishti1990
    @srishti1990 3 года назад +1

    Very true and inspiring thoughts✨

  • @arriramaputra4858
    @arriramaputra4858 4 года назад +1

    Come on, be brave and live your life authentically! We’re not a society product! We can be successfull on whatever we want!

  • @zahraali4487
    @zahraali4487 6 лет назад +1

    OML!! I love Jubilee channel so bad I’m so astonished to hear his story. So inspiring and amazing ♥️🧡

  • @spainbarcafootyfan
    @spainbarcafootyfan 6 лет назад +4

    I love this talk Jason! It's so funny I've seen it several times. You've really got the storytelling thing down.
    Interestingly I had actually first seen this before I discovered Jubilee and already found it amusing and inspiring, but after finding Jubilee via a separate means and rediscovering this talk I can say that the sacrifices you made quitting your secure job have really paid off- what you founded instead is a huge force for good.

    • @_Wai_Wai_
      @_Wai_Wai_ 5 лет назад

      Oh yes, I find jubilee very unique and creative. It shows different perspective on various social issues. Another channel I like is Asian Boss.

  • @MyMusiclifestyle
    @MyMusiclifestyle 4 года назад

    Mrs Price is a must for every toddler

  • @thefabulousnarwhal5410
    @thefabulousnarwhal5410 6 лет назад +1

    Btw does anyone remember watching their "call me maybe" video while they were moving to LA??? It was beautiful

  • @Gonmei12345
    @Gonmei12345 Год назад

    I'm leaving my job next month brother... Thank you 💓..
    Idk how my life will be but I'm ready to face my Life

  • @iamgraci_
    @iamgraci_ 4 года назад +4

    Many similarities in my personal experiences only instead of Korean immigrants I am a Dominican immigrant, even down to wanting to be a cop lol and feeling like "is this it" when I got to my great school

  • @aliasifchowdhury3419
    @aliasifchowdhury3419 5 лет назад +1

    How a centuries old "secret" formula to success.....even though the formula no longer works...still survives astounds me....I already figured out that formula too before this video....but nobody has figured out our way of life is still stuck in the industrial age

  • @migleeee
    @migleeee 3 года назад

    Amazing talk!

  • @ajtam05
    @ajtam05 4 года назад +1

    So question is; when is his next K-Pop solo album being released? Guy is a stud! Lol

  • @missw5591
    @missw5591 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome talk, thank-you for this!! :)

  • @m.l.5230
    @m.l.5230 3 года назад

    Jason is my dude, rocking a CASIO F-91W!

  • @simonsays5094
    @simonsays5094 5 лет назад +2

    I didn’t even realize this guy was the ceo of jubilee! His hairs so long now, but wow what an inspiration

  • @MelindaTseFilms
    @MelindaTseFilms 6 лет назад +1

    Loved this!! Thanks Jason 😊

  • @rnb5182
    @rnb5182 4 года назад

    he's so entertaining.

  • @sivan23454
    @sivan23454 4 года назад

    Loved it!!!!

  • @kuroazrem5376
    @kuroazrem5376 4 года назад

    Their content is great!

  • @ryanhostudio
    @ryanhostudio 4 года назад

    the real message

  • @mariancounsellor
    @mariancounsellor 4 года назад

    I’m not a fan of most Ted Talks as they seem too rehearsed but this was funny, interesting and he is a great storyteller 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @whodis6318
    @whodis6318 6 лет назад +4

    I needed this 💕

  • @itsmanuelrc
    @itsmanuelrc 5 лет назад +1

    he inspired me

  • @thefabulousnarwhal5410
    @thefabulousnarwhal5410 6 лет назад +1

    I love this💖 I remember the busking in NY lol ^^

  • @richardkuda321
    @richardkuda321 4 года назад

    Very nice.

  • @lucymoctezuma4306
    @lucymoctezuma4306 2 года назад

    I dont know if anyone who gets into an ivy league and has professors as parents is actually an ordinary person. I am happy that it worked out for him and i love the content in jubilee but perspective please lol.

  • @Bujjcun
    @Bujjcun 5 лет назад +2

    so handsome omg

  • @AnaMaria888
    @AnaMaria888 7 лет назад +15

    when I was a little girl I wanted the same, to be a police woman and to protect the innocents, to save people, to fight the bad guys. Wait a second, I was expecting for you to say that you became a police man, but you became a video director ?? this wasn't your childhood dream :)

    • @rom8794
      @rom8794 6 лет назад +8

      He did not know how to express it at that age, but He wanted to help people and that is what he is doing now.

  • @nisarathutinta8434
    @nisarathutinta8434 2 года назад

    It depends on which country we were born.

  • @danahmorris1278
    @danahmorris1278 3 года назад +2

    damn I was really waiting for a pic of him as a dinosaur at the end lol xD and how he became a dinosaur for his job xDxD

  • @i-want-fries1931
    @i-want-fries1931 6 лет назад

    YAS I AGREE

  • @ashleygabriellapladsen1850
    @ashleygabriellapladsen1850 2 года назад

    I used to work in a Career Center at a university as a Career Counselor. If you are looking for some help identifying gifts, gaining clarity for your career path, or just want to learn how to reach your potential, comment or send me a message!

  • @jadeng293
    @jadeng293 3 года назад

    Just curious, I love 2 channels: Jublee and Asian boss. There’re a coincidence that their creator are both Korean. Is there a reason?

  • @aliasifchowdhury3419
    @aliasifchowdhury3419 5 лет назад +1

    12:34...life is not a ladder or straight line

  • @kuroazrem5376
    @kuroazrem5376 4 года назад +1

    Imagine this guy as a T-rex policeman. That would be awsome!

  • @bobbazoid909
    @bobbazoid909 5 лет назад +1

    This should speaks to the Asians who lives for there parents approval but there approval not enough.
    Here the truth a person that full of fear is a danger to this world and when that person lies mostly to themselves a part of this world dies.
    I understand that not all of us are made the same but when you ask for help know that the reason you ask bec you can't do what The person thats helping you.
    Understanding and Putting yourselves in other PPl shoes try it.

  • @bulletproofdiamondwinstar9470
    @bulletproofdiamondwinstar9470 6 лет назад +1

    I tried RUclips but it was such a disaster that I'd rather just make money. His dad might have been concerned about his son's safety but policeman is a respectable career and it is secure b/c they work for the government! Besides, the career of policeman appeals to kids more than businessmen! If he's concerned about prestige and security, why did he live in Kansas? I have heard TED talks about not just doing what you love b/c it's usually the case that you can't make a living with them, but as long as you do sth that is valuable and can help people, you would be fulfilled. If they wanna make videos, great! I myself am learning how to sing and write songs and produce music after studying my whole life and working a little bit. However, I feel like he's downplaying jobs like government jobs and doctor. You can be happy if you think your job is meaningful and valuable and you won't if you just do it for the money.

  • @zochbuppet448
    @zochbuppet448 2 года назад

    He says he's a film maker,
    but in reality he makes short reality tv youtube videos.
    People these days. Yes hes making a lot of money and its a big company, but its just reality tv videos. not filmaking

    • @hashemi
      @hashemi Год назад

      Then you don't know much about him. He makes films as well (look up Accepted, it premiered @ Tribeca) and at the time this was filmed he was mainly working on a documentary that ended up taking years to make. People these days...

  • @100yearsand6
    @100yearsand6 4 года назад +1

    Everyone but me associated Haiti earthquake with the storytelling gig?

  • @M_Maluva
    @M_Maluva 7 лет назад +1

    woow