The American'T Dream (The Purse Suit Of Happyness)||Spoken Word
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"If you don't build your dream, someone will hire you to help build theirs..."-Tony Gaskins
Definition of The American'T Dream
* The American't Dream is a satire on the "rags to riches" notion of the American Dream.
* It represents the ideal that people strive for success by working an unsatisfactory job, rather than a fulfilling career that feeds their own success and passion. So rather than chasing the "American Dream" they are chasing the "American't Dream" by allowing their own dreams to be stifled by another person's dream.
Everybody claims they want SUCCESS, but very few truly pursue it. Following on from the success (2 Million RUclips views) of "Why I Hate School But Love Education". The American't Dream addresses the distinctions between the principles of a job you make yourself do day in day out, and a career you love and are really passionate about.
As time goes by, we become more preoccupied with surviving as opposed to living. Many people are content with having a stable routine job (which doesn't pose any risks to their way of living), rather than pursing their own creative ambitions. They frequently complain about detesting their job, but continuously put themselves in this unsatisfactory position, accepting this is all they're worth.
Why do we spend our time struggling to work for other people, rather than build and achieve our own dreams?
What's stopping us from finding out what our dreams are and chasing them?
In a society where the 9--5 job routine has now become the epitome of success for the average person. Is the possibility of a promotion or generic work achievements really what spurs them on in life?
Is it the fear of failure or the loss of stability, which leaves us trapped chasing this American't Dream?
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Man, what I would do to sit down and have a real, meaningful conversation over a coffee with you. Thank you for your videos.
First time I ever listened to this I was 20, waitressing, not quiet sure of my life. At 22 I started college, at 23 I got into the nursing program. I listened to this every other week. Espeically when I felt overwhelmed. At 24, almost 25 I graduated and passed my NCLEX. 2 years later and I STILL listen to this when things are extremely hard. 7 years this video has had an impact on me and continues to motivate me.
I listen to this too when I am looking for motivation. Great way to get motivated.
You should listen to "I'm this close to quitting my Job" - Miles Carter. That's what I listen to every day and I'm 20.
How are you doing in life now?
@@bdowney27 fantastic! I've got my BSN have started traveling and looking into getting my NP
I listen to this 2 years ago... quit my job making $35/hr. Went full force at working toward my career, it was hard.. But now i'm happier than i ever been. it's a different world out there with people that follow their dreams. once you give it your all you will never work a 9-5 again... Thank you for this!!
WOW! That's is WONDERFUL. Keep at at!
+WeHustleHard You are an inspiration
+WeHustleHard That's fantastic. I'm doing this now. May I ask how long it took you to make an income to support yourself entirely?
What do you do now
Dr Mango own a video production company making commercials and films
"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."
This gave me the chills.
I watched this 5 years ago. Decided I was going to change my life. Today I retired. I’m 30 years old. Thank you.
Don't believe you.
@@mrmink nor should you. Haha. I thought owning a business that was running without you for mere couple months meant that it always would. Boy did that change fast lol. Now I have 20 employees and work harder than I ever have.
Wow brother proud of you man just continued my solar career so hopefully i will be where youre standing in 5 years. 🙏🙏💯
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us."
==> I love that Marianne Williamson quote at the end. It's so true. A lot of people don't realise the huge potential inside each and every one of us.
Take action. Live full, die empty.
Jeremy Ng
I am not surprised but energized by this fellow poet who is speaking to his generation. As a poet and Spoken Word artist, I walk in the minefields of the revolutionary. SuliBreaks is a voice for his generation and as an older statesman I am in awe of this young, gifted and black man. I am proud of my race and ethnicity and I make a point of mentioning it every chance I get. We have come a long way and to know better is to be awake. We are one. WE ARE STILL HERE.
I'm 18, a recent high school graduate and don't want that 9-5 life. Everyone around me is going to college but I don't like the way the educational system is structured and don't want to be in debt forever. To me success is loving what you do so I'm looking for what I love. I can't look to my family for guidance, we're immigrants and all my mom knows is farm work and a 12 hour shift. I hate that, I don't want that life. If you're like me confused and looking for a better life, just know you're not alone. I've known since I was 15 years that old college wasn't for me. I thank you Suli, you open my mind to strive for something better than survival. I'll be back in a few years to show you just how far I've come. I'm not looking for a 9-5 I'm looking for a 24/7, that way I'll never see it as work. I'll see it as life
+Kevin Lopez I'm 15 now and in high school. I already dislike the way the are preparing me for the "real world". Before I entered high school I knew I wanted to do something different. I respect you for being confident in your decision to avoid college. Right now I am conflicted whether or not I should do the same. Everyone in my life is telling me what I should do in order to have a safe future. I just don't know if I want a safe future. I love what you said about not wanting a 9-5 but rather a 24/7. I believe that work should be something that you do until you die. You shouldn't have to work for retirement so you can start your life at 65. You should be living the whole time. I remember once watching a video with Bill Gates explaining his early days as a software engineer. Him and his friends would literally live their projects, often going for days without sleeping or even eating enough. He said that they would go to a restaurant starving, but ask for the bill before they had eaten because they had been talking about their project the whole time and wanted to get back to it. That is the life that I think people should live. That is how great things come to be and how humanity progresses.
+Kevin Lopez ur 15, I would advise u to first.GO TO COLLEGE. ..u just might find the career u love by being exposed to different career paths...suli isn't against education, he is against working a job for the rest of your life as opposed to a career..if u don't have rich parents u SHOULD go to college becuz u just might HAVE to work a job temporarily n order to get TO that career u love....in this world u havwe to use every opportunity u have and college is an opportunity.....and u don't have to go in debt ...start at a local community college and apply for financial aid...the people who come out of school with 80,000 ofdebt are those kids u want to showoff where they went to school by going to this big named college just to tell their employer or friends "oh I went to so and so"..............
+Percy Sherrod what if we don't care what college he/she went to. You can't base how well educated you are on what college you went to. As long as you are determined and set for what you want to do, you don't need to waste money on education you don't need
nicole :I I wasn't saying the big named college is the best choice...what I was saying was don't count out college completely..........college isn't a dirty word and u CAN come out of college without loads of debt.............I respect your opinion but don't count out college completely.......if ur not born in wealth u need to at least give it a try....or just take one class here and there..u just may find something u love........and THEN if ur still not interested in college ..AT ALL.then make your choice but know whatever choice u make.............u have to LIVE with it......for better.or for.worse
I'm 15 years old. I agree. People look at me like I'm a future McDonalds worker, simply because I don't want to go to college. I've been told that I'm stupid, arrogant, disappointing, all because I don't want to go to college - because that's not the way for me. The debt, the 9-5, the constant hating my job. That's. Not. For. Me.
Definitely worth hearing. I sent him an e-mail, I let him know how much I relate to what he said. Everything I've ever done, since I was a freshman in high school, has been a step, always a rise. Suli, I hope you continue to speak, and more importantly, that people listen.
"If you really want to grow trees, pray for rain but don't neglect to water your seeds"
Absolutely amazing
"There's nothing wrong with making an honest living, but honest are you honestly living?"
Damn this was deep....I'm going through this right now....everyone tells me become a nurse they make more money but I want to do something with my life where I educate the youth and inspire them to follow their dreams, not the dream someone else laid out for them.
“a business that makes nothing but money is a poor business”
-Suli Breaks
I watched this video a year ago for the first time and it changed my perspective of my own life. I am attending a University and I'm working in a full-time retail position. My grades were slipping because my main priority was to go to work and pay the bills. I was constantly depressed because I thought that was how it was always going to be. No life, just work. Once I saw this, everything changed. It occurred to me that going to school and working was merely just a small chapter in my life- I have a choice on my priorities. In order to get out of simply surviving, I started focusing on school rather than my sales at work and bonuses. I'm now a few weeks away from graduating college and heading towards my passion and career. In other words, I'm about to start living my life how I desire. Thanks for your influential videos!
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"Its not about how much you make, but rather how much CHANGE you make!"
Some of the wisest words i ever heard...
I still come back to your old works all the times. Thank you for you influence on me suli
"You guess who used to work at GAP... Kanye West."
He could use that job now tbh
+Jared Hawkglade BAHAHAHAHAHA
Kanye's a legend
@@jeroenverschooren7766 good joke
this comment didn’t age well 😅
My computer caught on fire at " there is nothing wrong with making an honest living, but be honest are you really living" holy shit!
i have a carer but it fills more like a job to me. im on the job 24/7 no matter where i am im always at work, I am a soldier and your music speaks to me. to those those that are not served you will never know the sacrifices i make everyday. but one day i will follow my dream and become a rockstar drummer.
"What is your deepest fear?" That quote hits me every time, so much meaning behind it. It's also part of my favorite scene in Coach Carter.. Just beautiful
Amazing... I'm a elementary school teacher and this is what kids need to open their minds to. Respect
"They call it the Americana dream cause you gotta be asleep to believe it" - George Carlin
this young man is awesome! I'm so proud and happy he's using his God giving gift to inspire other young ppl!
This is the only person I listen to that changes the way I see the world.
im the one who listen to you n now my income is 10 times than my salary
thanks man thanks a lot you make me realize that i have to follow my heart not my head n not other opinion
I remember listening this 9 yrs ago when it released, coming back now this video hits different
"Survival is the only trait that every human being has in common."
Those words are just beautiful!
Don't even take the time to be bitter at the world b/c that will destroy you. Bitterness and resentment are insidious cancers that kill their host. Keep loving and focusing on your brothers; it will NEVER be too late to follow your dreams. I feel that one day, no matter how tired you are now, you'll be fulfilled and glad you sacrificed for them. You are an inspiration to more people than you might expect. Remember, when the load gets heavy God wants to carry them. I wish you the best.
Exactly why I'm a tattoo artist, I'm naturally talented. Since I have a job I love I never have to work a day in my life.
The more videos I see in his channel the more I don't know what to do to be happy
Yes
Be yourself, find something you love, and do it. Have a dream, create goals, and then go for it and don't let anyone tell you you can't do it. That's what you need to do to be happy! :)
There are so many different approaches as to how you live life. The masses tend to be just floating above water and living month to month with very little reserves in the bank.
What age are you and what are you good at such as mathematics, gardening, video games or just reading books.
Exactly. These videos always make me depressed because it just comes across as you should know your dream and follow it. What if you never had a dream in the first place? I dont know what the fuck I want to do, but I know the 9-5 for decades will leave me burned out and depressed. I spent years being depressed in high school and currently in college, still dealing with it. Where do you go from there? I know Im smart but I feel lost a lot :/
zsswimmer
I'd give "the defining decade" and "so good they cant ignore you" a read. wish i had come across those eariler.
"choose the job you love and you never have to work a day in you're life" just seeing this video makes me wanna follow my dream and you made me realise that I still want to pursue my dream, thank you
Blown away! As profound as Alan Watts, Les Brown, and is at the heart of changing our world past that corporate plantation.
I hate my university, I hate exams, I hate the grading system and I hate my whole life inside this campus. I am not without skills or dreams or goals in this life, I'm a passionate man who yearns to succeed. And yet I'm still pursuing studies in this university where the value of my whole person is determined by my GPA, a number. How could any person in this world be restricted and labeled according to a number? My heart squeezes whenever I think of all the places in this world still left to be seen and here I am, stuck with a Java homework and a digital design quiz. As if death will be waiting for us all to graduate. As if death sees me and thinks "He's enduring so much of this meaningless hard work, let him live until he collects the fruits of such hard work". Then I ask myself, if I am aware of all this, why am I still torturing myself inside this hell of university? Why, what would I achieve and where would I go and what goals will I attain without the one thing this whole world revolves around; money. I have no love for money and nourish no desire towards making it, still a bit of it is essential if I were to live my life to the fullest. So here I am again stuck in this university, bearing the daily torture of my professors and their assignments and praying death will think twice before coming to take me away of my current misery.
good great talk
I myself enjoyed myself at uni but I know so many people in your situation. If you need some advice look at the other works of Suli Breaks especially 'Why I hate school but love education' and 'I will not let an exam result decide my fate' if you haven't done so already. It might help you think about your life and where you want to go. One word of warning about Why I hate school but love education all the successful people he mentions are exceptional most of us inculding myself aren't like that.
something tells me this guy came up with the phrase " workin hard or hardly workin"
nope i didnt lol. Wish I did.
Suli Breaks Lmao😂😂
Young man,
You represent the most brilliant person I have ever heard speak of your generation. I'm only one generation ahead of yours and relate to everthing you have said.
Keep speaking to your peers. I will see to it my unborn son listens to you. Thank you.
Real poetry as it should be, with wisdom, meaning and a spirit of huge generosity and warmth driving it. Peace.
Sulibreezy, I love my job but my pursuit of happyness is a personal pursuit of love and now I have my second love. You are such an inspiration. Keep it up forever... or as long as you can!
3:43 i paused the video and got as bag of ice for them hot bars
YaBoi Satan lmao
Brother… this video should be played for every HS senior about to graduate. It’s should be mandatory. Thank you💯👏🏾💪🏾
I wanted to be an concept artist for animators. My parents encouraged my drawing skill when I was little because I was better than my peers but now they see my character designs as doodles. I believed them for a while and went into a depression because I felt like had no goal in life. My grades fell and I spent my time idle cause they wanted me to become a doctor and I could see myself 30 years from now in a mid life crisis regretting my 9-5 job. This video gave me a sense of purpose again. thank you. I hope you will see my "doodles" on the big screen someday.
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Guess who used to sell hotdogs at the mall.
+big cock eva mendes?
+Maffy no my vagiina
Why arent you in Politics, You could make some big chances! For the working men and women!
Suli Breaks i hope that you will run for president.
he knows how to words things so perfectly
I would say a he's one of the greatests poets of our time :) Words are truly inspiring
The fact that U have mentioned out your inner feelings on to the public, U surely have a desire & dream & lots of good people can help U out so do not feel worthless dear, pursue your desires because am sure your creator that brought U in this world & has kept U alive all this while has a huge purpose 4 U and others around U. Ur special in your kind, GO 4 your passion
It's the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.
-George carlin (10 time Grammy winning stand up comedian)
I watched this video for approximatly 10 months ago, having a blur concept of how my life would envolve. During these 10 months I've found my compassion, and I can relate to this speech even more. / The guy who didn't raise his hand the second time he watch this vid.
I'm glad that no matter whether people agree or disagree, people are thinking *critically* once more which is something people need to do.You gotta sometimes think so hard you actually have to stop what your doing....and concentrate.It's a great way to get inspired.
Exactly so. We often hear people saying, do what you like to do but forget it's true meaning and why it is important. Do what you want, not what someone else wants, not what the society wants, not what the paycheck is but do, what you want.
One characteristic to success is to like what you do and be proud about it. That will show in your career of choice in a positive way and if you don't find happiness in your current job. Re-think your goals.
Even if it was a plan you had from a child, it might not be what you want now. Even with a degree from it. I was sure I would become an architect but after I went into high school, I changed my goals and I am now becoming a psychologist.
And the more I progress, the more happy I am with the decision and the more I want to know and succeed. Because that is the key to success.
A stand up comedian Demetri Martin also shared a common goal and I think he is still searching for his passion, or maybe it is the stand up he is doing but still.
This guy is very smart
I feel like the only way to change the system is to win playing the system's game. Once you win (i.e. study a career that society demands, work many countless hours at your job, become wealthier than most) then you are respected and influential. Only then will you have the power and the funds to change society. The people at the bottom cannot change a thing; and even if they could, they are too busy trying to survive. Only the ones at the top can change the rules. But then again, why would they change it? They're at the top, living comfortably and relaxed. They've already made it. And changing the rules may affect their status quo. Even if they are decent people, they will look out for themselves over struggling strangers. And like that, the system persists.
This
Most of them at the bottom do not even know they are trying to survive that is now ignorant some of them are.
In my class from school I was the only person who went to university and in my school students who tried to study were bullied. I and my brothers were keen boxers as kids so I rarely had any issues but on a few occasions I had to threaten other students in the class because they kept interrupting the class.
Some of these kids in question had no clue as to the bubble they were living in. Education to them was jail in that they were forced to attend.
The welfare state in the UK has destroyed those at the bottom of the socioeconomic order. You have to understand there is no real system. Governments are just as likely to be subject to the markets as anybody else.
Corporations have collapsed because they did not understand the market. There is not a true system.
Honestly. Listen. You are helping ppl millions of ppl. Just because your not at a million subscribers doesn't mean that. You just opened my eyes. So as long as you you help that one person, you are doing something right. This is your passion and don't let any hater take that from you.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." That quote was on the back of my swim team's t-shirt.
Choose a job you love, and you'll never have to work another day in your life...
Because no one is hiring
Adam Taylor NO because if you love your job it doesnt feel like a job
it's true though, most college students end up working at mcdonald's anyways because there's no job opening for the job they studied for.
You are absolutely amazing! Keep inspiring people :) :)
"It's not about how much change you make, it's about how much CHANGE you make".... Real. Talk.
I'd still love it. The most important result of one's work is the growth. I'm still growing and if it means I don't see materialistic or influential results now, then so be it. People confuse living their dreams with the results that come after living them. It's like the famous saying about people wanting to live in the mountain not realizing happiness is as they climb it.
Words of wisdom my good brother.......TY
Successful people? In "the matrix" maybe, but in reality, what are they successful at? So long as we continue to merely pass time and ignore reality, no one is a success, no one is a hero, no one is a good person. We need to stop sleeping and dreaming and go outside and start being human; again.
They are successful at doing what they love. Reality is so boring.
"start being human; again" America, The country that says "War is good for economy when is not in the house" tell me more about being human, please..
i believe u nid to define reality sans we engage farther...
And climb trees!!
kabelo malebana My definition of reality is simple: A barrier that prevents humanity from releasing their vast imaginations to expand, help and protect the future of its kind.
You are the most inspiring person on this earth, when i watch your videos, i feel like you are all i can hear the world shuts off.
Love the coach Carter reference. Our deepest fear us not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure
Only people with sharp minds understand this!
"If your goal is become rich, you will never achieve it."
John D. Rockefeller
It depends on what you consider rich.
forget 'rich' ... let's get wealthy
What about people who win the lottery!
It's ironic that that is the same person who created our education system that we use today.
Luka Henigman True.
I love how amazing this makes you feel. Like everything in the world is possible right now. I could go out and change the world! I love this. Pure motivation.
The best speech suli ever gave . This one deserves a billion views. Best believe that
I have opened my eyes more to the system of America because I have realized the more money you make the more money is being taken out of your pay check, so in society we feel like we have to work harder to make more money but in reality working harder you make lesser money which really sucks...
It's a joke isn't it.... pushed into a corner and forced to work harder and harder and yet we never seem to get ahead... and then there's the flipside.. you succeed and make a great deal amount of money... you now have less time for yourself and your family to enjoy all that money...
kaminoneh bhoot
well ok, i agree to a certain extent, you could look at this this way.. but who voted them in?!
kaminoneh bhoot you misunderstood what ***** said. You guys do realize that you're both fighting on the same side :), right?
kaminoneh bhoot you make great sense their stealing our money and we're mooching at the same time... what? make up you mind
Look.. the system is broken either way you look at it. I don't think any of you in their right minds wants to be ripped off and treated like a robot for the rest of your lives.. do you!?
this is genius
When you're doing something you love, it doesn't feel like work and the competition who are doing it for a paycheck really cant compete with you. This video helped push me to quit a job I hated, If monday mornings suck, you are doing the wrong thing. Its 9pm on a Friday night and im at the office... and i love it.
You have no idea what you just did ... I'll remember this video forever ... simply great.
Bless your tongue Brother!
AMEN!
Hugh Jackman would be a terrifying clown
You are amazing Sulibreezy. Every time I hear your words I get goose bumps from the chilling truth you write on
This young man is brilliant. If you truly listen to him. You may not agree with each and every statement - but he gets it.
3:42 - 3:53 Oh my gosh man
Lass Bisharp yea that shit was sweet
What is suli's current career?
I hope I can come back to this..listen and be living my passion..your words strung into sentences..thoughts and ideas..shake my soul..I am grateful for your gift
I agree Suli. We got to chase our dreams. We do have to make our dreams happen. There is nothing wrong wrong with honestly living but there is going to be two roads. The road to success or to your dream. And the other road is the road that lead a you to a boring life because if you take that road you're not really living. Apples don't fall far from the tree. But we have to stay strong and survive. We can't just stand down and let them win. We have to chase our dreams and make a point. You inspi
did anyone else hear him say the words Steve, jobs, and apple in 10 seconds around 3:50
yh i did what has that done
Abdul-hafeez Adam STEVE JOBS MADE APPLE
I know...that comment was my cousin's!
Why do I always get Tai Lopez ads when I watch his videos?
+Am I on the weird side of RUclips yet? 123 I have been wondering the same thing!!
Monetization bro! (somewhat)...related videos, related ads.
04:45 " because a government check + idleness does NOT equal success, success will not fall into your laps"
"If you really want to grow trees pray for rain but don't neglect to water your seeds!"
WORD!!!
Every time I watch your videos I end up with goosebumps. Thank you for these videos, and shedding light on the true values of life.
very educational message. but everyone wants a career= big paycheck
this is not true, because I want to be a doctor to help people in need not for the paycheck
Great message but you will have to practice that wink ;)
ALAgrApHY lmao
This "new" way of inter-acting with Language (by getting to know the roots of it) is so useful to understand language and better communicate.
He is one of the most wise that I've seen in along time and I agree with him are we all honestly living or just making a honest living
I have a career I want to purse suit, Veterinarian.
Correction- There's no Y in happiness.
TheGreatFanatic but there is y in happy because there is always y when you are happy and that y is because you chose what you love
just want to say, that Suli. It is gents like you that continue to inspire us, breaking the chains of modern serfdom.
Peace,
Luigi
My mind is blown. So much knowledge. Mastermind. If you want to be great, study greatness.
Wow.. He said a job is a safe net, a condom the system uses to screw you and if everybody practiced safe sex we wouldn't be here.. This is the best yet!! Passion > Paycheck
if you said it right it woulda sounded better.........
well if you watched u kno wat he said.. #petty
anyway it was deep was my point.. lol
I did listen lol
This video is inspiring and all but it simply is not true, though chasing their dreams has allowed a VERY small amount of people to end up as rich and famous... it only works for 1%, I am certain if I were to just quit my minimum wage job today I would just end up dead in the streets somewhere by next month (though this may end up being the case regardless for other reasons). I no longer have dreams and ambitions because once I hit the age of reason I realized it is unrealistic to assume just because SOME people achieve their dreams through hard work that everyone and anyone can... keep living life like that and you will be 80, still a nobody (like I have come to grips will be me) on your death bed looking back thinking "Why did I drop everything in my life to chase my dreams... when I accomplished nothing." Call me a pessimist but that does not make me wrong, facts are facts.
Kishin Lucy He never said you should quit your minimum wage job, he said you should strive for your ambitions rather than just survive doing work you don't like. Just like you can go college and work, I guess in some situations you can work in a job you don't particularly find ideal but also try to strive for what you are passionate about.
***** Remove the whole bit about quitting and my point still holds strong: almost no one (when you contrast from the entire population) that has "chased their dreams" has made it anywhere. I suppose it is fine to tell children this, and let them decide if it is probable later in life (like I have done), but overall it really isn't an ideal thing to do in life.
Kishin Lucy Yeah, I guess realistically not everyone can achieve their dreams, especially since society isn't only ran on "ideal" jobs, but I also feel why not try and aim for something you are passionate about if you believe in it and have the opportunity. The path to success isn't a straight path, it involves lots of twists and turns.
***** Well don't get me wrong, if you are optimistic enough to hold onto "dreams", and an opportunity to fulfill said dreams comes to fruition, certainly take advantage of it. But of course such opportunities are... few and far apart to say the least.
A name you should consider "casey neistat"
this guy gives me so much inspiration I love all his spoken words he's so real and makes reality known to the unknown
First time I watched this I was lost trying to find out what I wanted to do with my life 6yrs later I’m finally streaming on twitch and chasing my dreams. Thank you for being the spark that ignited my journey!
I get it, I do. But I firmly believe that everyone has a role to play. We need people who have less ambition, who will do the s*** work that a society demands. I'm not one of them. I'm not a millionaire, but I definitely have a "career". But without everyone else providing the services everyone needs, everything collapses. Your message is in a sense inspirational. But horribly unrealistic.
Trust me, there are way too many of those people, and there always will be.
Go through the comments, you will see.
+Gavin MacBride What if you just watched this talented young man's gift in this very video. Closed minded I would have to say you are, cause it seems you missed the most valuable piece of work one could take away from this great poetry...this is beautiful, and it's not about money, that is just Suli's words telling all who see this that you, me, and all of God's children have special talents, gifts, and to find them you must know yourself...choose your passion or go for the money...passion wins.
You're right, everyone has a role to play, but that doesn't mean that they deserve less pay. If you were in their shoes, what would you do? You would change your life by educating yourself, or learning a trade. Some people can't see better for themselves, but that doesn't mean that they should be used and abuse by the system. And that's why it takes people with ideas like Suli to show them. The poor man's capital is 2 strong legs and 2 strong arms, and yet he dies poor, not because he didn't use them; But all his life, he played his role - He was a fool. The meaning behind the proverb: "the wise live and die just like the fool".... The country is as weak as it's slowest vessel. - E. Nightingale. Educate your fellow man and your country will sail.
Success? So a man runs his own business, takes in a million a year. Yet his wife won't sleep with him and his own kids are ashamed to call him father. The lion and sloth have this in common...they both return to dust when they die. Wordly gain profits nothing. To be known by God is of greatest value! Matthew 14:44
Matthew 14 only has 36 verses lol
Hey Brandon kagel, my name is Brandon najera. My brother was a huge fan. If there is any way to get in contact with you I would like to talk to you.
Love the ending! 'Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life!' Just great!
Thank you this is very encouraging for me to take my career serious and strive for what makes me truly happy. I hate jobs. It's true they literally are just for just over broke and live for the weekend. But living for the weekend is no more.
The play on words. Your voice. The message. Thank you
You are a true inspiration to all colours cultures and countries, keep doing what you are doing because it is keeping thousands afloat and positive, stay smart, peace
Your poetry never seems to get old. Continue to inspire my brother!!!!
Dude, you speak so well... Every time I watch your stuff, my heart rate drops and my mind opens up.... Amazing, I aspire to be as hard hitting as you with my words, thank you