why I work so hard

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  • @shraddha8467
    @shraddha8467 Před 3 lety +10059

    I can't believe people can also hate someone who's just studying and achieving his goals...like wtf 🤦

    • @tinpham6413
      @tinpham6413 Před 3 lety +441

      Same guy. I've been learning like him, just not 12 hour like that but still learn from home whenever I can, my friend laught at me because I learned so much

    • @iyedbouazdia3594
      @iyedbouazdia3594 Před 3 lety +580

      I think he said that, but let me reiterate. People will say ANYTHING just to make them feel better about their shitty life and they don't care that they're putting someone else down with them

    • @tinpham6413
      @tinpham6413 Před 3 lety +99

      @@iyedbouazdia3594 My friend in class just avoid my help because I learn so much ??, wtf
      Sometime they just make fun of me

    • @iyedbouazdia3594
      @iyedbouazdia3594 Před 3 lety +107

      @@tinpham6413 if you're young, you just wait. You're gonna get to college and thank yourself for doing good at school and learning so much, you're gonna look back to your friends and look down on them, you're gonna be independent someday. Just be patient, it's all gonna pass my friend.

    • @tinpham6413
      @tinpham6413 Před 3 lety +57

      ​@@iyedbouazdia3594 thank all of ya for encourage me, right now just want to push hard for some year, I can become Developer in the future ^ ^

  • @ayushsoni855
    @ayushsoni855 Před 3 lety +2193

    He's isn't motivating others by word talk ,he's showing everyone being an example himself.

  • @ChillyCheeseRay
    @ChillyCheeseRay Před rokem +1744

    I'm 29 years old with ADHD. I have the hardest time concentrating on anything other than physical labor. To see you putting so much effort and actually following through eith your goals is inspiring.

    • @erickallen254
      @erickallen254 Před rokem +85

      i am in the same exact place man, i'm 26, have ADHD and unemployed too, trying my best but it's tough, not knowing anybody, and having all the expectations of my family rain down on me, i just don't know what to do

    • @user-vn5ff1my6k
      @user-vn5ff1my6k Před rokem +5

      Check out your Tiroid hormons bro, ask to your doctor

    • @lonemaus562
      @lonemaus562 Před rokem +22

      @@erickallen254 hey you described my life.. just add a kid to it and boom that’s me. Adhd is pretty destructive, looking to get on medication soon 🤞🏼 hoping to get life together

    • @mjt1517
      @mjt1517 Před rokem +12

      @@user-vn5ff1my6k ADHD isn’t caused by a thyroid problem.

    • @almezheuz9959
      @almezheuz9959 Před rokem +8

      God bless you all

  • @ethereal9101
    @ethereal9101 Před rokem +614

    you don’t even need to have a child to feel like father, the way you speak about ‘raising other people’ and guiding them to their potential is just the father figure you are walking into, so inspiring. i hope you heart stays gentle x

  • @pagman1895
    @pagman1895 Před 2 lety +4218

    You know he's the real deal when he's sitting like L

  • @hamzanasab1713
    @hamzanasab1713 Před 3 lety +3031

    Studies for 12 hours and sleeps for 8 and still has time to make videos, what a legend

    • @umairhamid7423
      @umairhamid7423 Před 3 lety +68

      4 hours for editing na :)

    • @benjaminhernth2189
      @benjaminhernth2189 Před 3 lety +8

      12? weak

    • @thuychi2174
      @thuychi2174 Před 3 lety +77

      @@benjaminhernth2189 really?

    • @anuragbose2670
      @anuragbose2670 Před 3 lety +145

      @@thuychi2174 12 is pretty good yea but aspirants in india and korea can go for 16 hours......competition is really tough out here.

    • @gickygackers
      @gickygackers Před 3 lety +4

      Imagine if he tried to make money lol

  • @TearsAnonymous
    @TearsAnonymous Před rokem +1449

    I am from Vietnam.
    And I work hard at least 11 hours a day, even in the weekend. There is nothing shame about hard work.
    Keep your head up everyone.

  • @hailnaah
    @hailnaah Před rokem +54

    we live in a time where someone has to explain themself on why they are working so hard to achieve their goals because of some jealous people out there who don't have a life. it's extremely pathetic

    • @iknowcharley5
      @iknowcharley5 Před rokem +8

      bro, thank you! i was starting to think that it was something wrong with me for wanting to work hard to achieve my dreams. the fuck is wrong with these people?

    • @jorgeperez2872
      @jorgeperez2872 Před 29 dny

      Considering the world got fucked up by making a great competitive pit when people eat each other to trying to keep themselves a float, I think is obvious why people critize the system.

  • @navyaashok4664
    @navyaashok4664 Před 3 lety +937

    Imagine hating someone just because they're studying

    • @somepenguin508
      @somepenguin508 Před 3 lety +75

      Tbh hate comes from 2 ideas. 1 is well... people are bored and bitter. The other is trying to call out supposed virtue signaling when in truth this guy is just having fun to me.
      Honestly the people in the comments section are either: snobby, arrogant, supportive, hateful or bitter.

    • @gingfreecss3467
      @gingfreecss3467 Před 3 lety +5

      @@somepenguin508 no it is a virtue signal to make money from youtube and its working. People are desperate for self help gurus. And he knows this and cashes in manipulatively

    • @wellwhatever4518
      @wellwhatever4518 Před 3 lety +72

      @@gingfreecss3467 then do not watch his videos. U can’t argue about this shit. And he seems genuine to me and a lot of ppl and if he does end up helping a lot of ppl how does it matter to u?
      And I mean it is not wrong to earn money from CZcams . He works hard for whatever money he gets. U did not have to post this comment. There r channels like that which u talk about but if u can tell apart from who is genuine and who is not then u can just not watch those videos. Do u rlly spend ur time telling ppl in the comments to not watch his videos cuz of ur own beliefs which do not seem to have any credibility according to me. Just saying

    • @gingfreecss3467
      @gingfreecss3467 Před 3 lety +1

      @@wellwhatever4518 because he intentionally exaggerates the hours to make it look impressive. Real genuine advice would be 1 hour daily max consistently and still getting laid with hot girls etc

    • @hgfadcsn2735
      @hgfadcsn2735 Před 3 lety +55

      @@gingfreecss3467 You are so ignorant.

  • @12nites
    @12nites Před 3 lety +1926

    "...I feel that most of the criticism came from priviliged people..."
    You're goddamn right.

    • @umbra5119
      @umbra5119 Před 3 lety +13

      very right

    • @sidd6803
      @sidd6803 Před 3 lety +70

      They don't know what middle class people have to go through...to get financial stability in life....:|

    • @arsenalrules12
      @arsenalrules12 Před 3 lety +41

      @@sidd6803 Working class*

    • @sidd6803
      @sidd6803 Před 3 lety +34

      @@arsenalrules12 actually bro in India we call it Middle class ...both r the same ...And we r still struggling :)

    • @awesomebearaudiobooks
      @awesomebearaudiobooks Před 3 lety +32

      @@sidd6803 Middle Class is a myth. There are the elites and there is the working class.
      The elites are those who either own the means of productions and can work for only a couple hours a day while their means are managed by managers, or people of rich parents who also don't have to work hard at all because they have a huge safety het\pillow of savings, real estate, stocks, etc.
      The working class, on the other hand, is comprised of people who depend on work to sustain themselves.

  • @V1ndollar
    @V1ndollar Před rokem +20

    i can tell he's went through trauma, he cries everytime he speaks about his mom and i just love how caring and kind he is

  • @hunkai5804
    @hunkai5804 Před rokem +958

    12:59 Thank you James for this statement. I often see teenagers in western countries enjoying their life with great amount of privilege. Here in India most of the teenagers know nothing other then studies. The parents and environment is all set to make them slaves of their studies and then jobs. It's now common to see students collapsing because they were not slept and just doing their studies. Also their life is way harder then western students, they don't have facilities to study. They learn, get degrees, roam here and there for jobs and finally get into tech assembling factories, assembling i phones and stuff 12 hours a day for another country. So, yeah to my western friend: when ever you see an Asian celebrating his countrymen's achievement pls don't think they are flexing, they are just happy for his hardwork and sacrifices.🙏

    • @aamishazeem3770
      @aamishazeem3770 Před rokem +88

      Not to mention how a study life balance is not respected in India. Dating already is a big taboo, going out in moderation too is smth our parents hate, i mean some independence would make us more responsible for our studies contrary to our orthodox parents' beliefs.

    • @hunkai5804
      @hunkai5804 Před rokem +32

      @@aamishazeem3770 our religious believes are preserved and a point of proud for us but it is unfair when it comes in between of success and happy life. I agree with you.

    • @ourcumrade3939
      @ourcumrade3939 Před rokem +1

      So tru

    • @shagunshetty3288
      @shagunshetty3288 Před rokem +21

      Indian Education is Depressing...For an average student like me its more Depressing :)

    • @-lakshya7288
      @-lakshya7288 Před rokem +7

      please stop generalising every person in India or even in Asia as a matter of fact, i get it, it's hard but yeah do something about it don't expect society to change

  • @rafac946
    @rafac946 Před 3 lety +783

    "We're inmensely depressed, we're on our screens all day, we watch tiktok all day, we play videogames all day; we have no light that shines, and choses what to do."-James Scholz

    • @caughtcrjfever2107
      @caughtcrjfever2107 Před 3 lety +29

      This hit hard asf.

    • @Jhonmartinsz
      @Jhonmartinsz Před 3 lety +17

      Video game is a good thing :(

    • @ravijangraxx
      @ravijangraxx Před 3 lety +39

      @@Jhonmartinsz you're just justifying your video game addiction. period.

    • @theconjurnik9007
      @theconjurnik9007 Před 3 lety +23

      @@Jhonmartinsz if that is ur passion then it’s a good thing :•)

    • @randomperson6706
      @randomperson6706 Před 3 lety +20

      @@ravijangraxx tbh it depends on how we use it, everything has good and bad side to it. e.g video game is an inspiration to a lot of people and it gives them a job or a dream to pursue. Imo, what James is trying to say is you have to work hard for your goal and dream not studying for 12 hours is the only "good" way.

  • @StudyMD
    @StudyMD Před 3 lety +14599

    James will go far in life no matter what he pursues

    • @irenicrose
      @irenicrose Před 3 lety +213

      you and james push me to keep working hard :)

    • @regppMD
      @regppMD Před 3 lety +68

      ❤❤❤ thank you too MDprospect! your streams were very helpful too.

    • @praketh1056
      @praketh1056 Před 3 lety +38

      Can't believe james surpassed you haha
      Love your videos

    • @ThenVersusNow_
      @ThenVersusNow_ Před 3 lety +34

      I just want to see him get up and stretch more and hope he gets enough sunlight and exercise!

    • @yt-vh9im
      @yt-vh9im Před 3 lety +14

      it feels as if your son is achieving these goals, doesn't it?

  • @misaki6735
    @misaki6735 Před rokem +38

    I love how all his 3 goals are actually not for his own desire but actually goes deep than that as to make his mother happy and be better father and help other, his working really hard for those decent goals I'm speechless this is incredible

  • @EliCamacho
    @EliCamacho Před rokem +34

    Remember this...People love praising outcomes instead of the process it takes to achieve them. People love big houses and shiny things, but forget the gut wrenching work it takes to acquire them. Right now what people see in you is that gut wrenching work, that gritty work ethic and it makes them sick to their stomach because they can't see themselves working that hard. People are used to being average and even below average, so when they see someone like you being so far above average it scares the living crap out of them so they begin to criticize instead of praise you for your grit. You keep that grit up. "Can't Hurt Me".

  • @tanishkasingh4353
    @tanishkasingh4353 Před 3 lety +878

    I'm an Indian high school student and I can wholeheartedly relate to what he said. There's no other alternative to getting to college for me or the other 1.5 million students writing the same college entrance exam as me. The reason I support him so much is that he gets what real struggle means and that's amazing.

  • @asma4333
    @asma4333 Před 3 lety +1856

    Seriously people are just jealous and start hating him with all there insecurities, james you are a hero for us, yuh have shown us the impossibility and made it possible. We are all so grateful for your existence🥰

    • @lemons2300
      @lemons2300 Před 3 lety +56

      I didn't even realize it was possible for the dude to have haters, like damn what he do

    • @nonconformist36
      @nonconformist36 Před 3 lety +17

      @@lemons2300 They're jealous but you guys are going a little overboard. You don't need to stan James. I'm sure he wouldn't want that.

    • @lemons2300
      @lemons2300 Před 3 lety +1

      ​@@nonconformist36Are you saying he doesn't want fans, either? I said haters because it seems completely unwarranted, but fans would come naturally if you're Internet famous.

    • @deathalive4372
      @deathalive4372 Před 3 lety +4

      James guiding many people just by studying himself how come he have haters ?

    • @praketh1056
      @praketh1056 Před 3 lety +12

      @@lemons2300 you misunderstood, there are people in the comments who are literally stanning james and he definitely doesn't like that, he once said in his stream

  • @martounis630
    @martounis630 Před rokem +26

    Bro, you´re literally the definition of what every teenager that wants to do engineering wants, which is: hard worker, determined to achieve their goals. You inspire a lot of people and keep up the work!

  • @abi9372
    @abi9372 Před rokem +159

    I am from India 🇮🇳.I have graduated from college last year now working in an MNC. You are doing a great job . Just keep going and ignore anyone who is spreading negativity. You will achieve your dreams.All the best kid.

    • @star_types
      @star_types Před rokem

      Hey ! Can you help me ? I Just wanna ask some questions 😅

    • @abi9372
      @abi9372 Před rokem +1

      @@star_types sure

    • @star_types
      @star_types Před rokem

      @@abi9372
      1) what's your background I mean which field
      2) average student or topper

    • @abi9372
      @abi9372 Před rokem +1

      @@star_types cse

    • @kaal369
      @kaal369 Před rokem +2

      Bhai not thousands 45 lakh people has been applied for 3 thousand ssc police👮 post😅

  • @marcaom55
    @marcaom55 Před 3 lety +1444

    James, can you even grasp how many people you are, single handed, pushing foward? This is how we progress as a society. Deepest thank you, man.

  • @QuyenHottest911
    @QuyenHottest911 Před 3 lety +2567

    22 years old college student right here. My dad is an alcoholic and since the day I was born, my mom had been struggling with all the problems that my dad brought to my family. Moving to the states when I was 19, I found a job and started working hard as much as I could. I bought my mom a car, some beautiful bags, and stuffs that she deserves to have. I'm still trying to buy her a house and I believe working hard can help people to get what they want. I believe in you, James. People cry not because they are weak so don't say sorry. Also, I want to thank your mom for not giving up and for raising you into a good person that you are today.

    • @morningdewacademic
      @morningdewacademic Před 3 lety +98

      You're such an amazing person and your mom did a great job raising you! I totally agree his mom is awesome! You keep going and thanks for sharing your story!

    • @natu6784
      @natu6784 Před 3 lety +25

      You're worth it, no matter who told or still tell you otherwise. Keep pushing forward you can do it. Pushing for the best and letting your mom be proud of you it's the best thing you can do for her. You're awesome, James is awesome. All of you people who work hard for your goals are worthy enough to admire. Thanks for sharing, you can do this. Stay strong.

    • @ashokpatel6680
      @ashokpatel6680 Před 3 lety +14

      same story mate. but in school right now

    • @TimmacTR
      @TimmacTR Před 3 lety +3

      Your mom chose your father. Don't forget that.

    • @Spokenwisdom1
      @Spokenwisdom1 Před 3 lety +1

      Stop judging your Father through your mothers eyes. He needs to overcome his mother, and he married your mom who reminds him of his mom and probably tries to control him. That’s probably why he drinks.

  • @iluvtoli
    @iluvtoli Před rokem +26

    You're such a special soul, James.
    You've lighten a little spark on me to do better. I also have set big goals for me, but for many reasons as self depreciation, depression and anxiety I've stagnated myself for a long time. But I am willing to be a better person for me specially. It's hard living in my skin sometimes and I wanna change that.
    I love you. Thank you for this.
    God bless your family and your future!

  • @laraibfatima5083
    @laraibfatima5083 Před rokem +114

    Hey James I just wanted to come here real quick and tell you that I used to study with you thru your 12 hour long videos and I was preparing for my mcat during the pandemic and now finally I am in a Med school I never thought I would be able to make it but I did so thank you for motivating me 💗

  • @iggswanna1248
    @iggswanna1248 Před 3 lety +765

    im a 38 year old guy struggling with motivation after losing my whole career to covid. father of a 13 year old, and im trully inspired by you. My father left me before i was born and i know how that can make a bitter grown up out of you. i got very emotional watching this video.
    thank you

    • @sushant9927
      @sushant9927 Před 3 lety

      Does James also lost his father ?????

    • @Garro0
      @Garro0 Před 3 lety +23

      @@sushant9927 I think they divorced, but yeah we don't need to know his personal life so much. He will talk about it when he is comfortable.

    • @naruto-sensei2426
      @naruto-sensei2426 Před 3 lety

      Put your son to study 12 hours as well. He's going to thank you later

    • @flamingaish
      @flamingaish Před 2 lety

      Stay Strong

  • @hihaveagoodday1463
    @hihaveagoodday1463 Před 3 lety +741

    I'm a very introverted person, but seeing this guy put in this much efforts to connect himself more with people who misunderstand him makes me want to tell this story.
    So just like a lot of other people, I was watching yt, scrolling through random videos and I came across his channel ( like 2-3 months ago)
    In the first phase, I always watched him sit and do his stuff for like half an hour and I would just leave. I had zero motivation and stuff.
    I would just pass my days like this while having zero motivation, and wasting all of my time. Even though I didn't sub to his channel, his live would still pop up on my yt feed. So just like any other day, I was watching him do his work but that day, this dude had an exam. Here comes the *LEGENDARY* (at least for me) part. So it was break time according to the stream but he was in the middle of the exam. I thought that he won't talk in that break but guess what, dude was talking with chat during the break. So everyone started asking him, if the paper was easy and stuff, and he said "yeh pretty easy, finished 75% of the test already" even when it had only been like 20-30 mins.
    This THIS goddamn became a wake up call. When I saw this I felt like, bruh I also wanna do this. I wanna reach that level too.
    See, in the end HE IS A HUMAN and I am one too. If he can do it, why can't I? That's what came into my mind. Seeing how he was so chill during his exam, even having time to read the chat and stuff. I felt so prickled by that, so jealous.
    I did not take that jealousy to start hating him, I took that jealousy to start working and push myself towards being productive because I wanted to be like that too. I started watching his stream after that, I couldn't sit for more than 3/4 sessions (whereas I was able to study for like 4 hours straight without any breaks before the pandemic, i.e. like 1 yr ago.) I introspected so much as to how much this online lifestyle ruined everything and the one to blame for it was ONLY me because it is not like everyone became like this, no. There were people who still did what they wanted to do everyday, just like James. That's why I hold myself responsible for being this way.
    I was so god damn distracted, even if I sat and studied for like 3/4 sessions, I still remained so distracted. I had to clap every now and then, to regain my concentration. With time, I gradually started studying with more concentration and for more hours. I also look forward to 10 hours of study everyday!
    So from this story, all I wanna say is even if you're jealous of the fact that you aren't as capable or as focused as he is with his life and goals, that doesn't mean you have to dislike the video and spread hate, you can take motivation from him and push yourself forward or you can think that I wanna beat this guy and be more productive than he is! That's all.
    Thank you James!
    Hwaiting! :)

    • @fayaazilaroma5243
      @fayaazilaroma5243 Před 3 lety +63

      He inspires me so much. I'm 19 and I've wasted my whole life on watching random videos that bring no value into my life, that lead to me being extremly undisciplined, unmotivated and a whole lot of regret and selfhate. I have at the moment the attention span of a fu**ing squirell, and I can only blame myself for it. But seeing him made want to change so bad, I want to be like him.

    • @lililililil4512
      @lililililil4512 Před 3 lety +20

      I had a similar realization.. he's very inspiring!

    • @ashlin1422
      @ashlin1422 Před 3 lety +35

      Bro im 18 and after watching his video on how ot study 12hrs a day, i changed. from studying 4hrs a day, i studied 6 and after 2 weeks (i went through horrble days when i reverted back to my old schedule) but now im studying 11 hrs a day!!!

    • @jumblemaksotov3910
      @jumblemaksotov3910 Před 3 lety +11

      Try meditation in order to keep concentration.

    • @mrsugar7528
      @mrsugar7528 Před 3 lety +1

      Ok thats cool and all but I am not reading all of that

  • @user-wy2sj1bs7c
    @user-wy2sj1bs7c Před 2 měsíci +4

    I'm from India
    Currently my board exams are going on and your videos help me. I'm suffering through so much pain as a girl in india and you help me push through the pain by studying.
    Thanks man u dk how much this video means to me .

  • @selfHelp4MentalHealth
    @selfHelp4MentalHealth Před 2 lety +155

    As someone who has walked a familiar path (computer science), I absolutely understand your perspective. And I agree with you, money is very important to achieving many goals. But at the same time, as someone older(30) and wiser, I've learned that doing something merely for money will bring a mediocre life. I really urge you to keep searching for something that truly gives you a reason to live. Don't be afraid to get on a new path. Sadly, I don't think I've found that for myself. Hence, I'm still in the software engineering industry. Which is fine, as long as it is an means to an end, not the end itself.

    • @user-cu4pm8yg2v
      @user-cu4pm8yg2v Před 2 lety +11

      I really couldn't agree with you more

    • @zairalaraib
      @zairalaraib Před rokem +8

      invest money in ur assets read rich dsd poor dad

    • @user-ll9yy3bl2g
      @user-ll9yy3bl2g Před rokem +2

      اهلا ويليام
      انا عمري ٣٣ واعمل في عمل متواضع
      وكان شغفي منذ الصغر هو التقنيه والجامعه والكمبيوتر
      ولاكن لم اذهب الى الجامعه بسبب المال
      والان بعد ان جمعت المال والعائله اكملت الجامعه وانا في السنه الاخيره من الجامعه وسوف اواصل ذلك الشغف في الدراسه ومجال الكمبيوتر واذهب لعمل جيد

    • @selfHelp4MentalHealth
      @selfHelp4MentalHealth Před rokem +9

      @@wai4171 Right, that's what i'm saying. Money should be a means to an end, not the end. It is okay to pursue money, but don't make THAT the goal. I a lot of people make money just so they can have more things. Things don't make people happy. Using that money to help others does.

    • @SerendipitousProvidence
      @SerendipitousProvidence Před rokem +1

      @@zairalaraib What does that mean? Can you elaborate?

  • @Jungsu_official
    @Jungsu_official Před 3 lety +1411

    hi james. I’m a 21year old college student living in south korea. As you may konw, korean men are oblilgated to attend the military for two years. I was also in the military and returned to college after i was discharged. Actually, while studying, i didn’t know why i should study. Then one day, I saw the video you are studying by the youtube algorithm. Although we have different countries, ages, and backgrounds from which we have lived, I was motivated to see you working hard for your own life. I read all the advice you gave and the books you recommended in the video. And it helped me a lot. Thank you for making me motivated for life and making me live hard. I don’t live as hard as you yet, but i’m working hard now. As you said, you’ll definitely buy a nice house for your mom, you’ll be a good dad, and you’ll be a good computer engineer helping people in need. Finally, thank you for uploading a good video and i pray that you are always healthy and full of good things in your life. Bye~

    • @ThomasPayne
      @ThomasPayne Před 3 lety +2

      Cap

    • @zionkim8668
      @zionkim8668 Před 3 lety +61

      @@ThomasPayne stfu

    • @user-xs4hv4vg7c
      @user-xs4hv4vg7c Před 3 lety +8

      ㅌㅋㅌㅌㅋㅌㅋㅋㅌㅋㅌㅋ뭐야.. 21살 군필 김짱구 수능이든 편입이든 화이팅

    • @eternalflick6543
      @eternalflick6543 Před 3 lety +18

      @@ThomasPayne stfuu

    • @Maria_farah
      @Maria_farah Před 3 lety +7

      IT really liked your comment it is amazing. I hope you're bright future.

  • @vivekc8563
    @vivekc8563 Před 3 lety +1443

    I am a really big procrastinator and after watching this, I studied 2 hrs straight for the 1st time in years, I wud like to come up to 10 hrs like this guy

  • @black_v0id
    @black_v0id Před 9 měsíci +16

    Its so heartshaking to see someone like you, that studies a lot , through pain and tears, and see, that they work so hard for a simple goals😮. And the community is jealos about it.
    Keep it up man, your effords will actually help to get what you deserve. I'm sure , that you will. You really inspires other to do and stude for the sake of the future (myself included❤)

  • @user-md2bo3jk5o
    @user-md2bo3jk5o Před 3 měsíci +18

    Why is this boy so attractive? I really liked the way he spoke, deep and calm, and the way he thought...

  • @Jay-kl5oy
    @Jay-kl5oy Před 3 lety +631

    I'm 31 years old and for many years I could not sit down and study. As a result I did not graduate from college and I'm stuck working in a front line support job. Recently I have researched pamodoro and also have been watching your videos. For the past 3 weeks I have been very consistent in studying. I hope to continue to make this a habit but you where definitely an inspiration. Hopefully I can complete my education and become a great person the way I always dreamed and imagined myself to be. Thanks for the content man keep up the excellent work.

    • @tangerine2164
      @tangerine2164 Před 3 lety +17

      Good luck on your endeavor!

    • @sisensi4654
      @sisensi4654 Před 3 lety +2

      keep going, you will accomplish your goals someday.

    • @jinfin221
      @jinfin221 Před 3 lety +3

      What are you studying now? If I may??

    • @Jay-kl5oy
      @Jay-kl5oy Před 3 lety +24

      @@jinfin221 I'm currently studying a coding language, python. If I complete the course successfully I will go back to university and begin taking classes again.

    • @jinfin221
      @jinfin221 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Jay-kl5oy cool man. GL.

  • @transjiro1735
    @transjiro1735 Před 3 lety +1006

    "I enjoy pushing myself"
    How do you achieve this mindset

    • @elbekrakhimov2757
      @elbekrakhimov2757 Před 2 lety +34

      try dopamine detox

    • @jonas-janbartek7543
      @jonas-janbartek7543 Před 2 lety +56

      by pushing yourself

    • @transjiro1735
      @transjiro1735 Před 2 lety +10

      @@jonas-janbartek7543 ligma balls

    • @josephdahdouh2725
      @josephdahdouh2725 Před 2 lety +14

      Honestly my parents push me a lot to work harder, so if your parents keep on reminding you that you have to study than one of the main goals of the day for you is to study lol

    • @jonas-janbartek7543
      @jonas-janbartek7543 Před 2 lety +11

      @@transjiro1735 I mean I was kinda kidding, but i kind of wasnt. By voluntarily undergoing hardships and discomfort, you might, if you want to, develop a certain liking to it.
      Ye just read that book recommended above lmao.

  • @oscargaleana5493
    @oscargaleana5493 Před rokem +26

    I'm 25 and I have done well in my life, finished school, saved up money but I feel like I haven't lived up to my full potential and I was about to quit and start pursuing pleasure, I grew up without a mom and dad. You inspire me to keep working and growing, thank you for being the person you are.

  • @Yourmom-fl5bk
    @Yourmom-fl5bk Před 3 měsíci +5

    As a person who used to study 12-14 hours a day and losing all my motivation after getting the first B of my life,i was heartbroken and thought that people who got better grades were just smarter than me,luckier than me and I was just one of the unlucky ones.After watching your videos I got my spark back,a version of me I’d been looking for and wanted to believe in.Thank you for everything.

  • @DaveWolffe
    @DaveWolffe Před 3 lety +1601

    Your mother did an incredible job.

  • @reggieshmeggie4219
    @reggieshmeggie4219 Před 3 lety +312

    Most of the times even two-parent household wouldn't be able to bring up such an amazing human. Your mom did exceptionally great.

    • @sushant9927
      @sushant9927 Před 3 lety +1

      Did he lost his father .????.
      At what age ?

    • @tromboner6061
      @tromboner6061 Před 3 lety +24

      You're still not getting it.
      It's not about your parents. It's about you the individual. No one builds you or breaks you. That's pure bs to blame others for yo averageness

    • @jz_ra
      @jz_ra Před 3 lety +5

      @lilzebra he seems to be a researcher in his uni lab, so he might be getting money for that 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @Garro0
      @Garro0 Před 3 lety +4

      @lilzebra Well studying for so long consistently is more difficult than working...

    • @soontobe2197
      @soontobe2197 Před 3 lety +2

      @lilzebra good luck dude , never give up. If you want it , you can do it.

  • @veronicaaraujo356
    @veronicaaraujo356 Před rokem +3

    James, the way you connect with the little important things in life is very touching and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your light with us ✨ I am sure your mom is proud of you!

  • @TheIntendedOutcome
    @TheIntendedOutcome Před rokem +4

    At a time I felt I was the only one who felt a real shift needed to happen with the value of knowledge and discipline in my generation, with you I’ve finally found a prime example from a younger crowd that can get to them directly. It is a field day to discover this library of actionable practice and advice.

  • @ipsitaparida4471
    @ipsitaparida4471 Před 3 lety +1283

    “Sorry for crying you guys” don’t say that ever again. It shows how bright the flame in your heart is and that is inspiring
    Edit- wtf 1k likes in a day?? Also James, you’re my role model. I love you. You inspire me. I see a lot of myself in you.

    • @angelyn.archive
      @angelyn.archive Před 3 lety +6

      agree

    • @laylameez5223
      @laylameez5223 Před 3 lety +3

      !!!!

    • @tanushreepandit8093
      @tanushreepandit8093 Před 3 lety +22

      @@haibui9783 you really do be the CEO of blowing things out of proportion

    • @rooost9856
      @rooost9856 Před 3 lety +1

      @@tanushreepandit8093 😂

    • @loia5tqd001
      @loia5tqd001 Před 3 lety +16

      @@haibui9783 What he conveys is he’s vulnerable and he feels sorry for crying, that’s it. He doesn’t want people to see him pretending to be strong. He wants people to see him crying and says sorry. If he cuts the part of crying and saying sorry then it’d be a different meaning.

  • @mohammadaisha2619
    @mohammadaisha2619 Před 3 lety +454

    I am 33 years old ... I used to ask myself why this young man has this strong will and patience ... This inspired me if you can deprive yourself of playing and having fun while you are of this age .. It inspired me not to grieve over the period of my youth that was lost, my university, my future, and the engineering that I studied Of them, 3 years out of 5, and I did not graduate due to the war in Syria ... Now I am a refugee in Luxembourg, married and have three children..and I study French and Luxembourgish ... I feel that I am back a student at the university ... I am interested in the young man who studies for long hours. I was able to study from 3 to 6 hours ... taking care of my family and my child in kindergarten ... and living in two very small rooms ... 20 meters per room ... Thank you my friend ... You are on the right path ... if you fail You did not waste your youth in the stupidity of today's youth .. I wish you success 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @patsiquix
    @patsiquix Před 6 dny

    Im 41 and you motivate me to start working hard in order to change my present life and start studying and learn something new. Thanks

  • @kkewsuk
    @kkewsuk Před rokem +3

    that's such a good mindset; not caring about the results, but rather the effort you put in. I often drown myself in guilt and anxiety because I didn't achieve a good outcome. even though I didn't even try. it's toxic and hard to come out of

  • @prernamishra5344
    @prernamishra5344 Před 3 lety +349

    He has been raised by a wonderful woman
    At this age, this guy is concerned about the whole world. Thank you so much James for this channel.

    • @iyedbouazdia3594
      @iyedbouazdia3594 Před 3 lety +11

      I too wanna sit down with myself and figure out my true goals and motives. And James inspired me to do it. Thank you James.

    • @Nikolai-ve1gt
      @Nikolai-ve1gt Před 3 lety +1

      does he not have a father?

    • @LORD-kg4sl
      @LORD-kg4sl Před 3 lety +1

      @@Nikolai-ve1gt no he was raised by a single mother like he said in this video he dreams to be a good and a great father and be an inspiration to his kids

    • @Nikolai-ve1gt
      @Nikolai-ve1gt Před 3 lety

      @@LORD-kg4sl ah I didn’t know that

  • @Multiplayer.x
    @Multiplayer.x Před 3 lety +518

    Don't ever say Sorry for crying. The world needs more people and *men* like you

    • @haibui9783
      @haibui9783 Před 3 lety +2

      I agree, if he feels sorry because he cries, just turn off the camera and come back later. He should not say it when he doesn't mean it, right?

    • @caroaszklar7902
      @caroaszklar7902 Před 3 lety +11

      He is so wonderful, we need more real people like this, emotions are so important, you can't just hide them with you,

    • @spam9826
      @spam9826 Před 3 lety +18

      @@haibui9783 you haven't given anyone a talk, haven't you

    • @haibui9783
      @haibui9783 Před 3 lety

      @@spam9826 I don't ask for empathy from strangers on the internet. What do u think u are to him but 1 subscriber :)) also, I don't cry because of stupid shit as he did. Maybe that what he gets from "study" 12 hours a day, a weak soul.

    • @klaushfbzghnj2505
      @klaushfbzghnj2505 Před 3 lety +17

      @@voidscreaming1012 what the hell are you Talking ???

  • @Sana-nv3tj
    @Sana-nv3tj Před rokem +27

    Hi James. Hope you are doing well. Just wanted to let you know how grateful I am to have found your channel. I had my semester exams and I was completely unmotivated and stressed. I used to study with your past lives and it really felt less lonely. I have completed my exams today but I am here because I want to be like you. You're doing such a wonderful job dude. In today's hedonistic world where everyone is chasing temporary pleasures, you've set a very big example. I don't want to be like my past lazy version anymore. I want to grow and I want to taste the pain of discipline rather than that of regret. You're someone who pushed me to change my way of viewing life. Thank you so much bro. God bless you!

    • @Vghml.mokjgewvyjfszsfvuilpm
      @Vghml.mokjgewvyjfszsfvuilpm Před rokem +1

      يا الله ، تعليقك جعلني ابكي
      انت سبب في دفعي للأمام شكرًا sana

  • @sarahconnor13
    @sarahconnor13 Před rokem +75

    I honestly have so much respect for what this guy is doing. I'm 16 and currently in my last year of secondary school as I'm from the UK. I'm currently studying for our end of school qualifications and I honestly realise now how important hard work is for success and how rewarding it can be. I honestly regret not realising how important hard work was when I was younger, but then again I'm only 16 so I shouldn't really feel bad about that. But yeah... working hard is difficult and there's a lot you have to sacrifice but it's worth it and nobody should criticise this guy.

    • @aminuh
      @aminuh Před rokem +1

      I hope your GCSEs are going well, I needed to watch this video to motivate yourself and I’m just saying I’m proud of you for recognising this at this stage. Even though this may seem really difficult we’ve had the privilege of loving teachers and faculties left and right so we can feel happy and privileged and grateful for this place and opportunity especially compared to a lot of countries. keep that as a motivation for your studies and work to do well with everything you have, it would be unfortunate to waste it :) good luck and push through these last two weeks

    • @Ayush-yj5qv
      @Ayush-yj5qv Před 3 měsíci

      Hardwork feels good I worked hard for 3 years but luck is the most important thing in this world I got sick on the day of exam and boom all the hard work put to waste

    • @u.802
      @u.802 Před 2 měsíci

      🎉

  • @gabriellycosta9482
    @gabriellycosta9482 Před 3 lety +348

    James, you don´t have to be sorry about crying, the world needs to people more human like you. And thank you for being a light in my life

    • @dacostajeremy4652
      @dacostajeremy4652 Před 3 lety +6

      I really admire him. But as Jordan Peterson said it : when your father figure die you must become the father.

    • @sacredwarrior2681
      @sacredwarrior2681 Před 3 lety +3

      No one like this comment I feel like being immature 😂

  • @sunnidee8377
    @sunnidee8377 Před 3 lety +489

    This man is smart. He's angry and passionate about many things, and these many things overwhelm him. But he organized himself and saw a path past that and committed to that. What confirmed this for me was that not only did he cry because of his past, but because he understood and accepted his inability to be able to be that light. And because of this, he became a light even if he didn't realize it. What a guy.

    • @medussy7033
      @medussy7033 Před 3 lety +7

      @Shimmy Shai you can always expand your knowledge in many ways, unless of course you have severe learning difficulties. It just takes discipline, concentration, and consistency.

    • @CryMore13
      @CryMore13 Před 3 lety +3

      @Shimmy Shai you need output what you read/study/see to really learn... if you keep just inputting things in your head, you will keep forgeting.
      output things is really discomfortable, but it's the best way to learn things and know what you really don't know and need to focus to learn a concept.
      feynman technique is one of the most discomfortable way to learn, but one of the fastest and effective way to learn... if you put your soul in do it.
      Information we have everywhere, what will make you smart is the quality of your output.

    • @CryMore13
      @CryMore13 Před 3 lety +4

      ​@Shimmy Shai you need to process each concept from the book and output it.
      you don't need to remember every word in how it was written.
      one concept can be shown in innumerous ways.
      The book is only there to help you understand some concepts, if you can't understand from the book, you need to do some research to understand until you can explain it (output it)

    • @medussy7033
      @medussy7033 Před 3 lety +5

      @Shimmy Shai I would recommend active recall. You don’t need to memorise a whole textbook to do well in an exam. What you have to do is be able to apply your knowledge to an exam question. I would recommend starting off with a question, build your knowledge around that and then answer the question at the end of your study session with no help. Repeat this. If you don’t continuously recall the knowledge you will forget it.

    • @medussy7033
      @medussy7033 Před 3 lety +3

      @Shimmy Shai you only need the key info and important parts of the book. Make sure you’re aware of what you need to know and what you don’t.

  • @suvekshyarb
    @suvekshyarb Před rokem +4

    Your video really touched me....watching u get vulnerable in front of a camera and collecting yourself back up.... all your dreams and aspirations... why u work sooo hard..... how u want to deal with the big hole in your heart by being a great father yourself someday. I am really really proud of U and U inspire me alot ❤❤ Much Much Love to you 🤗🤗💗💗

  • @isasaeli
    @isasaeli Před rokem +7

    Thank you so much for sharing this information with us, James. It really does mean a lot to me, personally, since I have kind of similar aims for life. Certain points that you made in this video resonated with me a lot and I actually felt this intense connection to emotions that you had bravery to show as well. Once again, you’re doing such a great job that I’m sure the whole community here is thankful for, keep it up!

  • @stormy_blink2982
    @stormy_blink2982 Před 3 lety +792

    I have studied for 13 hours for today’s exam..
    Only 3 hours left and I am resting alittle cuz I haven’t slept .
    Pray for me guys 🥺

  • @ynnnnnaD
    @ynnnnnaD Před 3 lety +317

    I feel so identified with this guy. I used to study 5 to 6 hours and I dropped out because I burned out. I always wanted to give my max, but my head got in the way of doing more. As a result, I got unmotivated af. If you want to do something, just go and do it. Inspire yourself to be better than YOU and don’t let yourself be your worst enemy. Find your balance, and enjoy your life. This dude is nothing but an inspiration to a lot of people.

    • @aGenericBanana
      @aGenericBanana Před 3 lety +1

      What do you do to"enjoy"?
      When i play vedio games i get carried away :(

    • @ynnnnnaD
      @ynnnnnaD Před 3 lety +14

      @@aGenericBanana it might sound cliché, but that’s your story to discover. I was a drummer back in the day, and I pushed as hard as I could for 3 years. However, you have to find why you want to do what you do, and what you want to become in the future, and stick to your beliefs. In my case, I was arrogant and pursued success with a selfish mindset. (Im working on that everyday) Find what you like, what you enjoy doing without anyone asking you to do it, and never forget the why.
      Also, try to always give your best, but also balance yourself with a healthy lifestyle so you don’t burn out like I did

    • @joesnotebook3524
      @joesnotebook3524 Před 3 lety +4

      true bro i also got burned out and unmotivated due to 5 hr of study... i understand that i was forcing myself to study which is not good , we should find the inner meaning of what we should do..

    • @aGenericBanana
      @aGenericBanana Před 3 lety +6

      It sounds like james listens to his future self rather than living on today's emotions which keep him going which makes up his drive.

  • @Newversion96
    @Newversion96 Před 2 lety +7

    this is unbelievably people hate some one who working harder for his or her own goals

  • @PaulHindt
    @PaulHindt Před rokem +2

    Keep the hammer down man.
    I wanted to program when I was still a teenager but I quickly got frustrated and gave up, feeling like I was "just not smart enough" to program. I didn't learn how to foster a serious work ethic until I was in my 30s (I'm 39 now). In the span of the last 5 years I've gone from knowing almost nothing about coding to getting hired as a full time software engineer, and contributing to one of the most popular open-source projects in the world. I had built up a lot of self-taught computer knowledge over the years, which definitely helped, but I had to really grind to actually get hired in a software dev role.
    I just had my first kid, a baby girl, and I want to make sure she has the best chance possible to achieve her own goals and be a shining example for her peers when she grows up. The world we're in definitely seems a lot more harsh and self-centered than the 90s when I grew up, but I'm glad to see there are younger kids out there with this level of self-awareness and drive. Keep at it man!

  • @simbas576
    @simbas576 Před 3 lety +193

    As a university student, I honestly respect James so much. I’ve tried doing studying for more than 8 hours a day but I couldn’t keep up. The fact that he did it for 12 hours a day for a year is absolutely inspiring

    • @abereguero8205
      @abereguero8205 Před 3 lety +9

      @Shimmy Shai this, I respect this dude but different people have different methods. Not everyone functions the same so like we all are working hard in our own ways

    • @morningdewacademic
      @morningdewacademic Před 3 lety

      No worries if you can only manage 8 hours a day, we all go at our own pace and James advocates that too. He and you too are inspiring and working towards your goals and that's what matters! Keep it up!

    • @morningdewacademic
      @morningdewacademic Před 3 lety

      @Shimmy Shai To answer your question, both will obtain their goals. It isn't about the time put into studying, it's about the effort and focus it takes you to retain the information you are learning. We all learn at varying lengths and even different subject matter require varying times. For example, it does not take me long at all to study history or English grammar but mathematics is a different matter because I don't grasp maths as easily. Also, we all have different learning styles or ways in which we learn best, some learn better by listening to lectures, while others learn better by reading books, others have to do something active like pace as they review notes. What matters is finding what works best for you, it isn't about how long you spend studying. Also, studying isn't about competition, it's about what you get out of each study session. You put in the effort and take as much or as little time as you need. As an educator, I have seen some students hardly open a book yet retain the info while other students have to put in long hours. Just find what works best for you.

  • @sophiaonyoutube
    @sophiaonyoutube Před 3 lety +313

    "I get very upset when people try to suppress people from hard working without realizing that that's what makes that person happy." - Gary Vee

    • @limo-swine6537
      @limo-swine6537 Před 3 lety +13

      Gary Vee is not what he shows. He does "hustle" and work hard but he careless next to none for his employees. They all complain about his behaviour and bad work environment. Hustle isn't everything and the hustle culture is very damaging.

    • @celebezz
      @celebezz Před 3 lety +1

      Do you think that makes him happy? He said that he was a recluse earlier, that people make fun of him etc. I bet he'd exchange 12h/day studying for a pack of friends, but he can't get that. So he convinced himself that studying will get him there. But he will end up as a clog in the machine anyway and no amount of programming knowledge or money will change that.

    • @astralisk
      @astralisk Před 3 lety +4

      this dude just quoted gary vee 😭😭😭

    • @farhanasanjida4438
      @farhanasanjida4438 Před 3 lety +1

      @@celebezz Absolutely right !
      That's what i think all the time.

    • @yinyangjpy6749
      @yinyangjpy6749 Před 3 lety

      @@celebezz honestly i would rather be making 500k a year in the matrix than making 30k a year, i can buy stuff that makes me happy

  • @ProdFluxoxo
    @ProdFluxoxo Před rokem +7

    This video singlehandedly changed my current outlook on life.
    You are one of the most real people I have ever seen.
    Please keep being true to yourself like this. You are an inspiration, and someday your kids will be so proud to have someone like you in their life.

  • @alexmirzabdullaev395
    @alexmirzabdullaev395 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Mad respect to you my man, I was also raised by single mother honest to good I understand that hole, not having a role model, you inspire me, you are real I felt it on your voice the same pain I am feeling on my journey. My man keep it up.

  • @ReneZZ
    @ReneZZ Před 3 lety +4331

    Man, keep doing what you do. I bumped into your channel yesterday and I’m completely speechless. You’re literally coming to conclusions that I consider KEY (like the father issue) at your age. That took me 27 years to be able to organize it and express it with words. You’re going to be BIG and what makes me more excited about saying this is the fact that you are genuine and kind. Keep sharing your journey.
    Big hugs from Finland!

  • @chiefengineer2019
    @chiefengineer2019 Před rokem +2

    Man, that was really inspirational. Thank you for your honesty and I really am glad that I started watching you. You are an exceptional young man . Keep up the hard work, you will succeed !!!

  • @adityasah3137
    @adityasah3137 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I came across this rn and I’m so sorry. You don’t need to be ashamed or have second thoughts about working hard. Just keep going the way you think works for you! There’s no stopping you. Work hard and achieve everything you want to and keep inspiring others to do the same

  • @DNT2903
    @DNT2903 Před 3 lety +413

    Im from Africa. Yes, we are in no position to afford to lose, or dream. We need hardwork, to get a job. We don't have a choice. We can't move out cause it cost money. People are so bad at understanding others plight.

    • @morningdewacademic
      @morningdewacademic Před 3 lety +36

      I totally agree with you, there is so many difference between not just different countries but villages within each country. Not everyone can afford to slack off in school or play video games all day, they must work hard, or otherwise at the end of the day they will have nothing for their family and themselves. I wish you all the best in your studies!

    • @jess679.
      @jess679. Před 3 lety +16

      thats true we have to work ten times harder to even survive

    • @ileri-tu2dk
      @ileri-tu2dk Před 3 lety +10

      Don't generalize please. I'm Nigerian and it's not like this for me. I definitely have choices, and I'm not rich by any means. My family isn't rich either. I could definitely move out if I got a job.

    • @alexgunner1882
      @alexgunner1882 Před 3 lety +1

      So don't have children.

    • @jess679.
      @jess679. Před 3 lety +12

      @@alexgunner1882 what does that got to do with what i said?

  • @bubu.__
    @bubu.__ Před 3 lety +175

    Why did I cry when James said "they shouldn't be in that position" .

    • @edwinsebastian602
      @edwinsebastian602 Před 3 lety +2

      I felt it. 😖

    • @sujeewa8067
      @sujeewa8067 Před 3 lety +2

      I felt it too

    • @zanderpretorius7025
      @zanderpretorius7025 Před 3 lety +2

      i did too

    • @roxi1442
      @roxi1442 Před 3 lety +1

      Well he is right , i have all 12 years of studies and bcz i didn't take the final exam i didn't have any chance to go to the
      college. A lot of studens well more adults try again and again to pass that exam. Somehow if u have it and go to the collage is still a posibility to don't have the best job, but the average. But to bad if u don't have it , all life will be hard. That is happen in Romania. Right now one of the last chance was to go to a post secondary school for nursing who wasn't ask for that exam just the money. Some post secondary school ask for that exam so is not that easy as u can think.

    • @aysenur6961
      @aysenur6961 Před 3 lety +1

      i have that big exam to get in a college after about 40 days and yeah i cried too

  • @user-ti7tu8cg8m
    @user-ti7tu8cg8m Před 7 měsíci +2

    cried so much while watching this. Shit hit deep.Thanks James realized so many things through ur this and prev videos.This was def eyeopening and lifechanging. Your words meant alot. Enjoy life.

  • @kasratabrizi2839
    @kasratabrizi2839 Před měsícem +5

    People hate on you because it makes them insecure. Because they also want to do what you do, but they don't have the discipline to do it so it is easier for them to bring you down to their level than to work their way up to yours. At the end of the day it is all about following your inner voice and doing what matters to you. Keep doing what you do!

  • @AN-wb7js
    @AN-wb7js Před 3 lety +185

    The part where he pointed out that the people who watch his videos are mostly minorities whose only shots at living good lives is getting good grades increased my respect for him. Not everyone is privileged enough to rely on AP classes and a GPA which you can improve even if you've messed up. We dont get to do projects that require stand alone thinking. In the end it boils down to how much you can memorize, and it's not an easy task if all of your textbooks are 1500 pages. So, if you feel like 12 hours is too much, then I'm glad that you're able to achieve your goals in a lesser time period. But you have to be in place of privilege if you get to prioritise your social life over your education.

  • @nahilmohamed121
    @nahilmohamed121 Před 3 lety +235

    James restores my faith in humanity ❤️
    He is a real social media influencer.

    • @shafiraahmadipb4695
      @shafiraahmadipb4695 Před 3 lety +1

      my two favourite james 👀

    • @mirkx7382
      @mirkx7382 Před 3 lety +2

      i don't think he should be labeled as influencer. he just want goodness for himself and for people.

    • @hanma3291
      @hanma3291 Před 3 lety +2

      hey dont label him influencer, thats a derogatory
      term even for James

  • @downcode-backstage
    @downcode-backstage Před rokem +5

    Hey man, as a working tech lead / architect, I can very much relate to your hustle. I went through the same struggle in my early 20s and it definitely paid off.
    Your channel is very inspirational, because you're now in the midst of it and I can really relate, thanks for making the vids :)
    It's all going to work out if you keep at it, best of luck dude :)

  • @Apoeticpawn
    @Apoeticpawn Před 2 lety +7

    The guy has immense potential holding inside him but even though the toughts on his mind are so in dept that he can't hold his emotions in his words i can relate brother i going through time where i listen worst about me and people always try to make me realise i am good for nothing and all i am doing is holding every bit of me without uttering a word outside and who even cares
    I used to go gym before and put all my anger on lifting weight but now even i can't go there. Tough times hit you hard all you can do is stay calm wait for moment and punch back harder that it can't stand again

  • @mcdepress0
    @mcdepress0 Před 3 lety +417

    "I'm not most people" that is so strong and admirable

  • @TopMusicChartsChannel
    @TopMusicChartsChannel Před 3 lety +1268

    Your last video hit me so hard. I was on acid when I watched it, and it gave me the most intense wake up call of my life. Thank you for inspiring people that want to inspire others themselves!

  • @notimeleon
    @notimeleon Před rokem +3

    Eventually I come back to this video to remember my own goals. you’re a real inspiration brother. I‘m sure you will achieve what you strive for

  • @lemonstrangler
    @lemonstrangler Před 2 lety +2

    ive been such a procrastinator and always anxious, but now i feel like im changing things, i look at the future so i can tell future friends and share with people that ive been through those times and i changed to the person i want to become. right now its 4.47 am and im studying for an exam thats in a few hrs, if this was last yr i would have given up, but this time i came this far this year and therees no choice but to push and do my best. i havent slept like 1 and a half days because ive been procrastinating and i need to do the studynow, but it still feels good the fact that im doing something, thanks for the video

  • @bluecarrots5271
    @bluecarrots5271 Před 3 lety +401

    I understand your situation. Money is one of the most essential thing to me. My father is a fish vendor in the Philippines, I have four siblings that are younger than me. That's why I've tried my best to do great in school, and be persistent in commiting my goals because that's the only thing that will save us from poverty. I felt so sad when the privilege individuals are degrading and making fun to the productivity of the other people, they don't understand us. I support u bro 👊 keep reaching for your dreams.

    • @avinashkumar4565
      @avinashkumar4565 Před 3 lety +15

      hope you will achieve what you wanted , keep working

    • @Oongaboongabigfatdoggy
      @Oongaboongabigfatdoggy Před 3 lety +12

      Yes good luck dude , we are rooting for you :)

    • @genosoo
      @genosoo Před 3 lety +6

      kaya natin to bro!!! keep going

    • @AzuKami21
      @AzuKami21 Před 2 lety +1

      kabayan di ka nag-iisa. padayon lang sa buhay!

    • @elliellie_111
      @elliellie_111 Před 2 lety +3

      Hi kababayan! We've got this! I hope one day our efforts and hard works will be paid off one day. Wishing us all the best in life

  • @yashthosar
    @yashthosar Před 3 lety +672

    As someone residing in India I can attest to the fact that most students aged 16-18 do live a lifestyle quite similar to James...its quite depressing to experience it firsthand....

    • @sweetsparkle9465
      @sweetsparkle9465 Před 3 lety +45

      Yes yes!!!... this thing was in my head from fast few days...finally someone said it. I too feel guilty af for not studying like him in my 16s and now I'm in my 17s feeling i have laid behind so much that i can never ever cope up now. This is so depressinggggggg.

    • @marcorudelli2531
      @marcorudelli2531 Před 3 lety +26

      @@sweetsparkle9465 why would you use all your time working? It's not coming back. He enjoys doing that so it's good, you should do what you enjoy

    • @sweetsparkle9465
      @sweetsparkle9465 Před 3 lety +39

      @@marcorudelli2531 because as a student you don't have any other work here. You have to study as much as you want but have to end up getting more than 90% to get itno a good college. Who don't go to a good college are spoiled and are blaming the education system. I don't like studying at all but have to because those people's lifestyle depresses me. I study in pressure. Talking about passion...so i don't think following my passion will get me anywhere in life.

    • @kayaeki
      @kayaeki Před 3 lety +30

      @@marcorudelli2531 because here, u cant get anywhere without a good college education. There are not many opportunities like in the west. Even with internet and online jobs it's very difficult. Not impossible offcourse, cant give excuses but really diffy

    • @axieinfinity7189
      @axieinfinity7189 Před 3 lety +3

      How can you judge those who don’t go to good college. You’re the spoiled here.

  • @amnaqc5496
    @amnaqc5496 Před rokem +3

    Wow James, I stumbled upon your video thanks to CZcams's algorithm and put it off watching it because of the length. But man, I'm so glad I did! You're literally inspiring! I have been trying to achieve some of the same goals you talk about here and you have motivated me to keep pushing. Although I do disagree with the studying +12 hours as I've seen in many comments, mainly because I wouldn't have time to eat, shower, exercise, sleep and spend time with my family which is something I really value because someday they won't be there. I think we should try our best and work or hardest in all areas of our life and not just one. But props to you anyways if it works for you! Keep doing what you believe in! You'll be a great father someday I'll assure you, and I hope I'll be a great parent someday too. Best regards!

  • @Writhe1422
    @Writhe1422 Před rokem +2

    Really helped me expand my vision on studying as a whole. Here in Australia most men are expected to start their life around age 16 so being able to get insight like this helps prepare me for that. thanks man.

  • @liepaine
    @liepaine Před 3 lety +479

    James is such a beautiful person inside and out. Thoughtful, smart, kind, hard working... whenever I listen to him speak, there's a sense of warmth coming from him. Definitely inspires me to cultivate and nurture these qualities in my own character

  • @avikai873
    @avikai873 Před 3 lety +185

    i love how the description is just "video"

  • @xorry77
    @xorry77 Před rokem +3

    I’m starting University in 3 weeks and have been sort of nervous about the studying side of things. I can sit, listen and retain information quite easily but when it comes to studying, I was brutal. Don’t think Ive ever studied for more than a couple hours in one sitting. I remember Junior year It got so bad that for every hour I studied, my dad allowed me to have 30 minutes to play video games, because for whatever reason I just couldn’t do it. That’s how little motivation I had and looking back on it, its pathetic. I’ve matured a lot since then and your videos have helped me tremendously in redirecting my mindset. I’m ready to push myself and not break easily like I used to. Fuck the haters, you’ve inspired so many like me. Keep it up brother.

  • @likes2326
    @likes2326 Před rokem +6

    What a guy! You will be a great father

  • @roshinlal6243
    @roshinlal6243 Před 3 lety +352

    You know he has laser focus every time he doesn’t pet his cat when it jumps up on the table

    • @Michael-pp8lz
      @Michael-pp8lz Před 3 lety +20

      Ill throw my cat out the window if it jumps on my table

    • @ilyassar7059
      @ilyassar7059 Před 3 lety +19

      yeah this level of focus take it to James more than year of practice

    • @bustinjieberrrrr
      @bustinjieberrrrr Před 2 lety +1

      @@Michael-pp8lz hahhaahhahahah
      meauuu

  • @ampage6439
    @ampage6439 Před 3 lety +91

    Everyone should take into account that the more hours you study per day doesn't always give you a good result. This is something subjective, as James has mentioned, it is something that cannot be quantified. So each person has their own study style, maybe for James studying 12 hours per day is the best, but maybe for someone else 6 hours is the optimal amount. Find your own style and stick with it.

    • @ampage6439
      @ampage6439 Před 3 lety

      @Eddie Jiyo Yeah, Richard Feynman was a rockstar, great teacher. I like how he viewed physics and mathematics. I think your friend is interesting, reminds me of Dirac, someone who almost didn't speak with others and spent most of his time studying and researching physics.

    • @AndreaDiaz-rc3iy
      @AndreaDiaz-rc3iy Před 3 lety

      I was actually looking for this comment

  • @strykeregziadahmed9562
    @strykeregziadahmed9562 Před 2 lety +6

    never stop brother what ever it takes !!! you r a pure inspiration for anyone who wants to work not only studying, go ahead and get those things for ur family and yourself !!

  • @KhangTran-mq8cg
    @KhangTran-mq8cg Před 7 měsíci +1

    This video was 2 years ago, but every time I wanna give up, I don't wanna work, overthinking, and I watch this video again and everything you said that made me think about my goals and try hard one more time. ❤️

  • @shubhamsinghal8194
    @shubhamsinghal8194 Před 3 lety +305

    You broke the record, you studied 12 hours continuously for 365 days.

    • @KillerTacos54
      @KillerTacos54 Před 3 lety +20

      @Waldel Martell don't ruin it mate

    • @TheYoungAchiever
      @TheYoungAchiever Před 3 lety +13

      @Waldel Martell so? can you keep such a level of consistency?

    • @dhanushkgowda9713
      @dhanushkgowda9713 Před 3 lety +7

      Man he is just jealous, ignore him

    • @PowerK1
      @PowerK1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dhanushkgowda9713 how? Yesterday I’ve seen this channel of a dude studying for 14 hours

    • @pallavigupta0352
      @pallavigupta0352 Před 3 lety

      @@shrutis is he gonna stream today too?

  • @rheasahu
    @rheasahu Před 3 lety +195

    Yes, I'm from India and I totally relate to what you're saying. I don't know about the critics but I'll speak for most of us over here and say you have brought a great change in us. You've touched many lives. Thank you.

    • @indiangirl874
      @indiangirl874 Před 3 lety +9

      Yeah Indians love James.(seen every Indians in the comment section inspiring him)
      I want to be like him. He is an inspiration and a hardworking person. May he get everything. Kid without father or mother is really heart breaking. We cannot imagine their pain and sufferings .

    • @yesicanclearthis
      @yesicanclearthis Před 3 lety +7

      indian fam (yoooo)

    • @anuragpratapsingh5027
      @anuragpratapsingh5027 Před 3 lety +5

      Yeah, he is my inspiration

    • @arkhahehe
      @arkhahehe Před 3 lety +1

      Jee or neet?

    • @vccv9785
      @vccv9785 Před 3 lety +3

      @@arkhahehe upsc

  • @anaoliveira454
    @anaoliveira454 Před rokem +2

    James, thank you so much for sharing your daily routine and thoughts, it's a tremendous modulating environment , and this is very important for people who want to perform in high levels and achieve their goals. If you see it in 15 - 20 years, maybe they can solve their lives, maybe milionare and retired. And also help their family. Study, go to the gym, go on a diet this should be the normal.

  • @adjayenoivanga6075
    @adjayenoivanga6075 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Bro u r so inspiring,you such an angel...your mindset is awsome!!! be blessed bro! Love..

  • @chiyuki8709
    @chiyuki8709 Před 3 lety +166

    Hi James,
    I'm also a kid raised by a single Vietnamese mother and having you as a role model has really helped me. Mental illness and other factors have come in my way of being disciplined throughout high school, but your videos have made me try harder to improve myself because seeing someone else do it means that i can, too :) i think that you're a kind and admirable person who has a lot of self-awareness and humility; those are qualities that I want to embody too. The community that you have created through studying is so amazing and to me is a safe space where I feel like people actually believe in each other and want each other to succeed. i know that you will go far and achieve your goals. thank you for being you!!

  • @ZephPlayz
    @ZephPlayz Před 3 lety +5674

    you're inspiring bro! you have a dream and you're achieving it, nobody can hate on that.

  • @GenZCansado
    @GenZCansado Před rokem

    Thanks James, for opening your heart like that. You're inspiring. I come from a similar background, living in Latin America, living without a father figure. However, I choose the other path. To fill my hole with woman, games, alcohol, weed. And now, In my 25 years old, I'm trying to change it, but it is so hard at times. You gave me an extra perspective on how to face life. Thanks.

  • @triggerboi_1545
    @triggerboi_1545 Před rokem +1

    I just found your channel and checked out some of your videos. You are so down to earth and inspiring. I love the video format where you just speak your mind, it feels so much more genuine than a video with edits and cuts every single second. It calms me down but in a way that I want to be productive.
    Can’t wait to see more! You are doing greate! Don’t let people with a different mindset slow you down!

  • @jakobetopaz8750
    @jakobetopaz8750 Před 2 lety +2475

    Thank you, James. This is my go-to video whenever I'm not productive. I'm from a third world country, and I want my parents to live as easy as possible in their elder years. They never had a rest in their life and I want to be exceptional in my field of engineering. I can't thank you enough, James.

    • @valo9346
      @valo9346 Před 2 lety +33

      Best of luck, you got this!

    • @mackie9371
      @mackie9371 Před 2 lety +21

      good luck to you❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

    • @maxirunpl
      @maxirunpl Před 2 lety +28

      Good luck bro, I'm from second world country in Europe but my mission is the same I wanna set myself, my parents and my family for a better future!

    • @pithypages6288
      @pithypages6288 Před 2 lety

      ❤️❤️

    • @nadiyashirin462
      @nadiyashirin462 Před rokem

      You can

  • @JamesJani
    @JamesJani Před 3 lety +2983

    James - when I saw your "how I sutdy 12 hours a day" video, the first thing I did before watching it was check your channel.
    When I saw that you've been livestreaming this every day for a year, I went back to the video and watched it all. Whilst it's motivating to see you do this, it's also something else: it's you proving that you can do it. That's what was far more effective.
    You didn't just make a video on how you studied for 12 hours, you have literally been at this day-by-day for a whole year, you've got proof of work right here documented on this channel.
    Everyone will warn you about burnout, and it's a good warning. But ultimately, you know what's going through your head more so than a stranger in a comment section. If you're able to keep doing what you're doing, then don't let others who don't know you sway you the other way. Everybody's different.
    Best of luck with hitting those goals man, you deserve it 🙏

  • @fleischer444
    @fleischer444 Před rokem

    Followed your videos for a while now. Your an inspiration. I’m 41 and you inspire me to be better.

  • @pratyushrai8474
    @pratyushrai8474 Před rokem +1

    james you are the reason im inspired to become the best version of myself. Everyday i wake up i try to push myself as hard as possible in order to make my parents proud one day. Im preparing for IIT-JEE entrance test which one of the toughest engineering exam here in India but i wont give up until im done

  • @frankotchere9399
    @frankotchere9399 Před 3 lety +177

    "People are saying this because they want to make themselves feel better". This is actually true they're trying to make excuses for them being lazy

    • @bellam7546
      @bellam7546 Před 3 lety +2

      The guy is studying computer engineering, since when do engineers sleep? Why is this new?

    • @bob2k375
      @bob2k375 Před 3 lety

      @@Fakiestrafes1012 Wha

    • @dyetaa
      @dyetaa Před 3 lety +5

      @@Fakiestrafes1012 Yes, but he is not a working computer engineer. He is a student. In the majority of students, he stands out as an exception

    • @dyetaa
      @dyetaa Před 3 lety

      @@Fakiestrafes1012 He is an exceptional student. He wants to master his craft, that's why he studies a lot. He doesn't just want to start a company and make money, it's not that easy.
      Also his studying approach is of course, probably not perfect but he is working a hell lot more than most people ever do. Stop judging someone's hard work just ' cause you know better

    • @naruto-sensei2426
      @naruto-sensei2426 Před 3 lety

      Imagine if all you do is study and you die tomorrow what can happen. you died a virgin. without traveling. without eating nice things without believing in god because all you did was study all your life. What a shame :( you have to enjoy life too, you can die at any moment and having studied so much is not going to do you any good. Everything in excess is damaging . Not only are pills drugs..........