Today I wrote an article you'll love if you like this video. So, check it out :) www.dreamsaroundtheworld.com/the-hard-truth-about-pursuing-your-passion/
INFP here. I started my own gardening / mowing business about 8 months ago and I've never been so happy in my life. I take my dog Misty to work with me and people love my work. Most of my customers are referrals from other customers. I'm also poised to publish my first video game for android devices. So good to be your own boss and not have to answer to some asshole. I will never go back to a 9 to 5 :)
I've only seen one happy ENFP working in a large corporation. He is so appreciated at his work, that they let him come in later and kind of do this thing at his own pace. And his boss kind of likes him a lot. Other than that, mostly ENFPs I know dream of leaving the corporate world...
I've been working on being a freelance artist for about 10 months now. Sure, I can't afford a bus to go visit my friends a town over Sure, I haven't been able to go grab a burger on a whim in forever Sure, I'm getting real sick of the taste of rice but overall, I'm happier than I've been in a long time
Infp- discouraged from staying in art school and told not to waste my time on writing and get better at math and practical skills. I listened. I’m 27 and horrible depressed and miserable. I worked in a factory, a gas station, retail, pharmacy, and I’d cry often and feel so frustrated before every shift. Finally pulling myself out of the hole and revisiting what originally brought light to my life.
I'm INFP and have studied astrology for two year on my own. It's my passion. It's given me countless of sleeples nights because I'm so into it that can't stop! :D This month I started school, become waitres/cook, I wanted simple job which allows me to see world and get work from anywhere. Let see what future looks a like :)
I have a feeling that astrology will win in the long-run 😁😁😁, because you sound like somebody with much passion and I would LOVE to hear more about astrology from YOU! I am sure that all the other people will feel the same! It is a funny thing, but people follow you were your real passion lies. You do not have an idea how AMAZING and SPECIAL you sounded in your comment! It is energy. That which makes you feel passion wakes the universal life energy up. LOVE. People can't help it but be attracted to it ❤
So true Dan! After being an accountant for 25 years I made the switch... with your help. I now set my own schedule as an entrepreneur/Realtor. It took a year or two to get some traction but I more than tripled my income in the third year. And there is no limit with more upside to come. Just wish I had done it at 25, not 52!!
*ENFP* aspiring entrepreneur here! I'm still a teenager and I really dread the thought of going to an office after I graduate. I believe pursuing my passion is the best but most of the people I know aren't so happy with this decision of mine. This video helped me push through this passion of mine tho! Thanks a lot! God Bless!
Can relate 200% and MORE!! Studied Chemistry for 5 years as a rational decision. Worked in a lab for 3 months. Quit my job. I've never felt worse in my life than in these three months. Every day I woke up and I had this huge inner resistance that I would have rather killed myself than going to work. I'm 24 now and it feels like I've wasted 5 years of my life. It's like a blackout and all that I've learned on the way regarding science is gone. My parents would rather want me in a steady job that pays well, but I was always dreaming big.. of chasing my passions. Since I made the decision, to follow a different path.. my own path.. I feel more elevated and liberated than ever. I'm a writer, composer and video creator. I don't know where I'll end up, but I'm trusting the process. Excited for the future!!
This podcast episode covers a similar story: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infj-career-advice-choosing-your-career-handling-micromanaging/id1215823436?i=1000473256712
Enfp here. Will start my career as a physical therapist next year. May seem like a 9-5 but of all the health professions it’s definitely the most engaging and creative career option. And most PTs are reallyyy passionate about what they do!
steveyk yes ! I’m thinking about being an OTA. I think a lot of INFPs and ENFPs love that emotional and physical engagement with clients. Also it’s a pretty unique career to each client so it’s not boring. And I get bored waaaay too easy 😂 at most jobs.
I’m an ENFP that’s finally taking a small step into starting my own sewing-based business. I’m so nervous, but I do happen to have a friend who is so successful at selling doll clothes. She is so helpful and encouraging! I feel so much more confident in starting this!
Easily one of my absolute favorite videos ever. This is why I will always stick to my ideals of pursuing my passions instead of working at a 9 to 5 for the rest of my life. I'm just grateful for your existence Dan, haha. Thank you for being that motivator I need when most people around me do not support (/ much less understand) my innate desire for creative freedom & expression.
I am 2w3 ENFP who are trying to keep on my own step after people looked down and left my life. Thank you to you and to them as season put me to find answer of heart and nice to know you. Be support :)
You won't believe, it took me 19yrs to realise I was not good at all at the boring corporate job that I dragged myself to every morning. I kept thinking it's paying me well, although it actually wasn't; Just because I kept faking my qualities based upon some initial success in the early years. Dan, your videos aren't sugar coated but they are indeed an eye opener👍🏽.
Love this guy. Finally some guidance for us ENFPs. Dan I was listening to Dario Nardi and he said ENFPs' brain types are the only type that are usually the same, i.e. ENTJs etc have widely different scans on the EEGs, but ENFPs are always the same distinctive image. Makes me think we're the chosen ones!
Wow this really speaks to me. I was raised in an SJ culture which always made me cringe. Even when I had no idea about MBTI and my own personality type of ENFP, I always knew there had to be another way, but let me tell you, with almost everyone around being SJs, it was so difficult to figure out what the problem was and find support! I clawed my way out regardless, but my goodness it wasn't easy! Thanks for another great video. 😊
Even can't watch all video, want fast short answer advices 😂 I many years deny what I honestly want to do, "cuz art is not society survival thing" but you know, you want that people respect you and value you and don't call you "meh artist", "artistic soul", "idealist", "unracional", "big philosopher", "non - practical", "unrealistic dreamer". Do anyone have same feelings? 😔 (probably ENFP) P. S stucked design student 🙄..
I get your feels. As an ENFP, and I've not even graduated yet, I remember when I was about to enter Senior High - Grade 10- 12. I recalled the talent show the previous year and how great I felt singing and making people happy when they read my stories or looked at my illustrations. But when I told my parents I wanted to do Arts... That didin't go well. Recently, when I was asked what I really wanted to do with my life and I said 'Influence people' through my music, art and stories, I was told I was being a child in my imagination- not in a good way. So I understand.
Don't listen to them! Our feelings and abilities are valid in the fact that they exist, for a reason. The sj types are not meant to see that value or pursue it, we are, given the privelege to enjoy these aspects of life. Pursue your passions, find balance, with you heart and mind, failing is the first step on the path to success. It is necessary, failing helps your mind rewire and learn and grow! Hope this helps somewhat
INFP and less stressful life in the same sentence! Even if we follow our passions there will be much more stress we experience even if the events are not that stressful. We are that delicate!
What if you are an ENFP who has not followed their passion to compromise and follow everyone else's - then you have been through so Trauma - Now you struggle to decide what you are passionate about? How do you rediscover that?
Yes, I've always told people my work is about passion, not pay. I wouldn't have it any other way, any time I've tried to work in a traditional setting just to make more money I've hated every second of it. Never Again. Life is too short to hate what you do for a living.
Infp second year tattoo artist here... Arts career is definitely rewarding but I can hardly imagine an INFP doing long time white collar work in the first place. do they? Lol
Yeah I'm xNFP and I work at a huge corporation, hierarchical environment etc. Yes, I do hate it, but I've met some lovely people (few... lol) who do make my days better. :) That being said, can't wait to quit after I achieve my financial goals.
@@alexandra9944 I am about to join a journey as same as you, because family and society demand me so... Only when I am living all alone, I can finally truly be free ;-;
I haven't found my passion yet, which worries me, I'm kinda good at languages, but I don't know if it's a passion, I'm 18 and I feel bad knowing that I don't have something that makes me passionate
I lost my book years ago. I am very productive, in a job that's not for me. This video was a nudge to get me out of the job and into the world of entrepreneurs. Thanks for some clarity!
Thank fucking god I found you. I was about to go back to day jobs. Where I KNOW, I will be dreading Day 1, when most others are supposed to be happy. LOL.
I am an ENFP and have worked in the corporate world the last 15 years. It’s boring and soul destroying to me. On the verge of quitting to pursue my own thing. Everyone thinks I’m crazy.
ENFP here, first I'm from LATAM, I've quited my dreams so many time, even onces worked as an interpreter but for a call center, everything was nice until bosses told me: your job is not to make clients work easier, ther were telling me that I had to work as a translator robot, after all stress and depression I gave my self one last chance and now I have 6 months studying to become a programmer and have a lot of plans that will be hard to do and will take some time, but I'm ready for it
I love your videos. Sometimes, I feel like Sergio Ramos has left his Soccer career to create videos that help people like us. You too look so similar. 😆
I have been putting off starting my own business for 20 years. Now I am on a situation where I can not do any other jobs than pursue my passion. I have played out all my other options. So...it is just SO MUCH EASIER to follow your passion immediately than try to survive in the world by doing jobs! I was even working in creative handcraft job, but it was still a job and it did not work for me. So I give up trying to do anything else than create my own life as I want it. Advice: Follow your passion today instead of tomorrow! It is much easier 😀 Much love to all of you lovelies ❤
I'm an ENFP. I always knew that I didn't want to spend my life working at an office, and guess where I am today??? WORKING AT AN OFFICE 🙄🙄🙄🙄 But I've been thinking a loooot about pursuing my passion, which is music, and I'm thinkin reaaaal hard about being a music producer so I can do my own stuff and maybe become an artist. My parents would ever tell me to do this, of course, they are sensors and judgers.. my mom would looove me working at a bank office or something like that.. she spent her life working at the same place for two fucking decades. Only thinking about it makes me feel like panicking, ughh... I'm still not so sure about this because I don't know if I prefer being an actual singer and performing (I loooove it!!!) but I want to give it a try on music production cause I've always been soooo mesmerized about people like Timbaland, creating aaaawesome music and just letting that creativity flow!!!!! I have so many ideas and I know I loooove music and that I'm really talented, and plus, lots of people have told me to invest in it, so, why am I taking so long to try it??? I think I listen to my mom too much.. she's an ESFJ and when I talk about it with her, she gives me the weird look... She basically tells me all the time that I need to grow up and be more responsible, that I'm already 25 and that I should be married.... Aaaaaaaa I hate thiissss!!!!! Dude, you're encouraging me so much to try this!!! I totally get what you say about doing something you're really passionate about, because I'm like that with music, and I know I'm unstoppable when I'm doing something that I love!!! So I have to top being afraid and give it a try! I don't want to become old and think "what would have happened if I tried being a music producer???" I WANNA TRY IT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!! YOU GIVE ME SOOO MUCH HOOOPE IN THIS SJ WORLD aaaaaaaa Thank you!!!! ❤️
Yo. Between all the awesome information you give, you are an absolute savage man. I’m cracking up over here - especially because I hung out with bankers last night 😒😅
Hello I'm ENFP and i'm just in my first year of college. I live in a slightly different country than you are. In high school, we never did chemical experiments and we never cut frogs in biology. Let me put it this way, my world is not an American dream. I try to keep a balance between what I want to do and have a stable job. That's why as an ENFP I want to become a soldier, I was a scout, I like to run, exercise and shoot. But I also want to write a book, play RPG, draw, become a karate trainer and ride horses, cook sweets. I'm at a loss now because I'm changing my studies. I am very unsure of the future which is very stressful. Maybe the military is not the perfect job for my personality, but it will give me stability, maybe a bit boring but safe.
I think this is gonna be a good way to convince my dad about how important my passion for drawing and writing is. I am getting ready to go to college, it's a field that i could be interested in and also could not. I agree to finish college and take a job in it. But for the future i just see myself becoming a writer and a painter. So this was a conflicting thing in my mind. My dad doesn't want to push me into some field, he just wants me to make a plan... A plan that could yield results and earn me the money... So i guess this is gonna work
Thanks for creating this video, Dan! Super inspired by this. There's something that has been going on in my head since last year, of creating something new - something I'm passionate about. Like what you've mentioned, we're dreamers anyway! The video honestly gave me that small push. But not enough to make me quit my job for now, as I have a big monthly mortgage that I gotta settle every month 😣 But, that doesn't mean I couldn't start doing it as a side gig. In a smaller scale, first, right? :)
Dan, big respect and thumbs up to u! I smiled when you said "com' on it's me you van trust me!" That is exactly when I felt when I entered my email address.. xD But I haven't had time to read the emails carefully.. I just gave my resign notice to my current job and re-watching many of your videos, I cannot thank you enough they help me tremendously! Great job Dan!
ahhhhhhh you described me to a T - working in a regular front desk job (for the past WAY too many years)....not making good money.... dreading the office/corporate life....too chicken to do anything i love 😪😩☠☠☠☠☠☠ sunofabisquit
ENFP here. I've spent the last 12 years working in law enforcement. At the age of 41, I'm realizing that policing isn't a good fit for me and I feel like I missed my calling somewhere along the way. My passion is people. Nothing makes me feel more alive, happy, and accomplished than helping others rise above their personal struggles and find hope in their future. I don't have a college education or other work history that helps me to move into another profession. Any suggestions and prayers are greatly appreciated as I start what I hope to be the second half of my life.
Hey Andrew, thanks for sharing! Sounds to me that you found your true calling (or get close to) along the way. People and helping them rise and be better. Try defining what you do best and love doing the most, and how that can help others
I find myself exactly in this position between pursuing my passion and looking for a job because I want to marry my boyfriend, but we can't get married until we can afford a decent living, we both come from privileged families and we both are designers, he and interactive designer and I a fashion designer. We live in Mexico and design is not well paid at all here. I tried the corporate job for a year, the first months were great! I felt energized and excited, but by the third quarter, i was dreading every day, feeling like the money was shit and not worth it, so I quit, and even tho my dad is super supportive in my entrepreneurial journey, I feel a bit stuck and like you said, in a place with a lot of doubt and fear of failure, also with no money now or on the horizon, I know this is a tough year to choose to start something new, but I am confused and scared, feeling bitch slapped by reality, I tend to be an idealist but I feel like I am grieving that part of myself, and I don't want to let it go either.
*heavy sigh* Freelance and\or office-gamedev artist here. Highly unhappy in both situations, because I can't live happily here, being an art manufactory, and I can't live happily without money this first freelance year (I crave comfort and nice food). Also, I missed that feeling of connection to something bigger than you when I was a freelancer. That's ok tho, I'll figure this out later. I guess I'll just become better at drawing and will make more money on my next freelance attempt xd
Dan, you fucking rock man. I’ve loved your stuff for a while now and I’d just like to say thanks. I hope you benefit from your vids just as much as the many you help. 👌
Hey, ENFP here! I want your opinion about smthg. I am still a teenager but people expect me to choose my future job already. Being an Enfp 9-5 jobs are not even an option but I am not that of an artistic type I might say (maybe that's bcs I wasn't taught any even if I wanted to) back to the point I love traveling, seeing new places, their culture, I also like learning and speaking new languages. I adore every single moment I spent out of my neighborhood. In short, I am up for jobs that includes traveling, seeing the world, interacting with people maybe :) but the only one that I could think of AND persuade my parents and family was being a pilot. If I can pull that off I am thinking of moving to France and persue my dream from there. I already started to take French lessons twice a week :D So my question is "Can you think of any jobs that's a better fit or that I might like?"
it's fucking hard being ENFP and poor. i cant have a job cause i suck in everthing, and i try to get some ... jobs that i could feel good, on this quest i have fear of my resources not being enough and i feel absolutely useless. rigth now i kinda given up of getting any type of work i'm just waiting death while i try to live a limited life, i given up being productive cause this quest was the source of my most depressive thoughts actually i have no passions no more, i just want to feel alive. i'ts like my dream is having a dream
Hi Dan, well what if at the beginning, if I decided to persue my dreams and go for what I love fully, I wouldn't be able to even cover the expenses for persuing it? I'm an INFP and would like to do photography, models phototests specifically. I've done it before, mostly for free, sometimes I got paid but had to give all the money for the photo studio rent etc. I know I'm really good at it and that with time I could become even better, people like my work and I love the outcomes too. But at the beginning, I would probably have more expenses than any possible income. Is it a good idea to start slow while still having a regular job? Thanks
Hi! ENFP here who went from zero to full time photography career quickly. You can get paid while you’re still learning, growing, etc. It took me quitting my other bs jobs to put ALL IN to my photography career, though. I made $17,000 my first year, $22,000 my second, and then within 5 years was making $150+ per hour. YOU CAN DO IT, TOO!!!!!!!!!! My unsolicited advice is to take photos of anyone who wants to give you money regardless of your interest in the work at first. You might find something that you didn’t realize was enjoyable, creative, AND lucrative. Good luck, friend!!!
Dude 5 to 10% increases in corporate America havne't happened to regular workers since the 90's. Maybe for some seriously gung ho ladder climbers but the average worker is now get 1% to 3%.
@@enfp No doubt! Double down on what your good at and go out on your own! So funny I know and have all these traits and for 43 years I have been beaten down for them all. Now it's time to use it to my advantage!
ENFP here currently working in a bank and hating the ethics and having to be driven by targets and status!!! 😂😂Been here 6 months and just been offered another job in a bookmakers (I've worked in one before and loved it!) and don't know what to do as I'm trying not to run away from things that make me uncomfortable...
I'm xNFP and SAME I work in a huge corporation, hierarchical environment etc. and I hate it so much, but I'm going to stay until I achieve my financial goals. Can't wait to quit tho. Good luck!!
Do you have any videos on how to find a reasonable living/work space - I'm an ENFP who is living in a totally unsuitable living space which is not compatible with what I do. Its too small and no space for things I need to work late at what my passion is. Any clues appreciated the. I am an adult female who is a non driver. I need to live in an area with public transportation and stores and local businesses close by. Thank you!
I have an honest question. What if as an enfp you have conflicting dreams? For example: wanna be an animator, who animates to awsome music without restrictions(gave up on copyrighted music so think copyright free or do it for that Band i like) and contant revisions. But also wanna have a kid. Had a kind of Job for a long time. Did it well but the stress from others made it worse só you switch tó the same kind of Job but they Tell you the carrier stuff and they dont like your: I'm good as the starter. I just wanna do my Job get that Salary which enough for paying my bills. Then after the 8 hours of work do my passion at home. Everyone thinks in retail that you have to love your Job to do it. But what if you were in love with it but now you just tolerate it. And every critique regarding your Job makes you owerthink the Hell out of everything. And you afraid you loose the Job which you need to pay your debt and bills. Sorry for the long post... I'm genuinly curious what you would Say to that person who ask your advice on theese situations.
So... As an ENFP woman, if I follow my passion it means I will end up buckass naked hanging on for dear life to an old dude who is kite boarding?? Just what kind of message are you trying to send your female subscribers? And for your male subscribers, if they follow their passions they will get a hot naked lady, like she is some sort of trophy, rather than an actual human being? Please be more thoughtful about the pictures you use for your thumbnails. I like your content but from this one and the other video (with Sharon Stone, I also commented on) as a woman I don't feel very welcomed on this channel. This is BASIC, I should not have to explain this to you
My manager told me effectively that he wants me to be an STJ, like my co-worker. I’m not sure what to do. The best option I can think of is to fake it but I know that’s not sustainable
cool video but i kept staring at your mustache it looked like your nose bled and dripped down your mustache on your right side. its more red than the rest of your facial hair.
Today I wrote an article you'll love if you like this video. So, check it out :) www.dreamsaroundtheworld.com/the-hard-truth-about-pursuing-your-passion/
is illustrator or animator or nsfw artist a crappy job for ENFP ?? i reallly want to know pls tell me :(
@@kevin780313 hi another lost animator. Hight five.
INFP here. I started my own gardening / mowing business about 8 months ago and I've never been so happy in my life. I take my dog Misty to work with me and people love my work. Most of my customers are referrals from other customers. I'm also poised to publish my first video game for android devices. So good to be your own boss and not have to answer to some asshole. I will never go back to a 9 to 5 :)
That's awesome to hear. Congrats Frank!
that sounds so cool hope your enjoying that :)
Wow that's so awesome!! Congrats to your success and more to come 🎉
I've only seen one happy ENFP working in a large corporation. He is so appreciated at his work, that they let him come in later and kind of do this thing at his own pace. And his boss kind of likes him a lot. Other than that, mostly ENFPs I know dream of leaving the corporate world...
I don't know how ...what ...but I like art of all kinds...
story of my damn life. lol
me too all of it cant pick one
Yup...that's what I want now
Sameee soo I mean like if u count all of these drawing,painting ,building photography ,moviemaking etc. sports(all kinds) ,dancing to art
Yeaaahhh it's a meeeee omg!!!
I've been working on being a freelance artist for about 10 months now.
Sure, I can't afford a bus to go visit my friends a town over
Sure, I haven't been able to go grab a burger on a whim in forever
Sure, I'm getting real sick of the taste of rice but overall, I'm happier than I've been in a long time
good for you man!
❤ agreed from Malaysia😊
Infp- discouraged from staying in art school and told not to waste my time on writing and get better at math and practical skills. I listened. I’m 27 and horrible depressed and miserable. I worked in a factory, a gas station, retail, pharmacy, and I’d cry often and feel so frustrated before every shift. Finally pulling myself out of the hole and revisiting what originally brought light to my life.
Great for you!
You and me buddy. 🤗 Keep it up, we all gonna make it!
I'm INFP and have studied astrology for two year on my own. It's my passion. It's given me countless of sleeples nights because I'm so into it that can't stop! :D This month I started school, become waitres/cook, I wanted simple job which allows me to see world and get work from anywhere. Let see what future looks a like :)
Any suggestions on what to read or some good youtube channel for someone who has no idea at all about astrology?
I have a feeling that astrology will win in the long-run 😁😁😁, because you sound like somebody with much passion and I would LOVE to hear more about astrology from YOU! I am sure that all the other people will feel the same!
It is a funny thing, but people follow you were your real passion lies. You do not have an idea how AMAZING and SPECIAL you sounded in your comment!
It is energy. That which makes you feel passion wakes the universal life energy up. LOVE. People can't help it but be attracted to it ❤
me tooo🥲
So true Dan! After being an accountant for 25 years I made the switch... with your help. I now set my own schedule as an entrepreneur/Realtor. It took a year or two to get some traction but I more than tripled my income in the third year. And there is no limit with more upside to come. Just wish I had done it at 25, not 52!!
*ENFP* aspiring entrepreneur here! I'm still a teenager and I really dread the thought of going to an office after I graduate. I believe pursuing my passion is the best but most of the people I know aren't so happy with this decision of mine. This video helped me push through this passion of mine tho! Thanks a lot! God Bless!
Ten years from now they'll all be very envious of your early courage
Can relate 200% and MORE!!
Studied Chemistry for 5 years as a rational decision. Worked in a lab for 3 months. Quit my job.
I've never felt worse in my life than in these three months. Every day I woke up and I had this huge inner resistance that I would have rather killed myself than going to work. I'm 24 now and it feels like I've wasted 5 years of my life. It's like a blackout and all that I've learned on the way regarding science is gone. My parents would rather want me in a steady job that pays well, but I was always dreaming big.. of chasing my passions.
Since I made the decision, to follow a different path.. my own path.. I feel more elevated and liberated than ever.
I'm a writer, composer and video creator.
I don't know where I'll end up, but I'm trusting the process.
Excited for the future!!
This podcast episode covers a similar story: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infj-career-advice-choosing-your-career-handling-micromanaging/id1215823436?i=1000473256712
"My parents would rather want me in a steady job that pays well, but I was always dreaming big..."
I can relate
Enfp here. Will start my career as a physical therapist next year. May seem like a 9-5 but of all the health professions it’s definitely the most engaging and creative career option. And most PTs are reallyyy passionate about what they do!
steveyk yes ! I’m thinking about being an OTA. I think a lot of INFPs and ENFPs love that emotional and physical engagement with clients. Also it’s a pretty unique career to each client so it’s not boring. And I get bored waaaay too easy 😂 at most jobs.
INFP Painter, here. This was fantastic and something I really needed to hear. Thanks so much for your videos!
You're very welcome Brian!
I’m an ENFP that’s finally taking a small step into starting my own sewing-based business. I’m so nervous, but I do happen to have a friend who is so successful at selling doll clothes. She is so helpful and encouraging! I feel so much more confident in starting this!
Easily one of my absolute favorite videos ever. This is why I will always stick to my ideals of pursuing my passions instead of working at a 9 to 5 for the rest of my life. I'm just grateful for your existence Dan, haha. Thank you for being that motivator I need when most people around me do not support (/ much less understand) my innate desire for creative freedom & expression.
Thanks, Nadira, glad I'm helping! :)
Thanks. I am an infp. I started working on myself, this is encouraging.
Great to hear
@@enfp thanks. I do not care about material thing. I like my art and contribution for humanity.
I am 2w3 ENFP who are trying to keep on my own step after people looked down and left my life. Thank you to you and to them as season put me to find answer of heart and nice to know you. Be support :)
You won't believe, it took me 19yrs to realise I was not good at all at the boring corporate job that I dragged myself to every morning. I kept thinking it's paying me well, although it actually wasn't; Just because I kept faking my qualities based upon some initial success in the early years.
Dan, your videos aren't sugar coated but they are indeed an eye opener👍🏽.
Love this guy. Finally some guidance for us ENFPs. Dan I was listening to Dario Nardi and he said ENFPs' brain types are the only type that are usually the same, i.e. ENTJs etc have widely different scans on the EEGs, but ENFPs are always the same distinctive image. Makes me think we're the chosen ones!
Love u ENFPs for filling happiness in this world! Love u even more than myself and my fellow INFPs!
Indeed.
Wow this really speaks to me. I was raised in an SJ culture which always made me cringe. Even when I had no idea about MBTI and my own personality type of ENFP, I always knew there had to be another way, but let me tell you, with almost everyone around being SJs, it was so difficult to figure out what the problem was and find support! I clawed my way out regardless, but my goodness it wasn't easy! Thanks for another great video. 😊
I hate SJ types. Really. Okay maybe most of them, not all.😅
An INFP design student here🧚♀️
what about the multiple things you have a passion for? I have 3. I can't stop it either
Even can't watch all video, want fast short answer advices 😂 I many years deny what I honestly want to do, "cuz art is not society survival thing" but you know, you want that people respect you and value you and don't call you "meh artist", "artistic soul", "idealist", "unracional", "big philosopher", "non - practical", "unrealistic dreamer". Do anyone have same feelings? 😔 (probably ENFP)
P. S stucked design student 🙄..
I get your feels. As an ENFP, and I've not even graduated yet, I remember when I was about to enter Senior High - Grade 10- 12. I recalled the talent show the previous year and how great I felt singing and making people happy when they read my stories or looked at my illustrations. But when I told my parents I wanted to do Arts... That didin't go well. Recently, when I was asked what I really wanted to do with my life and I said 'Influence people' through my music, art and stories, I was told I was being a child in my imagination- not in a good way. So I understand.
@@delightokose9386 Exactly.
Don't listen to them! Our feelings and abilities are valid in the fact that they exist, for a reason. The sj types are not meant to see that value or pursue it, we are, given the privelege to enjoy these aspects of life. Pursue your passions, find balance, with you heart and mind, failing is the first step on the path to success. It is necessary, failing helps your mind rewire and learn and grow!
Hope this helps somewhat
What if you want to succeed but don't like working?
INFP and less stressful life in the same sentence! Even if we follow our passions there will be much more stress we experience even if the events are not that stressful. We are that delicate!
Well, if you make that your identity and story, then you're guaranteed it will be.
Dan, you gave me a reason to live large, Thank you!
Awesome to here that Niko!
@2:15 “even if you got smoked by a bus that day.” 👀😂
What if you are an ENFP who has not followed their passion to compromise and follow everyone else's - then you have been through so Trauma - Now you struggle to decide what you are passionate about? How do you rediscover that?
Yes, I've always told people my work is about passion, not pay. I wouldn't have it any other way, any time I've tried to work in a traditional setting just to make more money I've hated every second of it. Never Again. Life is too short to hate what you do for a living.
Thanks for sharing.
This is a whole new point of view I see myself all along the way from working a 9to5 job to a freelancer. So enlightening!
Infp second year tattoo artist here... Arts career is definitely rewarding but I can hardly imagine an INFP doing long time white collar work in the first place. do they? Lol
Yeah I'm xNFP and I work at a huge corporation, hierarchical environment etc. Yes, I do hate it, but I've met some lovely people (few... lol) who do make my days better. :)
That being said, can't wait to quit after I achieve my financial goals.
@@alexandra9944 I am about to join a journey as same as you, because family and society demand me so... Only when I am living all alone, I can finally truly be free ;-;
I haven't found my passion yet, which worries me, I'm kinda good at languages, but I don't know if it's a passion, I'm 18 and I feel bad knowing that I don't have something that makes me passionate
And the things I really like don't have enough job options in my country, maybe even in another countries
You will be okay. At least your not 40 like me still trying to figure it out 🥴
I lost my book years ago. I am very productive, in a job that's not for me. This video was a nudge to get me out of the job and into the world of entrepreneurs. Thanks for some clarity!
Thank fucking god I found you. I was about to go back to day jobs. Where I KNOW, I will be dreading Day 1, when most others are supposed to be happy. LOL.
I am an ENFP and have worked in the corporate world the last 15 years. It’s boring and soul destroying to me. On the verge of quitting to pursue my own thing. Everyone thinks I’m crazy.
Dan, you are a certified Inspirer!!! Now, onto figuring out the details.. :)))))))
Thanks :)
ENFP here, first I'm from LATAM, I've quited my dreams so many time, even onces worked as an interpreter but for a call center, everything was nice until bosses told me: your job is not to make clients work easier, ther were telling me that I had to work as a translator robot, after all stress and depression I gave my self one last chance and now I have 6 months studying to become a programmer and have a lot of plans that will be hard to do and will take some time, but I'm ready for it
Don't follow your passion follow your talent and gifts
@3:25 OMG!!!! So hit the nail on the head!!!!!!!!!
I love your videos. Sometimes, I feel like Sergio Ramos has left his Soccer career to create videos that help people like us. You too look so similar. 😆
Ha, thanks Kumar, I'll take it :)
Dan I wanna pursue the arts but I don’t know where to start :(
Its so odd how spot on you can be....i nearly threw my phone 3 times lol Love this channel
I have been putting off starting my own business for 20 years. Now I am on a situation where I can not do any other jobs than pursue my passion. I have played out all my other options. So...it is just SO MUCH EASIER to follow your passion immediately than try to survive in the world by doing jobs!
I was even working in creative handcraft job, but it was still a job and it did not work for me.
So I give up trying to do anything else than create my own life as I want it.
Advice: Follow your passion today instead of tomorrow! It is much easier 😀
Much love to all of you lovelies ❤
Hey thanks Dan! I really glad that i can find your videos, i'm ENFP myself 😆 thanks man
You're welcome Saya!
I'm an ENFP. I always knew that I didn't want to spend my life working at an office, and guess where I am today??? WORKING AT AN OFFICE 🙄🙄🙄🙄 But I've been thinking a loooot about pursuing my passion, which is music, and I'm thinkin reaaaal hard about being a music producer so I can do my own stuff and maybe become an artist. My parents would ever tell me to do this, of course, they are sensors and judgers.. my mom would looove me working at a bank office or something like that.. she spent her life working at the same place for two fucking decades. Only thinking about it makes me feel like panicking, ughh... I'm still not so sure about this because I don't know if I prefer being an actual singer and performing (I loooove it!!!) but I want to give it a try on music production cause I've always been soooo mesmerized about people like Timbaland, creating aaaawesome music and just letting that creativity flow!!!!! I have so many ideas and I know I loooove music and that I'm really talented, and plus, lots of people have told me to invest in it, so, why am I taking so long to try it??? I think I listen to my mom too much.. she's an ESFJ and when I talk about it with her, she gives me the weird look... She basically tells me all the time that I need to grow up and be more responsible, that I'm already 25 and that I should be married.... Aaaaaaaa I hate thiissss!!!!! Dude, you're encouraging me so much to try this!!! I totally get what you say about doing something you're really passionate about, because I'm like that with music, and I know I'm unstoppable when I'm doing something that I love!!! So I have to top being afraid and give it a try! I don't want to become old and think "what would have happened if I tried being a music producer???" I WANNA TRY IT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!! YOU GIVE ME SOOO MUCH HOOOPE IN THIS SJ WORLD aaaaaaaa Thank you!!!! ❤️
Thx for these encouraging words...needed to hear this truth today!
My passion is to be a psychologist but I will never obtain a masters level education :(
Yo. Between all the awesome information you give, you are an absolute savage man. I’m cracking up over here - especially because I hung out with bankers last night 😒😅
Let's at least hope they picked up the cheque :)
I clicked the yes button, but the INFP in me needs to think about giving you my contact info.
Hello I'm ENFP and i'm just in my first year of college. I live in a slightly different country than you are. In high school, we never did chemical experiments and we never cut frogs in biology. Let me put it this way, my world is not an American dream. I try to keep a balance between what I want to do and have a stable job. That's why as an ENFP I want to become a soldier, I was a scout, I like to run, exercise and shoot. But I also want to write a book, play RPG, draw, become a karate trainer and ride horses, cook sweets. I'm at a loss now because I'm changing my studies. I am very unsure of the future which is very stressful. Maybe the military is not the perfect job for my personality, but it will give me stability, maybe a bit boring but safe.
I think this is gonna be a good way to convince my dad about how important my passion for drawing and writing is. I am getting ready to go to college, it's a field that i could be interested in and also could not. I agree to finish college and take a job in it. But for the future i just see myself becoming a writer and a painter. So this was a conflicting thing in my mind. My dad doesn't want to push me into some field, he just wants me to make a plan... A plan that could yield results and earn me the money... So i guess this is gonna work
This really drives me to keep pursuing a career as a cartoonist. Thank you. (Xnfp)
Thanks for creating this video, Dan!
Super inspired by this. There's something that has been going on in my head since last year, of creating something new - something I'm passionate about. Like what you've mentioned, we're dreamers anyway!
The video honestly gave me that small push. But not enough to make me quit my job for now, as I have a big monthly mortgage that I gotta settle every month 😣
But, that doesn't mean I couldn't start doing it as a side gig. In a smaller scale, first, right? :)
Needed to hear this, thank you🙏✨🌠
So helpful!! 🙌🏾
Dan, big respect and thumbs up to u! I smiled when you said "com' on it's me you van trust me!" That is exactly when I felt when I entered my email address.. xD But I haven't had time to read the emails carefully.. I just gave my resign notice to my current job and re-watching many of your videos, I cannot thank you enough they help me tremendously! Great job Dan!
That's awesome Jess!
And congrats on the resignation
Ok... can we talk about the thumbnail? 🤣
ahhhhhhh you described me to a T - working in a regular front desk job (for the past WAY too many years)....not making good money.... dreading the office/corporate life....too chicken to do anything i love 😪😩☠☠☠☠☠☠ sunofabisquit
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Im infp and I love youtube and entrepreneurship type ordeals. I'm in information systems but I'm not sure I want to do this.
ENFP here. I've spent the last 12 years working in law enforcement. At the age of 41, I'm realizing that policing isn't a good fit for me and I feel like I missed my calling somewhere along the way. My passion is people. Nothing makes me feel more alive, happy, and accomplished than helping others rise above their personal struggles and find hope in their future. I don't have a college education or other work history that helps me to move into another profession. Any suggestions and prayers are greatly appreciated as I start what I hope to be the second half of my life.
Hey Andrew, thanks for sharing! Sounds to me that you found your true calling (or get close to) along the way. People and helping them rise and be better. Try defining what you do best and love doing the most, and how that can help others
I find myself exactly in this position between pursuing my passion and looking for a job because I want to marry my boyfriend, but we can't get married until we can afford a decent living, we both come from privileged families and we both are designers, he and interactive designer and I a fashion designer. We live in Mexico and design is not well paid at all here. I tried the corporate job for a year, the first months were great! I felt energized and excited, but by the third quarter, i was dreading every day, feeling like the money was shit and not worth it, so I quit, and even tho my dad is super supportive in my entrepreneurial journey, I feel a bit stuck and like you said, in a place with a lot of doubt and fear of failure, also with no money now or on the horizon, I know this is a tough year to choose to start something new, but I am confused and scared, feeling bitch slapped by reality, I tend to be an idealist but I feel like I am grieving that part of myself, and I don't want to let it go either.
This is a very good video and I can vouch for everything you said!
Thanks Loan
*heavy sigh* Freelance and\or office-gamedev artist here.
Highly unhappy in both situations, because I can't live happily here, being an art manufactory, and I can't live happily without money this first freelance year (I crave comfort and nice food). Also, I missed that feeling of connection to something bigger than you when I was a freelancer.
That's ok tho, I'll figure this out later. I guess I'll just become better at drawing and will make more money on my next freelance attempt xd
My passion is to travel the world, and I really wanna be a sherperd, idk why, maybe I'm inspired by the 'The Alchemist' book😅
Thank you ! Everything you said in this video was soooo on point ! 👍👍👍
You're welcome! :)
Dan, you fucking rock man. I’ve loved your stuff for a while now and I’d just like to say thanks. I hope you benefit from your vids just as much as the many you help. 👌
Thanks man! I really appreciate you saying so! I'm happy to say the karma seems to be pretty even on the video front! Cheers from Spain! Dan
Oh my god! This makes so much sense! Thank you!!!
I am still f*** working in the bank!
Hey, ENFP here! I want your opinion about smthg. I am still a teenager but people expect me to choose my future job already. Being an Enfp 9-5 jobs are not even an option but I am not that of an artistic type I might say (maybe that's bcs I wasn't taught any even if I wanted to) back to the point I love traveling, seeing new places, their culture, I also like learning and speaking new languages. I adore every single moment I spent out of my neighborhood. In short, I am up for jobs that includes traveling, seeing the world, interacting with people maybe :) but the only one that I could think of AND persuade my parents and family was being a pilot. If I can pull that off I am thinking of moving to France and persue my dream from there. I already started to take French lessons twice a week :D So my question is "Can you think of any jobs that's a better fit or that I might like?"
it's fucking hard being ENFP and poor. i cant have a job cause i suck in everthing, and i try to get some ... jobs that i could feel good, on this quest i have fear of my resources not being enough and i feel absolutely useless. rigth now i kinda given up of getting any type of work i'm just waiting death while i try to live a limited life, i given up being productive cause this quest was the source of my most depressive thoughts
actually i have no passions no more, i just want to feel alive. i'ts like my dream is having a dream
I'm i the only enfp that are bored by most things
Hi Dan, well what if at the beginning, if I decided to persue my dreams and go for what I love fully, I wouldn't be able to even cover the expenses for persuing it?
I'm an INFP and would like to do photography, models phototests specifically. I've done it before, mostly for free, sometimes I got paid but had to give all the money for the photo studio rent etc. I know I'm really good at it and that with time I could become even better, people like my work and I love the outcomes too. But at the beginning, I would probably have more expenses than any possible income.
Is it a good idea to start slow while still having a regular job?
Thanks
Hi! ENFP here who went from zero to full time photography career quickly. You can get paid while you’re still learning, growing, etc. It took me quitting my other bs jobs to put ALL IN to my photography career, though. I made $17,000 my first year, $22,000 my second, and then within 5 years was making $150+ per hour. YOU CAN DO IT, TOO!!!!!!!!!! My unsolicited advice is to take photos of anyone who wants to give you money regardless of your interest in the work at first. You might find something that you didn’t realize was enjoyable, creative, AND lucrative. Good luck, friend!!!
Dude 5 to 10% increases in corporate America havne't happened to regular workers since the 90's. Maybe for some seriously gung ho ladder climbers but the average worker is now get 1% to 3%.
I guess all the more reason right?
@@enfp No doubt! Double down on what your good at and go out on your own! So funny I know and have all these traits and for 43 years I have been beaten down for them all. Now it's time to use it to my advantage!
So...what is that thumbnail about?
ENFP here currently working in a bank and hating the ethics and having to be driven by targets and status!!! 😂😂Been here 6 months and just been offered another job in a bookmakers (I've worked in one before and loved it!) and don't know what to do as I'm trying not to run away from things that make me uncomfortable...
I'm xNFP and SAME I work in a huge corporation, hierarchical environment etc. and I hate it so much, but I'm going to stay until I achieve my financial goals. Can't wait to quit tho.
Good luck!!
Do you have any videos on how to find a reasonable living/work space
- I'm an ENFP who is living in a totally unsuitable living space which is not compatible with what I do. Its too small and no space for things I need to work late at what my passion is. Any clues appreciated the. I am an adult female who is a non driver. I need to live in an area with public transportation and stores and local businesses close by. Thank you!
I hit that 1000th like yeeey :D
I'm an INFJ and life sucks doing the job I do:/🙈🙄 looking for a way out of it
Great video, Dan! Another home run.
Thanks Sandi!
I hope whatever you're saying is true ✌️😔
Yeah, I don't know what I should do. What IS my thing? 🤔
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I have an honest question. What if as an enfp you have conflicting dreams? For example: wanna be an animator, who animates to awsome music without restrictions(gave up on copyrighted music so think copyright free or do it for that Band i like) and contant revisions. But also wanna have a kid. Had a kind of Job for a long time. Did it well but the stress from others made it worse só you switch tó the same kind of Job but they Tell you the carrier stuff and they dont like your: I'm good as the starter. I just wanna do my Job get that Salary which enough for paying my bills.
Then after the 8 hours of work do my passion at home.
Everyone thinks in retail that you have to love your Job to do it. But what if you were in love with it but now you just tolerate it. And every critique regarding your Job makes you owerthink the Hell out of everything. And you afraid you loose the Job which you need to pay your debt and bills.
Sorry for the long post...
I'm genuinly curious what you would Say to that person who ask your advice on theese situations.
But there’s a hell of a lot of competition out there.....
That literally applies to everything...
Now to figure out the trick as an ENFP or ENTP (depending upon my mood)?
So... As an ENFP woman, if I follow my passion it means I will end up buckass naked hanging on for dear life to an old dude who is kite boarding?? Just what kind of message are you trying to send your female subscribers? And for your male subscribers, if they follow their passions they will get a hot naked lady, like she is some sort of trophy, rather than an actual human being? Please be more thoughtful about the pictures you use for your thumbnails. I like your content but from this one and the other video (with Sharon Stone, I also commented on) as a woman I don't feel very welcomed on this channel. This is BASIC, I should not have to explain this to you
Can i ask about how to know your passion ?
You asked me already...and I filmed a video to respond, and forgot about it! Just sending it to my editor now, you should see it on the channel soon.
🙌🏼
My manager told me effectively that he wants me to be an STJ, like my co-worker. I’m not sure what to do. The best option I can think of is to fake it but I know that’s not sustainable
What ??? He told you to be something you aren’t ?? I probably misunderstood your message, right ??
cool video but i kept staring at your mustache it looked like your nose bled and dripped down your mustache on your right side. its more red than the rest of your facial hair.
I usually like your videos, but the cover you chose for this video is disgustingly sexist
Disappointed. Couldn't even watch
Hahahahaha stop telling the literally story of my life 😅😅😅