Hustle Culture Is Slowly Killing You

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  • čas přidán 23. 02. 2023
  • We need to stop and question the direction our society is going.
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    Society has gotten to the point where we value someone's self worth by how many zeros they have in their bank account, employers are now spying on their employees, and easier access to work has created new expectations. Due to advancements in technology and changes in society, there has been a concept that has infected almost every industry in society called, "Hustle culture.
    Hustle culture focuses on extreme efficient and productivity that often leaves people burn out, stressed out, and extremely anxious. I think it is time we take a long, hard look at our society's relationship with work, money, and what is important. In this video, I pose 5 questions to challenge the direction that we are currently moving in.
    1. What kind of change does the world really need?
    We often talk about changing the world, but we don't often think critically about what change means. Change is not always good and sometimes when you try to make changes in society, you end up causing more problems than you started with. Many "successful" people promote working burnout schedules of 80 hours a week to dedicate making change; however, what kind of change does the world need and does promoting burnout schedules lead to positive changes in society.
    2. What is the point of productivity?
    In the last 10-15 years, we have really become obsessed with productivity to the point where it has become toxic in out society. We have things like calendars full of meetings and tasks, time tracking software, and many apps that help us live more productive lives. As we advance more and more in technology, machinery, and education, we become more productive; however, instead of using these tools to make our lives easier, we use them to make our lives more difficult. As we become more advanced, what is the point of constantly chasing productivity is this leads to a more burnt out society.
    3. What happens to society when we glorify billionaires?
    In our society, we often put rich people on a pedestal and act as if they have made the biggest impact on society. We glorify their positions of power and the lifestyles they live. As we have more access to seeing how other people live through various forms of entertainment, I think it is important to question what values, ethics, and morals come from glorifying rich people. And if majority of the population aspires to be this type of person, what happens to that society?
    4. What are the fundamental needs of a human?
    Times change, but people don't. Throughout history, although we have changed in someways, what a human being needs has not changed. We have had the same fundamental needs as our ancestors did. Our basic needs are food, water, and shelter; however, some of our deeper needs are safety, relationships, acceptance, contribution, and freedom. When you look at the direction hustle culture is taking us in society, I think it is important to question if it is leading to our fundamental needs being met.
    5. In the end, what really matters?
    Since humans have been on Earth, it is estimated that there have been over 117 billion human beings. You are one human in that legacy. In the grand scheme of things, our lives are pretty insignificant. And although some people might look at that in a bad light, I think it is something that should be embraced because it makes you think about how you want to live your short amount of time on this planet. As society becomes more and more complex, I think it is important to take a step back and remind yourself that we are here for a short amount of time and reflect on what truly matters.
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Komentáře • 284

  • @ElAgustin
    @ElAgustin  Před rokem +41

    In the end, what's really matters to you?

    • @omalleysmith9100
      @omalleysmith9100 Před rokem +16

      What matters to me is self actualization. Being my most authentic self and following my curiosity instead of doing what my conditioning and society has told me I should be doing or caring about.

    • @Luncheon23
      @Luncheon23 Před rokem +8

      Being true to what I believe in; being kind to people around me; and living a fruitful and happy life free of debt and negative emotions towards other people and life in general.

    • @asavannah7439
      @asavannah7439 Před rokem +8

      Love, relationships, health, happiness

    • @EmbraceTheStruggle24
      @EmbraceTheStruggle24 Před rokem +5

      Not losing sight of the big picture, especially as someone who is currently unemployed.

    • @williammartinez3883
      @williammartinez3883 Před rokem +2

      The background looks really good and the Scooby-Doo pop pop had me in stitches very funny stuff

  • @createone100
    @createone100 Před rokem +132

    The world needs calm and kindness. Also, in my experience, it is not so much ordinary people who ‘glorify’ billionaires, it is the media that is completely obsessed with them.

    • @Christina-sf4py
      @Christina-sf4py Před rokem

      The media is feeding us what they want to feed us not what we want or need. Eg. In Australia now soccer is waay more popular than the traditional football that was popular decades ago..yet every evening on the news there you are force fed twice or three times in between the actual news items....football !!

    • @allinadaysworkhakunamatata9187
      @allinadaysworkhakunamatata9187 Před rokem +8

      So true and those people with millions are not necessarily happy

    • @deborahcurtis1385
      @deborahcurtis1385 Před rokem +3

      @@allinadaysworkhakunamatata9187 Absolutely. This is a cliche but it's correct. Mostly these people are strangely distant and disengaged.

    • @hereim5648
      @hereim5648 Před rokem +2

      Society tells us to become bigger and better and stronger. It is good to have strengths. But it goes too far and becomes a cut throat competition. And you are wondering around to achieve and prove to people who even don't care too much about you.

    • @joandarc441
      @joandarc441 Před rokem

      ​@@hereim5648people only care if you're famous or rich but if that person Became homeless no one would help him that much.

  • @whatnow8080
    @whatnow8080 Před rokem +33

    The irony is these billionaires have people who do all the hard work which makes them rich and the masses who admire them contribute to their coffers by buying into what they're selling hoping to have a piece of that success.

  • @josephbrown9685
    @josephbrown9685 Před rokem +68

    The average person has been deceived into thinking that working more to buy more luxuries is the ultimate goal in life. It makes a lot of money for greedy people who are already wealthy. I never bought into hustle culture. I’m not very wealthy, but I’m content and happy overall with a healthy work/life balance.

    • @GoldenMushroom64
      @GoldenMushroom64 Před rokem

      The only thing hustle culture gets right is that it is a lot of hard work to achieve big goals etc and nobody is gonna do the work for you
      That’s why I’m so conflicted because yeah I feel like I’m dying but the alternative is failure

  • @jeremyburton1443
    @jeremyburton1443 Před rokem +26

    Faith and spiritual life is the best antidote to corrosive societal pressures.

  • @nicolletelangdon2694
    @nicolletelangdon2694 Před rokem +76

    Yup, technology has really "helped" us. We have dishwashers, washing machines, electric or gas powered lawn mowers.... yet parents are spending less time with their children. Everyone has their own TV in their room, so even at the house people are separated from each other.

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem +5

      It's a double edged sword!

    • @nickgrunwell3539
      @nickgrunwell3539 Před rokem +3

      It's sad but true. We spend most of our time at work to pay for things to make our home life easier. So we can work more.

    • @hereim5648
      @hereim5648 Před rokem +2

      Marriages fall apart because people have become avoiders. For example, husband spends so much time on the phone or computer. His wife feels alone plus taking care of kids and doing household chores.

  • @user-qi7oc7rm9m
    @user-qi7oc7rm9m Před rokem +50

    "Elon Musk is a human...A human with a severe Twitter addiction." Love it!

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem +4

      We recognizing it as an addition!

  • @MorganZex
    @MorganZex Před rokem +13

    I have a job which allows me to pay rent, save some money and have enough spare time to cultivate my hobbies, which primarily are drawing and reading. I own a small car and live in a small apartment. I have few friends but they are very close and always there for me. I make people happy with my drawings. I'm in a wholesome and long lasting relationship. And I'm very happy with my life,despite not having much money, a big house, a fancy car and having a troublesome health condition. Being the best version of myself, being kind, helpful and compassionate makes me happy and helps me going through rough times. I really think people shouldn't look for happiness on the outside, because you can't control most of the things surrounding you. I'm really working with my girlfriend to help her see that despite not owning much we actually have a lot. I don't feel I need more than this, having her by my side, a roof on my head, food on the table and the ability to keep working on my artworks is more than enough to make me feel a lucky man.

  • @healthiswealth1452
    @healthiswealth1452 Před rokem +10

    Being frugal is great for my mental health

  • @JennHealy
    @JennHealy Před rokem +61

    💯 Hustle culture has definitely caused anxiety and depression in a lot of people. Can’t say that I wasn’t one of them. Slowing down and being intentional has been life changing. Another great video! 👍🏻

  • @charlenebrissette3348
    @charlenebrissette3348 Před rokem +8

    I hate how money has become the be all and end all.

  • @NJGuy1973
    @NJGuy1973 Před rokem +10

    I volunteer for a few hours a week. It's my way of saying, "I have more than enough time to give, and I can afford to do something without asking for something in return."
    And instead of changing the world, maybe we should let the world change us.

  • @catherinemurray1618
    @catherinemurray1618 Před rokem +10

    Thanks, I don't like hustle, even as a kid, I thought the schools wanted to much from us. I rarely did my homework, as I felt like I had given enough of myself and I needed time to play, relax and be with my parents and siblings. To this very day I feel the same with work, working the least that I can afford financially. Life is only measured by your happiness.

  • @virgil3241
    @virgil3241 Před rokem +5

    I dont, but I hustled when I was a young adult so I could have things I didn't when I was younger, and so my kids had a better life than I did. Growing up a poor farmer in Canada, I appreciate all I have now. But at my next stage of life now, which is soon an empty nester at 50, I definitely relax more and just live with what I have, as I go to the next step of my life.... retirement. I dont need to prove anything to anyone anymore. But my hustle in my 20's and 30's allows me to not hustle now

  • @DuTubeable
    @DuTubeable Před rokem +19

    I agree... changed up my life to get rid of the "excess" bills and overhead so I wouldn't have to work as much.
    But there are different types of "hustle culture"...
    Building a business - there may be lots of hustle putting systems in place, creating a product...
    Urgency to "serve" those in front of you because of demand or even short-staffed.
    Having to work more hours or a 2nd job because the job doesn't pay enough to meet basic needs (or saving for something special).
    I am tired of seeing people having to "hustle" simply because wages are not matching cost of living or hours are cut at your main job. this is happening more and more.
    I've said many times, I would be happy serving coffee in a great space.... if it actually paid the rent.
    Finding something you enjoy that brings in a decent income, that gives you satisfaction and provides value to others is something I believe we all want...

  • @rhondalyn100
    @rhondalyn100 Před rokem +14

    Austin Williams: How fortunate you are to be an old soul in a young body. Your latest backdrop is lovely but it needn't be the "only one". I appreciated your kitchen with the cluttered photo collage on your fridge, I appreciated your bedroom, well lit. I appreciated your bedroom with the dark curtains, I appreciated your living room before and I appreciate your living room now. I would enjoy another walkabout in the hills surrounding your place. Keep your message clear and focused and your backdrop ever changing. This offers varied interest beyond the knowledge you present. 🙂

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem +3

      It's easier with a background because I don't have to constantly adjust lighting due to natural light interfering and I don't have to clean my living room before starting a video! Saves me a lot of time!

  • @rosj91
    @rosj91 Před rokem +19

    As someone who has already gone through a burnout because of hustle culture, your video is spot on! I now focus on being calm and I have never felt better!

  • @DesertMav
    @DesertMav Před rokem +14

    This is really true. It is good to be productive, but we established a 40 hour standardized work week to keep ourselves from working to death. I do not participate in hustle culture since I value my free time. Also, nice color palette change in the room.

  • @jazzispirit1850
    @jazzispirit1850 Před rokem +42

    Another great video. As I’ve stated before, Austin’s videos need to be a required subject in our schools.This is the role model to follow, not the millionaires. He still continues to inspire me. 💕

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    • @indirasivan179
      @indirasivan179 Před rokem +2

      You stole my words jazzispirit. Austin's videos needs to be made into a syllabus in Acdemics. Much needed shift in perception of life in today's world that runs behind madness

  • @griselleisara3799
    @griselleisara3799 Před rokem +18

    Like the new background. Your videos are truthful. And I have to say. I work in healthcare and it’s killing Me and everyone else. We are over it. I will be 54 next month. And I want to work less. But they are demanding more and more of my time. Something has to give. I’m thinking about doing something else. Don’t know what yet. But I’m to a breaking point.

    • @derrick8224
      @derrick8224 Před rokem +1

      Good luck with your change.

    • @griselleisara3799
      @griselleisara3799 Před rokem

      @@derrick8224 thanks

    • @karenbolton9526
      @karenbolton9526 Před rokem +1

      I am frugal downsized less consumption now work 30 hrs less in healthcare a week. Second hand great wardrobe. Upcycled furniture look at every way be frugal now have time energy and far more health. Compassion fatigue is a killer. You owe no one anything so every bit you do welcome. Your human and ultimately people need to heal themselves your not their saviour dissacociate it’s good for you and them

  • @heavenlygirl1019
    @heavenlygirl1019 Před rokem +6

    I never bought into hussle culture. I want to be able to do what I want with my time. People think that hustling will lead to having more time and maybe it does for some but most find they can't stop because the bar for achievement keeps moving higher. I don't know.

    • @EmbraceTheStruggle24
      @EmbraceTheStruggle24 Před rokem +4

      Hussle culture is more like 'hassle ' culture. I completely despise of it.

  • @ellyne3863
    @ellyne3863 Před rokem +4

    I have 2 young children. I’m a stay at home mom; but I can say this for certain: if both me and my husband worked 80, even 50 hours a week our children would suffer.
    What the world needs is to invest wisely in the next generation. Help create *empethetic*, creative, free thinkers. Sticking young children in 50 hours of daycare a week with 2 burnt out stressed out parents I can guarantee will not create a healthy future generation.
    Nothing wrong with 2 working parents but we need to make sure parents can give plenty of attention to nurture and shape the next generation.

  • @tracyspeakman9902
    @tracyspeakman9902 Před rokem +8

    Another great video! Definitely prefer this background as it's more natural. We don't need a fancy background, just your smiling face and pearls of wisdom.

  • @Naturenerd1000
    @Naturenerd1000 Před rokem +4

    A side effect of hustle culture is sleeping and doing nothing but a few catch up chores on weekends. If you have to do this every weekend it is a sign that you need to slow down the rest your week. And your normal routine is unsustainable.

    • @Livefree902
      @Livefree902 Před rokem +2

      I actually don’t mind doing absolutely nothing most times 😊

  • @katherinepace7369
    @katherinepace7369 Před rokem +20

    I love the new background! Not as dark. Great content, as always! It's always beneficial to question our assumptions and question why we do what we do.

  • @carlo6912
    @carlo6912 Před rokem +4

    Well said my friend. In the US, it's constant profit above all else.

  • @michellemccormick8633
    @michellemccormick8633 Před rokem +18

    I was listening to this video as I hustled at my desk to meet some arbitrary productivity goal put in place by folks who’ve never done the actual work when something that you said really hit home. I hate all this focus on productivity and it seems the older I get the more they want from me and my fellow co workers😢. As you stated we can only be but so productive! I like your background btw. Looks very bright and welcoming. Keep up the good work and have a great weekend!

  • @arongomez1690
    @arongomez1690 Před rokem +1

    I learned this when I was living in the army barracks and I had no transportation. I don't want to buy anything. Unless I have to

  • @FrugalGardenerOntario
    @FrugalGardenerOntario Před rokem +15

    We have made the billionaires “billionaires”, they don’t make us do anything. If everyone just deleted their Amazon account, “boom” one less billionaire.
    Background is great! Always love your videos, very thought provoking 🤔

    • @NJGuy1973
      @NJGuy1973 Před rokem

      In 1982 there were only 13 billionaires in America. By 2021 the number jumped to 927.

    • @marianhunt8899
      @marianhunt8899 Před rokem

      Not really as the billionaires also own the stuff we need to exist such as the huge food, property and pharma corporations.

  • @shumatsuopost
    @shumatsuopost Před rokem +11

    Remember to take breaks and prioritize your well-being. Hustle culture can be motivating, but it's important to balance it with self-care and rest.

  • @alexwright1330
    @alexwright1330 Před rokem +8

    Love the background. You've done a great job, well done.

  • @geckogekko
    @geckogekko Před rokem +1

    At my worst I had anxiety when I was treated to a day at the spa. Can you believe it? In a relaxing place and I’m overflowing with guilt cause I had the audacity to take some time to do nothing. It’s became a habit but lately I’ve learned to work hard to enjoy relaxing. It was hard at first but that’s because I’ve been trained wrong all my life, it’s a lot of work to deprogram but it is possible :)

  • @alonememe
    @alonememe Před rokem +5

    I do like this background better, looks normal (in a good way). And yes, this is huge irony, that we have all this support (machines, apps, techniques etc.) and yet we are still working like a slaves.

  • @andrewk473
    @andrewk473 Před rokem +1

    There's a difference between people who work and get rich and people who work to get rich.
    I noticed your background immediately and REALLY like it! Much more than your previous background. Clean, simple, with a bit of personality.

  • @cathyallshouse2981
    @cathyallshouse2981 Před rokem +4

    Love your background, I'm definitely a books and plants person. I appreciate your message--I'm due to retire in 2 years and 10 months. Yes I'm counting. I'm so tired of traffic and emails and zoom meetings and spreadsheets. I'm very ready to slow it down.

    • @one100billneoone4
      @one100billneoone4 Před rokem

      I’m there also. I’ll be eligible in 2 years, 2 months and looking forward to retiring. Just have to figure out the timing due to taxes. Cannot wait as I’m planning on living abroad. Done with this propaganda machine called the U.S.

  • @Andrescastel
    @Andrescastel Před rokem

    This message so resonated with me 🙌🏼

  • @omalleysmith9100
    @omalleysmith9100 Před rokem +1

    Love the new background!

  • @sandyglover736
    @sandyglover736 Před rokem +2

    I noticed how much brighter your setting looked. I think this one looks great! 😊

  • @Luncheon23
    @Luncheon23 Před rokem +3

    Finally, another Agustin video! Thank you ☺️

  • @TheWalker0306
    @TheWalker0306 Před rokem

    I love the new background! Love the grey wall and that lamp is a really nice touch!

  • @aaronaustrie
    @aaronaustrie Před rokem +2

    Great vid once again 👌🏾💯

  • @sassygirl5271
    @sassygirl5271 Před rokem +2

    Loving the new background 👍

  • @roceliamonte9053
    @roceliamonte9053 Před rokem

    Thank you for another great insight Austin! Love the new background! And no fail, I always dance to whatever you're saying during the outro lol

  • @monkfit_
    @monkfit_ Před rokem +2

    Seriously love your amazing content! I look forward to watching your videos man. Keep doing what you do💯

  • @evadeanu1
    @evadeanu1 Před rokem +2

    I found this video very inspiring. Thanks for spreading the word.

  • @gailtester8749
    @gailtester8749 Před rokem +2

    Oh and your backdrop looks better and brighter. My favorite was when you took us for coffee up in the mountains! I would love to see more done outside!

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem

      Once I learn how to do lighting outside, haha. I'm not that skilled with the camera!

  • @juanitalangley4227
    @juanitalangley4227 Před rokem +1

    Love the new background but I also loved the other background 😁
    The content is great & I look forward to every video. It always gives me something to think about in a new way.

  • @leahlambertphotography

    Love the new background Austin. Thank you for providing great content.

  • @afrochica05
    @afrochica05 Před měsícem

    Thx Austin, this was well done. I am working to get the word out about this.

  • @JuliaAthayde
    @JuliaAthayde Před rokem +5

    Hey, Austin! I'm still here, watching all your videos! :) Since the beginning of times. Loving it.

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem

      Yay! I'll never forget the days when it would be weeks until I would get one comment on a video! Thanks for sticking around, Julia! I'm nearing 100 videos now, nice to know at least people watch them now!

    • @JuliaAthayde
      @JuliaAthayde Před rokem

      @@ElAgustin By the way, I like this new scenario best. I also loved the first one, with the plants and the pics of your trips on the fridge. I love plants! They just die on me, but I love the way they look.

  • @cmvox7132
    @cmvox7132 Před rokem

    Thank you for turning your light back on!!

  • @derrick8224
    @derrick8224 Před rokem

    Love the new background. Much more positive vibe.

  • @joseherrarte9255
    @joseherrarte9255 Před rokem

    Gracias por tus videos Agustín! Appreciate your work.

  • @cherylsutton6156
    @cherylsutton6156 Před rokem +1

    Yes I love the back ground Very Simple , Clean and Minimalist...lie the saying go's "Less is More" !

  • @petermolloy8710
    @petermolloy8710 Před rokem

    Another great Vid Austin and very apt too at the beginning of Lent when we can try and ditch old habits and develop positive ones,and this holds true whether a person is religious or not, keep up the good work

  • @sramos821
    @sramos821 Před rokem

    I like your background looks refreshing. Thanks for the great content.

  • @Dr.K.Harris
    @Dr.K.Harris Před rokem +1

    ❤ this literally summarizes the core principles from Ecclesiastics!

  • @raveturk3711
    @raveturk3711 Před rokem

    Mister, i have just discovered your channel. When i look to your questions which you asked, its clear that you are a clever person.

  • @bhattacharjeepadmanabha007

    Finally finished watching all your videos and I must say they were really very,very insightful, guiding a lot towards minimalism and frugal living.Waiting for more invaluable content from your end...Love from India❤

  • @KT-rh7hq
    @KT-rh7hq Před rokem +5

    I love the background! Just the fact that it’s lighter makes all the difference. I realized I was skipping some of your videos, because it was so dark to watch. Your messages are uplifting but the background did not seem to match. It really makes a positive difference. I very much enjoyed this video. A lot of good thought provoking points to think about. Thanks so much! 😊

  • @jasminelozano9575
    @jasminelozano9575 Před rokem +3

    When you have good content, the background doesn’t matter! That being said, I do like this one the most! 😊

  • @kadu3502
    @kadu3502 Před rokem

    Stylish background. Good choise sitting in front of a wall.
    My frugal lifestyle is paying off now in my later years. So glad I never thought "big is better". Don't fear retirement, like so many others...
    You ask all the right questions, thank you for showing us the light👍😊

  • @giagallo1334
    @giagallo1334 Před rokem

    You’re background is fine 🤍✨☕️🫖 great tips and suggestions ✨thanks Austin

  • @omegac5589
    @omegac5589 Před rokem +1

    I have liked all your backgrounds so far.

  • @jenurias7303
    @jenurias7303 Před rokem

    Great food for thought. Like the new background.

  • @debbiewalker273
    @debbiewalker273 Před rokem

    Austin you are the frugal philosopher to me ! Awesome video, but actually love them all. 💜 Nice background decor, very zen looking. 😉😉

  • @petewolfsehr1163
    @petewolfsehr1163 Před rokem +2

    Excellent message again today! Thanks Austin. Yeah I agree. What is the point of running faster and faster on the hamster wheel and getting absolutely nowhere except stressed and exhausted? I'm all for simplicity, regular exercise and no debt.

  • @avir2us1
    @avir2us1 Před rokem

    The new background is appealing. But as your subscribers have commented, all of your backgrounds are your great. Your content is what we admire most. 😊

  • @lynn9935
    @lynn9935 Před rokem

    91! Wow, and everyone a winner. You are killing it with the background also. Limits spark creativity.

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem

      Thanks and I agree! My apartment has so many windows and doors that there is only one wall I can do it on. In some ways it's nice to just say, "This is the only place I can do it."

  • @sofialuna1337
    @sofialuna1337 Před rokem +1

    I just found you on YT and you are so right!!! I have been in the matrix for too long. We live and believe in many lies. Never heard someone telling it like the way you do it. I think that is what makes you special. I really appreciate you and the information you share with us. I hope you live a healthy and free life with people who adore and love you. God bless you ❤ ps. I subscribed 🎉

  • @yogini888
    @yogini888 Před rokem

    As an interior designer, I really liked the whole Dark Academia thing you had going.This new set is nice too. Great job!

  • @lateshachurney5965
    @lateshachurney5965 Před rokem +3

    It’s so important to make the time for the things that give us peace. That is what I seem to be gravitating more towards lately. Stuff on social media is really starting to bug me lately. I am tired of the cruelness of others. I am glad your channel is the opposite of that.

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem +3

      I'm reading a very interesting book now called "Surveillance Capitalism," sort of on how we have gotten here and it's super fascinating. Will make a video on it once I finish the book!

  • @kaninma7237
    @kaninma7237 Před 7 měsíci

    I work about 100 hours a month, and I pursue my writing for one or two hours a day. I enjoy my seven to fourteen weekly hours of writing, and my books steadily progress. This also leaves plenty of time for other things that are also important to me, including relationships, reading, listening to music and walking.

  • @marcellemayer4772
    @marcellemayer4772 Před rokem +1

    Definitely love the new space, haircut and black tee shirt. Getting better all the time.

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem +1

      When you spend all day editing a video of yourself, you start noticing little things, lol.

  • @justcomp1
    @justcomp1 Před rokem

    Another cool video Austin. I'm running out of compliments for you. Your studio looks neat - I thought that of your last one too.

  • @tinaorozco3447
    @tinaorozco3447 Před rokem

    The background looks clean and well done.

  • @Ponzuu28
    @Ponzuu28 Před rokem +1

    Yes, the background is a lot later a little bit more cheerier good work

  • @VSz-px5fx
    @VSz-px5fx Před měsícem

    I like this video very much. Thank you.

  • @rachelwilson9480
    @rachelwilson9480 Před rokem

    Still loving your videos! And also, I like this background!

  • @jonhinson5701
    @jonhinson5701 Před rokem

    Love the background!

  • @danicegewiss862
    @danicegewiss862 Před rokem +12

    In the end what matters to me is I made a difference. I'm constantly pushing towards that goal. We donate to the poor regularly. My husband called me and told me about a homeless man with no shoes. We got his size and bought him a pair but his feet had become deformed from being homeless. We gave him the socks and another homeless man the shoes. He hasn't seen the man since. We think he died. He was in really bad shape at the time. We want to build a village for these people where they can live and work. My husband asked me to create it on paper which we did. Step by step we're getting there. I love your background, by the way.

    • @NJGuy1973
      @NJGuy1973 Před rokem

      Next time, just give old or used shoes to a local thrift shop.

  • @scnason1300
    @scnason1300 Před rokem

    Great video and truth. What really matters

  • @Michelle_Emm
    @Michelle_Emm Před rokem

    I really like this background!! Much easier on the eye's.

  • @iheartnatur3
    @iheartnatur3 Před rokem

    Love the new background design😁😁😁

  • @jennifersjunkmail5935
    @jennifersjunkmail5935 Před rokem +3

    Another great commentary, thanks. It's nice seeing a variety in your backgrounds, including the older ones where we get to see your home. The black was a nice change, but too much of it can give your channel a dark tone you probably don't intend. Spring is blooming here, so I hope you are enjoying some nature time where you are! Using nature as a background sometimes may help remind people of how good life can be when we have time to spend relaxing daytime hours outdoors. 🌻🌷🌺

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem

      I can't wait for warmer weather. It was so cold this week!

  • @themagicallandscape
    @themagicallandscape Před rokem +1

    honestly liked the living room background the best. Had more depth to the shot vs. up against the flat wall. You can try shooting with the corner of your room as the backdrop to add depth and move as far away from it as possible. But great content none the less.

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem +2

      Looks like you're the photography guy. You need to come to Colorado and set up something for me!

  • @renee6524
    @renee6524 Před rokem +1

    I was to the point where if I was not busy (for example working two weeks straight before enjoying a day off) and if I was not feeling stressed about something my value was reduced and I would cope in an unhealthy way nit picking and searching for something to be stressed about. I am an anxious person so this was pretty destructive and worsened it. It's not an overnight process but working towards the less busy path to a more pleasurable but functional path has drastically improved things. Looking forward and nor around at others us life changing.

  • @KevDecorMusic
    @KevDecorMusic Před rokem

    Background looks dope!

  • @melonmelon7427
    @melonmelon7427 Před rokem +2

    Hustle culture is like a drug…The more I work the more I feel that I HAVE to work even more, it’s crazy! It’s like a spinning wheel I cannon get off.

  • @johnmailey943
    @johnmailey943 Před rokem

    I noticed you changed the paint. Looks good!

  • @LESHAUNWILL
    @LESHAUNWILL Před rokem

    I like this background better I’m glad you changed it. It was a little too dark maybe for one or two videos every now and then if you want to do that look but I like this better.

  • @lisaparker9183
    @lisaparker9183 Před rokem +1

    Like the new background much better. Was not a fan of the darker background. My favorite is the full overview of your whole living area,but I understand it being a pain to clean up every time you're about to shoot a video. Thank you for your inspirational videos!!!

    • @ElAgustin
      @ElAgustin  Před rokem +2

      My apartment is not big, but there are all these little things I has to move before filming.

  • @veganspace
    @veganspace Před rokem

    Background looks good!

  • @TheUSHUAIA07
    @TheUSHUAIA07 Před rokem +1

    I loved it! I really would like that the most of the people could see clearly the manipulation.

  • @azizazicojan3979
    @azizazicojan3979 Před rokem

    Ok, it looks like I finally need to subscribe to this guy's channel. The content is not that bad.

  • @amyjenicke1845
    @amyjenicke1845 Před rokem +1

    I like the new background better. The last one was a little too dark for my taste. I’m interested to see what else you come up with!

  • @annesmith1535
    @annesmith1535 Před rokem +3

    Great looking background 👌

  • @a11s10h08
    @a11s10h08 Před rokem

    Background looks great, here for the wise words though 😊👍

  • @carloscardoso7042
    @carloscardoso7042 Před rokem

    The backgroud is great

  • @schuylergeery-zink1923

    There is a place for work and productivity, especially for our inner calling, but not as much for corporations. For instance I have no regrets for writing a novel after work and on the weekends for many months… it was a lot of work, but that was worth it. It was a story I wanted to tell even tho I had a full time job as a staff attorney. It was difficult…. But often difficult things must be done to feel fulfilled. I also prioritized my family and health during a crisis and my employer fired me bc I said it matters more to care for our nephew after his mom died. I have no regrets doing that either. :)