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Career Advice: Follow Passion or Money? Listen To Your Heart
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- Have you ever wondered if you should go for something stable or pursue your dream job? Should you chase money or your passion? What do you do if your heart is not really into your career? How big should you dream?
00:23 - How big should I dream
01:23 - Shoot for something stable or my dream
02:09 - Perspective
02:55- If it’s not in your bones, don’t waste your time
04:19 - Listen to your heart
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It’s 1AM and i am crying over this because i can’t decide whether i should just give up my dream of becoming a designer and just continue my 2nd year of accountancy for my family😭
*VIRTUAL HUG* 😭
Me too
family is important
How's it going for you now?
@@_cyrille hi you brought me back to this comment lol. i'm already on my last year as an accounting student and it is horrible... i wasn't able to shift since the pandemic really affected us. i even went to a psychiatrist since i couldn't suppress or control my depression anymore. i really tried to like accountancy but its just really not it. lol i think i might have talked too much but thank you for asking. have a great day
When you can feel it in your bones, that's when you know you were meant to do it. I have been noticing furniture since I was 4 years old. I do not remember the face of my grandmother, but I remember the sofas in her living room and the chairs in her bedroom. I can lay out her entire house even though the last time I was there was when I was 4. I remember the colour of the upholstery and the patterns it made. Designing furniture or working with actual wood is such a high for me it's ridiculous. So that is what I will follow. With all my might.
Don’t you just love the smell of fresh wood? I remember as a kid walking into Home Depot and thinking falling in love with the smell of the place lol
I think if you tryna follow your heart and be really passionate about it it's kinda easy to put it into action and be unstoppable. But the sad thing is if there's something in the way preventing you from doing it, like you lack support, money or tools.
"If it's not deep within your bones that this is not what you want to do, don't waste your time" - This is true. I spent 13 years in the banking and financial markets just saving up my salary and building up my investments but it felt like I was trading time I'd never get back for money. I really felt empty and I had to be honest with myself. I didn't enjoy the stress of having to deal with clients and their urgent issues, attending boring meetings, and looking at graphs and numbers. I didn't enjoy any of that. But what I did enjoy, and what I really have a passion for are art and video games. So I had a plan, spend three more years honing my drawing skills, and when I felt my drawing skills were good enough and saved up enough to last me 3 years without income, I quit. Worked on my portfolio for a year, and applied to various video game companies. And I feel blessed to have at least passed into one, and now I am a 2D Artist for games and I'm loving every minute of it. I took a huge pay cut, but hey I love what I do now.
Exactly, that's what I feel too! When people say "earn a lot of money first, you can always follow passion later on the side with stability", i get really confused about it. Like, I understand money is important because I've been in situations when I didn't have much money to eat and I was hesitant to get help from my parents because they've already done so much for me and I don't want to feel like a burden.
But, where do you form a line of being stable? You make enough to barely scrape by, you would think "I'd make enough to have several hundred $ for myself after all the expenses", then you'd buy things you've been wanting for so long and suddenly your total expenses would go up, and it would keep happening on and on.
Plus, i want to follow my passion when i'm young and hungry, who would have energy to earn a lot and at 40s be like "I'm going to start what I was passionate about now!". Maybe your passion would be long dead by then. Reminds me of Up movie lol
I like that there are both type of people, the money minded and the passionate ones, because that gives the balance. But it isn't a good advice for every person when people say "don't follow your passion, earn first" because you have to earn anyway, that's a given lol
@@artekal3d I am also confused in this trap. I have started something to earn money 2 months ago but i don't have interest in it so i didn't able to do it consistently and failed. Can you suggest me should I continue that thing or follow my passion.
P.s -In a day, maximum time I think about my passion unknowingly 😂😂😂
@@archiltopwal5205 Firstly I would say take my advice only as an inspiration as there's no wrong or correct answers.
It all depends on what your priority is. If you think about your passion too much just like you said, then you should definitely give it time. Depending on what your passion is, it may be easy or hard to earn through it. It is much easier to earn as a 3d animator than a rapper.
So, first thing is always keeping it in your mind that you're choosing a hard path and it is all because you want to do it so bad. It is going to help you a lot mentally when you're going through rough days and asking yourself "why do i even bother, it is pointless".
Next thing is about compromises. For me personally, what my biggest passion is, I don't ever compromise with its quality or style to be able to earn from it. It is just what I've always done and changing it would make me lose the passion in it.
But, when I do 3D animations and graphics designing, that's the thing I both love to do AND can change enough to meet the demands so that I can earn from it too.
So, what I've done is that I use passion as a backup to serve my bigger passion. It is definitely harder, because to focus on several things at once is actually not the ideal thing you should do, but I'm still trying to choose what my career should be so that's why I'm doing it.
What's your passion? Maybe I can help you decide what to do.
I think it's important to make clear that for some of us it's difficult to pursue our passion when there are bills to pay, but it's about to taking baby steps towards what you really like, it's not a sprint but a marathon.
Bless You ❤️
It's difficult for everyone. Otherwise everybody would be following their passion.
This is why I left behind a total of 9 years of studying law and political stuff including a PhD and 2 Master degrees and am doing 3d and all sorts of AR/VR fun things. Never regretted this choice. Don't want to brag (or maybe just a little bit...) but in less than 5 years I've already worked on projects for some of the most high profile international art events, got directly approached and subsequently featured by Snapchat and have done a lot of work I really enjoyed. And all this while being a foreigner in the country I work now and with virtually zero contacts in the industry in the beginning. I wish started earlier, but it's never late if its really your passion. Just go and do your thing.
As a fellow 3D artist, this was very nice to hear!
Also, I don't know why I feel like I've seen your name somewhere too. Do you post on instagram or something, maybe? Or maybe it is deja vu or something
People wont realize how true this advice is until they are stuck in a job they hate with no passion or purpose just for stability and paying the bills.
as a confused college student, this is like what I really need to hear right now. Thanks, Chris!
Brilliant words Chris! I'm currently in my first professional design job and feeling super undervalued but since the 1st January I'm committing to 1 hour of solid work per night after work to spend on personal projects. You've taught me and many others that nothing will happen unless you chip away at the dream constantly and vigorously. Cheers my good man!
So aptly put. I resigned from my day job today to scale up my design and tech agency. It feels so great taking a step in the right direction!
Go get it Tapan
You have no idea how incredible each day becomes when you're doing something you're passionate about (springing out of bed each day for example). Sometimes life gets in the way, but you simply have to be resourceful, to find a way. If you're passionate about what you do or want to do, you will make the time. I myself I'm becoming more and more conscious that I love learning new -random- things (just cause), and just recently removed a goal of *learn to code in Python by December 2019* because coding is not something that makes my heart race with excitement, I'm more interested in learning how programs are constructed or algorithms are created. I can always delegate coding to someone who breathes code/programing on the daily. Let them have their fun. So, zero in on what you want to do, then let everything you do filter through that. Clarity like no other.
This was so timely! Thank you!
I really needed this, thank you so much!
Perfect video at a perfect time for me... thank you
Thank you so much for this video, it really helped me reflect on what I strive to be, instead of trying to be happy in a place (career wise and mentally) I'd rather not be.
Great advice, thank you!
Thank you!
I don’t want to seem negative, it’s very true what you just said, but it isn’t true for everyone. Some people barely survive in need of money for a living, and have no other options, others don’t even have education to back them up... I think this theory of doing what you are passionate about, really needs an in-depth review other than the feel good side of it... because real life can knock you out with your family completely...
You are right. No one answer for everyone.
Chris is my favorite zen master.
thanks Mike!
Great advice and great examples to illustrate the importance of passion!
I'm watching this at 1 am... wooo hoo!
Yes, it's a question I had in relation to the notion of higher rates, the reasons for working in design for myself are both pure creativity and a passion for sharing technology with SMBs in a way that makes an impact in their businesses and lives.
I can't believe you uploaded this video the exact day I was searching for this advice on your channel
when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
I love this!
@chrisdo Thank you for sharing your awesome wisdom with us
@thefutur
Thank you 🙏
Chris i love you! i've watched every single video you put out for 2 years now and i've felt your beautiful aura go bigger and brighter... The calm and focused look and the tonality of your voice just melts our hearts... Especially i feel extra happy when you mention an indian reference because it's so so so drastically different here for us to deal with things and implement these values with so many religious, ethical, orthodox barriers... Thanks again FUTUR TEAM! sending loads of love all the way from india!
love you too!
Great video. This was something I needed to watch today. I'm not a woe is me type person but the past couple of months have been hard. I am currently being pressured to get a job that is money focused that I am not happy with what I am doing. I know my passion and what I love to do but every time I try to do small personal projects, it has become difficult due to the exhaustion and pressure. I want 2019 to be about this. Follow my heart and do what I love most. Thank you for this!
It’s 1am and I’m trying to put my car back together but the thing is I can spend another 3 hours out here taking it apart and I’d enjoy every minute
you must love doing it.
It’s 3:20am in Washington DC right now & I am CRYING. This is maybe the 10th video of yours I’ve watched and this resonated so deeply. You are truly remarkable!
Thank you. And for your vulnerability
Thanks a lot for this video. You made me cry. Thanks a lot man got motivation.....
sorry to make you cry.
I wouldnt discourage anyone from doing what they wish to do.. but BILLS and RENT are very REAL... and unless you can find a way to MAKE MONEY doing what you like/love to do... you may HAVE to do something else..in my experience..i have not been as fortunate as some others,.. "money is the TOOL that buys you time to get good at what you WANT to do, ..until you can make money doing it"
Chris Do is helping a lot. Like a lot! He’s amazing!
Glad to hear.
Great video.
So you have this new kind of surreal thumbnails, I love it! Looks professional and unique.
Thank you. Glad you noticed.
Agree with this 10000000 percent. I have a career (15 years in) .. I took the traditional path... and still want to do more design. The crazy thing is... The traditional path (degree ➡️ IT job) actually worked... For most it doesn't. Even in the face of success and financial stability ... I still feel the urge to design.
thanku
I just saw your "Pricing Design Work & Creativity" video and commented with a similar message. And than I find this video! :D I share your view on many things and I really love your mindset. I rather fail pursuing my passion than succeeding in an undesired business.
2:43 i am a kid from india, and yes thats the dream.
it's a dream for American kids.
True, but most of them go into engineering and end up in IT sector. Well, its 2019 and my parents understand clearly that Passion is much more important than earning. Hence, I have shifted my career choice from engineering to Design and I am loving it. :D
Keep up working hard and with your heart and doors will open
Not anymore, at least for me
@@joychetry what are you doing instead?
That is some sage advice buddy. Keep it up Chris!!
Thanks Aaron.
I just love Chris sometimes. He's out here helping people. Awesome doodling by the way.💕
Sometimes ?
@@IGarrettI If I say all the time, it might go to his head 😋
how can I make it "all the time"? ;)
too late. hehe.
@@thefutur Ok I admit it. I love Chris Do and the The Futur CZcams channel!!!
Really great talk and I agree a lot that if you're extremely passionate about a specific thing and it's a viable career path that can actually pay your bills and you actually work with "all your might" to make it a reality then that would be a reasonable decision. There is this great line I heard that went something like "a skill that doesn't lead to a job/income is only a hobby".
I'd like to share an exception: sometimes making money and persuing your dream might be the same thing rather than 2 opposite things.
For example, say you want to do something online for free so people can learn, it might work if you ask for people's money or if you use a lot of ads on your website or videos and if there are a lot of people watching right from the start... but most often you won't have the money necessary to survive and to keep spending your time sharing what it is share with the world. And it might feel unfair if this project of yours is genuinely helping the world, so maybe running after the money to save some for a while is a part of the dream.
And because of this you'll find people working harder than other passionate ones just for money, because that's a step for reaching dream.
Take that Passion an make it Happen!
I need to watch this video every morning when I wake up..................
every day.............
and start animating :)
Thanks Chris!
You’re very welcome
How about those strict European parents, “Art is a waste of time you can’t make any money doing that” lol
same goes.
I think I found my passion in programming, but I can’t get myself to do it a lot. I sit at home and watch CZcams videos or I do nothing and it feels so bad. I think i have personal issues, otherwise i can’t really explain it. I‘ve already learned so much about programming and it makes fun. But what I really want to be is an entrepreneur. I want to work for myself, have my own company. This video helped me to think about some stuff, but I still search for many answers. Thank u guys!
Ma nu, there's a difference between feeling cool as an entrepreneur/artist/programmer and actually solving problems, creating art, and coding. If you think you're leaning towards any of these, get your issues worked out first. Baby steps. As you get better at something, the more you'll get drawn into it.
Compu Tron Yeah I know that. I want to be an entrepreneur because I want to solve problems, I want to combine my knowledge from programming with many other subjects. For me programming is more like a tool, which will help me to help other people. I guess this is the reason why I like it. I think i could be what ever, as long as I can solve problems and define solutions I am happy.
@@Manu-mr4mn Ok that's a great response, especially since you think about it from the perspective of it being a tool. Solving problems is very important because it makes you focus on someone else, and not only on what you want. Best of Luck!
I’m a dominican high school student with a burning passion for studying biomedical engineering. The thing is-where I live the career is too new, there are rarely any jobs for it
here and the jobs that are available don’t involve what i wanna primarily focus on (+they don’t pay well). I’ve always considered medicine a potential stable option, hell, i already have a long and possible plan for all of my potential medical career and the only thing left would be to commit to it. Truth is, I’m forcing myself to like medicine more but i know that i just don’t. Hearing you talk about how passion will affect success rates completely changed my point of view because it’s true, and that makes me so happy because i have a passion! My dream career has potential but doesn’t guarantee stability, regardless, i’m willing to embark on it and work hard for what i want! I really needed this, thank you so so much!!!
Glad to hear
im crying too 😭
Am I passionate? Im not sure. I think I'm not confident. It seems like I don't have what it takes but not trying would be worst. So, I guess I'm trying to find the confidence that will keep me passionate forever.
why are you not confident? follow your passion. the rest will work itself out.
Recently, I started learning graphic design by my own self till date i pursue any classes . I decided to take Graphic Design as a career but, after looking at your video I stopped my self first and asking myself question ," really am i taking the decision with my heart ? "but i was mentally prepared for it.
till not sure with my heart. Or else i can take up as a side hobby. or way of earning some penny.
4:14 making COMICs that feel like movies! Unstopable!
I'd be curious to know who you think has higher chances of winning an interview in most cases? The level 5 skilled person, or the level 4 skilled person who is more passionate and knows among other things, those easter eggs that you mentioned.
I pick passion above all else. it can't be taught. it's contagious.
I love UI/UX design, and its 1 am... Chris is watching me.
Yes I am.
I think where Im getting bogged down is that im literaly a month from graduating with a design degree, and im still not sure what to specialise in. I have two primary passions - gaming & design. Only one of these gets me paid. Graphic Design is something I enjoy doing, its always been something which has gone hand in hand with me throughout my education thus far. So I think my question to you is, do you think I would benefit from an internship in somewhere like London at a design agency? or do I need to re think about what I want to do.
These conversations are very helpful! Where can I find the whole video?
You can’t. We only release parts of this event.
As always this is confrontingly motivating. I chose stability in my 20's now hitting 30 with a passion for passion!
Good for you bro! I've just entered my 30's and I'd say, it's not too late for us. Even if there are younger people who've started in their 20's who are crushing it in the same field we choose, we have the maturity to leapfrog and learn faster, develop faster, and not get sidetracked with other frivolities. Congratulations on your chosen field!
Why does the Futur always answer the exact question I need! I’m a graphic designer thinking of transitioning to UX for the money as I just resigned myself to never obtaining the big dream jobs but recently a younger colleague of mine got a huge break in LA doing motion design and its times like this where I wonder- do I just hang it up and follow the money or do I really try and reach for the stars. I’m in the UK so opportunities like those don’t come up often over here
We got you
Chris Do is a clever person.
am I?
@@thefutur yes sir, yes you are. Keep doing what you guys doing. One day i will be on your show 🙌
I'm in college and I'm still contemplating to take whether IT or Game dev course :(
thank you soo much for this video but i have a Qus. my aim is to build a studio were creative things are done like branding , graphics design and motion graphics. i want want to be expert on those two but i never getting any progress . sometimes i watch GD tutorial sometimes MG tutorial but progress is zero. what should i do now ??
hope you guys will ans my Qus. :-)
I am passionate about business but the biggest hurdles is family pressure 😪.
OMG you meets Samarra..
This makes more sense than Dan Lok's point of view in this topic.
2:42 holy shit that's totally me
Her dream is to make a Disney like movie. My dream is to write the music and the songs for a film like that. Feel free to reach out.
Deep
I couldn’t understand why You said people from India have dreams of working at Google?
I am a UX designer from India, missed an internship at google by small margin (1 opening, was in final 3), and did feel a bit laid back .. though I don’t have anything like a “dream company” to work for at the moment.
May ask if you would consider inviting some inspirational members of the Material Design team from Google such as Daniel Perlin onto the Futur?
we don't know many on the google team.
I can imagine a lot of angry Asian parents if they saw this video lmao
tears of joy.
Passion😘............🚫😴
The problem is, I have two hobbies I love, and I don't know which one is the "bone feeling", and If I can't tell nobody can
The passion will guide you to money.
it will guide you to self-fulfillment, happiness and possibly money. but you'll already be rich on life.
@@thefutur Or maybe you'll be a billionaire (life touch), 'cause the passion it's contagious ;)
Follow your passion. That's what the gurus say. I'm telling my own subscribers that this is bad advice. I have seen many living in their mid forties with no skills, no resources and no future because they did follow this mantra. Swell Charles, give up on your dreams you say? No. I'm saying to be smart about it. You don't just pick a job that you would do for free and that is usually the arts. Like Stephen King--he could have retired in the 1980s but still writes--because he would write anyway. But most artists don't make the big time. So if you have this burning passion that is in the small percentage of making it, by all means do that---on the side. But keep a day job and that job can be a cousin of what you would do for free. For example, maybe you are an oil paint artist at heart. But your day job is a graphic designer. Or you are that actor. You day job is teaching high school drama--or advance to teach college drama. See? You do the next best thing to "your passion" that pays the bills decently. That's how you negotiate the thing you would do for free where there is risk vs quitting your day job to leap off the cliff not knowing if the water is below. Hope this helps someone---Charles
Passion is key - I like spending my free time trying to increase my skills so when I do have a client I can add more value to the work.... Example, I just uploaded my first video in a long time and I know that because of Passion for Design etc. it looks more polished and like someone with some skills created it. For me that is what I strive for. If you happen to get a chance to check it out and give some feedback that would be cool. From start to finish - it's all me. Thanks in advance - @jamesburke4photos
I m a kid from INDIA, wait america i m coming......
Totally opposite to what I expected you to say, haha
I can surprise you from time to time.
My Dream : To make next Avatar film. Awesome CGI...
My reality : Doing 3D product rendering. 😝
keep at it. we all start somewhere.
this man is so sick
Thank you!
You're welcome!