Chris Hsiao
Chris Hsiao
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Ex-Microsoft Employee Shares Secrets on Getting Promoted Fast
Sharing what I've learned after 7 years in corporate working at the world's biggest companies. I recommend entrepreneurship for most people looking for more freedom, but if you prefer working in corporate here are the things you need to know to get promoted faster!
📘 Helpful Resources:
Get supercharged summaries and breakdowns of all your favorite books (and a 20% discount): shortform.com/chrishsiao
👋 About Me:
Hey, I'm Chris! I quit my tech job to be a small business entrepreneur and live life on my own terms. It's been awesome so far, but we're just getting started! On this channel, I share everything useful I've learned so you can work on building your freedom too.
Subscribe to stay up to date - I make a new video every week!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Deliver True Value
03:42 - Make Your Manager's Life Easier
05:22 - Build Visibility
07:31 - End
มุมมอง: 60

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The 3 Most Important Books For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
มุมมอง 104วันที่ผ่านมา
My favorite 3 books that really helped me as a new solopreneur. 📘 Helpful Resources: Get supercharged summaries and breakdowns of all your favorite books (and a 20% discount): shortform.com/chrishsiao Get "The Personal MBA" book on Amazon: amzn.to/4g2ar16 Get "Atomic Habits" book on Amazon: amzn.to/3XjPY0L Get "Company of One" book on Amazon: amzn.to/3MrsKPH 👋 About Me: Hey, I'm Chris! I used t...
You're Overthinking Again
มุมมอง 12314 วันที่ผ่านมา
A huge part of stopping overthinking is building more self trust. About Me: Hey, I'm Chris! I used to be a product manager at Microsoft, but I left to create a life of my own design. Follow along as I share how I'm building my businesses, making money, and finding more freedom. It's been an awesome adventure so far, but we're just getting started. Consider subscribing to stay up to date - I mak...
You're Not A Loser If You're Average.
มุมมอง 26921 วันที่ผ่านมา
Being average is an expected part of our journey. Helpful Resources: www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Who Am I: Hey, I'm Chris! I used to be a product manager at Microsoft, but I left to create a life of my own design. Follow along as I share how I'm building my businesses, making money, and finding more freedom. It's been an awesome adventure so far, but we'...
5 Things I Wish I Knew In My 20's
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Finally got my thoughts together to list out the most important lessons I learned in my 20's. Wouldn't be the same person today without them. helpful resources: markmanson.net/question follow me: iamchrishsiao www.tiktok.com/@iamchrishsiao x.com/iamchrishsiao www.threads.net/@iamchrishsiao www.linkedin.com/in/iamchrishsiao/ reviewtoast: www.reviewtoast.com/ timestamps: 00:00 - int...
What is a Growth Mindset?
มุมมอง 316หลายเดือนก่อน
Finding your life in progress means embracing that you're always in a state of becoming, and that's ok. Follow me: iamchrishsiao www.tiktok.com/@iamchrishsiao www.linkedin.com/in/iamchrishsiao/ Reviewtoast: www.reviewtoast.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - intro 01:51 - my growth story 04:27 - why it matters 05:50 - what this channel is about 06:54 - end
Working Hard Is Overrated
มุมมอง 798หลายเดือนก่อน
working hard is definitely important, but to level up you need to work smart. follow me: Instagram: iamchrishsiao TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@iamchrishsiao LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iamchrishsiao/ reviewtoast: www.reviewtoast.com/ timestamps: 00:00 - intro 01:24 - ease 02:40 - know yourself 03:36 - automate things 04:49 - learn to prioritize 05:40 - end
4 Unexpected New Homeowner Problems
มุมมอง 393หลายเดือนก่อน
We didn't know these problems were going to happen, even after months of research and preparation. Don't get caught off guard! Who Am I? I'm Chris, an ex-product manager and entrepreneur. I left my job at Microsoft in early 2024 to start my own business and help motivate others to live the life they want. If a normal person like me can grow from working a minimum wage job to product management ...
Should You Quit Your Job?
มุมมอง 2052 หลายเดือนก่อน
Here are some important questions to ask yourself before quitting your job. Who Am I? I'm Chris, an ex-product manager and entrepreneur. I left my job at Microsoft in early 2024 to start my own business and help motivate others to live the life they want. If a normal person like me can grow from working a minimum wage job to product management to entrepreneurship, then anyone can. Follow Me: In...
How To Know What You're Good At
มุมมอง 4.7K2 หลายเดือนก่อน
Understand and lean into your strengths so you can play life on easy mode. Who Am I? I'm Chris, an ex-product manager and entrepreneur. I left my job at Microsoft in early 2024 to start my own business and help motivate others to live the life they want. If a normal person like me can grow from working a minimum wage job to product management to entrepreneurship, then anyone can. Follow Me: Ins...
The First 3 Months After Quitting My 9-5
มุมมอง 1.2K2 หลายเดือนก่อน
The first 3 months after I left my job was nothing like I expected. Who Am I? I'm Chris, an ex-product manager and entrepreneur. I left my job at Microsoft in early 2024 to start my own business and help motivate others to live the life they want. If a normal person like me can grow from working a minimum wage job to product management to entrepreneurship, then anyone can. Follow Me: Instagram:...
The Most Important Productivity Lesson: Set Systems, Not Goals
มุมมอง 3942 หลายเดือนก่อน
If you do this right, becoming the person you want to be basically goes on autopilot. Who Am I? I'm Chris, an ex-product manager and entrepreneur. I left my job at Microsoft in early 2024 to start my own business and help motivate others to live the life they want. If a normal person like me can grow from working a minimum wage job to product management to entrepreneurship, then anyone can. Fol...
My 730am Morning Routine (realistic)
มุมมอง 5012 หลายเดือนก่อน
I used to wake up at 5am and it was awful. The best morning routine is one you can do consistently and actually makes you feel good. Who Am I? I'm Chris, an ex-product manager and entrepreneur. I left my job at Microsoft in early 2024 to start my own business and help motivate others to live the life they want. If a normal person like me can grow from working a minimum wage job to product manag...
How I Managed Burnout Every Day
มุมมอง 1403 หลายเดือนก่อน
Burnout isn't something you can overcome in a single day, but the single most important thing you can do is reclaim a bit of your energy, day by day. Helpful Resources: How to meditate: www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/the-5-minute-guide-to-meditation-anywhere-anytime.html I Quit My $300k Tech Job: th-cam.com/video/O8BUZxhgQxM/w-d-xo.html Who Am I? I'm Chris, an ex-product manager and entrep...
I Quit My $300K Tech Job After Learning 4 Things
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Quitting Microsoft was a tough, but rewarding experience. The right decisions are usually the hardest to make and sometimes to take a leap of faith, you have to understand a few things first. Who Am I? I'm Chris, an ex-product manager and entrepreneur. I left my job at Microsoft in early 2024 to start my own business and help motivate others to live the life they want. If a normal person like m...

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  • @हिन्दसम
    @हिन्दसम วันที่ผ่านมา

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  • @हिन्दसम
    @हिन्दसम วันที่ผ่านมา

    👋

  • @dailyrepsofficial
    @dailyrepsofficial วันที่ผ่านมา

    Books are the training weights of the mind,” said Epictetus. For aspiring entrepreneurs, every page read is a step toward mastery. Choose wisely, for the ideas you consume shape your reality. Dive deep, learn continuously, and let these books be the foundation of your entrepreneurial journey

  • @vincentnnyc
    @vincentnnyc 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    don't tell me you one of those ppl that quit their 6 figures 9-5 job to do youtube full time?

  • @herono-4292
    @herono-4292 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks !

  • @Anushkaarun4
    @Anushkaarun4 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Atomic Habits is a classic👍🏻 P.S loved this vid!! :)

  • @bhavesjpatel
    @bhavesjpatel 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved your advice and other videos from your channel. Keep up the good work.

  • @MiltonClemens
    @MiltonClemens 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I never comment on TH-cam videos and the only time I did was when I was still at Big 3 consulting in Taiwan, had never felt so stuck in life, and saw a video by this guy who used to work at Bain and started enjoying life again after he left. You are absolutely amazing and when I saw your subscriber count I was just so surprised. Thank you for such an amazing content that fosters self-reflection and the reminders of some of the hard truths in life. It's people like you who are humble enough to share your stories of leaving jobs at prestigious companies that remind us - or at least me - that life is more than just a fancy career. I don't really subscribe to channels but I'm going to subscribe to yours, because I look forward to hearing more of your insights and be awesome like you! Thank you Chris for the inspiration on topics to reflect on for journaling tonight

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the kind words! Wishing you luck on your journey too!

  • @adammurai1955
    @adammurai1955 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video! All the examples were uncanny 😅 One of my struggles with overthinking is that despite knowing it's unhealthy, I can't help but be nervous letting it go. To some extent, I unconsciously attribute my personal growth to overthinking (I have a similar issue with people pleasing habits). So I'm scared that if I stop, I will regress. But that's why the last points really resonated with me. It's not overthinking as a whole that's bettered me. I just need to separate the "over" from the "thinking" by living in the present lol Yet another banger, Chris!

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you Adam!!

  • @Mohit-z1w
    @Mohit-z1w 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sir can I have your business email please.

  • @chillingwithmama2103
    @chillingwithmama2103 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have recently discovered your channel and I really enjoy your content. Very clear, helpful and straight to the point. I like it. Keep up the good work, I will continue watching

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @franacha
    @franacha 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Strengths? I don't have any strength, I've been complimented on being kind, but that is not strength, nor a skill that could be useful for anything. Zone? Arguing, useless and unprofitable as well. Achievements? *ZERO* Career? Money? SIGH, how is it even possible? This is too much to overcome. Just too much.

  • @abhishekbankar8908
    @abhishekbankar8908 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    290

  • @hsiaogene
    @hsiaogene 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yes, overthinking consume too much energy of mine and I will try to follow your recommendations.

  • @chencardoza
    @chencardoza 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is so me. I only knew I can made other feel good, but sometimes it's overwhelming 😅

  • @Anushkaarun4
    @Anushkaarun4 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why is this is so underrated.? I loved this video❤️🎀✨

  • @DrFarah-b2l
    @DrFarah-b2l 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    U will be famous

  • @owaiskhan1756
    @owaiskhan1756 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    your mic holder is not average though 😂 loved your content ❤

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @winnieletsgo
    @winnieletsgo 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    banger!!!

  • @idodile
    @idodile 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing video chris. rise and shine!!!

  • @drewisaacson4312
    @drewisaacson4312 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the video Chris! I’m almost 22 and just moved cross-country away from everything to start a job. Still pretty disoriented but coming from your perspective these tips are extremely helpful (especially #3). Happy belated 30th 🎉

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @CartoonApocalypse
    @CartoonApocalypse 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a great video! Keep going, you have what it takes to make it big! I hope to see more content from you in the future! 😁

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the kind words!

  • @MsSinger1013
    @MsSinger1013 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video is gold!!🌟

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @YoonAlbert
    @YoonAlbert 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great reminder here Chris Being average plus consistency would be super great too. Great video

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you Albert!!

  • @st641
    @st641 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    is below average ok too. asking for a friend.

  • @AdhamUltra
    @AdhamUltra 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Couldn't believe you only have 244 subscribers This is the first video I've watched on your channel. The quality of the editing, content, information, etc.. is incredible. Better than what you get on channels with 100K+ subscribers. Now it's 245.

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, that means so much!

  • @user-vk7st3fp3c
    @user-vk7st3fp3c 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    a video on applying for jobs how to know what job and company to apply to how to go about jobs search

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great suggestion!

    • @user-vk7st3fp3c
      @user-vk7st3fp3c 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@chrishsiao thank you :)

  • @Stan-wg7vx
    @Stan-wg7vx 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the video, you really conveyed what I really needed to hear in a well edited video, Makes me motivated to learn how to apply them to my own life.

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So glad to hear!

  • @pranavmanvi9311
    @pranavmanvi9311 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm about to turn 18 this september. thanks a lot for this video. the point about people drifting away and being alone in this world especially hit home for me

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      happy to hear it helped!

  • @MichaelReynoldsT
    @MichaelReynoldsT หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lol loved the ending 😂 great video

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks Michael! 😁

  • @st641
    @st641 หลายเดือนก่อน

    sensational

  • @bensirivallop5554
    @bensirivallop5554 หลายเดือนก่อน

    well said!

  • @ricenflowers
    @ricenflowers หลายเดือนก่อน

    thinking about it I've always been a good writer, now you made me realise that, but I'm in no way good enough to be a writer... so I guess you helped seeing something I never paid attention to, but I should focus on it as a hobby only or as a starter for something else. Anyways, great content to see! Thx!

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao หลายเดือนก่อน

      Realizing your strengths is already a win, happy for you!

  • @EnglishLearners-gv1tn
    @EnglishLearners-gv1tn หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, I have created an english group for learners. We are now 8 members as we communicate daily and partcipating in the reading and movies clubs. If you are interested, please check my description. 💗

  • @YoonAlbert
    @YoonAlbert หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid man 🙌🏻

  • @frankieS2727
    @frankieS2727 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very informative! 💡 🏠

  • @medhabhat1
    @medhabhat1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wanted to understand if my interest for building product ....shud I go for PO or Product manager .can u suggest

  • @marlonbehne883
    @marlonbehne883 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Chris, I really enjoyed this vid! Keep it up! 💪🏼

  • @afiasheikh416
    @afiasheikh416 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In Pakistan we have a saying.. U can't work harder than donkey.

  • @guardiansofmusic
    @guardiansofmusic หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic Video Chris! I love the questions and explanations you've given for thinking about an ideal career. Looking forward to more such videos

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much!

  • @jaredmullane1229
    @jaredmullane1229 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving the content, Chris! Hair game very solid as well.

    • @chrishsiao
      @chrishsiao หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ayy appreciate you Jared!!

  • @YESHTOFU
    @YESHTOFU หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did my guy put a microphone on a fork? Working smart at it's finest.

    • @frankieS2727
      @frankieS2727 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😂 🍴

  • @SagentTile
    @SagentTile หลายเดือนก่อน

    underrated content

  • @L-kl9jy
    @L-kl9jy หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Chris, really liked the video! Can’t believe you have so few subscribers, keep up the great work!

  • @Lingy-sc6gg
    @Lingy-sc6gg หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is that a fork you use to hold your mic? Lolol it’s very creative

  • @YoonAlbert
    @YoonAlbert หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Chris, great content! Happy that algorithm send me here, always been looking for people who create videos in similar niches. Great video and let's connect and share some ideas sometimes! 🙌🏻

  • @MindbyAls
    @MindbyAls หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Chris, great content! Happy that algorithm send me here, always been looking for people who create videos in similar niches. Great video and let's connect and share some ideas sometimes! 🙌🏻

  • @AmyChau0917
    @AmyChau0917 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great video ! I like what you said, “Were always in a state of becoming”

  • @AmyChau0917
    @AmyChau0917 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn’t quit my 9-5 but I decided to step down my role and be part time with the company. I thought I would be more productive with the plan I had for myself but so far the first 1 month was mainly having that break and enjoying the extra time I got, and coming in 2nd month I’m only slowly getting into the groove of figuring out my routine. I can relate to you with what you’re going through and the process you’re taking. We’re growing every day, trying things and adjusting as we continue. It feels amazing, though, knowing we’re doing these things for ourselves. Wish you luck and I’ll visit from time to time to check on your progress. Thanks for sharing your journey! ❤

  • @AmyChau0917
    @AmyChau0917 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your video! You brought up good points and questions to think about. Thanks for sharing ! ❤