hard work doesn't always pay off...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2023
- The goal of this video is to shed some light on those who worked hard on something but never got what they wanted or deserved. I recently when through this with my IB exams and thought to share my emotions and thoughts on this romanticized notion of "hard work = success". If you are going through this as well, just know that you are not alone and that you'll find a way out.
Hope you liked this video! If you have anything to share, drop it in the comments below :) Also, please leave a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! TY!
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Thank you guys for all the kind words and constructive criticism. I really appreciate the support 😁😁😁
Dear Edison, you are correct, working hard does not lead to success. I learned this lesson the hard way, after pouring my entire being into my dreams, nothing happened. I eventually had to give up when I was facing death from my efforts. There are higher powers that control your destiny, it is not up to you. Take care.
It must have been tough for you. I'm sure you tried your hardest. But I guess some things just aren't meant for us. Either way, I think that these experiences can help us open our eyes to see further than just these often materialistic goals. I don't know what you've gone through, but just know my friend, you'll make it out stronger and wiser. I wish the best for you in your future endeavours. 😃😃
@@edisonzhao5 Hi Edson, first of all, thank you so much for your encouragement and well wishes. It was about 17 years ago that I went through that and I have learned a tremendous amount from the experience. I did exactly what you said, I discarded my materialistic goals, and I looked beyond.
@@stanley_looby Sounds wonderfu! 😁😁
Great video. I tried my hardest to get into med school and failed. But it took me on an amazing path and career and I love my life now. I feel lucky I learnt how to be resilient and adaptable from that early failure. Some people never learn this lesson and don’t gain this valuable wisdom. Your storytelling is wonderful and I hope you find what you’re looking for in this world. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks very much. 😃😃
What did you end up doing?
I can relate to you as a fellow Arabian(aisan). When I look at famous successful people, I find that they were not merely hard workers. If the world truly appreciated hard work above all else, then construction workers would be among the highest paid - but they are in fact often among the lowest paid, despite their difficult labor.
Simply working hard is not what leads to success. What really matters is working smart, with direction, focus, effectiveness and efficiency. Success comes from having realistic expectations and flexible, adaptable plans that prioritize maximizing outcomes from one's efforts.
A perfect example is what happened to a factory machine once. The machine was designed to run for 4 days a week. However, when a new inept engineer took over the project, he decided to have the machine work for longer hours each day. Eventually, the machine broke down because it was pushed beyond its intended operating capacity.
The lesson here is that success depends not on endless toiling, but on carefully directed effort applied strategically over time. Outcomes result from working in harmony with realistic limitations and changing conditions, not defiance of them. Hard work alone means little without focus, strategy, innovation and efficiency. That is the type of "smart work" that leads to meaningful rewards and enduring achievement.
I am actually quite shocked at the timing of this video as it very much applies to me. I went through the same thing, working 8 to 9 hours a day with little to no breaks in year 12. I was being praised by teachers for being 'so hardworking' & literally even had a friend come up to me who said I make them feel motivated to work harder. I ended the year with UEC in my A levels. I relate to everything you said in this video, especially the part about feeling guilty when taking breaks. I think the best thing we can do now is to simply look back at the mistakes we made in yr12 & learn from them to do better. Thank you for making this video & I wish you the very best of luck with the next academic year & achieving your long term goals!
It’s my pleasure! I’m glad you’re able to relate to this video. All that matters is that we gave it our all, even to the point of feeling guilty for taking breaks😅. But I’ve learnt that setbacks like these are necessary for long term growth. Anyways, may you achieve your goals as well😀😀
You're right hardwork doesn't always pay off, but the world is tough.Sometimes I feel like I shouldn't have tried at all if there was no point but i've had life lessons to teach me how to be resilient and to try to wake up feeling energized enough to do my daily schedule without breaking down and being insecure the whole day,it ends up with me doing nothing and being antisocial that day and im still trying to stop although showing a bit of resilience can help you push harder and move on.
Yep, you gotta keep pushing sometimes. It's hard but nothing comes easy right?
I don't see it as failure actually because it will lead to one wonderful things in the future ❤
Thanks, I’m sure it will too
this was like a slap on my face. I went through the exact same thing.. studied for almost 15 hours a day for over 6 months, yet I couldn't achieve the things I really wanted in the end but the journey sure taught me lot of things. Out of which, physical health is the most important one.
I hope to continue believing in myself and my work. Thanks man! this will drive me even further to achieve what I want.
Some people walk 1 step and find treasure, some people walk 1 million steps to find treasure. But finding one's treasure isn't the most important, it's about the journey that went along with it. I'm sure you were one of those people who have already walked 1 million steps, but maybe the 1 000 001th step is what you are looking for. I'm glad that this video impacted you (quite literally) and I hope that you can now have a broader perspective on the journey and can achieve your goals! Take care of your health my friend.
this exactly how i felt when learning calc 1 in college. i studied so hard for my final and when the day came i failed it. no one understood my frustration they would say that its just a test but I only know how much time and effort i put into studying. after that failure i tried again and felt so motivated to study effectively and ended up passing. though i still felt like a failure because i never failed a single class in my life and seen others passing every class i question whether or not i even like what im studying
Hard times create tough people, you got this! It’s good that you’re able to turn things around and regain that motivation. You inspire me! 😉
I liked your video! I hope you’re getting enough sleep now, 7 hours isn’t nearly enough. Also, even if nothing came of it, hard work is it’s own virtue. Even if working hard doesn’t make you good at anything, it makes you a hard worker. And that’s really impressive, we’re all proud of how hard you’ve been working.
Thanks a lot! I’m resting much better now and I’ve learnt a lot from this experience, even if the results weren’t ideal. Thanks for the encouraging words 😎😎😎
This is exactly how I feel with my photography and videography. I’ve been trying for so long to just get people to notice my work but I don’t even get comments or feedback. It’s so hard to keep trying or to learn what I need to work on without some form of validation
As a fellow creator, I feel you. Other than this one video that kind of took off, my other ones are still meh. I think for us small creators, recognition shouldn’t be our focus point but the perfection of our craft. Be your validation when others don’t say anything, make the best videos and take the best photos YOU can. I looked at some of your videos and I gotta say that we each have our own style of video. Keep it up 😋
Thanks Edison! Good luck to you on your TH-cam journey. I hope in a year from now that we're both successful with this :)@@edisonzhao5
One can work hard, but there's always time for yourself. Do not forget that happiness exist within the process :)
That’s something that I’m only starting to see now. I was blinded and had tunnel vision during that period. This is one of the important lessons that I learnt through this experience 😄
most underrated video i've seen in a while. keep it up, i don't know for how long you're making videos, but i'm sure it will blow up soon
Thanks! I’ll try my best 😎😎
New subscriber here. Remember that it is the journey that matters and not the destination. Man did you motivate me. Best of luck for your future. ❤
I’m glad that this video resonated with you and thanks for your kind words. You too, you got this! 😁
Why is this video so underrated??
TH-cam!!! Let this video blow it deserves million views
This is a constant story with me. No matter how hard I try it's always not enough. It feels so unfair, especially, when I see other people not moving a finger and still getting it all. I know that one day I will see how insignificant it actually is, but now it hurts.
I'm sorry that you had to go through this and I only believe that one day it will pay off but in some unexpected way and that one day the pain of it will go away.
That’s right, remember my friend, we all have our own timeline. They might be getting everything now but maybe they’ll lose it all tomorrow. Try to focus on yourself and ignore others. I know it’s hard cause I’ve been there but it helped me move on. You got this! 😁😁
wonderful angles man, hope your channel hits the algo soon!
I feel like you have the same story as me in this year, but now I am trying to correct my mistakes by balancing my studies, developing myself, and doing what I love to do❤
That is called growth. As they say right, failure is the mother of success. I think that I'm alse able to balance my priorities now. All the best to you and your future plans.
What you are talking about is exactly what I've gone through last year and this year. I hope it gets better for us both.
It will, I promise 😁
U are amazing story teller and editor! Best of luck on whatever you do I’m sure you’ll excel because after this you know you can do anything ❤
I will keep trying to improve my craft 😎
Great video. I empathize with you and this video and I have a short story to reply with. For my entire time as a student until finishing high school I never had any issues. Never had great grades but not horrible either. I was always flying under the radar, wanting to be done with everything without putting in almost any effort. For one reason or another, it worked. Until I got to college. After my first year I had failed 7 classes. I only started getting serious around the end of my 3rd year.
Because of those failed classes I had to take an extra year to finish my studies (mechanical engineering). In my final year I had to sit through classes that I basically already knew back to front with people 4-5 years younger than me. My point is, the most important thing and what makes the biggest difference is getting back up and coming back. The ones who can do that are the ones who will eventually succeed in their pursuits. It's not about being the best or the smartest, it's about resilience. So keep going.
Thanks for sharing this little story with me. In my case, I’ve always had good grades and the thought of “as long as I put in the work, things will work out” kind of stuck in my head. So that’s why it hit me hard this time when my hard work didn’t pay off. But this experience taught me a lot and I will surely bounce back. But this time maybe with a much more open mindset. Thank you for leaving this comment and I wish the best for you in the future as well 😃😃
Anything's possible, but nothing is guaranteed
Well said. It’s true but it’s also a hard pill to swallow 😅
I've just started my Year 11 class and have started being in IB class; but if this is what I expect from IB, I can't believe how much suffering and stress it takes to get to that level and only having a chance of succeeding or trashed down in deep sadness. I'll try to remember this video I watched whenever I am feeling like this, and knowing the fact that I'm not the only one who is going through this; that everyone at my school, everyone at other schools around the US and worldwide are facing the same problems I am.
The IB is hard, as someone who just graduated from that program, I can tell u that much. However, this video is not made to discourage anyone, I simply wanted to show the darker side of examinations in general, not just IB. However, this year was a little special. Since the May 2023 exam was the first post-pandemic exam, they were extra strict on the grading, u can compare to the older years. The average student dropped a whopping 6 points from their predicted, which is immense! Anyways, things will for sure get better, don’t be too hard on yourself. If you’ve got any questions u can ask me 😁
this is the fist video that ive seen that really encompassed everything that ive been feeling. i took a gap year to get into a better college. i worked as hard as i could, but the results werent good. but, the people that i knew who took off a gap year with me, got amazing results and have already started with their universities. i have been feeling so bitter and jealous and been wondering if the problem is me itself. on the internet too, everybody just miraculously have great results and is going to top colleges. its been eating me away. rn, im waiting for local college to start.
hope u still end up getting whatever u want in life. thankyou for this video
You, me, and millions of others are in same boat my friend so you are not alone. I felt all those feelings a while back when I got these results but now I'm able to put these things behind me. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I hope that you get into a program that you like. Keep your head high, you got this! 😎😎😎
dude you wrote my story exactly......i too worked hard in my drop yr but didn`t improve much and now i m getting taunts from everywhere.....and even i m feeling even bad when i see everyone going to the college where even i dreamt of going....but it is what it is
New subscriber here. Dude, you have become a better person for trying and failing, this time. If it means so much, go at it again, and again. Until you make it, or you are at peace with the outcome.
It is unreasonable in my opinion, to get what we want, the first time around. Sometimes, it takes another round and another, until we get what we are aiming for. I am inspired that you have no regrets. If you want to try again, by all means do so, make sure that you examine what you have done, make the changes required, that you see. and hit it again.
God bless, thanks for the lovely video, from Australia.
No regrets. That's a worthy motto.
I totally get what you mean. I was u see the delusion that I will get whatever I want as long as I work for it. I guess I failed to see the bigger picture. Either way, I’ve learnt a lot and thanks for watching from Australia! The best to you in the future too 😎😎
Hey! I'm also a May 2023 IB examinee who worked hard and failed miserably. This video has perfectly encapsulated all of my internal frustrations and conflicts after the results day. I was predicted 44; I revised 10 hours daily leading up to the exams; I thought I did amazingly well, but got a 37 and missed the condition to go to my initial uni choices. Thought I was always a top student and I gave my best shot for the exam, and at the end of this I dont know what I could've done to avoid this outcome... I will be going to a completely different university in a few weeks, stay optimistic and we will prevail in the future!
Yeah, this year’s grade boundaries really screwed us over. You did amazing my fellow classmate, hope you have an amazing time at your university 😄
Next year, I want to become a student in med school and your video motivates me to study hard every single day. A truly beautiful message conveyed by a heart-wrenching story, you did a great job buddy. I'm proud to be your 43rd subscriber and I always will.
Stay strong buddy, wish you all the best ;)
What a coincidence! I'm actually starting med school this September. I'm glad that my video reached you. Just remember the end goal, even if you can't achieve what you hoped to achieve, at the very least you will continue without any regrets as high school is one of the most important juncture in life. Thanks for following me on this journey and I wish you the best moving forward!
@@edisonzhao5 Well, I have intention to study abroad in France so it’s gonna be a tough year for me, but yeah, who knows what future holds, life will be boring if we don’t have the courage to take risks, right 😉? Anyways, thanks again for your message, it does mean a lot to me 🥺
i dont really leave a commemt usually but this video is too relatable. i just got my first semester results few days back and its not what i expected at all. i gave my all but still couldn't get my preferred gpa. all those days i spent in the library and all those nights where i didnt sleep for a single second didnt pay off and it breaks my heart. but theres nothing i can do about it other than accepting it . hope things get better for you in future
Just know that you're not alone. I was there too and still am in some sense. But I'm starting to feel much better now and am able to look forward and leave this episode behind. I'm sure that you fought tooth and nail for your goal. You did well, even if the results don't reflect the effort and time you put in. I don't know you but we both share this bitter feeling which, now that some time has passed, I think is necessary to keep you going, maybe not to wark harder the next time around, but maybe to see the bigger picture and to reflect on our approach. Either way, I'm sure you'll do just fine in the future. ALSO, PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH AND GET PLENTY OF SLEEP! not that I'm in any position to say that... :)
thank you for your kind wordss!! also i just noticed your youtube is new and its so underrated wth. by seeing your video quality i thought its a big one with 500k subs at least. i hope youtube algorithm works in your favour and you get the recognition you deserve. good luck!!
@@ahshwhsbc ✌✌
really impressive and touching video. I totally resonate with what you express, wish all the best for you
Thanks! I made this video trying to shed a bit of light on the reality of examinations. May you achieve your dreams as well! Don't let this experience let you down. :)
It is true. This is what life is. Life is not 2+2=4. Sometimes 0, sometimes 10. At this point we can see that work is just a key, but we don't know whether the doors will open or not.
Exactly!
relatable. i gave up on the full diploma for an IB cert. and it was for the best. since graduating uni and taking a gap year, hs means little. i wish i lived more authentically instead of keeping up images for my then-teachers and peers. in a way, each stage of life may be framed as such; 'pouring our hearts out and ending up w/nothing'. even now as i prep law school apps, i remind myself how futile these 'significant institutions' are to me. life's purpose is greater than grades and the approval of authorities/gatekeepers imo. few may approve or applaud me in the end, tho i hope to live contentedly w/my choices knowing they were not for the sake of superficiality.
I agree with you. But just gotta remember that with that mindset, you have to make sure that you are not neglecting anything either or not trying at all. Anyways, thanks for stopping by :)
Yo bro hard work does always paid off in the long run. May be not today or near future, but knowing having it done best on your terms is what it counts. School isn't everything in life, but school does teach you a lot of things at least in patience and responsibility. Don't give up just yet! Cheers! Be happy, you will get where you want to be one day!
Yeah, the lessons that’s I’ve learned from this experience is even more valuable than getting a grade. Although I would’ve thrown hands if u told me that back then lol 😂
Man i related to you so much, i put so much effort to my studies and tried everything as possible to get the grades that i want, it ends up "okay" i guess because im just 1 point away to that average, my other friends got that high grades and me is just only one point away to them. im kind of angry to myself, i cried while holding my phone as i ask my self "where did i go wrong". i didn't talk to my friends that time as i think about why or how did i end up with that grades. Then after 1 month, i realized that i didn't give enough time for myself to chill with schoolworks and project, i didn't manage my time because i sometimes cram before deadlines and exams. As of now im trying to manage my time and improving my self to make up for the next school year, i hope it will end. I hope you manage your time now and getting sleeps, always take care of yourself :)
Yeah, I was very much consumed in the process that the only thing I was thinking of was academics. But now that some time has passed, it’s much better now. I guess both of our experiences, as similar or different as they may be, has led us to learn things that we each needed to know. You got this, keep it up 👍😎
Really enjoyed hearing your perspective on hard work = success. So important to highlight that's not always the case, even when you give it your all.
Really enjoying your videos. The editing, filming and voiceover is really well done. Looking forward to future videos. Keep up the great work!
I’m glad that people are starting to see this notion as well. I will continue to perfect my craft 💪
Hey this was a great video, ya know a suggestion is to study in an efficient manner, there is so much information you are retaining with constant hours of studying with no break as well as sleep, it’s important to get that rest it allows the brain to diffuse and relax instead of being so focused with all the pressures. You have a lot of potential and I think if you were to be more efficient then it can be significantly better. Every setback happens so we can come back. Hard work can pay off, you have to be the best of the best I believe but you have to keep yourself well. Keep at it man.
Thanks for your kind words. I was so narrow minded at the time that all I could think about was study study study. Now I'm able to see the bigger picture. This experience might've ended in an unpleasant way, but I think that I've also gained alot from this. 😄😄😄
I feel you. "Hard work = success" was mostly spoken by successful millionaires who were fortunate enough to be born in a position where their efforts actually mean something and they don't have to worry about wasting their time trying to achieve their goals. Or, those people who idolize them so much that they parrot everything these millionaires say. We have our dreams but sometimes we have to sacrifice them just so that we could eat and pay rent. We can't afford aiming and missing our shots, we have to work extra hard just so that we could reach merely 1% of their power.
Hard work is like running, faster than ever. But even though you know that you have a goal, you don't know if you're running in the right direction. All you know is that you are running with all your might. But in most cases, you put in a lot of work and mileage, and it turns out you've been running in the opposite direction. Even worse, you've been running so hard, your legs give out and you can't run anymore. So you're stuck, thinking about how people have made it while you're limping (burnt out). To add insult to injury, running speed is also a variable, so you "working hard" may not be as hard as someone else's, and that would result in us being called lazy despite already putting our all.
I honestly loathe the notion "Hard work = success". It's toxic, noxious, destructive, cancerous. This notion will always come to "If I could do it, then why can't you?". It displays the lack of empathy and understanding that not everyone works the same way. Nothing is guaranteed in this world. The world doesn't owe us anything. The world is cruel not only for students but also those who aren't "worthy" enough to be blessed with exceptional intelligence, talent, or perfect health.
People often forget about the 2 most defining factors of someone's success: "Luck" and "Nature". Luck as in, no matter how much effort and time you put into something, you are not guaranteed for success. Nature as in, no matter how much effort and time you put into something, if you weren't meant to be doing the said thing, you will not be successful. That's why I'd say "growth mindset" is just a BS copium. You can't tell me that anyone can be a musician, or an artist, or a doctor, or an athlete if they "work hard enough". To those who disagree with me, cop on. That's not how the world works. Nothing really matters in this world and life is not worth living unless you're fortunate enough to be in a position where it somehow is.
I'm 25 and I can tell you that life is just as cruel, or even more after you graduate. I've destroyed several dreams of mine, wasted money and time for businesses that failed. I'm still in the same position I was back when I was in university. Unfulfilled, unsuccessful, alone. And the only thing that grew was my hatred towards myself. Now I have a full-time job, which prevents me from working hard to chase my dreams. It's just not physically possible as I don't have enough energy to do everything. That's why I'm planning on taking my own life at 30. I hope you don't have to suffer the way I did. Much love and best of luck for you. Thank you for sharing and making this video.
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Kalitay thank you for sharing your insights with me. I’m sure you’ve gone through many difficult times and as a result, matured increasingly fast and I’m honestly very surprised that a 25 year old is typing this. I mean no offense but you are wiser than most people your age. But man, listening to your story really makes me sad, it’s so dark and cruel. But please, please, do not take your own life. I’m sure you already heard this before and hate it but a permanent solutions for a temporary problem just isn’t it. In a way, I’m sorry that this video worsened your experience and life. But please, there is light in the other side. So please don’t take your own life. We all have our timeline. I can’t say anything for sure, but there is hope in this world. Life may seem dull and meaningless right now, but please, I’m here to listen. Rant to me, shout at me, and throw at me all your pent up stress and I’ll listen. Just please, I’m begging you, please don’t take your own life. Goals are not always the priority, just living a simple life is enough. We don’t got to be successful, just gotta live as you are. I’m sure you are a fine person, even if the world shoots u down , I disagree with them. Because we are all wonderfully made. I believe that.
No mate. Please don't take your life. Hang in there! That you tried, is all that matters. Life is not all about success stories. Happiness in day to day life in little things is the main thing. Enjoy the journey, not the destination.
If you wanna share your story to me, I can listen. But please don't take your life. Death is not worth it and life itself is NOT over rated, every ounce of it. See every successful person worked hard, but not all hard working people succeeded. If you don't work hard, then you are out of that slim chance of fate to even succeed. So working hard at your dreams and trying is all that matters, not the destination. Please please please please LIVE.
if you keep living, good things WILL SURELY HAPPEN
True hardwork doesn't always pay off. And the world is a cruel place. But we got to work hard and leave the rest. Liked how you mentioned about thinking why didn't it work out. Hope you get all that you want in future.
All I want, maybe not, but what is important for me, yes 😃
A little story I like a lot came to mind watching your video. It's not mine, though I think it's fitting regarding the topic of "solely working hard".
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Once upon a time there was a lumberjack, who sought out a job at a lumber-mill. The pay was decent, the working conditions were compelling, so the lumberjack wanted to leave a good impression.
On the first day he went to his supervisor who gave him an axe, and he was assigned a forest area. Enthusiastically he went to work.
In just one day he logged eighteen trees!
"Congratulations", said his superior. "Keep it up!"
Motivated by the encouragement the lumberjack decided to even surpass his results for the next day. So he went to bed extra early that night.
The next morning he was up before anyone else, and went straight into the forest.
Despite his best efforts he did not manage more than fifteen.
"I must be tired", he thought for himself. So he decided to go to bed straight after sundown.
In the morning dawn he woke up with the firm resolution, to most definitely surpass his achievement of eighteen trees. He didn't even manage half the amount.
The next day it was seven trees, the day after five, and the last day he spent almost entirely logging a second tree.
Deeply concerned of what his supervisor would think of him, he came forward and explained what had happened, and promised faithfully he had been toiling away relentlessly every single day.
His superior asked him: "Wenn have you sharpened your axe last?"
"Sharpened my axe? For that I didn't have any time, I've been too busy chopping trees!"
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Your dedication & ambitions are admirable, definitely a strong trait of yours to pull off working this hard. So don't be too harsh on yourself, as failures are a part of life, so don't beat yourself up on top of it! Easier said then done, and I also understand your frustrations, still, as a reminder ;)
And if I may finish with a personal story of mine, I was working towards my deadlines at uni, if I failed them I wouldn't be able to continue my studies. Too much pressure honestly, rather unpleasant. I had like 10 days left until then, though I wasn't where I wanted to be (obviously).
BUT, applying the idea of taking a break, I took an entire day off for myself as I felt I needed it. No computer, no phone. Went outside, met a friend for coffee, spent few hours in a park by myself, and even went to a small concert in the evening. Just few things I enjoy.
Ofc, a part of me was thinking "I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!", though once I was outside, took time, and started recharging that voice was long gone already. And then the following days everything went much smoother, and my progress was much better again :)
Anyways, probs bit much, main thing was the story that came to mind. We need to sharpen our tools too, every once in a while ;)
Not at all! This story was very interesting and eye opening for me. I never thought about it that way. Thanks for sharing 🤗
I feel you bro, in my last 12th grade chemistry exam, I studied a lot, more than I ever have in High School, but in the end I still failed and somehow my friend who studied less than me passed. I don't know man, after that I felt like everything is pointless, I felt like I could never change, even though I tried my best. Its sucks honestly but it is what it is I guess
Hey,
This video is so true and just states the straight up fact of it. I know I am late to the video but I hope you're doing alright. Don't forget that although it helps to have these grades, it is not what defines you.
For example, one of my teachers said that many of her friends did terrible on final year exam although later in life they worked hard with other things and those final year 12 grades aren't the only thing that allows you into diffrent things (although heloful) because lots of her friends who did terrible are now lawyers.
This is not to say don't work hard but I hope fellow people understand what I am trying to say.
I am feeling much better now. I'm starting to see the things that you've mentioned and even though I think about this experience from time to time, it really doesn't impact me and my daily life at all. Hard work is necessary, but nothing is guaranteed. That's how life is. Either way, thanks for stopping by 😁
Another new subscriber here too :) I also have to prepare for some important language tests, I've also set a pretty rigid preparation schedule for myself, with strict deadlines without any pity for my body and mental health. However, I quickly realized that I could get this burnout stage so quickly, so I just gave up all the idea of training down to the drain, I just substituted it into the process of just engulfing into the language, feeling this nature and so on. I just got to the idea that I started hating the routine, the way I prepared, so I've switched onto another more effective ways of preparation. Perhaps, my exam isn't as much important as yours, I just say myself that it's okay to prepare in such "loose and smooth" way, it's okay to feel these setbacks, and it's more okay to be motivated by these setbacks. I really liked you video, it relates me a lot! I'll repeat what others say: what doesn't kill us, makes us feel stronger! Don't give up and 加油！我相信你！
I love that you are self-aware and willing to try new approaches. I'm also studying a language on the side and I've also come to the realization that when it comes to the art of languages, it cannot be rushed. It should be enjoyed. Whenever I try to set a rigid schedule, I fail to enjoy learning that language, much like how you described it. I've really come to terms with this setback and, with the amazing and encouraging words that you and a dozen others have given me, I'm feeling a million times better now 😆😆😆. 谢谢, 我也为你加油！
Months of relentless study and sacrifice led to high hopes for success in year 12 exams, but despite hard work, the outcome was disappointing, highlighting that hard work doesn't always guarantee success in a competitive and unforgiving world.
At the very least, this hard work paid off in that I learned an important lesson.
“Men who suffer not, attain no perfection. The plant most pruned by the gardeners is that one which, when the summer comes, will have the most beautiful blossoms and the most abundant fruit. The laborer cuts up the earth with his plough, and from that earth comes the rich and plentiful harvest. The more a man is chastened, the greater is the harvest of spiritual virtues shown forth by him.”
You're determination has really resonated with me. I don't consider myself a hard-worker, and seeing the amount of discipline that you have, I see you as a successful person.
We all have our own timeline and being hardworking can be very ambiguous. I have certainly learned many things from this experience and I am glad that this message reached you. Thanks for stopping by.
all the best for your future! ^^
Thank you! 😄
awesome video man!
yeah!!!!
Sometimes when you grip something too hard, it eludes you. Life is funny that way.
I get that. It sucks sometimes 😞
Great video man.
I worked ma ass off 4 my Abitur (final secondary-school examinations) gave up electronic devices for months and planned my daily routine down to the smallest detail, only for me to not be able to do it in the end
I know that feeling my friend… All we can do is to keep walking forward, you got this!
Beautifully made. You say hard work does not pay off but this video says otherwise
Haha! That's clever. I actually never looked at it this way.
His channel needs to blow up to thousands of people
Haha I’m hoping so too, but one step at a time right? 😆
LOVE THE VIDEO AND THE CONCEPT
THANKS, really appreciate that!
Story telling is amazing and definitely have felt similar in the past. Keep it up!
I hope things are going well for you now 😄
It's essential to work smartly, adapt to changing circumstances, and continuously learn and grow. Additionally, setting realistic goals and having a well-thought-out plan can significantly increase the likelihood of achieving success.
As an adult, I now find the "Hard work pays off" cliche well intentioned but still total BS at times.
Please don't feel discouraged ,i went through the EXACT same thing this year (im in y12 in the uk) BUT after a few weeks of feeling depressed and feeling as if the worlds ending. Let go. Yes we've worked hard and we did pour our entire soul into these exams. But thats where we went wrong, we dont need to put ourselves through hell to succeed. We need to be disciplined yes, and we do need to study hard ,however we need to live aswell. This is just a curveball and im completely sure you can get over it, take it as a learning experience,to reflect and pause, so the next time we are even more prepared. We have to fail to succeed. Life is full of exams and tests and sometimes it really fucking hurts when it doesnt go well. I get you man. But just keep going ,everything will work out !
Thanks for these words of encouragement. Shortly after this experience, I’ve been able to accept that fact and move on. I’m sure thing will work out for the best. 😊😊
In society ( not in schools) depens a lot on your environment, if you are surrended by people that value more cronyism than effort!!
Beautifully shot and narrated
Thanks! :)
I guess the only real way to succeed is to learn how to fail, or really how to brush off failure and continue. You just gotta keep your head up and look at what is next.
As they say: "Failure is the mother of success" right?
You are a beautiful soul ❤
smart work is always over hard work. If you don’t have any sort of unique skill or some way to outsmart the business market, it’s over
I think you are right, to some extent. Working smart can surely be more efficient and yield better results sometimes but on the other hand, it is a way of being lazy. I'm not calling you lazy, but I think that there are times where working smart and working hard go hand in hand.
My friend, there is no such thing as wasted effort.
That’s true. I’m starting to see that as well. Thanks!
@@edisonzhao5 it's my pleasure. keep up the inspiring work
Last year I did face a failure that put me into extreme verge of darkness but now I'm fine happier than ever not because I achieve something but because I learn happiness is a journey not a destination and I took a break from everything to focus on my health that've been lost in all these years of hard work
I'm glad that you were able to come out of this with a lesson learned. I too was very dissapointed and sad, but now I'm able to use this lesson hat I've learned and tackle my university studies. Let's keep this up together!
Perhaps life finds miraculous ways to screw us. I remember being the best version of myself and trying my hardest, but not getting what I believed I deserved in the end. As of now, I'm not even half the man I used to be brother. I understand how you feel, hopefully things get better. For all of us
Ofc. Even though I don't know what you've gone through, just know that this is all part of a process. Maybe we were walking in the wrong path all along, you never know. Anyways, sometimes being half a man opens up opportunities that you might not have as a full man. Stay strong. 😎
@@edisonzhao5 I appreciate the words my friend. Here's to a better future!
That really motivated me I will do it this year and be from the first ones in cnc of preparatory class be a good engineer spreading energy around the world
That's really awesome! Just remember, just try not to have tunnel vision and try to see the bigger picture. You got this!
@@edisonzhao5I got u actually I failed today in my first exam and still trying harder this time cuz it's was my dream to be here I don't know what will happen in the future all I know that I want to made the future that I see in my mind even by doing the impossible and Tnx u soo much for your words wish u the best I encourage u for continuing your path in TH-cam I can see the potential and the creativity in those videos
Lot of people here said very helpful bits and pieces why only working hard doesn't just lead you to the wished outcome. I found myself in very similar situation many times and I think it all comes down to this. Working hard doesn't pay off if you channel it the wrong way. Someone in here said it similarly. Hard work has to be used smartly to be effective.
Taking breaks is one big factor, getting enough sleep, eating healthy so you also have energy throughout the day. But also giving some time to yourself, so you don't get lost in the hard work. I saw someone commenting about letting yourself reflect upon what you did, which is really helpful I feel. Maybe some small hobbies, just something to balance out the workload you put into it, having some sort of structure that will hold you throughout the study path you are walking.
Glad you feel better than when you were making this video. I keep my fingers for you, it's a really painful journey at times but you'll get through it eventually, even if the light at the end of tunnel seems really far away.
Actually keeping my fingers for all of us, who reflects with this video.
To you Edison and you dear reader, wish you success growing and keeping faith in yourself.
Cheers! (PS: I would recommend checking out James Scholz's channel)
Thank you for you insights and I’m glad that this video is able to speak to many people and help them think about this notion. 😀
There are some things in life that are not meant for you. Don't stop looking for that thing for you. Studying is maybe not for you.
Here is what I learned a very long time ago -- If you put in more effort then those around you it is then expected of you all the time, and if you have 1 bad day you are the one they come after. So I have never ever put in more effort then the people around me because why should I bust my rear end only to get yelled at for having one bad day?
I get what you mean and I certainly have felt that way. But one thing that you might be missing is that, judging by this comment alone, you are comparing yourself to others and seeing yourself through other people’s eyes. I’m sure you’ve been mistreated and felt indignation before but work for your own goals and benefits. At the end of the day, people might judge me for not achieving such a high score (all my teachers expected highly of me) but it’s their problem to deal with. I tried and it will forever be part of my timeline. Either way, we all think differently and I don’t know you, so all I can say is to work hard no matter what others might think. You got this my friend 😁😁
I literally gave my blood,sweat and tears for this exam.I studied nonstop for 10 months,I abandoned myself completely,In these 10 months I only went to college and home and all the time I was studying,and I feel guilty for even sleeping for 3hours in night.I did my exams perfect and I was expecting very good grades but unfortunately my all these sacrifices and hardwork didn't paid off.Some of my class fellows who didn't even have books whole year got good grades than me and I was broken as hell and l am still suffering.I think this world isnt made for hardworking people,cheaters and this corrupt system of education will always win 😢
I can understand your frustration, but can I tell you something? You worked hard, but sometimes that goal isn't the one for you. We all have our timelines, maybe the others found gold in 10 steps but for you it will be in 1 000 000 steps. Much like how Obama retired at 40 while Trump started at 70. I've learned that comparing yourself to others will only end up destroying yourself. As hard as it may be, my friend, please let all the negativity out and look ahead. I've been there. I've felt it... If you need someone to talk to, I can lend you an ear :)
It's not only hard work, it's luck, it's destiny it's fate
I feeell u so muchhhh im goin thru the sameee
I hoooooope things get betterrrrr sooooon! Youuuu got thisssssss😁
A beautiful masterpiece.
Thanks but this is far from a masterpiece. There’s still tons of things to improve on imo
True but it’s truthful and an important lesson we should all learn from.
Thank you. I will keep on trying my best 😄
This made me cry
I'm glad that this message resonated with you. 😄😄😄
I worked so hard to achieve my dreams and I just got chronically sick.
What king Solomon said is so true "everything is meaningless."
Hey, I don't know what you went through or what you were working for but sometimes things happen. Nobody lives a perfect life, perfection doesn't exist in this world. However, it's our perspective that truly matters. I know you are down in the slumps right now but try to look at things in a brighter way, even just a little. That absurdism way of thinking won't get you anywhere. I hope you feel better soon.
great video!
Thanks!
Yes, hard work doesn't necessarily pays off when you are doing it wrong. Not an expert in studying, but I think there are approaches on how to do different things. Once you know how to play the "game", you will at the minimum manage to get by.
I get what you mean, but sometimes when you got so much work, techniques become a nuisance. If you get what I mean. I think I got by just fine but not necessarily to my liking.
I feel this on multiple levels
It's a process, trust me I've been there. After some time it will pass. Instead of thinking it as a bad experience, as much as it may be, think of it as a lesson and an eye opener. You got this!
@edisonzhao5 it's definitely been a learning process for me but also my journey is unique. But the key takeaway is that it is all about the journey, not the end result. I've been challenging myself for the past 10 years but even more so over the past 2 years and I've seen so much growth but also its been more extreme ups and downs than I've ever imagined possible(and still going) but I refuse to give up on myself! 😀
@@butterfliesinspace That's wonderful! keep this up and I'm sure you'll learn more and experience beautiful things. You got this my friend!
@@edisonzhao5 likewise! And thank you! 😊
t'as tellement raison de parler de ça et de démystifier le "work hard" à tout prix ! bravo pour cette vidéo 👏
Merci à toi. Je suis content de voir plus de gens qui parle français 😎😎
Very good storytelling
I’m glad u liked it 😆
everyone has a predetermined mental capacity to be able to learn/be good at certain things (like subjects in school), and no matter how hard you try, you can't change that. sorry you found out the hard way man
It really sucks but I’ve learned a lot too 😎
pleasure in the work puts perfection in the work
-Aristotle
Lad, screw the study's, film making is your calling.
I have a joging hose on from that brand "champion" . the print is now completely gone. the trousers are like 10years old XD. Its blue, too.
Haha that caught me off guard... ok 😅
我非常喜欢你的视频，像一部奥斯卡电影，制作得很专业，传达了很多人的心声，人生就像一场戏，有欢乐也有哀愁，你是个优秀的男孩，祝你有一个美好的将来！
Keep your hopes high❤
Thanks, I will 😎
rlly cool
Don't change your goal. Change your system.
-atomic habits
I’m starting to see that as well, through the hard way unfortunately 😅
252th subsciber :0
Thx for following along on this journey😎
Wow ❤️
😁😁😁
yup I did during university and regreted it at the end
What did u major in?
Yeah I know this very well.
I can relate. I wanted to study economics and I did well on past papers and my predicted grade was a 7 in Econ. I did the final papers and I thought I did well and then I found out I got a 4. I had made revision notes for the entire class, and friends who said they used them alone to study got higher grades than me. I didn’t know what went wrong and I felt really bad about it. I graduated top of my class in uni and I’m still bothered about that 4 in Econ.
Literally me rn in a levels I practically memorized the whole entire spec of economics hoping to do it for Uni after my gap year and ended up with a B … I’m going to blame it on the high grade boundaries this year 😭 I’m hoping I turn out the same as you haha ;)
Haha the same happened to me lol but in chem. I was predicted a 6 and I know I could get a 7 if I tried but ended up with a 4. Like what!? Even my teacher said my IA was top notch. I was so disappointed but over time I just gotta swallow it and move on 😅
Grade boundaries ruined us this year 😩
@@edisonzhao5 Chem is such a hard subject tho. it’s an accomplishment to even pass it. if someone told me they got a 6 or 7 in chem I wouldn’t believe them.
This is an amazing video. You're gonna make it one day. Subscribed :D
also you forgot to turn on likes just sayin
I’ll try my best 😄😄 Also, thanks for the reminder😅
Time to switch to a business degree lol
I'm a bit confused, wdym?
Thanks for motivation 💀
Haha I’m sorry if this crushed your motivation 😅. But what I wanted to show in this video is to shed light on the truth of the matter, but that doesn’t mean you should take this to heart necessarily. I thought the same when I was trying hard a few months ago, but I gave it my all and, even if I didn’t achieve my goal, I have no regrets. You got this, one takeaway from this video that I didn’t have would be to see the bigger picture. Idk if this helped but you got this! 😁😁
@@edisonzhao5 yeah I get your point but even if I fail at least I did not give up
Waiting for ur channel to pop off
Thanks so much. :)
i almost had a similar experience when i grinded for the ACT for a good scholarship. my last score was a 25, and after over a month and a half of studying relentlessly, i only squeaked a 26. thankfully, the scholarship i wanted allows superscores to be used so i got my intended score (28 or higher). my final superscore was a 28 LOL
Although I’m not familiar with the ACT, it must have been tough. But the fact you made it is key. Keep your head high, even if you, one day, experience setbacks like mine. I can say that much after thinking about it for a while after that experience. 😁
this made me really sad
If you’re a victim of this too, I hope things get better cause things have gotten a lot better for me. You’ll pull through 😎
wait I have the same asian calendar as you :O
Haha 😆 this comment made me laugh cause it’s kind of unique and random at the same time. Nice attention to detail tho 👍
A few days ago my results for the admission in the college came i failed. Even though i sacrificed my time with my friends and my enjoment time studying during eid and i still ponder why? Why can't i be successful? Where did I go wrong? But I am glad there are people like me. Thank you for your short documentary
Things don’t go our way sometimes and I think we both know that feeling. It’s been almost 2 months now and I’m feeling much better. You’ll feel better too once this storm of emotions pass. You’re not alone and thank u for stopping by 😎
@@edisonzhao5 thanks it is a pleasure meeting you
incroyable, mais il vaut mieux se dire qu'on aura tout donné et ne pas avoir de regrets, la pire chose qui puisse envahir quelqu'un c'est le regret, superbe vidéo en tout cas !
Tu étais en P1 ducoup si je comprend bien ?
Merci! Aussi, c'est quoi P1? 😅
@@edisonzhao5 hahhahaha mince, c'est la médecine en france, la première année, sur un moment de la vidéo j'avais vu le cours de physio respi
I only see a succesful young man
Haha thx 😁😁