Same guy. I've been learning like him, just not 12 hour like that but still learn from home whenever I can, my friend laught at me because I learned so much
I think he said that, but let me reiterate. People will say ANYTHING just to make them feel better about their shitty life and they don't care that they're putting someone else down with them
@@tinpham6413 if you're young, you just wait. You're gonna get to college and thank yourself for doing good at school and learning so much, you're gonna look back to your friends and look down on them, you're gonna be independent someday. Just be patient, it's all gonna pass my friend.
I'm 29 years old with ADHD. I have the hardest time concentrating on anything other than physical labor. To see you putting so much effort and actually following through eith your goals is inspiring.
i am in the same exact place man, i'm 26, have ADHD and unemployed too, trying my best but it's tough, not knowing anybody, and having all the expectations of my family rain down on me, i just don't know what to do
@@erickallen254 hey you described my life.. just add a kid to it and boom that’s me. Adhd is pretty destructive, looking to get on medication soon 🤞🏼 hoping to get life together
you don’t even need to have a child to feel like father, the way you speak about ‘raising other people’ and guiding them to their potential is just the father figure you are walking into, so inspiring. i hope you heart stays gentle x
Seriously people are just jealous and start hating him with all there insecurities, james you are a hero for us, yuh have shown us the impossibility and made it possible. We are all so grateful for your existence🥰
@@nonconformist36Are you saying he doesn't want fans, either? I said haters because it seems completely unwarranted, but fans would come naturally if you're Internet famous.
@@lemons2300 you misunderstood, there are people in the comments who are literally stanning james and he definitely doesn't like that, he once said in his stream
I'm an Indian high school student and I can wholeheartedly relate to what he said. There's no other alternative to getting to college for me or the other 1.5 million students writing the same college entrance exam as me. The reason I support him so much is that he gets what real struggle means and that's amazing.
we live in a time where someone has to explain themself on why they are working so hard to achieve their goals because of some jealous people out there who don't have a life. it's extremely pathetic
bro, thank you! i was starting to think that it was something wrong with me for wanting to work hard to achieve my dreams. the fuck is wrong with these people?
Considering the world got fucked up by making a great competitive pit when people eat each other to trying to keep themselves a float, I think is obvious why people critize the system.
I love how all his 3 goals are actually not for his own desire but actually goes deep than that as to make his mother happy and be better father and help other, his working really hard for those decent goals I'm speechless this is incredible
hi james. I’m a 21year old college student living in south korea. As you may konw, korean men are oblilgated to attend the military for two years. I was also in the military and returned to college after i was discharged. Actually, while studying, i didn’t know why i should study. Then one day, I saw the video you are studying by the youtube algorithm. Although we have different countries, ages, and backgrounds from which we have lived, I was motivated to see you working hard for your own life. I read all the advice you gave and the books you recommended in the video. And it helped me a lot. Thank you for making me motivated for life and making me live hard. I don’t live as hard as you yet, but i’m working hard now. As you said, you’ll definitely buy a nice house for your mom, you’ll be a good dad, and you’ll be a good computer engineer helping people in need. Finally, thank you for uploading a good video and i pray that you are always healthy and full of good things in your life. Bye~
Remember this...People love praising outcomes instead of the process it takes to achieve them. People love big houses and shiny things, but forget the gut wrenching work it takes to acquire them. Right now what people see in you is that gut wrenching work, that gritty work ethic and it makes them sick to their stomach because they can't see themselves working that hard. People are used to being average and even below average, so when they see someone like you being so far above average it scares the living crap out of them so they begin to criticize instead of praise you for your grit. You keep that grit up. "Can't Hurt Me".
12:59 Thank you James for this statement. I often see teenagers in western countries enjoying their life with great amount of privilege. Here in India most of the teenagers know nothing other then studies. The parents and environment is all set to make them slaves of their studies and then jobs. It's now common to see students collapsing because they were not slept and just doing their studies. Also their life is way harder then western students, they don't have facilities to study. They learn, get degrees, roam here and there for jobs and finally get into tech assembling factories, assembling i phones and stuff 12 hours a day for another country. So, yeah to my western friend: when ever you see an Asian celebrating his countrymen's achievement pls don't think they are flexing, they are just happy for his hardwork and sacrifices.🙏
Not to mention how a study life balance is not respected in India. Dating already is a big taboo, going out in moderation too is smth our parents hate, i mean some independence would make us more responsible for our studies contrary to our orthodox parents' beliefs.
@@aamishazeem3770 our religious believes are preserved and a point of proud for us but it is unfair when it comes in between of success and happy life. I agree with you.
please stop generalising every person in India or even in Asia as a matter of fact, i get it, it's hard but yeah do something about it don't expect society to change
@@sidd6803 Middle Class is a myth. There are the elites and there is the working class. The elites are those who either own the means of productions and can work for only a couple hours a day while their means are managed by managers, or people of rich parents who also don't have to work hard at all because they have a huge safety het\pillow of savings, real estate, stocks, etc. The working class, on the other hand, is comprised of people who depend on work to sustain themselves.
"We're inmensely depressed, we're on our screens all day, we watch tiktok all day, we play videogames all day; we have no light that shines, and choses what to do."-James Scholz
@@ravijangraxx tbh it depends on how we use it, everything has good and bad side to it. e.g video game is an inspiration to a lot of people and it gives them a job or a dream to pursue. Imo, what James is trying to say is you have to work hard for your goal and dream not studying for 12 hours is the only "good" way.
As a person who used to study 12-14 hours a day and losing all my motivation after getting the first B of my life,i was heartbroken and thought that people who got better grades were just smarter than me,luckier than me and I was just one of the unlucky ones.After watching your videos I got my spark back,a version of me I’d been looking for and wanted to believe in.Thank you for everything.
im a 38 year old guy struggling with motivation after losing my whole career to covid. father of a 13 year old, and im trully inspired by you. My father left me before i was born and i know how that can make a bitter grown up out of you. i got very emotional watching this video. thank you
I am from India 🇮🇳.I have graduated from college last year now working in an MNC. You are doing a great job . Just keep going and ignore anyone who is spreading negativity. You will achieve your dreams.All the best kid.
I'm from India Currently my board exams are going on and your videos help me. I'm suffering through so much pain as a girl in india and you help me push through the pain by studying. Thanks man u dk how much this video means to me .
Tbh hate comes from 2 ideas. 1 is well... people are bored and bitter. The other is trying to call out supposed virtue signaling when in truth this guy is just having fun to me. Honestly the people in the comments section are either: snobby, arrogant, supportive, hateful or bitter.
@@somepenguin508 no it is a virtue signal to make money from youtube and its working. People are desperate for self help gurus. And he knows this and cashes in manipulatively
@@gingfreecss3467 then do not watch his videos. U can’t argue about this shit. And he seems genuine to me and a lot of ppl and if he does end up helping a lot of ppl how does it matter to u? And I mean it is not wrong to earn money from TH-cam . He works hard for whatever money he gets. U did not have to post this comment. There r channels like that which u talk about but if u can tell apart from who is genuine and who is not then u can just not watch those videos. Do u rlly spend ur time telling ppl in the comments to not watch his videos cuz of ur own beliefs which do not seem to have any credibility according to me. Just saying
@@wellwhatever4518 because he intentionally exaggerates the hours to make it look impressive. Real genuine advice would be 1 hour daily max consistently and still getting laid with hot girls etc
I'm a very introverted person, but seeing this guy put in this much efforts to connect himself more with people who misunderstand him makes me want to tell this story. So just like a lot of other people, I was watching yt, scrolling through random videos and I came across his channel ( like 2-3 months ago) In the first phase, I always watched him sit and do his stuff for like half an hour and I would just leave. I had zero motivation and stuff. I would just pass my days like this while having zero motivation, and wasting all of my time. Even though I didn't sub to his channel, his live would still pop up on my yt feed. So just like any other day, I was watching him do his work but that day, this dude had an exam. Here comes the *LEGENDARY* (at least for me) part. So it was break time according to the stream but he was in the middle of the exam. I thought that he won't talk in that break but guess what, dude was talking with chat during the break. So everyone started asking him, if the paper was easy and stuff, and he said "yeh pretty easy, finished 75% of the test already" even when it had only been like 20-30 mins. This THIS goddamn became a wake up call. When I saw this I felt like, bruh I also wanna do this. I wanna reach that level too. See, in the end HE IS A HUMAN and I am one too. If he can do it, why can't I? That's what came into my mind. Seeing how he was so chill during his exam, even having time to read the chat and stuff. I felt so prickled by that, so jealous. I did not take that jealousy to start hating him, I took that jealousy to start working and push myself towards being productive because I wanted to be like that too. I started watching his stream after that, I couldn't sit for more than 3/4 sessions (whereas I was able to study for like 4 hours straight without any breaks before the pandemic, i.e. like 1 yr ago.) I introspected so much as to how much this online lifestyle ruined everything and the one to blame for it was ONLY me because it is not like everyone became like this, no. There were people who still did what they wanted to do everyday, just like James. That's why I hold myself responsible for being this way. I was so god damn distracted, even if I sat and studied for like 3/4 sessions, I still remained so distracted. I had to clap every now and then, to regain my concentration. With time, I gradually started studying with more concentration and for more hours. I also look forward to 10 hours of study everyday! So from this story, all I wanna say is even if you're jealous of the fact that you aren't as capable or as focused as he is with his life and goals, that doesn't mean you have to dislike the video and spread hate, you can take motivation from him and push yourself forward or you can think that I wanna beat this guy and be more productive than he is! That's all. Thank you James! Hwaiting! :)
He inspires me so much. I'm 19 and I've wasted my whole life on watching random videos that bring no value into my life, that lead to me being extremly undisciplined, unmotivated and a whole lot of regret and selfhate. I have at the moment the attention span of a fu**ing squirell, and I can only blame myself for it. But seeing him made want to change so bad, I want to be like him.
Bro im 18 and after watching his video on how ot study 12hrs a day, i changed. from studying 4hrs a day, i studied 6 and after 2 weeks (i went through horrble days when i reverted back to my old schedule) but now im studying 11 hrs a day!!!
As someone who has walked a familiar path (computer science), I absolutely understand your perspective. And I agree with you, money is very important to achieving many goals. But at the same time, as someone older(30) and wiser, I've learned that doing something merely for money will bring a mediocre life. I really urge you to keep searching for something that truly gives you a reason to live. Don't be afraid to get on a new path. Sadly, I don't think I've found that for myself. Hence, I'm still in the software engineering industry. Which is fine, as long as it is an means to an end, not the end itself.
اهلا ويليام انا عمري ٣٣ واعمل في عمل متواضع وكان شغفي منذ الصغر هو التقنيه والجامعه والكمبيوتر ولاكن لم اذهب الى الجامعه بسبب المال والان بعد ان جمعت المال والعائله اكملت الجامعه وانا في السنه الاخيره من الجامعه وسوف اواصل ذلك الشغف في الدراسه ومجال الكمبيوتر واذهب لعمل جيد
@@wai4171 Right, that's what i'm saying. Money should be a means to an end, not the end. It is okay to pursue money, but don't make THAT the goal. I a lot of people make money just so they can have more things. Things don't make people happy. Using that money to help others does.
I'm 25 and I have done well in my life, finished school, saved up money but I feel like I haven't lived up to my full potential and I was about to quit and start pursuing pleasure, I grew up without a mom and dad. You inspire me to keep working and growing, thank you for being the person you are.
22 years old college student right here. My dad is an alcoholic and since the day I was born, my mom had been struggling with all the problems that my dad brought to my family. Moving to the states when I was 19, I found a job and started working hard as much as I could. I bought my mom a car, some beautiful bags, and stuffs that she deserves to have. I'm still trying to buy her a house and I believe working hard can help people to get what they want. I believe in you, James. People cry not because they are weak so don't say sorry. Also, I want to thank your mom for not giving up and for raising you into a good person that you are today.
You're such an amazing person and your mom did a great job raising you! I totally agree his mom is awesome! You keep going and thanks for sharing your story!
You're worth it, no matter who told or still tell you otherwise. Keep pushing forward you can do it. Pushing for the best and letting your mom be proud of you it's the best thing you can do for her. You're awesome, James is awesome. All of you people who work hard for your goals are worthy enough to admire. Thanks for sharing, you can do this. Stay strong.
Stop judging your Father through your mothers eyes. He needs to overcome his mother, and he married your mom who reminds him of his mom and probably tries to control him. That’s probably why he drinks.
I am a really big procrastinator and after watching this, I studied 2 hrs straight for the 1st time in years, I wud like to come up to 10 hrs like this guy
People hate on you because it makes them insecure. Because they also want to do what you do, but they don't have the discipline to do it so it is easier for them to bring you down to their level than to work their way up to yours. At the end of the day it is all about following your inner voice and doing what matters to you. Keep doing what you do!
Hey James I just wanted to come here real quick and tell you that I used to study with you thru your 12 hour long videos and I was preparing for my mcat during the pandemic and now finally I am in a Med school I never thought I would be able to make it but I did so thank you for motivating me 💗
I'm 31 years old and for many years I could not sit down and study. As a result I did not graduate from college and I'm stuck working in a front line support job. Recently I have researched pamodoro and also have been watching your videos. For the past 3 weeks I have been very consistent in studying. I hope to continue to make this a habit but you where definitely an inspiration. Hopefully I can complete my education and become a great person the way I always dreamed and imagined myself to be. Thanks for the content man keep up the excellent work.
@@jinfin221 I'm currently studying a coding language, python. If I complete the course successfully I will go back to university and begin taking classes again.
I am 33 years old ... I used to ask myself why this young man has this strong will and patience ... This inspired me if you can deprive yourself of playing and having fun while you are of this age .. It inspired me not to grieve over the period of my youth that was lost, my university, my future, and the engineering that I studied Of them, 3 years out of 5, and I did not graduate due to the war in Syria ... Now I am a refugee in Luxembourg, married and have three children..and I study French and Luxembourgish ... I feel that I am back a student at the university ... I am interested in the young man who studies for long hours. I was able to study from 3 to 6 hours ... taking care of my family and my child in kindergarten ... and living in two very small rooms ... 20 meters per room ... Thank you my friend ... You are on the right path ... if you fail You did not waste your youth in the stupidity of today's youth .. I wish you success 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
You're such a special soul, James. You've lighten a little spark on me to do better. I also have set big goals for me, but for many reasons as self depreciation, depression and anxiety I've stagnated myself for a long time. But I am willing to be a better person for me specially. It's hard living in my skin sometimes and I wanna change that. I love you. Thank you for this. God bless your family and your future!
Bro, you´re literally the definition of what every teenager that wants to do engineering wants, which is: hard worker, determined to achieve their goals. You inspire a lot of people and keep up the work!
@@Nikolai-ve1gt no he was raised by a single mother like he said in this video he dreams to be a good and a great father and be an inspiration to his kids
I honestly have so much respect for what this guy is doing. I'm 16 and currently in my last year of secondary school as I'm from the UK. I'm currently studying for our end of school qualifications and I honestly realise now how important hard work is for success and how rewarding it can be. I honestly regret not realising how important hard work was when I was younger, but then again I'm only 16 so I shouldn't really feel bad about that. But yeah... working hard is difficult and there's a lot you have to sacrifice but it's worth it and nobody should criticise this guy.
I hope your GCSEs are going well, I needed to watch this video to motivate yourself and I’m just saying I’m proud of you for recognising this at this stage. Even though this may seem really difficult we’ve had the privilege of loving teachers and faculties left and right so we can feel happy and privileged and grateful for this place and opportunity especially compared to a lot of countries. keep that as a motivation for your studies and work to do well with everything you have, it would be unfortunate to waste it :) good luck and push through these last two weeks
Hardwork feels good I worked hard for 3 years but luck is the most important thing in this world I got sick on the day of exam and boom all the hard work put to waste
Its so heartshaking to see someone like you, that studies a lot , through pain and tears, and see, that they work so hard for a simple goals😮. And the community is jealos about it. Keep it up man, your effords will actually help to get what you deserve. I'm sure , that you will. You really inspires other to do and stude for the sake of the future (myself included❤)
You're still not getting it. It's not about your parents. It's about you the individual. No one builds you or breaks you. That's pure bs to blame others for yo averageness
@@spam9826 I don't ask for empathy from strangers on the internet. What do u think u are to him but 1 subscriber :)) also, I don't cry because of stupid shit as he did. Maybe that what he gets from "study" 12 hours a day, a weak soul.
At a time I felt I was the only one who felt a real shift needed to happen with the value of knowledge and discipline in my generation, with you I’ve finally found a prime example from a younger crowd that can get to them directly. It is a field day to discover this library of actionable practice and advice.
“Sorry for crying you guys” don’t say that ever again. It shows how bright the flame in your heart is and that is inspiring Edit- wtf 1k likes in a day?? Also James, you’re my role model. I love you. You inspire me. I see a lot of myself in you.
@@haibui9783 What he conveys is he’s vulnerable and he feels sorry for crying, that’s it. He doesn’t want people to see him pretending to be strong. He wants people to see him crying and says sorry. If he cuts the part of crying and saying sorry then it’d be a different meaning.
This man is smart. He's angry and passionate about many things, and these many things overwhelm him. But he organized himself and saw a path past that and committed to that. What confirmed this for me was that not only did he cry because of his past, but because he understood and accepted his inability to be able to be that light. And because of this, he became a light even if he didn't realize it. What a guy.
@Shimmy Shai you can always expand your knowledge in many ways, unless of course you have severe learning difficulties. It just takes discipline, concentration, and consistency.
@Shimmy Shai you need output what you read/study/see to really learn... if you keep just inputting things in your head, you will keep forgeting. output things is really discomfortable, but it's the best way to learn things and know what you really don't know and need to focus to learn a concept. feynman technique is one of the most discomfortable way to learn, but one of the fastest and effective way to learn... if you put your soul in do it. Information we have everywhere, what will make you smart is the quality of your output.
@Shimmy Shai you need to process each concept from the book and output it. you don't need to remember every word in how it was written. one concept can be shown in innumerous ways. The book is only there to help you understand some concepts, if you can't understand from the book, you need to do some research to understand until you can explain it (output it)
@Shimmy Shai I would recommend active recall. You don’t need to memorise a whole textbook to do well in an exam. What you have to do is be able to apply your knowledge to an exam question. I would recommend starting off with a question, build your knowledge around that and then answer the question at the end of your study session with no help. Repeat this. If you don’t continuously recall the knowledge you will forget it.
James, the way you connect with the little important things in life is very touching and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your light with us ✨ I am sure your mom is proud of you!
The big problem with all of this is that the world is not a meritocracy. Your success is not directly a result of how hard you work. By centering your entire life around being different and working harder than other people you’re setting yourself up for failure, whether or not you get the success you want. Believe me, I’ve been there. I’m first gen and my entire childhood I worked for college admissions. I got into a top 10 school in the US. And I got nothing from it. I felt good for a bit but it wore off. And after moving in and going to classes I realized I was not surrounded by as many smart and hard working people as I thought I would be. Many were there because of certain privileges and even people who had done a lot to get there were spending their time partying and messing around. Working hard or being talented just didn’t matter as much as it should. All of these thoughts sent me to the worst depression of my life. There’s no panacea for finding success and happiness. But “working hard” is the wrong message. I’d say to work *enough*. Find out what you need to do and don’t push yourself further. Doing so will lead to disappointment and resentment toward other people who achieved more than you despite doing less. Even if you work hard and achieve everything you set out to, you still have to live your life. And if you base that around work then it will never stop. You’ll always find another goal or something else you want which will lead to working constantly. If that’s what you want, cool. But I don’t think its noble and it’s not advisable to other people, no matter how unoffensive your motivations sound.
As a university student, I honestly respect James so much. I’ve tried doing studying for more than 8 hours a day but I couldn’t keep up. The fact that he did it for 12 hours a day for a year is absolutely inspiring
@Shimmy Shai this, I respect this dude but different people have different methods. Not everyone functions the same so like we all are working hard in our own ways
No worries if you can only manage 8 hours a day, we all go at our own pace and James advocates that too. He and you too are inspiring and working towards your goals and that's what matters! Keep it up!
@Shimmy Shai To answer your question, both will obtain their goals. It isn't about the time put into studying, it's about the effort and focus it takes you to retain the information you are learning. We all learn at varying lengths and even different subject matter require varying times. For example, it does not take me long at all to study history or English grammar but mathematics is a different matter because I don't grasp maths as easily. Also, we all have different learning styles or ways in which we learn best, some learn better by listening to lectures, while others learn better by reading books, others have to do something active like pace as they review notes. What matters is finding what works best for you, it isn't about how long you spend studying. Also, studying isn't about competition, it's about what you get out of each study session. You put in the effort and take as much or as little time as you need. As an educator, I have seen some students hardly open a book yet retain the info while other students have to put in long hours. Just find what works best for you.
Mad respect to you my man, I was also raised by single mother honest to good I understand that hole, not having a role model, you inspire me, you are real I felt it on your voice the same pain I am feeling on my journey. My man keep it up.
Thank you so much for sharing this information with us, James. It really does mean a lot to me, personally, since I have kind of similar aims for life. Certain points that you made in this video resonated with me a lot and I actually felt this intense connection to emotions that you had bravery to show as well. Once again, you’re doing such a great job that I’m sure the whole community here is thankful for, keep it up!
I feel so identified with this guy. I used to study 5 to 6 hours and I dropped out because I burned out. I always wanted to give my max, but my head got in the way of doing more. As a result, I got unmotivated af. If you want to do something, just go and do it. Inspire yourself to be better than YOU and don’t let yourself be your worst enemy. Find your balance, and enjoy your life. This dude is nothing but an inspiration to a lot of people.
@@aGenericBanana it might sound cliché, but that’s your story to discover. I was a drummer back in the day, and I pushed as hard as I could for 3 years. However, you have to find why you want to do what you do, and what you want to become in the future, and stick to your beliefs. In my case, I was arrogant and pursued success with a selfish mindset. (Im working on that everyday) Find what you like, what you enjoy doing without anyone asking you to do it, and never forget the why. Also, try to always give your best, but also balance yourself with a healthy lifestyle so you don’t burn out like I did
true bro i also got burned out and unmotivated due to 5 hr of study... i understand that i was forcing myself to study which is not good , we should find the inner meaning of what we should do..
cried so much while watching this. Shit hit deep.Thanks James realized so many things through ur this and prev videos.This was def eyeopening and lifechanging. Your words meant alot. Enjoy life.
Keep the hammer down man. I wanted to program when I was still a teenager but I quickly got frustrated and gave up, feeling like I was "just not smart enough" to program. I didn't learn how to foster a serious work ethic until I was in my 30s (I'm 39 now). In the span of the last 5 years I've gone from knowing almost nothing about coding to getting hired as a full time software engineer, and contributing to one of the most popular open-source projects in the world. I had built up a lot of self-taught computer knowledge over the years, which definitely helped, but I had to really grind to actually get hired in a software dev role. I just had my first kid, a baby girl, and I want to make sure she has the best chance possible to achieve her own goals and be a shining example for her peers when she grows up. The world we're in definitely seems a lot more harsh and self-centered than the 90s when I grew up, but I'm glad to see there are younger kids out there with this level of self-awareness and drive. Keep at it man!
Man, keep doing what you do. I bumped into your channel yesterday and I’m completely speechless. You’re literally coming to conclusions that I consider KEY (like the father issue) at your age. That took me 27 years to be able to organize it and express it with words. You’re going to be BIG and what makes me more excited about saying this is the fact that you are genuine and kind. Keep sharing your journey. Big hugs from Finland!
Gary Vee is not what he shows. He does "hustle" and work hard but he careless next to none for his employees. They all complain about his behaviour and bad work environment. Hustle isn't everything and the hustle culture is very damaging.
Do you think that makes him happy? He said that he was a recluse earlier, that people make fun of him etc. I bet he'd exchange 12h/day studying for a pack of friends, but he can't get that. So he convinced himself that studying will get him there. But he will end up as a clog in the machine anyway and no amount of programming knowledge or money will change that.
Hi James. Hope you are doing well. Just wanted to let you know how grateful I am to have found your channel. I had my semester exams and I was completely unmotivated and stressed. I used to study with your past lives and it really felt less lonely. I have completed my exams today but I am here because I want to be like you. You're doing such a wonderful job dude. In today's hedonistic world where everyone is chasing temporary pleasures, you've set a very big example. I don't want to be like my past lazy version anymore. I want to grow and I want to taste the pain of discipline rather than that of regret. You're someone who pushed me to change my way of viewing life. Thank you so much bro. God bless you!
that's such a good mindset; not caring about the results, but rather the effort you put in. I often drown myself in guilt and anxiety because I didn't achieve a good outcome. even though I didn't even try. it's toxic and hard to come out of
Well he is right , i have all 12 years of studies and bcz i didn't take the final exam i didn't have any chance to go to the college. A lot of studens well more adults try again and again to pass that exam. Somehow if u have it and go to the collage is still a posibility to don't have the best job, but the average. But to bad if u don't have it , all life will be hard. That is happen in Romania. Right now one of the last chance was to go to a post secondary school for nursing who wasn't ask for that exam just the money. Some post secondary school ask for that exam so is not that easy as u can think.
Honestly my parents push me a lot to work harder, so if your parents keep on reminding you that you have to study than one of the main goals of the day for you is to study lol
@@transjiro1735 I mean I was kinda kidding, but i kind of wasnt. By voluntarily undergoing hardships and discomfort, you might, if you want to, develop a certain liking to it. Ye just read that book recommended above lmao.
I am a 15 year old, and i found your channel just this year... I am not sure with my life on What i should become.... But i want to be something Big... Since I grown up, i mostly seen my father and my mother... My other family members didn't kept much contact with us, I have beautiful cousins which don't bother about my existence and doesn't even asks, It's lonely even in my own country... My ultimate goal is to get better people around me... And I think working hard and building a goal will get me there... I want to make a Better family for myself even if my family don't talk with us... Just like James want to be a great father, I also want to be a great father oneday. I want to go out of my country and go to a country with better infrastructure, and better GDP. Also, I want to know everything. I want to know engineering... I said I am not sure about what i should become, because I don't know yet how I shall help humanity... Yes, I want to be someone who helps humanity get one step more ahead, in power, or in infrastructure, or In science, or most importantly, In technology. For that I need alot of knowledge... And that's the reason I choosed James to help me take baby steps. Before finding him, Noone would expect anything from me. Let's see if i can score atleast 60+ out of 80 in this test, hopefully it will be 70+ if I don't loose my focus
This video singlehandedly changed my current outlook on life. You are one of the most real people I have ever seen. Please keep being true to yourself like this. You are an inspiration, and someday your kids will be so proud to have someone like you in their life.
The part where he pointed out that the people who watch his videos are mostly minorities whose only shots at living good lives is getting good grades increased my respect for him. Not everyone is privileged enough to rely on AP classes and a GPA which you can improve even if you've messed up. We dont get to do projects that require stand alone thinking. In the end it boils down to how much you can memorize, and it's not an easy task if all of your textbooks are 1500 pages. So, if you feel like 12 hours is too much, then I'm glad that you're able to achieve your goals in a lesser time period. But you have to be in place of privilege if you get to prioritise your social life over your education.
James is such a beautiful person inside and out. Thoughtful, smart, kind, hard working... whenever I listen to him speak, there's a sense of warmth coming from him. Definitely inspires me to cultivate and nurture these qualities in my own character
This video was 2 years ago, but every time I wanna give up, I don't wanna work, overthinking, and I watch this video again and everything you said that made me think about my goals and try hard one more time. ❤️
Hi James, I'm also a kid raised by a single Vietnamese mother and having you as a role model has really helped me. Mental illness and other factors have come in my way of being disciplined throughout high school, but your videos have made me try harder to improve myself because seeing someone else do it means that i can, too :) i think that you're a kind and admirable person who has a lot of self-awareness and humility; those are qualities that I want to embody too. The community that you have created through studying is so amazing and to me is a safe space where I feel like people actually believe in each other and want each other to succeed. i know that you will go far and achieve your goals. thank you for being you!!
I understand your situation. Money is one of the most essential thing to me. My father is a fish vendor in the Philippines, I have four siblings that are younger than me. That's why I've tried my best to do great in school, and be persistent in commiting my goals because that's the only thing that will save us from poverty. I felt so sad when the privilege individuals are degrading and making fun to the productivity of the other people, they don't understand us. I support u bro 👊 keep reaching for your dreams.
ive been such a procrastinator and always anxious, but now i feel like im changing things, i look at the future so i can tell future friends and share with people that ive been through those times and i changed to the person i want to become. right now its 4.47 am and im studying for an exam thats in a few hrs, if this was last yr i would have given up, but this time i came this far this year and therees no choice but to push and do my best. i havent slept like 1 and a half days because ive been procrastinating and i need to do the studynow, but it still feels good the fact that im doing something, thanks for the video
Your video really touched me....watching u get vulnerable in front of a camera and collecting yourself back up.... all your dreams and aspirations... why u work sooo hard..... how u want to deal with the big hole in your heart by being a great father yourself someday. I am really really proud of U and U inspire me alot ❤❤ Much Much Love to you 🤗🤗💗💗
Your last video hit me so hard. I was on acid when I watched it, and it gave me the most intense wake up call of my life. Thank you for inspiring people that want to inspire others themselves!
Im from Africa. Yes, we are in no position to afford to lose, or dream. We need hardwork, to get a job. We don't have a choice. We can't move out cause it cost money. People are so bad at understanding others plight.
I totally agree with you, there is so many difference between not just different countries but villages within each country. Not everyone can afford to slack off in school or play video games all day, they must work hard, or otherwise at the end of the day they will have nothing for their family and themselves. I wish you all the best in your studies!
Don't generalize please. I'm Nigerian and it's not like this for me. I definitely have choices, and I'm not rich by any means. My family isn't rich either. I could definitely move out if I got a job.
Really helped me expand my vision on studying as a whole. Here in Australia most men are expected to start their life around age 16 so being able to get insight like this helps prepare me for that. thanks man.
The guy has immense potential holding inside him but even though the toughts on his mind are so in dept that he can't hold his emotions in his words i can relate brother i going through time where i listen worst about me and people always try to make me realise i am good for nothing and all i am doing is holding every bit of me without uttering a word outside and who even cares I used to go gym before and put all my anger on lifting weight but now even i can't go there. Tough times hit you hard all you can do is stay calm wait for moment and punch back harder that it can't stand again
Thank you, James. This is my go-to video whenever I'm not productive. I'm from a third world country, and I want my parents to live as easy as possible in their elder years. They never had a rest in their life and I want to be exceptional in my field of engineering. I can't thank you enough, James.
Everyone should take into account that the more hours you study per day doesn't always give you a good result. This is something subjective, as James has mentioned, it is something that cannot be quantified. So each person has their own study style, maybe for James studying 12 hours per day is the best, but maybe for someone else 6 hours is the optimal amount. Find your own style and stick with it.
@Eddie Jiyo Yeah, Richard Feynman was a rockstar, great teacher. I like how he viewed physics and mathematics. I think your friend is interesting, reminds me of Dirac, someone who almost didn't speak with others and spent most of his time studying and researching physics.
I came across this rn and I’m so sorry. You don’t need to be ashamed or have second thoughts about working hard. Just keep going the way you think works for you! There’s no stopping you. Work hard and achieve everything you want to and keep inspiring others to do the same
I’m starting University in 3 weeks and have been sort of nervous about the studying side of things. I can sit, listen and retain information quite easily but when it comes to studying, I was brutal. Don’t think Ive ever studied for more than a couple hours in one sitting. I remember Junior year It got so bad that for every hour I studied, my dad allowed me to have 30 minutes to play video games, because for whatever reason I just couldn’t do it. That’s how little motivation I had and looking back on it, its pathetic. I’ve matured a lot since then and your videos have helped me tremendously in redirecting my mindset. I’m ready to push myself and not break easily like I used to. Fuck the haters, you’ve inspired so many like me. Keep it up brother.
Hey man, as a working tech lead / architect, I can very much relate to your hustle. I went through the same struggle in my early 20s and it definitely paid off. Your channel is very inspirational, because you're now in the midst of it and I can really relate, thanks for making the vids :) It's all going to work out if you keep at it, best of luck dude :)
never stop brother what ever it takes !!! you r a pure inspiration for anyone who wants to work not only studying, go ahead and get those things for ur family and yourself !!
Yes, I'm from India and I totally relate to what you're saying. I don't know about the critics but I'll speak for most of us over here and say you have brought a great change in us. You've touched many lives. Thank you.
Yeah Indians love James.(seen every Indians in the comment section inspiring him) I want to be like him. He is an inspiration and a hardworking person. May he get everything. Kid without father or mother is really heart breaking. We cannot imagine their pain and sufferings .
Thanks James, for opening your heart like that. You're inspiring. I come from a similar background, living in Latin America, living without a father figure. However, I choose the other path. To fill my hole with woman, games, alcohol, weed. And now, In my 25 years old, I'm trying to change it, but it is so hard at times. You gave me an extra perspective on how to face life. Thanks.
Man, that was really inspirational. Thank you for your honesty and I really am glad that I started watching you. You are an exceptional young man . Keep up the hard work, you will succeed !!!
As someone residing in India I can attest to the fact that most students aged 16-18 do live a lifestyle quite similar to James...its quite depressing to experience it firsthand....
Yes yes!!!... this thing was in my head from fast few days...finally someone said it. I too feel guilty af for not studying like him in my 16s and now I'm in my 17s feeling i have laid behind so much that i can never ever cope up now. This is so depressinggggggg.
@@marcorudelli2531 because as a student you don't have any other work here. You have to study as much as you want but have to end up getting more than 90% to get itno a good college. Who don't go to a good college are spoiled and are blaming the education system. I don't like studying at all but have to because those people's lifestyle depresses me. I study in pressure. Talking about passion...so i don't think following my passion will get me anywhere in life.
@@marcorudelli2531 because here, u cant get anywhere without a good college education. There are not many opportunities like in the west. Even with internet and online jobs it's very difficult. Not impossible offcourse, cant give excuses but really diffy
As a teacher I have instructed my students to follow your videos to be motivated and to help them achieve their goals. Keep up the good work and keep on streaming. James u are helping a lot of people, to find their purpose in life.
james you are the reason im inspired to become the best version of myself. Everyday i wake up i try to push myself as hard as possible in order to make my parents proud one day. Im preparing for IIT-JEE entrance test which one of the toughest engineering exam here in India but i wont give up until im done
Never again say "sorry for crying" if its for a legitimate cause. Keep doing what you really feels and love James. Much love and respect from Argentina.
James - when I saw your "how I sutdy 12 hours a day" video, the first thing I did before watching it was check your channel. When I saw that you've been livestreaming this every day for a year, I went back to the video and watched it all. Whilst it's motivating to see you do this, it's also something else: it's you proving that you can do it. That's what was far more effective. You didn't just make a video on how you studied for 12 hours, you have literally been at this day-by-day for a whole year, you've got proof of work right here documented on this channel. Everyone will warn you about burnout, and it's a good warning. But ultimately, you know what's going through your head more so than a stranger in a comment section. If you're able to keep doing what you're doing, then don't let others who don't know you sway you the other way. Everybody's different. Best of luck with hitting those goals man, you deserve it 🙏
Seeing someone like this, I wonder if my life could've been a lot different than how it is if I had found him sooner. James, thank you for all of your hard work, I know it doesn't mean anything coming from a random username that you've never seen or heard from, but I mean it. Seeing your content reignites the flames I frankly lost after years of college. I worked my ass off with a min wage job, with a girlfriend and a kid. I was in the top 10% of my major, and worked with orgs to help younger students less privileged. Seeing the inner workings of how it worked was incredibly depressing to me, and I stumbled upon what was basically an entry-level job (all I needed was a 4-week licensing course) that paid the bills, no depressing inner workings, just straight up work. After stumbling on your channel, I remembered, you revived the burning desire I have to teach. I spent blood and sweat for a degree and I stopped before I even earned it. I saw countless kids who could've used me, and I hate that I didn't work harder to get this feeling back. Thank you. Sincerely, thank you. I'm going to do everything I need to, and finally become the ESL teacher I used to dream of being. I want to be able to see people able to live better in my country. I want to help them do it. Thank you.
Some people judge him but most people don’t get what he probably went through. He talked about wanting to buy his mom a big house, and that he was raised by a single mother. I understand the kind of crap he had to go through. I grew up as an immigrant with parents who didn’t speak the country’s language, and worked in a factory to get paid the minimum wage. It’s not like I can just say fuck school and just pay for a private school, I either study or I become like my parents. And seeing how they live, makes me want to study even more. To have a better future different from theirs. I don’t have the mindset in my life to think about managing in a private school in case I fail to get into other schools, because I literally can’t afford it. People like me, like James study not because of like hobbies or something not serious, we don’t have an alternative option. Most people that judge him are either privileged, white guys that were born in a golden cradle or even more hardworking people, even hustlers that look down on him for not sacrificing his health and only sleeping for 2 hours a day.
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He's isn't motivating others by word talk ,he's showing everyone being an example himself.
Exactly it's not some empty words of advice
Yea
Yep, that's what gives so much weight to his words
period
ame agreed
I can't believe people can also hate someone who's just studying and achieving his goals...like wtf 🤦
Same guy. I've been learning like him, just not 12 hour like that but still learn from home whenever I can, my friend laught at me because I learned so much
I think he said that, but let me reiterate. People will say ANYTHING just to make them feel better about their shitty life and they don't care that they're putting someone else down with them
@@iyedbouazdia3594 My friend in class just avoid my help because I learn so much ??, wtf
Sometime they just make fun of me
@@tinpham6413 if you're young, you just wait. You're gonna get to college and thank yourself for doing good at school and learning so much, you're gonna look back to your friends and look down on them, you're gonna be independent someday. Just be patient, it's all gonna pass my friend.
@@iyedbouazdia3594 thank all of ya for encourage me, right now just want to push hard for some year, I can become Developer in the future ^ ^
I'm 29 years old with ADHD. I have the hardest time concentrating on anything other than physical labor. To see you putting so much effort and actually following through eith your goals is inspiring.
i am in the same exact place man, i'm 26, have ADHD and unemployed too, trying my best but it's tough, not knowing anybody, and having all the expectations of my family rain down on me, i just don't know what to do
Check out your Tiroid hormons bro, ask to your doctor
@@erickallen254 hey you described my life.. just add a kid to it and boom that’s me. Adhd is pretty destructive, looking to get on medication soon 🤞🏼 hoping to get life together
@@user-vn5ff1my6k ADHD isn’t caused by a thyroid problem.
God bless you all
you don’t even need to have a child to feel like father, the way you speak about ‘raising other people’ and guiding them to their potential is just the father figure you are walking into, so inspiring. i hope you heart stays gentle x
yep right.
💚💚💚
😂................sure.....
James, can you even grasp how many people you are, single handed, pushing foward? This is how we progress as a society. Deepest thank you, man.
well said
True true
Wow yes!
Seriously people are just jealous and start hating him with all there insecurities, james you are a hero for us, yuh have shown us the impossibility and made it possible. We are all so grateful for your existence🥰
I didn't even realize it was possible for the dude to have haters, like damn what he do
@@lemons2300 They're jealous but you guys are going a little overboard. You don't need to stan James. I'm sure he wouldn't want that.
@@nonconformist36Are you saying he doesn't want fans, either? I said haters because it seems completely unwarranted, but fans would come naturally if you're Internet famous.
James guiding many people just by studying himself how come he have haters ?
@@lemons2300 you misunderstood, there are people in the comments who are literally stanning james and he definitely doesn't like that, he once said in his stream
I am from Vietnam.
And I work hard at least 11 hours a day, even in the weekend. There is nothing shame about hard work.
Keep your head up everyone.
what are u studying
What are you studying
What are you studying
What are u studying?
I'm from Vietnam too
i can tell he's went through trauma, he cries everytime he speaks about his mom and i just love how caring and kind he is
Studies for 12 hours and sleeps for 8 and still has time to make videos, what a legend
4 hours for editing na :)
12? weak
@@benjaminhernth2189 really?
@@thuychi2174 12 is pretty good yea but aspirants in india and korea can go for 16 hours......competition is really tough out here.
Imagine if he tried to make money lol
I'm an Indian high school student and I can wholeheartedly relate to what he said. There's no other alternative to getting to college for me or the other 1.5 million students writing the same college entrance exam as me. The reason I support him so much is that he gets what real struggle means and that's amazing.
same bro.. i feel u,btw im preparing for neet2021,hope i get selected:)
@@hsrah1835 All the best!
@@hsrah1835 same here
@@hsrah1835 all the best dude!
yeah I'm in 12th grade too and i definitely relate :)
we live in a time where someone has to explain themself on why they are working so hard to achieve their goals because of some jealous people out there who don't have a life. it's extremely pathetic
bro, thank you! i was starting to think that it was something wrong with me for wanting to work hard to achieve my dreams. the fuck is wrong with these people?
Considering the world got fucked up by making a great competitive pit when people eat each other to trying to keep themselves a float, I think is obvious why people critize the system.
I love how all his 3 goals are actually not for his own desire but actually goes deep than that as to make his mother happy and be better father and help other, his working really hard for those decent goals I'm speechless this is incredible
hi james. I’m a 21year old college student living in south korea. As you may konw, korean men are oblilgated to attend the military for two years. I was also in the military and returned to college after i was discharged. Actually, while studying, i didn’t know why i should study. Then one day, I saw the video you are studying by the youtube algorithm. Although we have different countries, ages, and backgrounds from which we have lived, I was motivated to see you working hard for your own life. I read all the advice you gave and the books you recommended in the video. And it helped me a lot. Thank you for making me motivated for life and making me live hard. I don’t live as hard as you yet, but i’m working hard now. As you said, you’ll definitely buy a nice house for your mom, you’ll be a good dad, and you’ll be a good computer engineer helping people in need. Finally, thank you for uploading a good video and i pray that you are always healthy and full of good things in your life. Bye~
Cap
@@ThomasPayne stfu
ㅌㅋㅌㅌㅋㅌㅋㅋㅌㅋㅌㅋ뭐야.. 21살 군필 김짱구 수능이든 편입이든 화이팅
@@ThomasPayne stfuu
IT really liked your comment it is amazing. I hope you're bright future.
James will go far in life no matter what he pursues
you and james push me to keep working hard :)
❤❤❤ thank you too MDprospect! your streams were very helpful too.
Can't believe james surpassed you haha
Love your videos
I just want to see him get up and stretch more and hope he gets enough sunlight and exercise!
it feels as if your son is achieving these goals, doesn't it?
Remember this...People love praising outcomes instead of the process it takes to achieve them. People love big houses and shiny things, but forget the gut wrenching work it takes to acquire them. Right now what people see in you is that gut wrenching work, that gritty work ethic and it makes them sick to their stomach because they can't see themselves working that hard. People are used to being average and even below average, so when they see someone like you being so far above average it scares the living crap out of them so they begin to criticize instead of praise you for your grit. You keep that grit up. "Can't Hurt Me".
12:59 Thank you James for this statement. I often see teenagers in western countries enjoying their life with great amount of privilege. Here in India most of the teenagers know nothing other then studies. The parents and environment is all set to make them slaves of their studies and then jobs. It's now common to see students collapsing because they were not slept and just doing their studies. Also their life is way harder then western students, they don't have facilities to study. They learn, get degrees, roam here and there for jobs and finally get into tech assembling factories, assembling i phones and stuff 12 hours a day for another country. So, yeah to my western friend: when ever you see an Asian celebrating his countrymen's achievement pls don't think they are flexing, they are just happy for his hardwork and sacrifices.🙏
Not to mention how a study life balance is not respected in India. Dating already is a big taboo, going out in moderation too is smth our parents hate, i mean some independence would make us more responsible for our studies contrary to our orthodox parents' beliefs.
@@aamishazeem3770 our religious believes are preserved and a point of proud for us but it is unfair when it comes in between of success and happy life. I agree with you.
So tru
Indian Education is Depressing...For an average student like me its more Depressing :)
please stop generalising every person in India or even in Asia as a matter of fact, i get it, it's hard but yeah do something about it don't expect society to change
"...I feel that most of the criticism came from priviliged people..."
You're goddamn right.
very right
They don't know what middle class people have to go through...to get financial stability in life....:|
@@sidd6803 Working class*
@@arsenalrules12 actually bro in India we call it Middle class ...both r the same ...And we r still struggling :)
@@sidd6803 Middle Class is a myth. There are the elites and there is the working class.
The elites are those who either own the means of productions and can work for only a couple hours a day while their means are managed by managers, or people of rich parents who also don't have to work hard at all because they have a huge safety het\pillow of savings, real estate, stocks, etc.
The working class, on the other hand, is comprised of people who depend on work to sustain themselves.
"We're inmensely depressed, we're on our screens all day, we watch tiktok all day, we play videogames all day; we have no light that shines, and choses what to do."-James Scholz
This hit hard asf.
Video game is a good thing :(
@@Jhonmartinsz you're just justifying your video game addiction. period.
@@Jhonmartinsz if that is ur passion then it’s a good thing :•)
@@ravijangraxx tbh it depends on how we use it, everything has good and bad side to it. e.g video game is an inspiration to a lot of people and it gives them a job or a dream to pursue. Imo, what James is trying to say is you have to work hard for your goal and dream not studying for 12 hours is the only "good" way.
As a person who used to study 12-14 hours a day and losing all my motivation after getting the first B of my life,i was heartbroken and thought that people who got better grades were just smarter than me,luckier than me and I was just one of the unlucky ones.After watching your videos I got my spark back,a version of me I’d been looking for and wanted to believe in.Thank you for everything.
Why is this boy so attractive? I really liked the way he spoke, deep and calm, and the way he thought...
im a 38 year old guy struggling with motivation after losing my whole career to covid. father of a 13 year old, and im trully inspired by you. My father left me before i was born and i know how that can make a bitter grown up out of you. i got very emotional watching this video.
thank you
Does James also lost his father ?????
@@sushant9927 I think they divorced, but yeah we don't need to know his personal life so much. He will talk about it when he is comfortable.
Put your son to study 12 hours as well. He's going to thank you later
Stay Strong
You know he's the real deal when he's sitting like L
Oh my God
UNDERRATED COMMENT
Can anybody tell me he is studying so much
EVEN THE HAIR
this put a smile to my face
I am from India 🇮🇳.I have graduated from college last year now working in an MNC. You are doing a great job . Just keep going and ignore anyone who is spreading negativity. You will achieve your dreams.All the best kid.
Hey ! Can you help me ? I Just wanna ask some questions 😅
@@star_types sure
@@abi9372
1) what's your background I mean which field
2) average student or topper
@@star_types cse
Bhai not thousands 45 lakh people has been applied for 3 thousand ssc police👮 post😅
I'm from India
Currently my board exams are going on and your videos help me. I'm suffering through so much pain as a girl in india and you help me push through the pain by studying.
Thanks man u dk how much this video means to me .
Imagine hating someone just because they're studying
Tbh hate comes from 2 ideas. 1 is well... people are bored and bitter. The other is trying to call out supposed virtue signaling when in truth this guy is just having fun to me.
Honestly the people in the comments section are either: snobby, arrogant, supportive, hateful or bitter.
@@somepenguin508 no it is a virtue signal to make money from youtube and its working. People are desperate for self help gurus. And he knows this and cashes in manipulatively
@@gingfreecss3467 then do not watch his videos. U can’t argue about this shit. And he seems genuine to me and a lot of ppl and if he does end up helping a lot of ppl how does it matter to u?
And I mean it is not wrong to earn money from TH-cam . He works hard for whatever money he gets. U did not have to post this comment. There r channels like that which u talk about but if u can tell apart from who is genuine and who is not then u can just not watch those videos. Do u rlly spend ur time telling ppl in the comments to not watch his videos cuz of ur own beliefs which do not seem to have any credibility according to me. Just saying
@@wellwhatever4518 because he intentionally exaggerates the hours to make it look impressive. Real genuine advice would be 1 hour daily max consistently and still getting laid with hot girls etc
@@gingfreecss3467 You are so ignorant.
I'm a very introverted person, but seeing this guy put in this much efforts to connect himself more with people who misunderstand him makes me want to tell this story.
So just like a lot of other people, I was watching yt, scrolling through random videos and I came across his channel ( like 2-3 months ago)
In the first phase, I always watched him sit and do his stuff for like half an hour and I would just leave. I had zero motivation and stuff.
I would just pass my days like this while having zero motivation, and wasting all of my time. Even though I didn't sub to his channel, his live would still pop up on my yt feed. So just like any other day, I was watching him do his work but that day, this dude had an exam. Here comes the *LEGENDARY* (at least for me) part. So it was break time according to the stream but he was in the middle of the exam. I thought that he won't talk in that break but guess what, dude was talking with chat during the break. So everyone started asking him, if the paper was easy and stuff, and he said "yeh pretty easy, finished 75% of the test already" even when it had only been like 20-30 mins.
This THIS goddamn became a wake up call. When I saw this I felt like, bruh I also wanna do this. I wanna reach that level too.
See, in the end HE IS A HUMAN and I am one too. If he can do it, why can't I? That's what came into my mind. Seeing how he was so chill during his exam, even having time to read the chat and stuff. I felt so prickled by that, so jealous.
I did not take that jealousy to start hating him, I took that jealousy to start working and push myself towards being productive because I wanted to be like that too. I started watching his stream after that, I couldn't sit for more than 3/4 sessions (whereas I was able to study for like 4 hours straight without any breaks before the pandemic, i.e. like 1 yr ago.) I introspected so much as to how much this online lifestyle ruined everything and the one to blame for it was ONLY me because it is not like everyone became like this, no. There were people who still did what they wanted to do everyday, just like James. That's why I hold myself responsible for being this way.
I was so god damn distracted, even if I sat and studied for like 3/4 sessions, I still remained so distracted. I had to clap every now and then, to regain my concentration. With time, I gradually started studying with more concentration and for more hours. I also look forward to 10 hours of study everyday!
So from this story, all I wanna say is even if you're jealous of the fact that you aren't as capable or as focused as he is with his life and goals, that doesn't mean you have to dislike the video and spread hate, you can take motivation from him and push yourself forward or you can think that I wanna beat this guy and be more productive than he is! That's all.
Thank you James!
Hwaiting! :)
He inspires me so much. I'm 19 and I've wasted my whole life on watching random videos that bring no value into my life, that lead to me being extremly undisciplined, unmotivated and a whole lot of regret and selfhate. I have at the moment the attention span of a fu**ing squirell, and I can only blame myself for it. But seeing him made want to change so bad, I want to be like him.
I had a similar realization.. he's very inspiring!
Bro im 18 and after watching his video on how ot study 12hrs a day, i changed. from studying 4hrs a day, i studied 6 and after 2 weeks (i went through horrble days when i reverted back to my old schedule) but now im studying 11 hrs a day!!!
Try meditation in order to keep concentration.
Ok thats cool and all but I am not reading all of that
As someone who has walked a familiar path (computer science), I absolutely understand your perspective. And I agree with you, money is very important to achieving many goals. But at the same time, as someone older(30) and wiser, I've learned that doing something merely for money will bring a mediocre life. I really urge you to keep searching for something that truly gives you a reason to live. Don't be afraid to get on a new path. Sadly, I don't think I've found that for myself. Hence, I'm still in the software engineering industry. Which is fine, as long as it is an means to an end, not the end itself.
I really couldn't agree with you more
invest money in ur assets read rich dsd poor dad
اهلا ويليام
انا عمري ٣٣ واعمل في عمل متواضع
وكان شغفي منذ الصغر هو التقنيه والجامعه والكمبيوتر
ولاكن لم اذهب الى الجامعه بسبب المال
والان بعد ان جمعت المال والعائله اكملت الجامعه وانا في السنه الاخيره من الجامعه وسوف اواصل ذلك الشغف في الدراسه ومجال الكمبيوتر واذهب لعمل جيد
@@wai4171 Right, that's what i'm saying. Money should be a means to an end, not the end. It is okay to pursue money, but don't make THAT the goal. I a lot of people make money just so they can have more things. Things don't make people happy. Using that money to help others does.
@@zairalaraib What does that mean? Can you elaborate?
I'm 25 and I have done well in my life, finished school, saved up money but I feel like I haven't lived up to my full potential and I was about to quit and start pursuing pleasure, I grew up without a mom and dad. You inspire me to keep working and growing, thank you for being the person you are.
كيف حالك الان ؟
22 years old college student right here. My dad is an alcoholic and since the day I was born, my mom had been struggling with all the problems that my dad brought to my family. Moving to the states when I was 19, I found a job and started working hard as much as I could. I bought my mom a car, some beautiful bags, and stuffs that she deserves to have. I'm still trying to buy her a house and I believe working hard can help people to get what they want. I believe in you, James. People cry not because they are weak so don't say sorry. Also, I want to thank your mom for not giving up and for raising you into a good person that you are today.
You're such an amazing person and your mom did a great job raising you! I totally agree his mom is awesome! You keep going and thanks for sharing your story!
You're worth it, no matter who told or still tell you otherwise. Keep pushing forward you can do it. Pushing for the best and letting your mom be proud of you it's the best thing you can do for her. You're awesome, James is awesome. All of you people who work hard for your goals are worthy enough to admire. Thanks for sharing, you can do this. Stay strong.
same story mate. but in school right now
Your mom chose your father. Don't forget that.
Stop judging your Father through your mothers eyes. He needs to overcome his mother, and he married your mom who reminds him of his mom and probably tries to control him. That’s probably why he drinks.
I am a really big procrastinator and after watching this, I studied 2 hrs straight for the 1st time in years, I wud like to come up to 10 hrs like this guy
Great!
You can do it!
It's about studying for 5 mins everyday. Do it again and slowly increase your time....Pretty soon you'll be james' companion
Proud of you!
Congrats!!!
People hate on you because it makes them insecure. Because they also want to do what you do, but they don't have the discipline to do it so it is easier for them to bring you down to their level than to work their way up to yours. At the end of the day it is all about following your inner voice and doing what matters to you. Keep doing what you do!
Wow
Hey James I just wanted to come here real quick and tell you that I used to study with you thru your 12 hour long videos and I was preparing for my mcat during the pandemic and now finally I am in a Med school I never thought I would be able to make it but I did so thank you for motivating me 💗
I'm 31 years old and for many years I could not sit down and study. As a result I did not graduate from college and I'm stuck working in a front line support job. Recently I have researched pamodoro and also have been watching your videos. For the past 3 weeks I have been very consistent in studying. I hope to continue to make this a habit but you where definitely an inspiration. Hopefully I can complete my education and become a great person the way I always dreamed and imagined myself to be. Thanks for the content man keep up the excellent work.
Good luck on your endeavor!
keep going, you will accomplish your goals someday.
What are you studying now? If I may??
@@jinfin221 I'm currently studying a coding language, python. If I complete the course successfully I will go back to university and begin taking classes again.
@@Jay-kl5oy cool man. GL.
I am 33 years old ... I used to ask myself why this young man has this strong will and patience ... This inspired me if you can deprive yourself of playing and having fun while you are of this age .. It inspired me not to grieve over the period of my youth that was lost, my university, my future, and the engineering that I studied Of them, 3 years out of 5, and I did not graduate due to the war in Syria ... Now I am a refugee in Luxembourg, married and have three children..and I study French and Luxembourgish ... I feel that I am back a student at the university ... I am interested in the young man who studies for long hours. I was able to study from 3 to 6 hours ... taking care of my family and my child in kindergarten ... and living in two very small rooms ... 20 meters per room ... Thank you my friend ... You are on the right path ... if you fail You did not waste your youth in the stupidity of today's youth .. I wish you success 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
I'm proud of you!
I'm proud of you.
I’m proud of you!
I wish success for you too!
Keep going u amazing ماشاء الله عليك ❤❤
You're such a special soul, James.
You've lighten a little spark on me to do better. I also have set big goals for me, but for many reasons as self depreciation, depression and anxiety I've stagnated myself for a long time. But I am willing to be a better person for me specially. It's hard living in my skin sometimes and I wanna change that.
I love you. Thank you for this.
God bless your family and your future!
Bro, you´re literally the definition of what every teenager that wants to do engineering wants, which is: hard worker, determined to achieve their goals. You inspire a lot of people and keep up the work!
James, you don´t have to be sorry about crying, the world needs to people more human like you. And thank you for being a light in my life
I really admire him. But as Jordan Peterson said it : when your father figure die you must become the father.
No one like this comment I feel like being immature 😂
He has been raised by a wonderful woman
At this age, this guy is concerned about the whole world. Thank you so much James for this channel.
I too wanna sit down with myself and figure out my true goals and motives. And James inspired me to do it. Thank you James.
does he not have a father?
@@Nikolai-ve1gt no he was raised by a single mother like he said in this video he dreams to be a good and a great father and be an inspiration to his kids
@@LORD-kg4sl ah I didn’t know that
I honestly have so much respect for what this guy is doing. I'm 16 and currently in my last year of secondary school as I'm from the UK. I'm currently studying for our end of school qualifications and I honestly realise now how important hard work is for success and how rewarding it can be. I honestly regret not realising how important hard work was when I was younger, but then again I'm only 16 so I shouldn't really feel bad about that. But yeah... working hard is difficult and there's a lot you have to sacrifice but it's worth it and nobody should criticise this guy.
I hope your GCSEs are going well, I needed to watch this video to motivate yourself and I’m just saying I’m proud of you for recognising this at this stage. Even though this may seem really difficult we’ve had the privilege of loving teachers and faculties left and right so we can feel happy and privileged and grateful for this place and opportunity especially compared to a lot of countries. keep that as a motivation for your studies and work to do well with everything you have, it would be unfortunate to waste it :) good luck and push through these last two weeks
Hardwork feels good I worked hard for 3 years but luck is the most important thing in this world I got sick on the day of exam and boom all the hard work put to waste
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Its so heartshaking to see someone like you, that studies a lot , through pain and tears, and see, that they work so hard for a simple goals😮. And the community is jealos about it.
Keep it up man, your effords will actually help to get what you deserve. I'm sure , that you will. You really inspires other to do and stude for the sake of the future (myself included❤)
Most of the times even two-parent household wouldn't be able to bring up such an amazing human. Your mom did exceptionally great.
Did he lost his father .????.
At what age ?
You're still not getting it.
It's not about your parents. It's about you the individual. No one builds you or breaks you. That's pure bs to blame others for yo averageness
@lilzebra he seems to be a researcher in his uni lab, so he might be getting money for that 🤷🏻♀️
@lilzebra Well studying for so long consistently is more difficult than working...
@lilzebra good luck dude , never give up. If you want it , you can do it.
Don't ever say Sorry for crying. The world needs more people and *men* like you
I agree, if he feels sorry because he cries, just turn off the camera and come back later. He should not say it when he doesn't mean it, right?
He is so wonderful, we need more real people like this, emotions are so important, you can't just hide them with you,
@@haibui9783 you haven't given anyone a talk, haven't you
@@spam9826 I don't ask for empathy from strangers on the internet. What do u think u are to him but 1 subscriber :)) also, I don't cry because of stupid shit as he did. Maybe that what he gets from "study" 12 hours a day, a weak soul.
@@voidscreaming1012 what the hell are you Talking ???
At a time I felt I was the only one who felt a real shift needed to happen with the value of knowledge and discipline in my generation, with you I’ve finally found a prime example from a younger crowd that can get to them directly. It is a field day to discover this library of actionable practice and advice.
this is unbelievably people hate some one who working harder for his or her own goals
“Sorry for crying you guys” don’t say that ever again. It shows how bright the flame in your heart is and that is inspiring
Edit- wtf 1k likes in a day?? Also James, you’re my role model. I love you. You inspire me. I see a lot of myself in you.
agree
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@@haibui9783 you really do be the CEO of blowing things out of proportion
@@tanushreepandit8093 😂
@@haibui9783 What he conveys is he’s vulnerable and he feels sorry for crying, that’s it. He doesn’t want people to see him pretending to be strong. He wants people to see him crying and says sorry. If he cuts the part of crying and saying sorry then it’d be a different meaning.
This man is smart. He's angry and passionate about many things, and these many things overwhelm him. But he organized himself and saw a path past that and committed to that. What confirmed this for me was that not only did he cry because of his past, but because he understood and accepted his inability to be able to be that light. And because of this, he became a light even if he didn't realize it. What a guy.
@Shimmy Shai you can always expand your knowledge in many ways, unless of course you have severe learning difficulties. It just takes discipline, concentration, and consistency.
@Shimmy Shai you need output what you read/study/see to really learn... if you keep just inputting things in your head, you will keep forgeting.
output things is really discomfortable, but it's the best way to learn things and know what you really don't know and need to focus to learn a concept.
feynman technique is one of the most discomfortable way to learn, but one of the fastest and effective way to learn... if you put your soul in do it.
Information we have everywhere, what will make you smart is the quality of your output.
@Shimmy Shai you need to process each concept from the book and output it.
you don't need to remember every word in how it was written.
one concept can be shown in innumerous ways.
The book is only there to help you understand some concepts, if you can't understand from the book, you need to do some research to understand until you can explain it (output it)
@Shimmy Shai I would recommend active recall. You don’t need to memorise a whole textbook to do well in an exam. What you have to do is be able to apply your knowledge to an exam question. I would recommend starting off with a question, build your knowledge around that and then answer the question at the end of your study session with no help. Repeat this. If you don’t continuously recall the knowledge you will forget it.
@Shimmy Shai you only need the key info and important parts of the book. Make sure you’re aware of what you need to know and what you don’t.
James, the way you connect with the little important things in life is very touching and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your light with us ✨ I am sure your mom is proud of you!
The big problem with all of this is that the world is not a meritocracy. Your success is not directly a result of how hard you work. By centering your entire life around being different and working harder than other people you’re setting yourself up for failure, whether or not you get the success you want. Believe me, I’ve been there. I’m first gen and my entire childhood I worked for college admissions. I got into a top 10 school in the US. And I got nothing from it. I felt good for a bit but it wore off. And after moving in and going to classes I realized I was not surrounded by as many smart and hard working people as I thought I would be. Many were there because of certain privileges and even people who had done a lot to get there were spending their time partying and messing around. Working hard or being talented just didn’t matter as much as it should. All of these thoughts sent me to the worst depression of my life.
There’s no panacea for finding success and happiness. But “working hard” is the wrong message. I’d say to work *enough*. Find out what you need to do and don’t push yourself further. Doing so will lead to disappointment and resentment toward other people who achieved more than you despite doing less. Even if you work hard and achieve everything you set out to, you still have to live your life. And if you base that around work then it will never stop. You’ll always find another goal or something else you want which will lead to working constantly. If that’s what you want, cool. But I don’t think its noble and it’s not advisable to other people, no matter how unoffensive your motivations sound.
As a university student, I honestly respect James so much. I’ve tried doing studying for more than 8 hours a day but I couldn’t keep up. The fact that he did it for 12 hours a day for a year is absolutely inspiring
@Shimmy Shai this, I respect this dude but different people have different methods. Not everyone functions the same so like we all are working hard in our own ways
No worries if you can only manage 8 hours a day, we all go at our own pace and James advocates that too. He and you too are inspiring and working towards your goals and that's what matters! Keep it up!
@Shimmy Shai To answer your question, both will obtain their goals. It isn't about the time put into studying, it's about the effort and focus it takes you to retain the information you are learning. We all learn at varying lengths and even different subject matter require varying times. For example, it does not take me long at all to study history or English grammar but mathematics is a different matter because I don't grasp maths as easily. Also, we all have different learning styles or ways in which we learn best, some learn better by listening to lectures, while others learn better by reading books, others have to do something active like pace as they review notes. What matters is finding what works best for you, it isn't about how long you spend studying. Also, studying isn't about competition, it's about what you get out of each study session. You put in the effort and take as much or as little time as you need. As an educator, I have seen some students hardly open a book yet retain the info while other students have to put in long hours. Just find what works best for you.
Mad respect to you my man, I was also raised by single mother honest to good I understand that hole, not having a role model, you inspire me, you are real I felt it on your voice the same pain I am feeling on my journey. My man keep it up.
Thank you so much for sharing this information with us, James. It really does mean a lot to me, personally, since I have kind of similar aims for life. Certain points that you made in this video resonated with me a lot and I actually felt this intense connection to emotions that you had bravery to show as well. Once again, you’re doing such a great job that I’m sure the whole community here is thankful for, keep it up!
I feel so identified with this guy. I used to study 5 to 6 hours and I dropped out because I burned out. I always wanted to give my max, but my head got in the way of doing more. As a result, I got unmotivated af. If you want to do something, just go and do it. Inspire yourself to be better than YOU and don’t let yourself be your worst enemy. Find your balance, and enjoy your life. This dude is nothing but an inspiration to a lot of people.
What do you do to"enjoy"?
When i play vedio games i get carried away :(
@@aGenericBanana it might sound cliché, but that’s your story to discover. I was a drummer back in the day, and I pushed as hard as I could for 3 years. However, you have to find why you want to do what you do, and what you want to become in the future, and stick to your beliefs. In my case, I was arrogant and pursued success with a selfish mindset. (Im working on that everyday) Find what you like, what you enjoy doing without anyone asking you to do it, and never forget the why.
Also, try to always give your best, but also balance yourself with a healthy lifestyle so you don’t burn out like I did
true bro i also got burned out and unmotivated due to 5 hr of study... i understand that i was forcing myself to study which is not good , we should find the inner meaning of what we should do..
It sounds like james listens to his future self rather than living on today's emotions which keep him going which makes up his drive.
Your mother did an incredible job.
His father too 👌
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@@user-cc6fz9qu2c bro...
@@user-cc6fz9qu2c he dont got a dad nigga he was raised by his mom
@@user-cc6fz9qu2c u just had to...
cried so much while watching this. Shit hit deep.Thanks James realized so many things through ur this and prev videos.This was def eyeopening and lifechanging. Your words meant alot. Enjoy life.
Keep the hammer down man.
I wanted to program when I was still a teenager but I quickly got frustrated and gave up, feeling like I was "just not smart enough" to program. I didn't learn how to foster a serious work ethic until I was in my 30s (I'm 39 now). In the span of the last 5 years I've gone from knowing almost nothing about coding to getting hired as a full time software engineer, and contributing to one of the most popular open-source projects in the world. I had built up a lot of self-taught computer knowledge over the years, which definitely helped, but I had to really grind to actually get hired in a software dev role.
I just had my first kid, a baby girl, and I want to make sure she has the best chance possible to achieve her own goals and be a shining example for her peers when she grows up. The world we're in definitely seems a lot more harsh and self-centered than the 90s when I grew up, but I'm glad to see there are younger kids out there with this level of self-awareness and drive. Keep at it man!
Man, keep doing what you do. I bumped into your channel yesterday and I’m completely speechless. You’re literally coming to conclusions that I consider KEY (like the father issue) at your age. That took me 27 years to be able to organize it and express it with words. You’re going to be BIG and what makes me more excited about saying this is the fact that you are genuine and kind. Keep sharing your journey.
Big hugs from Finland!
como que finland xd
@@freilenacosta4627 vivo en Helsinki, Finlandia.
@@ReneZZ no sabía, pero ahora ya se
homyfella
EL RENÉ TETA SECAS :0 🇨🇺🇮🇱
"I get very upset when people try to suppress people from hard working without realizing that that's what makes that person happy." - Gary Vee
Gary Vee is not what he shows. He does "hustle" and work hard but he careless next to none for his employees. They all complain about his behaviour and bad work environment. Hustle isn't everything and the hustle culture is very damaging.
Do you think that makes him happy? He said that he was a recluse earlier, that people make fun of him etc. I bet he'd exchange 12h/day studying for a pack of friends, but he can't get that. So he convinced himself that studying will get him there. But he will end up as a clog in the machine anyway and no amount of programming knowledge or money will change that.
this dude just quoted gary vee 😭😭😭
@@celebezz Absolutely right !
That's what i think all the time.
@@celebezz honestly i would rather be making 500k a year in the matrix than making 30k a year, i can buy stuff that makes me happy
Hi James. Hope you are doing well. Just wanted to let you know how grateful I am to have found your channel. I had my semester exams and I was completely unmotivated and stressed. I used to study with your past lives and it really felt less lonely. I have completed my exams today but I am here because I want to be like you. You're doing such a wonderful job dude. In today's hedonistic world where everyone is chasing temporary pleasures, you've set a very big example. I don't want to be like my past lazy version anymore. I want to grow and I want to taste the pain of discipline rather than that of regret. You're someone who pushed me to change my way of viewing life. Thank you so much bro. God bless you!
يا الله ، تعليقك جعلني ابكي
انت سبب في دفعي للأمام شكرًا sana
that's such a good mindset; not caring about the results, but rather the effort you put in. I often drown myself in guilt and anxiety because I didn't achieve a good outcome. even though I didn't even try. it's toxic and hard to come out of
Why did I cry when James said "they shouldn't be in that position" .
I felt it. 😖
I felt it too
i did too
Well he is right , i have all 12 years of studies and bcz i didn't take the final exam i didn't have any chance to go to the
college. A lot of studens well more adults try again and again to pass that exam. Somehow if u have it and go to the collage is still a posibility to don't have the best job, but the average. But to bad if u don't have it , all life will be hard. That is happen in Romania. Right now one of the last chance was to go to a post secondary school for nursing who wasn't ask for that exam just the money. Some post secondary school ask for that exam so is not that easy as u can think.
i have that big exam to get in a college after about 40 days and yeah i cried too
"I enjoy pushing myself"
How do you achieve this mindset
try dopamine detox
by pushing yourself
@@jonas-janbartek7543 ligma balls
Honestly my parents push me a lot to work harder, so if your parents keep on reminding you that you have to study than one of the main goals of the day for you is to study lol
@@transjiro1735 I mean I was kinda kidding, but i kind of wasnt. By voluntarily undergoing hardships and discomfort, you might, if you want to, develop a certain liking to it.
Ye just read that book recommended above lmao.
I am a 15 year old, and i found your channel just this year... I am not sure with my life on What i should become.... But i want to be something Big... Since I grown up, i mostly seen my father and my mother... My other family members didn't kept much contact with us, I have beautiful cousins which don't bother about my existence and doesn't even asks, It's lonely even in my own country... My ultimate goal is to get better people around me... And I think working hard and building a goal will get me there... I want to make a Better family for myself even if my family don't talk with us... Just like James want to be a great father, I also want to be a great father oneday.
I want to go out of my country and go to a country with better infrastructure, and better GDP. Also, I want to know everything. I want to know engineering...
I said I am not sure about what i should become, because I don't know yet how I shall help humanity... Yes, I want to be someone who helps humanity get one step more ahead, in power, or in infrastructure, or In science, or most importantly, In technology.
For that I need alot of knowledge... And that's the reason I choosed James to help me take baby steps.
Before finding him, Noone would expect anything from me.
Let's see if i can score atleast 60+ out of 80 in this test, hopefully it will be 70+ if I don't loose my focus
This video singlehandedly changed my current outlook on life.
You are one of the most real people I have ever seen.
Please keep being true to yourself like this. You are an inspiration, and someday your kids will be so proud to have someone like you in their life.
The part where he pointed out that the people who watch his videos are mostly minorities whose only shots at living good lives is getting good grades increased my respect for him. Not everyone is privileged enough to rely on AP classes and a GPA which you can improve even if you've messed up. We dont get to do projects that require stand alone thinking. In the end it boils down to how much you can memorize, and it's not an easy task if all of your textbooks are 1500 pages. So, if you feel like 12 hours is too much, then I'm glad that you're able to achieve your goals in a lesser time period. But you have to be in place of privilege if you get to prioritise your social life over your education.
YES
I'm From Nepal. And i strongly agree your argument.
James is such a beautiful person inside and out. Thoughtful, smart, kind, hard working... whenever I listen to him speak, there's a sense of warmth coming from him. Definitely inspires me to cultivate and nurture these qualities in my own character
Exactly
This video was 2 years ago, but every time I wanna give up, I don't wanna work, overthinking, and I watch this video again and everything you said that made me think about my goals and try hard one more time. ❤️
Im 41 and you motivate me to start working hard in order to change my present life and start studying and learn something new. Thanks
Hi James,
I'm also a kid raised by a single Vietnamese mother and having you as a role model has really helped me. Mental illness and other factors have come in my way of being disciplined throughout high school, but your videos have made me try harder to improve myself because seeing someone else do it means that i can, too :) i think that you're a kind and admirable person who has a lot of self-awareness and humility; those are qualities that I want to embody too. The community that you have created through studying is so amazing and to me is a safe space where I feel like people actually believe in each other and want each other to succeed. i know that you will go far and achieve your goals. thank you for being you!!
I understand your situation. Money is one of the most essential thing to me. My father is a fish vendor in the Philippines, I have four siblings that are younger than me. That's why I've tried my best to do great in school, and be persistent in commiting my goals because that's the only thing that will save us from poverty. I felt so sad when the privilege individuals are degrading and making fun to the productivity of the other people, they don't understand us. I support u bro 👊 keep reaching for your dreams.
hope you will achieve what you wanted , keep working
Yes good luck dude , we are rooting for you :)
kaya natin to bro!!! keep going
kabayan di ka nag-iisa. padayon lang sa buhay!
Hi kababayan! We've got this! I hope one day our efforts and hard works will be paid off one day. Wishing us all the best in life
ive been such a procrastinator and always anxious, but now i feel like im changing things, i look at the future so i can tell future friends and share with people that ive been through those times and i changed to the person i want to become. right now its 4.47 am and im studying for an exam thats in a few hrs, if this was last yr i would have given up, but this time i came this far this year and therees no choice but to push and do my best. i havent slept like 1 and a half days because ive been procrastinating and i need to do the studynow, but it still feels good the fact that im doing something, thanks for the video
Your video really touched me....watching u get vulnerable in front of a camera and collecting yourself back up.... all your dreams and aspirations... why u work sooo hard..... how u want to deal with the big hole in your heart by being a great father yourself someday. I am really really proud of U and U inspire me alot ❤❤ Much Much Love to you 🤗🤗💗💗
Your last video hit me so hard. I was on acid when I watched it, and it gave me the most intense wake up call of my life. Thank you for inspiring people that want to inspire others themselves!
bro it was the acid- not the vid.
@@111kviews2 bro did anyone ask
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@@zen608 i did
Lol... what
Im from Africa. Yes, we are in no position to afford to lose, or dream. We need hardwork, to get a job. We don't have a choice. We can't move out cause it cost money. People are so bad at understanding others plight.
I totally agree with you, there is so many difference between not just different countries but villages within each country. Not everyone can afford to slack off in school or play video games all day, they must work hard, or otherwise at the end of the day they will have nothing for their family and themselves. I wish you all the best in your studies!
thats true we have to work ten times harder to even survive
Don't generalize please. I'm Nigerian and it's not like this for me. I definitely have choices, and I'm not rich by any means. My family isn't rich either. I could definitely move out if I got a job.
So don't have children.
@@alexgunner1882 what does that got to do with what i said?
Really helped me expand my vision on studying as a whole. Here in Australia most men are expected to start their life around age 16 so being able to get insight like this helps prepare me for that. thanks man.
The guy has immense potential holding inside him but even though the toughts on his mind are so in dept that he can't hold his emotions in his words i can relate brother i going through time where i listen worst about me and people always try to make me realise i am good for nothing and all i am doing is holding every bit of me without uttering a word outside and who even cares
I used to go gym before and put all my anger on lifting weight but now even i can't go there. Tough times hit you hard all you can do is stay calm wait for moment and punch back harder that it can't stand again
Thank you, James. This is my go-to video whenever I'm not productive. I'm from a third world country, and I want my parents to live as easy as possible in their elder years. They never had a rest in their life and I want to be exceptional in my field of engineering. I can't thank you enough, James.
Best of luck, you got this!
good luck to you❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Good luck bro, I'm from second world country in Europe but my mission is the same I wanna set myself, my parents and my family for a better future!
❤️❤️
You can
Everyone should take into account that the more hours you study per day doesn't always give you a good result. This is something subjective, as James has mentioned, it is something that cannot be quantified. So each person has their own study style, maybe for James studying 12 hours per day is the best, but maybe for someone else 6 hours is the optimal amount. Find your own style and stick with it.
@Eddie Jiyo Yeah, Richard Feynman was a rockstar, great teacher. I like how he viewed physics and mathematics. I think your friend is interesting, reminds me of Dirac, someone who almost didn't speak with others and spent most of his time studying and researching physics.
I was actually looking for this comment
I came across this rn and I’m so sorry. You don’t need to be ashamed or have second thoughts about working hard. Just keep going the way you think works for you! There’s no stopping you. Work hard and achieve everything you want to and keep inspiring others to do the same
I’m starting University in 3 weeks and have been sort of nervous about the studying side of things. I can sit, listen and retain information quite easily but when it comes to studying, I was brutal. Don’t think Ive ever studied for more than a couple hours in one sitting. I remember Junior year It got so bad that for every hour I studied, my dad allowed me to have 30 minutes to play video games, because for whatever reason I just couldn’t do it. That’s how little motivation I had and looking back on it, its pathetic. I’ve matured a lot since then and your videos have helped me tremendously in redirecting my mindset. I’m ready to push myself and not break easily like I used to. Fuck the haters, you’ve inspired so many like me. Keep it up brother.
I have studied for 13 hours for today’s exam..
Only 3 hours left and I am resting alittle cuz I haven’t slept .
Pray for me guys 🥺
You got it!
Tell us how ya did 💯👍👍
U GOT THISI!!!!!!!!!!!
you got this :D
All the best dude!!
James restores my faith in humanity ❤️
He is a real social media influencer.
my two favourite james 👀
i don't think he should be labeled as influencer. he just want goodness for himself and for people.
hey dont label him influencer, thats a derogatory
term even for James
Hey man, as a working tech lead / architect, I can very much relate to your hustle. I went through the same struggle in my early 20s and it definitely paid off.
Your channel is very inspirational, because you're now in the midst of it and I can really relate, thanks for making the vids :)
It's all going to work out if you keep at it, best of luck dude :)
never stop brother what ever it takes !!! you r a pure inspiration for anyone who wants to work not only studying, go ahead and get those things for ur family and yourself !!
you're inspiring bro! you have a dream and you're achieving it, nobody can hate on that.
you are a clickbaiter bro lol
@@turkberserker 💀
@@KxngWtf sheeeesh
Look who is commenting a cliclbaiter
@@bruhmeme7313 'clickbaiter'
Yes, I'm from India and I totally relate to what you're saying. I don't know about the critics but I'll speak for most of us over here and say you have brought a great change in us. You've touched many lives. Thank you.
Yeah Indians love James.(seen every Indians in the comment section inspiring him)
I want to be like him. He is an inspiration and a hardworking person. May he get everything. Kid without father or mother is really heart breaking. We cannot imagine their pain and sufferings .
indian fam (yoooo)
Yeah, he is my inspiration
Jee or neet?
@@arkhahehe upsc
Thanks James, for opening your heart like that. You're inspiring. I come from a similar background, living in Latin America, living without a father figure. However, I choose the other path. To fill my hole with woman, games, alcohol, weed. And now, In my 25 years old, I'm trying to change it, but it is so hard at times. You gave me an extra perspective on how to face life. Thanks.
Man, that was really inspirational. Thank you for your honesty and I really am glad that I started watching you. You are an exceptional young man . Keep up the hard work, you will succeed !!!
"I'm not most people" that is so strong and admirable
Yes
Kinda cringe
Omg you from smjk hengee
🤯🤯🤯🤯
@Reflex nah he just thinks he’s special and so do you
As someone residing in India I can attest to the fact that most students aged 16-18 do live a lifestyle quite similar to James...its quite depressing to experience it firsthand....
Yes yes!!!... this thing was in my head from fast few days...finally someone said it. I too feel guilty af for not studying like him in my 16s and now I'm in my 17s feeling i have laid behind so much that i can never ever cope up now. This is so depressinggggggg.
@@sweetsparkle9465 why would you use all your time working? It's not coming back. He enjoys doing that so it's good, you should do what you enjoy
@@marcorudelli2531 because as a student you don't have any other work here. You have to study as much as you want but have to end up getting more than 90% to get itno a good college. Who don't go to a good college are spoiled and are blaming the education system. I don't like studying at all but have to because those people's lifestyle depresses me. I study in pressure. Talking about passion...so i don't think following my passion will get me anywhere in life.
@@marcorudelli2531 because here, u cant get anywhere without a good college education. There are not many opportunities like in the west. Even with internet and online jobs it's very difficult. Not impossible offcourse, cant give excuses but really diffy
How can you judge those who don’t go to good college. You’re the spoiled here.
This child is a beautiful soul.
What a guy! You will be a great father
You broke the record, you studied 12 hours continuously for 365 days.
@Waldel Martell don't ruin it mate
@Waldel Martell so? can you keep such a level of consistency?
Man he is just jealous, ignore him
@@dhanushkgowda9713 how? Yesterday I’ve seen this channel of a dude studying for 14 hours
@@shrutis is he gonna stream today too?
As a teacher I have instructed my students to follow your videos to be motivated and to help them achieve their goals. Keep up the good work and keep on streaming. James u are helping a lot of people, to find their purpose in life.
james you are the reason im inspired to become the best version of myself. Everyday i wake up i try to push myself as hard as possible in order to make my parents proud one day. Im preparing for IIT-JEE entrance test which one of the toughest engineering exam here in India but i wont give up until im done
Eventually I come back to this video to remember my own goals. you’re a real inspiration brother. I‘m sure you will achieve what you strive for
Never again say "sorry for crying" if its for a legitimate cause. Keep doing what you really feels and love James. Much love and respect from Argentina.
James - when I saw your "how I sutdy 12 hours a day" video, the first thing I did before watching it was check your channel.
When I saw that you've been livestreaming this every day for a year, I went back to the video and watched it all. Whilst it's motivating to see you do this, it's also something else: it's you proving that you can do it. That's what was far more effective.
You didn't just make a video on how you studied for 12 hours, you have literally been at this day-by-day for a whole year, you've got proof of work right here documented on this channel.
Everyone will warn you about burnout, and it's a good warning. But ultimately, you know what's going through your head more so than a stranger in a comment section. If you're able to keep doing what you're doing, then don't let others who don't know you sway you the other way. Everybody's different.
Best of luck with hitting those goals man, you deserve it 🙏
Aye James Jani is here too! Let's go!!!
"you are proving to the audience that yes it's possible"
EXXXXACTLY BRO
What's a burnout?
i am a big fan of both, thank you!
Holy fuck didn't expect you here
Seeing someone like this, I wonder if my life could've been a lot different than how it is if I had found him sooner. James, thank you for all of your hard work, I know it doesn't mean anything coming from a random username that you've never seen or heard from, but I mean it.
Seeing your content reignites the flames I frankly lost after years of college. I worked my ass off with a min wage job, with a girlfriend and a kid. I was in the top 10% of my major, and worked with orgs to help younger students less privileged. Seeing the inner workings of how it worked was incredibly depressing to me, and I stumbled upon what was basically an entry-level job (all I needed was a 4-week licensing course) that paid the bills, no depressing inner workings, just straight up work.
After stumbling on your channel, I remembered, you revived the burning desire I have to teach. I spent blood and sweat for a degree and I stopped before I even earned it. I saw countless kids who could've used me, and I hate that I didn't work harder to get this feeling back.
Thank you. Sincerely, thank you. I'm going to do everything I need to, and finally become the ESL teacher I used to dream of being. I want to be able to see people able to live better in my country. I want to help them do it. Thank you.
Some people judge him but most people don’t get what he probably went through. He talked about wanting to buy his mom a big house, and that he was raised by a single mother. I understand the kind of crap he had to go through.
I grew up as an immigrant with parents who didn’t speak the country’s language, and worked in a factory to get paid the minimum wage. It’s not like I can just say fuck school and just pay for a private school, I either study or I become like my parents. And seeing how they live, makes me want to study even more. To have a better future different from theirs. I don’t have the mindset in my life to think about managing in a private school in case I fail to get into other schools, because I literally can’t afford it. People like me, like James study not because of like hobbies or something not serious, we don’t have an alternative option. Most people that judge him are either privileged, white guys that were born in a golden cradle or even more hardworking people, even hustlers that look down on him for not sacrificing his health and only sleeping for 2 hours a day.
the tears on his eyelid touches my mind with sincerity. I totally respect him.