well at least the rich achieved something in life before that person dies. his kids will probably inherit the fortunes and pass on to the next generation. cycle of life.
If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to make your money work for you...prevent inflation
@@JustinThomas-n5hInteresting, This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause, how do you go about this are you a pro Investor?
What are awful perspective on life. “Don’t follow your dreams so you can have more cash and get laid more often”. Shallow AF. People are more attractive when they follow their passions, it’s not all about money.
I chose to follow my passion without the money, it was tough, but I kept going, the money came after i followed my passion. I just moved into my dream home this year and just opened my second business. Following my passion was the best thing I ever did, to anyone reading this don't allow the negativity of others to stop you. Focus on yourself and your dream and keep going. You will get there! Good luck❤
Well easy for you to say cause you're hot but for most of us that's just not the case. Gorgeous women like yourself have it easy. Guys like me have it harder I can promise you that.
@@anthonybrett when I was a child I would observe people and see that most people hide who they really are. I observed this my entire life. I felt bad for those people, to have to live like that must be exhausting and so draining. People think that it's normal to behave like that, but it's not. It's a conditioned way of behaving, we weren't created to live in the shadows. We weren't created to lie to ourselves and others. We've become that way because of this world and how it's governed. So I always wanted to help people and help make this world a better place for everyone. My passion has always been to support people and show them how to become powerful human beings, have peace of mind, and live a healthy, happy life. That's what I specialise in.
@@Kiran-mh1lz "most people hide who they really are" Agreed. We all do that from time to time. Sounds like a great passion. I am a fulltime carer myself, I had to retire years ago so as to look after my son who is severe autism. Always interested to hear how people turn their passions into a vocation. Cheers
I agree 100%. No happiness without money. Once you have money, you can be free and pursue whatever you want. Of course it's still best to achieve it by doing things you don't hate, because achieving wealth is going to be very hard if you hate what you are doing. But you don't have to be jumping out of bed every morning out of 'passion'. You need discipline.
Money makes you think it gives you some happiness but it really doesn't. Definitely have no freedom without money which mens you're not actually free unless you're rich. Notice only poor people end up in jail?
Its very easy to understand if you need money. And if it would make you feel happy. Remember your life and happiest moments of it. For me - its never about money. The moment I bought a dream car - not even in the list.
As a creative person who has ignored practical realities, this is so true. Life is so much about balance. As a creative, you can be so into what you do you lack balance. But then, sometimes you need that in order to develop your skills. One man's obsessive is another's ninja. Like so much in life, it can look very complex. However, it doesn't have to be. The important thing is to every day take an honest look at your life like you're looking at it from above, objectively. At some point, that imagination has to intersect with reality or else the needs will go unmet, which ironically will steal away the joy which you so actively pursue in your passion. It's challenging, but it can be done. It's like being on a boat pre-GPS. You simply have to take constant assessments of where you are and move your rudder according to what those assessments are telling you. It's a little press and then release, a little left and a little right. Take daily accounts of where you are and be flexible to change where those seem to indicate changes are necessary. You'll find your way.
You’re certainly creative. You write like a version ChatGTP programmed to avoid being succinct. You could remove 20 sentences and say “Balance your creative work with work that makes you money”. Same content, less mental masturbation.
Yeah but that’s just how it is honestly. Like look at how people try to insult men when they’re upset, they don’t call them ŵhores they call them virgins.
Males using s3xu4l conquest to boost social status is closely linked to the cultural acceptance of women being free to engage in physical intimacy outside of a committed relationship. You can't stop one without stopping both.
I'm a selftaught pianist and I decided to leave university and everything when i was 20 . I just had enough money to rent a place for 1.5 month , and gave my heart and soul to find piano students, I felt this was my destiny and no matter the difficulties I didnt doubt a single minute. Fast forward 8 years later , i have now 74 private students in France and living a dream life. My passion was also my biggest talent . Ill always be grateful to my younger self for following my instincts. So you often need to follow what your heart is telling you
If you’re single with no dependents -sure follow your passion, the outcomes or consequences only affect you. But once you have others relying on you for security and financial wellbeing, it’s selfish to ever put your individual passions above their wellbeing. Ask any immigrant about putting their families social mobility above what they really wished they could do. That can be done after you’ve secured those you’re responsible for. There are few things more meaningful than supporting others for future generations.
Research shows that money does buy happiness. For most of us, taking a vacation with your family or being able to help a family member when they’re sick will make you happy. Also, try living in Florida when your AC breaks and you can’t afford to fix it. You won’t be happy. You’re comment sounds great. Regretfully, it’s not true.
@@awolf81 agreed 👍. Especially after the trip I just took. I can’t do vacations anymore the way I used to. So if you’re older like 👍 me, I can’t do a vacation on a 👩🏫 teachers retirement. I don’t count on (family member) to help me. How many people go to college for 4 years to become a teacher 🧑🏫?? Not 🧍♂️ many. You do the math 🧮?
@@loricannon2988 glad we agree. Not sure what you’re last two sentences are referring to but if it’s that teachers aren’t payed enough, I agree with that too.
@@awolf81 I’m referring to the fact that you all think 🤔 the teachers 👨🏫 are daycare. In the next Uvalde you be finding out? There will be a nationwide teacher strike 🪧 🔮😎💅
For every person who followed his passion and was successful in his passion and made good money there are ten thousand who are lower middle class or poor.
Have you ever meet a kinda poor but happy guy? I did, a lot. Have you ever met rich and unhappy guy? I did A LOT. The point is - it is never about the money. People who a truly happy because of money - are rare as f. And passion beats everything, if its true. Such people dont mind all of suffering because they have a reason to live. And they might get it, might not. But the one whos reason was money eventually will regret it, kind of. And lets be honest, most of the people who get money on the 1 or 2 place - never get it. They became middle class or a lil bit higher. Its nonsense to spend your life on it if you have another thing. Dont give up your dream.
As a single mom I raised my 3 kids to follow their passion. ALL 3 are making BIG Buck now, self employed, own their homes and great parents. Justin decided at 5 that he wanted to be an illustrator after watching "Wizards" with his big brother. He ended up teaching animation with a GED and did work for Ralph Bakshi.
Yeah but not all children have passions that will actually make money some want to be influencers or artists or actors and never actually get anywhere and make any money at all besides waitressing
So he’s in the 1%. Good for him and everyone around him. But the other 99% who had that passion failed. But I bet nearly 100% didn’t even bother thinking about the point being made. I recently attended a university graduation. The fine arts group was ecstatic. Their families were ecstatic. Then while sitting in the audience I googled average yearly starting salary for fine arts majors. $24,000 per year. About one year’s attendance cost at the university. That’s just $10,000 above poverty for a single person. And I’m guessing many of those fine arts graduates have plenty of student loan debt. And don’t start with the universities should know better. It’s a family and whole societal issue.
It depends on if you want peace and happiness. That's the route you should follow. If money is all consuming for you then definitely go find something that makes a lot of money chances are you won't be happy unless you're lucky of course. I've always told my children do what you LOVE. If they find their doing what they love but want to make more money then that's their option they can change what they do. Nothing I mean nothing, can make you happier than doing what you love. And when you do find something you love you make it work you find a way. And that might not always look like what the world says is rich and that "you made it" One thing for sure, money makes things easier but it doesn't make you happy.
You miss his point. He is saying to have a limit on it. Ie if your child's passion was acting, 2 years. If it is not sustainable then move into another field
What he’s saying is true and practical because he’s a practical person. He’s not an professional actor, artist or musician. He’s a marketer. In the age of self help, this is his domain amongst other “guru” giving obvious advice with zero first hand experience. So because of this, he’s giving a black and white answer. And i would counter that by saying do both and try to keep a stable job while pursuing your passion on the side.
I make a good wage but I hate my career and there’s plenty of potential to make a lot more and no matter how much money I make doing this job I still won’t be happy doing it. We only have one life and I think we should do what makes us happy and ideally make good money along the way.
My guy, I have met a guy who attended Cambridge for PPE and he is/was homeless in London. The rule of life should be: Learn to follow your instinct instead of random internet marketeers such as Scott.
@@robinshood1268 You know best. Time to find out. If you don't have a fun job, you should follow your passion at least or figure out a way to get a slightly better job for the start.
Dr. Galloway is always one of my favorites to watch. I love how he keeps steering the conversation after the host tries to measure success with how much a person gets laid. Taking care of and bonding with family is so much more rewarding in the long run than just dunking your cookie as often as you want. I've lived long enough to see those who spent their time and resources investing in family and relationships and compared to those who are now gray-haired and trying to pick up on ladies at parties. The joy level and quality of life are much higher in those who put family and relationships as priority.
When you have a wife and kids and success, of course you will be passionate about what you do. Us young adults are still figuring out how to be successful in a world that keeps putting us down.
The advice given here is personally advice that applies in his case. He appears to be in a situation where his kids may be spoiled to where he has to establish boundaries which encourage them to be able to afford their lifestyle, rather than continue to live that lifestyle while living off of his money. Otherwise, they would have to make money anyway or they won't be able to do what they're passionate about. Finally, humans are not robots. Most of us don't wake up on time or make our bed so let's no pretend we're capable of sustaining ourselves without passion. We're not designed to work for no result or purpose. Getting money is a great goal, but you won't be able to sustain yourself mentally for very long unless there is a whole ecosystem which supports your existence. Social life and so on. People are different and have different abilities. Some people are naturally impatient. Some people are okay with not changing anything their whole life. You should work to your strength and find purpose in what you do. It's not going to be crystal clear and it's going to be a mess. Maybe. You know how money doesn't mean anything if you already have lots of it. The things that are ignored in this video are also like that. If you don't have friends, discover new things and do what sustains you in particular, it doesn't matter what you want. You won't get it. Humans are not computers. Take one look at your past and it will be crystal clear. The individuals talking in this video are great but if I made them become exceptional engineers or be broke forever. They most likely will be broke forever. Just a humble dose of reality. Just because it has money behind it, doesn't mean you can get access to that door. Someone else might be able to. But not necessarily you. So don't go setting random plans and thinking you will achieve them and it will be perfect. Try something. See the feedback. Iterate. Finally, not to discourage anyone but another small dose of reality. If everyone has money, no one has money. The only reason you're not sowing your own shoes or working part time welding bridges for the city while in school, is because you will exchange another service for their service. If you want lots of services (lots of money), you need lots of people poorer than you who are willing to do those services that they don't enjoy doing but are in a position where that's their best choice. For everyone king, you will need 1000 slaves. Without slaves/peasants (what's the difference between them anyway), you can't be a king. So keep in mind that although you should be successful and aim high, as far as morality goes, you don't have a leg to stand on. The value of your money is dependant on a lot of people having very little of it and requiring it or really wanting it. The more they want it or need it, the richer you have become. And as far as nature goes, most humans don't want much enough to work for it unless they need it. Unless it takes away from something they have naturally. Respect or human dignity perhaps. How are the poor treated in the poorest of places. They're not motivated to get money to get something new, they're motivated to get back what they had to begin with. And you having it, is what puts you in the position of power. That's what being rich is. Being able to afford things. Same thing as power.
Ah no ! It is not me at the expense of you. Thats not how society achieves a higher standard of living. Not at all. Inventions and systems the led to the more efficient processing of resources and creation products machines etc that " do more with less" produces a higher standard of living for all. It also makes some fewer number of individuals fabulously wealthy. What you espouse is the envy and resentment road to a socialist nanny state or worse a tyrannical communist dictatorships. Marx ( a really miserable nasty man by the way) made a argument with similar components to what you think . I have done well not super rich but comfortable as a business owner tradesman. Don't get sucked in to false utopian socialist ideas- it always leads to something just the opposite.
Feeling well in life is a state of mind thing. You can be rich, you have to work all day with people you don’t like and you’re might be scared to go broke again and lives in fear, and poisons your family with that. I know a lot of rich people who are depressed and on medication. I know a lot of rich kids on drugs.. it ain’t as easy like that guy is trying to explain
I never understood the idea of becoming passionate about something just because I attained some skill in it. I was getting praise and promotions in my day job and never once did I feel passionate about it. I've had money, holidays etc. and it never satisfied me.
I agree as an african and disagree from the perspective of living in the US. Both produce results in the long term based on the home one grows up in, the beliefs one was brought up in, and how ready one is to take reasonable risks once he/she is mature enough and can take action on his/her own (with guidance from trusted family and friends)
I followed my passion and ended up struggling and stressed for money. Ive since pivoted to IT, which is not my passion and is something I'm only OK at, and I now make 4x more.
The world develops from innovation of passionate people. And these people attain such heights with lots of sacrifices. The only issue currently in the fields he mention is that it is now saturated with so many talents that their supply exceeds the current demand and they are forced to this category system. It is okay first find money before following your passion; but not all dreams wait for one, it may be passed over to someone willing to take the risk. It would shock you to realize that for ages passionate and talented people have been exploited by the society; only over 1% are able to get value for money. But at times what we call talent may be termed intelligence/efficiency in a field, it is not talent; talent always develops on the current to make something bigger. If you find out that you are only intelligent in a field and the competition is high, first do other things to get money as leverage to boost you in your passion. Passion simply put is putting hours of hard work without feeling it because it is in synchrony with your system/spirit.
He’s only talking about dreams which are completely unobtainable. If your dream is to become a doctor, or a lawyer, or a fireman, or any other job, then go out there and get it. For the vast majority of people, this is within your reach. It just requires dedication, hard work and some sacrifice.
I think what Scott is missing is what to *do* with the dream that doesn't work out. I think you can reflect on the dream, and try to extract what *about* the dream was appealing. Never let your dreams die! And be willing to mutate them like crazy! as long as the "mutant" version of your dream can scratch at least SOME of the same itch, you'll love it a lot more than just "selling out". Also, if nothing scratches that itch,there is nothing wrong with being a barista / part-time artist for the rest of your life. Just be clear on what it really means. So like, even with the soap stone dude: was part of the dream as a kid being known as a key role player? perhaps the craftsmanship of an amazing shot on goal? The ability to have your teammates rely on you? if thats the case he picked a great career! If it was more about coordinating teammates, or the fame and recognition, or maybe even the money itself, there are other careers that would've fit better. Also, BIG yes to hit your number and then give it away. If only more rich did this, more rich people would also be happy people.
Well I think that with his advice there will be no fashion designers, no artists, no comedians, no actors.. Ok maybe if you want to make 1.3 million a year then his advice works better, but, maybe, that money wouldn't make us happy anyways. And making a lot of money, in whatever industry, will require you to put all your life into it. So if you can't do that, you will not get there, no matter how "safe" or "profitable" your career is. In other words, if you hate been a lawyer, you will probably suck at been a lawyer all your life, make little money, and become miserable in the process. Choose wisely and then put your all into it .
If your passion is economical thing, then yes, if no you have to do something to support it until you can. If your quick enough you can transition, if not you have to create something related which has a higher economic value. Manager of musicians but not the musician...
For every person who commented that this gentleman’s words are just nonsense and that you must follow your dreams to live happily. You Americans believe that the world moves at your pace. You are in the country of opportunities and dreams. That is why you say such nonsense. For many countries, this man’s words are not advice or choice, but reality.
Lol it's a total lie. Yeah the opportunity to get a sh1t job and suffer paycheck to paycheck. Come over here and find out. You'll be in the welfare line just like the rest of us. There is no American dream here. In fact you'd have to be sleep to believe you will make it here. Unless you have some kind of connections you're screwed in America. There are so many people who come here, can't find work, and just go back home.
Lol it's a total lie. Yeah the opportunity to get a sh1t job and suffer paycheck to paycheck. Come over here and find out. You'll be in the welfare line just like the rest of us. There is no American dream here. In fact you'd have to be sleep to believe you will make it here. Unless you have some kind of connections you're screwed in America. There are so many people who come here, can't find work, and just go back home.
Dont be stupid. Thats what a person with decent life should say. If you live in trash - of course your only reason and dream is to get out of it. Leave your country. There are PLENTY places where you can live your passion for around 1k USD easily. Sometimes less. Its mostly Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia (BALI), Thailand). Just be smart about it. You can even go to some African countries and live your passion, working in a bar at nights and for example write or paint on all other occasions. If you know english you can work on Support for 1-5 grand, just try hard and dont give up. ANYONE can do it. Literally. If you live in a bad place - leave it, you still not gonna change it. Like tons of refugees do. Some die, some get life. Some inbetween but if you have internet - you just full of sh. Your life is good.
As a young artist, I feel this is very poor, misguided advice, from a very, very narrow lens which seems to be completely ignorant to why artists make art in the first place. Artists ofthen need a side hustle yes, for composers that is more ofthen teaching music, but he completely ignores this middle ground when he says, to paraphrase "If you're not in the top 1% in 2 years, you need a new career" This is just very extreme. Furthermore, the top 1% are in no way necessarily making the the most creative art, especially today, which is actually one of the main points of making art!?!? And roughly 5 of my top 10 favourite composers didn't get any success at all until they were at the very least age 40. If they had taken this man's advice, my world at least would be a much, much dimmer place.
Interesting advice, but I disagree with the time line of 1 -2 years, and using rent as a measure of success in a chosen field. (I understand It’s diffident before you have responsibilities of kids etc) Having metrics on career strategy is useful, however it’s best to set your own. If you value lifestyle over your own art, (before dependent responsibilities) then art is a hobby, and should not be a profession. I say this as a visual artist who has had public art commissions in multiple countries and still lives with my mom (grateful I can), my set metrics are being achieved, it just takes time to become known.
all it takes is an idea. one year of working a $15 per hour job, full time, and also going to college full time and saving the loans, living in a van on the $80 per week sales of your plasma, free food, getting around on a bicycle, cleaning up at a $10 per month, 24-7 gym, and you'll have what you need to get a vet' to use his VA home loan and buy a big old house. This has to be done near a big military base. Divide up 2 big rooms into 4 small rooms and rent them out for $150 a month each. When you have that income, add another bathroom and diivide up 2 more rooms. In a few months, you'll have enough money to install the vet as the live in tenant manager and go create another such boarding house, Each one will clear you 20k per year, after you no longer are involved.
Made good points but reality is even worse even if you are top one percent actor or athlete in terms of skill and talent there is no guarantee you’ll be recognized, connections, health, timings and a million other unpredictable factors goes into it
I think it’s a tricky one. If you are 100% certain of your passion, you should give it ago and then like Scott says after two years,it’s not working, do something else. If you’re not willing to put yourself out there 100% then realistically you need to make the cash first and then you’re free to pursue whatever passion you want. I think the biggest issue is if you have ADHD. My husband and I know millionaires that got rich doing the most mundane things. They are “normal.” If my husband and I didn’t have ADHD and could do boring businesses, we would have it made. Unfortunately, ADHD has us hardwired for wanting excitement and our brain shuts down at anything we have no interest in.
The most obvious solution is to change the horrific system we toil under, and in which you need 400k a year to take care of your elderly father. Insanity.
No one can take credit for who they are and what they accomplish in life. Everything in life comes from chance and luck. All your success, looks, IQ, personality, dedication, motivation, ambition, mindset and all your hard work to make everything work all comes from chance and luck. You do not get to pick and choose who and what you become in life despite what many would like to believe. This is a hard pill to swallow for narcissistic narcissist and psychopaths who all have the Kanye West god complex thing going on. It is what it is
Big deal. Follow your dreams. I got my union card working backstage and I've been in for 18 years. I'm some times a camera man for the white house and I did concert production for the rolling stones. I've always been insured and have made a living my entire adult life at it
The Iraqi soap stone guy was a terrible and arrogant example because even he was passionate about what he does based on his knowledge of the subject… I guarantee he wouldn’t make +£1 million a year being uninterested or disliking his work and to make the assumption he didn’t want to do soapstone work for “douchebags in marlyebone” is more of a bad reflection of you then his reason for getting into the trade.
Follow your passion can be terrible advice. My passion happened to be a sought after skill. It has paid me well, but if I was to do it agin I would do it differently. My view is that you should ideally find a way to both follow your passion and not. The whole discussion is so pointless as there are no certain recipes and people have different views of what a great life is
So if I'm not in the 1 percent then I can't be rich? Well then I might as well be happy doing what I want if I'm gonna always be poor. I swear stuff like this is out because CEO's are losing slaves that they can exploit for pennies on the dollar. Thanks for the advice but there's no longer an incentive for hard work so I'll just keep doing my own thing. CEO's can do the hard work because truth is is they don't, others do it for them and get paid practically nothing to do it which means technically we all work practically for free.
If you are an artist with a passion for your art, you don't need advice from a boring grey rich CEO fake gurú. FOLLOW YOUR PASSION!! I'm the worst artist that ever lived AND still found work, clients, fans that read and collect my work, I now have a family and moved to a beautiful place, I've struggled but I'm making it, if I can anyone can, just never give up, the world NEEDS More artist!
I am a musician, but I live on Canada pension and I have a good time with the prom music and all this the frame game. Don’t listen to him move to a lower cost of living area
So be a lawyer, accountant or business owner just because of the money. That’s BS, you’ll dead before you’re 50 with stress! Do something that makes you feel good and yes make enough money to to be ok. Not just paying for everything. I get being poor is crap but greed shouldn’t drive your ambitions. Also does he actually have a relationship with his kids or is he just throwing money at them…. Buying their focus and happiness!!
Most "passions' wont pay you a damned DIME and 90% of them will leave you living in poverty. If you'd do it for free, it's a HOBBY> The reason you get PAID to do it, is it sucks. That's why it's a JOB and why very few people like their jobs.
This bald headed grandpa loves to be pessimistic. It's what gets him off 🤣 There's other ways to give the same message to the youth that isn't on his negative wave
I followed my passion and have never ever regretted it. If there’s something you like and are interested in then you will give it a lot of attention, you will most likely be good at it due to your interest. This is the most stupid thing to say. Al, the people who are good at their jobs usually have a very strong love of their work. Don’t listen to this idiot
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*No man is too rich til you leave the earth you leave with nothing*
well at least the rich achieved something in life before that person dies. his kids will probably inherit the fortunes and pass on to the next generation. cycle of life.
true.but.i.wont.die.poor
We live in this earth, we gotta play our part...He's living life while he is still alive...
If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to make your money work for you...prevent inflation
@@JustinThomas-n5hInteresting, This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause, how do you go about this are you a pro Investor?
If you're rich already, and then decide to be an actor or a musician, go for it, but what he is saying 100% correct, because we need to be realistic!
What is reality?
@@pedroroque8681 that your chances of failing are 99%
What are awful perspective on life. “Don’t follow your dreams so you can have more cash and get laid more often”. Shallow AF. People are more attractive when they follow their passions, it’s not all about money.
I chose to follow my passion without the money, it was tough, but I kept going, the money came after i followed my passion. I just moved into my dream home this year and just opened my second business. Following my passion was the best thing I ever did, to anyone reading this don't allow the negativity of others to stop you. Focus on yourself and your dream and keep going. You will get there! Good luck❤
Well easy for you to say cause you're hot but for most of us that's just not the case. Gorgeous women like yourself have it easy. Guys like me have it harder I can promise you that.
Just out of curiosity, what was your passion?
@@anthonybrett when I was a child I would observe people and see that most people hide who they really are. I observed this my entire life. I felt bad for those people, to have to live like that must be exhausting and so draining. People think that it's normal to behave like that, but it's not. It's a conditioned way of behaving, we weren't created to live in the shadows. We weren't created to lie to ourselves and others. We've become that way because of this world and how it's governed. So I always wanted to help people and help make this world a better place for everyone. My passion has always been to support people and show them how to become powerful human beings, have peace of mind, and live a healthy, happy life. That's what I specialise in.
@@Kiran-mh1lz "most people hide who they really are" Agreed. We all do that from time to time. Sounds like a great passion. I am a fulltime carer myself, I had to retire years ago so as to look after my son who is severe autism. Always interested to hear how people turn their passions into a vocation.
Cheers
@@Kiran-mh1lzThat's one way to avoid a straightforward answer
Some people are so poor....all they have is money.
I agree 100%. No happiness without money. Once you have money, you can be free and pursue whatever you want. Of course it's still best to achieve it by doing things you don't hate, because achieving wealth is going to be very hard if you hate what you are doing. But you don't have to be jumping out of bed every morning out of 'passion'. You need discipline.
Money makes you think it gives you some happiness but it really doesn't. Definitely have no freedom without money which mens you're not actually free unless you're rich. Notice only poor people end up in jail?
Its very easy to understand if you need money. And if it would make you feel happy.
Remember your life and happiest moments of it. For me - its never about money. The moment I bought a dream car - not even in the list.
Exactly
Yes, passions are hobbies. If one can make a living off of their hobby, they are extremely lucky.
Follow your conscience. Your conscience is the voice that invites you to be your most courageous, most authentic, most excellent self.
As a creative person who has ignored practical realities, this is so true. Life is so much about balance. As a creative, you can be so into what you do you lack balance. But then, sometimes you need that in order to develop your skills. One man's obsessive is another's ninja. Like so much in life, it can look very complex. However, it doesn't have to be. The important thing is to every day take an honest look at your life like you're looking at it from above, objectively. At some point, that imagination has to intersect with reality or else the needs will go unmet, which ironically will steal away the joy which you so actively pursue in your passion. It's challenging, but it can be done. It's like being on a boat pre-GPS. You simply have to take constant assessments of where you are and move your rudder according to what those assessments are telling you. It's a little press and then release, a little left and a little right. Take daily accounts of where you are and be flexible to change where those seem to indicate changes are necessary. You'll find your way.
That's wisdom at it's best
You’re certainly creative. You write like a version ChatGTP programmed to avoid being succinct. You could remove 20 sentences and say “Balance your creative work with work that makes you money”. Same content, less mental masturbation.
I wish how much a man “gets laid” wasn’t a benchmark for success. It makes something sacred and private into something slimy and competitive.
Yeah but that’s just how it is honestly. Like look at how people try to insult men when they’re upset, they don’t call them ŵhores they call them virgins.
Males using s3xu4l conquest to boost social status is closely linked to the cultural acceptance of women being free to engage in physical intimacy outside of a committed relationship. You can't stop one without stopping both.
This guy is a typical American fool who does not know anything beyond shallow western 'values'.
Girls don't like boys, girls like cars and money. Financial success has always made men more attractive and probably always will.
It’s not though, there are men out here broke, living paycheck to paycheck getting laid every night lmao
I'm a selftaught pianist and I decided to leave university and everything when i was 20 .
I just had enough money to rent a place for 1.5 month , and gave my heart and soul to find piano students, I felt this was my destiny and no matter the difficulties I didnt doubt a single minute.
Fast forward 8 years later , i have now 74 private students in France and living a dream life.
My passion was also my biggest talent .
Ill always be grateful to my younger self for following my instincts.
So you often need to follow what your heart is telling you
Was your passion playing the piano or teaching it?
If you’re single with no dependents -sure follow your passion, the outcomes or consequences only affect you. But once you have others relying on you for security and financial wellbeing, it’s selfish to ever put your individual passions above their wellbeing. Ask any immigrant about putting their families social mobility above what they really wished they could do. That can be done after you’ve secured those you’re responsible for. There are few things more meaningful than supporting others for future generations.
What a happy person. Lets listen to him
Ha just what I thought 😂
Exactly!
😂 nailed it!
I followed my passion with no regrets. I didn’t get rich 🤑 but money 💵 really can’t buy you happiness….
Research shows that money does buy happiness. For most of us, taking a vacation with your family or being able to help a family member when they’re sick will make you happy. Also, try living in Florida when your AC breaks and you can’t afford to fix it. You won’t be happy.
You’re comment sounds great. Regretfully, it’s not true.
@@awolf81 agreed 👍. Especially after the trip I just took. I can’t do vacations anymore the way I used to. So if you’re older like 👍 me, I can’t do a vacation on a 👩🏫 teachers retirement. I don’t count on (family member) to help me. How many people go to college for 4 years to become a teacher 🧑🏫?? Not 🧍♂️ many. You do the math 🧮?
@@loricannon2988 glad we agree. Not sure what you’re last two sentences are referring to but if it’s that teachers aren’t payed enough, I agree with that too.
@@awolf81 I’m referring to the fact that you all think 🤔 the teachers 👨🏫 are daycare. In the next Uvalde you be finding out? There will be a nationwide teacher strike 🪧 🔮😎💅
For every person who followed his passion and was successful in his passion and made good money there are ten thousand who are lower middle class or poor.
are you middle class?
Have you ever meet a kinda poor but happy guy? I did, a lot. Have you ever met rich and unhappy guy? I did A LOT.
The point is - it is never about the money. People who a truly happy because of money - are rare as f. And passion beats everything, if its true. Such people dont mind all of suffering because they have a reason to live. And they might get it, might not. But the one whos reason was money eventually will regret it, kind of. And lets be honest, most of the people who get money on the 1 or 2 place - never get it. They became middle class or a lil bit higher. Its nonsense to spend your life on it if you have another thing. Dont give up your dream.
The same can be said about people who did the opposite. All of this is just projection. People like to pretend they know what's best for everybody.
As a single mom I raised my 3 kids to follow their passion. ALL 3 are making BIG Buck now, self employed, own their homes and great parents. Justin decided at 5 that he wanted to be an illustrator after watching "Wizards" with his big brother. He ended up teaching animation with a GED and did work for Ralph Bakshi.
Yeah but not all children have passions that will actually make money some want to be influencers or artists or actors and never actually get anywhere and make any money at all besides waitressing
So he’s in the 1%.
Good for him and everyone around him.
But the other 99% who had that passion failed.
But I bet nearly 100% didn’t even bother thinking about the point being made.
I recently attended a university graduation. The fine arts group was ecstatic. Their families were ecstatic.
Then while sitting in the audience I googled average yearly starting salary for fine arts majors.
$24,000 per year. About one year’s attendance cost at the university.
That’s just $10,000 above poverty for a single person. And I’m guessing many of those fine arts graduates have plenty of student loan debt.
And don’t start with the universities should know better. It’s a family and whole societal issue.
It depends on if you want peace and happiness. That's the route you should follow. If money is all consuming for you then definitely go find something that makes a lot of money chances are you won't be happy unless you're lucky of course. I've always told my children do what you LOVE. If they find their doing what they love but want to make more money then that's their option they can change what they do. Nothing I mean nothing, can make you happier than doing what you love. And when you do find something you love you make it work you find a way. And that might not always look like what the world says is rich and that "you made it" One thing for sure, money makes things easier but it doesn't make you happy.
@@brownwhale5518Some of those art schools cost upwards of $80k yearly.
You miss his point. He is saying to have a limit on it. Ie if your child's passion was acting, 2 years. If it is not sustainable then move into another field
What he’s saying is true and practical because he’s a practical person. He’s not an professional actor, artist or musician. He’s a marketer. In the age of self help, this is his domain amongst other “guru” giving obvious advice with zero first hand experience. So because of this, he’s giving a black and white answer. And i would counter that by saying do both and try to keep a stable job while pursuing your passion on the side.
I make a good wage but I hate my career and there’s plenty of potential to make a lot more and no matter how much money I make doing this job I still won’t be happy doing it. We only have one life and I think we should do what makes us happy and ideally make good money along the way.
Oh you just need a few months of poverty to change your mind.
I appreciate Scott's flexibility in being a supportive father while creating guard rails for how he would be supportive of his kids dreams.
I see a lot of talented subway performers who are homeless. That's not cool
they're not that talented and they have other issues. It says a lot about the city and country that they are in too. i agree with you. it's not cool.
@@ZeerakImranThey are very talented. Yes, they have other issues. Don’t blame the society. It is what it is. Blame the person in the mirror.
My guy, I have met a guy who attended Cambridge for PPE and he is/was homeless in London. The rule of life should be: Learn to follow your instinct instead of random internet marketeers such as Scott.
I'd tell my kids to do both, follow their passions and earn some money until they know what their passions really are. Fun jobs are not rare.
Oh hell please tell me what these “fun jobs” are 😩🙏😆
This is why you're in the comment section and not on the show.
@@illxet Which comment is more relevant? Mine or yours? XD
@@robinshood1268 You know best. Time to find out. If you don't have a fun job, you should follow your passion at least or figure out a way to get a slightly better job for the start.
@@illxet you mean because they're not an uberdikk like you?
I guess I was really lucky that my hobby/passion from my childhood was mechanical engineering 😅
That is not luck sir but preparation! "You make your own luck".
If you come from a wealthy family, following your passion is a dream, for anybody else it can be the construct of their own downfall
sometimes feels like art is only a viable pursuit for the rich!
Sag aftra doesn’t mean anything. It just means you’re union, it doesn’t mean you’re talented. But he is right about the unemployment rates for actors
This is very sound and reasonable advice.
High risk, high reward. That's life.
Statistics and probability are real. Most people fail in these glamorous pursuits.
Dr. Galloway is always one of my favorites to watch. I love how he keeps steering the conversation after the host tries to measure success with how much a person gets laid. Taking care of and bonding with family is so much more rewarding in the long run than just dunking your cookie as often as you want. I've lived long enough to see those who spent their time and resources investing in family and relationships and compared to those who are now gray-haired and trying to pick up on ladies at parties. The joy level and quality of life are much higher in those who put family and relationships as priority.
When you have a wife and kids and success, of course you will be passionate about what you do. Us young adults are still figuring out how to be successful in a world that keeps putting us down.
The world was built by people who followed their passions
Get lots of money, be happy! OK
The advice given here is personally advice that applies in his case. He appears to be in a situation where his kids may be spoiled to where he has to establish boundaries which encourage them to be able to afford their lifestyle, rather than continue to live that lifestyle while living off of his money. Otherwise, they would have to make money anyway or they won't be able to do what they're passionate about. Finally, humans are not robots. Most of us don't wake up on time or make our bed so let's no pretend we're capable of sustaining ourselves without passion. We're not designed to work for no result or purpose. Getting money is a great goal, but you won't be able to sustain yourself mentally for very long unless there is a whole ecosystem which supports your existence. Social life and so on. People are different and have different abilities. Some people are naturally impatient. Some people are okay with not changing anything their whole life. You should work to your strength and find purpose in what you do. It's not going to be crystal clear and it's going to be a mess. Maybe. You know how money doesn't mean anything if you already have lots of it. The things that are ignored in this video are also like that. If you don't have friends, discover new things and do what sustains you in particular, it doesn't matter what you want. You won't get it. Humans are not computers. Take one look at your past and it will be crystal clear. The individuals talking in this video are great but if I made them become exceptional engineers or be broke forever. They most likely will be broke forever. Just a humble dose of reality. Just because it has money behind it, doesn't mean you can get access to that door. Someone else might be able to. But not necessarily you. So don't go setting random plans and thinking you will achieve them and it will be perfect. Try something. See the feedback. Iterate. Finally, not to discourage anyone but another small dose of reality. If everyone has money, no one has money. The only reason you're not sowing your own shoes or working part time welding bridges for the city while in school, is because you will exchange another service for their service. If you want lots of services (lots of money), you need lots of people poorer than you who are willing to do those services that they don't enjoy doing but are in a position where that's their best choice. For everyone king, you will need 1000 slaves. Without slaves/peasants (what's the difference between them anyway), you can't be a king. So keep in mind that although you should be successful and aim high, as far as morality goes, you don't have a leg to stand on. The value of your money is dependant on a lot of people having very little of it and requiring it or really wanting it. The more they want it or need it, the richer you have become. And as far as nature goes, most humans don't want much enough to work for it unless they need it. Unless it takes away from something they have naturally. Respect or human dignity perhaps. How are the poor treated in the poorest of places. They're not motivated to get money to get something new, they're motivated to get back what they had to begin with. And you having it, is what puts you in the position of power. That's what being rich is. Being able to afford things. Same thing as power.
Ah no ! It is not me at the expense of you. Thats not how society achieves a higher standard of living. Not at all. Inventions and systems the led to the more efficient processing of resources and creation products machines etc that " do more with less" produces a higher standard of living for all. It also makes some fewer number of individuals fabulously wealthy. What you espouse is the envy and resentment road to a socialist nanny state or worse a tyrannical communist dictatorships. Marx ( a really miserable nasty man by the way) made a argument with similar components to what you think .
I have done well not super rich but comfortable as a business owner tradesman. Don't get sucked in to false utopian socialist ideas- it always leads to something just the opposite.
Wish this thread gets longer ❤
Feeling well in life is a state of mind thing. You can be rich, you have to work all day with people you don’t like and you’re might be scared to go broke again and lives in fear, and poisons your family with that. I know a lot of rich people who are depressed and on medication. I know a lot of rich kids on drugs.. it ain’t as easy like that guy is trying to explain
Because I need what I need, when it's done we don't have any problems anymore
It is easy to enjoy your life when you have money; however, if you are still happy when you have no money, that is a totally higher level.
Love your conversations with Scott. Liked and subbed
I would have liked to hear this before I started university.
I ❤️ today’s guest and I love his Ferrari’s story 😂😂
I never understood the idea of becoming passionate about something just because I attained some skill in it. I was getting praise and promotions in my day job and never once did I feel passionate about it. I've had money, holidays etc. and it never satisfied me.
I agree as an african and disagree from the perspective of living in the US. Both produce results in the long term based on the home one grows up in, the beliefs one was brought up in, and how ready one is to take reasonable risks once he/she is mature enough and can take action on his/her own (with guidance from trusted family and friends)
I followed my passion and ended up struggling and stressed for money. Ive since pivoted to IT, which is not my passion and is something I'm only OK at, and I now make 4x more.
Are you happier?
“If I can't be my own I'd feel better dead” L.S.
The world develops from innovation of passionate people.
And these people attain such heights with lots of sacrifices.
The only issue currently in the fields he mention is that it is now saturated with so many talents that their supply exceeds the current demand and they are forced to this category system.
It is okay first find money before following your passion; but not all dreams wait for one, it may be passed over to someone willing to take the risk.
It would shock you to realize that for ages passionate and talented people have been exploited by the society; only over 1% are able to get value for money.
But at times what we call talent may be termed intelligence/efficiency in a field, it is not talent; talent always develops on the current to make something bigger.
If you find out that you are only intelligent in a field and the competition is high, first do other things to get money as leverage to boost you in your passion. Passion simply put is putting hours of hard work without feeling it because it is in synchrony with your system/spirit.
following your passion only works if your frequency and vibration is high enough, aka god is with you
very important message here
He’s only talking about dreams which are completely unobtainable. If your dream is to become a doctor, or a lawyer, or a fireman, or any other job, then go out there and get it. For the vast majority of people, this is within your reach. It just requires dedication, hard work and some sacrifice.
I think what Scott is missing is what to *do* with the dream that doesn't work out. I think you can reflect on the dream, and try to extract what *about* the dream was appealing. Never let your dreams die! And be willing to mutate them like crazy! as long as the "mutant" version of your dream can scratch at least SOME of the same itch, you'll love it a lot more than just "selling out".
Also, if nothing scratches that itch,there is nothing wrong with being a barista / part-time artist for the rest of your life. Just be clear on what it really means.
So like, even with the soap stone dude: was part of the dream as a kid being known as a key role player? perhaps the craftsmanship of an amazing shot on goal? The ability to have your teammates rely on you? if thats the case he picked a great career!
If it was more about coordinating teammates, or the fame and recognition, or maybe even the money itself, there are other careers that would've fit better.
Also, BIG yes to hit your number and then give it away. If only more rich did this, more rich people would also be happy people.
Don't bother attempting to do anything difficult--got it👍
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Scott Galloway :
"My number is $100 million."
"If people were like me, there is no stress."
Well I think that with his advice there will be no fashion designers, no artists, no comedians, no actors.. Ok maybe if you want to make 1.3 million a year then his advice works better, but, maybe, that money wouldn't make us happy anyways.
And making a lot of money, in whatever industry, will require you to put all your life into it. So if you can't do that, you will not get there, no matter how "safe" or "profitable" your career is.
In other words, if you hate been a lawyer, you will probably suck at been a lawyer all your life, make little money, and become miserable in the process.
Choose wisely and then put your all into it
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Oh it's so simple!! "Things are so expensive you just need £100'000'000" 😂 Cool cool 👍
If your passion is economical thing, then yes, if no you have to do something to support it until you can.
If your quick enough you can transition, if not you have to create something related which has a higher economic value.
Manager of musicians but not the musician...
Find a useful trade that pays well and can be resourceful during hard times. Use it to fund your passions.
Great advice
For every person who commented that this gentleman’s words are just nonsense and that you must follow your dreams to live happily. You Americans believe that the world moves at your pace. You are in the country of opportunities and dreams. That is why you say such nonsense. For many countries, this man’s words are not advice or choice, but reality.
Lol it's a total lie. Yeah the opportunity to get a sh1t job and suffer paycheck to paycheck. Come over here and find out. You'll be in the welfare line just like the rest of us. There is no American dream here. In fact you'd have to be sleep to believe you will make it here. Unless you have some kind of connections you're screwed in America. There are so many people who come here, can't find work, and just go back home.
Lol it's a total lie. Yeah the opportunity to get a sh1t job and suffer paycheck to paycheck. Come over here and find out. You'll be in the welfare line just like the rest of us. There is no American dream here. In fact you'd have to be sleep to believe you will make it here. Unless you have some kind of connections you're screwed in America. There are so many people who come here, can't find work, and just go back home.
Dont be stupid. Thats what a person with decent life should say. If you live in trash - of course your only reason and dream is to get out of it.
Leave your country. There are PLENTY places where you can live your passion for around 1k USD easily. Sometimes less. Its mostly Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia (BALI), Thailand). Just be smart about it.
You can even go to some African countries and live your passion, working in a bar at nights and for example write or paint on all other occasions. If you know english you can work on Support for 1-5 grand, just try hard and dont give up. ANYONE can do it. Literally.
If you live in a bad place - leave it, you still not gonna change it. Like tons of refugees do. Some die, some get life. Some inbetween but if you have internet - you just full of sh. Your life is good.
As a young artist, I feel this is very poor, misguided advice, from a very, very narrow lens which seems to be completely ignorant to why artists make art in the first place.
Artists ofthen need a side hustle yes, for composers that is more ofthen teaching music, but he completely ignores this middle ground when he says, to paraphrase "If you're not in the top 1% in 2 years, you need a new career"
This is just very extreme.
Furthermore, the top 1% are in no way necessarily making the the most creative art, especially today, which is actually one of the main points of making art!?!? And roughly 5 of my top 10 favourite composers didn't get any success at all until they were at the very least age 40.
If they had taken this man's advice, my world at least would be a much, much dimmer place.
So true.
Interesting advice, but I disagree with the time line of 1 -2 years, and using rent as a measure of success in a chosen field.
(I understand It’s diffident before you have responsibilities of kids etc)
Having metrics on career strategy is useful, however it’s best to set your own.
If you value lifestyle over your own art, (before dependent responsibilities) then art is a hobby, and should not be a profession.
I say this as a visual artist who has had public art commissions in multiple countries and still lives with my mom (grateful I can), my set metrics are being achieved, it just takes time to become known.
all it takes is an idea. one year of working a $15 per hour job, full time, and also going to college full time and saving the loans, living in a van on the $80 per week sales of your plasma, free food, getting around on a bicycle, cleaning up at a $10 per month, 24-7 gym, and you'll have what you need to get a vet' to use his VA home loan and buy a big old house. This has to be done near a big military base. Divide up 2 big rooms into 4 small rooms and rent them out for $150 a month each. When you have that income, add another bathroom and diivide up 2 more rooms. In a few months, you'll have enough money to install the vet as the live in tenant manager and go create another such boarding house, Each one will clear you 20k per year, after you no longer are involved.
Made good points but reality is even worse even if you are top one percent actor or athlete in terms of skill and talent there is no guarantee you’ll be recognized, connections, health, timings and a million other unpredictable factors goes into it
I think it’s a tricky one. If you are 100% certain of your passion, you should give it ago and then like Scott says after two years,it’s not working, do something else. If you’re not willing to put yourself out there 100% then realistically you need to make the cash first and then you’re free to pursue whatever passion you want. I think the biggest issue is if you have ADHD. My husband and I know millionaires that got rich doing the most mundane things. They are “normal.” If my husband and I didn’t have ADHD and could do boring businesses, we would have it made. Unfortunately, ADHD has us hardwired for wanting excitement and our brain shuts down at anything we have no interest in.
The most obvious solution is to change the horrific system we toil under, and in which you need 400k a year to take care of your elderly father.
Insanity.
No one can take credit for who they are and what they accomplish in life. Everything in life comes from chance and luck. All your success, looks, IQ, personality, dedication, motivation, ambition, mindset and all your hard work to make everything work all comes from chance and luck. You do not get to pick and choose who and what you become in life despite what many would like to believe. This is a hard pill to swallow for narcissistic narcissist and psychopaths who all have the Kanye West god complex thing going on. It is what it is
His stats are off. But the message is legit
🎥Tom Cruise first roll as an actor was a Fairy 🕊️age 17?
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Blind leading the blind
Thumbs up if you aren't super passionate about anything. I enjoy a lot of stuff but nothing where I am like "OMG this is my dream"
I think that's most people. This whole follow/find your passion stuff is some sort of internet construct.
True
What would Steven pressfield (the war of art ) author say about this I wonder .
“I’ve got 2 sons” … “that I know of”… is this 1978???
I'm so sick about this horrible service about following your passion
The chances of the average person weaning $100 million is near to impossible. I’d be happy if I could just own a home.
Big deal. Follow your dreams. I got my union card working backstage and I've been in for 18 years. I'm some times a camera man for the white house and I did concert production for the rolling stones. I've always been insured and have made a living my entire adult life at it
I never had a passion or a dream. Why is this?
Hey I know him! thats deadpool without his mask!
Marriage and family on the west is a massive risk, poor or rich.
The Iraqi soap stone guy was a terrible and arrogant example because even he was passionate about what he does based on his knowledge of the subject… I guarantee he wouldn’t make +£1 million a year being uninterested or disliking his work and to make the assumption he didn’t want to do soapstone work for “douchebags in marlyebone” is more of a bad reflection of you then his reason for getting into the trade.
give up on your dreams.... people don't not out of fear but out of money....
Follow your passion can be terrible advice. My passion happened to be a sought after skill. It has paid me well, but if I was to do it agin I would do it differently. My view is that you should ideally find a way to both follow your passion and not.
The whole discussion is so pointless as there are no certain recipes and people have different views of what a great life is
How the exploited became part of the exploiters. Would been a nice question how he feels about that.
Because you never had a passion to begin with! Otherwise passion would be clear!
So if I'm not in the 1 percent then I can't be rich? Well then I might as well be happy doing what I want if I'm gonna always be poor. I swear stuff like this is out because CEO's are losing slaves that they can exploit for pennies on the dollar. Thanks for the advice but there's no longer an incentive for hard work so I'll just keep doing my own thing. CEO's can do the hard work because truth is is they don't, others do it for them and get paid practically nothing to do it which means technically we all work practically for free.
If you are an artist with a passion for your art, you don't need advice from a boring grey rich CEO fake gurú. FOLLOW YOUR PASSION!! I'm the worst artist that ever lived AND still found work, clients, fans that read and collect my work, I now have a family and moved to a beautiful place, I've struggled but I'm making it, if I can anyone can, just never give up, the world NEEDS More artist!
Make sense
Case by case y'all
I am a musician, but I live on Canada pension and I have a good time with the prom music and all this the frame game. Don’t listen to him move to a lower cost of living area
Health insurance ? This is a biased view. We do not need that in Europe.
I get what he is saying (i.e., 3D capitalistic realm).
No one gets more love letters from women than serial killers. So what incentive structure is that for men?
So be a lawyer, accountant or business owner just because of the money. That’s BS, you’ll dead before you’re 50 with stress! Do something that makes you feel good and yes make enough money to to be ok. Not just paying for everything. I get being poor is crap but greed shouldn’t drive your ambitions. Also does he actually have a relationship with his kids or is he just throwing money at them…. Buying their focus and happiness!!
So the actual headline is: "Capitalism drains people's motivation to follow their heart."
Most "passions' wont pay you a damned DIME and 90% of them will leave you living in poverty. If you'd do it for free, it's a HOBBY> The reason you get PAID to do it, is it sucks. That's why it's a JOB and why very few people like their jobs.
Wrong.
This bald headed grandpa loves to be pessimistic. It's what gets him off 🤣
There's other ways to give the same message to the youth that isn't on his negative wave
I followed my passion and have never ever regretted it. If there’s something you like and are interested in then you will give it a lot of attention, you will most likely be good at it due to your interest. This is the most stupid thing to say. Al, the people who are good at their jobs usually have a very strong love of their work. Don’t listen to this idiot
I agree with him but he lost me when he said his number was $100 million
Do have plan a b c d
I think this guy forgot to bring his soul with him to the interview 😅.
You don't have a soul...you have hobbies.
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@@JamieRambles yeah, you’re mum is my hobby 😎
@rawirihemi27 😂😂🤣 brutal.
Well Your mums the village bike.
Or we could just have affordable housing and social safety nets so people could follow their dreams, instead of this late stage capitalism bullshit.