I'm so glad this video resonated with so many of you. Because of that, I decided to expand the content. Read more about my step-by-step process for how to make difficult decisions on Medium: matthewencina.medium.com/how-to-make-better-decisions-342dd19b5c07?sk=ce39e059d684a1b07969963c3902ed62
Thank you for expanding the content Matthew - the blog is fantastic and literally using it now to make a career decision as choices have opened up. I really appreciate your honesty with the process.
Great job on this video! I really liked your approach on decision making using a decision matrix. I'm going to use that in my upcoming options on a career change. Can you talk more about how you worked on your issues with accountability? I'd love to hear more about your strategies you used to make yourself more accountable. It has been easy to lose accountability since working from home.
This video was so rooted and realistic. As a creative in his early years, I found that in 2020/2021 so many self help TH-camrs pushed the narrative to just quit your job without realizing much of their audience aren’t content creators but regular people working normal 9-5s. I really appreciate you mentioning that it took you a long time to get to this decision and that you assessed all of your angles before deciding.
Great point Mike about most our audience as content creators people with regular jobs. How do we position our content to help them out? Matthew's content always provides a sense of reality. Thanks, Matthew.
This was inspiring to watch Matthew! I'm at a crossroads now too, having worked with the same company for 10 years. It's fun, rewarding, a great team and more importantly secure (I have a wife and children to support). But over the last two years I've learned that I need to push my limits more if I want to 'succeed'. By succeed I don't just mean monetary value, I mean free time and flexibility on my own journey. I think I'm ready. Nearly ready. 2022 is the year. Thanks for this video Matthew, a very good insight into your journey and similar mindset. I wish you well!
Been following you two for years now. I think I saw every video you posted😁 It's heart warming and inspiring to see your journey. For sure many creatives will follow your footsteps👍
@@MatthewEncina are you guys gonna collab? I hope so. That would be cool. Anyways keep up the good work sir! This is very motivating probably not just for me but for a lot of people out there. Thank you!
This is great Matthew, you are probably the only creator on TH-cam that makes me pause everything I'm doing when I get a new video notification. Your storytelling has kept improving, your content is inspiring without being dogmatic or pretending to be an expert. You're willing to share your experience, success and failure with us your audience. Being inspired means to me to be empowered by an energy to change behavior, ideas and perspective. You are clearly an inspiration, really happy to see share your journey with us...
I’m 67 now, and I can say that this is an excellent video for young people developing their independent careers. Solid advice here from Matthew. I wish I could have seen this when I was in my 20s. There was no TH-cam then, let alone the Internet! And they were much tougher times, especially for creatives, and for women. I’m hoping young people don’t waste the incredible opportunities they have today, and that they can maintain a belief in their own potential to make a difference.
Appreciate you sharing the details and decisions that have led to the diverse, creative life you've designed for yourself. Excited to see where it will lead next. Cheers, Matthew!
man, you’re an amazing storyteller. you never fail to get me hooked on your videos until the very end, making me hit the like button and commenting for the youtube algorithm. i’m inspired by your personal story which always gets me thinking about my own path.
This video is so valuable and it taught me how to put logic into huge life decisions that can be easily taken over by emotions. The storytelling, as usual, is superb. It’s excellence you barely notice because of how naturally integrated everything is. Wonderful job, thanks for this Matthew!
Just wanna say I love this interaction right here! :") HUGE FAN OF YOU BOTH. So it's great seeing this! Great video as always Matthew! Currently at a crossroads in my life / career as well. This video really helped solidify my decision. THANK YOU!
This is really inspiring Mathew. Honestly, after hearing what you said 'Start before you're ready' in your Ted talk, I did apply for my first internship job though I had some worries about my skill. Boom! I got the internship and now I am trying to become senior role. Mathew, you are my one of inspirations and it is really great to see you doing great as a solo.
I have been struggling with my current role for almost a year, although I pride myself as a TheFutur supporter, but somehow I missed this video: Your session with Molly on creative director has helped me to put everything into perspective. Then this video, funnily enough, this is also my 10th year in this dream job, unfortunately, I might leave and the reason is not the same as yours and without the privilege like yours. But I’m grateful that I finally can see my situation clearly because of you. Thanks Matthew.
Matthew, man this made me cry. I'm so happy for you. Your journey as a creative person inspired me so much. Now that you are entering a new chapter of your own life and creativity, may you continue to find happiness and fulfillment in the path that you've chosen. When I'm feeling down about uni right now, I just rewatch a ton of thefutur and your videos to motivate myself. We are so grateful and happy for you! Ps. looking forward to your book
Wishing you all the best Matthew. 😊 We're all happy for you and can't wait to see you grow even more this 2022! I will definitely buy your book when it comes out. 😊
I heard about your TH-cam channel in 2018. Since then you are one of my great inspirations in terms of organization and productivity. I've always had doubts about how you left your old job. I'm glad to hear that it worked out and how it went. Congratulations mr. Encina. And thanks for the extremely high quality content here.
Being a huge fan of your DYI and desk setups, it's nice to see this style of storytelling and imagery from you. The grind is real when you're a solo designer/creative/artist (whatever you want to label it) and from someone who also navigates that life, just wanted to say I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos to share your process and/or struggles we sometimes don't have an opportunity to express. Great work man, always delighted to get that new video notification from you.
Gosh, I just did not want this video to end. In January 2022, I’ve quit my job. Knowing that I wanted to run my own content business. I’ve been planning for years and the decision was finally made. I could relate to so many points in this video it’s crazy… so Matthew, I just want to say thank you. I hope that one day we will meet, you just seem very down to earth yet passionate.
Even though I havnt met you ever, just following through your journey of exploring different passions and hobbies. Just makes me feel more confident in trying something new. Amazing job man! Stay awesome !
As soon as you mentioned that you started writing your own book, I had this enormous smile on my face. Since I learned so much from you while you worked with The Futur, It feels like watching a good friend achieve his dreams!
Wow! I still remember the day I read it on Medium that you quit the futur. The very first thing that popped up in my head was, definitely you made that decision after precise amount of thinking and just kinda knew it, you are going to be great. Thank you so much for sharing the whole picture, it really helped me on my thought process.
This hits really hard 😢You just touched another soul from another side of the world. You're using your talents in the most noble way. Thank you so much for guiding people how to choose the truest path. You truly are a master of your craft 🙏🏼
Congratulations Matthew!! I'm a graphic designer and I aspire one day to have that kind independece and creative freedom in my life. I loved the part when you showed the process of writing your options so that you can make a responsible decision! Happy for you bro 😁👍🏻
@@MatthewEncina your an inspiration to us all. I know that your content and creativity have made a difference in my life and my outlook. Thank you again.
CONGRAAAAAAATS!! What an inspirational story and so well told. I love how you tell this story in your signature visual style and it doesn’t come across boastful (it could so easily have). Really happy for you and thank you for showing us the potential of what’s possible. Well done, Matthew! 🙌❤️🙌
This video is extremely inspiring and encouraging, over the past few months I've been looking at ways to build an income to allow me the time to work only on things Im truly motivated by. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Such a great video here. The quality of production alone just shows how thoughtful and intentional you are in your decision making, which clearly portrays the value you offer in everything you do. I have no doubt this video resonated with every artist that watched this. Thanks for making this video, and inspiring others to pursue a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Congrats on everything, and looking forward to seeing what you're working on next. Cheers.
I’ve been wanting to go out on my own for more autonomy, freedom, and really pursue my passions. it’s the first step that’s the hardest to take. kudos to you.
You literally finished a jigsaw puzzle AND hiked up a winter mountain just to give us such quality shots! I haven't seen your videos for a while but this has been a pleasant surprise to see how much you've grown as a storyteller. As always, your practical advice is bite-sized yet super helpful... Something I can see myself applying easily to certain points in my life as needed. Congrats on your victories and success so far! Hope you continue living a fulfilling life :)
as someone who's also going through hard times choosing a path, this is very inspiring and helpful video! (also thanks to this 2:42 method you use it gave me an idea for my class research paper 😆)
This is just the sign I've been waiting for. Thanks for being such an inspiration! Always amazing quality and storytelling skills. All the best in your chosen path!
The choice matrix you created for yourself was awesome. Seriously so cool to see how you mapped that out and came to a decision. Your videos are an inspiration and thank you for taking the time to create this video. Your intentionality when it comes to creating TH-cam videos is unmatched. Stoked for the rest of this year!
I don't think I connect so much with any creator other than you. Your content always sparks this extremely raw and creative energy within. Extremely happy about how far you've come. Wishing you the best for everything that you're yet to witness. Please have your book available in India whenever you launch it. Really looking forward to reading it. 💛
The main reason I started to watch the futur was because you were there. I'm so proud you are persuing your goals & create a book. I cannot wait until it is released. If you can, please have it in kindle/digital version. I live in Central America & would love to have your book soon
Congrats on investing in your happiness! :D Great video as usual :) All the best for your new book, I'm sure it will turn out amazing. You are a great storyteller!
I appreciate you Matt. I said this not to flater you but because you are a humble human being. Please don't loose that. I hope all your wish and dreams come true and you keep on being an inspiration.
Man, the only channel where I watch every second of the video + the sponsor. I usually skip the sponsor without thinking. Goodluck and keep up the good work man, congratulations !!
I love your content. I am toward the end of my working life (I'll be 60 in a few days). When I look and listen to you, I see you following the same paths that I followed. Love it. Keep moving forward, no need to look back anymore. You are a success.
I came to this video after wondering why I didn’t see you on the Futur panel anymore. I’m also rarely ever inspired to comment. But BRO. This was a masterfully creative video on the introspection and process that brought you both to the crossroads and beyond. We had our own kind of life-changing success story in these past years. Not planned nearly as well as yours, but even still, I saw much of myself in your experience: The burning ache to feed your creative fire, to realize your own value, the need to be challenged, to learn and grow… vs the logic and real-world feasibility of changing jobs when finances and family responsibilities are on the table. Anyway, just know I appreciate the work you’ve put into this story, more than you’ll know. New subscriber for life.
Your storytelling is simply amazing. Every single new video of yours just tops the previous one. WOW. Thanks for this inspirational video and being open about your personal career! Congrats on everything you're achieving, its only up from here for you Matthew!
It feels like you're one step ahead of what have been in my mind the last month, looking forward to create my own path, absorving the most from my current work. I certainly know that now it's too early to give that big step for me, but watching your videos and following your history is so motivating! I apreciate how honest you tell your story.
What a wonderful story, Matthew. I've been following you since TheFutur and it's great to see you embark upon a new journey. Your values and approach also resonate with me. Because this is not a stereotypical "quit your job, follow your passion". Instead, it's a well-thought-out process and a sincere and rational decision. Of course, the story is beautifully paced and told, too. I genuinely look forward to what's next and I'll be eagerly awaiting the book, too. Thanks for sharing your story!
As someone in their first year in the creative industry, this was very insightful. This will serve as a reminder for me to not settle for any opportunity that comes my way, instead use my power of choice and look out for myself. I really liked your content at The Futur and I still really like your content solo! Thank you for using your platform to help the next generation of creatives!
you inspire me in so many ways matthew, you helped me organize my work, you helped me build my desk, you inspire me to be a better person and that i should be proud of my work.... I struggled a lot to find work in the graphic world. The answer I always get was that I had no experience or too little. that brought me down as a persson. Your video of your portfolio has made me realize a lot. I am more proud of my work. At the moment I am studying to become a technical graphic designer. i hope to be like you one day and when i go on vacation to america i hope to bump into you ;) Looking forward to your next videos and thank you Many greetings Ritchie From Belgium
I’ve been following this channel for a couple of years. Anyone can tell that Matthew E. is more than capable to accomplish anything that he sets his mind too🧡
225th Viewer, I am just inspired for my whole life, To see that a human could just do something extremely good, without working under someone! Thank you for the video!
Videos like this give me hope that one day, I'll support myself through self-employment and my time will once again be my own. It know it is tough work, but the flexibility to work on projects I have passion for, instead of projects I am told to work on, is what drives me.
Finally! the explaination we've want on why you left TheFutur. This is mindblowing in every aspect. Storytelling, writing, and cinematography plus the sponsor. Thank you for being an inspiration to all us Mathew!
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my TH-cam channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 696 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place. This channel also inspired me to upload my recent videos to share my opinions about the main things that truly impacted the way I live. They're a couple of my most vulnerable videos that I've been hesitant to post for many months because of the fear of being misunderstood but I finally decided to overcome that fear so others can learn from my experience so we can all grow together. They're packed with valuable information about the relationship between a job and happiness.
@@MatthewEncina I sincerely appreciate such kind words! When I was a kid, all I wanted was to have a career that pays well so I can buy whatever I want but now that I’m grown up and went through tons of setbacks from losing tons of people in my life, getting lost in the world with full of life traps, being ridiculed for pursuing my dreams, having so many people tell me that I’m merely wasting my time creating a meaningful content online, and so on, I can say that long-lasting happiness can’t be bought or earned because it comes from within us. I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
Hi Matthew, Your channel and video series has changes my life. Start from clean up and organize my work space, things change quickly. We are in the same industry. And you become my visual mentor for my life. I want to say thank you for a million times. Thank you Matthew.
What a great storyteller with amazing creative talent! This video made me realize to plan, assess risk and choose what makes me happy. Thank you for this video!
Honestly.... the most underrated TH-cam channel. Your channel encompasses the energy, creativity and interests of so many of my favourite content creators into one. Congratulations on taking the big leap - This is so big. I did a similar thing 2.5 years ago (maybe a LITTLE early for my own good), but the lessons i've learned along the way have been so rewarding, Keep up the great work and I can't wait to ride alongside your journey as your new chapter grows, shifts and develops into your dream too!
This was incredible Matthew. I only wish I could watch this again for the first time... Truly inspiring and masterful as always and I enjoy seeing your content evolve with every video. I wish you the best in your ventures!
I actually left my job of 10 years just two weeks ago, to get out of my comfort zone and pursue my passion. Thanks for keeping the inspiration rolling with videos like this!
Thank you so much for your content. I also started my own career as a self-employed this year and I can't describe how much I already love it & you are a big inspiration for me all the way. Keep up your happiness.... and of course, like always: ☕
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I'm so glad this video resonated with so many of you. Because of that, I decided to expand the content. Read more about my step-by-step process for how to make difficult decisions on Medium: matthewencina.medium.com/how-to-make-better-decisions-342dd19b5c07?sk=ce39e059d684a1b07969963c3902ed62
Thank you for expanding the content Matthew - the blog is fantastic and literally using it now to make a career decision as choices have opened up. I really appreciate your honesty with the process.
Great job on this video! I really liked your approach on decision making using a decision matrix. I'm going to use that in my upcoming options on a career change. Can you talk more about how you worked on your issues with accountability? I'd love to hear more about your strategies you used to make yourself more accountable. It has been easy to lose accountability since working from home.
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This video was so rooted and realistic. As a creative in his early years, I found that in 2020/2021 so many self help TH-camrs pushed the narrative to just quit your job without realizing much of their audience aren’t content creators but regular people working normal 9-5s. I really appreciate you mentioning that it took you a long time to get to this decision and that you assessed all of your angles before deciding.
You're very welcome. I'm a "calculated risk" type of person. I don't like to rush into anything. Nothing wrong with taking your time in this life.
Great point Mike about most our audience as content creators people with regular jobs. How do we position our content to help them out? Matthew's content always provides a sense of reality. Thanks, Matthew.
*“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending...”*
*―C. S. Lewis*
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This was inspiring to watch Matthew!
I'm at a crossroads now too, having worked with the same company for 10 years. It's fun, rewarding, a great team and more importantly secure (I have a wife and children to support). But over the last two years I've learned that I need to push my limits more if I want to 'succeed'. By succeed I don't just mean monetary value, I mean free time and flexibility on my own journey. I think I'm ready. Nearly ready. 2022 is the year.
Thanks for this video Matthew, a very good insight into your journey and similar mindset. I wish you well!
So glad you resonated with this. You are ready.
Been following you two for years now. I think I saw every video you posted😁 It's heart warming and inspiring to see your journey. For sure many creatives will follow your footsteps👍
You and Matthew make great content
Dude this turned out SOO good!! Thanks for sharing this story, it’s super inspiring!
Thanks so much for your help on this one! 🙏🏽 It gave me a lot of confidence.
@@MatthewEncina are you guys gonna collab? I hope so. That would be cool. Anyways keep up the good work sir! This is very motivating probably not just for me but for a lot of people out there. Thank you!
@@MatthewEncina Ah ha!
@@MatthewEncina anytime!
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Great insight
what's the thing/name of the device you burn the incense with? thanks
You’re the man, Mathew! It’s such a great story, doesn’t even feel like a 10 minute video.
Cheers
Totally!! I read this comment and say what 😮 was it 10 minutes 😅!?
@@roxyvelez6828 =)
This is great Matthew, you are probably the only creator on TH-cam that makes me pause everything I'm doing when I get a new video notification. Your storytelling has kept improving, your content is inspiring without being dogmatic or pretending to be an expert. You're willing to share your experience, success and failure with us your audience. Being inspired means to me to be empowered by an energy to change behavior, ideas and perspective. You are clearly an inspiration, really happy to see share your journey with us...
Thank you for taking the time to share the generous words. I appreciate that.
I’m 67 now, and I can say that this is an excellent video for young people developing their independent careers. Solid advice here from Matthew. I wish I could have seen this when I was in my 20s. There was no TH-cam then, let alone the Internet! And they were much tougher times, especially for creatives, and for women. I’m hoping young people don’t waste the incredible opportunities they have today, and that they can maintain a belief in their own potential to make a difference.
Thank you for the thoughtful perspective!
Appreciate you sharing the details and decisions that have led to the diverse, creative life you've designed for yourself. Excited to see where it will lead next. Cheers, Matthew!
Cheers
man, you’re an amazing storyteller. you never fail to get me hooked on your videos until the very end, making me hit the like button and commenting for the youtube algorithm. i’m inspired by your personal story which always gets me thinking about my own path.
I appreciate the kind words and effort. Makes me happy to hear this is resonating with you for the reasons that are important to me.
You may or may not know this. But the amount of value, inspiration and direction these videos provide is incredible. Absolutely love this!
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This is the gold standard for content. What a beautiful, enriching video.
Thank you Amy
This video is so valuable and it taught me how to put logic into huge life decisions that can be easily taken over by emotions. The storytelling, as usual, is superb. It’s excellence you barely notice because of how naturally integrated everything is. Wonderful job, thanks for this Matthew!
Thanks Reese. Its definitely good to learn how to balance the head and heart. Something I'm trying to get better at every day.
Just wanna say I love this interaction right here! :") HUGE FAN OF YOU BOTH.
So it's great seeing this! Great video as always Matthew! Currently at a crossroads in my life / career as well. This video really helped solidify my decision. THANK YOU!
You're a real film genius. I was smiling the whole time watching this. Great work!!
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This is really inspiring Mathew. Honestly, after hearing what you said 'Start before you're ready' in your Ted talk, I did apply for my first internship job though I had some worries about my skill. Boom! I got the internship and now I am trying to become senior role. Mathew, you are my one of inspirations and it is really great to see you doing great as a solo.
Boom!
I have been struggling with my current role for almost a year, although I pride myself as a TheFutur supporter, but somehow I missed this video: Your session with Molly on creative director has helped me to put everything into perspective. Then this video, funnily enough, this is also my 10th year in this dream job, unfortunately, I might leave and the reason is not the same as yours and without the privilege like yours. But I’m grateful that I finally can see my situation clearly because of you. Thanks Matthew.
You're welcome.
Matthew, man this made me cry. I'm so happy for you. Your journey as a creative person inspired me so much. Now that you are entering a new chapter of your own life and creativity, may you continue to find happiness and fulfillment in the path that you've chosen. When I'm feeling down about uni right now, I just rewatch a ton of thefutur and your videos to motivate myself. We are so grateful and happy for you! Ps. looking forward to your book
I'm happy it touched you. Good luck on your own journey. Enjoy it!
From the storytelling to the editing, I’m glad I came across this channel. Thank you for inspiring me to live a creative life.
Cheers
Wishing you all the best Matthew. 😊 We're all happy for you and can't wait to see you grow even more this 2022! I will definitely buy your book when it comes out. 😊
Thank you for the well wishes.
This is amazing. Good luck for the Future and what's to come.
Thanks
I heard about your TH-cam channel in 2018. Since then you are one of my great inspirations in terms of organization and productivity. I've always had doubts about how you left your old job. I'm glad to hear that it worked out and how it went. Congratulations mr. Encina. And thanks for the extremely high quality content here.
Thank you!
This is what I needed to hear. Goosebumps.
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Being a huge fan of your DYI and desk setups, it's nice to see this style of storytelling and imagery from you. The grind is real when you're a solo designer/creative/artist (whatever you want to label it) and from someone who also navigates that life, just wanted to say I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos to share your process and/or struggles we sometimes don't have an opportunity to express. Great work man, always delighted to get that new video notification from you.
I'm glad you stuck around for this. I enjoy sharing these bits about my life as well.
Gosh, I just did not want this video to end. In January 2022, I’ve quit my job. Knowing that I wanted to run my own content business. I’ve been planning for years and the decision was finally made. I could relate to so many points in this video it’s crazy… so Matthew, I just want to say thank you. I hope that one day we will meet, you just seem very down to earth yet passionate.
Congrats. Cheers
Happy for you Matthew, and thanks for sharing. :)
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Just Quit my job 3 days back and I get to see this now. Thank You, it boosts me to carry on.
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Thanks for sharing bro. Appreciate life updates like this 😊
Thanks Carlo!
Even though I havnt met you ever, just following through your journey of exploring different passions and hobbies.
Just makes me feel more confident in trying something new.
Amazing job man! Stay awesome !
Enjoy your journey. Thanks.
As soon as you mentioned that you started writing your own book, I had this enormous smile on my face. Since I learned so much from you while you worked with The Futur, It feels like watching a good friend achieve his dreams!
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Wow!
I still remember the day I read it on Medium that you quit the futur. The very first thing that popped up in my head was, definitely you made that decision after precise amount of thinking and just kinda knew it, you are going to be great.
Thank you so much for sharing the whole picture, it really helped me on my thought process.
I appreciate that. Hope you enjoy your own journey!
This hits really hard 😢You just touched another soul from another side of the world. You're using your talents in the most noble way. Thank you so much for guiding people how to choose the truest path. You truly are a master of your craft 🙏🏼
Thank you 🙏🏽
Congratulations Matthew!! I'm a graphic designer and I aspire one day to have that kind independece and creative freedom in my life. I loved the part when you showed the process of writing your options so that you can make a responsible decision! Happy for you bro 😁👍🏻
Thank you. Enjoy your journey!
Thank you for sharing your truth, your vision and your insight.
Cheers
@@MatthewEncina your an inspiration to us all. I know that your content and creativity have made a difference in my life and my outlook. Thank you again.
CONGRAAAAAAATS!! What an inspirational story and so well told. I love how you tell this story in your signature visual style and it doesn’t come across boastful (it could so easily have). Really happy for you and thank you for showing us the potential of what’s possible. Well done, Matthew! 🙌❤️🙌
Thank you for saying that. These are helpful insights for me to know that are coming across.
So much quality in your videos! 🙌
Thanks
This video is extremely inspiring and encouraging, over the past few months I've been looking at ways to build an income to allow me the time to work only on things Im truly motivated by. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Keep building. Put in the hard work. And have fun.
This video is the first one that made me to watch till the end. I hope this hit 1mil views
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Such a great video here. The quality of production alone just shows how thoughtful and intentional you are in your decision making, which clearly portrays the value you offer in everything you do. I have no doubt this video resonated with every artist that watched this. Thanks for making this video, and inspiring others to pursue a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Congrats on everything, and looking forward to seeing what you're working on next. Cheers.
Thank you for taking the time to share this. I appreciate you.
I’ve been wanting to go out on my own for more autonomy, freedom, and really pursue my passions. it’s the first step that’s the hardest to take. kudos to you.
you got this.
You literally finished a jigsaw puzzle AND hiked up a winter mountain just to give us such quality shots! I haven't seen your videos for a while but this has been a pleasant surprise to see how much you've grown as a storyteller. As always, your practical advice is bite-sized yet super helpful... Something I can see myself applying easily to certain points in my life as needed. Congrats on your victories and success so far! Hope you continue living a fulfilling life :)
Thanks for noticing the details and growth. It means a lot to me as I practice my sotrytelling abilities.
“Invest in your happiness” - Such an inspiring message. Keep up the good work man. This is your calling. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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as someone who's also going through hard times choosing a path, this is very inspiring and helpful video!
(also thanks to this 2:42 method you use it gave me an idea for my class research paper 😆)
You're welcome
Absolutely Beautiful ! This is art ! From shots to background music to storytelling ! Perfect
Thanks
Thanks Matthew, very happy for you! Hope you continue to live the fullest of your life.
Thank you 🙏🏽
You definitely can see Chris in this clip!
How amazing
Spent many years working with him.
This is just the sign I've been waiting for. Thanks for being such an inspiration! Always amazing quality and storytelling skills. All the best in your chosen path!
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The choice matrix you created for yourself was awesome. Seriously so cool to see how you mapped that out and came to a decision. Your videos are an inspiration and thank you for taking the time to create this video. Your intentionality when it comes to creating TH-cam videos is unmatched. Stoked for the rest of this year!
Thanks Edward, for the very kind words.
This is so inspiring. Thank you for giving me an extra push in pursuing my path.
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I don't think I connect so much with any creator other than you. Your content always sparks this extremely raw and creative energy within.
Extremely happy about how far you've come. Wishing you the best for everything that you're yet to witness. Please have your book available in India whenever you launch it. Really looking forward to reading it. 💛
Thank you for the support 🙏🏽
The main reason I started to watch the futur was because you were there. I'm so proud you are persuing your goals & create a book. I cannot wait until it is released. If you can, please have it in kindle/digital version. I live in Central America & would love to have your book soon
Thank you for the continued support Ana
10:29 I can see Mathew putting his Indoor Climbing skills to Use🏔 Keep Climbing brother!❣
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Congrats on investing in your happiness! :D
Great video as usual :) All the best for your new book, I'm sure it will turn out amazing. You are a great storyteller!
Thank you for the kind words.
I have never felt so envious about the craftsmanship of yours and still be inspired enough to put my own thoughts into action. Thank you Mathew.
Do it.
man I will buy your book without thinking you are an inspiration.
@@jonnyboytech2574 thanks
I feel so good when you upload. Thanks Matt
You’re welcome
I appreciate you Matt. I said this not to flater you but because you are a humble human being. Please don't loose that. I hope all your wish and dreams come true and you keep on being an inspiration.
Thank you. I get that from my family and life experiences.
Man, the only channel where I watch every second of the video + the sponsor. I usually skip the sponsor without thinking. Goodluck and keep up the good work man, congratulations !!
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Today I took the leap and left my dream job. I am terrified but I pray that this decision helps me reach the next level.
You got this.
I remember stumbling on your channel years ago. Happy to see and watch your growth over that short time. Very inspiring.
Cheers
So inspiring and loved that you shared the pros and cons of what led you to make the decision to quit.
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I love your content. I am toward the end of my working life (I'll be 60 in a few days). When I look and listen to you, I see you following the same paths that I followed. Love it. Keep moving forward, no need to look back anymore. You are a success.
Congrats on 60 years of life!
I came to this video after wondering why I didn’t see you on the Futur panel anymore. I’m also rarely ever inspired to comment.
But BRO.
This was a masterfully creative video on the introspection and process that brought you both to the crossroads and beyond.
We had our own kind of life-changing success story in these past years. Not planned nearly as well as yours, but even still, I saw much of myself in your experience:
The burning ache to feed your creative fire, to realize your own value, the need to be challenged, to learn and grow… vs the logic and real-world feasibility of changing jobs when finances and family responsibilities are on the table.
Anyway, just know I appreciate the work you’ve put into this story, more than you’ll know. New subscriber for life.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. Glad you resonated with my story.
I am really surprised about the way you take decisions. Hope you success about every goal you have
Cheers
I love the way you decide. Precise and mindful. Thank you for inspiring and good luck for your future.
Cheers
Honestly. Anything Matthew does he will be successful in. I’m not surprised. He is going to do great things. Congrats. 🙏🏾
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It's amazing what can happen when you take a chance on yourself. Congratulations.
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Your storytelling is simply amazing. Every single new video of yours just tops the previous one. WOW. Thanks for this inspirational video and being open about your personal career! Congrats on everything you're achieving, its only up from here for you Matthew!
Thank you for taking the time to share such a nice comment.
The b-roll on this video took a huge leap, I loved the way you visualized the dialogue and story. Great video as always.
Appreciate you saying that. This was a fun one to create.
It feels like you're one step ahead of what have been in my mind the last month, looking forward to create my own path, absorving the most from my current work. I certainly know that now it's too early to give that big step for me, but watching your videos and following your history is so motivating! I apreciate how honest you tell your story.
Thank you. Stay focused. work hard. Have fun.
What a wonderful story, Matthew. I've been following you since TheFutur and it's great to see you embark upon a new journey. Your values and approach also resonate with me. Because this is not a stereotypical "quit your job, follow your passion". Instead, it's a well-thought-out process and a sincere and rational decision. Of course, the story is beautifully paced and told, too. I genuinely look forward to what's next and I'll be eagerly awaiting the book, too. Thanks for sharing your story!
Thanks for sharing this with me Bart. I appreciate it!
Really great insights and really love the level of your production quality! I got lots to learn and a long way to go!
Ah thanks so much 🙏🏽
As someone in their first year in the creative industry, this was very insightful. This will serve as a reminder for me to not settle for any opportunity that comes my way, instead use my power of choice and look out for myself. I really liked your content at The Futur and I still really like your content solo! Thank you for using your platform to help the next generation of creatives!
Appreciate that. Enjoy your journey. Wherever it may lead.
you inspire me in so many ways matthew, you helped me organize my work, you helped me build my desk, you inspire me to be a better person and that i should be proud of my work....
I struggled a lot to find work in the graphic world. The answer I always get was that I had no experience or too little. that brought me down as a persson. Your video of your portfolio has made me realize a lot. I am more proud of my work. At the moment I am studying to become a technical graphic designer.
i hope to be like you one day and when i go on vacation to america i hope to bump into you ;)
Looking forward to your next videos and thank you
Many greetings
Ritchie
From Belgium
Enjoy the journey. Cheers!
Truly inspiring! That support system gave me goosebumps
🙏🏽 I'm very lucky
Thank you sharing this Mathew. I am in the process of preparing myself for this decision. Slowly but surely will get there.
You got this.
I’ve been following this channel for a couple of years. Anyone can tell that Matthew E. is more than capable to accomplish anything that he sets his mind too🧡
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225th Viewer, I am just inspired for my whole life, To see that a human could just do something extremely good, without working under someone! Thank you for the video!
Cheers
Very inspiring story, congratulations! "invest in your happiness" very powerful message
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Congratulations Mathew and I wish you the best going forward
Thanks!
Videos like this give me hope that one day, I'll support myself through self-employment and my time will once again be my own. It know it is tough work, but the flexibility to work on projects I have passion for, instead of projects I am told to work on, is what drives me.
Start building those opportunities. 👌🏽
Finally! the explaination we've want on why you left TheFutur. This is mindblowing in every aspect. Storytelling, writing, and cinematography plus the sponsor. Thank you for being an inspiration to all us Mathew!
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This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my TH-cam channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 696 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
This channel also inspired me to upload my recent videos to share my opinions about the main things that truly impacted the way I live. They're a couple of my most vulnerable videos that I've been hesitant to post for many months because of the fear of being misunderstood but I finally decided to overcome that fear so others can learn from my experience so we can all grow together. They're packed with valuable information about the relationship between a job and happiness.
Congrats! Keep going.
@@MatthewEncina I sincerely appreciate such kind words! When I was a kid, all I wanted was to have a career that pays well so I can buy whatever I want but now that I’m grown up and went through tons of setbacks from losing tons of people in my life, getting lost in the world with full of life traps, being ridiculed for pursuing my dreams, having so many people tell me that I’m merely wasting my time creating a meaningful content online, and so on, I can say that long-lasting happiness can’t be bought or earned because it comes from within us.
I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
Thank you for sharing this. I remember now the reason why I quit my job.
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This is quality content. The most peice of digital media, I am going to steal from. Bravo Mathew. Thank you. You killed.
Steal like an artist.
Don't forget to remix it and add your own sauce to it ;)
Hi Matthew,
Your channel and video series has changes my life.
Start from clean up and organize my work space, things change quickly.
We are in the same industry. And you become my visual mentor for my life.
I want to say thank you for a million times. Thank you Matthew.
You're very welcome.
What a great storyteller with amazing creative talent! This video made me realize to plan, assess risk and choose what makes me happy. Thank you for this video!
You’re welcome ✌🏽
Honestly.... the most underrated TH-cam channel. Your channel encompasses the energy, creativity and interests of so many of my favourite content creators into one. Congratulations on taking the big leap - This is so big. I did a similar thing 2.5 years ago (maybe a LITTLE early for my own good), but the lessons i've learned along the way have been so rewarding, Keep up the great work and I can't wait to ride alongside your journey as your new chapter grows, shifts and develops into your dream too!
Appreciate all the kind words. Good luck and enjoy your own continued journey!
Wow. What an inspiring video. Good luck to the future. This will help loads of people
Cheers. Thanks
Always love your videos, Matthew. Your way of storytelling is always captivatingly soothing. All the best on your new journey
Thanks
This break down really makes me think twice about what I want to do with my life. Thank you for the reality check Matthew.
You’re welcome
This was incredible Matthew. I only wish I could watch this again for the first time... Truly inspiring and masterful as always and I enjoy seeing your content evolve with every video. I wish you the best in your ventures!
Thank you!
how this video doesn't have at least a million views boggles my mind really
Appreciate that.
Humble man, inspiring people. Thanks
Cheers
I actually left my job of 10 years just two weeks ago, to get out of my comfort zone and pursue my passion. Thanks for keeping the inspiration rolling with videos like this!
Congrats!
Wow, man. I’m so thankful to have you as part of my creative and professional journey. Great message, Matthew.
Likewise Reggie. Thanks for being a part of mine.
This is very well directed video, I can appreciate all the tiny little details (e.g. lighting up the scent) in it. Well done.
Thank you for noticing
The matrix grid is such an eye opener. Thank you for this. I'm surprised I didn't see this sooner. I am grateful.
Enjoy your journey.
Matt!!! You are such an inspiration that anything is possible and encouragement to pursue our callings.
Ugh this makes my heart glad. So proud of you.
Thanks Alex!
Thank you so much for your content. I also started my own career as a self-employed this year and I can't describe how much I already love it & you are a big inspiration for me all the way. Keep up your happiness.... and of course, like always: ☕
Cheers ☕