I Spent 1,600 Hours Typing Other Writers' Books
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- The story of the art pieces and what it was like when I strayed from the path.
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0:00 On finding your life's purpose
1:49 1,600 hours typing other writers' books
2:58 An unconventional quest
6:25 Straying from the path
7:31 Spirited Man Merch
7:42 Roman Opałka
10:08 The art pieces
14:57 Respecting your gift
16:21 When do you give up?
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Van - Love the channel. "Your life's purpose might not be your career" is life-changing advice if it hits the right person at the right time.
I’m that person, just got a high paying job that everyone’s proud of me for getting. Am I happy? No, will I leave, I don’t know….maybe after seeing this.
@@scottishfanta Same here, not a high paying job but a decent one, I am happy ? NO
Good luck guys. Sailing the same boat!
I found my thing at 26
People who see their purpose in life as their career sort of weird me out a little. I get it if you are a teacher or run a business selling things you love but people who work at a bank or some other generic "office" job I just don't get it.
I was 33 when I re-committed to a career in film. Quit my decent adult job at a hospital to uber on weekends and photograph/film weddings.
Im 37 and got hired to work on my first feature as a 1st ac. Best decision I ever made.
Consider a truly good thing: Breakfast of champions took around three years to write from what I can find. You spent three months retyping, tracing and mounting it. Multiple years pass and your work reaches 425,000 people in 17 minutes and 24 seconds, accompanied by crucial and relevant wisdom on the creative process and act of finding one's place in the world. Assume 5% of viewers respond in a meaningful way and take this lesson into practice in their lives; 21,250 people, average age of 25 years leaving and average of 50 remaining years...
You turned three months of your time into 1,062,500 years of life that is a graph-able point better than it would be otherwise. Compound this with the other dozens of past projects you share on your channel, and it should become clear. None of your work was ever a failure. It always was a life's purpose, just maybe not your life.
That's an interesting thought process, but I definitely think that 5% of viewers responding to this in a meaningful way is a huge overestimation. In reality, you're dealing with a tiny percentage of people that this video would have anything beyond a fleeting interest in it. I'm no expert, but I do have a lot of experience in dealing with analytical data in the realm of marketing. The power of it, particularly in this format, is very small beyond what this piece of content is in reality - light entertainment. If you consider the number of people that will consume this video fully, actually focus on the message , agree with it fully, remember it, and then actually take action based on it is tiny; like close to zero. At a push I would say .1% as opposed to 5%, but even that would be a stretch.
“It was always a life’s purpose, just maybe not your life” that one hit me hard. Thank you so much
I appreciate how honest and sincere and true this video is.
My experience: I chose a career in illustration because I had spent so much time and attention on drawing that by the time I was in my twenties I wasn't qualified to do anything else. The choice was: try and make this art thing really work, or be a janitor. EVERY time I have strayed away from art I have failed. 20+ years later it's working for me. Feast or famine, yes, but I LOVE doing this.
I needed to read this, thanks!
I have learned so much from you, Jake, I am certainly grateful for the hard work you have put in. You have brought so much beauty to the world
Can you provide a link to your works ?
@@sauravbasu8805 click on his username, it will take you to his channel, which has links to his web site and his work... both of which, in their own way, you will find equally as inspiring as vans content I am sure. He is truly a stand out creative in the illustration world, and responsible for some of the more recent larger movements in illustration like Inktober.
I have a slightly diffeent experience, with a similar, albeit smaller, outcome. But that has led me to look toward a serious change at this stage. My experience: I chose a career in illustration because I spent so much time using it to build worlds, that people took note of how good I was getting and praised me for it. This had the unfortunate consequence of making me feel I had to do it and so I did it more, got better, got more praise and so the cycle went... Sadly I wanted to write, or at least build worlds, not just illustrate those of others.
Now in my 50s I have had a relatively successful career that in all honesty, I do not enjoy in the way you clearly enjoy yours and so am finally looking to change my approach at least, if not entirely the path I have paved for myself.
The positive of this is we live in a time where I am fortunate enough to at least be able to make course corrections. Maybe not change course entirely, but at least steer things in a direction which incorporates what I enjoy, with what I am good at as i am extremely grateful that people appreciate what I am good at, even if that thing isn't entirely what I am passionate about.
You have been a huge inspiration to me, going back at least 20 years, to a time where we firast met (you were looking for publishers on the first Flight anthology). And you continue o inspire now, not just me, but many. So a huge thanks to you also, as well as the likes of Van, for all you put in to the world.
25 is a pretty harsh cut off. I'm 28 I've only just gotten started doing 3D animation which led me back to creating movies, I shot my first short film in 2013 & I'm planning on making another in February 2023 as a proof of concept for my first feature film. I just think people might get discouraged by the idea of being too old
totally agree!
What were you doing when you were 5-7 years old. It usually comes full circle if given the opportunity
It's defiantly situational. My experience is that I had little money and was stressed for too many years of my 20's so I decided I needed to pick something that would bring in the money and do it. I went to a 1 year programming college course and luckily got a job less than a year after it ended. Now, I make decent money doing something I like (I don't think it's my passion though). This has led to less stress and more energy which has enabled me to pursue other things with more confidence.
@Finnegan Hark I went to a Canadian college which is a bit different than a University, not sure of the U.S. equivalents. It took me around 6 months to get a job after I finished the course. I'm not sure what highly paid means but I could comfortably afford living in a city and have money left over to spend on hobbies and save.
I think you can get a good coding job without any formal training but boot camps and college courses (I don't think one is strictly better, just whatever seems like your best option) will accelerate the process for most people. Nothing is guaranteed, it still takes persistence, determination and luck but I think anyone can get there.
Yea Advice like that is so dumb ie hard cutoffs, ages, etc everyone’s path and development is so different
Congrats Van. I enjoy your channel. As a 43-year-old Australian, I'm not sure how to process your comment about 'Decide by 25". I still don't think I've decided or found the Thing that I'm good at and can get paid for.
I can't remember where I heard it, but it's just as important to work out what you're NOT as it is to what you ARE!!
I think I would disagree with the 25 year rule, I think you should always be searching, plenty of people have "broken out" well after 40. That said, I do agree with the spirit of the advice that you should definitely put that hunt on the back-burner while you focus on the career aspect of things.
you are over 25 and dont have a life purpose right?
It's OK to keep searching, but I think his point was the searching should not be your primary focus through your entire 20's. You have so much energy in your 20's, at least half of it should be focused on building a career even if it's not "your thing". Maybe you eventually stumble on your thing and can switch careers but it's good to have a stable foundation by then. One thing I do see a lot of people do though, is not find their thing, put 100% of their energy into their career and forget to have a life.. They'll complain about how much they hate their well paying job (thus won't leave it), and I'll ask "So what would you rather be doing right now?" and they often can't give me an answer. If your career isn't your thing, then you should at *least* have interests, hobbies, or social activities which at any given moment you can say you'd rather be doing than working. If you don't have that, then find it. Otherwise you'll work till retirement age, retire, and be totally lost.
Same
In an ideal world maybe yes, overall it's good advice to set a mark at around 25. You can't be with your head in the clouds forever.
honestly: thanks for this.
The art is never a failure. I'm glad you still have it because it is such a beautiful piece to see, read and enjoy. It is exactly where it is supposed to be. With you. Also thanks for keeping me sane in a world of absolute boring sameness. You inspired me to reconnect with the thing I forgot I have. Much love from South Africa. X
I'm so glad that you're here for us to enjoy your life's purpose. Thank you for the work that you do.
I feel like you nailed the title and thumbnail on this one. Draws you in quite well. Appreciated the message in this one and 17 mins felt like 5, thanks for your videos Van
Pulled me right in, and I’m 25.. all too good haha
There's so much value in these short videos you create. Informative, interesting and thought provoking. Thank you!
Such a GREAT post from a GREAT channel and a GREAT guy. Thank you Van! ❤
Hey Van, I'm glad you came to that realization because I enjoy your profoundly creative videos. They're inspiring, informative, & entertaining. Love the music too.
Keep'em coming & we'll be watching.
Super insightful advice! Really appreciate life coaching video’s like this!
thanks for this video and happy you found this gig to do! Love the videos and channel.
I really needed this today. Humbling conversations put things into perspective.
I love your videos and agree with everything you are saying. There is something you said that I'd like to add to. You mentioned something about doing art in middle age and not having as much energy as your 20's. This is so true. I'm a 40 something working artist and it takes some extra soul mining to find the energy. In the last year I stopped drinking, stick to a keto diet, started exercising, and I go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday. My life has always been messy so this was a huge change for me.
I limit my consumption of media as well. I've sort of tuned my life for the best creative outcomes, and the difference is enormous. Creativity comes from the mind (and the body), so preserving whatever vitality you have left is tremendously important.
Man, this was amazing. And it hit deep. Thank you
This is an amazing video with a great story and lesson. Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely fantastic information, I appreciate it so much. And definitely needed it. Thanks Van
Definitely in my top 3 TH-cam channels.
Love your way of going slow and explain things with your heart. You gift as a video artisan is a blessing to me Van, even though the process semms to be painful to you.
Van excellent self analysis, story telling, and ultimately being a mentor to your viewers. Using your path as a universal quest for all of us as we try to determine our life's purpose. What is so interesting to me is why or how you decided to title this video the way you did.
This video is extremely underrated for just the first two min if not the entirety. I relate to a lot of the things that make you tick, and I love your discipline and harness you've put on those traits. I describe it to my child as needing to break the horse. Keep doing exactly what you're doing. The library of videos you have are also incredibly underrated as a whole and I'm sure this channel will help and serve many through the years.
Looking forward to every episode. This resonates with me, so thank you. 🙏
You never cease to amaze me!!! I am 47 now and every time you share a bit of yourself I find some sort of understanding on so much of my life struggles. I wish I knew about the cut off time still in my twenties. Love all your creations in all shapes and forms.
love you van. as long as you keep uploading, Ill be here to watch
Great video Van. Thanks a lot!
Love you man. Thanks for this , don’t ever stop
VAN! so glad this is how things worked out, big signs from above and this whole endeavor has I spired me beyond my own understanding. Thank you
I love this. Thanks for sharing!
Really appreciate you opening up about your own struggles and journey through this. You're helping a great deal number of us.
Amazing. This is your gift and this channel is a perfect vessel for it. Your mentor telling you to go back to making films was probably the last thing you wanted to hear-but it was exactly right. We all need a mentor who really knows us and will speak the unvarnished truth to us. Love your videos
Simply superb. Thanks for sharing.
The gallery announcement, tape thing needs a video because that looks fascinating. And you could sell plans to your mobile tool board…(hopefully).
Yes!! Sell the how to plans for this! It’s incredible.
If more like this is what Season 2 has in store, I can't wait to be given these gifts. Thank you in advance, Van.
Love the channel from the beginning, keep up the honest work!
You're such an inspiration... makes me not want to give up looking. Thank you, Van.
I appreciate your channel, your work, and your talents. Cheers from Vancouver 🇨🇦
Van great teaching. Have a blessed week my friend.
You're a very talented many Van. I really like your enthusiasm and perseverance. I've watched you from the start and look forward to your videos. Thanks Van.
Awesome episode! ❤
Van, I am so grateful you make these videos. It is so refreshing to have you on TH-cam.
I followed ur channel since weeks from created, glad to see your way channeled to higher things. Greetings from Lima Peru
Man... you gave away so much wisdom I wish I would have known at the age of 20. Thank you Van. Love your Channel - This really feels like your thing! Keep going.
I love your content Van. Always inspiring and magnetic . Never stop please .
That invitation dispenser!!! I have no words!! That is the most incredible, beautiful thing I have ever seen!! And the books on paper, amazing! I would pay to see it in person! Love your work, love your Chanel, keep doing you!
OMG "...then your life's purpose might not be your career". So powerful and perspective changing. Thank You so much for share this.
This hits hard - but is such useful advice for me (starting in my twenties now). Your story and videos are so inspiring. Thank you so much for making these
Great video Van and I love the artwork. Art like this that requires hours of mind numbing repetition is fascinating.
As someone who has had his life sidelined by mental health problems several times I feel like the 25 year old thing is not great advice for all people. I think advice of this sort should be highly individualized.
But staying with something you are good at even if you feel over it has a lot of merit. And some times not necessarily changing what you do is needed but what you are doing with what you do is the change that is needed.
Thanks for this Van.
Thanks so much for posting this great video - so many things resonated in a different domain - for me in music getting sidetracked on many things throughout my life. Still learning the same lesson in my late 30s. Helps a lot to hear others’ stories and it is rare like this
I love the honesty of this channel. It offers such beautiful and relatable insights into the creative journey. I get what he's saying about choosing 'a thing' at 25, no matter where you are in that journey. But a part of you should always still be hunting for that purpose. And when you find it at any age, you got to go after it-and trust in the love of it to make you work (almost) like a 20-year old.
I believe your creativity fits every canvas and media. You can do everything you want; videos and conceptual art. Keep sharing these messages. Thank you for your commitment and work ethic.
Deeply inspiring man !
Thanks Van, this is valuable, I’m 25.. and you’ve changed my mindset.
Peace and love my man 🧡
Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you for sharing your origin story. I can relate to kind of being lost to finding my thing, and often I still doubt it. Fortunately, I have a stable and flexible job (nursing) that provides me with plenty of free time to do the thing that I think is my thing. You and Casey are the only ones I hit the notifications bells for. Love your videos!
Dude I love you. This is now the third video from you I watch. I commented under the second video I watched. When you told that story about typing this book I couldn't stop laughing anymore. You are the most unique person I know and you are probably unwillingly or not be a great role model for on my way to becoming an artist.
Keep it up man. Love this channel.
Thanks for doing it. Keep doing it and good people will continue showing up!
Master piece - Love the message behind it
Everything about your videos is outstanding!
Glad you're on youtube!
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing your story of failures; and how you found success. Love your channel! I personally think you can find you true calling or purpose at any stage in life, but yes for career the earlier the better for sure.
Dang Van, you really blessed me with this video today. Thank you.
Van, Thanks for your perspective.
Van
Before I watch this video, I just wanted to say that you are a great inspiration for my creative mind. I binged watched your videos after a brief hiatus (been busy with the lady and life), but I am glad you continue to make wonderful and creative videos on this platform. While creating a TH-cam channel has always been a daunting task for me, I have thought about creating some neat edited videos for my Instagram page so my friends can enjoy them.
Thanks for letting us find our spirited man, whatever that means for each and one of us.
thank you, Van! This words are what i was looking for while now.
Thanks for everything van, we love you ❤️
I'm glad you exist on youtube, you are a role model for story telling to me
Great video!
Thanks, Van, love it.
oh the timing of me finding this video lol. this was brilliant advice that i'll keep in mind- thank you Van!
Awesome Van, thanks.
This is a great video, thank you!
The timing of this video couldn't have been better. Thank you Van
I love all your videos and also big fan of your art! Keep up the hard work🙌🏽🔥🙌🏽
this one cut pretty deep. not gonna lie. I hope and predict we get to have a conversation about this (and many other deeply connected things) in the future. love the channel. love the series. here's to year two and beyond! 🍾
Great stuff as usual! Best channel! Always wanted to figure out that book of short stories you talked about in the neistat show.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the many fantastic videos :D
Once again, a fantastic story Van. Good job 👍
Love the channel.
Van - absolutely brilliant video as always. I think you provide such an invaluable lesson for anyone of any age to learn. I would say that maybe it wasn't a failure, maybe it was a success because it made you realise what you were truly meant to do? Maybe if you hadn't deviated from your path you wouldn't be where you are now? Sometimes it take a long time to realise why something has happened...then 10 years later it clicks and all makes sense...I would also like to add that I think one of the most important lessons in this video is attention to detail (and all of your other videos), the effort you went into making 5 separate videos to send to the galleries (can't believe only one got back!) and majority of people can't tailor their CV to send for jobs stands out to me.
man i can't TELL you how valuable this video was for me. it was the right video, telling the right story, at the right time. thanks OG.
awesome advice!
I’m happy you started this channel, I hope you never quit.
This was amazing to watch and listen to
i'm 25, and this year i've decided to do the exact thing you talk about(even before watching). thank you, van
Such good instruction !
love the channel, im 25 right now and have had my engineering job for 2 years but things are only now just starting to click and I feel this momentum building, which im hoping will continue to build. Ive always wanted to contribute to space projects and now i am, and i can feel the hunger and im learning about different disciplines within space vehicle design and want to switch to thermal design once I feel like ive gleaned all I can from my current role. Doesnt necessarily feel like my "purpose", but my purpose is to be happy and I feel like improving my skills and constantly learning is a big part of that for me.
Interesting video, Van. I knew since I was 10 years old that filmmaking was my thing. I’ve been doing it my whole life and am at the point you were at previously. It’s not a compulsion for me anymore, instead it feels like a chore. I’ve been searching for something else, but maybe I just need to be okay with the fact that it feels like a chore right now, be patient, and wait for the enthusiasm to come back.
You are a natural story teller and a very creative and talented man, so you are doing the right thing.
i loved this video Van - you arethe bomb
i just turned 27 and i only started TRYING and CARING at age 25, during covid. as soon as i was able to i started trying to move forward and do my career thing, and do the thing that is my passion - i didnt even know this was a job until 2 years ago so how could i know it was my 'purpose' (although i wouldnt call it purpose, i think its more that it makes sense for me, i love it and i find it interesting) i think the age thing is arbitrary and depends totally on your circumstances. i think its more realistic to say - if you try at something for X amount of years and it doesnt work then maybe change course, the age cut off is assuming everyones been trying that whole time!
Thanks Van!!!
I am about to be 27 in two weeks. Almost half way through 25-30. I have just barely identified my passion. I have a very comfy UX design job that makes the money to support the passion (painting). I appreciate the videos I can relate to the videos. I am glad you met your kickstarted goal because we need these videos. Keep it up
I always resonate with your topics of conversation. I feel like we are kindred spirits, biggest difference is that you're doing the work.... I'm still in the phase of sitting on my hands trying to think through how to do the work. I already know the answer is in the doing of the work. Thanks for making these videos... I'll break through to making my own soon, even if I am nearly 6 years too late. Cheers.
Not sure what it is about you and Casey but you both have a knack of story telling, every time I watch one of your TH-cam videos I find myself transfixed until the end. Definitely a gift not everyone has. Thanks for another great story 👍😎👍