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This is my life!!! I left medschool halfway at a prestigious university on a scholarship in a foreign country and nobody understands! Apparently it was a waste of time and maybe it was. I was passing, it was very difficult to find the motivation but I kept passing regardless but I was miserable AF. So suicidal, anxious, depressed and getting up every day to live as a med student made my heart heavy so one day I wrote an exam which I passed and just never went back for the next year. I’m currently focusing on where I want my life to be and the thought of finally doing something I love gives me the Will to live. It makes me excited for the future. People still ask me so you left med school? A scholarship? Life abroad? And for what? For my happiness dawg. They say I could’ve been making a lot of money now as a Dr and I tell them, had I continued I probably wouldn’t have been alive to enjoy that money. My only regret is that I didn’t leave sooner. I knew the moment I got into that school that my heart wasn’t in it. I wish I had the courage to leave then instead of a few years later. But I did and now breathing, waking up, living is so much easier. Thank you for your transparency. I feel seen.
Similar story. Left medschool in my 5th year and I agree wish I had left sooner. Became the laughing stock of my community and all sorts of rumours went around. No regrets though , the more time goes by, the more I realise how much I hated medicine.
Totally understandable, especially because this was not an impulsive decision, and you are fully aware of the repercussions. It will definitely work out in the end, this does not mean that you're a failure, it means that you are human. I hope all works out for you and your future. xx.
Totally understand you. Also dropped out of wits university but for me it was my first year. Immediately knew I wasn't happy and the more I stayed I felt depressed. Would watch series all day and feel guilty for not studying. I started on my path to find my purpose. 3 years later discovered I am a writer. I am pursuing my dream of writing television series in china. Been happy ever since I discovered this talent of mine.
I’m 31, I dropped out of 2 degrees in the past. I’m currently in 2nd year of my 3rd degree. I understand what it’s like to be in a course that you don’t want to be in
Swear down this is motivation to us all. That lil passionate rant hit, got me questioning what my priorities are and what I wanna be. "If I don't make it, at least I tried" that's my damn motto now. Mad respect for Doing what makes you happy and finding yourself in the process.
Bro this was mad inspiring. As a Matric about to make the "big decision" about what I wanna do with my life getting this perspective is amazing. Keep at it bro 🤝 Chief Matt🐐
I'm 25 and stuck in law because I also listened to my parents saying this was a good degree instead of listening to my gut because I thought my elders would know what's best for my future. At least once a week I think about how happy and different life would be if I studied what I was interested in
Watch the detractors act like your biggest fans when you reach your dreams. Much respect for the courage you have to take ownership of your life. So many wish they could do this. God speed bro.
S/o for the video brother. It was hectic one being this vulnerable over the internet to random ass people. But also giving so much strength for being that vulnerable.
Always remember that money follows passion and not the other way. Success doesn’t stem from education. This is your calling and you will never regret. Big up Matt!💜
Bro it's like we lived the same life! I'm 7 years older than you tho. In 2014 I left SA with just $600 to the US to chase a vision, the 9 to 5 matrix scared me more than the thought of failing my dreams. 8 years later and I'm so happy with the life I have in the US. Let me know if you wanna talk, I could give you some advice 👌
Yo, I'm trying to go to the U.S because there is way more opportunities for the job I'm trying to do. I'm doing my final year, I'm not sure how I'm going to go over just as yet, I'm really trying to figure it out. Idk if I could get your I.G handle and speak there?
You know exactly how to articulate yourself. Watching this validated my reasons for not caring to graduate in anything but to learn things that make me happy and that I can monetize on. I love business but I love to teach myself business not to be taught how to do it. Thank you Matt, big dub.
You are going to look back 10 years from now ,successful or not,either way you won’t have any regrets because you chose what felt best for you and honesty that’s what really Matters in life
warning: A LONG AZZ VENT AHEAD!! I have BEEEEEN thinking of dropping out since first year and it feels like I'm wasting my time doing this degree. I'm doing year 4 out of 5 of a 3 year degree (confusing but iyk,yk) and either way, it barely has any jobs out there unless you do your honours which has more interaction and experience of the stream you choose to go for. looking at my honours friend, I don't see myself doing it. besides just jobs, it needs someone that's out there in a way that I don't see myself just yet. I just think in my list of pros and cons, there are more pros of staying than leaving uni because I have more life and responsibilities at res/sport/church than at home. at home I feel disgusting because there's literally nothing to do and I'm not motivated to keep fit plus our girl's team is never together that side.. and so what's ugly about all of this is that I have to suffer through a degree i didn't even know about but applied for because of my 31 points that got me in. I have a lot more thinking of what to do with my life as well. I think about this everyday but just 2 days ago, one of my lecturers talked about his experience of how he got where he is and that he's still looking to do more. he highlighted that it won't all come at once but rather, we learn small small from things we barely take note of until someday when you've grown, you realise that these small things have taught you more than you think they have. yk the typical "started as a waitress" lecture but idk, this time I actually felt motivated enough to find my way through life by taking any opportunity that comes my way. if it effs me up, it effs me up, I learn as u get up and move on. make sense? anyways, I never know where I'm headed with vents/things I say, but I said it. it was nice just putting it out there. grateful for you, Matt 🙏🏼 God bless
Great Decision. Listening to your gut is listening to your inner gift crying to be expressed. Dropped out of Mechanical Engineering & We same age. Its gonna be hard (or not if you lucky). Be prepared for naysayers (specially parents, relatives & close friends) coming @ you if your 1st or 3rd try doesn't make it - never let them convince you otherwise. Success simply defined is NEVER STOP. Along with your socials you have a unique ability of "socializing" extremely better than majority of humans. Leverage your personality bro (eg. MCeeing, Podcast, New & Fun show for the youth.... or anything that comes to mind that you'll enjoy & will get you paid). & Always remember a seed planted will not be visible for the first few weeks or months or years but continually watering it, one day millions will come eat of its fruit & enjoy its shade.
I say if you have 3 courses left, might as well finish them off then chill and discover yourself. I dropped out in 2019 and in 2021 guess what, i was back at it at another university - still going btw. You might regret dropping out so close to the finish line. When i dropped out in 2019 i was also justifying the whole thing as much as you then boom i'm back at varsity, lol so just finish your 3 courses. It's better to have a plan B than to have no plan B at all.
Matt!! Honestly, thank you so much for posting this and for being so transparent. This could not have come at a better time for me bc I'm currently in my 3rd year of uni doing actuarial science, a course I know I have no future in. It has been such a mentally and emotionally draining degree and I hate it so much. I have no interest in it, it's super boring and it gets me so anxious and depressed. It's everything I don't want in a career. More than anything, I want a fulfilling career that I'll be good at. I tried talking to my parents about dropping out and pursuing another degree/ field to which they quickly dismissed the idea. They said I had to finish what I started but I really can't go on anymore. With 1.5 years to go, I literally have no more motivation or drive to go on til the finish line. I don't want to but I don't know how to talk to my parents and get them to see that this is not working out for me. They have sacrificed so much and even sent me all the way to Canada just to do this degree but I know this is not for me. You have given me a lot more courage to fight for what i want but I don't know how to get my parents on my side. How did you talk to your parents? Any tips/ suggestions you can share would be so helpful.
My brother was in the same exact position he also studied accounting to be a CA(SA) and by third year he knew it wasn't for him so he dropped out to pursue what made him happy and now he's a successful owner of a football club and night club. My parents weren't too happy either but now they see how happy and successful he is and they are so proud of him for pursuing his dreams. Funny enough now I'm studying to be a CA, hopefully I'll get this degree 🤣😅 But you got this Matt stick to what makes you happy and you will pluck the fruit from it. Love your videos, keep grinding!
The time you've put in thus farr is a sunk cost, there's nothing you can do to redeem or change that so don't let that consume your mind! After listening to your thought process, I'm all for your decision. All the best mate!
''When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down "happy". They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life'' -John Lennon wish you all the best matt!
It’s crazy to think that the world is setup in such a way that a 17/18 year old is somehow supposed to know immediately after the 12th grade what they want to do FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIFE! It’s absurd. Anyways😂, as always, keep doing you Chief.🏆 You’ve inspired us in many ways than one.💫
Major respect for you man . 😤 I think most of people in uni need to hear more of what you going through and it takes gut for you to just drop out and follow what you truly love. I have always said uni is hard really hard if you aren't loving what you studying. Uni will be the literal definition of hell
I keep saying that schools need to do a better job in setting up career guidance programs in place to educate young people more about vast array of career choices that are especially in demand.
Yo bro, this is very relatable. I'm currently completing one more module in order to obtain my Honors degree in Civil Engineering. Barely got through last year, honestly felt like dropping out. Had an interview last week at a really big construction company, feeling really good about it. 🤞🏽 Props to you for doing what you felt was best for you. Just like you, I got into this degree because it was what my parents wanted, 5 years in and still not sure if this is what I really want to do for the rest of my life, but right now, it's the best shot I have at taking care of my siblings. Keep up the dope content bro. 🙏🏾
As a creative who dropped out of art uni to pursue a degree in computer science, I sort of felt betrayal from myself for "giving up" or dropping out of my passion to accommodate what the reality of life is for example how underfunded creatives are in SA and lack of jobs in that industry, which are all facts. I felt like I doubted my ability to be one of the few exceptions to be one of those who made it, but overtime I realized that I haven't given up I've broadened the picture of my life to give myself points where dreams can meet reality or career can meet passion cause I refuse to be the starving artist, plus being a black man raised by a single entrepreneur mom I felt that a little compromization wouldn't hurt to at least reassure my black foreign mom that I would take all the objectively best opportunities she wasn't afforded cause I know that would make her happy, but I have no intentions of stopping my passion, as I proceed in my cs degree majority of my heart is fully set on art, and the happiness it brings me but sometimes u just gotta compromise till a point and there's nothing wrong with that, its life and eventually I'll be in place of best of both worlds were career meets passion then further down the line full time passion. As creatives we should strive open throttle to chase our dreams but we must not shield ourselves from the realities of the world I'm not saying this discourage (cause that would be discouraging myself) but to plant idea in creatives to move emotionally and smart rather than just emotionally and to grind hardest they've ever cause this industry or field is one of the least guaranteed and most volatile in SA but once u make it and cement your position there's no stopping you. But to achieve all this your going to need to work your hardest fuck a 9 to 5 you'll be pushing 6 to 1am as a creative but the rewards are like no other in the long run and I'm motivated to push myself to those limits. I hope we all find the happiness we're longing for.
Well said my friend, completely agree. I find myself in your situation. I didn't have it in me to drop out. I couldn't turn my nose up at opportunities that were not afforded to my parents before me. I come from a below average income household, and education is the only way out of that both for me and my parents. Along the way I developed a passion for music and I was fully convinced I found my pocket in life. But where I'm from, you can only push music so far locally. As much as my parents knew and appreciated my talent for music, they pushed me to study CS (not a passion, but it's cool actually, I don't hate it), and after I complete my studies, I can use my degree (and a job) to leverage a career in music if I still want it. I work a full-time job, and I graduate soon, and I'm so glad I had the guidance when I was 17/18 that has brought me to this point. Without that I would've left school in Gr.12 and stubbornly think that I can one day be financially free doing music forever.
Just made me emotional.U keep grinding we keep supporting.Its an exchange of energy.I wish you all the best in life.I feel like you my older brother.U r truly appreciated
Whilst some people make might pass judgement on his decision. However, I respect and I’m proud of his decision, not a lot of people have the guts & grit. To make a decision this bold and stand behind it. All the best of luck to you Matt ✨, I know you’ll make it to the top 🏆.
I wonder if dropping out now makes sense to you because you are counting the other 3yrs you have left doing articles but dude, you only left with 3 courses to complete the bachelors degree bro. Even if you dont want the degree, completing it will stretch you mentally and show you what you can achieve if you push yourself because there will be moments doing what you like which will test you mentally still. Plus you will get the satisfaction of throwing the 'I have a degree' line when need be and it will give your parents the satisfaction that you have a degree even if you not using it (trust me it means a lot in their mind and circles). If covid taught us anything its that shvt can happen which will shake things up in unexpected ways so going all in with YT is like putting your eggs in one basket and you know how that went(2018+covid). Just complete the degree, god forbid it may be your fall back plan later in life.
Best Decision Chief. But there's major work you need to put in for this to work out, way more than you would need for Uni. But Go For It man. Get the bag
Waaaaay more ! Levels upon levels...but it means that much more when you're going after something you truly want than half-hearting it in a course you never see yourself practising.
Hey Matt I’m in Matric and about to make the decision to study medicine, like you I think I’ll be able to do the job but my heart will never fully be in it because I don’t believe it’s my life’s purpose, and I’m not sure there’s a life after this one. I believe my life is made for more than just medicine, and I wish you all the best. All it takes is hard work and luck, and it seems like luck is on your side so I wish you all the best on your journey, much love❤️
@B : It was a gradual realisation. Started towards the end of my second year...slowly started disconnecting. The daily life of medicine is that it's highly competitive , everyone is eager to impress and outsmart. You're always on edge because you start to realise 1 mistake you male could mess up someone's life. You also hardly have a life because it's so demanding. I experienced compassion fatigue, it's a point where you actually start to hate the patients themselves in a way. Eventually I got so depressed that I attempted suicide and that was my wake up call that I really needed to get out. So I took a year off to clear my head and after that I then formally quit. The year off helped me make a decision with a clear mind instead of letting the depressive episode override my decision making process.
Choosing Happiness! 💞Thanks for sharing Matt. I am actually in my 6th year of uni (doing 4 year degree). I've decided I'm giving it one more year, but I am not happy with the course but tryna get degreed for my family. This was really relatable and great to watch! Anywho All the best with your journey fam and I'll continue to support and watch your videos 🙌
Man I respect your decision. I think at times people forget how short and unpredictable life is and settle for the expected. I was also in a similar situation were I was acing everything but along the way got some major mental health issues. At a point in life that not many people get to realize is that you kind of just wake up and have to make the right decisions that suite you. I'm really proud to see more people showcasing how to make the most of time.
This is the most important video that you've ever posted and I can't thank you enough for it. Many people resonate with your predicament(me included). I appreciate all it took for you to make this decision and share your story with the world. I wish you all the best on your journey and look forward to seeing who you become.
I actually understand cause if your heart ain't in it then it's really pointless Hope you're happy and that everything goes well❤️ P. S : You're very brave hey😎🔥🔥
I just completed my degree in business administration last year since 2016 as well like i can relate to your story In so many parts of it especially when it comes to the validation of my parents im also very greatful they pushed me to finish though coz my passion is not really bearing fruits like TH-cam is for you so im glad i have something to fall back on just in case... But i support you bro its gonna be you on your own you look back to what you did with your life coz we all just here on this floating rock not knowing wassup so its best to make the best out of it while we still can
You dropping out is massive proof that you are not a quitter, you are standing for what you believe and people who actually are scared to take a leap of faith and follow their hearts because of fear are the actual quitters. They quit on themselves You believe in yourself so you’re definitely going to make it. Salute
In 2019 I dropped out after studying 5 years, civil engineering. This is after I dropped out for a year coz I genuinely hated it and came back again. I also was working full time for another 6 months, unrelated job. Dropping out still feels like such a stigma and it should not. I am now studying what I always wanted to: psychology and I'm happy. Moral of the story: take risks, do what you want to do. Life is short. After you die, it doesn't even matter
I dropped out in 2017 from UCT as well I had a year left in my BCom Ecos and finance/ management studies . Honestly I really wasn't sure what I was doing anymore. Couse was chowing, I was scraping through UCT was stressful. I think I needed to be in that position to really think about what made me happy. I realized I loved music. I had a scholarship for 3 years, in my third year I was supposed to extend it and also renew my visa. I let them all expire and I came back home to Botswana. I'm a graduate in University of Botswana but I don't feel too pressured to follow the career path compared to if I had graduated at UCT. I think the name UCT carries so much weight that if you graduate there you have to follow that career path or people would think you're crazy or stupid or something, so yeah your reasoning makes sense. Follow your passion bro, life is too short.
Same sentiments! Dropped out of UCT this year and I now wake up happy every SINGLE day! I'm grateful for the opportunity of being there, I wouldn't have met my friends but f**k I dreaded Uni. I always felt like I could've been doing something greater and more challenging. There are days I question my decision but the focus somewhat is the benefit of the doubt. Also Matt, thank you for this video and sharing your pros and cons list, I certify the list LEGENDARY! I will come back here when I find myself in the position of doubt. For anyone reading this and in the same situation, forgive yourself and be patient with the process. Manifestation involves creating intention and surrendering to the state of flow. We got this, trust 💯
Finish it to give thanks to your parents atleast. They had your best interest at heart, you are already this far just complete it. You are blessed to be where you are, just complete this then venture out. All I’m saying is don’t make your parents feel like they failed you, every parent tries to give the best to their Kid. If you don’t have another degree that you’re passionate about, it wouldn’t hurt just completing this and just having it on paper then. From there you can venture all you wish
Wow, this was really interesting and fun to watch ❤️ I feel like it also was personal to me being on my 6th year of my 3 year accounting degree 🤖and not really into becoming a CA. It was morely forced or introduced heavily in my first year 😅I just settled on becoming an normal professional accountant but kinda gained knowledge over the years of maybe going towards CA. Accounting was my second choice as I was a huge life science student but didn't like any of their jobs 😅so I went for my second best and maybe it's showing now in my work. I always wanted to teach and I might pursue that after getting this degree. At least your parents finally came around you following your passion💕 Unfortunately for me it went otherwise but thankfully there was another important person who was there for and supports me 🥺❤️ I really congratulate you in your decision. It was a hard one and fully thought-through one and I totally understand 💕all the Best Matt🌸
I understand you and where you're coming from. I was also in that situation but hey, HAPPINESS over everything, and in the end, when you succeed, you won't have any regret.
You were learning important skills for your future business endeavours. At least you know how to calculate profit and tax. You can audit your money trail etc. You won't have to ask someone to do that for you. You must always apply what you learnt in accounting/tax/auditing to real life because it is actually very applicable just that most people never actually take time to think how relevant their studies are to real life. All that business strategy you learn in Man Acc is priceless.
I know you’re not the most religious person ever- but God has an amazing plan for your life ❤️ I genuinely believe that - the decision you’re making is brave, scary, crazy and hella inspiring☺️ and that quote about’ life being too short not to be happy’ is so powerful and true!!! Like do what you love and what makes you happy, and everything else will work itself out - sending love and light x
I truly appreciate the fact that you make sure to share the raw version of yourself with us, thats why your channel is unmatched. Thanks for being you.
Bro i can relate to what you said " the break up broke me " currently going through a break up with someone i thought i was going to spend the rest of my life with and i have to study for my june exams.. im so down rn that i have been procrastinating.... i found myself smoking weed and drinking booze just to escape this feeling.i was never the "suicidal" type but now i found myself thinking about just ending it all......but listening you gave me hope. Thanks my gee
You're honest with yourself and are choosing to walk in your truth no matter how hard it might be.. I respect that. I'm genuinely inspired by this and fo sho I'm not the only one ❤️
I've been meaning to watch this video since it dropped, I was avoiding it because I knew it would make me somewhat emotional, and not in a good way, I'm also busy with my final year of Uni and even though I love what I'm doing I don't really see myself dropping out if I didn't love it, so I'll have to concede that you are a braver man than I am and I'm glad that you choosing what makes you happy, all I can really say is Sir Richard Branson coined it perfectly when he said "The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all" and oh he is also another "drop-out" who made shxt-loads of money, so hopefully you can too🙂.
Babe, I can’t even tell you how I got here but here I am. Ok, that’s a lie. TFG started it. As a former UCT hun I was like let me check what the kids are doing which led me to TFG and I somehow stuck with you because you’s a cutie. Anyways, I changed degrees a couple of times but landed on something that made me a little happy. I’m now finally doing a masters in something that brings me so much joy it’s a little insane. Problem though is that I’m still locked into the 9 to 5 grind that is absolutely killing me. I left the country a few months back and I randomly thought to check you out now to keep the homesickness at bay and how I got to this video I’ll never really know. I just wanted to say thank you for your courage to be vulnerable and speak from your heart. We need more of you out here ❤️ I’m not not going into work tomoz but one day - hopefully soon.
I get this. And well done on identifying early that corporate life is not for you. I know so many people who got disillusioned by that sense years after following the CA route, finding no joy in corporate & doing exactly what you're doing - finding their real passion. I suppose you may not be able to figure your whole life out at once, but you can figure out what the next best move is - which is what you're doing well. You'll be totally fine.
Never have I related to a video as this one. You've posted other relatable content before, but this one was super personal. Starting from the vet school application and the rejection, to the job shadowing... Totally relatable 💯. I started out same first year as you, with a course I didn't know anything about, and I had a few arguments with my mom about finding work after varsity.😏 As your peer (you're older than me by a few weeks), I totally appreciate your truth throughout the entire video 👌🏽🙌🏽. I am however, a bit afraid about your future content after you drop out since most of your video, or the core of your content is about student life. 😬 So I'm definitely interested to see how your channel will grow. I guess the question is... Where to from here?
A list of ChiefMatt's storytimes he owes us:
-Lagos Prom🕺💃
-Link up in Israel with Ex 💏
-2016 parties & hook ups with the baddest shawty🍾💏🔥
-2016 first semester 👀
-Shawty leaving after a year and 10months💔😔
👏👏👏👏
U owe us these story times dawg💀
This explains a lot 😂
🤣🤣🤣👌🏾
run it up chieff, we want the content brudda! Inspirational
This is my life!!! I left medschool halfway at a prestigious university on a scholarship in a foreign country and nobody understands! Apparently it was a waste of time and maybe it was. I was passing, it was very difficult to find the motivation but I kept passing regardless but I was miserable AF. So suicidal, anxious, depressed and getting up every day to live as a med student made my heart heavy so one day I wrote an exam which I passed and just never went back for the next year. I’m currently focusing on where I want my life to be and the thought of finally doing something I love gives me the Will to live. It makes me excited for the future. People still ask me so you left med school? A scholarship? Life abroad? And for what? For my happiness dawg. They say I could’ve been making a lot of money now as a Dr and I tell them, had I continued I probably wouldn’t have been alive to enjoy that money.
My only regret is that I didn’t leave sooner. I knew the moment I got into that school that my heart wasn’t in it. I wish I had the courage to leave then instead of a few years later. But I did and now breathing, waking up, living is so much easier.
Thank you for your transparency. I feel seen.
I LOVE THIS. Your story in itself is an inspiration. ❤👏
I relate, I'm in law and plan to leave practice as soon as I qualify as an attorney since I have a couple months left
Similar story. Left medschool in my 5th year and I agree wish I had left sooner. Became the laughing stock of my community and all sorts of rumours went around. No regrets though , the more time goes by, the more I realise how much I hated medicine.
Love it 😀 ❤
Thank you for sharing your story,I needed to hear this and I'm glad you chose your happiness in the end.
People who have never been to University will never understand, it's a mental battle. Stay strong...
Totally understandable, especially because this was not an impulsive decision, and you are fully aware of the repercussions. It will definitely work out in the end, this does not mean that you're a failure, it means that you are human. I hope all works out for you and your future. xx.
"I am nothing without giving my all" - powerful words🙌🏽
Totally understand you. Also dropped out of wits university but for me it was my first year. Immediately knew I wasn't happy and the more I stayed I felt depressed. Would watch series all day and feel guilty for not studying. I started on my path to find my purpose. 3 years later discovered I am a writer. I am pursuing my dream of writing television series in china. Been happy ever since I discovered this talent of mine.
I’m 31, I dropped out of 2 degrees in the past. I’m currently in 2nd year of my 3rd degree.
I understand what it’s like to be in a course that you don’t want to be in
Bro. You are experiencing exactly what I am going through. The difference between me and you though is that, you have a plan and I don't.😪
Swear down this is motivation to us all. That lil passionate rant hit, got me questioning what my priorities are and what I wanna be.
"If I don't make it, at least I tried" that's my damn motto now.
Mad respect for Doing what makes you happy and finding yourself in the process.
Bro this was mad inspiring. As a Matric about to make the "big decision" about what I wanna do with my life getting this perspective is amazing. Keep at it bro 🤝 Chief Matt🐐
I feel like this video is going to blow up,purely because it’s relatable🕯🕯
I'm 25 and stuck in law because I also listened to my parents saying this was a good degree instead of listening to my gut because I thought my elders would know what's best for my future. At least once a week I think about how happy and different life would be if I studied what I was interested in
Watch the detractors act like your biggest fans when you reach your dreams. Much respect for the courage you have to take ownership of your life. So many wish they could do this. God speed bro.
S/o for the video brother. It was hectic one being this vulnerable over the internet to random ass people.
But also giving so much strength for being that vulnerable.
Always remember that money follows passion and not the other way. Success doesn’t stem from education. This is your calling and you will never regret. Big up Matt!💜
"TH-cam moves me"....your content speaks for itself. Your channel is one of the very few that I can describe as 'signature'. Cheers to you 🍻
The most honest TH-camr in South Africa. Mad respect for you♥️
Wish you ALL the BEST G
Bro it's like we lived the same life! I'm 7 years older than you tho. In 2014 I left SA with just $600 to the US to chase a vision, the 9 to 5 matrix scared me more than the thought of failing my dreams. 8 years later and I'm so happy with the life I have in the US. Let me know if you wanna talk, I could give you some advice 👌
Yo, I'm trying to go to the U.S because there is way more opportunities for the job I'm trying to do. I'm doing my final year, I'm not sure how I'm going to go over just as yet, I'm really trying to figure it out. Idk if I could get your I.G handle and speak there?
dm me i’m down to talk 🤞
I also wanna talk though
You know exactly how to articulate yourself. Watching this validated my reasons for not caring to graduate in anything but to learn things that make me happy and that I can monetize on. I love business but I love to teach myself business not to be taught how to do it. Thank you Matt, big dub.
You are going to look back 10 years from now ,successful or not,either way you won’t have any regrets because you chose what felt best for you and honesty that’s what really Matters in life
warning: A LONG AZZ VENT AHEAD!!
I have BEEEEEN thinking of dropping out since first year and it feels like I'm wasting my time doing this degree. I'm doing year 4 out of 5 of a 3 year degree (confusing but iyk,yk) and either way, it barely has any jobs out there unless you do your honours which has more interaction and experience of the stream you choose to go for. looking at my honours friend, I don't see myself doing it. besides just jobs, it needs someone that's out there in a way that I don't see myself just yet. I just think in my list of pros and cons, there are more pros of staying than leaving uni because I have more life and responsibilities at res/sport/church than at home. at home I feel disgusting because there's literally nothing to do and I'm not motivated to keep fit plus our girl's team is never together that side.. and so what's ugly about all of this is that I have to suffer through a degree i didn't even know about but applied for because of my 31 points that got me in. I have a lot more thinking of what to do with my life as well. I think about this everyday but just 2 days ago, one of my lecturers talked about his experience of how he got where he is and that he's still looking to do more. he highlighted that it won't all come at once but rather, we learn small small from things we barely take note of until someday when you've grown, you realise that these small things have taught you more than you think they have. yk the typical "started as a waitress" lecture but idk, this time I actually felt motivated enough to find my way through life by taking any opportunity that comes my way. if it effs me up, it effs me up, I learn as u get up and move on. make sense?
anyways, I never know where I'm headed with vents/things I say, but I said it. it was nice just putting it out there. grateful for you, Matt 🙏🏼 God bless
Great Decision. Listening to your gut is listening to your inner gift crying to be expressed. Dropped out of Mechanical Engineering & We same age. Its gonna be hard (or not if you lucky). Be prepared for naysayers (specially parents, relatives & close friends) coming @ you if your 1st or 3rd try doesn't make it - never let them convince you otherwise. Success simply defined is NEVER STOP. Along with your socials you have a unique ability of "socializing" extremely better than majority of humans. Leverage your personality bro (eg. MCeeing, Podcast, New & Fun show for the youth.... or anything that comes to mind that you'll enjoy & will get you paid). & Always remember a seed planted will not be visible for the first few weeks or months or years but continually watering it, one day millions will come eat of its fruit & enjoy its shade.
I say if you have 3 courses left, might as well finish them off then chill and discover yourself. I dropped out in 2019 and in 2021 guess what, i was back at it at another university - still going btw. You might regret dropping out so close to the finish line. When i dropped out in 2019 i was also justifying the whole thing as much as you then boom i'm back at varsity, lol so just finish your 3 courses. It's better to have a plan B than to have no plan B at all.
Matt!! Honestly, thank you so much for posting this and for being so transparent. This could not have come at a better time for me bc I'm currently in my 3rd year of uni doing actuarial science, a course I know I have no future in. It has been such a mentally and emotionally draining degree and I hate it so much. I have no interest in it, it's super boring and it gets me so anxious and depressed. It's everything I don't want in a career. More than anything, I want a fulfilling career that I'll be good at. I tried talking to my parents about dropping out and pursuing another degree/ field to which they quickly dismissed the idea. They said I had to finish what I started but I really can't go on anymore. With 1.5 years to go, I literally have no more motivation or drive to go on til the finish line. I don't want to but I don't know how to talk to my parents and get them to see that this is not working out for me. They have sacrificed so much and even sent me all the way to Canada just to do this degree but I know this is not for me. You have given me a lot more courage to fight for what i want but I don't know how to get my parents on my side.
How did you talk to your parents? Any tips/ suggestions you can share would be so helpful.
After watching this video, I definitely know I'm dropping out. Just a matter of when, and no Matt you not a bad influence.
My brother was in the same exact position he also studied accounting to be a CA(SA) and by third year he knew it wasn't for him so he dropped out to pursue what made him happy and now he's a successful owner of a football club and night club. My parents weren't too happy either but now they see how happy and successful he is and they are so proud of him for pursuing his dreams. Funny enough now I'm studying to be a CA, hopefully I'll get this degree 🤣😅 But you got this Matt stick to what makes you happy and you will pluck the fruit from it. Love your videos, keep grinding!
The time you've put in thus farr is a sunk cost, there's nothing you can do to redeem or change that so don't let that consume your mind!
After listening to your thought process, I'm all for your decision. All the best mate!
''When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down "happy". They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life'' -John Lennon
wish you all the best matt!
It’s crazy to think that the world is setup in such a way that a 17/18 year old is somehow supposed to know immediately after the 12th grade what they want to do FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIFE! It’s absurd.
Anyways😂, as always, keep doing you Chief.🏆 You’ve inspired us in many ways than one.💫
This comment right here. 🎯💯
Rrrright? It's absurd. And then 4/5/6 years of mental turmoil in a course we hate and we finally call it quits, we still get blamed and labelled.
This ❤
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Man's Is Serious About The Dream, I'm Here For It. Going Forward, CheifMatt Is Here To Conquer.
Proud of you bro, I back this and I back you.
Youre going to be our first South African youtube mega sensation
The industry is picking up
You seem smart and intelligent Matt for the fact that you got in at Uct , congrats bro and best luck to your second journey may god bless you.
Take it in. This brudda is manifesting his own destiny right here. Mark my words we'll see this one the archives one day!
Major respect for you man . 😤 I think most of people in uni need to hear more of what you going through and it takes gut for you to just drop out and follow what you truly love. I have always said uni is hard really hard if you aren't loving what you studying. Uni will be the literal definition of hell
I keep saying that schools need to do a better job in setting up career guidance programs in place to educate young people more about vast array of career choices that are especially in demand.
Yo bro, this is very relatable. I'm currently completing one more module in order to obtain my Honors degree in Civil Engineering. Barely got through last year, honestly felt like dropping out. Had an interview last week at a really big construction company, feeling really good about it. 🤞🏽 Props to you for doing what you felt was best for you. Just like you, I got into this degree because it was what my parents wanted, 5 years in and still not sure if this is what I really want to do for the rest of my life, but right now, it's the best shot I have at taking care of my siblings.
Keep up the dope content bro. 🙏🏾
Wish you the best Matt, i really think you can come far with youtube, your videos are mad entertaining man. God bless.
As a creative who dropped out of art uni to pursue a degree in computer science, I sort of felt betrayal from myself for "giving up" or dropping out of my passion to accommodate what the reality of life is for example how underfunded creatives are in SA and lack of jobs in that industry, which are all facts. I felt like I doubted my ability to be one of the few exceptions to be one of those who made it, but overtime I realized that I haven't given up I've broadened the picture of my life to give myself points where dreams can meet reality or career can meet passion cause I refuse to be the starving artist, plus being a black man raised by a single entrepreneur mom I felt that a little compromization wouldn't hurt to at least reassure my black foreign mom that I would take all the objectively best opportunities she wasn't afforded cause I know that would make her happy, but I have no intentions of stopping my passion, as I proceed in my cs degree majority of my heart is fully set on art, and the happiness it brings me but sometimes u just gotta compromise till a point and there's nothing wrong with that, its life and eventually I'll be in place of best of both worlds were career meets passion then further down the line full time passion. As creatives we should strive open throttle to chase our dreams but we must not shield ourselves from the realities of the world I'm not saying this discourage (cause that would be discouraging myself) but to plant idea in creatives to move emotionally and smart rather than just emotionally and to grind hardest they've ever cause this industry or field is one of the least guaranteed and most volatile in SA but once u make it and cement your position there's no stopping you. But to achieve all this your going to need to work your hardest fuck a 9 to 5 you'll be pushing 6 to 1am as a creative but the rewards are like no other in the long run and I'm motivated to push myself to those limits. I hope we all find the happiness we're longing for.
Well said my friend, completely agree. I find myself in your situation. I didn't have it in me to drop out. I couldn't turn my nose up at opportunities that were not afforded to my parents before me. I come from a below average income household, and education is the only way out of that both for me and my parents. Along the way I developed a passion for music and I was fully convinced I found my pocket in life.
But where I'm from, you can only push music so far locally.
As much as my parents knew and appreciated my talent for music, they pushed me to study CS (not a passion, but it's cool actually, I don't hate it), and after I complete my studies, I can use my degree (and a job) to leverage a career in music if I still want it.
I work a full-time job, and I graduate soon, and I'm so glad I had the guidance when I was 17/18 that has brought me to this point. Without that I would've left school in Gr.12 and stubbornly think that I can one day be financially free doing music forever.
Just made me emotional.U keep grinding we keep supporting.Its an exchange of energy.I wish you all the best in life.I feel like you my older brother.U r truly appreciated
Whilst some people make might pass judgement on his decision. However, I respect and I’m proud of his decision, not a lot of people have the guts & grit. To make a decision this bold and stand behind it.
All the best of luck to you Matt ✨, I know you’ll make it to the top 🏆.
I wonder if dropping out now makes sense to you because you are counting the other 3yrs you have left doing articles but dude, you only left with 3 courses to complete the bachelors degree bro. Even if you dont want the degree, completing it will stretch you mentally and show you what you can achieve if you push yourself because there will be moments doing what you like which will test you mentally still. Plus you will get the satisfaction of throwing the 'I have a degree' line when need be and it will give your parents the satisfaction that you have a degree even if you not using it (trust me it means a lot in their mind and circles). If covid taught us anything its that shvt can happen which will shake things up in unexpected ways so going all in with YT is like putting your eggs in one basket and you know how that went(2018+covid). Just complete the degree, god forbid it may be your fall back plan later in life.
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Best Decision Chief. But there's major work you need to put in for this to work out, way more than you would need for Uni.
But Go For It man. Get the bag
Waaaaay more ! Levels upon levels...but it means that much more when you're going after something you truly want than half-hearting it in a course you never see yourself practising.
Hey Matt I’m in Matric and about to make the decision to study medicine, like you I think I’ll be able to do the job but my heart will never fully be in it because I don’t believe it’s my life’s purpose, and I’m not sure there’s a life after this one. I believe my life is made for more than just medicine, and I wish you all the best.
All it takes is hard work and luck, and it seems like luck is on your side so I wish you all the best on your journey, much love❤️
I'm someone who's personally experienced dropping out of medschool. Left in my 5th year. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
@@sinothilembhamayi3434 why did you drop out?
@B : It was a gradual realisation. Started towards the end of my second year...slowly started disconnecting.
The daily life of medicine is that it's highly competitive , everyone is eager to impress and outsmart. You're always on edge because you start to realise 1 mistake you male could mess up someone's life. You also hardly have a life because it's so demanding. I experienced compassion fatigue, it's a point where you actually start to hate the patients themselves in a way. Eventually I got so depressed that I attempted suicide and that was my wake up call that I really needed to get out. So I took a year off to clear my head and after that I then formally quit. The year off helped me make a decision with a clear mind instead of letting the depressive episode override my decision making process.
Choosing Happiness! 💞Thanks for sharing Matt. I am actually in my 6th year of uni (doing 4 year degree). I've decided I'm giving it one more year, but I am not happy with the course but tryna get degreed for my family. This was really relatable and great to watch! Anywho All the best with your journey fam and I'll continue to support and watch your videos 🙌
It’s Better To Discover What Moves You Now Than When You Are At The Work Place. Most People At Work Are Unhappy=Depressed. You Will Be Good💗
Thank you for being transparent with us, good luck with your future endeavours. Let's take it to the top!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️ 🚀🚀🚀🚀
Tah Matt big ups for being so open. 🙏🏾
Man I respect your decision. I think at times people forget how short and unpredictable life is and settle for the expected. I was also in a similar situation were I was acing everything but along the way got some major mental health issues.
At a point in life that not many people get to realize is that you kind of just wake up and have to make the right decisions that suite you. I'm really proud to see more people showcasing how to make the most of time.
This is the most important video that you've ever posted and I can't thank you enough for it. Many people resonate with your predicament(me included). I appreciate all it took for you to make this decision and share your story with the world.
I wish you all the best on your journey and look forward to seeing who you become.
I actually understand cause if your heart ain't in it then it's really pointless
Hope you're happy and that everything goes well❤️
P. S : You're very brave hey😎🔥🔥
This video really spoke to me, really needed This ❤️🔥
I just completed my degree in business administration last year since 2016 as well like i can relate to your story In so many parts of it especially when it comes to the validation of my parents im also very greatful they pushed me to finish though coz my passion is not really bearing fruits like TH-cam is for you so im glad i have something to fall back on just in case... But i support you bro its gonna be you on your own you look back to what you did with your life coz we all just here on this floating rock not knowing wassup so its best to make the best out of it while we still can
You dropping out is massive proof that you are not a quitter, you are standing for what you believe and people who actually are scared to take a leap of faith and follow their hearts because of fear are the actual quitters. They quit on themselves
You believe in yourself so you’re definitely going to make it. Salute
In 2019 I dropped out after studying 5 years, civil engineering.
This is after I dropped out for a year coz I genuinely hated it and came back again. I also was working full time for another 6 months, unrelated job.
Dropping out still feels like such a stigma and it should not.
I am now studying what I always wanted to: psychology and I'm happy.
Moral of the story: take risks, do what you want to do. Life is short. After you die, it doesn't even matter
I dropped out in 2017 from UCT as well I had a year left in my BCom Ecos and finance/ management studies . Honestly I really wasn't sure what I was doing anymore. Couse was chowing, I was scraping through UCT was stressful. I think I needed to be in that position to really think about what made me happy. I realized I loved music. I had a scholarship for 3 years, in my third year I was supposed to extend it and also renew my visa. I let them all expire and I came back home to Botswana. I'm a graduate in University of Botswana but I don't feel too pressured to follow the career path compared to if I had graduated at UCT. I think the name UCT carries so much weight that if you graduate there you have to follow that career path or people would think you're crazy or stupid or something, so yeah your reasoning makes sense. Follow your passion bro, life is too short.
I recently dropped outta college myself. Same story of happiness is the same one for me. Dropped out when I was about to write my finals🤦🏾♂️😅
😂😂😂 guys, what is it about that final push? The closer you are to the "end" is when you really get to that F it point. I relate so much😂😂
I'm starting to like this guy
Making me realize a lot about myself
Same sentiments! Dropped out of UCT this year and I now wake up happy every SINGLE day! I'm grateful for the opportunity of being there, I wouldn't have met my friends but f**k I dreaded Uni. I always felt like I could've been doing something greater and more challenging. There are days I question my decision but the focus somewhat is the benefit of the doubt. Also Matt, thank you for this video and sharing your pros and cons list, I certify the list LEGENDARY! I will come back here when I find myself in the position of doubt. For anyone reading this and in the same situation, forgive yourself and be patient with the process. Manifestation involves creating intention and surrendering to the state of flow. We got this, trust 💯
Finish it to give thanks to your parents atleast. They had your best interest at heart, you are already this far just complete it. You are blessed to be where you are, just complete this then venture out. All I’m saying is don’t make your parents feel like they failed you, every parent tries to give the best to their Kid. If you don’t have another degree that you’re passionate about, it wouldn’t hurt just completing this and just having it on paper then. From there you can venture all you wish
Mad respect for being transparent and open with us man, LOVE YOU MAAANNNNN!!!!!!
But please make a vid with MansaMayne, 🙏✌🏼
I love the vulnerability, so excited to see where your journey takes you 🙆 sending you love 💗💗💐🙏
This is content ! Pure honesty and big man chat , keep it going Matt . Clicked on the notification bell 🔔🔥
You are going to make it keep the love for TH-cam alive and nurture the ting!♥️
We need to have a serious discussion with parents cause it's getting out of hand at this point.
chase your dreams bro , there’s no point living life in misery when you are in control of ur own happiness
Damn, I wish I was as privileged and comfortable to drop this miserable degree
Wow, this was really interesting and fun to watch ❤️
I feel like it also was personal to me being on my 6th year of my 3 year accounting degree 🤖and not really into becoming a CA. It was morely forced or introduced heavily in my first year 😅I just settled on becoming an normal professional accountant but kinda gained knowledge over the years of maybe going towards CA. Accounting was my second choice as I was a huge life science student but didn't like any of their jobs 😅so I went for my second best and maybe it's showing now in my work. I always wanted to teach and I might pursue that after getting this degree. At least your parents finally came around you following your passion💕 Unfortunately for me it went otherwise but thankfully there was another important person who was there for and supports me 🥺❤️
I really congratulate you in your decision. It was a hard one and fully thought-through one and I totally understand 💕all the Best Matt🌸
Matt being vulnerable with us>>❤️
New subscriber here all the way in NYC but grew up in Jozi. I can’t wait till you hit 100K bro you deserve it. Dope video 🙏🏿
Also dropping out takes courage. I hope you find the happiness you’re looking for
Appreciate you opening up about this🙏🏼wish you nothing but the best my g
I understand you and where you're coming from. I was also in that situation but hey, HAPPINESS over everything, and in the end, when you succeed, you won't have any regret.
This actually really makes sense. ALL OR NOTHING G!!💯🔥❤️
You were learning important skills for your future business endeavours. At least you know how to calculate profit and tax. You can audit your money trail etc. You won't have to ask someone to do that for you. You must always apply what you learnt in accounting/tax/auditing to real life because it is actually very applicable just that most people never actually take time to think how relevant their studies are to real life. All that business strategy you learn in Man Acc is priceless.
I know you’re not the most religious person ever- but God has an amazing plan for your life ❤️ I genuinely believe that - the decision you’re making is brave, scary, crazy and hella inspiring☺️ and that quote about’ life being too short not to be happy’ is so powerful and true!!! Like do what you love and what makes you happy, and everything else will work itself out - sending love and light x
We shall never retire🔥🔥🔥
I truly appreciate the fact that you make sure to share the raw version of yourself with us, thats why your channel is unmatched.
Thanks for being you.
Bro i can relate to what you said " the break up broke me " currently going through a break up with someone i thought i was going to spend the rest of my life with and i have to study for my june exams.. im so down rn that i have been procrastinating.... i found myself smoking weed and drinking booze just to escape this feeling.i was never the "suicidal" type but now i found myself thinking about just ending it all......but listening you gave me hope.
Thanks my gee
your happiness comes first. im so glad you quit being a CA fro something that makes you happy 💗
Proud of you bro🖤 I’ll always be here to support you brudda🖤
Here for the honesty and transparency ❤️❤️🔥🔥🐐.
lol he has so many storytimes, you better drop them all Matt😂😂
honestly after hearing all that, lets get this man those plaques. ALL OF THEM💥
My boy is just spitting bars at this point...life really too short to be doing something you don't like all your life.
You're honest with yourself and are choosing to walk in your truth no matter how hard it might be.. I respect that. I'm genuinely inspired by this and fo sho I'm not the only one ❤️
This video just put a lot of things in perspective for me 🙏
It always seems impossible until it's done...keep going fam 🔥🔥
I've been meaning to watch this video since it dropped, I was avoiding it because I knew it would make me somewhat emotional, and not in a good way, I'm also busy with my final year of Uni and even though I love what I'm doing I don't really see myself dropping out if I didn't love it, so I'll have to concede that you are a braver man than I am and I'm glad that you choosing what makes you happy, all I can really say is Sir Richard Branson coined it perfectly when he said "The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all" and oh he is also another "drop-out" who made shxt-loads of money, so hopefully you can too🙂.
mad respect for the full transparency and for taking such a big decision to do what you want bro.
THATS DEEP, BLESS UP MATT
Babe, I can’t even tell you how I got here but here I am. Ok, that’s a lie. TFG started it. As a former UCT hun I was like let me check what the kids are doing which led me to TFG and I somehow stuck with you because you’s a cutie. Anyways, I changed degrees a couple of times but landed on something that made me a little happy. I’m now finally doing a masters in something that brings me so much joy it’s a little insane. Problem though is that I’m still locked into the 9 to 5 grind that is absolutely killing me. I left the country a few months back and I randomly thought to check you out now to keep the homesickness at bay and how I got to this video I’ll never really know. I just wanted to say thank you for your courage to be vulnerable and speak from your heart. We need more of you out here ❤️ I’m not not going into work tomoz but one day - hopefully soon.
Best of luck on whatever path you take coz everyone has their own
This video literally just changed my whole life 🤙🏽❤️! Thank you Matt 😪
I love how brave you are for all this !
All the best with your new journey!! I definitely think you have what it takes to make it!
Keeping doing the most! With that kinda rizz you can pull off anything bruv
I literally stopped studying and gave this guy my undivided attention...I can tell you touched a lot of students
I wish you nothing but the best Chief.
I get this. And well done on identifying early that corporate life is not for you. I know so many people who got disillusioned by that sense years after following the CA route, finding no joy in corporate & doing exactly what you're doing - finding their real passion. I suppose you may not be able to figure your whole life out at once, but you can figure out what the next best move is - which is what you're doing well. You'll be totally fine.
Never have I related to a video as this one. You've posted other relatable content before, but this one was super personal. Starting from the vet school application and the rejection, to the job shadowing... Totally relatable 💯. I started out same first year as you, with a course I didn't know anything about, and I had a few arguments with my mom about finding work after varsity.😏
As your peer (you're older than me by a few weeks), I totally appreciate your truth throughout the entire video 👌🏽🙌🏽. I am however, a bit afraid about your future content after you drop out since most of your video, or the core of your content is about student life. 😬 So I'm definitely interested to see how your channel will grow. I guess the question is... Where to from here?
As a second year uni student doing something I hate. Big up Matt this is very inspiring