Why I Quit My Full Time Job To Become A Youtuber
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
- I just quit my full time job to become a UA-camr. If you’re considering quitting your job to pursue your dream, this might act as a little quit your job motivation for you ;)
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Chapters
0:00 - Prologue
0:12 - Little Johnny
0:34 - My Story
1:00 - Steven Spielberg's Whisper
2:10 - Live or Crash and Burn
2:34 - Meet Charlotte
3:25 - House Tour
4:30 - The Start Of The Journey
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Becoming a full time UA-camr is by far the biggest risk I’ve ever taken, and I have no plan B. Why?
Well, you know how the usual story goes, right? Little Johnny hates his 9 to 5 job, makes an average pay, can’t even take a bathroom break without his tyrant boss Bob looking over his shoulder, and wastes his days doing meaningless work. We heard the story of Johnny a thousand times. But it’s not my story.
I had a job that I liked, working with people that I loved, in a media company that did do meaningful work. So, what’s wrong with me?
I could already see how the next 20 years would play out: I’d keep on doing honest, decent work, get decent pay checks, buy a decent house, raise decent kids, retire at a decent age and most of all, do all those things feeling comfortable. So why did I quit?
I had those whispers in my ear telling me that I had more to give to the world, more to expect from myself. I’m 29, turning 30 in a few months and my life is nowhere near what I thought it’d be by that time.
When we’re kids we picture ourselves growing up to become all of those things we dream of and I’ve realized that I grew up to become none of those things. I’m a failed football player, a failed musician, but ironically I’ve always been a good employee, a good student. I’ve always excelled at helping others achieve their dreams, abiding by a system that pushed me into sabotaging myself in the process.
Soon, those whispers in my ears started to sound more like questions: Am I gonna grow old and bitter because I settled on realistic choices? Am I gonna die regretting not taking more risks? How will I one day be able to tell my kids to follow their dreams if I never did? I decided to do what I thought was unthinkable. I left my job to build the life that my 6 year-old self dreamed of, doing the things my 6 year-old self dreamed of. And it’s this channel, right here, right now.
I’m starting from 0 and I’m either gonna grow and get to the vision that I have for my life or crash and burn for you all to witness.
I’m inviting you to be part of that journey. In the next few months I’ll release documentary style content on subjects I’m passionate about. I want my content to entertain, educate but mostly challenge the perception we have of things. We live in an era where the media landscape is so polarizing that I realized the only true act of courage is learning to think for yourself. And that’s the kind of content I wanna make.
If that speaks to you, subscribe to my channel and I’ll see you on the next one ;)
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Music (in order)
Windfall - Ryan Taubert
Got It, Good! - That Kid CG
You Picked Off All the Polish - UTAH
Throne - Saint Mesa
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Just watched a few of the UFC documentaries in your channel and went to browse through the other content and ended up in this video. Really inspired and amazed by the quality of your contents and its really humble of you to be open to the world about your starting point. Wishing you a lots of success and millions of subscribers. May the force be with you. Love from India ❤️🙂
Thank you Rakesh! 🙌
@@PatrickGavia keep it up
same,
I was about to watch all of his videos, Unfortunately there's only 6 rn.[[Dec 22 2021]]
Bro I litterally wrote the same exact comment in another video (Bam). Thats how you know hes on the right track.
@@StayBlessed47 I am upset. wtf. these guys beat me to this. what do I do now to stand out, call you filthy animal like Colby?? naww. lol. I dono how u did it, but you made me dislike Colby Covington even more.
This aged super well! Dude you deserve all of it!
Man, I’m glad you did. After having just finished bingeing all of your content, I’ve got no doubt your channel is going to grow exponentially.
Thank you!! 🙌
Let's go Patrick!!!!!! You're already killing it. Can't wait to see where this takes you.
Thanks Theo!! Hope you’re doing great man! 🙌
I allegedly the same thing!😂😂cool channel for fook in sure!
Your inspirational brotha please keep the hard work going. We really need people like you in this generation!!!
Thank you Kevin! 🙏
Man, those UFC videos earned you a subscriber for life. It's actually crazy how good they were, almost like you were destined to do this youtube shit forever you just now hopped into it its crazy
You can really feel the passion in every one of his videos. He's gonna make it big one day for sure.
Hey Patrick, i was recommended your documentary several times and I put in watch later playlist, yet UA-cam kept recommending in main page, and today at the weekend I gave it a try. To be honest, it was hard to stop, I watched one after another until I ended up here. I also started to work part time instead of full time and pursuing my ambitions 3 days a week. It will be a great inspiration for all of us when you reach to that 1mln or even more, Just keep doing what you do best, you got a talent.
My man , I found you on Facebook with the Colby Covington Video. Looked you up here on UA-cam for more convenient viewing and I was actually surprised that you actually only have less than 400 subscribers.
I see a lot of myself in you and I actually am on a similar stage in my life right now. I would love to be of help to see your channel grow and be part of its growth. All love my guy. More Power!
Thank you!! Means a lot. Let’s keep in touch, you can DM me on IG if you wanna discuss. Best of luck in your journey my friend! 🙌
Almost 10k now. Well deserved 🥳
32k and growing!
46k and going
Now 64.8K! Congrats, brother!
I've seen them all now, a half dozen or so at this time. For some reason I watched this one last. You kept your word. Your work here is superb. I hope you keep this as a successful accomplishment for a long time. I've learned much here, and I like that. Thank you.
Thanks Sam, means a lot 🙌
Damn this shit really hit hard. We basically have the same life except I’m not quite as ballsy as you. I really hope you make it. Inspirational. Subscribed.
Never thought I'd have the guts to do it myself. You never know man. I'm with you!
I watched your UFC documentaries and loved the quality and realness you have with your commentary. Decided to sub and then found this video and realized you're newish. Keep killing it man. I'll keep watching and liking your stuff. Respect!
Dude you’re an inspiration.. ive been doing UA-cam for years but I feel like i havent been doing it right.. you’re really doing it. Keep at it!
Keep it up man! Right there with you! 💪
Your content has genuinely touched my heart. It inspires me to get my shit straight, keep it up brother 🔥
Oh my lord. This is one of the best debut UA-cam videos I’ve ever seen. Extremely professionally made and very candid. You’ve earned another subscriber 🤝
I watched this video after I watched a video "The Many Faces of Colby Covington 2021", and wow I was really surprised when I know you are new creater on UA-cam. Your contents are very cohered and specific, I appreciated. So hope you try so hard and be happy with your "6 years old dream".
Thank you my friend! 🙏
I’m a bit late to the channel but far out man, the quality of every video and the genuine nature you have makes every video unbelievably enjoyable. Your an inspiration mate and looking forward to being part of this community of subscribers ur building 💪
Dude, just found your channel and I must say your content is fire!!!
Keep it up.
You have the right energy to make it big as a UA-camr.
If you don't hit 1 mil by the end of 2022 I will be hella surprised. Keep staying consistent and keep doing what you love. I've seen a lot of channels blow up and I know for sure if you keep making content at the quality you are making it then you are bound to be successful.
My Man, I'm on your team! ✌️💪 Let's go get it! 🤟
And here you are, not even one year in this, getting 100k subscribers! That is incredible! like the content you choose to share with, all us MMA fans! Awesome job, now, lets go for that million !
Your Francis documentary struck me deep in my soul I got water eyes and felt the drive to achieve something great that’s how you speak to people through your videos excellent content bro
Just watched a few of your videos and I’m already addicted! Can’t wait to see what you make next and follow your journey!
Gotta say man, some of the best content I’ve come across in a while. Just churned through a few of your vids and you’ve got a compelling editing/creation style. I can probably count the no. of YT comments I’ve left on two hands, but I dug your masvidal/Colby work so much I fig’d I’d just drop a note. Keep it up man, & best of luck 👍🏼
Thank you Shane, happy you came across my channel!
I can't believe how much your channel has grown in a year. Just found out your videos, very entertaining! Keep the good work, greetings from Chile.
You will make it. Keep up the hard word, good research. Content creation not easy but so far you are doing amazing
Definately headed for the top! Your doc on francis had me in tears. Im subscribed on all my accounts now and plan on watching all your content. You are gifted. Stay humble my friend
mate! what an into! I came across your channel through the Dustin video and then watched your first ever video and I must say well done and keep doing what you are doing Patrick. The internet needs people like you. Appreciation and respect from across the pond
I appreciate you Mr.Max! Thanks for subscribing 🙌
Wow, you’re already so skilled at creating! Excited to see all future projects you’ll bring out🙌
I think this is the best decision you have ever made in your life, thank you for the effort you are making in this amazing UA-cam channel
You have amazing content keep pumping these videos
So inspiring and amazing Patrick! Waiting for all that comes from you as you continue to grow.
Your videos are an absolute master piece, everything from the editing, timing, the way you integrate other clips into them just wow but honestly the best part for me is the music choices and how they’re used, often overlooked but you have really nailed it, gives a feeling unlike other videos, keep going man you’ll be huge very soon
His videos are all stolen.
Having watched your latest video first and in descending chronological order viewed the rest. To me it's clear, your videos have increasingly gotten better which only makes me that much more eager for your next one. I feel increase in quality can be attributed to your ability to provoke thought and emotion through presenting an alternate perspective than that of which is communicated in more mainstream media and also not one easily accessible to those who haven't done the homework you clearly have regarding the subject matter. If you stop making this content, it'd be a shame and our loss. Please keep rocking on? If you started a membership option I'd gladly become one and not to blow smoke, you'd be the only one I've ever supported aside from Mixed Molly Whoppery. Thanks for the content. Now work faster would ya! 😆
Thank you Wes! Your support means a lot. I’ll be able to produce faster as soon as I can hire some help 😉
you’re content is so insightful and beautiful! not just about fighting, but life, the value of struggle and the empowerment that comes from it. don’t stop! your videos hit different!
Much love from Romania. Just joined your channel and binged watched all videos. What you do is a great source of inspiration. I have no doubts in my mind that your channel will grow to be one of the best channels on UA-cam!
It's very visible that you are good at editing videos. Did you do it all yourself?
I bet you cannot fail. Massive loving support mixed with determinition and a solid skillset is indeed a powerful cocktail. :)
By the way: I looked you up after watching a documentary on Elon Musk floating around on Facebook. It showed a more emotional side, and deeper insight, despite only being a short video. The whole future visions, and people daring to see a different future and working toward showing the rest of the world, is a cool topic I find. I wonder if you will do more of that. :)
I guess you will vary your content a lot at first, to try and figure out a target group. I hope you won't loose yourself in the process. Because you are skilled at what you do, for sure! Thank you.
Thank you so much Patrick! Yes no worries - there's definitely more of the Elon type video on the way. I like to vary the style and topics of my videos so I don't repeat myself and always present the same type of stories to the audience. I'm glad you found me through the Elon video and I hope I'll make another one that you'll enjoy! ;)
Go for it man! I literally started watching you today and i got caught up in your Masvidal Vs Covington video. I'm an aspiring kickboxer in Singapore, a tiny southeast asian country that focuses more on economics and results than sports and entertainment. I'm 21 and i'm already doing things differently in my life to achieve my future goals. I've made worlds of sacrifices and i'm losing my youth life training and working everyday instead of partying as of now. I dont want to be stuck in that trapper as well, so by all means, from one dreamer to another, go all in bro! I truly hope you succeed. 🔥🥋
Lets go brother! I’m 100% behind you! 💪
Awesome man! Love your content.
I love how much work you put into every single piece you put out, it's beautiful. Wishing you the best, you got this, it's your time to shine :)
Seeing most of your documentaries reaching 1-2 million views makes me super happy for you. You are doing amazing and are putting out amazing content.
Binging your content 3 months into your inspirational journey. Found you via MMA colby covington video. Your work is amazing and I greatly appreciate you bringing psychological, sociological and philosophical knowledge into current day events. Think for yourself is the perfect tag line and desperately needed right now. Wishing you lots of luck 🍀 but at almost 30k subs already shows that hard work is far more valuable. Cheers!
Appreciating the quality content your're producing, It looks like you made the right choice. I'm rooting for you both of you!
Very good docs. Thanks for the great work
I just finished watching your Shevchenko Documentary and was blown away. I came to your channel to learn about your content and this video is a masterpiece for promotion of yourself as well as inspiring. I've never seen another YT creator make a promo video of this quality. You made the right decision with your career! keep it up I cant wait to watch.
Thanks brother 🙏
Good for you my man. Wish you the best! …NO Guts, NO Glory.
your use of story progression is unique and really next level, best of luck on your journey
I’m so glad I came across your channel. I’ve enjoyed literally every video you’ve created so far. Your doing an amazing job my friend and remember you’re one of the greats!!!! ✌🏻👍🏻✌🏻👍🏻✌🏻
I started with one of your videos ... proceeded to watch everything else you had .. and then finally landed on this one.
Love your work and really inspired by your story.
I'm eager to see where this goes for you and your family, keep it up bro!
Great content! Keep it up man!
Good luck Patrick,
Your documentaries are excellent.
Man ur production level is unreal , the story telling , the editing, the research, the passion, the knowing what questions the audience will have while watching and answering them. Thanks for the vids and I hope u keep up the great work. Ur unreal man
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I just watched all of your videos and they are amazing! I've been waiting for a chanel like this for a while. Im very excited for your new content!
Just found your channel. Some of the best videos I have seen. No doubt in my mind that you are on the right path. Keep up the great work.
Good on you Patrick - I randomly watched your Dustin doc, then was just blown away by your Francis doc so working backwards and very much looking forward to more man. Keep the faith!
All of your videos are on next level pristine and some are so inspiring. Your hard work shows, it will absolutely pay off. Wishing you the best!! 👏🏻💯
Subscribed brother - I am in a similar situation, just a year older. I left a comfortable job to pursue growing my own business. It's been hard but after a year and roller coasters things are getting there.
Thanks for creating your amazing content. Inspirational!
Like many others here I'm stoked you're following your own dreams, the results are some of the best short documentaries I've found on YT. Wish you all the best man, can't wait for your next one!
Massive respect, you rock! Your documentaries brought me here, keep it up!
You killing it bro love your channel I subbed
Best of luck!! 🙏🏼
My friend, you're a true inspiration!!
I first found you through the UFC Documentaries that you're doing, as I myself am a passionate MMA fan also.
This is actually the last video that I checked out on your channel after watching all the other ones, and I'm truly impressed and inspired with your courage to take on this life changing challenge. Hats of to you and your fiancé, this is what life is all about. Finding a ride or die partner and taking risks TOGETHER to achieve your dreams. Much respect to you both!
-Love from Kitchener, ON :)
Love your stuff Patrick...true art and passion 🍸
I randomly discovered your channel last night, subscribed after the first video I watched and this is now my fourth video of yours. Fantastic, meaningful content. I've just sent your video about the ufc vs Paul bros to my youngest son who is a mma fighter. Youre already doing good in the world. Congrats on your dreams, courage to listen to what's true for uou and wisdom. I can't recommend it high enough.
may the force be with you !!! best wishes
After watching every single video you have released, I can honestly say, you are one of the greats. Video making, story telling, story choice, everything is always so good.
love your documentry style content, amazing story set up and builds up, like I was actually engage into watching it. keep it up sir, you got this.
Currently binge watching your vids. Very impressed! Good man.
I've watched each one of your documentaries before clicking on this. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing who else you cover as well. The story on Francis and his journey was probably my favorite but really like them all
Just found your channel last night and I’ve watched every video multiple times already… love the ending snippet. Stay humble
Good luck bro!! The docs ya doing have been really inspiring with lots of amazing detail and research! Peace out!
Just stumbled upon your channel a few days ago. Binged all your vids. Subscribed. And I gotta say man, you really are playing the game right.
Wishing you success on this journey. Keep em coming.
Man your videos are the best, I've watched them all repeatedly at breakfast most mornings. I've been here since 50k subs and I'll be here for when you smash the millions. Really hope you get all the success you deserve 🤜🤛
Came from watching your video on Dustin and watched most of your other videos. This content is amazing and it’s truly inspiring!. Love this
Heartfelt. Your humility, talents and passion are inspiring. Keep up the great work, and I wish you many great successes in your journey!
Probably likemost people I saw your Ufc videos first and now checking out the rest of the channel. Looks like you're full of ideas, gonna support you by sharing your videos and hopefully you will make it!!
Best of luck my man, I blitzed you existing videos and you have talent.I especially liked this video, you are so right for taking a chance. Looking forward to your content in the next few months!
Awesome Patrick! Your MMA videos (Colby & Jorge's in particular) are fascinating! Well researched and structured brilliantly. Keep up the great work, I hope to watch more in the future. All the best!
Good luck man! i love your content keep it up
So glad I found this channel. what a story teller, cant wait for more!!!
You’re a beast man. Just binged all your vids in a few days and gotta say you’re easily my favorite UA-camr. Your vids are better than any 30 for 30 I’ve seen and you have a very bright future ahead of you. Honestly believe you made the right decision with the career change 👏🏼👏🏼
I’m very proud of you for doing this. I truly wish you all the best!
I've only seen the Diaz brothers video so far, but it is excellent! I'll watch the rest and eagerly wait for more. Keep up the great work!
I've just come across your page watching a few UFC videos, the quality of video, storytelling, and production is top notch! Hard to believe you've only uploaded so few! Subscribed and looking forward to more to come!
Damn! I'm thankful you jumped into this! Your content is fire 🔥 🔥
I have just finished watching a couple of your documentaries. I am completely addicted. the way you tell your stories is captivating and I'm always left looking for the next video. I saw this video after a few and am glad to see the growth so far. can't wait for the content to continue sir! keep up the outstanding work!!
Really good mate, well done. Cant stop watching your UFC documentaries.
watched all your recent documentaries that was recommended on my page, truly inspired me! thanks dude
A choice well made. I have watched every single video some even twice on here and on FB. Amazing stuff, I can't even imagine the effort being put on each of these videos. Keep up the amazing work brother!
stumbled on your channel and watched this video last....I had already subscribed at this point. Never commented until now. The inspiration your content projects is amazing. Im thankful for each video. Forever a fan. Keep Going.
Here's to 2022 mate, I wish you the best from Australia. It's gonna be a challenging year but so long as you keep trying and never give up, I'm sure you'll make it.
Amazing video! Here after Masvidal & Colby video. You got a new subscriber from Brazil!
Congratulations and well done my man. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to watching your successes stack up as you put out more content. Especially appreciate the JP clips as I spend a lot of time watching and listening to him. God bless and happy Easter lol.
Best MMA channel to date this❤️A shout out from South Africa🇿🇦
Brother you are on the right path and it's already amazing to watch your legacy unfold 🙏🙌
Thank you for sharing your journey & passion with the world 💯❤
Possibly the most interesting way of starting a UA-cam channel, I'm rooting for ya!
bruh just watched all your content in couple days - no doubt you are gonna be massive. please continue with this high quality content.
I watched all your videos and this one last for some reason, you are already growing, congrats! I love your content, your documentaries are really well done! Thank you for doing the right thing, quitting your job to give us great content! Let's get this guy to a million subs!!! There is no doubt in my mind that your channel will grow, just need to be seen and success will follow. People know you put your heart in those videos. Be patient, believe me, you will rise soon! :)
Love this good luck you already seem to be doing an amazing job👍🔥
I love it dude. Digging your other content thus far too; skating, MMA, and music,.. 'eck-ya! 🤘🤘🤘🤘