quit that job, it's costing you everything.
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disclaimer: i am extremely child-less, and i'm aware that it makes me more flexible. *insert f*** them kids meme*
most of the reactions to me quitting were extremely positive, i have the best audience on UA-cam. i'm full-time now, so I started a new series called "candid$" for random drops. don't try to predict me
This is very similar to a book I just read called "From Strength to Strength" by Arthur C Brooks. You should check it out if you have some spare time. It's about transitioning to the later half of your career.
Lol yup, I am not having kids. There's just no way I can pursue the things I want to with a child to care for so I'm opting out.
@@GenesiisDavid the math simply doesn't make sense.
@@cyclingpanda1 thanks for the suggestion!
don't have kids to bring them in a climate change world and a world with death and disease anyway XD so many people focused on a genetic legacy they don't realize they can apply themselves now and make a legacy that really matters. You think shakespeare was remembered for his kids or his artistic output??
supporting you all the way, man. thanks for being an inspiration
One thing people say that isn't true 100% of the time, but is true a lot of the time, is that people don't quit jobs. They quit managers. They quit coworkers. They quit situations.
100%. it's always been situations that made me leave. idc about jobs at all, i care about the situation i'm in.
You are absolutely correct. This is my current situation, and it's making me rethink a lot of things.
Nah...you quitting a job lololol. You gon meet the same ppl everywhere. It's only a few types.... 👀
@CamJames I feel you but the older you get.....you quitting jobs lol
@@CM_CALInot really. I'm sorry your life has been full of only miserable people like that, but it's not a universal. I've had some amazing bosses that were great at inspiring me.
I always assume the ones who say "don't do it, you'll regret it" are the ones who lack the ambition/courage to do it themselves.
Bingo.
They also want you to fail because it reaffirms their belief that they can't make their own leap of faith. That they're stuck where they are and it's not their fault.
If you're not following your own path, you're just living someone else's life. Good video man.
Fair point. But which path? Even wise people can take a wrong path.
As a black man in their early 20s, receiving this message, rather than a message of despair, from an older black man gives me hope for my future.
Thank you for sharing and dialoging with the community
huge to hear this, thank you for letting me know
Dude is 34 at best. Relax.
@@ec6833 he means older...as in older than him..because the commenter is in his early 20s. Relax.
Amen i gotta GET TO IT. this is motivation
they fired me I didn't have to lmao
been there more than once lol
Same.
Same.
I been there once also in 2014. It was actually the best thing that happened. I tightened up my budget, saved money on day care (since I was not working) and studied for my first IT certification which helped me get my next job 6 months later. I agree with Cam. A bad co worker or boss will have you putting yourself and your mental health first. Keep your head up and find a way to stick out from other applicants.
I go to work late everyday hoping they fire my ass, im talking 1 to 1.5 hours late. Im blessed with mercy. Unfortunately, this job is toxic with the white and white latins and the chemicals and air pollution, and osha violations. Do temporarily for the money, then switch occupations on 'em.
I left a high paying HR job 3 years ago to open an early childhood development program with my wife. I always enjoyed teaching but never wanted to work in the school system. I make half of what I made but I never been more happy. People thought I was insane. I wake up every day excited to see my students.
this. if you're not fulfilled nothing else matters. you're wasting your life otherwise
And you never know who your students are gonna grow up to be. Their experience with you as a teacher could be something they reference constantly through their growth.
I just turned 40, and I quit my job to do what I love. I don't have kids, and never will, and I realize that kinda puts me into a privileged position, but raising kids isn't what I wanted for my life. A lot of people I know don't follow their dreams because they are weighed down by kids. Good luck to you man, I support you 100%!
thank you! glad you found your way out, that's exciting to hear. i don't wanna raise kids either, perfectly fine being Uncle Cam lol
May I ask what it is you quit for to do what you love? I'm 39 and at that point where it'll be too late if I leave it any longer. What is it that you love that made you decide to fofllow that path?
Man , I hear you , I'm an uncle right now to a niece and nephew they are always around. I so I kind of can imagine trying to be a "decent" parent proving the basic necessities for child but then wanting to give them the attention they want and need . I would be overwhelming
@@DavidWoods255 My dream has always been to write novels, so I've been working on my first one and hope to finish by the fall. I've also gotten into photography, and am planning to take classes for it.
As a 42 yr old divorced father of three, and serial fledgling entrepreneur, people claiming their children got in the way are part and parcel copping out.
My children have stretched me to grow and take chances (as I’ve gotten older and wiser, more calculated, as I’ve gone along😅😅) that I never would have when I was single.
To the parents stumbling across this thread for confirmation bias, I just want to share that you may have to start smaller, you may have to wait until after 10 or 11, after you’ve put the kids to bed and gotten those few precious *and vital* minutes of QT with your partner, before you can spend any time on your project, but you absolutely owe it to yourself and your family to start, even if it’s small. Also, leverage your network, namely other people’s time, money, relationships, and resources.
Partner up with individuals like these childless people in your network, with nothing but time, and seek ways to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways.
GLTA
I left my 15 year railroad career at a company that was incredibly toxic to move to a new job in Hawaii. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. I love the people, I love my coworkers, and my new company isn’t toxic.
hell yeah, congrats!
I'm glad I left my job. Even though I have to look for another job, it feels good to leave something so abusive that was riddled with lies and false promises. I woke up everyday hoping they would just fire me. It was that bad. Its a struggle in this economy, but I'm hoping I find something better. Thanks for making this video.
i've been fired and left several jobs now, and i can say with 100% certainty that it was the best thing that could've happened, every single time. it sucks in the moment, but man life is so finite. we don't have time to waste.
"If you don't jump nothing will ever change". Bars!!!! I love it keep thriving and doing you💃💃
yes ma'am 💙
"You can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love." -Jim Carrey
I'm 37 with 2 kids and a mortgage....I'm intentionally working contract jobs to NOT over-commit to a corporation ever again. I'm working on building a YT channel, and improving my voice acting craft so that one day all my money comes from my crearive pursuits!
Your video is a huge inspiration. I cheered when you announced you were quitting. I should've subscribed a while ago, but I am now! Keep going man, enjoy the journey!
you got this! love to hear that 🕺🏾
i haven't lasted a year at a job in quite a while lol
My job fired me, and as a result i started streaming for fun while looking gor a new job, somehow my streams took off and ive been a full time content creator for 2 years, your advice is super helpful!
love that! you earned it, give yourself credit
You are going to kill this. Period. It took me till I was 43 to finally realize I could make it on my own. To have those years back....
you made it happen, that's more than many can say. congrats man!
“It’s not a question mark anymore” let’s F***ING GO!!! I’m so beyond excited for you. Relatively recent viewer here. The part of your content that originally drew me in was the level of depth and realness you bring to your deep dive series. I’m used to hearing the obvious critiques of MLMs, etc., but the strength of your empathy for victims, and your desire to understand *how* these people and organizations prey on folks, brings a WHOLE different level of depth and richness to your analysis.
But what’s made me really stay is your clear, vibrant PASSION for what you’re doing, for art and artists, etc. As someone who works a fairly corporate job - one that I like, and find extremely rewarding, but plan to move on from to step back into my artistic passion (theatre production), that aspect of your content and character is what I truly appreciate, listen to, and resonate with. Keep doing you, man, and I’m SO excited to keep watching
LFG. i'm hype af for me AND you. all i wanna do is push ppl to establish a plan. if you wanna do art, we need it man. the world is actively worse off without you creating what you love. thank you for the incredible compliments and for watching so far, i'll keep doing my best to make y'all proud.
I've always wanted to publish my own story and graphic novels and I'm finally going to this summer after 14 years of planning, writing, iterating, reiterating. I absolutely will continue to chase my dreams cause it's literally all that drives me. Giving up is akin to unaliving honestly.
that last sentence...I've never agreed with anything more. what the hell are we even doing if we don't pursue what makes us feel alive
I wanted to be a mentor to younger kids who were in my situation during middle-high school. Made a comment related to why I no longer want to do that. Good on you David!
Bro you don’t know how much I’ve needed to hear this. I’m a magician and I’ve been working a lot the past few months to make it a full time career. I’ve called out of work to perform for a party, street performed for hours while handing out business cards. I’m only 19 so seeing other creatives achieve those goals at an older age makes me extremely hopeful.
You should try recording and uploading some performances to help get the word out there more; I was hoping you had published some on your channel when you mentioned being a magician so I bet there's others like me who would love to follow you.
If you're still living at home or have low living expenses, pursue your career as a magician with full commitment. Let it be your plan A and if needed fit a part-time job around it. You have the gift of youth and time on your side. Worst case scenario, you change your mind or decide to go back to whatever job you have now. You lose nothing and gain the knowledge that you did what you wanted to do and gave it your full attention. Best case scenario, you build an incredible career and keep getting better with time. The odds are in your favour. Do it :) Save as much as you can when money comes your way so you can continue when things are tough. You will never be as young as you are today, take the leap! Focus and you will achieve your goal.
@@manestreambeauty thanks for the advice! I’m working 2 part time jobs right now. My main plan is to keep working those and drop one job once the money I’m making in magic surpasses it, and then drop the other after magic surpasses both. Also doing trade school next year just to prepare myself in case all else fails lol
glad to help motivate! youth is a huge advantage, make sure every day gets you a little bit closer to the goal and i promise you'll get to my age and be proud of yourself.
@@isaiahmagic Great plan. You're exploring multiple options and are open to possibilities. I wish you the very best.
This video is literally me. Leaving my job was the best decision I ever made. For months I kept telling myself to keep that safety and just suck up all the bs but it was mentally killing me. When I took the leap to quit and go 100% on my dreams, it opened up opportunities I never would have had if I stayed at my old my job.
When it comes to your dreams and wellbeing, those risks are worth taking.
the toll on mental health is literally killing us. getting out is the only real long-term option
i’m glad that my current job and coworkers don’t drive me insane lol. the roadblocks in front of me are mostly internal, but it’s frustrating when they manage to manifest outwardly to, i.e. degrees being valued more than actual skill, and entry level jobs not paying enough to start living independently and save for a future
"Degrees being valued more than actual skill".. I agree with this statement 100%. This mindset is very common among black folks.
@@bigtank6465 i’m just frustrated because in my current line of work, i am extremely competent and talented, i help out and do a lot of work for people who make more than me and are far less tech savvy. but because i don’t have a degree, my skills don’t translate to a good pay rate. it’s bullshit!
the job market is very messed up indeed, that's why sometimes these plans take years. gotta start somewhere though
As someone who has a degree, I realized that it is no where near as valuable I thought it would be, and I have found myself severely lacking in experience and knowledge of the fields I wanted to enter. Now I’m stuck working some dead end jobs while I lack the skills and experience to move to where I want to be. People keep moving up while I feel stuck at the bottom of the food chain. I don’t hate my jobs or the coworkers I work with, but man, they leave me drained every day and it’s slowly driving me insane.
@@gibster9003what is your degree in?
i'm mentally disabled, and this gives me a lot of hope. i get pressured to find a job all the time by people who don't understand my struggle (my mom literally told me "there's nothing wrong with you"), and whenever i have any objections, i'm always told something like "get over it" or "just take the leap". i've already taken a strong stance against torturing myself for the sake of being "normal", but your words give me faith that i CAN be successful on my own. thank you.
amazing that it helped you, that's all i wanted. thank you for watching!
One thing I think is important to point out is that whatever it is you're doing, you're learning something. Even if you make a big switch there are transferable skills you might not even realize you're using.
Good luck, I'll be watching.
very true! My ad agency jobs enabled me to be my own manager now.
I think you got this man. I know it might seem scary, but there are a couple creators I've caught early who have had this incredible polish to their content, and immediately explode. You are definitely one of them. Not everyone has a talent. Not everyone is gonna make it, but you definitely will.
Got my real estate license a year after I got divorced and quit my job to go full-time. Of course people think you're nuts when you quit, of course I was "stupid" and "immature". When it all worked out the narrative was completely different, but those first few months GEESHHHHHHHH!!!!!
“Let hold something til the weekend?”😂😂
Congratulations! I’m a part-time realtor who followed in my mom’s 30 year footsteps as a broker. I contemplate going full-time every day and I commend those who are able to handle it. Keep doing what you love! ❤
congrats fam!
I was working as a postdoc for a year after finishing my PhD. I was starting to feel pretty burnt out and depressed and was looking at industry job postings where I would be paid close to 30k more a year. A fellow postdoc told me to be careful not to “sell myself short.” Long story short I quit for a customer facing job in biotech and have never been happier.
ayee I'm happy for you! tough industry for sure
this video cannot have come at a better time. Currently at a crossroads, because the work environment has started getting unbearable, and I had mentors suggest I apply for jobs. I finally got an offer for something I love and will be sending a resignation letter soon. I was nervous about this new chapter, but this video solidified that I'm making the right move. thanks cam :)
there's no better reward than knowing I helped someone push through uncertainty. you got this and i believe in you fam!
Man I’ve been thinking about leaving my job for a minute. It’s rough asf and so damn tiring. I hate it… this video is sooo timely for me. Wow
you got this. make a plan, and use every single day to take one step closer to it. identify your passion and interview people who are doing it already.
@@CamJames thanks man I appreciate it i definitely will .
The flip side of this is that I finally got a job that paid me enough to enable me to follow my dreams. I couldn't follow my dreams on $14 an hour but, now I'm getting a bit more and it will let me kick start the stuff I've been wanting to do.
let's goooo
for me it's when I would unconsciously say "I hate my life" or "i hate my job" multiple times an hour. thankfully I was fortunate to get out of there but when it gets that bad, you def need to change your situation. I know its harder for others but a job shouldn't shape your mental state negatively.
🎯🎯 those statements are belittled as if it's normal. that is not normal.
Yeah that's me. I got to change it fast
I work with southwest airlines at bush airport. They're ceasing operations at bush and are relocating or offering furlough. That urge to branch out and do my own thing is stronger than ever. This video is perfect timing for me.
you got this. can never get too comfortable at those places. they don't care about you
@@CamJames I really needed this video, you have no idea. Thank you.
Needed this. After I get my juicy Christmas bonus. I’m done. I can’t wait any longer. My art cannot die with me.
it absolutely cannot. you can't afford to wait.
Once again bro. Congrats on going full time. I know no matter what it’s a scary step but your content actually means something and carries a lot of substance we got your back
the love is felt, thank you for the support! it means a lot frfr
Whenever anyone quits their job I congratulate them because it takes a lot of guts to do it. Even if I don't believe it was the best choice, it's not my choice to make so I can only congratulate them and hope for the best for them. It's good to hear that your uncertainty was cleared up since the fear of the unknown is what keeps a lot of people tied down.
Quit ours 2 years ago and left the country, best decisions we ever made 💯✊🏾
I am so fucking excited to see what removed the question mark. CONGRATULATIONS!!
thank you!!
I think what you said makes sense and can be applied with some nuance. Have some common sense when you choose to pursue your dreams. Don't neglect your bills, don't neglect your money, save up and plan for failure. That fear of leaving is always something because it's rooted in reality. Over 50% of all small businesses that open fail and close within the first 2 year. Much the same, what you're saying doesn't necessarily apply to only doing UA-cam or something in the art/entertainment industry. If you hate your job and always wanted to do something else, go do that something else. I used to work retail and I always wanted to get into IT. So I studied and got my first certifications while working. When I got my certifications, I started applying for jobs and I was amazed at how many job opportunities opened up to me. Fast Forward 10 years later, I'm a network engineer making close to 6 figures a year, and all it took was that one step. So I agree with what you're saying. Don't let the fear of failure stop you from pursuing your dream or bettering yourself. Your advice applies well to things that aren't even financial related, like getting into shape and going to the gym. I was TERRIFIED of going to the gym by myself because I'm super awkward and antisocial. But now, I don't even know why I was so afraid to make that first step because it's honestly one of the best decisions I've ever made. I feel better than I've ever felt in my whole life.
Thanks for sharing. Keep on keeping on, and may good fortune continue to smile upon you.
While we may not always get this right 100% of the time: it is best to operate and make decisions from a place of love and curiosity, not fear. Fear can help keep us alive, but it does not give us a good place to live.
People definitely don’t understand things they would never do!!
Doing something is better than doing nothing at all, those words have been branded into my noggin.
The video hit hard. I've been trying to balance my writing with my full time job, but lately, my 9-5 has been shredding my sanity. I repeatedly fall into a cycle of being determined to succeed with my books, getting pushed into a ridiculous amount of frustration, sinking into depression, having my support network attempt to pull me OUT of said depression, and then back to the start again. My age makes that all the more pressing, and makes me even more frustrated when I'm constantly told not to worry about it. Not to mention I seem to be terrible at marketing myself lol. I am tired of pouring my life into companies that only see me as a number--even more so tired of always getting their work done, and rarely getting enough of my own done. I'm sick of being told this is how I'm supposed to live my life--because I hear it and have heard it CONSTANTLY. I don't know if I have enough cushion to quit, though, and it makes me feel very stuck.
This is all probably TMI. I'm happy that you did what you needed to do. We only get one time around the track and it's sad how many of us are made to waste it on things we think are correct just because someone else told us they were.
thanks for sharing, I'm sure this helped someone. i've been where you are and I'm here to tell you there's a light at the end if you persist. keep learning, keep tiptoeing your way towards the goal. it sucks being patient but it's a requirement.
Also 34, started pursuing my passion as a side hustle. It is super fulfilling just to do something I'm passionate about while still maintaining the stability of my good paying day job. If it becomes obvious that I can make more money doing my side hustle, I'll quit my day job early. Otherwise, I will build my net worth until I am not dependent on a job that I need so I can pursue a job I want.
love it, sounds like a plan. i did the same for years
I just quit my job and get to go full time making art. I feel you. It's a privileged position to be in, and yet a daunting one simultaneously. You are ultimately responsible for your own success or failure.
that's definitely what makes it so intimidating. if you don't take the risk you'll truly never know how great you can be though. it's not for everyone. congrats!
Yes bro. I quit my job ten years ago and never looked back. Go after it.
yessirrr
My story: I've been fired. Twice. The last time, I decided to take destiny into my own hands. I was doing UA-cam on the side and gained 50k subscribers, and found a love for video editing. I made a portfolio website for my video editing and started cold emailing 100s of UA-cam channels, then finally landed three. The clients I started working with I'm still working with to this day! They love my work, I love working for them, and I make enough money to live comfortably and save for retirement. I don't have to look for clients anymore because they refer me all the time cause they love my work. I'm my own boss, I run my own business, no corporate bs, no multiple meetings every day, no office politics, I make my own hours, and my clients are amazing to work with. I love that I took the scary jump to try doing this and I'm so happy I did. 😁
hell yeah, glad to hear this bro! congrats on your business, keep it going
Sometimes it’s convenient to play it safe, but the line between safety and complacency is truly a thin one! Nothing ventured, nothing gained… Congrats man! Keep resonating!
well said, thank you!
Cam, I really believe this will work out very well for you! Your content is fantastic, and even though you make some videos catered to your ride or die subscriber base, your deep dive$ appeal to a very broad audience and the algorithm loves that. Love your stuff, I’m so glad to see that you took the leap to follow your passion full-time. Much love from Barcelona.
love from Atlanta! the compliments are deeply appreciated. can't do any of it without y'all
i am a full-time student and full-time waitress. it has been killing me. recently i’ve been coming home from work/school and listening to that “voice” - been spending a lot of my free time finally exploring something that excites me & gives me purpose. i’m not ready to take any kind of leap of faith yet, but videos like this remind me to stay hopeful. you’re a cool guy cam thank you.
incredible to hear, we gotta get you free
Powerful, can tell by the comments in this video and the last that many people wish they can do what you did.
Betting on yourself is always the best path, regardless of how it looks.
always. the alternative is unacceptable
Everyone wants the money but no one wants to suffer for it. -50 cents.
Such a perfectly succinct and timely word
amazing compliment, succinct is the goal
Honestly, thank you for this video. I just lost my editing job to pretty unfair reasons and have been shattered. This helped me change my perspective.
amazing. there's no better service this video can provide than that. makes my day for real
Ngl Cam, this is a bold video to make. I been working at the post office for a while but it caused me a lot of stress despite the paycheck. Commuting a hour each day, burning gas, and messing with sleep schedule has put me into a place where I feel I need my employer to survive. I know I have gifts and talents to work with people and perhaps teach and/or consult them. I’m 28 going on 29 and I just don’t want to waste my life never realizing what could’ve happened if I stopped stressing over my next paycheck. But this is a good video that’ll get my mind going in the right direction. Glad i subbed. 👍
glad it sparked something, that's all i wanted. you got this 📈
I started my business right before Covid started. I was 28…. A Network Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background. My business was PRESSURE WASHING. With my knowledge, I was able to see what my competitors are doing and learn skills on my own to diversify my services outside of pressure washing. I got my creative skills going and started creating content and reinvesting in my business. Within the first year, I was making 5-6k a week and this was enough for me to jump off the porch and officially- quit my job. Was it fearful? Absolutely, but I have never looked back. Currently today in 2024, I own a pressure washing business, an epoxy coating and pool restoration business, AND a wood restoration and wood staining business. I pull in about $400k a year and i’m just getting started. If you have vision and the willpower, BET ON YOURSELF. Worst case scenario- you can just go back to your old job but don’t live in regret you never took the risk!
love this! can relate directly to analyzing competitors, it's exactly what i did on UA-cam. there's a gap in many markets and it takes diligence to find and exploit it. congrats on your success!
Cam you're quickly becoming an inspiration. My partner and I do animal rescue and rehabilitation, and I'm big into farming but we have yet to make money out of what we do. I have to hold down a traditional job to keep our household together but the dream is that between growing my UA-cam channel, expanding my farming and plant starting capacity, and slowly whittling down all my outstanding debt that eventually I'll be able to do the same as you did. My job is quickly wearing my body down and I'm only 35, idk how the hell it's supposed to hold out until I'm what, 70 so I can retire? I Just don't see it, so following folks like you gives me hope.
I needed this video today, thank you man.
100%, trying my best to inspire fam. we don't realize what it's doing to us until we move on. that weight lifting off your shoulders is real.
Naaaaaah 2 cam vids in 2 days.
Praise the universe. You going full time is my fav new development on youtube in the past few weeks(i am a full time addict)
FLOOD
It’s a tough topic for people to admit that it’s possible to change. I think the fear is overwhelming.
I quit a job that’s was lucrative and was settled in. I made a plan and jumped…
and fell flat on my face.. Full on mental health breakdown
It took a couple years to recover (Covid is was a break for me) but I kept going.
2 years later, I am in my dream career(pharmacy school)I and love it.
that's a very realistic trajectory tbh. jumping doesn't guarantee you'll succeed but it does guarantee that you won't regret not taking the risk later in life. my first time jumping i failed (after succeeding) too. got kicked out of my own company lol
You’re definitely not alone in reconsidering your life’s plan right now. I’m at a similar crossroads. Thanks for sharing your thinking on this.
no doubt, i think we all need as many visible examples as possible.
Love when people take a risk on themselves. Here for the ride sir
Commented my feelings on Patreon but basically I'm just working to work and it sucks. Making sure I keep my job so I can make car payments to drive to work... it's depressing AF. I get anxiety on Sunday nights cos I worry about having to go into work mode. Ty for what you said in the last couple of mins Cam. I'm 39 and I don't want to look back when I'm 55 and think, "you should've followed your heart and writen or made videos instead of continuing to let my soul-sucking job define me". Thank you for this, I really needed to hear it.
of course, I'm glad this resonated man. thank you for the support and i hope this is a catalyst for you
You’re my hero! Very proud of you. It’s been a long time coming and you’re not new to the game. Everyone will see, in due time. Keep following your heart ❤️
thanks Divad! always
I’m so proud of you my brother. This inspires me so much because I personally learned how to edit, produce and market my self when I decided to create a channel but step back due to lack of morale and motivation. Now that I have a 9-5 I want to make and create even more so watching you make this huge transition is such a blessing my brother. I thank you.
you got this! thank you for watching and I'm glad to hear you've found the motivation again. enjoy the journey
Once I realize how disposable I was and how much time I was spending on working on someone else's dream. It made me realize that our time here on this planet is finite. And I need to make sure I do everything I can with the limited time. I have to make myself happy. Great video
exactly this. i feel you. time is too short for anything else
Same position, if my work pushes me too hard I’m out. That said it’s a pretty good gig and they’ve given me a lot of stock. It’s all a case by case basis and that’s what people have a hard time grasping.
always case-by-case, my jobs have been good overall but i'm tired of working for people.
Congrats 👏🏽🎉 Cam. Now with self employment the need to surround yourself with good people and great energy becomes more important! Enjoy the moment bro...then it's grind time 💪🏾
I love my work, and I FINALLY started getting the type of money my skills are worth, but I’m still super excited to take that risk once I can.
Seeing you post about quitting has been really inspiring! I know that decision is gonna be a game changer for you.
You doing great things man!
This channel and the little supportive group that's sprung up around it is amazing. We're a family and while we do not know each other at all and yes I do want to beleive we all have each other's best interest at heart; we all want to better ourselves, educate ourselves and we gonna GET WHAT'S OURS!! Let's get it
it's been the most beautiful side effect of this work, seeing the community form around it.
I changed jobs 3 weeks ago. For one that wasn't quite as secure, and so far, it's been a great decision
Cam, whatever you do bro, don't quit yo grind!! An no, your message is not for everyone, but also know that everyone is not for your message neither!! My Gran always said "Build it, they'll come..." Stay hungry my man, the grind pays off!! You have this vote for sure!! 💪🏾💯💯
thank you for the positivity fam! tryin' my best out here
I'm in the middle of navigating a major career change myself, so I understand a lot of what you're saying and describing. I'm glad you don't have any regrets and have been empowered to follow your passion. Keep doing you, I'll keep watching.
definitely will do 🫡
I like my work. It's one of the things I did for fun as a teenager. 3 of my co-workers are my best friends. I really lucked out with my career. But I am super proud of you for kicking your bullshit to the curb and pursuing your passion as a fulltime job. My therapist says luck is not a thing. You put yourself in a position where you can take full advantage of those opportunities when they arise and it's okay to take credit for that.
I love these videos so much bro. As a creative in Atlanta with a separate career, I really appreciate your perspective on the balance between the mindset that work brings and the one that following your dreams does. Keep doing what you’re doing with videos like these and your Deep Dives, that passion into what you’re doing is felt by so many of us directly!
amazing to hear this, glad I've been able to connect with you fam! thank you 🥳
Look down on my phone while paused this video and the time said 1:11. I started a new job and honestly this shit sucks.. my mental health and guardian angels hate it. I needed this video. Thank you!
Btw you are like the coolest man on my UA-cam 😂 keep it up 😊🔥
aye, thank you for the love! happy as hell that i can help people re-think their trajectory and make a plan. we gotta get you outta that job fam
I like your channel dude, hope it keeps working for you. Video on sports betting was 100% spot on.
let's speak it into existence: it will work. your dream will work too. thanks for watching!
This video makes me realize how abnormal my job situation is. I pulling for you! Need more creators like you out here
I just recently discovered your channel and a lot of the topics you cover, I am passionate about too. Your presence, choice to speak on important topics and success you've had so far are inspiring. This was right on time. I'm so glad this wasn't just another video about manifesting and shaming the 9 to 5 crowd, like a lot of other creatives do. Bless up, young man. Keep going and stay sharp, good brother!
thank you for watching and receiving the message fam, i really appreciate it. i'm always looking to find people where they are, not sell false dreams or give bad advice. we all need to make a plan and see it through, hopefully this was the push some needed.
Most videos like this! Great analysis. Figure out what you problem you want to solve, what you want to ad to the world, skill stack, being financially responsible than carefully pivot. Your income will far exceed that 70k!
FAR exceed. thanks for watching bro!
Wherever you are, whatever you do, build a community so people have your back. Its better to have pushback as a group then solo when youre manager is squeezing productivity out of you and coworkers start policing each other
so done with all that mess lol, the absolute worst
I am kinda of this thinking but with school. I am at my third year of University and it's so frustrating. It's not like i have a plan or anything but I just feel so out of touch with the system. I used to barely go to classes but around year 2 I changed that and attended more classes and i tried to learn( i really did ) but that has changed nothing. Infact it has made me even more hateful of being in class. I barely stay awake in most classes and the ones I do, I don't learn nada.
All this just made me more aware of flaws in the educational system. In my secondary and primary school years i used to be a straight A's and B's student with a zeal for learning but now i can't even read a page anymore without getting distracted and I have just lost the passion to learn in general. Sometimes I think I am a different person when comparing to my younger self. I have become so complacent to consequences that honestly it frightens me myself. I just don't care anymore!
Now I won't be dropping out or anything like that mainly because of my parents and the financial investments they have made on my education( i attend a pretty expensive school for my country's standard ) but sometimes I just think to myself "What's the point of all this? Of Anything?". The scary thing is that i have no plans or dreams that i wanna chase, I am just so lost. I just hope I can find something to get me out of my funk because sometimes thinking about the future for me can be scary because I just can't imagine anything without it looking like fantasy.
I am not depressed or anything but just a person tryna find a purpose for myself.
can relate directly to "what's the point of anything?"
I used to ask myself that every day. it all feels unnecessary until you find that thing that gives you the spark. keep looking, you'll find yours.
@@CamJames Thank you Sir, I will keep on searching. Never give up 💪🏿
I've been watching your channel since deep dive$ #2 or #3. We're the same age, yet I'm approaching 10 years with my current employer. I'm extremely grateful of the stability and growth that my career has offered so far...but you've given me a lot to think about.
In the meantime, keep up the awesome-yet-still-improving work!
Not directly related to your insight in this video, but the fact that most professional and olympic athletes are younger than me is...a tough pill to swallow sometimes.
thanks for the support Kevin! I've never lasted they long anywhere, i know how stability can feel though. whatever you decide, i believe in you 📈
Seriously, wish you all the best, Cam! sometimes, you gotta roll the dice, trust the process, see what comes up.
📈📈 thanks!
Congrats welcome to the life! I've been a full-time DJ since I quit my union job in 2017.
It wasn't easy! My girlfriend left. During covid I fell back on bike deliveries. Spent weeks living off ramen and black coffee.
But when you look up and see 300 college students singing along to "one dance", help make a married couple's dream come true, see your entire city from on top a parade float, or watch your little hair salon gig turn into a block party you understand happiness and fulfillment at a level most people will never understand.
That lack of understanding is why most people will try to shoot down. They give you more praise for landing a minimum wage job then a $5,000 show. They'll talk about consistency and stability, then hit you up for a loan the moment they get fired.
It's not an easy path, but it's worth taking. Keep on it no matter what!
the joy you described is exactly why i do what i do. there's nothing on Earth that matches it when you're walking in your purpose.
Proud of you bruh. Keep on putting in the work and continue “betting on yourself”. You are more wise than most.
Perfect timing man, I'm working on my first UA-cam video right now. I'm pushing this hard despite a full time job myself, but there's no rushing a solid creative process in any case and I knew that going in. Thanks for the extra hype bro, this is real shit.
Hey I just want to say I full on support you 100%! Im not sure if this’ll mean much but been following you and watching your vids for a while now.
I myself and 22 about to be 23 as a black woman trying to be my own self employed creative with digital art I do. It’s been tough but oh so rewarding. I could never see myself as working in a fast food restaurant or anything and since high school and even while there did art online to make money. I still have doubters from family or those that treat it like ‘oh till you get your real job’ and all this to say. You can do it, it’s a tough spot and made me heavily question my worth as a person. But itll be worth it. Take care, stay creative!
it means a lot, i can't do this without you. push through the doubt and stick to the plan, day by day. there is light on the other side, i promise.
CamJ thank u, I've been having those conversations with what's left of my family.
I really needed this video, I've got a coherent practical vision of how I can achieve my goals.But they constantly talk me off.The cliff telling me to just live a life like they've lived, Even though they agree my plans are practical...
I think your video really pushed me to help make up my mind, about tye plans I have for pursuing a life in activism
If I ever stop showing up in your comments.Just know that I got Co-intel-pro'ed
Your boy is gonna try to change the world
noted fam lol, you got this! glad i could help nudge you in that direction
more of these, please! so inspiring brother 🙌🏾
🫡🫡 thanks Tiffany!
Good on you, Cam!
Being child-free has allowed me to start my (entrepreneur) journey into the medical field working with seniors. Everything i want to accomplish is going to take a few years, but it's well worth it. I finally feel in control of how I build my future and not how to build someone else's.
Thank you for your effort and wise words. Cheers to a bright future 🥂
Thanks for making it clear that you are not advocating for recklessly quitting. I can see it now.
Cam fan: “I quit”
Boss:“Why?”
Cam fan: “Because Cam told me to”
Boss:“Who the f is Cam? You know Cam Newton? I get it good luck”
😂
Not those kids Alumi. 36 and counting in the process of beginning my director/scoring journey. It’s been awhile coming your videos have help to encourage me to make to pivot
I've been self-employed over 20 years. I would encourage anyone to do it if it is in you and you have self-discipline. Don't just leap on a dream with no fall-back plan. Be already working on it while you do your full-time or part-time and then take the jump once you see your dream has legs.
exactly. glad to hear you've been successful
This is so inspiring, hope all your dreams come true!
'Preciate that!
Telling someone they won't make it and putting prayer hands and flames is Devils work
Really like this. I became a creator a year and a half ago. I hate my voice and use AI for that, however I do write all my own scripts. They are pretty novice, but it gave me some type of opportunity to have a creative outlet. Like you, I have been writing most of my life, however I never knew where or how to channel that. I think there is this misconception people have about creators, where they assume because you have ads on your videos, you're making a lot of money, which is not true at all. This speaks to your point about not just doing something for financial incentive, because at times there is none. It has to be something you enjoy and that fulfills some type of void. Believe me, I am so incredibly happy you were able to make the transition and quit what was probably a soul crushing position, because I have definitely been in that boat. However, even without kids, that is not really an option. I am incredibly happy you were able to do that. Been watching your channel and it is wonderful to see it become successful.
thank you for the support, and i'm sending positive energy your way for the channel! we all start somewhere, and I'd encourage you to learn from other creators. I absorbed everything I liked and didn't like from my favorite creators, then put my unique twist on all of it.
@@CamJames thank you! I am definitely learning all I can. Really appreciate your content!
This video gave me some comfort. I want to play piano and trumpet on broadway. I played both instruments since I was a child. I am 37 now and I am choosing to pursue that dream. And even if I dont succeed, I am happy I gave it a chance.
you'll be very proud of yourself either way. stay safe and save money while you plot the pursuit
thank you, cam that testimony was extremely helpful and exactly what I needed to hear. I wish you peace and joy with your next endeavor.
thank you! same to you
I NEEDED THIS! GOOD LUCK!
i appreciate you for this message! I have been on the fence on if I should stay or try something new regarding my job- needed to hear this today man, thank you! Cause we got this!
we got this, exactly. it's that simple.
All the best on this journey. Keep rising!
The moral of the story is: you are the magician and the alchemist of your life! Never stop betting on you. Soooo proud 🙌🏾
thank you for the support as always!
You are a beautiful soul. I wish you all the best Cam. You got this!