Favorite Parts Of Being A YouTuber Running A YouTube Channel
Max, a YouTuber, values the complete ownership of their career decisions, stating that "it's very rewarding," despite the increased pressure. This self-directed approach, developed over time through experience and learning from others' mistakes, allows for a sense of agency and expertise that many lack, ultimately leading to a fulfilling career path where "the work...matters."
Entrepreneurship, Self-Management, Decision-Making, Risk-Taking, Personal Responsibility
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Max Carlisle
YouTuber
YouTube Channel
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Advertising, Communications & Marketing
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Video Highlights
1. Being responsible for one's own decisions and facing the consequences, both positive and negative, is a rewarding aspect of the career.
2. Gaining experience and confidence over time before taking on significant responsibility is crucial.
3. The feeling of being knowledgeable and the most expert in your close area empowers you to start doing your own thing and have more control over your career.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
The thing I enjoy most about my current role is that I am responsible for my own decisions. In some ways, it can be very stressful because if something happens and it's bad, it's my fault. I can't blame anybody else.
But at the same time, if it goes well, that's also my fault, in a good way. So, a lot is riding on things. Sometimes you have that feeling, but it's very rewarding.
I think sometimes you don't want to take on that level of responsibility right away in your career or in life. You want to start things out where you don't quite have that responsibility and there's a little less riding on your job.
Over time, you gain experience, get more confident, and make better decisions. You let other people make mistakes, and you learn from them. After a while, you start to feel that you're getting to the point where, of all the people you're working with in your close area, you're probably the most knowledgeable person.
When you reach that point, it's like, "Okay, now I should really start doing my own thing." For me, that's what I like most about it. It's that sense that you're really doing things that are responsible for your own life, and that includes your career.
Not everybody has that. Some people end up feeling helpless, like they're stuck in a job they don't like and their work doesn't matter. A lot of people feel that way, but I don't. The flip side is, when something goes bad, it's all on me.
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