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I’ve seen this type of extreme self-deprecating personal branding before, and I wonder if it actually benefits anyone. I get the author is trying to be honest a
by emmanueloga_ 2y ago
I’ve seen this type of extreme self-deprecating personal branding before, and I wonder if it actually benefits anyone. I get the author is trying to be honest and likely venting built-up frustrations.
I skimmed the video, and I understand one of the key points is about realizing how many random variables may destabilize your career, even if you start from a good place.
Perhaps there’s a more effective way to reframe a challenging situation like theirs.
- xenospn 2y agoWhat’s the tl;dr?
- fuzzfactor 2y agoGood question. Naturally I expect there's more than one way :\ But Youtube doesn't come in on this PC. From what I have seen though, given the choice between Broke Loser and Broke Survivor, to each his own.
- emmanueloga_ 2y agoA struggling guy, with a tech degree from Waterloo U, tried freelancing for years, but his income has always been inconsistent, with shady clients and projects that never went anywhere. He has a looming eviction coming and spends some time talking about "renovictions" in Canada rent-controlled buildings. He’s decided to double down on YouTube as his best shot at stability, even though it’s been a rough ride overall.
- xenospn 2y agoI thought YouTube doesn’t really pay much anymore unless you have millions of subscribers watching 45 minute videos.
- emmanueloga_ 2y agoI think he mentioned $700 a month or something like that