#169 "2M Subscribers, I love what I do, should I take a break?" — David Pakman on finding good work early, , how money and motivation changed over time, finding a balance in content creation, life after YouTube, his doubts about taking a sabbatical, having a daughter, dealing with public recognition and hateful comments, the lack of role models - The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

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#169 "2M Subscribers, I love what I do, should I take a break?" — David Pakman on finding good work early, , how money and motivation changed over time, finding a balance in content creation, life after YouTube, his doubts about taking a sabbatical, having a daughter, dealing with public recognition and hateful comments, the lack of role models

March 12, 2024 • 59 mins

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David Pakman is a political commentator and the host of The David Pakman Show. He joins the podcast to explore a possible paradigm shift in the way he approaches his work and life after the birth of his daughter.

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⌛TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) - Intro

(01:12) - The scripts that David grew up with

(03:26) - David's first steps on the internet

(06:13) - Finding an alternative path

(11:11) - Advice for young YouTubers

(13:17) - Money, motivation, workflows and how they changed over time

(18:15) - Imagining life after YouTube, doubts about taking a sabbatical

(27:57) - Having a child

(31:23) - Taking time off and fans

(35:08) - Divisive politics, public recognition and hateful comments

(42:20) - Growth ceiling, YouTube colleagues and the lack of clear role models

(47:32) - The dynamics of creator economy, YouTube & other creative projects

(53:49) - David's inspirations, what does he read

(57:47) - Closing remarks

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