#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
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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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