Listen "#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"
Episode Synopsis
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.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:The David Pakman ShowX (Twitter): @dpakmanYouTube: David Pakman ShowInstagram: david.pakman⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Intro
(02:10) - The scripts that David grew up with
(04:24) - David's first steps on the internet
(07:11) - Finding an alternative path
(12:09) - Advice for young YouTubers
(14:15) - Money, motivation, workflows and how they changed over time
(19:13) - Imagining life after YouTube, doubts about taking a sabbatical
(28:55) - Having a child
(31:29) - Taking time off and fans
(35:14) - Divisive politics, public recognition and hateful comments
(42:26) - Growth ceiling, YouTube colleagues and the lack of clear role models
(47:38) - The dynamics of creator economy, YouTube & other creative projects
(53:55) - David's inspirations, what does he read
(57:53) - Closing remarks
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