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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

The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

March 12, 20241h 0m

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Show Notes

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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  • (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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