http://garyvaynerchuk.disqus.com/enWed, 11 Mar 2009 16:56:07 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-7111061<p>Thanks Gary. I appreciate the sentiment, particularly as I struggle with the thought of turning the corner with my photography and changing careers. Fortunately, I have an entrepreneurial spouse who, aside from immediate 'housekeeping' issues is saying, "Go for it!"</p><p>I think the key is to find that balance between romanticizing something and seeing it through. I think a lot of people have romantic notions about doing something else, but they are not the committed. There are others, though, that have a true connection, passion and talent for ---you name it--- and are denying themselves for fear of bottoming out. I can't see I'm free from that fear, but I'm getting there.</p><p>My wife always says, when the student is ready the teacher appears. Thanks for dropping some knowledge today, I'm ready!</p><p>Matthew</p>MatthewWed, 11 Mar 2009 16:56:07 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-7109553<p>Gary -</p><p>I love the "workin' for the MAN" line.</p>Mark FitzpatrickWed, 11 Mar 2009 16:00:23 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-7104942<p>Your right Gary...I have been thinking this way for quite sometime now...I work for a company that could give 2 craps about me as an individual and I hate it. I feel unfulfilled at the end of the day only to repeat it again the next day. Thriving for vacations and weekends. I am going to do something about it...this time on earth is too short to be wasting on making someone else's life better (ie: your boss)<br>Thanks for the affirmation Gary into what I was thinking already!<br>Cheers!</p>kjvmWed, 11 Mar 2009 13:22:32 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-7101746<p>I finally nutted up and walked away from a corner office on 5th Ave, six figure salary, &amp; 20k bonus (not kidding) with no contacts or "bridge" in order to follow my dreams about 13 months ago. Not only am I much more happy, I am closing in on the amount I was making before I left. If you love what you do, you work harder and better. You weren't meant to live five days a week looking forward to two.</p>ajleonWed, 11 Mar 2009 11:49:24 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-7101547<p>Had a big long paragraph written - but all I really needed to say is such an awesome video. Watched it several times and really makes me think.</p>Section59MikeWed, 11 Mar 2009 11:40:53 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-7101518<p>First time I agree with everything someone says, and that person is YOU...</p>KIMONOWed, 11 Mar 2009 11:39:30 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6893841<p>Just motivated to pull out my copy of: "Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow: Discovering Your Right Livelihood."</p>-T.Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:24:28 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365453<p>And that just landed a place in my RSS reader Daily A-list for Gary. Great post! <br>Am currently having 4 months left of a secure job contract, but a job I hate! The passion vs. security question is definitely a timely one.</p>Peter EflandSat, 14 Feb 2009 13:32:58 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365452<p>So glad I finally subscribed to your RSS feed, and watching these videos. My husband and I are home today both talking about what we *really* want to be doing and not worrying about the money, and being willing to give up some of our extras for now if it means we'll be happy at the end of the day.</p>Diana LeRoi-SchmidtWed, 17 Dec 2008 14:25:40 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365451<p>Are you interested in being a guest on talk shows? For 23 years we have booked interesting guests for a small "per inerview" fee. Currently we are looking or someone who can discuss the banking crisis and how there are many opportunities for entrepreneurship during this down time when big business isn't investing much in new ideas, etc.</p><p>--Jerry McGlothlin/Special Guests 212-699-2518</p>jerrymcglothlinThu, 04 Dec 2008 06:54:24 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365450<p>Couldn't agree more with Craig on this. I guess important thing is start with expectation of $0 for undefined period of time. Ie do not think you'll start cashing in right away, if ever. Do it just for yourself. Clients (and $$$'s) will find you eventually if you're really passionate about what you do.</p>iphoneTue, 25 Nov 2008 14:01:12 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365449<p>A word of caution...make sure what you are going to do REALLY IS YOUR PASSION. If it's not, you'll be found out - not just by everyone else, but most importantly by yourself.</p><p>I used to have a 9-5 job which I left to pursue my passion of food and coffee. I bought a cafe. Turns out that passion couldn't quite take me through the 16 hour days and making half of what I earned in my 9-5 job. I ended up hating it and selling the cafe.</p><p>I'm not meaning to be negative here! What I suppose I am trying to say is really, really be true and honest with yourself. Don't be fooled into doing what you THINK you should be doing to be happy - KNOW before you take that leap.</p>Craig ReidMon, 24 Nov 2008 06:35:32 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365448<p>Love, love, love it!</p><p>One Question...why can't I stumble these posts??? When I try to write a review at stumble, it says they are unavailable? Thought you'd want to know. And Happy Birthday!</p>Angie A. SwartzFri, 14 Nov 2008 01:06:06 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365447<p>Amen brother. Working happy is doing what you love and being successful at it. When you do what you are passionate about the money will come.</p><p>Every day that I work harder on my blog I see this. It's right in front of me and I'm starting to crush it.</p><p>Love that line - "Crush it."</p>Karl StaibThu, 13 Nov 2008 22:50:23 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365446<p>Excellent post, and a great source of inspiration for someone like myself, who is preparing himself to leave the rat race in the (hopefully) near future. Thanks for taking the time to provide such great content!</p>Matt CaldwellSun, 09 Nov 2008 23:06:19 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365445<p>I just have to say, Gary. I know this is off topic but you are incredibly sexy! Just had to say it. I would totally go out with you. You live in New York?</p>KristiFri, 07 Nov 2008 17:29:29 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365444<p>Nice talk, but the living model you are talking about may not be appropriate for people, who work to survive and are in a constant need of cash to pay their bills at the end of the month. But once they have enough money to sleep calm, you are right, it's time for a change.</p>RadoslavThu, 06 Nov 2008 15:21:43 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365443<p>I like the idea here, but I'm just not sure that it will ever work out for some people. And, specifically, I'm pretty sure that it won't ever work out like that for me and others like me.</p><p>What I LOVE to do (writing fiction) involves a dying artform (the book) and a dying industry (publishing) that doesn't seem all that interested in trying new things/writers (and why would they be? new is risky and they don't have resources to risk).</p><p>Even if I ever did get a book published (I've self-published one, but in the publishing world that doesn't really count and is even viewed, by some, as a sort of scarlet letter) the chances of making mad money on it are slim. It seems as if I will forever be locked into having a 9-5 job (or two, as I have now).</p><p>How does someone like me take advantage of this gold rush that we keep talking about? That's what I wonder about. Do you have to be a critic/commentator, or can you actually make money as a creator?</p>ChrisClarkThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:48:53 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365442<p>I couldn't agree more, and I'm gonna back that up with this:</p><p>Look at the video games industry.</p><p>I'm a game developer, I love my job, I love what I'm working on, and I think that'll make the game that much more successful.</p>Michael SchoonmakerWed, 05 Nov 2008 22:52:06 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365441<p>Another great video Gary! This is my first week on my own - left my job as an IT director to start consulting so I could work on more projects that I'm passionate about. Hustling my face off right now and hoping for the return!</p>Keith KesslerWed, 05 Nov 2008 12:59:26 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365440<p>AMEN! Passion drives a better product/service. There is no way to truly succeed unless you are doing something you are passionate about.</p>JoshTue, 04 Nov 2008 15:00:30 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365439<p>Hellouuu Gary VAY NER CHUCK!<br> I just watched the last episode you posted on the HULU website Season 1 : Ep. 565, and your mood seems so different from the other episodes. I hope that it is not due to the stupid and non-productive comments of people that are lining up to jump off the golden gate bridge man!</p><p>So, conclusion, DON't change the way you present your show, even though they leave you comments. It is all about YOU, live, and your good and funny mood man. Your are the one that adds the spice to all you talk about.<br>P.D<br>The most funny part of your video in the cheeses episode "YOU hate it" YOU HATE IT", man that was incredible.</p><p>DON't listen to bad comments, again!</p><p>I love your show and your wine suggestions.</p><p>Thanks!<br>Keep it real and rolling</p><p>LUIS</p>LuisTue, 04 Nov 2008 05:51:19 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365438<p>You also got to have confidence in yourself. Only that you'll have the guts to quit your job, do what you love and be successful at it.</p><p>MY<br><a href="http://www.outloud.com.my" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.outloud.com.my">http://www.outloud.com.my</a></p>MYMon, 03 Nov 2008 22:30:42 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365437<p>Love it. Agree totally. So glad a friend of mine passed on your Web2.0 presentation, I was blown away. You rock.</p><p>K</p>Kelly OlexaMon, 03 Nov 2008 22:04:03 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78965849#comment-6365436<p>I don't know Gary, normally agree with you but a high percentage of people will leave their jobs, go on to do what they love, and then not make more money... that is just the way it is. However, at that point, WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????? you're doing what you love and you get paid for it... that is simply better than zero.</p>RobertoMon, 03 Nov 2008 13:55:33 -0000