#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 aft

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 (01:50) - The scripts that David grew up with (04:04) - David's first steps on the internet (06:51) - Finding an alternative path (11:49) - Advice for young YouTubers (13:55) - Money, motivation, workflows and how they changed over time (18:53) - Imagining life after YouTube, doubts about taking a sabbatical (28:35) - Having a child (31:09) - Taking time off and fans (34:54) - Divisive politics, public recognition and hateful comments (42:06) - Growth ceiling, YouTube colleagues and the lack of clear role models (47:18) - The dynamics of creator economy, YouTube & other creative projects (53:35) - David's inspirations, what does he read (57:33) - Closing remarks 📘 GOOD WORK: LIVE! => Learn More📕 Buy Paul’s Book (50k+ Sold): The Pathless Path😁 Join Hundreds On Unconventional Paths: Pathless Path Community📲Connect + Follow PaulTwitter: @p_millerdInstagram: @pathlesspaulPaul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to Pathless (23k+ People)Paul’s YouTube: Subscribe🙏Further Ways To Support The Podcast:Accounting, Taxes, And Payroll For Your S-Corp (Ideal for $60k+ income): CollectiveLooking for alternatives to traditional health insurance in the US? Check out CrowdhealthI use Transistor to host this podcast. It rocks. Launch Yours HereI record high-quality videos using Riverside: Sign Up Here