Not exactly a “wild” risk, but I just ended a 3 year relationship and I’m moving back home to save money to fund my dream: opening a local coffee shop so I can be happy every single day instead of working a job that drains me :) great video, thank you!

@jacksongayton9915

2 жыл бұрын

Good shit 👍🏽👍🏽

@RayCish

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you man

@zanehutchinson6491

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck man !!

@liz27399

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@OMZCapital

2 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

My life is "boring" by design... I spent all my early adulthood (16-30) having the excitement of skipping meals to pay for gas to work and having no reason to live... being paycheque to paycheque with no ways to save or improve my life... If you come from a privileged place where you had all your needs filled then yes you'll crave excitement and risk... Boredom and stability is my reward for lasting so long in a shitty place and digging myself out of it.

@thingsofinterest603

2 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment. The risk/reward analysis given by so many motivational types always market "boring, low risk, low reward" choices as a bad thing; as if stability and predictability are somehow inherently less fulfilling.

@drpepper23flavors

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing. I too aspire to a stable “boring” life.

@authenticallytracy3421

2 жыл бұрын

I recently realized that my goal is to be bored. The first 45 years of my life was go-go-go, work-work-work, stress-stress-stress. Bored means I have completely the things that are important to me and I have time to chose what I want to do. Bored opens my life up to new classes and new art and new learning and new friends or new activities.

@A-Wa

2 жыл бұрын

yes it really depends! After work I do other necessary things like cooking and cleaning and all this drains way too much energy, that I just lay on the couch before I sleep. There is no time to be bored, so I see boredom as a privilege to have!

@Frichilsasta08

2 жыл бұрын

Yeahh boredom is a privilege for sure. One can be bored from not having money to do things that might be "fun" though. However. If you're constantly financially stressed and simply trying to survive, I'd say boredom is definitely a privilege.

Taking risks definitely makes life more interesting and less boring. I used to be scared of taking financial and social risks in my life, until I read a great idea from author Nassim Taleb. He said "you want to take risks that are adverse to ruin." This opened my eyes to the idea that not all risks are created equal, and that I've been missing out on many opportunities in life.

@mattdavella

2 жыл бұрын

Love that line, Derek! Nice one.

@deepika2644

2 жыл бұрын

SAVE SOIL GUYS!!!! SAVE SOIL MOVEMENT 🙏🏻

@Jspec03

2 жыл бұрын

What book is it? Im currently reading his book Antifragile

@howie3750

2 жыл бұрын

@@deepika2644 to the many times, the many times it has been used by trees and grass, and stepped on….

@BongRip

2 жыл бұрын

What does that quote really mean though? Take a risk that isn’t really a risk?

Reminds me of something I read a while ago: "If you always do what you know, you will never be more than what you are". Awesome video, Matt

@alishas7960

Жыл бұрын

I can recognise a master oogway quote from a mile away, so inspiring

@ConsciousMomprener

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I believe talking about these matters going to change the world. My experience with boredom and being uncontent is slightly different though. I just shared on my channel how I cope with boredom

I was getting bored, felt like the nine inch nail song, “every day exactly the same”, so I signed up for jiu jitsu as a 45 yr old premenopausal wife & mother, yikes, daily asking what am I doing… but I see improvement, & my 12 yr old son trains too and sometimes we work together, helping each other having fun. Definitely not bored anymore and so far worth the risk of old lady body breaking… 😁 thanks for another great video. 🤓👍💕

@quotient9974

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my mother! When I was 14 and she 47/47 we decided to start going rock climbing. Now I’m turning 20 and rock climbing is one of my life’s greatest Passions and she, at 52 still climbs at least weekly and she’s a freaking rock star!

@SeanBlackAuthor

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I started training as an amputee at 48. Just took two bronze medals at the Europeans in Rome. One of the toughest and most enjoyable things I've ever done. Keep going!

@ericagoehring1089

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome example! I returned to martial arts at 38 with 5 kids. It brings me such joy.

@lucbalr

2 жыл бұрын

A co worker of mine started it past his 40s too and he absolutely loves it

@christophgeorgey3250

2 жыл бұрын

45 is not really that old, but good job to you anyways! 👏

Was floating around my senior year of college in the South with no job prospects. Didn’t know what to do or where to go. Applied to an internship in NYC just for the hell of it. Got invited to interview, then invited again to the second interview in NYC. Emptied my bank account to fly out there for that one day to give a presentation. Found out I got the job on the ~30 hour greyhound bus trip back to Oklahoma. 5 years and a career later and it’s still one of the best decisions I’ve made since.

@karlalovato1715

2 жыл бұрын

Love that for you!

@ConsciousMomprener

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I believe talking about these matters going to change the world. My experience with boredom and being uncontent is slightly different though. I just shared on my channel how I cope with boredom

I had a guy say to me in a very bold way, "If you are bored. It's your own damn fault." It woke me up. HE was right. There is so much to do in the world. Not bored anymore. Just being a very creative person and enjoying life.

@hnnhml

Жыл бұрын

You go girl🙌🏻

"Fear doesn't stop death, But it stops life!" Well-done Matt 📈

A bit of mindfulness can really help you see the beauty in simple things... without mindfulness, everything can seem bleak and grey

@MrCmon113

2 жыл бұрын

Use mindfulness to be less of a pussy and do dangerous stuff.

I'm totally fine with having a boring life to some extent. I'm an introvert who is set in their ways. I like quiet, I like routine, I like making a comfortable life for myself.

@shrin210

2 жыл бұрын

Same here😅

@LeMErin21

2 жыл бұрын

SAME!! I do travel a good bit, but I really enjoy my life and the things/people in it. Maybe I don’t feel like “taking risks” because I don’t consider my life boring 🙂

@applegal3058

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeMErin21 yes, life isn't always exciting, and that's ok. It makes the more exciting times more special.

@forestduffe5576

Жыл бұрын

Same. Boring is peaceful and enjoyable

@jjk5693

Жыл бұрын

@@forestduffe5576 What is the meaning of ''boring'' at this point?

Nah, my life ain’t boring, I’m praying every day for less news and less changes and for time to go slower. It’s so damn good when you don’t constantly feel like you are carried away by a river you have no control over.

@ailsaburns

2 жыл бұрын

i agree wholeheartedly!

I always love small cameos of natalie. She is such a genuine and fun loving gal.

@headwerkn

2 жыл бұрын

Also pronounces ‘banana’ correctly 🇦🇺 Def a keeper Matthew

"What's the worse that could happen? You end up depending on your parents for food, shelter, and borrowed money?" Damn that's a privileged statement. Not all of us have well off parents we can lean on.

I feel the title does the contents of this video a disservice - people's lives aren't boring, they are unfulfilling, exhausting and stressful from enduring a less risky path. I'm glad I persisted in watching this nonetheless because it really was a compelling guide on how to get out of your own head and kickstart that thing you always wanted to do - a very thankful fan

Me: A guy who's terrified of living a mediocre life, but that loves comfort too much to take risks (also is horribly terrified of getting out of his comfort zone). This video could be a summary of my life, sadly. I liked the video though! It reminded me of what's important for me. Thanks Matt!

This video could not have been posted at a better time! I’m giving my 2 weeks notice at my job TOMORROW and I was second guessing everything. The “cost of inaction, reward of action” graphic was exactly what I needed to see! Thanks so much for this great content!

@mattdavella

2 жыл бұрын

Wow so exciting!!! So glad it helped. Good luck and have fun!

@AMJHandle

2 жыл бұрын

Go Frannie! What you are doing now comes from your heart, so trust it, of course it's right. Best of luck, you got this!

@niamhhume1888

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss gall!! I am on the brink of doing the same. Why am I going into a boring job day in day out when travelling has opened up?!?

I found that studying new things and doing a lot of self-improvement has quelled the boredom that had previously settled over me like a thick film of dust :)

Being willing to take on risk has improved my life drastically. I had dreams to be a doctor but never pursued them since I didnt feel like I could handle the pressure. Finally reached a point at 32 where I knew I'd regret it on my death bed so i started going after it. I'm 2 months out from being a Paramedic and just barely applied to a PA school and am waiting to hear back :)

@hnnhml

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is so brave, Congratulations 🙌🏻

Really timely for me Matt, thx. I have a tendency to wait in inaction until external circumstances force me to take action. I’m working on taking action more and this video helps me to really think and plan action moving forward.

I always enjoy Matt's videos, the humor, the message, the edit and the clean aesthetic. The effort put into the videos itself is just admirable and so inspiring.

THE TIMINGGG!! That's exactly what I needed, thank you Matt! Also great editing as usual! Just amazing❤

It’s insane how much this video felt like it was directly addressed to me Matt. Gave me lot to think about, thank you for the 🔥 content brother

This is actually a really good point. Take calculated risks, try many times, realise that the worst scenario is actually not realistic or too far to happen. Thanks for good content again :) it helps me a lot.

Great value and production quality, thank you Matt. This video comes just in time when my life was becoming too low-risky

I’ve never needed this video more in my life than now. So I appreciate you for this 🙂🙏

This video came to me at the perfect time! I have been thinking and slowly building a side hustle for months now, and i finally made the decision to start!!!! Thank you for another amazing video.

This video hit me right where i needed it. Been building up the courage for a year to take a leap into my next big journey and this week is the tipping point. Much love Matt :)

@mattdavella

2 жыл бұрын

You got this Will!

@ConsciousMomprener

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I believe talking about these matters going to change the world. My experience with boredom and being uncontent is slightly different though. I just shared on my channel how I cope with boredom

Life can be difficult swings between tedium and chaos, grinding out to save and staying at home to going on the week holiday Going for a walk or bike ride or a run in a park breaks up the delirium, but it’s also getting the mindset to realise how you have options and to stop allowing work to over ride your down time. Thanks for the great content

Thanks mate for pointing all these things out which were going through my head as well. I really didn't appreciate the work people like you put in these videos until I started making my own.

Social life , work life and content creation life is a constant balance … as usual Matt amazing video in terms of value and production quality 💯

@dylanthompson9983

2 жыл бұрын

💯

@mattdavella

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

this video not only arrived at the right time for me but the content was like a an ice cold glass of water on a hot day--- just what I needed to kick myself to the next level. LOVE love love your content and I really appreciate the effort that goes into the video quality.

Love this video! Recently i took the risk to direct my energy from grad school to my creative passions. Took the summer off, started my youtube channel, plan on getting more action into writing my book and i havent felt this kind of joy or flow state in soo long. Its hard budgeting since i do still work mostly part time, but my happiness already has been so worth it! If you're on the edge.. take the leap!

I'm about to take a big leap in my life and the size of the risk feels quite overwhelming at times. But this video made me feel at peace with the risk I'm taking and, since I'm feeling so bored in my life at the moment, it now seems like it's the perfect thing for me to do next. Thank you!

This has got to be one of my favourite videos from you so far! Literally had a conversation on this topic with someone who's depressed and feels stuck. There's so much great advice here that I relate to - most recently I decided to 'blow' my savings on buying a crappy old house in need of renovation (after carefully inspecting and paying for 2 separate surveys to be sure it's not a money pit). 6 months later, I now live in a house with lots of character (after having stripped everything back to original features) , people want to rent my living room for photo shoots and I'm happier in this beautiful decay than I'd be in a luxury apartment that I'd rent.

This is just the video I needed for today. It inspires me to not stick to only what I know is safe. But try out new things, that I'm not familiair with at all.

Have not watched your video for a while, just randomly get this from the algorithm and no disappoinment. Totally agree with all you share here. Matt, you used to give me a lot of motivation and advices, now maybe you still do, thank u so much!

You preach the TRUTH, sir!

Always very timely video, Matt. I have started my blog while still keeping my day job for now. Until such time I am comfortable doing my own craft and then pursue the work where I am passionate at

It is so hard to be a beginner and start from nothing. Starting KZread was a big risk for me, but I knew that I would regret it if I never tried.

@hnnhml

Жыл бұрын

I feel you laina

YThumbs up and a comment stating that you have out done yourself Matt. This video speaks to me so bluntly. Thank you. And Keep doing the great job !

I just started my career path change after months of pushing it off 🙌🏻🙌🏻✨ ended a relationship that wasn’t going anywhere and started going to the gym! Feeling amazing! 🙌🏻✨❤️

I 100% agree with this mindset. I had this exact feeling this morning - BUT I had a thought, maybe my life has been so stressful and rushed over the past few years… maybe I have actually taken the time this week to be efficient, working during my scheduled hours, relax, enjoy self care and now finally have room to breathe and exist. I think being boring is what I need right now.

Honestly, I cannot explain how much you have inspired me or helped me work through anxiety I've had around so many "mediocre breaking" projects I have put on hold! 🇿🇦🙏🏼🤓

Hey Matt, I just wanted to say thank you for your inspiring content. It helps me a lot in my own creative journey. Greetings from Germany

Another inspiring and uplifting video, Matt. So grateful for your course and your constant stream of encouragement 🙌🏽🥰

You seriously don't run out of lessons to share! Thank you for this Matt 💗

I was asking myself the same question a few min ago. Right on time. This info is gold. Thank You, Matt.

You speak life! Thank you for this video. I’m encouraged

The video summed up in a single sentence: "Do what you love, love what you do.

Matt You are phenomenal…Thank you ❤️❤️

Honestly, this video was the kick in my a.. I needed so urgently. Thanks a lot! Looking forward to your future content 🙏

I took a risk by changing my workplace . I used to give classes in a classroom but now I work from home . Thanks !! A good video .

That cost and rewards analysis is mind-numbingly genius!

I literally applied for a business license today so this is great timing! Thanks Matt!

Thanks for the encouragement Matt!

Definitely hits home! Just finished college to be a boring desk job engineer. Instead pursued theme park management and actually got my dream job and love it! Less pay but so much happier.

@bdfwhhsb

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s so cool. How do you deal with all the time you spent in college tho? Do you regret it?

@trevorweinstock4867

2 жыл бұрын

@@bdfwhhsb Not even a little bit. I worked hard but it made me learn to value the discipline. Still making a decent living with huge growth potential where I work, but I’m away from my desk at least 3 hours a day and manage fun, young people my age.

Love your videos Matt. I'm in the process for big changes in my life and your advice is gold!

Thanks for the advice Matt.

Such good advice. I've been very specific with my job choices in an attempt to carefully curate my career and respective growth. And looking back there are some jobs I should've taken and definitely one or two I should've passed on. I know this now because I chose action. The thing that scares me most is the difficulty to quantify the cost/reward of inaction, because of how success and growth compounds, equally discontent and stagnation. Personally, I'd rather make the choice than have it be made for me. To everyone, good luck on your journey, I've started and still going :)

As a man who literally went freelance TODAY, I so needed this video. Thank you Matt 📽

This video helps me so much. I sometimes self doubt myself about being a freelancer but this helps me look at it a little different.

Great video, Matt! I’m in the process of leaving my first job out of college to do freelance filmmaking, so this applied to me perfectly and really helped me put things into perspective. Thank you.

Love the idea of setting a timeline during which you make a series of experiments! Thanks for another great video, Matt 🙏🏻

@mattdavella

2 жыл бұрын

You got it, Gabie :)

Heck yah!! Looooove this! Makes me feel way better that I recently took several risks when very few people agreed that I should. Thanks Matt for getting in my head 😝

I think Covid has made us all quite risk averse and I’m definitely feeling the itchy feel now of wanting to do some new things after such a long time “holding still”. Anxiety is really high at the moment and that’s really linked to fear/risk perception too. Lots to think about from this for sure!

I totally agree with this. One of the things I have struggled with before was to make my workouts fun or interesting again. I had worked out the same routine for quite a while that it became a little too boring. The fact that the workouts were really hard made me not want to do them as well. However, when I changed my time under tension, reps, and the variation of time under tension every other week...it has definitely made things so much better.

As someone who treasures stability this was really an eye opener. AMAZING VID AS ALWAYS 🤩

Thank you for your weekly inspirational thoughts, it helps a lot 🙏🏻

Haha love the surprise heli bungee shots, we'll take you on the next one Matt ;)

@mehdiammel6821

2 жыл бұрын

You might just take me as well, Love you guys !

Very. Well. Presented. You are certainly one of my influencers and because of your message, along with a few others, I am very close to starting my passion on KZread. Watch this space.

This is great advice, what I struggle w/ is finding that " thing" to dedicate my time to. Its hard to start when you don't have that north star

Indeed Matt thank you. These videos motivated me to make more videos on KZread. Even when I had only 5 subs. THANK YOU!!

i have been feeling that for a few months, now I know what to do, thanks for the video, it's gonna help me so much

This video came at the perfect time. I hit a worst case scenario and have to almost basically start over but now that what’s the worst that can happen, happened. I am finding myself thinking. What’s the best that can happen, by starting over.

I'm at a crossroads in my life right now. Not sure if I needed this push or not 😅 (thanks)

Thank you for being my perfect content before doing math homeworks I am motivated now !

I recommend reading So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport in relation to the calculated career risk point! Really nice overview of the path you can take towards independence. And of course, the 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferris.

My life is definitely not boring but I think it’ll go there. I have been meaning to start this project. I got everything I needed i.e equipment but there’s still so much resistance! This video is definitely talking to me right now 🙃

Amazing video! Thanks Matt 🙌🏻

I usually skip through when a KZreadr pauses to thank their sponsor/help advertise, but Matt's are always so entertaining.

Thanks for the inspiration🙏🙌

Inspiring and motivating video to take calculated and timely risks. Thanks for sharing Matt.

"Take a calculated risk." Love these thoughts. Thanks Matt! ♥️

this inspired me to finally make moves towards my career switch, thank you!

30, married, and still living with parents... I might need that domain name. #mrriskybusiness Loved the video!

@mattdavella

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! More like *Best Case Scenario*

@imjayluciano

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@IntrovertMaxxing

2 жыл бұрын

damn son

@mayw2200

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how much it costs to buy that domain name, cool brand :)

@aishaadam7473

2 жыл бұрын

Your youtube tells different story🤔

It’s important to keep the excitement going no matter what we do! Incorporating adventure in our lives makes life more enjoyable and meaningful. 💯🚀

I took a risk yesterday and released my first video on youtube. Thank you Matt!

Thank you for such a great video Matt.. Following you from a good time now.. I feel your video comes to me when i need the same type of advice ♥️✌️

thanks bud, I really need to hear this

thanks for the advice, I'll see my situation a different way now! I'm a trader for almost 2 years... sooo difficult but I don't regret my move to quit my job. So glad to see Natalie, she's so funny!

@AMJHandle

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, fellow trader! You got this, best of luck! :)

Exactly what I needed!! Was just thinking about it today, I’m no happy with where am at.

Thanks for being honest ❤️

I took a risk and changed from working outside the home (for the past 15 years since graduating college) to working a different way from home. I was terrified of the risk of change until I did it. Best decision I ever made! I also started weight lifting a few years ago feeling the same fear of doing something totally new and now compete at it. Calculated change/risk makes life exciting!!

Such a great video, Matt. I went through a similar exercise back in 2020 when I decided I wanted to start a KZread channel. Thought real hard about what were the pros and cons of my decision and didn't want to have the voice in my head saying, "but what if..."

Matt, great video bro. You really helped me out with a tough decision.

I always think about the quote "Hope for the best, and prepare for the worst." It guides me to move to another country and landed a life I want in LA. When I'm thinking about making a shift on my career, I'm no longer afraid because I'm also strategically think about the calculated lost as well as rewards. So, my 2022 is to grow my KZread while maintaining my 9 to 5 job!

This really hit !!!!!

As a struggling freelance developer, I can relate to all what you said, I'm nowhere near where I want to be and was thinking I'm so much behind, but after seeing this video I came to realize that on the contrary I'm ahead a few steps, somehow we make things look worst in our mind but thinking reasonably you know what you have, and kiddos for pointing the worst case scenario, which is not that bad and it's also not that probable, that graph of the costs of actions/inactions helps viewing things for they are, thanks buddy

I have been more like the opposite my whole life 😂 Took the biggest risk of all 5 years ago by moving from France to the US and then I changed for a more « boring » life just staying with my kids at home☺️Now I feel like taking risks again, maybe go back to school 🤷🏾‍♀️ I guess it’s also a question of balance in your life. Find what you really want and need and be ready to go all the way. Great video as usual Matt 🙌🏾✨

i have worked in a comfortable, less pressure and a well paid job for 10 years but i just felt bored at work - so i switched to a new challenging job - truly agree we need to take some risks