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2019

@nextgenngpf

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Why it worked

The video resonates with viewers by sharing a relatable journey of overcoming self-doubt and pursuing a passion. The consistent effort and eventual success story provide inspiration and a sense of hope for those facing similar challenges.

Summary

The video chronicles the creator's journey from feeling lost and directionless in 2019 to building a successful content creation career by 2026. It highlights periods of struggle, career changes, and consistent effort leading to significant personal and professional growth.

Structure

1Feeling lost and unmotivated (2019)
2Exploring different career paths (2020-2021)
3Starting content creation and working hard (2022-2025)
4Achieving success and quitting a 9-5 (2026)

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2019 I was lost in sixth form, not knowing what career I wanted 2019 If you didn't go to uni, you were pushed to the side 2019 No one really cared it seemed like 2020 So after school I got a marketing apprenticeship 2020 While trying countless 'businesses' on the side 2020 Because I was afraid of being a nobody 2020 I felt like I has no hope 2020 And no direction 2021 But, anyway I became a TA in a school 2021 Built some amazing friendships with teachers 2021 Thought, maybe the 9-5 isn't too bad 2022 Moved to a marketing agency 2022 2023 Made some lifelong friends 2023 Made some lifelong friends 2024 Made some amazing memories I'll never forget 2024 Made some amazing memories I'll never forget 2024 Gained some real world business experience 2024 Gained some real world business experience 2024 But always felt like there was something missing 2024 But always felt like there was something missing 2024 Something that wasn't mine 2024 Something that wasn't mine 2024 So I started posting content 2024 So I started posting content 2025 I worked 11 hour days 2025 I worked 11 hour days 2025 Every weekday evening was spent filming/editing 2025 Every weekday evening was spent filming/editing 2025 On top of a busy 9-5 2025 On top of a busy 9-5 2025 It felt like it was going no where 2025 It felt like it was going no where 2025 I finally started hitting a groove 2025 I finally started hitting a groove 2026 My content grew rapidly 2026 My content grew rapidly 2026 I started making 5 figures a month (sometimes) 2026 I started making 5 figures a month (sometimes) 2026 So I decided to quit my 9-5 2026 So I decided to quit my 9-5 2026 After 624 days of posting every day. I took a calculated leap. Believed in myself. And now here I am. Don't sit around for the life you truly want.

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This is MY career journey from 17-24 💙 Just remember, no one else is living your life… and that’s the beauty of it. There will be periods of time you go through where you feel hopeless. Like nothing you do will EVER work. Like all the work you do amounts to nothing. But I promise, if you stay patient and persistently chase what you want, you will get what you deserve. And it may not be what you first set out to do, but the world has a strange way of giving you your calling in one way or another. Whether that’s a year from now. Whether it’s 10 years from now. You are destined to succeed. Believe that ❤️ #hopecore #career #lifelessons