#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

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 • (01:12) - The scripts that David grew up with

• (03:26) - David's first steps on the internet

• (06:13) - Finding an alternative path

• (11:11) - Advice for young YouTubers

• (13:17) - Money, motivation, workflows and how they changed over time

• (18:15) - Imagining life after YouTube, doubts about taking a sabbatical

• (27:57) - Having a child

• (30:31) - Taking time off and fans

• (34:16) - Divisive politics, public recognition and hateful comments

• (41:28) - Growth ceiling, YouTube colleagues and the lack of clear role models

• (46:40) - The dynamics of creator economy, YouTube & other creative projects

• (52:57) - David's inspirations, what does he read

• (56:55) - Closing remarks