Exploring Fragility and Early Influences on Career Choices

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
• (01:50) - 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

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