Gentlemen's Collective Podcast #26 Life lessons of your late 20s - Nick Alexander
Dec 16, 2025
Nick Alexander, a former Deloitte consultant turned menswear YouTuber, shares his journey of life reinvention in his late 20s. He discusses the loneliness often felt in big cities and contrasts the European 'slow-life' culture with Toronto's hustle. Revealing how being laid off spurred his transition to content creation, Nick highlights the importance of authenticity and discipline in building a brand. They touch on the challenges of dating while pursuing a creative career and reflect on the learning experiences of their twenties.
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Start Small And Commit
- When you hate your corporate job, start a side creative project and accept early low quality as part of learning.
- Commit to one year of publishing to learn and pivot without expecting immediate success.
Laid Off Became A Launchpad
- Nick was laid off from Deloitte and called it a blessing that allowed him to focus on YouTube.
- Losing the job gave him time to transition creative projects into something viable.
Adopt A Solutions Mindset
- Be solutions-oriented: find workarounds and ship imperfectly rather than making excuses.
- Use corporate training in calmness under pressure to sustain creative consistency.