008: The Price of Success

Welcome to an episode where we spill on the dark side of being famous and the negative impact when you are a YouTuber or just celebrity in general. Everyone talks about the positive sides of being famous but there’s always a little bit of baggage that comes with all the perks. We cover the unrealistic expectations on social media, haters, the need to always be on, how fame changes relationships, hurt feelings and jealousy, others spreading false information, and how to welcome all of this and learn from it to turn it into positive fuel for your career. Leave us a review and mention who you would love to see as a guest on our podcast. Then, send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] to enter to win a call with Connor.   Key Takeaways: [4:15] You not only have to be active on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. but now staying up on constantly updating the instant stories are a whole other responsibility. [5:47] We already covered how to stay shredded year round in Episode 2, but the average expectation to do it naturally is a ton of work. We love the challenge and always rise to the occasion, but people can be brutal with their comments. [9:04] Connor shares a story about a video made about him by h3h3 and Vegan Gains and how it affected his channel. [18:42] We share some extreme cases of YouTube career sabotage and other celebrities that got a pass from the public. [28:40] We talk how fame has affected our relationships, both romantic and platonic. Social media could be how a lot of hookups start, and it can also be the demise. You also never know who is just trying to become friends with you for the wrong reasons, especially in Los Angeles. [39:18] Family dynamics can also change with people expecting money and help in other areas. [41:12] If you are friends with someone famous, stop expecting them to pay for everything! [42:19] It’s very important to take the mentality of giving instead of taking into all your friendships, famous or not. Instead of trying to get a picture with everyone and using them, connect with them as a human first to develop an actual mutually beneficial relationship. [55:54] People have a certain sense of entitlement, and sometimes it can lead to us reacting with a guarded or cynical outlook. [64:23] We believe in business first, then friendship, because we have many people depending on our productivity and who we want to be able to serve best.   Mentioned in This Episode: Connor’s YouTube page: @ConnorMurphyOfficial Brandon’s YouTube page: @HighLifeWorkOut Brandon Carter & Connor Murphy's Influencer Domination Tour Vegan Gains H3h3 Limitless