The incentives in the mainstream media industry are to say crazy and dumb things to get clicks and views, rather than having meaningful conversations about ideas and frameworks. However, the speaker, who is a heavy critic of the mainstream media, points out the issue from a loving standpoint.
The speaker reflects on his teenage and early twenties years, acknowledging that he did things he didn't necessarily want to do, but recognized they were necessary to get what he wanted. He shares a personal story of renting out a bedroom to achieve financial goals.
The journey to success often requires going through tedious, difficult, and uncomfortable situations that can be unappealing to the average person. Then, there's the added component of dealing with constant online criticism that comes with taking risks and putting yourself out there.