Steven Kahn
- MrBeast said it's not smart to drop out of school or quit a job to create content full-time.
- He said he's seen too many people fail because they weren't ready.
- Fierce competition in a shifting industry means breaking into it is harder than ever.
MrBeast doesn't think just anyone has what it takes to be a content creator.
In a recent X post, YouTube's biggest star, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, said it was "painful" to see people quit their jobs or drop out of school to make content full-time before they were ready.
"For every person like me that makes it, thousands don't," he said. "Keep that in mind and be smart plz."