MrBeast explains biggest thing that stops YouTubers from being “one of the greats”

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As a big MrBeast fan, I was really interested to hear what he had to say about other YouTubers. He shared some of the things he notices that make him think someone’s success won’t last – basically, he can often predict when a creator is going to start losing steam. It’s fascinating to get his insider perspective!

MrBeast has quickly become the most popular channel on YouTube, gaining more subscribers than anyone else. He’s known for his incredibly generous videos, where he gives away extravagant gifts like islands, cars, and even private jets.

The popular YouTuber claims he often has no money in his personal account and relies on his company, Beast Industries, to fund a special account – the ‘Jimmy Fund’ – whenever he wants to make large donations or support his fans.

Donaldson has mentioned before that he generally avoids extravagant purchases for himself, noting that his most significant expense was a $150,000 private jet trip to visit his fiancée while she was in the UK. Despite this, he closely monitors the spending of other content creators.

MrBeast worries for YouTubers who are money-motivated

MrBeast mentioned on the Good Guys podcast that he’s wary of YouTubers who spend a lot of money extravagantly, seeing it as a potential warning sign.

I think it’s a problem when creators start focusing on buying expensive things. If someone is mainly working hard to earn money for material possessions like a fancy car or house, they won’t reach their full potential. Eventually, they’ll get those things, but that won’t be enough to make them truly exceptional.

Many people lose motivation after achieving some initial goals. Once they’ve acquired things like a car, a house, and some nice possessions, they often post less content, put in less effort, and their work quality declines. It’s as if their passion disappears.

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Donaldson observes this tendency in many people, though it’s not always immediately apparent, but he notices it frequently.

He explained that reaching a peak in content creation doesn’t necessarily mean a creator is finished. There’s usually room for improvement, but problems arise when significant expenses start accumulating.

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2026-01-20 16:48