In this episode, Midgeman and Lionheartx10 read an email from a listener named Spooderman who praises their podcast and asks about balancing content creation with family life. This episode discusses content creators retiring or taking breaks from their channels. Both hosts share their thoughts on their own content creation journeys and future exit plans and we delve back in Lionhearts Phillips story from a previous episode   They also touch on the value of a history degree and the skills it provides, as well as the versatility of being a creator in the arts. Lionheartx10 envisions continuing his current path for at least five more years, focusing on building partnerships and sponsorships and saving up money for future investments. He also expresses interest in branching out into production and hosting roles. Midgeman shares his desire to transition into a more behind-the-scenes role, facilitating and supporting other creators. They both discuss the possibility of working with game companies like Hooded Horse or Firefly Studios.    Find all our stuff https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk   Join our FRESH Discord: https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8    Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - An Email from Spooderman 02:43 - Look Both Ways Throwback 04:37 - How to Balance Creation, Editing and Life 07:23 - Simple Answer to the Question from Midgeman 09:37 - There is no True Work Life Balance 10:30 - Brief Answer to Lionheart Does His Editing 12:00 - Using Human Psyche to Test Content 13:55 - We now have a Discord! 14:10 - Exploring Exit Strategies 14:54 - Lionhearts New Space 16:10 - Side tangent on Lionhearts Leaky Wall 17:33 - Using History Knowledge Beyond Being a Teacher 19:48 - Transferable Skills from Streaming 20:51 - Philips Customer Service Update 25:17 - Midgemans Many Many Lights 26:40 - Govee recommendation not sponsored 28:06 - Midgemans Loose Exit Plan 31:13 - Enjoy your Passions to Help Expand your Knowledge 32:46 - Youtube and Creators will never Disappear 34:37 - Streaming Platforms Created by Creators 35:37 - If I Cant Help Myself I Will Help Others 36:58 - COVID Years and Midgemans Pivot in Life 41:29 - Planning for the Future: Lionheartx10's Exit Strategy 44:07 - Creative Assembly Interview Anecdote 50:22 - Companies Lionheart Would Want to Join 51:49 - Struggles of Working from Home as a Father 53:40 - Investing Long-term on Income and Taking Foot off the Gas 57:33 - Sometimes You Just Want to Wear a Suit 59:18 - Suits Get you Special Attention 01:00:13 - Exit Strategies Will Always Change   Links: THINK Hedgehog song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hplRpOdOXE  Lionhearts full garage update video - https://www.tiktok.com/@lionheartxten/video/7400464188134509857?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7310348972009375265  GOVEE official site - https://uk.govee.com/  Curiosity stream - https://curiositystream.com/  dropout - https://signup.dropout.tv/  Addaway YT channel - https://www.youtube.com/@historigraphextra5461/videos  SkippyFX - https://www.youtube.com/@skippyfx/videos  firefly studios - https://fireflyworlds.com/  HoodedHorse - https://hoodedhorse.com/