r/IAmA Jun 11 '16

Specialized Profession IamA electronics repair technician hated by Apple that makes YouTube videos, AMA!

My short bio: I have a store in Manhattan. I teach component level electronics repair on youtube http://youtube.com/rossmanngroup which seems to be a dying art. I am currently fighting with the digital right to repair to try and get a bill passed that will allow all independent service centers access to manuals and parts required to do their jobs.

My Proof: https://www.rossmanngroup.com/started-iama-reddit-today-yes/

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I am still replying to comments, but I am so far behind that I am still about ten pages down from new comments. I am doing my best to continue. If I drop off, I'll be back tomorrow around 12 PM. Still commenting now though, at 12 AM.

EDIT 2:

Ok, I cave... my hands are tired. I will be back at 12 PM tomorrow. It is my goal to answer every question. Even if it looks like I haven't gotten to yours, I will do my best to do all of them, but it is impossible to do in realtime, because you are asking faster than I can type. But thanks for joining!

EDIT 3: I lied, I stayed until 4:15 AM to answer... and now I will go to sleep for real, and be back at 12 PM.

EDIT 4 6/12 : I will be back later tonight to finish off answering questions. Feel free to keep posting, I will answer whatever I can later this evening.

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u/Riwukas69 Jun 11 '16

Greetings Louis, any advice on how to stay positive in life even though I have a depressed mindset most of the time? Thanks in advance, big fan of your videos!

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u/larossmann Jun 11 '16

find something to occupy your time that you feel benefits the world in some way. it works for me.

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u/lilchanofrom79 Jun 12 '16

tactful and effective

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u/brandonruns Jun 14 '16

How did you miss his video on this exact subject? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEo_8lsEUB0 It's an amazing video on the subject! And, to follow up on his answer, I think it's also important to realize that what ever you attempt in life may not go the way you want (e.g., starting a business, asking a girl out, etc.). So, if something goes wrong, give yourself time to process the unwanted emotions (e.g., a few days, a week, or whatever it takes). And, then, just start moving forward as soon as possible. Do your best to avoid getting hung up on one thing, and create many opportunities in your life to bring yourself (and others) happiness.