We had the good fortune of connecting with Preston Garcia and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Preston, do you disagree with some advice that is more or less universally accepted?
“Go to college” is one of the pieces of advice that I hate more than anything. You DO NOT need to go to college to do everything. College is ROI negative for so many career paths, and also sometimes kills people’s dreams by making them feel forced to do what their parents or other want them to do. I was told to go to college by my family but I always said I would never because it WASN’T for me, and now I’m making a great living out of doing something everyday that makes me happy. If you don’t want to go to college, don’t go. Simple as that.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I was working at a Costco from 4:30AM-1:00PM, and the. Drove to a restaurant where I bussed tables from 3:00PM-11:00PM. But everyday I would make time to write a film videos for social media. Everyday. And thankfully after trying to make it in the entertainment industry for over 4 years , I got one step closer by being able to do social media full time ,and quit my restaurant job.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The best place in the city I’m in (LA) in my opinion is Saddle Ranch. It has great food and is an overall great and positive environment and is so fun to hangout and eat there.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would love to give a huge shoutout to ALL of my friends and family that have helped me grow as a person and have always been there for me no matter what- I love you all so much.

Instagram: @Notpreston

Youtube: @Notpreston

Other: TikTok: @Notprestongarcia

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