Today I launched my first (English speaking) @YouTube channel, after almost 10 years of hesitation, FOPO, discouragement and more things not worth mentioning. I always felt that my country's audience is, and will be, small and not interested in my content and that I wouldn't be
Community is a big part of the mental health conversation for Creators.
I think we need more small local events for Creators to connect with their tribe and get that extra support they may not be getting in their life.
I would encourage anyone who can to do some small events.
If you have 25 followers, you’ve filled up an entire classroom.
100? A theater.
1000? A large conference.
10000? A concert.
Don’t let large social media numbers rob you of your gratitude.
When you stop LEARNING, you stop leading.
Keep learning, practicing, and leveling-up your skills.
As influencers, creators, and entrepreneurs — we are ultimately leaders.
Double down on learning and skill-building in 2022.
Over the years on YouTube, I’ve found it disheartening to see so many people burning out.
I’m all for working hard, but you also need to rest.
What’s the point of pushing yourself so hard today if you can’t keep going tomorrow?
creators should know that community and audience are 2 DIFFERENT things
audience = people who watch your videos and then leave
community = people who watch all your videos, buy your merch, join your discord, watch your streams, reply to you, tell their friends about you, etc.
Most successful Creators ARE NOT Making "Random Videos". I can promise you that much.
They didn't commit tens of hours of effort and hundreds if not thousands of dollars to a "Random Video".
Just because you can't see the pattern or method, doesn't make them less intentional.
Love what @ColinandSamir said recently about success on YouTube
They put it more elegantly but basically:
Success on YouTube just means getting to make more videos. So if you don’t like the work, it’s not going to be a good time!
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