Starting is the hardest part because we often want to have a direction decided. But we should just GO (create) and let the direction find itself. You don't have to be perfect, and most things you do will improve in quality as you keep doing them. Great video man, thank you for the reminder.
I know my editing is far from perfect and I have so much room to grow. But by simply deciding to just create anyway I've already made so much more of an impact than I could have guessed. I'm so happy I just made the decision, the skills will grow with me. I hope this video is able to inspire others to do the same. Thank you for the support!
Totally agree that creating things is worth it. I started writing a webcomic last year. It's not very high quality, but it's something that I make, and something that only I would ever make. It's the single most creatively fulfilling thing I've ever done. Even more fulfilling than my CZcams channel that is monetized and pulls in a tidy amount every month.
It definitely doesn't have to pull in a bunch of money to be fulfilling. If it's something that strikes a cord with you then it's worth it, simple as that.
I couldn't agree more with this. aspiring to do something not out of obligation, but for yourself is the best feeling you can ever have. I wish more people thought like this.
I finally got some unique motivation to create recently: I asked online about an animation from my teenage years, and nobody knew it. So I'm doing my best to hand-draw it right now, and I'll eventually voice it and put the recreation in a video on CZcams to get a wider range of eyes on it to eventually, possibly, finding this lost media from so long ago.
I really needed this video on a personal level especially when considering analysis paralysis and this intangible concern I have with starting to publish my work and hobbies online. Thanks for writing this pitch and for openly sharing it, I'm very early but quite excited in having the opportunity to see this grow in such a lively and organic way!
Watching this while working on the game I've been making for close to a year now, after writing on the novel I've been writing for close to 5 years. Create. I am begging you, if you are on the fence, create something. Make something with your hands. Write. Do SOMETHING. I beg of you.
Dude, I needed this. Im struggling in school right now and I've always wanted to create something I could be proud of, but I never found myself content or proud with the stuff I have made. I am worried I won't do good in school because of my mental struggles, but my creative process helped me feel happy. It's my source of escape from stress and hard work, people always tell me that trying to escape all this mentally draining stuff is bad and will eventually affect my life, but I don't really want to escape from it all, I've come to realize recently that I just want something to look forward too, Something to call my own and brag about and be proud of, I've always wanted some source of motivation but everything I've created never delivers the motivation I want. I couldn't thank you enough for giving a reminder to me, and everybody else who ends up watching this video, a boost of the urge to create, I've wanted to write a book, and I've wanted to try and make a game, and I've even wanted to make beautiful art, But I've never really dived into it too much. So I thank you, and I hope that your channel goes far as well, you seem passionate, and I will continue to watch your videos if I can.
Dude this really means a lot to me right now. I’ve been working on a game recently but I’ve felt a sense of emptiness creep up similar to the one I had before I had a creative outlet. This video really reinvigorated the spark I needed to keep working on it. It even made me tear up a little lol. Thanks for sharing your experience. After watching some of your other videos I obviously described. You’re definitely gonna hit it big!
Thank you so much for the kind words and the support! Keep on creating, it can be difficult but it's so worth being able to look at that piece and say "I did that". I've dabbled the smallest amount in game development and know just from the tiny amount I've done that it's a hard hard journey to create a game. Being able to create one in general is a huge feat. Keep on making that game!
Huh! Seems like I'm near the ground floor of a little view surge for this video. Well, I hope it reaches more people - I know I needed this message, and I'm sure other people do too 💛
This video got randomly recommended to me and I was really impressed, I thought this was by a channel with several thousands of subscribers by how well made it is, but when I saw your sub count in the video and on actual CZcams I was pleasantly surprised. I've been burnt out on trying to do CZcams since I haven't found what I wanted to do, but I may try it up again and rebranding to what feels more like I want to do as an artist, new sub and I'll be following your journey! :)
Thank you so much! The support is so appreciated, and I totally think you should continue to pursue going after CZcams. Just create what you want to create first and foremost. I think if there's passion inside it, somebody's going to find it.
I've definitely been feeling this way moreso in the past year which is why I started trying to pursue art and also just do more video editing in general because i want to find more outlets to express my ideas. The message you're aiming to express is very well conveyed here even if the video is short
Thank you so much! Creating is so important to the human experience, and I think it's just so important to allow ourselves to tap into that creativity. I'm glad you're pursuing that for yourself!
Damn I loved the video! I have the pleasure of my work being editing videos for CZcams channels that i actually enjoy watching, so it is amazing because i can literally live off my creative work. I always get really hyped when a new video comes out and so far i've read all comments under all of "my" videos. That said i hate how CZcams uses literal algorithms to rate people's creative work.
It is unfortunate we all have to live under the algorithm in some respect, but I do think it's amazing that we can put our creations into the world at all and see the impact they make. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
One of the things I struggle with the most with creating something is figuring out how to motivate myself when it's very likely I won't make any money from it. If I'm not getting paid for it, it feels like a waste of time to me, even if it's enjoyable.
I totally understand this, and it's hard to separate the desire to make money, from the desire to create in general. And look, I can't lie that there isn't a part of me that hopes this CZcams thing can become something more than a hobby, I'm not immune to it either. The thing that keeps me going though is the sense of pride I can find in myself after creating something. It's so much easier to be confident in myself and my abilities when there's a tangible product I can look at and say "yeah, I made that". Hopefully one day you can find something you can create that will give you that feeling, it's a pretty big deal when you find it.
Just commenting because I wanted to say I really appreciated your comment on my short games video the other day. I've been struggling with creating for my own sake the last 6 months, which is why my output has been so slow. Getting wrapped up in the numbers and the opportunity costs of putting so much time and effort into something that may not yield any tangible reward other than personal satisfaction has been paralyzing for me. Your comment and this video were nice reminders to just do it anyway. Hope to see more from you soon, and if you ever just wanna chat about making stuff, feel free to reach out, you seem like a cool person.
I totally understand, even just starting out it's easy to already make a video and think "will this perform like the rest". But focusing on why I really created it and my passion for just making something really helps to feel proud of it despite however it performs. I'll definitely try to reach out, it would be great to chat about this kinda stuff.
As someone who creates a lot, this resonates super hard with me. Creating is an integral part of my life and i genuinely don't know what I would do if I wasn't. I'm still working things out when it comes to everything else, but creating is one thing I know I can rely on :)
Yeah, i thought like that, until i completely destroyed myself and ruined my mental health beyond salvation, just because i wanted to be able to create something, as result i ended up completely mentally dead and suffering from existential crisis and agony 24/7 now and unable to exist without constantly numbing my brain by consuming some media or playing games
Wow, I'm so very touched by this. Thank you for this comment, seeing what kind of impact I'm able to make with these videos is so heartwarming and inspiring. Keep going, you got this!
Happy to hear that you were able to take something from this video. Keep making what you're making, it's worth it. And you can only keep growing in your art form.
I'm sure hoping so! I just gained over 100 subs last night from this video alone, things have been growing pretty fast the past week or so. The support has been so great!
Thanks for pushing me over that next 100! It's unreal to me that I was at 185 last Monday when the last video went up and now the channel is already past 300. Your support means the world!
While watching the video, I thought you that you must have at least 100k subscribers based on the quality of the video. But turns out you only have 312 (including me now). You'll probably make it big one day...
Thank you so much for the support! Being able to make this stuff at all is honestly amazing, and seeing all the kind words in the comments of my most recent videos has been so heartwarming. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Starting is the hardest part because we often want to have a direction decided. But we should just GO (create) and let the direction find itself. You don't have to be perfect, and most things you do will improve in quality as you keep doing them. Great video man, thank you for the reminder.
I know my editing is far from perfect and I have so much room to grow. But by simply deciding to just create anyway I've already made so much more of an impact than I could have guessed. I'm so happy I just made the decision, the skills will grow with me. I hope this video is able to inspire others to do the same. Thank you for the support!
Such a lovely video!
Love this, amazing!
Love to hear about people sharing their vision/creative ideas, gonna be following this channel
Happy to have you along for the ride!
amazing
It is WORTH IT!! It gives me something to strive for, to feel like I've accomplished something besides just living. Godspeed, man!
Totally agree that creating things is worth it.
I started writing a webcomic last year. It's not very high quality, but it's something that I make, and something that only I would ever make. It's the single most creatively fulfilling thing I've ever done. Even more fulfilling than my CZcams channel that is monetized and pulls in a tidy amount every month.
It definitely doesn't have to pull in a bunch of money to be fulfilling. If it's something that strikes a cord with you then it's worth it, simple as that.
I couldn't agree more with this. aspiring to do something not out of obligation, but for yourself is the best feeling you can ever have. I wish more people thought like this.
It's far and away one of the most fulfilling things you can do. Worth every second of the time put into it.
I finally got some unique motivation to create recently: I asked online about an animation from my teenage years, and nobody knew it. So I'm doing my best to hand-draw it right now, and I'll eventually voice it and put the recreation in a video on CZcams to get a wider range of eyes on it to eventually, possibly, finding this lost media from so long ago.
That's so cool! Good luck!
I really needed this video on a personal level especially when considering analysis paralysis and this intangible concern I have with starting to publish my work and hobbies online. Thanks for writing this pitch and for openly sharing it, I'm very early but quite excited in having the opportunity to see this grow in such a lively and organic way!
Thank you so much for the support, and I'm beyond thrilled that this little video has been a help to you.
Watching this while working on the game I've been making for close to a year now, after writing on the novel I've been writing for close to 5 years. Create. I am begging you, if you are on the fence, create something. Make something with your hands. Write. Do SOMETHING. I beg of you.
It's absolutely worth it!
Dude, I needed this. Im struggling in school right now and I've always wanted to create something I could be proud of, but I never found myself content or proud with the stuff I have made. I am worried I won't do good in school because of my mental struggles, but my creative process helped me feel happy. It's my source of escape from stress and hard work, people always tell me that trying to escape all this mentally draining stuff is bad and will eventually affect my life, but I don't really want to escape from it all, I've come to realize recently that I just want something to look forward too, Something to call my own and brag about and be proud of, I've always wanted some source of motivation but everything I've created never delivers the motivation I want.
I couldn't thank you enough for giving a reminder to me, and everybody else who ends up watching this video, a boost of the urge to create, I've wanted to write a book, and I've wanted to try and make a game, and I've even wanted to make beautiful art, But I've never really dived into it too much. So I thank you, and I hope that your channel goes far as well, you seem passionate, and I will continue to watch your videos if I can.
Thank you for such kind words, and I'm beyond happy that this video can be a help to you!
Dude this really means a lot to me right now. I’ve been working on a game recently but I’ve felt a sense of emptiness creep up similar to the one I had before I had a creative outlet. This video really reinvigorated the spark I needed to keep working on it. It even made me tear up a little lol. Thanks for sharing your experience. After watching some of your other videos I obviously described. You’re definitely gonna hit it big!
Your art deserves to be in the world. Keep going. For the betterment of the world. Keep going.
Thank you so much for the kind words and the support! Keep on creating, it can be difficult but it's so worth being able to look at that piece and say "I did that". I've dabbled the smallest amount in game development and know just from the tiny amount I've done that it's a hard hard journey to create a game. Being able to create one in general is a huge feat. Keep on making that game!
Huh! Seems like I'm near the ground floor of a little view surge for this video. Well, I hope it reaches more people - I know I needed this message, and I'm sure other people do too 💛
I'm so glad you could benefit from it, thank you for the support!
Extremely underrated
This video got randomly recommended to me and I was really impressed, I thought this was by a channel with several thousands of subscribers by how well made it is, but when I saw your sub count in the video and on actual CZcams I was pleasantly surprised. I've been burnt out on trying to do CZcams since I haven't found what I wanted to do, but I may try it up again and rebranding to what feels more like I want to do as an artist, new sub and I'll be following your journey! :)
Thank you so much! The support is so appreciated, and I totally think you should continue to pursue going after CZcams. Just create what you want to create first and foremost. I think if there's passion inside it, somebody's going to find it.
Creating has got to be one of the top things!
I've definitely been feeling this way moreso in the past year which is why I started trying to pursue art and also just do more video editing in general because i want to find more outlets to express my ideas. The message you're aiming to express is very well conveyed here even if the video is short
Thank you so much! Creating is so important to the human experience, and I think it's just so important to allow ourselves to tap into that creativity. I'm glad you're pursuing that for yourself!
I'm glad I clicked on this. Thank you.
I'm so happy to hear that this was able to mean something to you!
Damn I loved the video! I have the pleasure of my work being editing videos for CZcams channels that i actually enjoy watching, so it is amazing because i can literally live off my creative work. I always get really hyped when a new video comes out and so far i've read all comments under all of "my" videos. That said i hate how CZcams uses literal algorithms to rate people's creative work.
It is unfortunate we all have to live under the algorithm in some respect, but I do think it's amazing that we can put our creations into the world at all and see the impact they make. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Your channel is halfway there! 😊
It's been growing pretty steadily recently!
One of the things I struggle with the most with creating something is figuring out how to motivate myself when it's very likely I won't make any money from it. If I'm not getting paid for it, it feels like a waste of time to me, even if it's enjoyable.
I totally understand this, and it's hard to separate the desire to make money, from the desire to create in general. And look, I can't lie that there isn't a part of me that hopes this CZcams thing can become something more than a hobby, I'm not immune to it either. The thing that keeps me going though is the sense of pride I can find in myself after creating something. It's so much easier to be confident in myself and my abilities when there's a tangible product I can look at and say "yeah, I made that". Hopefully one day you can find something you can create that will give you that feeling, it's a pretty big deal when you find it.
Damn good video. Going to be recommending this to some people. Subscribed 👍
Thank you so much! Any support is appreciated!
i love this so much, genuinely. everyone, everyone should make something. everyone can make art
Doesn't matter how big or small, anyone can create something!
Thank you for this video
I hope you can find that passion to create once again!
Just commenting because I wanted to say I really appreciated your comment on my short games video the other day. I've been struggling with creating for my own sake the last 6 months, which is why my output has been so slow. Getting wrapped up in the numbers and the opportunity costs of putting so much time and effort into something that may not yield any tangible reward other than personal satisfaction has been paralyzing for me. Your comment and this video were nice reminders to just do it anyway. Hope to see more from you soon, and if you ever just wanna chat about making stuff, feel free to reach out, you seem like a cool person.
I totally understand, even just starting out it's easy to already make a video and think "will this perform like the rest". But focusing on why I really created it and my passion for just making something really helps to feel proud of it despite however it performs. I'll definitely try to reach out, it would be great to chat about this kinda stuff.
beautiful
your amazing keep going
somehow your voice is so nice and calming. You should definitely make more vidoes and i have alrealy subscribed
I have plenty more in the works, no plans to stop anytime soon!
If this video doesnt get hundred thousand views idk whats wrong with youtube
Duuuude the outer wilds music in the background makes this way to emotional....
I knew that music was the perfect pick when I was going through the soundtrack 😅
Dude. first of all, thank you I think I needed that. Also I really think you can grow to have an amazing channel. good luck :)
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad this video could help when you needed it.
As someone who creates a lot, this resonates super hard with me. Creating is an integral part of my life and i genuinely don't know what I would do if I wasn't. I'm still working things out when it comes to everything else, but creating is one thing I know I can rely on :)
Exactly how I feel, it's the one place I fully know my abilities and know who I am. I'm glad this resonated with you!
Yeah, i thought like that, until i completely destroyed myself and ruined my mental health beyond salvation, just because i wanted to be able to create something, as result i ended up completely mentally dead and suffering from existential crisis and agony 24/7 now and unable to exist without constantly numbing my brain by consuming some media or playing games
Thanks dude
I don't normally comment. But I wanted to thank you, because even if brief, you gave a little bit of hope at a time were I had none left.
Wow, I'm so very touched by this. Thank you for this comment, seeing what kind of impact I'm able to make with these videos is so heartwarming and inspiring. Keep going, you got this!
really uplifting, thank you so much for this! :D
Thank you for watching!
Very wise. I’m gonna go compose a song.
You do it!
This is something I really needed to hear today
Even if I make bad art and mediocre videos they're still mine and that's okay
Happy to hear that you were able to take something from this video. Keep making what you're making, it's worth it. And you can only keep growing in your art form.
I'm so glad i found this
I'm so happy you were able to take something from this!
I would also add that creating should be a goal in it of itself, not to please other people but yourself
Absolutely! Creating and the joy found in that should definitely be the #1 goal. Others getting the chance to interact with your art is a bonus.
I am saving/bookmarking this video somewhere I frequently visit so hopefully it reminds me to get up and fucking do something.
I hope this little video can help you out!
Alright, I'll give it a try.
I gotta finish my WIP comic first. Unfinished video projects from years ago can come later.
Absolutely! Work on whatever you want to most!
woah what the hell? you have less than 1k subs? that's going go way higher
I'm sure hoping so! I just gained over 100 subs last night from this video alone, things have been growing pretty fast the past week or so. The support has been so great!
damn! this popped up in my suggestions feed and wow that was super motivating! Keep going dude! subbed!
Is this a great video or a good video with outer wilds music
You decide, the outer wilds music sure helps 😅
Good video
Thank you for the support!
You just hit 300 subscribers, and I was your 300th
:)
really great videos man!
Thanks for pushing me over that next 100! It's unreal to me that I was at 185 last Monday when the last video went up and now the channel is already past 300. Your support means the world!
I feel exactly the same as you 😊😊
Keep going m8
Thanks man! Keep doing what fulfills you!
Very motivational :D
Your videos are really great!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy them!
thank you this is something i needed to hear
I love to hear that!
You only get one life. Why not spend it doing what you want!
My thoughts exactly!
While watching the video, I thought you that you must have at least 100k subscribers based on the quality of the video. But turns out you only have 312 (including me now). You'll probably make it big one day...
Thank you so much for the support! Being able to make this stuff at all is honestly amazing, and seeing all the kind words in the comments of my most recent videos has been so heartwarming. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!