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  • Perfectionists, procrastinators, and creatives in a rut... this one's for you.
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  • @amandac8836
    @amandac8836 Před rokem +742

    “How can I avoid my perfectionist tendencies so I can be more perfect?”
    Damn that hit hard

    • @RaineInChaos
      @RaineInChaos Před rokem +12

      I've talked about it a lot, that most people expect perfection in their fight against perfectionism, but the way it was stated here was done so clearly I love it

    • @Thysta
      @Thysta Před rokem +3

      Here too. Wondered why making music was not AS fun lately as when I started. Now I see.

    • @grannyronna
      @grannyronna Před 11 měsíci +1

      Same here. I love how he discussed the irony of being perfect and our quest for perfectionism in this video!

  • @yourMoonstone
    @yourMoonstone Před rokem +292

    "If you have any disorders, mental or real ones" killed me. Thanks for this. Needed to hear it!

  • @ollie7636
    @ollie7636 Před rokem +484

    Watching this at the moment (about 4mins in) and Tom Sachs came to mind instantly. He’s a sculptor that intentionally leaves glue drips and pencil markings on his work so you can tell his work is human made and not by a machine.

    • @dadapotok
      @dadapotok Před rokem +6

      discovered him as Neistat brother's early employer and mentor, great artist and great case study of differences between centralised academic blue chip contemporary art vs web art / film / content.

    • @alicequayle4625
      @alicequayle4625 Před 3 měsíci

      ..

  • @bobbiegraham7729
    @bobbiegraham7729 Před rokem +253

    Took me 45 years to learn the " Third Thing" And I still forget and get stuck. Off to paint now. No, I don't care if you like it.❤

    • @bigstinkyb
      @bigstinkyb Před rokem +10

      You go Bobbie, enjoy that paint sesh 🎉

  • @anaharri
    @anaharri Před rokem +18

    "If you have any disorders, mental or real ones..." that line cracked me up.
    We love you Cam

  • @kiratheelf772
    @kiratheelf772 Před rokem +223

    i was grinning the entire time through that "awful video" that was so hilariously bad. i love it.
    i wanna make some bad shit now 😂
    its a perfect philosophy for perfectionism.
    when we're trying to be creative,
    we dont think about the fact that going out of your way to make something insanely awful is still insanely creative, while taking the perfection completely out of it. well fuckin done, man

    • @127Kronos
      @127Kronos Před rokem +3

      Felt like I was watching a Filthy Frank episode

    • @teebug3719
      @teebug3719 Před rokem +4

      Same. Going through a tough time right now, really needed this. Kept smiling the entire time.
      This video might probably be one of my life changing videos and philosophies.

    • @morebacon1780
      @morebacon1780 Před rokem

      I bet It's gonna be a trend. 😄

  • @lewpz
    @lewpz Před rokem +174

    Having participated in the survey, I am SO happy to see what the final product ended up being 😂 peak awful and hilarious only because I know it’s facetious - but hoo boy, it’s so on the nose that if I didn’t know you better id be concerned. Needed this today as a fellow failure at the Wreck-This-Journal. Thank you 🥰

  • @Michelleblooming
    @Michelleblooming Před rokem +56

    I audibly said “oh my god!” When your bad video started. It’s saw so satisfyingly bad and funny. I cannot get enough of your creative mind man!! Your content is so out of the box inspiring and entertaining. There’s nothing out there like this and I’m here for it 🙌🏽

  • @mdipeace
    @mdipeace Před rokem +125

    There's a book called Make It Mighty Ugly by Kim Werker. Same idea, make things "ugly" on purpose. That philosophy has saved me many a time from overthinking every project I start. Or, at least learning the difference between when you need to overthink and when you need to just have fun.

  • @ineffablemars
    @ineffablemars Před rokem +72

    This is helpful as an artist who hasn't made anything in the past year.. I've been in a serious rut and I'm at the point where I don't want to draw or paint anything for fear it won't be perfect. It makes me sad.

    • @apollofateh324
      @apollofateh324 Před rokem +9

      Finger paint with kid's washable paints on the walls, or in the shower and wash it away when you're done :)👍

    • @-Araina-
      @-Araina- Před 11 měsíci +5

      my best advice, in line with the video, is to get a dumb little sketchbook that doesn't have fancy paper or anything special or expensive about it. I plastered mine with tons of stickers to enhance the non-preciousness, which is essential for you to actually want to draw in it. for me, I needed a place to draw that felt unintimidating, that I didn't plan to show to anyone, and where I was allowed to draw things that looked embarrassingly bad and stupid. I went to art school and it didn't occur to me until 3 years after graduating that having a silly sketchbook is integral to making art consistently. if you only want to make beautiful complete artworks, you're going to have a really hard time starting the artwork at all because it feels like the stakes are so high if you mess it up. to make something really good, you need to practice all the elements stress-free where you have permission to scribble it out if it doesn't work. this turns artmaking into a step-by-step process instead of all or nothing.

    • @brushstroke3733
      @brushstroke3733 Před 11 měsíci

      If you aim for crap, you can't really get it wrong unless you start trying to make it good crap. Just draw goofy looking butts and breasts if you have to!

  • @larsgothica3454
    @larsgothica3454 Před rokem +64

    Thank you so much for this video, I’ve been in the exact same kind of rut for months and for some reason it just occurred to me that my perfectionism toootally comes from the walking on eggshells of my childhood. I can’t wait to go fuck some shit up!! 🕺🏼

    • @struthless
      @struthless  Před rokem +20

      Fuck yes to all of this - enjoy your liberation from eggshells 🎉

  • @DoughnutDragon
    @DoughnutDragon Před rokem +54

    As someone who questions the premise of things quite often i feel validated.

  • @adamahdi8863
    @adamahdi8863 Před rokem +61

    Really needed this... Been stuck with writing and I'm a huge perfectionist. Thanks for the help !!

  • @SeleckPlays
    @SeleckPlays Před rokem +23

    It’s got to be synchronicity- I’ve been battling with perfectionism and I realized this morning that all my “tricks” for getting past perfectionism, were just subtle excuses to engage in perfectionism later, you know, once I got over my issues with perfectionism. 😂

  • @debmilligan2055
    @debmilligan2055 Před rokem +10

    Many years ago I got over a massive creative block by painting and drawing with my left hand only, as I had no pre-conceived notions of perfection attached to it. I wanted to loosen up and was … getting in my own way. And the result was extraordinary - I even chose different colours with the ‘wrong’ hand. But now I’m stuck again and THIS looks like the way out. Thank you for always turning things upside down.

  • @alicia236
    @alicia236 Před rokem +33

    I needed this reminder! Thanks!
    Full version: A year ago I attended a batik course in Indonesia. There were drawings you could choose from to copy and paint. Knowing my perfectionist self, I insisted on starting with a blank canvas and just drawing random lines because otherwise I'd have this perfect picture in mind I'd never achieve. However, I didn't even have the skills/technique to draw simple lines across the canvas and kept on spilling wax so I started circling every mistake. In the end everyone thought it was really cool and somehow I was quite pleased with the result. Never thought about it again until I saw your video so thanks for reminding me how fun mistakes can be.

  • @florinebakker
    @florinebakker Před rokem +7

    This is like 'camp', art so bad/kitsch and specifically made with that intention that it's actually good. Inspiration for another perfectionist here ✨

  • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
    @FreddotheWheelchairGuy Před rokem +71

    Couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I actually wrote on my to do list recently “watch old Struthless vids” to get inspired, and then this popped up!
    Much appreciated dude. I’ll start applying this to my creative endeavours as soon as I stop procrastinating 😉

    • @Kinloo_Kills
      @Kinloo_Kills Před rokem +5

      "As soon as I stop procrastinating" Hahahaha preach

  • @Xenonia
    @Xenonia Před rokem +44

    13:42 the holy quote to end all quotes
    The fun you had while making that part of the video was super contagious 😂 I'll sit down and open my game developing software and see what comes out. Haven't opened it in way too long because I always think that the game I'm working on has to end up as a commercial success. No wonder my creativity feels so stifled lately. Good luck to you and everyone else 🤗🎉

    • @CGSky
      @CGSky Před rokem

      Maybe there should be a fuckup game jam :)

    • @Xarata873
      @Xarata873 Před rokem +2

      Shit yeah, get into it! Remember how stupid Goat Simulator was? Exactly. You remember it, it was novel and dumb and silly and played like ass but something worth remembering is never forgotten. Even if its to remind us that joy can be found in the shitty, broken, weird, gross and tasteless. All the best, stranger.

    • @CGSky
      @CGSky Před rokem +1

      @@Xarata873 Thank you! As someone trying to make games as a professional, I feel like the pressure is very high to create very polished experiences and there is little space for fuckup games. But this fuckup mindset has definitely helped me enjoy creative work more since I saw this.

  • @TheLegendaryKuru
    @TheLegendaryKuru Před rokem +19

    As a fellow perfectionist and personal development junkie, your channel is one of my go to’s. You’ve had so much wisdom shared here, and I so appreciate it, but it’s true that the struggle with perfectionism is real. Here’s a recommendation: stop reading those nasty morsels in the comment section and hire someone to screen the comments for you and only forward the positive ones to you. It will do your heart tremendous good. P.S. - Most of your followers love you for who you are warts and all, and ironically, showing the imperfections just makes us relate to you and like you even more.

  • @alexklepp6479
    @alexklepp6479 Před rokem +6

    I think I’ve always felt that I’ve dealt with perfectionism. I’m often more intimidated by people I look up to as opposed to inspired as I feel inferior. It’s something I’ve always struggled with and I’ve been trying to work on so this is a video I needed to see.

  • @judeemclaughlin7394
    @judeemclaughlin7394 Před rokem +2

    This was perfectly timed for me. I've been trying to start a channel for a long time but kept saying it isnt ready. I finally said f-it just start recording.
    Makes it so much easier

  • @uhhhhhhhmanda
    @uhhhhhhhmanda Před rokem +2

    Omg thank you I needed this. I am such an overthinker and constantly get stuck in planning phases or just won't even bother trying because I get caught up on this ridiculous thought that if I can't do something perfect, why bother, even though it's something completely new to me that obviously takes time and practice. Time to go fuck some shit up!

  • @HyperDashSC2
    @HyperDashSC2 Před rokem +5

    Name dropping "there, I ruined it" and "The Most Unwanted Song" spoke directly to my heart. I love stuff like this

    • @HyperDashSC2
      @HyperDashSC2 Před rokem +1

      I may have unintentionally made a similar philosophy myself. I really enjoy the idea of people pouring lots of work into objectively silly or "bad" things. It's its own act of rebellion against perfectionism and productivity culture and as a bonus I find it hilarious. Really cool to see this sort of thing put into words

  • @mrs.quills7061
    @mrs.quills7061 Před rokem +5

    This came at the perfect time and was so honest. I too have been hitting a wall and my damn perfectionism gets in the way. It’s so suffocating and I never thought about how I too am red pilled by society’s bs to be go go go go and always be efficient. It’s not until we slow down our creative drive comes back.

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Před rokem +30

    We appreciate your content. Keep up the good work. They’re all very insightful.

  • @MadeByMuel
    @MadeByMuel Před rokem +6

    When i struggle with my perfectionism I try to utilise the mantra “done, is better than perfect” getting something finished is better than chasing perfection. Learn from it and move onto something else. But most importantly done is the goal not perfection. “Done, is better than perfect”. It can hurt and it can be a struggle to force myself to finish despite my negative feelings towards it. But. DONE is BETTER than perfect.

  • @DonnaFoxy
    @DonnaFoxy Před rokem +1

    9 minutes in... I just want to pause the screen at every second to marvel at these amazing creations!

  • @linda9581
    @linda9581 Před rokem +9

    I really want to thank you for being so open about your struggles❤
    As a perfectionist, I always struggle when I backslide with my anxiety (because obv my brain thinks that my healing journey MUST be perfect) but seeing you talking about your struggles, really made me feel more calm and peaceful
    Thanks mate😊

  • @MindfulCreativeMuse
    @MindfulCreativeMuse Před rokem +6

    Yessss... I so needed to hear this today. 💖From one creative perfectionist to another... thank you!

  • @CodeLlama
    @CodeLlama Před rokem +5

    That intentionally bad video was really something. You did a great job doing a terrible job!! 😂

  • @natyork
    @natyork Před rokem +2

    I am reminded of an artist collective I came across recently called Impractical Labor in Service of the Speculative Arts, which intentionally focuses on slow, 'impractical' art & craft forms. Perfectionism can be a real block for me, and one form it takes is attacking the speed at which I do things (which, particularly in this phase of my life as a parent of small children, is slow as f***). Of course there are external pressures to do things efficiently, so we can make money to live, etc, but it is always a good reminder to find the space to go slow & imperfectly, where and when we can, simply for its own sake. And for the fact that it is a pleasant way to move through the world. So thanks for that reminder xo.

  • @dr.t2916
    @dr.t2916 Před rokem +3

    Today I started my 3rd journal, after filling up 2, which is a big deal, as I have a whole shelf of previously abandoned journals
    I was thinking how it was Campbell that inspired this - his suggestion to not try to make it pretty & coherent, but just vomit the thoughts that way in my head on the pages
    My new journal is fancier then the previous ones, and I had to allow myself to be just as messy in it, as “the whole of me, both the together part & the messy part deserves to be housed in a fancy journal”.
    Two mins after I write that I saw your video. It felt serendipitous . Thank you for all your inspiration Campbell, your insight has been a game changer!

  • @IKilledEarl
    @IKilledEarl Před rokem +8

    I'm a perfectionist with an unhealthy dose of ocpd thrown in for funzies. I practice 'forced chaos' on myself in lots of little mundane places around my apartment. For example, all of my dishes are different colors (I use Fiesta wear so this one was easy), all of my towels have different patterns (I like to find odd ones at high-end discount stores), I have a bright multicolored braided rug in my living room (if it gets stained, it's so busy you could never tell), none of my furniture matches but kinda coordinates... the list goes on. I decided a long time ago that I would drive myself insane if I did what came naturally to me and obsess about having a completed set of matching items in perfect condition organized in a perfect arrangement. Because eventually, something breaks, becomes strained or damaged in some way and then the set is ruined and my world falls apart. Instead, the forced chaos puts me in a head space where if an item gets fucked up, no biggie! Just replace it with another equally random thing and move on with life.
    When I draw or journal, I always use ink because a pencil allows for mistakes to be erased which is kryptonite for a perfectionist. I wake up late everyday so I only have a tiny window of time to do my makeup, otherwise I'd hyperfocus on getting every eyelash in place and would be late to work. Embracing the flaws and becoming comfortable with imperfections has been a huge relief for my mental health and allows me to focus on things that actually matter. I hadn't thought to apply it to my writing, so thanks for the encouragement! And wow, that video was hilarious and awful, but I admire the dedication. 🤣💜

  • @snora3888
    @snora3888 Před rokem +20

    So here's the thing. The "worst video part" was super enjoyable to me. The "worst song" too. I'm not sure if someone is with me in this, but I think the collection of all the worst things is a lot of fun, to be honest. For me at least, all the unexpected chaos make me stay engaged (my brain kinda goes "what's next?!"), but all those concepts I already know to the point it makes me have an intense feeling (hate) associated with, make me have an immediate connection to it. All the best just comes off boring. Like watching an idyllic landscape of a mountain vs a garbage dump in a storm. Both has it's own effect and I wouldn't say for sure that watching the mountain is more satisfying in my restless moments...

    • @usedtobeagrape
      @usedtobeagrape Před rokem +3

      It was akin to that "it's so bad its good" energy eh 😂 I've been seeing too many "imposter syndrome" titled contents and it almost irks me to death to see those 2 words.. coz the comments are immediately followed by your figurative mountain.. of relative malarky.. the imposter turning on her garbage tornado, to become the pristine pursuer.. imposter syndrome is going against ourselves to fit in.
      And how does this comment fit into what you're saying? IDK! 😂 Life is messy & mess seems to be grounding.
      Enjoyed reading you btw, I should sleep now :)

    • @snora3888
      @snora3888 Před rokem +1

      @@usedtobeagrape Hahaha, just think of it as the necessary chaos for today :D Also I guess imposter syndrome can be quite overused 'cause many people feel it so it's easy to relate but it also sounds cool and new and like a recent discovery... (Though I enjoyed the Struthless video about it XD)
      Thankfully imposter syndrome wasn't in my algorythm, but I had a run with burnout 🫠 Like the whole of youtube wanted me to just quit everything. 😂
      Anyways, have a good sleep and thank you for your response! 😄

    • @artbyvru
      @artbyvru Před rokem +2

      Is it that "collection of worst things is a lot of fun" or is the person who is delivering it fun? I mean if I were to make a video with all these elements it would have seriously looked bad. Maybe the person and their creativity enhances everything.

    • @blytheberesford2657
      @blytheberesford2657 Před rokem +2

      It really reminded me of the concept of outsider art, to be honest. Quite a lot of the people I know who are successful in their various artistic endeavours are just out there actually making and writing and creating, no matter whether someone else thinks it's good or bad or whatever.

  • @bigbadwolfeinc
    @bigbadwolfeinc Před rokem +15

    Gotta say, this channel has some of the most practical productivity tips in yt. The other productivity tip I follow is the 70% rule from waaaay back.
    It helped massively

  • @shaunnarochelle
    @shaunnarochelle Před rokem +5

    it's comforting to know there are other perfectionists out there having this experience, sometimes I feel like all my potential will be lost to perfection because everyone else is chill and normal and I can't compete with normal people who just get shit done

  • @aluviella
    @aluviella Před rokem +4

    Damnnnnn I needed to hear this. I’ve been overthinking project ideas all week 😭 Thanks for the video! And the funny thing about the idea of intentionally making something awful, it’s still ENTERTAINING. Because it’s such an exaggeration of what’s considered bad that it’s funny. It still evokes a reaction. Whereas when we try to be perfect, we end up being more safe and boring. And often the reaction is just ‘meh’.

  • @roseozhang
    @roseozhang Před rokem +4

    I have felt debilitated by my inability to get past my own perfectionism. Everything I do needs to be "productive" and I can't seem to just have fun. Then, I found myself laughing so hard by the end of this video. It made me realize that making something "bad" could bring joy to others. Thanks for making the "worst video ever"! I thought it was great and it brightened up my afternoon :)

  • @ShuriBear
    @ShuriBear Před rokem +9

    Wow, I so am glad you talked about perfectionism and how it kills creativity.
    I am currently reading Failed It! by Erik Kessels, known for his creative agency work in the Netherlands.
    And he is actually talking in this book about how failure actually sparks creativity.
    Sometimes we already have a right idea. But not the right approach. Changing that approach can change a lot of how we perceive certain things.
    And it even can make things that are normally very mundane, interesting to us.
    A nice read if you like these kind of topics. It's not super big (162 pages and lot's of them also have pictures to illustrate what Erik means).
    But the message gets accross nicely. And if big names are talking about how screwing up makes life better, then it means you can find success even if you fuck up sometimes.

  • @MaddieRyles
    @MaddieRyles Před rokem +2

    I don't know how you do it, but you continue to make videos that are so closely aligned with exactly what I didn't know I needed to hear in my life again and again. Incredible video. Thank you for this.

  • @helenalderson6608
    @helenalderson6608 Před rokem +2

    I guess I need to apply this more. I managed to apply it to my notion of gardening, but I called it experimenting, planting things at the wrong time, wrong season, letting things go to seed...all with zero expectations of getting carrots or lettuce. I let go of the outcome and reduced my expectations. So I ended up with stuff that worked fabulously at weird times, stuff that didn't. Overall, the fear of not getting things to grow was gone. I still can't grow a beetroot to save my life, but I can eat the greens

  • @elle_rose_xx
    @elle_rose_xx Před 7 měsíci +2

    I love this idea! A former “gifted child” here with undiagnosed adhd til age 18 who suffers from crippling perfectionism and also the INABILITY TO DO SHIT. Anyway, one of the places I felt safest at school was in art class with my absolute favourite teacher. She was super carefree which made me feel comfortable enough to try in art whereas before art had always been that class I knew I sucked at. She encouraged me just to make HUGE pieces no matter how weird they looked and to just try everything. And art became the thing I ended up pursuing for years.

  • @mircofranchetti2239
    @mircofranchetti2239 Před rokem +4

    Weird coincidence that I convinced myself yesterday to write and compose a deliberately idiotic music track. It actually felt real good, being able to follow my ideas without worrying about what others (or even myself) would think about it!
    Never wanted this much to go back home to record it in a long time🤣
    If I'm not doing it for the joy that the creative process itself brings, why would I do it? This really helps!
    Thank you for sharing this concept🌈

  • @earthwarriorangel
    @earthwarriorangel Před rokem +2

    I’ve been missing your content, you are the only CZcams artist I discovered during my covid years that I hungrily wait for your wisdom to upload even now post covid. You are *chefs kiss*

  • @estrelaconfusa
    @estrelaconfusa Před rokem +1

    Glad to be on earth at the same time as you, such fun & helpful content. THANK YOU

  • @Oscar_Lagrosen
    @Oscar_Lagrosen Před rokem +3

    The unintentionally bad part was seriously one of the funniest things I ever seen for a while
    Reminds me of a story from Antifragile where some guys wanted to do a very bad show called “Springtime for Hitler”, it was related to some trading scheme. Unfortunately for them, they tried to have a bad play and they were so bad at it so it became a huge hit.
    Meanwhile thinking of all the beginner videos out there trying to be as good as possible but become off putting in the process (tryhard). And yes, I’m speaking from experience
    Keep doing more of these Cam 💪

  • @sanam8819
    @sanam8819 Před rokem +2

    Man life is a rollercoaster. Something I get wrong is the idea that "Once I resolve something, it'll change forever". But no, being an adult involves following a thought pattern, learning how to solve it, temporarily solving it, finding another thought pattern, learning how to solve that, and then repeating the prior thought pattern. Nobody prepared me for this, and it's been a tough realization. What matters now is that I'm kinder to myself when it does happen, and taking some comfort in knowing that the learning and resolution stages become less and less painful over time.

  • @luca7009
    @luca7009 Před rokem +1

    The Most Unwanted Song came up on my Spotify Discover Weekly playlist a few months ago. I had no idea what it was but I was enthralled (for the first five minutes). Thanks for some more context to a profoundly weird algorithmic experience !

  • @ashby420
    @ashby420 Před rokem +3

    I put off watching most of your videos for the last year or so because I was too scared to become inspired because I was too scared to even begin to think about getting back into a creative mindset and having to TRY. Thank you for being a continued sauce of inspiration, and for keeping things real with us. As always your video was informative, helpful, extremely entertaining and very heart warming to watch. You really know how to make a connection with your audience, and that’s the real reason I think so many people are drawn to watching you regardless of what you’re up to! Thanks for being bad ass 💖

  • @carmenleigh1320
    @carmenleigh1320 Před rokem +1

    luv thiz vidoe.
    I've noticed a massive change in my creativity when I stopped worrying about making the best thing and just started focusing on making A thing. I do a small art class on the weekend and I've noticed a big difference in output between those who just jump in and get going, and those who plan and plan and plan to make something good. I'll now churn out something - usually finish it in class - and it's usually not half bad and even sometimes good. Whereas others will only just get started, get half way, never finish - or for every 10 things I've finished, they've made 1 maybe good thing (and in the past I would have made 0 things).
    I've learned that the worst that can happen, is I finish something.... and it's shit. Maybe I wasted some paint. But I didn't - because inevitably, I will have learned and practiced the skills. And the more shit things I make, the less precious I am about making - and so I make more things.

  • @PannedCorn
    @PannedCorn Před rokem +2

    I got the wreck this journal as a gift over 3 years ago and I also never touched it… I’ve struggled with perfectionism for so long and consistently failed to meet those expectations. Since a few months ago Ive been trying to do better about it, poor wording, I know, but I can’t think of another way to say it, so I’ll definitely try this out, thanks for another amazing video!❤

  • @charliebriggs2769
    @charliebriggs2769 Před rokem +3

    Love this video! When I was younger, growing up with undiagnosed autism, I was always worried about interpreting things differently to others as it was something I was aware of. To circumvent that I would either isolate myself from certain topics, or try and become a perfect at things such as drawing and media creation. While I still try and be a perfectionist in my academic pursuits, I have recently been doing art in my spare time that is intentionally bad, and honestly it just feels more real and interesting, but more importantly it also just helps me do something I enjoy. The fuck up philosophy is genuinely so helpful and I am glad this video has come around so that I can articulate this small journey of mine.

  • @VimblesArt
    @VimblesArt Před rokem +1

    You showing all of the "bad art" things got me thinking like "damn that looks fun to make" which in turn i had to think "but is making good art not fun?"
    I don't think that assumption is true, but the "fuck up method" is a good, and very clear reminder to sometimes shift the focus from good to fun.
    I'm bad at words so I hope that made sense, really enjoyed the video and "Perfection doesn't exist" will now hopefully stick in my brain as a mantra for a while :')

  • @Influenceatplay
    @Influenceatplay Před rokem +1

    That BAD edit is so fucking solid OMG. It is somehow theraputic to share in all the bullshit we have to deal with in content.

  • @catfish64115
    @catfish64115 Před rokem +8

    You always post these at the right time haha, good video!

  • @SultanSketches
    @SultanSketches Před rokem

    Ironically the moment I tried to fuck up my artwork on purpose I started noticing how much more fun and easier it was to complete works. Baby steps but definitely will implement these tips 👏Tahnk Yuo !

  • @bdluejay
    @bdluejay Před rokem +2

    I'm starting to journal again for the first time in years, and I write in pen and am not afraid to mess up because it doesn't matter. on most pages I make a mistake and have to scribble it out, or figure out a way to bend the letters to make it spell the right thing. and if I get too intimidated looking at the blank page, I just start scribbling in the corner. I've already scribbled nonsense on it, so whatever I write can't be any worse than that.
    this also reminds me of something a tv & movie writer did, which was always starting each script with WORST VERSION written at the top, so he didn't get in his head about it being perfect.
    I've been a lifelong perfectionist and it has been a struggle unlearning the things I taught myself to survive and do well. I'm finally taking little steps to let myself be imperfect at 23, and I can already tell it'll only get easier the longer I embrace imperfection and fucking up. great video, thank you from one perfectionist to another 💙

  • @JortsoftheJungle
    @JortsoftheJungle Před rokem +5

    This is a really helpful video for me:) I’ve always thought of myself as uncreative and havent really made art since childhood bc i was so obsessed with making “good” or “perfect” art that i starting hating the process and especially the result. I did try again recently but i quit bc i hated how “bad” it was. But i LOVE art in all forms and i really want to learn how to draw. Now i know i have to embrace the “ugly” to have fun with art:))

    • @stella035
      @stella035 Před rokem +1

      This comment sounds like I could have written it lol you explained my feelings perfectly

  • @danitajaye7218
    @danitajaye7218 Před rokem +2

    You are, without a doubt, my favorite person on the internet. My number one! I believe I am your biggest fan! You absolutely blow my mind. I have bought many copies of your book for gifting. Even gave one to my counselor, so she could give it to someone who needs an alternative way of dealing with their issues. You are smart, talented, funny, deep (I mistyped deep as derp, and then I corrected it, but now I’m putting it back in - imperfection, man)…and so much more. I adore you. Thank you for all that you bring to me and others like me.

  • @maurosemedo
    @maurosemedo Před rokem +2

    During my lunch break, I was planning to list out all the tasks I'd need to accomplish to reach 'perfection' in the coming month. But then, your video popped up. It was quite the timely intervention. Haha!

  • @jengriffy01
    @jengriffy01 Před rokem +2

    This is inspiring. Perfectionism is a curse - loved the canoe analogy. Hahaha “it doesn’t matter” - loved this even more. 🤙

  • @shetlandartist217
    @shetlandartist217 Před rokem +1

    That's soo bad I couldn't stop watching 😆 Another inspiring fun video

  • @leahag3798
    @leahag3798 Před rokem +4

    This is so great. You are incredibly talented, thanks for letting your creative juices flow and not inhibiting yourself with perfectionism!

  • @prarthanakudtarkar
    @prarthanakudtarkar Před rokem

    Needed this. Thank you.

  • @amela6692
    @amela6692 Před rokem +1

    Love your content! Keep up the good work ❤

  • @JediBunny
    @JediBunny Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for making this

  • @leilasangari5611
    @leilasangari5611 Před rokem

    Thank you, I needed this

  • @morbidkoala8678
    @morbidkoala8678 Před rokem

    I don't agree with a lot of what you say but you're so genuine that I keep watching. This video hit me hard, though. You brushed over it pretty quick but being asked why I would still be happy if I couldn't ever achieve greatness in my art, and then realizing I don't have an answer to that... God. I needed to hear that. I still don't know the answer but damnit I'll find one.

  • @stephanieo7373
    @stephanieo7373 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Oh man. Just....oh man. Kudos for making an old lady have some hope. (when you lamented your 10 years lost, I realized I have lost about 50.) You are such an inspiration and the reason is your imperfections are lovely. Perfection is boring.

  • @kamielmach
    @kamielmach Před 11 měsíci

    This is great! Thank you!!

  • @alexandracarr5503
    @alexandracarr5503 Před rokem

    I needed this video. Thank you.

  • @kenonade
    @kenonade Před rokem +1

    YES THE MOST UNWANTED SONG It has to be one of my favorite pieces of art

  • @jellybeans3994
    @jellybeans3994 Před rokem +2

    I struggle massively with perftionism causing anxiousness and procrastination, and this video helped me rethink it. Honestly to think you can be perfect in everything you make is an unrealistic expectation and you just need to lower that bar. Allow yourself to be average.

  • @octogirl555
    @octogirl555 Před rokem +4

    You sitting in a dark room at a polka dot table drawing goofy cartoons was more than enough, mate. Don't be so hard on yourself and don't try so hard, you're already really good 💙

  • @d.c.7285
    @d.c.7285 Před rokem

    Thank you, I just needed this video :)

  • @lotustuus
    @lotustuus Před rokem +2

    Hey man, just wanted to thank you for your content, it was a big part of my "wake up call" a few months ago when I turned my life upside down and started doing hiphop music and writing lyrics instead of office job, I feel so much better now! Keep it up, you change lives. Greetings from Poland

  • @wallmoody
    @wallmoody Před 10 měsíci

    This is amazing content. Great work!

  • @TheDiervek
    @TheDiervek Před rokem +1

    Here in the US the Navaho do something like this with their rugs. They call it ch'ihónít'i, (the spirit line) it’s a deliberate Imperfection that prevents the weaver’s spirit from being trapped and allows the weaver's spirit to safely exit the rug.
    Your art needs a spirt line to get out of that rut.

  • @kadelu1137
    @kadelu1137 Před rokem

    Really needed this message
    Thank you

  • @amitydietz
    @amitydietz Před rokem +4

    I am constantly amazed by your ability to take a topic that could be snooze-worthy and make it into an engaging, relatable, and still informative video. This was fantastic! Also, my own Wreck This Journal, which I have had for YEARS, is only slightly wrecked. I should do something about that.

  • @offyarocka
    @offyarocka Před rokem

    I really needed to hear this today!!! Thanks 🤘😝🤘

  • @ahmedsaeedbj
    @ahmedsaeedbj Před rokem +1

    Love this man. Such an inspiration 🌟

  • @HabitualParadox
    @HabitualParadox Před rokem +2

    A little while ago I decided to paint 'MAKE BAD ART' on the back of a leather jacket (it came second hand, I'd never painted on leather before but I wanted to try something new). It was my absolute favourite thing to paint because if I screwed it up and it didn't look great, it underlined the message, and if it did look nice, I had a nice-looking jacket with a cool slogan.

  • @emmylanaye
    @emmylanaye Před 8 měsíci

    I love your videos. Thank you for continuing creating

  • @nigelasipa4150
    @nigelasipa4150 Před rokem +1

    As a perfectionist, I love this. I'm absolutely watching this again. Btw, please keep making 'fuck 'up' videos. They're wildly entertaining.

  • @TheAuroreBorealis3
    @TheAuroreBorealis3 Před rokem

    Needed this, thänks man

  • @CreativeSolutions-zh4ue

    Absolutely golden! ❤😂

  • @anne-marie2159
    @anne-marie2159 Před rokem +1

    Taking this as a reminder to let go of atttachment to the outcome, and instead focus on enjoying the process. Take perfect off the table. Cant belive you've been struggling this year tho cos your documentaries have been great, keep following the fun/magic!

  • @melinapessinaok
    @melinapessinaok Před rokem +1

    Waiting this from Argentina, thanks for your videos 🙏🏼💜

  • @vibesmom
    @vibesmom Před rokem

    This video hits at the perfect time!

  • @TheSpiritualWitch1111

    Omg! I needed this🙌😂

  • @rbux182
    @rbux182 Před rokem +1

    Last night I faced that perfectionism was my ultimate road block and why I'm not feeling creative or happy with what I'm doing right now. Perfikt timing with this video. Thanks Cam!

  • @AA-lq5pu
    @AA-lq5pu Před rokem

    This video has been so helpful, thank you for sharing!

  • @MMLthekidonyoutube
    @MMLthekidonyoutube Před rokem

    This was a great video, thanks!

  • @NAD33N2.0
    @NAD33N2.0 Před rokem

    You're fricken hilarious 😂 love you, brotha ❤️

  • @devinmathis5672
    @devinmathis5672 Před rokem +1

    Just keep posting my dude. I love every video and find useful thoughts from all of them!

  • @josephcorio3215
    @josephcorio3215 Před rokem

    great video struth, really resinated with me. Keep producing the goods!!

  • @missmumpitzyt
    @missmumpitzyt Před rokem

    Damn I love you man, you are such a great inspiration for me! Thank you for doing those videos for us! 🙏

  • @april6620
    @april6620 Před rokem

    The brilliant reminders and confirmation I desperately needed!