Content Creation is the new 9-5 Trap
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When content is a biproduct of passion, You create magic
When content is a biproduct of necessity, You create burden
This one hit me hard I agree 💯
I think it's the other way around...
I like this...
I wonder if say I have a skill, a passion, something I love to do and do it daily - let's say I could be a musician
Then I can just produce content around this as its my passion and falls under your magic category
Well said
agreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed
Totally feel this! Happened to me when my channel "blew up" started chasing the metrics and forget why I started making content in the first place. This was supposed to be a creative outlet that could lead to financial freedom but turned into a prison. Now I'm taking a step back and going back to the thing that made me grow in the first place. Which is being me, expressing my myself and sharing my experiences!
Hey I follow your channel too! Keep doing what you’re doing bro. I love that you are breaking into new territory with your channel. Even if your views aren’t as many as your programming videos, don’t let that stop you from putting out content you want! You are interesting and have a unique take on things, including trending topics. Keep it up brother!
None of you have talent. You are just yapping and ‘creating’…literally nothing. This whole social media schizm is just that…a rip in the fabric of humanity that the 99.9 percent of people who have zero talent feel like they can get a piece. It’s all just a bunch of talentless people TALKING. It will all implode upon itself. Talent always win. This con game of the ‘cult of personality’ is as empty as the vessels that run these channels. Listening to this guy whisper about diluting ANYTHING is like a person with no legs talking about how to run. Effing ridiculous.
@@91dgrossthank you! It really helps to hear positive feedback like that from a viewer. Getting caught up in the numbers can make you lose sight of why I'm doing this sometimes.
@@POW.CREEPERdon't you mean in hindsight 😏
Same with music. Now that people made it a product it’s not fun anymore.
I find the problem with people doing content creation is lack of strategy. They come up with ideas and upload them and post them straight away. They may be motivated for a couple months and may upload 40 videos in that time. 40 videos could be 40 or 20 weeks instead of 2/3 months. Batch and post consistently (I also recommend using a bit of Famester as it helps a lot). Don't post everything straight away, post it on the same day/time every week. This also helps avoid burn out...
I agree with you, and Famester is really good. I grew up my channel in one month with their service
Yes, this happened to me. I just started posting videos and I was doing so well but I had no strategy. Sadly personal issues came up and since I was making videos week by week I had no backup plan so I just stopped posting. Now I just don't know how to get back to it, lost my motivation.
You completely missed the point of the video
@@_VISION. Right!
No I was replying to this comment not to the video. @@_VISION.
This is so true. Influencers and entrepreneurs will act like working a 9-5 is a trap, but I leave my work at work and my free time is all mine. Meanwhile, whether they’re networking or responding to comments, they are basically working 24/7 and their work leaks into every facet of their life. So many creators complain of burnout and mental health struggles.
Who’s really trapped?
Everybody - all victims of a system
Men are made to work quit crying
@@heydani6678 yeah. All these people in the comments are crying that they can't do everything they want every single second of the day. I get so tired of that shit
You're so right. The "9-5 is a trap" is just a story. That's all it is. But it hit home bc we weren't lit up. And we won't light up no matter what the outlet is, whether its entrepreneurship or corporate or whatever. We have to be responsible for our own joy every day.
Some troll to copy content and to steal and do what others are doing or for trending topics when they should be resting
Beautifully said… I realized this year we don’t need to monetize everything you love to do
THIS was a big lesson for me this year.
I love watching my desires manifest. I don't always have to be the one to make it happen. I just think and speak it and it happens. And I see the evidence of it all the time. Thank you for this 🥰
Amen! I’m not monetized yet, but I love encouraging people so I do this to serve others that may need a boost like me ! My passion is to
Uplift and encourage others!
@@Morethana_conqueror excited to see how you change the world!
Exactly!!
I’ve always said it’s easy to build your own prison as an entrepreneur or professional creative. A decade ago I started a design agency and eventually was managing a team of twelve but was no longer designing and I started having panic attacks. After three ER visits in two years I sold the business and started making videos as a new creative outlet. Now I’m a full-time video editor and have to remind myself to keep a balance and not build another prison cell out of my creative work. It’s all about balance, setting boundaries, and not falling for the trap of bigger and more at all costs. Like you say, we can find our creative spark again by returning to our creative source, our “why”. ❤
I often think about this. I know what things i wouldn’t want to scale up beyond a certain point where i am no longer actually doing what i enjoy and love. I have an idea what I’m willing to and not willing to sacrifice… really appreciate you sharing this
Lovely comment I think you're spot on about balance and finding your why
This is beautifully said
Wow I’m interested in delving into video editing too - ❤
bohemian rhapsody is a great example of sticking to your craft and not letting the world in your process, they said no one would listen to a 6 min song on the radio
How old are you? 😂😊
especially such a "weird" song but damn...goosebumps every time!
I think the people who are genuine and treat their content like art are the ones who stand out.
“We are fighting for attention even though we can’t hold our own attention on one thing that we love for long enough” daaaamn. Thank you for that. These are 2024 goals for sure. What a great message to hear on NYE.
very few people are really talking about this, being torn between creativity and attention and the algorithm. it's a struggle because you seek to make a living from it. a real living and it's not easy, and being torn between making the quick thing that could get you rich, or the thing that makes your life fulfilling. but not having money isn't fulfilling either
definitely more we can dive into on this topic because its a dance that sways back n forth for a while.. like u said nobody wants to feel like they live for the algorithm but nobody wants to be broke either.. shall continue this topic
I relate to this SOOOO much.
Once you have found that the activity you delve into brings you fulfillment, the money that comes after is simply icing on the cake.
@@HINDZSIGHTi have an answer its about knowing the appropriate time of when to be creative, um play , play is needed do things a little diffrebt uts the tinyest things in life that make the smallest diffrence, you dont need to make a shift kind of its complicated.
In psychology there are studies about “intrinsic and extrinsic motivation”. Basically, what was found was that when the motivation was purely intrinsic (I.e. the reward was the activity itself), the output was best. Yet, when an extrinsic motivation was involved (I.e. money), the output started to dwindle and people reported being less happy with the activity. Essentially, what you’re saying is backed by science. 👍🏻
Exactly agree. I remember studying that in Psychology
how do you build intrinsic motivation if you don’t mind me asking?
@@smartbutvapid the best way is to make sure you feel like you have self determination, meaning the agency and drive to do something and you develop a sense of competence, meaning you set measurable goals and witness yourself achieving them.
@GiannaMarie212 100%! your comment made me remember why I loved my Psychology classes.
@@PI1901 I’m so happy to have helped inspire you 🌟💫!
This articulated a lot of my sporadic thoughts and feelings about this career, 2024 back to the why
EVERYONE needs to start doing social media their own way period so YES, back to the why!
@@AurorahDey100% agree!
Nothing and nobody will ever be able to make me shift from doing my manual and physical job , just to sit in front of a camera and mic talking about things that don't bring no values to my personal life. Nowadays podcasts and content creators is all about gossiping and talking about what other people are doing or not doing with their times or money.. I am a man I am not sitting on my azz like a woman with no ambitions and purpose talking about irrelevant things that serves no purposes..
@@letsreactpodcastyet you clicked on this video for a reason. If social media is not for you that’s fine but don’t for a second tear down women or other people who decide to live their life differently from you. I hope you find peace. Bless your heart!
did that for 10 years and im way happier as a ontent cre8or now. My uncles and stuff all worked they whole life unloading trucks and has medical issues and bearly any money from the 401k. 2-3k a month at most for all the 20 years of hard labor cnt even allow you to have fun after. I did truck jobs at stores like Target and Home Depot following in their footsteps till i said F it. I had a passion for drawing my whole life and now on YT better this and my main channel can make 120k a year only working 6 hours 5 days a week. Now i can be there in my kids lives way more and we be doing fun ish all the time. Maybe for you working making someone else rich brings value to your life but nah tried it and not going back. These jobs dnt even care about its ppl. Work for them 20 years and can get fired at any moment or even if you make it thur you bearly get enough to support yourself and have to live broke as a older man. Being broke was okay when i was 18 but at 60 its gotta be way worst i assume@@letsreactpodcast
It appears to be a slave driving job - people fighting and hustling for attention. I dropped the whole idea of trying to be successful on these platforms financially and have started to focus on learning to be more creative and expressive.
CZcams has a bunch of censorship as well, makes it pointless, you gotta beat around the bushes, you gotta be politically correct or else they de-monetize you
As an oil painter who can’t paint faster.. i’ll never be burnt out with my passion and my craft. I also refuse to let myself burn out. Art is a therapy for me. 😢
Your art is extremely beautiful, you have a gift. (I peeked) 💜
@@meowiestwo thank you so much my dear! 🥹❤️🥰💕
As you should. Don’t feel pressured
Wow I peeked too and your work is amazing!!! New subscriber here!
@@rachelrochelle3714 thank you so much! 🥹🤭 I’ll be posting again soon!
This is very true. As an artist, i struggle everyday trying to think of new content to make and hopping on new trends but I finally stopped and had a long talk with myself. It's about the art, not the views, likes or attention. I honestly can say that I don't care about that anymore. Quality is better than quantity.
Be a no niche c9ntent creator and post about the things you love to do. You don't need to feel like business is the only way to get a thriving page. Be You.
Today you need more quantity and a good quality quantity.
@@theegoddessaffectthese channels just takes a much longer time to grow unless you are a lucky CZcams algorhythm lottery winner and your channel explodes within two months.
After several years trying to make it online, I cannot tell you how happy and relieved I was when I went back to a “normal” job. Now after a yearlong break I’m slowly getting back to creating and building for the love of it and it feels so much better.
Can we form a group? 😂
@@nauticdixonsI am in too
Totally resonate with this!! That’s why I stopped listening to the pressure of “creators” on each platform (CZcams and others) saying you better post this amount of videos/shorts reels etc etc 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️it’s too overwhelming so I go at my own pace and I chill, I trust the process and I enjoy the journey and I’m lovin the content I’m creating and so are others!! Thank you HINDZ! ❤️🙌🏾💪🏾
You are so right.
I agree
I feel you that's why with my channel I post when I'm ready and whoever watch I'm having fun and if it's meant to turn into a profit then that's a bonus. and everything isn't for everybody meaning the videos that you post.
nah facts. i wanted to be a content creator but then i felt like it was too much. you have to keep people’s attention everyday. it’s too draining. it just doesn’t really seem that purposeful for me personally. i feel like i would loose joy doing it if i stay consistent
I agree! I recently said to my husband that I’m going to stop watching “how to grow” and “trend” videos. It’s constantly changing. The right audience will come eventually.
Teachers suffer from this too. Students are used to getting a quick fix, so when we "take too long" to create an outcome they get "bored". I feel like an actor who performs commercials all day, because I can only keep their attention for a few minutes at a time. They can't even sit through a movie anymore, so I stopped showing them. If they have to wait for anything, they get visibly upset. I now show 20-minute videos, if they can pay that much attention and time on something. Even those short videos, I need to stop to keep their attention. It is draining me physically and emotionally, to the point that I am losing my passion too. I never thought I would say such a thing. It is a miracle my students learn anything at all, in this kind of environment.
this is so sad
You are not alone. I feel the same way!
Sounds like we as a society should stop mandating learning and instead cultivate and celebrate it, without so much pressure on the kids.
Sad and scary! I wonder how much the way media is delivered has to do with this. my kids never have to see a commercial when they watch tv, they can watch a bunch of episodes in a row, they can watch a show anytime they want and they can fast forward through parts they don’t like. When I was a kid a show was broadcast at a specific time with commercials, if you missed it that was that. Add in social media to the mix and it makes it worse.
this is so scary :-((
Ugh I’m feeling this! I was SO excited to quit my traditional job and pursue content creating full time. After 2 years on the hamster wheel and feeling endlessly slighted by the attention economy, my joy for it has depleted and been replaced with that SAME monotonous, resentful, pressurized feeling that led me to desperately try to escape my 9-5. It makes me sad because I didn’t know this could happen to this degree. I used to bring so much of myself into my content and be excited all throughout the creation process. now my creation structure is all about what can be produced as fast as possible, on the pulse of whatever the current trends are, and will “perform” well. That’s not a creative process. That’s your ordinary, assembly line, deadline impending, soul sucking job. I’ve been stepping back and reevaluating how to get back in or pivot to find my happy place in it again, because I definitely prefer to work for myself, but man it’s so hard.
Bingo, there you go. The illusion of escape, the seduction of invisible puppeteers. Same story, different year, now digital. Get it on your own home video today
said so well kat
First off...you're so beautiful! 💕 But honestly, something I've noticed over the years is that whether someone is a celebrity, guru, author, content creator, etc...quality always matters over quantity. Fans, followers, supporters, etc will literally wait patiently and check back incessantly as these individuals take time to themselves and then come back with "quality" content. People are STILL asking Rihanna to make music and have a tour. When was the last time she did anything consistent with music? People simply love her energy and want it however they can get it and will WAIT for it lol...artists like Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole do not push their music like other mainstream artists and we are always pleasantly satisfied when they finally release their thoughtfully crafted content.
A CZcamsr by the name of Erica Fae has gone through ups and downs ever since she was diagnosed with Lyme disease and now has been fighting cancer. To this day many of us still follow her on social and CZcams although we know we won't see/hear from her for months to years and are right there STILL supporting her after every long ass hiatus because we're connected to her journey. Your people will NEVER forget you!
However...businesses, artists, and creators that focus on quantity over quality do not create authentic connection to their "fanbase" or customers and people use their content or products as a means to escape vs a means to connect. So they're easily forgotten and tossed aside because they never "connected"...
@@katriana_young so welll said
Dude, you have a super comforting voice.
In a world that turns everything into metrics and numbers, it's incredibly important to protect our passions and creativity. Thank you for this much needed reminder ❤️🙏 it reminded me why I started my CZcams channel in the first place 😊
My grandfather (who is no longer alive) left me a few quotes that I have stuck to. 1) "The world will never stop being the world." 2) "Life is beautiful. You just have to know how to live it." and 3) "Don't be lazy. Work hard." They are simple yet profound. He raised 10 kids, worked in a factory, immigrated his children legally from a small village in Mexico into the US during the 1960s. He owned a car, 3 properties, and had the love and adoration of his children and grandchildren. I still sing about him to this day. As the Holy Bible says "Your reputation is more precious than jewels and rubies." And "Wisdom is nourishing to the soul like a good meal."
Amen.
worked in a factory but owns 3 properties ..that is no longer achievable today
Deep💜💯
i really stopped caring about maintaining my social media years ago. Intuitively I felt it was no longer just fun stuff that I want to do anymore. Most won't understand this unless pointed out, so this video is very helpful to open some eyes for a few (or a lot).
I’m doing nothing but listening, and learning
you need to snap out of it, is no different than porn by now for you, you just do not see it yet, it replaced it... shut all "learning down", is direct consuming in hidden terms.. you need to instead produce , play and create!
"Sometimes the best action is in action" -A. Devia
However...
"The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake." -Meister Eckhart
But can you listen and learn while hopping and rubbing your belly at the same time 🤔 well can ya
Man this is exactly what I and the new generation of creators need to hear
The constant treadmill of a process "content creation" has become is meant to not only re-create the 9-5 struggle but to get everyone participating (the viewer & the creator) to spend more money than anyone has spent in the past, while the content being produced gives little to no value to the viewer & means nothing to the creator except the financial benefit they receive for producing it. What was once a hobby has turned into an economic treadmill & you best believe the folks in charge designed this system to be this way. They dont curate everyone's feed & timeline for no reason. iTz to control what you see & who they push
So glad you put this conversation in the atmosphere. There are probably more creators being burned out than people getting burned out with the 9 to 5 and the trend is still growing. Unfortunately, once that money starts flowing it’s hard to step back. That’s why I always stress the importance of diversifying your income sources.
For many, this is their first business. How do you recommend diversifying when focus is so important when building a first business?
@@authorreneedang Great question. I always recommend that creators should have some product or service that they sell. Some things are natural as a result of the type of content you are creating. For example, I see you are an author so there is book sales, you may also be able to sell your services to help others write a book. Then there are the things that you learn as a result of having to create content like editing, film making, videography, and graphic design, courses and digital products. Then there are brand deals and affiliate income. Never rely on the revenue from your content alone.
i’m glad i watched this while i’m still early on the youtube game. i will protect my creativity and always go back to my roots. thank you ❤
Also in western society we are so into monetise anything that we love.
I felt this back in 2011. Sometimes, you gotta lose it all, to appreciate what you've gained...
I agree. I’m a fitness instructor initially it was a hobby then I got laid off started doing it full time. The comparisons between instructors and egos and class numbers… it all messes with my joy of it. We all want to be the best but at what cost. The more classes you teach the more prep you have to do, it’s a lot. Then I put pressure on myself to change the moves every week.
Bro. The egos and class attendance ruined it for me.
This is what I want to avoid, that feeling of it becoming a “9-5 trap”. I don’t want to worry about views and followers, i want to leave it up whatever is meant to happen. I don’t want to lose the passion and excitement. I don’t even want to check comments. Thank you for this message, this is the type of channel/ family I want to join in 2024. New sub 👍🏾💯
I burned myself out pumping out 5 albums in the past 2 years, getting back to my roots of loving creation has helped me fall back into the music i loved
This is so true, but not enough people talk about it. I used to be a professional musician, and it honestly took all the joy out of music playing. Now, I'm a writer, and I have to be really careful about not letting it happen again. There's something very destructive about getting money for your creative endeavors. I know it can be an obvious necessity, but losing joy is always a real risk.
The thing everyone needs to understand that you’re gonna have to work. In life, you are going to have to dedicate time to earning money, that’s just it, the long and short of it. Unless you were born into a family of Wealth and affluence, but even then if you aren’t working, it’s very likely you will find no purpose in your own life, and end up worse off mentally and emotionally. Just accept that you have to work
Wow. This title. Beautiful. Cannot wait to listen to this 💫
POWERFUL. Thank you for planting the seed 🙏🏽
✨Notes to Self✨
In this hustle culture, we’re in an attention economy not a creator economy 🎯
Stay true to your essence…
We don’t chase attention, we create… and then share.
Set boundaries to protect your creativity…
Have regular creative retreats… give yourself the freedom to create
Don’t get attached to the attention economy… lest it become your new 9 to 5
Well said 🙌🏽
That's what arts have always been used for professionally. 85% Business. Maybe more. The rest is entertainment based. Which is another reason artists get such little respect in this money making game.
"We are fighting for attention even though we can't hold our attention." That's a statement to chew on.
This video came at the perfect time. Thank you. I’ve had videos blow up and I love making content that I care about. But there’s also this fear of success. I have goals for my channel in 2024 but I never want to get obsessed about the algorithm and getting sponsorships. It can take away my creative freedom and the joy. I don’t even look at the statistics. I just make what I love and keep improving. A friend asked me if I would leave my day job/school for content creation and I said No. It’s really about finding that perfect balance. And I love being multidimensional. I don’t want all of my identity to be in one thing because it can be gone at any instant. And we are not defined solely by what we do.
Our favorite
Content creators
Living out our lives for us
Keeping us
Complacent idle and blind
Junk food for the mind
read this 5 times love it
@bexiexz musings of a fractured mind
beautiful, really@@cxntryboi
I want a podcast so badly to leave a 9-5 lifestyle & keep bartending on the side but based on the title it’s how I feel I don’t want to get into the internet at the same time it’s a double edged sword
Its slave labor for most - very few people are successful compared to the numbr of people who start podcast or channels.
Yeah the truth is, if you’re a low class citizen then everything is going to be a trap.
balance.
@@Theonly_Onyx And boundaries.
@@authorreneedang balance is boundaries.
Boundaries are the base of balance.
Knowing when to say yes or no
making time blocks rest.
Balance
The attention economy. Attention is the worst addiction. it's stronger than any drug known to man. It's sad and your absolutely right it becomes a trap. Great video
"the number one way to kill your joy is the expectation that you put on yourself this has to be good, before you even start before you even get the energy moving, before you explore" so true!
Good point. Chasing the algorithm is very taxing. If you can create content and not chase that algorithm, you win.
title caught my eye, spot on. at the end of the day its our own inner voice that should guide our ship, external sources can help but they can't do the inner work for us.
Feel this! I burned out for yearssss after chasing the wrong things. Now I’m back and committed to prioritizing the right things. Space to read and think and tap into inspiration. That space is where the best, most authentic stuff comes from. It’s the stuff that (sometimes) gets the best response, too. Biggest thing is to tune out the growth experts because even their marketing makes you feel like a failure if you’re not blowing up overnight. The biggest gift we can give ourselves is following our unique paths and seeing where it takes us.
Have not even started the video yet, but the title alone already has me in agreement. I was talking to a friend about social media content creation being a new way to “enslave” people into a job they don’t necessarily want to do, or at least continue doing.
dude, i love how calm your videos are, not hyper edited and just simply you talking... not a bucket load of b roll or other video clips. so nice, the lighting is awesome, your voice is so soft, I love.
Couldn’t have come at a better time. I just hit Twitch Affiliate this morning and, with the excitement, has come some anxiety about feeling like I need to exhaust myself to continue growing my channel as a result. Thank you for this. 💖
That's so cool, I've tried to be a streamer for a little bit before and I think I'd feel the same if I had gotten affiliate lol
But pls continue feeling free 🥳
@@h.t.8812 thank you so much! 💖 that’s awesome, though! What were you streaming?:)
@@CCLL-ok5onyep! ): did some breathwork last night prior to streaming (inspired by this video) and it really helped 💖🧘🏻♀️
@@evebug oh actually I had an old laptop so I could barely stream anything, I tried chess (which I don't even like), geoguessr, and a Minecraft mod with few blocks... Now I'm back living with my parents and although I have a decent laptop, I don't have privacy to stream anymore :') I actually did stream a little bit of Hogwarts legacy to friends the other day though
What do you stream??
@@evebug btw a while ago I had the idea to help out a content creator while I can't create my own content, and now my time is more limited but if you're interested, maybe we could try something out! Like posting shorts or something
I’ve been thinking exactly this lately… I’m following my dreams but it feels like when I was working 9 to 5 and my anxiety is next level. I shouldn’t expect so much perfection from my human self. Money will follow 🙏
Keep going, you will have success soon
Exactly. Do what you actually love and the money follows. It may sound cliché because we use that phrase a lot, but if we have the VISION for our success/happiness and stay true to it, then the path unravels before our eyes and your connection with the Most High/Creator becomes so strong. But it’s trust/faith first. We are more than artists - we are Co-Creators of life as well ❤️🔥
@@tomkat11 it’s definitely hard when them bills due on you but you want to be creative, it’s a different kind of hunger
@@FlyNonsenseIndeed 💯. Thanks for the reply
@@tomkat11 let me know how I can support
The most beautiful transition to a sponsorship while talking about what content creators do in order to make a living
Remarkably executed! You’re speaking about the content- trauma that most of us are dealing with privately while trying to seek the attentions of social media. You’ve communicated this well sir!
you have too!
Thank you for what you do Hindz! Always come here for clarity and pureness. Thank you for all that you do! Keep doing you brother!
I do definitely think there’s pros and cons to being a content creator. But there’s also pros and cons to a standard 9-5 job. I think ultimately, everyone has to work to live and survive, I think everyone should do something they love or something they can at the very least tolerate and not focus on the numbers or money. If someone is wanting to be a content creator, you can’t focus on views, money, numbers etc, or you will lose the joy from it.
Life is so short. I say go for it. If it’s something you want to do and something that makes you happy.
“we regret the things we didn’t do more than the things we did” ❤
True. Well said & Thanks!
This year im all about attracting and not chasing. As an author and indie publisher I got caught up in the whole content creating business side of things, but i recently noticed that since I kinda put the promoting part on the back burner I just found out that my books have started getting 5 star reviews!
So im just going to focus on just creating as a writer. Everything else will follow.
Congratulations on that! Same here as far as getting caught in the creation machine. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Indie author here too. So far, I find it easier to make a living when I'm churning and promoting. I wonder if there's a balance between loving the writing part and loving the promotion part. I see some authors on IG who go silent during their writing phase and then hop online when it's time to promote. Maybe that's what we can adopt?
Truly resonating with this, I took a break break from creating on YT to pursue TikTok (the ease of pumping out numbers in the Attention economy) and realised I was chasing numbers... and numbers are never ending. Back in the game now with zero fks to give about making numbers - but as humans I feel its natural for these tendencies to creep in, we must keep them at bay. Thank you for sharing this video, love your energy
Thank you! By the end of this year, my craft has started feeling more like just another thing I “have” to do. I’m currently working on falling back in love with it and the reasons why I started
I’m commenting previous to watching the video. I had a conversation with a friend of mine. That is the one really good on TikTok but now is stuck at his full-time job because he realized that it takes so much time to create content that you literally can’t do both. If you do, you will be working nonstop, so you have to choose but what are you actually choosing because creating content is the new 9 to 5. Now I’m going to watch the video.
Oh, I loved this video so much! I am not creating and posting contents AT ALL like the others out there but the constant social media consumption, the stimulation; the brainstorming to come up with ideas and stuff, just is so tiring and drains my energy for the day. Thank you for saying what many of us are thinking & feeling! Time to listen to our body, mind and to our true essence. ❤
My new year's goal was to find my joy again since 2023 was defined by everything you're saying. I'm happy to learn I'm not alone in this. Thank you for this impeccably timed video 💜
i really needed to hear this. I found myself in the cycle of 'creating' more to make up for the lack of engagement , in doing that i lost the passion behind making videos. instead of creating what i enjoyed , i was trying to emulate what i thought would get more engagement. it wasn't until i stopped to reflect on my year that i realized i wasn't having fun anymore , and i wasn't proud of what i was putting out. hearing this is giving me the encouragement to take a break + rekindle my passion.
I love painting as a hobby and i was following a guy that make truly masterpiece, he has a decent amount of content and followers. It blew my mind when i understood that this guy dont sell his art for ethical reason. That really shook me and inspired me.
I run a wedding photography business and I got sooo sick of posting everyday abd making Instagram Reels, trying to keep up with the trending audios and making content asap. I lost the passion for what matters most: documening love. Now, I do my photography business via just word of mouth and got a part time job on the side.
It never ceases to amaze me how your videos come at the right time. I’m starting to gain a wider grasp on things, still making a lot of mistakes but I don’t eat myself alive as much for it anymore. Every time I mistake, I learn something I would have never seen in myself before. I’d rather make millions of bold mistakes that I can own, then play it safe my whole life. And there have been a lot times in my life where my head has been a chaotic mess, then I listen to you and it’s like I can breathe again, so thank you.
Thanks Hindz.. As the New Year Approaches and Many of Us are Thinkin about Doubling Down on Creating.. This is a Great Reminder to Stay Grounded.. 🎯Glory to The Most High!🙏🏾 Sending Love!💕
Yeah I feel like I’m not even enjoying making videos wondering when my videos will take off when I just really wanted to encourage , uplift others, and feel creative. I gotta just focus on feeling passion and just letting my channel be my diary. I definitely feel like I’ve been killing my joy which makes me feel like I can’t complete anything. I end up tiring myself out
One of the best videos on CZcams... I've been on CZcams for 9 months and feel this video. I've tried to hit deadlines and keep posting more frequently and it's definitely exhausting. Love the chill vibe and insight in this video
that transition into the squarespace ad was so smooth I thought we were still on topic 😂
Thank you for this video. I needed to hear this. As a creator who's content began going viral only recently I was concerned for not only my creativity but my mental health. I don't like that factory feeling. My desire is to include this platorm in my life, not build my life around it. Your video gave me insight on what is lurking up ahead. Now I can build better systems and routines for myself to protect myself from being caught up in that vortex. Again, thank you.
This is a hard truth that I learned this year. Thank you for your work, Hindz!
First time discovering you….and oh wow, you are speaking some truths. The relaxed voice and vibes are just what I need to keep me grounded and on track for the wild ride that is going to be 2024. Filter out the noise, go within and find what makes you creatively happy. Thanks for the pep talk. I’m hooked!
This was probably the realist video I've heard on this, as someone who returned to my vision back in March 2023 last year and put everything to bring it to life and invest in me for the first time in a while, this is a reminder to not lost sight on "why" "Always have a vision; your business serves as the conduit to actualize and bring your vision to life."
Heck yes! 🙌 Heck yes to ALL of this. I keep this in front of mind as I keep working and create. Just, heck yes. 👏
yes! title alone does it for me. I feel the same. but let it not be an excuse for not even trying,
Girl this video came across my feed at the literal perfect timing. Alllll month long I have been trying so hard to work up the nerve to do this, and even though I pride myself on not caring what people think I guess on some level I care more than I realized because the thing that's keeping me stuck is thinking of the people I know in real life coming across my stuff and not wanting to be seen by them lol. I really need to cut it out and just rip the bandaid because the fact that it's been on my mind for so long and I've slowly gathered the equipment I need means I really need to make this leap already. So thank you for this and I with you all the success love
So many channels on CZcams talk about chasing the algorithm, views and engagement to blow up your channel and grow. Your take on this is so refreshing and I needed to hear it. Thank you for making it okay for me to just be me
I needed this today, it's confirmation to continue building your creativity and never conforming. It's nothing wrong with authencity, as long as it's organically evolving.
Dude this was an amazing video. This hitted me hard. Congrats
I really needed to hear this from other than myself. I started my 100days of posting on YT as an exploration of painting outdoors and it only took a few days before i started chasing the metrics. I will use this video as a reminder to keep true to the exploration of my creativity and curiosity. Im glad that I found this video, and I also want to create a chill community of artists who are not too concerened about the output but just play. In the mean time, ill be a proud member of this chill community!
Well said…you get caught up in the whole world of social media(CZcams) that you forget how to enjoy what YOU want to do what you initially begin creating then becomes a job that you no longer loves Because of the pressure to keep up!
Beautiful energy, and divine message fam! ❤
Damn this was so good! Thank you for making this.. sending love ✨🫶🏼 This message was so beautifully said!
Happy New Year!
First video of yours I’ve seen - really appreciate the calm delivery as opposed to the EVERY SENTENCE in ALL CAPS ENTHUSIASM that dominates so much content online
My my my , I have seen you before but seeing you and hearing in this tone , really said something to me. I am in the early stages of a podcast telling my story or just being a sound board for me. Thank you for your words brother. Huge salute to you.
I already love it… just seeing the title !
“Which is Squarespace 💁🏽♂️” lol that was such a smooth transition
Right. Lol
I was brought to this video. You are exactly what I need. Thank you for being here. Blessings to you.
I appreciate your calm demeanor; it's very soothing. As someone who is relatively new to content creation, I'm doing it because of my passion for it. Your words remind me not to get caught up in the algorithms of when and how often to post, but rather to create and post content that I'm passionate about regardless of the level of engagement it generates. It's also a great reminder to not solely focus on creating a viral hit, but to stay true to my passion and enjoy the journey of content creation.
As an artist, I appreciate your content. I can say intentions are key before I go out to perform. Patience and persistence are also key. Visualization from the conscious mind and asking questions to hit the subconscious mind such as "Why am I such a money magnet?" Or whatever you're trying to manifest. Juggling is the ultimate traveler's sport/business. Invest that money into your health and helping others in need. I am so blessed. I am open to give and receive. Rest and motion. There's a duality to life in every area. Just write down all the opposites you can think of. It's virtually endless.
Blessed to see this comment
@@natashasoulchild9232 you'd be more blessed to be my boo 😘
I've been reading so much on attention capture - Attention Merchant is a fab read to start by Tim Wu, also for socials "The Outrage Machine"
Powerful piece, thank you for sharing. Protecting your mind & focus is so key - energy flows where attention goes - remember if it's free, you are the product.
Probably the best video that actually explains things, but does it in a voice that is extremely calming. Seriously thank you so much my arm has literally been bothering me all week long and this video was like educationally relaxing. Allowing me to take my mind off of it for 17 minutes. You've earned a sub!
Agree 100%. Touched on this a little in a video a few months back. People really struggle to stick to their own standards and set their own criteria for creative success when money & recognition are involved.
I’ve always wanted to become a CZcamsr.
It’s just something that’s always been a way for me to express my ideas or the things that I’ve been thru that may help others.
I truly think that I can use it as a creative outlet and find financial freedom. I just have to start somewhere.
being a content creator and putting yourself and your life/light force out there constantly will burn out the creator and can lead to health problems and even premature death
Bro this is a LIFE SAVING video im so grateful and NEED this community bro.
You’re bringing balance to the force.
So many videos right now preaching about branding, promotion, catering to platforms, and all that. Not as many grounding videos like this encouraging you to remember why you started down this path and find a healthy relationship with what you do.
This is a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
The ad was tooo smooth lol
"Golden Handcuffs."
This guy is so chill that even listening to him advertising his sponsor was relaxing.
I found more wisdom in this video than many trying to tell me how to make videos for the platform.
This is exactly how I been feeling, thank you for speaking on this🎯‼️… 2024 is strictly about me & doing stuff creatively that makes me happy🌟