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So glad you liked them! I'd be curious to hear what you come up with for yourself.

@@itsdavidmora So funny, started working on these after I left the comment. Here are mine. I know they might get refined with time. 1. If my daughter saw this video would she be proud of daddy? 2. Am I empowering others to embrace vulnerability, navigate struggles, and acknowledge pain, while learning from these experiences to live authentically and in harmony with their true selves? 3. Does the process of creating these videos bring me joy?

@@Roberto-Escobar Love these! The one about your daughter is heartwarming! <3 I also really like how you focus a full third on the *process* rather than the outcome or impact on others. That's something I'm personally trying to do myself!

@@itsdavidmora Yeah....secretly in my head the last one is......Would brands work with me because of my videos. Because without income then there is no TH-cam channel (long term). BUT I think in the beginning it's extremely important for me to enjoy this. if I don't enjoy this......then I might as well just keep working my 9-5. Sustainability for me is key. I see so many creators burning out (some early, others just evolve and go into different things). I think slow and consistent is key in creating a channel you are proud of and in time I believe the money will follow. I could be wrong LOL.

@@Roberto-Escobar I'm with you on the journey to figure it out! One recent shift for me was realizing the only thing, deep down, that matters to me is joyfully creating the next most interesting thing that I feel wants to be created through me (and I don't even care if anyone else finds it interesting!) For a while, I was obsessed with finding routes to creating "full time." But I actually realized that, if doing it part-time ends up being what it takes to just forget other stuff & make pursue what fascinates me, I'm 100% happy with that. Truth was, when I said "full time", what I really meant was, "having the peace to consistently explore creative questions, free from the worry that I'm going too slow." Which is actually not at all contingent on being able to do this full time! It was helpful for me to realize I'm different from most people in this sense (in part, I think, because my 9-5 is already financially quite generous, so I don't have any drive to better myself financially through creativity). I'm curious what your aim is: is there really no long term TH-cam channel without, for example, sponsors? or is their some deeper motivation behind that? one that perhaps isn't actually contingent on sponsors? Not necessarily assuming there is! :)

Interesting connection! Johnny definitely wasn't the first :D

I'm so glad to hear that, Abby! How do you feel like it applies to what you're making? :)

Thanks so much for these reflections & feedback, Lance! I think you're right: the video did devolve into talking about an idea, rather than showing it in a visual way. I needed your advice back then! Looks like you're on your own storytelling and vlogging adventure yourself! Looking forward to the stories you'll tell :D

Hmmm, yes, you're right it's more than just the formula. That said, I honestly feel like Rare Earth could be *much* more compelling visually by creating a visceral connection to the topic off the bat, rather than usually starting with a bunch of talking / showing the narrator. Like rare earth is super into the, "I'm here, talking to the camera in a carefully set up shot" openings. Compare any of his first 30 seconds to that of Johnny, it's like two different entire words & approaches. That said, I think there's a lovely calmness and honesty to Rare Earth, but I do agree its less sensational and viral.

Thanks, that means so much! :D Yes, perhaps The Algorithm has, indeed, seen me. After all, He sees all! He chastises those who slander his Chosen One! ;)

True!

Yay, welcome!

I know, it seems to crop up everywhere!

Thanks for that feedback, I appreciate it! I've heard from others that it was too fast paced, and I agree: I cut it in the style of hyper-paced TH-cam videos, rather than with some breathing room for learning. Are their other aspects that leave it feeling disjointed and hard to follow for you? Thanks in advance!

Aww, thanks! Wasn't sure if was gonna land but glad it's working!

Ok, on it! Don't want to get lost in the ol' MrBeast doc ocean ;)

@@itsdavidmora good, you’re video on Johnny Harris is still in the top 10 best edited TH-cam videos of all time in my opinion.

@@MrGreen-ci2mm thank you, that's high praise! Gotta try to live up to that :)

@@itsdavidmora no worries, I know how time consuming motion graphics and editing can be. I can tell you put a lot of effort into the Johnny Harris video

Thanks so much, Christopher. That's really encouraging to hear!

Haha, love it! And that *is* quite a striking image. I might have to steal that idea for a visual in the future! I added it to my future video ideas, I'll definitely give you a shoutout if I end up using it :D Hope you're well!

Thanks so much, Natalie!

@@itsdavidmorahah. Thanks for the video! Keep up the great work 💪

Thanks a lot!

Thanks so much, welcome to the community! Glad you don't know Johnny. He's great in some ways, but sometimes a bit problematic / oversimplifies. We're probably best off studying history / geo politics directly, if we can!

Johnathon, thanks so much! That means a lot coming from you: I've been so inspired by your video work. My MrBeast doc was directly inspired by your ideas from in "TH-cam is Broken" (my doc is ad-free, too, actually!) Every month or so, when I'm thinking about what it means to make an amazing visual essay, I think about your "Stripped-Down Sci-Fi". I actually teared up watching it. I see that you've since moved on from TH-cam largely, but I hope you know what an uplifting impression your work has made on me, as I've stumbled on it years later. Hope you're well, sending peace your way.

Have you heard of Jesus Christ Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

Thanks, on it!

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

My pleasure! Welcome to the channel!

Have you heard of Jesus Christ Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

That good ol' algo... not that, like, you know, I think he's cool or anything... ok?

That's helpful to hear! Yes, I've struggled with finding a good thumbnail for this. What didn't you like about this? Or do you have any ideas of what might work better? Thanks in advance!

@@itsdavidmora you could try going the simple route and use the “hey me in five years video” to find the thumbnail because that’s probably the youngest a majority mr beast audience remember him as and you could accompany it with test like “white it all started” or smth like that

@@adyanknx Oooh, I've brainstormed a lot of options, but hadn't thought of that one! That's a really clever idea. Just to be sure I fully understand, is your idea something like: Thumbnail: same thumbnail as the "hi me in 5 years" video, but with added text that says something like "where it all started" Title: maybe still the same? "The origin story of MrBeast you've never heard"? Regardless, I'm going to add this to my list of thumbnails to try. May not get to it right away, but I'm eager to try it out!

@@itsdavidmora yeah essentially, but u could also do a diff title like “the unheard origin of mr beast”, which would fit the “it gets dark” part pretty well too

I do agree that not every one is a gem. He has a formula, a team, and sometimes it does feel like they're just going through the motions. I suppose that's the downside of turning it into a business!

Thanks so much :D I'll have to get a hold of him!

Means so much to hear all that, thank you! This inspires me to keep making stuff! :D

Making me blush, thanks so much!

I like intelligent plants. Just not too smart, you know, like when they start growing over the edge of their pot and typing on my computer. Gotta put draw the line somewhere, you know?

@@itsdavidmora so you think intelligence organisations intentionally spying and planting false information into every aspect of our history is a joke? so your interested in the massive injustice being carried out on all free people on this planet? just out here for the clicks and hoping to get your very own govt pay check at the cost of humanities freedom?

That's awesome to hear! Yes, I myself go back and try to re-absorb it every once in a while, it's easy to slip back into just telling, rather than showing!

@@itsdavidmora awesome man 👌

Thanks!

You bet!

Love to hear that! Looks like you made a lot of fun blogs a year back, hope you jump back into it!

Aww, thanks :))))

Thanks so much! Haha, for a small creator, this *already* feels like a lot of views!

Haha, glad to hear it! Yeah, coffee dependency is real, glad you're living the hot chocolate life :D

That encouragement means so much, thank you <3

Couldn't have said it better myself!

Haha, in a good way? Thanks!

Yep!

You're welcome!

Thanks. This will really help my viewers navigate this complex essay on abortion in the US!