I really feel the ‘tips’ issue. So many people ask for tips on how to get good at piano fast. It’s not fast, it’s not painless, there is no cheat code for it. The ability to delay your gratification is vital.
If anything i believe people should find gratification in the process of improvement. I play music as well and I used to wish I was amazing at the get go but soon realized that I found most of my joy in music from the continuous practice, even when it feels like crap, even when I don’t want to, even when i have to do all the annoying things like recording myself and analyzing and stuff, I find that all part of the passion and joy in learning music and anything in general. There is no cheat in life, it’s a matter of learning to enjoy the process
but for anything one can optimize their learning by hyper concentrating on everything you need to know pair that with the right exercises, experience to build that connection in your brain so it stays solidly in your brain the difference between a person who can play triads and a person who could solo using only triadic notes and have it sound good requires optimal learning
Traveling is still there... Just works a little different if you can manage. I thought the same as you but then realized, I could still travel. I live in California and there is so many places to go and explore, hiking, motorcycle, road trip, RV ing' just gotta keep safe.
when you said "im afraid to fail", i sadly felt that way too seriously in my heart. thank you Harris, for being honest and open with us, and for sharing your knowledge. much love
Harris, I hardly ever comment on videos. Can't really tell why but I rarely feel the urge. However, I really appreciate you and also the completely diverse spectrum of your videos. Thanks for working this hard to inspire others. Cheers
It doesn't need to. This channel's genre is very niche. It feels better as a specific channel were content creators go to. His content is not for the mainstream audience and that's a good thing.
"Go on a walk" is such a simple tip but is really so, so effective. I've been working from home, freelance editing and streaming the past few months and staying inside all day, every day, will literally make you go insane. My escape from redundancy has been going for a walk and even playing VR. Little escapes make all the difference in the world.
1. Go for a Walk 2. Learn Something New 3. Leave your home 4. Watch other creators 5. Build something. In general, get inspired, feel what you are making in a deeper way, that will get you far without even worrying about it. That's just my thoughts on it♥ Awesome video, here before 20K. Loveya H
This channel is like those Dark Souls guides, they tell you where the gear is and where to go to fight the next boss, but they can’t fight the boss for you.
This might hurt someones "feelings" might even get hate, but if you're starting from zero and your sole intentions of becoming a "streamer" or "content creator" is to become "rich" or for the money only. Then you're not going to get too far. You're quickly going to get demoralized sooo fast. If you don't enjoy editing your own content/ videos. Interacting/ helping a community it's gonna feel like a chore and let's be honest, no one likes doing chores that they are forced to do. I'm referring to someone new who wants to start in this overly saturated community of "content creating/ streaming" I am not referring to someone who is already "established"
@Happy Struggle You may not think you have the means, BUT just remember how Star Trek started out bowering other si-fiy shows sets so they could save money (that they did not have anyway). I am just saying you can do it. you have the drive now get out there and don't let anything stop you. YOU CAN DO IT!
Your content has helped me so much and the fact you give this all for free along with your alerts with guides on how they work etc is just incredible. I've taken what you've said in your videos and applied them to my Twitch and it's helped so damn much. Because of you, I've started to grow on Twitch and I honestly cannot thank you enough man. Honestly
I gotta be honest these tips are the best I've ever heard before. I'm so ridiculously driven to become a content creator that nothing will stop me at this point. But these tips have really helped me understand that you need to think outside of the box. Build something, do something different . Go on a walk! It's truly inspired me and opened my eyes to the fact that there is a lot more to it than just uploading some videos. Thank you. Very much.
Adam the honest reply I’ll give you to why I thought that way is because when I first watched big streamers on twitch in my game category they all sucked. They weren’t funny although all the chat laughs, the content was repetitive and I couldn’t see anything special about their personality. I apologize to myself for thinking I’d attract more viewers and have a better personality even though I know I am much more entertaining than some of them
Been following the channel for more than a year now and its genuinely helped me make my career. I attribute a lot of my success to Gary Vee and well as yourself. Its not about hearing what to do, its about ACTUALLY DOING IT. So many people just won't. I also get questions asking me how to grow their stream and I always give one of two answers, I point them in your direction or i simply tell them to make valuable content that shares their personality. Streaming truly is useless without content on other platforms and I am unbelievably grateful for the help you've given me over the past year. I'd love to have a conversation with you about all this one day. Thank you, brother.
i don't comment often but i have to say this has been one of the most eye opening videos to me as i usually ask people in curiosity of wanting to learn but then i guess i never thought about it this deeply and this has really kinda opened up a new way of thinking that i didn't know before, so thank you for that and everything you do Harris.
3:40 Damn I felt that on another level...when I first started making content I never felt it was good enough, or that I was copying someone. Eventually I just stopped cause I would record TONS of footage, but never made them into videos, cause I was afraid to fail. I wouldn’t say I’ve succeeded, but I’ve learned a new skill if anything, and it’s fun, and awesome.
^ i cant explain how many times ive deleted footage that was probably ok but i always say 'nah its prolly shit' its taken me almost 2 years to realise that my problem was that i was scared to fail. i only truly realised this like 2 days ago and now my mind has shifted from "this isn't good enough, its trash and probably gonna fail" to "if it fails, it fails. im going to do my best and learn from what doesn't work and improve on it that's all I can do." and I feel thats what holds so many people back its definitely what held me back from actually now wanting to try and try over and over again. (sorry for the mini-rant?)
Bro, I just need to say THANK YOU!!! Truly, because of your videos and content, I went from streaming and getting nowhere for over 2 years, to all of a sudden getting affiliate, and averaging between 10-20 viewers in just one month, and am still growing, and will probably continue to grow as I do more research, and expand my horizons, so I tip my hat to you good sir for helping me think out of the box!
Thank you for this, Harris. everything you said really strikes at the heart, but in a good way. I want to be a content creator, but that fear of being rejected and/or the fruits of my hard work not being accepted really is a large obstacle in this kind of work. Also, at a point in time that the market might already be "too saturated", there is this hesitation of producing similar output, thinking that "they've already seen this somewhere else", or "this or that creator already did this". Though I already know that I should not allow this way of thinking to stop me, your words served as a strong reminder that everyone has to start somewhere, that there really is no shortcuts, and that as long as we stay true to our passion of crafting content, we will eventually be in a place far better than the one where we started.
I am glad I found this channel, most channels and guides are gimmicks. Harris you are genuine, wholesome and are not afraid to share good knowledge from your experiences. Thank-you for the content, Always happy to see one of your videos.
Great advice! I can especially attest to items 4 and 5. Inspiration can come from many sources and getting yourself out of your comfort zone (by watching an entirely different genre of channel or tackling a project in a new medium) can give you a totally fresh perspective and generate new ideas. Nice video, Harris! 👍
this video came at the right time in my life, I'm trying to make something out of myself and after a year of grinding I've found myself burnt out on life this could be pivot that helps me keep going
I think this is great. You really have to take a chance and try to make something work. It will means some things won't work, that some things will fail, but that's what needs to happen to do better things.
I started this video like Bet me! 1. I don’t go on walks - quiet time sounds like a vacation 2. I am terrible at learning language. Will have to think of something similar that is challenging 3. I have 3 kids. Air B&B would be epic 4. I watch other TH-cam videos and streamers to try and learn to get better all the time. 5. Building some furniture today My pro tip is to keep notes. We all have great ideas. Those great ideas go away if you don’t write them down.
Fantastic points all around. I personally go for a drive to the coast and free up my thoughts. Definitely helps a ton. Getting out of your habit element is HUGE. Try something new, paint a picture, draw, something you are not used to. I should definitely be driving more... now that I think about it.
Harris gives AMAZING help for starting out. I admit I used a few of his ideas. But the issue I'm having now is I had a HUGE spurt of growth. I started ~2 months ago and I got to 450 Twitch followers and plateaued. So now I've gone off the deep end trying to get that number up, as well as Increasing average viewers. Like he said, there is no set path, there is no right and wrong. I started out in a Top Row game and grew FAST. That's not supposed to happen. But encountering an issue and pushing to fix it day after day helps build your confidence whenever you ACTUALLY start to see those numbers climb up again. One of my "things" is that I raid someone smaller than me every night. I raided someone the other night who had never been raided in TWO years of streaming and he cried. Pay it forward guys!
My channel and life improved when I went for a walk first thing in the morning and in the afternoon. It is my version of driving to work. My phone goes into my backpack, and just listen to music. But the movement of my legs, the pain in my calves whne I push it, and my eyes focused on the sidewalk, has been meditation for me. I find it opens a door in my brain to my problems and allows me to find solutions. Walking and/or meditation has changed my life. I schedule it, and I never miss it. I'm about to go for my morning walk right now.
I also take massive inspiration from other content creators and niches. I also gain creativity from my walks. An orange flower with a dark background grabbed my attention on a walk. That improved my thumbnails.
That's actually something a lot of people use on a regular basis. It causes what's called bipedal stimulation (stimulation on both sides of your body in a rhythm) and it helps the brain process things. I learned about this from helping people with anxiety disorders, doing this can (and often does) help them process what they're anxious about so they can get through it although it's generally done with patting or light touches as opposed to walking but same idea.
I also do the midnight walks on my dead end street. It is by far my best way to reset. This video is fantastic and one I will reference when people who are starting out ask me for the path to success. 💪
I started following you because I want to get into content creation and I genuinely appreciate your honesty even on the hard to accept parts of content creation, the more challenging parts that many people don't want to look at.
I've always wanted to do content creation n i'll spend hundreds hours researching different ways to make good content and how to stay engaged but i'll never actually follow through with it. There was always this feeling stopping me from sitting down and streaming or making the content that i want to create and i've always chalked it up to being lazy or unmotivated but thanks to this video I realized it's just fear. I've never felt true worry or fear before so this is new to me, and honestly knowing that it's the one thing stopping me from really stepping forward and there is a way to get over it is super motivating. I haven't felt this confident in my choice in making this my dream career ever before. I'm sure you get this a lot but truly, thank you.
Man it was like listening to a conversation I had just over a month ago with my wife. I had tried streaming so many times but never really put the effort in. So I researched, watched loads of content, started walking twice a day, picked the bits I liked out of the content and put together my stream. Within a month I achieved Twitch Affiliate and had my first sub last week. You and Sam played a big part in the content consumption and I couldn’t agree more with everything you said. If you believe and are willing to fail you will eventually succeed. I have never been happier now that when I stream 👍 Thank you Harris and Sam
"trying something, realize where you failed" this is the most important "Tip" anyone can give anyone, in any industry. This video was well done, and I appreciate you coming out about it like this. I noticed how quickly that topic moved on, but i also know your take on that exactly. We all should, talking with you and watching your videos. However, it is good you put it on record and made this. The five tips obviously won't settle with us all but i like how, and you even said, it might spark creativity in our own way. I really appreciate everything you're doing for the culture, the business and everything we're here for. Thank you, Harris.
I stopped using starting soon screens/videos on my streams after your video, and I actually like it. Somehow I can chat with a few people coming in early and the first attenders. I'm a small streamer on Twitch, and thought that a starting soon screen would help me get people in. And that those 3 minutes was crucial... but after having a cup of coffee, sharing on Instagram and just taking it easy, talking to people who are there early, I found out that I got a higher retention rate. People who said "hello" in my 3 min intro before, and probably left before the intro was done, now stay longer and talk. It feels really nice not having that long intro and loosing early viewers :)
I watch so many different content creators, and find new ines daily. And i havent found anyone thats doing as much as im doing. Its literally addicting to scroll through the browse section hoping to find someone that will inspire me. You and Nutty are the only ones doing as much or slightly more than I. Im thankful for. But not overly refreshing lol. Im the person people go to for inspiration. But its usually not the other way around. Anyone else feel me?
This is my favorite video of yours. Truly. If you hesitated to post this, I’m really glad you did. It came at the right time, generous I appreciate it 💛From Western Australia on a Sunday night
This video reached out to me on a lot of levels, I have been doing youtube for the past 8 years and I have had to many channels to count all making content on subjects I love, Not one of them was ever successful other than this one..I have had my head stuck in the books learning,watching others,learning to edit properly,Figuring out what went wrong a thousand times and yes just like Alpha, I to have failed many,many times, TH-cam is not a free ticket, It's Hard work,many sleepless nights and learning but most importantly its perseverance, I am where i am today because I never give up.. Now I have a channel that is growing faster than i ever thought possible, with sponsors and backers..Dedicate yourself,learn and grow.
The moment that "clear path" is set, it's time to pivot to a new thing. Think about all the industries that have a "clear path." Social Media Marketing, Amazon FBA, etc... The moment a "Guru" comes up with a "buy my course" style product, its too saturated to grow. The wonderful thing, is this is not the case with streaming (yet). So while theres not a dedicated formula for success, you can become your own factor for success. Work for it, trial and error your way and keep your faith. Nothing that was worth doing, was ever easy. Thanks Harris, you inspire the hell out of me dude.
"If you are reaching out before your even willing to fail even once, what your'e not asking for is some help - what your'e asking for is a boss"....this kid is wise beyond his years....This is right up there with a mentor that old me "You deserve what you tolerate."...Thanks HH. Friends tell you the truth, not just what you want to hear.
This is gold! I'm a photographer and after 15 years doing that I felt burned out. I decided to start working in waerhouse. I have to say - it was very refreshing for me - working there and taking pictures for clients was hard - damn - it was hard - but after 6 months I felt so much better, with so much ideas in my head. Sometimes having a boss (for sometime at least) and not being one, can help you a ton! It helped me. :)
Dude this Video was everything i needed today, thx alot! Love your Videos and try to get better every day :) its so hard to find your own style at the beginning
I went on three walks yesterday. Walking just really helps let the brain decompress and sort of defragment. It really helps me redefine my intentions. I've had a channel for a few years and only now am I starting to realize that I need to make content I care about. I've posted mostly just edited gameplay because I enjoy the editing process. I like the passion you have and your dedication to this channel and brand. For me it's just difficult learning how to be myself and authentically so in front of a camera without feeling anxious and deciding to avoid making new videos.
This whole video speaks to me! I use content creation as an escape from reality. I do a lot of what you do in my life to help me run my drywall business. I have failed so many countless times, whether it was losing a bid, completely effed up on a job and had to spend time fixing it, or under estimating materials. There’s always room to grow and learn. Content creation is what I use to trigger my creative side and turn my brain off from the wife, the kids, the house, the business. I stress to everyone to get a hobby outside of your comfort zone and what you rely on for income to separate yourself and use a different part of your brain. There’s no direct avenues in life, you just have to do what is best for you and yours. They say it takes upwards of 10,000 hours to be a professional in something, it doesn’t happen overnight! You have to grow it and cultivate whatever it is you’re trying to do!
This is what I love about this channel. It's raw, it's emotional, it's true. It's tough love at times but in the end the message resonates very clearly. If you want something, don't be afraid to fail multiple times and learn and grow from it in order to obtain it.
Good advice as always! I know when I first started that I wanted everything to be perfect, that I SHOULDN'T make ANY mistakes, otherwise no one will watch my streams. The thing is, as you've said, you have to be willing to fail. I have failed and I'm still failing A LOT as I don't have enough experience to declare myself a "Pro". But I'm enjoying every moment of it... By failing, I have the potential to grow, and this video is just the confirmation that I should move forward! Thank you! 🤟
I just. Want to thank you for all the tips. Before I had been streaming for almost a year and only had 4 followers, most of which were my friends that I peer pressured into following me. Now I have tripled that in just a week. So thank u.
So I discovered you last week while I was at work. While we're working we're allowed to have headphones in. so I listened to like 130+ of your videos (don't judge me lol) and I think you've inspired me to give it a shot. I had a steadily growing channel a few years ago but then I enlisted and so i never really touched it again. You seem like a genuinely good dude who actually cares about your viewers as if they were your close friends. Time to get down to planning I suppose! Keep this good shit comin man! 🤙🏼
Very informative Harris, great video! I completely agree with the whole trail & error strategy. Remember as a creator you need a character, build your own path because your journey is what your legacy is.
Hey Harris! I've finally dropped by yesterday for your 24 hours stream. Just wanted to say thank you so much for inspiring me to continue streaming. I've failed a number of times before this until I've finally made Shut Up Carl TV on FBGaming. I thought this was gonna be another failure but as you've said: "Expect for it to happen." This time, it's gotten better traction and I just continue to love live streaming my gameplays and chatting with my community. I learn a lot from my shortcomings and thanks to you and the Alpha Gaming crew, I opened up my view wider and better than before. Thank you yet again, Doc!
Harris - you're an absolute legend. You've given so much to thousands of people. Massive respect, sir. I'm about to start a podcast about gaming, fitness and health and you've indirectly given me the confidence to do this.
Everything you said is absolutely right ! Everything I have learned made me wish I started youtube way earlier when I wanted to. What I have also learned that kept me from running out of ideas/creativity is ANYTIME I think of an idea no matter how dumb or simple it may be I always write them down (either in notes in my phone or on a journal). Looking at them on paper prevents you from forgetting but also helps you expand and tweak your ideas for better content in the future. Which then keeps you from creator content exhaustion
I started to see you like a week ago i think, and i found you in a moment of weakness and frustration, because i couldnt continue growing on twitch, and you Sir became a light of hope for me and i think for a lot of people too, thanks to you, now i can think of where am i going and how to accomplish that, and the most important thing, to be patient, to become the rule, not the exception, so...thanks a lot dude, really thank you
I recently discovered your channel. pioneering is not easy. Pouring your time and love into your passion and sharing it is such a great gift. Thank you.
11:39 one thing i found really fun was trying out music for the first time, it was pretty bad but i still enjoyed making it. Another one is art, try a new art style your not used to, and who cares if its horrible, try to have fun with it. And for the travel thing, i usually have lots of ideas when im in a mundane environment, instead of focusing on the environment i can brainstorm stuff
I really appreciate watching your content Harris, I just started 3 weeks ago and had no idea what I was doing but your videos have been helping me set a direction. Although most of your advice doesn't work for me because of the uniqueness of my content, just listening to your advice helps me a lot.
I really enjoy your video I jumped in the content creating a year ago after hearing something you said and it's been a blast I still have a lot to learn but you learn as you go
I totally understand they you have to be willing to fail and expect it, With me i feel my biggest problem is talking to a camera, When I'm streaming its fine but as soon as i record something i feel like i have marbles in my mouth all the time. I find that it has gotten better over time but its a really weird feeling that i have never really gotten over. I agree with you when you say build something. I have made a couple of videos of myself blindly repairing and airsoft sniper and it turns out to be my most viewed video, I tried doing something with my hands again recently by making a video of customising a switch pro controller and i felt that its super satisfying when you have accomplished your goal.
So spot on. I have been streaming and "changing my ways" for some time and have followed you since PUBG days. I saw the greatness in you early and I'm always glad that you are growing. Keep doing what you are doing.
Solid advice. As an ex mixer partner who had 24k followers, I didn't know that it was a faux par to ask for tips and I am glad to know this now, even though it is after I tipped Devin and asked for advice the other day. I now understand the expression on his face a lot better. It is frightening to have your entire follow base taken out from under you by a massive corporation and I guess I was hoping for some insight, so that I could make an informed decision. I did not come wanting someone to save me, I do not want a boss, I especially don't want to be told what to do. I like learning from my mistakes, because that is one of the many aspects of life that makes it what it is. Devin provided a link to the document he was working on for all Mixer people and I was happy with that, I didn't donate much and wasn't expecting a sit down coaching session. I have since shared that document with other partners and streamers from Mixer to pay it forward. It is good to know that what I did was not really welcomed though, so I appreciate the lesson Harris, thank you.
What I absolutely love about this video is that it focusses on your mind, your way of thinking instead of the standard "oh yeh go make better content" type of videos. It's a video that actually helps your mindset, not only for content creating but for everything that your trying to accomplish.
You really put everything into an easy to follow perspective. It's easy to see your grind, congrats to you for your hard work bro. You've inspired me to re focus and start building.
This video came out at the perfect time for me, later today I am going to be streaming while I upgrade my PC with my phone. It's going to be the first time I've streamed something other than a video game and although I am excited, I'm also nervous. What you said about failing is definitely going to help me so thank you.
I've been binge watching your content this month. This is by far the best and most universally useful advice you've given.( Not to take away from the other great advice.) I have a lot of failed TH-cam projects and the biggest disappointment is that I didn't bring others as much joy as I wanted. I don't mind failing though. I always have fun. Do something crazy and see what happens. I sure have.
The language tip is going to be so overlooked, but its probably the biggest tip imo. Not only are you learning the language but you get involved into that culture thus bringing in more ideas. I'm definitely running with that one hardcore!
I can't recommend this video enough. You give such a good perspective of what it's like to hear people constantly asking for tips when they haven't put in the work themselves yet. I see it all the time on Reddit. Plus you worded it in a way that is super easy to understand and not too harsh. If I tried to say something similar no one would listen to me because of how small my channel is. 😂
Hey, I so love what are you doing for us and helping , I was take allots of yours advice for new streamer. And yeah trying do some think for my viewers to like what I'm trying to do for them. So best advice is be your self, not be some one. And now I'm streaming about 7-8 moths and little by little I'm growing. Not gonna stop, and go to the future. Thank you
Thanks for the video Harris. Its funny you mention leaving your space. Ill be doing that for the next two weeks and honestly I'm excited to get away and break up my routine.
I love this video, I feel that everyone just wants to skip the hard work and find the cheat to becoming big.They buy all the big products, follow all the stuff their favorite streamers do, etc. but we need to remember to enjoy the process of getting there. Failure is just a step in improvement and improvement should be the goal, not the outcome. People who get stuck on the outcome like “my viewer count only reached 2 today” etc will be dissatisfied and disheartened but it’s a grind and the grind is fun, if you see what you’re doing wrong by reviewing your vods, seeing what works and improving on that, looking at what doesn’t and putting it in the back burner. I remember streaming for 1 - 2 viewers for the longest time, now I have regular friends who come by and watch my stream, I just got into a org’s community team etc. I enjoyed seeing my stream get bigger and improve, I enjoyed every time i messed up and then learned from it. It may not have been fun the entire time, but if you’re goal is fun, then don’t try and make a career out of this cause anything that’s fun that turns into a career isn’t always gonna be fun anymore. Work is work, no matter the job.
At that 4:00 minute mark. Such a valuable point. I really love the channel Bro. The knowledge you share is afar reaching and fits into so many more areas than just on content creation - there are life lessons here. Good stuff. Thank you.
I love this video so much, the reason I've been working so hard on my TH-cam channel is because I don't want a 9 to 5 and/or don't want to be stuck in a job I hate working for a boss. I've had experience with 9 to 5 jobs, I enjoyed them but I ended up hating it because of the work politics and the ridiculous expectations/deadlines people put on me. Being able to learn from failure is the best way to learn anything. It forces you to take accountability and responsibility for whatever you're doing.
Love the video man. I agree, doing things that disconnect u from “streaming/creating content” definitely does refresh your mind and inspire creativity. I’ve been doing some of those things u discussed and I can say it’s helped tremendously. Thanks for helping and supporting us all.
Hey man I just wanna let you know that you were a random blessing at the perfect time for me. I'm 35 years old and never really had the extra money to buy the stuff to start doing content creation. But I always wanted to. My father recently passed away in February and life has been really hard. I said screw it and bought a $1500 computer, mic, monitor, camera and desk and I really had no clue on how all this works. I stumbled across one of your videos and you have helped me a lot. I know I have the personality to do great things streaming. I know I'm a little late to the party but I just wanna make my father proud. I know I'm kinda venting but I just wanted to let you know your appreciated man. Thanks
I really feel the ‘tips’ issue. So many people ask for tips on how to get good at piano fast. It’s not fast, it’s not painless, there is no cheat code for it. The ability to delay your gratification is vital.
Just discovered your channel through this comment. Your performances are charming and powerful! ^_^
If anything i believe people should find gratification in the process of improvement. I play music as well and I used to wish I was amazing at the get go but soon realized that I found most of my joy in music from the continuous practice, even when it feels like crap, even when I don’t want to, even when i have to do all the annoying things like recording myself and analyzing and stuff, I find that all part of the passion and joy in learning music and anything in general. There is no cheat in life, it’s a matter of learning to enjoy the process
wow that insane anyway can you give me some tips
but for anything one can optimize their learning by hyper concentrating on everything you need to know
pair that with the right exercises, experience to build that connection in your brain so it stays solidly in your brain
the difference between a person who can play triads and a person who could solo using only triadic notes and have it sound good requires optimal learning
Harris:"Leave your home and travel"
Corona: Allow me to introduce myself
Traveling is still there... Just works a little different if you can manage. I thought the same as you but then realized, I could still travel. I live in California and there is so many places to go and explore, hiking, motorcycle, road trip, RV ing' just gotta keep safe.
this is gold
Live life who cares
Guys thanks for all the likes this is the first time I got this many likes on a comment. I hope you'll have a nice day.
Harris: i like going on walks at midnight
Creepy men: allow me to introduce myself
Hey Harris, this reminds of Tomas Edison quote "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work"
Oh yessss I completely forgot about this gem of a quote and it’s actually something I believe in quite a lot
So true
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This comment is what I needed to see today! Thank you.
"You Need To Consume Creativity If You Want To Be Creative"
Best Quote By Harris Heller
*Eats paintbrush*
*eats Harris*
as a beginner editor, I must say watching videos made by others is the best thing you can do for your creativity and learning.
i am vegan tho>?
@@JJSGamingYT Did you poop Orthrus out yet?
when you said "im afraid to fail", i sadly felt that way too seriously in my heart. thank you Harris, for being honest and open with us, and for sharing your knowledge. much love
This is what had held me back for so long...
Harris, I hardly ever comment on videos. Can't really tell why but I rarely feel the urge. However, I really appreciate you and also the completely diverse spectrum of your videos. Thanks for working this hard to inspire others. Cheers
Last time I was this early, mixer still existed
yikes
ahahaa
Oof
Lmfao banger
Rip
I don't know why this channel doesn’t have a million subs
Ikr
It doesn't need to.
This channel's genre is very niche.
It feels better as a specific channel were content creators go to.
His content is not for the mainstream audience and that's a good thing.
Won't take forever, but its a niche channel
Oh it'll get there at this point, deff
"Go on a walk" is such a simple tip but is really so, so effective. I've been working from home, freelance editing and streaming the past few months and staying inside all day, every day, will literally make you go insane. My escape from redundancy has been going for a walk and even playing VR. Little escapes make all the difference in the world.
"Leave your home and travel"
Well crap, we got a problem.
😂😂😂😂
Problem leaving home? Why?
@@WoAMortis 😐
HGCProd lmao
@@WoAMortis quarantine lmao, also traveling isnt cheap
1. Go for a Walk
2. Learn Something New
3. Leave your home
4. Watch other creators
5. Build something.
In general, get inspired, feel what you are making in a deeper way, that will get you far without even worrying about it. That's just my thoughts on it♥ Awesome video, here before 20K. Loveya H
TH-cam is like Dark Souls, the more you die and fail the more you get stronger and learn... We're all lucky a channel like this exists.
Do you turn hollow as well?
Nice analogy, Ashen One...
This channel is like those Dark Souls guides, they tell you where the gear is and where to go to fight the next boss, but they can’t fight the boss for you.
This might hurt someones "feelings" might even get hate, but if you're starting from zero and your sole intentions of becoming a "streamer" or "content creator" is to become "rich" or for the money only. Then you're not going to get too far. You're quickly going to get demoralized sooo fast. If you don't enjoy editing your own content/ videos. Interacting/ helping a community it's gonna feel like a chore and let's be honest, no one likes doing chores that they are forced to do. I'm referring to someone new who wants to start in this overly saturated community of "content creating/ streaming" I am not referring to someone who is already "established"
Son palabras bonitas y bastante motivadoras, I like It... I'll save those words... If you let me
@LZONE4 Well Said 👍
Couldn't have said it better myself!
I feel like understanding this is a maturity thing that for a lot of people will only come with time
@Happy Struggle You may not think you have the means, BUT just remember how Star Trek started out bowering other si-fiy shows sets so they could save money (that they did not have anyway). I am just saying you can do it. you have the drive now get out there and don't let anything stop you. YOU CAN DO IT!
“You have to be odd to be number 1” - Dr. Seuss
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Your content has helped me so much and the fact you give this all for free along with your alerts with guides on how they work etc is just incredible. I've taken what you've said in your videos and applied them to my Twitch and it's helped so damn much. Because of you, I've started to grow on Twitch and I honestly cannot thank you enough man. Honestly
I gotta be honest these tips are the best I've ever heard before. I'm so ridiculously driven to become a content creator that nothing will stop me at this point. But these tips have really helped me understand that you need to think outside of the box. Build something, do something different . Go on a walk! It's truly inspired me and opened my eyes to the fact that there is a lot more to it than just uploading some videos. Thank you. Very much.
People won't do the research and expect the things to be handed to them on a golden platter, with no work.
Adam the honest reply I’ll give you to why I thought that way is because when I first watched big streamers on twitch in my game category they all sucked. They weren’t funny although all the chat laughs, the content was repetitive and I couldn’t see anything special about their personality. I apologize to myself for thinking I’d attract more viewers and have a better personality even though I know I am much more entertaining than some of them
Amen!
Been following the channel for more than a year now and its genuinely helped me make my career.
I attribute a lot of my success to Gary Vee and well as yourself. Its not about hearing what to do, its about ACTUALLY DOING IT. So many people just won't.
I also get questions asking me how to grow their stream and I always give one of two answers, I point them in your direction or i simply tell them to make valuable content that shares their personality.
Streaming truly is useless without content on other platforms and I am unbelievably grateful for the help you've given me over the past year. I'd love to have a conversation with you about all this one day. Thank you, brother.
i don't comment often but i have to say this has been one of the most eye opening videos to me as i usually ask people in curiosity of wanting to learn but then i guess i never thought about it this deeply and this has really kinda opened up a new way of thinking that i didn't know before, so thank you for that and everything you do Harris.
"you need to be willing to fail"
even though this is a pretty classic message, i think it helps to hear it again from time to time 👍
3:40 Damn I felt that on another level...when I first started making content I never felt it was good enough, or that I was copying someone. Eventually I just stopped cause I would record TONS of footage, but never made them into videos, cause I was afraid to fail. I wouldn’t say I’ve succeeded, but I’ve learned a new skill if anything, and it’s fun, and awesome.
^ i cant explain how many times ive deleted footage that was probably ok but i always say 'nah its prolly shit' its taken me almost 2 years to realise that my problem was that i was scared to fail. i only truly realised this like 2 days ago and now my mind has shifted from "this isn't good enough, its trash and probably gonna fail" to "if it fails, it fails. im going to do my best and learn from what doesn't work and improve on it that's all I can do." and I feel thats what holds so many people back its definitely what held me back from actually now wanting to try and try over and over again.
(sorry for the mini-rant?)
Awesome work man thank you, your vids inspire me to be better after I started really getting into it this year. Thank you for your insight.
Harris: "none of my content revolves around Japanese"
*sad hentai voice noises*
wtf
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Bro, I just need to say THANK YOU!!! Truly, because of your videos and content, I went from streaming and getting nowhere for over 2 years, to all of a sudden getting affiliate, and averaging between 10-20 viewers in just one month, and am still growing, and will probably continue to grow as I do more research, and expand my horizons, so I tip my hat to you good sir for helping me think out of the box!
I really appreciate these videos Harris, they are very helpful. Thanks heaps!
"I love doing just chatting, links in the description down below" That was so smooth I am now obligated to watch.
Thank you for this, Harris. everything you said really strikes at the heart, but in a good way. I want to be a content creator, but that fear of being rejected and/or the fruits of my hard work not being accepted really is a large obstacle in this kind of work. Also, at a point in time that the market might already be "too saturated", there is this hesitation of producing similar output, thinking that "they've already seen this somewhere else", or "this or that creator already did this". Though I already know that I should not allow this way of thinking to stop me, your words served as a strong reminder that everyone has to start somewhere, that there really is no shortcuts, and that as long as we stay true to our passion of crafting content, we will eventually be in a place far better than the one where we started.
Your very inspirational keep up the good work man
"You need to consume creativity in order to be creative" Yes!
I am glad I found this channel, most channels and guides are gimmicks. Harris you are genuine, wholesome and are not afraid to share good knowledge from your experiences. Thank-you for the content, Always happy to see one of your videos.
Great advice! I can especially attest to items 4 and 5. Inspiration can come from many sources and getting yourself out of your comfort zone (by watching an entirely different genre of channel or tackling a project in a new medium) can give you a totally fresh perspective and generate new ideas. Nice video, Harris! 👍
Brilliant video Harris.
i watch you btw
@@RandpmTH-camShorts so your 5?
@@TropaNayr indeed am
Oh hi
I just wanted to switch to ur new video after watching this bruh
this video came at the right time in my life, I'm trying to make something out of myself and after a year of grinding I've found myself burnt out on life this could be pivot that helps me keep going
I think this is great. You really have to take a chance and try to make something work. It will means some things won't work, that some things will fail, but that's what needs to happen to do better things.
I started this video like Bet me!
1. I don’t go on walks - quiet time sounds like a vacation
2. I am terrible at learning language. Will have to think of something similar that is challenging
3. I have 3 kids. Air B&B would be epic
4. I watch other TH-cam videos and streamers to try and learn to get better all the time.
5. Building some furniture today
My pro tip is to keep notes. We all have great ideas. Those great ideas go away if you don’t write them down.
Fantastic points all around. I personally go for a drive to the coast and free up my thoughts. Definitely helps a ton. Getting out of your habit element is HUGE. Try something new, paint a picture, draw, something you are not used to. I should definitely be driving more... now that I think about it.
Harris gives AMAZING help for starting out. I admit I used a few of his ideas. But the issue I'm having now is I had a HUGE spurt of growth. I started ~2 months ago and I got to 450 Twitch followers and plateaued. So now I've gone off the deep end trying to get that number up, as well as Increasing average viewers.
Like he said, there is no set path, there is no right and wrong. I started out in a Top Row game and grew FAST. That's not supposed to happen. But encountering an issue and pushing to fix it day after day helps build your confidence whenever you ACTUALLY start to see those numbers climb up again. One of my "things" is that I raid someone smaller than me every night. I raided someone the other night who had never been raided in TWO years of streaming and he cried. Pay it forward guys!
My channel and life improved when I went for a walk first thing in the morning and in the afternoon. It is my version of driving to work. My phone goes into my backpack, and just listen to music. But the movement of my legs, the pain in my calves whne I push it, and my eyes focused on the sidewalk, has been meditation for me. I find it opens a door in my brain to my problems and allows me to find solutions.
Walking and/or meditation has changed my life. I schedule it, and I never miss it. I'm about to go for my morning walk right now.
I also take massive inspiration from other content creators and niches. I also gain creativity from my walks. An orange flower with a dark background grabbed my attention on a walk. That improved my thumbnails.
Doing this today, thanks for sharing Dan!
That's actually something a lot of people use on a regular basis. It causes what's called bipedal stimulation (stimulation on both sides of your body in a rhythm) and it helps the brain process things. I learned about this from helping people with anxiety disorders, doing this can (and often does) help them process what they're anxious about so they can get through it although it's generally done with patting or light touches as opposed to walking but same idea.
I love you i decide to get my endorsement and motorcycle 8 months ago ish because of all amazon videos
I also do the midnight walks on my dead end street. It is by far my best way to reset. This video is fantastic and one I will reference when people who are starting out ask me for the path to success. 💪
I started following you because I want to get into content creation and I genuinely appreciate your honesty even on the hard to accept parts of content creation, the more challenging parts that many people don't want to look at.
I've always wanted to do content creation n i'll spend hundreds hours researching different ways to make good content and how to stay engaged but i'll never actually follow through with it. There was always this feeling stopping me from sitting down and streaming or making the content that i want to create and i've always chalked it up to being lazy or unmotivated but thanks to this video I realized it's just fear. I've never felt true worry or fear before so this is new to me, and honestly knowing that it's the one thing stopping me from really stepping forward and there is a way to get over it is super motivating. I haven't felt this confident in my choice in making this my dream career ever before. I'm sure you get this a lot but truly, thank you.
Harris, as a new content creator that has always watched your videos, this is your best one yet, no cap. Keep it real homie, I'll keep watching.
Man it was like listening to a conversation I had just over a month ago with my wife. I had tried streaming so many times but never really put the effort in. So I researched, watched loads of content, started walking twice a day, picked the bits I liked out of the content and put together my stream. Within a month I achieved Twitch Affiliate and had my first sub last week. You and Sam played a big part in the content consumption and I couldn’t agree more with everything you said. If you believe and are willing to fail you will eventually succeed. I have never been happier now that when I stream 👍 Thank you Harris and Sam
"trying something, realize where you failed" this is the most important "Tip" anyone can give anyone, in any industry. This video was well done, and I appreciate you coming out about it like this. I noticed how quickly that topic moved on, but i also know your take on that exactly. We all should, talking with you and watching your videos. However, it is good you put it on record and made this. The five tips obviously won't settle with us all but i like how, and you even said, it might spark creativity in our own way. I really appreciate everything you're doing for the culture, the business and everything we're here for. Thank you, Harris.
I stopped using starting soon screens/videos on my streams after your video, and I actually like it. Somehow I can chat with a few people coming in early and the first attenders. I'm a small streamer on Twitch, and thought that a starting soon screen would help me get people in. And that those 3 minutes was crucial... but after having a cup of coffee, sharing on Instagram and just taking it easy, talking to people who are there early, I found out that I got a higher retention rate. People who said "hello" in my 3 min intro before, and probably left before the intro was done, now stay longer and talk. It feels really nice not having that long intro and loosing early viewers :)
I watch so many different content creators, and find new ines daily. And i havent found anyone thats doing as much as im doing. Its literally addicting to scroll through the browse section hoping to find someone that will inspire me. You and Nutty are the only ones doing as much or slightly more than I. Im thankful for. But not overly refreshing lol. Im the person people go to for inspiration. But its usually not the other way around. Anyone else feel me?
This is my favorite video of yours. Truly. If you hesitated to post this, I’m really glad you did. It came at the right time, generous I appreciate it 💛From Western Australia on a Sunday night
This video reached out to me on a lot of levels, I have been doing youtube for the past 8 years and I have had to many channels to count all making content on subjects I love, Not one of them was ever successful other than this one..I have had my head stuck in the books learning,watching others,learning to edit properly,Figuring out what went wrong a thousand times and yes just like Alpha, I to have failed many,many times, TH-cam is not a free ticket, It's Hard work,many sleepless nights and learning but most importantly its perseverance, I am where i am today because I never give up.. Now I have a channel that is growing faster than i ever thought possible, with sponsors and backers..Dedicate yourself,learn and grow.
The moment that "clear path" is set, it's time to pivot to a new thing. Think about all the industries that have a "clear path." Social Media Marketing, Amazon FBA, etc... The moment a "Guru" comes up with a "buy my course" style product, its too saturated to grow.
The wonderful thing, is this is not the case with streaming (yet). So while theres not a dedicated formula for success, you can become your own factor for success. Work for it, trial and error your way and keep your faith. Nothing that was worth doing, was ever easy. Thanks Harris, you inspire the hell out of me dude.
"If you are reaching out before your even willing to fail even once, what your'e not asking for is some help - what your'e asking for is a boss"....this kid is wise beyond his years....This is right up there with a mentor that old me "You deserve what you tolerate."...Thanks HH. Friends tell you the truth, not just what you want to hear.
This is gold! I'm a photographer and after 15 years doing that I felt burned out. I decided to start working in waerhouse. I have to say - it was very refreshing for me - working there and taking pictures for clients was hard - damn - it was hard - but after 6 months I felt so much better, with so much ideas in my head. Sometimes having a boss (for sometime at least) and not being one, can help you a ton! It helped me. :)
keep up the good work man youve helped me come up with ways to improve my stream quality without spending so much
Great message Harris maybe my favorite content yet! Just staring in the journey and I love making videos of my stream content
"Why do we fall sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up."
Dude this Video was everything i needed today, thx alot! Love your Videos and try to get better every day :) its so hard to find your own style at the beginning
I went on three walks yesterday. Walking just really helps let the brain decompress and sort of defragment. It really helps me redefine my intentions. I've had a channel for a few years and only now am I starting to realize that I need to make content I care about. I've posted mostly just edited gameplay because I enjoy the editing process. I like the passion you have and your dedication to this channel and brand. For me it's just difficult learning how to be myself and authentically so in front of a camera without feeling anxious and deciding to avoid making new videos.
This whole video speaks to me! I use content creation as an escape from reality. I do a lot of what you do in my life to help me run my drywall business. I have failed so many countless times, whether it was losing a bid, completely effed up on a job and had to spend time fixing it, or under estimating materials. There’s always room to grow and learn. Content creation is what I use to trigger my creative side and turn my brain off from the wife, the kids, the house, the business. I stress to everyone to get a hobby outside of your comfort zone and what you rely on for income to separate yourself and use a different part of your brain. There’s no direct avenues in life, you just have to do what is best for you and yours. They say it takes upwards of 10,000 hours to be a professional in something, it doesn’t happen overnight! You have to grow it and cultivate whatever it is you’re trying to do!
This is what I love about this channel. It's raw, it's emotional, it's true. It's tough love at times but in the end the message resonates very clearly. If you want something, don't be afraid to fail multiple times and learn and grow from it in order to obtain it.
Good advice as always!
I know when I first started that I wanted everything to be perfect, that I SHOULDN'T make ANY mistakes, otherwise no one will watch my streams. The thing is, as you've said, you have to be willing to fail. I have failed and I'm still failing A LOT as I don't have enough experience to declare myself a "Pro". But I'm enjoying every moment of it... By failing, I have the potential to grow, and this video is just the confirmation that I should move forward!
Thank you! 🤟
I just. Want to thank you for all the tips. Before I had been streaming for almost a year and only had 4 followers, most of which were my friends that I peer pressured into following me. Now I have tripled that in just a week. So thank u.
So I discovered you last week while I was at work. While we're working we're allowed to have headphones in. so I listened to like 130+ of your videos (don't judge me lol) and I think you've inspired me to give it a shot. I had a steadily growing channel a few years ago but then I enlisted and so i never really touched it again. You seem like a genuinely good dude who actually cares about your viewers as if they were your close friends. Time to get down to planning I suppose! Keep this good shit comin man! 🤙🏼
Very informative Harris, great video!
I completely agree with the whole trail & error strategy. Remember as a creator you need a character, build your own path because your journey is what your legacy is.
Hey Harris! I've finally dropped by yesterday for your 24 hours stream. Just wanted to say thank you so much for inspiring me to continue streaming. I've failed a number of times before this until I've finally made Shut Up Carl TV on FBGaming. I thought this was gonna be another failure but as you've said: "Expect for it to happen."
This time, it's gotten better traction and I just continue to love live streaming my gameplays and chatting with my community. I learn a lot from my shortcomings and thanks to you and the Alpha Gaming crew, I opened up my view wider and better than before.
Thank you yet again, Doc!
Harris - you're an absolute legend. You've given so much to thousands of people. Massive respect, sir.
I'm about to start a podcast about gaming, fitness and health and you've indirectly given me the confidence to do this.
Everything you said is absolutely right ! Everything I have learned made me wish I started youtube way earlier when I wanted to. What I have also learned that kept me from running out of ideas/creativity is ANYTIME I think of an idea no matter how dumb or simple it may be I always write them down (either in notes in my phone or on a journal). Looking at them on paper prevents you from forgetting but also helps you expand and tweak your ideas for better content in the future. Which then keeps you from creator content exhaustion
I think you should do a whole theory around the Granola thing bc it's certainly all about that ! Great video !!
I started to see you like a week ago i think, and i found you in a moment of weakness and frustration, because i couldnt continue growing on twitch, and you Sir became a light of hope for me and i think for a lot of people too, thanks to you, now i can think of where am i going and how to accomplish that, and the most important thing, to be patient, to become the rule, not the exception, so...thanks a lot dude, really thank you
I recently discovered your channel. pioneering is not easy. Pouring your time and love into your passion and sharing it is such a great gift. Thank you.
11:39 one thing i found really fun was trying out music for the first time, it was pretty bad but i still enjoyed making it. Another one is art, try a new art style your not used to, and who cares if its horrible, try to have fun with it.
And for the travel thing, i usually have lots of ideas when im in a mundane environment, instead of focusing on the environment i can brainstorm stuff
I really appreciate watching your content Harris, I just started 3 weeks ago and had no idea what I was doing but your videos have been helping me set a direction. Although most of your advice doesn't work for me because of the uniqueness of my content, just listening to your advice helps me a lot.
Looks like im on the right track. Ive been failing for 2 years!
I think it should'nt be willing to fail but.
Willing to fail and learn from your mistakes the lead to your failure.
I really enjoy your video I jumped in the content creating a year ago after hearing something you said and it's been a blast I still have a lot to learn but you learn as you go
I totally understand they you have to be willing to fail and expect it, With me i feel my biggest problem is talking to a camera, When I'm streaming its fine but as soon as i record something i feel like i have marbles in my mouth all the time. I find that it has gotten better over time but its a really weird feeling that i have never really gotten over. I agree with you when you say build something. I have made a couple of videos of myself blindly repairing and airsoft sniper and it turns out to be my most viewed video, I tried doing something with my hands again recently by making a video of customising a switch pro controller and i felt that its super satisfying when you have accomplished your goal.
Best video you have done so far - this elevates your content. Great job - thank you, Sam and the community!
So spot on. I have been streaming and "changing my ways" for some time and have followed you since PUBG days. I saw the greatness in you early and I'm always glad that you are growing. Keep doing what you are doing.
Solid advice.
As an ex mixer partner who had 24k followers, I didn't know that it was a faux par to ask for tips and I am glad to know this now, even though it is after I tipped Devin and asked for advice the other day.
I now understand the expression on his face a lot better.
It is frightening to have your entire follow base taken out from under you by a massive corporation and I guess I was hoping for some insight, so that I could make an informed decision.
I did not come wanting someone to save me, I do not want a boss, I especially don't want to be told what to do.
I like learning from my mistakes, because that is one of the many aspects of life that makes it what it is.
Devin provided a link to the document he was working on for all Mixer people and I was happy with that, I didn't donate much and wasn't expecting a sit down coaching session.
I have since shared that document with other partners and streamers from Mixer to pay it forward.
It is good to know that what I did was not really welcomed though, so I appreciate the lesson Harris, thank you.
What I absolutely love about this video is that it focusses on your mind, your way of thinking instead of the standard "oh yeh go make better content" type of videos. It's a video that actually helps your mindset, not only for content creating but for everything that your trying to accomplish.
You really put everything into an easy to follow perspective. It's easy to see your grind, congrats to you for your hard work bro. You've inspired me to re focus and start building.
I like the learn a new language tip because I was raised in 2 languages and it genuinely changes your perspective sometimes
Thank you bro. Appreciate you being honest and vulnerable
This video came out at the perfect time for me, later today I am going to be streaming while I upgrade my PC with my phone. It's going to be the first time I've streamed something other than a video game and although I am excited, I'm also nervous. What you said about failing is definitely going to help me so thank you.
I've been binge watching your content this month. This is by far the best and most universally useful advice you've given.( Not to take away from the other great advice.) I have a lot of failed TH-cam projects and the biggest disappointment is that I didn't bring others as much joy as I wanted. I don't mind failing though. I always have fun. Do something crazy and see what happens. I sure have.
The language tip is going to be so overlooked, but its probably the biggest tip imo. Not only are you learning the language but you get involved into that culture thus bringing in more ideas. I'm definitely running with that one hardcore!
Just made the move from Mixer to Twitch...starting again sucks but thanks mate for the videos, I'm learning heaps
I can't recommend this video enough. You give such a good perspective of what it's like to hear people constantly asking for tips when they haven't put in the work themselves yet. I see it all the time on Reddit. Plus you worded it in a way that is super easy to understand and not too harsh. If I tried to say something similar no one would listen to me because of how small my channel is. 😂
Hey, I so love what are you doing for us and helping , I was take allots of yours advice for new streamer. And yeah trying do some think for my viewers to like what I'm trying to do for them. So best advice is be your self, not be some one. And now I'm streaming about 7-8 moths and little by little I'm growing. Not gonna stop, and go to the future. Thank you
You are such a kind and great person. Thanks for all you are doing and providing. I love Streambeats!
I really needed this video, thanks, Harris! You're the best! Can't wait to fail lol, you know what I mean!
💯% agree with you Maria! All the best from Western Australia :)
First video I've watched of yours. Subscribed. The honesty is refreshing. Especially for someone about to start their channel.
Thanks for the video Harris. Its funny you mention leaving your space. Ill be doing that for the next two weeks and honestly I'm excited to get away and break up my routine.
I love this video, I feel that everyone just wants to skip the hard work and find the cheat to becoming big.They buy all the big products, follow all the stuff their favorite streamers do, etc. but we need to remember to enjoy the process of getting there. Failure is just a step in improvement and improvement should be the goal, not the outcome. People who get stuck on the outcome like “my viewer count only reached 2 today” etc will be dissatisfied and disheartened but it’s a grind and the grind is fun, if you see what you’re doing wrong by reviewing your vods, seeing what works and improving on that, looking at what doesn’t and putting it in the back burner. I remember streaming for 1 - 2 viewers for the longest time, now I have regular friends who come by and watch my stream, I just got into a org’s community team etc. I enjoyed seeing my stream get bigger and improve, I enjoyed every time i messed up and then learned from it. It may not have been fun the entire time, but if you’re goal is fun, then don’t try and make a career out of this cause anything that’s fun that turns into a career isn’t always gonna be fun anymore. Work is work, no matter the job.
nailed it! I have been wanted to do TH-cam for a while. Definitely afraid to fail. Thanks for everything Harris.
At that 4:00 minute mark. Such a valuable point. I really love the channel Bro. The knowledge you share is afar reaching and fits into so many more areas than just on content creation - there are life lessons here. Good stuff. Thank you.
I love this video so much, the reason I've been working so hard on my TH-cam channel is because I don't want a 9 to 5 and/or don't want to be stuck in a job I hate working for a boss. I've had experience with 9 to 5 jobs, I enjoyed them but I ended up hating it because of the work politics and the ridiculous expectations/deadlines people put on me. Being able to learn from failure is the best way to learn anything. It forces you to take accountability and responsibility for whatever you're doing.
This is the most helpful, selfless, and reassuring advice for creators just starting out. Thanks for everything you do Harris!
You are literally my YODA bro. Thank you for everything you do for the community!
Love the video man. I agree, doing things that disconnect u from “streaming/creating content” definitely does refresh your mind and inspire creativity. I’ve been doing some of those things u discussed and I can say it’s helped tremendously. Thanks for helping and supporting us all.
Hey man I just wanna let you know that you were a random blessing at the perfect time for me. I'm 35 years old and never really had the extra money to buy the stuff to start doing content creation. But I always wanted to. My father recently passed away in February and life has been really hard. I said screw it and bought a $1500 computer, mic, monitor, camera and desk and I really had no clue on how all this works. I stumbled across one of your videos and you have helped me a lot. I know I have the personality to do great things streaming. I know I'm a little late to the party but I just wanna make my father proud. I know I'm kinda venting but I just wanted to let you know your appreciated man. Thanks