@@BenKaluza I'm close! I've gotten the monetization down but with 5 kids it's a bit scary. Heading to VidSummit in August and planning to make the leap at the beginning of the year!
@@BenKaluza Even with the very limited time I have now for content i've seen so much success, I can't even imagine what will happen when I can dive back into long form content and put more effort into the stuff i'm already making. Social media is such a powerful tool.
Taking the hits to the face, is part of the TH-cam experience! If you can handle it, learn from it, and always improve and be consistent,,, you WILL MAKE IT!!
I just found your video man and it really motivates me... I just start taking this content creating stuff seriously... It's been a month and i know it's hard but everytime i feel down or nobody is supporting me... I will remember this video 💪🏾
I had that video (on a super small scale) pop off experience. It was the video I put the most effort and money into ever in my life. I built a literal cabin and it costs me thousands plus a huge amount of physical effort. It took my channel from almost nothing to a little above nothing and to be honest I'm grateful for the experience but it also sent me down a rabbit hole of "is this what I have to do to make it." I've been sort of stuck in this weird in between phase of wanting to share my interests, but how do I appeal to everyone that's interested in what I've done. I dunno man...this is a tough and strange journey, but I think that is the reason we are drawn to it. It's definitely not boring. Thank you for your last few videos. I feel like I'm listening to myself from the future.
You’re lucky to have TH-cam at your age. I had and still have dreams of living off of my creativity and while I did spend a lot of time on education and corporate life, I learned a lot from that too. We all have different paths but it is NEVER too late to be who you were meant to be!
I don't know how you managed, but I always get into this state where I sabotage myself and my ideas by... not doing them. It's like I'm an expert in procrastinating myself. I wish I knew how to get out of this and to just f**k the corporation crap that takes out all the energy. I have so much content waiting to be created... but the daily work and routine are just... draining my power. I totally appreciate you and the fact that you have managed to remove this from your life... and as you have said.. Do it just for yourself.
The other day I read about a character named Hiori Yo from the manga Blue Lock. I highly recommend everybody check out his story as it is related to the topic of this video. The whole Manga is about developing an EGO. To summarize the message, knowing what you want and pursuing it to the fullest is the foundation of your ego.
The video I needed today. 🙌🏿 “The artist committing himself to his calling has volunteered for hell, whether he knows it or not. He will be dining for the duration on a diet of isolation, rejection, self-doubt, despair, ridicule, contempt, and humiliation.” Steven Pressfield
Thank you appreciate that. Trying to be as real as I can, I don’t want to be a people pleaser I just want people to understand the truth behind success and be prepared to lock it in.
this is real stuff right here. i was there, 9 to 5 job and feeling depressed everyday, and i took a step. And now im finally know what living should be.
I have to agree with you so much. I have been wanting to have a successful channel since 2016 and to date only 11 eleven videos. Two of them were within the last week because all of a sudden I am super excited about faceless videos and even though they are horrible I still post them and decide to learn as much as I can to get it right, I can feel this so much in my bones no turning back now. Awesome video, thank you.
I just want to hire Ben to read motivational quotes and speeches so I can have him in the background. Seriously, his voice is so awesome. Ben, you need to read for audio books. Thanks, as always, for the video - great stuff!
Hi Ben, just wanted to say love the content. Giving us the real talk and hard facts, opposed to all of the other 'how to make it overnight" content. Find it very motivating, thanks!
I wanted to start content creation the beginning of this year but I didn’t the fear was holding me back and I thought maybe I should just let it go now you just made me consider my decision thank I really needed it❤️❤️❤️
You are SO SO right! Thank you for telling me. Thank you for explaining that in THAT way. I now I also realise why when others told me the same message I couldn’t get it. I just couldn’t get the message because they all didn’t say it EMOTIONALLY. I feel like only through you saying it full of emotions, that reached me. 🙏
Everything that you said, I’ve been wrestling with that. Feels like yr talking directly to me, as if though I told you everything I’ve been going through. Thank you for everything
This was very valuable for me to see and hear. My channel has grown while I've paid it little time. But in my head, I've paid it plenty of attention. I like your mantras of persistence. Both of them are taped to my monitor. I believe now it's time for me to go find some more rocks. Thanks Ben, this was fantastic 🙌
My dream is to create content freely and live the life I've always wanted. I started with TH-cam, and my first video literally blew up, bringing me almost 3,000 subscribers from just one video. But I couldn't sustain it. I was spending a month creating a video, and since I live alone, I need to pay my bills and couldn't monetize what I was creating, so I stopped. I quit my job and started a motion design agency, but despite some success, my goal has always been to be a content creator. I don't enjoy working with clients, cold emailing, selling, or anything related to it. My inner dream has always been to create content, and I hope that one day I can achieve it.
I have watched a lot of your videos in this one by far is one of the best ones. I’ve watched when you snapped and you actually became real when I was like damn, it’s time to lock in and take the stuff serious
Bro I appreciate your vulnerability and the heart that's in this video. Much appreciated. Inspiring and very helpful video. I appreciate this 🤝Keep going and Kepp your chin UP!
I have everything I need eyed to begin creating videos and the only thing holding me back is myself…so that’s where I’m at right now. I am working on an idea though and your videos have really helped me get to this point
I just love your thoughts, they make me motivated, and I just wanna go and do it. I even clicked my first TH-cam Video a week ago, I was so sceared, I was thinking did I need to do it or no. But in my mind there was no. I knew that there is no other option and I should definitely do it. This is the thing for which I would regret if I didn't start it. Now I am editing my video and will post it, but again I am scared, but anyway I will do it, it doesn't matter how scared I am. and your videos are giving me hope that I will rock it, it would be hard, complicated, but I will do it, there is no other choice, big thank you🥰🥰🥰
so far my content has been about me and Halloween shopping, but I turned a problem into a video when I learned how to change the battery on my key fob so I made a video and maybe it'll help someone else. did it for me, but also did it for the youtube community. 🥰
I can feel the pain through your eyes. I am going through this phase as well. Wish you best of luck for your upcoming challenges. good work. all the best.
Great video again, thanks for the positive "fucking shit" vibes. 😅 Just about to start my channel and I'm sure it's good to know how hard it is before u even start. But I'm sure i will get to my goals because they're pretty simple. Cheers
Love your videos and honesty. 🙌 although I understand what sacrifice means. I have a question for you: If I wanted to be a part timer/hobbyist on TH-cam. Dedicating 4-6h a week. Yay or nay?
Hey man with same name of my Son... 😊 Thanks for help me to discover exactly what I need to do with my life.. I've just hot recorded first video for TH-cam.. and I'm sure I'm gonna remember your advisings in the Future. Thanks, Man. 🙏📸
an new subscriber here 🙋♀ your honesty made me to subscribe to ur channel. i do want to learn graphic desing but im not sure which one bcz there are many categories in graphic desing and i want something with AI. and bcz im not sure which one i want ,i think to myself that i have a reason to stay at my place and not keep forward. i search the entire internet and i'm not sure with myself. what am i running for? what am i looking for? i'm very cofused. suggestions??
It's different for different people. Imagine growing up always having to answer other's expectations. They always expect you to be good because they saw some potential in you. All your value come from your potential and without it you are worthless. In this case the person would want to run away from what other people want them to do just so they can feel a sense of self respect.
Good for you.. in the states you have to allocate between one and $4000 a month for health insurance if you wanna be self-employed …for a family…that is to say if you wanna have proper medical coverage…the chipmunks will chime in and say no Obama care is less than that. Yes that is true if you’re making fumes, but if you’re making real money, that’s what it costs.
I'm 47 and realised ive spent the last 47 years going in the wrong direction, now i have to turn around, track back to the beginning, and start again.
Thank you for this fantastic video Ben. Really insightful, passionate and deep. Truly grateful for your channel and all that you do.🤗
Here I am on the cusp of going full time after creating content for over 10 years and just binged some of your videos, keep up the good work!
Nice that’s great to hear, keep going you’re nearly there
@@BenKaluza I'm close! I've gotten the monetization down but with 5 kids it's a bit scary. Heading to VidSummit in August and planning to make the leap at the beginning of the year!
@@WhitepepperFarmwhen you immerse yourself in full-time content creation the opportunities are exponential
@Lostat40 You too! I'll keep an eye out for yours, I definitely left your video feeling better than I went in. Have a good one and keep it up!
@@BenKaluza Even with the very limited time I have now for content i've seen so much success, I can't even imagine what will happen when I can dive back into long form content and put more effort into the stuff i'm already making. Social media is such a powerful tool.
Dude these videos have been so good!
Thank you, hoping to put more content out like this
Man!..... Pure GOLD!
I think the most important thing is mindset.
Like you explained.
🙌🙌🙌
💜 Really love your videos, I completly empathize with you. Thanks!
Taking the hits to the face, is part of the TH-cam experience! If you can handle it, learn from it, and always improve and be consistent,,, you WILL MAKE IT!!
I just found your video man and it really motivates me... I just start taking this content creating stuff seriously... It's been a month and i know it's hard but everytime i feel down or nobody is supporting me... I will remember this video 💪🏾
Thank you ❤
you motivated me mate 🎉 I wish you lots of luck and success on your journey🙏 cheers from istanbul
I had that video (on a super small scale) pop off experience. It was the video I put the most effort and money into ever in my life. I built a literal cabin and it costs me thousands plus a huge amount of physical effort. It took my channel from almost nothing to a little above nothing and to be honest I'm grateful for the experience but it also sent me down a rabbit hole of "is this what I have to do to make it." I've been sort of stuck in this weird in between phase of wanting to share my interests, but how do I appeal to everyone that's interested in what I've done. I dunno man...this is a tough and strange journey, but I think that is the reason we are drawn to it. It's definitely not boring. Thank you for your last few videos. I feel like I'm listening to myself from the future.
I love this video! 🥰I watched it about five times. Thank you!! ❤❤
You’re lucky to have TH-cam at your age. I had and still have dreams of living off of my creativity and while I did spend a lot of time on education and corporate life, I learned a lot from that too. We all have different paths but it is NEVER too late to be who you were meant to be!
I admire the passion Ben. There’s a reason why you’re in the position you’re in. Your advice and mindset resonates hugely
I don't know how you managed, but I always get into this state where I sabotage myself and my ideas by... not doing them. It's like I'm an expert in procrastinating myself. I wish I knew how to get out of this and to just f**k the corporation crap that takes out all the energy. I have so much content waiting to be created... but the daily work and routine are just... draining my power.
I totally appreciate you and the fact that you have managed to remove this from your life... and as you have said.. Do it just for yourself.
I just put my third video on TH-cam, and I was about to give up, but listening to you gave me some hope.
The other day I read about a character named Hiori Yo from the manga Blue Lock.
I highly recommend everybody check out his story as it is related to the topic of this video.
The whole Manga is about developing an EGO.
To summarize the message, knowing what you want and pursuing it to the fullest is the foundation of your ego.
What a great video. Speaking the truth!. I'm a subscriber moving forward. Keep up the great content.
Everything is done for yourself.
You only think you do it for family etc - in reality you do it for your ego.
And that's fine!
Awesome vid Ben!
Really appreciate this video brother. Keep honest and humble bro. Truth is bitter sweet but it’s still sweet in the end🧡🤌🏾
Thank you, I’ll try my best to keep the honesty and real talk there
The video I needed today. 🙌🏿
“The artist committing himself to his calling has volunteered for hell, whether he knows it or not. He will be dining for the duration on a diet of isolation, rejection, self-doubt, despair, ridicule, contempt, and humiliation.”
Steven Pressfield
I felt your sacrifices through your words Ben....thanks for sharing your experiences!!
One of my favourite creators right now, thanks bro. Your authenticity is unmatched.
Thank you appreciate that. Trying to be as real as I can, I don’t want to be a people pleaser I just want people to understand the truth behind success and be prepared to lock it in.
Thank you for this. I’m half way there. And the second half is always the easier than the first half.
Going through this now! Gotta work for what I love and yea I havent put myself first in so long. Thanks for the msg and inspiration. New sub now.
this is real stuff right here.
i was there, 9 to 5 job and feeling depressed everyday, and i took a step. And now im finally know what living should be.
I have to agree with you so much. I have been wanting to have a successful channel since 2016 and to date only 11 eleven videos. Two of them were within the last week because all of a sudden I am super excited about faceless videos and even though they are horrible I still post them and decide to learn as much as I can to get it right, I can feel this so much in my bones no turning back now. Awesome video, thank you.
Keep posting and never stop
I just want to hire Ben to read motivational quotes and speeches so I can have him in the background.
Seriously, his voice is so awesome.
Ben, you need to read for audio books.
Thanks, as always, for the video - great stuff!
Where do I sign up?
@@BenKaluza I'm not sure, but I'd buy the books!
Read the Bible. That should keep you going for years to come! ;)
Love this mate, something all creators should be watching.
Am happy for bringing this mentor
Hi Ben, just wanted to say love the content. Giving us the real talk and hard facts, opposed to all of the other 'how to make it overnight" content.
Find it very motivating, thanks!
Oh I’m all about the real talk and hard facts I really don’t want to be someone that makes this seems easier than it is.
Thank you for your raw honesty Ben. Your sincerity is moving/inspiring. I'm truly grateful to have found your channel, ie you.
I wanted to start content creation the beginning of this year but I didn’t the fear was holding me back and I thought maybe I should just let it go now you just made me consider my decision thank I really needed it❤️❤️❤️
You are SO SO right! Thank you for telling me. Thank you for explaining that in THAT way. I now I also realise why when others told me the same message I couldn’t get it. I just couldn’t get the message because they all didn’t say it EMOTIONALLY. I feel like only through you saying it full of emotions, that reached me. 🙏
I will only say 2 words: Thank you
Thank you ❤
You found your perfect TH-cam formula my friend. Go hard now !!!
From Douala, Cameroon with love
@@borisskillcat haha thank you, I think I have
Everything that you said, I’ve been wrestling with that. Feels like yr talking directly to me, as if though I told you everything I’ve been going through.
Thank you for everything
This was very valuable for me to see and hear. My channel has grown while I've paid it little time. But in my head, I've paid it plenty of attention. I like your mantras of persistence.
Both of them are taped to my monitor. I believe now it's time for me to go find some more rocks.
Thanks Ben, this was fantastic 🙌
My dream is to create content freely and live the life I've always wanted. I started with TH-cam, and my first video literally blew up, bringing me almost 3,000 subscribers from just one video. But I couldn't sustain it. I was spending a month creating a video, and since I live alone, I need to pay my bills and couldn't monetize what I was creating, so I stopped. I quit my job and started a motion design agency, but despite some success, my goal has always been to be a content creator. I don't enjoy working with clients, cold emailing, selling, or anything related to it. My inner dream has always been to create content, and I hope that one day I can achieve it.
Your advice has made a huge difference in my life. Thank you for being so inspirational.
I have watched a lot of your videos in this one by far is one of the best ones. I’ve watched when you snapped and you actually became real when I was like damn, it’s time to lock in and take the stuff serious
Bro I appreciate your vulnerability and the heart that's in this video. Much appreciated. Inspiring and very helpful video. I appreciate this 🤝Keep going and Kepp your chin UP!
thanks for sharing this hit me am going to do all what it takes.
I have everything I need eyed to begin creating videos and the only thing holding me back is myself…so that’s where I’m at right now. I am working on an idea though and your videos have really helped me get to this point
Yeah. I get you. Loving your content, sharing the truth and helping others to succeed. 👊 you deserve it to! 😊
Such a touching video - real words. Thanks Ben
@@kyracl7318 thank you
Thank you for this valuable video. 🙏
I just love your thoughts, they make me motivated, and I just wanna go and do it. I even clicked my first TH-cam Video a week ago, I was so sceared, I was thinking did I need to do it or no. But in my mind there was no. I knew that there is no other option and I should definitely do it. This is the thing for which I would regret if I didn't start it. Now I am editing my video and will post it, but again I am scared, but anyway I will do it, it doesn't matter how scared I am. and your videos are giving me hope that I will rock it, it would be hard, complicated, but I will do it, there is no other choice, big thank you🥰🥰🥰
You're doing your best work now, Ben.
Dude, thank you
I'll be saving this to watch again when I need it. Appreciated. 👌
Thank you and good luck
Your videos give me so many ideas! I'm so happy to have discovered you today! Keep up the great work!
thank you to made this video. that give me energy to always make a content
I'm going to watch this video often. You have my sub.
Thank you
Your voice is great!
What mic you have?
Thanks!
so far my content has been about me and Halloween shopping, but I turned a problem into a video when I learned how to change the battery on my key fob so I made a video and maybe it'll help someone else. did it for me, but also did it for the youtube community. 🥰
I can feel the pain through your eyes. I am going through this phase as well. Wish you best of luck for your upcoming challenges. good work. all the best.
I am loving your videos brother! They’re talking to me 🔥❤️
Glad you like them, Thank you ❤
First video I’ve seen from you. Subbed.
Just warming up
@@BenKaluza starting my own selfish YT journey soon
Honestly, I want to be making "this" video soon.
Great video again, thanks for the positive "fucking shit" vibes. 😅
Just about to start my channel and I'm sure it's good to know how hard it is before u even start. But I'm sure i will get to my goals because they're pretty simple.
Cheers
Love your videos and honesty. 🙌 although I understand what sacrifice means. I have a question for you: If I wanted to be a part timer/hobbyist on TH-cam. Dedicating 4-6h a week. Yay or nay?
Hi, may I know what camera you use and if this was colorgraded? I really like the color🥰
Hey man with same name of my Son... 😊 Thanks for help me to discover exactly what I need to do with my life.. I've just hot recorded first video for TH-cam.. and I'm sure I'm gonna remember your advisings in the Future. Thanks, Man. 🙏📸
Hey Ben, I'm gonna download your video and take some time and give it some good editing. so that you can engage your video more. YES I'm gonna do it
Hi ben need thumbnail designer at cheap rates?
What mic are you using here?
Great video, very inspiring. :) I quit my job recently to do full time TH-cam and Motion Design that I truly love. 🔥🔥
an new subscriber here 🙋♀ your honesty made me to subscribe to ur channel. i do want to learn graphic desing but im not sure which one bcz there are many categories in graphic desing and i want something with AI. and bcz im not sure which one i want ,i think to myself that i have a reason to stay at my place and not keep forward. i search the entire internet and i'm not sure with myself. what am i running for? what am i looking for? i'm very cofused. suggestions??
Nah do it for other people! The more people relying on you the harder you’ll work!
It's different for different people.
Imagine growing up always having to answer other's expectations.
They always expect you to be good because they saw some potential in you.
All your value come from your potential and without it you are worthless.
In this case the person would want to run away from what other people want them to do just so they can feel a sense of self respect.
🙌🙌🙌🙌
@@post-humangod2575 🙌🙌🙌
Why the sad music? Doesn‘t match with the powerful message❤ thanks
I think the sad music hits with the message
@@BenKaluza Good answer, after all it‘s your video :)
I think you should improve in psychological editing❤(I want to edit your videos)
Just try my pro editing for your videos
God's will be done, not mine.
Pin this comment and I would come back in 5 years and let you know how its going for me then.
Great video.
Good for you.. in the states you have to allocate between one and $4000 a month for health insurance if you wanna be self-employed …for a family…that is to say if you wanna have proper medical coverage…the chipmunks will chime in and say no Obama care is less than that. Yes that is true if you’re making fumes, but if you’re making real money, that’s what it costs.
You ain’t wrong. It’s such a mess and so expensive for shit coverage.
Hi sir I am a copywriter if you need any services. Let me know how can I connect with you